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

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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

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

Printed on 70% Recycled Paper

Printed in China

GUIDE

Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.

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PM0020461012

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Introduction

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

................................................................. 62

....................................................... 63

.............. 61

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

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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”.

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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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Introduction

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.

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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.)

ALL

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

ALL

, 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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Introduction

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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Introduction

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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Yes

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.

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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.

Ye s

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.

Ye s

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.

Ye s

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:

Ye s Ye s

Ye s

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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Introduction

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.

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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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Introduction

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.

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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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Introduction

Index to parts and controls (Continued)

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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Introduction

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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Introduction

Index to parts and controls (Continued)

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.

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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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Introduction

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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Introduction

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

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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

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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).

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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.

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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).

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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

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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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Entering characters

The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. You can erase them if necessary by either of the following measures:

Introduction

Erasing characters

• Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select “Clear All” by pressing press SELECT/ENTER button. Alternatively, press CLEAR button.

• Erasing one character before the cursor Select “BkSp” by pressing press SELECT/ENTER button.

(1) Press (2) Press

press SELECT/ENTER button.

The selected character is input on the cursor. (3) Repeat steps (1) and (2) to enter characters. (4) When finished, press

characters.

The characters you entered appears.

Notes

• You can enter up to 64 characters.

• When unnecessary information appears, or when you want

to alter the input character, press CLEAR button to erase all, or select “BkSp” or “Delete” to erase an unnecessary character.

button to select an input mode.

/ / / buttons to select a character, then

/ / / buttons, then

button to save the

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

Others

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Recording

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

There are various types of discs having different standards. Select one for your purpose of use.

Purposes of use

• Editing after recording (e.g. deleting unnecessary portions, dividing chapters).

• Recording so that the sound of bilingual broadcast can be switched.

• Recording a recording-once-permitted program.

• Pause TV. Chase Play.

Available disc

DVD-RAM disc (Ver. 2.0/2.1/2.2)

• You can repetition-record/delete the contents.

• Playing discs recorded on this recorder with other

DVD players.

(Some DVD players may not play these discs.)

Available disc

DVD-R disc (Ver. 2.0)

DVD-RW disc (Ver. 1.1/1.2)

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 recorded on a DVD-R/RW disc with other DVD players by finalizing. For details, see

When recording on a DVD-R/RW disc you need to set up the recorder due to the restriction by DVD-Video standard. For details, see the next page.

page 100.

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Recording

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

This setting is necessary to play the contents on a DVD-R/RW disc with other DVD players.

Introduction

Items to set up

When recording in Video mode, there are some restrictions by DVD-Video standard. Therefore, it is necessary to set up these items below. Set up the items in advance before recording onto a DVD-R/RW disc.

DVD compatible mode

Only the main sound and 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 even though “Off” is set.)

Main: In multichannel broadcasting, only the main

sound is recorded.

SAP: In multichannel broadcasting, only SAP

sound is recorded.

Aspect ratio

“4:3” and “16:9” cannot be mixed in one title. Therefore, set the aspect ratio before recording. 4:3: Set the aspect ratio to 4:3 16:9: Set the aspect ratio to 16:9

Chapter dividing (“DVD-Video: CHP create”)

This is the setting to divide a title into some chapters. It is convenient to skip scenes. Off: Chapter dividing is not available. 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min: Select an interval for chapter dividing.

How to set up

Press SETUP.

SETUP menu appears.

SETUP

Select “DVD recorder operation” and press SELECT/ENTER.

e.g.

SELECT/

ENTER

Select “Aspect ratio (Video mode)” and press SELECT/

ENTER.

e.g.

SELECT/

ENTER

DVD recorder operation

AV record quality Picture record mode Input black level Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD compatible mode DVD-Video:CHP create

DVD recorder operation

AV record quality Picture record mode Input black level

Aspect ratio(Video mode)

DVD compatible mode DVD-Video:CHP create

Standard 4:3 Main Off

Standard

4:3

Main Off

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

Others

Note

• When the number of chapters reaches a limit, chapters are not divided anymore. The limit number of chapters is dependent on conditions of a DVD-R/RW disc.

Select an item and press SELECT/ENTER.

e.g.

SELECT/

ENTER

Set “DVD compatible mode” and “DVD-Video: CHP create” as step 3, 4.

DVD recorder operation

AV record quality Picture record mode Input black level Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD compatible mode DVD-Video:CHP create

Standard 4:3 Main Off

4:3

16:9

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Recording

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW

DVD-R

Recording a TV program

To record a TV program currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter.

Preparation

• Load a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc into the recorder.

