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Caution for safety
Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”,“Precautions” and all other sections of the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” that
came with this product prior to reading this “OPERATIONS GUIDE”.
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About this product
Introduction
Some differences
Because of its recording capability and hard disc drive
(HDD), this DVD recorder operates more like a computer
and differently than a standard DVD player. In addition to
containing a microprocessor, it contains a HDD, an
operating system, random access memory (RAM), and a
DVD-RAM/RW/R drive. The operating system includes
software stored on the HDD that is transferred to the
RAM when the machine is turned on and at other times
during operation. This transfer can take time. Therefore,
when you turn the DVD recorder on, it may take a little
while before it is ready to use. Likewise, other functions
may not be performed as quickly as they would on other
AV equipment. Additionally, because programs stored on
the DVD-RAM/RW/R drive cannot be accessed as
quickly as those stored on the HDD, accessing those
programs (or deleting a program from a DVD-RAM disc)
may take more time. Please take these factors into
consideration as you use the DVD recorder.
About the hard disc drive (HDD)
Like any HDD, the HDD in the DVD recorder is a fragile
device that is susceptible to partial or complete failure if it
is jarred or as a result of use over time. It will not last
forever. Therefore, do not use the HDD for longer term
storage of programs you wish to retain. [If portions of the
HDD become damaged, programs recorded on those
portions may exhibit pixelization or block noise when
played back. Repeated playback of the program may
cause the problem to get worse and, eventually, the
program may become unplayable. Accordingly, if you
notice such noise in a program that you want to save,
you should transfer to a recordable DVD disc as soon as
possible.] Recordable DVD discs are also susceptible to
damage if not handled and stored carefully and some or
all of the programs on them may become unplayable.
You can reduce these risks by using high quality DVD
recordable discs and checking their playability from time
to time. If it becomes necessary to service your DVD
recorder, it may be necessary to delete some or all of the
programs on the HDD.
Playback Restrictions
This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for
this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a
manner that allows specific or limited operation during
playback. As such, the recorder may not respond to all
operating commands. This is not a defect in the
recorder. Please refer to the notes on compatible discs
later in this Introduction and to the discussion of DVD
playback and features later in this manual.
“
” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
” means that the operation is not permitted by the
“
recorder or the disc.
Recording Restrictions and Copyright
Copy-protected contents of DVD-Video discs, VIDEO
CDs or audio CDs on the market cannot be copied on
this recorder. Contents without copy protection should
be copied or edited only in accordance with applicable
copyright laws, which may restrict copying or editing.
Contents that permit single copying (copy once
contents) can be recorded onto DVD-RAM discs, with
some dubbing and editing restrictions. DVD-R/RW discs
cannot record these contents.
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or
revision of copyrighted materials including, without
limitation, television programs, videotapes, and DVDs,
is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United
States and other countries, and may subject you to civil
and criminal liability.
Compatibility
In isolated cases, a disc bearing the DVD or CD logo
may not fully and properly play back all features or as
intended by the creator of the disc. This can be due,
among other reasons, to problems and errors that can
occur during the creation or recording of DVD and other
software and the manufacture of software discs
(including blank discs). Moreover, because of
variations in the quality of discs, this recorder may not
be able to record on all discs that bear a DVD-RAM,
DVD-RW or DVD-R logo, but you should not encounter
difficulty if you use only high quality recordable DVD
discs. Additionally, discs recorded in this device may not
operate properly in other DVD players, recorders and/or
personal computer drives. If you happen to encounter
difficulties playing or recording a DVD disc or playing a
CD disc, please feel free to call our Customer Service
Hotline at 1-800-319-6684.
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Choosing a disc
When you want to play DVD or CD software or copy programs from the HDD to a recordable DVD, load an
appropriate disc into the recorder. There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following
information to select an appropriate disc.
Notes
• Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual.
• Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Additionally, Toshiba cannot
guarantee that discs recorded in this device will operate properly in other DVD players, recorders and/or personal computer
drives.
For recording / playback
Disc
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
MarkSpecificationRemarks
• Single sided 4.7GB (12cm (43/4 in.))
• Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (4
• 4.7GB For General Ver.2.0
(12cm (4
• Ver. 1.1 or later (12cm
(4
3
/4 in.))
3
/4 in.))
3
/4 in.))
Read carefully the section “On DVD-RAM
discs” (
Select a DVD-RAM disc that shows a
statement on its package such as “this disc
can be used with video recorders and drives
compatible with 4.7GB DVD-RAM discs” or
“this disc can copy images that permit single
copying.”
Read carefully the section “On DVD-R discs”
( page 9).
Depending on the disc status or the
recording equipment, playback of the disc
may not be possible on this recorder.
Read carefully the section “On DVD-RW
discs” (
Depending on the disc status or the
recording equipment, playback of the disc
may not be possible on this recorder.
page 8).
page 9).
Using different disc types for different purposes
DVD-RAM discs for your personal library
DVD-RAM discs comply with the global standard DVD-VR (Video Recording) format, and are optimized for recording of
TV programs. You can rewrite repeatedly without deterioration of an image quality, erase unnecessary parts, divide a
chapter, or specify playback area by frame. Its cartridge is suitable for a longer-term storage and family use, and its
large capacity of 9.4 GB allows more recording space.
DVD-R/RW discs when creating your own original discs for distribution
DVD-R discs are designed to comply with the global standard DVD-Video format, and can be recorded only once. DVDR discs are convenient when you edit your original content (recorded personal events such as a wedding party) with
this recorder, transfer them to the recorder and make copies to send to your friends or relatives. The discs can be
played on other compatible DVD players. DVD-RW discs, which are rewriteable, can be used as well.
