Toshiba D-r17dt User Manual

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DVD VIDEO  RECORDER  D-R17DT
DVD VIDEO RECORDER
D-R17DTKB
OPERATIONS
GUIDE
© 2007 Toshiba Corporation
OWNER’S MANUAL
Introduction Connections Basic Setup PlaybackEditing
Others Function Setup
Recording
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Precautions
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service 
personnel should remove the cover or attempt to 
service this unit, due to the possibility of eye injury.
CAUTION:USE OF CONTROLS OR 
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE 
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN 
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY 
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION 
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER 
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND 
INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT 
STARE INTO BEAM.
LOCATION:INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK 
MECHANISM.
Power Supply
The power supply is connected and the unit is live 
when the mains cable is plugged into a 220–240 V , 
50 Hz AC outlet. To operate the unit, press 
[ ON / STANDBY].
WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE.
DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.
Caution
  1. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no 
parts inside you can service. Refer all servicing to 
qualified service personnel.
  2. Slots and openings in the cabinet at the sides and 
underneath are provided for ventilation. To ensure 
reliable operation and to protect the unit from 
overheating, these openings must not be blocked 
or covered.
Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as 
bookcases unless suitable ventilation is provided.
  3. Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat 
sources.
  4. Avoid use near strong magnetic fields.
  5. Do not push objects of any kind into the unit 
through the cabinet slots or openings as they 
could touch electrically live parts or short circuit 
parts resulting in a fire or electric shock.
  6. Do not spill liquid on the unit. If liquid is spilled 
and enters the unit, consult qualified service 
personnel.
  7. Do not stand the unit vertically. Use the unit in a 
horizontal (flat) position only.
  8. Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure 
that the timer recording mode is off.
  9. This product is in Stand-by mode when turned off 
while the mains cable is connected.
10. Do not place any combustible objects on the 
device (candles, etc.).
11. Before moving the unit, be sure to remove any 
discs and unplug the mains cable from the AC 
outlet.
12. Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find 
troubles or not in use.
13. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
14. Read both manual instructions to ensure correct 
and safe installation and interconnection of the 
unit in multimedia systems.
15. Keep the distances 20 cm around apparatus of 
ventilation openings.
Introduction
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.
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.
The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended 
to alert the user to the presence 
of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance. The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet.
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EditingOthers Function Setup
Recording
Make your contribution to the environment!!!
• Exhausted batteries do not belong in 
the dustbin.
• You can dispose of them at a collection 
point for exhausted batteries or special 
waste.
• Contact your council for details.
Connection to Power
Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of 
your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on 
the rating plate.
Mains Cord
This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable 
plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a 
nonrewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If 
the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not 
be used until a replacement available from the 
appliance manufacturer is obtained.
It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse 
cover corresponds with the rating marking on the 
base of the plug.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not 
suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it 
should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted 
following the wiring instructions below. The plug 
removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into 
a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard.
For your own safety read the following instructions 
carefully before attempting to connect this unit to 
mains.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in 
accordance with the following code:
BLUE=NEUTRAL, BROWN=LIVEImportant
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this 
appliance may not correspond with the coloured 
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, 
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to 
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or 
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected 
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or 
coloured red.
No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of 
the plug.
If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse 
must be fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used a 3 
or 5 Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or 
Adaptor, or on the Distribution Board.
Mains Supply: 220 - 240V   50 Hz - AC only
Do not make any connection to the larger pin marked 
with the letter “E” or by the symbol   or coloured 
green or green and yellow.
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. Do not block the 
ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid 
locations subject to strong vibration or strong 
magnetic fields.
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock 
and Fire
• Do not handle the mains cable with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the mains cable to disconnect it from 
AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on the unit, unplug 
the mains cable immediately and take the unit to an 
authorised service centre for servicing.
Moisture Condensation Warning
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit 
when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, 
after heating a cold room, or under conditions of high 
humidity. Do not use the unit for at least 2 hours to 
allow the inside to dry. A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable 
and can be reused. Please dispose of any 
materials in accordance with your local recycling 
regulations.
