Toshiba D-KR4SU, D-R4SC, D-R4SU User Manual

TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER

DIGITAL VIDEO

Introduction

D-R4SU/D-R4SC/D-KR4SU

DVD VIDEO RECORDER

D-R4SU D-R4SC D-KR4SU

OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATIONS

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GUIDE

Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Caution for safety................................................ 4

About this product .............................................. 5

Choosing a disc .................................................. 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 characters ............................................... 30

Selecting a disc according to purposes of use

(DVD-RAM/DVD-R/RW) ...................................... 32

Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in

Video mode ........................................................ 33

Recording a TV program ................................... 34

Recording an external source.......................... 38

Programming a recording ................................ 41

Others ................................................................. 47

To delete recorded content .................................... 47

To protect recorded content ................................... 47

Technical information ............................................ 48

Playback

Information on playback ................................... 50

Playing recorded contents ............................... 51

Playing a DVD video disc ................................. 55

Locating a title using the top menu ........................ 56

Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later

(Pause TV) .......................................................... 57

Playing a TV program currently being

recorded (Chase Play) ...................................... 58

Playing at various speeds ................................ 59

Playing in fast reverse or fast forward ..................... 59

Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track ........ 60

Playing in slow-motion .......................................... 60

Playing frame by frame ......................................... 61

Viewing still pictures (Playing a disc that contains still pictures)

Locating by entering the number .................... 62

Locating by entering the number of a desired section Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search)

Selecting the camera angle .............................. 64

Selecting subtitles ............................................ 65

Zooming a picture ............................................. 66

Selecting the sound .......................................... 67

Viewing JPEG files ............................................ 70

JPEG files compatibility ........................................... 71

Playing MP3/WMA files ..................................... 72

Playable files ........................................................ 73

Pausing a TV broadcast

(Freeze function) ............................................... 74

Checking the current status and settings ...... 75

Operational status and setting details .................... 75

Using the time bar ................................................. 76

Functions in Quick Menu ................................. 77

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Editing

Before editing .................................................... 82

Creating chapters.............................................. 84

Playlist editing

(Collecting desired scenes) ............................. 89

Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU) .. 93

High speed dubbing

(Dubbing only a specified part) ....................... 96

Deleting selected items

(Deleting multiple specified parts) .................. 98

DVD-Video finalizing process ........................ 100

Function Setup

Customizing the function settings ................ 106

DVD player settings............................................. 110

Picture/Audio 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 ..................... 128

CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION ....... 130

Introduction

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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”.

Introduction

About this product

Introduction

Some differences

Because of its recording capacity, this DVD recorder operates more like a computer and differently than a standard DVD player. In addition to containing a microprocessor, it contains an operating system, random access memory (RAM), and a DVD-RAM/R/RW drive. The operating system includes software that is transferred to the RAM when the machine is turned on and at other times during operation. This transfer can take time. Therefore, when you turn the DVD recorder on, it may take a little while before it is ready to use. Likewise, other functions may not be performed as quickly as they would on other AV equipment. Additionally, accessing those programs (or deleting a program from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc) may take more time. Please take these factors into consideration as you use the DVD recorder.

Playback Restrictions

This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the recorder may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the recorder. Please refer to the notes on compatible discs later in this Introduction and to the discussion of DVD playback and features later in this manual.

Compatibility

In isolated cases, a disc bearing the DVD or CD logo may not fully and properly play back all features or as intended by the creator of the disc. This can be due, among other reasons, to problems and errors that can occur during the creation or recording of DVD and other software and the manufacture of software discs (including blank discs). Moreover, because of variations in the quality of discs, this recorder may not be able to record on all discs that bear a DVD-RAM, DVD-R or DVD-RW logo, but you should not encounter difficulty if you use only high quality recordable DVD discs. Additionally, discs recorded in this device may not operate properly in other DVD players, recorders and/or personal 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.

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” may appear on the TV screen during operation.

“

” means that the operation is not permitted by the

“ recorder or the disc.

Recording Restrictions and Copyright

Copy-protected contents of DVD-Video discs, VIDEO CDs or audio CDs on the market cannot be copied on this recorder. Contents without copy protection should be copied or edited only in accordance with applicable copyright laws, which may restrict copying or editing. Contents that permit single copying (copy once contents) can be recorded onto DVD-RAM discs, with some dubbing and editing restrictions. DVD-R/RW discs cannot record these contents. The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of copyrighted materials including, without limitation, television programs, videotapes, and DVDs, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

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Choosing a disc

There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc.

Notes

• Handle the disc according to 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 / playback

Disc

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

DVD-RW

Mark Specification Remarks

• Single sided 4.7GB (12cm (43/4 in.))

• Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (4

• 4.7GB For General Ver.2.0

(12cm (4

• Ver. 1.1 or later (12cm (4

/4 in.))

Read carefully the section “On DVD-RAM discs” ( Select a DVD-RAM disc that shows a statement on its package such as “this disc can be used with video recorders and drives compatible with 4.7GB DVD-RAM discs” or “this disc can copy images that permit single copying.”

Read carefully the section “On DVD-R discs”

page 9).

( Depending on the disc status or the recording equipment, playback of the disc may not be possible on this recorder.

Read carefully the section “On DVD-RW discs” ( Depending on the disc status or the recording equipment, playback of the disc may not be possible on this recorder.

page 8).

page 9).

Using different disc types for different purposes

DVD-RAM discs for your personal library

DVD-RAM discs comply with the global standard DVD-VR (Video Recording) format, and are optimized for recording of TV programs. You can rewrite repeatedly without deterioration of an image quality, erase unnecessary parts, divide a chapter, or specify playback area by frame. Its cartridge is suitable for a longer-term storage and family use, and its large capacity of 9.4 GB allows more recording space.

DVD-R discs when creating your own original discs for distribution

DVD-R discs are designed to comply with the global standard DVD-Video format, and can be recorded only once. DVD-R discs are convenient when you edit your original content (recorded personal events such as a wedding party) with this recorder, transfer them to the recorder and make copies to send to your friends or relatives. The discs can be played on other compatible DVD players. DVD-RW discs, which are rewriteable, can be used as well. * DVD-R and DVD-RW may not be the best suited format for recording TV programs. Because of the way the discs are

formatted, it may not be possible to edit or divide the program as you may prefer, to record secondary languages, or programs that are copy protected in a way that allows only one copy. (NOTE: “Copy once” protected programs generally can be recorded to DVD-RAM discs.)

* This recorder records on a DVD-R/RW disc in DVD-Video format only. In DVD-VR format, recording is not possible.

We cannot guarantee that DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on this recorder will be playable on all DVD recorders/ players. Similarly, there is no guarantee that all DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on other recorders will be playable on this recorder.

For playback only

Disc Mark Specification Remarks

Introduction

DVD video disc

VIDEO CD

DIGITAL VIDEO

Audio CD

CD-R

• 12cm (43/4 in.)

• Region number

• Color system: NTSC

• 12cm (43/4 in.)

• Color system: NTSC

• Version 1.1 and 2.0

• 12cm (4

• 12cm (43/4 in.)

• CD-DA (audio CD) format

/4 in.)

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The region number of this DVD recorder is 1. If region numbers, corresponding to a specific playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find

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, or the disc is encoded to permit playback only in regions other than Region 1, disc playback will not be allowed by the recorder.

Depending on the disc status, playback may not be possible.

CD-RW

• You cannot play discs other than those listed above.

• You cannot play non-standardized discs even if they may be labeled as above.

• You cannot play discs with specialized 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

• Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Please see the discussion of compatibility on page 5.

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• Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this recorder, including, without limitation, any one of the following:

• Failure to record contents intended to be recorded by the consumer.

• Failure to edit contents as intended by the consumer.

• When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc created on this recorder is used (e.g., insertion, playback, recording or editing)

in another DVD player, recorder or personal computer drive.

• When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc that is used in the manner described in the immediately preceding bullet point is

used again in this recorder.

• When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal computer drive is

used in this recorder.

• Discs recorded in this recorder may not operate as expected on other DVD players, recorders or personal computer drives.

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Choosing a disc (Continued)

On DVD-RAM discs

Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVDRAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2.

The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by using the disc-format function of this recorder. The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with another manufacturer’s equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be edited or recorded if its title contains still pictures. DVD-RAM discs formatted in UDF2.0 on a PC are not compatible with this recorder. Before using these discs, initialize them on this recorder. This recorder complies with current copyright protection technology and can copy a disc only when the disc permits copying once. When there is no indication on the disc, copying will not be allowed.

DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording.

Two types of DVD-RAM discs are available: ones with cartridges and ones without cartridges. You can use either of them with this recorder, but the former ones are recommended. In order to record highly detailed data, make sure the disc is clean. DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are easier to handle in this regard. Do not open the cartridge shutter. The disc may not play, or may not be recorded or edited once it becomes dirty. There are two types of DVD-RAM cartridges; removable (TYPE 2/4) and not removable (TYPE 1). It is recommended you do not remove the disc even when you can. 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 small enough. The disc can play, but cannot be edited or erased. Refer to the instructions that come with the disc.

When using a disc without a cartridge (commercially available discs)

Discs without cartridges can easily attract fingerprints and dust, which is the reason they are not recommended. If you cannot avoid using them, handle with proper care. When you write in a title column on a disc, use a pen with a soft tip. Do not use a pen with a hard tip, such as a ballpoint pen.

