Introduction Connections D-R160SB Basic Setup D-R160SB Recording ® Playback Editing Function Setup PROGRAM REC MODE REC I /y ON/STANDBY Others 1VMN22575 / E7B71BD TopLast_BD.
Introduction Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Introduction Connection to Power This product complies with the requirement of the directives EMC-Directive: 89 / 336 / EEC Low Voltage Directive: 73 / 23 / EEC CE Marking: 93 / 68 / EEC We declare that the following product: DVD VIDEO RECORDER, Model D-R160SB is in compliance with following Regulations. Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.
Introduction Precautions (cont’d) Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: ● ● ● ● Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. Shield the unit from direct sunlight and keep away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid locations. Avoid locations with insufficient ventilation for suitable heat dissipation.
Introduction Maintenance ● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive. ■ CLEANING DISCS ■ CLEANING THE DISC LENS ● If the unit does not perform correctly even though you have referred to “Troubleshooting” and the relevant sections in the Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an authorized service centre for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.
Introduction Table of contents Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Choosing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Index to parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Preparation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . 19 On Screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Playback ■ Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Edit the recorded disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Notes for deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 ■ Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Features Along with playing back CDs and recording, editing, and playing back DVDs, this unit offers you the following features. Recording The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs which are recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs which are recordable only once. ■ Recording up to 8 programmes: You can programme the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also possible.
Introduction Introduction Choosing a disc When you want to play DVD or CD software, load an appropriate disc into the recorder. There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc. Connections Notes • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected.
Introduction Choosing a disc (cont’d) For playback only Disc Mark DVD video Specification Remarks • 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.) • Region number The region number of this DVD recorder is 2. The region number marked on the rear panel must correspond to a specific playable area, that is printed on your DVD video disc. If you do not find Region 2 or ALL regions, or the disc is encoded to permit playback only in regions other than Region 2, disc playback will not be allowed by the recorder.
Introduction On DVD-R discs ■ Standards ● Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted (copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded. ● We strongly recommend using any DVD-R 2x, and MAXELL DVD-R 16x to assure good recording quality. Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.) 2 2 3 Verbatim DVD-R 8x On DVD-RW discs ■ Standards 4:3 LB 16:9 LB Pictures are recorded in the 16:9 wide picture shape.
Introduction Choosing a disc (cont’d) 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 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Title 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Yes Chapter 3 Playback side ● Do not stick paper or tape to discs.
Introduction Discs and purposes DVD-RW disc Video mode Characteristics on this recorder Suitable for saving data in Suitable for saving data in Video mode format to play on VR mode format to play on compatible devices. compatible devices. Suitable for saving data in Video mode format to play on compatible devices. You can erase recorded contents to use the disc repeatedly. You can erase recorded contents to use the disc repeatedly.
Introduction Index to parts and controls Front Panel 2 1 3* 4 5 6 7 8*9 PROGRAM REC MODE I /y ON / STANDBY REC AV4 15 1. Disc tray Place a disc here when open. 2. Display Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on page 18. 3. A (OPEN/CLOSE) button* Press to open or close the disc tray. button 4. PROGRAM / Press to change the channel up or down. 5. H (REV) button During playback, press once midway through a chapter or track to go back to the beginning of the current chapter or track.
Introduction Rear Panel Connections 1 2 3 AV2 (DECODER) S-VIDEO OUT IN (AV3) Y 5 Basic Setup COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT IN 4 AUDIO IN ANALOG (AV3) AUDIO OUT L L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM/BITSTREAM PB/CB OUT ANTENNA 7 8 9 R R COAXIAL Recording 6 PR/CR AV1 (TV) 10 11 Editing Function Setup 7. AV1 (TV) socket Connect to the Scart socket on your TV. Use a commercially available Scart cable. 8. S-VIDEO OUT jack Connect to the S-Video input jack on your TV.
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Introduction Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others 15. AUDIO button • When receiving a bilingual broadcast, press to change the audio out setting to “Main”, “Sub” or “Main/Sub”. • Press to change the bilingual audio source of an external equipment to “Main”, “Sub”, or “Main/Sub”. (Available only when the “External Input Audio” in the DVD setup menu is set to “Bilingual” in advance.) • Press to display the audio menu during playback. • Press to select the sound mode. 16.
Introduction Index to parts and controls (cont’d) Front Panel Display Guide 4 2 1 1. Current Status of the unit :Appears when disc playback is paused. Appears also during step by step playback. :Appears when playing a disc. :Appears during slow forward or slow reverse playback. :Appears when the timer programming or Onetouch Timer Recording (OTR) is set and is operating. Flashes when all the timer programmes are finished. Flashes when there is an error in programming. REC :Appears when recording.
Introduction Introduction Preparation of the remote control ■ Install two R6 (AA) batteries (supplied) into the remote control, carefully match with the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment. ● Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the unit. ● Use within the operating range and angle as shown.
