Playback D-R2SU D-R2SC D-KR2SU Recording D-R2SU/D-R2SC/D-KR2SU DVD VIDEO RECORDER Introduction TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER DIGITAL VIDEO OWNER’S MANUAL Editing Library OPERATIONS Function setup Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.
Introduction Table of Contents Locating by entering the number .................... 66 Introduction Caution for safety ................................................ 4 About this product .............................................. 5 Compatible discs ................................................ 6 Index to parts and controls .............................. Front panel ........................................................... Rear panel ............................................................
Introduction Library 116 116 117 117 118 Recording Using Library data ........................................... Basic operation of the Library system .................. Checking remaining space on discs ..................... Searching for a disc ............................................ Maintenance of Library data ................................ Function Setup 122 126 129 131 132 133 135 Playback Customizing the function settings ................ DVD player settings .............................
Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and others of the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.
Introduction About this product Compatiblity Editing Playback Restrictions Playback In isolated cases, a disc bearing the DVD or CD logo may not fully and properly play back all features. 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).
Introduction Compatible discs 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. • Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even if the disc is labeled as below. Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Please see the discussion of compatibility on page 5.
Introduction Disc Mark DVD video disc • 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.) • Region number 1 or ALL • Color system: NTSC 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 1 or 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. DVD-RW • 12cm (43/4 in.
Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1. 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 manufacture’s equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity.
Standards Marks on DVD video discs The following are examples of marks and the meanings. Mark Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.) 2 Recording conditions Recommended disc 3 Tested discs 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.
Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) Structure of disc contents On handling discs Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. Do not touch the playback side of the disc. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Yes Playback side Do not stick paper or tape to discs.
Introduction Discs and purposes The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per disc category. This will help you choose discs. DVD-R disc Suitable for repeat use of the disc, and data storage for video library. Copy once contents can be recorded using a compatible disc. Suitable for saving data in DVD-Video format to play on compatible devices. Suitable for saving data in DVD-Video format to play on compatible devices. You can erase recorded contents to use the disc repeatedly.
Introduction Index to parts and controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel 1 2 3 20 19 4 18 5 17 6 7 8 16 15 9 14 13 12 11 10 * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover. 1 ON/STANDBY indicator page 20, 21 Displays the operational state of the recorder. 2 ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 Turns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode.
Introduction Recording Playback page 32 Pressing repeatedly selects between various input sources. 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. Editing à INPUT SELECT button â INPUT 2 jacks Library page 36 Use this when recording from other input source such as a VCR or a camcorder. ä DV input terminal page 112 Use this when recording from a digital video device such as a digital video camera.
Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 RF IN (FROM ANT.) R L VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM Y PB PR COMPONENT OUTPUT INPUT1 RF OUT (TO TV) CHANNEL CHANGE OUTPUT INPUT3 IR VHF/UHF R 7 L VIDEO OPTICAL S-VIDEO 8 R L VIDEO S-VIDEO 9 1 AC IN socket 7 CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack 2 Ventilation fan 3 VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT.
Introduction Recording Playback Editing 9 OUTPUT jacks page 15, 17, 18, 22 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier.
Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP 21 22 23 24 INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU SL LIBRARY CONTENT MENU SK W O IP ENTER 17 18 19 20 16 DJ SE /A E 12 13 14 15 16 AM 11 AR FR CH 6 7 8 9 10 US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY QUICK MENU REC REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT TV ZOOM P in P PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANN
Introduction 1 OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 21 32 PLAY button 3 TOP MENU button 4 ANGLE button page 53, 122 page 59 33 QUICK MENU button page 60 34 page 68 button page 69 35 STOP button 6 TIMESLIP button page 61, 62 36 TIME BAR button 10 SLOW button page 80 37 CHP DIVIDE button page 23 38 P in P button page 116 9 REC MENU button page 35 39 ZOOM button page 39 page 89 page 78 page 70 40 PROGRESSIVE button page 20 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” page 64 page 39, 65 41 INPUT SELECT button 1
Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Display 1 11 2 3 12 4 5 13 6 7 8 14 10 9 15 1 PBC indicator 6 VCD/CD indicator 2 Angle icon 7 Title indicator page Illuminates when PBC function is “On” ( 128) and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. page 68 Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 3 Program recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program.
Introduction Dimming the display Pressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/off). Recording Switching the display Every time you press the 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. Playback Illuminates when receiving a SAP broadcast. Å DUBBING indicator Illuminates when copying.
Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? Loading a disc • Refer to the supplied “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. Check disc compatibility beforehand ( and use a proper playable disc. Turning the power on (This owner’s manual instructions are based on the assumption that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is turned on.
Others Note • Turning the power off also unlocks the disc tray. Function setup The “Unloading” icon appears at the top right corner of the screen, and the ON/STANDBY indicator turns red, then the power turns off (Standby mode.) You can lock the disc tray. Press and hold on the front panel or PAUSE on the remote control for longer than about 3 seconds. To unlock, during stop press the button for longer than about 3 seconds.
Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons Status display 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: Each time you operate the recorder, the following displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the status of the recorder.
Introduction Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU EASY NAVI Introduction The EASY NAVI button opens the “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, the QUICK MENU button provides you a sub menu of the current function. Press EASY NAVI. Sound is muted and the following GUI appears. (Actual displays vary depending on operational status.) e.g.
Introduction Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU (Continued) To exit the EASY NAVI Quick Menu operation Press EASY NAVI again. To access various optional functions of this recorder, open the Quick Menu. The Quick Menu displays a list of selections relevant to your current mode. 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.
Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this instruction manual. DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW : DVD-RW disc DVD-R : DVD-R disc DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc VCD : VIDEO CD CD : Audio CD (For CD containing JPEG or MP3/WMA files, page 74, 76.) see Recording Recording variations for many types of programs or situations. Before recording Recording a TV program Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted.
Recording Before recording Please be sure to read this critical background information prior to making a recording. Conventional video cassette recorders have required tapes to record, while this recorder enables recording on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc whenever you want, without selecting an available tape and confirming a point to start a recording from. Further, if you use DVD-RAM discs, you can collect necessary scenes and store them in it to make your own video library.
Library Notes 27 Others • The “Loading” icon appears in the top right of the screen after recording. This indicates that the unit is executing the final recording process (writing managing information). Operations other than changing channels cannot be done until this icon disappears. The time for executing this process differs depending on the recording time or capacity of the disc.
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. Quick Menu e.g. When you use a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time.
/ to select “Start,” then press ENTER. Introduction 4) Press 1) During stop, press SETUP. 2) Press / to select “Management settings” then press ENTER. e.g. e.g. DVD format Start Recording Management settings Genre setting Off Eco. mode DVD-RAM physical format Software version DVD drive software Entire disc contents excluding library data will be erased if disc is formatted. Proceed? Cancel 0% Format e.g. SETUP 3) Press / to select “DVD-RAM physical format,” then pressENTER.
Recording Before recording (Continued) Entering characters Estimated end of the first line on the CONTENT MENU. e.g. CONTENT MENU Cursor An entered character will appear here. Estimated limit of characters displayable on the CONTENT MENU. Title information Chapter 003 The character being selected appears. Language 1 q a z English Spanish French German Italian etc...
Introduction Entering characters The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. You can erase them if necessary by either of the following measures: Erasing characters Recording • Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select “Clear All” by pressing the / / / buttons, then press the ENTER button. Alternatively, open the lid of the remote control and press the CLEAR button.
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 • Load a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc into the recorder. - Load a disc which has sufficient space available to record the program. - Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected. • If you record on a DVD-R or a DVD-RW disc, set “DVD compatible mode” ( R/RW recording, “Off” setting is regarded as “Main.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press the number buttons to select a channel to record. The CHANNEL buttons ( CHANNEL TIMESLIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP / Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU Introduction 2 OPEN/CLOSE ) are also available. 0 EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU Playback 3 SK W O IP SL LIBRARY Press QUICK MENU to display the Quick Menu. (If you want to use the default setting for “AV record quality,” skip to step 7.
Recording Recording a TV program (Continued) TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU 6 The menu disappears. SK W O IP SL LIBRARY Press ENTER. ENTER E /A DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER US T PAUSE REC R TU STOP E PI C PLAY QUICK MENU 7 Press REC. Recording starts. REC Selecting the recording mode Before recording, you can select the setting of picture and sound quality. During stop mode, press the REC MODE button.
Press STOP. During recording, press PAUSE. To resume recording, press it again. Note • Pausing recording automatically creates a new chapter division at that point. 1) During recording, press PAUSE. Recording pauses. 2) Press CHANNEL to change the channel. 3) Press PAUSE to resume recording. 1) While recording on a DVD-RAM disc, press CONTENT MENU. 2) Press / / / to select a desired title, then press ENTER. Playback of the selected title starts.
Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording an external source You can record programs from connected equipment on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc. Connect according to A or B. • To record a clearer picture, use the S video jack. A: Using the input jacks on the rear of the recorder INPUT1 (L-1) Video cable Audio cable To video output To audio jack output jack INPUT3 (L-3) Yellow White Red Rear of the recorder External equipment F IN ROM ANT.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL 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. Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU Introduction 1 OPEN/CLOSE Each time you press the button, the indicator changes. TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI INPUT SELECT REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU L-1: To record pictures from equipment connected to the INPUT 1 jacks on the rear panel.
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 good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum playback. Bad condition may produce noises in playback. These noises may be detected as copy protection signals, resulting in stop of recording on this recorder. Play a source in an usual mode.
Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Programing a recording (REC MENU) DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Recording 1 OPEN/CLOSE During stop, press REC MENU. The REC MENU appears. CHANNEL REC MENU e.g. REC Timer Programing MENU Exec CH TIMESLIP Date Start End 1/ 1 Media 4/3 (Sa) 9:00 pm Video Audio Disc --- ------- -- -- am - -- -- am DVD SP 4.6 INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP D/M1 Playback EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK W O IP SL LIBRARY 2 Press ENTER.
Recording Programing a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Setting items √ A timer program with this mark will be executed. To disengage, remove this indicator. CH 2-69 (TV), 1-125 (Cable), 0-999 (When “IR control”** is “ON”), L1-L3 Select a channel you want to record. (While “L1” - “L3” is selected, the number buttons are not available to select channels.) Date Specific date (from today to 2 month later) Every Sunday to Saturday, Monday to Thursday, Monday to Friday, Monday to Saturday, everyday.
AV record quality Select an item from registered selections (1-5) for the picture and audio quality. 1) Press QUICK MENU at step 3 on page 39. The Quick Menu is displayed. e.g. Quick Menu Start Exec CH Date End 1/ 1 Media 4/3 (Sa) 9:00 pm Video Audio Disc AV record quality 23 4/10 (Sa) 7 00 pm 8 00 pm DVD SP 4.6 Edit title name D/M1 DVD compatible mode Edit title name Enter a name for the timer program. Use the input screen to enter a name ( page 30).
Recording Programing a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) High rate save Use this feature when you want to save space while using the best picture quality rate for recording. This will use 9.2 Mbps for recording and reduce the rate temporarily for the portion where the high rate is not required where picture is fairly constant. Off : This feature is disabled and the normal recording is performed. On : This feature is enabled.
If a prior TV program extends beyond its scheduled time and into one that you programmed, you can shift the programmed start and end time of the recording. 1:00pm 1:54pm 1) Press REC MENU. The REC MENU appears. 2) Press / to delete. to select a timer program you want 3) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. Time Shift 20 minutes extend 1:20pm Deleting a timer program Recording e.g.
Recording Programing a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Remaining volume 1) Press REC MENU. The REC MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press / to select “Disc budget calculation” then press ENTER. The Disc budget calculation menu appears. 4) Press / to select a timer program, then press ENTER or press ADJUST. The recorder calculates on a bar graph how much a specific program (identified by a check mark) will occupy on the disc.
Introduction Delaying the end time of a programmed recording while it is recording Recording While a programmed recording has started, open the lid of the remote control and press EXTEND. The first press displays the programmed end time (in the front panel display). Each time you press the button, it is delayed 10 minutes, up to 60 minutes. Playback Notes • Pressing a button except EXTEND in the above procedure will set the currently selected delay.
Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R VCR Plus+ recording You can program a recording simply by entering the corresponding PlusCode® numbers. Preparation • Make sure that “Time & date setting”, “Channel setting” and “Guide channel setting” are set correctly ( “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). • Load a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc in the recorder. – Load a disc which has space available to record the program. – Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected.
DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Select an item by pressing / , then press ADJUST ( / ) to set the item, if necessary. For details about items, see CHANNEL INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU FR E CH E SE AM AR FR DJ US RE US T Press ENTER. TU PI C PLAY T PAUSE 5 DJ Recording channels and “IR control” setting ( page 37, INSTALLATION GUIDE): When set to “Off”, make sure “CH” shows the channel you want to record.
Recording Others The disc on which you write the reservation data is called “Reservation Disc.” A Reservation Disc may contain only one reservation. To delete the information of a Reservation Disc If you lose a Reservation Disc, delete the information of the Reservation Disc. Press the QUICK MENU button to select the program of which data you want to delete, and press the QUICK MENU button. Select “Program record unlock” and then “Unlock selected program.
DVD-RAM DVD-RW Introduction To delete recorded content To protect recorded content DVD-RAM DVD-R 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded page 53) to contents (CONTENT MENU)” ( select a title. ENTER / / You can protect recorded content from unexpected deletion. Protection is provided for each title (original). Recording Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc.
Recording Others (Continued) Technical information About recording time The recording time of a typical VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) is determined by the length of a video tape and recording speed (SP, LP, etc.). Video tapes with various recording times are available in the market. On the other hand, the recording time of a DVD-RAM/ R/RW depends on the bit rate (Mbps: amount of data transmitted per second), which can be varied in MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group2) compression technology.
Playback Play your favorite contents.
Playback Information on playback The operation procedure depends on the kind of disc. See the respective pages for basic procedure to play the disc.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU. The following CONTENT MENU (Title List) appears. CHANNEL CONTENT MENU e.g.
Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) To stop playback Press STOP. STOP To pause playback (still playback) Press PAUSE. PAUSE Notes • Depending on the status or the contents, playback may not start from the location last stopped, but instead another location. For example, from the beginning of the disc or title. • Depending on the disc, there may be a slight difference between the location the recorder memorized and the actual location where playback starts.
