Toshiba DVR15 User Manual

2005 Toshiba Corporation

DVD RECORDER & VCR

D-VR15SB

Read this booklet first.

OWNER’S MANUAL

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PAL

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Warning

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instruc­tions accompanying the product.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such
as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire

or electric shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : DVD RECORDER & VCR USES AN INVIS-

IBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF
DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE RECORDER
CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER­FOR-MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ­ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOUR-SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

This product satisfies CE regulations when shielded
cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to
other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interfer­ence with electric appliances, such as radios and televi­sions, use shielded cables and connectors for connec­tions.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a
moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the
fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires
replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same
rating must be used.

Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the
cover is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is
required, it must be of the same colour as the pin face of
the plug. Replacement covers are available from your
dealer.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in
your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a
power point, you should obtain a suitable safety
approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assis­tance.

However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug,
remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the
plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains socket, as there
is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord.

• It is permissible to record television programs, film,
video tapes and other material only in the event that
third party copyrights and other rights are not violated.

•

It is prohibited by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast
on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material with­out permission.

•

Some DVD video discs are copy protected, and any
recordings made from these discs will be distorted.

• Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires,
natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc...)
acts by third parties, accidents, owner's intentional or
unintentional misuse, or uses in other improper condi­tions.

• Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such as
profit loss or interruption in business, modification or
erasure of recorded data, etc.) caused by use or inability
to use of this product.

• Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by neglect
of the instructions described in the owner's manual.

• Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by misuse
malfunction through simultaneous use of this product
and the connected equipment or software that Toshiba
is not concerned with.

• Toshiba does not compensate for contents which were
not recorded/edited because of some malfunctions of
this product or discs during operation, and is not liable
for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interrup­tion in business, etc.) produced by such conditions.

The product unit accompanying this user manual is
licensed under certain intellectual property rights of
certain third parties. This license is limited to private non­commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed con­tents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The
license does not cover any product unit other than this
product unit and the license does not extend to any unli­censed product unit or process conforming to ISO/IEC
11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination
with this product unit. The license only covers the use of
this product unit to encode and/or decode audio files con­forming to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. No
rights are granted under this license for product features
or functions that do not conform to the ISO/IEC 11172-3
or ISO/IEC 13818-3.

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CAUTION : PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL

WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN
IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE
MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS
BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This set has been designed and manufactured to assure
personal safety Improper use can result in electric shock
or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit
will protect you if you observe the following procedures
for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully tran­sistorized and does not contain any parts that can be
repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU
MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER­SONENEL ONLY.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accor­dance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radia­tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includ­ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide

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Important Safety Instructions

Precaution

blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. if
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta­cles, and the point where they exit from the appara­tus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appa­ratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

15) When you use headphones, keep the volume at a
moderate level. If you use the headphones continu­ously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing
damage.

16) Do not overload wall outlets : extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.

17) Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

18) Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is
closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious per­sonal injury.

19) Do not place a heavy object on or step on the appa­ratus. The object may fall, causing serious personal
injury and serious damage to the apparatus.

20) Do not place the apparatus on amplifiers or equip­ment that may produce heat.

21) Do not cover the ventilating holes for the inside cool­ing fan.

22) Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.
These discs are easily broken and may cause seri­ous personal injury and apparatus malfunction.

23) If the apparatus should smoke or smell, immediately
disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait
until the smoke or smell stops, then ask your dealer
for a check and repair. Neglecting to do so may
cause fire.

24) While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting
cables or the apparatus.

25) The apparatus includes lead, an ingredient of solder
human and the environment. When disposing of this
apparatus, follow the rules and regulations in your
area.

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• Avoid touching the surface of a disc

where recording is performed.

Holding discs

• Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD

disc cleaner.Do not use cleaners or
cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/

-RW/-R discs.

DVD-RAM/-RW/-R

• Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a

soft cloth.

DVD-Video, CD

• Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point

pen or pencil.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic.

Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as ben­zene or thinner.

• Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use

discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover
peeled-off stickers.)

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

• Do not use discs printed with label printers avail-

able on the market.

• Do not load warped or cracked discs.

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Disc Storage

Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on
these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.

• Do not keep under direct sunlight.

• Keep in a cool ventilated area.

• Store vertically.

• Keep in a clean protection jacket.

• If you move your DVD RECORDER & VCR sud-

denly from a cold place to a warm place, conden­sation may generate on the operating parts and
lens and cause abnormal disc playback. If this
occurs, remove the disc and wait for one to two
hours with the power on before attempting play­back.

Cautions on handling discs

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Handling Cautions

• Before connecting other components to this recorder,
be sure to turn them all off.

• Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played,
or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the
recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.

• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small
metal objects on the recorder.

• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

• Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc
tray.

• Exterior interference such as lightning and static elec-

tricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If
this occurs, turn the recorder off and on again with the
ON/STANDBY button, or disconnect and then recon­nect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The
recorder will operate normally.

• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder

after use.

• Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet

when you don’t intend to use the recorder for long
periods of time.

• Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the

inside to the outside of the disc.

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Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for

cleaning.

• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

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Disc Handling

• Use discs with regular shapes.

If an irregular disc (a disc with
a special shape) is used, this
DVD RECORDER & VCR
may be damaged.

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• When you record/edit important content, make trial

operations beforehand to confirm the recorder can
function properly.
Toshiba does not compensate for content which
was not recorded/edited because of some malfunc­tion of this product or discs during operation, and is
not liable for incidental damages (such as profit
loss or interruption of business, etc.) produced in
such conditions.

• When the power cord is disconnected or when a

power failure occurs during any operation of this
product, all contents recorded in this recorder may
be erased.

• Depending on the channel or program, an exces-

sive sound. Adjust the initial setting of the recording
level when necessary.

