Toshiba D-VR4SU Service Manual page 15
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Recording
Read this before recording on disc
Types of disc
This section explains things you must
You can use DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video.
know to record onto a disc. Read it
before attempting to record.
DVD-RAM/-RW (VR mode)
• This mode involves mutiple editing functions.
NOTE:
• Various editing options using a created Playlist.
Should a power failure occur or
should the AC cord plug be discon-
DVD-RW (Video mode)/-R
nected while recording, editing, ini-
• Simple editing (renaming titles).
tializing, finalizing or any other func-
tion, the program being recorded will
For more information on recording format, see "Recording for-
be lost or the disc may not be play-
mat" (page 10).
able. Manufacturer can not guaran-
tee against loss of program or disc
Recording modes
should this occur. To start recording
There are 4 modes for recording on disc. Recording time and quality
again, re-format the disc or use a
vary according to mode.
new disc and follow the instruction
on recording.
Recording
mode
XP
SP
NOTES:
LP
Recording time can change for the
SLP
following reasons.
• When image quality is poor as dur-
ing poor TV reception.
• Recording time above is based on a 4.7GB disc.
• When recording on a disc that has
been edited before.
Since DVD recording is performed using VBR (Variable Bit Rate), re-
• When the video is followed with re-
cording time varies according to the recorded content.
cordings of still images or just au-
To know the correct recording time, stop recording and check the me-
dio.
dia information. (See page 35.)
Disc remaining time
VR mode
• Recording is possible as long as there is available space on the
disc. (Finalized discs can be recorded by cancelling the finalization,
see "UNDO FINALIZE" on page 28.)
• Erasing unnecessary title frees up available space on the disc. (Titles
can be erased from finalized discs by first undoing the finalization.
See "UNDO FINALIZE" on page 28.)
NOTE:
Video mode
Because of characteristics peculiar
• Up until the disc is finalized, recording is possible as long as there is
to digital video compression technol-
available space on the disc. (Once the disc has been finalized, addi-
ogy, scenes with fast motion may
tional recording and erasing are not possible.)
appear as a matrix of larger blocks.
• The remaining time cannot be increased, nor can recorded title be
overwritten.
The unauthorized recording, use,
• Titles cannot be erased nor can recorded titles be overwritten.
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs and
other materials, is prohibited under
the Copyright Laws of the United
States and other countries, and
may subject you to civil and/or
criminal liability.
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Recording
Recording a TV program
Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit.
You can record programs you
• Press DVD or VCR to select the appropriate mode.
watch on TV onto video tapes or
1
DVDs.
Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the re-
cording mode.
The recording mode will appear on the TV
monitor and change every time REC
MODE/SPEED is pressed.
VCR recording modes: SP/SLP
DVD recording modes: XP/SP/LP/SLP
SP is the normal recording mode for video tapes. SLP offers 3
times the recording time as SP. For more information on DVD re-
cording modes, see page 52.
2
Set the TV/CABLE option to the appropriate position (page 32).
3
Press the numeric keys or CH
recorded.
TO SELECT Cable TV CHANNELS:
1-9
10-12
13-99
100-125
NOTES:
TO SELECT TV CHANNELS 1-12:
• When recording onto a DVD, it
If only 1 or 2 buttons are pressed, the corresponding channel will
takes some time from when you
be selected in 2 seconds.
press REC/OTR until recording
actually starts.
Press REC/OTR a little before your
preferred starting point.
With a video tape, recording starts
almost at the same time you press
REC/OTR.
• If the erase prevention tab of video
tapes is removed, the tape will
eject when REC/OTR is pressed
for recording.
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs and
4
Press REC/OTR.
other materials, is prohibited under
the Copyright Laws of the United
"
" appears on the screen for about 4
States and other countries, and
seconds and recording will start.
may subject you to civil and/or
criminal liability.
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Recording time
Quality
Approx. 60 min
Can record high quality images.
Approx. 120 min
Can record normal quality images.
Quality deteriorates slightly, but
Approx. 240 min
recording time is longer.
