DVD RECORDER-VCR D-VR3SB OWNER'S MANUAL Read this booklet first. I/ ON/STANDBY DUBBING TO DVD TO VCR C 2004 Toshiba Corporation PAL Warning Getting Started TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT NOTE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is required, it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug. Replacement covers are available from your dealer. If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance. However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains socket, as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION : DVD Recorder-VCRS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE RECORDER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR-SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. CAUTIONS Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduíre la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond. This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interfer-ence with electric appliances, such as radios and televi-sions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. · It is permissible to record television programs, film, video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated. · It is prohibited by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. · Some DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. · Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc...) acts by 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 malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and the connected equipment or software that Toshiba is not concerned with. · Toshiba does not dimpensate 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. The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This license is limited to private noncommercial use by end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The license does not cover any product unit other than this product unit and the license does not extend to any unlicensed product unit or process conforming to ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination with this product unit. The license only covers the use of this product unit to encode and/or decode audio files conforming to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. No rights are granted under this license for product features or functions that do not conform to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. 2 - English Precaution 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 PERSONENEL ONLY. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 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. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. if the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) 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 apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15) When you use headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage. 16) Do not overload wall outlets : extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17) Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. 18) Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 19) Do not place a heavy object on or step on the apparatus. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the apparatus. 20) Do not place the apparatus on amplifiers or equipment that may produce heat. 21) Do not cover the ventilating holes for the inside cooling fan. 22) Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus malfunction. 23) 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. 24) While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or the apparatus. 25) The apparatus includes lead, an ingredient of solder human and the environment. When disposing of this apparatus, follow the rules and regulations in your area. Getting Started English - 3 Handling Cautions · Before connecting other components to this recorder, be sure to turn them all off. · Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the recorder's internal parts may be damaged. · Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder. · Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray. · Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray. · Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the recorder off and on again with the ON/STANDBY button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally. DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R · Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner.Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVDRAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. Getting Started DVD-Video, CD · Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth. Cautions on handling discs · Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil. · Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use. · Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don't intend to use the recorder for long periods of time. · Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc. · Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. · · · · Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner. Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.) Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market. Do not load warped or cracked discs. Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. · Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. · Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. Disc Storage Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment. · Do not keep under direct sunlight. · Keep in a cool ventilated area. · Store vertically. · Keep in a clean protection jacket. · If you move your DVD Recorder-VCR suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may generate on the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc playback. If this occurs, remove the disc and wait for one to two hours with the power on before attempting playback. Disc Handling · Use discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used, this DVD RecorderVCR may be damaged. Holding discs · Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed. Cartridge · This is used to prevent damage by dirt, scratches, ets.when using a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufatured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 4 - English 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 cord is disconnected or when a power failure occurs during any operation of this product, all contents recorded in this recorder may be erased. · Depending on the channel or program, an excessive sound. Adjust the initial setting of the recording level when necessary. · If a program you have set a timer recording includes copy restriction signals, it may not be recorded. When programming a recording, confirm that a program you want to record is not copyrestricted. Notes on copyright · It is prohibited law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. · Some DVD video discs are copy protected,and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. · This ...