Toshiba D-VR3SU Owner’s Manual

TOSHIBA

R A M R/RW V I D E O DIGITALAUDIO

R AM4.7

DVD RECORDER-VCR

D-VR3SU

OWNER'S MANUAL

DIGITAL

Read this booklet first.

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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.

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This symbol indicates 'dangerous voltage"
reside the product that presents a risk of

electric shock or personal mlur}:
This symbol indicates important instruc-

tions accomparlymg the product.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such
as a bookcase or similar m-fit.

WARNING : To pa'vm-lt danlage whJdl may resuh in fire

or electric shock hazard, do not cxpose this
appliance to rain or moisturc.

CAUTION : DVD Recorder-VCRS USE AN INVISIBLE

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 ORADJUSTMENTS 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.

CAUTIONS
Caution: To prcvcnt electric shock, match wide blade of

Attm-_tion:Pour dviter les dices ,_lectriques, mtrodutre la

This product satisfies FCC regulations whm3 shieMed
cables and connectors art. used to connect the m-fitto

other equipment. Tu prevmV electromagnetic interfer-
ence with electric appliances, such as radios arid televi-

sions, use shJdded cables arid connectors fur cormec-
tions.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):
This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

plug to wide slot, fully insert.

lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au

fond.

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits an"designed to
provide reasonable protection against fiarmhfl interference

m a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio fn'quency enerD"and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interkmnce to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment do<s cause fiarmful

interference toradio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interkrence by one or morn
of the following measures:

• Reorim-_tor rdocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

• Corn-tact the equipment into an outlet on a drcuit dif-
ferent from that to which tire receiver is com-mcted.

• Consuh the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
dan fi__rhdp.

This DVDRecorder-VCRis designed and
manu[actured to respond to the Region

Management In formation.
If the Region number of a DVD disc does not corre-

spond to the Region number of this DVDRccorder-
VCR, the DVD Recorder-VCR cannot play the disc.

• Tiffs device is protected by U.S. Patent
Nos.4,631,603;4,577,216;4,819,098;4,907,093: and

6,516,132. This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by U.S.

patents and other intellectual property rights. Use
of this copyright protection technolo_" must be

authorized by Macmvision,and is intended for
home and other limitedviewing uses only unless

otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassemblyis prohibited.

• This product is covered by one or more of the
following U.S. patents:

5,034,830 5,060,200 5,457,669 5,561,649
5,691,858 5,705,762 5,987,417 6,043,912

6,222,983 6,272,096 6,377,524 6,377,531
6,385,587 6,389,569 6,389,570 6,408,408

6,466,532 6,473,736 6,477,501 6,480,829
6,556,520 6,556,521 6,556,522 6,594,208

6,674,697 6,674,957 6,721,493 6,728,474
6,741,535 09/010381 09/010695

• It is permissible to record television programs, film,
video tapes and other material only in the event

that third party copyrigfits and other rights am not
violated.

• It is prohibited by law to copy; broadcast, sbov<
broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copy-

righted material without permission.

• Some D'vT)video discs are copy protected, and any
recordings made from these discswill be distorted.

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•Toshibais not liable [nr any damage caused by fires,

natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc...)
acts by third parties, accidents, owner's mleutiorml or

unintmltional misuse, or uses in other improper condi-
tions.

• Toshiba is riot liable fnr inddental damages (such as
profit loss or interruption m business, modification or

erasure of recorded data, etc.) caused by use or inabili-
ty to use of this product.

• Toshiba is not liable fnr any damage caused by neglect

of the instructions described in the owner's manual.

• Toshiba is not liable fnr any damage caused by misuse
malfunction through simultaneous use of this product

attd the connected equipmmlt or software that Tushiba
is not concerned vdth.

• Toshiba does not dimpm-lsate for contm-lts which were
not recordedk'dited because of some malfunctions of

dlis product or discs during operation, and is not liable
for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interrup-

tion in business, etc.) produced by such conditions.

DANGER

CAUTION

ATTENTION

ADVARSEL

VARO!

VARNING

ADVARSEL

VORSICHT

The product unit accompanying this user manual is
licensed under certain intellectual property rights of cer-

tain third parties. In particular, this product is licensed
under the following US patents:
5,991,715, 5,740.317, 4.972,484, 5,214.678, 5.323,396.

5,539,829. 5,606,618, 5.530,655. 5,777,992, 6.289,308,

5.610,985. 5,481,643, 5,544,247, 5,960,037, 6,023,490,

5,878,080. and under US Published Patent Application
No. 2001-44713-A1.

This license is limited to private non-commercial use by
end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rigbts arc

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 ISOAEC 11172-3 or ISOAEC

13818-3 used or sold in combination vvith this product
unit. Tbe license only covers the use of this product unit

to encode and/or decode audio files confi__rmingto the
ISOAEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. No rights are

granted under tbis license for product h'atures or func-
tions that do not confurm to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or
ISOAEC 13818-3.

- VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

- VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

- RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ETINVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

- SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED )kBNING,

UNDGA UDS/ETTELSE FOR STRALING,

- AVATTAESSA OLET AI TTIINA NAKYVAA JA NAKYMATON

LASERSATEILYLLE, ALA KATSO SATEESEEN,

- SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL
AR OPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN.

- SYNLIG OG USYNLIG kASERS [R_LING N,_R DEKSEL,_PNES.

UNNGA EKSPONERING FOR STRALEN,

- SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN

Precaution

| Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION : PLEA_,EREAD AND OBSERVEALLVv_kRN-

INGSAND INSTRUCTIONSGIVEN IN THIS
OWNER'S MANUALAND THOSEMARKED

ON THE UNIT. RETAINTHIS BOOKLET FOR
FUTURE REFEREN( E.

This set has been designed and manufactured to assure per-
sonal.safety Improper use can result in electric shock or fire

hazard. The _fcguards incorporated in this unit will protect
you if you observe the follovvmgprocedures for installation,

use and servicing. Tbis unit isfidly transistorized and does
not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER,OR YOU iVlAY
BEEXPOSED TO DANGER{)USVOLTAGE. REFERSER-

VICING TO QUALIFIED SER\qCE PERSONENEL ONL_

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 dU cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-
dance with the manufacturerg instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registerR,stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defi'at the safi'ty 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

tv,'oblades and a thinl grounding prong. The wide blade
or the thinl prong are provided for your safi'l}: If the pro-

vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec-

tridan 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 vrhere they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attadm]entR/accessories specified by the manu-

t:acturcr

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturcr, orsold with the appara-

tus. When acart is used, use caution when moving the

cart/apparatus combination to avoid inju¢' from tip-

over.