1) After step 1 on page 53, press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. You can play all original titles in a DVD-RAM disc in the order of the thumbnails on the CONTENT MENU, as if they were recorded in one video tape. 2) Press / to select “Special playback mode”, then press ENTER. 1) During stop, press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press / to select “Intro scan”, then press ENTER. The recorder plays the first 5 seconds of each title beginning from title 1.
Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Checking the background information on a selected title 1) At step 2 on page 53, select a title (chapter) then press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. 2) Press / to select “Title information”, then press ENTER. Detailed information of a selected title (chapter) appears. e.g. Del chapter name: (First press the PICTURE SEARCH ( / ) button to display the chapter you want, then select this item.
Changing the order of the titles 1) Press CONTENT MENU. The CONTENT MENU appears. You can change the order or sort the titles by genre. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. e.g. CONTENT Disc information MENU 001 – Original Titles Playlist Titles Disc Status Disc Lock Finalize Increment Rec Increment Rec Record Time (h:m) DVD-RAM 1:51 VR mode Remain Time (h:m) 4 (Current) S P 4.6Mbps / D/M1: 0:10 0 1) MN 6.6Mbps / L-PCM : 0:05 Normal D/M1: 0:10 2) S P 4.6Mbps / Lock Off D/M1: 0:22 3) L P 2.
Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Jumping to a specified page 1) Press CONTENT MENU. The CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The 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 VCD CD Playing a DVD video disc Preparation Introduction You can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed DVD-R/RW discs in the same manner. page 53. To play recorded contents, follow the instructions on • Turn on a TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the recorder is connected to. page 20) • Load a disc you want to play.
Playback Playing a DVD video disc (Continued) Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Resume Play) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can resume playback from the location where you stopped. If you press the PLAY button after stopping playback, playback resumes from the location you have stopped. If you stop playback by pressing the STOP button twice, the resume playback feature will be cancelled.
Playback DVD-RAM Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO While viewing a TV broadcast via this recorder or immediately before it starts, press TIMESLIP. CHANNEL TIMESLIP Recording 1 OPEN/CLOSE Introduction 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 a DVD-RAM disc. The current picture pauses.
Playback Introduction DVD-RAM Playing a TV program currently being recorded 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. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI 1 While recording a TV program on a DVD-RAM disc, press TIMESLIP.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Playing at various speeds INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU 1 CD : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback SK W O VCD During normal playback, press PICTURE SEARCH. PI C TU RE E DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER /A US T PAUSE / RE TU PI C PLAY Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes. During fast forward playback at “ ” speed, sound is reproduced. (Not available on VIDEO CD.
Playback Playing at various speeds (Continued) Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK W O IP SL LIBRARY 1 DVD-RAM DVD-RW : Playback starts from the beginning of the next chapter or track. : Playback starts from the beginning of the current chapter or track. When you press twice, playback starts from the beginning of the previous chapter or track. IP CH E SE AM AR FR US T PAUSE STOP CD Playback starts from the selected chapter or track.
E DJ US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY DVD-R DVD-VIDEO 1 VCD During playback, press PAUSE. Recording /A SE AM AR FR CH DVD-RAM DVD-RW Introduction Playing frame by frame A still picture is displayed. PAUSE QUICK MENU REC 2 Press FRAME ( / ). FR : Playback direction : Opposite direction AM E /A DJ US T Viewing still pictures (Playing a disc that contains still pictures) REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK W O 1 Press PLAY. The first still picture on a disc is displayed.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD 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. TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU 1 SK W O If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2. e.g. T.SEARCH IP SL LIBRARY Press T.SEARCH.
Introduction Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search) AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP 1 Press T.SEARCH. T.SEARCH CONTENT MENU Search SK W O US U IC T T PAUSE RE P PLAY STOP QUICK MENU REC REC 2 Press the number buttons and / to enter the desired time location on the disc. Editing E DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER /A Title 001 Time 00 : 00 : 00 IP SL LIBRARY Playback You may have to press repeatedly, depending on the disc.
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. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. CHANNEL ANGLE TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the angle icon appears on the TV screen and on the front panel.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Selecting subtitles Introduction You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the disc. 1 OPEN/CLOSE RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU Press SUBTITLE during playback. The current subtitle setting appears. CHANNEL SUBTITLE TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP e.g.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Zooming a picture You can magnify areas within a picture. OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP 1 Press ZOOM. A zoom scope appears. ZOOM e.g. EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK W O IP SL LIBRARY E /A DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER US RE TU PI C PLAY T PAUSE STOP 2 Select a zoom point and magnification level. : Raises the magnification level.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Selecting the sound Introduction You can select a preferred language and a sound format. 1 OPEN/CLOSE RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO The current audio setting appears. CHANNEL AUDIO TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU W O 2 The language code appears instead of the language name. Refer to the list of languages and their page 143) abbreviations.
Playback Selecting the sound (Continued) Recorded sounds According to your setting of “SAP” on the setup menu screen, ( page 130), the sound is recorded onto different channels of the disc below. Set “SAP” to “On” or “Off” appropriately.
