Toshiba DR400 Owners Manual

Toshiba DR400 Manual

Toshiba DR400 manual content summary:

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    Printed in China DPWFSJOEE TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Basic Setup DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 OWNER'S MANUAL Disc Management Recording OPERATIONS GUIDE Playback Editing 1VMN23530 / E7E7AUD 2007 Toshiba Corporation DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Others Function Setup
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    the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The caution marking harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment
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    block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
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    power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing. owner's manual Moisture Condensation Warning Moisture condensation may occur inside the to be displayed in the picture. In case of picture problems with 525 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the
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    still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to "TROUBLESHOOTING" in this owner's manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit. Disc Handling
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    CONTENTS Introduction PRECAUTIONS 2 CONTENTS 6 FEATURES 8 Symbols Used in this Owner's Manual 8 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 11 Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control 12 Using a Remote Control 12 GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS . . . . 14 On-Screen Display / Menu 14 Main Menu 16 FRONT
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    Block Noise 66 Adjusting Black Level 67 Editing INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING 68 Guide to a Title List 68 Editing Discs 68 DELETING TITLES 69 CREATING/ 89 Video 90 DivX 92 HDMI 93 Reset All 95 Others TROUBLESHOOTING 96 Frequently Asked Questions 99 LANGUAGE CODE 100 GLOSSARY 101
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    can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video playback. Although DVD+RW/+R are playable on even when the power of the unit is off. Symbols Used in this Owner's Manual To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording FEATURES Discs for Recording, Playing back Disc type DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R Logo Format Can be formatted in VR or video mode Video Mode VR Mode Automatically formatted in video mode Automatically formatted in +VR
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    operate as expected on other DVD players, recorders or personal computer drives. Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD on this DVD Video Recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. DVD players with recorded in VR mode. are capable of playing
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    to play back advance step by step. When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to slow foward. 7. Display Refer to "FRONT PANEL DISPLAY GUIDE" on page 17. 8. HDMI indicator Lights up and indicates the HDMI output mode when HDMI output is on. 9. DV IN jack (L3) Use to connect
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    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Install the batteries (AAx2) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert batteries. Using a Remote Control Keep in mind the following when using the
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW (*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. INPUT SELECT button Press to select the appropriate input. 2. OPEN/CLOSE A button* Press to open or close the disc tray. 3. Number/Character buttons •
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    unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give Level : Zoom : Surround 7. Indicates an operation status. Note • In some descriptions on this manual, only one disc type is indicated as an example. 14 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC
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    Introduction Connections GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Title/File Name Information 1. Displays title/file name. Title name information Title Name My Title 1 File name information File
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    GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Main Menu Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use [K / L] to select a menu and press [ENTER] to display
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management FRONT PANEL DISPLAY GUIDE 2 1 PM 3 1. : Appears in the afternoon with the clock display. 2. Title/Track and chapter mark : Appears when indicating a title/track number. : Appears when indicating a chapter number. 4 3.