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

14) Referall servicing to qualified service personnel..

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-

aged in any wa> 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 normall> or has been

dropped.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

| Maintenance of Cabinet

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15) When you use headphones, keep the volume at a mod-
erate level. Ifyou use the headphones continuously with

high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage.

16) Do not overload wall outlets : extension cords, or ime-
gral convenience receptacles as this call result m a risk

of fire or electric shock.

17) Apparatus should not beexposed to dripping or splash-
ing and no objects filledwifll liquids, such as vases,
should he placed on file apparatus.

18) Keep your fingers;','ellclear of file disc tray as it is clo>
ing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal
mju_:

19) Do not place a heavy object on or step on the apparatus.
Tile object may fall, causing serious personal injnU 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

_all.

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

23) If file apparatus should smoke or smell, immediately
disconnect tile power cord from tile ;','alloutlet. Wait
until the smoke or smell stops, then ask your dealer for
a check and n'pair. Neglecting to do so may (:rose lily.

24) \Vhile it is thundering, do not touch tile connecting
cahles or the apparatus.

25) Tile apparatus includes lead,all ingredient ofsolder
human and tile environment. When disposing of this
apparatus, follow the rules and regulations in your area.

For safety reasons, he sure to disconnect the power cord
from the ;','all outlet.

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

• \Vipe the cahinet with a soft cloth.

| Disc Handling

• Use discs v,'itfi regular shapes.

with a special shape) is used,

Ifanirregulardisc(adisc O 0 X
this DVD Recorcler-VCR may

he damaged.

Holding discs

• Avoid touching the surface of a disc
where recording is performed.

Cartridge

• This is used to prevent damage fir dirt scratches etc.
when using a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc.

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R

• Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD _.
disc cleaner. Do not use cleaners or

cloths for CDs to clean DVDRAM/
DVD-RVvYDVD-R discs.

| 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 he scratched or hroken, and the recorderg
internal parts may he damaged.

• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small

metal objects on tile 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 electrici-

ty call affect normal operation of this recorder. If this
occurs, turn the recorder off and on again with tile

POWER hutton, or disconnect and then reconnect the
power cord to the wall outlet. Tile recorder will operate

normally:

• Be smc to lcmove tile disc and turn oft the lccoldm after use.

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall 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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DVD-Video, CD

• \X.ipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft
cloth.

Cautions on handling discs

• Do not write on the printed side with a ball-poim pen
or pencih

• 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 primed with label primers available
on tile market.

• Do not load warped or cracked discs.

| Disc Storage

Becareful not to harm the disc hecause the data on these
discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.

• Do trot keep under direct sunlight.

• Toshiba does not compensate for corrtents which ;','ere
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
irrterruption in business, etc.) produced by such cot>

ditions.

• Keep in a cool ventilated area.

• Store vertically:

• Keep in a clean protection jacket.

• If you move your DVD Recorder-VCR suddenly from a
cold place to a warm place, condensation may gener-
ate on the operating parts arm lens arm cause ahnof
real disc playback. If this occurs, remove the disc and

wait for one to two hours with the power on before

attempting playback.

.....Notes on €opyr!ght............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

• It is prohibited lav,' to copy: broadcast, show, broadcast

.....Notes on recording and editing .......................................................................................................................................

• \\hen you record/edit important content, rnake trial
operations beforehand to corffirm the recorder can

functiorr properly.

Toshiba does trot cornpensate for content which was
not recorded/edited because of some malfunction of

this product or discs during operation, arm is not
liahle for incidental damages (such as profit loss or
interruption of business, etc.) produced in such corMi-

tions.

• \",hen the power cord isdisconnected or when a
power failure occurs during arty operation of this
product, all corrtents recorded in this recorder may be

erased.

• Depending on tire channel or program, an excessive

sound. Ad}ust the initial setting of the recording level

x,vbe lr necessar}_

on cable, play in public, arm 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 tech-
nology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S, patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation arm other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection teclmology
must he authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and

is mteuded 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 arm copying on this recorder depend on tire
contents as descrihed next page.

• If a program you have set a timer recording irrcludes
copy restriction signals, it may not be recorded. \\hen
programming a recoMing, confirm that a program you
want to record is not copy-restricted.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks'_
of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR |

Plus+ system is manufatured under license from /

5emstar Development Corporation. j/

• Toshiba is trot liahle for any damage caused by fires,

natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.),
acts hy third parties, accidents, owner's intentional or

unintentional misuse, or uses in other improper cot>
ditions.

• Toshiba is trot liahle for irrcidental damages (such as

profit loss or itrterruption m business, modification or
erasure of recorded data, etc.) caused hy use or inabili-

ty to use of this product.

• Toshiba is trot liable for arty damage caused hy neglect

of the instructions described in the ov,'ner's manual.

• Toshiba is trot liable for arty damage caused by misuse

or malfunction through simultaneous use of this prod-
uct arm the connected equipment or sofivvare that

Toshiba is trot concerned vvitfi.

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| Disc Specifications

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DVD-Video

• A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-
minutes of images, 8-language audio and 32 subtitle
languages. It is equipped ;vith MPEG-2 picture com-

pression and Dolby 3D surround, allo;vmg you to
enjoy vivid and clear theater quality images in the

comfort of your o;vn home.

• When switching from the first layer to the second
layer of a douhle-layered DVD Video disc, there may

• Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-WRW disc.
If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or ahove

disc, as the disc may not play hack.

• If the CD-R!RW disc was not recorded as a closed ses-
sion, you may experience a delay in the early play-

hack time, and all recorded files may not pla}:

• Some CD-R/R\V discs may not he playahle with this
unit, depending on tile device which was used to burn

them.
For contents recorded on CD-R/RVv_media from CDs

for your personal use, playability may vary depending
on contents and discs.

be momentary distortion in the image and sound.
This is not a malfunction of the unit.

• Once a DVD-WRW recorded in Video Mode is final-
ized, it becomes DVD-VIdeo.

