Toshiba RD-XS32SU manual

OWNER’S MANUAL Recording Playback Library Function setup Others Introduction Editing OPERA TIONS Read “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” first. TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS32SU/RD-XS32SC S Printed in China Printed on 70% Recycled Paper HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS32SU RD-XS32SC © 2004 T oshiba Cor poration DIGITAL VIDEO PM0016170012 RD-XS32SU_Op[...]

2 Introduction T ab le of contents Introduction Caution for safety ................................................ 4 About this product .............................................. 5 Compatible discs ................................................ 6 Index to parts and controls .............................. 12 Front panel ......................[...]

3 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Line-U dubbing (Recor ding pictures while viewing them) ..... 116 Deleting Selected Items (Deleting multiple specified parts) ................ 118 Combine Original Titles (Combine two titles into one) ......................... 120 Creating a D VD-Video using DVD-R/R W ....... 1[...]

4 Introduction Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECA UTIONS”, “IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and others of the “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” first.[...]

5 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction About this pr oduct Introduction Some differences This DVD recorder is more similar to a computer than it is to a standard D VD pla yer . In addition to a microprocessor , it contains a hard disc dr iv e (an HDD), an operating system, random access memory (RAM), and a D VD-RAM/[...]

6 Introduction Compatib le discs When you want to pla y DVD or CD software or cop y programs from the HDD to a recor dable D VD, load an appropriate disc into the recor der . There are many types and f ormats of discs. Please use the f ollowing information to select an appr opriate disc. Disc D VD-RAM D VD-R D VD-RW Mark Specification Remarks • S[...]

7 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction • Y ou cannot play discs other than those listed abo ve . • Y ou cannot play non-standardiz ed discs ev en if they may be labeled as abo ve. • Y ou cannot play discs with specialized encoding (such as SA CD discs) or the D VD audio por tions of D VD A udio discs. • This[...]

8 Introduction On D VD-RAM discs Use only D VD-RAM discs that comply with D VD- RAM standard V ersion 2.0 or 2.1. The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by using the disc-f ormat function of this recorder. The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVD- RAM discs, because they[...]

9 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction On D VD-R discs Standards D VD-R for Gener al V er.2.0/2.1 discs can be used f or recording and pla yback. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled V er .2.1/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled V er .2.1/4X etc.) can also be used. Select disc[...]

10 Introduction Playback side On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Do not stick paper or tape to discs . On c leaning discs Fingerpr ints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Alwa ys keep the disc clean. If you cannot wipe off the dust with a s[...]

11 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Discs and purposes The table sho ws main functions which are availab le on this recorder per disc category . This will help you choose discs. Characteristics on this recorder For the first use Recording a TV program Erasing recorded contents Recording additional content on a r[...]

12 Introduction Inde x to P ar ts and Contr ols See pages with arro ws for details. Fr ont panel 1 ON/ST ANDBY b utton pages 20, 21 T urns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode. 2 Three mode button (HDD , TIMESLIP , D VD) page 32, 55, 60 Selects recording/playback media. 3 INPUT SELECT button pa ge 38 Pressing repeatedly selects betwee[...]

13 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction T o open or c lose the cover on the fr ont panel Put your finger on the left edge of the cover and pull it down to open. Note • Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder . 16 Three mode indicator page 32, 55, 60 Indicates th[...]

14 Index to P ar ts and Controls (Contin ued) Introduction Rear P anel 7 CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack page 19 in “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” Connect the supplied IR control cable to control cable/satellite channels according to timer programs . 8 DIGIT AL A UDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM CO AXIAL jack page 22, 23, 24 in “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” Use this [...]

15 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction 10 OUTPUT1/OUTPUT2 jac ks page 15, 17, 20 in “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier .[...]

16 Index to P ar ts and Controls (Contin ued) Introduction Remote contr ol ENTER PLA Y STOP P AUSE REC TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME LIBRARY REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU EASY NA VI ANGLE OPEN/CLOSE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL REMAIN DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DISPLA Y INPUT SELECT PROGRESSIVE QUICK MENU INST ANT SKIP INST ANT REPLA Y [...]

17 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction * 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 “ Locating a title using the top menu ( page 61) ” . A menu screen is not recorded on some discs. * 2 RETURN Returns to the previous screen (the [...]

18 Index to P ar ts and Controls (Contin ued) Introduction Displa y 1 PBC indicator Illuminates when PBC function is “ On ” ( page 156) and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. 2 Angle icon page 70 Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 3 Program recor ding indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program. 4[...]

19 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Dimming the display Pressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the displa y (nor mal/dimmed/off). Switching the displa y Every time you press the FL SELECT b utton, the displa y changes between the channel, title number , and time. The display [...]

20 Is your recor der ready? • Ref er to the supplied “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” manual and finish the necessary preparations. • T ur n on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder . T urning the po wer on (This owner ’ s manual instructions are based on the assumption that all proper connect[...]

21 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction DVD-RAM disc with cartridge (TYPE1/TYPE2/TYPE4) Single sided T ur n the printed side up , and inser t the car tridge into the tray frame following the direction of the arrow on the cartridge. Double sided T ur n the desired recording/pla yback side up , and insert the cartrid[...]

22 Introduction Before operating this recor der (Continued) Loading Open Un loading Close 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: Start-up, reading a disc, finishing the recording Unloading a disc, fini[...]

23 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction K e y operation - EASY NA VI & QUICK MENU The EASY NA VI b utton opens the “ EASY NA VI Main Menu ” , a main gate to the functions of this recorder . From this menu, y ou can access the desired functions while viewing a current picture. Additionall y , the QUICK MENU [...]

24 Introduction Quick Men u operation T o access various optional functions of this recorder , open the Quick Men u. The Quick Men u displays a list of selections relevant to your current mode. Opening a Quick Men u 1) Press QUICK MENU . The following menu ( “ Quick Menu ” ) appears. (Actual selections vary depending on operational status.) 2) [...]

