Introduction DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R150SB OWNER'S MANUAL Connections INSTALLATION GUIDE Read this booklet first. Basic Setup H PM002XXXX010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation 01_D-R150SB(E)_inst 1 05.7.13, 0:23 AM Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. This DVD video recorder employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CAUTION: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 02_D-R150SB(E)_inst02-12 2 05.7.13, 0:23 AM CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your recorder. Introduction Model No. Retain this information for future reference. Serial No. Location of the required label Connections The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. Basic Setup Following information is only for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 3 02_D-R150SB(E)_inst02-12 3 05.7.13, 0:23 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read these instructions. 9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 4. Follow all instructions. 11.Do not place a flaming object such as a burning candle on the apparatus. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance 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. 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 4 02_D-R150SB(E)_inst02-12 4 05.7.13, 0:23 AM Introduction ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 20. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and unit malfunction. Introduction 15. Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. 21. 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 fire. 16. Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 22. During thunderstorms, do not touch the connecting cables or the apparatus. Connections 17. Do not place anything on top of this unit. 23. The apparatus includes lead, an ingredient of solder used on the PCB, which is a harmful substance to human and the environment. When disposing of this apparatus, follow the rules and regulations in your area. Basic Setup 18. Do not place the apparatus on amplifiers or equipment that may produce heat. 19. Do not cover the ventilating holes for the inside cooling fan. 5 02_D-R150SB(E)_inst02-12 5 05.7.13, 0:23 AM Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the recorder is turned on, unless it is in an emergency. Doing so may cause malfunction. When shipping the recorder, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the recorder. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the recorder for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. The top and rear panels of the recorder may become warm after a long time of use. This is not a malfunction. Notes on cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner or benzine, as they may damage the surface of the recorder. Notes on aerials Image and sound quality depend very much on signal reception. Reception may be poor in weak signal areas. In this event, consult your dealer, or purchase a commercially available aerial booster. Refer to the booster's instruction manual for installation details. When not in use For usual absence Be sure to remove the disc from the recorder and turn off the power. Prolonged absence Unplug the recorder from a wall outlet. Notes on locating Place the recorder on a level surface. Do not use it on a shaky or unstable surface such as a wobbly table or inclined stand. The loaded disc may dislodge from its proper position and cause damage to the recorder. Before placing the recorder, make sure that the surface can stand the weight of the recorder. Never place the recorder in a high location to avoid an accidental fall of the recorder. When you place this recorder near a TV, radio, or VTR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted depending on the condition and location of said equipment. In such an event, place the recorder away as much as possible from the TV, radio, or VTR. To avoid damage to this product, never place or store the unit in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas; or areas subject to excessive dust, oily smoke, cigarette smoke or vibration. 6 02_D-R150SB(E)_inst02-12 6 05.7.13, 0:23 AM Notes on recording and editing When you record/edit important content, make trial operations beforehand to confirm the recorder can function properly. Toshiba does not compensate for content which was not recorded/edited because of some malfunction of this product or discs during operation, and is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption of business, etc.) produced in such conditions. When the power plug is disconnected or when a power failure occurs during any operation of this product, all contents recorded on the disc may be erased. Depending on the channel or programme, an excessive sound input level may cause noise or cut of recorded sound. Adjust the recording level when necessary. If a programme you have set a timer recording includes copy restriction signals, it may not be recorded. When programming a recording, confirm that a programme you want to record is not copy-restricted. Power outage After a power outage the clock display will flash. Set the clock to the correct time. Introduction Notes on the unit Do not give a shock or shake (especially during operation). Keep the unit horizontally. Do not use in a place where the temperature rises or changes rapidly. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss of recorded data caused by shock, shakes, misoperation or malfunction. Connections Exemptions Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by a third parties, accidents, owner's intentional or unintentional misuse, or uses in other improper conditions. Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, modification or erasure of recorded data, etc.) caused by use or inability to use of this product. Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by neglect of the instructions described in the owner's manual. Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by misuse or malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and the connected equipment or software that Toshiba is not concerned with. Toshiba does not compensate for contents which were not recorded/edited because of some malfunctions of this product or discs during operation, and is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, etc.) produced by such conditions. 7 02_D-R150SB(E)_inst02-12 7 05.7.13, 0:23 AM Basic Setup Introduction Precautions (Continued) Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit. of mois Exampleensatio ture n! cond Notes on copyright It is prohibited by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. It is permissible to record television programmes, film, video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated. Some DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. This unit incorporates CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) technology for copyright protection in recording devices, authorized by DVD forum. Recording and copying on this recorder depend on the contents as described next page. Optical pick-up lens Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases. When you bring the unit directly from a cold place to a warm place. When you use the unit in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit. In summer, when you use the unit in a hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room. When you use the unit in a humid place. It's too warm! Do not use the unit when moisture condensation may occur in the situations above. If you use the unit in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Connect the power cord of the unit to the wall outlet, turn on the unit, remove the disc, and leave it for two or three hours. After two or three hours, the unit will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the unit connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur. Wa it! Wall outlet 8 02_D-R150SB(E)_inst02-12 8 05.7.13, 0:23 AM Programme Recording Copy within the same disc Can be recorded Copy free DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Can be copied DVD-RAM Manufactured under license from QSound Labs, Inc. U.S. patent Nos. 5,105,462, 5,208,860 ...