DVD-R Disc Playback and Recording

• Once a DVD-RW/-R rcconlcd in Video Mode is final-

ized, it hecomes DVD-Video.

• I\_u can record onto tile availahle space on the disc

Audio CD

and perform editing functions such as giving titles to
discs and programs and erasing programs before final-

• 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 ahle to play some CD-R or CD-
RVv_discs due to the condition of the recording.

izing.

• When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that
space does not hecome available. Once an area on a

DVD-R is recorded on, that area is no longer availahle
for recording, whether tile recording is erased or not.

• It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete
recording management information after recording fin-

ishes.

• This product optimizes tile DVD-R for each recording.

CD-R/RW

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

• Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded ;;'ith
ISO9660 or JOLIET format cau he played back.

• Ouly MP3 files with the "rap3" or "MP3" exteusiou
can be used.

• For MP3 files recorded ;vith a VBR(Variable Bit Rates),
from 32 Khps to 320 Khps, the sound may cut m out.

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

• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 including
both files and folders.

condition of recording.

• It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depend-

mg on the disc and the condition of the recording.

DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording

• Recording and playback can N, performed on DVD-
RW discs m both Video and VR Modes.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode is finalized,
you cannot perform additional recording.

• Only JPEG files ,a'ifll the ".jpg"or ".JPG" extension can
he used.

• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 including
hoth files and folders.

• Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.

• MOTION JPEG is not supported.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized,
it hecomes DVD-Video.

• In both modes, playback can be performde hefore and
after finalization, hut additional recording, deleting
and editing can not he performed after finalization.

• If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then
record in VR Mode, be sure to execute format. Be care-

ful ;;'ben executing Format hecause all the recorded
data ;','ill be lost.

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

first initialized.

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• DVD-RW- (VR mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on a
DVD-_M or DVD-R\V disc. 5kin can repeat recording,

editing, deleting, partial deletion, creation of playlist,
and etc.

- A disc that is recorded in this anode may not he played
hy existing DVD players.

• DVD-RVV-(Video mode)

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

DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played hy an
existing compatible DVD player once it has beera final-

ized.

-If a disc that has beerarecorded iraVideo mode by a dif-

ferent manufacturer's recorder and other Toshiha model

hut has not heen finalized it cannot be played or addi-

tionally be recorded by this recorder.

DVD-RAM Disc Playback andRecording

• DVD-RAM discs conn: with or without a cartridgc. For
this product, we recommend DVD-_4M discs that
come with cartridges.

• Some cartridges are able to qject the disc inside. Even
if you are able to ciect the disc, always use the disc
with the cartridge to ensure correct operation.

• DVD-RAM discs have a Write Protect tab in order to
avoid accidental erasure of recorded data. With the

Write Protect tab set to PROTECT, you can play the
disc. hut recording or erasing ,,','ill not work. Set the

Write Protect tab to UNPROTECT to format the disc
or erase data.

• Erasure that the recording mode is set to VR mode.
Otherwise, this product will not be able to play the
recording.

• I\_u cannot play a DVD-EkM ira most DVD players
due to compatibility issues.

• Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.1 discs can he
played in this unit.

• DVD-RAM recorded on this unit anav not work with
other DVD Players. To determine compatihility with

these DVD-EkM discs, refer to the user's manual for
the player.

• This unit is compatible with hoth non-cartridge and car-
tridgc DVD-EkM, hut the write-protect tahs on cartridge-
type discs give better protection to your recordings.

Protection
This DVD Recorder-VCR can

alloy, you to protect the con-
tents of your discs, as

descaibed belos_,:

• Cartridge-protected:
\Mth the ;',fite-paotect tab

set in the protect position,
the contents of the disc cannot be recorded, edited, or
mased.

• Program-protected: See page 78 "Locking the title

List"

• Disc-protected: See page 89 "Disc Protection"

@ DVD-RAM/DVD-RVvTDVD-Rdiscs that are incom-

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

@ For more information on recording a DVD, consuh

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

@ If poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-Rdiscs

are used, your recordings may fail.

Do notuse the following discs!

• LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM. VCD, DVD+R
and DVD+RW discs should not he used irathis product.

{Note]
Disc types that can he played : ( D/CD-R/

CD-RW/MP3/JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-_M/DVD-
RW/DVD-R. However, if your DVD-RW/-R disc was
recorded with another device, it anay he played only if it

was recorded and finalized iravideo mode.

• Some connnercial discs and DVDdiscs punhased out-
side your region may not be playable with this prod-

uct. When these discs are played, either "No disc." or
"Please check the regional code." will he displayed.

• If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not ira
DVD video format, it anay also not he playable.

• ManyDVDdiscs areencoded with cop3 protection.
Becauseof this, 3ou should onl3 connect your DVD
Recorder-VCRdirectl3 to your TUnot to a VCR.

Connectingto a VCRresults in a distorted picture from

cop3-protected DVDdiscs.

• This product incorporates copyright protection tech-
nolog,xthat is protected by methods claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
o'_ned byMacrovision Corporation and other rights
oxxnets. Use of this cop3right protection technolog3
must be authorized by MacrovisionCorporation, and is
intended for home and other limited vie'_xing usesonly
unless otherwise authorized b) Macrovision

Corporation.Reverse engineering or disassembly is

prohibited.

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Contents

Getting Started

V,Sarning............................ 2

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

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

BeforeReading the User's Manual ........ 11

How to use the DVDRecordcr-VCR ....... 11

Front Panel ........................ 13

Front Panel Display ................... 13

Rear Panel ......................... 14

Tour of the Remote Control ............ 15

Connecting & Setting Up

Quick Overview . ..................... 16

Unpacking ......................... 17

Connecting the Antenna Cable .......... 17

Connecting tile Video Cable ............ 18

Connecting the Audio Cable ............ 20

Connecting External Devices ............ 22

Connecting Power Cord ................ 23

Preparing the Remote Control ........... 23

Setting Up the Audio Options ........... 30

Setting Up tile Display (Video) Options .... 31

Setting Up the Parental Control .......... 32

Auto Channel Memory ................ 33

Channel Add/Delete .................. 34

RF Output Channel ................... 35

Guide Channel Setup .................. 35

VCRSetting ........................ 36

Video Input ........................ 37

Front Display ....................... 38

4. Playback

*DVDPlayback

BeforePlaying ....................... 39

Pla}qnga Disc ....................... 40

Using tile Search & Skip Functions ....... 42

SlowMotion Play/ StepMotion Play ...... 42

About QUICK ....................... 43

Repeat Play ......................... 44

Using tile A-B Repeat Function .......... 45

Moving to a SceneDirectly ............. 45

Selecting tile Subtitle & Audio Language . . .46

Changing tile Camera Angle ............ 47

Using Bookmarks ..................... 48

System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation ............ 25

Auto Clock Set ...................... 26

Manual Clock Set .................... 27

Channel Set ........................ 28

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Zooming-In ........................ 49

