TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER Introduction DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R4SU/D-R4SC/D-KR4SU H Recording D-R4SU D-R4SC D-KR4SU OWNER'S MANUAL Playback Editing Function setup OPERATIONS GUIDE Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. Others Printed on 70% Recycled Paper Printed in China P000416410 PM0020461012 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Caution for safety ................................................ 4 About this product .............................................. 5 Choosing a disc .................................................. 6 Index to parts and controls .............................. Front panel ........................................................... Rear panel ............................................................ Remote control ..................................................... Display ................................................................. 12 12 14 16 18 Playing at various speeds ................................ Playing in fast reverse or fast forward ..................... Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track ........ Playing in slow-motion .......................................... Playing frame by frame ......................................... 59 59 60 60 61 Viewing still pictures (Playing a disc that contains still pictures) .............. 61 Locating by entering the number .................... 62 Locating by entering the number of a desired section ................................................................. 62 Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search) ....................................................... 63 Before operating this recorder ........................ 20 Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU .. 23 Selecting the camera angle .............................. 64 Selecting subtitles ............................................ 65 Zooming a picture ............................................. 66 Recording Before recording ............................................... Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical format) .... DVD-RAM physical format ..................................... Entering characters ............................................... 26 28 29 30 Selecting the sound .......................................... 67 Viewing JPEG files ............................................ 70 JPEG files compatibility ........................................... 71 Playing MP3/WMA files ..................................... 72 Playable files ........................................................ 73 Pausing a TV broadcast (Freeze function) ............................................... 74 Checking the current status and settings ...... 75 Operational status and setting details .................... 75 Using the time bar ................................................. 76 Functions in Quick Menu ................................. 77 Selecting a disc according to purposes of use (DVD-RAM/DVD-R/RW) ...................................... 32 Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode ........................................................ 33 Recording a TV program ................................... 34 Recording an external source .......................... 38 Programming a recording ................................ 41 Others ................................................................. To delete recorded content .................................... To protect recorded content ................................... Technical information ............................................ 47 47 47 48 Editing Before editing .................................................... 82 Creating chapters .............................................. 84 Playlist editing (Collecting desired scenes) ............................. 89 Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU) .. 93 High speed dubbing (Dubbing only a specified part) ....................... 96 Deleting selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts) .................. 98 DVD-Video finalizing process ........................ 100 Playback Information on playback ................................... 50 Playing recorded contents ............................... 51 Playing a DVD video disc ................................. 55 Locating a title using the top menu ........................ 56 Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV) .......................................................... 57 Playing a TV program currently being recorded (Chase Play) ...................................... 58 2 Introduction Function Setup Customizing the function settings ................ DVD player settings ............................................. Picture/Audio settings ......................................... Display settings .................................................. Operational settings ............................................ DVD recorder operation ....................................... Management settings .......................................... 106 110 113 115 116 117 119 Recording Playback Others Before calling service personnel ................... 122 Error codes on the display window ............... 124 Recording duration ......................................... 125 Language code list .......................................... 126 Editing Specification .................................................... 127 Limited United States Warranty ..................... 128 CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION ....... 130 Function setup Others 3 Introduction Caution for safety Read "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS", "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", and all other sections of the "INSTALLATION GUIDE" that came with this product prior to reading this "OPERATIONS GUIDE". 4 Introduction About this product Introduction Some differences Because of its recording capacity, this DVD recorder operates more like a computer and differently than a standard DVD player. In addition to containing a microprocessor, it contains an operating system, random access memory (RAM), and a DVD-RAM/R/RW drive. The operating system includes software that is transferred to the RAM when the machine is turned on and at other times during operation. This transfer can take time. Therefore, when you turn the DVD recorder on, it may take a little while before it is ready to use. Likewise, other functions may not be performed as quickly as they would on other AV equipment. Additionally, accessing those programs (or deleting a program from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc) may take more time. Please take these factors into consideration as you use the DVD recorder. Compatibility In isolated cases, a disc bearing the DVD or CD logo may not fully and properly play back all features or as intended by the creator of the disc. This can be due, among other reasons, to problems and errors that can occur during the creation or recording of DVD and other software and the manufacture of software discs (including blank discs). Moreover, because of variations in the quality of discs, this recorder may not be able to record on all discs that bear a DVD-RAM, DVD-R or DVD-RW logo, but you should not encounter difficulty if you use only high quality recordable DVD discs. Additionally, discs recorded in this device may not operate properly in other DVD players, recorders and/or personal computer drives. If you happen to encounter difficulties playing or recording a DVD disc or playing a CD disc, please feel free to call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-319-6684. Recording Playback Editing Playback Restrictions This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the recorder may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the recorder. Please refer to the notes on compatible discs later in this Introduction and to the discussion of DVD playback and features later in this manual. " " may appear on the TV screen during operation. " " means that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or the disc. Function setup Others Recording Restrictions and Copyright Copy-protected contents of DVD-Video discs, VIDEO CDs or audio CDs on the market cannot be copied on this recorder. Contents without copy protection should be copied or edited only in accordance with applicable copyright laws, which may restrict copying or editing. Contents that permit single copying (copy once contents) can be recorded onto DVD-RAM discs, with some dubbing and editing restrictions. DVD-R/RW discs cannot record these contents. The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of copyrighted materials including, without limitation, television programs, videotapes, and DVDs, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability. 5 Introduction Choosing a disc There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc. Notes · Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. · Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that discs recorded in this device will operate properly in other DVD players, recorders and/or personal computer drives. For recording / playback Disc Mark Specification · Single sided 4.7GB (12cm (43/4 in.)) · Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (43/4 in.)) Remarks Read carefully the section "On DVD-RAM page 8). discs" ( Select a DVD-RAM disc that shows a statement on its package such as "this disc can be used with video recorders and drives compatible with 4.7GB DVD-RAM discs" or "this disc can copy images that permit single copying." Read carefully the section "On DVD-R discs" page 9). ( Depending on the disc status or the recording equipment, playback of the disc may not be possible on this recorder. Read carefully the section "On DVD-RW page 9). discs" ( Depending on the disc status or the recording equipment, playback of the disc may not be possible on this recorder. DVD-RAM DVD-R · 4.7GB For General Ver.2.0 (12cm (43/4 in.)) DVD-RW · Ver. 1.1 or later (12cm (43/4 in.)) Using different disc types for different purposes DVD-RAM discs for your personal library DVD-RAM discs comply with the global standard DVD-VR (Video Recording) format, and are optimized for recording of TV programs. You can rewrite repeatedly without deterioration of an image quality, erase unnecessary parts, divide a chapter, or specify playback area by frame. Its cartridge is suitable for a longer-term storage and family use, and its large capacity of 9.4 GB allows more recording space. DVD-R discs when creating your own original discs for distribution DVD-R discs are designed to comply with the global standard DVD-Video format, and can be recorded only once. DVD-R discs are convenient when you edit your original content (recorded personal events such as a wedding party) with this recorder, transfer them to the recorder and make copies to send to your friends or relatives. The discs can be played on other compatible DVD players. DVD-RW discs, which are rewriteable, can be used as well. * DVD-R and DVD-RW may not be the best suited format for recording TV programs. Because of the way the discs are formatted, it may not be possible to edit or divide the program as you may prefer, to record secondary languages, or programs that are copy protected in a way that allows only one copy. (NOTE: "Copy once" protected programs generally can be recorded to DVD-RAM discs.) * This recorder records on a DVD-R/RW disc in DVD-Video format only. In DVD-VR format, recording is not possible. We cannot guarantee that DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on this recorder will be playable on all DVD recorders/ players. Similarly, there is no guarantee that all DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on other recorders will be playable on this recorder. 6 Introduction For playback only Disc Mark Specification · 12cm (43/4 in.) · Region number Remarks The region number of this DVD recorder is 1. If region numbers, corresponding to a specific playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find 1 or ALL , or the disc is encoded to permit playback only in regions other than Region 1, disc playback will not be allowed by the recorder. DVD video disc Recording 1 or ALL · Color system: NTSC Playback VIDEO CD DIGITAL VIDEO · 12cm (43/4 in.) · Color system: NTSC · Version 1.1 and 2.0 Audio CD · 12cm (43/4 in.) Editing CD-R CD-RW · 12cm (43/4 in.) · CD-DA (audio CD) format Depending on the disc status, playback may not be possible. Function setup · You cannot play discs other than those listed above. · You cannot play non-standardized discs even if they may be labeled as above. · You cannot play discs with specialized encoding (such as SACD ...