Introduction Table of contents Introduction Caution for safety ... 4 About this product ... 5 Choosing a disc ... 6 Index to Parts and Controls ... 12 ... 12 Front panel Rear panel ... 14 ... 16 Remote control ... 18 Display Before operating this recorder ...
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Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) ... 112 Line-U dubbing (Recording pictures while viewing them) ... 116 Deleting selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts) ... 118 Combine Original titles (Combine two titles into one) ... 120 Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW ... 122 DVD-Video finalizing process ...
Introduction Introduction 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”.
Introduction About this product 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.
• 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.
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• 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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Introduction Choosing a disc (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-RAM 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.
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On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.0/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.0/4X etc.) and discs compatible with 8X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.0/ 8X etc.) can also be used.
Introduction 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 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 1 Track 2...
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Discs and purposes The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per disc category. This will help you choose discs. DVD-RAM disc Suitable for repeat use of the Characteristics on this disc, and data storage for recorder video library.
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel 4 6 8 10 12 * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover. ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 Turns the power on/restores the unit in the...
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Ö DV IN terminal page 136 Use this when recording from a digital video device such as a digital video camera. Ü INPUT2 jacks page 44 Use this when recording from other input source such as a VCR or a camcorder. á...
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Rear panel Power cord page 21 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Ventilation fan DIGITAL AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL jack page 27 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack.
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OUTPUT jacks page 21, 23, 24, 26 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier.
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Display PBC indicator Illuminates when a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. Program recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program. Bit rate indicator Illuminates when displaying the bit rate selected for recording, or when displaying the actual bit rate.
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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. É...
Introduction 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...
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OPEN/CLOSE button 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.
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Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the screen when startup or finishing. While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: Start-up, reading a disc, finishing the recording Loading Unloading a disc, finishing the...
Introduction 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.
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 data is not provided by Toshiba, Therefore Toshiba is not liable for the content of such data. The date provider may elect to discontinue the service or it may cease to be (or never be) available in your area.
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To search by entering a keyword 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 to select “category” then press 4) Press to select “enter keyword” then press ENTER. The keyboard appears.
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Introduction 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”...
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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.
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Introduction 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. start Record Defaults go to Service Bar start 1 min early 2 min late...
Introduction Key operation 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.
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Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen™ (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”...
Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this instruction manual. : HDD : DVD-RAM disc DVD-RAM : DVD-RW disc DVD-RW : DVD-R disc DVD-R : DVD video disc DVD-VIDEO : VIDEO CD : Audio CD (For CD containing JPEG or MP3/WMA files, page 78, 80.)
Recording Before recording Please be sure to read this critical background information prior to making a recording. This recorder is equipped with a built-in HDD. Conventional video cassette recorders have required tapes to record, while this recorder enables recording on the HDD whenever you want, without selecting an available tape or confirming its recording time or tape remaining.
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Note on recording on a DVD-R disc Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available DVD-R disc to record on ( page 6, 9). To play a DVD-R disc recorded on this recorder on other devices, finalize the DVD-R disc on this recorder.
Recording Before recording (Continued) Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical Format) Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time. For DVD-R, initializing is not necessary. A disc should be initialized in the following cases: (The recorder may display a message to request you to do so.) e.g.
4) Press to select “Start,” then press ENTER. e.g. DVD format Entire disc contents excluding library data will be erased if disc is formatted. Proceed? Start Cancel Format 5) Press to select “Start,” then press ENTER. Initialization starts. e.g. DVD format Formatting Format When the initialization is completed, the setup...
Recording Before recording (Continued) Entering characters e.g. CONTENT Title information MENU Cursor An entered character will appear here. Chapter Language English Spanish French German Italian etc... Select Cursor Operation guidance of the remote control To enter the character, normally use buttons on the remote.
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Entering characters The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. You can erase them if necessary by either of the following measures: Erasing characters • Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select “Clear All” by pressing press ENTER button. Alternatively, press CLEAR button.
Recording Selecting a disc according to purposes of use (DVD-RAM/R/RW) There are various types of discs having different standards. Select one for your purpose of use. • Editing after recording (e.g. deleting unnecessary portions, dividing chapters). • Recording so that the sound of bilingual broadcast can be switched.
Recording Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode This setting is necessary to play the contents on a DVD-R/RW disc with other DVD players. Items to set up When recording in Video mode, there are some restrictions by DVD-Video standard. Therefore, it is necessary to set up these items below.
Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording a TV program To record a TV program currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter. Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, load it into the recorder. - Load a disc which has sufficient space available to record the program. - Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected.
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Suggestions for the user picture quality setting • For normal recording or when you cannot decide which mode to choose. Select “SP”. • When you need a longer recording time and video quality is not important Select “LP”, lower quality than “SP” in picture quality, but it can record longer. •...
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Recording Recording a TV program (Continued) Notes • During recording, you cannot change the recording parameters, such as modes, channels, etc. • The number of titles cannot exceed 99 for a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc or 396 for the HDD. • One continuous recording cannot exceed in any case 9 hours. Recording automatically stops at 9 hours. •...
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To play a recorded title while recording another on the same disc (Recorded Title Play) DVD-RAM During recording, you can play a title recorded on the same disc. 1) While recording, press CONTENT MENU. 2) Press to select a desired title, then press ENTER.
Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording an external source You can record programs from connected equipment on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc. Connect according to A or B. • To record a clearer picture, use the S video jack. To video output jack External equipment To audio...
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Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “L-1,” “L-2,” or “L-3” appears on the front panel display, corresponding to the input in which the device is connected. INPUT SELECT Press HDD or DVD to select a recording media. Start playback of the source content on the connected equipment.
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Recording Recording an external source (Continued) Notes on recording from a connected VCR or camcorder Check the condition of the source equipment before playing. Set the equipment in a good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum playback. Bad conditions may produce noises in playback.
Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Setting a recording To record TV programs and end them automatically, follow the procedures of this chapter. Before setting recording, see “Before recording” ( Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, load it into the recorder. –...
Recording Setting a recording (Continued) Changing the recording options Start Press TV Guide, then press program to record. Or to search for a TV program, see TV Guide ENTER Press MENU. “Episode Options” appears. Menu Press to select “set recording” then press ENTER.
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Note If you cancel the selections, select “cancel” then press ENTER button. Frequency of recordings/reminders and icon Recording Reminder Meaning Icon Once One time execution Regularly For a program on the same channel and at the same start time Daily* For a program on the same channel and at the same start time of Monday through Friday...
Recording Setting a recording (Continued) Set recording by specifying details manually 1) Press TV Guide. TV Guide On Screen LISTINGS appears. 2) Press to select “SCHEDULE”. 3) Press Menu. “Schedule Options” appears. 4) Press to select “new manual recording” then press ENTER. “Record Options”...
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Deleting a recording 2 ways are available. On LISTINGS 1) Press TV Guide. 2) Select a TV program you have set to record (icon displayed). 3) Press Menu. “Episode Options” appears. 4) Press to select “delete recording”, then press ENTER. 5) Read the message, and press “yes”...
Recording Others To delete recorded content Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. ENTER DELETE 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU)” ( select a title (chapter).
Relay Recording DVD-RAM This function automatically diverts a recording to the HDD if a DVD-RAM disc is near capacity. When the remaining time of the DVD-RAM disc has reached about 10 minutes, the recorder starts recording the same content on the HDD as well as DVD-RAM.
Playback Play your favorite contents. Information on playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Playing a DVD video disc Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV) Playing a TV program currently being recorded (Chase Play) Playing at various speeds Locating by entering the number Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window (P in P Playback)
Playback Information on playback The operation procedure depends on the kind of disc. See the respective pages for basic procedures to play the disc. To play contents recorded onto the HDD or DVD-RAM discs Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) ( To play a DVD video disc Playing a DVD video disc ( page 62)
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you can easily locate a desired one. You can play recorded TV programs also from TV Guide On Screen. See Start Notes •...
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Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) To stop playback Press STOP. STOP To pause playback (still playback) Press PAUSE. PAUSE To resume normal playback, press PLAY button or PAUSE button. Note • Sound is muted in still mode. Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Title resume) The recorder memorizes the location you last stopped playback to resume from there.
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Viewing the first scene of a title (Original) (Intro scan) 1) After step 1 on page 57, press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 2) Press to select “Special playback mode”, then press ENTER. 3) Press to select “Intro scan”, then press ENTER.
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Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Checking the background information on a selected title 1) At step 2 on page 57, select a title (chapter) then press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 2) Press to select “Title information”, then press ENTER.