• If a program you have set a timer recording

includes copy restriction signals, it may not be
recorded. When programming a recording, confirm
that a program you want to record is not copy­restricted.

Notes on recording and editing

• Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by

fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake,
etc.), acts by third parties, accidents, owner's inten­tional or unintentional misuse, or uses in other
improper conditions.

• Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such

as profit loss or interruption in business, modifica­tion or erasure of recorded data, etc.) caused by
use or inability to use of this product.

• Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by

neglect of the instructions described in the owner's
manual.

• Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by

misuse or malfunction through simultaneous use of
this product and the connected equipment or soft­ware that Toshiba is not concerned with.

• Toshiba does not compensate for contents which

were not recorded/edited because of some mal­functions of this product or discs during operation,
and is not liable for incidental damages (such as
profit loss or interruption in business, etc.) pro­duced by such conditions.

Exemptions

•

After a power outage the clock display will flash.
Set the clock to the correct time.

•

It is prohibited law to copy, broadcast, show, broad­cast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted
material without permission.

• Some DVD video discs are copy protected,and any
recordings made from these discs will be distorted.

• This product incorporates copyright protection tech­nology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S, patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering of
disassembly is prohibited.

• This unit incorporates CPRM (Content Protection
for Recording Media) technology for copyright pro­tection. Recording and copying on this recorder
depend on the contents as described next page.

Power Outage

Notes on copyright

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Disc Specifications

• A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-

minutes of images, 8 audio languages and 32 subti­tle languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture
compression and Dolby 3D surround, allowing you
to enjoy vivid and clear theater quality images in
the comfort of your own home.

• When switching from the first layer to the second

layer of a double-layered DVD Video disc, there
may be momentary distortion in the image and
sound.
This is not a malfunction of the unit.

• Once a DVD-RW/-R recorded in V mode is

finalised, it becomes DVD-Video.

DVD-Video

• An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is

recorded.

• Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs.

This unit may not be able to play some CD-R or
CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

Audio CD

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• Only JPEG files with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension

can be used.

• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and

folders.

• Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.

• MOTION JPEG is not supported.

JPEG CD-R/-RW

•

Use a 700MB (80 minutes) CD-R/-RW disc.
If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or
above disc, as the disc may not play back.

• If the CD-R/-RW disc was not recorded as a closed

session, you may experience a delay in the early
play-back time, and all recorded files may not play.

• Some CD-R/-RW discs may not be playable with

this unit, depending on the device which was used
to burn them.
For contents recorded on CD-R/-RW media from
CDs for your personal use, playability may vary
depending on contents and discs.

• Once a DVD-R recorded in V mode is finalised, it

becomes DVD-Video.

• You can record onto the available space on the disc

and perform editing functions such as giving titles
to discs and programs and erasing programs
before finalising.

• When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that

space does not become available. Once an area on
a DVD-R is recorded on, that area is no longer
available for recording, whether the recording is
erased or not.

Using CD-R/-RW

• It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete

recording management information after recording
finishes.

• This product optimizes the DVD-R for each record-

ing. Optimizing is carried out when you start record­ing after inserting the disc or turn on the unit.
Recording onto the disc may become impossible if
optimizing is carried out too many times.

• Playback may be impossible in some cases due to

the condition of recording.

• This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and

finalised with a Toshiba DVD recorder. It may not
be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on
the disc and the condition of the recording.

DVD-R Disc Playback and Recording

DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording

• Recording and playback can be performed on DVD-

RW discs in both Video and VR Modes.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode is finalised,

you cannot perform additional recording.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in V mode is finalised, it

becomes DVD-Video.

• In both modes, playback can be performed before

and after finalization, but additional recording, delet­ing and editing can not be performed after finaliza­tion.

• If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then

record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format. Be
careful when executing Format because all the
recorded data may be lost.

• A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode

when first initialized.

• DVD-RW (VR mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on a
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can repeat record­ing, editing, deleting, partial deletion, creation of
playlist, and etc.

- A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be
played by existing DVD players.

• DVD-RW (V mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on a

DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by
an existing DVD player once it has been finalised.

- If a disc that has been recorded in V mode by a dif­ferent manufacturer's recorder but has not been
finalised it cannot be played or additionally be
recorded by this recorder.

• Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded with

ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back

• Only MP3 files with the "mp3", and "MP3" exten-

sion can be used.

• For MP3 files recorded with a VBR(Variable Bit

Rates), from 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the sound may
cut in out.

• Playable bitrate range is from 56Kbps to 320Kbps.

• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and

folders.

CD-R/-RW

MP3 CD-R/-RW

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• For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the

cartridge and use the disc only.

• Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode.

Otherwise, this product will not be able to play the
recording.

• You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players

due to compatibility issues.

• Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 discs can be

played in this unit.

• DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not work with

other DVD Players. To determine compatibility with
these DVD-RAM discs, refer to the user’s manual
for the player.

Protection

• Program-protected: See page 72 “Locking

(Protecting) a Title”

• Disc-protected: See page 84 “Disc Protection”

❋ DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs that are incompatible

with the DVD-VIDEO format can not be played
with this product.

❋ For more information on recording a DVD,

consult your DVD-RAM/-RW/-R manufacturer.

❋ If poor quality DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs are used,

your recordings may fail.

Do not use the following discs!

• LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+R and

DVD+RW discs should not be used in this product.
[Note]
Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/-RW/MP3/
JPEG/DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R. However, if
your DVD-RW disc was recorded with another
device, it can be played only if it was recorded and
finalised in V mode.

• Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased

outside your region may not be playable with this

product. When these discs are played, either “No

disc.” or “Please check the regional code.” will be

displayed.

• If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in

DVD video format, it may also not be playable.

DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protec-

tion. Because of this, you should only connect
your DVD RECORDER & VCR directly to your
TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in
a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.