Recommended discs

The following discs have been tested with this recorder:

9.4 GB double-sided cartridge: Panasonic 2X, 3X

4.7 GB single-sided cartridge: Panasonic 2X, 3X

PROTECT

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On DVD-R discs

Standards

DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.1/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.1/4X etc.) can also be used. Select discs 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.

Recommended disc

That’s (Taiyo-Yuden) 4X maxell 4X TDK 4X

On DVD-RW discs

Standards

Discs labeled DVD-RW Ver.1.1 or 1.2 can be used. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.1.1/2X etc,) can also be used. Select discs labeled “for video,” “for recording,” “120 min.” etc.

Marks on DVD video discs

The following are examples of marks and the meanings.

Mark Meanings

4:3

Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.)

Number of subtitle languages recorded in the disc. (2 subtitle languages are recorded in this example.)

Number of camera angles recorded in the disc. (3 camera angles are recorded in this example.)

Pictures are recorded in the standard picture shape (4:3 aspect ratio).

Pictures are recorded in the letter box picture shape (4:3 aspect ratio with horizontal black bars in the top and bottom of pictures).

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Recommended discs*

JVC 2X

*Operation has been confirmed with recommended discs

and tested disc, but some other discs may not be usable.

16:9 LB

16:9 PS

Pictures are recorded in the 16:9 wide picture shape. TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will display them in the letter box style.

Pictures are recorded in the 16:9 wide picture shape. TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will display them in the pan scan style (one or both sides of pictures are cut).

Actual picture shape may vary depending on the aspect ratio or mode selection of the TV.

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Choosing a disc (Continued)

Structure of disc contents

Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks.

DVD video disc

Title 1 Title

Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3Chapter 1

VIDEO CD / audio CD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Title: Divided contents of a DVD video disc.

Roughly corresponds to a story title in short stories.

Chapter: Divided contents of a title. This corresponds

to a chapter in a story.

Track: Divided contents of a VIDEO CD or an audio

CD.

Each title, chapter, or track is assigned a number, which is called “title number”, “chapter number”, or “track number” respectively. Some discs may not have these numbers.

On handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

Playback side

Do not stick paper or tape to discs.

On cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

Yes No

When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, one recording will always equal one title. You can divide a title into several chapters by marking borders in it to facilitate scene search.

Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.

On storing discs

Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources. Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier. Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.

Discs and purposes

The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per disc category. This will help you choose discs.

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Characteristics on this recorder

For the first use

Recording a TV program

Erasing recorded contents

Recording additional content on a recorded disc

DVD-RAM disc

Suitable for repeat use of the disc, and data storage for video library. Copy once contents can be recorded using a compatible disc.

No preparatory steps required, however initializing is recommended.

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DVD-RW disc

Suitable for saving data in DVD-Video format to play on compatible devices.

You can erase recorded contents to use the disc repeatedly.

Initialize the disc.

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Ye s If the disc has been executed DVD-Video finalizing process, first cancel the process then delete contents

DVD-R disc

Suitable for saving data in DVD-Video format to play on compatible devices.

Once you execute DVDVideo finalizing process on a recorded disc so that it can be played on other players, you cannot make addition, correction and deletion of contents on the disc.

No preparatory steps required.

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Deleting contents cannot restore the disc space. After you execute DVD-

Video finalizing process on a recorded disc, you cannot delete contents of the disc.

After you execute DVDVideo finalizing process on a recorded disc, you cannot

add contents to the disc.

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Indexing recorded contents Naming a title Creating a thumbnail

Collecting favorite scenes (Playlist Editing) Making a new title from a Playlist containing favorite scenes (Copy within the same disc)

Playing contents recorded on this recorder, on other devices

When a message appears and the loaded disc cannot be used:

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Contents can be played on any devices compatible with DVD-RAM discs. Follow the instruction of the device to play.

Initialize the disc. If it is still unusable, try to execute DVD-RAM physical Format.

Ye s

Ye s After you execute DVD-Video finalizing process on a recorded disc, you cannot name a title or create a thumbnail.

Execute DVD-Video finalizing process on this recorder. This process makes the disc playable on other compatible devices. (Some models excepted.)

Initialize the disc.

Ye s

Ye s After you execute DVD-Video finalizing process on a recorded disc, you cannot name a title or create a thumbnail.

Execute DVD-Video finalizing process on this recorder. This process makes the disc playable on other compatible devices. (Some models excepted.)

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Index to parts and controls

See pages with arrows for details.