This product consists of materials 
which can be recycled and reused if 
disassembled by a specialised 
company.
Batteries should never be thrown 
away or incinerated but disposed of 
in accordance with your local 
regulations concerning chemical 
wastes.
For Customer Use:
Carefully read the Model No. and Serial No. 
located at the back of the unit and enter the 
information below. Retain this information for 
future reference.
Model No. _____________________
Serial No. _____________________
FUSE
BLUE(Neutral)
BROWN
(Live)
CORD GRIP
OUTER SHEATH OF THE WIRE
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About Copyright
Unauthorised copying, broadcasting, public 
performance and lending of discs are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other 
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright 
protection technology must be authorised by 
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other 
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised 
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly 
is prohibited.
Notice for the Progressive Scan 
Outputs
Consumers should note that not all high definition 
television sets are fully compatible with this product 
and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. 
In case of picture problems with 525 or 625 
progressive scan output, it is recommended that the 
user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ 
output. If there are questions regarding your TV set 
compatibility with this 525p or 625p DVD recorder, 
please contact our customer service centre.
Declaration of Conformity
This product complies with the requirement of the 
directives
EMC-Directive: 89 / 336 / EEC
Low Voltage Directive: 2006 / 95 / EC
We declare that the following product:
DVD Video Recorder
Model D-R17DTKB
Trade Name: TOSHIBA
is in compliance with following Regulations.
EN55013: 2001+A1:2003, EN55020: 
2002+A1:2003+A2:2005, EN61000-3-2: 
2003+A2:2005, EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001
EN60065: 2002
EN60825-1 Edition 1.2: 2001
Maintenance
CLEANING THE UNIT
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild 
detergent solution. Do not use solutions containing 
alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
If a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. 
Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a 
circular motion.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, 
commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive 
cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for 
analogue records.
DISC HANDLING
Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not 
adhere to the disc surfaces.
Always store the disc in its protective case when it is 
not in use.
SERVICING
If the unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct 
the problem by yourself. There are no user 
serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the 
mains cable, and consult your dealer or an authorised 
service centre.
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 
authorised service centre for inspection and cleaning 
of the laser optical pickup unit.Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol 
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Digital Recording
“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to 
record high-quality video with stereo sound on 
recordable DVD discs. The technology, when 
utilised instead of PCM recording, also saves 
recordable disc space, allowing for higher video 
resolution or extended recording time on each 
DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording 
will play back on all DVD-Video players.”
Note: This is true when the players are compatible 
         with actual recordable DVD discs.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered 
trademarks of DTS, Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI logo 
and High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered 
trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing LLC.
DivX, DivX Certified, and 
associated logos are 
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and 
are used under license.
The DVB logo is a registered trademark of the 
DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project.
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Accessories Supplied
• Remote control with two R6 (AA) batteries
•RF cable
• Owner’s Manual
• Quick Setup Guide
• Registration card
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................ 2
Precautions ........................................................... 2
Features ................................................................ 7
Guide to the Owner’s Manual................................ 8
Functional Overview............................................ 11
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ........... 14
Guide to On-Screen Displays.............................. 15
Front Panel Display Guide .................................. 18
Connections ......................................... 19
Connections ........................................................ 19
Basic Setup........................................... 23
Initial Setting........................................................ 23
Channel Setting................................................... 23
TV View Operation .............................................. 28
DVB Menu Setting............................................... 29
Setting the Clock ................................................. 31
Recording ............................................. 32
Information on DVD Recording ........................... 32
Formatting a Disc ................................................ 33
Selecting the Sound Mode .................................. 36
Basic Recording .................................................. 37
One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR).................... 38
Timer Recording.................................................. 39
EPG..................................................................... 42
Satellite Link ........................................................ 42
Settings for External Equipment.......................... 44
Setting a Disc to Protect...................................... 45
Finalising Discs ................................................... 45
Playback ................................................ 47
Basic Playback .................................................... 47
PBC Function for Video CDs ............................... 52
Special Playback ................................................. 53
Search ................................................................. 57
Repeat / Random / Programme Playback / 
Slide Show........................................................... 58
Selecting the Format of Audio and Video ............ 60
Editing ................................................... 62
Disc Editing.......................................................... 62
Editing Discs ........................................................ 62
Function Setup ..................................... 69
Playback .............................................................. 71
Display ................................................................. 74
Video ................................................................... 74
DivX
®................................................................... 75
HDMI ................................................................... 76
Reset All .............................................................. 77
Others .................................................... 78
Troubleshooting ................................................... 78
Language Code ................................................... 82
Glossary .............................................................. 83
Specifications ...................................................... 84
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Features
This unit not only plays back DVDs and CDs but also 
offers features for you to record on DVD discs and 
edit them after that. The following features are offered 
with this unit.
