What is the recording time of each recording mode when recording with HD image quality?
The following table shows the expected recording time of each recording mode when recording with HD image quality on a single-sided disc or one side of a double-sided disc. Recording modeBit rate (approx.)Approximate recording timeDVD-R/-RW/+RWDVD+R DLAVC HD 12M (HQ+) (highest quality)12Mbps15 minutes27 minutesAVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality)9Mbps20 minutes35 minutesAVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality)7Mbps25 minutes45 minutesAVC HD 5M (LP) (long play)5Mbps32 minutes60 minutes When you use both sides of a double-sided disc, the recording time will be twice as long as the above. However, you cannot continuously record for twice the length of time because you need to take out the disc and flip it after you finish recording on one side.