Recor ding Recording variations for many types of programs or situations. Bef ore recording Recor ding a TV program Recor ding an external sour ce Programing a recor ding (REC MENU) VCR Plus+ Recor ding Others Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this instruction manual. : HDD : DVD-[...]

26 This recorder is equipped with a b uilt-in HDD. Con ventional video cassette recorder s have required tapes to record, while this recorder enab les recording on the HDD whene ver you want, without selecting an av ailable tape or confirming its recording time or tape remaining. Further , the D VD-RAM drive on this recorder can recor d on a D VD-R[...]

27 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Note on recording on a D VD-R disc Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available DVD-R disc to record on ( page 6, 9). T o play a D VD-R disc recorded on this recorder on other devices, finalize the DVD-R disc on this recorder . ( page 132) The finalization permanently[...]

28 How to initialize a disc T o initialize a D VD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder . See page 20 for loading a disc. 1) During stop, press QUICK MENU. The following menu appears. (The actual contents depends on the operational status of the recorder .) 2) Press / to select “ Disc management, ” then press ENTER. A sub menu appears on the right [...]

29 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library D VD-RAM physical f ormat Physical formatting is a simple execution for a disc which cannot be used or read (or which is becoming hard to read). It may refresh such a disc for recording and playback. (There is no guarantee that all such discs will be recovered.) “ DVD-RAM [...]

30 Before recor ding (Continued) Recording Entering character s Operation guidance of the remote control T o enter the character , normally use the direction / / / buttons on the remote . About the other buttons to be used are shown on the operation guide. : Shifts a cursor. : Enters the number . : Erases one character immediately to the left side [...]

31 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Entering characters The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. Y ou can erase them if necessary by either of the following measures: Erasing characters • Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select “ Clear All ” by pressing the / / / buttons, then pr[...]

32 Recor ding a TV pr ogram T o record a TV program currently being br oadcast, f ollow the procedures of this chapter . Recording 1 Press HDD or D VD to select a media to record on. HDD : T o record on the HDD . D VD : T o record on a D VD-RAM/R/RW disc. 2 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select a recording sour ce . Each time you press the button[...]

33 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library 3 Press the number b uttons to select a channel to record. The CHANNEL buttons ( / ) are also available. 4 Press QUICK MENU to displa y the Quick Menu. (If you want to use the default setting f or “ A V Recor d Quality , ” skip to step 8.) 5 Press / to select “ A V rec[...]

34 7 Press ENTER. The menu disappears. 8 Press REC. Recording starts. Recording a TV program (Continued) Recording Selecting the recording mode Bef ore recording, you can select the setting of picture and sound quality . Dur ing stop mode , press the REC MODE button. By pressing the b utton repeatedly , you can select one from 5 settings of “ A V[...]

35 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library T o stop recor ding Press ST OP . T o pause recor ding (to omit an unnecessary portion) During recording, press P AUSE. T o resume recording, press it again. Note • Pausing recording automatically creates a new chapter division at that point. T o change a TV channel to be [...]

36 Recording a TV program (Continued) Recording T o pla y a recorded title while recor ding another on the same disc (Recorded Title Play) HDD DVD-RAM During recording, you can play a title recorded on the same disc. 1) While recording, press CONTENT MENU. 2) Press / / / to select a desired title, then press the ENTER. Playback of the selected titl[...]

37 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Recording Recor ding an e xternal sour ce Y ou can record programs fr om connected equipment on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/R W disc. VIDEO L R VIDEO RL R L VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO P B Y P R S-VID E VIDEO L R VIDEO INPUT1 INPUT3 RF OUT (TO TV) RF IN (FROM ANT.) IR DIGITAL A[...]

38 1 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “ L-1, ” “ L-2, ” or “ L-3 ” appears on the fr ont panel displa y , corresponding to the input in which the device is connected. Each time you press the button, the indicator changes. L-1: T o record pictures from equipment connected to the INPUT 1 jacks on the rear panel. L-2: T o record pictu[...]

39 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Notes on recording fr om a connected VCR or camcorder Check the condition of the sour ce equipment before playing. Set the equipment in good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum playback. Bad condition ma y produce noises in playbac k[...]

40 Recording Pr ograming a recor ding (REC MENU) Use the REC MENU to program a recor ding. It will take less time to prepare, as it provides all necessary information f or recording, including estimated disc space remaining. For more information, see “ Bef ore recording ” ( page 26). Be careful when you pr ogram a recording across the c hange-o[...]

41 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library A timer program with this mark will be e xecuted, T o disengage, remo ve this indicator . Select a channel you want to record. (While “ L1 ” - “ L3 ” is selected, the number buttons are not available to select channels.) Select a date of a TV program you w ant to rec[...]

42 Programming a recor ding (REC MENU) (Continued) Recording Notes • The disc tra y does not close automatically , even when the recording start time arrives. Set the recorder loaded an av ailable D VD-RAM/R/R W disc beforehand. • It it not possible to record the same contents onto both the HDD and a D VD-RAM/R W/R disc simultaneously . • Whe[...]

43 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Shifting a time period of a recording (Time Shift) If a prior TV program extends be yond its scheduled time and into one that you programmed, you can shift the programmed start and end time of the recording. 1) Press REC MENU . The REC MENU appears. 2) Press / to select a ti[...]

44 REC MENU Disc budget calculation 9:00 pm 4/3 (Sa) 11 6.6 D/M2 HDD CH 3 4/10 ( Sa ) 30 :: – – – – : : : : : : pm 11 50 pm MN 9 6.6 D/M2 DVD 10 4/13 (T u) 30 pm 10 00 pm MN 10 2.2 D/M1 HDD 42 4/16 ( Fr ) 30 pm 11 30 pm LP 8 4.6 D/M2 DVD 4 4/16 ( Fr ) 30 pm 11 30 pm SP Aud io Video Media End Result Date Start DVD HDD Elapsed Av ailable Sele[...]

45 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Notes • When a Reservation disc ( page 49) is inserted in the recorder , you cannot check the remaining v olume of other discs. • The nearest 8 programs are calculated at a time. • While the recorder is preparing for or executing a programmed recording, any program mod[...]