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Jumping to a specified page 1) Press CONTENT MENU. CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 3) Press to select “Specific page jump”, then press ENTER. 4) Enter the page number you want by pressing ADJUST, or the number buttons. e.g.
Playback DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Playing a DVD video disc You can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed DVD-R discs in the same manner. To play recorded contents, follow the instructions on Preparation • Turn on a TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the recorder is connected to. •...
Resuming playback from the location last stopped at (Resume Play) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO You can resume playback from the location where you stopped at. If you press PLAY button after stopping playback, the playback resumes from the location you have stopped. If you stop playback by pressing STOP button twice, the resume playback feature will be cancelled.
Playback Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV) This function enables you to pause a TV broadcast and resume viewing at a later, more convenient time, by storing the TV broadcast temporarily on the HDD. Start Notes • This function is not available during recording. •...
Playback Introduction DVD-RAM Playing a TV program currently being recorded (Chase Play) You can begin playback from the beginning of a program currently being recorded. You will find this function of great advantage on long programs, as you do not have to wait for the end of recording to begin playback.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Playing at various speeds Playing in fast reverse or fast forward Start Notes • The playback speed may vary depending on a disc. • Depending on a disc or data condition, picture and sound in fast forward playback at “ ”...
Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track Start Notes • Some titles may not display chapter numbers. • When playing a HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, you can access chapters only in the current title if “HDD/RAM title play” ( 160) is set to “Title resume”.
Playback Playing at various speeds (Continued) Playing frame by frame Start To resume normal playback Press PLAY or PAUSE. Viewing still pictures (Playing a disc that contains still pictures) Start DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO During playback, press PAUSE. A still picture is displayed. PAUSE Press FRAME ( : Playback direction...
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Locating by entering the number Locating by entering the number of a desired section Normally titles, chapters, and tracks are numbered. By entering these numbers, you can access a desired section. Start Notes • Pressing CLEAR button resets the numbers. To clear the display, press T.SEARCH button several times (depending on a disc).
Playback Locating by entering the number (Continued) Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search) Start Notes • Some discs may not respond to this process. • Some scenes may not be accessed precisely as you specified. •...
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window (P in P Playback) During playback, you can watch a TV broadcast in the sub window. (P in P : Picture in Picture) Start Notes • You can change the channel of the sub window by pressing CH •...
Playback DVD-VIDEO Selecting the camera angle If the scene was recorded with multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. Start Notes • You can also change the camera angle during still playback. The camera angle changes to the new setting when you resume normal playback.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Selecting Subtitles You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the disc. Start Notes • Some DVD video discs are set to display subtitles automatically. • Depending on the scene, subtitles may not appear immediately after you set the subtitle function to on.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Zooming a picture You can magnify areas within a picture. Start Notes • Some discs may not respond to zoom feature. • During some scenes, the buttons may not work as described. • The zoom feature is canceled when the disc menu is operated. •...
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Selecting the sound You can select a preferred language and a sound format. Start MTS Broadcast Compatibility This recorder can receive or record MTS (Multichannel TV sound) broadcast. By connecting the recorder to your stereo system or stereo TV, you will try the SAP or stereo sound. SAP (Second Audio Program broadcast) A separate audio program, usually broadcast in a second language with the main language.
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Playback Selecting the sound (Continued) Recorded sounds According to your setting of “SAP” on the setup menu screen, ( channels of the disc below. Set “SAP” to “On” or “Off” appropriately. Setting on the setup screen DVD Compatible Mode Main * This will be “Stereo”...
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Notes • Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press MENU button and choose the appropriate language from the selections on the disc menu. • When you turn on the recorder or replace a disc, the recorder returns to the initial default setting. ( Depending on a disc, a specific type of audio the disc has is output.
Playback Viewing JPEG files You can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the recorder. Preparations • Prepare a compatible disc ( • Set “Priority contents” ( page 160) to “Photo”. • Make your TV shape conform to the 4:3 picture size. Only 4:3 pictures can be played regardless of the function settings via the on-screen displays of the recorder ( to other sizes, e.g.
1) Press CONTENT MENU. “CONTENT MENU Picture List” appears. Depending on the disc, the recorder creates either temporary folder, “Auto” or “All”. “Auto”: For CD of which compatibility confirmed by TOSHIBA. Only playable files are listed. e.g. CONTENT 1 / 3 Picture List...
