Toshiba Dvr5su Owners Manual

							TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  DVR630KC
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DVD VIDEO RECORDER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERDVR630KCOWNER’S MANUAL
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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
APPARAT
US TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND NO OBJECTS 
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT OPEN
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 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install inaccordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plughas two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If 
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.    Protect the power cord from being walked onor pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11.    Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12.    Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13.    Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14.    Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Servicing is required when the apparatus has beendamaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus hasbeen exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
The important note and rating are located on the rear orbottom of the cabinet.The symbol for CLASS ll (Double Insulation)
Additional Safety Instructions
15.  Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16.  Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury.
17.Do not place a heavy object on or step on the apparatus. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and 
serious damage to the apparatus.
18.Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal
injury and apparatus malfunction.
19
.  If the apparatus should smoke or smell, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait until the 
smoke or smell stops, then ask your dealer for a check and repair. Neglecting to do so may cause a fire.
20.  While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or the apparatus.
21
.  Warning: To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times.
22
.  Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find trouble or not in use. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
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Disc 
Management
Recording
Playback
Introduction
Connections
Basic Setup
Editing
Function Setup
VCR Function
Others
PRECAUTIONS
CAN ICES-3(B) / NMB-3(B) 
ALWAYS plug the product into an outlet that is located in such a manner that it can be easily unplugged in
case the product requires service.
CAUTION:   Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.WARNING:  Batteries (Battery pack or battery installed) shall not be exposed to \
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
LASER SAFETYThis apparatus is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.This apparatus employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this apparatus, due to possible eye injury.
CAUTION:   Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not place the unit on the furniture that is capable of being tilted b\
y a child and an adult leaning, pulling, standingor climbing on it. A falling unit can cause serious injury or even death.
Never use a gas duster on this unit.
The gas trapped inside of this unit may cause ignition and explosion.
 To Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
  Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
  Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit.
Location and Handling
   Do not install the unit in direct sunlight, near strong magnetic fields, or in a place subject to dust or strong vibration.
Avoid a place with drastic temperature changes.
Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top or bottom of the unit. 
Depending on your external devices, noise or disturbance of the picture and/or sound m\
ay be generated if the unit is
placed too close to them. In this case, please ensure enough space between the external devices and the unit.
  Depending on the environment, the temperature of this unit may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.
  Be sure to remove the disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet \
before carrying the unit.
Dew Condensation Warning
  Dew condensation may form inside the unit in the following conditions. If so, do not use this unit at least for a fewhours until its inside gets dry.
- The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place.- Under conditions of high humidity.- After heating a cold room.
Note about Recycling
 This unit’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Plea\
se dispose of any materials in
accordance with your local recycling regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local 
regulations concerning chemical wastes.
Notice for Progressive Scan Output
  Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and maycause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.  In case of picture problems with 525(480) progressive scan output, 
it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standar\
d definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p(480p) DVD player, please contact Toshiba Customer Service.
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PRECAUTIONS
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performanceand lending of discs are prohibited. This productincorporates copyright protection technology that isprotected by U.S. patents and other intellectual propertyrights. Use of this copyright protection technology mustbe authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended forhome and other limited viewing uses only unlessotherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverseengineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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 notplace the unit directly on top of the TV.
Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away fromdevices of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places.Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for properheat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes onthe sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strongvibration or strong magnetic fields.
If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug
the power cord immediately and take the unit to our
Authorized Service Center for servicing.
Supplied Accessories
Remote control with
AA (1.5 V) battery x 2
Installation Location
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire
About Copyright
RCA audio/video cables
OWNER’S MANUALQuick Guide
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Disc 
Management
Recording
Playback
Introduction
Connections
Basic Setup
Editing
Function Setup
VCR Function
Others
PRECAUTIONS
Servicingg
  Please refer to relevant topics on “TROUBLESHOOTING”
on pages 96 - 99 before returning the product.
