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Printed on 70% Recycled Paper TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R4SU/D-R4SC/D-KR4SU DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R4SU D-R4SC D-KR4SU OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS GUIDE Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. Printed in China P000416410 H PM0020461012 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation Others Function setup
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6 Index to parts and controls 12 Front panel 12 Rear panel 14 Remote control 16 Display 18 Before operating this recorder 20 Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU .. 23 Recording Before recording 26 Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical format) .... 28 DVD-RAM physical format 29 Entering
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settings 113 Display settings 115 Operational settings 116 DVD recorder operation 117 Management settings 119 Others Before calling service personnel 122 Error codes on the display window 124 Recording duration 125 Language code list 126 Specification 127 Limited United States Warranty
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Introduction Caution for safety Read "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS", "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and all other sections of the "INSTALLATION GUIDE" that came with this product prior to reading this "OPERATIONS GUIDE". 4
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computer drives. If you happen to encounter difficulties playing or recording a DVD disc or playing a CD disc, please feel free to call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-319-6684. Playback Restrictions This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for this recorder. Some DVD video discs
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the disc instruction manual. • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that discs recorded in this device will operate properly in other DVD players, recorders and/or personal computer drives. For recording
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encoding (such as SACD discs) or the DVD audio portions of DVD Audio discs. • This recorder uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in any other color system (PAL, SECAM, etc.), even if they have region marks 1 or ALL . • Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the
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Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the disc if it is absolutely necessary to remove the disc. Some commercially available cartridge discs cannot be recorded or edited once the inside discs are removed. To protect recorded contents Slide the write-protect tab to "PROTECT" with something
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labeled "for video," "for recording," "120 min." etc. Recording conditions Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted (copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded. Even if the disc is labeled as CPRM compatible, this recorder can only be used to record copy-free material. DVD-VR mode
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or tape to discs. No Title: Chapter: Track: Divided contents of a DVD video disc. Roughly corresponds to a story title in short stories. Divided contents of Some discs may not have these numbers. When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, one recording will always equal one title. You can divide a
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favorite scenes (Copy within the same disc) Playing contents recorded on this recorder, on other devices Contents can be played on any devices compatible with DVD-RAM discs. Follow the instruction of the device to play. Execute DVD-Video finalizing process on this recorder. This process
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and controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel 57 1 234 6 89 10 11 14 recording. o (OPEN/CLOSE) button page 20, 21 Opens and closes the disc tray. !0 Disc tray page 20 Loads a disc into the disc drive. !1 Front panel display page 18 !2 Remote sensor page 18 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE
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Editing Function setup !4 INPUT 2 jacks page 38 Use this when recording from other input source such as a VCR or a camcorder. To open or close the cover on the front panel Put open. Note • Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder. Others 13
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AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL jack page 26 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack. e OUTPUT jacks page 21, 23, 24, 25 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others u INPUT1 jacks page 38 Use this to connect the recorder to output jacks of external devices such as another player or camcorder. 15
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) Remote control 1 22 2 23 3 OPEN/CLOSE 24 4 DISPLAY FL SELECT DIMMER PROGRESSIVE 25 5 ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO/SAP FREEZE 26 REMAIN REC MODE EXTEND ZOOM 6 27 7 SETUP 28 8 VOL TIMESLIP CH 29 9 MUTE INPUT SELECT 30 EASY 10 TOP MENU NAVI MENU 31 11 TV 32 12 DVD 33
