Toshiba Dr410 User Manual

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Disc 
Management
Recording
Playback
Introduction
Connections
Basic Setup
Editing
Function Setup
Others
SETTINGS FOR THE VIDEO INPUT
You must let the unit know which video input jack you are using before making a recording.
1
  Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to 
select “General Setting”, then press 
[ENTER].
“General Setting” menu will appear.
2
 Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then 
press [ENTER].
Submenu will appear.
3
 Use [K / L] to select “Select Video”, 
then press [ENTER].
4
 Use [K / L] to select desired external 
input position, then press [ENTER].
General Setting
Playback
Display
Video
Recording
Clock
HDMI
Reset AllProgressive
TV Aspect
Select Video
Select VideoL1 (Rear)
L2 (Front)
5
 Use [K / L] to select the input jack 
type to connect, then press [ENTER].
If you want to use VIDEO IN jack, select “Video 
In”.
 If you want to use S-VIDEO IN jack, select 
“S-Video In”.
General Setting
Playback
Display
Video
Recording
Clock
HDMI
Reset AllProgressive
TV Aspect
Select Video
Select VideoL1 (Rear)
L2 (Front)L2 (Front)Video In
S-Video In
6
  Press [SETUP] to exit.
SE-R0265
OPEN/
CLOSEINPUT
SELECTHDMI
.@/: ABC
GHI
PQRS TUV
SPACE
SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO
TOP MENU
CLEAR RETURNMENU/LIST WXYZ JKL MNODEF
ENTER
SKIP REV
PLAY
REC MODE ZOOMREC REPEATPA U S E
TIME SLIP
1.3x / 0.8x PLAYINSTANT SKIP
STOP FWD SKIPTIMER
PROG.
SATELLITE
LINK
ENTER
SETUP
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SETTINGS FOR A RECORDING
Use this feature to make the discs recorded on other unit 
recordable on this unit. When you make an additional 
recording on this unit with “Make Recording Compatible” 
set to “ON”, the title list is automatically converted to our 
style.
1)  Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General 
Setting”, then press [ENTER].
2)  Use [K  / L] to select “Recording”, then press 
[ENTER].
“Recording” menu will appear.
3)  Use [K  / L] to select “Make Recording Compatible”, 
then press [ENTER].
4)  Use [K  / L] to select “ON” or “OFF”, then press 
[ENTER].
General Setting
Playback
Display
Video
Recording
Clock
HDMI
Reset All Auto Chapter
Recording Audio Select (XP)Auto FinalizeAspect Ratio (Video mode)Make Recording Compatible
Make Recording CompatibleON
OFF
ON: 
   Title list will be replaced when you make 
additional recordings to the discs recorded by 
other units.
OFF:   Prohibiting additional record to the disc that  has a title list created by other units.
5) Press [SETUP] to exit.
 
Make Recording CompatibleSetting for Auto Chapter
You can set a specified time for chapter marks.
1)  Press [SETUP] and use [K  / L] to select “General 
Setting”, then press [ENTER].
2)  Use [K  /  L ] to select “Recording”, then press [ENTER].
“Recording” menu will appear.
3)  Use [K  /  L ] to select “Auto Chapter”, then press 
[ENTER].
4)  Use [K  / L] to select a desired time option, then 
press [ENTER].
General Setting
Playback
Display
Video
Recording
Clock
HDMI
Reset All Auto Chapter
Recording Audio Select (XP)Auto FinalizeAspect Ratio (Video mode)Make Recording Compatible
Auto ChapterOFF
  5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
5) Press [SETUP] to exit.
Note
•  The interval for auto chapter may be up to two 
minutes different from the time option you set.
•  A blank chapter may be created depending on the  remaining time of the disc.
Note
•  This function is also available for unfinalized DVD+R.
    
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Recording
Playback
Introduction
Connections
Basic Setup
Editing
Function Setup
Others
SETTINGS FOR A RECORDING
You can enjoy high quality sound recording. This function 
works only when the recording mode is set at XP.
1)  Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General 
Setting”, then press [ENTER].
2)  Use [K / L] to select “Recording”, then press 
[ENTER].
“Recording” menu will appear.
3)  Use [K / L] to select “Recording Audio Select (XP)”, 
then press [ENTER].
4)  Use [K / L] to select “PCM” or “Dolby Digital”, then 
press [ENTER].
General Setting
Playback
Display
Video
Recording
Clock
HDMI
Reset AllAuto Chapter
Recording Audio Select (XP)Auto FinalizeAspect Ratio (Video mode)Replace Disc Menu
Recording Audio Select (XP)PCM
Dolby Digital
PCM: 
 Records PCM audio for the best quality sound.
