Recording Modes
Maximum recording time for each recording mode
You can specify a recording mode according to the intended use. Setting the video to a high picture quality shortens the maximum
recording time, while setting to a lower picture quality lengthens the recording time.
Refer to the following table for the maximum recording time in the respective modes. All figures shown in the table are approximate
values.
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Recording Mode
Quality
BD (Single-sided,
Single Layer)
BD (Single-sided,
Dual Layer)
DVD (Single-
sided, Single
Layer)
DVD (Single-
sided, Dual Layer)
HDD (1 TB)
DR
HD
1.9 hours
3.8 hours
-
-
80 hours (*1)
AF
4 hours
8 hours
-
-
160 hours
AN
6 hours
12 hours
-
-
252 hours
AL
9 hours
18 hours
-
-
378 hours
AE
12 hours
24 hours
-
-
504 hours
XP
SD
5.25 hours
10.5 hours
1 hours
1.7 hours
220 hours
SP
10.5 hours
21 hours
2 hours
3.5 hours
444 hours
LP
21 hours
42 hours
4 hours
7.1 hours
884 hours
EP
42 hours
84 hours
8 hours
14.3 hours
1774 hours
DR1
HD
1.8 hours
3.6 hours
-
-
76 hours
DR2
2 hours
4 hours
-
-
84 hours
DR3
2.9 hours
6 hours
-
-
124 hours
DR4
3.9 hours
7.8 hours
-
-
164 hours
*1 : An estimated figure when HDV is imported.
Memo :
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DR mode
Abbreviation for Direct Recording. Videos are recorded in the original picture quality.
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AF/AN/XP/SP mode
Recommended for recording images with fast motion, such as sports videos.
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The AF/AN mode record images at the high-quality HD level.
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The XP/SP modes record images at the high-quality SD level.
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AL/AE/LP mode
Recommended for recording images with slow motion and little contrast, such as dramas.
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AL/AE mode records images at the low-quality HD level.
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LP mode records images at the low-quality SD level.
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EP mode
Recommended for recording images with sharp outlines, such as animation videos, and when the recordable time (remaining time)
is limited.
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DR1/DR2/DR3/DR4 mode
Selection is enabled only when you are importing HD movies from the SDI input or HDMI input terminal.
Select DR1 to record in the finest image quality, and DR4 for the lowest quality.
The recordable duration is longest in the DR4 quality, and shortest in the DR1 setting.
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Setting the DR1/DR2/DR3/DR4 recording mode
If the recording mode is changed to the DR1/DR2/DR3/DR4, it may take a little while to process the setting. In the meantime, input
signals may not be displayed.
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You can change the recording mode by pressing the [OPTION] button on the remote control unit while playback, dubbing or editing
is not in progress.
A
Press the [OPTION] button on the remote control unit
B
Select “RECORDING MODE”, and press the [OK] button on the remote control unit
C
Select “RECORDING MODE” to which you want to change, and press the [OK] button on the remote control unit
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There may be cases where it is not possible to record up to the maximum recording time as indicated in the table due to the limitations
of the BD standards.
Recording Modes
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