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( / / / ) page 51, 106 14 QUICK MENU button page 24, 77 15 SKIP REV recorded on a DVD video disc. Operate the menu screen as the same manner as "Locating a title using the top menu ( page 56)". A menu screen is not recorded on some discs. *2 Buttons for TV operation page 42 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE
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to parts and controls (Continued) Display 46 1 23 5 78 9 10 11 12 16 15 14 13 q Disc indicator Indicates the category of a loaded disc. CD : audio CD VCD : VIDEO CD w DUB indicator Illuminates when copying. e Program recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program
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Recording Playback Editing Function setup Dimming the display Pressing the DIMMER button on the remote control DVD-RAM disc RW : DVD-RW disc R : DVD-R disc !5 Picture quality mode indicator page 117 The current picture quality mode lights up. !6 PROGRESSIVE indicator Illuminates when video
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recorder Is your recorder ready? • Refer to "INSTALLATION GUIDE" and finish the necessary preparations. • Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder. Turning the power on (This owner's manual instructions CLOSE on the remote control. LED ON/
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recorder to malfunction. • If the disc tray stops while closing, the mechanical protection system of this recorder TOSHIBA dealer. Turning the power off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the recorder or on the remote control the disc drive, immediately discontinue use of this recorder, and
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frame playback : Recording : Recording pause Title End : When title playback is completed : Instant skip : Instant replay Chapter Divide : Chapter division * Accompanied with the followings: DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW : Title number/title name and chapter number/ chapter name DVD-VIDEO : Title
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broadcast appears. ("TV:xxxch" accompanies.) • Pressing the REC button starts recording. On recording, see page 26. Press / / / to select an item, 47 An on-screen keyboard appears. 30 You can execute the DVD-Video finalizing process on the 100 loaded disc. You can format the loaded disc.
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EASY NAVI then press the PLAY button, or select the "Play Contents" function. Quick Menu operation To access various optional functions of this recorder, open Quick Menu. Quick Menu displays a list of selections relevant to your current mode. Opening a Quick Menu 1) Press QUICK MENU. The following
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function described on this instruction manual. DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW : DVD-RW disc DVD-R : DVD-R disc DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc VCD : VIDEO CD CD : Audio CD (For CD containing JPEG or MP3/WMA files, see page 70, 72.) Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise
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them in it to make your own video library. Is your DVD recorder ready? Before recording a TV program on this recorder, insure that channels you want to record are correctly tuned in on this recorder. If not tuned in, read the separate "INSTALLATION GUIDE" volume again, and confirm all the necessary
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. (Canceling the finalization is not possible.) • DVD-Video finalize process cannot be canceled if once executed on a DVD-R disc. • On DVD-R discs recorded on other devices, you cannot execute DVD-Video finalize process or add recordings on this recorder. To check space remaining on a disc 1) Press
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following menu appears. (The actual contents depends on the operational status of the recorder.) e.g. Quick Menu Bit rate Disc management DVD compatible mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-Video:CHP create AV record quality SAP Time bar Remain Exit 2) Press / to select "Disc management," then press
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Management settings Genre setting DVD-RAM physical format Software version DVD drive software SETUP 3) Press / to select "DVD-RAM physical format," then lot of voids beyond the limitation of this recorder. • If an error occurs in physical formatting, "ERR-01" appears in the front panel display. To
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Recording Before recording (Continued) Entering characters e.g. Cursor An entered character will appear here. CONTENT MENU being selected appears. Operation guide Operation guidance of the remote control To enter the character, normally use / / / buttons on the remote. About the other buttons
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup Entering characters The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. You can erase them if necessary by either of the following
