Toshiba DR-2-SU Owners manual

TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER

Introduction

DIGITAL VIDEO

DVD VIDEO RECORDER

D-R2SU/D-R2SC

D-R2SU

D-R2SC

OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATIONS

Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.

Recording

Playback

Editing

Library

Function setup

Others

Printed on 70% Recycled Paper

Printed in China

PM0015867010

Introduction

Table of Contents

Introduction

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

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

Compatible discs ................................................ 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

Recording a TV program .................................. 32

Recording an external source .......................... 36

Programming a recording (REC MENU) .......... 39

VCR Plus+ recording ........................................ 46

Others ................................................................. 48

Reservation Disc (“Lock program record”) .............. 48

To delete recorded content .................................... 49

To protect recorded content ................................... 49

Technical information ............................................ 50

Playback

Information on playback ................................... 52

Playing recorded contents

(CONTENT MENU) ............................................. 53

Playing a DVD video disc ................................. 59

Locating a title using the top menu ........................ 60

Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later ......... 61

Playing a TV program currently being

recorded ............................................................. 62

Playing at various speeds ................................ 63

Playing in fast reverse or fast forward .................... 63

Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track ........ 64

Playing in slow-motion .......................................... 64

Playing frame by frame ......................................... 65

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

.............. 65

Locating by entering the number .................... 66

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

Selecting the camera angle .............................. 68

Selecting subtitles ............................................ 69

Zooming a picture ............................................. 70

Selecting the sound .......................................... 71

Viewing JPEG files ............................................ 74

Playing MP3/WMA files ..................................... 76

Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window

(P in P playback) ............................................... 78

Checking the current status and settings ...... 79

Operational status and setting details .................... 79

Using the time bar ................................................. 80

Functions in the Quick Menu ........................... 81

................................................................. 66

....................................................... 67

Editing

Before editing .................................................... 86

Creating chapters .............................................. 89

Playlist editing

(Collecting desired scenes) ............................. 94

Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on the

CONTENT MENU) .............................................. 99

High speed Library dubbing

(Dubbing only a specified part) ..................... 102

Deleting selected items

(Deleting multiple specified parts) ................ 104

Combine original titles

(Combine two titles into one) ......................... 106

DVD-Video finalizing process ........................ 108

DV recording

(Recording from a digital video camera) ...... 112

Library

Using Library data........................................... 116

Basic operation of the Library system .................. 116

Checking remaining space on discs ..................... 117

Searching for a disc ............................................ 117

Maintenance of Library data ................................ 118

Function Setup

Customizing the function settings ................ 122

DVD player settings............................................. 126

Picture/Audio settings ......................................... 129

Display settings .................................................. 131

Operational settings ............................................ 132

DVD recorder operation....................................... 133

Management settings .......................................... 135

Setting of picture and sound quality for recording

............................................................ 135

Introduction

Recording

Playback

Editing

Others

Before calling service personnel ................... 138

Error codes on the display window ............... 141

Recording duration ......................................... 142

Language code list.......................................... 143

Specification .................................................... 144

Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER/RECORDER ..

CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION ....... 148

Library

Function setup

146

Others

Introduction

Caution for safety

Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and others of the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.

Introduction

About this product

Some differences

This DVD recorder is more similar to a computer than it is to a standard DVD player. In addition to 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. Thus, when you turn on the DVD recorder, it may be a minute or so before it is ready to use. Likewise, other functions may not be performed as quickly as they would on other AV equipment. In addition, accessing programs stored on the DVD-RAM/R/RW drive (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.

Introduction

Recording

Playback

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.

” may appear on the TV screen during operation.

“

” means that the operation is not permitted by the

“

recorder or the disc.

Recording Restrictions

Copy-protected contents of DVD-Video disc, 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.

Editing

Library

Function setup

Others

Introduction

Compatible discs

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.

• Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even

if the disc is labeled as below. 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.

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. DVDR discs are convenient when you edit your original content (recorded personal events such as a wedding party) with your 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 player.

Introduction

For playback only

Disc

DVD video disc

DVD-RW

VIDEO CD

Audio CD

Mark Specification Remarks

• 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)

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• Region number

• Color system: NTSC

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.

• 12cm (43/4 in.)

• DVD-VR mode

It is not possible to play contents recorded from programs which are not copy-free Depending on the disc status, playback may not be possible.

• 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)

• Color system: NTSC

DIGITAL VIDEO

• Version 1.1 and 2.0

• 12cm (4

/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)

Recording

Playback

Editing

Library

CD-R

• 12cm (43/4 in.)