If you need to call a customer service representative, 
please know the model number and serial number
of your product before you call. This information is
displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take
a moment to identify the problem you are having, and 
be prepared to explain this to the representative. If you believe the representative will need to help you
with operations, please stay near the product. Our
representatives will be happy to assist you.
Cleaning the Cabinetg
 Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the
unit with a soft cloth.
Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to
clean the unit. Do not spray insecticide liquid near
the unit. Such chemicals may discolor the surface ordamage the unit.
Cleaning Discsg
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning 
cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not wipein a circular motion.
 Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive
cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analog
records.
Cleaning the Disc Lensg
If this unit still does not perform properlyalthough you refer to the relevant sections and to
“TROUBLESHOOTING” in this owner’s manual, the laser
optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer
or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and
cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.
Disc Handlingg
Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.
 Always store the disc in its protective case when it is notused.
Auto Head Cleaningg
 Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or 
remove a cassette, so you can see a c
lear picture.
 Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted 
while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated 
on the video heads after a long period of use, or the 
usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If 
a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the
video heads in your unit may need to be cleaned.
1.  Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase 
a good quality VHS video head cleaner.2.  If a video head cleaner does not solve the problem, please 
consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center.
Note
Remember to read the instructions along with thevideo head cleaner before use.
Clean video heads only when problems occur.
Maintenance
If the remote control does not work properly, you can test if 
the remote control sends out the infrared signal with a 
digital camera (including built-in camera of cellular phone). It 
will hel
p to define the cause of malfunction.With a digital camera (including built-in camera of cellular phone):
Direct a digital camera to remote control, 
press and hold a button on remote control. If infrared light appears through digital camera,the remote control is working.
Dolby Digital Recording
“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. The technology, when utilized 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 withactual recordable DVD discs.
“WMA” (Windows Media Audio) is a new audio codec developed by Microsoft® in the United States of America.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface,and the HDMI Logo are trademarksor registered trademarks of HDMILicensing LLC in the United Statesand other countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Manufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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CONTENTS
Introduction
PRECAUTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
THE VCR / DVD RECORDER SWITCHING. . . . . . . . . . .14
GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS . . . . 15
On-Screen Display / Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Connections
CONNECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Connecting to an External Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TV Connection Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Connecting to a TV Using an HDMI Compatible Port. .20
Connecting to a TV Using Component
  Vi
deo Input Jacks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connecting to a TV Using an S-Vi
deo Input Jack. . . .21
Connecting to a TV Using Au
dio / Video Input Jacks. .22
Connecting to a TV without Audio / 
  Vi
deo Input Jacks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Digital Audio Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Basic Setup
INITIAL SETTING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K26
SETTINGS FOR THE VIDEO INPUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Disc Management
FORMATTING A DISC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Choosing the Recording Format of 
  
a Brand-New DVD-RW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Reformatting a Disc Manually  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS. . . . .31
Auto Finalizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Finalizing a Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Recording
INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recording Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Restrictions on Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SETTINGS FOR A RECORDING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Make Recording Compatible  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting for Auto Chapter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Recording Audio Select (XP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode Recording. . . .36
BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH 
 TIMER REC
ORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
TIMER RECORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Hints for Timer Recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
SATELLITE LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Connection to an External Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Recording from an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
DV DUBBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Guide to DV and On-Screen Display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
DVC to DVD Dubbing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
DVC to VCR Dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
DVD/VCR DUBBING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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Recording
Playback
Introduction
Connections
Basic Setup
Editing
Function Setup
VCR Function
Others
CONTENTS
Playback
INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K51
Structure of Disc Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K52
Direct Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .k52
Pla
yback from the Title List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R
 with MP3
/WMA/JPEG Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using the Title/Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Pause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K56
Resume Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .k56
Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .k56
Skipping TV Commercials During Playback. . . . . . . . .56
Rapid Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Step b
y Step Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Pla
yback. . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Marker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Chasing Playback during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Simultaneous Pla
yback and Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . .60
SEARCH  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Title/Chapter Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Track Search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
REPEAT/RANDOM/PROGRAM PLAYBACK/
  SLIDE SHOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .k63
Random Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .k63
Program Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO  . . 65
Switching Subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Switching Audio Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .k65
Switching Virtual Surround System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Switching Camera Angles  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Reducing Block Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Ad
justing Black Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Editing
INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Guide to a Title List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Editing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
DELETING TITLES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
CREATING/DELETING PLAYLIST  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Adding Titles to a Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Erasing All Playlist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
EDITING DISCS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Putting Names on Titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Setting Chapter Marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Hiding Chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Deleting a Part of a Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Dividing a Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Combining Titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Setting or Releasing the Title Protection  . . . . . . . . . . .81
Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at Once. . . . . .82
Function Setup
LIST OF THE DEFAULT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
GENERAL SETTING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Video  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
HDMI  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Reset All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
VCR Function
VCR FUNCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Information on VCR Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Index Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Time Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Other Operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Others
TROUBLESHOOTING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
LANGUAGE CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
SPECIFICATIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
LIMITED WARRANTY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
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FEATURES
This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and cassette tape but also offers features for you to record on DVD/cassette tape
and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.
