25RecordingENFormatting a DiscChoosing the Recording Format of aBlank DVD-RW DiscWhen inserting a blank disc, the unit automaticallystarts to initialise the disc. You can also manuallyformat a DVD-RW disc once it has been used. Afterformatting, you can record on the disc with therecording format selected in the Setting menu.1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].2 If you select “Advanced SettingMenu,” proceed to step 3.If you select “Easy Setting Menu,”proceed to step 4.3 Select “Recording” using[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].4 Select “DVD-RW Recording Format”using [Cursor U / D], then press[ENTER].5 Select “Video mode” or “VR mode”using [Cursor U / D], then press[ENTER].6 Press [SET UP] to exit.Note• The recording format setting is effective only forDVD-RW discs. You cannot change the recordingformat for a DVD-R disc. DVD-R discs are always inVideo mode.• You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW disc.If you insert a disc that has been recorded before,the recording format cannot be changed even if youchange it in the Setting menu.• If a blank DVD+R or DVD+RW disc is inserted, theerror message (“Disc Error”) will appear.• A Playlist is created automatically during recordingon a DVD-RW disc in VR mode.Setting Auto ChapterThe unit inserts a chapter mark periodically (every 10minutes by default) during recording. Using the AutoChapter menu, you can set this function off or changethe time period.1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”using [Cursor U / D], then press[ENTER].If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.3 Select “Recording” using[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].4 Select “Auto Chapter” using[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].5 If you wish to set “Auto Chapter” off,select “OFF” using [Cursor U / D],then press [ENTER].If you wish to change the time periodfor Auto Chapter, select the requiredtime period using [Cursor U / D],then press [ENTER].6 Press [SET UP] to exit.DVD-RWDVD-RWVideoDVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RW Recording FormatVideo modeVR modeVideo modeDVD Player Compatibility mode.VR modeEditing possibility mode.VR modeDVD-RW Recording FormatVideo modeVR modeVideo modeDVD Player Compatibility mode.VR modeEditing possibility mode.VR modeDVDDVD-RWDVD-RWVideoDVD-RWDVD-RWVRDVD-RDVD-RDVD-RecordingDVD-RW Recording Format Video modeTimer ProgrammingAuto FinaliseAuto Chapter 10 minutesDVDBilingual Recording AudioExternal input AudioDubbing ModeMainStereoVCR DVDAuto ChapterOFF5 minutes10 minutes15 minutes30 minutes60 minutesOFFAuto ChapterOFF5 minutes10 minutes15 minutes30 minutes60 minutesOFFDVD