• CD-DA (audio CD) format

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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Function setup

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Introduction

Compatible discs (Continued)

On DVD-RAM discs

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

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 manufacture’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. Such an indication on a disc is required also for the Library Management database.

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 LM-AD240U

4.7 GB single-sided cartridge: Panasonic LM-AB120U

PROTECT

The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and any losses or damages (e.g. losses of business profit, or business intermission) that may arise from malfunction of this recorder (not recording/editing as intended). Problems arising in the following situations are included.

• When a DVD disc recorded on this recorder is used in a DVD recorder of another manufacturer, or used (insertion, playback, recording or editing) in a personal computer DVD drive.

• When a DVD that has been used as above is used again in this recorder.

• When a DVD disc recorded in a DVD recorder of another manufacturer, or in a personal computer DVD drive

is used.

Some functions such as Library may not work with PC discs.

Introduction

On DVD-R discs

Standards

DVD-R for General Ver.2.0/2.1 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. DVD-R for authoring Ver.1.1 cannot be used.

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

Taiyo-Yuden 4x

Tested discs

Panasonic LM-RF120 (4.7GB/120 min.).

On DVD-RW discs

Standards

Discs labeled DVD-RW Ver.1.1 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.

Recording conditions

Recommended discs*

Victor/JVC VD-RW120B Victor/JVC VD-RW120D

Marks on DVD video discs

The following are examples of marks and the meanings.

Mark Meanings

4:3

16:9 LB

16:9 PS

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).

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).

Recording

Playback

Editing

Library

Function setup

Others

*Operation has been confirmed with recommended discs

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

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

Introduction

Compatible discs (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.

Yes

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.

If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.

On storing discs

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

Discs and purposes

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

Introduction

Characteristics on this recorder

For the first use

Recording a TV program

Erasing recorded contents

Recording additional content on a recorded disc

Indexing recorded contents Naming a title Creating a thumbnail

DVD-RAM disc

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

No preparatory steps required, however initializing is recommended.

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DVD-RW disc

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

You can erase recorded contents to use the disc repeatedly.

Initialize the disc.

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

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

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DVD-R disc

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

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

No preparatory steps required.

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Ye s Deleting contents cannot restore the disc space. After you execute DVDVideo finalizing process on a recorded disc, you cannot delete contents of the disc.

Ye s After you execute DVDVideo finalizing process on a recorded disc, you cannot add contents to the disc.

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

Recording

Playback

Editing

Library

Function setup

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

Playing contents recorded on this recorder, on other devices

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

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

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

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

Initialize the disc.

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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Others

Introduction

Index to parts and controls

See pages with arrows for details.

Front panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 87 9

1020 19 18 17 1516

11121314

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

ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21

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

TIMESLIP button

Selects the time slip mode.

INPUT SELECT button

Pressing repeatedly selects between various input sources.

CHANNEL buttons

Selects the channel.

(OPEN/CLOSE) button page 20, 21

Opens and closes the disc tray.

(REC) button page 34

Starts recording.

page 61, 62

page 32

page 20, 33

(PAUSE) button page 35, 59

Stops playback or recording momentarily.

(STOP) button page 35, 59

Stops playback or recording.

(PICTURE SEARCH) button page 63

Scans the picture backwards.

(PICTURE SEARCH) button page 63

Scans the picture forward.

(PLAY) button page 59

Starts playback.

ON/STANDBY indicator page 20, 21

Displays the operational state of the recorder.

TIMESLIP indicator

Lights up in the time slip mode.

Remote sensor GUIDE”

DV input terminal

Use this when recording from a digital video device such as a digital video camera.

INPUT 2 jacks

Use this when recording from other input source such as a VCR or a camcorder.

Media indicator

Indicates the current media.

page 12 in “INSTALLATION

page 112

page 36

Disc tray

Loads a disc into the disc drive.

Front panel display

Operational status indicator

Indicates the operational status of the recorder.

: Illuminates when recording.

: Illuminates when playing.

:Illuminates when copying within a disc.

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.

page 20

page 18

Introduction

Recording

Playback

Editing

Library

Function setup

Note

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

Others

Introduction

Index to parts and controls (Continued)

Rear panel

1 45

AC IN socket page 15 in “INSTALLATION

RF IN (FROM ANT.)

RF OUT (TO TV)

VHF/UHF

GUIDE”

Connects the supplied power cord.