• This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by methods claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protec­tion technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• It is permissible to record television programs, film,

video tapes and other material only in the event
that third party copyrights and other rights are not
violated.

COPY PROTECTION

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Contents

Getting Started

Getting Started

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Handling Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Maintenance of Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Disc Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Disc Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Disc Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Before Reading the User’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .10

How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR . . . . . . . . . .11

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting & Setting Up

Connecting & Setting Up

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the

TV using the RF Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting the SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Case 1 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV

using the SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to a

Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment . . . . . . .19

Connecting the Audio/Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connecting the S-Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connecting the Component Video Cable . . . . . . . .21

AV Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Connecting an external devices to the

AUX jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

System Setup

System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Plug & Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Manual Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Changing the Preset Manual Setup Table . . . . . . .29

VIDEO Output CH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Setting Up the Language Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Setting Up the Display (Video) Options . . . . . . . . .32

Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

VCR Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

DVD EP Mode Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Automatic Chapter Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Front Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

NICAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Setting up the Progressive scan . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Canceling the Progressive scan . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Playback

Playback

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DVD Playback

Before Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using the Disc menu and Title menu . . . . . . . . . . .43

Using the Search & Skip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Slow Motion Play / Step Motion Play . . . . . . . . . . .44

About QUICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language . . . . . . .47

Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Zooming-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Using the Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Using the Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA) . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Playing back an MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Play Option Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

To Programme Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Playing back a Picture Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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VCR Playback

Playing back a VHS Tape (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Special VCR Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Variable Search System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Recording

Recording



DVD Recording

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Recordable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Recording Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Unrecordable video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Recording the current Programme you are

watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Recording From External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Watching the Images Being Recorded (Time Slip)

. .60

Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) . . . . . . . . .61

Making a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Editing the Scheduled Record List . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Deleting the Scheduled Record List . . . . . . . . . . . .64



VCR Recording

Basic VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Check Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Special Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Copy to DVD or VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Editing

Editing

Playing the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Basic Editing (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Renaming(Labeling) a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Locking(Protecting) a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Deleting a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Deleting a Section of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Advanced Editing (Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Playing Titles in the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Renaming a Playlist Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Editing a Scene for the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Copying a Playlist to the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Deleting a Playlist from the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Disc Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Editing the Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Formatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Finalising a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Unfinalising a disc (V/VR mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Delete All Title Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Reference

Reference

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

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Icon Term Definition

This involves a function available

DVD

in DVD or DVD-RW/-R discs that
have been recorded and finalised
in V mode.

This involves a function available

RAM

in DVD-RAM.

This involves a function available

RW

in DVD-RW.

This involves a function available

R

in DVD-R.

CD

This involves a function available
in a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).

This involves a function available in a

JPEG

data picture CD (CD-R or CD-RW).

This involves a function available

MP3

in a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW
on which MP3 is recorded).

This involves a case where a

Caution function does not operate or

settings may be cancelled.

VHS This involves a function available

in VIDEO Tape.

This involves tips or instructions

NOTE on the page that help each

function operate.

One-Touch

A function that can be operated

button by using only one button.

QUICK A function that can be operated

button by using QUICK button.

Getting Started

10 - English

Before Reading the
User’s Manual

About the use of this user’s manual

1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before
using this product. (See pages 2~7)

2) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting.
(See pages 89~91)

©2005 Toshiba Corporation.
All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s
manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior
written permission of Toshiba Corporation.

Make sure to check the following terms before reading
the user’s manual.

General Features

The D-VR15SB allows you to record and playback high
quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc.
You can also edit digital images on DVD-RAM/-RW
discs.

High quality digital audio and video recording and
playback

Record up to about 16-hour images with a double side

9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 8-hour images
with a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc, depending on the
recording mode.

Creating DVD video titles using DVD-RW/-R discs

With the D-VR15SB, you can create your own DVD
video titles on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/-R discs.

A Variety of Recording Options

Select an appropriate recording mode between XP, SP,
LP and EP to meet your recording needs.
(See page 58)

• XP mode - High quality, about 1 hour

• SP mode - Standard quality, about 2 hours

• LP mode - Lower quality, about 4 hours

• EP mode - Lowest quality, about 6 or 8 hours

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flick­er free images. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C
Separating circuitry and Time Base Corrector processor
technology provide you with the highest image playback
and recording quality. (See page 21)

A variety of functions with easy-to-use user
interface

Integrated menu system and messaging functionality
allow you to perform the desired operations easily and
conveniently. With a DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode) disc,
you can edit recorded images, create playlist, and edit
images in specific sequence according to your needs.

Copyright

Icons that will be used in manual

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Getting Started

English - 11

How to use the DVD
Recorder & VCR

Step 1

Select the disc type

Step 2

Format the disc to start recording

This unit can record on the following types of discs.
If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc
or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a
rewritable DVD-RW or DVD-RAM type disc. If you
want to save a recording without any changes,
choose a non-rewritable DVD-R.

Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts format­ting when an unused disc is inserted. This is required
for the preparation of recording on a disc.

Using a DVD-RAM

This type of disc can be formatted in DVD-Video
Recording format (VR mode). You can edit recorded
images and create a playlist in a specific sequence
according to your requirements.

Using a DVD-RW

This type of disc can be formatted in either DVD-Video
format (V mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR
mode). For an unused disc, a message that asks
whether to format in VR Mode or not is displayed. You
can play a V mode disc on various DVD components.
A VR mode disc allows more varied editing.

Using a DVD-R

This type of disc can be formatted in DVD Video for­mat. After formatting is complete, you can record on
the disc. You can play this type of disc on various DVD
components only when they have been finalised.



You can only use either the VR or Video
mode on a DVD-RW, but not both at the
same time.



You can change the DVD-RW format to anoth­er format. It should be noted that the data of
the disc may be lost when changing formats.