Dolby Digital:
 Records Dolby Digital audio for good quality sound.
5) Press [SETUP] to exit.
Recording Audio Select (XP)Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode 
Recording
You can set aspect ratio for video mode recording.
1)  Follow step 1 to 2 on “Recording Audio Select(XP)”.
2)  Use [K / L] to select “Aspect Ratio (Video mode)”, 
then press [ENTER].
3)  Use [K / L] to select your desired setting, then press 
[ENTER].
General Setting
Playback
Display
Video
Recording
Clock
HDMI
Reset AllAuto Chapter
Recording Audio Select (XP)Auto FinalizeAspect Ratio (Video mode)Make Recording Compatible
Aspect Ratio (Video mode)Auto
4 : 3
16 : 9
Auto (default): It will be recorded with whichever the 
ratio that the program you started to record are 
broadcasted with. 
4:3 :  Recorded in the aspect ratio of 4:3.
16:9 :  Recorded in the aspect ratio of 16:9.
4) Press [SETUP] to exit.
Note
•  “PCM” stands for Pulse Code Modulation. It changes 
analog sound to digital sound without compressing 
audio data.
•  When the recording mode is set at other than XP, the 
unit records “Dolby Digital” audio automatically even 
if you selected “PCM”.
 
Note
•  For DVD-RW VR mode, the image will be recorded in 
whichever the ratio that the program you record are 
broadcasted with, regardless of the “Aspect Ratio 
(Video mode)” setting.
•  For DVD+RW/+R, the image will always be recorded 
in aspect ratio of 4:3.
    
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BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING
1
 Press [I/yy ON/STANDBY].
Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to 
which the unit is connected.
2
 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the 
disc tray and insert your disc with its 
label facing up.
Align the disc to 
the disc tray guide.
3
 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the 
disc tray.
It may take awhile to load 
the disc completely.
•  When inserting a brand-new DVD-RW or 
DVD+RW, the unit automatically starts to 
format.
•  If titles have been recorded on the disc, the 
title list is displayed. Press [STOP C] to exit the 
title list.
4
  Press [REC MODE] to select a 
recording mode.
Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 30.
SP 1:53
5
  Press [INPUT SELECT  ] to select the 
appropriate external input position 
(L1/L2) to which your cable/satellite 
box is connected. Then select the 
desired channel to record on the 
cable/satellite box.
Follow the steps to record TV programs.
    
SE-R0265
OPEN/
CLOSEINPUT
SELECTHDMI
.@/: ABC
GHI
PQRS TUV
SPACE
SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO
TOP MENU
CLEAR RETURNMENU/LIST WXYZ JKL MNODEF
ENTER
SKIP REV
PLAY
REC MODE ZOOMREC REPEATPA U S E
TIME SLIP
1.3x / 0.8x PLAYINSTANT SKIP
STOP FWD SKIPTIMER
PROG.
SATELLITE
LINK
DISPLAY
OPEN/
CLOSE
PA U S E
RECREC MODE
STOP
INPUT
SELECT
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Disc 
Management
Recording
Playback
Introduction
Connections
Basic Setup
Editing
Function Setup
Others
BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING
7
 Press [STOP C] to stop recording.
The recorded title will be included in the title list. 
(Refer to “Guide to a Title List” on page 64.)
Wait for a moment  90%
This operation may take 
awhile to be completed.
6
 Press [REC I] to start recording.
“I” will be displayed for 5 seconds.
   I
Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording. 
Press [PAUSE F]] or [REC I] again to restart 
recording.
To set one-touch timer recording (OTR)...
This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks 
of 30 minutes.
Press [REC I] repeatedly until the desired recording 
time (30 minutes to 8 hours) appears on the TV screen.
One-touch timer recording will start.
0:30
(normal recording)
8:00 7:301:00
   I0:30
•  To change the recording length during one-touch 
timer recording, press [REC I] repeatedly until the 
desired length appears.
•  To cancel one-touch timer recording within the 
specified time, press [STOP C].
Note
• When you press [REC I], recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop recording.
•  When the unit clock has not been set, the space for a date and time of title names will be blank.
•  You cannot change the recording mode during the recording pause mode.
Note for one-touch timer recording
•  The remaining recording time will be displayed on the front panel display during one-touch timer recording. Press 
[DISPLAY] to see it on the TV screen.
•  Unlike the timer recording, you can perform the following operations during one-touch timer recording.
