DVD RECORDER-VCR D-VR3SG OWNER’S MANUAL Read this booklet first.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R Notes on recording and editing • Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD • When you record/edit important content, make trial disc cleaner.Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVDRAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. DVD-Video, CD • Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth. Cautions on handling discs • Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil. use.
CD-R/-RW • Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded with ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back • Only MP3 files with the "mp3", and "MP3" extension can be used. • For MP3 files recorded with a VBR(Variable Bit Rates), from 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the sound may cut in out. • Playable bitrate range is from 56Kbps to 320Kbps. • The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and folders. recording management information after recording finishes. • This product optimizes the DVD-R for each recording.
Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 24 Seting the Remote Control Audio CD (CDDA) Screen Elements *DVD Playback Before Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 System Region code (DVD-Video only) Setup On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . 26 Getting Playing Back an Audio CD (CDDA) . . . . . 60 Playback Plug & Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Started Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setting the Date and Time . . . . .
Editing Scene for a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . 95 A. Playing a Desired Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 (Time Slip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 B. Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Recording From External Devices . . . . . . 79 C. Modifying a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) Recording through a DV jack . . . . . . . . . . 80 D. Adding Scene *VCR Recording E. Deleting a Scene from the Playlist . . . . . . .
Getting Started Make sure to read the following terms before reading the user’s manual.
Rear Panel Getting Started Getting Started Description AUDIO OUT R Front Panel R L L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 2 3 OPTICAL 4 1 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 5 6 7 8 9 DUBBING TO DVD TO VCR 6 4 AUX I/ ON/STANDBY INPUT SELECT 5 COAXIAL VIDEO 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON ON/STANDBY BUTTON INPUT SELECT BUTTON S-VIDEO INPUT JACK VIDEO INPUT JACK AUDIO L.
Getting Started Tour of the Remote Control 1. ON/STANDBY Button 2. NUMBER Button 3. IPC Button 4. VCR Button 5. DVD Button Press this when you use a DVD. 6. TV Control Buttons • VOLUME Button TV volume adjustment • PROG/TRK Button Use this to select a TV programme. 7. OPEN/CLOSE Button To open and close the disc and Video cassettes. 8. ShowView Button Press this when you use ShowView. 9. Playback-related Buttons Search, Skip, Stop, Play/Still 16 - English 11.
4 Step 1: Unpacking Plug the other end of the RF cable into the connector previously used for the aerial on the television. Note Check for the supplied accessories below. • Audio/Video Cable • RF Cable for TV • Remote Control • Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size) • User’s Manual * Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash.
Connections Satellite Receiver or other Equipment Step 4: Connecting the Video Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD RecorderVCR. Select one of the following video connecting methods that best suits you below. • Method 1 : Connecting to a Video input jack • Method 2 : Connecting to an S-video input jack S-Video Modes • S-Video is available only if your TV supports S-Video input. If S-Video output does not work, check the TV connections and the TV input selection settings.
Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks If your stereo amplifier only has audio input jacks (L and R), use the analog audio out jacks. Method 3 : Connecting to an AV amplifier with the digital input jack If your AV amplifier only has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you must set up the audio settings.
Step 7 : Preparing the Remote Control Setting the Remote Control Your DVD Recorder-VCR remote control will work with Toshiba televisions and compatible brands. • Open the battery cover on the back of the remote. • Insert two AA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the battery cover. If remote does not operate properly: • Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell) • Check if the batteries are drained. • Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.
System Setup On-Screen Menu Navigation Plug & Auto Setup 5 Select “Contry ” using the ¥ buttons to select your country. Auto Setup Country Selection The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder-VCR. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the onscreen menus. DVD-RAM(VR) The DVD Recorder-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory.
Setting the Date and Time 4 Press ¥ to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year. 5 Press the button to increase or decrease the value. • The day of the week is displayed automatically. • You can hold the buttons down to scroll more quickly through the values. 1 Programme / With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Programme Programme ShowView ShowView Extended 6 Press OK button, then the date and time will be saved, if you don’t press OK button, it will not be saved.
8 If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the OK button. • The time and date are set automatically from the broadcast signal. If the signal is weak or ghosting occurs, the time and date may not be set automatically. • Once the auto scanning procedure has finished, some stations may have been stored more than once; select the stations with the best reception and delete the ones no longer required.
