Read this before recording on disc 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. Images that cannot be recorded Some DVD-Video and broadcasts contain copy-restriction signals to protect copyrights. There are 3 types of copy-restriction signals: “Copy Free”, “Copy Never” and “Copy Once”.
Recording Recording a TV program You can record programs you watch on TV onto video tapes or DVDs. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. • Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit. • Press DVD or VCR to select the appropriate mode. VCR mode REC MODE/SPEED to select the re1 Press cording mode. The recording mode will appear on the TV monitor and change every time REC MODE/SPEED is pressed.
Recording a TV program To stop recording Press STOP to stop recording. “ ” will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. NOTE: Recording does not stop instantly even if STOP is pressed during DVD recording. 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 REC/OTR to resume recording.
Recording One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Preparation: The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit. • Press DVD or VCR to select the appropriate mode. Example: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes. VCR mode REC MODE/SPEED to select the 1 Press recording mode. 00 : 00 : 00 SP For the recording mode, see step 1 on page 52.
Timer recording Setting timer recording Preparation: The timer recording system allows you to select the date, time, channel and record the desired programs. Up to 12 timer programs within a month can be stored in this unit. • • • • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. Load a recordable DVD or video tape. Press DVD or VCR to select the appropriate mode. Confirm that the clock is indicating the correct time.
Recording Timer recording Press 4 Press or to select “Date”. or to select the date to be recorded from the list and press ENTER. Press or to select “Start”. 5 Set the recording start time. • To switch over the selection item (hour or minute), press or . or to adjust the time. • Press or to select “End”. 6 Press Set the recording stop time in the same manner in step 5. NOTES: • You can record same day of every week or from Monday to Friday using the items.
Timer recording you enter the other program for the timer recording, re 11 When peat the steps 3 to 10. 12 Press SETUP. The Timer Record Set screen disappears and the display will return to the normal screen. 13 Press TIMER REC. The timer indicator “ ” will appear on the display and the unit stands by for recording. Stopping the timer recording After the timer recording has started, you can stop the timer recording (but continue recording), or stop recording completely if you need.
Recording Chase playback 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. recording a TV program on the DVD-RAM disc, press PLAY 1 While to start chase playback. The TV program as it is being recorded will played back. a scene you want through the following operations if nec2 Locate essary. Still playback: Press PAUSE.
Stereo recording and playback The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity recording of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts. When a MTS STEREO broadcast is received, the word “STEREO” will appear on the screen and the program can be viewed or recorded in stereo. The Hi-Fi STEREO recording procedure is the same as for normal recordings. STEREO NOTE: When using a Cable TV system, stereo TV programs may be transmitted over a mono cable channel.
Editing the disc Editing the disc This section explains how to edit the recorded contents on DVDRWs. However, the items that you can edit vary with the recording formats. In VR mode, you can edit various title menus, whereas in Video mode, you can edit only a few items. Title menu When the content is recorded, a title name that includes the date, time, channel number and other information is created automatically.
Editing a playlist Preparation: You can create and edit the playlist based on the original title. • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load the recorded DVD-RAM/RW (VR). • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) Creating a playlist TITLE MENU. 1 Press ORG(Original) Title List will appear.
Editing the disc Editing a playlist Changing a title name 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the PL Title List. the playlist where you want to change the title name. 2 Select to select the playlist. • Press / / / • Press ENTER to display the editing menu of the playlist. or to select “Rename”. • Press DVD-RW(VR) PL Title List 1/ 2 Disc Name:050823 PL Title 01 01/31 0:11:09 PL Title 02 02/21 0:05:09 Play Chapter List Rename Delete Combine Select TITLE MENU ENTER Enter RETURN Back End ENTER.
Editing a playlist Adding a chapter mark You can add a chapter mark to the original title. You can add up to 999 chapter marks to one disc. 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the PL Title List. the original title where a chapter mark is added. 2 Select to select the playlist. • Press / / / • Press ENTER to display the editing menu of the playlist. or to select “Play”.