- Turning off the power (One-touch timer recording will be canceled.).
- Using [REC I] or [STOP C] on the remote control.
•  You cannot use the pause function during one-touch timer recording.
•  When one-touch timer recording is finished and the power is turned off, the unit will switch to the timer-standby 
mode automatically if a timer recording has been programmed. Press [I/
yy ON/STANDBY] to cancel the timer-
standby mode to use the unit continuously.
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TIMER RECORDING
1
  Press [TIMER PROG.].
2
 Use [K / L] to select “New Program”, 
then press [ENTER].
Timer Programming
1/1 TUE JAN/01 10:00AM
   Date  Start  End  L1/L2
 New Program
•  If there are 6 or more programs, use 
[SKIP j / i] to change pages. You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs 
within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program 
recordings are also available.
Before recording, make sure
•  Connect the external tuner to either L1 or L2 and set it 
to output audio/video signals when it comes to the time 
you want to start recording.
•  Do not change the external tuner’s channel while you 
are recording. You cannot watch one channel and 
record another at the same time.
•  Set the clock before setting a timer programming.
•  Insert a recordable disc with enough recordable space.
Note
•  If you have not set the clock yet:
  “Clock Setting” menu will appear instead of the timer 
programming list at step 1. Continue with the step 3 
in “Clock Setting” on page 23 before setting a timer 
programming.
• Use [s / B] to move the cursor to the left and the 
right in “Timer Programming” menu.
•  Timer recording will not work when the power is on.
•  When power is on, programs registered for recording 
in timer recording will be automatically cleared after 
the end time and date have passed.
•  You cannot make a program whose recording time 
exceeds 12 hours.
Guide to Timer Programming Display
Timer Programming
1/1 TUE JAN/01 10:00AM SP  (1:00) JAN/  2/08  12:00 AM L1 SP
   Date  Start  End  L1/L2
   JAN/02  12:00AM  1:00AM  L1
 New Program
1
5
3
4
2
1.   Title of a Timer Program (Contains date, time, external 
input recording mode of the program)
2.   Current date and time
3.  
 Recording mode and length of the recording
4.   Timer program list
5.  
 Total number of pages and current page (2 pages maximum) 
    
OPEN/
CLOSEINPUT
SELECTHDMI
.@/: ABC
GHI
PQRS TUV
SPACE
SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO
TOP MENU
CLEAR RETURNMENU/LIST WXYZ JKL MNODEF
ENTER
SKIP REV
PLAY
REC MODE ZOOMREC REPEATPA U S E
TIME SLIP
1.3x / 0.8x PLAYINSTANT SKIP
STOP FWD SKIPTIMER
PROG.
SATELLITE
LINK
ENTER
GHI
PQRS TUV
SPACEWXYZ JKL MNO
.@/: ABC DEF
OPEN/
CLOSE
PLAY
SETUP
SKIPSKIP
STOP
TIMER
PROG.
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Playback
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Basic Setup
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Function Setup
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3
 Use [K / L] to enter the date, then 
press [B].
Timer Programming
1/1 TUE JAN/01 10:00AM
   Date  Start  End  L1/L2
 New ProgramDate
JAN/02
Mode
SP
SP 2 : 00
Start
- - : - -End
- - : - -
L1/L2
L1
Daily
MON-SATJAN/01
JAN/31 MON-FRI
SAT
FRI
SUN
4
 Use [K / L / { / B] or [the Number 
buttons] to enter the start and end 
time, then press [B].
1/1
 New ProgramDate
JAN/02
Mode
SP
SP 2 : 00
Start
12 : 00AMEnd
- - : - -
L1/L2
L1
•  You cannot make a program whose recording 
time exceeds 12 hours.
5
 Use [K / L] to select an appropriate 
external input (L1/L2) to which your 
cable box/satellite box is connected, 
then press [B].
1/1
 New ProgramDate
JAN/02
Mode
SP
SP 1 : 00
Start
12 : 00AMEnd
1 : 00AM
L1/L2
L1
6
 Use [K / L] to select a recording 
mode. 
1/1
 New ProgramDate
JAN/02
Mode
SP
SP 1 : 00
Start
12 : 00AMEnd
1 : 00AM
L1/L2
L1
Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 30.
•  You can check the remaining recordable space 
of the disc when you select the recording 
mode.
Date
JAN/02
Mode
SP
SP 1 : 00
Start
12 : 00AMEnd
1 : 00AM
L1/L2
L1
Auto recording mode select...
