Toshiba D-rw2 Manual

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On DVD-R discs
■ Standards
● DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for 
recording and playback.
● Discs compatible with the following recording speed 
can also be used:
Ver. 2.0/2
XVer. 2.0/4XVer. 2.0/8X
● Select discs labeled “for video”, “for recording”, 
“120 min.” etc.
■ Recording conditions
● Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted 
(copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded. 
● We strongly recommend using any DVD-R 2
X, and 
MAXELL DVD-R 16X to assure good recording 
quality.
■ Discs that have been tested and are proven to 
be compatible with this recorder:
  VERBATIM DVD-R 8X
 MAXELL DVD-R 16X
On DVD-RW discs
■ Standards
● 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. 1.1/2
XVer. 1.2/4X
● Select discs labeled “for video”, “for recording”, 
“120 min.” etc.
■ Recording conditions
● Images for which copying is prohibited (copy 
prohibited) cannot be recorded. If the disc is 
labeled as CPRM compatible, images for which 
copying is restricted (copy once) can be recorded 
in VR mode.
● We strongly recommend using any DVD-RW 4x 
disc to assure good recording quality.
■ Discs that have been tested and are proven to 
be compatible with this recorder:
  VERBATIM DVD-RW 2X
  JVC DVD-RW 4X
Marks on DVD video discs
The following are examples of marks and the meanings.
Mark Meanings
Number of audio streams 
recorded in the disc.
(2 streams such as English and 
Japanese in this example.)
Number of subtitle languages 
recorded in the disc.
(2 subtitle languages are recorded 
in this example.)
Number of camera angles 
recorded in the disc.
(3 camera angles are recorded in 
this example.)
Pictures are recorded in the 
standard picture shape (4:3 
aspect ratio).
Pictures are recorded in the letter 
box picture shape (4:3 aspect 
ratio with horizontal black bars in 
the top and bottom of pictures).
Pictures are recorded in the 16:9 
wide picture shape.
TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will 
display them in the letter box 
style.
Pictures are recorded in the 16:9 
wide picture shape.
TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will 
display them in the pan scan style 
(one or both sides of pictures are 
cut).
Actual picture shape may vary 
depending on the aspect ratio or 
mode selection of the TV.
3
2
LB
4:3
2
16:9 LB
16:9 PS
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. If you happen to experience any difficulty playing a DVD or a CD on product, please feel free to contact us via 
the method listed in the “How to Obtain Warranty Services” section on page 155.
DVD players with              are capable of playing DVD-RW recorded in VR mode.
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Choosing a disc (cont’d)
Structure of disc contents
Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and 
the titles are subdivided into chapters.
Audio CDs are divided into tracks.
Title:  Divided contents of a DVD video disc.
Roughly corresponds to a story title in short 
stories.
Chapter:  Divided contents of a title. This corresponds 
to a chapter in a story.
Track:  Divided contents of an Audio CD.
Group:  Divided contents of a MP3, WMA or JPEG 
data disc. Consists of number of tracks.
Each title, chapter, or track is assigned a number, which 
is called “title number”, “chapter number”, or “track 
number” respectively.
Some discs may not have these numbers.
DVD video disc
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3
Audio CD
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
On handling discs
● Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
● Do not stick paper or tape to discs.
On cleaning discs
● Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and 
sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center 
outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc 
clean.
● Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, 
benzine, commercially available cleaners or 
antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the 
disc.
On storing discs
● Do not store discs in a place subject to direct 
sunlight or near heat sources.
● Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and 
dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.
● Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing 
objects on discs outside of their case may cause 
warping.
No
Yes
Playback side
No Yes
MP3, WMA, JPEG
Group 1 Group 2
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track5 
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Discs and purposes
The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per disc category.
This will help you choose discs.
DVD-RW disc Video mode DVD-RW disc VR mode DVD-R disc Video mode
Characteristics on this 
recorderSuitable for saving data in 
Video mode format to play on 
compatible devices.
You can erase recorded 
contents to use the disc 
repeatedly.Suitable for saving data in 
VR mode format to play on 
compatible devices.
You can erase recorded 
contents to use the disc 
repeatedly.Suitable for saving data in 
DVD-Video format to play on 
compatible devices.
Once you execute Video 
mode finalizing process on a 
recorded disc so that it can 
be played on other players. 
You cannot make additions, 
corrections and deletions of 
contents on the disc.
For the first use Initialize the disc. Initialize the disc. No preparatory steps 
required.
Recording a TV program Yes Yes Yes
Erasing recorded contents Yes
If the disc has been executed 
Video mode finalizing 
process, first cancel the 
process then delete contents.Yes
You can erase recorded 
contents without canceling 
the finalizing process.Yes
Deleting contents cannot 
restore the disc space.
After you execute Video 
mode finalizing process on a 
recorded disc, you cannot 
delete contents of the disc.
Recording additional content 
on a recorded discYes
If the disc has been executed 
Video mode finalizing 
process, first cancel the 
process then delete contents.Yes
You can add contents without 
canceling the finalizing 
process.Yes
After you execute Video 
mode finalizing process on a 
recorded disc, you cannot 
add contents to the disc.
