118Aspect ratio(Video mode)DVD-RW DVD-RTo set the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVD-R/RWdisc.4:3:Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3.16:9:Fixes the aspect ratio at 16:9.Note• When “AV record quality” is set to “EP”, pictures arerecorded in 4:3 aspect ratio even if “16:9” is selected.DVD compatible modeDVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-RTo set whether or not recording is to be performed in theformat for which recording is allowed by the DVD-Videostandard (video, audio and other data) during recording.Off:When recording on a DVD-RAM disc, both the mainand SAP sounds are recorded.When recording on a DVD-R/RW disc, this isineffective. The recorder will automatically regard thisas “Main,” and record sound of the main channel only instereo. Select “Main” or “SAP” for a DVD-R/RWrecording.Main:Records sound of the main channel only in stereo.SAP:Records sound of the SAP channel only in stereo.Notes• When “AV record quality” is set to “MP” and set this modeto “Main” or “SAP”, the picture quality may become lowerthan when you set this mode to “Off”.• You can change the setting from Quick Menu.DVD-Video:CHP createDVD-RW DVD-RTo set whether chapters are to be automatically createdat a selected interval during DVD-R/RW recording.Off:Chapters are not set.5 min. : 10 min. : 15 min. : 20 min.To set the interval at which chapters are automaticallycreated to 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes.Note• The number of chapters has the upper limit, which variesdepending on the disc condition. If the number reaches it,no more chapters are created.Customizing the function settings (Continued)Function Setup