46 Recording VCR Plus+ Recor ding Y ou can program a recording simpl y by entering the corresponding PlusCode ® n umbers. Preparation • Make sure that “ Time & date setting ” , “ Channel setting ” and “ Guide channel setting ” are set correctly ( page 28, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” ). • When you record on a D VD-RAM/R/R W dis[...]

47 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Notes • The maximum timer prog ram capacity is 32. Any new progr am will be rejected if the recorder is full. T o enter a new program, you must cancel an existing one ( page 43). • Depending on the program, an actual recording may continue a few minutes longer than progr[...]

48 Recording Other s Relay Recor ding This function automatically diverts a recording to the HDD if a D VD-RAM disc is near capacity . When the remaining time of the DVD-RAM disc has reached about 10 minutes, the recorder starts recording the same content on the HDD as well as D VD-RAM. The chapter mar ks are automatically made at the start and end[...]

49 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Reservation Disc ( “ Loc k program recor d ” ) This function is convenient when you wish to record multiple serial related programs on the same disc. The disc on which you write the reservation data is called “ Reservation Disc. ” A Reser v ation Disc ma y contain on[...]

50 T o delete recorded content Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. 1) Perf orm steps 1 and 2 in “ Playing recor ded contents (CONTENT MENU) ” ( page 55) to select a title (chapter). 2) Open the lid of the remote control and press the DELETE button. Alter[...]

51 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library T echnical Inf ormation About recording time The recording time of a typical VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) is determined by the length of a video tape and recording speed (SP , LP , etc.). Video tapes with various recording times are available in the market. On the other han[...]

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Playback Pla y your f av or ite contents. Information on playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Playing a DVD video disc Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later Playing a TV program currently being recorded Playing at various speeds Locating by entering the number W atching a TV broadcast in the sub window (P in P Playback) Selecting the [...]

54 Playback Inf ormation on pla ybac k The operation procedure depends on the kind of disc. See the respective pages for basic procedure to play the disc. T o pla y contents recorded onto the HDD or D VD-RAM discs Pla ying recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) ( page 55) T o pla y a D VD video disc Playing a DVD video disc ( page 60) T o pla y a D VD-R/[...]

55 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recor ded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/R W disc are display ed in thumbnail view , so that you can easil y locate a desired one . 1 During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU. The f ollowing CONTENT MENU (Title List) a[...]

56 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Playback T o stop pla yback Press ST OP . T o pause pla yback (still playbac k) Press P A USE. T o resume nor mal pla yback, press the PLA Y button or the P A USE button. Note • Sound is muted during still mode. Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Title resume) The recorder mem[...]

57 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Viewing the fir st scenes of titles (Original) (Intro scan) 1) After step 1 on page 55, press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. 2) Press / to select “ Special playback mode ” , then press ENTER. 3) Press / to select “ Intr o scan ” , then press ENTER. The recorder pl[...]

58 Changing the order of the titles Y ou can change the order or sor t the titles by genre . 1) Press CONTENT MENU . The CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU . The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press / to select “ Displa y chang eo ver ” , then press ENTER. 4) Press / to select the item, then press ENTER. • Arrange The titles are rearranged alo[...]

59 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Jumping to a specified pa g e 1) Press CONTENT MENU . The CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU . The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press / to select “ Specific pa ge jump ” , then press ENTER. 4) Enter the page number y ou want by pressing ADJUST , / or the number buttons. T[...]

60 Playbac k Pla ying a D VD video disc Y ou can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed D VD-R/RW discs in the same manner . T o pla y recorded contents, follow the instructions on page 55. Preparation • T ur n on a TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the recorder is connected to . • Load a disc y[...]

61 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Pla yback Resuming playbac k from the location last stopped (Resume Play) Y ou can resume playbac k from the location where you stopped. If you press the PLA Y button after stopping pla yback, playback resumes from the location you have stopped. If you stop pla yback by pressing the ST[...]

62 Playbac k P ausing a TV br oadcast to resume later This function enables y ou to pause a TV broadcast and resume vie wing at a later , more convenient time, by storing the TV broadcast temporaril y on the HDD . 1 While vie wing a TV broadcast via this recor der or immediatel y bef ore it starts, press TIMESLIP . The current picture pauses. The r[...]

63 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Pla yback Introduction Playbac k Pla ying a TV pr ogram currentl y being recor ded Y ou can begin playback fr om the beginning of a program currently being recor ded. Y ou will find this function of great advanta ge on long programs, as you do not have to wait f or the end of recording[...]

64 Pla ying at v arious speeds Playbac k DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Playing in fast re verse or fast f orward 1 During normal playbac k, press PICTURE SEARCH. : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes. During fast forward playback at “ ” speed, sound is reproduced. [...]

65 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Pla yback Skipping to the next/pre vious chapter or track 1 Press SKIP ( / ) repeatedly until the chapter or trac k number y ou want appears. Playback starts from the selected chapter or track. : Playback starts from the beginning of the next chapter or track. : Playback starts from th[...]

66 Playing frame b y frame 1 During playbac k, press P A USE. A still picture is displayed. 2 Press FRAME ( / ). : Playback direction : Opposite direction T o resume normal pla yback Press PLA Y or P A USE. Notes • Sound is muted during frame by frame playback. • Frame by frame playback cannot provide smooth playback. • Picture may advance mo[...]

67 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Pla yback Locating b y entering the n umber Playbac k Locating b y entering the number of a desired section Normally titles, chapters, and tracks are numbered. By entering these numbers, you can access a desired section. 1 Press T .SEARCH. If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip ste[...]

68 Locating a specific point b y entering its elapsed time (Time Sear ch) 1 Press T .SEARCH. Y ou ma y have to press repeatedly , depending on the disc. Press the button until the following display appears. e.g. 2 Press the number b uttons and / to enter the desired time location on the disc. e.g. T o enter 1 hour , 25 minutes, and 30 seconds “ 0[...]