Note

Step 4

Playing

Step 5

Editing a recorded disc

You can select the title you want to play in a dis­played menu and then immediately start playback.
A DVD consists of sections called titles, and sub
sections called chapters.
During recording, a title is created between two
points where you start and stop recording. Chapters
will be created automatically when you finalise
recording on DVD-RW/-R discs in V mode. The
chapter’s length (interval between chapters) varies
according to the recording mode.

Editing on discs is easier than conventional video
tapes. The recorder supports many different edit
functions, possible only with DVDs.
With a simple and easy edit menu, you can operate
various edit functions, such as delete, copy, rename,
lock, etc., on a recorded title.

Creating a playlist (DVD-RAM/-RW in VR mode)

With this recorder, you can create a new playlist on
the same disc and edit it without the change of the
original recording.

Step 6

Finalising & Playing on
other DVD components

To play your DVD on other DVD components, finalis­ing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and
recording operations, then finalise the disc.

When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode

Although finalising is generally unnecessary when
playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible compo­nent, a finalised disc should be used for playback.

When using a DVD-RW disc in V Mode

The disc should be finalised first to enable playback
on anything other than this recorder. No more editing
or recording can be made on the disc once it has
been finalised.

When using a DVD-R disc

You should finalise the disc to play it on a component
other than this recorder. You cannot edit or record on
the disc once it has been finalised.

Step 3

Recording

There are two different recording methods: Direct
Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is
classified as a Date : Once, Daily or Weekly
Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP
(stan-dard quality mode), LP (long recording mode),
and EP (extended mode).

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Getting Started

12 - English

Accessories

Check for the supplied accessories below.

• Audio/Video Cable

• RF Cable for TV Control

• Remote Control

• Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size)

• User’s Manual

• Quick guide

Preparing the Remote Control

Install Batteries in the Remote Control

• Open the battery cover on the back of the
remote control.

• Insert two AA batteries. Make sure that the polarities
(+ and -) are aligned correctly.

• Replace the battery cover.

If the remote control does not operate properly:

• Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell)

• Check if the batteries are drained.

• Check if the remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

• Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

Dispose of batteries according to local environmental
regulations. Do not put them in the household trash.

•

Do not expose the remote sensor of the recorder to a
strong light source such as direct sunlight or other illumi­nation. If you do so, you may not be able to operate the
recorder via the remote control.

Unpacking

Setting the Remote Control

Your DVD Recorder & VCR remote control will work
with Toshiba televisions and compatible brands.

To determine whether your television is
compatible, follow the instructions below.

1. Switch your television on.

2. Point the remote control towards the television.

3. Press and hold the TV button and enter the
4-digit code (listed on page 13) simultaneously
corresponding to the brand of your television.

4. If your television is compatible with the remote
control, it will switch off.
It is now programmed to operate with the remote
control.

Following information is only for EU-member states:

The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.

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English - 13

You can then control the television using the follow­ing buttons.

Button Function

TV ON/STANDBY Used to switch the television on and off.

INPUT SEL. Used to select an external source.

VOL + or - Used to adjust the volume of the televi-

sion.

PROG/TRK ( or )

Used to select the required programme.

 If several codes are indicated for your television

brand, try each one in turn until you find one
that works.

 Please note if TV manufacturer may change

their remote control code without notice, this
function may not work.

Note

 The various functions will not necessarily work on

all televisions. If you encounter problems, operate
the television with its own remote control.

Note

Brand name Brand code

TOSHIBA 0001 0071 0211 0571
AIWA 0921
AKAI 0201 0241 0311 0431 0501 0521 0641
BAIRD 0171 0241
BANG & OLUFSEN 0471
BEKO 0181
BLAUPUNKT 0071 0321 0331
BRIONVEGA 0461 0471 0651
BUSH

0071 0501 0551 0571
CROWN 0111 0131 0411 0491 0501 0661
DANSAI 0501
DEAWOO 0401 0411 0501
DECCA 0091 0141 0171 0441 0451 0501
FERGUSON 0031 0071 0131 0191 0291 0311 0381

0541 0601
FINLUX 0021 0041 0071 0081 0091 0111 0271

0281 0291 0301 0341 0471
FISHER 0041 0121 0181 0201 0281 0471 0571

0651
FUNAI 0001 0191 0481 0491 0891
GEC 0171 0221
GOLDSTAR 0201 0251 0281 0411 0501
GOODMANS 0171 0281 0501 0571
GRANADA 0171 0241 0271 0501 0571 0651 0671
GRUNDIG 0011 0071 0271 0321 0331
HINARI 0241 0411 0571 0631
HITACHI 0021 0221 0251 0351 0371 0381 0431

0571 0641 0751
INNO HIT 0171 0281 0411 0501 0631 0661
ITT 0231 0241 0261 0271 0401 0611
ITT-NOKIA 0231 0241 0261 0271 0401 0611
JVC 0311 0431 0521 0571
LOEWE OPTA 0471 0501 0571 0651
LUXOR 0241 0261 0271 0281 0351
MAGNAVOX 0501 0071 0191 0221 0461 0471 0591

0611 0651
MARANTZ 0201 0501
MATSUI 0001 0171 0191 0231 0411 0441 0451

0501 0551 0571
METZ 0041 0331 0361 0461 0471 0651
MITSUBISHI 0201 0321 0331 0451 0501 0511 0571

0651 0771
NATIONAL 0371 0501 0511 0531 0761 0841 0911

1061
NOKIA 0231 0241 0261 0271 0401 0611
NORDMENDE 0281 0351 0381 0421 0431 0461 0521

0541 0641 0671
OCEANIC 0481
ORION 0001 0191 0231 0361 0411 0441 0451

0501 0551 0611
PANASONIC 0371 0501 0511 0531 0761 0841 0911

1061
PHILCO

0071 0111 0181 0201 0271 0301 0461

0501 0651
PHILIPS 0071 0191 0221 0461 0471 0501 0591

0611 0651
PIONEER 0381 0431 0501 0831 1051
PROSCAN-THOMSON 0971 1041 0201 0501
RCA 0971 1071 1081 1091 0201 1041 0501
REALISTIC 0631 1001 1011 1021 1031 0851 0201