- Load a disc which has sufficient space available to record the 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.” In DVD-R/

page 33) according to recording

OPEN/CLOSE

DISPLAY

ANGLE

REMAIN

FL SELECT

SUBTITLE

REC MODE

SETUP

DIMMER

AUDIO/SAP

EXTEND

PROGRESSIVE

FREEZE

ZOOM

Start

VOL CH

TIMESLIP

EASY NAVI

ENTER

INPUT SELECT

FWDPLAYREV

MUTE

TOP MENU

SELECT/

INSTANT REPLAY

QUICK MENU

SKIP REV STOP SKIP FWD

DVD

INSTANT

SKIP

Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select a recording source.

Each time you press the button, the indicator alternates.

INPUT SELECT

Ch-: To record a TV program or cable program with

recorder tuner.

L-1: To record a source connected to the INPUT1

jacks on the rear panel (

L-2: To record a source connected to the INPUT2

jacks on the front panel (

Press the number buttons to select a channel to record.

CH button ( / ) is also available.

To record a program from a connected tuner, select the

channel on the tuner.

Press QUICK MENU to display Quick Menu.

(If you want to use the default setting for “AV record

quality,” skip to step 7.)

page 38).

REC

SEARCHTADJUST

CHP DIVIDE

CLEAR

QUICK MENU

e.g.

Quick Menu

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

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Introduction

OPEN/CLOSE

DISPLAY

FL SELECT

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

REC MODE

REMAIN

SETUP

VOL CH

TIMESLIP

MUTE

TOP MENU

INSTANT REPLAY

QUICK MENU

SKIP REV STOP SKIP FWD

REC

SEARCHTADJUST

EASY NAVI

SELECT/

ENTER

DIMMER

AUDIO/SAP

EXTEND

INPUT SELECT

PROGRESSIVE

FREEZE

ZOOM

FWDPLAYREV

CHP DIVIDE

CLEAR

DVD

INSTANT

SKIP

Press / to select “AV record quality,” then press SELECT/ENTER.

Recording

e.g.

SELECT/

ENTER

Press ADJUST (-/+) to select the setting number.

e.g.

ADJUST

See

Quick Menu

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

AV record quality

Setting 2

DVD

Custom setting

ModeSetting Rate

X P

L P

E P

Total Recording Time: approx. 122min.

(

with 4.7 GB unused)

9. 2

4. 6

3. 0

2. 2

1. 4

4.6

Audio quality

page 42 for details on “Mode”.

D/M1

D / M1 D / M1 D / M1 D / M1 D / M1

Playback

Editing

Function setup

Others

Press SELECT/ENTER.

The menu disappears.

SELECT/

ENTER

Press REC.

Recording starts.

REC

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Recording

Recording a TV program (Continued)

Selecting the recording mode

Before recording, you can select the recording mode. During stop mode, press REC MODE button. By pressing the button repeatedly, you can select one from 5 settings of “AV record quality” appearing in the front panel display.

Notes

• During recording, you cannot change the recording parameters, such as modes, channels, etc.

• The number of titles cannot exceed 99 for any disc.

• During normal recording, you can set the programmed recording using the REC MENU.

• You cannot start recording immediately before a programmed recording starts.

• For recorded sound, see page 69.

• During monaural sound recording, the same sound is recorded on both the left and right channels.

•

When “DVD compatible mode” is set to “Main” or “SAP”, the unit records the same sounds on both the left and right channels when receiving monaural sound. When receiving the multi-channel sound, the selected sound, Main or SAP, is recorded on both the left and right channels

• Depending on the disc contents, pressing REC button may take a longer time to start recording.

•

When a starting time of a programmed recording comes, a recording in execution is stopped and the programmed recording starts. If you do not want to stop the recording, cancel the timer program before it starts

•

Even if you set “Aspect ratio(Video mode)” R 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).

( page 33)

to “16:9”, images are recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio when using a DVD-

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Introduction

To stop recording

Press STOP.

To pause recording (to omit an unnecessary portion)

During recording, press .

To resume recording, press it again.

To change a TV channel to be recorded

1) During recording, press .

Recording pauses.

2) Press CH or the number buttons to change the channel.

3) Press

to resume recording.

To view a TV program while recording another

1) Start recording on this recorder.

2) On a connected TV, select the TV mode.

3) Using the channel selector of the TV, select a desired channel on the TV.

To set an end time of a recording which is in progress

1) During recording, press QUICK MENU.

Quick Menu appears.

2) Press

/ to select “End time” then press

SELECT/ENTER.

The display changes as follows:

e.g.

2:13

3) Press

End time

/ to select an item then press

ADJUST to change the value.

4) Press SELECT/ENTER.

Notes

• By setting an end time, it is memorized as a programmed one, and the indicator in the front panel display illuminates to indicate that the recorder holds a timer program of recording.

