User manual TOSHIBA D-R4

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 discs) or the DVD audio portions of DVD Audio discs. · 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 . · 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. Others · 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-RAM/R/RW 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-RAM/R/RW disc that is used in the manner described in the immediately preceding bullet point is used again in this recorder. · When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal computer drive is used in this recorder. · Discs recorded in this recorder may not operate as expected on other DVD players, recorders or personal computer drives. 7 Introduction Choosing a disc (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVDRAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2. The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by using the disc-format function of this recorder. The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with another manufacturer'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. To protect recorded contents Slide the write-protect tab to "PROTECT" with something small enough. The disc can play, but cannot be edited or erased. Refer to the instructions that come with the disc. PROTECT When using a disc without a cartridge (commercially available discs) Discs without cartridges can easily attract fingerprints and dust, which is the reason they are not recommended. If you cannot avoid using them, handle with proper care. When you write in a title column on a disc, use a pen with a soft tip. Do not use a pen with a hard tip, such as a ballpoint pen. Recommended discs The following discs have been tested with this recorder: 9.4 GB double-sided cartridge: Panasonic 2X, 3X 4.7 GB single-sided cartridge: Panasonic 2X, 3X DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording. Two types of DVD-RAM discs are available: ones with cartridges and ones without cartridges. You can use either of them with this recorder, but the former ones are recommended. In order to record highly detailed data, make sure the disc is clean. DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are easier to handle in this regard. Do not open the cartridge shutter. The disc may not play, or may not be recorded or edited once it becomes dirty. There are two types of DVD-RAM cartridges; removable (TYPE 2/4) and not removable (TYPE 1). It is recommended you do not remove the disc even when you can. Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the disc if it is absolutely necessary to remove the disc. Some commercially available cartridge discs cannot be recorded or edited once the inside discs are removed. 8 Introduction On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.1/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.1/4X etc.) can also be used. Select discs labeled "for video," "for recording," "120 min." etc. Marks on DVD video discs The following are examples of marks and the meanings. Mark Meanings Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.) Recording 2 Recording conditions Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted (copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded. Even if the disc is labeled as CPRM compatible, this recorder can only be used to record copy-free material. 2 Number of subtitle languages recorded in the disc. (2 subtitle languages are recorded in this example.) Number of camera angles recorded in the disc. (3 camera angles are recorded in this example.) Pictures are recorded in the standard picture shape (4:3 aspect ratio). Pictures are recorded in the letter box picture shape (4:3 aspect ratio with horizontal black bars in the top and bottom of pictures). Pictures are recorded in the 16:9 wide picture shape. TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will display them in the letter box style. Pictures are recorded in the 16:9 wide picture shape. TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will display them in the pan scan style (one or both sides of pictures are cut). Actual picture shape may vary depending on the aspect ratio or mode selection of the TV. Playback Recommended disc That's (Taiyo-Yuden) 4X maxell 4X TDK 4X 3 Editing On DVD-RW discs Standards Discs labeled DVD-RW Ver.1.1 or 1.2 can be used. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.1.1/2X etc,) can also be used. Select discs labeled "for video," "for recording," "120 min." etc. 4:3 LB Function setup Recording conditions Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted (copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded. Even if the disc is labeled as CPRM compatible, this recorder can only be used to record copy-free material. DVD-VR mode recording is not possible. 16:9 LB Others Recommended discs* JVC 2X 16:9 PS * Operation has been confirmed with recommended discs and tested disc, but some other discs may not be usable. 9 Introduction Choosing a disc (Continued) Structure of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Yes Playback side VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Do not stick paper or tape to discs. No Title: Divided contents of a DVD video disc. Roughly corresponds to a story title in short stories. Chapter: Divided contents of a title. This corresponds to a chapter in a story. Track: Divided contents of a VIDEO CD or an audio CD. Each title, chapter, or track is assigned a number, which is called "title number", "chapter number", or "track number" respectively. Some discs may not have these numbers. When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, one recording will always equal one title. You can divide a title into several chapters by marking borders in it to facilitate scene search. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean. Yes No Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc. On storing discs Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources. Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier. Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping. 10 Introduction Discs and purposes The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per disc category. This will help you choose discs. DVD-RAM disc Characteristics on this recorder Suitable for repeat use of the disc, and data storage for video library. Copy once contents can be recorded using a compatible disc. DVD-RW disc Suitable for saving data in DVD-Video format to play on compatible devices. You can erase recorded contents to use the disc repeatedly. DVD-R disc Recording Playback Suitable for saving data in DVD-Video format to play on compatible devices. Once you execute DVDVideo finalizing process on a recorded disc so that it can be played on other players, you cannot make addition, correction and deletion of contents on the disc. No preparatory steps required. Yes For the first use No preparatory steps required, however initializing is recommended. Yes Yes Initialize the disc. Recording a TV program Erasing recorded contents Yes Yes If the disc has been executed DVD-Video finalizing process, first cancel the process then delete contents. Editing Function setup Yes Deleting contents cannot restore the disc space. After you execute DVDVideo finalizing process on a recorded disc, you cannot delete contents of the disc. Yes After you execute DVDVideo finalizing process on a recorded disc, you cannot add contents to the disc. Yes Yes After you execute DVD-Video finalizing process on a recorded disc, you cannot name a title or create a thumbnail. No No Recording additional content on a recorded disc Yes Yes If the disc has been executed DVD-Video finalizing process, first cancel the process then delete contents. Yes Yes After you execute DVD-Video finalizing process on a recorded disc, you cannot name a title or create a thumbnail. No No Indexing recorded contents Naming a title Creating a thumbnail Yes Yes Others Collecting favorite scenes (Playlist Editing) Making a new title from a Playlist containing favorite scenes (Copy within the same disc) Playing contents recorded on this recorder, on other devices Yes Yes Contents can be played on any devices compatible with DVD-RAM discs. Follow the instruction of the device to play. Execute DVD-Video finalizing process on this recorder. This process makes the disc playable on other compatible devices. (Some models excepted.) Initialize the disc. Execute DVD-Video finalizing process on this recorder. This process makes the disc playable on other compatible devices. (Some models excepted.) ­ When a message appears and Initialize the disc. If it is still unusable, try to the loaded disc cannot be execute DVD-RAM physical used: Format. 11 Introduction Index to parts and controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel 5 1 234 6 7 89 10 11 14 q ON/STANDBY button 13 u TIMESLIP button 12 page 57, 58 Selects the time slip mode. * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover. page 20, 21 Turns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode. (REV) button page 59 Scans the picture backwards. w page 35 i REC button Starts recording. o (OPEN/CLOSE) button page 20, 21 Opens and closes the disc tray. page 20 Loads a disc into the disc drive. page 18 page 18 in "INSTALLATION e (FWD) button page 59 Scans the picture forward. (PLAY) button Starts playback. page 55 !0 Disc tray r !1 Front panel display t (STOP) button page 37, 55 Stops playback or recording. page 20, 34 Selects the channel. !2 Remote sensor GUIDE" y CH buttons !3 LED page 20, 21 Illuminates when the recorder is on. 12 Introduction Recording Playback Editing !4 INPUT 2 jacks page 38 Use this when recording from other input source such as a VCR or a camcorder. To open or close the cover on the front panel Put your finger on the left edge of the cover and pull it down to open. Function setup Note · Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder. Others 13 Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 q Power cord page 21 in "INSTALLATION r COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks GUIDE" w DIGITAL AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/PCM page 26 in "INSTALLATION OPTICAL jack GUIDE" Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack. e OUTPUT jacks page 25 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Outputs video signals to a connected TV or monitor. Connects to a TV or monitor equipped with component video jacks. t VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT.) input socket page 20 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Connects to an antenna or cable signal. y VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) output socket page 21, 23, 24, 25 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier. page 20 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Connects the supplied coaxial cable to a TV. 14 Introduction Recording Playback Editing u INPUT1 jacks page 38 Use this to connect the recorder to output jacks of external devices such as another player or camcorder. Function setup Others 15 Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY FL SELECT DIMMER PROGRESSIVE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO/SAP FREEZE REMAIN REC MODE EXTEND ZOOM SETUP VOL TIMESLIP CH MUTE EASY NAVI INPUT SELECT TOP MENU MENU TV DVD SELECT/ ENTER INSTANT REPLAY QUICK MENU INSTANT SKIP 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 SKIP REV STOP SKIP FWD REV PLAY FWD REC SEARCH T ADJUST CHP DIVIDE 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 +10 0 CLEAR 21 16 Introduction 1 OPEN/CLOSE button 2 FL SELECT button 3 DISPLAY button 4 ANGLE button 5 SUBTITLE button 6 REMAIN button 7 REC MODE button 8 TIMESLIP button 9 VOL button*2 10 MUTE button*2 page 20, 21 page 19 31 INPUT SELECT button*2 32 MENU button*1 page 39 Recording page 75 page 64 33 TV/DVD selector page 42 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 34 SELECT/ENTER button page 51, 106 page 65 35 page 27 36 SKIP FWD button page 36 37 STOP button page 57, 58 38 FWD button 39 40 button button page 59 page 106 page 37, 52 page 39 page 60 button page 51 Playback 11 TOP MENU button 12 EASY NAVI button page 56 41 CHP DIVIDE button page 23 42 CLEAR button page 62 page 51, 106 page 84 Editing 13 Direction buttons ( / / / ) 14 QUICK MENU button 15 SKIP REV button 16 REV button 17 PLAY button 18 REC button page 24, 77 Function setup page 60 page 59 page 55 page 35 page 62 19 SEARCH button 20 ADJUST buttons 21 Number buttons Others page 41, 61 page 34, 62 page 20, 21 22 ON/STANDBY button*2 23 DIMMER button page 19 *1 MENU Use this to display a menu screen that is recorded on a DVD video disc. Operate the menu screen as the same manner as page 56)". "Locating a title using the top menu ( A menu screen is not recorded on some discs. *2 Buttons for TV operation "INSTALLATION GUIDE". page 42 in 24 PROGRESSIVE button page 25 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 25 FREEZE button 26 AUDIO/SAP button 27 ZOOM button 28 EXTEND button 29 SETUP button 30 CH button* 2 page 74 page 67 page 66 page 44, 46 page 106 page 20, 34 17 Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Display 4 1 2 3 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 16 q Disc indicator 15 14 13 i REMAIN (Remaining space) indicator Illuminates when an available recording time is displayed. o Title indicator Illuminates when a title number is displayed. !0 Operational status indicator Indicates the category of a loaded disc. CD : audio CD VCD : VIDEO CD w DUB indicator Illuminates when copying. e Program recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program. r SAP indicator Indicates the operational status of the recorder. : Illuminates when recording. : Illuminates when playing. : Illuminates when recording and playback are in progress at the same time. !1 CHP (Chapter) indicator Illuminates when receiving a SAP broadcast. t Angle icon page 64 Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. Illuminates when a chapter number is displayed. !2 TRK (Track) indicator Illuminates when a track number is displayed. y PBC indicator Illuminates when a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. u TIMESLIP indicator !3 Multi display page 57, 58 Illuminates in the time slip mode. Displays the current channel or other numbers such as a title number, track number, input selection, the current time, elapsed time, remaining time, starting time of programmed recording, chapter number or message, etc. 18 Introduction Dimming the display Pressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed). When dimming the display, the LED will be turned off. Recording Switching the display Every time you press the FL SELECT button, the display changes between the channel, title number, and time. The display may not change, depending on the disc or recording conditions. Playback Editing !4 Disc indicator Indicates the category of a loaded disc. RAM : DVD-RAM disc RW : DVD-RW disc R : DVD-R disc !5 Picture quality mode indicator Function setup page 117 The current picture quality mode lights up. !6 PROGRESSIVE indicator Illuminates when video signals are output in the progressive format. Others 19 Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? · Refer to "INSTALLATION GUIDE" and finish the necessary preparations. · Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder. Loading a disc Check disc compatibility beforehand ( and use a proper playable disc. page 6, 7) Turning the power on (This owner's manual instructions are based on the premise that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is turned on.) Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the recorder or on the remote control. Caution · Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray. Neglecting this may cause serious personal injury. Keep a close watch on children. · Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. 1 Open the disc tray. on the front panel or OPEN/CLOSE on Press the remote control. ON/STANDBY button LED button ON/STANDBY button OPEN/CLOSE button CH button When the power turns on, the LED on the front panel illuminates. After a few seconds, a start-up screen appears. The following icon appears at the top right corner of the screen. e.g. Loading 2 Insert a disc. Disc without a cartridge Insert with the playback side down. There are two kinds of disc size. Place a disc to fit the guide. If a disc is out of the guide, it may result in damage to the disc or malfunction. When this icon disappears, the recorder is ready to operate. If the disc drive contains a disc, it takes a little longer to start up. Viewing TV channels through this recorder After turning the power on, the recorder will output TV channel signals to the connected TV (also in the stop mode). You can select a desired channel by pressing the CH button, or the number buttons. Place a disc in the inside hollow. 