* DVD-R and DVD-RW may not be the best suited format for recording TV programs. Because of the way the discs are
formatted, it may not be possible to edit or divide the program as you may prefer, to record secondary languages, or
programs that are copy protected in a way that allows only one copy. (NOTE: “Copy once” protected programs
generally can be recorded to DVD-RAM discs.)
* This recorder records on a DVD-R/RW disc in DVD-Video format only.
* On DVD-R/RW discs, direct recording, copying or the method “Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW” (
112) are available.
We cannot guarantee that DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on this recorder will be playable on all DVD recorders/
players. Similarly, there is no guarantee that all DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on other recorders will be playable on
this recorder.
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DiscMarkSpecificationRemarks
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DVD video
disc
VIDEO CD
DIGITAL VIDEO
Audio CD
CD-R
• 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)
• Region number
or
1
• Color system: NTSC
• 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)
• Color system: NTSC
• Version 1.1 and 2.0
• 12cm (4
• 12cm (43/4 in.)
• CD-DA (audio CD) format
ALL
3
/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)
The region number of this DVD recorder is 1.
If region numbers, corresponding to a
specific playable area, are printed on your
DVD video disc and you do not find
ALL
, or the disc is encoded to permit
playback only in regions other than Region 1,
disc playback will not be allowed by the
recorder.
Depending on the disc status, playback may
not be possible.
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CD-RW
• You cannot play discs other than those listed above.
• You cannot play non-standardized discs even if they may be labeled as above.
• You cannot play discs with specialized encoding (such as SACD discs) or the DVD audio portions of DVD Audio
discs.
• This recorder uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in any other color system
(PAL, SECAM, etc.), even if they have region marks
• Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Please see the
discussion of compatibility on page 5.
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ALL
or
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• Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this recorder,
including, without limitation, any one of the following:
• Failure to record contents intended to be recorded by the consumer.
• Failure to edit contents as intended by the consumer.
• When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc created on this recorder is used (e.g., insertion, playback, recording or editing)
in another DVD player, recorder or personal computer drive.
• When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc that is used in the manner described in the immediately preceding bullet point is
used again in this recorder.
• When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal computer drive is
used in this recorder.
• Some functions such as Library may not work with personal computer discs.
• Discs recorded in this recorder may not operate as expected on other DVD players, recorders or personal
computer drives.
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On DVD-RAM discs
Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVDRAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2.
The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any
other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by
using the disc-format function of this recorder.
The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with
another manufacturer’s equipment or PC, contain a
large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity.
Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be edited or recorded
if its title contains still pictures.
DVD-RAM discs formatted in UDF2.0 on a PC are not
compatible with this recorder. Before using these
discs, initialize them on this recorder.
This recorder complies with current copyright
protection technology and can copy a disc only when
the disc permits copying once. When there is no
indication on the disc, copying will not be allowed.
Such an indication on a disc is required also for the
Library Management database.
DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are
recommended for recording.
Two types of DVD-RAM discs are
available: ones with cartridges and ones
without cartridges. You can use either of
them with this recorder, but the former
ones are recommended.
In order to record highly detailed data,
make sure the disc is clean. DVD-RAM discs with
cartridges are easier to handle in this regard.
Do not open the cartridge shutter. The disc may not
play, or may not be recorded or edited once it
becomes dirty.
There are two types of DVD-RAM cartridges;
removable (TYPE 2/4) and not removable (TYPE 1). It
is recommended you do not remove the disc even
when you can.
Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the
disc if it is absolutely necessary to remove the disc.
Some commercially available cartridge discs cannot
be recorded or edited once the inside discs are
removed.
To protect recorded contents
Slide the write-protect tab to
“PROTECT” with something small
enough. The disc can play, but
cannot be edited or erased. Refer
to the instructions that come with
the disc.
When using a disc without a
cartridge (commercially
available discs)
Discs without cartridges can easily
attract fingerprints and dust, which
is the reason they are not recommended. If you cannot
avoid using them, handle with proper care.
When you write in a title column on a disc, use a pen
with a soft tip. Do not use a pen with a hard tip, such
as a ballpoint pen.
Recommended discs
The following discs have been tested with this recorder:
DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for
recording and playback.
Discs compatible with the following recording speeds
can also be used:
Ver. 2.0/2X
Ver. 2.0/4X
Ver. 2.0/8X
Ver. 2.0/16X
Select discs labeled “for video,” “for recording,” “120
min.” etc.
Recording conditions
Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted
(copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded.
Even if the disc is labeled as CPRM compatible, this
recorder can only be used to record copy-free
material.
DVD-VR mode recording is not possible.
Recommended discs
That’s (Taiyo-Yuden) 4X, 8X, 16X
On DVD-RW discs
Standards
Discs labeled DVD-RW Ver.1.1 or 1.2 can be used.
Discs compatible with the following recording speeds
can also be used:
Ver. 1.1/2X
Ver. 1.2/4X
Ver. 1.2/6X
Select discs labeled “for video,” “for recording,” “120
min.” etc.
Recording conditions
Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted
(copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded.
Even if the disc is labeled as CPRM compatible, this
recorder can only be used to record copy-free
material.
DVD-VR mode recording is not possible.
Recommended discs*
JVC 2X, 4X, 6X
*Operation has been confirmed with recommended discs
and tested disc, but some other discs may not be
usable.