Indexing recorded contents
Naming a title
Creating a thumbnailYes
Yes
Yes
After you execute Video 
mode finalizing process on a 
recorded disc, you cannot 
name a title or create a 
thumbnail.Yes
Yes
Yes
After you execute VR mode 
finalizing process on a 
recorded disc, you can name 
a title or create a thumbnail.Yes
Yes
Yes
After you execute Video 
mode finalizing process on a 
recorded disc, you cannot 
name a title or create a 
thumbnail.
Collecting favorite scenes 
(Playlist Editing)
Making a new title from a 
Playlist containing favorite 
scenes 
(Copy within the same disc)No
NoYes
YesNo
No
Playing contents recorded on 
this recorder, on other 
devicesExecute Video mode 
finalizing process on this 
recorder. This process makes 
the disc playable on other 
compatible devices. 
(Some models excepted.)Execute VR mode finalizing 
process on this recorder. This 
process makes the disc 
playable on other compatible 
devices. 
(Some models excepted.)Execute Video mode 
finalizing process on this 
recorder. This process makes 
the disc playable on other 
compatible devices. 
(Some models excepted.)
When a message appears 
and the loaded disc cannot 
be used:Initialize the disc. Initialize the disc. —
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Index to parts and controls
REC MODEREC
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S-VIDEO VIDEO L L2 R
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. When pressed twice in 
quick succession, playback will start from the 
preceding chapter or track.
During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to 
fast reverse. 
When playback is paused, press to play reverse 
step by step.
When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5 
seconds to slow reverse.
6. G (FWD) button
During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or 
track.
During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to 
fast forward. 
When playback is paused, press to play advance 
step by step.
When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5 
seconds to slow forward.7. C (STOP) button
Press to stop play or recording.
8. B (PLAY) button*
Press to start or resume play.
 9.  I/
y (ON/STANDBY) button
Press to turn the unit on and off.
If timer programmings have been set, press to set 
the unit in timer-standby mode.
10.  AUDIO input jacks (LINE2)
Use to connect external equipment with a standard 
audio cable.
11.  VIDEO input jack (LINE2)
Use to connect external equipment with a standard 
video cable.
12.  S-VIDEO input jack (LINE2)
Use to connect the S-Video output of external 
equipment with an S-Video cable.
13. I REC button
Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to 
start a One-touch Timer Recording.
14.  REC MODE button
Press to switch the recording mode.
15.  Remote control sensor
Receive signals from your remote control so that 
you can control the unit from a distance.
* The unit can also be turned on by pressing these 
buttons.
Front Panel
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ANTENNAAUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
(L1)
ININOUTOUT
S-VIDEOCOMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUTLY
PB/CB
PR/CRR
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM / BITSTREAM
COAXIAL
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1.  ANTENNA IN jack
Use to connect an antenna.
2.  VIDEO IN jack (LINE1)
Use to connect external equipment with a standard 
video cable.
3.  VIDEO OUT jack
Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other 
equipment with a standard video cable.
4.  AC Power Cord
Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to 
this unit.
5.  COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack
Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital 
decoder, DTS decoder or other equipment with a 
coaxial digital input jack with a digital coaxial cable.
6.  AUDIO OUT jacks
Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other 
equipment with a standard audio cable.7.  COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks
Use to connect a TV monitor with component video 
inputs with a component video cable.
 8.  S-VIDEO OUT jack
Use to connect the S-Video input of a TV monitor, 
AV receiver or other equipment with an S-Video 
cable.
 9.  S-VIDEO IN jack (LINE1)
Use to connect the S-Video output of external 
equipment with an S-Video cable.
10.  AUDIO IN jacks (LINE1)
Use to connect external equipment with a standard 
audio cable.
11.  ANTENNA OUT jack
Use to connect an antenna cable to pass the signal 
from the TV ANTENNA IN to your TV monitor.
Rear Panel
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.
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Index to parts and controls (cont’d)
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1. OPEN/CLOSE A button*
Press to open or close the disc tray.
2. Number buttons
Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a 
title/chapter/track on display. Or press to enter 
values for the settings in the Setup menu.
3. REPEAT button
Press to display the Repeat menu.
4.  TOP MENU button
Press to display the Title menu/list.
5.  Direction buttons ( K / L / { / B) 
Press to select items or settings.
6. CLEAR button
Press to clear the password once entered or to 
cancel the programming for CD or to clear the 
selecting marker number in the marker setup mode 
or to clear the program once entered in the Timer 
Recording setting mode, etc.
7. SKIP H button
During playback, press once midway through a 
chapter or track to go back to the beginning of the 
current chapter or track. When pressed twice in 
quick succession, playback will start from the 
preceding chapter or track. Or when playback is 
paused, press to play reverse step by step.
 8.  REV E button
During playback, press to fast reverse. Or when 
playback is paused, press to play slow reverse.
 9.  PAUSE F button
Press to pause play or recording.
10.  1.3x / 0.8x PLAY button
During playback, press to playback in a slightly 
faster/slower speed with keeping the audio quality.