Editing the disc Editing a playlist the scene you want to add a chapter mark, press ENTER. 6 When The position of the added chapter mark is appeared. The added chapter mark 7 If you want to continue to add chapter mark, repeat step 6. chapter marks are finished adding. 8 The • To return to the normal screen, press RETURN.
Editing a playlist Combining chapters 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the PL Title List. the original titles where you want to combine the chapters. 2 Select • Press / / / to select the playlist. • Press ENTER to display the editing menu of playlist. or to select “Chapter List”. • Press DVD-RW(VR) PL Title List 1/ 2 Disc Name:050823 PL Title 01 01/31 0:11:09 PL Title 02 02/21 0:05:09 Play Chapter List Rename Delete Combine Select TITLE MENU ENTER Enter RETURN Back End Editing the disc ENTER.
Editing the disc Editing a playlist Erasing a chapter You can erase an unnecessary chapter from the created playlist. When you erase the chapter from the playlist, the scene is not erased from the original title. 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the PL Title List. the playlist where a chapter you want to erase. 2 Select to select the playlist. • Press / / / • Press ENTER to display the editing menu of the playlist. or to select “Chapter List”.
Editing a playlist Combining the titles You can create a playlist by combining the several original titles or playlists. 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the PL Title List. the playlist where you want to combine the titles. 2 Select to select the playlist. • Press / / / • Press ENTER to display the editing menu of the playlist. or to select “Combine”.
Editing the disc Editing a playlist Erasing a playlist You can erase the created playlist. Even if you erase the playlist, the original title will not be erased. 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the PL Title List. the playlist that you want to erase. 2 Select to select the playlist. • Press / / / • Press ENTER to display the editing menu of the playlist. or to select “Delete”.
Editing a playlist Set Index Picture You can set the time that the thumbnail image is registered in the title menu of DVD-RAM/RW (VR mode). 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the PL Title List. the original title where a index picture is registered. 2 Select to select the playlist. • Press / / / • Press ENTER to display the editing menu of the playlist. or to select “Play”.
Editing the disc Editing an original title Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load the recorded disc. • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) Changing an original title name 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the ORG Tiltle List. the original title that you want to rename. 2 Select / / / to select the original title. • Press • Press ENTER to display the editing menu of original title. or to select “Rename”.
Editing an original title In VR mode, you can edit various items, whereas in Video mode, you can edit the title names only. Adding a chapter mark You can add a chapter mark to the original title. You can add up to 999 chapter marks to one disc. 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the ORG Title List. the original title where a chapter mark is added. 2 Select / / / to select the original title. • Press • Press ENTER to display the editing menu of the original title. or to select “Play”.
Editing the disc Editing an original title the scene you want to add a chapter mark, press ENTER. 6 When The position of the added chapter mark is appeared. The added chapter mark 7 If you want to continue to add chapter mark, repeat step 6. chapter marks are finished adding. 8 The • To return to the normal screen, press RETURN.
Editing an original title Combining chapters 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the ORG Title List. the original titles where you want to combine the chapters. 2 Select • Press / / / to select the original title. • Press ENTER to display the editing menu of original title. or to select “Chapter List”.
Editing the disc Editing an original title Erasing a chapter You can erase an unnecessary chapter from the original title. Erase the chapter after checking the title. You cannot restore the erased chapter. When you erase the scene, you can increase the disc space. 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the ORG Title List. the original title where a chapter you want to erase. 2 Select / / / to select the original title. • Press • Press ENTER to display the editing menu of original title.
Editing an original title Erasing an original title You can erase an original title. Erasing the title deletes both the title and the recording saved under that title name. Erase the original title after checking its title. The erased title cannot be restored. When you erase the title, you can increase the disc space. 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the ORG Title List. the original title you want to erase. 2 Select / / / to select the original title.
Editing the disc Editing an original title In VR mode, you can edit various items, whereas in Video mode, you can edit the title names only. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load the recorded disc. • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) Set Index Picture You can set the time that the thumbnail image is registered in the title menu of DVD-RAM/RW (VR mode). 1 Press TITLE MENU to display the ORG Title List.
Changing a disc name You can change a disc name from the Setup Menu. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load the recorded DVD disc. • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) Changing a disc name 1 Press SETUP to display the Easy Menu. to select “Setup Menu”. 2 •• Press Press ENTER to display the setup menu. • Press • Press / / or / to select “DISC”. to select “Rename Disc” and press ENTER.