• The programmed end time must be set for 5 minutes later than the current time.

To play a title recorded on a DVD-RAM disc while recording another on the same disc (Recorded Title Play)

DVD-RAM

During recording, you can play a title recorded on the same disc.

1) While recording on a DVD-RAM disc, press EASY NAVI.

2) Press

/ / / to select “Play Contents”,

then press SELECT/ENTER.

3) Press

/ / / to select a desired title, then

press SELECT/ENTER.

Playback of the selected title starts.

Pressing STOP button stops playback, and the content currently recorded returns. If you press PLAY button, playback resumes from the location you last stopped.

Notes

• The playback picture may appear after a delay of several seconds.

• While you are using this function, the following operations/ functions are not available.

- Programmed playback (repeat playback, etc.)

- Editing (Playlist programming, dubbing, title/chapter

naming, title thumbnail setting, etc.)

• Depending 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).

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

Others

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Recording

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW

DVD-R

Recording an external source

You can record programs from connected equipment on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc.

Connect according to A or B.

• To record a clearer picture, use the S video jack.

External equipment

To video output jack

To audio output jacks

Audio cable

Video cable

A: Using the input jacks on the rear of the recorder

Video cable

To video output jack

To audio output jacks

Audio cable

Red

White

Rear of the recorder

B: Using the input jacks on the front of the recorder

Yellow

White Red

INPUT 2 (L-2)

INPUT1 (L-1)

Yellow

Preparation

• Load a DVD-RAM/R/RW into the recorder. – Load a disc which has sufficient remaining space to record the program. – Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected.

Notes

• If a source of high quality sound track such as DVD audio is recorded with this recorder, the sound quality becomes regular

audio CD quality. Refer to the instructions of the connected equipment.

• When you record an external source onto a DVD-R/RW disc, set the connected equipment to output sound you want to

record (if selectable such as multiplex broadcasting), as the recorder records sounds of external source in the stereo type onto a DVD-R/RW disc, neglecting the setting of “DVD compatible mode” ( page 33).

• DVD-R/RW discs cannot record contents with copy restriction signal 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 programs, use DVD-RAM discs.

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Introduction

OPEN/CLOSE

DISPLAY

ANGLE

REMAIN

FL SELECT

SUBTITLE

REC MODE

SETUP

DIMMER

AUDIO/SAP

EXTEND

PROGRESSIVE

FREEZE

ZOOM

Start

VOL CH

TIMESLIP

EASY NAVI

ENTER

INPUT SELECT

FWDPLAYREV

MUTE

TOP MENU

SELECT/

INSTANT REPLAY

QUICK MENU

SKIP REV STOP SKIP FWD

DVD

INSTANT

SKIP

Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “L-1” or “L-2” appears on the front panel display,

corresponding to the input in which the device is connected.

Each time you press the button, the indicator changes.

INPUT SELECT

L-1: To record pictures from equipment connected to

the INPUT 1 jacks on the rear panel.

L-2: To record pictures from equipment connected to

the INPUT 2 jacks on the front panel.

Start playback of the source content on the connected equipment.

Press REC of this recorder to start recording.

REC

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

REC

SEARCHTADJUST

CHP DIVIDE

CLEAR

When recording is completed, press STOP.

STOP

Others

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Recording

Recording an external source (Continued)

Notes on recording from a connected VCR or camcorder

Check the condition of the source equipment before playing.

Set the equipment in good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum playback. Bad condition may produce noises in playback. These noises may be detected as copy protection signals, resulting in stop of recording on this recorder. Play a source in an usual mode. Avoid using any correcting or enhancing features, as they may add signals which can be detected as copy protection signals. Source quality or tape condition beyond adjustments on the source 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 start playback on the source equipment to confirm that the desired source can be played properly, and then start recording on this recorder. Do not operate the source equipment during recording. After completing the desired scene, stop the recording on the recorder, and then stop the playback on the source equipment. Delete unnecessary scenes using editing functions ( recording. After operating the source equipment, resume the recording as above.

page 98). If you want to operate the source equipment during recording, pause or stop the

When recording from a camcorder

Follow the above notes. Be sure to power the camcorder by its AC adapter, not batteries. If batteries are run down, the recording may not be finished completely.