Check Remaining Time ................ 50

Using tile Disc and Title menu ........... 50

Pla?qngBack an Audio CD (CDDA) ....... 51

Play Option Mode .................... 52

ToProgram Tracks .................... 53

PhotoCDPla?q)ack................... 54

ViewingTitleList ..................... 75

Pla}ingbackMP3CD................. 55

UsingPiP........................... 56

*VCRPlayback

Pla?qngtheVCR..................... 57

Tracking........................... 57

SpecialVCRPlaybackFeatures.......... 58

S-VHSPlayback..................... 58

VariableSearchSystem................. 59

Recording

*DVDRecording

BeforeRecording..................... 60

Recordingthecurrentchannelyouarewatching62

MakingaOneTouchRecording(OTR)..... 63

VCRPlus+Record.................... 63

Playinga Title List Entry ............... 76

Renaming a Title List Entry ............ 7T

Deleting a Title List Entry .............. 78

Locking a Title List Entry .............. 79

Deleting a Section from a Title List Entry . .80

Creating a Playlist Entry ............... 81

Editing a Playlist Entry ................ 83

Editing Scene for a Playlist Entry ......... 84

Cop}qnga Playlist Entry to the VCR ...... 88

Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Pla}qist . .88

DiscManager ........................ 89

4. Reference

Troubleshooting (DVD-V1DEO/DVD-RAM/

DVD-RW/DVD-R) .................... 96

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MakingaTimerRecording.............. 64

EditingThnerRecordList.............. 66

DeletingaTimerRecordingEntry........ 67

WatchingtheImagesBeingRecorded(TimeSlip)..68

RecordingFromExternalDevices........ 68

RecordingthroughaDVinputjack....... 69

*VCRRecording

BasicVCRRecording.................. 69

SpecialRecordingFeatures............. T0

RecordSpeed........................ T0

CopytoDVDorVCR................. T1

4. Editing

Viewing the Menu Functions for a Disc .... T3

Troubleshooting ..................... 9T

Problmns and Solutions (VCR) .......... 98

Specifications ....................... 99

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GeneralFeatures

Tile D-VR_, allows you to record and playback high quality
digital images oll a D\rD-IL_iVl/r)VD-R\V/r)VD-R disc. You

can also edit digital images on D\rD-RAM/
DVD-RW discs.

High quality digital audio and _ideo recording and play-
baek

RecoM up to about 12-hour images with a double side 9.4
GB DVD-tL4M disc, and up to about 6drour iruagcs with a

4.7 GB DVD-tLkM disc, depending on the recording mode.

Creating DVD video title uMng DVD-RW/DVD-R disc
\Vith D-VR3%U, D-VR3SC. create your ov,'n D\rD video title

on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.

Time Slip and Picture In Picture (PIP)

Use the Time Slip function to playback the recouled images

while a recording is

proceeding (DVD-tL_M only). Use the PlP function to view
the playback and recording scwens at the same time.

High quality progressive scan
Progreaqve scanning provides high n'solution and flicker

free images. The 10-hit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating
circuitU and Time Base Corrector processor technology pro-
vide you with higher image playhack and recording quality:
(See pages 19~20.)

A variety of functions with easy-to-use user inter-
face

Integrated menu system and messaging functionality allow

you to perform the desilvd operations conveniently: with a

DVD-K_dVl/D\rD-RW(VR mode) disc, you can edit recorded
images, create playlist, and edit images in spedfic sequence
according to your needs.

A Variety of Recording Options
Select an appropriate recoalmg mode between XE SE LP and

EP to meet your
recording needs. (See pages 63~65.)

• XP mode - High quality: about 1 hour

• SP mode - Standard quality; about 2 hour_;

• LP mode - Low quality: about 4 hours

• EP mode - Lower quality: ahout 6 hours

Coping digital camcorder content by using DV input jack

Record digital camcorder images onto
DVD-K;kivl/DVD-RVvTDVD-Rdiscsor video tape using the
DVinput jack (IEEE 1394-4pin). (See page 69.)

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HowtousetheDVD

Make sure to check the following matters when reading
the user_ manual.

This involxes a function a'_ail-

DVD able in DVD or Video Mode

DVD-R

_ RAM able in DVD-RAM

...................................... <}...............................................................................

RW able in DVD-RW

R abe in DVD-R

CD able in a data CD (CD-ROM,

JPEG able in a data picture CD ((D-

MP3

NOTE titus on the page that help

_®_, {_ ,. . { Check itmns before operating

l) Besure to be familiar with 'kafi.'tyInstructions before

using this product. (Seepages 2~7)

2) If a problem occurs, check forTroubleshooting.
(See page's 96~98)

t'retllillllal_ _

This imolves a function avail-
This im olves a function avail-

This imolves a function avail-

This imolves a function avail-

CD-R, or CD-R'vV
This involves a function a'_ail-

ROM, (D-R, or CD-RW)
This involves a function a'_ail-

able in a data CD (CD-ROM,
CD-R, or CD-RW on which

MP3 is recorded)

This im olves tips or iustruc-

each function operate

each function

Recorder-VCR

Thisunitcan recordon thefollowingtxpesofdiscs.
Ifyou want torepeatedl?recordon theslme discor youwant {::::
toedittile discafterrecording,selecta rexxritableDVD-RWor
DVD-I_4Mtxpedisc If_,otl_xanttosaxea recording

an3changes,choosea non-rexxritableDVD-R.

RAM RW R

UnlikeaVCR.therecorderautomaticallystartsfonnattingwhea
anunuseddisci_inserted.Thi_is requiredtbrthepreparation

ofrecordingon adisc.