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    CONNECTION TO A CABLE / SATELLITE BOX 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet. e.g.) satellite dish cable TV company or RF coaxial cable ANT. IN RF coaxial cable
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management SETTINGS FOR THE VIDEO INPUT You must let the unit know which video input jack you are using before making a recording. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI 1 Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select "General Setting", then press [ENTER]. "General
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    a button on the TV's original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder's opening picture appears. Check your TV owner's manual for details. Note • Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the RCA audio/video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted
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    HDMI indicator 1080i 1080 interlaced Press [HDMI] DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 1080p 1080 Progressive Press [HDMI] • The HDMI mode that is not supported by display device will be skipped. Disc Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &&"6%@&/JOEC EN 21
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    authentication of the connected AV device. This unit supports HDCP. Please read the operating instructions of your display device (or AV amplifier) for occurs, or when you unplug the unit, some problems in the HDMI setting might occur. Please check and set the HDMI setting again. 22
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    Recording CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the owner's manual accompanying external devices for more information. Playing Back 2 Channel Analog Audio stereo system Playing Back Multi Channel Digital Audio Dolby Digital
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    INITIAL SETTING Turn on this unit for the first time, you need to follow these steps. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK 1 Press [I/y ON/STANDBY]. Before: Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected. 2 Use [K / L] to
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management CLOCK SETTING OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN SKIP REV FWD SKIP PAUSE PLAY STOP TIME SLIP
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    mode setting of the unit. Before insert a brand-new DVD-RW, you need to set the recording format to the desired mode. You can also manually format a DVD-RW once it has been used. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording FORMATTING A DISC Reformatting a Disc Manually If you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you can format the disc by performing "Format". You can format DVD-RW for either video
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    PREPARING A DISC Make Recording Compatible Setting for Auto Chapter You can set a specified time for chapter marks. Use this feature to make the discs recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you make an additional recording on this unit with "Make Recording Compatible" set to "ON",
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup PREPARING A DISC Recording Audio Select (XP) You can enjoy high quality sound recording. This function works only when the recording mode is set at XP. Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode Recording 1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select "General Setting
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    SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from "DVD Menu". OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Auto Finalizing You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing all timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. 1 Press [
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    PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc You will need to finalize discs to play back on other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. Since the process of the finalization fills empty space of the disc, a shorter recording period on the disc will require a
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Note • Finalizing a disc in video mode and +VR mode automatically creates a DVD menu. • After you finalize the DVD+RW, you can call up the title list by pressing [TOP MENU], or you can call up the DVD menu by pressing [
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    INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING Recording Mode Restrictions on Recording You can select a recording mode among 5 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording mode you select as follows. Recording mode Recording time 12cm 8cm Video/ Sound Quality XP 60 min 18 min SP 120 min 36
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    your disc with its label facing up. PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO Align the disc to the disc tray guide. TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN SKIP REV FWD SKIP PAUSE PLAY STOP TIME SLIP 1.3x / 0.8x PLAY INSTANT SKIP REPEAT REC MODE REC
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    recording. "I" will be displayed for 5 seconds. 7 Press [STOP C] to stop recording. The recorded title will be included in the title list. (Refer to "Guide to a Title List" on page 68.) I Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording. Press [PAUSE F]] or [REC I] again to restart recording. To set one-touch
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    recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure • Set the clock before setting a timer programming. • Insert a recordable disc with enough recordable space. Guide to Timer Programming Display 3 1 2 Timer Programming JAN/ 2/07 12:00 AM SP (1:00) L1 SP MON JAN/01 10:00AM Date JAN/02
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    TIMER RECORDING 3 Use [K / L] to enter the date, then press [B]. Timer Programming Date Date JAN/02 L1/L2 L1 MON JAN/01 10:00AM Start End L1/L2 NewSPtraorgt ram End - - : - - - - : - - Mode SP SP 2 : 00 1/1 JAN/01 Daily MON-SAT MON-FRI SAT FRI When pressing [L] at the current date, the
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management TIMER RECORDING Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer programming information 1) Press [I/y ON/STANDBY]. 2) Press [TIMER PROG.]. 3) Check the information on the list you want to edit. Timer Programming JAN/ 2/07 12:00 AM L1 SP SP