69 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k W atching a TV br oadcast in the sub windo w (P in P Pla ybac k) During playbac k, y ou can watch a TV br oadcast in the sub window . (P in P : Picture in Picture) Playbac k 1 During playbac k, press P in P . A sub window (program on the air or on the recording) appears. e.g.[...]

70 Playbac k DVD-VIDEO Selecting the camera angle If the scene was recorded with m ultiple angles, y ou can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. Angle 1 / 6 2 / 6 3 / 6 6 / 6 1 Press ANGLE while playing a scene recor ded with multiple angles. While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the angle icon appears on the[...]

71 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Selecting Subtitles Y ou can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those inc luded on the disc. Playbac k Good evening! Bonsoir! 1 Press SUBTITLE during playbac k. The current subtitle setting appears. e.g. The language code appears instead of[...]

72 Playbac k Zooming a picture Y ou can magnify areas within a picture . 1 Press ZOOM. A zoom scope appears. e.g. 2 Select a zoom point and magnification le vel. : Raises the magnification level. : Lowers the magnification level. / / / : Moves the zoom point. (only after the image has been magnified) CLEAR : Returns the zoom point to the center of [...]

73 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Selecting the sound Y ou can select a preferred language and a sound format. Playbac k Sound Output 1 PCM 2ch English 1 Press A UDIO during pla yback or while receiving a broadcast. The current audio setting appears. The language code appears instead of the language name. Ref[...]

74 Recorded sounds According to your setting of “ SAP ” on the setup menu screen, ( page 158), the sound is recorded onto different channels of the disc below . Set “ SAP ” to “ On ” or “ Off ” appropriately . Setting on the setup screen T ype of receiving broadcast Contents of recorded sound T ype of record DVD Compatible Mode SAP [...]

75 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Notes • Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press the MENU button and choose the appropriate language from the selections on the disc menu. • When you turn on the recorder or replace a disc, the recorder returns to [...]

76 Vie wing JPEG files Y ou can play JPEG files that have been recor ded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the recor der . Playbac k Preparations • Prepare a compatible disc ( page 77) that contains JPEG files you want to vie w . • Set “ Priority contents ” ( page 160) to “ Photo ” . • Make y our TV shape conf or m to the 4:3 picture siz e. Only[...]

77 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Viewing a specified photo (single vie w) Full screen still view . 2 ways are available: On the “ CONTENT MENU Picture List ” 1) Press CONTENT MENU . The “ CONTENT MENU Picture List ” appears. Depending on the disc, the recorder creates either temporary folder , “ A [...]

78 Pla ying MP3/WMA files Y ou can play MP3/WMA files that have been recor ded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on this recorder . Playbac k Preparations • Make sure that a disc y ou want to play is compatib le with this recorder. See page 79. • Set “ Priority contents ” ( page 160) to “ Audio ” . 1 Press D VD. 2 Load a CD that contains MP3/WMA file[...]

79 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Play able files MP3/WMA disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows: • Playable discs: CD-ROM, CD-R CD-RW is not recommendab le. • Sampling Frequency / Bitrate: WMA: 32 kHz / 48 Mbps (CBR), VBR 44.1 kHz / 48-192 Mbps (CBR), VBR 48 kHz / 128-192 Mbps (CBR),[...]

80 1 Press DISPLA Y . The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. while playing a DVD-RAM disc 2 Press DISPLA Y again. An expanded display appears. (Actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. 3 Press DISPLA Y again to turn the display off . Operational status and setting details Chec king[...]

81 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. 1 During playbac k or recording, press TIME B AR. The time bar appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. Playback e.g. Recording Locator (Shows the current location.) E[...]

82 Functions in the Quic k Men u Besides these examples, various other ones are intr oduced on respective pages for y our convenience. See page 24 on how to operate the Quic k Menu. Playbac k T o pla y repeatedly (Repeat pla yback) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Y ou can repeat a desired section. 1) During playbac k, press QUICK MENU . 2[...]

83 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Cancel random (in Random play mode) Resumes normal playback. Notes • Some discs may not permit random playback operation. • Y ou cannot use the random playbac k function in conjunction with the memory playback function. • Y ou cannot use the random playbac k function in[...]

84 Functions in the Quick Menu (Contin ued) Playbac k T o displa y the current bit rate DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM 1) During playbac k, press QUICK MENU . 2) Press / to select “ Bit rate ” , then press ENTER. Bit rate Note • T o tur n off the bit rate displa y , select this item again. T o chec k information on a title DVD-R DVD-R[...]

Editing Y ou can create your o wn movie from y our assembled scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs. Bef ore editing Creating chapter s Playlist editing Creating thumbnails Bef ore dubbing High speed Library dubbing Dubbing selected items Rate con version dubbing Line-U dubbing Deleting selected items Combine Original titles Creating a D VD[...]

86 Bef ore editing Be sure to read before perf orming any editing. Editing For better use the HDD of this recor der When you save necessary scenes from recorded contents, it may not be a good method to delete unnecessary portions from a recorded title in the HDD, then copy the remainder to a DVD-RAM disc. Repeating this method increases blank space[...]

87 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Editing is ex ecuted by a title and a chapter . Titles and chapters are classified into “ Original ” and “ Pla ylist. ” First, specify a desired scene by dividing a title (Original) into chapters. Then compile the necessary chapters (Or iginal) in desired order by pro[...]

88 Before editing (Contin ued) Editing These vir tual titles or c hapters are called “ Title (Playlist) ” or “ Chapter (Pla ylist) ” respectiv ely . In order to diff erentiate titles (Playlist) from titles (Original), an Original is displa yed on screen as “ ORG ” and a Pla ylist is displayed as “ PL ” . Compile chapters in a desire[...]

89 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Make the compiled chapters into a title (Original). (Dubbing) If you just want to play the compiled chapters in desired order , you only pla y the Playlist. If y ou want to delete a title (Original) which contains unnecessary chapters, be sure to dub (copy) the Playlist and m[...]

