Introduction DIGITAL VIDEO Recording DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R1SU OWNER'S MANUAL 3 Playback Editing ABLE BOX ONTROL OPERATIONS Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. Library Function setup Others PM0004737??? © 2003 Toshiba Corporation Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Caution for safety ................................................ 4 About this product .............................................. 5 Compatible discs ................................................ 6 Index to Parts and Controls ............................. Front panel and top panel ...................................... Rear Panel ........................................................... Remote control ..................................................... Display ................................................................. 12 12 14 16 18 Locating by entering the number .................... 66 Locating by entering the number of a desired section ................................................................. 66 Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search) ....................................................... 67 Using the graphic remote control (Virtual Remote) ................................................ 68 Technical Information ............................................ 66 Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window (P in P Playback) ............................................... 69 Selecting the camera angle .............................. 70 Selecting Subtitles ............................................ 71 Zooming a picture ............................................. 72 Before operating this recorder ........................ 20 Recording Before Recording .............................................. Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical Format) ... DVD-RAM Physical Format ................................... Entering characters ............................................... 26 28 29 30 Selecting the Sound .......................................... 73 Checking the current status and settings ...... 76 Operational status and setting details ...................... 76 Using the time bar .................................................... 77 Functions in a Quick Menu .............................. 78 Recording a TV program .................................. 32 Recording an external source .......................... 36 Programming a recording (REC MENU) .......... 39 46 48 49 49 Technical Information ............................................... 50 VCR Plus+ Recording ....................................... Reservation Disc (Program Record Lock) .............. To delete recorded content .................................... To protect recorded content ................................... Editing Before Editing .................................................... 82 Creating Chapters ............................................. 85 Playlist Editing (Collecting desired scenes) ............................. 90 Creating Thumbnails (Changing the picture on the CONTENT MENU) .............................................. 95 High Speed Library Dubbing (Dubbing only a specified part) ....................... 98 Delete Selected Items (Deleting specified parts together) ................ 100 Combine Original Titles (Combine two titles into one) ......................... 102 DVD-Video finalizing process ........................ 104 DV Recording (Recording from a digital video camera) ...... 108 Playback Information on playback ................................... 52 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) ............................................. 53 Playing a DVD video disc ................................. 59 Locating a title using the top menu ........................ 60 Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later ......... 61 Playing a TV program currently being recorded ............................................................. 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 ......................................... 62 63 63 64 64 65 Viewing still pictures (Playing a disc that contains still pictures) .............. 65 2 Introduction Library Using Library data ........................................... Basic operation of the Library system .................. Checking remaining space on discs ..................... Searching for a disc ............................................ Maintenance of Library data ................................ 112 112 113 113 114 Recording Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings ............... DVD Player Settings ............................................ Picture/Audio Settings ......................................... Display Settings .................................................. Operational Settings ........................................... DVD Recorder Operation .................................... Management Settings ......................................... 118 122 125 127 128 129 131 Playback Setting of picture and sound quality for recording ............................................................ 131 Editing Others Troubleshooting .............................................. 134 Library Error codes on the display window ............... 137 Recording duration ......................................... 138 Language Code List ........................................ 139 Specification .................................................... 140 Function setup LIMITED WARRANTY DVD VIDEO RECORDER ...................................................... 142 Others 3 Introduction Caution for safety Read "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS", "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", "Precautions" and others of the "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. 4 Introduction About this product Introduction Digital AV equipment This recorder is operated by sophisticated software and is different from other conventional AV equipment. Within the recorder, a DVD-RAM/R/RW drive is installed. The hardware and software work by way of an operating system (OS), which requires some time to start up after turning on the power. Also, some commands, such as erasing recorded contents may take time to execute. Recording Playback Restriction 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. Refer to the instruction notes of discs. " " may appear on the TV screen during operation. " " means that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or the disc. Playback Editing Recording Restriction Library Copy-protected contents of DVD-Video disc, VIDEO CDs or audio CDs on the market cannot be copied on this recorder. Contents without copy protection can be copied or edited only for personal use. 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. Function setup Others 5 Introduction Compatible discs There are many types and formats in discs. Confirm the compatibility of selected disc to insure proper performance. Notes · Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. · Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even if the disc is labeled as below. In such a case please contact the sales agency of the disc. For recording / playback Disc Mark Specification · · · · Single sided 4.7GB (12cm (43/4 in.)) Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (43/4 in.)) Single sided 1.4GB (8cm (31/4 in.)) Double sided 2.8GB (8cm (31/4 in.)) Remarks Read carefully the section "On DVD-RAM page 8). discs" ( When using an 8cm (31/4 in.) DVD-RAM disc, Remove it from the cartridge. For details, refer to the instructions of the disc. Read carefully the section "On DVD-R discs" page 9). ( Depending on the disc 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 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.)) 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." Using different disc types for different purposes Use 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 any deterioration, erase unnecessary parts, divide a chapter, or specify playback area by frame. Its cartridge is suitable for a long-term storage and family use, and its large capacity of 9.4 GB double sided disc is space saving. Use DVD-R discs when creating your own original discs for distribution. DVD-R discs 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 your PC, and send them to your friends or relatives. The discs can be played on other DVD players. DVD-RW discs, which are rewriteable can be used as well. * This format is not suited for recording TV programs. According to DVD-Video format, recording and dividing into chapters must be by 15 frames. Possibly an unnecessary part may remain even after editing. Also, you cannot record programs that include a scene with bilingual sounds, and programs that permit copying only once. * 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 players. Similarly, there is no guarantee that all DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on other recorders will be playable on this player. 6 Introduction For playback only Disc Mark Specification · 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.) · Region number 1 or ALL · Color system: NTSC Recording 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 , disc playback will not be allowed by the recorder. It is not possible to play contents recorded from programs which are not copy-free Depending on the disc, playback may not be possible. DVD video disc Playback DVD-RW · 12cm (43/4 in.) · DVD-VR mode Editing VIDEO CD DIGITAL VIDEO · 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.) · Color system: NTSC · Version 1.0 and 2.0 Audio CD · 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.) Library CD-R CD-RW · 12cm (43/4 in.) · CD-DA (audio CD) format Depending on the disc, playback may not be possible. Function setup · This recorder uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in any other color system (PAL, SECAM, etc.), even if they have region marks 1 or ALL . · There may be some DVD discs designed for this market that cannot be played on this recorder. If you encounter please contact TOSHIBA customer service. Others 7 Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1. The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it using the disc-format function of the recorder. The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with another manufacture's equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be edited or recorded if its title contains still pictures. DVD-RAM discs formatted in UDF2.0 on a PC are not compatible with this recorder. Before using these discs, initialize them on this recorder. This recorder complies with current copyright protection technology and can copy a disc only when the disc permits copying once. When there is no indication on the disc, copying will not be allowed. Such an indication on a disc is required also for the Library Management database. To protect recorded contents Slide the write-protect tab to "PROTECT" with something sharp. The disc can play, but cannot be edited or erased. Refer to the instructions that come with the disc. page · The resuming function ( 56) will not work if the write-protect tab is set to "PROTECT". PROTECT When using a disc without a cartridge (commerciall ...