Marks on DVD video discs
The following are examples of marks and the meanings.
MarkMeanings
2
2
3
4:3
LB
16:9 LB
16:9 PS
Number of audio streams
recorded in the disc.
(2 streams such as English and
Japanese in this example.)
Number of subtitle languages
recorded in the disc.
(2 subtitle languages are
recorded in this example.)
Number of camera angles
recorded in the disc.
(3 camera angles are recorded in
this example.)
Pictures are recorded in the
standard picture shape
(4:3 aspect ratio).
Pictures are recorded in the letter
box picture shape (4:3 aspect
ratio with horizontal black bars in
the top and bottom of pictures).
Pictures are recorded in the 16:9
wide picture shape.
TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will
display them in the letter box
style.
Pictures are recorded in the 16:9
wide picture shape.
TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will
display them in the pan scan style
(one or both sides of pictures
are cut).
Actual picture shape may vary
depending on the aspect ratio or
mode selection of the TV.
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Choosing a disc (Continued)
Structure of disc contents
Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the
titles are subdivided into chapters.
VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks.
DVD video disc
Title 1Title 2
Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3Chapter 1
VIDEO CD / audio CD
Track 1Track 2Track 3Track 4Track 5
Title:Divided contents of a DVD video disc.
Roughly corresponds to a story title in short
stories.
Chapter: Divided contents of a title. This corresponds
to a chapter in a story.
Track:Divided contents of a VIDEO CD or an audio
CD.
Each title, chapter, or track is assigned a number, which
is called “title number”, “chapter number”, or “track
number” respectively.
Some discs may not have these numbers.
On handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Playback side
Do not stick paper or tape to discs.
No
On cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and
sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center
outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.
YesNo
When you record on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one
recording will always equal one title. You can divide a title
into several chapters by marking borders in it to facilitate
scene search.
10
Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner,
benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic
spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.
On storing discs
Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight
or near heat sources.
Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and
dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.
Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing
objects on discs outside of their case may cause
warping.
Discs and purposes
The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per disc category.
This will help you choose discs.
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Characteristics on this
recorder
For the first use
Recording a TV program
Erasing recorded contents
Recording additional content
on a recorded disc
Indexing recorded contents
Naming a title
Creating a thumbnail
DVD-RAM disc
Suitable for repeat use of the
disc, and data storage for
video library. Copy once
contents can be recorded
using a compatible disc.
No preparatory steps
required, however initializing
is recommended.
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
DVD-RW disc
Suitable for saving data in
DVD-Video format to play on
compatible devices.
You can erase recorded
contents to use the disc
repeatedly.
Initialize the disc.
Ye s
If the disc has been executed
DVD-Video finalizing
process, first cancel the
process then delete contents
If the disc has been executed
DVD-Video finalizing
process, first cancel the
process then delete contents
After you execute DVD-Video
finalizing process on a recorded
disc, you cannot name a title or
create a thumbnail.
Ye s
.
Ye s
.
Ye s
Ye s
DVD-R disc
Suitable for saving data in
DVD-Video format to play on
compatible devices.
Once you execute DVDVideo finalizing process on a
recorded disc so that it can
be played on other players,
you cannot make additions,
corrections and deletions of
contents on the disc.
No preparatory steps
required.
Ye s
Ye s
Deleting contents cannot
restore the disc space.
After you execute DVD-Video
finalizing process on a
recorded disc, you cannot
delete contents of the disc.
Ye s
After you execute DVD-Video
finalizing process on a
recorded disc, you cannot
add contents to the disc.
Ye s
Ye s
After you execute DVD-Video
finalizing process on a recorded
disc, you cannot name a title or
create a thumbnail.
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Collecting favorite scenes
(Playlist Editing)
Making a new title from a Playlist
containing favorite scenes
(Copy within the same disc)
Playing contents recorded on
this recorder, on other devices
When a message appears and
the loaded disc cannot be
used:
Ye s
Ye s
Contents can be played on
any devices compatible with
DVD-RAM discs. Follow the
instruction of the device to
play.
Initialize the disc.
If it is still unusable, try to
execute DVD-RAM physical
Format.
No
No
Execute DVD-Video
finalizing process on this
recorder. This process
makes the disc playable on
other compatible devices.
(Some models excepted.)
Initialize the disc.
No
No
Execute DVD-Video
finalizing process on this
recorder. This process
makes the disc playable on
other compatible devices.
(Some models excepted.)
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Index to parts and controls
See pages with arrows for details.
Front panel
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2
1
4
3
6
7
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9
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* The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover.
q ON/STANDBY button / ON/STANDBY indicator
page 20
Turns the power on/restores the unit in the
standby mode.
w (STOP) button page 50, 61
Stops playback or recording.
e (PLAY) button page 66
Starts playback.
r
(REC) button page 46
Starts recording.
t HDD button/HDD indicator page 45, 50
Press this to operate the HDD.
y DVD button/DVD indicator
Press this to operate a disc inside the disc tray.
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i Front panel display page 18
o
(OPEN/CLOSE) button page 20
Opens and closes the disc tray.
!0 Remote sensor
GUIDE”
!1 INPUT2 jacks page 49
Use this when recording from other input source
such as a VCR or a camcorder.
!2 DV IN terminal page 52
Use this when recording from a digital video
device such as a digital video camera.
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u Disc tray page 20
Loads a disc into the disc drive.
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To open or close the cover on the front panel
Put your finger on the left edge of the cover and pull it
down to open.