90 Creating c hapter s A recording makes 1 title, which includes 1 chapter . By dividing it into several chapter s, it will be easier to access a desired scene, and your editing or pla yback will be much easier . 1 During stop, playbac k or recording, press CONTENT MENU . The CONTENT MENU Title List appears. Pressing the HDD or DVD button can switc[...]

91 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 4 Press / to select “ Chapter function ” , then press ENTER. The Submenu appears. 5 Press / to select “ Chapter editing ” , then press ENTER. The EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display appears. 6 Press PLA Y to star t pla yback. Locate a scene where you want to insert a ch[...]

92 7 At a point where y ou want to make a chapter division, press P A USE. The picture pauses. 8 Press / / / to select “ Divide, ” then press ENTER. A chapter division is created at the selected location, and the first scene of the new chapter is registered as a chapter thumbnail. 9 Repeat steps 6 to 8. Locations of chapter division are indicat[...]

93 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Notes • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this event, reduce the number of chapters by merging chapters. ( page 94) • The “ EDIT MENU Chapter Editing ” can also be viewed by selecting “ Chapter Editing [...]

94 Merging chapter s 1) Perf orm steps 1 to 5 on pages 90 to 91, to view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing displa y . 2) Press / / / to highlight a chapter . Pressing the PICTURE SEARCH button can access preceding or following pages. 3) Press QUICK MENU . 4) Press / to select an item. Merge with previous cptr : T o delete the chapter division between t[...]

95 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Pla ylist editing (Collecting desired scenes) Create a “ Pla ylist ” to omit unnecessary scenes f or dubbing, or compile desired scenes. Editing 1 During stop, playbac k or recording, press CONTENT MENU . The CONTENT MENU Title List appears. Pressing the HDD or DVD button[...]

96 Playlist editing (Contin ued) Editing 4 Press / to select “ Playlist editing ” , then press ENTER. The “ EDIT MENU Playlist editing ” appears. 5 Press / / / to select a title or chapter . T o select between titles and chapters , press the button . 6 Press ENTER. A cursor appears, indicating the point where the selected item will be inser[...]

97 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 7 Press / to select a point where you want to insert the item, then press ENTER. If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press the ENTER button. The selected part is inserted at the location of the cursor . 8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to insert ite[...]

98 Playlist editing (Contin ued) Editing Canceling selection of a part 1) From the EDIT MENU Pla ylist editing, press / / / to select a par t to cancel. 2) Press QUICK MENU . The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press / to select “ Cancel selected title ” , then press ENTER. The part you have selected is canceled. Confirming the first and last scenes of [...]

99 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Making a Playlist of recor ded contents where starting times are the same (i.e . daily or weekly recor dings) This will help to sort serials. 1) From the CONTENT MENU Title List, press QUICK MENU . 2) Press / to select “ Edit function ” , then press ENTER. 3) Press / to s[...]

100 Editing Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on the CONTENT MENU) Y ou can register your fav orite scene as a thumbnail displayed on the CONTENT MENU . On a finalized DVD-R/R W disc, this feature is not availab le. 1 During stop or pla yback, press CONTENT MENU . The CONTENT MENU Title List appears. Pressing the HDD or DVD button can switc[...]

101 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 4 Press / to select “ Create thumbnail ” (or “ Create CHP thumbnail ” if selected a chapter at step 2), then press ENTER. The CNTENT MENU Create Thumbnail display appears. 5 Press PLA Y to star t pla yback. Locate a scene you want to capture as a thumbnail. Y ou can [...]

102 Notes • Y ou cannot create thumbnails of chapters in a title that contains a still picture. • If you create a chapter thumbnail, and then shift the chapter mark ( page 93) or record or edit the disc on other devices, the chapter thumbnail may return to the top of the chapter . Creating thumbnails (Continued) Editing[...]

103 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Bef ore dubbing Y ou can dub (copy or mo ve) contents recorded in the HDD or D VD-RAM/R/R W , between HDD and D VD-RAM drive or within the same drives. The follo wing contains information and notes about dubbing. Read carefully bef ore dubbing. Editing Dubbing operations Thi[...]

104 “ Copy ” and “ Move ” This recorder ’ s “ Dubbing ” has the f ollowing two definitions: Copy: The original program remains after the operation is completed. Move: The moved program will be erased from the original location after the operation is completed. Whether or not you select either command depends entirely on the given situ[...]

105 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Recording and pla yback during a dubbing Dubbing process by “ High speed dubbing ” and “ Dub selected items ” procedures will allow you to make a recording or playback of other titles. Notes • Timer programmed recording ha v e prior ity o ver other oper ations. Dub[...]

106 High speed Librar y dubbing (Dubbing onl y a specified par t) This section explains ho w to dub a spefific title or chapter . T o select several par ts and dub them all at once, ref er to page 108. 1 During playbac k or stop, press CONTENT MENU . The CONTENT MENU Title List appears. 2 Press / / / to select a par t (a title or chapter) to cop y [...]

107 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 4 Press / to select “ Copy ” , “ Move ” or “ Same Disc ” . Copy: After the operation is completed, a specified part will remain on the disc where it was previously located. Move: A part will move to the opposite disc and will be erased from the disc where it was [...]

108 Editing Dubbing selected items (Dubbing specified parts together) This section explains how to copy several specific titles or chapters. Assigned names of titles/chapters or other information can also be copied. A title or chapter becomes a title by being copied. 1 During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears.[...]

109 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 4 Press / / / to select a part (a title or chapter) to copy . • T o go to the next or pre vious page, press the PICTURE SEARCH ( / ) button. • T o select a chapter , first select the title that contains the chapter you want, then press the button. T o go back to the title[...]

110 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6. Y ou can confir m the av ailable space of the destination media via the bar at the bottom of the display . Each of the collected parts is recorded on the destination media as a title. • T o cancel selection of an individual par t, see page 111. 8 Press / to select “ Start ” , press ENTER, and select “ Ye s ” , t[...]

111 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Cancelling selection of an item 1) Press / / / to select an item then press QUICK MENU . The Quick Menu appears. 2) Press / to select “ Cancel selected title ” (or “ All clear ” for cancelling selection of multiple items at a time). 3) Press ENTER. Changing the posit[...]