Usinga DVD-RAM
Thistypeof disccanhe [brmattedin DVD-VideoRecordingfor-
mat (VRmode).Youcaneditrecordedimagesand createa
plwlistin a spedficsequeaceaccordingto yourrequirements.

Usinga DVD-RW
Thistypeof disccanhe [brmattedin eitherDVD-Videoformat

(Videonmde)orDVD-VideoRecordingthnnat(VRnmde).For
anunuseddisc.a mes_gethataskswhetherto thnnatin VR

Modeornot is displayed.Youcanplayavideomodediscon
variousDVDcomponents.AVRmodediscallowsnmrevaried

editing.

Usinga DVD-R
Thistypeof disccanhe [brmattedin DVDVideoformat.After

tbrmattingis complete,youcanrecordon thedisc.Youcanplay

thi_typeofdiscon xuriousDVDcomponeatsonlywhenthW
havebeenfinalized.

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©2004 Toshiba Corporation.
All rights reserved: No part or whole of this userg

mmmal may be reproduced or copied without tile prior
;vritten permission of Toshiba Corporation.

er format. It should be noted that the data of
the disc ;','ill he lost ;','hen changing formats.

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There are txvo different recording nlethods: Direct Recording
and Tinier Recording. Tinier recording is classified as record-
ing type : ©nce, Daft} or _'el,:ly or recording nlode : XP

(high qualit} nlode), SP (standan/quality nlode), LP (long

recon/ing nlode), and EP (extended nlode) according to the

recon/ingnlode.

_u callselectthe titleyou ",xant topla) in a diq_la)ed nlenu
and thenimmediatel}startpla}back.
AD\© consistsofsections,calledtitles,andsub sections,
calledcllapters.

Duringrecording,atitleis createdbet\,,een two pointsv,fiere
}ou start and stoprecording,DVD-R/D\T)-RWdiscs(in
\qdeo nlode)call automaticall3 createcfiaptersaccordingto

therecordingnlodev,lienfinalized.

Toplayyour DVDon other DVDconlponents,finalizingnlay

benecessu3:First.finisfialleditingand recordingopera-
tions,then finalizethedisc.

When using a DVD-RWdisc in VR Mode
Althougfifinalizingis generallyunnece_,aU when playing

thedisc ona VRModeconlpatibleconlponent,a finalized

discsfiouldbe used forpla3backon that t)pe of conlponent.
When using a DVD-RWdisc in Video Mode

TfiediscshouldIrefinalizedfirstto enablepla3backon any-

thingconlpatibleother than thisrecorder.No nloreediting

or recon/ingcan benlade on the disconceit has been final-
ized.

Toenablerecordingon the discagain,Discshould Ire

unfinalized.

When using a DVD-Rdisc
hZ_usfiouldfinalizethe disctopla} it a conlpatiblecompo-

nent other than this recorder._bu cannotedit orrecordon

filedisconceit hasbeen finalized.

recorder supports nlanx different edit functions, possible only {

\xith DVDs.
_,itfi a silnple edit lnellu, )ou can operate xarious edit fullc-

tions, such as delete, coD renanle, lock, etc., on a recorded
title.

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

_itfi this recorder, you call create a ne',_,playlist on tile _nne
disc and edit it without tile change of tile original recording.

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Description

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| Front Panel

1. DVD DECK 12. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 13. DVDAZCRSELECT BUTTON

3. VCR DECK 14. TIME SLIP BUTTON

4. VCR EJECT BUTTON 15. RECORD BUTTON

5. PO\VER BUTTON 16. REW/SKIP BUTTON (VCWDVD)

6. PROGRESSIVE BUTTON 17. STOP BUTTON

7. S-VIDEO INPUT JACK 18. PLAY/STILLBUTTON

8. VIDE() INPUT JACK 19. EF/SKIP BUTTON (VCWDVD)

9. AUDIO L.R INPUT JACK 20. TO DVD BUTTON

10. DV INPUT JACK 21. TO VCR BUTTON

11. CHANNEL V/ A BUTTON

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] Front Panel Display

1. +\q_en the indicator is on, DVD is activated.

2. DVD-RAM is activated.

3. DVD-R or DVD-R\V is activated.

4. Progressive Scan mode is working.

5. _'\tlen yon watch SAP/STEREO channel or play-
hack Hi-Fi VCR tapes, STERE() indicator lights.

6. VCR is activated.

;o,,slLl,o,:,

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REC

7. DVD or CD media is loaded.

8. Record function is working.

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

10. When yon set a Timer recording, it or current-
deck status is indicated, this indicator is lit.

11. VHS Videotape is loaded.

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| Rear Panel

1. S-VIDEO OUT JACK

2. AUDIO OUT L,RJACK

3. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL)

4. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL)

5. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACK
d. AUDIO OUT R,L JA(K

7. VIDEO OUTJACK

8. VIDEO IN JACK

9. AUDIO IN R,LJACK

10. RF OUT TO TV JACK

11. RF ANTENNA INPUT JACK

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| Tour of the Remote Control

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ON ,'STArDB_

1--

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3--

4--
5--

6--

7--

8--

9--

10--

11--

12--

13--
14--

15--
16--

17--
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1. POWER Button

2. NUMBER Button

3. 100+ Button
Press this to select channel 100 or higher.

4. VCR Button

5. DV3) Button
Press this when you use a DVD.

6. OPEN/CLOSE Buttons
To ()pen and close the disc tra}_

7. IV Control Button

• VOLUME Button
TV vohu'ne adjustment

• CHANNEL Button
Use this to select a TV channel.

8. VCR Plus+ Button
Use to recording using VCR Plus+ fimction.

9. PlaybacDrelated Buttons
Forward/Rewind, Search, Skip, Stop, Play/Pause

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TOSHIBA

10. MENU Button
Brings up the DVD Recorde>VCRg setup

l'Ilenlt.

11. TITLE LIST(DISC MENU) Button
Use this to enter the View Recording list/disk

l'Ilentt.

12. ENTER/DIRECTION Buttons

(UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons)

This breton functions as a toggle switch.

13. RETURN Button
Returns to a previous menu.

14. TV/VCR Button

15. DISPLAY Button
This will displ W current setting or disc status.

16. REC Button
Use to make a recording on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R

discs.

