90RQT9434Changing the unit’s settings(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)Settings for Recording≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.Recording time in EP modeSelect the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode(> 30, Recording modes and approximate recording times).[6 hours] You can record for 6 hours on an unused4.7 GB disc.[8 hours] You can record for 8 hours on an unused4.7 GB disc.≥The sound quality is better when using “6 hours” than whenusing “8 hours”.Aspect for RecordingSets the aspect ratio when recording or copying in HG, HX, HE,HL, XP, SP, LP, EP, FR mode.[Automatic] The title will be recorded with the original aspectratio at the time when recording started (includingwhen recording started at a commercial, etc.).[16:9][4:3]≥In the following cases, the programme will be recorded with theoriginal aspect ratio.– [BD-RE] [BD-R] When the recording mode is set to “XP”, “SP”,“LP”, “EP” or “FR”– [HDD] [RAM] When the recording mode is set to “XP”, “SP”,“LP”, “EP” or “FR” with the “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to“Off”≥In the following cases, even when set to “Automatic” or “16:9”,recordings will be made or copied in 4:3.– [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] When the recording mode is set to “EP” or“FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.– When recording to a +R, +R DL and +RW.Chapter CreationSet the automatic Chapter Creation method. (> 51)[Automatic] [5 minutes][Off] No chapter start points are set.Rec for High Speed CopyYou can copy titles recorded in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode fromthe HDD to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),+R, +R DL and +RW using high speed mode. However, screensize, etc. is restricted (> below).We recommend turning the setting “Off” if high speed copy toDVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme.This setting is valid for the following cases:– Recording from an external equipment (including DVequipment)– Copying from a finalised DVD-Video disc.[On] You can high-speed copy to DVD-R, etc. Press[2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].≥The following restrictions are applied to recordedtitles.– Recordings are made using the aspect ratio setin “Aspect for Recording” (> above).– Select the type of audio in advance from“Bilingual Audio Selection” (> 91).– You are no longer able to switch the audio whenwatching a programme on an input channel onthe TV connected to this unit.[Off][Note]Titles recorded in XP, SP, LP, EP, FR mode on HDD cannot becopied to BD-RE or BD-R using high speed mode, regardless ofthe above setting.BD / DVD Speed for High Speed Copy(When selecting this item and press [OK], the title “Blu-ray Disc /DVD Speed for High Speed Copy” is displayed.)Select the speed of high-speed copying (When using high-speedcopy compatible discs).[Maximum][Normal( Silent )]The noise generated by this unit is less than when“Maximum” is selected, however the time requiredfor copying will double (approximately).Start Recording TimeThis function sets the timer recording to start earlier than the TVGuide time.[1 min earlier] [3 min earlier] [5 min earlier][10 min earlier] [Off]Finish Recording TimeThis function sets the timer recording to stop later than the TVGuide time.[1 min later] [3 min later] [5 min later][10 min later] [Off]HDD Management≥Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings.Delete all titlesDelete all titles.≥Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.Format HDDFormat of the HDD is performed.Formatting deletes all contents, and they cannot be restored.Check carefully before proceeding.PictureStill ModeSelect the type of picture shown when you pause play (> 118,Frames and fields).[Automatic][Field] Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” isselected. (The picture is coarser.)[Frame] Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seenclearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The pictureis clearer and finer.)Seamless PlaySelect the play mode between playlist chapter segments andpartially deleted titles.≥It is not valid for titles in DR mode or AVCHD videos.[On] The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This doesnot work when there are several audio types included onthe playlist and when using Quick View (PLAYa1.3).Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments maychange slightly.[Off] The points where chapters in playlists change are playedaccurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.NTSC Video OutputSelect how the NTSC image is output.[NTSC] Output as NTSC.[PAL60] Convert and output as PAL60.Select this when connected to the PAL format TV.