Introduction Recording Notes • Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press the MENU button and choose the appropriate language from the selections on the disc menu. page 126) • When you turn on the recorder or replace a disc, the recorder returns to the initial default setting. ( Depending on the disc, the sound that is specified the disc is played back.
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 ( page 75) that contains JPEG files you want to view. page 132) to “Photo”. • Set “Priority contents” ( • Make your TV shape conform to the 4:3 picture size. Only 4:3 pictures can be played regardless of the function page 44, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). If the TV is adjusted settings via the on-screen displays of the recorder ( to other sizes, e.g.
Direct input of a photo number Viewing a specified photo (single view) Full screen still view. 2 ways are available: 1) During playback or stop, press T.SEARCH. An input window appears. e.g. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. The “CONTENT MENU Picture List” appears. Search Depending on the disc, the recorder creates either temporary folder, “Auto” or “All”. e.g.
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 page 132) to “Audio”. • Set “Priority contents” ( OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL 1 page 77. Load a CD that contains MP3/WMA files. Playback starts from the first track of a current folder.
Direct input of a track number 1) During playback or stop, press T.SEARCH. An input window appears. Search Track 001 2) Input a track number using the number buttons or the ADJUST button. 3) Press ENTER. Library To change the playback order Editing e.g. Playback Notes • The “CONTENT MENU Autio List” cannot show all the tracks in a disc, but only ones regarded as objects of proper play of the disc. • Letters of a file/folder name overflowing the given space are not displayed.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD 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) 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback, press P in P. A sub window (program on the air or on the recording) appears. CHANNEL P in P e.g.
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Checking the current status and settings Introduction You can confirm operational status and setting details. Operational status and setting details DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press DISPLAY. CHANNEL DISPLAY Recording 1 OPEN/CLOSE The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g.
Playback Checking the current status and settings (Continued) Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. E /A DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY 1 During playback or recording, press TIME BAR. The time bar appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) TIME BAR QUICK MENU REC e.g.
Playback Functions in the Quick Menu To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can repeat a desired section. 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. Special playback mode The sub menu appears. Select the next item by pressing the / buttons and the ENTER button. e.g. Cancel repeat : (in Repeat playback mode) To resume normal playback. Playback of a DVD-RAM disc stops. Notes • Some discs may not permit repeat operation.
Playback Functions in the Quick Menu (Continued) 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. • Pressing the STOP button during operation cancels random playback.
Introduction To display the current bit rate DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. to select “Bit rate”, then press Recording 2) Press / ENTER. Bit rate Note • To turn off the bit rate display, select this item again. To check information on a title Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press the / buttons to select “Title information”, then press ENTER.
Editing You can create your own movie from your assembled scenes.
Editing Before editing This section describes information for editing of contents recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. Be sure to read before performing any editing. Basic steps of editing Creating chapters ➔ Programming a Playlist ➔ Dub (Copy) the Playlist (this will create an Original title of the desired scenes) Editing is executed by a title and a chapter. Titles and chapters are classified into “Original” and “Playlist.” First, specify a desired scene by dividing a title (Original) into chapters.
Chapter 2 Chapter 3 3 Tuesday Wednesday 1 Thursday Friday 2 Chapter (Playlist) 1 Chapter (Playlist) 2 Editing Chapter (Playlist) 3 Title (Playlist) 1 (including three chapters (Playlist)) When title (Playlist) 1 is played, 1 , 2 and 3 are played in order. Library You can create a part from the Original as many times as you want and you can make different titles with the same parts by changing the combination or order.
Editing Before editing (Continued) Make the compiled chapters into a title (Original). (Dubbing) If you just want to play the compiled chapters in desired order, you only play the Playlist. If you want to delete a title (Original) which contains unnecessary chapters, be sure to dub (copy) the Playlist and make it into a title (Original). You are now converting the virtual file (playlist) into an actual file that will become a new original file.
Editing DVD-RAM Creating chapters To create chapters in a title, insert a chapter mark. Playback the content, locate a point where you want to divide, then press the CHP DIVIDE button. You can insert a chapter mark also while recording, by pressing the CHP DIVIDE button. (A chapter will also be placed in the recording when you pause.) The point divides the chapter (into two). You can create multiple chapters by repeating the above operation.
Editing Creating chapters (Continued) 4 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / to select “Chapter function”, then press ENTER. The submenu appears. CHANNEL e.g.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press PAUSE. The picture pauses. CHANNEL PAUSE e.g. TIMESLIP EDIT Chapter Editing MENU INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP Original CONTENT MENU SL IP CH AR E SE AM T STOP TU PI C PLAY 8 Press / / / press ENTER.
Editing Creating chapters (Continued) Notes • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this event, reduce page 93) the number of chapters by merging chapters. ( • The “EDIT MENU Chapter Editing” can also be viewed by selecting “Chapter Editing” from the “EDIT MENU Main Menu”. e.g. EDIT Main Menu DVD-RAM MENU Chapter Editing Chapters can be divided on frame basis. Chapters can be merged and assigned names.