Front panel

1 2 3 4

6 879

10 11

1214 13

* The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover.

q ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21

Turns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode.

w (REV) button page 59

Scans the picture backwards.

e (FWD) button page 59

Scans the picture forward.

r (PLAY) button page 55

Starts playback.

t (STOP) button page 37, 55

Stops playback or recording.

y CH buttons page 20, 34

Selects the channel.

u TIMESLIP button page 57, 58

Selects the time slip mode.

i REC button

Starts recording.

(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”

!3 LED page 20, 21

Illuminates when the recorder is on.

page 35

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!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 your finger on the left edge of the cover and pull it down to open.

Note

• Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder.

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Index to parts and controls (Continued)

Rear panel

1 2 3 5 64

q Power cord page 21 in “INSTALLATION

GUIDE”

w DIGITAL AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/PCM

OPTICAL jack 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.

page 26 in “INSTALLATION

r COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks page 25 in

“INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Outputs video signals to a connected TV or monitor. Connects to a TV or monitor equipped with component video jacks.

t VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT.) input socket

page 20 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Connects to an antenna or cable signal.

y VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) output socket

page 20 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Connects the supplied coaxial cable to a TV.

u INPUT1 jacks page 38

Use this to connect the recorder to output jacks of external devices such as another player or camcorder.

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Remote control

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

14 15

16 17 18 19 20

OPEN/CLOSE

AUDIO/SAP

SETUP

TIMESLIP

EASY

NAVI

SELECT/

ENTER

DIMMER

EXTEND

PROGRESSIVE

FREEZE

INPUT SELECT

FWDPLAYREV

CHP DIVIDE

CLEAR

DISPLAY

FL SELECT

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

REC MODE

REMAIN

VOL CH

MUTE

TOP MENU

INSTANT REPLAY

QUICK MENU

SKIP REV STOP SKIP FWD

REC

SEARCHTADJUST

ZOOM

INSTANT

DVD

SKIP

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

32 33 34

35 36

37 38 39 40 41

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OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 21

FL SELECT button page 19

DISPLAY button page 75

ANGLE button page 64

SUBTITLE button page 65

REMAIN button page 27

REC MODE button page 36

TIMESLIP button page 57, 58

VOL button*

MUTE button*

TOP MENU button page 56

EASY NAVI button page 23

Direction buttons ( / / / ) page 51, 106

QUICK MENU button page 24, 77

SKIP REV button page 60

REV button page 59

INPUT SELECT button*

MENU button*

TV/DVD selector page 42 in

page 39

“INSTALLATION GUIDE”

SELECT/ENTER button page 51, 106

button page 51

SKIP FWD button page 60

STOP button page 39

FWD button page 59

button page 106

button page 37, 52

CHP DIVIDE button page 84

CLEAR button page 62

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PLAY button page 55

REC button page 35

SEARCH button page 62

ADJUST buttons page 41, 61

Number buttons page 34, 62

ON/STANDBY button*

DIMMER button page 19

PROGRESSIVE button page 25 in

page 20, 21

“INSTALLATION GUIDE”

FREEZE button page 74

AUDIO/SAP button page 67

ZOOM button page 66

EXTEND button page 44, 46

SETUP button page 106

CH button*

page 20, 34

*1MENU

Use this to display a menu screen that is recorded on a DVD video disc. Operate the menu screen as the same manner as “Locating a title using the top menu ( A menu screen is not recorded on some discs.

Buttons for TV operation page 42 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”.

page 56)”.

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Display

4 6

2 3 5 7 8 9

10 11 12

16 15 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.

r SAP indicator

Illuminates when receiving a SAP broadcast.

t Angle icon page 64

Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles.

y PBC indicator

Illuminates when a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded.

u TIMESLIP indicator page 57, 58

Illuminates in the time slip mode.

i REMAIN (Remaining space) indicator

Illuminates when an available recording time is displayed.

o Title indicator

Illuminates when a title number is displayed.

!0 Operational status indicator

Indicates the operational status of the recorder.

: Illuminates when recording. : Illuminates when playing.

: Illuminates when recording and playback

are in progress at the same time.

!1 CHP (Chapter) indicator

Illuminates when a chapter number is displayed.

!2 TRK (Track) indicator

Illuminates when a track number is displayed.

!3 Multi display

Displays the current channel or other numbers such as a title number, track number, input selection, the current time, elapsed time, remaining time, starting time of programmed recording, chapter number or message, etc.

Dimming the display

Pressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed). When dimming the display, the LED will be turned off.

Switching the display

Every time you press the FL SELECT button, the display changes between the channel, title number, and time. The display may not change, depending on the disc or recording conditions.

Disc indicator

Indicates the category of a loaded disc. RAM : 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.

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!6 PROGRESSIVE indicator

Illuminates when video signals are output in the progressive format.

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Before operating this 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 are based on the premise that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is turned on.)

Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the recorder or on the remote control.

ON/STANDBY button

LED

ON/STANDBY button

Loading a disc

Check disc compatibility beforehand ( page 6, 7) and use a proper playable disc.

Caution

• Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray. Neglecting this may cause serious personal injury. Keep a close watch on children.

• Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.

1 Open the disc tray.

Press the remote control.

on the front panel or OPEN/CLOSE on

button

OPEN/CLOSE button

CH button

When the power turns on, the LED on the front panel illuminates. After a few seconds, a start-up screen appears. The following icon appears at the top right corner of the screen.

e.g.

When this icon disappears, the recorder is ready to operate. If the disc drive contains a disc, it takes a little longer to start up.

Viewing TV channels through this recorder

After turning the power on, the recorder will output TV channel signals to the connected TV (also in the stop mode). You can select a desired channel by pressing the CH button, or the number buttons.

2 Insert a disc.

Disc without a cartridge

Insert with the playback side down.

There are two kinds of disc size. Place a disc to fit the guide. If a disc is out of the guide, it may result in damage to the disc or malfunction.

Place a disc in the inside hollow.

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DVD-RAM disc with cartridge (TYPE1/TYPE2/TYPE4)

Single sided

Turn the printed side up, and insert the cartridge into the tray frame following the direction of the arrow on the cartridge.

Double sided

Turn the desired recording/playback side up, and insert the cartridge into the tray frame following the direction of the arrow on the cartridge.

3 Close the disc tray.

Press

on the front panel or OPEN/CLOSE on

the remote control.

Notes

• Use the button on the front panel or the remote control to open and close the disc tray. Do not push or hold the disc tray while it is moving. Doing so may cause the recorder to malfunction.

• Do not insert a disc which is unplayable, or any object other than a playable disc.

• Do not apply downforce to the disc tray. Doing so may cause the recorder to malfunction.

• If the disc tray stops while closing, the mechanical protection system of this recorder will open it. Do not force it to close. Doing so may cause malfunction.

• If the disc tray will not open, turn the recorder off, and press the button on the front panel or the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control. This may turn the recorder on and open the disc tray. If it still won’t open, contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer.

Turning the power off

Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the recorder or on the remote control.

The “Unloading” icon appears at the top right corner of the screen, and the LED turns off if it is lighted, then the power turns off (Standby mode.)

Caution

• If the power fails or the power cord is disconnected from a wall outlet while the recorder is in operation (LED lit when the front panel display is not dimmed), the loaded disc may become recording disabled. In such a case, executing an initialization of the disc using the formatting function of the recorder may refresh it. However, all contents stored on the disc will be completely erased by this initialization process.

• This recorder may indicate alert messages with some DVD-RAM discs right after insertion. If such a disc is used for playback or recording on other equipment, all data in the disc may be damaged and the disc will not be played. By executing an initialization of the disc using the formatting function of the recorder, the disc will become operational.

• If the recorder freezes and does not respond at all, leave it alone for about 15 minutes or longer. This may restore the recorder. After the recorder has recovered, turn it off once and turn it on again to use as usual. If the recorder is still inoperable after more than 15 minutes have passed, press and hold the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel for about 10 seconds or longer. The recorder is forced to quit and the power turns off. Turn the recorder on again and use it as usual. (This is an emergency measure, which may cause losses and/or damages of data. Avoid casual use of this measure.) (This 15-minute measure is available only when “Screen Protector” is set to “On.” ( page 115))

Note

• If there are any performance malfunctions of the disc drive, immediately discontinue use of this recorder, and disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet, then contact your dealer. Continuous use of the recorder in such a condition will aggravate the condition and result in increased cost and repair time.

Disc tray lock (Child lock)

You can lock the disc tray.

Press and hold

on the front panel or STOP on the remote control for longer than about 3 seconds.

To unlock, during stop press the button for longer than about 3 seconds.

Note

• Turning the power off also unlocks the disc tray.

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

Others

Introduction

x1/2

Title End

Chapter

Divide

Before operating this recorder (Continued)

Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons

These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the screen when startup or finishing. While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as follows:

Start-up, reading a disc, finishing the

recording

Unloading a disc, finishing the

Un loading

Open

operation

Opening a disc tray

Closing a disc tray

Status display

Each time you operate the recorder, the following displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the status of the recorder.

Status display

e.g.

Main on-screen displays (Depending on the disc, some of these may not appear.)

: Playback : Pause : Stop : Fast-forward : Fast-reverse : Forward skip* : Reverse skip* : Forward slow-motion : Reverse slow-motion : Forward frame by frame playback : Reverse frame by frame playback : Recording : Recording pause : When title playback is completed : Instant skip : Instant replay : Chapter division

* Accompanied with the followings:

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

DVD-RW

Title number/title name and chapter number/ chapter name

DVD-VIDEO

Title number and chapter number

VCD CD

Track number

Note

• You can add the current status of the settings to this display. See page 75.