OUTPUT jacks

page 15, 17, 18, 22 in

“INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier.

COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks

page 20 in

“INSTALLATION GUIDE”

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

CHANNEL CHANGE

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

R L VIDEO

S-VIDEO

INPUT1

INPUT3

VIDEOLR VIDEORL

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) output socket page 14 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Connects the supplied coaxial cable to a TV.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL jack “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack. When connecting the optical digital cable, remove the cap and fit the connector into the jack firmly. When not using the jack, keep the cap inserted to protect it from dust intrusion.

BITSTREAM/PCM

OPTICAL

PBP

PBY

COMPONENT OUTPUT

OUTPUT

page 22, 23, 24 in

INPUT1/INPUT3 jacks

page 36

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

VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT.) input socket page 14 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

Connects to an antenna or cable signal.

Ventilation fan

Introduction

Recording

Playback

Editing

Library

Function setup

Others

Introduction

Index to parts and controls (Continued)

Remote control

1 2 3

4 5

6 7 8 9

12 13

14 15

17 18

19 20

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD

TOP MENU

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

EASY NAVI

REC MENU EDIT MENU

LIBRARY

REC

DISPLAY

REMAIN

DIMMER

FL SELECT

TV/VIDEO CHANNEL

RETURN

AUDIO

TIMESLIP

INSTANT REPLAY

ENTER

TIME BAR

ZOOM P in P

VOLUME

CHANNEL

INSTANT SKIP

CONTENT MENU

PLAYSTOPPAUSE

QUICK MENU

CHP DIVIDE

PROGRESSIVE

INPUT SELECT

21 22 23

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

33 34

35 36 37 38

39 40 41

VCR Plus+

123

456

789

SETUP ENTER

EXTEND

REC MODE

TV CODE

T.SEARCH

CLEAR

DELETE

46 47 48 49 50

Introduction

OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 21

MENU button*

TOP MENU button page 60

ANGLE button page 68

SUBTITLE button page 69

TIMESLIP button page 61, 62

EASY NAVI button page 23

LIBRARY button page 116

REC MENU button page 39

SLOW button page 64

FRAME/ADJUST button page 39, 65

Direction buttons ( / / / ) page 53, 122

PAUSE buttton page 35, 54

REC button page 34

button page 53

DISPLAY button page 79

REMAIN button page 27

DIMMER button page 19

FL SELECT button page 19

ENTER button page 53, 122

PLAY button page 59

QUICK MENU button page 24, 81

button page 122

STOP button page 34

TIME BAR button page 80

CHP DIVIDE button page 89

P in P button page 78

ZOOM button page 70

PROGRESSIVE buttton page 20 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

INPUT SELECT button page 37

VCR Plus+ button page 46

EXTEND button page 43, 45

Number buttons page 39, 66

SETUP button page 122

REC MODE button page 34

TV CODE button page 46 in

“INSTALLATION GUIDE”

T.SEARCH button page 67

Recording

Playback



Editing

Library

Function setup

Buttons for TV operation page 46 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”

ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21

RETURN button*

CHANNEL buttons page 20, 33

AUDIO button page 71

INSTANT SKIP button page 63

INSTANT REPLAY button page 63

CONTENT MENU button page 53, 89

EDIT MENU button page 94

SKIP button page 64

PICTURE SEARCH button page 53, 63

CLEAR button page 66

DELETE button page 49

*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.

RETURN Returns to the previous screen (the screen may be specified depending on the disc). Refer to the instructions of the disc.

page 60)”.

Others

Introduction

Index to parts and controls (Continued)

Display

1 4 5 6 7 8 92 3

PBC indicator

Illuminates when PBC function is “On” (

128) and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded.

Angle icon

Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles.

Program recording indicator

Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program.

Bit rate indicator

Illuminates when displaying the bit rate selected for recording, or when displaying the actual bit rate.

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VCD/CD indicator

VCD : Illuminates when a VIDEO CD is loaded. CD : Illuminates when an audio CD is loaded.

Title indicator

Illuminates when a title number is displayed.

TRK (Track) indicator

Illuminates when a track number is displayed.

CHP (Chapter) indicator

Illuminates when a chapter number is displayed.

1611 12 13 15

REMAIN (Remaining space) indicator

Illuminates when an available recording time is displayed.

Dimming the display

Pressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/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.

SAP indicator

Illuminates when receiving a SAP broadcast.

DUBBING indicator

Illuminates when copying.