1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on pages 89 to 90, to view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display. 3) Press QUICK MENU. e.g. EDIT Chapter Create Quick Menu MENU Recording 2) Press / / / to highlight a chapter. Pressing the PICTURE SEARCH button can access preceding or following pages. Notes • To turn off the EDIT MENU Main Menu, press the EDIT MENU button. • When chapters are merged, the numerical value of following chapters will decrease correspondingly.
Editing DVD-RAM Playlist editing (Collecting desired scenes) Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During stop, playback or recording, press CONTENT MENU. The “CONTENT MENU Main Menu” appears. CHANNEL CONTENT MENU TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU 2 SK W O IP SL LIBRARY Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. ENTER e.g.
Introduction DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / to select “Playlist editing”, then press ENTER. Recording 4 OPEN/CLOSE The “EDIT MENU Playlist editing” appears. CHANNEL e.g. ENTER TIMESLIP EDIT Playlist editing MENU DVD-RAM Source:Title Original Object :Title PlayList INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU Entire time: Title: ENTER CH E SE AM AR FR US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY 5 Press / / to select a title or chapter.
Editing Playlist editing (Continued) 7 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / to select a point where you want to insert the item, then press ENTER. If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press the ENTER button. CHANNEL ENTER TIMESLIP The selected part is inserted at the location of the cursor.
Introduction Canceling selection of a part Correcting a Playlist 1) From the “EDIT MENU Playlist editing”, press / / / to select a part to cancel. You can add or delete parts to correct a Playlist. 3) Press / to select “Cancel selected title”, then press ENTER. The part you have selected is canceled. 2) Press QUICK MENU. 3) Press / to select “Playlist re-editing” and then press ENTER. The “EDIT MENU Playlist editing” appears. Follow the procedure from steps 4 on add or delete parts as necessary.
Editing Playlist editing (Continued) 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 the “CONTENT MENU Title List”, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / ENTER. 3) Press / to select “Edit function”, then press to select the item. “Playlist(every week)” To sort out programs recorded on the same time of the same day of the week to make a Playlist.
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on the CONTENT MENU) Introduction You can register your favorite scene as a thumbnail displayed on the CONTENT MENU. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not available. DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU. The “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears. CHANNEL CONTENT MENU e.g.
Editing Creating thumbnails (Continued) 4 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / to select “Create thumbnail” (or “Create CHP thumbnail” if selected a chapter at step 2), then press ENTER. CHANNEL The “CONTENT MENU Create Thumbnail” appears. e.g. CONTENT MENU TIMESLIP Create Thumbnail DVD-RAM ENTER INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP 2004/06/08 11:00pm Ch:6 EASY NAVI CONTENT MENU Location 00:00:00:03F Select desired thumbnail image via remote. To set, press enter.
Introduction Recording 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 page 92) or record or edit the disc on chapter mark ( other devices, the chapter thumbnail may return to the top of the chapter.
Editing DVD-RAM High speed Library dubbing (Dubbing only a specified part) This section explains how to copy a title or chapter recorded on a DVD-RAM disc within the same disc at high speed (high speed: in a shorter time than actual playing time of the title or chapter). Follow this procedure when you convert a playlist into an original title. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press CONTENT MENU. The “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press ENTER. CHANNEL TIMESLIP ENTER INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU You can set the recorder to turn off automatically when the job finishes. (1) During the operation, press the QUICK MENU button. (2) Press the / buttons to select “Auto power off”. (3) Press the ENTER button.
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Deleting selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts) This section explains how to simultaneously delete unnecessary titles, or unnecessary chapters. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not possible. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears.
IP SL SK W O CH E DJ SE AM AR FR /A US T PAUSE STOP Following steps 4 to 6 on page 94, 95, assemble the items to delete. Recording ENTER 4 5 Introduction CONTENT MENU LIBRARY Press repeatedly to select “Start”, then press ENTER. RE TU PI C PLAY Playback ENTER The recorder begins the deletion process. To cancel deleting, press the / buttons to select “No”, then press the ENTER button. QUICK MENU REC When the process is finished, the “EDIT MENU Main Menu” returns.
Editing DVD-RAM Combine Original titles (Combine two titles into one) 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. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / to select the location to put the part and press ENTER. CHANNEL ENTER TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EDIT MENU REC MENU EDIT MENU Combine ORG Title DVD-RAM Title Original CONTENT MENU LIBRARY Playback SK W O IP SL It is fixed at the left side at the beginning. Press the ENTER button. The selected part moved into the location of the cursor. e.g.
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. ( page 111) On DVD-R discs, canceling of the DVDVideo finalizing process is not available.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / / / to select. Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU Introduction 4 OPEN/CLOSE As you select each item, its function is explained. CHANNEL ENTER TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI When “Menu Create” is set to “None”: “Start Play” and “After play one title” are automatically omitted. REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU 5 Press / ENTER. to select “Next”, then press Playback SK W O IP SL LIBRARY Information on data to be processed appears.