When “Auto” is selected as a recording mode, the unit 
calculates how much time is available on the disc and 
determines the appropriate recording mode to 
complete recording the program.
1/1
 New ProgramDate
JAN/02
Mode
Auto
Auto 1 : 00
Start
12 : 00AMEnd
1 : 00AM
L1/L2
L1
•  “Auto” is only available for one program in the timer 
program list. 
•  The recording may be cut short, when the available 
recording space of the disc is too limited.
7
  Press [ENTER] when all items are 
entered. 
Your program setting will be stored.
•  To set another program, repeat steps 2 to 7.
•  To exit, press [TIMER PROG.] or [SETUP].
•  When 2 or more programs are overlapped, 
“Timer program overlapped” appears, and the 
overlapped program will be displayed in blue. 
To correct the timer program refer to 
“Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer 
programming information” on page 38.
8
 Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to set a 
timer programming.
will appear on the front panel display, while this 
unit waits to make the recording.
TIMER RECORDING
When pressing [L] at 
the current date, the 
date will change as 
follows.
e.g.) January 1st
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Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer 
programming informationIf the timer program did not complete correctly, 
the error number appears in the timer pro-
gramming list.
1) Press [I/y ON/STANDBY].
2) Press [TIMER PROG.].
3) Check the information on the list you want to edit.
Timer Programming
1/1 TUE JAN/01 10:00AM SP  (1:00) JAN/  1/07  12:00 AM L1 SP
   Date  Start  End  L1/L2
   JAN/02  12:00AM 1:00AM  L1
 New Program
4-A)  To delete the timer program:
1 Use [K / L] to select the program you want to 
delete, then press [ENTER].
2 Use [K / L] to select “Delete”, then press 
[ENTER].
  Selection menu will appear.
3 Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [ENTER].
4-B)  To correct the timer program:
1 Use [K / L] to select the program you want to 
correct, then press [ENTER].
2 Use [K / L] to select “Program Change”, then 
press [ENTER]. 
3 Correct the timer program by using
[K / L / { / B], then press [ENTER].
5)  Press [TIMER PROG.] to exit.
6)  Press [I/
y ON/STANDBY] to return to the timer 
standby mode.
Timer Programming
1/1 TUE JAN/01 10:00AM
   Date  Start  End  L1/L2
 E40  JAN/02  12:00AM  1:00AM  L1
 New Program
Each error number means:
E1-22 
E37-39Recording error other 
than belowE40 Some portion has 
not been recorded 
because of program 
overlapping. 
Recording did not 
start at the start time. E23-24 Unrecordable disc
E25-28
Copy prohibited program
E29 Disc protected E41 Power failed
E30 Disc full E42
No disc when recording
E31-32 Already 99 titles 
recordedE43 Already 49 titles 
recorded
E33 Already 999 chapters 
recordedE44 Already 254 chapters 
recorded
E34 No space for Control 
informationE45 Copy prohibited 
program
E35 PCA full *1 E46 I
t is impossible to 
record additionally 
on a disc recorded 
by other units 
when setting 
“Make Recording 
Compatible” to “OFF”.
E36 Already finalized 
video format disc
•  A program with the error number is grayed in the timer 
programming list.
•  Once the timer programming list with error line(s) is 
displayed, or after canceling and setting again the timer 
standby mode, the program line(s) with error will be 
cleared.
*1 PCA is a disc's space reserved for recording test.  Press [C STOP] on the front panel of the unit.
[STOP C] on the remote control is not effective.
Note
• Press [TIMER PROG.] to check the timer recording in 
progress.
  When the timer recording is proceeding, that 
program will be highlighted in red. In this case, you 
cannot select any other program.
To stop the timer recording in progress
TIMER RECORDING
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Playback
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Connections
Basic Setup
Editing
Function Setup
Others
TIMER RECORDING
Hints for Timer Recording
PROG. A
PROG. B
actual
recordingPROG. A
PROG. B
When the starting time is the same:
A program set previously (PROG. A) has priority.
The first 2 minutes (at the longest) will be cut off.
PROG. A
PROG. B
actual
recordingPROG. A PROG. APROG. CPROG. B
PROG. C
When the starting time and the ending time
for each programs are different:
A program that has earlier start time has priority.
The first 2 minutes (at the longest) will be cut off.
PROG. A
PROG. B
actual
recordingPROG.B PROG.A
When the recording time is partially overlapped:
PROG. A will start after PROG. B is complete to
be recorded. 
The first 2 minutes (at the longest) will be cut off.