Playback Playing MP3/WMA files You can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on this recorder. Preparations • Make sure that a disc you want to play is compatible with this recorder. See • Set “Priority contents” ( page 160) to “Audio”.
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MP3 and WMA formats, prior to the downloading thereof. Toshiba has no right to grant and does not grant permission to download any copyrighted content. buttons.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Checking the current status and settings You can confirm operational status and setting details. Operational status and setting details Start Press DISPLAY. The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) DISPLAY e.g.
Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. Start Note • Time display is an approximation. During playback or recording, press TIME BAR. The time bar appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) TIME BAR Locator (Shows the current location.) e.g.
Playback Functions in Quick Menu Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience. page 30 on how to operate Quick Menu. To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO You can repeat a desired section. 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU.
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Cancel random (in Random play mode) Resumes normal playback. Notes • Some discs may not permit random playback operation. • You cannot use the random playback function in conjunction with the memory playback function. • You cannot use the random playback function in conjunction with the repeat playback function.
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Playback Functions in Quick Menu (Continued) To display the current bit rate DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press to select “Bit rate”, then press ENTER. Bit rate Note • To turn off the bit rate display, select this item again. To check information on a title DVD-RAM DVD-RW...
Editing You can create your own movie from your assembled scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs. Before editing Creating chapters Playlist editing Creating thumbnails Before dubbing High speed Library dubbing Dubbing selected items Rate conversion dubbing Line-U dubbing Deleting selected items Combine Original titles Creating a DVD-Video using...
Editing Before editing About use of the HDD (internal hard disc) It is not recommended that you delete many chapters from titles recorded on the HDD to remove unnecessary parts of the titles and copy those contents on a DVD- RAM disc.
Outline of basic editing Recording a TV program Record a TV program and it becomes a original title. e.g. Title: The world of cats and dogs. Chapter editing Divide the original title into chapters. Title 1: “The world of cats and dogs” (Original) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Divide chapters and create divisions of chapter...
Editing DVD-RAM Creating chapters 1 title is created by recording at a time, which includes 1 chapter. By dividing it into several chapters, it will be easier to access a desired scene, and your editing or playback will be much easier. To create chapters in a title, insert a chapter mark.
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Press to select “Chapter function”, then press ENTER. The submenu appears. e.g. CONTENT Title List ENTER MENU Quick Menu HDD : Title information 2004/06/08 07 : 00 Create thumbnail am TV : 4 High speed dubbing Rate conversion dubbing Chapter function Edit functon 2004/06/12 09 : 00 pm TV : 3...
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Editing Creating chapters (Continued) At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press PAUSE. The picture pauses. PAUSE e.g. EDIT Chapter Editing MENU 00 : 00 : 00 Press to select “Divide,” then press ENTER. A chapter division is created at the selected location, and the first scene of the new chapter is registered as a chapter thumbnail.
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Notes • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this event, reduce the number of chapters by merging chapters. ( page 94) • “EDIT MENU Chapter Editing” can also be viewed by selecting “Chapter Editing”...
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Editing Creating chapters (Continued) Merging chapters 1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display. 2) Press to highlight a chapter. Pressing PICTURE SEARCH button can access preceding or following pages. 3) Press QUICK MENU. e.g.
Editing DVD-RAM Playlist editing Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. Start (Collecting desired scenes) Press CONTENT MENU. “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears. CONTENT MENU Pressing the HDD or DVD button can switch the drives. Press QUICK MENU.
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Editing Playlist editing (Continued) Press to select “Playlist editing”, then press ENTER. “EDIT MENU Playlist editing” appears. e.g. EDIT Playlist Editing MENU ENTER Title: Press to select a title or chapter. To select between titles and chapters, press e.g. EDIT Playlist ENTER Editing...
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Notes • You can access “EDIT MENU Playlist Editing” also by selecting “Playlist editing” on EDIT MENU. • If you delete titles and chapters (Original), the corresponding titles and chapters (Playlist) are also deleted. Contrarily, if you delete titles and chapters (Playlist), the corresponding titles and chapters (Original) are not deleted. •...
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Editing Playlist editing (Continued) Canceling selection of a part 1) From EDIT MENU Playlist editing, press to select a part to cancel. 2) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 3) Press to select “Cancel selected title”, then press ENTER. The part you have selected is canceled. Confirming the first and last scenes of a part or a Playlist You can play the first and last 3 seconds of a scene...
