Introduction Basic Setup Recording ® Connections D-RW2SU / D-RW2SC D-RW2SU / D-RW2SC Playback Editing Function Setup CH REC MODE REC I/ ON/STANDBY Others 1VMN22607 / E7A71CD TopLast_CD.
Introduction Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig.
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 it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit.
Introduction Maintenance ■ CLEANING THE CABINET ● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive. ■ CLEANING THE DISC LENS ● If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “Troubleshooting” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Edit the recorded disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Notes for deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 ■ Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Features This DVD unit not only plays DVDs and CDs but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW which is rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R which is available for recording once. You can choose either one for your convenience. ■ Up to 8 program recording: You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, within a month in advance.
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 disc Specification Remarks • 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.) • Region number 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 Region 1 or ALL regions, or the disc is encoded to permit playback only in regions other than Region 1, disc playback will not be allowed by the recorder.
Introduction DVD players with are capable of playing DVD-RW recorded in VR mode. ■ Standards ■ Recording conditions ■ Discs that have been tested and are proven to be compatible with this recorder: Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.) 2 2 3 4:3 On DVD-RW discs ● Discs labeled DVD-RW Ver.1.1 or 1.2 can be used. ● Discs compatible with the following recording speed can also be used: Ver. 1.1/2X Ver. 1.
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 Chapter 1 Title 2 Chapter 2 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 DVD-Video 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 I /y CH REC MODE ON / STANDBY REC L2 15 1. Disc tray Place a disc 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. 4. CH / button Press to change the channel up and 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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM OUT L OUT Basic Setup VIDEO IN IN 4 L PB/CB R ANTENNA AUDIO IN R PR/CR (L1) 10 9 8 7 6 Recording 11 COAXIAL AUDIO OUT 5 Introduction_CD.indd 15 Others EN Function Setup Notes • Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. • This unit does not have the RF modulator.
Introduction Index to parts and controls (cont’d) * * 16 EN Introduction_CD.
Introduction Playback Editing Function Setup Others EN Introduction_CD.indd 17 Recording * The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. Basic Setup 15. DISPLAY button Press to display the On Screen menu on or off. 16. ZOOM button During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the screen. 17. MENU/LIST button Press to display the Disc menu. To change Original and Playlist on the TV screen. (VR mode only) 18. ENTER button Press to confirm or select menu items. 19.
Introduction Index to parts and controls (cont’d) Front Panel Display Guide 4 2 1 3 7 6 1. Current Status of the unit :Appears when disc playback is paused. :Appears when playing a disc. :Appears when the timer programming has been set or in progress. Flashes when all Timer Recordings have been finished, or when a program cannot be performed for some reason. REC :Appears during recording process. REPEAT :Appears during repeat play. 2.
Introduction Introduction Preparation of the remote control ■ Install two “AA” size batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. • Make sure that there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote sensor on the unit. • Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the unit. • Remote control for different devices can interfere with each other.
Introduction On Screen menu This unit uses 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 menu Press [DISPLAY] to call up the Display menu. This menu will give you the information on the playing disc. Some operations are available while disc is playing.
Introduction Disc Format Finalize 1 2 3 Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON CD Playback Mode 4 4 5 6 4 7 4 Random Play Program Play PBC (Video CD only) ON Slide Show 5 sec. Playback
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Connections Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system. ● Connection to a TV ● RF modulator Connection ● Connection to a cable box or satellite box ● Connection to an Audio System Connection_CD.
Connections Connection to a TV Connect your TV and the antenna to this recorder for recording and to view broadcast signals on the TV.
Introduction Method 1 Method 2 Better picture Basic Audio Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
Connections RF modulator Connection If your TV has Antenna in jack only, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a Stereo Audio/Video RF modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below. 1) The antenna input jack of your TV may have been already occupied. If so, disconnect the RF cable from your TV, and then connect the RF cable to the ANTENNA IN jack of this unit. 2) Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack of this unit to your RF modulator (usually marked “ANT IN”) by the RF cable.
Introduction Connections Connection to a cable box or satellite box VIDEO AUDIO IN Connect (Cable box or Satellite box) IN Connect Connect Video cable (supplied) RF cable (supplied) Basic Setup CableTV signal Connections (Back of TV) Audio cable (supplied) OUT VIDEO IN IN Connect OUT Y L OUT RF cable COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO L PB/CB R ANTENNA DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM Recording IN AUDIO IN (L1) R PR/CR AUDIO OUT COAXIAL (Back of this unit) • You can record
Connections Connection to an Audio System • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information.
Basic Setup Read this chapter for necessary settings to get started. ● ● ● ● ● Basic setup_CD.
Basic Setup Initial setting Turn on this unit for the first time, you need to follow these steps. Start 1 2 3 Press [I/y ON/STANDBY]. Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected. “Initial Setting” will automatically appear. Using [K / L], select your desired language for the on screen menu. Then press [ENTER] to go to next step. Initial Setting English Français Español 30 EN Basic setup_CD.
Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Press [ENTER] to start Channel Preset. Initial Setting Channel Preset Recording The unit will start getting channels available in your area. Playback 5 After channel setting is finished, “Clock Setting” will appear. Then press [ENTER]. Initial Setting Clock Setting Editing Function Setup 6 Follow the steps 3 to 7 on pages 41-43 for “Manual Clock Setting”. Others EN Basic setup_CD.
Basic Setup Channel setting Setting channels automatically If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend you to program channels which are available in your area with the following procedures. 1 Press [SETUP]. Setup Required Setting Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc 2 Using [K / L], select “Channel”. Press [ENTER]. Setup Required Setting Playback Display Recording Start Clock Channel Disc Channel menu will appear. 32 EN Basic setup_CD.
Introduction Connections The unit will start presetting channels available in your area automatically. Basic Setup 3 Using [K / L], select “Auto Preset”. Press [ENTER]. Initial Setting Channel Clock Setting Auto Preset Manual Preset Recording You can select only the channels memorized in this unit by using [CH / ]. Playback 4 Press [SETUP] after scanning.
Basic Setup Channel setting (cont’d) Adding/deleting channels The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. You also may add channels into the memory. 1 2 Start 3 Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Channel”. Press [ENTER]. Channel menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “Manual Preset”. Press [ENTER]. Channel Auto Preset Manual Preset Manual Preset menu will appear. 34 EN Basic setup_CD.
Introduction Connections Press [{] or [CH ] to move to a lower channel number. Press [B] or [CH ] to move to a higher channel number. Press the Number buttons to select a channel number directly. Basic Setup 4 Select the channel number to add or delete. Using [K / L], select “Add” or “Delete”. Press [ENTER]. The channel number will be added or deleted from the channel memory. Then the next channel number will appear so that you can continue adding or deleting channels.
Basic Setup Selecting TV stereo or SAP You can select a sound channel to output from TV. “Stereo” has been selected as the default. 1 2 Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Required Setting”. Press [ENTER]. Setup Required Setting Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Required Setting menu will appear. Start 3 Using [K / L], select “TV Audio Select”. Press [ENTER]. Required Setting Select Video TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box TV Audio Select Stereo Option window will appear.
Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Using [K / L], select “Stereo” or “SAP”. Press [ENTER]. TV Audio Select Stereo SAP Recording 5 Playback Stereo: Outputs main audio. SAP (Secondary Audio Program): Outputs sub audio. Press [SETUP] to exit.
Basic Setup Setting the clock Auto Clock Setting Set the clock before you try the Timer Recording. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting” on page 41. Make sure • The antenna/Cable TV connections are correct. • If this unit is connected to a Cable Box or Satellite Box, select the local PBS station on them to set the clock automatically. 1 2 Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Clock”. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Connections The setting will be activated. Basic Setup 4 If you do not know your PBS channel number: Using [K / L], select “Auto”. Press [ENTER]. Auto Clock Setting OFF Auto Manual Recording Playback If you know your PBS channel number: Using [K / L], select “Manual”. Press [ENTER]. Auto Clock Setting - Manual Set Channel No. CH 1 Editing Function Setup Using the Number buttons or [K / L], enter your PBS channel number. Press [ENTER]. The setting will be activated.
Basic Setup Setting the clock (cont’d) 5 6 Press [SETUP] to exit. Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to turn off the unit. This unit will search for the time only when the power is off. Leave it off for several minutes to give this unit time to set the clock on the front panel display. Notes • The clock may set itself automatically after you connect the antenna/cable signal to this unit and plug in the power cord. In this case, the current time will appear on the front panel display.
Introduction Manual Clock Setting Basic Setup Recording 2 Connections 1 Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Clock”. Press [ENTER]. Playback Editing 3 Using [K / L], select “Clock Setting”. Press [ENTER]. Clock Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Auto Daylight Saving Time ON Function Setup Start Clock Setting menu will appear. Others Press [ENTER] again. Default date will appear. (Continued) EN Basic setup_CD.
Basic Setup Setting the clock (cont’d) 4 Using [K / L], enter the date (month / day / year). Press [{ / B] to move the cursor. Clock Setting JAN/ 01 / 2006(SUN) 12: 00 AM 5 Using [K / L], enter the time (hour / minute). Press [{ / B]. Clock Setting JAN/ 01 / 2006(SUN) 12: 00 AM The cursor will move on to AM. 42 EN Basic setup_CD.
Introduction Connections The settings will be activated. Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from zero. Basic Setup 6 Press [K / L] to select “AM” or “PM”. Press [ENTER]. Clock Setting Press [SETUP] to exit, if Clock menu appears. Playback 7 Recording JAN/ 01 / 2006(SUN) 12: 00 AM Editing Function Setup Note • Your clock setting will be lost if there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, set the clock manually.
Basic Setup Setting the clock (cont’d) Setting the Daylight Saving Time When “Daylight Saving Time” is “ON”, the unit clock will automatically move forward one hour at 2:00a.m. on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour at 2:00a.m. on the last Sunday in October. “ON” has been selected as the default. 1 2 Start 3 Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Clock”. Press [ENTER]. Clock menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “Daylight Saving Time”. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Connections Choose “ON” when currently observing the daylight saving time. Basic Setup 4 Using [K / L], select “ON” or “OFF”. Press [ENTER]. Daylight Saving Time ON OFF Recording Playback 5 Press [SETUP] to exit. Editing Function Setup Others EN Basic setup_CD.
Basic Setup Selecting the TV aspect ratio You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing with the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). “4:3 Letter Box” has been selected as the default. 1 2 Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Required Setting”. Press [ENTER]. Setup Required Setting Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Start Required Setting menu will appear. 3 Using [K / L], select “TV Aspect”. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Using [K / L], select a desired format. Press [ENTER]. TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide Recording Playback 5 Press [SETUP] to exit. Editing Function Setup EN Basic setup_CD.indd 47 Others Note If you have a standard TV: Select “4:3 Letter Box”, so that black bars appear on the top and bottom of the screen. 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 recordable 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 front panel of the unit as well when they have the same function. Recording_CD.indd 49 Recording Recording variations for many types of programs or situations.
Recording Information on DVD recording Information This unit can record to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. DVD-R discs can only be recorded once, and cannot be erased. DVD-RW discs can be recorded and erased many times. DVD-R discs can only be recorded in Video mode, while DVD-RW discs can select a recording format between Video mode and VR mode. Logo DVD-RW Attributes 8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SEP mode): 600 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm) 180 minutes (1.
Introduction Information on copy control Connections For recording copy protected contents, refer to the following. Copyfree VR mode DVD-RW Video mode Video mode Copyprohibited — ★ ver.1.1,1.2 CPRM compatible ★ ★ — ver.1.1,1.2 ★ — — ver.1.1,1.2 CPRM compatible ★ — — ver.2.0 ★ — — Basic Setup ver.1.1,1.
Recording Selecting the Recording format Choosing the recording format of a brand-new disc When inserting a brand-new disc, the unit automatically starts to format. You have to select your desired format before inserting the brand-new disc. “Video mode” has been selected as the default. 1 2 Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Disc”. Press [ENTER]. Setup Required Setting Playback Display Recording Clock Channel Disc Start Disc menu will appear. 3 Using [K / L], select “Format”. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Using [K / L], select “Format Mode”. Press [ENTER]. Format Start Format Mode Recording 5 Video mode Using [K / L], select “Video mode” or “VR mode”. Press [ENTER]. The recording format will be set. Playback Format - Format Mode Video mode VR mode Press [SETUP] to exit. Function Setup 6 Editing Video mode DVD Player Compatibility mode. VR mode Editing possibility mode. EN Recording_CD.
Recording Selecting the Recording format (cont’d) Reformatting a disc Setting for Auto Chapter If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can reformat the disc. You can set a specified time for chapter marks. “10 minutes” has been selected as the default. 1) Press [SETUP]. 1) Press [SETUP]. 2) Using [K / L], select “Disc”. Press [ENTER]. 2) Using [K / L], select “Recording”. Press [ENTER]. Disc menu will appear. 3) Using [K / L], select “Format”. Press [ENTER]. Format menu will appear.
Introduction Recording Audio Select (XP) Connections You can enjoy high quality sound recording. This function works only when the recording mode is set at XP. “Dolby Digital” has been selected as the default. Notes • “PCM” stands for Pulse Code Modulation. It changes analog sound to digital sound without compressing audio data. • When the recording mode is set to other than XP, the unit records “Dolby Digital” audio automatically even if you selected “PCM”. 1) Press [SETUP].
Recording Basic recording 1 Press [I/y ON/STANDBY]. Turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Start 2 3 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] . The disc tray will open. Insert your disc with its label facing up. Align the disc to the disc tray guide. disc tray guide 4 56 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. This operation may take a while to be recognized. EN Recording_CD.
Introduction Connections XP Basic Setup 5 Using [REC MODE], select a recording mode. 0:58 6 Recording Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 65. Using [CH / ] or the Number buttons, select a desired channel to record. Playback CH 12 Editing Function Setup 7 Press [REC I] to start recording. “I” mark will be displayed for 5 seconds. I Others Press [PAUSE F] to stop recording temporarily. Press [PAUSE F] or [REC I] again to start recording again. (Continued) EN Recording_CD.
Recording Basic recording (cont’d) 8 Press [STOP C] to stop recording. This operation may take a while to be completed. Notes • Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop recording. • When the clock setting has not been made, the space for a date and time of title names in the Original list or Playlist will be blank. • When you record a TV program which has Stereo and SAP audio on a DVD-RW/R, you have to select the TV channel audio (Stereo or SAP) beforehand.
Introduction Recording One-touch Timer Recording Connections Start 1 Basic Setup 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 for the time you set. When the recording finishes the recorder automatically goes into standby. Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to turn on the unit and load a recordable disc. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. Using [REC MODE], select a recording mode.
Recording One-touch Timer Recording (cont’d) 4 Press [REC I] repeatedly to select desired recording time. Recording times appear on the TV screen (30 minutes to 8 hours). Recording will start. I 0:30 0:30 (Normal Recording) 1:00 8:00 7:30 When the unit reaches the specified time, it will be turned off automatically. To change the recording length during the One-touch Timer Recording, press [REC I] repeatedly until the desired length appear.
Introduction Recording Timer Recording Connections Press [TIMER PROG.]. Timer Programming list will appear. Recording 1 Basic Setup You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. • Be sure to set the clock before setting a timer programming. • Insert a recordable disc. Timer Programming Date --- 2. --- 3. --- 4. --- 5. --- 6. --- 7. --- 8.
Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) 3 Using [K / L], enter the Date. Press [B]. Timer Programming Date 1. JAN/01 2. --- 3. --- 4. --- 5. --- 6. --- 7. --- 8. --- Start End CH --:-- --:-- L1 Mode When pressing [L] at the current date, The Date will change as follows.
Introduction Connections Basic Setup 5 Using [K / L], select the channel number to record. Press [B]. Timer Programming Date 1. JAN/01 --- 3. --- 4. --- 5. --- 6. --- 7. --- 8. --- End CH 1:57AM CH Mode 8 Recording 2. Start 12:57AM To record from external input, select L1 or L2, which is found at the before channel 1. Playback 6 Using [K / L], select a recording mode. Timer Programming Date 1. JAN/01 3. --- 4. --- 5. --- 6. --- 7. --- 8.
Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) 7 8 Press [ENTER] when information is entered. Your program setting will be stored. • To set another program, repeat steps 2 to 7. • To exit, press [TIMER PROG.] or [SETUP]. • When two or more programs are overlapped, “Overlap” and the overlapped program number will appear on the TV screen. Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to go into the timer standby mode. indicator will appear on the front panel display, while this unit waits to make the recording.
Introduction Connections ■ Recording Mode You can select a recording mode among 6 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording mode you select as follows. * Discs recorded in SLP or SEP on this recorder may not be played back on other DVD recorders or DVD players.
Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer programming information If the timer program did not complete correctly, the error number appears in the Timer Programming list. Timer Programming 1) Press [I/y ON/STANDBY]. indicator disappears from the front panel display. 2) Press [TIMER PROG.]. Timer Programming list will appear. 3) Check the information on the list to be edited. Timer Programming Date 1. JAN/01 2. --- 3. --- 4.
Introduction Hints for Timer Recording ■ A programming set previously has priority A program set previously (PROG. A) has priority. • When some programming have been made at the end time of the programming currently being recorded: A program set previously (PROG. B) has priority. PROG. A PROG. B PROG. B Actual recording PROG. C Actual recording PROG. B The first 30 seconds (approx.) will be cut off. PROG. A PROG. B Editing PROG. A PROG.
Recording Settings for an external source Connection to an external source Connect the external source properly to the unit by using input jacks either LINE2 (Front) or LINE1 (Rear). When connecting an external equipment with monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of LINE2 (Front). Use S-Video or Video cable and an Audio cable (commercially available) for this connection. Another source (VCR camcorder etc.
Introduction Connections Required Setting Basic Setup 3 Using [K / L], select “Select Video”. Press [ENTER]. Select Video 4:3 Letter Box TV Audio Select Stereo Recording 4 TV Aspect Using [K / L], select “L2 (Front)” or “L1 (Rear)”. Press [ENTER]. Select Video Video In L2 (Front) Video In Playback Using [K / L], select the input jack type to connect. Press [ENTER]. Editing 5 L1 (Rear) If you want to use S-VIDEO input jack, select “S-Video In”.
Recording Settings for an external source (cont’d) Recording from an external source Start Before recording from an external source, see the instructions for the connection on page 68. 1 2 3 Turn the TV and this unit on, and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray. Place the disc to record properly. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. This operation may take a while to be recognized.
Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Using [CH / ] or the Number buttons, select the input of the unit which the external equipment is connected. (L2 or L1) XP SP LP SEP SLP EP Press [REC I] on the unit to start recording. Function Setup Press “Play” on the external source to record from. Press [STOP C] on the front panel of the unit to stop recording. This operation may take a while to be completed. EN Recording_CD.indd 71 Others 7 8 Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 65.
Recording Setting disc protection To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from the setup menu. 1 2 3 Start Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Disc”. Press [ENTER]. Disc menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “Disc Protect OFF ON”. Press [ENTER]. Disc Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Confirmation window will appear. 72 EN Recording_CD.
Introduction Connections A disc will be protected. Disc Protect OFF Basic Setup 4 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. ON Yes No Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others Notes • The Disc Protect setting is available only when a disc with VR mode is inserted. To cancel the disc protect: • When you insert a disc protected with this unit, “Disc Protect ON OFF” will appear instead of “OFF ON”.
Recording Finalizing the discs You will need to finalize discs recorded in this unit to play in other DVD players. (Refer to page 51.) Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. (A disc recorded in Video mode can take up to 15 minutes. A disc recorded in VR mode can take up to 60 minutes.) Since the process of the finalization fills empty space of the disc, a shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization. Do not unplug the power cord during finalization.
Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. Finalize Yes No Recording 5 Finalizing is completed. 100% Editing To cancel finalizing... (DVD-RW only) • To cancel finalizing at step 4, press [STOP C], select “Yes” with [s / B], then press [ENTER]. Finalizing is cancelled and the unit will be in stop mode. • If appears when pressing [STOP C], you cannot cancel finalizing because the finalizing has been in certain progress.
Recording Finalizing the discs (cont’d) Auto finalize You can finalize discs automatically by using Auto Finalize function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing all Timer Recordings and at the end of the disc space. 1 2 Start 3 Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Recording”. Press [ENTER]. Recording menu will appear. Using [K / L], select “Auto Finalize”. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Using [K / L], select “Disc Full” or “End of Timer Rec”. Press [ENTER]. Auto Finalize Disc Full OFF End of Timer Rec OFF 5 Recording Option window will appear. Using [K / L], select “ON”. Press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated. Playback Editing 6 Press [SETUP] to exit. Function Setup Others Note • Auto Finalize is not applicable to VR format discs. EN Recording_CD.
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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 favorite contents.
Playback Basic playback Playback 1 Press [I/y ON/STANDBY]. Turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Start 2 3 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A]. The disc tray will open. Insert your disc with its label facing up. Align the disc to the disc tray guide. disc tray guide 4 80 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray. This operation may take a while to be recognized. EN Playback_CD.
Introduction Connections You can change “Original” or “Playlist” of VR mode using [MENU / LIST].
Playback Basic playback (cont’d) 6 Using [K / L/{ / B], select a desired title. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Playing back a DVD-VIDEO / Video CD / CD Connections Turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Basic Setup 1 Press [I/y ON/STANDBY]. Start Insert your disc with its label facing up. Align the disc to the disc tray guide. Press [PLAY B] to start playback. Editing Playback will start. If you are playing a DVD-Video disc or a Video CD, menu may appear. Refer to page 86 for details about the Disc menu. Function Setup Press [STOP C] to stop playback.
Playback Basic playback (cont’d) Playing MP3, WMA, JPEG disc 1 In stop mode, press [TOP MENU] to call up the menu. •To exit the menu, press [TOP MENU] again. Start 2 Using [K / L], to select a desired folder (group) or track. Press [ENTER]. When selecting track: Playback will start. When selecting the folder: The files in the folder will appear. Press [K / L] to select the track or the folder you want, then press [ENTER]. • Press [PLAY B], [ENTER] or [B] to move to the lower hierarchies.
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Hints for MP3, WMA and JPEG files: • Folders are known as Groups, files are known as Tracks. • Folders are accompanied by icon. • MP3 files are accompanied by 3 icon. • WMA files are accompanied by W icon. • JPEG files are accompanied by icon. Reproduction will start from the selected track and go to the next one in turn. • The system can recognize up to 255 groups (or folders) and up to 999 tracks. • The name of group and track can be displayed up to 29 characters.
Playback Basic playback (cont’d) Playing discs using the Disc menu ENTER button: Selects the currently highlighted menu option. Number buttons: A DVD disc contains a Disc menu that describes the contents or allows you to customize the playback. For example, the menu may offer choices for subtitle languages, special features, or chapter selection. Sometimes these are displayed automatically when you start playback, otherwise only appear when you press [MENU / LIST].
Introduction PBC function for Video CDs Insert a Video CD. 1) In stop mode, press [SETUP]. 2) Select “CD Playback Mode” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. 3) Select “PBC (Video CD only)” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. CD Playback Mode Random Play Recording Program Play PBC(Video CD only) Slide Show ON 5 sec 5) Press [SETUP] to exit. To recall the PBC function, select “ON” in step 4 above. Note • The default setting of “PBC (Video CD only)” is “ON”.
Playback Further playback Resume Play You can resume play from where you stopped playing the disc last. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. The resume message will appear. Skipping TV commercials during play You can skip TV commercials by pressing [INSTANT SKIP], so you can enjoy the recorded programs without interrupting. 1) During playback, press [INSTANT SKIP]. Normal play will start at 30 seconds ahead from the point you press [INSTANT SKIP].
Introduction Fast forward / Fast reverse Slow forward / Slow reverse x40 x20 x5 Normal speed playback x2 x20 x40 x1/4 x1/8 x1/16 Pause x1/16 x1/8 x1/3 To return to the normal play, press [PLAY B]. Note • Slow forward/slow reverse speed will be indicated with icons as follows. Forward (Approx. Speed) x1/16: x1/8: x1/3: Reverse (Approx. Speed) x1/16: x1/8: x1/4: • Only slow forward is available for playing back Video CDs.
Playback Special playback Zoom Marker Setup 1) During playback, press [ZOOM]. This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later. Zoom menu will appear. 2) Using [K / L], select a desired zoom factor to zoom. Press [ENTER]. 1 1 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. The Display menu will appear. 2) Using [{ / B], select 0:04:01 . Press [ENTER]. DVD-Video 1 1 0:04:01 DVD-Video 1.2 1.5 2.0 Marker Setup menu will appear.
Introduction Using [SKIP H / G] The title, chapter or track will move forward by one at a time. Notes • If there is no chapter in one title, the current title will be skipped. • For Audio CDs, MP3, WMA or JPEG files, track search is not available for programmed or random playback. 0:04:01 2) Using [{ / B], select DVD-Video .Press [ENTER]. Time search will start. 00:00:00/02:18:33 Editing Note • Time search function is available only in the same track or title.
Playback Special playback (cont’d) Repeat Play 1 During playback, press [REPEAT]. Repeat menu will appear. OFF Title Chapter A-B
Introduction Program Play Slide Show 1) Press [SETUP] in stop mode. CD Playback Mode menu will appear. 3) Using [K / L], select “Program Play”. Press [ENTER]. Program Play list will appear. 2) Select “Slide Show” using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. 3) Select the display time using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Note • Large-size JPEG files take a few moments to be displayed. Recording 4) Using [K / L], select a desired track. Press [ENTER] or [B]. 1) Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Random Play”.
Playback Selecting the format of audio and video You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing. Switching subtitles Switching audio soundtrack Many DVD-Video discs have subtitles in one or more languages – the case usually tells you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch subtitle languages anytime during playback. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. The Display menu will appear.
Introduction Audio soundtrack will switch. Audio channel menu will appear. 1 0:04:01 DVD-RW VR Playlist 1. L/R 2. L 3. R You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your exciting 2 channel stereo system. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. The Display menu will appear. 2) Using [{ / B], select 1 1 Basic Setup 1 Switching virtual surround system . Press [ENTER].
Playback Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching camera angles Some DVD-Video discs contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scenes can be viewed from different angles. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. The Display menu will appear. 2) Using [{ / B], select Reducing block noise 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. The Display menu will appear. 2) Using [{ / B], select 1 1 . Press [ENTER].
Introduction Adjusting Black Level Connections You can adjust the Black Level Setting to make the dark areas of the TV picture brighter. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. The Display menu will appear. 1 1 Basic Setup 2) Using [{ / B], select . Press [ENTER]. 0:04:01 DVD-Video Recording Noise Reduction menu will appear. 3) Using [K / L], select “Black Level”. Press [ENTER]. 1 1 0:04:01 DVD-Video No is e Re du ctio n OFF Bla c k Level ON Playback Option menu will appear.
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Symbols in this Section The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this section. : DVD-RW disc recorded in VR mode Original : DVD-RW disc recorded in VR mode Playlist : DVD-RW disc recorded in Video mode : DVD-R disc Most instructions are based on the remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use the buttons on the remote control as well as those on the main unit when they have the same function. Editing_CD.
Editing Information on disc editing Guide to a title list Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play from this screen and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [TOP MENU]. Original Original 1 2 6 3 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 4 Index Picture 5 Protect 6 JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 3 1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 1.
Introduction Editing discs Item Page 102 Editing title names 105 Adding or deleting chapter marks 108 Setting pictures for thumbnails 110 Deleting parts of titles 112 Dividing a title 116 Combining titles 118 Adding titles to a Playlist 120 Erasing all Playlist 122 DVD-RW VR mode Original only Setting or releasing the title protection 124 DVD-RW Video mode only Setting or clearing all the chapter marks in one title 126 DVD-RW VR Mode Original DVD-RW VR Mode Playlist Playback Note
Editing Editing discs Deleting titles You can delete titles which you do not need any more. Be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. Be sure to read “Notes for deleting titles” on page 101 before you delete the title. 1 Press [TOP MENU]. Title list, Original or Playlist will appear. Start • Press [MENU/LIST] to switch between “Original” and “Playlist” if the disc is recorded in VR mode. 2 Using [K / L / { / B], select the desired title. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Using [K / L], select “Title Delete”. Press [ENTER]. Playlist 3 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Title Dividing Recording Title Combining JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 Confirmation window will appear. Playback 5 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. After that, “Are you sure?” will appear, so select “Yes” with [K / L] and then press [ENTER].
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) 6 After this operation is completed, press [RETURN] or [STOP C] to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. 104 EN Editing_CD.
Introduction Editing title names Basic Setup 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 102 to display the Edit menu. Using [K / L], select “Edit Title Name”. Press [ENTER]. Connections You can change the title names from this menu. The names you input for the titles will be displayed on Title List / Original / Playlist.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) 2 To enter a title name, follow the steps for “Guide to edit title name” on next page. character set Playlist - Edit Title Name A B C 3 a b c 1 2 3 area for entering title names @ ! ? M 0:00:59 When you finish entering a title name, press [ENTER]. Confirmation window will appear. 3 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. The name you entered will replace the current title. Playlist - Edit Title Name 3 Yes No MY FAVORITE Wait for a moment.
Introduction Guide to edit title name ABC abc 123 @!? e.g. character set : A B C desired letter appears. Select Press ABC abc 123 @!? 0 1 ! ”# $ % & ’( ) Note: *+,-./:;<=> Undefined letters in ?@[]^_{|} ABC abc 2 (*2) DEF def 3 (*2) GHI ghi 4 (*2) JKL jkl 5 (*2) MNO mno 6 (*2) PQRS pqrs 7 (*2) TUV tuv 8 (*2) WXYZ wxyz 9 (*2) a title name are shown by “*”. If you delete them, adjoining letters may change to “*” or other.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Adding or deleting chapter marks You can add or delete chapter marks on each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. You can add chapter marks anywhere you want. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 102 to display the Edit menu. Using [K / L], select “Chapter Mark”. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Basic Setup Playlist - Chapter Mark - Add 3 Yes No Chapter Connections 3 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. The chapter mark will be added or deleted depending on what you selected. 2/ 2 F Recording JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 “Wait for a moment.” will appear, and the operation may take a while to be completed. Playback 4 After this operation is completed, press [RETURN] twice and then [RETURN] or [STOP C] to exit.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Setting pictures for thumbnails You can set a picture to each title for a thumbnail. It helps you to remember the contents of the title you are playing. The beginning picture has been selected as the default. 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 102 to display the Edit menu. Edit menu will appear. Use [SKIP H / G], [REV E], [FWD D], [PLAY B] and [PAUSE F] to decide the picture you want to select as a thumbnail. Using [K / L], select “Index Picture”. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Basic Setup Playlist - Index Picture 3 Connections 3 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. Yes No F Recording JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 “Wait for a moment.” will appear, and the operation may take a while to be completed. 4 After this operation is completed, press [RETURN] and then [RETURN] or [STOP C] to exit. Editing Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. Playback A picture for thumbnail will be set.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Deleting parts of titles You can delete a specific part of a title. Even when parts of title are deleted from the Playlist, the original title will remain as it is. The disc space to record will not be increased. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 102 to display the Edit menu. Using [K / L], select “Scene Delete”. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Recording Before editing Basic Setup A cursor will move to “Preview”. The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates the total and the elapsed time of the title, and the area selected for deletion will be indicated in red. Press [ENTER] again to start the preview. You can check the result of deletion by “Preview”. Start point End point Connections 2 Use [SKIP H / G], [REV E], [FWD D], [PLAY B] and [PAUSE F] to decide the start point, then press [ENTER].
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) 3 Using [K / L], select “Delete”. Press [ENTER]. Confirmation window will appear. Playlist - Scene Delete 3 Start End Preview Delete JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 4 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. After that, “Are you sure?” will appear, so select “Yes” with [K / L] and then press [ENTER]. Playlist - Scene Delete 3 Yes No JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 Part of a title will be deleted. “Wait for a moment.
Introduction Basic Setup Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. Connections 5 After this operation is completed, press [RETURN] and then [RETURN] or [STOP C] to exit. Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others Notes • Original titles once edited will not remain as recorded originally. When you want to leave the original as it is, edit the Playlist as you prefer. • You cannot select “Scene Delete” when the number of chapter marks is more than 900. EN 115 Editing_CD.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Dividing a title You can divide a title into two new titles. 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 102 to display the Edit menu. Edit menu will appear. Use [SKIP H / G], [REV E], [FWD D], [PLAY B] and [PAUSE F] to decide the point at which you will divide the title. Using [K / L], select “Title Dividing”. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Basic Setup Playlist - Title Dividing 3 Connections 3 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. The title will be divided into two new titles. Both title names are identical, and index pictures are reset to the first scene at this point. Yes No Recording F JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 “Wait for a moment.” will appear, and the operation may take a while to be completed. Playback 4 After this operation is completed, press [RETURN] or [STOP C] to exit.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Combining titles You can combine two titles into a single title. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 102 to display the Edit menu. Using [K / L], select “Title Combining”. Press [ENTER]. Playlist 1 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Title Dividing Title Combining JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 Title Combining setting window will appear. 2 Using [K / L / s / B], select another title to combine. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Basic Setup Playlist - Title Combining 1 2 3 1 + 2 Yes No Recording “Wait for a moment.” will appear, and the operation may take a while to be completed. Playback 4 Connections 3 Using [s / B], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. Two titles will combine into a single title. After this operation is completed, press [RETURN] or [STOP C] to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Adding titles to a Playlist You can add a title in the Playlist as you prefer. You can add up to 99 titles to a Playlist. 1 2 Follow step 1 on page 102 to display the Playlist. Using [K / L / s / B] to go to the next of the final title, “Add New Title” “Delete Playlist” menu is shown. Playlist 1 2 3 5 6 JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 4 3 Using [K / L], select “Add New Title”. Press [ENTER]. Playlist 7 8 9 Add New Title Delete Playlist 120 EN Editing_CD.
Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Using [K / L / s / B], select a desired title. Press [ENTER]. Playlist - Add New Title 1 2 3 JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 4 5 Recording “Wait for a moment.” will appear, and the operation may take a while to be completed. Playback The added title will appear as the final title. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. To delete a title from Playlist, refer to “Deleting titles” on page 102.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Erasing all Playlist You can erase all titles in the Playlist. 1 2 Follow step 1 on page 102 to display the Playlist. Using [K / L / s / B] to go to the next of the final title, “Add New Title” “Delete Playlist” menu is shown. Playlist 1 2 3 5 6 JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 4 3 Using [K / L], select “Delete Playlist”. Press [ENTER]. Playlist 7 8 9 Add New Title Delete Playlist 122 EN Editing_CD.
Introduction Basic Setup Playlist - Delete Playlist 7 8 Yes 9 No Recording Add New Title Delete Playlist Final confirmation window will appear. “Wait for a moment.” will appear, and the operation may take a while to be completed. Editing After this operation is completed, press [RETURN] or [STOP C] to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. Function Setup 6 Using [s / B], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. All titles in the Playlist will be erased.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Setting or releasing the title protection To prevent accidental editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them from the Edit menu. You can cancel the title protection feature after it is applied. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 102 to display the Edit menu. Using [K / L], select “Protect”. Press [ENTER]. Original 3 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Protect JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 Option window will appear.
Introduction Basic Setup Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. Connections 3 After this operation is completed, press [RETURN] and then [RETURN] or [STOP C] to exit. Recording Select “Disc Protect OFF ON” from the Disc menu, then select “Yes”. Refer to “Setting disc protection” on page 72. Editing • For important titles you really want to keep, set the disc protection beside the title protection. See page 72 for setting the disc protection.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Setting or clearing all the chapter marks in one title You can insert chapter marks at a specified time you selected for titles with more than 5 minutes. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 102 to display the Edit menu. Using [K / L], select “Chapter Mark”. Press [ENTER]. Title List 6 Title Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 Option window will appear.
Introduction Basic Setup Title List - Chapter Mark 6 Yes No Recording JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 This operation may take a while to be completed. After this operation is completed, press [RETURN] and then [RETURN] or [STOP C] to exit. Playback 4 Connections 3 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. Marks will be added or deleted. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily.
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Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Functionsetup_CD.
Function Setup Tour of the Setup menu The following table is the contents which you can set and the default settings. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Setup 1.Language setting Pages 132-134 2.Display setting Pages 135-136 Items (highlight is the default) Disc Menu Language English French Spanish Contents Set the language for the Disc menu. Audio Language Original English French Set the language for audio. Subtitle Language OFF English French Set the language for subtitle.
Introduction Items (highlight is the default) Digital Out PCM DTS ON OFF 4.Parental setting Pages 140-142 Parental Lock (Change password) Progressive Still Mode Auto Field Frame Compressing the range of sound volume. Set the parental level of your DVD discs. Set and change the password. Set to the progressive scan mode (set to “ON”) or to the interlace scan mode (set to “OFF”). Set the type of still image in pausing playback.
Function Setup Language setting Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. 1 2 3 Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Playback”. Press [ENTER]. Playback menu will appear. . Using [K / L], select “Language”. Press [ENTER]. Language menu will appear. Start 132 EN Functionsetup_CD.
Introduction Connections 4 Using [K / L], select a desired item. Press [ENTER]. Basic Setup Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for the Disc Menu. Language - Disc Menu Language Disc Menu English English Audio Original French Subtitle OFF Spanish Other Recording • Using [K / L], select a setting. Press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated. Audio Language (Default : Original) Set the Audio language.
Function Setup Language setting (cont’d) If “Other” is selected, press 4-digit code using the Number buttons. Refer to “Language code” on page 153. Language - Subtitle Code Input - - - - • When you finish entering the code, press [ENTER]. 5 Press [SETUP] to exit. Notes • Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected. • Audio Language setting may not be available on some discs. • Some DVD-Video discs allow you to change subtitle selections only via the disc menu.
Introduction Function Setup Display setting Connections Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. Recording 2 Basic Setup 1 Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Display”. Press [ENTER]. Display menu will appear. Playback Editing 3 Using [K / L], select a desired item. Press [ENTER]. Function Setup Start OSD Language (Default : English) Set the language for OSD.
Function Setup Display setting (cont’d) Angle Icon (Default : ON) Set to “ON” or “OFF”. Display Angle Icon OSD Language English ON Angle Icon ON OFF Screen Saver 10 minutes FL Dimmer Bright • Using [K / L], select a setting. Press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated. Screen Saver (Default : 10 minutes) Set the time to activate the screen saver function on the screen.
Introduction Function Setup Audio setting Connections Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment. It will only affect DVD discs during playback. 1 Basic Setup Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. Press [SETUP]. Recording Using [K / L], select “Audio”. Press [ENTER]. Function Setup 3 Playback menu will appear. . Editing Start Playback 2 Using [K / L], select “Playback”. Press [ENTER]. Digital Out Set the digital audio output.
Function Setup Audio setting (cont’d) A Settings for PCM (Default : 48kHz) Digital Out - PCM 48kHz 96kHz • Using [K / L], select a setting. Press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated. 48kHz : If your amplifier/decoder is NOT compatible with 96kHz PCM, select “48kHz”. 96kHz sound will be output in 48kHz. 96kHz : If your amplifier/decoder is compatible with 96kHz PCM, select “96kHz”. 96kHz sound will be output.
Introduction Connections C Settings for DTS (Default : OFF) Digital Out - DTS ON Recording • Select a setting using [K / L], then press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated. ON : Outputs DTS signals. When your amplifier/decoder is compatible with DTS, set to “ON”. OFF : No DTS signal is output. When your amplifier/decoder is NOT compatible with DTS, set to “OFF”. Basic Setup OFF Dynamic Range Control (Default : ON) Set to “ON” to compress the range between soft and loud sounds.
Function Setup Settings for Parental lock level Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material. Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. 1 2 Start 3 Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Playback”. Press [ENTER]. Playback menu will appear. . Using [K / L], select “Parental Lock”. Press [ENTER].
Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Using [K / L], select the desired level. Press [ENTER]. Parental Lock (Default : All) Set the Parental Lock level. Recording Parental Lock Playback Audio All Video 8 7 Language Parental Lock 6 All 5 4 3 2 • Using [K / L], change the parental level. Press [ENTER]. All : If you select “All”, Parental Lock is not active. The disc will play in full. Function Setup Option window will appear. Proceed to A or B . A A password has not been set yet.
Function Setup Settings for Parental lock level (cont’d) B A password has already been set. Parental Lock Password Input * * * * • Using the Number buttons, enter the current password. Parental Lock Change Password? Parental Lock YES Yes Password Input No - - - - • Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Using the Number buttons, enter a new password. Press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated. • If you select “No”, proceed to step 5. 5 Press [SETUP] to exit.
Introduction Function Setup Settings for Progressive Scan Mode Recording Using [K / L], select “Playback”. Press [ENTER]. Playback 2 Basic Setup 1 Press [SETUP]. Connections This unit is compatible with the Progressive Scan System. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set Progressive Scan mode to “ON” in the Setup menu by following the steps below. Playback menu will appear. .
Function Setup Settings for Progressive Scan Mode (cont’d) 4 Using [K / L], select “Progressive”. Press [ENTER]. Video 5 Progressive OFF Still Mode Auto Using [K / L], select “ON”. Press [ENTER]. Video - Progressive ON OFF Confirmation window will appear. 6 Using [{ / B], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. Video - Progressive Activating progressive scan: Check your TV has progressive scan and connect with component video cable.
Introduction Connections Your setting will be activated. Basic Setup 7 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER] within 15 seconds. Video - Progressive Confirm again to use progressive scan. If Picture is good, Select “Yes”. Yes No Recording Playback 8 Press [SETUP] to exit. Editing Function Setup Others Notes • If your TV is compatible with Progressive Scan (525p / 480p), you must use the Component Video cable (commercially available) to connect this unit to the TV. (See Method 2 on page 25.
Function Setup Settings for Still Mode Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. Set the type of still image in pausing mode. 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 143 to display the Video setting menu. Using [K / L], select “Still Mode”. Press [ENTER]. Video 3 Progressive OFF Still Mode Auto Using [K / L], select a setting. Press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated. Video-Still Mode Auto Field Frame Auto Field Frame 4 : Optimum setting is selected.
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Others Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this unit, check below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Power ■ The power does not turn on. • Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. • (In case of power failure) Check the breaker. Picture ■ There is no picture. • Re-connect the connecting cords securely. • Check if the connecting cords are damaged.
Introduction ■ The disc does not play. ■ The disc does not start playback from the beginning. ■ The unit starts playing from the disc automatically. • The DVD-Video features an auto playback function. • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc. ■ The language for the sound track cannot be changed. • Set the TV’s input to “TV”. ■ Recording does not start immediately after you press [REC I].
Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Others ■ The unit does not operate properly. ● When static electricity, etc., causes the unit to operate abnormally, unplug the unit and then plug it in again. ■ The disc tray does not open when you press [OPEN/CLOSE A]. ● It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a disc. ■ “Repairing” appears on the TV screen.
Introduction Cause Solution • Set “Format mode” to “VR mode” (pages 52-54). Recording Error Cannot record on this disc. • You are trying to record onto the disc which is unrecordable, or whose status is unable to record. • The disc is dirty. • The disc is damaged. • Insert the recordable disc, and ensure the disc status satisfies the recording requirements (page 9). • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. • Replace the disc. Recording Error This program is not allowed to be recorded on this disc.
Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Error message Recording Error You cannot record on this disc as Power Calibration Area is full. Cause • When recordings are performed repeatedly onto an unstable disc, this area may come up to be full. Solution • Insert a new disc. Every time you insert a disc for recording, the disc’s working area will be taken up. And if you repeat this frequently, it will be used up sooner and you may not be able to record full 99 titles. Recording Error This disc is already finalized.
Introduction Others Language code 4748 4747 4752 6563 4759 4764 5471 4765 4771 4772 4847 5167 4860 5072 4854 4855 4864 4853 5971 4851 5759 4947 7254 4961 5464 4965 5047 6058 5160 5161 5166 5261 5256 5255 5264 5271 5358 5747 5051 5158 5758 5360 5367 5447 5569 5455 Hungarian Icelandic Indonesian Interlingua Interlingue Inupiak Irish Italian Japanese Javanese Kannada Kashmiri Kazakh Kinyarwanda Kirghiz Kirundi Korean Kurdish Laothian Latin Latvian; Lettish Lingala Lithuanian Macedonian Malagasy Malay Malaya
Others Glossary ■ Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See Digital audio. ■ Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high).
Introduction From this list you can play contents of a disc as your desired order or in sequence. Also it is allowed to search a specific scene directly. ■ Regions code ■ Sampling frequency ■ Title (DVD) A collection of chapters on DVD disc. See chapter. (Video CD) The contents of a Video CD. When playing back a Video CD with the PBC function, the title menu will appear automatically. ■ Track Audio CDs use tracks to divide up the content of a disc. The DVD equivalent is called a chapter. See Chapter.
Others Specifications • This model complies with the below specifications. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future.
Introduction Limited United States Warranty Digital Audio Video (“DAV”) Product - Exchange Warranty DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CANADA AND MEXICO, ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES. Connections Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States.
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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others EN 159 2006/02/16 20:59:34 Others_CD.