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may not play these discs.) Available disc DVD-R disc (Ver. 2.0) DVD-RW disc (Ver. 1.1/1.2) • You can repetition-record/delete the contents. Once you record on a DVD-R disc. You cannot delete or rewrite the contents in DVD-Video mode (Video mode). Finalizing a DVD-R/RW disc You can see the contents
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SAP sound are available for recording in Video mode under DVD-R standard. Off: This is not for recording on a DVD-R disc. Depending on Picture/Audio settings, making DVD Video may not be possible. (When recording directly on a DVD-R/RW disc of DVD-Video mode, the recording proceeds with "Main" on
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program. - Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected. • If you record on a DVD-R or a DVD-RW disc, set "DVD compatible mode" ( RW recording, "Off" setting is regarded as "Main." • If you record on a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc, set "Aspect ratio(Video mode)" ( sources. page 33) to "Main" or "SAP
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Bit rate Special playback mode Disc management DVD compatible mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-Video:CHP create AV record quality SAP Time bar Remain Exit 5 Press ADJUST (-/+) to select the setting number. ADJUST e.g. AV record quality DVD Setting 2 SP 4.6 D/M1 Custom setting Setting Mode
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program before it starts. • Even if you set "Aspect ratio(Video mode)" ( page 33) to "16:9", images are recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio when using a DVDR or DVD-RW disc with "Rate" set to "EP" (1.4 Mbps). • Be careful of a programmed recording across the change-over of Daylight-saving time ( page 27
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on the data condition, playback may pause. • When the recording mode is set to "XP" or "AT" (when a high bit rate is automatically set. page 42), this function is not available. Creating chapters automatically at regular intervals Set "DVD-Video:CHP create" ( page 33). Function setup Others 37
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embedded (copy-protected or copy once contents), DVD-RAM discs can record copy once contents. • Some satellite programs via a connected tuner may contain both 4:3 pictures and 16:9 pictures. DVD-R/RW discs cannot record such contents, under restriction of the DVD-Video standard. To record these
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY FL SELECT DIMMER PROGRESSIVE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO/SAP FREEZE REMAIN REC MODE EXTEND ZOOM Start SETUP VOL TIMESLIP CH MUTE INPUT SELECT TOP MENU EASY NAVI MENU SELECT/ ENTER INSTANT REPLAY QUICK MENU TV DVD INSTANT SKIP SKIP
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equipment may stop a recording on this recorder. Do not operate the source equipment during recording on this recorder. Operations such as pausing, resuming, fast-forwarding (CUE) and fast-reversing (REVIEW), etc. may produce noises, which may be detected as copy protection signals. Therefore, first
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NAVI Main Menu appears. EASY NAVI 2 Press / / / to select "Timer Recording", then press SELECT/ENTER. SELECT/ ENTER REC MENU appears. e.g. REC MENU Timer Start 1/ 1 4/3 (Su) 9:00 pm End Media Video Audio 23 4/10 (Su) 7 00 pm 8 00 pm DVD SP 4.6 D/M1 ADJUST • Refer to the setting items on
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am - 11:59 pm 12:00 am - 11:59 pm DVD XP 9.2 SP 4.6 MP 3.0 LP 2.2 EP 1.4 AT ( INSTALLATION GUIDE". ** The digital recording technology for consumer products of Dolby Laboratories is used for D /M1. Dolby Digital 192 kbps is set for D /M1. Notes • See page 48 for details on "Video" . • If you record
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Timer Programing Exec CH QuDiactkeMenSutart 1/ 1 4/3 (Su) 9:00 pm End Media Video Audio AV record quality 23 4/10 (Sa) 7 00 pm 8 00 pm DVD SP 4.6 D/M1 DVD compatible mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-RGBenroreadsceattsitnRgecord AV RecoErxditQuality 2) Press / to select an item and press
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and 15 seconds from the current time. 44 Deleting a timer program 1) Press EASY NAVI. EASY NAVI Main Menu appears. 2) Press / / / to select "Timer Recording", then press SELECT/ENTER. REC MENU appears. 3) Press / to select a timer program you want to delete. 4) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears
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which will start after 5 minutes or later can be modified. • Available disc volume is not displayed for a DVD-R/RW disc on which DVD-Video finalize process was executed. To stop a programmed recording To finish, Press on the front panel twice. When you press it once, a message appears. While the
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60 minutes. Notes • Pressing a button except EXTEND in the above procedure will set the currently selected delay. • You cannot delay the end time of a programmed recording which will end within 1 minute from the current time. • Even if you delay the end time of a programmed