0501 0481 0321 0331 0501 0651 0771

SABA 0281 0351 0381 0421 0431 0471 0541

0641 0651 0661 0671

SAISHO

0231 0411 0441 0451 0551
SALORA 0231 0241 0351
SAMSUNG 0171 0181 0251 0281 0411 0491 0501

0631 0661 0791 1101 1111
SANYO 0021 0041 0081 0121 0171 0181 0201

0231 0241 0451 0571 0651 0671 0701

0711 0721
SCHNEIDER 0011 0051 0061 0281 0461 0501 0581

0591
SEG 0091 0121 0151
SELECO 0031 0051 0061 0351 0501 0561
SHARP 0851 0511 0571 0201 0501
SIEMENS 0071 0321 0331 0571 0631
SINGER 0091 0471 0651
SINUDYNE 0001 0091 0101 0131 0191 0231 0361

0471 0501 0551 0581 0651
SONY 0441 0451 0571 0681
TANDBERG 0041 0301 0351 0431 0461 0571 0651
TATUNG 0091 0141 0171 0441 0451 0501
TECHNICS 0371 0501 0511 0531 0761 0841 0911

1061
TELEFUNKEN 0071 0281 0381 0421 0431 0521 0601

0621 0671
TENSAI 0041
THOMSON 0281 0351 0371 0381 0391 0421 0461

0521 0541 0641 0971 1041
THORN 0041 0071 0281 0291 0341 0421 0491

0601 0671
UNIVERSUM 0021 0491
YAMAHA 0201 0501 0321 0331 0451 0511 0571

0651 0771
ZANUSSI 0031 0051 0061 0351 0501 0561
ZENITH 0931

Controllable TV Codes

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Getting Started

14 - English

❚

Front Panel

Description

❚

Front Panel Display

1 2 3 4 5 6

87 9

10

1. DVD is activated.

2. DVD-RAM is activated.

3. DVD-R or DVD-RW is activated.

4. Progressive Scan mode is activated.

5. Record function is activated.

6. VCR is activated.

7. DVD or CD media is loaded.

8. The time, counter position or current deck
status is indicated.

9. When you set a Timer recording, this
indicator will light up.

10. VHS Videotape is loaded.

1 2

5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12

13 14

15

16 17 18 19 20

3 4

1. DVD DECK

2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

3. VCR DECK

4. VCR EJECT BUTTON

5. ON/STANDBY BUTTON

6. P-SCAN BUTTON

7. S-VIDEO INPUT JACK

8. VIDEO INPUT JACK

9. AUDIO L.R INPUT JACK

10. PROGRAM

/

BUTTON

11. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

12. DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON

13. TIME SLIP BUTTON

14. RECORD BUTTON

15. REW(VCR)/SKIP BUTTON (DVD)

16. STOP BUTTON

17. PLAY/STILL BUTTON

18. F.F(VCR)/SKIP BUTTON (DVD)

19. TO DVD COPY BUTTON

20. TO VCR COPY BUTTON

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English - 15

1. S-VIDEO OUT JACK

2. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS

3. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL)

4. AUDIO/VIDEO JACK(AV OUT)

5. AV1(TV) IN/OUT SCART

6. AV2(EXT) SCART

7. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS

8. OUT TO TV CONNECTOR

9. AERIAL IN CONNECTOR

875

4

1 3

6

2

9

Fan

The fan always revolves when the power is on.
Ensure a minimum of 4” clear space on all sides of the fan
when installing the product.

❚

Rear Panel

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Getting Started

16 - English

Tour of the Remote Control

10. MENU Button

Brings up the DVD Recorder & VCR’s setup menu.

11. TITLE LIST/DISC MENU Button

Press this to enter the TITLE list/Disc menu.

12. OK/DIRECTION Buttons (

…… / †† , œœ / √√

)

13. RETURN Button

Returns to previous menu.

14. TV/VCR Button

15. DISPLAY Button

This will display current setting or disc status.

16. REC Button

Press this to make a recording on DVD-RAM/-RW/

-R discs and VHS Video tape.

17. ZOOM Button

Zooms in on screen.

18. TO DVD copy Button

Press this when you copy from the VCR to the DVD.

19. TV ON/STANDBY Button

20. AUDIO Button

Press this to access various audio functions.

21. TV Button

Press this to operate TV.

22. INPUT SEL Button

Select input signal in external input mode (Tuner or
AV1, AV2 or AUX input).

23. F.ADV/SKIP Button

24. MARKER Button

Press this to bookmark or mark a position while
playing a disc.

25. QUICK Button

Press this to view the status of the disc that is being
played.

26. PLAY LIST/TOP MENU Button

Use this to return to the TOP MENU, or to view
the recorded files list.

27. CLEAR Button

28. SUBTITLE Button

Press this to switch the DVD’s subtitle language.

29. REC SPEED Button

Press this to set the desired recording time and
picture quality.

30. REC PAUSE Button

Press this to pause during recording.

31. TIME SLIP Button

32. TO VCR copy Button

Press this when you copy from the DVD to the VCR.

1. ON/STANDBY Button

2. NUMBER Button

3. IPC Button

4. VCR Button

Press this when you use a VCR.

5. DVD Button

Press this when you use a DVD.

6. TV Control Buttons

• VOLUME Button
TV volume adjustment

• PROG Button
Press this to select a TV programme.

• TRK Button
Press this to remove the white line.

7. OPEN/CLOSE Button

To open and close the disc tray.

