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Recording Format
HDD recording is done using the variable bit rate format (VBR) for more efficient
recording. The following phenomena may occur.
With the variable bit rate format, the remaining amount which can be recorded may increase
or decrease relative to the display of the remaining amount of HDD space.
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When the display indicates that the remaining amount of HDD space is low, first delete
unnecessary programmes, and then record with an extra margin in the amount of remaining
space. There is an option in the configuration menu to discard the recordings. You can choose
between three options:
Deleting,
1 – Oldest recordings
2 – Largest recordings
3 – Smallest recordings
When the HDD is out of space, it will operate regarding one of these options and delete the
recordings.
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Even if you delete a programme, the remaining amount may not increase by the amount of
deleted time. When recording new video, record with an extra margin in the amount of
remaining space.
Unrecordable Material
In the unlikely event that there is some problem like loss of recorded video or audio content due to an
HDD malfunction, please be aware beforehand that Sharp will bear no responsibility to compensate for
the content which could not be recorded or edited, for the loss of recorded or edited video, or for other
related direct or indirect damages.
If a power failure occurs
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The content being recorded or timer recorded may be damaged if power failure occurs.
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The content being played back may be damaged.
For important recording
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If the HDD malfunctions, the content recorded on the HDD may be lost. If you wish to save
content permanently, we recommend copying or moving the content to Video or DVD.
NOTE
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If a message indicating an HDD error is displayed (such as “ERROR IN HDD. CANNOT
OPERATE.”) and the HDD has malfunctioned, you cannot replace the HDD by yourself. If you
disassemble the Recorder, the warranty will become void. Also, recovery of data is
impossible. If playback is possible, re-record the recorded content onto a Video or DVD, and
contact the approved service centre with the details provided at the front and back of this
operation manual.
Hard Disk Operation (Recording / Playback / Time Shift Recording)
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If the Recorder is used in a cold location (a location at low temperature), the drive will only
allow live viewing after power is turned on until the HDD is ready. During this time, the
Recorder will not allow Time Shift Viewing, recording, display of recording lists or playback of
recorded programmes. Please wait until the HDD is ready.