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• Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is
open. Doing so may damage the recorder.
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Rear panel
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q Power cord page 21 in “INSTALLATION
GUIDE”
w Ventilation fan
e DIGITAL AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/PCM
OPTICAL jack
GUIDE”
Use this to connect the recorder to an audio
receiver equipped with an optical digital audio
input jack.
r COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks
“INSTALLATION GUIDE”
Outputs video signals to a connected TV or
monitor.
Connects to a TV or monitor equipped with
component video jacks.
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t INPUT1/INPUT3 jacks page 44
Use this to connect the recorder to output jacks of
external devices such as another player or
camcorder.
y VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT.) input socket
page 20 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”
Connects to an antenna or cable signal.
u VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) output socket
page 20 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”
Connects the supplied coaxial cable to a TV.
i G-LINK jack
GUIDE”
Connect the supplied G-LINK
you are connecting this recorder to a cable set top
box. While the recorder is turned off, the TV Guide
On Screen
cable box via the G-LINK
program listings for your area. You are also able to
control your cable set top box using the recorder’s
remote control after you connect the G-LINK
cable and go through the TV Guide On Screen
setup.
page 25 in “INSTALLATION
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system changes channels on your
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o OUTPUT jacks page 21, 23, 24, 26 in
“INSTALLATION GUIDE”
Outputs video and audio signals to a connected
TV or amplifier.
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Remote control
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OPEN/CLOSE button page 20
2
Buttons for TV operation page 44 in
“INSTALLATION GUIDE”
3
HDD button page 45, 50
4
TIMESLIP button page 68, 69
5
EASY NAVI button page 29
6
Info button page 23
7
Menu button page 23
8
SLOW button page 62
9
FRAME/ADJUST button page 62, 72
10
Direction buttons ( / / / ) page 60, 142
11
PAUSE button page 61, 62
12
REC button page 40, 46
13
button page 70
14
Number buttons page 45, 71
15
ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21
16
CH/Page buttons page 20, 23, 45
17
DVD button page 45, 66
18
INSTANT SKIP button page 61
19
INSTANT REPLAY button page 61
20
CONTENT MENU button page 60
21
TV Guide button page 23, 40
SKIP button page 62
22
PICTURE SEARCH button page 62
23
31
RETURN button*
32
TV CODE button page 44 in
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“INSTALLATION GUIDE”
T.SEARCH button page 71
33
ANGLE button page 67
34
SUBTITLE button page 67
35
ZOOM button page 70
36
P in P button page 70
37
FL SELECT button page 19
38
DIMMER button page 19
39
DISPLAY button page 78
40
REMAIN button page 33
41
SETUP button page 142
42
CLEAR button page 36
43
EDIT MENU button page 102, 113
44
AUDIO button page 72
45
LIBRARY button page 132
46
PROGRESSIVE button page 26 in
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“INSTALLATION GUIDE”
CHP DIVIDE button page 87
48
49
REC MODE button page 45
50
INPUT SELECT button page 50
51
TIME BAR button page 79
52
DELETE button page 55
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ENTER button page 23, 24, 60, 142
24
PLAY button page 66, 127
25
STOP button page 50, 61, 111
26
QUICK MENU button page 46, 92
27
button page 123
28
TOP MENU button page 66
29
MENU button*
30
1
*1MENU
Use this to display a menu screen that is recorded on
a DVD video disc.
Operate the menu screen as the same manner as
“Locating a title using the top menu (
A menu screen is not recorded on some discs.
2
*
RETURN
Returns to the previous screen (the screen may be
specified depending on the disc).
Refer to the instructions of the disc.
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q PBC indicator
Illuminates when a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is
loaded.
w Program recording indicator
Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer
program.
e Bit rate indicator
Illuminates when displaying the bit rate selected
for recording, or when displaying the actual bit
rate.
r REMAIN (Remaining space) indicator
Illuminates when an available recording time is
displayed.
t VCD/CD indicator
VCD : Illuminates when a VIDEO CD is loaded.
CD : Illuminates when an audio CD is loaded.
y DVD-RAM indicator
Illuminates when a DVD-RAM disc is loaded.
u DVD-RW/R indicator
Illuminates when a DVD-RW/R disc is loaded.
i CHP (Chapter) indicator
Illuminates when a chapter number is displayed.
o SAP indicator
Illuminates when receiving a SAP broadcast.
!0 Angle icon
Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with
multi angles.
!1 DUB (Dubbing) indicator
Illuminates when copying.
!2 PROGRESSIVE indicator
Illuminates when video signals are output in the
progressive format.
!3 Picture quality mode indicator
The current picture quality mode lights up.
The modes are: MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/
LP (Long Play)
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Dimming the display
Pressing DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/off).
Switching the display
Every time you press FL SELECT button, the display changes between the channel, title number, and time.
The display may not change, depending on the disc or recording conditions.
!4 TITLE indicator
Illuminates when a title number is displayed.
!5 TRK (Track) indicator
Illuminates when a track number is displayed.
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Displays the current channel or other numbers
such as a title number, track number, bit rate or
input selection.
!7 Multi display
Displays the current time, elapsed time, remaining
time, starting time of programmed recording, chapter
number or message, etc
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Before operating this recorder
Is your recorder ready?
• Refer to “INSTALLATION GUIDE” manual and finish
the necessary preparations.
• Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or
audio system and select the input from the recorder.
Turning the power on
(This owner’s manual instructions are based on
the premise that all proper connections have been
completed and the TV is turned on.)
Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the
recorder or on the remote control.
ON/STANDBY button/
ON/STANDBY indicator
ON/STANDBY button
CH/Page buttons
Loading a disc
Check disc compatibility beforehand ( page 6, 7)
and use a proper playable disc.
Caution
• Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray. Neglecting this
may cause serious personal injury. Keep a close watch on
children.
• Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.
1 Open the disc tray.
Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel of the
recorder or on the remote control.
OPEN/CLOSE button
OPEN/CLOSE button
When the power turns on, the ON/STANDBY indicator
changes from red (standby mode) to green (operation).
After a few seconds, a start-up screen appears.
The following icon appears at the top right corner of
the screen.
e.g.
Loading
When this icon disappears, the recorder is ready to
operate. If the disc drive contains a disc, it takes a
little longer to start up.
Viewing TV channels through this recorder
After turning the power on, the recorder will output TV
channel signals to the connected TV (also in the stop
mode).
You can select a desired channel by pressing the CH/
Page or the number buttons.
2 Insert a disc.
Disc without a cartridge
Insert with the playback side down.
There are two kinds of disc size. Place a disc to fit
the dish. If a disc is out of the dish, it may result in
damage to the disc or malfunction.
Place a disc in the
inside hollow.
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DVD-RAM disc with cartridge (TYPE1/TYPE2/TYPE4)
Single sided
Turn the printed side up, and insert the cartridge
into the tray frame following the direction of the
arrow on the cartridge.
Double sided
Turn the desired recording/playback side up, and
insert the cartridge into the tray frame following the
direction of the arrow on the cartridge.
3 Close the disc tray.
Press OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel of
the recorder or on the remote control.
Notes
• Use the button on the front panel or the remote control to
open and close the disc tray. Do not push or hold the disc
tray while it is moving. Doing so may cause the recorder to
malfunction.
• Do not insert a disc which is unplayable, or any object
other than a playable disc.
• Do not apply downforce to the disc tray. Doing so may
cause the recorder to malfunction.
• If the disc tray stops while closing, the mechanical
protection system of this recorder will open it. Do not force
it to close. Doing so may cause malfunction.
• If the disc tray would not open, turn the recorder off, and
press OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel of the
recorder or on the remote control. This may turn the
recorder on and open the disc tray. If it still wouldn’t open,
contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer.
Turning the power off
Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the
recorder or on the remote control.
The “Unloading” icon appears at the top right corner of
the screen, and ON/STANDBY indicator turns red,
then the power turns off (Standby mode.)
Caution
• If the power fails or the power cord is disconnected from a
wall outlet while the recorder is in operation (ON/STANDBY
indicator lit in green), the HDD or a loaded disc may
become recording disabled. In such a case, executing an
initialization of the disc using the formatting function of the
recorder may refresh it. However, all contents stored on
the disc will be completely erased by this initialization
process.
• This recorder may indicate alert messages with some
DVD-RAM discs right after insertion. If such a disc is used
for playback or recording on other equipment, all data in
the disc may be damaged and the disc will not be played.
By executing an initialization of the disc using the
formatting function of the recorder, the disc will become
operational.
• If the recorder freezes and does not respond at all, leave it
alone for about 15 minutes or longer. This may restore the
recorder. After the recorder has recovered, turn it off once
and turn it on again to use as usual. If the recorder is still
inoperable after more than 15 minutes have passed, press
and hold ON/STANDBY button on the front panel for about
10 seconds or longer. The recorder is forced to quit and the
power turns off. Turn the recorder on again and use it as
usual. (This is an emergency measure, which may cause
losses and/or damages of data. Avoid casual use of this
measure. If you try this while the recorder is working
properly, especially while the “Loading” or “Unloading” icon
is flashing, it may result in initializing of the HDD.) (This 15minute measure is available only when “Screen protector”
is set to “On.” ( page 151))
Note
• If there are any performance malfunctions of the HDD or
the DVD-RAM drive, immediately discontinue use of this
recorder, and disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet,
then contact your dealer. Continuous use of the recorder in
such a condition will aggravate the condition and result in
increased cost and repair time.
Disc tray lock (Child lock)
You can lock the disc tray.
Press and hold PAUSE on the remote control for
longer than about 3 seconds.
To unlock, press the button for longer than about 3
seconds.
Note
• Turning the power off also unlocks the disc tray.
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HDD
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
x1/2
Title
End
Chapter
Divide
x1/2
Before operating this recorder (Continued)
Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons
These icons are displayed at the top right corner of
the screen when startup or finishing. While they are
flashing, the recorder is operating as follows:
Start-up, reading a disc, finishing the
Loading
recording
Unloading a disc, finishing the
Un
loading
Open
Close
operation
Opening a disc tray
Closing a disc tray
Status display
Each time you operate the recorder, the following
displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the
status of the recorder.
Status display
e.g.
Main on-screen displays
(Depending on the disc, some of these may not
appear.)
: Playback
: Pause
: Stop
: Fast-forward*
: Fast-reverse*
: Forward skip**
: Reverse skip**
: Forward slow-motion
: Reverse slow-motion
: Forward frame by frame playback
: Reverse frame by frame playback
: Recording
: Recording pause
: When title playback is completed
: Instant skip
: Instant replay
: Chapter division
: Forward skip by 1/20
: Reverse skip by 1/20
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* The number of the mark varies according to the
playback speed you select.