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/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. SELECT/ENTER / / / To protect recorded content DVD-RAM You can protect recorded content from unexpected deletion. Protection is provided for each title (original). 1) Perform steps 1 and 3 in "Playing
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information About recording time The recording time of a typical VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) is determined by the length of a video tape and recording speed (SP, LP, etc.). Video tapes with various recording times are available in the market. On the other hand, the recording time of a DVD-RAM
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Playback Play your favorite contents. Information on playback Playing recorded contents Playing a DVD video disc Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV) Playing a TV program currently being recorded (Chase Play) Playing at various speeds Locating by entering the number Selecting the camera
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( page 51) DVD-R/RW discs recorded on other devices Playing a DVD video disc ( page 55) To switch the picture to view TV broadcasts Press STOP button to stop playback. To start recording Press STOP button to stop playback. Then press REC button to start recording. Screen Protection If you pause
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Introduction Recording Playback Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Playing recorded contents Titles and chapters recorded on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc are displayed pm TV:3 (0:52:40) Original 2005/04/12 11:00 pm TV:4 (0:30:08) Original DVD-RAM 2005/03/08 11:00 pm TV:6 (0:29:50) Original 2005/04/11 07:00
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if the write-protect tab is set to "PROTECT" ( page 8). Playing all titles (Original/Playlist) in a disc DVD-RAM Set "Title playback" ( page 116) to "Serial playback". You can play all titles in a DVD-RAM disc in the order of the thumbnails on CONTENT MENU, as if they were recorded in one video tape
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0001 (0:04:15) Audio : D/ M1 DVD Mode : Off Del chapter name: (First press FWD or REV button to display the chapter you want, then select this item.) Record date & time: The recording date is highlighted so that you can correct the digits. Lock: Set the protection for the currently selected title
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information", then press SELECT/ENTER. You can view information on a loaded disc. e.g. CONTENT MENU Disc information 001 - Disc Type DVD-RAM Record Time (h:m) Writing Mode VR mode 1:21 Original Titles 4 Remain Time (h:m) Playlist Titles 0 (Current) S P 4.6Mbps / D/M1: 0:46 Disc Status
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Introduction Recording Playback Playback DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Playing a DVD video disc You can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed DVD-R/RW discs in the same manner. To play recorded contents, follow the instructions on page 51. Preparation • Turn on a TV or audio
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may vary depending on the contents of a DVD video disc. If different instructions appear on the TV screen, follow those instructions. • If you display the top menu during playback and press TOP MENU button again without selecting any title, the recorder may resume playback from the point where you
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viewing at a later, more convenient time, by storing the TV broadcast temporarily on a DVD-RAM disc. When this function is used, a DVD-RAM disc which can be recorded needs to be loaded into the recorder beforehand. OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY FL SELECT DIMMER PROGRESSIVE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO/SAP FREEZE
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AUDIO/SAP FREEZE Start REMAIN REC MODE EXTEND ZOOM SETUP VOL TIMESLIP CH 1 While recording a TV program on a DVD-RAM disc, press TIMESLIP. TIMESLIP The recorder displays a TV program as it is being recorded. MUTE INPUT SELECT TOP MENU EASY NAVI MENU SELECT/ ENTER INSTANT REPLAY QUICK
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Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Playing at various speeds Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup Playing in fast reverse or fast forward DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD MUTE INPUT SELECT TOP MENU EASY NAVI MENU TV DVD SELECT/ ENTER INSTANT REPLAY
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not from the last chapter of the title but from the first chapter. Playing in slow-motion DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD TOP MENU S NAVI MENU SELECT/ ENTER INSTANT REPLAY QUICK MENU TV DVD INSTANT SKIP 1 Press during playback. Start SKIP REV STOP SKIP FWD REV PLAY FWD REC SEARCH
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Introduction Recording Playback Playing frame by frame DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD SELECT/ ENTER INSTANT REPLAY QUICK MENU Viewing still pictures (Playing a disc that contains still pictures) DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO DVD SELECT/ ENTER INSTANT REPLAY QUICK MENU SKIP REV INSTANT SKIP Start