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Making a Playlist of recorded contents where starting times are the same (i.e. daily or weekly recordings) This will help to sort serials. 1) From “CONTENT MENU Title List”, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press to select “Edit function”, then press ENTER.
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Creating thumbnails You can register your favorite scene as a thumbnail displayed on CONTENT MENU. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not available. Start (Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU) Press CONTENT MENU. “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears. e.g.
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Note • There may be a small difference between a thumbnail made on the Create Thumbnail display and that displayed in CONTENT MENU. Operation with PICTURE SEARCH button may extend the difference. Press to select “Create thumbnail” (or “Create CHP thumbnail” if selected a chapter at step 2), then press ENTER.
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Editing Creating thumbnails (Continued) Notes • You cannot create thumbnails of chapters in a title that contains a still picture. • If you create a chapter thumbnail, and then shift the chapter mark ( page 93) or record or edit the disc on other devices, the chapter thumbnail may return to the top of the chapter.
Editing Before dubbing You can dub (copy or move) contents recorded in the HDD or DVD-RAM/R/RW, between HDD and DVD-RAM drive or within the same drives. The following contains information and notes about dubbing. Read carefully before dubbing. Dubbing operations This recorder has the following dubbing functions.
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Editing Before dubbing (Continued) “Copy” and “Move” This recorder’s “Dubbing” has the following two definitions: Copy: The original program remains after the operation is completed. Move: The moved program will be erased from the original location after the operation is completed. Whether or not you select either command depends entirely on the given situation.
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Recording and playback while dubbing Dubbing process by “High speed dubbing” and “Dub selected items” procedures will allow you to make a recording or playback of other titles. Notes • Timer programmed recording have priority over other operations. Dubbing may be stopped if a timer program recording starts.
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R High speed Library dubbing This section explains how to dub a spefific title or chapter. To select several parts and dub them all at once, refer to page 108. Start (Dubbing only a specified part) Press CONTENT MENU. “CONTENT MENU Title List”...
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Notes • A title or a chapter becomes a title by being copied. • “Same Disc” job using a DVD-RAM disc will take a longer time. • “Same Disc” is not available on DVD-R/RW. • “Move” is not available between the HDD and DVD-R/RW. •...
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Dubbing selected items This section explains how to copy several specific titles or chapters. Assigned names of titles/chapters or other information can also be copied. A title or chapter becomes a title by being copied. Preparation •...
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Press to select a part (a title or chapter) to copy. • To go to the next or previous page, press PICTURE SEARCH ( ENTER • To select a chapter, first select the title that contains the chapter you want, then press To go back to the title display, press e.g.
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Editing Dubbing selected items (Dubbing specified parts together) (Continued) Notes • This procedure of “Dub Selected Items” of specified parts does not move them. If you do not want to leave the items on the original disc, delete them in the procedure for “Deleting selected items” ( •...
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Cancelling selection of an item 1) Press to select an item then press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. e.g. EDIT Dub Selected Items MENU Quick Menu Cancel selected title Preview Preview all selected items Title information Clear all selected items Auto power off Exit Capacity...
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Rate conversion dubbing You can reduce the recorded picture or sound rate when copying. This procedure enables content originally recorded onto the HDD at high rate setting to be dubbed onto a DVD-RAM disc at a reduced bit rate. Use the Rate conversion dubbing when •...
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Press to select “Copy” or “Same Disc”. Copy: After the operation is completed, a specified part will remain on the disc where it was previously located. ENTER Same Disc: A part will be copied to the same disc and the copied part will become another title.
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Editing Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) (Continued) Rate Conversion Dubbing for multiple parts Start Press EDIT MENU. “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. EDIT MENU Press to select “Rate Conv. Items”, then press ENTER. “EDIT MENU Rate Conv. Items” appears. e.g.
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Cancelling dubbing during rate conversion dubbing 1) Press QUICK MENU. 2) Press to select “Cancel dubbing”. 3) Press ENTER. Note • A portion of content from the start of recording to the moment you cancel dubbing will be copied. Turning off the power automatically after dubbing 1) While dubbing, press QUICK MENU.