PROG. A
PROG. B
actual
recordingPROG. B
When the recording time is entirely overlapped:
PROG.A will not be recorded. 
This unit records the programs according to priority if the timer programmings are overlapped. The timer 
programming set previously has priority.
A timer recording of lower priority will be canceled or start from the middle. 
Check the overlapped timer programmings and change the priority if necessary. •  If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer 
programming will be lost.
•  If a disc is not inserted or if a inserted disc is not recordable (finalized DVD-RW/-R, finalized DVD+RW, a fully recorded 
disc, etc.), 
 flashes and timer recording cannot be performed. In some cases,  will appear momentarily around the 
start point as the unit attempts to record. Please insert a recordable disc.
•  When all the timer recording is completed, 
 flashes. To play back or eject the recorded disc, press 
[I/y ON/STANDBY] first, then select the recorded title and press [PLAY B], or [OPEN/CLOSE A] to remove the disc.
•  During timer recording or timer standby mode (
 will appear), any operations on the unit will not be available. To make 
these operations available, press [C STOP] on the front panel to cancel the timer recording or [I/y ON/STANDBY] to 
release timer standby mode ( will disappear).
•  To cancel the timer standby mode, press [I/
y ON/STANDBY].
•  When the starting and the ending time are the same, “Exceeds 12 hours” appears and the program setting will not be 
accepted.
•  When the programmed starting and ending time are earlier than the current time, the setting will not be accepted.
•  If the starting time is earlier and the ending time is later than the current time, the recording will start right after you 
turn the power off.
The Priority of Overlapped Settings
Note for DVD recording
•  When the recording time of 2 programs are overlapped, or 
the end time of a program and the start time of another 
program is the same, the first 2 minutes (at the longest) of 
the subsequent program will be cut off.
•  If the cut-off portion comes up to 3 minutes or more, this 
program will be displayed with errors number E40 in the 
timer programming list.
PROG. A
PROG. B
actual
recording
The first 2 minutes (at the longest) will be cut off.PROG. B PROG. A
When the end time of the programming
currently being recorded and the start time
of the subsequent program are same:
The beginning of the PROG. B may be cut off. 
  
 
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SATELLITE LINK
You can set the unit to start recording whenever it 
detects the video signal from the external tuner.
Preparing for the satellite link timer recording:
Preparation on the tuner
•  The external tuner should be equipped with some kind 
of timer function. Using timer function of the tuner, set 
it to output audio/video signals when it comes to the 
time you want to start recording, and stop output audio/
video signals when it comes to the time you want to 
finish recording. Refer to the tuner’s manual on how to 
set the timer.
•  Make sure to set the satellite link standby mode when 
you finish setting.
Preparation on this unit
•  You must let the unit know which video input jack you 
are using before making a recording.
Refer to “SETTINGS FOR THE VIDEO INPUT” on page 31.
1
  Press [SATELLITE LINK].
2
 Use [K / L] to select the time and 
recording mode, then press [ENTER].
Satellite Link
Start          Mode
12:00 AM         XP
To Standby Mode
3
 Use [K / L] or [the Number buttons] 
to set the desired starting time, then 
press [
B].
•  The hour can be selected from 1 to 12 with AM 
or PM.
•  Repeat procedures in this step to set the 
desired minutes.
•  If you wish to go back to the left, press [{].
4
 Use [K / L] to select the recording 
mode.
Refer to page 30 for details.
5
 Press [ENTER].
“To Standby Mode” is highlighted.
6
  Press [ENTER] again.
Satellite Link
Start          Mode
12:00 AM         XP
To Standby Mode
In a second, the unit will be turned off 
automatically as it goes into the satellite link 
standby mode.
To cancel the satellite link function while in 
the satellite link standby mode:
Press [I/
yy ON/STANDBY] to turn on the unit.
To cancel the satellite link function while the 
satellite link recording is in progress:
Press [STOP C] on the front panel of the unit.SE-R0265
OPEN/
CLOSEINPUT
SELECTHDMI
.@/: ABC
GHI
PQRS TUV
SPACE
SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO
TOP MENU
CLEAR RETURNMENU/LIST WXYZ JKL MNODEF
ENTER
SKIP REV
PLAY
REC MODE ZOOMREC REPEATPA U S E
TIME SLIP
1.3x / 0.8x PLAYINSTANT SKIP
STOP FWD SKIPTIMER
PROG.
SATELLITE
LINK
ENTER
STOP
SATELLITE
LINK
GHI
PQRS TUV
SPACEWXYZ JKL MNO
.@/: ABC DEF
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