8. ANGLE Button

Press this to access various camera angles on a
disc. (if the disc contains multiple camera angles)

9. Playback-related Buttons

Forward/Rewind, Search, Skip, Stop, Play/Still

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English - 17

Connections

Connecting &
Setting Up

Quick Overview

A Quick overview presented in this guide will give
you enough information to start using the DVD
Recorder & VCR.

Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the
TV using the RF Cable

Connecting the SCART Cable

Connecting the Audio/Video Cable

Connecting the S-Video Cable

Connecting the Component Video Cable

AV Receiver Connections

Connecting an external devices to the
AUX jacks

• Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

• Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the

TV using the RF Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

• Connecting the SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . .18

• Connecting the Audio/Video Cable . . . . .20

• Connecting the S-Video Cable . . . . . . . . .20

• Connecting the Component Video Cable .21

• AV Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

• Connecting an external devices to the

AUX jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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18 - English

Connections

Connecting DVD
Recorder & VCR to the
TV using the RF Cable

1

Remove the aerial or network input cable from
the television.

2

Connect this cable to the 75Ω aerial jack
marked on the rear of your DVD Recorder &
VCR.

3

Plug the RF Cable supplied into the jack on
your DVD Recorder & VCR.

4

Plug the other end of the RF Cable into the
connector previously used for the aerial on the
television.

TV

 Make sure that both the television and the

DVD Recorder & VCR are switched off
before connecting the cables.

Note

Connecting the SCART
Cable

❚

Case 1 :

Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR
to the TV using the SCART Cable

You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the
television using the SCART cable if the appropriate
input is available on the television. You thus:

• Obtain better quality sound and pictures

• Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD
Recorder & VCR

1

Connect the Aerial Cable.

2

Connect one end of the SCART cable to the AV1
(TV) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR.

3

Plug the other end into the appropriate connector
on the television.



Regardless of the type of connection chosen,
you must always connect the RF Cable.
Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the
screen when the DVD Recorder & VCR is
switched off.



Make sure that both the television and the
DVD Recorder & VCR are switched off before
connecting the cables.

Note



To obtain better quality pictures and sound
on your television, you can also connect your
DVD Recorder & VCR to the television via
the SCART cable if your television equipped
with a scart type of connection.

Note

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Connections

1

AV2 IN (EXT): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or
other equipment into the AV2 (EXT) jack on the
rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by
pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV2 input
sources.

2

By means of RF Cable

After making this connection, you must preset the
station received through the satellite tuner.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should
be adjusted away from channel 60, which is used
by the DVD Recorder & VCR, e.g. re-adjust to
channel 57.

3

AV1(TV) : By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

Connect the end of the SCART cable to the
AV1(TV) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder &
VCR. Plug the other end into the appropriate con­nector on the television.

❚

Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder &

VCR to a Satellite Receiver or
Other Equipment

You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to a
Satellite receiver or other DVD Recorder & VCR using
the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are
available on the equipment chosen.
The following illustrations give a few examples of the
connection possibilities.

1

AV1 (TV): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or
other equipment into the AV1 (TV) jack on the rear
of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by
pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV1 input
sources.

2

By means of RF Cable

After making this connection, you must preset the
station received through the satellite tuner.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should
be adjusted away from channel 60, which is used
by the DVD Recorder & VCR, e.g. re-adjust to
channel 59.

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Connections

You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperates
the picture element into black and white(Y) and
colour(C) signals to present clearer images than com­posite video output mode.

1

Connect one end of the S-Video cable into the
S-VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD
Recorder & VCR.

2

Plug the other end of the S-Video cable into the
appropriate input connector on the television.

3

Connect one end of the audio cable supplied into
the AUDIO output jacks on the rear of the DVD
Recorder & VCR.

• Take care to respect the colour coding of the left
and right channels.

4

Plug the other end of the audio cables into the
appropriate input connectors on the television.

Connecting the
S-Video Cable

Connecting the
Audio/Video Cable

You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the
television using the audio/video cable if the appropriate
input is available on the television.

1

Connect one end of the video cable into the
VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD
Recorder & VCR.

2

Plug the other end of the video cable into the
appropriate input connector on the television.

3

Connect one end of the audio cables supplied into
the AUDIO output jacks on the rear of the DVD
Recorder & VCR.

• Take care to respect the colour coding of the
left and right channels.

4

Plug the other end of the audio cables into the
appropriate input connectors on the television.

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Connections

Connecting the
Component Video Cable

You will enjoy high quality accurate colour reproduction
images. Component video seperates the picture ele­ment into black and white(Y), blue(P

B

), red(PR) signals

to present most clear and clean images.

1

Connect Component video cables between the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the
DVD Recorder & VCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN
jacks on the rear of the TV.

2

Connect audio cables between the audio output
jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR and
AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV.

• Take care to respect the colour coding of the up
and down channels.

COMPONENT INPUT

❚

Progressive Scan

Your TV must support PAL progressive scan input to
allow to watch progressive scan component video out.
(See page 39)

• For more information about Progressive setting,
refer to the page 39~40.

• Make sure that the colour coded connections
match. That is, the Y, P

B

and PRcomponent output
jacks of your DVD Recorder & VCR should be
connected to the exact corresponding component
input jacks on your TV. Otherwise, red or blue
images will be displayed on the TV screen.

• Consumers should note that not all high definition
television sets are fully compatible with this product
and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the
picture. In case of progressive scan picture
problems, it is recommended that you switch the
connection to the standard definition output.
If there are questions regarding your Toshiba TV
set’s compatibility with this DVD Recorder & VCR,
please contact our customer service centre.



See your TV User’s Manual to find out if your
TV supports Progressive Scan.
If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the
TV User’s instructions regarding Progressive
Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.



Depending on your TV, the method of
connection may differ from the illustration
above.