Recording
The unit is compatible with DVD-RW, DVD+RW discs, 
which are recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R, DVD+R 
discs, which are recordable only once.
Recording up to 12 programmes:
You can programme the unit to record up to 12 
programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or 
weekly programme recordings are also possible.
One-touch Timer Recording:
You can set your required recording time easily. Every 
time [REC 
I] is pressed during recording, the 
recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 
hours. It will be turned off automatically when the 
recording time you set is finished.
Left channel stereo recording:
This unit can record the sound of the Left channel 
monaural input as Left and Right channels 
automatically (available only for AV3 jacks on the front 
panel).
Automatic Chapter marker setting:
Chapter markers will be added to recordings as you 
set them in the Setup menu before starting to record.
Automatic Title menu making (Video, +VR mode 
only):
The unit creates Title menus automatically when 
finalising discs.
Automatic Playlist making (VR mode DVD-RW 
disc only):
The unit creates a Playlist automatically after 
recording.
Automatic finalising (Video mode DVD-RW/-R, 
DVD+R disc):
You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the 
disc space if you set this in the Setup menu.
PDC:
This system assures that the TV programme you wish 
to record using timer recording will be recorded 
exactly from beginning to end even if the actual 
broadcasting time differs. This feature is only 
available for analogue channels.
Playback
Theatre surround sound:
When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a 
decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you 
can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs 
recorded with the surround sound system.
Chasing Playback during Recording and 
Simultaneous Playback and Recording:
You can play the already recorded part of the current 
recording or another title during recording.
Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later:
With [TIME SLIP] button, you can virtually pause and 
resume the liveTV broadcast.Quick search:
You can easily find the part you want to watch using 
the search function. Search for a desired point on a 
disc by title, chapter / track or time.
Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode):
You can play back titles using either the Original list or 
a Playlist.
Virtual Surround System:
You can enjoy stereophonic space through your 
existing 2 channel stereo system.
Playing back on MP3 / JPEG / DivX
® files:
You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on
CD-RW/-R.
DivX
® files can also be recorded on DVD-RW/-R and 
DVD+RW/+R discs.
Editing
Set / clear chapter markers (Video mode DVD-RW 
disc only) [  Page 65]
You can easily add chapter markers at every selected 
time interval in your recordings for easy editing.
Adding or Deleting Chapter Marks Manually 
[  Pages 64 - 65]
You can add or delete chapter marks.
Creating Titles to a Playlist (VR mode DVD-RW 
discs only) [  Page 67]
You can create a title to the Playlist.
Deleting Titles [  Page 63]
You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.
Deleting a Scene of a Title (VR mode DVD-RW 
discs only) [  Page 68]
You can delete a specific scene of a title.
Editing title name [  Page 63]
You can name titles or change the title name.
Combining Titles (VR mode DVD-RW discs only) 
[  Page 66]
You can combine two titles into a single title.
Dividing Titles (VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW discs 
only) [  Page 66]
You can divide a title into two new titles.
Protecting titles (VR mode DVD-RW disc only):
To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the 
protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the 
Original list.