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Line-U dubbing You can record the picture being played back in either disc, or to the other disc, if the content is not copy-protected. This procedure can be used also to copy contents of a DVD-R/RW you created ( 122), back to the HDD.
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Notes • The following combinations of a source and a destination disc are possible. HDD to HDD, HDD to DVD-RAM, HDD to DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM to HDD, DVD-R/RW to HDD • A title dubbed by this procedure has black pictures at both the beginning and the end of the title. Therefore thumbnails in CONTENT MENU may be black.
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Deleting selected items This section explains how to simultaneously delete unnecessary titles and chapters. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not possible. Preparation • Press HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to delete. Start (Deleting multiple specified parts) Press EDIT MENU.
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Notes • To confirm the first and last scenes of an item, first select an item then press QUICK MENU button. Press select “Preview” (or “Title information”) then press ENTER button. This is available only on contents recorded on the HDD or DVD-RAM discs.
Editing DVD-RAM Combine Original titles Use this feature to combine two titles into one. The second title is deleted as the second title is added to the end of the first title. Preparation • Press HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to merge. Start (Combine two titles into one) Press EDIT MENU.
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Notes • You cannot stop the combining process after it has started. • You cannot combine titles if their length will exceed 9 hours. • You cannot combine a protected title or a title containing still pictures. • The title name of the first title is given to the title after combining. •...
* Discs made by this procedure will comply with the DVD-Video standard. However, it is not guaranteed to play properly on all DVD video players (including TOSHIBA products). Depending on the disc, there may be a difference of data capacity between DVD-R and DVD-RW. It may be possible that contents you have just recorded onto a DVD-R cannot be recorded onto a DVD-RW.
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Press EDIT MENU. EDIT MENU Press then press ENTER. ENTER Start Press chapter) to copy to a DVD-R/RW disc. ENTER “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. e.g. EDIT Main Menu MENU Chapter Editing Chapters can be divided on frame basis. Chapters can be merged and assigned names.
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Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) Press ENTER. A cursor appears in the lower area (destination media). e.g. EDIT DVD-Video Create MENU (Selected Items) ENTER Cursor Capacity Press to select a location to place the selected part, then press ENTER. If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press ENTER button.
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Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. A screen is displayed to select options. e.g. EDIT DVD Video Creation(Option Settings) MENU ENTER ENTER Menu Create Start Play After play on title After play on title Writing Test Set Aspect Ratio Press to set the items.
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Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. A display of title menu selection appears if “Menu Create” is set to “Title+Chapter” or “Title” at step 7. ENTER ENTER To view your captured images ( next page.
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Press ENTER on “EDIT MENU DVD-Video Creation (Chapter Menu Select)” display. A confirmation message is displayed. ENTER Press to select “Yes”, then press ENTER. The current broadcast picture appears and dubbing starts. The progress is displayed on the screen and in the front panel display on the recorder.
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162). • Content recorded on a recorder other than this recorder (including TOSHIBA products) cannot be copied to a DVD- R/RW disc using High Speed Dubbing. First set “DVD compatible mode” to “Main” or “SAP” and record them onto the HDD.
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Using a favorite scene as a menu You can select favorite scenes from the recorded contents and use them as menus of DVD-Video Created ( page 126) DVD-R/RW. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. 2) Press to select a title which contains a scene to use as menus. 3) Press QUICK MENU.
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Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) To improve legibility of characters on menus Press to set “Back ground color” to “On”. Then select “Color” (“White” or “Black”) according to the menu’s tone, and set “Permeation Ratio”, which sets the how translucent the selected Back ground color is.
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If a message appears while selecting a part You may receive a message, such as “Selection of Writing Test in the next option setting is recommended to check whether Aspect Ratio coexists”. If a copy- prohibited content is included, or if the aspect ratio is changed meanwhile, cancel the selection.
Editing DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video finalizing process The recorder processes recorded data in a DVD-R/RW disc so that it can be played on other compatible devices. Important • You cannot rewrite data onto a disc after you execute the DVD-Video finalizing process. However, the disabled rewritability of a DVD-RW disc can be restored by canceling the process of the disc ( Video finalizing process is not available.
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Press to select. As you select each item, its function is explained. When “Menu Create” is set to “None”: ENTER “Start play” and “After play one title” are automatically omitted. Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. Information on data to be processed appears. e.g.
