Toshiba RD-XS32SB manuel d'utilisation

Recording Playback Library Function setup Others Introduction Editing OPERA TIONS Read “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” first. T OSHIB A HDD/D VD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS32SB S Printed in China Printed on 100% Recycled Paper HDD/D VD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS32SB © 2004 T oshiba Corporation DIGITAL VIDEO P000403710 PM0016697010 OWNER’S MANUAL[...]

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

3 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Dubbing selected Items (Dubbing specified parts together) ............... 108 Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) ..................... 1 12 Line-U dubbing (Recording pictures while viewing them) ..... 116 Deleting selected items (Deleting multiple specifie[...]

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

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

6 Introduction Compatible discs When you want to play DVD or CD software or copy programmes from the HDD to a recordable DVD, load an appropriate disc into the recorder . There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc. Disc DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW Mark Specification Remarks • Single side[...]

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 ma y be labeled as abov e. • Y ou cannot play discs with specializ ed encoding (such as SACD discs) or the D VD audio por tions of D VD Audio discs. • Y ou[...]

8 Introduction On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD- 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 or mat 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 DVD-R discs Standards D VD-R for General V er.2.0 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 discs labe[...]

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 cleaning discs Fingerpr ints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always k eep the disc clean. If you cannot wipe off the dust with a so[...]

11 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Discs and purposes The table sho ws main functions which are av ailable 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 Index to Parts and Controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel 1 ON/ST ANDBY button pages 20, 21 T ur ns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode. 2 Three mode button (HDD, TIMESLIP , DVD) page 32, 55, 60, 62, 63 Selects recording/playback media. 3 INPUT SELECT button page 38 Pressing repeatedly selects between[...]

13 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction T o 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. Note • Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so ma y damage the recorder . 16 Three mode indicator page 32, 55, 60, 62, 63 Indica[...]

14 Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Introduction Rear Panel 7 A V1(AUDIO/VIDEO)IN/OUT socket page 37 • Use this sock et when connecting the TV that has the terminal in this shape. • Use this sock et when connecting the video or other equipment that has the terminal in this shape. 8 CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack page 20 in “ INST ALLA TION GUI[...]

15 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction 10 DIGIT AL BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack page 22, 23, 24 in “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack. When connecting the optical digital cable , remov e the cap and fit the [...]

16 Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Introduction Remote control ENTER PLA Y STOP P A USE 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 TOP[...]

17 Recording Playback 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 s[...]

18 Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Introduction Display 1 DUBBING indicator Illuminates when cop ying. 2 PBC indicator Illuminates when PBC function is “ On ” ( page 156) and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. 3 Angle icon page 70 Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 4 Program recording indicator Illuminates [...]

19 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Dimming the display Pressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the displa y (normal/dimmed/off). Switching the display Every time you press the FL SELECT b utton, the displa y changes between the channel, title number , and time. The display may[...]

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

21 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction DVD-RAM disc with cartridge (TYPE1/TYPE2/TYPE4) Single sided T urn the pr inted side up, and insert the car tridge into the tray frame following the direction of the arrow on the cartridge. Double sided T urn the desired recording/playback side up , and insert the cartridge in[...]

22 Introduction Before operating this recorder (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, finis[...]

23 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Key operation - EASY NA VI & QUICK MENU The EASY NA VI button opens the “ EASY NA VI 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[...]

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

Recording Recording variations f or many types of progr ammes or situations. Before recording Recording a TV programme Recording an external source Programing a recording (REC MENU) VIDEO Plus+ Recording 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 built-in HDD. Conventional video cassette recorders have required tapes to record, while this recorder enables recording on the HDD whenever you want, without selecting an available tape or confirming its recording time or tape remaining. Further , the DVD-RAM drive on this recorder can record on a DVD-RAM/R W/R [...]

27 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Note on recording on a DVD-R disc Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available DVD-R disc to record on ( page 6, 9). T o pla y 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 d[...]

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 follo wing 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 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library DVD-RAM physical format 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 logi[...]

30 Before recording (Continued) Recording Entering characters Operation guidance of the remote control T o enter the character , nor mally 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 o[...]

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

32 Recording a TV programme T o record a TV programme currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter . Recording 1 Press HDD or DVD 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/R W disc. 2 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select a recording source. Each time you press the button, [...]

33 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library 3 Press the number buttons to select a channel to record. The CHANNEL buttons ( / ) are also av ailable . • While the SA T indicator is on, channels of the connected satellite receiver are selected. 4 Press QUICK MENU to display the Quick Menu. (If you want to use the defaul[...]

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

35 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library T o stop recording Press STOP . T o pause recording (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 recor[...]

36 Recording a TV programme (Continued) Recording T o play a recorded title while recording 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 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Recording an external source Y ou can record programmes from connected equipment on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc. Connect according to A or B. A: Using the A V socket on the rear of the recorder B: Using the input jacks on the front of the recorder • T o record a[...]

38 1 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “ L, ” “ AV 1 ” or “ AV 2 ” appears on the front panel display , corresponding to the input in which the device is connected. Each time you press the button, the indicator changes. L: T o record pictures from equipment connected to the INPUT jacks on the front panel. A V1: T o record pictures f[...]