Editing DVD-Video finalize process (Continued) 7 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / / / press ENTER. to select the title menu, then A display of menu selection for chapters appears.
Introduction Recording Notes • DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder may not be recognized on other devices unless you execute DVDVideo 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. Deleting of recorded titles is also possible, however, the disc space cannot be restored.
Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera) You can connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal to record from it. Preparation • Connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal on the front panel. DV terminal 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press ENTER INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU / to make the settings. 5 / / to select “Next”, then press Details on the recording appears. E /A US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY ENTER e.g. EDIT MENU DV Recording Editing DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER Press / ENTER. Playback To change the picture and sound rates: 1) Press the / buttons to select “Change” then press the ENTER button.
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. • At step 5, you can enlarge the video image by selecting “Full Display”, then pressing the ENTER button.
Library To facilitate your collecting.
Library DVD-RAM Using Library data The recorder has a database called “Library”. This database provides a list of numbers, names and remaining spaces of all registered DVD-RAM discs. On this list, you will easily find a desired or available disc. You can utilize Library data as follows. • To check or change information of disc. • To check the remaining space of a DVD-RAM disc. Basic operation of the Library system 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press LIBRARY.
Introduction Checking remaining space on discs Searching for a disc 1) Press LIBRARY. 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc and press LIBRARY. 2) Press QUICK MENU. 3) Press / to select “AV record quality” then press ENTER. 3) Press / to select “Specific page jump”, then press ENTER. e.g. e.g. MENU 001 002 1 / 4 6/22 (Tu) 2:49 pm AV record quality 4.6 D /M1 Current default data rate : SP S P 4. 6 -Disc - - Name D /M1 Estimated DVD Custom setting BASEBALL GAMES Rate Setting Mode CARTOONS Audio quality Manual 6.
Library Using Library data (Continued) Maintenance of Library data The recorder usually controls the Library Management system automatically. However, in the following cases, you must maintain and create data manually. Registering a disc manually 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc that contains information you want to add. 2) Press LIBRARY. • When you want to add information about a disc, (for example when you use a DVD-RAM disc recorded on another device, etc.), to the Library Management system of the recorder.
Introduction Forced deletion of disc numbers A number of an inactive disc can be deleted from the Library Management, so that it can be assigned to a new disc. 1) Press LIBRARY. Recording 2) Press QUICK MENU. 3) Press / to select “Library management”, then press ENTER. Playback 4) Press / to select “Del disc no. from library”, then press ENTER. 5) Press ADJUST to select a number to delete, then press ENTER.
Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference.
Function Setup DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL During stop, press SETUP. The following setup display appears. SETUP e.g.
Details Page DVD player settings DVD disc menu language To select a preferred language for disc menus. 126 To select a preferred language for the sound track. 126 To select a preferred language for subtitles. 126 To turn on or off a function that makes faint sounds easier to hear even if you lower the volume during late-hour playback. 127 To turn on or off the vocal output during DVD KARAOKE disc playback. 127 DVD-VIDEO DVD parental lock To turn the parental lock function on or off.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting Details Page Display settings TV shape To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. 131 To turn on or deactivate the operational status display (e.g., ) on the TV screen. 131 DVD-R DVD-VIDEO To select the transparency of the GUI relative to background pictures.
Details Page DVD recorder operation AV record quality 133 To make further setting when you cannot adjust the image quality with “Custom Picture Setting” of the “Picture/Audio Settings”. 133 To adjust the level of recording sound. 133 To set the aspect ratio for DVD-R/RW recording. 134 To set the audio for DVD-R/RW recording. 134 To set whether or not chapters are to be automatically created at a specified interval for DVD-R/RW recording.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) DVD player settings DVD disc menu language e.g. DVD-VIDEO DVD player settings DVD disc menu language English DVD audio language English DVD subtitle language No subtitle DVD dynamic range control On Karaoke vocal Off English: To display disc menus in English. French: To display disc menus in French. Code E N 1) Obtain the language code of the preferred language from the Language code list ( page 143).
Introduction DVD parental lock 3) Press / to shift. Select the proceeding character by pressing / (or ADJUST). Important • Depending on discs, it may not be evident whether the disc is compatible with the Parental Lock function. Make sure that the Parental Lock function you set is activated correctly. Playback 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.
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 Code AU BE CA CN HK DK FI FR DE ID IT JP MY NL NO PH RU SG ES SE CH TW TH GB US 3) Select the desired limitation level by pressing / , and then press ENTER.
