Bit-Rate Optimizer (Intelligent Dual-Pass Encode Dubbing System) (HDD-->DVD) DVDs recorded at higher bit rates offer superior quality, but the limited capacity of a disc may mean limited recording times, making it insufficient for long programs like sports and movies. Most DVD recorders accommodate this by reducing the overall bit rate to fit the whole program onto a disc. JVC's innovative Bit-Rate Optimizer, based on the Intelligent Dual-Pass Encode Dubbing System, solves the problem and offers the best possible dubbing and archiving solution. This superior system analyses the content as it is recorded on the Hard Disk and then intelligently assigns optimum bit rates -- low for simple scenes, high for complicated scenes -- to provide the best picture quality while calculating disc capacity, similar to what professional studio engineers do to author their content for DVD movies.