112 Editing Rate con ver sion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) Y ou can reduce the recorded picture or sound rate when cop ying. This procedure enab les content originall y recorded onto the HDD at high rate setting to be dubbed onto a D VD-RAM disc at a reduced bit rate. Use the Rate conversion dubbing when • you recorded a lengthy conte[...]

113 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 4 Press / to select “ Copy ” or “ Same Disc ” . Copy: After the operation is completed, a specified part will remain on the disc where it was previously located. Same Disc: A part will be copied to the same disc and the copied part will become another title. 5 Confir[...]

114 1 During playbac k or stop, press EDIT MENU . The “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” appears. 2 Press / to select “ Rate Con v . Items ” , then press ENTER. The “ EDIT MENU Rate Conv . Items ” appears. 3 Collect parts to be dubbed, using steps 4 to 6 on page 109. Each of the collected parts is recorded on the destination media as a title. Y ou[...]

115 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 5 Press / to select “ Star t ” , and select “ Ye s ” , then press ENTER. Copying starts. T o confirm the job progress, press the TIME BAR button to displa y the time bar . (The time bar cannot be copied.) When copying is completed, the buzzer sounds and the current b[...]

116 Line-U dubbing (Recor ding pictures while viewing them) Y ou can record the picture being play ed back in either disc, or to the other disc, if the content is not copy-pr otected. This pr ocedure can be used also to copy contents of a D VD-R/R W you created ( page 122), back to the HDD. Dubbing Preparation • Make sure that the destination dis[...]

117 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 6 When pla yback of content y ou want to copy is finished, press ST OP . Playing stops, and a black screen returns. 7 Press HDD . 8 Press ST OP . Recording stops. Notes • The following combinations of a source and a destination disc are possible. HDD to HDD , HDD to D VD-R[...]

118 Deleting selected items (Deleting m ultiple specified par ts) This section explains ho w to simultaneousl y delete unnecessary titles and chapters. On a finalized DVD-R/R W disc, this feature is not possible. 1 During playbac k or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” appears. 2 Press / to select “ Del Selected Items ” . 3 [...]

119 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Notes • T o confir m the first and last scenes of an item, first select an item then press the Q UICK MENU button. Press the / buttons to select “ Previe w ” (or “ Title information ” ) then press the ENTER button. This is availab le only on contents recorded in th[...]

120 Combine Original titles (Combine tw o titles into one) Use this feature to combine tw o titles into one. The second title is deleted as the second title is added to the end of the first title. 1 During playbac k or stop, press EDIT MENU . The “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” appears. 2 Press / to select “ Combine ORG Title ” , then press ENTER. [...]

121 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 5 Press / to select the location to put the part and press ENTER. It is fixed at the left side at the beginning. Press the ENTER button. The selected par t mo ved into the location of the cursor . 6 P erform steps 3 to 5 and select the second title. Y ou cannot select the sa[...]

122 Editing Creating a D VD-Video using D VD-R/R W Content stored on the HDD of the recorder can be edited and copied to a D VD-R, a popular media for distribution, and played on a compatible D VD video player . Rewriteable D VD-R W are also available. Caution • Beforehand confirm the content in the disc. If you use a D VD-R, prepare a ne w one. [...]

123 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 1 Press EDIT MENU . The “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” appears. 2 Press / to select “ D VD-Video Creation ” , then press ENTER. The “ EDIT MENU D VD-Video Create (Selected Items) ” appears. Thumbnails of titles on the HDD are displayed in the upper area. 3 Press / / / t[...]

124 Creating a D VD-Video using D VD-R/RW (Confined) Editing 4 Press ENTER. A cursor appears in the lower area (destination media). 5 Press / to select a location to place the selected part, then press ENTER. If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press the ENTER button. The selected part is inserted into the loca[...]

125 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 7 Press / to select “ Star t ” , then press ENTER. A screen is displayed to select options. 8 Press / / / to set the items. For the instruction of setting, see the description shown at selection. • When you ha ve selected “ Parts T est ” or “ All T est ” for ?[...]

126 10 Press to select “ Ne xt ” , then press ENTER. A display of title menu selection appears if “ Menu Create ” is set to “ Tltle+Chapter ” or “ Title ” at step 7. T o view y our captured images ( page 129), go to the next page. If you press the button, you can preview the selected menu. T o return, press the O button. While displ[...]

127 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 13 Press ENTER on the “ EDIT MENU D VD-Video Creation (Chapter Menu Select) ” display . A confirmation message is displayed. 14 Press / to select “ Ye s ” , then press ENTER. The current broadcast picture appears and dubbing star ts . The progress is displa yed on th[...]

128 Notes • The number of titles that y ou can write on a D VD-R/RW is limited (99 titles. Each title should have 99 chapters or less). If you have a large number of titles or chapters, you may not be able to write due to the limitation of the DVD specifications. Also , even if the number of titles and chapters is within the limit, you may not be[...]

129 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Using a fav orite scene as a menu Y ou can select fa vorite scenes from the recorded contents and use them as menus of D VD-Video Created ( page 126) D VD-R/RW . 1) During stop or pla yback, press CONTENT MENU. 2) Press / / / to select a title which contains a scene to use a[...]

130 Canceling selection of an item 1) Press / / / to selectan item then press QUICK MENU . The Quick Menu appears. 2) Press / to select “ Cancel selected title ” (or “ Clear all selected items ” f or canceling selection of all items at a time). 3) Press ENTER. The selected item disappears. Changing the location of an item Follow the procedu[...]

131 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k If a message appears while selecting a part Y ou may receiv e a message, such as “ Selection of Writing T est in the next option setting is recommended to check whether Aspect Ratio coe xists ” . If a copy- prohibited content is included, or if the aspect ratio is change[...]

132 D VD-Video finalizing pr ocess The recorder pr ocesses recorded data in a D VD-R/R W disc so that it can be played on other compatible devices. Important • Y ou cannot rewrite data onto a disc after you e xecute the D VD-Video finalizing process . Howe ver , the disabled re writability of a D VD-RW disc can be restored b y canceling the proce[...]