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    TIMER RECORDING Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer programming will be lost. • If a disc is not inserted, flashes and timer recording cannot be performed. In some cases, will appear
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connection to an External Device Connect the external device properly to either L2 (front) or L1 (rear) input jacks of this unit by using S-video or RCA audio / video cables. If you are connecting a DVC (digital video camcorder
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    SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the instructions for the connection on page 41. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP
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    video signals when it comes to the time you want to finish recording. Refer to the tuner's manual on how to set the timer. • Make sure to set the satellite link standby mode when Playback Editing Function Setup Others &&"6%@&/JOEC Instructions continue on the next page. EN 43
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    SATELLITE LINK 5 Press [ENTER]. "To Standby Mode" is highlighted. 6 Press [ENTER] again. Satellite Link Start Mode 12:00 AM XP To Standby Mode In a second, the unit will be turned off automatically as it goes into the satellite link standby mode. To cancel the satellite link function while in
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    Connections Basic Setup Disc Management DV DUBBING Guide to DV and On-Screen Display This -RW VR ORG DV 5 AB-1234 0:12:34 34 SP 1:00 SP 1:00 7 6 The following instructions are described with the operations using the remote control of this unit. 1. DV icon 2. Indicator of active
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    DV DUBBING DVC to DVD Dubbing Before recording from DVC, see page 41 for connection instructions. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST
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    on the TV screen. The recording will resume when the unit detects the video signal again. • When the DVC is in camera mode, refer to "Guide to DV and On-Screen Display" on page 45. • You cannot dub from DVC during timer standby mode. • Date / time and cassette memory data will
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    INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Structure of Disc Contents The contents of DVD are generally divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. Audio CDs are divided into tracks. Data disc contains MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® are divided into folders, and the folders are subdivided into files. DVD
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    connected. 2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray and insert your disc with its label facing up. Align the disc to the disc tray guide. 3 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. It may take awhile to load the disc completely. 4 Press [PLAY B] to start playback. If you are
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    connected. 2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray and insert your disc with its label facing up. Align the disc to the disc tray guide. 3 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. It may take awhile to load the disc completely. Title list will appear automatically. • To exit the
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup BASIC PLAYBACK 4 Use [K / L / { / B] to select a desired title, then press [ENTER]. e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW original ORG Title List JAN/ 1/07 12:00AM L1 SP 12:00AM (0:12:00) JAN/ 1/07 1 2 L1 SP 3 4 5 6 1 / 6 5 Use [K / L] to select "Play From Start",
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    MP3/ WMA files). Not all recordable discs will operate or produce optimal playback quality. The technical criteria set forth in this owner's manual are meant only as a guide. Use of CD-RW for MP3 files is not recommended. You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording Playing Back a DivX® BASIC PLAYBACK OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN SKIP REV FWD
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    DivX® VideoOn-Demand (VOD) services, a registration code is required every time you get the new file from the DivX® VOD services. Refer to "DivX® VOD the DivX® file that has the screen resolution which this unit does not support, the playback will be stopped and error message will appear. • If DivX
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    PLAYBACK Using the Title/Disc Menu Pause DVD may contain a title list, which describes the contents of the disc, or a disc menu, which guides you through the available functions in the disc. 1) During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Playback will be paused and sound will be muted. 1) Press [MENU
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    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Resume Playback You can play back from where you stopped playing back the disc last. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. The resume message will appear. Resume ON 2) Press [PLAY B]. In a few seconds, playback will resume from the point at which it stopped last. You can resume
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Rapid Playback SPECIAL PLAYBACK Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback Rapid playback function is available only during playback. This function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format, and plays back in a slightly
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    Zoom SPECIAL PLAYBACK Marker Setting 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY] or [ZOOM]. • If [ZOOM] is pressed, skip to step 3. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [ENTER] within 1 second, or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup SPECIAL PLAYBACK Chasing Playback during Recording You can play back the already recorded part of the currently recording programme without waiting for the recording to the end. This function works from 1 minute after the start of the recording. 1) During
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    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Simultaneous Playback and Recording You can also play back a recorded title during current recording or the timer recording on the same disc. 1) During recording, press [DISPLAY]. Screen for the current recording: 1/ 5 1/ 5 1:23:45 -RW VR ORG L1 3) Press [STOP C] once to stop