Introduction

Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU

The EASY NAVI button opens the “EASY NAVI Main Menu”, a main gate to the functions of this recorder. From this menu, you can access the desired functions while viewing a current picture. Additionally, the QUICK MENU button provides you a sub menu of the current function.

EASY NAVI

Press EASY NAVI.

Sound is muted and the following GUI appears. (Actual displays vary depending on operational status.)

Appears when the finder shows

EASY NAVI

SELECT/ENTER

/ / /

Finder

Cursor

e.g.

the current broadcast.

EASY

Main Menu

NAVI

TV Viewing

Timer Recording

Delete Title

Finalize (R/RW)

TV:12ch

005 2005/04/03 07:00am TV:18

Play Time

Play Contents

Edit Menu

Format (RAM/RW)

00:10:15

Edit t

Disc

DVD-RAM

(00:54:30)

Original

DVD-RAM

Time Slip

itle name

Setup

Recorded title last selected

Functions

Introduction

Recording

Playback

STOP

Operating the finder (For DVD-RAM discs and DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder and not finalized yet)

PLAY

1) When the cursor is on the finder, press / .

You can view thumbnails of recorded contents.

2) When you find a desired content, press PLAY or SELECT/ENTER.

The content is played.

• Pressing the SELECT/ENTER button enlarges the finder’s playback picture to the full of the screen.

• You can change playback speed. See

3) To stop, press STOP.

A current channel broadcast appears. (“TV:xxxch” accompanies.)

• Pressing the REC button starts recording. On recording, see

26.

Item selection

Press / / / to select an item, then press SELECT/ENTER.

(Unavailable features are grayed out.)

Item

TV Viewing

Play Contents

Timer Recording

Edit Menu

Delete Title

Edit title name

Return to current broadcast channel.

Recorded contents are listed in a thumbnail view.

A list of timer programs appears.

A menu of editing options appears.

You can delete the current content. Operate according to the message.

An on-screen keyboard appears.

Function

page 59.

Editing

Function setup

page

Others

page

–

Finalize (R/RW)

Format (RAM/RW)

Setup

You can execute the DVD-Video finalizing process on the loaded disc.

You can format the loaded disc.

A setup menu appears.

100

106

(Continued)

Introduction

Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU (Continued)

To exit the EASY NAVI

Press EASY NAVI again.

Note

• For a disc other than the specified one, the finder cannot be operated. To play the disc, exit the 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 menu (“Quick Menu”) appears. (Actual selections vary depending on operational status.)

e.g.

Quick Menu

Restart title

Title information

Bit rate

Auto Power Off

Special playback mode

Time bar

Remain

Exit

2) Press

/ to select an item, then press

SELECT/ENTER.

To exit Quick Menu

Press QUICK MENU again.

Alternatively

Select “Exit” with

/ , then press SELECT/

ENTER.

Hint on reading this manual

The following icons show the playable discs for each 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

: Audio CD

(For CD containing JPEG or MP3/WMA files,

page 70, 72.)

see

Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use the buttons on the remote control and those on the main unit as well when they have the same function.

Recording

Recording variations for many types of programs or situations.

Before recording

Selecting a disc according to purposes of use (DVD-RAM/ DVD-R/RW)

Setting for recording on a DVDR/RW disc in Video mode

Recording a TV program

Recording an external source

Programing a recording

Others

If copy protection signal is detected during recording on this recorder, the recording automatically pauses and a message appears. In this case, the recording. (It is possible to end the recording by pressing the STOP button.) If the copy protection signal continues, the recording will terminate.

button cannot release the

Recording

Before recording

Please be sure to read this critical background information prior to making a recording.

Conventional video cassette recorders have required tapes to record, while this recorder enables recording on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc whenever you want, without selecting an available tape and confirming a point to start a recording from. Further, if you use DVD-RAM discs, you can collect necessary scenes and store 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 connections and settings have been done. Also, insure the clock is set precisely for program recording. Set the clock using the “Initial settings” menu (

Disc initializing Whenever you use a new DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder, be sure to initialize the disc.

DVD-R discs can be used on this recorder without initializing.

For details of initialization of DVD-RAM/RW discs, see

If an initialized DVD-RAM disc is still unusable, it may become usable by executing “DVD-RAM physical format” in the “Management settings” menu. For “DVD-RAM physical format”, see

Note on recording on a DVD-RAM disc

Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available DVD-RAM disc to record on (

Some discs may need to be formatted for use on this recorder. A message will appear asking you to execute disc formatting. Follow the procedure displayed onscreen to format the DVD-RAM disc compatible with this recorder. Some DVD-RAM discs formatted on a PC may not be usable.

page 33, INSTALLATION GUIDE).

page 28.

page 29.

page 6, 8).

