TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER Introduction DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R2SU/D-R2SC/D-KR2SU S Recording D-R2SU D-R2SC D-KR2SU OWNER'S MANUAL Playback Editing Library OPERATIONS Function setup Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. Others Printed on 70% Recycled Paper Printed in China PM0015867010 © 2004 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 ........................................................... 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 Selecting the camera angle .............................. 68 Selecting subtitles ............................................ 69 Zooming a picture ............................................. 70 Selecting the sound .......................................... 71 Viewing JPEG files ............................................ 74 JPEG files compatibility ........................................... 75 Playing MP3/WMA files ..................................... 76 Playable files ........................................................ 77 Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window (P in P playback) ............................................... 78 Checking the current status and settings ...... 79 Operational status and setting details .................... 79 Using the time bar ................................................. 80 Functions in the Quick Menu ........................... 81 Before operating this recorder ........................ 20 Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU .. 23 Recording Before recording ............................................... Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical format) .... DVD-RAM physical format ..................................... Entering characters ............................................... 26 28 29 30 Recording a TV program .................................. 32 Recording an external source .......................... 36 Programming a recording (REC MENU) .......... 39 VCR Plus+ recording ........................................ 46 Others ................................................................. Reservation Disc ("Lock program record") .............. To delete recorded content .................................... To protect recorded content ................................... Technical information ............................................ 48 48 49 49 50 Editing Before editing .................................................... 86 Creating chapters .............................................. 89 Playlist editing (Collecting desired scenes) ............................. 94 Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on the CONTENT MENU) .............................................. 99 High speed Library dubbing (Dubbing only a specified part) ..................... 102 Deleting selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts) ................ 104 Combine original titles (Combine two titles into one) ......................... 106 DVD-Video finalizing process ........................ 108 DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera) ...... 112 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 ................................ 116 116 117 117 118 Recording Function Setup Customizing the function settings ................ DVD player settings ............................................. Picture/Audio settings ......................................... Display settings .................................................. Operational settings ............................................ DVD recorder operation ....................................... Management settings .......................................... 122 126 129 131 132 133 135 Playback Setting of picture and sound quality for recording ............................................................ 135 Editing Others Before calling service personnel ................... 138 Library Error codes on the display window ............... 141 Recording duration ......................................... 142 Language code list .......................................... 143 Specification .................................................... 144 Function setup Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER/RECORDER .. 146 CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION ....... 148 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 Some differences This DVD recorder is more similar to a computer than it is to a standard DVD player. In addition to 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. Thus, when you turn on the DVD recorder, it may be a minute or so before it is ready to use. Likewise, other functions may not be performed as quickly as they would on other AV equipment. In addition, accessing programs stored on the DVD-RAM/R/RW drive (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. Compatiblity In isolated cases, a disc bearing the DVD or CD logo may not fully and properly play back all features. 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. 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 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. Editing Library Function setup Recording Restrictions 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 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. Others 5 Introduction Compatible discs 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. · 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. Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Please see the discussion of compatibility on page 5. 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 your 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 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 , or the disc is encoded to permit playback only in regions other than Region 1, 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 status, 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 1.1 and 2.0 Library Audio CD · 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.) Function setup CD-R CD-RW · 12cm (43/4 in.) · CD-DA (audio CD) format Depending on the d ...