Introduction Picture/Audio settings Pause/Still DVD-RAM DVD-RW 2) Press / to select adjustable items, and then press / to select each parameter. DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Brightness Normal setting. Pause the moving image without blurring. (0) Darker ⇔ Brighter (7) Frame: Contrast Displays high resolution still image. (–7) Lower ⇔ Higher (0) Color Playback Black level DVD-VIDEO Recording Auto: (–7) Duller ⇔ Brighter (0) VCD Edge enhance Normal: (OFF) Soft ⇔ Sharp (ON) Normal black level.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Play DNR DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Selects a setting for playback at a reduced noise level. Press the / buttons to select an item then select “On” or “Off” using the / buttons. 3D-DNR: Not activated. On: Reduces the noise levels of brightness signals and color signals present in the video signal during playback. Mosquito NR: Select this when a 2ch digital stereo amplifier is connected to this recorder.
Introduction Display settings TV shape DVD-RAM DVD-RW Background DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD For details on this setting, see “TV shape setting” page 44, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). ( Selects a screen color when receiving no video signals such as selecting a non-broadcasting channel. Off: No color. Black: Recording Select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. Black is displayed. On screen display DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Blue: VCD Blue is displayed.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Operational settings Operation beep DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Instant replay interval VCD CD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Turn on or off a confirmation beeper announcing when a command is received. Sets how far back is replayed when the INSTANT REPLAY button is pressed. Off: 5 sec. : 10 sec. : 30 sec. : 5 min. Turns off the beep sound. On: Title thumbnail point Turns on the beep sound.
Introduction DVD recorder operation AV record quality Picture record mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R e.g. AV record quality DVD --- Adjusts problems with the brightness of video signals of TV broadcasts or other external input. (Only use this setting when you cannot adjust the brightness satisfactorily with the Custom picture setting in Page 129) of this the Picture/Audio settings ( recorder.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R To set the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVD-R/RW disc. To set whether chapters are to be automatically created at a selected interval during DVD-R/RW recording. 4:3: Off: Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3. 16:9: 5 min. : 10 min. : 15 min. : 20 min. Fixes the aspect ratio at 16:9. Note • When the bit rate on “AV record quality” is set to “1.
Introduction Management settings Genre setting DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Setting of picture and sound quality for recording 1) Press / to select a position in the “Current Genre List” you want to change, then press ENTER. A list of genres appears. 2) Press / ENTER. button.
Others Before calling service personnel Error codes on the display window Recording duration Language code list Specification
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 Playback The power is not turned on. A DVD or CD does not play. • The power cord is not connected securely. → Connect the power cord securely. • The format of the recorded data does not correspond to this recorder, or the region number is neither “1” nor “ALL”. → Check the disc.
Introduction Recording Program Timer programming cannot be completed. • The disc is protected from deleting data. → Set the write-protect tab to the opposite of page 8). “PROTECT” ( • The disc is protected by a PC or the recorder. → Disable the protection on the device which protected the disc. • The disc space is not sufficient. page 49) or prepare a → Delete unwanted data ( new disc. • The disc is not initialized. page 28). → Initialize the disc ( • The disc may contain errors.
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 12, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). ( • The light emitter of the remote control is not pointed at the receptor of this recorder. → Point the emitter of the remote control at the receptor of this recorder. • The receptor of this recorder is located too far away from the remote control.
Others Error codes on the display window Introduction The recorder display shows error codes in addition to the message screen. Main examples are as follows. The “**” in the “ERR - **” message indicates an error code. To delete this display, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. ERR-01 Error detected in the physical format. ERR-04 Failure detected in reading/recording of Library data. ERR-14 ERR-15 ERR-2E DVD disc access error detected. Other errors detected. • When creating a DVD-video.
Others Recording duration Sound rate Picture quality rate 1.4 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6.0 6.2 6.4 6.6 6.8 7.0 7.2 7.4 7.6 7.8 8.0 8.2 8.4 8.6 8.8 9.0 9.
Others Language code list Introduction Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation 143 Others Portuguese Quechua Rhaeto-Romance Kirundi Rumanian Russian Kinyarwanda Sanskrit Sindhi Sango Serbo-Croatian Singhalese Slovak Slovenian Samoan Shona Somali Albanian Serbian Siswati Sesotho Sundanese Swedish Swahili Tamil Telugu Tajik Thai Tigrinya Turkmen Tagalog Setswana Tongan Turkish Tsonga Tatar Twi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapük Wolof Xhosa Yoruba Zulu Function setup PT QU RM RN RO
Others Specification ■ Power requirement during operation 34W ■ Power requirement at standby 2.7W or below (Eco mode: off) 0.8W or below (Eco mode: on) ■ Power supply 120V AC, 60 Hz ■ Mass 4.
Introduction ■ Remote control Wireless remote control (SE-R0123) ■ Operating conditions Recording Temperature: 41°F ~ 95°F (5°C ~ 35°C), Position: Horizontal ■ Clock display 12 hour digital display ■ Clock accuracy Playback Quartz (monthly deviation: approximately ±30 seconds) • The design and specifications may change without prior notice. • The Illustrations and screens described in this manual may be exaggerated or simplified for easy recognition and may be slightly different from the actual unit.
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