Notes

• This recorder records on a DVD-RAM disc if it complies with DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2. However, you may not record on some DVD-RAM discs that have complicated contents (often, to protect the recorded data). When you select a DVD-RAM discs that has already been recorded, check that the disc is suitable for recording or the remaining time of the disc is displayed. It is recommended to use a new DVD-RAM disc for an important recording.

• Depending on the source recording device used and how that device is set up, the video and sound quality of the recording may vary slightly from the video and sound quality of the source device.

Note on recording on a DVD-RW disc

Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available DVD-RW disc to record on (

Some discs may need to be initialized for use on the recorder. A message will appear asking you to execute disc initializing. Follow the procedure displayed onscreen for initialize the DVD-RW disc compatible with this recorder. Some DVD-RW discs initialized on a PC may not be usable.

To play a DVD-RW disc recorded on this recorder on other devices, finalize the DVD-RW disc on this recorder. ( The finalization disables the disc’s rewritability. To rewrite a finalized DVD-RW disc, cancel the finalization (

• On DVD-RW discs recorded on other devices, you cannot execute DVD-Video finalize process or cancel the finalize process, or add recordings on this recorder.

• You cannot rewrite or edit a DVD-RW disc if recorded in DVD-VR mode.

• DVD-RW discs which are recorded on other devices and not finalized yet, cannot be read on this recorder. Do not rush to initialization. Check that the contents can be erased or not.

page 100)

page 103).

page 6, 9).

Introduction

Note on recording on a DVD-R disc

Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available DVD-R disc to record on (

To play a DVD-R disc recorded on this recorder on other devices, finalize the DVD-R disc on this recorder.

page 100)

( The finalization permanently disables the disc’s rewritability. (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 REMAIN.

The current capacity is displayed at the bottom of the screen and on the front panel display.

2) After checking the capacity, press REMAIN again to turn off the display.

Note

• You can also check the capacity of the disc by selecting “Disc budget calculation” from Quick Menu within the REC

MENU ( page 45).

Programmed recording and operational status

The recorder gives priority to programmed recordings in every operating mode. Even if the recorder is playing, recording or editing, or even in standby mode, at a starting time of a programmed recording the recorder will make itself ready or stop those operations and start the recording. However, “DVD-Video finalizing process” (

100) operations may have priority over programmed recordings.

page 6, 9).

page

When the programmed settings overlap

Before the first recording is completed, the second program is scheduled to begin recording. When using a DVD-RAM disc, the recording of the previous program stops 15 seconds before the next program starts. When using a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc, the recording of the previous program stops about 2 minutes before the next program starts, to complete data process. In this 2 minutes, you cannot operate the loaded DVD-R or DVD-RW disc.

On a programmed recording across the changeover of Daylight-saving time

• When the clock gains across Daylight-saving time during a programmed recording, it means that the recording completion time is consequently set onehour earlier. In this case, set the programmed recording one-hour longer in advance. If not set accordingly, the programmed recording stops onehour shorter.

• When the clock loses across Daylight-saving time during a programmed recording, it means that the recording completion time is consequently set onehour later. In this case, as the programmed recording continues one-hour longer, delete unnecessary chapters by chapter dividing after the completion of recording.

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

Others

Notes

• The “Loading” icon appears in the top right of the screen after recording. This indicates that the unit is executing the final recording process (writing managing information). Operations other than changing channels cannot be done until this icon disappears. The time for executing this process differs depending on the recording time or capacity of the disc.

• Note that all recording content may be deleted if the unit is disconnected from a wall outlet, or a power failure occurs, during recording.

• If a power failure occurs within five minutes prior to the programed recording start time, the programmed recording may not be executed.

• A programmed recording may not be executed correctly if scheduled when Daylight-Saving time starts or ends.

Recording

Before recording (Continued)

Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical format)

Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time. For DVD-R, initializing is not necessary.

A disc should be initialized in the following cases: (The recorder may display a message to request you to do so.)

e.g.

When you use a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time. If data fragments produced by repeated recording or erasing have accumulated. If a disc error has occurred. When you want to record on a DVD-RAM disc for PC.

page 8)

(

Initializing formats a disc logically and insures that it will perform to its full capability. However, this erases all data on the disc, so make sure that it does not matter if data on the disc is erased whenever you initialize a disc.

How to initialize a disc

To initialize a DVD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder.

page 20 for loading a disc.

See

1) During stop, press QUICK MENU.

The 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

e.g.