17. PIP Button
Use to watch a subprogram on the PiP screen

while watching the main program on the main

screeu.

18. DVD COPY Button
Press this when you copy VCR to DVD.

19. TV POWER Button

20. AUDIO/TV MUTE Button
Use this to access various mtdio timctions on a

disc (DVD mode).
This operates as sound mute. (TV mode)

21. TV Button
Press this to operate TV

22. INPUT Button
Select line input sigual in external input

mode(Tuner or Line input)

23. EADV/SKIP Button

24. MARKER Button
Use this to bookmark a position while playing a

disc,

25. QUICK Button
Use this to view the status of the disc that is

being plwed.

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 DVDg subtitle language.

29. REC SPEED Button

30. REC PAUSE Button
Use this to pause &tring recording.

31. TIME SLIP Button

32. VCR COPY Button
Press this when you copy DVD to VCR.

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ecting&

P

A Quick oxerxiew presented in this guide will gi',e you

enough information to start using the recorder.

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step 2: ConnectingtheAntennaCable

Step3 :ConnectingtheVideoCable

Step4:ConnectingtheAudioCable

Step5:ConnectingExternalDevices

Step6 :ConnectingthePowerCord

Step 7: PreparingtheRemoteControl

• Qaid_ Overview ................... 16

• Unpocking ...................... 17

* Connecting theAntenna {;able ........ 17

• Connecting the Video Cable .............

. Conne_:ting the Aadio Cable .......... 20

• Comle_tiog External Devices ......... 22

• Connectiag the Power Cord .......... 23

• Preparing the Remote Control ......... 23

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• Note to CATV system installer : This reminder is

pro-video to call (;ATV s}stem installerg attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54

of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guide-
fines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be coranected to the grounding sys-
tem of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.

| Accessories

Check for the supplied accessories below

• Video/Audio Cahle

• RE Cable for TV

• Remote Control

• Batteries [or Remote Control (AA Size)

• UserE Manual

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

] Method1 :Antenna + DVD Recorder-

IN

VCR+ TV : No Cable box

_kau can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the
channel on the DVD RecorderWCR. Also use this Method if

}rot watch channels without cable box.

To RFIN

IN

the

Antenna Cable ....

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Then' an' sev¢,ral ways to connect your DVD RccorderWCR.
Select one of the following antenna connections that best
suits you below.

• Method 1 : Antenna + DVD RecorderWCR + TV : No Cable
box

• Method 2 : Antenna +Cable box + DVD RccorderWCR + TV
: Cable hox with many scrambled channels

• Method 3 : Antenna + DVD Recorder-VCR + Cable hox + TV
: Cable hox with a t('v,' scrambled channels

nector (300-75 ohm adaptor : not supplied) to con-
nect the antenna to the DVD Recorder-V( R.

• If you have two separate antennas (one VHF and
one UHF), use a UHF/VHF comhmer-adaptor

(available at most electronics shops) to connect the
antenna to the DVD Recorder-VCR.

OUT

Irow

TV

TOANT INPUT

To RF OUT

RF Cable

| Method 2 : Antenna +Cable box +

DVD Recorder-VCR + TV :Cable box
with many scrambled channels

You can record channels by scl¢,cting the chann¢'l on the

cable box. You cannot record one channel while watching
another channel. Be sum that the cable box is turned on.

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II Method 3 : Antenna + DVD

BB

Recorder-VCR + Cable box +TV :
Cable box with a few scrambled
channels

You can record non-scramfik'd channels by sdccting the'

channel on the cahle box. 3_mcannot record scramhled
channels that require a cable box.

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Cable box

TV

RF Cable

Compared to standard interlaced video, progrea,_ivescan
doubles the amount of video beam lines fed to your TV,
resulting in a more stable, flicker-Ire,e,and clear image than
interlaced video. The progrea,_ivescan video output jack is
used in progrea,_iveoutput mode. This is only available
with T\% that support progrea,_ivescan.
Consumers should note that not all high definition televi-
sion sets arc fully compatible with this product and may
cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. If you experi-
ence 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recom-
mended that yon switch the connection to the standard
definition' output. If there are questions regarding TV set
compatibility with this unit, please contact our customer

servicecenter.

| Method 1 : Connecting to a video

input jack

Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO (yellow)
OUTjack on DVD Recorder-VCRand VIDEO(yellow) IN

jack on the TV(or AVamplifier).

• hymn;,,'illr!!joy regular quality images.

• Connect audio cables (white and red) between the ANA-
LOG AUDIO OUT jack on the DVD Recorder-VCR and

AUDIO IN jack on TV (or AVamplifier).

To ANT NPUT

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Step3:Connectingthe

VideoCable

There areseveral ways to connect your DVD Recorder-VCR.
Select one of the following video connecting methods that
best suits you below.

• Method 1 : Connecting to a Videoinput jack

• Method 2 : Connecting to an S-videoinput jack

• Method 3 : Connecting to Component video input jacks in
480i mode

• Method 4 : Connecting to Component video input jack ¢,in
480p mode

S-Video, Component video and Progressive Output

Modes

• S-Videoand Component video output arc availableonly if

your TV supports S-Videoinput or Component video

input, respectively If S-Video or Component video output
does not work, check the TV connections and the TV

input selection settings.

yellow

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| Method 2 : Connecting to an S-video

,nput jack

Connect all S-video cable(not supplied) between the S-
VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder-VCR and S-VIDEO IN
jack on the TV (or AV amplifier).

• You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the
picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C)
signals to pn'sent cleawr images than regular video input

mode.

| Method 3 : Connecting to Component

video input jacks(Y, CB/TB,CR/PB) in
480i mode

1. Connect Component video cables(not supplied) between
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on DVD Recorder-

VCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV (or
AV amplifier).

2. Make sure that the disc has stopped completely before
changing the mode.
If anything is not displa}_'d on front panel displa); it is

480i Mode.

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• You will enjoy high quality accurate color reproduction.
Component video separates the picture element into black
and white (Y), blue (Pb) and red (Pr) signals to present
most clear and clean images.

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Tilt' _\ Pb and Pr component output jacks of your

DVD Rccorder-VCR nmst be connected to tile
exact corresponding component input .jacks oil

your TY Otherwise, red or blue imageswill bedis-
played oil the TV screen.