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3 +10 4560 CLEAR 789 1 Press SEARCH. SEARCH T If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2. e.g. Title 001 Search Chapter 0001 2 Press / to of the following titles decrease respectively. • When you record a new title (Original) on a DVD-RAM disc, it is added prior to current titles
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process. • Some scenes may not be accessed precisely as you specified. • This method for accessing specific locations is available only within the current title of a DVD-RAM/R/RW/DVD video disc or within a current track of a VIDEO CD/audio CD. • Pressing CLEAR button resets the numbers. 63
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Playback DVD-VIDEO Selecting the camera angle If the scene was recorded with multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. Start OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY FL SELECT DIMMER PROGRESSIVE ANGLE
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," then press ADJUST to select a language. The subtitles of recorded languages appear. SELECT/ ENTER ADJUST Good evening! Bonsoir! The display turns off after about 3 seconds if you do not make a selection. Notes • Some DVD video discs are set to display subtitles automatically. • Depending on
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Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Zooming a picture You can magnify areas within a operated. • The magnification level varies depending on the picture size you select ( page 40, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • The zoom feature is not available while displaying a GUI. • The zoom feature is canceled
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broadcast. The current audio setting appears. AUDIO/SAP The language code appears instead of the language name. Refer to the list → "SAP" → "Main + SAP" (→ Back to "Main") DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Language name / sound recording system / No. of channels e.g. Sound 1 English 2ch Output PCM •
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to your setting of "SAP" on the setup menu screen, ( page 114), the sound is recorded onto different channels of the disc below. Set "SAP" to "On" or "Off" appropriately. Setting on the setup screen DVD Compatible Mode SAP Off Off On Main Off On SAP Off On Type of receiving broadcast
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kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz or 48 kHz/16 bit * "DVD video disc" above does not include DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder. • Do not select a connection or setting indicated as "Noise" in the above list. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby
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recorder ( page 40, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). If the TV is adjusted to other sizes, e.g. "WIDE," images will appear to be horizontally expanded. For details, refer to the owner's manual CONTENT MENU Picture List"" ( page 71) to operate. TV DVD SELECT/ ENTER Notes • Some files may not display their own
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repeat the current folder. 3) Press SELECT/ENTER. Playback in the selected mode starts. JPEG files compatibility Discs whose compatibility with this recorder has been confirmed by TOSHIBA are as follows. CANON QuickCD FUJICOLOR CD Kodak Picture CD NORITSU QSS CD JPEG disc compatibility with this
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have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on this recorder. Preparations • Make sure that a disc you want to play is compatible with this recorder. See • the first track of a current folder. SELECT/ TV DVD Notes • WMA tracks copy-protected cannot be played. • The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/PCM
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MP3/WMA files). Because this area of technology is still evolving, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all recordable discs will produce optimal playback quality. The technical criteria set forth in this owner's manual are meant only as a guide. Please be advised that you must obtain permission from the
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/SAP FREEZE REMAIN REC MODE EXTEND ZOOM SETUP VOL TIMESLIP CH MUTE INPUT SELECT TOP MENU EASY NAVI MENU TV DVD 1 While watching a TV broadcast through this recorder, press FREEZE. FREEZE The TV broadcast pauses just as a still picture. e.g. • When "Screen protector" is set to "On", the
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Checking the current CH MUTE INPUT SELECT TOP MENU EASY NAVI MENU SELECT/ ENTER INSTANT REPLAY QUICK MENU TV DVD INSTANT SKIP SKIP REV STOP SKIP FWD REV PLAY FWD REC SEARCH T ADJUST CHP DIVIDE
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DVD INSTANT SKIP SKIP REV STOP SKIP FWD Start REV PLAY FWD REC SEARCH T ADJUST CHP DIVIDE 1 2 3 +10 4560 CLEAR 789 1 During playback or recording title (In the case of a VIDEO CD or audio CD, it shows the total playing time of the disc.) e.g. Recording Locator (Shows the current location.)