Hiding chapters (+VR mode only):
To keep others from playing back some chapters 
without permission, you can hide chapters.
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Compatibility
Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on 
any regular DVD player:
Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on 
regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives 
compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to 
finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back 
in other DVD players.
Although DVD+RW / R discs are playable on other 
units without finalisation in most cases, it is 
recommended to finalise in order to stabilise the 
performance.
* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for 
recording on DVD-RW/-R discs that was approved 
by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is 
optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices 
and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives 
and other DVD playback devices available that 
cannot play back DVD-RW/-R discs recorded in the 
DVD-Video Format.
Others
Progressive scan system:
Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the 
progressive scan system provides less flickering and 
images in higher resolution than that of traditional 
television signals.
HDMI 
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
You can enjoy clearer audio/video output when 
connecting this unit to a display device with an HDMI-
compatible port.
Guide to the Owner’s Manual
Symbols Used in the Owner’s Manual
To show what recording mode or disc type applies to 
each function, the following symbols appear at the 
beginning of each operating item. 
Symbols for Tuner Setting
The following is the description for the symbols for 
tuner setting used in this manual.
SymbolDescription
Available to DVD-Videos
Available to DVD-RW discs in 
Video mode
Available to DVD-RW discs in VR mode
Available to DVD-R discs in Video mode
Available to DVD+RW discs
Available to DVD+R discs
Available to Audio CDs
Available to Video CDs
Available to CD-RW/-R discs with 
MP3 files
Available to CD-RW/-R, discs with JPEG 
files
Available to DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R 
and CD-RW/-R discs with DivX
® files
ANALOG: Settings only for the Analogue 
mode
DVB: Settings only for the DVB mode
DVD-V DVD-V
DVD-RW DVD-RWVideo
DVD-RW DVD-RWVR
DVD-R DVD-R
DDVD+RVD+RWWDVD+RW
DDVD+RVD+RDVD+R
CDCDCD
VCDVCDVCD
MP3MP3MP3
JPEGJPEGJPEG
DivXDivX®DivX®
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✔: Available Gray: Not available
*CPRM compatible disc only.
DVD players with   are capable of playing DVD-RW recorded in VR mode.
Discs for Recording, Playing
Disc TypeDVD-RWDVD-RDVD+RWDVD+R
Logo
FormatCan be formatted in VR or Video 
modeAutomatically 
formatted in 
Video modeAutomatically 
formatted in 
+VR modeAutomatically 
formatted in 
+VR mode
Video Mode VR Mode
Icon
Maximum Record Time480 min (12 cm)
144 min (8 cm)480 min (12 cm)
144 min (8 cm)480 min (12 cm)
144 min (8 cm)480 min (12 cm)
144 min (8 cm)480 min (12 cm)
144 min (8 cm)
Recordable/Playable
VersionsVer. 1.1,1.2
Ver. 1.1/2× CPRM compatible
Ver. 1.2/4× CPRM compatibleVe r. 2 . 0
Ver. 2.0/4×
Ver. 2.0/8×
Ver. 2.0/16×1×-4× 1×-16×
CompatibilityPlayable on most 
DVD players.
Finalisation 
necessary.
(Title menu will 
be created)Playable only on 
VR mode 
compatible unit.
Finalisation 
recommended.Playable on most 
DVD players.
Finalisation 
necessary.
(Title menu will 
be created)Playable on 
DVD+RW 
compatible 
players.
Finalisation 
recommended.
(Title menu will 
be created)Playable on most 
DVD players. 
Finalisation 
recommended.