• Make sure that the left and right audio output
jack'; ofyour DVDRccorder-VCR arc connected to

the leftaud right audio input jack_sofyour TM
respectivel}:(pagc 20)

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| Method 4 : Connecting to

Componentvideo input
jacks(Y,CB/'I'B,CR/PB)in 480p mode

Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow you to
watch 480p vi&,o output.

1. Connect Component video cabh's(not supplit'd) bctwe.e.n
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack'; on DVD Recorder-

VCR and COMPONENT VIDE() IN jacks on the TV (or
AV amplifier).

2. Make sure that the disc has stopped completely hefore
changing the mode. Pn'ss the Progrca_.ive button on the

front panel. The mes-sagc "Press _"k,s" to confirm
Progn.ssive. scan mode. Otherwise prca_; "No"." will be dis-

played. If you want 480P mode, select yes. If "480P" is dis-
played on the tront panel displa?; now your DVD

Recorder-VCR is operated on 480P Mode.

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There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder-VCR.
Select the audio connection that best suits you below:

• Method l : Connecting to your TV

• Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier (analog audio
out / digital audio out)

• Method 3 : Connecting to an AVamplifier with a digital
input .jack.

Manufactured under license from Dolhy Lahoratories.

' Dolhy" and the double-D symhol arc trademarks of

Dolby Lahoratories.

' DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of

Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

| Method 1 : Connecting to your TV

1

That is, the Y, Pb and Pr component output jacks
of ?_)ur D\rD Reconler-VCR should be connected

to the exact corresponding component input jade;
on your T'v: Otherwise, red or hlue image.s will he
displayed on the TV screen.

• Once 480p video output mode is selected, Video,
S-Video and 480i outputs are disabled.

• Make sure. that the left and right audio output

jack'; of your DVD Rcconter-VCR are connected to

the left and right audio input jacle; of your TV,
respectivelxt(page 21)

This connection ;','ill use your TV_ speakers.

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| Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo

amplifier with analog input jacks

| Method 3 :Connecting to an AV

amplifier with the digital input jack

If),our stereo amplifier only has audio input jacks
(L and R), use the analog attdio out jacks.

r_ite

Front(L)speaker Front(R)speaker

If your AV amplifier only has a Dolby Digital or DTS
decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection.
To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you must set up
the audio settings. (See page 30)

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This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder-VCR to other
external devices and view or record their outputs.

• Method l : Connecting aVCR,Set-TopBox(STB)or D\T)
playerto theAUDIO/VIDEOLINEIN 1jack_..

• Method 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the LINEIN 2 in

jacks.

• Method 3 : Connecting a Camcorder to the DV INjack.

| Method 1 : Connecting a VCR,

Settop Box(STB) or DVD player to

the AUDIO/VIDEO LINE IN 1 jacks

Connecting a VCR or external device to AUDIONIDEO
LINE IN 1jacks of the DVDReconler-VCR.
You can reconl acopy tree contest trom connected equip-

ment (VCR, STBor DVD).

| Method 2 : Connecting a

Camcorder to the LINEIN 2 jacks

You can use the LINE IN 2jacks on the front pam'l
of the DVDRecorder-VCR. You can record from connected

equipment.
When an input sonrce is inserted into LINE IN 2while xiewing
T\<the input will beswitched to LINEIN 2 automatically:

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• When the S-Videojack and Videojack arc hoth
connected, the S-Videojack will have priorit}: Line

Selection will be automatically done.

• Copy protected content cannot he recorded.

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| Method 3 :Connecting a

Camcorder to the DV IN jack

If your camcordcr has a DV output jack, connect it to the' DV
input jack ofyour DVD Recorder-VCR.

• If your camcorder has a DVoutput jack, see page 69 for
more inlormation.

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• Some models of DV format digital video cameras

may support a difti,rent compression format. From
such equipment, recording is not possihle.

• Depending on the models of DV format digital video
cameras, recording may not work properly or some
functions may he dia_hled.

thePowerCord

Stel ; ,'I ' the

After all connections are complete, plug the power cord

in the ,,,,'alloutlet.

"AUTO" in the front pand display flickers. This means that
the eurrem time is being set automatically (Auto Program)
through the antenna under connection. The setup may take

several lninutes.

When it normally operates, the curmnt time s at to ua ca v
set and displayed in the front panel display

If "- - - -" appears, however, it means that auto time setting

has failed.

In that case, set the current time through the manual clock

set, as shox_11in pages 27-28.

Whenever pulling the power cord out of the wall

outlet and plugging it again, auto time setting will
be working.

Install Batteries in the Remote Control

• Open the hattery cover on the back of the remote.

• Inserttwo AA hatteries. Make sun' that the polarities

(+ and -) are aligned correctl>

• Replacethe batteWcover.

If the remote does not operate properly:

• Che& the polarity + - of the hatteries (Du-CeI1)

• Check if the batteries are drained.

• Che& if the u'mote sensor ishlocked hy obstacles.

• Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearh):

Dispose of used batteries according to local environ-
mental regulations. Do not put them in the house-

hold trash.

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• Do not expose the remote sensor of the recorder to a
strong light source such as direct sunlight or other illumi-
nation. If you do so, you may not he able to operate the

reconler via the remote control.

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] Setting the Remote Control

_k_ur DVD Recorder-VCR remote control will work with
Toshiba telexisions and compatible brands.

_'N ,'STANDB' V _q STA_,DBT

VOL CHST_

..............

To determine whether your television is compatible,

follow the instructions below.

1. _witch your television on.

2. Point the n'mote control towanls the television.

3. Hold down the TV button and enter the two-figure code
corresponding to the brand of your television, by pre_qug
the appropriate numeric buttons.

Brand Codes Brand Codes

TOSHIBA 01 SHARP NEW 08, 13
RCA/GE 02 SANYO 09

SONY 03 MAGNAVOX 10
MITSUBISHI 04 GOLDSTAR 11

JVC 05 SAMSUNG 12

HITACHI 06 ZENITH 14

PANASONIC 07, 15 PIONEER 16

Result: If your television is compatible with the remote con-

trol, it will switch of[.
It is now programmed to operate with the remote

control.

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TOSHIBA

works.

You can then control the television using the following
buttons.