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Playback Functions in Quick Menu Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience. See page 24 on how to operate Quick Menu. To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You
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play in favorite order (Memory playback) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can select 30 titles 07 T CT 08 T CT 09 T CT 10 T CT 11 T CT 12 T CT 13 T CT 14 T CT 15 T CT 16 T CT 17 T CT 18 T CT 19 T CT 20 T CT a disc does not contain will result in error. • You cannot program/change selections during
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup To display the current bit rate DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / to select "Bit rate", then press SELECT/ENTER. Bit rate Note • To turn off the bit rate display, select
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Editing You can create your own movie from your assembled scenes. Before editing Creating chapters Playlist editing Creating thumbnails High speed dubbing Deleting selected Items DVD-Video finalizing process
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editing procedure Record a TV program (An original title is created automatically) (Chapter Editing) Create chapters by dividing an original title. (Playlist Editing) Collect necessary chapters • A playlist has a fictitious title that is different from an original title. (Dubbing) Copy the playlist
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playlist title that is different from the original title is created. Dubbing Copy the playlist and it becomes an original title. Once the dubbing is you can delete unnecessary chapters to regain space for another recording. Using these editing functions to modify copyrighted content for any
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/ Fast-reverse, Fast-forward / Slow-motion • You cannot divide a title of a DVD-R/RW disc into chapters. It is possible to create chapters in a DVD-R/RW disc by selecting an option that inserts chapter marks automatically during recording at regular intervals. ( page 118) If you want to modify the
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. SELECT/ ENTER EDIT MENU Chapter Editing appears. e.g. EDIT MENU Chapter Editing Fishing Guide DVD-RAM (VR) Original Aspect Ratio 4:3 Location 00:00:00:03F Divide To create new chapter, select desired start point via remote. To set, press enter. 00:00:00 Title:004 Chapter:0001 00:54
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. The locator shows the current position on the time bar. And the live video plays in the upper left. • To access other chapters: Press / buttons to Fishing Guide DVD-RAM (VR) Original Aspect Ratio 4:3 Location 00:00:21:24F Divide To create new chapter, select desired start point via remote. To
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the time bar. When complete, CONTENT MENU returns. Notes • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a disc. If exceeded, a 1 Merge Divide 12 3 4 5 DVD-RAM (VR) Source DV Recording Chapter Editing Edit Functions Playlist Editing DVD-Video Finalizing Del Selected Items • To exit
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Merge with following cptr Merge all chapters Auto chapter create Edit chapter name Fishing Guide DVD-RAM (VR) Original Aspect Ratio 4:3 Location 00:00:21:24F Divide To create new chapter, select desired start point via remote. To set, press enter. 00:00:00 Exit Title:004 Chapter:0003 00:54
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Editing DVD-RAM Playlist editing (Collecting desired scenes) Create a "Playlist" to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY FL SELECT DIMMER PROGRESSIVE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO/SAP FREEZE REMAIN REC
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TOP MENU EASY NAVI MENU SELECT/ ENTER INSTANT REPLAY QUICK MENU TV DVD INSTANT SKIP SKIP REV STOP SKIP FWD REV PLAY FWD REC SEARCH MENU Playlist editing appears. SELECT/ ENTER e.g. EDIT Playlist MENU Editing DVD-RAM (VR) Source:Title Original Object :Title PlayList Title: Entire
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or a chapter which contains both still and moving pictures, to a playlist. • By copying (dubbing) a Playlist, a title (Original) of the same contents is created. • You cannot program a Playlist of contents recorded on a DVD-R/RW disc. • Down arrow on the thumbnails means: Orange: This title already
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Editing Playlist editing (Continued) Canceling selection of a part 1) From EDIT MENU Playlist editing, press / / / to select a part to cancel. 2) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 3) Press / to select "Cancel selected title", then press SELECT/ENTER. The part you have selected is canceled.
