58 EN RECORDING (cont.)Recording FeaturesRecording SpeedMPEG2 format is used as recording format. As a guide for picturequality, the “bps” unit is used to represent how much data canbe recorded per second. The larger this value is, the better thepicture quality becomes but more capacity is required for therecording. Select XP or SP for programs where quick movementoccurs, such as sports programs, and LP or EP for talk shows, etc.with relatively less movement.The recording speeds for a 4.7 GB disc are set as follows:Instant Timer Recording (ITR)This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the unit off afterrecording is finished.1 Start recording.Press 7 on the unit.2 Engage the ITR mode.Press 7 again. On the front display panel, “0:30”appears.3 Set the recording duration.If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, press 7to extend the time. Each press extends recording time by30 minutes.NOTES:● You can only perform ITR using the 7 button on the unit’sfront panel.● It is possible to set the recording duration up to 6 hours, but itis impossible to set exceeding the disc remaining time.Watch Another Program WhileRecording on the UnitWhile recording is going on, you can watch another program onthe TV by using the TV’s tuner. It is required that the Remote isset to be able to operate the TV in advance. ( pg. 92, “TVMulti-Brand Remote Control”)1 Switch the TV to TV mode.During recording, press TV/VIDEO to select TV mode.● Video mode is disengaged and the video indicator on the unitis turned off.● The program received on the TV’s tuner is displayed on the TVscreen.2 Switch the Remote to TV control mode.Slide the TV/CABLE/DBS/DVD switch to TV.3 Select the desired channel.Press CH +/– repeatedly.Elapsed Recording Time and DiscRemaining Time IndicationDuring recording, press DISPLAY repeatedly until thedesired indication appears on the front display panel.● Each time you press DISPLAY, the time indication changes asfollows:Elapsed recording time ] Disc remaining time ] Clock ](Back to the beginning)RecordingspeedRecording amount(approx.)Maximum recordingtime (approx.)XP 10 Mbps 1 hourSP 5 Mbps 2 hoursLP 2 Mbps 4 hoursEP 1.6 Mbps 6 hoursFR60–FR360( pg. 59)The amount variesdepending on theselected time.1 – 6 hoursFR420 7 hourFR480 8 hourCABLE/DBSDVDTVDVDCHTIMERREC LINKPROG/CHECKVCR Plus+NEXTPREVIOUSPAUSERECREC MODE LIVE CHECKSET UP DISPLAY ON SCREEN OPEN/CLOSESLOWSLOW PLAY/SELECTSTOP/CLEARNAVIGATIONTOP MENURETURNENTERMENUTV/CBL/DBSSTANDBY/ONTVMUTING TV/VIDEOTV VOLUMEABCJKLGHI MNOTUVPQRS WXYZAUXCANCEL MEMO/MARKDBSDEFCH +/–DISPLAYTV/VIDEO1 STANDBY/ONS-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO)- AUDIO- RDV DV INF1REC MODEPULL - OPEN7