Quick Menu

3) Press

Bit rate

Disc management

DVD compatible mode

Aspect ratio(Video mode)

DVD-Video:CHP create

AV record quality

SAP

Time bar

Remain

Exit

/ to select “DVD format,” then press

Disc information

DVD format

SELECT/ENTER.

e.g.

DV D format

0 0 1 –

Cancel

Edit Edit

Format

Disc Number Disc Name

Start

Numbering a disc

The recorder automatically numbers discs when initializing. However, you can assign a desired number (using 3 digits) and designate sides A and B on a doublesided disc. (DVD-RW discs cannot be numbered.) (1) Press

/ buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc Number”

then press SELECT/ENTER button. (2) Press (3) Press

/ buttons to select a digit.

/ buttons to shift. (4) Repeat steps (2) and (3). (5) Press SELECT/ENTER button.

2) Press

/ to select “Disc management,” then

press SELECT/ENTER.

A sub menu appears on the right side.

Naming a disc

You can name a disc. (1) Press

/ buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc Name,”

then press SELECT/ENTER button. The character input window appears.

(2) Enter a disc name following the procedure of

“Entering characters” (

(3) Press

button to eliminate the window.

page 30).

Introduction

Management settings

DVD-RAM physical format

Software version DVD drive software

Genre setting

4) Press / to select “Start,” then press SELECT/ENTER.

e.g.

DV D format

Entire disc contents will be erased if disc is formatted. Proceed?

Start

Cancel

5) Press

Format

/ to select “Start,” then press

SELECT/ENTER.

Initialization starts.

e.g.

DV D format

DVD

Formatting

Format

When initialization is completed, the setup window disappears.

DVD-RAM physical format

Physical formatting is a simple execution for a disc which cannot be used or read (or which is becoming hard to read). It may refresh such a disc for recording and playback. (There is no guarantee that all such discs will be recovered.) “DVD-RAM logical format” process only rewrites certain data on file system and management information, however, “DVD-RAM physical format” rewrites all data on a disc, therefore it takes a much longer time to complete. For a 4.7GB single sided DVD-RAM, about 70 minutes will be necessary. While processing, all recorder operations and functions including program recording will not work until the process is finished. Also this process erases all data stored on the DVD-RAM disc.

1) During stop, press SETUP.

2) Press

/ to select “Management settings”

then press SELECT/ENTER.

e.g.

3) Press

/ to select “DVD-RAM physical

format,” then press SELECT/ENTER.

4) Press

/ to select “Yes,” then press SELECT/

ENTER to execute.

e.g.

Warning: It will take approximately 70 minutes to format a 4.7GB DVD and all data will be erased. Confirm t

hat timer programming isn’t

scheduled.

Proceed?

Yes

To cancel, select “No”, then press SELECT/ENTER button.

5) Read the message, and press

/ to select

“Yes ” or “No”, then press SELECT/ENTER.

Notes

• The physical format process may fail if executed to a dirty DVD-RAM disc. Also, the disc may be difficult to record, even if it finished. Before executing DVD-RAM physical format process, be sure to confirm the disc is not dirty. Clean it if necessary. If the disc has scratches or dust beyond cleaner’s efficacy, do not execute DVD-RAM physical format process on the disc.

• The following DVD-RAM discs require physical formatting: – A disc which is not formatted correctly. – The disc which has errors during writing because of dirt

on the disc, and cannot be further recorded, or cannot initialize normally.

• You need to start physical formatting from the first step again when you use a failed disc.

• Physical formatting does not work if the disc contains a 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 turn off the message, press DISPLAY button.

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

Others

Recording

Before recording (Continued)

Entering characters

e.g.

Cursor

An entered character will appear here.

Language

Operation guidance of the remote control

To enter the character, normally use / / / buttons on the remote. About the other buttons to be used are shown on the operation guide.

: Enters a number.

10KEY

CONTENT

Chapter

English

Spanish French German Italian etc...

10KEY

Title information

003

Select

Direct(0-9)

12345678 0-=/’9 qwe r t yu i p [ ]o asdf ghjk : zxcvbnm, /

Input

l .

Space

-,.:

BkSp

Delete

Clear All

CLEAR

Save Return

Switching a language

Before entering a character, move a cursor to the language selection area by pressing Then press

/ buttons to select a language, then

press SELECT/ENTER button.

All ClearCaps Lock

Space

Estimated end of the first line on CONTENT MENU.

Estimated limit of characters displayable on CONTENT MENU.

The character being selected appears.

Operation guide

/ buttons.

: Erases all the characters.

CLEAR

: Caps Lock

: Saves the changes and returns to the

previous screen.

: Cancels the changes and returns to the

previous screen.

: Enters a space.

: Enters a symbol.

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