What is "Progressive Scan"?
Progressive scan has twice as many
scanning lines as the interlace output
method has. Progressive scanning method
can provide better and clearer picture
quality.



You must connect the DVD Recorder & VCR
to the component(s) before using the
Progressive Scan feature.

Note

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Connections

OUTPUT

L

R

S-VIDEOS-VIDEO

CAMCORDER

or

Connecting an external
devices to the AUX
jacks

You can connect other audio/video equipment to your
DVD Recorder & VCR using audio/video cables if the
appropriate outputs are available on the equipment
chosen.

• You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a
second VCR.

• You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken with
a camcorder.

• Make sure that both the external devices and the DVD
Recorder & VCR are switched off before connecting
the cables.

1

Connect one end of the video cable into the
VIDEO or S-Video input jack on the front of the
DVD Recorder & VCR.

2

Plug the other end of the video cable into the
appropriate output connector on the other
system (VCR or Camcorder, etc).

3

Connect one end of the audio cable supplied into
the AUDIO input jacks on the front of the DVD
Recorder & VCR.

• Take care to respect the colour coding of the
up and down channels.

4

Plug the other end of the audio cable into the
appropriate output connectors on the other
system (VCR or Camcorder, etc).

AV Receiver
Connections

To take full advantage of the movie theatre experience
that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD
Recorder & VCR to a complete Surround Sound
system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround
Sound speakers.
If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital
Decoder, you have the option to bypass the DVD
Recorder & VCR’s built-in Dolby Digital Decoder.
Use the Digital Audio Out connection below.
To enjoy Dolby digital or DTS sound, you must set up
the audio settings (see page 31).

1

Connect a Digital Audio coaxial cable from the
Digital Audio Out jacks on the rear panel of the
DVD Recorder & VCR to their corresponding
Digital Audio Input jack on your A/V Receiver:

To Digital Audio Input of an A/V

Receiver with a Dolby, MPEG2 or DTS

Digital Decoder

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theatre Systems, Inc.

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System Setup

System Setup

On-Screen Menu
Navigation

The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable
various functions on your DVD Recorder & VCR.
Use the following buttons to open and navigate
through the on-screen menus.

1

MENU Button

Press this button on the remote control to open
the on-screen MENU.
Press again to exit the on-screen MENU.

2

… / †,œ /√ Buttons

Press these buttons on the remote control to
move the selection bar … / †,œ /√ to cycle through
the menu options.

3

OK Button

Press this button on the remote control to confirm
any new settings.

4

RETURN Button

Press this button on the remote control to return to
the previous MENU screen displayed or to exit the
on-screen MENU.

• On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . .23

• Plug & Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

• Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

• Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

• Manual Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

• Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

• Changing the Preset Manual Setup Table . . .29

• VIDEO Output CH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

• Setting Up the Language Options . . . . . . . . .30

• Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . .31

• Setting Up the Display(Video) Options . . . .32

• Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . .33

• VCR Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

• DVD EP Mode Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

• Automatic Chapter Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

• Front Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

• NICAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

• Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

•

Setting up the Progressive scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

•

Canceling the Progressive scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

No Disc Setup

System

√√

Clock Set

√√

Install

√√

Language

√√

Audio

√√

Video

√√

Parental Control

√√

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Programme

Setup

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5

When the auto scanning is complete, the current
time and date will be displayed automatically.

6

Check the date and time.

• if it is: Correct
Press OK button then the data and time
will be saved.

• if it is: Incorrect
Refer to “Setting the Date and Time”
(see page 25) menu, when you want to
change the date and time.

Plug & Auto Setup

The DVD Recorder & VCR will automatically set itself
up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time.
TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes
a few minutes. The DVD Recorder & VCR will then be
ready for use.

1

Connect the RF cable as indicated on page 18.

• Connecting Your DVD Recorder & VCR to the
TV using the RF Cable.

2

Plug the DVD Recorder & VCR into the mains.

• “Auto” in the front panel display flickers.

3

Start the auto setup.

4

Start the auto scanning.

Auto Setup

OK RETURN

Auto setup wil be started.

Check antenna and

TV cable connection.

Auto Setup

RETURN

Please wait .....

Scanning... 50%

Clock Set

MOVE OK RETURN

Time

Date

Auto clcok

12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2005 SAT On

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4

Press the œ √ buttons to select the hour, minutes,
day, month and year.

• The option selected highlight.

5

Press the …† buttons to increase or decrease the
value.

• The day of the week is displayed automatically.

• You can hold the …† buttons down to scroll
more quickly through the values.

❚

Setting the clock Automatically

6

Press the œ √ buttons to select Auto Clock.
Press the …† buttons to select On.

7

Press the OK button, then the date and time will
be saved. If you don’t press the OK button, it will
not be saved.

8

Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Setting the Date and
Time

Your DVD Recorder & VCR contains a 24-hour clock
and calendar used to:

• Automatically stop programme recording

• Preset your DVD Recorder & VCR to record a
programme automatically

• You must set the date and time when you purchase
the DVD Recorder & VCR

• Do not forget to reset the time when you change
clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.

1

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press
the MENU button.

2

Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press
the OK or √ button.

3

Press the …† buttons to select Clock Set, then
press the OK or √ button.

No Disc Programme

Standard Timer

√√

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Programme

Setup

No Disc Setup

System

√√

Clock Set

√√

Install

√√

Language

√√

Audio

√√

Video

√√

Parental Control

√√

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Programme

Setup

No Disc Clock Set

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Programme

Setup

■ You must have the aerial connected to set
the Auto Clock. Connecting the RF Cable on
page 18.

■ If you set “Auto Clock” to “On”, the Auto
Clock set function is activated whenever the
DVD Recorder & VCR is turned off.
The time is adjusted automatically by making
reference to the time signal from the station.