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Recording

REC

Timer Programming

1/ 1

9:00 pm

4/3 (Su)

Video

Media AudioEnd

4.6

D/M1

DVD

CH Date Star t

Exec

--- -- --

amam

------- -----

REC

Timer Programming

1/ 1

9:00 pm

4/3 (Su)

Video

MediaEnd

4.6

DVD

AudioCH Date Start

Exec

-- --

amam

------- -- --

D/M1

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW

DVD-R

Programing a recording

Use REC MENU to program a recording. It will take less time to prepare, as it provides all necessary information for recording, including estimated disc space remaining. For more information, see “Before recording” ( Be careful when you program a recording across the change-over of Daylight-saving time (

OPEN/CLOSE

DISPLAY

FL SELECT

DIMMER

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

REMAIN

VOL CH

Start

MUTE

TOP MENU

REC MODE

SETUP

TIMESLIP

EASY

NAVI

AUDIO/SAP

EXTEND

PROGRESSIVE

FREEZE

ZOOM

INPUT SELECT

DVD

page 26).

page 27).

Press EASY NAVI.

EASY NAVI Main Menu appears.

EASY

NAVI

Press / / / to select “Timer Recording”, then press SELECT/ENTER.

REC MENU appears.

SELECT/

ENTER

e.g.

Introduction

Recording

Playback

Editing

SELECT/

ENTER

INSTANT REPLAY

QUICK MENU

SKIP REV STOP SKIP FWD

FWDPLAYREV

REC

SEARCHTADJUST

CHP DIVIDE

CLEAR

INSTANT

SKIP

Press SELECT/ENTER.

“CH” is ready for setting.

SELECT/

ENTER

Select an item by pressing / , then press ADJUST (-/+) to set the item.

SELECT/

ENTER

ADJUST

e.g.

REC

Timer Programming

Exec

4/10 (Su

)

pm8 00 pm

1/ 1

MediaEnd

DVD

• Refer to the setting items on the next page.

• You can also set the item by pressing

• “CH” can be input by the number buttons.

4/3 (Su)

Video

4.6

Function setup

Others

9:00 pm

AudioCH Date Start

D/M1

/ button.

(Continued)

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Recording

Programing a recording (Continued)

When complete, press SELECT/ENTER.

To program another recording, press button to move

SELECT/

ENTER

to the next line, then repeat steps 3 to 5.

Press EASY NAVI to exit.

Your program is entered.

Setting items

Exec

Date

Start*

End*

Media

Video

Audio

√

2-69 (TV), 1-125 (Cable), L1, L2

Specific date (from today to 2 month later) Every Sunday to Saturday, Monday to Thursday, Monday to Friday, Monday to Saturday, everyday.

12:00 am – 11:59 pm

DVD

XP 9.2

SP 4.6

MP 3.0 LP 2.2

EP 1.4 AT (Auto)

D /M1**

EASY

NAVI

A timer program with this mark will be executed. To disengage, remove this indicator.

Select a channel you want to record.

Select a date of a TV program you want to record.

Enter a starting time of recording. (An initial setting is 10 minutes later.) You can also use the number buttons.

Enter an end time. (Set the timer to begin recording no sooner than 2 minutes past the current time.) You can also use the number buttons.

Fixed. (Not adjustable.)

To set a rate automatically according to the remaining volume of the disc. (If the disc does not have room for the TV program, the program cannot be recorded to the end.) Even if you use a blank DVD disc, the maximum recording time is about 2 hours.

Fixed. (Not adjustable.)

• If you want to turn off the power, press ON/STANDBY button.

* If you set summer time on the clock of the recorder, see the notes on page 34 in the “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 with setting the bit rate to MP (3.0 Mbps), LP (2.2 Mbps) or EP (1.4 Mbps), the recorded pictures may not be

played properly if change the playback speed. There will be noise, and the picture quality is lower than other rate settings.

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Suggestions for the picture quality setting

• For normal recording or when you cannot decide which mode to choose.

Select “SP”.

• When you need a longer recording time and video quality is not important

Select “EP”.

• To record a high quality picture

Select “XP”.

• To fill the disc

Select “AT (Auto).” A bit rate is calculated automatically according to the remaining volume of the disc. Some contents may not be recorded on the disc even if you select this function. This is not the function to make full use of the remaining space capacity.

Notes

• The disc tray does not close automatically, even when the recording start time arrives. Set the recorder loaded an available DVD-RAM/R/RW disc beforehand.

• When there is little time before a programmed recording starts, you may not be able to start another recording.

• Playback pauses when a programmed recording starts.

• Do not change the “TV/Cable” selection of the Initial settings while a recording is programmed. If you want to change it,

cancel the program recording. After then, make the programing again if necessary.

• Confirm the “DVD compatible mode” ( page 33) setting. “Main” or “SAP” records main sound or sub-sound of multiplex broadcasts respectively, and does not record the other. Therefore, select “Main” or “SAP” only when you record onto a DVD- R/RW disc.

• When recording onto a DVD-R/RW disc, set “DVD compatible mode” ( page 33) to the desired recording sound for each timer program.

Introduction

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

Setting the details for every timer program

You can specify detail items for each of your timer program.