Button Function

POWER Used to s;',itch the television on and ott.
INPUT SEL. Used to select an cxteinal souice.

VOL + oi - Used to adjust the volume of the television.

CH ( A or V ) Used to select the iequired channeh
TV MUTE Used to toggle the sound on and off.

• The various functions will not necessarily work on
all teleqsious. If you encounter prohlems, operate

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the television by using the TVg remote control.

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Setup

The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable ",ari-
ous functions oll your DVD Recorder&ZCR. Use tile follow-
ing buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen

nlentls.

MENU Button

1

Press this button on the remote control while the
DVD or VCR is ill Stop or Play mode to open the

on-screen MAIN MENU.

Up/Down and ket't/Right

2

Use these huttons to move tile selection bar
up/down and left/right to cycle through the

menu options.

• On-Screen Menu Navigation ..... 25

Auto Clock Set ............... 26

Manual Clock Set ............. 27

• ChannelSet ................ 28

• Setting Up the Language Features 29

Setting Up the Audio Options .... 30

• SettingUptheDisplay(Video)Options.. 31

• Setting Up the Parental Control... 32

• Auto ChannelMemon ......... 33

• ChannelAdd/Delete ........... 34

• RFOut Channel .............. 35

• Guide Channel Setup .......... 35

• VCR Setting ................. 36

• Video Input ................. 37

• Front Disp/ay . .............. 38

Enter Button

3

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

Return Button

4

Press this button on tile remote control to return to
the last MENU screen displayed or to exit the on-

screen MENU all together.

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AutoClockSet pn- sth,,I_ or ENTERbu/ton.

This lncnu is used to set the c//rrcnt time. You nc_,d to set

Ihv lllnc 1o use tilncr wcording.

With the unit in Stop mode, preK_ the MENU button.

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Using the • • huttons, move the selection bar to
"Setup" then press Enter to select.

Select Amo clock Setusing the • • but/ons, then

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• The (]lock ;','ill he automatically set when you turn
off the recorder.

Select the suh menu ((]lock Data CH, Time Zone or

Da?light '-k3ving) using the • • btmons, then press
the !1_or ENTER button.

Select Clock Set using the • • hottons, then press

the !_ or ENTER button.

: Setup

| Clock Data CH

Selecta channel that carries a time signal usingthe

• • buttons then press the I_"or ENTER button.

SelectAuto to set the channel automatically

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I Time ZONE

Select the time zone of your area using the • • hut-

tons then press the _ or ENTER button. Select

Automatic to set the tittle zone automatically

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If Auto Setup fails to set the DVD RecoMer-VCRE internal
clock by locating a local TV station, follo,`v these steps to set
the date and time manually
NOTE: For accurate Timer Recording, your DVD Re,corder-

VCR's internal clock must be set correctly

Open "MENU"

Press the MENU hntton while the DVD or VCR is
in Stop or Play, mode.

I Daylight Saving

Select the On, Off or Auto nsmg the • • buttons then

prea_,the I_" or the ENTER hutton.

Select Automatic to set the daylight saving automatically.

turning off the Auto Clock Set hmction.

Select "Setup"

Using the • • buttons, move the selection bar to

"Setnp" then press ENTER to select.

Select "Clock Set"

Use the • • buttons to highlight "Clock Set"
then press the ENTER button.

DVD-VIDEO

Select "Manual Clock Set"

4

Move the highlight to "Manual (lock Set", then
prea_ the ENTER button.

• The Clock Set ;,,'ill change as shown.

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Set the Clock

5

Use tile LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select each of tile

following options, then use tile

• • buttons to set each option:

• Month -Set the month

• Day - Set the da}:

• Year - Set tile year

• Hour- Set tile hour

• Minute - Set tile minute

• AM/PM - Set the AM/PM

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Select "Channel Set"
Using the • • bnttons, moxe the selection bar to

"ChannelSet", then press ENTER to select.

DVD-VIDEO Setup

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ChannelSet

This feature allows you to manually set tile DVD Recordel_
VCRE tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever yon con-
nected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup.

Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the
incorrect tuner band, i.e. channels an' coming in on file
wrong channel numbers.

Select "Antenna/Cable TV"

4

Move tile selection arrow to 'AntennaJCable TV"
then pre_'; right button to select from the following

options:

• Antenna - Select if tile DVD Recorder-VCR is con-
nected to an indoor or outdoor VHF/UHF
Antenna.

• Cable TV - Select if the DVD Recorder-VCR is
connected to Cable TV

DVD-VIDEO

Open "MENU"

With the DVD in Stop pre_ the MENU button.

2 Select "Setup"

Using tile • • buttons, move the selection bar to
'Setup" then press ENTER to select.

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ttingUpthe 5

If you set the plav(.r menu. disc lnenu, audi anti subtitl_
language m advanc(, tile" will come nF automatically _'ver
time you watch a movie.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU but-

ton on the remote.

Select Setup using • • buttons, then pre_s the I_"

or ENTER button.

DVD-VIDEO Setup

then press the _- or ENTER button.

Language

or_ buttol;io ....................

{? previous menu. Pn,_s the MENU button to exit thc

lnenu.

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Select Langnage using • • buttons, then press the

I_ or ENTER button.

Language setup menu will be displayed.

Use • • buttons to select the desired sub menu

and press the ENTER or _ button.

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Use the • • buttons to select the desired item.
Then prea_ the RIGHT or ENTER button.

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If you set tbe player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle
lauguage in adxance, they will come up automatically exery
time you watch a movie.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU but-

ton oil the renlote.

SelectSetup using • • buttons, then press the I_"

or ENTER button.

DV_VIDEO

inenu.

| Digital Output

1. PCM :

2. Bitstream :

Converts to PCM(2CH) 48kHz audio.
Select PCM v,'hen using the Analog

Audio Outputs.
Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream
(5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using
the Digital Audio Output.

| DTS

1. Off :

2. On :

Doesn't output digital sigual.
Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital out-
put onl): Select DTS when connecting to

aDTS Decoder.

Select Audio using • • buttons, then press tire I_

or ENTER button.
Audio setup menu will be displayed.

Use • • buttons to select the desired sub menu

arK1press the ENTER or I_"button.

DVD-VIDEO

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PCM
Bitstream

| Dynamic Compression

1. On : To select dynamic compression.

2. Off : To select the standard range.