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Editing DVD-Video finalize process (Continued) Press to select the title menu, then press ENTER. A display of chapter menu selection appears if “Menu Create” is set to “Tltle+Chapter” or `Chapter” at step 3. ENTER Press to select the chapter menu. A selected menu is applied to all chapters.
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Notes • DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder may not be recognized on other devices unless you execute DVD- Video finalizing process to them. • You can record onto a DVD-R disc additionally to the limit of the disc capacity, unless you execute the DVD-Video finalizing process to it.
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DV recording You can connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal to record from it. Preparation • Press HDD or DVD button to select a recording media • Connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal on the front panel. DV IN terminal Start (Recording from a digital video camera)
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Press to make the settings. As you select each item, an explanation is provided. To change the picture and sound rates: ENTER 1) Press buttons to select “Change” then press ENTER button. 2) On the “User record quality” display, press ADJUST button to select a setting number.
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Editing DV Recording (Recording from a digital video camera) (Continued) Notes • The DV terminal of this recorder supports only input from a DV format digital video camera. It cannot output to a connected device. Some models of DV format digital video cameras may be not compatible.
Library DVD-RAM Using Library data The recorder has a “Library Management” database which memorizes various properties of recordings made on this recorder, including date, media, title, genre, etc. Using this database, you can search for desired or available discs. You can utilize Library data as follows. •...
Library DVD-RAM Searching for a desired title From the “LIBRARY MENU Title Summary (All Titles)”, you can select a title by using change the listing order or sort the titles, search may be easier. Changing the listing order Arrange 1) From Quick Menu, select “Arrange” by then press ENTER.
Library Searching for a desired title (Continued) Jumping Jump 1) From the Quick Menu, select “Jump” by then press ENTER. The submenu appears. e.g. Title Summary LIBRARY (All tTitles) MENU Quick Menu Date Time DVD space remaining DVD all disc no. 7 : 00 pm 2004/ 6/20 Title information...
Library DVD-RAM Viewing Library data This section explains how to check and maintain the Library data. Viewing title information Title information 1) From Quick Menu, select “Title information” by then press ENTER. You can view information about the selected title. e.g.
Library Viewing Library data (Continued) Maintenance of Library data The recorder usually controls the Library database system automatically. However, in the following cases, you must maintain and create data manually. • When you want to add information about a title, (for example when you use a DVD-RAM disc recorded on another device, etc.), to the Library system of the recorder.
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Erasing unnecessary data When the Library database is full (3000 entries).→ Select “Del title information”. 1) Press LIBRARY. 2) Press to select a title. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press to select “Library management” then press ENTER. 5) Press to select “Del title information”, then press ENTER.
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Library Viewing Library data (Continued) Saving the Library data in a DVD-RAM disc 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc to save the Library data. 2) Press LIBRARY. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press to select “Library management”, then press ENTER. 5) Press to select “Create backup”, then press ENTER.
Library DVD-RAM Checking remaining space You can check the remaining space of each disc prior to recording. Viewing a number and space of a disc DVD all disc no. 1) From the Quick Menu, select “DVD all disc no.” then press ENTER. You can view numbers, names and estimated remaining spaces about all the registered discs.
Function Setup DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Start Notes • SETUP button is available even during normal playback. However some items may be grayed out and they cannot be selected.
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Setting DVD player settings DVD disc menu language DVD-VIDEO DVD audio language DVD-VIDEO DVD subtitle language DVD-VIDEO DVD dynamic range control DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Karaoke vocal DVD-VIDEO DVD parental lock DVD-VIDEO DVD title stop DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Picture/audio settings Pause/still DVD-RAM DVD-RW...
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Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting Display settings TV shape DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R On screen display DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Transparency DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Startup screen Screen protector DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Background Closed caption Operational settings Operation beep DVD-RAM DVD-RW...
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Setting DVD recorder operation User record quality DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Picture record mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Input Black level DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Aspect ratio (Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD compatible mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R Rec DNR DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R...
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) DVD player settings DVD disc menu language DVD-VIDEO English: To display disc menus in English. French: To display disc menus in French. Spanish: To display disc menus in Spanish. Others: To make a further language choice. After pressing ENTER button, follow steps 1) –...
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3) Press buttons to shift. Select the proceeding character by pressing buttons (or ADJUST button). 4) Press ENTER button. Notes • Some DVD video discs may be set to display subtitles in a different language from that you selected. A prior subtitle language may be programmed by the disc.