1) Press QUICK MENU at step 4 on

page 41.

Quick Menu is displayed.

e.g.

REC

Exec

Aspect ratio(Video mode)

2) Press

Timer Programing

Quick Menu

CH Date Star t

AV record quality

)

4/10 (Sa

Exit

DVD compatible mode

DVD-R Broadcast Record

Genre setting

AV Record Quality

pm8 00 pm

1/ 1

MediaEnd Audio

DVD

/ to select an item and press SELECT/

4/3 (Su)

Video

4.6

9:00 pm

D/M1

ENTER.

For details, see “Quick menu items.”

Quick menu items

AV record quality

Select a recording mode.

DVD compatible mode

When recording onto a DVD-R/RW disc, make this selection (

page 33) for each timer program. “Off” setting is neglected and regarded as “Main” in DVD-R/RW recording.

Aspect ratio(Video mode)

Select the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVDR/RW disc. (

page 33)

Genre setting

You can set a genre before setting programmed recording. To see the registered list, refer to Genre setting

page 119).

( Set the genre according to recording contents.

The selection you have made for the timer program is shown at the bottom of the display.

Others

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Recording

Programing a recording (Continued)

Shifting the time period of a recording (Time Shift)

If a prior TV program extends beyond its scheduled time and into one that you programmed, you can shift the programmed start and end time of the recording.

e.g.

1:00pm 1:54pm

Time Shift

20 minutes extend

1:20pm

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 shift the time period.

4) Press EXTEND.

“Start” and “End” are ready to be input.

5) Press EXTEND repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, “Start” and “End” is shifted in 10 minutes intervals to, up to 60 minutes later.

6) Press SELECT/ENTER.

7) Press EASY NAVI to exit.

Note

• After you shifted the time of a timer program which will be repeated daily or weekly, you should restore the original start/stop time for future recordings.

Adding 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 blank line, then press

SELECT/ENTER.

4) Press

/ to select the item, then press

ADJUST to set the item.

5) When complete, press SELECT/ENTER.

6) Press EASY NAVI to exit.

2:14pm

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.

5) Press

/ to select “Program cancel”, then

press SELECT/ENTER.

Check the message, then delete the entry.

6) Press EASY NAVI to exit.

Note

• You cannot delete a timer program while another is executed.

Correcting 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 change, then press SELECT/ENTER.

4) Press

/ to select an item, then press

ADJUST to set the item.

5) Press SELECT/ENTER.

The modification is registered.

6) Press EASY NAVI to exit.

Important

• You cannot correct a timer program within 5 minutes before the recording start time. You can only delete the timer program.

Note

• You can program a timer recording whose start time has already passed, unless the another program recording will start within 5 minutes. The portion of the program before the recording starts cannot be saved.

Note

• While the recorder is preparing for or executing a programmed recording, you cannot add a timer program which will start within 5 minutes and 15 seconds from the current time.

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Introduction

Remaining volume

1) Press EASY NAVI.

EASY NAVI Main Menu appears.

2) Press

/ / / to select “Timer Recording”,

then press SELECT/ENTER.

REC MENU appears.

3) Press QUICK MENU.

Quick Menu appears.

4) Press

/ to select “Disc budget calculation”

then press SELECT/ENTER.

Disc budget calculation menu appears.

5) Press

/ to select a timer program, then

press SELECT/ENTER or press ADJUST.

The recorder calculates on a bar graph how much a specific program (identified by a check mark) will occupy on the disc.

Pressing ADJUST button can display or remove the check mark.

e.g.

REC

Disc budget calculation

Date Start

4/10 (Sa

4/13

4/16 (Fr

(Tu)

)

30 ::–

11 50

10 00

–

am11 30am

–

pm9 30pm

–

MediaEnd

DVD

4/3 (Su)

Video

1.4

2.2

4.6

Audio

D/M1

9:00 pm

Result

Notes

• The nearest 8 programs are calculated at a time.

• While the recorder is preparing for or executing a

programmed recording, any program modification cannot be registered. Only programs 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 message is displayed, press

button once again.

Turning the power off automatically after completing a programmed recording

1) While executing a programmed recording, press QUICK MENU.

Quick Menu appears.

2) Press

/ to select “Auto power off” then

press SELECT/ENTER.

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

()

Elapsed AvailableSelected(current)

DVD

Selected entry

Available disc volume

DVDHDD

When the entry item is marked X, the recording does not fit. Change the setting.

6) Correct the parameters of the timer program if necessary.

(Skip to step 8), if you do not need this.)

You can change “Video”.

Select an item you want to modify and press SELECT/ENTER button. The item will be ready to be altered. Press ADJUST button to modify. When complete, press SELECT/ENTER button.