5 Press the buttons to select a PR number as required then press or OK button to select. Changing the Preset Manual Setup Table 5 Press the buttons, until the required preset TV programme is selected then press or OK button to select. Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) Edit Delete Swap 1 2 PR.03 Do you want to delete 'PR.03'? Edit Delete Swap Open “MENU” With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
1 Open “MENU” 2 Select “Setup” 3 With the DVD in Stop press the MENU button. Select the required output channel (Ch21~Ch69) by pressing the or button then press OK to Select. ÆCh21 Æ 6 ..Ch36 Æ ..Ch69 On completion, press RETURN button four times to exit the menu. Then tune your television again. Setting Up the Language Features 5 Select the desired Language using buttons, then press the or OK button.
Subtitle 1 With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 5 Language Programme 2 Select “Setup” using buttons, then press the or OK button. 3 Select “Language” using buttons, then press the or OK button. Language setup menu will be displayed. Disc Menu Use the buttons to select “Subtitle”. Audio Automatic Subtitle English Disc Menu Français On-Screen Menu 1 With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
On-Screen Menu 1 2 5 Use the buttons to select On-Screen Menu Language. With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. Language Programme Select “Setup” using buttons, then press the or OK button. Audio : Original Subtitle : Automatic Disc Menu English On-Screen Menu Français Deutsch Español Setting Up the Audio Options 5 Use the buttons to select the desired item. Then press the or OK button.
Setting Up the Display(Video) Options 5 Note This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. 2 Select “Setup” using buttons, then press the or OK button. 3 Select “Video” using buttons, then press the or OK button. Video option menu will be displayed. Press the RETURN or ¥ button to return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Setting Up the Parental Control Select Password On,Off using buttons, then press the or OK button.
About the Change Password; 1 VCR Setting 4 Select “VCR” Using the buttons, move the selection bar to “VCR”, then press or OK to select. Select Change Password using buttons, then press the or OK button. • The ‘Enter the password.’ message will be displayed. If you want your VHS Video tapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. Programme 2 Enter the 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote control. • The ‘Confirm the password.
Intelligent Picture Control (IPC) 5 Select “IPC” Using the buttons, move the selection bar to “IPC” then press or OK button to select the IPC option. • When intelligent picture control mode is ON, the sharpness of the image is adjusted automatically. Selection the Colour Mode 4 Select “VCR” Move the selection bar to “VCR”, then press or OK button. VCR The intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences.
Front Display You can set the Front Panel Display to be bright all the time, dim all the time, dim during power off. 2 3 With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Select “Setup” Using the buttons, move the selection bar to “Setup” then press or OK button to select. Select “System ” Using the buttons, move the selection bar to “System ” then press or OK button to select.
Discs that cannot be played Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. This section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type. Region code (DVD-Video only) Playing a Disc • DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL” • 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. • DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard • Unfinalised DVD-R recorded on other equipment.
1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. 2 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. CAUTION 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. 4 Press the STOP button to stop playback. Note When you stop disc play, the recorder remembers where you stopped, so when you press PLAY button again, it will pick up where you left off. (unless the disc is removed or the recorder is unplugged, or if you press the STOP button twice.
About QUICK DVD-R Title/Chapter/Time/Audio/Repeat/Zoom Repeat Play 1/10 The QUICK functions allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter, track and time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom. CHANGE Using Repeat Play (For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVD-R) Using Repeat Play (For Audio CD/MP3) 1 Press the QUICK button during playback. Repeat is highlighted. 2 Press OK button.
Using the A-B Repeat Function For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/ DVDRW/DVD-R Press the QUICK button during playback. It is available during playback only. 1 Press the QUICK button during playback. 0~9 NUMBER Selecting the subtitle language Use to select Repeat and use button to select A-B. 2 Use to select the Title, Chapter or time you want to find the desired scene. 3 Press OK button. 3 If you want to select a title or chapter, select it using the ¥ buttons. Then, press the OK button.
Selecting the Audio language 1 Press the QUICK button during playback. Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. 1 Press the QUICK button during playback. Using Bookmarks Bookmarking with DVD-RAM/ DVDRW(VR) disc • The screen will display “Marker” in place of “Bookmark” if you are playing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR). Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position.
Clearing a Bookmark 1 Zooming-In Check Remaining Time Press the TOP MENU button to move to the top menu of the disc. 2 • Use this button if the disc contains more than one title. Some discs may not support the top menu functionality. Press the MARKER button. 1 2 1 Press the QUICK button during playback. 1 Press DISPLAY button on the remote control. Following information will be displayed. (Current deck status, Current counter, recording speed, remaining time, input channel, current time.
Playing Back an Audio CD (CDDA) Audio CD (CDDA) Screen Elements 1 : Select a track (song). 2 : Playback the selected track (song). Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. 1 Insert an audio CD (CDDA) into the disc tray. • The audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played back. CD 3 OK ( 4 (l) button: Playback the next track. • Normal : Tracks on a disc are played in the order in which they were recorded on the disc.
To Program Tracks 4 Select tracks in the order in which you want them to play using the buttons. Press the OK button. Photo CD Playback 4 Use the ¥ buttons to select clips menu and then press the OK button. : Returns to the Album screen. : The unit enters slide show mode. Before the slide show can begin, the photo interval (slide show speed) must be set : Each time the OK button is pressed, the picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise.
Playing back an MP3 CD 1 4 RETURN ( ) button: Moves to the parent of the folder to which the current song belongs. 5 6 1 2 3 Playback PIP does not work in VCR mode. 2 1 During Playback, press the PIP button. • The current disc is played back on the PIP screen located at the bottom of the screen. If you want to watch Photo files, but you're currently in MP3 mode, press STOP button twice and then press MENU button to bring up the Menu screen.
Playing the VCR To play a standard VHS Video tape, videotape, just insert it into the VCR deck and press the PLAY button. You can turn on the Auto Play to enable the VCR deck to play automatically when you insert a videotape that is missing the Record Safety Tab. See pages 42~43. Tracking The Tracking adjustment removes the white lines that sometimes appear during playback because of slight differences in recording decks. You may also set tracking manually.
Variable Search System Press the QUICK button to display the search screen in the stop mode. When a program is recorded, the starting point is given an Index mark for easy location. However, the VHS Index Search System (VISS) cannot recognize index marks made by old VCRs. If the VCR has trouble finding a mark, it is probably because the cassette was recorded on a VCR without VISS. If you want to index two programs in a row, set your VCR to stop, then start recording each program.
Note Finalise - This closes the DVD-RW/DVD-R so no additional recording can be done. Unfinalise - This allows additional recording on a finalised DVD-RW disc. - A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded by DAO in a PC cannot be unfinalised. - A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded in Video Mode of a different maker’s recorder cannot be unfinalised. - A DVD-R disc cannot be unfinalised. DVD-RW( Video mode)/DVD-R • This mode automatically creates chapters at specified intervals during finalisation.
Using the ShowView Feature Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) DVD-RAM DVD-RW 3 Press the OK button. • The information concerning the programme is displayed. • When using the ShowView function for the first time with stored stations, the programme number flashes. This one time, you must enter the station number manually by pressing the buttons.
Modifying ShowView Programming Using the Timer Programming Feature 3 Press the button to select scheduled Record List, and then press the or OK button Scheduled Record List DVD-RAM(VR) TUE 13 08:20 If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, refer to following instruction before pressing RETURN button. If you wish to... Then...
DVD AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality automatically. It depends on the remaining time on the DVD. Note XP (high quality) : Select when video quality is are important. (Approx. 1 hour) The Timer Programming time may differ from the set time depending on disc status and overall timer recording status (for example, recording times overlapping, or when the previous recording ends within 2 minutes before the start time of the next recording.
5 Press the buttons to select “Delete”, and then press the OK button. DVD-RAM(VR) ShowView Standard Timer • You will be prompted with the delete confirm message such as ‘Do you want to delete ‘No.01’?’. Playlist ShowView Extended Programme Off :Off Disc Manager Watching the Images Being Recorded (Time Slip) Recording From External Devices Programme 6 7 Press the ¥ buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button. • The selected entry will be deleted from the list.
Recording through a DV jack DVD-RAM DVD-RW Basic VCR Recording DVD-R Follow these directions to record onto a disc the outputs of a camcorder that has a DV output jack. 1 1. Check TV Programme and Antenna connections. 2. Check the remaining time on the tape. 1 Watch a Different Channel Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If the tab is missing, you can cover the opening with a small piece of tape. Warning: Do not cover this opening unless you are sure you want to record over the tape.
VCR to DVD DVD-RAM(VR) Copy to DVD or VCR 1 01/JAN/2004 1 00:00:44 Press OK button to choose the list you want to copy. 4 Edit Copylist Select VCR --> DVD to copy VCR to DVD. DVD-RAM(VR) VCR-->DVD VCR --> DVD scene will be displayed. Start End 00:00:21 01/JAN/2004 12:00 1 Scene • Check the remaining time on the disc. 02 --:--:-- Edit 00:01:04 --:--:-- 01/JAN/2004 12:00 DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM(VR) You can copy DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD. Press MENU button and select Copy.