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Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Country/Area AUSTRALIA BELGIUM CANADA CHINA CHINA HONG KONG DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY INDONESIA ITALY JAPAN MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NORWAY PHILIPPINES RUSSIAN FEDERATION SINGAPORE SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES 3) Select the desired limitation level by pressing buttons, and then press ENTER button.
Picture/Audio settings Pause/Still DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Auto: Normal setting. Pause the moving image without blurring. Frame: Displays high resolution still image. Output Black level DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO You can adjust the black level of the output signal. Standard: Normal black level.
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Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Play DNR DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Selects a setting for playback at a reduced noise level. Press buttons to select an item then select “On” or “Off” using buttons. 3D-DNR: Off: Not activated. Reduces the noise levels of brightness signals and color signals present in the video signal during playback.
Off: Deactivates the screen protector function. Activates the screen protector function. Note • Toshiba does not guarantee that this function protects the TV screen by all means. Background Selects a screen color when receiving no video signals such as selecting a non-broadcasting channel.
IR Code Switches the remote control codes to operate the recorder. If you use the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/ DVD video recorders, set the different remote codes for each recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the recorders.
DVD recorder operation User record quality DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can select from 5 combined picture and sound quality recording settings prior to actual recording. Actual selection applied becomes the default setting for normal recording or programmed recording. e.g. User record quality Setting 1 Manual 6.6 L-PCM...
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Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R To set the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVD-R/RW disc. 4:3: Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3. 16:9: Fixes the aspect ratio at 16:9. Note • When the bit rate on “User record quality” is set to “1.0(Mbps)”...
Relay recording DVD-RAM Turn on or off a function that makes a recording automatically onto the HDD when the remaining space of a DVD-RAM disc is reduced to less than 10 minutes or when a disc is not loaded. Off: Deactivates this function.
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Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) All HDD titles delete This deletes all the titles on the HDD. Only the recorded contents are deleted, so a DVD-RAM disc Library information and reservation history are left as is and can continue to be used.
Initial settings Language To set a preferred language for on-screen displays. English: To view on-screen display in English. French: To view on-screen display in French. Time & Date setting To set the clock manually if it is not set correctly. 1) Press and ADJUST ( clock.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting of picture and sound quality for recording Picture quality setting Sound setting D/M1 D/M2 L-PCM...
Others Before calling service personnel If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba dealer. Power The power is not turned on. • The power cord is not connected securely.
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Recording Cannot be recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. • The disc is protected from deleting data. → Set the write-protect tab to the opposite of “PROTECT” ( page 8). • The disc is protected by a PC or the recorder. →...
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Others Before calling service personnel (Continued) Remote control The remote control does not work. • The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. → Replace all the batteries in the remote control page 18, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). • The light emitter of the remote control is not pointed at the receptor of this recorder.
ER-FAN An irregular stop of the ventilation fan detected. Note • If you find an error code other than listed above, consult your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. • When creating a DVD-Video • When creating a DVD-Video • When recording on DVD-R/RW •...
Others Recording duration DD1 (192kHz) Sound rate DVD-RAM Picture quality rate Hour Minute Hour Minute • The recording durations listed above are for reference purposes only and are not guaranteed. Recording durations may vary. • The recording durations for DVD-RAM discs listed above are applicable to DVD-RAM discs that have been initialized. Actual recording duration may vary depending on the disc used.
Others Language Code List Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language – – – No alternate language CHI (ZH) Chinese DUT (NL) Dutch ENG (EN) English FRE (FR) French GER (DE) German ITA (IT) Italian JPN (JA) Japanese KOR (KO) Korean MAY (MS) Malay...
Others Specification I Power requirement during operation I Power requirement at standby 17W or below (Front panel display: on) 16W or below (Front panel display: off) I Power supply 120V AC, 60 Hz I Mass 5.4kg I External dimension Width 430 x Height 62 x Depth 334mm I Incoming channels TV: 2-69CH, Cable:1-125CH I Antenna input/output terminal...
Limited United States Warranty Digital Audio Video (“DAV”) Product-Depot Repair Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DAV PRODUCT AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
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DAV Product to the Depot Warranty Repair Center specified by the TACP Consumer Solutions Center. For additional information, visit TACP’s web site: www.tacp.toshiba.com. ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS...