Recording54VQT1G66Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or .Press the MENU button, then select [VIDEO] (HD mode) or [BASIC] (STDmode) # [REC MODE] # desired item and press the cursor button.ª Approximate recordable time for 1 discHD mode≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.≥ The recording is in high definition picture quality no matter what recording mode is used torecord.≥ This unit records in CBR in HG mode. CBR is an abbreviation for Constant Bit Rate. CBR recordingdoes not vary the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time).≥ This unit records in VBR in HN/HE mode. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recordingautomatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject beingrecorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.STD mode≥ The recordable times shown in the table are approximations.≥ The recording is in standard picture quality no matter what recording mode is used to record.≥ This unit records in VBR in XP/SP/LP mode. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBRrecording automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subjectbeing recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time isreduced.Recording modes/recordable time available for the motion pictureDisc type HG HN HE (1920k1080):Motion pictures can be recordedwith the highest picture quality.(1440k1080):Motion pictures can be recordedwith normal picture quality.(1440k1080):Motion pictures can be recordedfor a longer time.14 min 21 min 31 min26 min 40 min 60 minDisc type XP SP LP :Motion pictures can be recordedwith the highest picture quality.:Motion pictures can be recordedwith normal picture quality.:Motion pictures can be recordedfor longer time.18 min 37 min 1 h 15 min18 min 37 min 1 h 14 min35 min 1 h 9 min 2 h 18 minVIDEOHGHNHEXPSPLP