Introduction On Screen menu This unit uses the following On Screen menu for most operations: Setup menu, Title list, Playlist, Original and Display menu. They allow you to change the playing status of disc during playback. The Display menu also gives you information on the status of the disc. Display menu Setup menus With a disc inserted into the unit, press [DISPLAY] to display the On-Screen Display. The menu shows information about what is recorded on the disc.
Introduction Disc Format Finalise 1 2 3 Finalise Disc Protect OFF ON CD Playback Mode 4 4 5 6 4 7 4 Random Play Program Play PBC (Video CD only) OFF Slide Show 5 sec. Playback
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Connections Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system. ● Connections 03_Connection_BD.
Connections Connections Connect the unit to a TV after considering the capabilities of your existing equipment. Before installation, unplug your TV and this unit.
Introduction This unit has four input terminals, AV1, AV2 or AV3 on the rear panel and AV4 on the front panel. Be sure that all the units are off before making connections. ■ Recording from a DVD player, VCR or other Audio-Video equipment with a Scart output jack (AV2) AV output jack (Scart) - S-Video connection provides the good quality picture. - Component connection provides the better quality picture. Scart cable (not supplied) 1) Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 24.
Connections Connections (cont’d) Digital audio for better sound quality After you have completed connections ■ The connections illustrated below are optional for better sound. Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or MPEG decoder, etc. Digital audio input jack COAXIAL Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual of your TV. Note • Connect this unit directly to the TV.
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Basic Setup Initial setting You need to follow these steps when you turn this unit on for the first time. 1) Press [I/y ON/STANDBY]. 2) Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected. 4) After channel setting is finished, “Clock Setting” will appear. Then press [ENTER]. Initial Setting Clock Setting Initial Setting menu will automatically appear. 3) Press [ENTER] to start Channel Tuning. Initial Setting Channel Tuning Clock Setting menu will appear.
Introduction Basic Setup Channel setting Tuning of this unit to broadcast channels can be performed in two ways. Programme the tuner to scan only the channels you can receive in your area. 1) In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Required Setting Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Setup menu will appear. 2) Select “Channel” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Manual tuning Manually tune each channel.
Basic Setup Channel setting (cont’d) 7) Press [K / L] to start scanning. • The tuner will begin to search up or down automatically. When a channel is found, the unit will stop searching and the picture will appear on the TV screen. • You can select a desired channel number using [the Number buttons]. Refer to the following Channel Plan table and press the three digits to select the channel number. (To select channel 4, press [0] first and then press [0] and [4].
Introduction Basic Setup Setting the clock Auto Clock Setting 1) In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2) Select “Clock” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Required Setting Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc 3) Select “Auto Clock Setting” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Manual Clock Setting Clock ON 1) In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Playback Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Recording Clock menu will appear.
Basic Setup Setting the clock (cont’d) 4) Enter the date (day / month / year) using [K / L]. Press [B] to move the cursor to the next field. If you wish to go back to the previous field, press [{]. Clock Setting 01 / 01 / 2006(SUN) 0: 00 • “SUN / MON / TUE / WED / THU / FRI / SAT” will change automatically as the date is entered. 5) Enter the time (hours / minutes) using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Clock Setting 01/ 01 / 2006(SUN) 0: 00 The clock will start.
Introduction Basic Setup Selecting the TV aspect ratio 1) In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2) Select “Required Setting” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Note If you have a standard TV: • Select “4:3 Letter Box” for a full width picture with black bars at the top and bottom. • Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a full height picture with both sides trimmed. If you have a widescreen TV: • Select “16:9 Wide”.
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Symbols in this Section The following icons show the playable discs for each function described in this section. : Video mode DVD-RW disc : VR mode DVD-RW disc : DVD-R disc Most instructions are based on the remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use the buttons on the remote control and those on the main unit as well when they have the same function. 05_Recording_BD.indd 35 Recording Recording variations for many types of programmes or situations.
Recording Information on DVD recording Information ● This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW. You can record on DVD-R only once. On DVD-RW, you can record and erase many times. ● It is possible to record on DVD-R only in Video mode. DVD-RW can record in the format you select from Video mode or VR mode. ● If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc or if you want to edit the disc after recording, use a rewritable DVD-RW type disc.
Introduction Restrictions on recording Connections You cannot record copy-protected video using this unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is detected, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message appears on the screen. You can only record “Copy-once only” video using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM).
Recording Selecting the Recording format Choosing the recording format of a blank disc When inserting a blank disc, the unit automatically starts to initialise the disc. You can also manually format a DVDRW disc if you wish to reuse it. 1 2 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “Disc” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Setup Required Setting Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Disc menu will appear. Start 3 Select “Format” using [K / L], then press [ENTER].