PROGRESSIVE indicator

Illuminates when video signals are output in the progressive format.

Channel indicator

Displays the current channel or other numbers such as a title number, track number, bit rate or input selection.

Multi display

Displays the current time, elapsed time, remaining time, starting time of programmed recording, chapter number or message, etc

Introduction

Recording

Playback

Editing

Library

Picture quality mode indicator

The current picture quality mode lights up. The modes are: MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play)/SP+LP+MN (Auto)

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Analog output level indicator

Displays the analog output level. L+R: Stereo and bilingual (left (main) channel and

right (sub) channel) L : Left (main) channel R : Right (sub) channel Off : Mono Level indicator may not show exact sound level. It only shows the average level.

Function setup

Others

Introduction

Before operating this recorder

Is your recorder ready?

• Refer to the supplied “INSTALLATION GUIDE” manual 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 assumption 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

ON/STANDBY indicator

ON/STANDBY button

CHANNEL buttons

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 OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control.

button on the front panel or the

button

OPEN/CLOSE button

When the power turns on, the ON/STANDBY indicator changes from red (standby mode) to green (operation). 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 CHANNEL buttons, or the number buttons. (These buttons can select channels of a connected cable box or satellite system, if “IR control” ( 37, in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”) is set to “On”.)

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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.

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 the OPEN/CLOSE

button 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 inser t 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 ON/STANDBY indicator turns red, 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 (ON/STANDBY indicator lit in green), 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 or the remote control 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 131))

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

You can lock the disc tray.

Press and hold

on the front panel or PAUSE 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

Library

Function setup

Others

Introduction

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*

x1/2

: Forward slow-motion

x1/2

: Reverse slow-motion : Forward frame by frame playback : Reverse frame by frame playback : Recording : Recording pause

Title

: When title playback is completed

End

: Instant skip : Instant replay

Chapter

: Chapter division

Divide

: Forward skip by 1/20 : Revers skip by 1/20

* 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

Track number

Notes

• To disable the status display, set “On Screen Display” ( page 131) to “Off.”

• You can add the current status of the settings to this display. See page 79.

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

ENTER

/ / /

PLAY

STOP

the current broadcast.

e.g.

EASY

Main Menu

Finder

Cursor

NAVI

TV Viewing

Timer Recording

Delete Title

Finalize (R/RW)

TV:12ch

005 2004/04/03 07:00am TV:18

Play Time

Play Contents

DV Recording

Format (RAM/RW)

00:10:15

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

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 ENTER.

The content is played.

• Pressing the 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

25.

Disc

DVD-RAM

(00:54:30)

Original

DVD

Time Slip

Setup

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Recorded title last selected

Functions

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Introduction

Recording

Playback

Editing

Library

Item selection

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

(Unavailable features are grayed out.)

Item

TV Viewing

Play Contents

Timer Recording

DV Recording

Delete Title

Finalize (R/RW)

Format (RAM/RW)

Setup

A current channel’s broadcast returns.

Recorded contents are listed in a thumbnail view.

A list of timer programs appears.

The setting menu for recording contents from equipment connected to the DV terminal.

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

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

You can format the loaded disc.

A setup menu appears.

Function

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Function setup

Others

Introduction

Quick Menu

Title information

Restart title

Auto Power Off

Exit

Bit rate

Special playback mode

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 the Quick Menu. The Quick Menu displays a list of selections relevant to your current mode.

Opening a Quick Menu

1) Press the QUICK MENU button.

The following menu (“Quick Menu”) appears. (Actual selections vary depending on operational status.)

e.g.

2) Press

/ to select an item, then press ENTER.

To exit the Quick Menu

Press QUICK MENU again.

Alternatively

Select “Exit” with

/ , then press ENTER.

Hint on reading this manual

The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this instruction manual.

DVD-RAM

: DVD-RAM disc

DVD-RW

: DVD-RW disc

DVD-R

: DVD-R disc

DVD-VIDEO

: DVD video disc

VCD

: VIDEO CD

: Audio CD

(For CD containing JPEG or MP3/WMA files,

page 74, 76.)

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

Recording a TV program

Recording an external source

Programing a recording (REC MENU)

VCR Plus+ 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 PAUSE button cannot release the recording. (It is possible to end the recording by pressing the STOP button.) If the copy protection signal continues, the recording will terminate.

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. For DVD-RAM disc, initialization is indispensable to the database system of this recorder.

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.

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Note

• This recorder records on a DVD-RAM disc if it complies with DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1. 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.

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.

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