(Title menu will 
be created)
Available Features
Recording Features
Record TV 
Programmes✔✔✔✔✔
Reuse by deleting 
the current 
contents✔✔✔
Record 16:9 size 
pictures✔✔✔
Record copy-once 
programmes✔*
Create chapters at 
fixed intervals 
(auto chapter)✔✔✔✔✔
Editing FeaturesPlaylistOriginal
Scene Delete✔✔
Edit Title Name✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔
Create chapters 
wherever you like 
(chapter mark)✔✔✔✔
Divide a title✔✔
Combine titles✔
Hide chapters✔✔
Delete a title✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔
Create a playlist✔
Protect a title✔
DVD-RW DVD-RWVideoDVD-RW DVD-RWVRDVD-R DVD-RDDVD+RVD+RWWDVD+RWDDVD+RVD+RDVD+R
Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD software and/or the 
manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that product will play every feature of every DVD 
bearing the DVD logo and/or every CD bearing the CD logo. As one of the creators of DVD technology,
Toshiba DVD players are manufactured using the highest standards of quality, and as a result, such 
incompatibilities are rare.
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 is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing 
Corporation.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated 
logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. 
and are used under license.
• Official DivX
® Certified product; Plays DivX® 6.0, 
DivX® 5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3, and DivX®VOD video 
content (in compliance with DivX Certified™ 
technical requirements).
• Discs containing the DivX
® files with the DivX® GMC 
(Global Motion Compensation) playback feature, 
which is DivX
® supplemental function, cannot be 
played back on this unit.
* This unit cannot play back the disc contents 
protected by Windows Media Digital Rights 
Management (DRM).
Unplayable Discs
The following discs will not play back on this unit.
• CD-ROM • Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I)
• Video Single Disc (VSD) • DVD-ROM
• DVD-audio • Unfinalised disc
• DVD contains MP3, Windows Media™ Audio or 
JPEG files
On the following disc, the sound may not be heard.
• Super audio CD - Only the sound on the CD layer 
can be heard. The sound on the high-density super 
audio CD layer cannot be heard.
Colour Systems
DVDs are recorded using different colour systems 
throughout the world. The most common colour 
system, used primarily in the U.K. and other EU 
countries, is PAL.
This unit uses the PAL system. However, it is also 
possible to play back DVDs using other colour 
systems, such as NTSC.
Region Codes
This unit has been designed to play DVD 
with region 2. DVD must be labelled for ALL 
regions or for region 2 in order to play on the 
unit. You cannot play back DVD that are 
labelled for other regions. Look for the 
symbols on the right on your DVD. If these 
region symbols do not appear on your DVD, 
you cannot play back the DVD in this unit.The number inside the globe refers to region of the 
world.
A DVD labelled for a specific region can only play 
back on the unit with the same region code.
Following discs are recommended for good recording 
quality and are proven to be compatible with this unit.
However, depending on the media condition the unit 
may not read the disc properly.
Verbatim DVD+R 8x, DVD+RW 4x, DVD-R 8x, 
DVD-RW 2x
JVC DVD-RW 4x
Maxell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD-R 8x/16x
SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD+RW 4x
TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x
Performance of any other discs are not guaranteed.
Discs for Playing
Disc TypeDVD-VIDEOCD-DAVideo CDCD-RW CD-R
Logo
Icon
Files for Playing
Ty p e  o f
titleMP3 JPEG DivX®
Icon
MediaCD-RW/-R CD-RW/-RCD-RW/-R
DVD-RW/-R
DVD+RW/+R
DVD-V DVD-VCDCDCDVCDVCDVCDCDCDCDCDCDCD
MP3MP3MP3JPEGJPEGJPEGDivXDivX®DivX®
2
• Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss 
caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of 
this recorder, including, without limitation, any one 
of the following:
• Failure to record contents intended to be 
recorded by the consumer.
• Failure to edit contents as intended by the 
consumer.
• When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc 
created on this recorder is used (e.g., 
insertion, playback, recording or editing) in 
another DVD player, recorder or personal 
computer drive.
• When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that 
is used in the manner described in the 
immediately preceding bullet point is used 
again in this recorder.
• When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that 
was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a 
personal computer drive is used in this 
recorder.
• Some functions may not work with personal 
computer discs.
• Discs recorded in this recorder may not operate 
as expected on other DVD players, recorders or 
personal computer drives.
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