26VQT2J40Advanced recording[HDD]You can record a title to HDD so that it can then be copied to fit one4.7 GB disc by automatically selecting optimal quality between XPand EP. The recording mode becomes FR mode.Preparation≥Select the channel or the external input to record.≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive.1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTION MENU].2 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” andpress [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].To exit the screen without recordingPress [RETURN ].To stop recording partwayPress [∫].To show the remaining timePress [STATUS ].[HDD]Press [1] (PLAY) during recording.There is no sound output while searching forward or backward.To stop playPress [∫].To stop recording2 seconds after play stops, press [∫].To stop timer recording2 seconds after play stops1 Press [∫].2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recording” and press [OK].≥You can also change the drive and play while recording. Press[DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] duringrecording.2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a titleand press [OK].≥There is no sound output while searching forward orbackward.To stop playPress [∫].To exit the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screenPress [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].To stop recordingAfter play stops1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] to exit screen.2 Press [∫].3 If the recording stop confirmation screen is displayed, press[2, 1] to select “Yes” or “Stop Recording” and press [OK] to stoprecording.≥“Chasing playback” and “Simultaneous rec and play” can only beused with programmes of the same encoding system (PAL/NTSC).Flexible Recording(Recording that fits the remaining disc space)Flexible 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., HDD1 DVBABC1L RHDDREC 0:59Playing while you are recordingPlaying from the beginning of the title you arerecording—Chasing playbackPlaying a title previously recorded while recording—Simultaneous rec and playNote