26RQT9127Advanced recording[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recordingwithin the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FRmode.∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in thesekinds of situations.≥When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting anappropriate recording mode difficult≥When you want to record a long programme with the best picturequality possiblee.g., Recording a 90 minute programme to discPreparation≥Select the channel or the external input to record.≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTION MENU].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”and press [OK].3 Press [3, 4] to select “Flexible Rec”and press [OK].4 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and“Min.” and press [3, 4] to set therecording time.≥You can also set the recording time with the numberedbuttons.≥You cannot record more than 8 hours.5 When you want to start recordingPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start”and press [OK].≥Recording starts.≥All the recording modes from XP to EP appear in the display.To exit the screen without recordingPress [RETURN].To stop recording partwayPress [∫].To show the remaining timePress [STATUS ].Flexible Recording(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)4.7GBDVD-RAM4.7GBDVD-RAM4.7GBDVD-RAM4.7GBDVD-RAMIf you select XP mode, the programme will not fit one disc.If you try to record a 90 minuteprogramme in XP mode, only the first60 minutes will fit on the disc and the30 minute balance will not getrecorded.≥Another disc is necessary.If you select SP mode, the programme will fit one disc.If you select “Flexible Rec” the programme will fit one discperfectly.However there will be 30 minutesremaining disc space.Necessary space for recordingFlexible RecStart CancelRecord in FR mode.Set rec. time8 Hour 00 Min.Maximum rec. time8 Hour 00 Min.Maximum recording timeThis is the maximum recordingtime in EP (8 Hours) mode.Remainingtime ofrecordinge.g., DVD-RAM1 DVBABC1L RDVD-RAMREC 0:59