** Accompanied with the followings:
:
Title number/title name and chapter number/
chapter name
:
DVD-VIDEO
Title number and chapter number
VCDCD
:
Track number
Notes
• To disable the status display, set “On screen display”
( page 151) to “Off.”
• You can add the current status of the settings to this
display. See page 78.
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Using TV Guide On Screen
The TV Guide On Screen system in your recorder is a free interactive program guide that provides up to
8 days of program listings for over-the-air, cable-ready and analog cable in your area. The system allows
you to easily find, set up reminders and schedule recordings of your favorite TV programs.
Entering TV Guide On Screen mode
Press TV Guide.
TV Guide On Screen LISTINGS service
is displayed.
Info
CH/Page
Menu
TV Guide
ENTER
/ / /
Video window
e.g.
CONTENT
MENU
Title ListPage
3:19News
Press Menu now for Listings Options
Move to highlight any show
Press Enter to tune to current show in glid
Press Menu for more current show options
Welcome
to
TV G
select for more information
Using
TODAY 3:00AM 3:30AM
BOX
bcd
GBS
QBS
UIDE ON SCREEN
The LISTINGS service contains a list of up to 8 days of TV
programs including today.
To view a TV program
Press
/ to select a TV program and press ENTER.
To view information of a TV program
Press
/ to select a TV program and press Info.
To close the Info Box, press Info twice.
To access options (e.g., recording, reminder, etc.)
See the next page.
You also have access to the following services besides the LISTINGS
service. While on the Main service bar select a service by pressing
Buttons in TV Guide On Screen
mode
/ / / :
Moves the highlight.
ENTER:
Makes a selection or executes an action.
Menu:
Displays a Panel Menu with options.
Info: (while
INFO
is displayed)
Changes the Info Box size.
Opens a Help screen when you move
the highlight on the service bar.
CH/Page:
Scrolls one page up or down in the
LISTINGS service.
then press ENTER. If you press Info while a service is highlighted, an Info
box opens to show you more information about the service. Follow any
instructions provided. For details, see the next page.
RECORDINGS
List all shows recorded through the TV Guide On Screen system.
SEARCH
Sort by keyword, movies, sports, HDTV, and more.
SCHEDULE
Review, add or modify scheduled recordings and reminders.
SETUP
Change the TV Guide On Screen defaults to your preference or redo.
the setup
Notes
• To exiting TV Guide On Screen mode, press TV Guide.
• While the TV Guide On Screen system is displayed other menus (e.g. EASY
NAVI, CONTENT MENU, EDIT MENU, LIBRARY MENU) are not available.
To use these menus, exit the TV Guide On Screen system.
In the United States, TV Guide and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its
affiliates. In Canada, TV Guide is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.
The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.
The TV Guide On Screen system is protected by one or more of the following issued United States patents 6,498,895, 6,418,556, 6,331,877,
6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121.
Main service
1/2
RECORDINGSSEARCHLISTINGS
NewsNightline
RainfieldLimpsons
NewsDave Live
NewsJay Lean
Charles Rose
FisherSpin Town
l
ll
Info Box
HDD
INFO
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LISTINGS
SEARCH
Using TV Guide On Screen® (Continued)
Note
Over-the-air or cable access to stations carrying TV Guide On Screen data is required for the TV Guide On Screen system
to operate. TV Guide On Screen does not work with satellite programming. Toshiba does not provide the TV Guide On
Screen data. Rather, such data is provided by a third party, which is responsible for its accuracy and availability.
Additionally, occasional compatibility issues may exist between the TV Guide On Screen system contained in your DVD
Recorder and the data provided by the third party. In the event that you experience any performance issues with your TV
Guide On Screen system, please contact TACP Consumer Solutions by calling (800) 631-3811 or by visiting
http://www.tacp.com/customersupport/contact.asp.
Services and options
For more details press Info while navigating through the various options and services.
If you select a TV program and press Menu, a panel menu appears under the video window.
Press
/ to select an option then press ENTER.
e.g.
Episode Options
go to Service Bar
watch now
set recording
set reminder
cancel
go to Service Bar
watch now
set recording
set reminder
Closes the menu, changes no information, and returns a Highlight to the
Service Bar.
The selected TV program appears in a full screen.
You can set the TV program to record. See
You can set a reminder to the TV program. See
page 40.
page 26.
cancel
e.g.
Remind Options
schedule reminder
frequency
auto tune TV
when
cancel
Tips on panel menu operation
• / buttons move a highlight. If you see “ ” or “ ” on the top or bottom of a panel menu, CH/Page buttons can be
used to turn the page.
• To enter a digit, use the number buttons.
• When a box has “ ” and “ ” on both sides, use / buttons to cycles between the options.
• Press ENTER from an option to highlight the default command button (e.g., “done”). Press ENTER again to execute the
action and close the panel menu.
• To cancel any changes and close the menu, press Menu, or select “Cancel” then press ENTER.
Notes
• You can set the video window to remain on a single channel (“lock”) or change channels (“unlock”) as you navigate through
LISTINGS. With a channel logo or “LISTINGS” is highlighted, press Menu button to display the option to select “lock” or
“unlock”.
• You can access a TV program advertised in a panel ad. While the panel ad is highlighted press ENTER. If the TV program is
airing now, you would tune to it. A panel menu appears, if the program is in the future.
once
1 min early
schedule reminder
frequency
no
auto tune TV
when
Changes are canceled and this menu is closed.
Your selections below are entered and this menu is closed.
Press
/ to select the frequency.
/ to select whether to tune to the channel.
Press
Press
/ to select the time you want the reminder to appear.