20 Introduction DVD-RAM disc with cartridge (TYPE1/TYPE2/TYPE4) Single sided Turn the printed side up, and insert the cartridge into the tray frame following the direction of the arrow on the cartridge. Double sided Turn the desired recording/playback side up, and insert the cartridge into the tray frame following the direction of the arrow on the cartridge. 3 Close the disc tray. on the front panel or OPEN/CLOSE on Press the remote control. Notes · Use the button on the front panel or the remote control to open and close the disc tray. Do not push or hold the disc tray while it is moving. Doing so may cause the recorder to malfunction. · Do not insert a disc which is unplayable, or any object other than a playable disc. · Do not apply downforce to the disc tray. Doing so may cause the recorder to malfunction. · If the disc tray stops while closing, the mechanical protection system of this recorder will open it. Do not force it to close. Doing so may cause malfunction. · If the disc tray will not open, turn the recorder off, and press the button on the front panel or the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control. This may turn the recorder on and open the disc tray. If it still won't open, contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Caution · If the power fails or the power cord is disconnected from a wall outlet while the recorder is in operation (LED lit when the front panel display is not dimmed), the loaded disc may become recording disabled. In such a case, executing an initialization of the disc using the formatting function of the recorder may refresh it. However, all contents stored on the disc will be completely erased by this initialization process. · This recorder may indicate alert messages with some DVD-RAM discs right after insertion. If such a disc is used for playback or recording on other equipment, all data in the disc may be damaged and the disc will not be played. By executing an initialization of the disc using the formatting function of the recorder, the disc will become operational. · If the recorder freezes and does not respond at all, leave it alone for about 15 minutes or longer. This may restore the recorder. After the recorder has recovered, turn it off once and turn it on again to use as usual. If the recorder is still inoperable after more than 15 minutes have passed, press and hold the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel for about 10 seconds or longer. The recorder is forced to quit and the power turns off. Turn the recorder on again and use it as usual. (This is an emergency measure, which may cause losses and/or damages of data. Avoid casual use of this measure.) (This 15-minute measure is available only when "Screen Protector" is set to "On." ( page 115)) Note · If there are any performance malfunctions of the disc drive, immediately discontinue use of this recorder, and disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet, then contact your dealer. Continuous use of the recorder in such a condition will aggravate the condition and result in increased cost and repair time. Recording Playback Editing Function setup Disc tray lock (Child lock) You can lock the disc tray. Press and hold on the front panel or STOP on the remote control for longer than about 3 seconds. To unlock, during stop press the button for longer than about 3 seconds. Note · Turning the power off also unlocks the disc tray. Others Turning the power off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the recorder or on the remote control. The "Unloading" icon appears at the top right corner of the screen, and the LED turns off if it is lighted, then the power turns off (Standby mode.) 21 Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the screen when startup or finishing. While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: Status display Each time you operate the recorder, the following displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the status of the recorder. Status display Loading Start-up, reading a disc, finishing the recording Unloading a disc, finishing the operation e.g. Un loading Open Close Opening a disc tray Closing a disc tray Main on-screen displays (Depending on the disc, some of these may not appear.) : Playback : Pause : Stop : Fast-forward : Fast-reverse : Forward skip* : Reverse skip* x1/2 : Forward slow-motion x1 : Reverse slow-motion : Forward frame by frame playback : Reverse frame by frame playback : Recording : Recording pause Title End : When title playback is completed : Instant skip : Instant replay Chapter Divide : Chapter division * Accompanied with the followings: DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW : Title number/title name and chapter number/ chapter name DVD-VIDEO : Title number and chapter number VCD CD : Track number Note · You can add the current status of the settings to this display. See page 75. 22 Introduction Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU The EASY NAVI button opens the "EASY NAVI Main Menu", a main gate to the functions of this recorder. From this menu, you can access the desired functions while viewing a current picture. Additionally, the QUICK MENU button provides you a sub menu of the current function. EASY NAVI Press EASY NAVI. Sound is muted and the following GUI appears. (Actual displays vary depending on operational status.) Appears when the finder shows the current broadcast. Introduction Recording Disc DVD-RAM e.g. Finder Cursor EASY NAVI Main Menu TV:12ch 005 2005/04/03 07:00am TV:18 (00:54:30) Original DVD-RAM Play Time 00:10:15 TV Viewing Timer Recording Delete Title Finalize (R/RW) TS Recorded title last selected EASY NAVI SELECT/ENTER /// STOP PLAY Time Slip Playback Play Contents Edit Menu Format (RAM/RW) Functions