Introduction Connections Format Basic Setup 4 Select “Format Mode” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Start Format Mode Video mode “Video mode” has been selected as the default. Recording 5 Select “Video mode” or “VR mode” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. The recording format will be set. Format - Format Mode Video mode Playback VR mode Video mode DVD Player Compatibility mode. VR mode Editing possibility mode. Editing Function Setup Insert a blank disc. Formatting will start.
Recording Selecting the Recording format (cont’d) Reformatting a disc Setting Auto Chapter If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can format the disc by performing “Format”. By default it will be in Video mode. You can change this to VR mode in the Setup menu. The unit inserts a chapter mark periodically (every 10 minutes by default) during recording. Using the Auto Chapter menu, you can set this function off or change the time period. Insert a recordable disc.
Introduction This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts. Recording You can switch between modes by pressing [AUDIO] on the remote control. Each mode is indicated on the TV screen as follows. • During reception of bilingual broadcasts Audio output Display on the TV screen Main Main audio from both speakers Main Sub Sub audio from both speakers Sub Auto Finalise OFF Satellite Link Bilingual Recording Audio Main External Input Audio Stereo Option window will appear.
Recording Selecting the Recording format (cont’d) Setting External Input Audio When the external input audio is a bilingual broadcast, you can choose “Stereo” or “Bilingual” to record on a DVD. 1) In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2) Select “Recording” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Setup Required Setting Setting Bilingual Recording Audio You can select either “Main” or “Sub” audio to record a bilingual broadcast in Video mode. 1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].
Introduction Recording Basic recording Connections Follow the steps below to record a TV programme. Basic Setup Start Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray. Recording 1 2 3 Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Place the disc on the disc tray with its label facing up. Be sure to align the disc with the disc tray guide. Playback Disc tray guide Editing This operation may take awhile to be completed.
Recording Basic recording (cont’d) 6 7 Select the desired channel to record using [PROG. / ] or [the Number buttons]. P12 Press [REC I] to start recording. The “I” mark will be displayed for 5 seconds. I To pause the recording, press [PAUSE F]. Press [PAUSE F] or [REC I] again to resume recording. 8 Press [STOP C] to stop the recording. This operation may take awhile to be completed. Notes • You can change the channel while in the REC pause mode.
Introduction Recording One-touch Timer Recording Connections Start This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc you are recording onto has enough space remaining for the time you set. This operation may take awhile to be completed. Recording Select the recording mode using [REC MODE]. Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 36. Select the desired channel to be recorded using [PROG. / ] or [the Number buttons].
Recording One-touch Timer Recording (cont’d) 4 Press [REC I] repeatedly until the desired recording time (30 minutes to 8 hours) appears on the TV screen. One-touch Timer Recording will start. I 0:30 0:30 (Normal Recording) 1:00 8:00 7:30 When the unit reaches the specified time, “Writing to Disc” will appear. It may take awhile to write the data onto a disc and then it will be turned off automatically.
Introduction Recording Timer Recording Connections Insert a recordable disc. In stop mode, press [TIMER PROG.]. Timer Programming list will appear. Recording 1 Basic Setup You can set the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also available. • Be sure to set the clock before entering a timer programming. • Insert a recordable disc. Timer Programming Date --- 2. --- 3. --- 4. --- 5. --- 6. --- 7. --- 8.
Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) 3 Enter the date using [K / L], then press [B]. Timer Programming Date Start End CH 1. 01/01 --:-- --:-- AVI 2. --- 3. --- 4. --- 5. --- 6. --- 7. --- 8. --- Mode PDC Each time you press [L] at the current date, the timer recording date will change as follows.
Introduction Connections Timer Programming Start End CH 01/01 12:57 1:57 P08 2. --- 3. --- 4. --- 5. --- 6. --- 7. --- 8. --- Mode PDC Recording Date 1. Basic Setup 5 Select the channel number to record using [K / L], then press [B]. To record from the external input, select “AV1”, “AV2”, “AV3” or “AV4”. Playback 6 Select the recording mode using [K / L], then press [B]. Timer Programming Start End CH Mode 01/01 12:57 1:57 P08 SP 2. --- 3. --- 4. --- 5.
Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) 8 9 Press [ENTER] when all information required is entered. Your programme setting is stored. • To set another programme, repeat steps 2 to 8. • To exit, press [TIMER PROG.]. • If the recording times of two or more programmes overlap, “Overlap” and overlapped programme numbers are displayed. (See pages 51-53.) Press [I/y ON/STANDBY]. The icon will appear on the front panel display and the unit is set to the timer-standby mode.
Introduction If the timer programming did not complete correctly In the following example, No. 5 timer programming overlaps on No. 1 and No. 6 timer programmes. In such a case, you should correct the programme time to clear the overlap. The error number appears on the Timer Programming list. 1. Date Start End CH 01/01 12:00 13:00 AV3 2. --- 3. --- 4. --- 5. 01/01 01/01 7. --- 8. --- XP ON Overlap No.
Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) PDC (Programme Delivery Control) Programme Delivery Control (PDC) assures that the TV programmes you have programmed for timer recording are recorded exactly from beginning to end, even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time due to a delayed start or extension of the programme duration. Furthermore, if a programme is interrupted, the recording will also be interrupted automatically and resumed when the programme starts again.
Introduction ■ If the recording time is partially overlapped: PROG. 1 Satellite Link You can set the unit to start recording whenever it detects the scart control signal from the external tuner. Preparing for the Satellite Link Timer Recording: PROG. 1 The first 30 seconds (approx.) are cut off. ■ If the recording time entirely overlaps: • The shorter timer programming (PROG. 1) is not recorded. PROG. 1 PROG. 2 Actual recording PROG.
Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) 4) With start time and the recording mode highlighted, press [ENTER]. Satellite Link Start Mode 17:30 SP To Standby Mode Notes • If you have not set the clock, the clock setting window will appear at step 3. Follow step 3 in “Manual Clock Setting” on page 31. • You cannot set the End time for the Satellite Link Timer Recording on this unit. • Recording picture will be distorted if the copy protection signal is being detected during Satellite Link Timer Recording.
Introduction Recording Settings for an external equipment Connection to an external equipment Basic Setup Select “Required Setting” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Recording 1 2 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Connections Connect the external equipment using either the input jacks, AV1, AV2, AV3 (Rear) or AV4 (Front). However, for AV4 jacks, you have to select S-VIDEO input or VIDEO input jack depending on the connected devices.
Recording Settings for an external equipment (cont’d) Recording from an external equipment Start Before recording from external equipment, see page 25 for connection instructions. 1 2 3 4 Turn the TV and the unit on, and select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray, then place the disc to record on. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. This operation may take awhile to be completed.
Introduction XP SP LP SEP SLP EP Basic Setup Press [REC I] on the unit to start recording. Recording Press the PLAY button on the external recording component. Playback 6 7 8 Connections 5 Select a recording mode using [REC MODE]. (See page 36.) Press [STOP C] on the front panel of the unit to stop recording. Editing This operation may take awhile to be completed. Function Setup Others Note • During recording, if a signal other than PAL is detected (such as NTSC), recording is paused.
Recording Setting disc protection To prevent accidental over-recording, editing or erasing of recordings, you can protect them using the Setup menu. 1 2 3 Insert a recordable disc. In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “Disc” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Disc menu will appear. Select “Disc Protect OFF then press [ENTER]. ON” using [K / L], Disc Format Finalise Disc Protect OFF ON Confirmation window will appear. Start 4 Select “Yes” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. The disc is protected.
Introduction Recording Finalising discs Connections Insert a recordable disc before finalising. In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Recording Select “Disc” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Playback Disc menu will appear. Select “Finalise” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Disc Editing 1 2 3 Basic Setup You will need to finalise discs to play them back in other players. Finalising may take from several minutes up to an hour. (A disc recorded in Video mode can take up to 15 minutes.
Recording Finalising discs (cont’d) 4 Select “Yes” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Finalise Yes No Finalise will start. 5 Finalising is complete. Finalising 100% To cancel finalising (DVD-RW only): • After step 4, press [STOP C]. Select “Yes” using [{ / B] and then press [ENTER]. Finalising is canceled and the unit switches to stop mode. • If appears when [STOP C] is pressed, you cannot cancel finalising because the finalising has already reached at a critical point in its process.
Introduction Auto finalise Connections You can finalise discs automatically when the disc space runs out if you set this in the Setup menu. Basic Setup Select “Recording” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Recording menu will appear. Recording 1 2 3 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select “Auto Finalise” using [K / L], then press [ENTER].
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Symbols in this Section The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this section. : Video mode DVD-RW disc : VR mode DVD-RW disc : DVD-R disc Playback : Audio CD Play your favourite contents.
Playback Basic playback Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R Start 1 2 3 Press [I/y y ON/STANDBY] to turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray. Place the disc on the disc tray with its label facing up. Be sure to align the disc with the disc tray guide. Disc tray guide 4 64 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. This operation may take awhile to be completed. EN 06_Playback_BD.
Introduction Connections You can switch between the “Original” and “Playlist” in the VR mode using [MENU / LIST].
Playback Basic playback (cont’d) 6 Select the desired title using [K / L/{ / B], then press [ENTER]. Title List
Introduction Playing back a DVD-VIDEO / Video CD / CD Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray. Place the disc on the disc tray with its label facing up. Be sure to align the disc with the disc tray guide. Press [OPEN / CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. Recording Playback Press [PLAY B] to start playback. Playback will start. If you are playing back a DVD-Video or a Video CD, a menu may appear. See pages 70-71 for details.