You can adjust to a lower mode to reduce the quality of the recording, and thus provide more disc capacity (space).

7) Press

Program modification is registered.

8) Press EASY NAVI to exit the GUI.

Keeping the power on even after the programmed recording finished

If the recorder turns itself on to execute a programmed recording, it will turn itself off after finishing the recording. You can restrict this and keep the recorder powered on.

1) While executing a programmed recording, press QUICK MENU.

2) Press

/ to select “Continuous power on”

then press SELECT/ENTER.

Others

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Recording

Programing a recording (Continued)

Delaying the end time of a programmed recording while it is recording

While a programmed recording is in progress, press EXTEND.

The first press displays the programmed end time (in the front panel display).

Each time you press the button, it is delayed 10 minutes, up to 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 recording, the recording will stop when the disc is exhausted.

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Recording

DVD-RAM

Others

Introduction

To delete recorded content

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW

Important note

Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc.

1) Perform steps 1 and 3 in “Playing recorded contents” ( (chapter).

2) Press QUICK MENU, then press “Title delete” (“Chapter delete”) and press SELECT/ENTER.

3) Read the message and press “Yes,” then press SELECT/ENTER.

DVD-R

SELECT/ENTER

/ / /

page 51) to select a title

/ to select

To protect recorded content

You can protect recorded content from unexpected deletion. Protection is provided for each title (original).

1) Perform steps 1 and 3 in “Playing recorded contents” (

2) Press QUICK MENU, and press “Title information”. Then press SELECT/ENTER.

3) Press QUICK MENU, and press the select “Lock” and then press SELECT/ENTER.

The mark

Notes

• To cancel protection, repeat this procedure.

• Disc initialization erases all titles on a disc even if they are

protected.

page 51) to select a title.

/ to select

/ to

appears.

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

Notes

• When you display a title to delete, on the finder of EASY NAVI Main Menu, you can delete it by selecting “Delete Title” then press SELECT/ENTER button. Operate according to the message.

• Deleting a title (a chapter) decreases the numbers of the succeeding titles (chapters).

• A chapter of about 5 seconds or shor ter may not be deleted. Deleting a short chapter may not change the display of the available disc volume.

• Deleting a playlist title/chapter does not affect the original title/chapter.

• Deleting an original title/chapter affects all the corresponding playlist title/chapters.

• Deleting all chapters in a title erases the title itself.

• Title and chapter which contains still pictures cannot be

deleted.

• On a DVD-R/RW disc, deleting is not possible if the disc is finalized ( page 100).

• Chapters in a DVD-R/RW disc cannot be deleted.

•

On a DVD-RW disc, only the disc capacity by being deleted.

•

On a DVD-R disc, deleting cannot restore the disc capacity

a title last recorded can restore

Others

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Recording

Others (Continued)

Technical 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/ R/RW depends on the bit rate (Mbps: amount of data transmitted per second), which can be varied in MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group2) compression technology. As an example, when you pour water into a bucket from a faucet, the faster the water flows, the sooner the bucket is filled with water. On the other hand, the slower the water flows, the more slowly the bucket is filled. The DVD-RAM/R/RW is, so to speak, such a bucket, and the degree you turn the faucet is bit rate, the time required to fill the bucket with water is the recording time available for a disc. The higher you set the bit rate (making much more water flow), the sooner a disc is filled. Consequently, the recording time becomes shorter. The lower you set the bit rate, the longer time it takes to fill a disc.

About picture quality (XP, SP, MP, LP, EP)

The higher you set the bite rate, the more the volume of information for the picture. The lower the bit rate, the less the volume of picture information. However a high bit rate does not always mean that the picture quality is high. The difference between the 1.4 Mbps and 9.2 Mbps is obvious, but when comparing similar bit rates, the difference may be insignificant. Generally when you set the bit rate low for longer recording time, the data volume shortage will result in a lack of detail information. As a result, the picture quality is decreased (more noticeable with dynamically moving images). For example, square noises (block noise) may occur in a scene with fast action or a scene with light and shadows, such as a water surface. This recorder has 6 settings. (e.g. “SP” records about 2 hours and “LP” about 4 hours onto a blank 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc. consider the “SP” mode as a standard mode and use the lower mode when you want to record for long time regardless of the picture quality. If you want to record for within 2 hours select the “AT ” mode.

page 125) It is recommended to

On a blank 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc, the “AT” mode automatically sets the appropriate bit rate corresponded to the recording time from about 1 hour to up to 2 hours so that you can achieve the best picture quality. If a part of a DVD-RAM disc has already been recorded, the “AT ” mode sets the bit rate suitable for the remaining space on the disc. (The picture quality is determined referring the remaining space just before recording. When the remaining space is scarce in the disc, the picture quality may decrease from what you set beforehand or the recording may stop halfway.) “AT ” mode is available also on DVD-R/RW recordings. When you want to record a music program or animation with high picture quality, it is recommended that you select the “XP” mode. If you select more than 6 Mbps, you can usually record with considerably higher picture quality. However the higher you set the bit rate, the shorter the recording time.