Recording time is prioritized over
Approx. 360 min
quality.
VCR mode
00 : 00 : 00 SP
DVD mode
SP
TV
- VHF/UHF channels
CABLE - CABLE TV channels
/
to select the channel to be
Press 0 twice and then 1-9 as required.
Example: To select 2, Press "002".
Press 0 first and then the remaining 2 digits in order
from left to right.
Example: Press 012 for "12".
CH 110
Press 2 digits in order.
Example: Press 22 for "22".
Press the 3 digits in order.
Example: Press 110 for "110".
VHF/UHF/CABLE CHANNELS
TV
CABLE
VHF
VHF
2-13
2-13
UHF
STD/HRC/IRC
14-69
14-36 (A) (W)
37-59 (AA) (WW)
60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ)
86-94 (86) (94)
95-99 (A-5) (A-1)
100-125 (100)(125)
01 (5A)
VCR mode
CH 110
DVD mode
Read this before recording on disc
Images that cannot be recorded
The unauthorized recording, use,
Some DVD-Video and broadcasts contain copy-restriction signals to
distribution, or revision of television
protect copyrights. There are 3 types of copy-restriction signals: "Copy
programs, videotapes, DVDs and
Free", "Copy Never" and "Copy Once".
other materials, is prohibited under
the Copyright Laws of the United
States and other countries, and
"Copy Free" (unrestricted recording)
may subject you to civil and/or
Land-based TV broadcasts and images you record yourself with a video
criminal liability.
camera allow unrestricted recording. There are no restrictions on re-
cording.
"Copy Never" (recording prohibited)
• Images that contain the recording prohibited signal cannot be re-
corded.
• If the recording prohibited signal appears halfway through an image
you are recording, recording is paused at that instant. When the re-
cording prohibited signal ends, recording resumes.
• This unit incorporates a built-in copy guard. It cannot record soft-
ware or broadcasted programs that contain copy restriction signals
designed to protect copyright, etc.
"Copy Once" (one-time recordable)
Programs (images) that contain the one-time recordable signal can be
recorded only in the VR mode using a DVD-RW disc that supports
CPRM Ver. 1.1 and Ver 1.2.
Recording a TV program
To stop recording
Press STOP to stop recording.
"
" will appear on the screen for about 4
seconds.
NOTE:
When recording onto a DVD, even if STOP is pressed during record-
ing, recording does not stop instantly. Recording may continue for as
long as 1 minute maximum.
To stop recording temporarily
Press PAUSE/STILL to avoid recording
unwanted material.
"
" will appear on screen for about 4 sec-
onds.
Press again to resume recording.
NOTES:
• In video recording, the pause function will be released after 5 min-
utes to prevent damaging the video tape. The unit will change to the
STOP mode.
• When recording onto a video tape, you can select a recording chan-
nel in the recording pause mode. (You cannot change a recording
channel in the DVD recording pause mode.)
Recording one program while watching another
While the unit is recording, press TV/VIDEO to select the TV position.
The "TV" will light up on the display window and recording will continue.
Auto Rewind feature
Select the TV channel you want to watch by using the TV channel
This VCR will automatically rewind
selector.
the tape when the tape has ended
(except during OTR and TIMER
REC). It will also eject the tape.
NOTE:
Some CABLE hookups do not permit viewing one channel while re-
NOTES:
• If the disc space become full, the
cording another. See pages 18, 19.
recording is stopped and "Disc is
full" will appear on the screen.
• In the event of a power failure during
DVD recording including OTR and
TIMER REC, the program can not
be recorded on the disc.
When the power resumes, after the
VCR/DVD is turned on, the set
checks the disc to repair the error
which is caused by a power
failure. This checking process may
require a few minutes to about 1
hour according to disc condition.
In this process "SYSTEM ERROR
PLEASE WAIT DISC CHECKING"
will appear on the screen.
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs and
other materials, is prohibited under
the Copyright Laws of the United
States and other countries, and
may subject you to civil and/or
criminal liability.
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VCR mode
DVD mode
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