CD Editing Viewing the Menu Functions for a Disc DVD-RW(VR) DVD-RW(VR) Programme Playlist Programme Setup DVD-RAM DVD-RW Disc Manager DVD-R Programme There are a variety of menu functions depending on the disc type. Press the MENU button.
Press the buttons to select Title List, and then press the or OK button, 2 Viewing Title List or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control. • The Title List screen is displayed. ! @ #$ Playing a Title List Entry 4 Press the buttons to select Play, and then press the OK button. • The selected entry (title) will be played back.
4 Renaming a Title List Entry Press the button to select Rename, and then press the OK button. • The Rename screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) 4 Deleting a Title List Entry 01/JAN/2004 12:00 PR5 DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Follow these directions to rename a title list entry, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded program. 1 Insert the recorded disc. Press the MENU button.
4 Locking a Title List Entry Press the buttons to select Protection, and then press the OK button. • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Title Protection:’. Deleting a Section from a Title List Entry 4 Press the buttons to select Edit, and then press the OK button. The Edit Program is displayed.
7 Press the OK button at the end point. 8 The image and time at the end point are displayed the end point window. Creating a Playlist Entry 4 Select the start point of the section from which you want to create a new scene using the playback related buttons, and then press the II button. Press the OK button to select END point. 7 • The image and time at the end point are displayed on the End window. • The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the Make item.
Editing a Playlist Entry 5 Press the buttons to select a function to use, and then press the OK button. Renaming Playlist Entries • Play: Playbacks the selected entry. • Rename: Renames the title of the selected entry. Functionality is the same as the Rename item in the Edit Record List. Follow these directions to rename a playlist entry, i.e., edit the title of a playlist entry. Editing Scene for a Playlist Entry • Edit Scene: Edits scenes of the selected entry.
5 B. Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) Press the button to select Edit Scene, and then press the OK button. • The Edit Scene screen is displayed. Edit Scene Scene No. 1/9 Playlist No. 1 1 Press ¥ buttons to select the scene you want to modify, and then press the OK button. 2 Press buttons to select Modify, and then press the OK button. 5 Press the OK button at the end point of the scene.
4 E. Deleting a Scene from the Playlist Press the buttons to select Start, and then press the OK button. • The image and time at the start point are displayed on the Start window. 1 Press ¥ buttons to select the scene you want to delete, and then press the OK button.
5 Press the buttons to select Delete, and then press the OK button. • You will be prompted with the delete confirmation message “Do you want to delete?”. 5 Disc Manager Press ¥ buttons to select Save, and then press the OK button. Press the buttons to select Disc Protection, and then press the or OK button. 3 • A disc name is given to the disc.
Formatting a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW Disc 4 Delete All Title Lists Press the ¥ buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Cartridge Protect Info (DVD-RAM) • The disc is formatted. DVD-RAM DVD-RW Use these instructions to format a disc. The cartridge write protect tab should be set to the unprotect position. The disc protection should also be cleared. DVD-RW You will be prompted with the confirmation message “Choose the recording format for DVD-RW”. DVD-RW(VR) 1 Insert a disc to be formatted.
Finalising a disc DVD-RW DVD-R After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc with your DVD Recorder-VCR, it needs to be finalised before it can be played back on external devices. Note 1 Insert the recorded disc. Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. Once a disc is finalised, you cannot delete entries from the record list. After being finalised, the DVD-R operates in the same manner as a DVD-Video. Depending on the kind of disc, the displayed screen may be slightly different.
Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) Reference If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Toshiba authorized service center, Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions (VCR) No power. • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. • Did you press the ON/STANDBY button of your DVD Recorder-VCR. The input is displayed for a while when the power turns on.
Troubleshooting icon appears on the screen. You cannot use the operation or function due to one of the following reasons: (1) Your DVD disc does not support the feature (for example, angles) (2) You've requested a title, chapter, or scan time that is out of the correct range. Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting a Toshiba authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. Problem Explanation/Solution No power Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
Specifications General Input Output VCR DVD Power requirements AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz Power consumption 45 Watts Weight 5,3 Kg Dimensions 430(W) x 321(D) x 84(H) Operating temp. +5°C to +35°C Other conditions Keep level when operating. Less than 75% operating humidity Video input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : 1.