Note

Time

Date

Auto clcok

12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2005 SAT On

No Disc Clock Set

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Programme

Setup

Time

Date

Auto clcok

12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2005 SAT On

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Auto Setup

You do not need to preset the stations if you have
already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Setup
on page 24).
Your DVD Recorder & VCR contains a built-in tuner
used to receive television broadcasts.
You must preset the stations received through the tuner.
This can be done:

• Plug & Auto Setup (see page 24)

• Auto Setup

• Manual Setup (see page 27~28)

1

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press
the MENU button.

2

Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press
the OK or √ button.

3

Press the …† buttons to select Install, then press
the OK or √ button.

4

Press the …† buttons to select Auto Setup, then
press the OK or √ button.
The message “Your data will be lost. Press [OK]
to continue, [MENU] to exit.” is displayed.

5

Press the OK button to start the auto scanning.

• The first frequency band is scanned and the first
station found is displayed and stored.
And the DVD Recorder & VCR searches for the
second station and so on.

• When the automatic scanning procedure has
finished, the DVD Recorder & VCR switches
automatically to programme 1.

• The number of stations automatically stored by
the DVD Recorder & VCR depends on the
number of stations that it has found.

6

If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the
end, press the OK button.

• The time and date are set automatically from the
broadcast signal. If the signal is weak or
ghosting occurs, the time and date may not be
set automatically.

• Once the auto scanning procedure has finished,
some stations may have been stored more than
once; select the stations with the best reception
and delete the ones no longer required.

No Disc Setup

System

√√

Clock Set

√√

Install

√√

Language

√√

Audio

√√

Video

√√

Parental Control

√√

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Programme

Setup

No Disc Install

Auto Setup

√√

Manual Setup

√√

VIDEO Output CH : Ch 60

√√

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Programme

Setup

No Disc Auto Setup

Please wait.....

Scanning... 50%

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Programme

Setup

Stop

■

If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or
daylight saving, you can adjust these settings
without turning off the Auto Clock Set function.

Note

RETURNOKMOVE EXIT

Auto Setup

No Disc

Auto Setup

√√

Manual Setup

√√

Programme

Setup

Your data will be lost.

Press [OK] to continue, [MENU] to exit.

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6

Press the …† buttons to select Edit, then press
the OK or √ button. Manual Setup menu is
displayed.

7

Press the œ √ buttons to start scanning the
channels. The frequency band is scanned and the
first station found is displayed.

8

Press the …† buttons to select Name.
The station name is set automatically from the
broadcast signal.

9

To change the programme’s name, press the √
button.

10

Press the OK button to save the name.

Manual Setup

If you have already set them automatically, you do not
need to preset the stations manually.

1

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press
the MENU button.

2

Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press
the OK or √ button.

3

Press the …† buttons to select Install, then press
the OK or √ button.

4

Press the …† buttons to select Manual Setup,
then press the OK or √ button.

5

Press the …† buttons to select the desired PR
number, then press the OK or √ button.

No Disc Setup

System

√√

Clock Set

√√

Install

√√

Language

√√

Audio

√√

Video

√√

Parental Control

√√

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Programme

Setup

No Disc Install

Auto Setup

√√

Manual Setup

√√

VIDEO Output CH : Ch 60

√√

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Programme

Setup

Manual Setup

MOVE OK

PR

CH

Name

Decoder

MFT

01

---

----

---❚ ---

Off

Save

Manual Setup

MOVE OK

PR

CH

Name

Decoder

MFT

01

2

----

---❚ ---

Off

Save

No Disc Manual Setup

PR CH Name Decoder Edit

01 ---

---- --

√√

02 ---

---- --

√√

03 ---

---- --

√√

04 ---

---- --

√√

05 ---

---- --

√√

06 ---

---- --

√√

07 ---

---- --

√√

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Edit

Delete

Swap

To...
Select a Character

Move to the next or
previous character

Then....

Press the

…†

buttons until the
required name character is
displayed (letters, numbers or
“ - ” character)

Press the

œ √

buttons

respectively.

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11

Press the …†buttons to select Decoder.
Press the œ √ buttons to select On or Off.
Indicate whether you wish to use a decoder On or Off.

12

13

Press the …†buttons to select Save, then press
the OK button to confirm manual setting.

• Repeat this procedure from step 5 onwards, until
all the required stations have been stored.

14

Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Clearing a Preset
Station

If you have stored a TV station:

• That you do not require

• At the wrong programme position you can cancel it.

1

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press
the MENU button.

2

Press the …†buttons to select Setup, then press
the OK or √ button.

3

Press the …†buttons to select Install, then
press the OK or √ button.

4

Press the …†buttons to select Manual Setup,
then press the OK or √ button.

5

Press the …†buttons to select the desired PR
number, then press the OK or √ button.

No Disc Setup

System

√√

Clock Set

√√

Install

√√

Language

√√

Audio

√√

Video

√√

Parental Control

√√

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Programme

Setup

No Disc Install

Auto Setup

√√

Manual Setup

√√

VIDEO Output CH : Ch 60

√√

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Programme

Setup

Manual Setup

MOVE OK

PR

CH

Name

Decoder

MFT

01

2

AABB

---❚ ---

Off

Save

No Disc Manual Setup

PR CH Name Decoder Edit

01 4 AADD

Off

√√

02 3 AACC

Off

√√

03 2 AABB

Off

√√

04 ---

---- --

√√

05 ---

---- --

√√

06 ---

---- --

√√

07 ---

---- --

√√

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Edit

Delete

Swap

Then....

• Press the

…†

buttons to select

MFT .

• Press the

œ √

buttons to adjust

the picture, if necessary.

• Select Save to store the station.

• Press the

…†

buttons to select

CH.

• Press the

œ √

buttons to go on
scanning the frequency band
and display the next station.

• Go back to the beginning of
step.

If you..
Wish to store the
station displayed

Do not wish to store
the station displayed

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