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on CONTENT MENU) You can register your favorite scene as a thumbnail displayed on CONTENT MENU. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not available. Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY FL SELECT DIMMER PROGRESSIVE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO/SAP FREEZE
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press SELECT/ENTER. SELECT/ ENTER CONTENT MENU Create Thumbnail appears. e.g. CONTENT MENU Create Thumbnail DVD-RAM (VR) 2005/03/08 11:00pm Ch:6 (0:29:50) Original Location 00:00:00:03F Select desired thumbnail image via remote. To set, press enter. 00:00:00 Title:002 Chapter:0001 00:29:50
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup Notes • You cannot create thumbnails of chapters in a title that contains a still picture. • If you create a chapter thumbnail, and then record or edit the disc on other devices, the chapter thumbnail may return to the top of the chapter.
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(Dubbing only a specified part) This section explains how to copy a title or chapter recorded on a DVD-RAM disc within the same disc at high speed (high 00 pm TV:3 (0:52:40) Original 2005/04/12 11:00 pm TV:4 (0:30:08) Original DVD-RAM (VR) 2005/03/08 11:00 pm TV:6 (0:29:50) Original 2005/04/11 07:
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as it is. • A title or a chapter becomes a title by being copied. • Copying is interrupted when a program recording is about to start. • This function is available only for copying contents on a DVD-RAM disc to the same disc. • If copying is not allowed due to some conditions, such as lack of disc
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in several titles can be deleted at one time. Title Title Title 12 3 12 123 12 3 123 DVD-RAM (VR) Source Chapter Editing Edit Functions Playlist Editing DVD-Video Finalizing Del Selected Items 4 Press SELECT/ENTER. SELECT/ ENTER EDIT MENU Del Selected Items appears. e.g. EDIT MENU
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then press QUICK MENU button. Press / buttons to select "Preview" (or "Title information") then press SELECT/ENTER button. This is available only on contents recorded in DVD-RAM discs. • Titles and chapters show their names for about 2 seconds at the bottom of the screen when they are selected. • On
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EDIT MENU Main Menu appears. SELECT/ ENTER 3 Press / e.g. SELECT/ ENTER to select "DVD-Video Finalizing". EDIT MENU Main Menu DVD-Video Finalizing Used to crete compatibility between the recorded DVD-R/-RW and DVD Players. Also used for setting up "menu picture", etc. Title Title Title
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Title", a display of title menu selection appears. e.g. EDIT MENU DVD-Video Finalize (Title Menu Select) MR. SATO, PLEASE JOIN US TO CREATE MANUALS DO NOT DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT O button. (Continued) 101 Others Function setup Editing Playback Recording Introduction
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/ / buttons to select a number next to "Chapter Menu" then press SELECT/ ENTER button. 10 On EDIT MENU DVD-Video Finalize (Chapter Menu Select), press SELECT/ENTER, and select "Yes" by / , then press SELECT/ ENTER. A the screen and in the front SELECT/ ENTER panel display on the recorder. 102
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recording, you cannot cancel the DVD-Video finalizing process. • You cannot cancel the DVD-Video finalizing process executed on a DVD-RW disc recorded on other device. • You cannot cancel the DVD-Video finalizing process executed on a DVD-RW disc if the disc is protected. • Canceling the DVD-Video
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Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the function settings
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Function Setup DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Customizing the function settings You can change case, try again after playback is stopped. • SETUP button does not function during recording, Recorded Title Play, Chase Play or Pause TV modes. 106 1 During stop, press SETUP. SETUP The
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Recording Playback Editing Setting DVD player settings DVD disc menu language DVD-VIDEO DVD audio language DVD-VIDEO DVD subtitle language DVD-VIDEO DVD dynamic range control DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Karaoke vocal DVD-VIDEO DVD parental lock DVD-VIDEO DVD title stop DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO
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IR code Instant skip interval DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Instant replay interval DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Title thumbnail point DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Title playback DVD-RAM Still group interval DVD-RAM Priority contents To switch the codes that operate the recorder. 116
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ratio(Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD compatible mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R Management settings Genre setting DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM physical format DVD-RAM Software version DVD drive software Initial settings Details Page To select a recording mode for manual
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code list ( page 126). SETUP 2) Select the first character by pressing / (or ADJUST). 3) Press / to shift. Select the second character by pressing / (or ADJUST). 4) Press SELECT/ENTER. Note • Some DVD video discs may not include your preset language. In this case, the recorder automatically