11.  TIMER PROG. button
Press to display the Timer Programming list.
12.  REC MODE button
Press to switch the recording mode.
13. I/
y ON/STANDBY button
Press to turn the unit on and off.  If timer 
programmings have been set, press to set the unit 
in timer-standby mode.
14.  CH     /     buttons
Press to change the channel up and down.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. RETURN button
Press to return to the previously displayed menu 
screen.
20. SKIP G button
During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or 
track.
Or when playback is paused, press to play forward 
step by step.
21. FWD D button
During playback, press to play fast forward. Or when 
playback is paused, press to play slow forward.
22. STOP C button
Press to stop play or recording.
23. PLAY B button*
Press to start or resume play.
24. INSTANT SKIP button
During playback, press to skip 30 seconds.
25. SETUP button
Press to display the Setup menu. During DVD 
playback, press and hold for more than 3 seconds to 
switch the progressive scanning mode to the 
interlace mode.
26. REC I button
Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to 
start a One-touch Timer Recording.
 * The unit can also be turned on by pressing these 
buttons.
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Index to parts and controls (cont’d)
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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. Disc type
CD  :Appears when an Audio CD or a disc with MP3, 
WMA or JPEG files is inserted in the disc tray.
DVD  :Appears when a DVD disc is inserted in the disc 
tray.
DVD R
:Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted in the 
disc tray.
DVD RW
:Appears when a DVD-RW disc is inserted in the 
disc tray.3. Recording mode
:Indicates the recording mode of the disc.
4.  Title / Track and Chapter mark
:Appears when indicating a title/track number.
:Appears when indicating a chapter number.
5.  Displays the following
  • Playing time
  • Current title / chapter / track number
  • Recording time/ remaining time
 • Clock
  • Channel number
  • OTR (One-touch Timer Recording) remaining time
6. PM
:Appears in the afternoon with the clock 
displaying.
7. P.SCAN
:Appears when the progressive scan system is 
activated.
Front Panel Display Guide
■ Display message
Appears when the disc tray 
is opening. Appears when the unit is 
turned on.
Appears when the unit is 
turned off.Appears when the disc tray 
is closing.
Appears when date is 
being recorded on a disc.  Appears when a disc is 
loaded on the disc tray.
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Installing batteries in the remote 
controlUsing a remote control
Preparation of the remote control
■ Install two “AA” size batteries (supplied) 
matching the polarity indicated inside battery 
compartment of the remote control.
1
Open the cover.
2
 Insert batteries.
Make sure to match the + and - on the 
batteries to the marks inside the battery 
compartment.
3
  Close the cover.
■  Keep in mind the following when using 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.  Avoid using remote control for 
other equipment located close to the unit.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in  the operating range of the remote control.
• The maximum operable ranges from the unit are as  follows.
 -   Line of sight : approx. 23 feet (7m)
 -   Either side of the center : 
  approx. 23 feet (7m) within 30°
REC MODERECCHON/STANDBYI /y  
Caution:
Never throw batteries into a fire.
Notes:
•  Be sure to use AA size batteries.
•  Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area.
•  Batteries should always be disposed of with the 
environment in mind. Always dispose of batteries in 
accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
•  If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the  operating range becomes reduced, replace batteries with 
new ones.  
•  When necessary to replace batteries in the remote control,  always replace both batteries with new ones. Never mix 
battery types or use new and used batteries in 
combination.
•  Always remove batteries from remote control if they are  dead or if the remote control is not to be used for an 
extended period of time. This will prevent battery acid from 
leaking into the battery compartment.
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Display menu
On Screen 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.
1.   Indicates a disc type and a format mode.
NOTE: 
In some descriptions on this manual, only one disc type 
is indicated as an example.
2.  Indicates a channel number.
3.  Indicates a recording mode and possible recording 
time left.
4.  Indicates a title number, chapter number and the 
elapsed time of disc played.
5.  Each icon means:
6.  Indicates current disc status.
Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu, then use  [K / L] 
and press [ENTER] to display each menu.
These menus provide entries to all main functions of the 
unit.
1. Required Setting:
To set up the required setting.
2. Playback:
To set up the unit to play discs as you prefer.
3. Display:
To set up the TV screen and the front panel display 
of the unit as you prefer.
4. Recording:
To set up the unit to record to discs as you prefer.
5. Clock:
To set up the clock of the unit.
6. Channel:
To adjust the channel setting of the unit as you 
prefer.
7.  Disc / CD Playback Mode:
  When a DVD-Video disc (commercially available), 
a new DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit, you 
cannot select “Disc”.
“CD Playback Mode” is available only when an 
Audio CD, a CD-R/RW disc with MP3, WMA or 
JPEG files is inserted into the unit.
DVD-R 1 1 0:00:00
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CH  8 Video mode
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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.
: Search
: Audio
: Subtitle
: Angle (except VR mode)
: Repeat
: Marker
: Noise Reduction
: Zoom
: Surround
Setup
Playback
Display
Recording
Clock
Channel
Disc Required Setting
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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