133 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 4 Press / / / to select. As you select each item, its function is explained. When “ Menu Create ” is set to “ None ” : “ Start play ” and “ After play one title ” are automatically omitted. 5 Press / to select “ Ne xt ” , then press ENTER. Information on [...]

134 Editing D VD-Video finaliz e pr ocess (Continued) 7 Press / / / to select the title menu, then press ENTER. A display of chapter menu selection appears if “ Menu Create ” is set to “ Tltle+Chapter ” or `Chapter ” at step 3. 8 Press / / / to select the chapter menu. A selected menu is applied to all chapters. Y ou cannot allocate a men[...]

135 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Notes • D VD-R/R W discs recorded on this recorder may not be recognized on other devices unless you execute DVD- Video finalizing process to them. • Y ou can record onto a D VD-R disc additionally to the limit of the disc capacity , unless y ou ex ecute the D VD-Video f[...]

136 D V recor ding (Recording fr om a digital video camera) Y ou can connect a DV f ormat digital video camera to the DV terminal to recor d from it. Preparation • Press the HDD or DVD button to select a recording media • Connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal on the front panel. 1 During playbac k or stop, press EDIT MENU [...]

137 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 4 Press / / / to make the settings. As you select each item, an explanation is provided. T o change the picture and sound rates: 1) Press the / buttons to select “ Change ” then press the ENTER button. 2) On the “ A V record quality ” displa y , press the ADJUST butt[...]

138 D V Recording (Recording fr om a digital video camera) (Continued) Notes • The DV terminal of this recorder supports only input from a DV format digital video camera. It cannot output to a connected device. Some models of DV format digital video cameras may be not compatible. • At step 5, you can enlarge the video image by selecting “ Ful[...]

Library T o facilitate y our collecting. Using Library data Searc hing for a desired title Checking the Library data Checking remaining space[...]

140 Library Using Library data The recorder has a “ Librar y Mana gement ” database which memorizes various pr oper ties of recor dings made on this recorder , including date, media, title , genre, etc. Using this database, y ou can search f or desired or av ailable discs. Y ou can utilize Libr ary data as follows. • T o search for a D VD-RAM[...]

141 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Sear c hing f or a desired title From the “ LIBRAR Y MENU Title Summary (All Titles) ” , you can select a title b y using the / buttons. If you c hange the listing order or sort the titles, search may be easier . Library HDD DVD-RAM Changing the listing or der Arrange 1[...]

142 Searching f or a desired title (Continued) Library J umping Jum p 1) From the Quic k Menu, select “ Jump ” by / then press ENTER. The sub menu appears. 2) Press / to select the jump method , then press ENTER. Appoint character An input window appears. P erform steps 1) to 3) below . 1) Put the cursor on the input area and press ENTER. The o[...]

143 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Vie wing Library data This section explains ho w to chec k and maintain the Library data. HDD DVD-RAM Library Viewing title inf ormation Title information 1) From the Quic k Menu, select “ Title information ” by / then press ENTER. Y ou can view inf ormation about the s[...]

144 Viewing Library data (Continued) Library Maintenance of Library data The recorder usually controls the Library database system automatically . Ho wev er, in the f ollowing cases, you must maintain and create data man ually . • When you want to ad d information about a title , (f or e xample when you use a D VD-RAM disc recorded on another dev[...]

145 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Erasing unnecessary data When the Library database is full (3000 entries). → Select “ Del title information ” . 1) Press LIBRAR Y . 2) Press / to select a title. 3) Press QUICK MENU . 4) Press / to select “ Library management ” then press ENTER. 5) Press / to sele[...]

146 Saving the Library data in a D VD-RAM disc 1) Load a D VD-RAM disc to save the Library data. 2) Press LIBRAR Y . 3) Press QUICK MENU . 4) Press / to select “ Library management ” , then press ENTER. 5) Press / to select “ Create backup ” , then press ENTER. 6) Press / to select “ Ye s ” , then press ENTER. T o cancel, select “ No [...]

147 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Viewing a n umber and space of a disc D VD all disc no. 1) From the Quic k Menu, select “ DVD all disc no. ” by / then press ENTER. Y ou can view numbers, names and estimated remaining spaces about all the registered discs. T o recheck the remaining space f or a diff er[...]

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Function Setup Y ou can change the def ault settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the Function Settings[...]

150 Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings Y ou can change the def ault settings to customize perf or mance to y our preference . Notes • The SETUP button can function even during normal playback. However some items may be grayed out and they cannot be selected. In this case, try again after playback is stopped. • The SETUP button doe[...]

151 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Setting D VD player settings D VD disc menu language DVD-VIDEO D VD audio language DVD-VIDEO D VD subtitle language DVD-VIDEO D VD dynamic range control DVD-VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Karaoke v ocal DVD-VIDEO D VD parental lock DVD-VIDEO D VD title stop DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO [...]

152 Setting Display settings TV shape HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R VCD DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO On screen display HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R VCD CD DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO T ransparency HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R VCD CD DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO Startup screen Screen protector HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R VCD CD DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO Backgr ound Closed caption Operational settings Operation beep HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R VC[...]

153 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction See page 28, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” . Setting D VD recorder operation A V recor d quality DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Picture record mode DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM A udio input level DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Aspect ratio (Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R D VD compatible mode DVD-R[...]

154 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function Setup 1) Obtain the language code of the preferred language fr om the Language Code List ( page 171). 2) Select the first character b y pressing the / buttons (or the ADJUST b utton). 3) Press the / b uttons to shift. Select the second character b y pressing the / buttons (or the ADJUST b u[...]

155 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction 3) Press the / b uttons to shift. Select the proceeding c haracter by pressing the / buttons (or the ADJUST b utton). 4) Press the ENTER button. Notes • Some DVD video discs may be set to display subtitles in a diff erent language from that you selected. A prior subtitle l[...]