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Title/Chapter Search SEARCH Track Search Using [SKIP j ] / [SKIP i ] 1) During playback, press [SKIP i ] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time. • If there is no
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    Time Search SEARCH • For audio CD, skip to step 2. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [ENTER]. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 CD The number next to will be highlighted. To move to the number
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording REPEAT/RANDOM/PROGRAM PLAYBACK/SLIDE SHOW Repeat Playback Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. • For audio CD, MP3, or WMA, skip to step 2, or press [REPEAT] and skip to step 3. 1) During playback, press [
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    REPEAT/RANDOM/PROGRAM PLAYBACK/SLIDE SHOW Program Playback Slide Show You can program the disc to play back in your desired order. You can select the display time between 5 seconds and 10 seconds. 1) Press [SETUP] in stop mode. 2) Use [K / L] to select "CD Playback Mode", then press [ENTER]. "
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching Subtitles Switching Audio Soundtrack DVD-video may have subtitles in
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    SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Switching Virtual Surround System Switching Camera Angles You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your existing 2 channel stereo system. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [ENTER] within 1 second, or wait for
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Adjusting Black Level You can adjust the black level to control the brightness of the picture in order to get a better picture. 1)During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select . Press [ENTER] within 1
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    INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING Guide to a Title List Editing Discs Title list allows you to RW, a playlist will be created automatically. What "Original" or "Playlist" is for? Throughout this manual, you will find original and playlist which refer to the actual content and the edited version. •
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup DELETING TITLES Notes for deleting titles After the disc is fully recorded: DVD-RW/DVD+RW • When a title is deleted from DVD-RW in VR mode, the recordable disc space will be increased. The Full-Recorded disc • When the last title is deleted from DVD-RW in
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    DELETING TITLES You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. Be sure to read "Notes for deleting titles" on page 69 before you delete the title. 1 In stop mode, press [TOP MENU]. Title list, original or
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management CREATING/DELETING PLAYLIST Adding Titles to a Playlist Playlist For VR mode DVD-RW, you can create the playlist as you wish. You can add up to 99 titles to a playlist (as long as the total number of the playlist does not exceed 999 chapters).
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    CREATING/DELETING PLAYLIST Erasing All Playlist Playlist A playlist can be deleted if it is no longer needed. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST 1 Press [SETUP]. Main menu will
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    DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN JAN/ 1/07 12:00AM L1 LP 1 : 25 : 47 5 To enter a title name, follow the steps of "Guide to Edit Title Name" on page 74. ORG Edit - Edit Title Name 1 ABC abc 123 @! ? character set SKIP REV FWD SKIP PAUSE PLAY STOP 1 In
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    ENTER RETURN SKIP REV FWD SKIP PAUSE PLAY STOP TIME SLIP 1.3x / 0.8x PLAY INSTANT SKIP REPEAT REC MODE REC ZOOM SE-R0265 Guide to Edit Title Name 1) Use [K / L] to select a desired character set, then press [ENTER]. 2) Follow the list below, use [the Number buttons] repeatedly until
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording Setting Chapter Marks EDITING DISCS You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in "Putting Names on Titles" on page 73 to display "Edit"
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    Hiding Chapters EDITING DISCS You can hide chapters from the title list. Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF 3 Use [K / L] to select "Edit", then press [ENTER]. +VR Title List JAN/15/07 12:00AM L1 LP 12:00AM (2:00:00) JAN/15/07 1 2 L1
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    mode DVD-RW playlist. PL Edit 1 Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Title Dividing Title Combining JAN/ 1/06 12:00AM L1 LP 1 : 25 : 47 Instructions continue on the next page. EN 77 Playback Editing Function Setup Others &&"6%@&/JOEC
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    EDITING DISCS Deleting a Part of a Title (cont'd) OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN 4 Use [K / L] to select "Delete" then press [ENTER]. PL Edit - Scene
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording Dividing a Title EDITING DISCS Playlist You can divide one title into two new titles. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU
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    Combining Titles EDITING DISCS Playlist You can combine two titles into a single title. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN SKIP REV FWD SKIP PAUSE
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management EDITING DISCS Setting or Releasing the Title Protection Original To prevent the accidental editing, or erasing of the titles, you can protect them in "Edit" menu. You can cancel the title protection feature after it is applied. OPEN/ INPUT
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    EDITING DISCS Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at Once For titles in video mode DVD-RW, you can set or edit chapter at every time interval. You can clear the chapter mark too. You can specify the interval of chapter marks for titles last more than 5 minutes. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI 1