If you select this service and press ENTER, categories appear on a bar under the Service Bar.
By selecting one of the categories, you can search TV programs.
After searching, you can open “Episode Options” by pressing Menu to access the options (above).
To search by Search type (Alphabetical, HDTV, Movies, Sports, Children, Educational, News, Variety,
Series)
1) Press / to select a Search type.
2) Press
/ to select a category, then press ENTER.
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To search by entering a keyword
RECORDINGS
1) Press / to select “KEYWORD” then press ENTER.
“Keyword Search” appears.
2) Press
/ to select “new search” then press ENTER.
“Search Options” appears.
3) Press
4) Press
/ to select “category” then press / to select a category.
/ to select “enter keyword” then press ENTER.
The keyboard appears.
5) Press
/ / / to enter a keyword.
e.g.
CAL
DONE
CANCEL
AB CD E F
GH I J K L
MN O P Q R
STUVWX
YZ 0 1 23
4
6789
'5SPACE
BKSPDELCLR
.
Press
/ to select a entry point then press ENTER.
The selected letter is entered.
Press
/ / / to select then press ENTER.
The text entry box is highlighted.
BKSP erases a letter on the left of the cursor.
DEL erases a letter on the right of the cursor.
SPACE inserts a space on the left of the cursor.
CLR erases all letters.
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6) When complete, press
/ / / to select “DONE” then press ENTER.
A list of all matching TV programs for that keyword is displayed.
If you select this service and press ENTER, TV programs previously recorded or currently recording are listed.
You can select one from the list to view or delete.
To list programs in alphabetical order or by date and time
1) While “RECORDINGS” is highlighted, press Menu.
“Recordings Options” appears.
2) Press
/ to select an option.
e.g.
Recordings Options
go to Service Bar
group
view as
sort by
done
cancel
title
view as
sort by
Press
/ to select.
group: Titles of recorded TV programs are listed.
list:Displays a detailed list of every recorded program.
Press
/ to select.
title:Listed in alphabetical order
date:Listed by date and time, with most recent date and time first.
3) When complete, press / to select “done” then press ENTER.
A list of all matching TV programs for that keyword is displayed.
To play recorded program (“view as” is set to “group”)
1) Press / to select a TV program then press ENTER.
2) Press
Notes
• If you play a TV program which you played before, playback starts from where you last stopped. To view it from the beginning,
select the TV program on RECORDINGS, then press ENTER and to select an episode then Menu. On “Episode Options”
select “play from beginning” then press ENTER.
• When “view as” is set to “list”, press / to select a TV program, then press ENTER.
to select an episode and press ENTER.
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Using TV Guide On Screen® (Continued)
To delete recorded programs (“view as” is set to “group”)
1) Press / to select a TV program and press ENTER.
2) Press
to select an episode and press Menu.
“Episode Options” appears.
3) Press
/ to select “delete episode” then press ENTER.
A confirming menu appears.
4) Press
/ to select “yes” or “no” then press ENTER.
Note
• When “view as” is set to “list”, press / to select a TV program and Menu. On “Episode Options”, press / to select
“delete episode” then ENTER. Press / to select “yes” or “no” then ENTER.
If you select this service and press ENTER, reminder and recordings you set previously are listed.
You can edit or delete them.
1) Press
/ to select a TV program.
2) Press Menu.
“Schedule Options” appears.
3) Press
/ to select then press ENTER.
e.g.
Schedule Options
go to Service Bar
sort by
new manual recording
new manual reminder
done
cancel
date
sort by
new manual recording
new manual reminder
Press / to select how you display the list. (date, title, event)
You can set recording manually. See
page 43.
You can set a reminder manually. See below.
e.g.
Schedule Options
go to Service Bar
tune to channel
delete recording
edit recording
set reminder
cancel
e.g.
Remind Options
schedule reminder
07 1405
date
start
01 00
end
02 00
channel
input
auto tune TV
frequency
cancel
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once
pm
pm
no
delete recording
(delete reminder)
edit recording
(set recording)
set reminder
(edit reminder)
schedule reminder
date
start
end
channel
input
auto tune TV
A confirming menu appears.
Press
/ to select “yes” or “no” then press ENTER.
Opens a menu.
For a recording, see
page 43.
You can set a reminder manually. See below.
Your selections below are entered and this menu is closed.
Press the number buttons to input the date (month, day, year).
To shift the highlight, press
/ .
Press the number buttons or / to input the time (hour, minute, am/pm).
To shift the highlight, press / .
Press the number buttons to input a channel number.
/ to select the input.
Press
Press
/ to select whether the TV is automatically tuned to the
channel you have selected.
frequency
Press
/ to select the frequency.
Notes
• When a reminder message appears, select an option by pressing / and then press ENTER. If you don’t make a selection
within 30 seconds, the recorder proceeds with the scheduled recording or reminder.
• If reminders conflict, “REMINDER CONFLICT!” appears. Press / to select an option, then press ENTER.
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SETUP
If you select this service and press ENTER, options to change settings are listed.
To execute the setup again
1) Press / to select “Change system settings” then press ENTER.
Your current settings are displayed.
2) Press
/ to select your answer then press ENTER.
3) Follow the on-screen guidance.
To arrange the position the channel appears in LISTINGS
To change the tuning channel number
To switch channels on/off in LISTINGS
1) Press / to select “Change channel display” then press ENTER.
“Grid Options” appears.
2) Press
3) Press
e.g.
/ to select a channel then press Menu.