156 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function Setup Country/Area Code AUSTRALIA AU BELGIUM BE CANADA CA CHINA CN CHINA HONG KONG HK DENMARK DK FINLAND FI FRANCE FR GERMANY DE INDONESIA ID IT AL Y IT JAP AN JP MALA YSIA MY NETHERLANDS NL NOR W A Y NO PHILIPPINES PH R USSIAN FEDERA TION RU SINGAPORE SG SP AIN ES SWEDEN SE SWITZERLAND CH [...]

157 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Picture/A udio settings Pause/Still DVD-VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM A uto: Normal setting. Pause the moving image without blurring. Frame: Displays high resolution still image. Black le vel DVD-VIDEO VCD Normal: Normal black level. Enhanced: T o display deeper , richer bl[...]

158 Play DNR DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Selects a setting for playback at a reduced noise level. Press the / buttons to select an item then select “ On ” or “ Off ” using the / buttons . 3D-DNR: Off: Not activated. On: Reduces the noise levels of brightness signals and color signals present in the video signal during playback. M[...]

159 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Display settings TV Shape DVD-VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV . For details on this setting, see “ TV shape setting ” ( page 44, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” ). On screen display DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R DVD-RW [...]

160 Operational settings Operation beep DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM T ur n on or off a confirmation beeper announcing when a command is received. Off: T ur ns off the beep sound. On: T ur ns on the beep sound. Note • Y ou cannot turn off beeps for alerts irrespective of this setting. Recording complete beep DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM [...]

161 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction D VD recorder operation A V recor d quality DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Y ou can select from 5 combined picture and sound quality recording settings prior to actual recording. Actual selection applied becomes the default setting for the normal recording or programmed recording.[...]

162 Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R T o set the aspect ratio when recording onto a D VD-R/RW disc. 4:3: Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3. 16:9: Fixes the aspect ratio at 16:9. Note • When the bit rate on “ A V record quality ” is set to “ 1.4(Mbps) ” , pictures are recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio even if “ 16:9 ” is selected. D VD com[...]

163 Recording Pla yback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Relay recor ding HDD DVD-RAM T ur n on or off a function that mak es a recording automatically onto the HDD when the remaining space of a DVD-RAM disc is Reduced to less than 10 minutes or when a disc is not loaded. Off: Deactivates this function. On: Activates this function[...]

164 All HDD titles delete HDD This deletes all the titles on the HDD. Only the recorded contents are deleted, so the DVD-RAM disc Library information and reservation history are left as is and can continue to be used. 1) Press the / buttons to select “ Ye s ” , then press the ENTER button. 2) Confirm the message , press the / buttons to select [...]

Other s Bef ore calling service personnel Error codes on the displa y window Recor ding duration Language Code List Specification[...]

166 Bef ore calling service per sonnel If you e xper ience any of the f ollowing difficulties while using this unit, chec k the list below bef ore consulting your nearest T oshiba dealer . Others Po w e r The power is not turned on. • The power cord is not connected securely . → Connect the power cord securely . Connection to y our TV There is [...]

167 Recording Pla yback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library Program Timer programming cannot be completed. • Clock setting has not been completed. → Complete the clock setting ( page 31, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” ). • The programs list is full. → Cancel unwanted programs ( page 43). VCR Plus+ recording does not w ork prope[...]

168 Remote contr ol The remote control does not w ork. • The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. → Replace all the batteries in the remote control ( page 12, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” ). • The light emitter of the remote control is not pointed at the receptor of this recorder . → Point the emitter of the remote control at the [...]

169 Recording Pla yback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library Err or codes on the displa y windo w The recorder displa y shows err or codes in addition to the message screen. Main examples are as f ollows. The “ ** ” in the “ ERR - ** ” message indicates an error code. T o delete this display , press the DISPLA Y button on the [...]

170 Recor ding duration Others • The recording duration listed abov e is reference only . Not guaranteed. • This recording duration applies to the D VD-RAM disc in its initializ ed condition. The display ma y vary depending on the disc. • If you subtract the actual recording duration from the duration listed in this table, the calculated time[...]

171 Recording Pla yback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library Langua g e Code List Others T able of languages and their abbre viations – – – CHI (ZH) DUT (NL) ENG (EN) FRE (FR) GER (DE) IT A (IT) JPN (JA) KOR (KO) MA Y (MS) SP A (ES) AA AB AF AM AR AS AY AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA CO CS CY DA DZ EL EO ET EU FA FI FJ FO FY GA G[...]

172 Specification Others ■ P ower requirement during operation 45W ■ P ower requirement at standby 2.7W or below (Eco mode: off) 0.8W or below (Eco mode: on) ■ P ower supply 120V AC , 60 Hz ■ Mass 4.2kg ■ External dimension Width 430 x Height 78 x Depth 325mm ■ Incoming channels TV : 2-69CH, Cab le:1-125CH ■ Antenna input/output termi[...]

173 Recording Pla yback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library ■ Remote contr ol Wireless remote control (SE-R0125) ■ Operating conditions T emperature: 41 ° F ~ 95 ° F (5 ° C ~ 35 ° C), Position: Horizontal ■ Clock displa y 12 hour digital display ■ Clock accurac y Quartz (monthly deviation: approximately ± 30 seconds) •[...]

174 Limited W arranty D VD PLA YER/RECORDER T oshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. ( “ TA C P ” ) makes the f ollowing limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED W ARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS D VD PLA YER/RECORDER AS A GIFT FR OM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PU[...]

175 Recording Pla yback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and chec king the section “ T roubleshooting ” , you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for y our D VD PLA YER/RECORDER, [...]

176 - IMPORT ANT - CANADIAN W ARRANTY INFORMA TION GARANTIE CANADIENNE ST ANDARD W ARRANTY TYPE OF SET DVD Player DVD/VCR Combination Home Theatre in a Box DVD Recorder Portable DVD W ARRANTY PERIOD 12 MONTHS CANADIAN W ARRANTY T oshiba of Canada Limited (TCL) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. Please retain you[...]

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