D /M1

Sound recording format onto DVD-RAM discs. When recording, sounds are converted into digital signals and compressed. In playback, they are extracted to the original sound. recording technology for consumer products of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital 192 kbps is set for

D /M1.

D /M1 is applied the digital

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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 angle

Selecting subtitles

Zooming a picture

Selecting the sound

Viewing JPEG files

Playing MP3/WMA files

Pausing a TV broadcast (Freeze function)

Checking the current status and settings

Functions in the Quick Menu

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Playback

Information on playback

The operation procedure depends on the kind of disc. See the respective pages for basic procedure to play the disc.

To play contents recorded onto a DVD-RAM disc

Playing recorded contents (

To play a DVD video disc

Playing a DVD video disc (

To play a DVD-R/RW disc

DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder

Playing recorded contents (

DVD-R/RW discs recorded on other devices

Playing a DVD video disc (

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 playback, display a menu or use the freeze function and leave it still for about 15 minutes, the recorder switches the output picture source to a TV broadcast or connected equipment. A still picture may be displayed after all titles are played. In this case, the screen protection activates after about 10 seconds.

page 51)

page 55)

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page 55)

Notes

• Do not move the recorder during playback. It may damage the disc.

• Occasionally the picture may stop at the last scene, or the main menu may appear after playing.

If you display a still picture such as the main menu on the TV screen for a prolonged period, the TV may be damaged (image burn). To prevent this, press STOP button to stop playback.

• A still picture for about 15 minutes while TIMESLIP indicator illuminates, will return to normal playback. If the playback is

completed, a still picture of the title end will continue unless you press TIMESLIP button.

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Playback

DVD-RAM

DVD-RW

DVD-R

Playing recorded contents

Titles and chapters recorded on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you can easily locate a desired one.

OPEN/CLOSE

DISPLAY

FL SELECT

DIMMER

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

REMAIN

VOL CH

Start

MUTE

TOP MENU

INSTANT REPLAY

QUICK MENU

REC MODE

SETUP

TIMESLIP

EASY

NAVI

SELECT/

ENTER

AUDIO/SAP

EXTEND

PROGRESSIVE

FREEZE

ZOOM

INPUT SELECT

DVD

INSTANT

SKIP

Press EASY NAVI.

EASY NAVI Main Menu appears.

EASY

NAVI

Press / / / to select “Play Contents”, then press SELECT/ENTER.

CONTENT MENU Title List appears.

e.g.

SELECT/

ENTER

Attribution (Original/Playlist)

CONTENT

Title List Page

001:

2005/03/08 07:00 am TV:4

2005/03/12 09:00 pm TV:3

2005/04/12 11:00 pm TV:4

(0:53:45)

Original

(0:52:40)

Original

(0:30:08)

Original

1/ 2

DVD-RAM

2005/03/08 11:00 pm TV:6

(0:29:50)

Original

2005/04/11 07:00 am TV:8

(0:54:30)

Original

2005/04/12 09:00 pm TV:10

(0:51:28)

Original

Introduction

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

SKIP REV STOP SKIP FWD

FWDPLAYREV

REC

SEARCHTADJUST

CHP DIVIDE

CLEAR

Press / / / to select a title (chapter).

You can view succeeding or prior pages by pressing REV or FWD button.

SELECT/

ENTER

To select a chapter, select a title and press Chapter List appears. By pressing

button again, you can return to Title List.

Press SELECT/ENTER.

Playback starts from a selected title (chapter).

SELECT/

ENTER

button.

Others

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Playback

DVD-RAM

Playing recorded contents (Continued)

Notes

• On CONTENT MENU, titles (Original) precede titles (Playlist), in order from the oldest one respectively.

• To turn off CONTENT MENU, press EASY NAVI button. Absence of operations for longer than about 15 minutes also turns off CONTENT MENU.

• The mark is displayed in every thumbnail when “Title playback” ( page 116) is set to “Title resume”. When set to “Serial playback”, it is displayed in a thumbnail last operated.

• You can change a thumbnail picture. See page 93.

• You cannot display CONTENT MENU for DVD-R/RW discs

recorded on other devices.

• For playing a recorded title while recording another, see

page 37.

• A black thumbnail with “Recording” means that the title is being recorded or its recording will start within 15 seconds. This thumbnail cannot start playback.