/ to select then press ENTER.
Grid Options
go back to Setup
channel
service
tune channel
done
cancel
on
Air
position
8
1
channel
service
tune channel
position
Press / to select “on” or “off”.
on: the channel is always displayed.
off: the channel is never displayed.
auto-hide: the channel hides automatically.
/ to select the signal type of the channel.
Press
Press the number button to enter a channel.
Press the number button to enter a desired position for the channel in
LISTINGS.
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4) When complete, press
/ to select “done” then press ENTER.
To change Info Box size
1) Press / to select “Change default options” then press ENTER.
2) Press
/ to select “General defaults” then press Menu.
“General Defaults” appears.
3) Press / to select then press ENTER.
e.g.
General Defaults
go to Service Bar
box size
last used
box cycle
auto guide
done
cancel
all
on
4) When complete, press
i box size
box cycle
auto guide
/ to select “done” then press ENTER.
Press
/ to select the initial size of the Info Box.
Press
/ to select the size rotation when Info is pressed.
Press
/ to select whether the recorder enters TV Guide On
Screen system when powered on.
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Using TV Guide On Screen® (Continued)
To change recording defaults
1) Press / to select “Change default options” then press ENTER.
2) Press
/ to select “Record defaults” then press Menu.
“Record Defaults” appears.
e.g.
Record Defaults
go to Service Bar
start
1 min early
end
2 min late
recorder
quality
done
cancel
HDD
EXP-Audio
start
end
recorder
quality
Press / to select the time to start recording.
Press
/ to select the time to end recording.
/ to select the drive.
Press
Press
/ to select the recording mode.
(For details, see
page 42.)
3) When complete, press
/ to select “done” then press ENTER.
To change reminder defaults
1) Press / to select “Change default options” then press ENTER.
2) Press
/ to select “Remind defaults” then press Menu.
“Remind Defaults” appears.
e.g.
Remind Defaults
go to Service Bar
auto tune TV
when
done
cancel
yes
2 min early
3) When complete, press
auto tune TV
Press / to select whether the channel is automatically tuned to
the channel you have selected.
when
Press
/ to select the time you want the reminder to appear.
/ to select “done” then press ENTER.
Note on watching TV with TV Guide On Screen
If you leave the recorder turned on without executing any action for about 3 hours, a message will appear on the TV
asking you want to continue watching TV.
If you want to continue watching TV, press ENTER.
If you do not press ENTER, the recorder will automatically turn off within about 10 minutes.
Note
• The TV Guide On Screen menus shown in this manual are for illustration purposes only. The channels, programs, and TV
Guide On Screen information as illustrated may not be available in your area, may be subject to change.
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Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU
The EASY NAVI button opens “EASY NAVI Main Menu”, a main gate to the functions of this recorder.
From this menu, you can access the desired functions while viewing a current picture.
Additionally, QUICK MENU button provides you a sub menu of the current function.
EASY NAVI
Press EASY NAVI.
Sound is muted and the following GUI appears. (Actual displays vary depending on operational status.)
Appears when the finder shows
the current broadcast.
e.g.
EASY
Main Menu
NAVI
HDD/DVD
EASY NAVI
ENTER
/ / /
PLAY
STOP
Finder
Cursor
TV Viewing
TV Guide On Screen
Delete Title
Finalize (R/RW)
Operating the finder (For the HDD, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-R/RW
discs recorded on this recorder and not finalized yet)
1) When the cursor is on the finder, press / .
You can view thumbnails of recorded contents.
• You can select the drive by pressing HDD or DVD button.
2) When you find a desired content, press PLAY or ENTER.
The content is played.
• Pressing ENTER button enlarges the finder’s playback picture to the
full of the screen.
• You can change playback speed. See
3) To stop, press STOP.
A current channel broadcast appears. (“TV:xxxch” accompanies.)
• Pressing REC button starts recording. On recording, see
32.
Item selection
Press / / / to select an item, then press ENTER.
(Unavailable features are grayed out.)
Item
TV Viewing
Return to current broadcast channel.
TV:12ch
005 2006/03/24 07:00am TV:18
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Format (RAM/RW)
Function
Play Time
Play Contents
DV Recording
00:10:15
(00:54:30)
Original
HDD
TR
Time Slip
Dubbing
Setup
page 62.
Disc
HDD
Recorded title
last selected
Functions
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Recorded contents are listed in a thumbnail view.
®
TV Guide On Screen SCHEDULE appears.
The setting menu for recording contents from equipment
connected to the DV IN terminal.
You can delete the current content.
Operate according to the message.
You can access a menu to dub the current content.
You can execute the DVD-Video finalizing process on the
loaded disc.
You can format the loaded disc.
A setup menu appears.
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e.g.
Quick Menu
Title information
Restart title
Exit
Bit rate
Special playback mode
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Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU (Continued)
To exit the EASY NAVI
Press EASY NAVI again.
Note
• For a disc other than the specified one, the finder cannot
be operated. To play the disc, exit the EASY NAVI then
press the PLAY button, or select the “Play Contents”
function.
Quick Menu operation
To access various optional functions of this recorder,
open Quick Menu. Quick Menu displays a list of
selections relevant to your current mode.
Opening Quick Menu
1) Press QUICK MENU.
The following menu (“Quick Menu”) appears.
(Actual selections vary depending on operational
status.)
2) Press
/ to select an item, then press
ENTER.
To exit Quick Menu
Press QUICK MENU again.
Alternatively
Select “Exit” with
/ , then press ENTER.
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