Editing the disc Changing a disc name Using the keyboard screen This section explains the function of the keyboard screen and how to input characters. The disc name and the title name can be changed using the keyboard screen. ---- Selecting between uppercase and lowercase letters You can select either uppercase or lowercase letters when modifying your titles, using the keyboard screen. 1 Press / Press 2 below. or / / to select “CAPS”.
Dubbing Dubbing a tape onto a disc Preparation: You can record video or audio on a video tape onto a disc. • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load a source video tape and a disc for recording. • Remove the erase protection tab of the source video tape to prevent the data from accidentally being erased. • Confirm the disc space before operation. DVD to set this unit to DVD mode. 1 Press The DVD indicator will light. REC MODE/SPEED and select the recording mode.
Dubbing Dubbing a disc onto a tape Preparation: You can record both video and audio from a disc to a video tape. When a disc with a copy guard is used, a distorted image is recorded onto the video tape. • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load a source disc and a video tape for recording. • Confirm the remaining tape for recording before operation. VCR to set this unit to VCR mode. 1 Press The VCR indicator will light. REC MODE/SPEED and select the recording mode.
Dubbing using other equipment You can connect another VCR or camcorder for dubbing. Typical connection: When using this unit as a recording device Playback VCR Playback Camcorder To AV jack To Video OUT To Audio (R) OUT Recording VCR To Audio (L) OUT AUDIO/VIDEO cable (supplied) Recording VCR To Video IN To Audio (R) IN To Audio (L) IN AUDIO/VIDEO cable (not supplied) To Video IN To Audio (R) IN To Audio (L) IN Stereo: L CH: R CH: 2H5-01 P74-81 The sound is treated as stereo sound.
Additional information Glossary A-B Repeat Playback Playback that repeats between two set points, A and B. angle Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs, you can select the angle from which to view the scene. DTS This is a digital sound system developed by Digital Theater Systems for use in cinemas.
Glossary parental control settings Level 1: Adult discs and general discs (R-rated discs included) cannot be played back. Level 2 to 3: Adult discs and R-rated discs cannot be played back. Level 4 to 7: Adult discs cannot be played back. (Level 4 to 7 discs contain content children age 15 and younger may not see.) Level 8: Virtually all discs can be played back without restriction. PBS Acronym for Public Broadcast System. The PBS channel transmits data for auto clock setting.
Additional information Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “DVD Menu”, “Audio” and/or “Subtitle” (see page 28).
Problems and troubleshooting Use the following checklist for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Try another AC outlet. Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker. Unplug unit, then plug it back in. Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating.
Additional information Problems and troubleshooting / Video head cleaning SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE VCR TV recording does not work. Timer recording does not work. Noise bars on screen. • • • • • • The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off. 46, 52 The unit is in the external input mode. 25 The time is not set correctly. 56 The recording start/end time is not set correctly. 57 TIMER REC has not been pressed ( is not lit).
Error/Warning message list ERROR/WARNING MESSAGE General Wait until the message disappears. System error. Disc might be failed. Press ENTER. The data restoration was completed. Disc error. A scratch or contamination was found on the disc. The disc cannot be identified. Press ENTER, then the screen returns to the normal display. The data may not be restored even if the restoration process is performed. Check the disc and reload it, or use another disc for recording.
Additional information Specifications GENERAL Power supply: Power consumption: Weight: Dimensions: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Inputs/Outputs: Video: Audio: Antenna: VCR section Video head: Audio track: Tuner: RF channel output: F.FWD/REW Time: Hi-Fi frequency response: Hi-Fi dynamic range: DVD section Signal system: Applicable disc: Recording format: Recording discs: Recording time: (based on a 4.7GB disc) AC 120V 60Hz Operation: 29W Standby: 2.5W (if display window is off.) 12.1 lbs (5.
Limited warranty 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. DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.
Limited warranty How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section "Troubleshooting," you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your DAV Product, contact TACP's Consumer Solution Center toll free at 1-800-631-3811.
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