Toshiba Dvr18dt Instruction Manual

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Introduction ConnectionsBasic SetupPlayback
EditingVCR Functions Others Function Setup
Recording2Select “Stereo”, “Right” or “Left” 
using [L / P].
3Select your desired audio language 
using [U / D].
• The available audio language varies depending 
on the DVB broadcasts.
4Press [ENTER / OK] to activate the 
settings.
Note
• If the programme is changed, the audio language 
will be switched back to the default language you set 
in the “DVB Menu”. Refer to “Language Setting” on 
page 32.
Subtitle
Many...

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Language Setting
1Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Pincode 
Setting for Adult Lock” on page 31.
2Select “Language” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
3Select the item by which you want to 
change the language using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
4Select a language using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
5Press [SETUP] to exit.
Note
• The Audio and Subtitle setting may not be available 
for some broadcasts.
• To change the audio language, refer to “Multiaudio” 
on pages 30 to 31.
• To display the...

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Introduction ConnectionsBasic Setup Playback
Editing VCR Functions Others
Function Setup
Recording
Setting the Clock
Auto Clock Setting 
This unit receives time signals from the analogue / 
DVB channels, and sets the clock automatically. Set 
the channel tuning before setting Auto Clock.
1In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select 
“General Setting” using [ U / D ], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
2Select “Clock” using [ U / D ], then 
press [ENTER / OK].
3Select “Auto Clock Setting” using 
[ U  / D ], then...

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Information on DVD Recording
Ty p e  o f  D i s c s
This unit can record on DVD-RW/-R discs and 
DVD+RW/+R discs.
DVD-R/+R discs allow you to record programmes 
only once, and the recorded contents can be erased 
although the space left on the disc does not change.
DVD-RW/+RW discs allow you to record programmes 
repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased.
There are 3 recording formats: VR mode, Video mode 
and +VR mode. VR and Video modes are available 
for DVD-RW discs while as only Video...

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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Playback
EditingVCR Functions Others Function Setup
Recording• Since recording is performed using the Variable Bit 
Rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining time for 
recording may be a little shorter than the remaining 
time displayed on the OSD, depending on the 
picture you are recording.
Making Discs Playable in Other DVD 
Players (Finalise)
After recording, you must finalise the disc to play it 
back in other players. (See pages 52 to 53.)
You cannot finalise...

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Make Recording Compatible
Use this feature to make the unfinalised +VR mode 
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 this unit’s style.
1In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select 
“General Setting” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
2Select “Recording” using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
3Select “Make Recording Compatible” 
using [U / D],...

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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Playback
EditingVCR Functions Others Function Setup
Recording4If you want to set “Auto Chapter” off, 
select “OFF” using [U / D], then 
press [ENTER / OK]. 
If you want to change the time period 
for “Auto Chapter”, select the 
required time period using [U / D], 
then press [ENTER / OK].
5Press [SETUP] to exit.
Note
• The interval for auto chapter may be up to 2 minutes 
different from the time option you set.
• A blank chapter may be created depending on the...

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Selecting the Sound Mode
This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts.
You can switch between modes by pressing 
[AUDIO ]. Each mode is indicated on the TV.
When you record a DVB channel, only output sound 
channel will be recorded.
Setting External Input Audio
When the external input audio is a bilingual 
broadcast, you can choose “Stereo” or “Bilingual” to 
record on a DVD. This setting is only for recording 
external input (AV1/AV2/AV3).
1In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select 
“General Setting” using...

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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Playback
EditingVCR Functions Others Function Setup
Recording4Select “PCM” or “Dolby Digital” 
using [U / D], then press 
[ENTER / OK].
PCM: Records PCM audio for the best 
quality sound.
Dolby Digital: Records Dolby Digital audio for good 
quality sound.
5Press [SETUP] to exit.
Note
• “PCM” stands for Pulse Code Modulation. It 
changes analogue sound to digital sound without 
compressing audio data.
• When the recording mode is set at other than XP, 
the unit...

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One-touch Timer Recording 
(OTR)
This is a simple way to set the recording time in 
blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc you are 
recording onto has enough space left for the time you 
set. (See page 86 for VCR recording.)
1Follow steps 1 to 7 in “Basic 
Recording” on page 39.
2Press [REC I] repeatedly until the 
desired recording time (30 minutes 
to 8 hours) appears on the TV 
screen.
One-touch Timer Recording will start.
• When the unit reaches the specified time, it will 
be turned off...