DVD modeVCR mode
This unit is compatible with recording on DVD-RW/+RW which is recordable repeatedly and DVD-R/+R which accept the additional recordings until the disc becomes full but notoverwritable. You can choose either one for your convenience. Also, this unit allows you to record to the cassette tape.Up to 12 program recording:You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs,
within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program
recordings are also available.One-touch timer recording (OTR):You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [RECI] is pressed during recording, the recording time will
be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The recording 
automatically stops when the recording time you set is 
reached.Dubbing mode:You can copy a DVD to a cassette tape or copy a cassette
tape to a DVD. This function will be possible only if the DVD 
or a cassette tape is not copy protected.You cannot record onacassette tape when its erase-protection tab is removed.DV dubbing:This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the DVC(digital video camcorder) to DVD, and DV (digital video) to VCR.Left channel stereo recording:This unit can record the sound of the left channel monauralinput as left and right channels automatically.
Automatic chapter mark setting: DVD modeChapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before
attempting to record.Automatic title menu making:The unit creates title menu automatically when finalizing discs.Automatic playlist making:The unit creates a playlist automatically after recording VR 
mode DVD-RW.Automatic title finalizing:For video mode DVD-RW/-R and DVD+R recording, you canfinalize discs automatically after finishing all timer recordings 
or at the end of the disc space if you set this in the main menu.
RecordingEditing
Theater surround sound in your home:DVD mode
When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is 
compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can experience thetheater surround sound from discs with surround sound system.Quick search for what you want to watch: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.Virtual surround system:You can enjoy stereophonic space through your existing 2
channel stereo system.Playing back MP3/WMA/JPEG files:You can enjoy MP3/WMA/JPEG files which are recorded on
CD-RW/-R.
Quick search for what you want to watch:VCR modeYou can go to a specific point on a cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.You can easily find the part you want to watch using the index 
search/time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recording you make. For time search function, you can go to a specific point on a cassette tape by 
entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.
Playback
DVD mode
Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD player:
Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD players,
including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video
playback. Although DVD+RW/+R are playable on other units
without finalization in most cases, it is recommended to
finalize in order to stabilize the performance.
Compatibility
Progressive scan systemDVD modeVCR modeUnlike 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.
Others
Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual
To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the
following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.
Deleting titles:DVD mode
You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.
Setting or clearing chapter marks:You can set or clear chapter marks on titles.
Hiding chapters:To keep others from playing back some chapters without
permission, you can hide chapters.
Deleting parts of titles:You can delete a specific part of a title.Dividing or combining titles:You can divide or combine a title.
Editin
g title names:You can change the title name you prefer.