• When the recording mode is set to “XP” or “AT ” (when a high bit rate is automatically set page 42), playback will not be available several minutes before recording starts.

To stop playback

Press STOP.

STOP

Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Title resume)

DVD-RAM

The recorder memorizes the location you last stopped playback to resume there.

To use this function, set “Title playback” (

page 116) to “Title resume.” The recorder will memorize the location you last stopped at in each title, so you can resume playback there. For example, if there are 6 titles, you can start each of them as if you had stored 6 video tapes in the recorder.

• To return to the beginning of the title

During playback, press QUICK MENU button, then

/ buttons to select “Restart title,” then

press press SELECT/ENTER button.

• To play another title

Perform steps 1 to 4 on

page 51.

You can make the recorder memorize only the very last point, regardless of the number of titles. Set “Title playback” (

page 116) to “Serial playback.”

• To return to the beginning of the title

Press SKIP REV button repeatedly until the beginning of the title appears.

• To play the other title

Press SKIP REV or SKIP FWD button repeatedly.

To pause playback (still playback)

Press .

To resume normal playback, press PLAY button or

button.

Note

• Sound is muted during still mode.

Notes

• Depending on conditions or contents, playback may not start from the location last stopped, but instead of another location. For example, from the beginning of the disc or title.

• Depending on a disc, there may be a slight difference between the location the recorder memorizes and the actual location where playback starts.

• This function is not available on DVD-R/RW discs.

• The resuming function will not work if the write-protect tab is set to “PROTECT” ( page 8).

Playing all titles (Original/Playlist) in a disc

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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Introduction

Checking the background information on a selected title

1) At step 3 on page 51, select a title (chapter) then press QUICK MENU.

Quick Menu appears.

2) Press

/ to select “Title information”, then

press SELECT/ENTER.

Detailed information of a selected title (chapter) appears.

e.g.

CONTENT

Title informatin

Title : 006

2005/04/10 10:00pm TV:3

DVD Mode :

Media :

Mode :

Rate :

Audio :

2. 2

Off

4/10(Su) 10:00 pm

2005

Documentary/Culture(General)

DVD

Original

D/ M1

Chapter :

0001

(2:06:32)

(0:04:15)

Changing the title information:

1) While “CONTENT MENU Title Information” is displayed, press QUICK MENU.

Quick Menu appears.

e.g.

CONTENT

Title informatin

Quick Menu

Title : 006

2004/07/11 10:00pm TV:3

Edit chapter name

Record date & time

DVD Mode :

Edit title name

Del chapter name

Lock

Genre

Media :

Exit

Mode :

2. 2

Rate :

Audio :

Off

DVD

D/ M1

4/10(Su) 10:00 pm

2005

Documentary/Culture(General)

Original

Chapter :

0001

(2:06:32)

(0:04:15)

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.

The protection icon “

” appears. ( page 47)

Genre: The submenu appears.

Press

/ buttons to select a genre, then press the SELECT/ENTER button. A name of the selected genre and the icon appear.

Notes

• To change the title information, be sure to load a DVDRAM/R/RW disc which contains the desired title.

• You may not be able to change the title name, etc. of a DVD-R disc, if the disc is in a certain condition such as a minimal remaining space.

• You cannot set the protection of titles in DVD-R/RW discs.

• By pressing the O button, you can return to the previous

display.

• To exit these steps, press EASY NAVI button.

Recording

Playback

Editing

Function setup

Others

2) Press

/ to select an title, then press

SELECT/ENTER.

Edit title name: The on-screen keyboard appears.

Following the procedure on

page 30, enter a new

name for the title.

Edit chapter name: (First press FWD or REV button to display the chapter

you want, to put a name for, and select the chapter.) The on-screen keyboard appears. Following the procedure on

page 30, enter a new

name for the chapter.

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Playback

Playing recorded contents (Continued)

Viewing information of a loaded disc

1) Press EASY NAVI.

EASY NAVI Main Menu appears.

2) Press

/ / / to select “Play Contents”,

then press SELECT/ENTER.

3) Press QUICK MENU.

Quick Menu appears.

4) Press

/ to select “Disc information”, then

press SELECT/ENTER.

You can view information on a loaded disc.

e.g.

CONTENT

Disc information

–

001

Disc Type Record Time (h:m)

Disc Lock

Finalize

DVD-RAM VR mode

(

Normal Lock Off

– –

)

Current

)

Edit Disc Number

Remain Time (h:m)

4.6Mbps /

9.2Mbps /

4.6Mbps /

3.0Mbps /

2.2Mbps /

1.4Mbps /

Writing Mode

Original Titles

Playlist Titles

Disc Status

Increment Rec