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-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Turns on or off a function that makes faint sounds easier to hear even if you lower the volume during late-hour playback. Off: The DVD dynamic range control does not function. On: The DVD dynamic range control functions. Notes • This function is available only for a disc recorded
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SELECT/ENTER. DVD title stop DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Off: Plays back all following titles on the disc after the current title has been viewed. On: Recorder is stopped after playback of current title being viewed is completed. DVD parental lock level setting Area Code U S L ev e l 8 Prohibited
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DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures recorded from films at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded . Brightness (0) Darker ⇔ Brighter (14) Contrast (-7) Lower ⇔ Higher (7)
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connected to this recorder. When you play back a disc recorded in Dolby Digital, MPEG1 or MPEG2 format, the sound is converted to the PCM (2ch) format and output. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks or Digital theater System, Inc. Virtual surround DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO This lets you
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Introduction Recording Playback Display settings TV shape DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. For details on this setting, see "TV shape setting" ( page 40, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). Screen protector DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD
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DVD video recorders, set the different remote codes for each recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the recorders. For details about this setting, refer to "Operating the second and third TOSHIBA DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder" ( page 44, "INSTALLATION GUIDE
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by displaying Quick Menu during stop mode, then selecting "AV record quality". Either of the above methods updates the setting of this recorder. Picture record mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Adjusts problems with the brightness of video signals of TV broadcasts or other external input. Press / buttons
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even if "16:9" is selected. DVD compatible mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R To set whether or not recording is to be performed in the format for which recording is allowed by the DVD-Video standard (video, audio and other data) during recording. Off: When recording on a DVD-RAM disc, both the main and
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup Management settings Genre setting DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R This registers a frequently used genre name onto the menu. Genre names registered here are displayed in "Genre" on Quick Menu. 1) Press / to select a position in
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Others Before calling service personnel Error codes on the display window Recording duration Language code list Specification
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service personnel If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba recorder cannot follow dynamic movement on the screen. (High video data rate) → A physical error has occured on the DVD disc. If an error occurs
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→ Change the place of this recorder or shield the light. • The remote mode is not appropriate. → Adjust the remote mode of the remote control and this recorder ( page 44, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • The setting of the TV/DVD selector is not correct. → Set the TV/DVD selector to the equipment to operate
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button on the remote control. Error code ERR-01 ERR-14 ERR-15 ERR-2E ERR-2F ERR-30 ERR-31 ERR-32 ERR-33 ERR-34 ERR-35 ERR-36 ERR-37 ERR-38 ERR-39 ERR-3A Description Error detected in the physical format. DVD disc access error detected. Other errors detected. Menu encode error detected. Overflow of
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listed above are for reference purposes only and are not guaranteed. Recording durations may vary. • The recording durations for DVD-RAM discs listed above are applicable to DVD-RAM discs that have been initialized. Actual recording duration may vary depending on the disc used. • If you subtract
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Others Language code list Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language - - - CHI (ZH) DUT (NL) ENG (EN) FRE (FR) GER (DE) ITA (IT) JPN (JA) KOR (KO)
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DVD-VR format DVD-Video format I Image recording system MPEG2 I Sound recording system Dolby digital I VIDEO connector x 1 system I Remote control Wireless remote control (SE-R0176) I Operating Guide are for reference purposes only. Because the screen illustrations used in this Operating Guide
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operated in the Continental U.S.A. or Puerto Rico. (4) Labor service charges for set installation, setup, adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of antenna systems are not covered by this warranty. Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your responsibility
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manual and checking the section "Before calling service personnel", you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your DAV Product, contact TACP's Consumer Solution Center toll-free at 1-800-631-3811. (2) You must include a copy .toshiba. OF RECORDED DATA
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Memo 131 Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others