SymbolDescription
For Recording, Playing Back, and Editing
Description refers to DVD-RW in video mode
Description refers to DVD-RW in VR mode
Description refers to DVD-R in video mode
Description refers to DVD+RW
Description refers to DVD+R
Description refers to VHS tapes
Use only cassettes marked VHS ( ).
For Playback only
Description refers to DVD-video
Description refers to audio CD
Description refers to CD-RW/-R with MP3 files
Description refers to CD-RW/-R with WMA files
Description refers to CD-RW/-R with JPEG files
If you do not find any of the symbols listed above under the
function heading, the operation is applicable to all media.
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Disc 
Management
Recording
Playback
Introduction
Connections
Basic Setup
Editing
Function Setup
VCR Function
Others
FEATURES
 Discs for Recording, Playing back
Disc typeDVD-RWDVD-RDVD+RWDVD+R
Logo
FormatCan be formatted in VR or videomode
Automaticallyformatted invideo mode
Automaticallyformatted in+VR mode
Automaticallyformatted in
+VR mode
Video ModeVR Mode
Icon
Maximum record 
time480 min (12cm)144 min (8cm)480 min (12cm)144 min (8cm)480 min (12cm)144 min (8cm)480 min (12cm)144 min (8cm)480 min (12cm)144 min (8cm)
Disc Speed
Versions1X-6XVer.1.1/ 1.2Ver.1.1/ 1.2 CPRM compatible
1X-16XVer.2.0/ 2.11×-4×1×-16×
CompatibilityPla
yable on 
most DVD
players.Finalization
necessary.(title menu will
be created)
Playable onlyon VR mode compatible unit.Finalizationrecommended.
Playable onmost DVDplayers.Finalizationnecessary.(title menu willbe created)
Playable onDVD+RWcompatibleplayers.Finalizationrecommended.(title menu willbe created)
Playable on
most DVD
players.
Finalization
recommended.(title menu will
be created)
Available Features
Recording Features
Record TV 
programs✓✓✓✓✓
Reuse by deleting 
the current 
contents✓✓✓
Record 16:9 size 
pictures✓✓✓
Record copy-once 
programs✓*
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✓
✓: Available  Gray: Not available
*CPRM compati
ble disc only.
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 Discs for playing back
Disc TypeDVD-VIDEOCD-DACD-RWCD-R
Logo
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Files for playing backRecording/Playing back
Type of titleMP3WMAJPEGVCR
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MediaCD-RW/-RCD-RW/-RCD-RW/-RCassette Tape
DVD is recorded in different color systems throughout
the world. The most common color system is NTSC(which is used primarily in the United States and Canada).This unit uses NTSC, so DVD you play back must be
recorded in the NTSC system. You cannot play back DVD
recorded in other color systems.
Color Systems
This unit has been designed to play back DVD
with region 1. DVD must be labeled for ALL
regions or for region 1 in order to play back on 
the unit. You cannot play back DVD that arelabeled 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 labeled for a specific region can only play back on 
the unit with the same region code.
Region Codes
The following discs will not play back on this unit.
 CD-ROM  pact Disc-Interactive (CD-I)
 Video SinglM
 DVD-audio  finalized disc
g format
 Blu-ray DiscMCD DVD
 DVD/CD contains DivX® files
On the following disc, the sound may not be heard.
  Super audio CD - Only the sound on the CD layer can beheard. The sound on the high-density super audio CD layer cannot be heard.
Unplayable Discs
  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 precedingbullet 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 personalcomputer 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 personalcomputer drives.
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 assure that this DVDVideo Recorder will successfully play every disc bearing theDVD and CD logos. If you happen to experience anydifficulty playing a DVD and/or CD disc on this DVD Video 
Recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service.
DVD players withare capable of playing DVD-RW 
recor
ded in VR mode.
Following discs are recommended for good recordingquality and are proven to be compatible with this unit.However, depending on the media condition, the unitmay 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/16xSONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD+RW 4xTDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16xPerformance of any other discs are not guaranteed.
FEATURES
*  This unit cannot play back the disc contents protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM).
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
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