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup LIST OF THE DEFAULT SETTINGS The following table is the contents which you can set and the default settings. Refer to the following table for useful operation. General Setting Setup Playback Display Items (highlight is the default) Parental Lock → page 86
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    General Setting Setup Video Recording Clock DivX HDMI Reset All → page 95 LIST OF THE DEFAULT SETTINGS Items (highlight is the default) Progressive → page 91 TV Aspect → page 91 Select Video L1(Rear) → page 19 L2(Front) Auto Chapter → page 28 Recording Audio Select (XP) → page 29 Auto Disc
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Playback GENERAL SETTING OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. 1 Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select "General Setting", then press [ENTER]. .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE
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    GENERAL SETTING Playback (cont'd) 1 Parental Lock (Default: All) Some DVD-video feature a parental lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording GENERAL SETTING Playback (cont'd) 2 Audio Out Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. It will only affect a disc playback. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [ENTER]. General Setting Playback
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    Mode Other Your setting will be activated. If "Other" is selected for 3 to 5 , press 4-digit code using [the Number buttons]. Note • Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected. • Audio language setting may not be available to some discs. • You can change or switch off the subtitles
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    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording GENERAL SETTING Display OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN SKIP REV FWD SKIP PAUSE
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 90
    Video GENERAL SETTING OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN SKIP REV FWD SKIP PAUSE PLAY STOP TIME SLIP 1.3x / 0.8x PLAY INSTANT SKIP REPEAT REC MODE
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 91
    Introduction Connections Basic Setup GENERAL SETTING Video (cont'd) 1 Progressive (Default : OFF) This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 92
    [ENTER]. 1 DivX R VOD 2 DivX Subtitle 1 DivX® VOD This unit allows you to play back the files purchased or rented from DivX® VOD (video-on-demand) services. The files are available on the internet. When you purchase or rent DivX® VOD files on the internet, you will be asked to enter an
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 93
    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management HDMI GENERAL SETTING OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN SKIP REV FWD SKIP PAUSE PLAY STOP
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 94
    GENERAL SETTING HDMI (cont'd) 2 HDMI Audio (Default : ON) If you do not want to output the audio through HDMI (when you digitally output the audio through the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack to your audio system, etc.), you can set the HDMI audio output off. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 95
    Introduction Connections Basic Setup GENGEENRERAALL SSEETTTINTGING Reset All Reset the setting to default. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV SATELLITE WXYZ LINK SPACE TIMER PROG. SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO 1 Press [SETUP] in stop mode and use [K / L] to
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 96
    TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom Power The power does not turn on. Picture
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 97
    Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy Playback The disc does not play disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the disc. The language for the sound track • Tracks multilingual are not
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 98
    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom DV DV signal cannot be input. The DVC cannot be operated with • Only a "DVC-SD" signal can be input from the DVC to this unit. Other types of signals are not supported. • Do not connect any device other than the DVC. Even if a recorder or PC with another DV terminal is
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 99
    will record to disc (page 28). * If you are still having trouble with the unit after checking "TROUBLESHOOTING", write down the error code and the error description for calling our help line to locate an Authorized Service Center. Frequently Asked Questions - Can I record to CD-RW/-R? No, this
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 100
    Language Abkhazian Afar Afrikaans Albanian Amharic Arabic Armenian Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Basque Bengali;Bangla Bhutani Bihari Bislama Breton Bulgarian Burmese Byelorussian Cambodian Catalan Chinese Corsican Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English Esperanto Estonian Faroese Fiji Finnish
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 101
    in order. Progressive scan provides less flickering and higher image resolution than traditional (525i/480i) TV signals. Refer to page 91 for instructions on selective progressive scan mode. Region Code Regions associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This unit will only play
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 102
    SPECIFICATIONS • This model complies with the below specifications. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. General System Power requirements Power consumption Weight
  • Toshiba DR400 | Owners Manual - Page 103
    warranty. Reception problems caused by Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section "TROUBLESHOOTING," you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service website: www.tacp.toshiba.com ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED
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TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER
D-R400
1VMN23530 / E7E7AUD
2007 Toshiba Corporation
TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER
DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400
D R400
D-R400
OPERATIONS
GUIDE
DVD VIDEO RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Disc
Management
Recording
Playback
Introduction
Connections
Basic Setup
Editing
Function Setup
Others
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