39 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Notes on recording from a connected VCR or camcorder Check the condition of the source 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. Th[...]

40 Recording Programing a recording (REC MENU) Use the REC MENU to program a recording. It will take less time to prepare, as it provides all necessary information for recording, including estimated disc space remaining. For more information, see “ Before recording ” ( page 26). Be careful when you program a recording across the change-over of [...]

41 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others 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 “ L ” , “ AV 1 ” or “ AV 2 ” is selected, the n umber buttons are not av ailable to select channels .) Select a date of a TV progra[...]

42 Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Recording Notes • The disc tra y does not close automatically , ev en when the recording star t time arr ives. Set the recorder loaded an availab le D VD-RAM/R/RW disc beforehand. • It is not possible to record the same contents onto both the HDD and a D VD-RAM/RW/R disc sim ultaneously . • Wh[...]

43 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Shifting a time period of a recording (Time Shift) If a prior TV programme e xtends bey ond 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 pm 11 6.6 D/M2 HDD CH 3 4/10 ( Sa ) 30 :: – – – – : : : : : : 11 50 MN 9 6.6 D/M2 DVD 10 4/13 (T u) 30 10 00 MN 10 2.2 D/M1 HDD 42 4/16 ( Fr ) 30 11 30 LP 8 4.6 D/M2 DVD 4 4/16 ( Fr ) 30 11 30 SP Result Date DVD HDD Elapsed Av ailable Selected(current) () DVD HDD 19:00 4/3 (Sa) Audio Rate Mode Media End S[...]

45 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library 5) Correct the parameters of the timer program if necessary . (Skip to step 7 if you do not need this.) Y ou can change “ Media ” , “ Mode ” , “ Rate ” and “ A udio ” . Select an item you w ant to modify and press the ENTER button. The item will be ready to be [...]

46 Recording VIDEO Plus+ Recording Y ou can program a recording simply by entering the corresponding PlusCode ® numbers. Preparation • Make sure that the recorder ’ s clock, receiving channels and their guide channels are set correctly ( page 28, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” ). • When you record on a D VD-RAM/R/RW disc , load it into the rec[...]

47 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Notes • The maximum timer prog ram capacity is 32. Any ne w program 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 program[...]

48 Recording Others Relay recording 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 marks are automatically made at the start and end po[...]

49 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Reservation Disc ( “ Lock program record ” ) 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 vation Disc may contain only one[...]

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) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “ Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) ” ( page 55) to select a title (chapter). 2) Open the lid of the remote control and press the DELETE button. Alterna[...]

51 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library T echnical information 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 hand, [...]

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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 programme 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 th[...]

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

55 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/R W disc are displayed in thumbnail view , so that you can easily locate a desired one. 1 During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU. The “ CONTENT MENU Title List ” appears. Y[...]

56 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Playback T o stop playback Press STOP . T o pause playback (still playback) Press P AUSE. 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 memorize[...]

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

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 Men u appears. 3) Press / to select “ Display changeover ” , then press ENTER. 4) Press / to select the item, then press ENTER. • Arrange The titles are rearranged along wi[...]

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

60 Playback Playing a DVD video disc Y ou can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed DVD-R/RW discs in the same manner . T o play 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 you w [...]

61 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Resuming playback 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 playbac k, playback resumes from the location you have stopped. If you stop pla yback b y pressing the ST [...]

62 Playback Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later This function enables you to pause a TV broadcast and resume viewing at a later , more convenient time, by storing the TV broadcast temporarily on the HDD. 1 While viewing a TV broadcast via this recorder or immediately before it starts, press TIMESLIP . The current picture pauses. The recorder beg[...]

63 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Introduction Playback Playing a TV programme currently being recorded Y ou can begin playback from the beginning of a programme currently being recorded. Y ou will find this function of great advantage on long programmes, as you do not have to wait for the end of recording to [...]

64 Playing at various speeds Playback DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Playing in fast reverse or fast forward 1 During normal playback, 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. (Not a[...]

65 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track 1 Press SKIP ( / ) repeatedly until the chapter or track number you want appears. Playback starts from the selected chapter or track. : Playback starts from the beginning of the next chapter or track. : Playback starts from the be[...]

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

67 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Locating by entering the number Playback Locating by 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 step 2. [...]

68 Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (T ime Search) 1 Press T .SEARCH. Y ou may ha ve to press repeatedly , depending on the disc. Press the button until the following display appears. e.g. 2 Press the number buttons 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 Playback W atching a TV broadcast in the sub window (P in P Playback) During playback, you can watch a TV broadcast in the sub window . (P in P : Picture in Picture) Playback 1 During playback, press P in P . A sub window (programme on the air or on the recording) appears. e.g. 2 Press[...]

70 Playback DVD-VIDEO Selecting the camera angle If the scene was recorded with multiple angles, you 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 recorded with multiple angles. While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the angle icon appears on the TV [...]

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

72 Playback 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 level. : 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 the[...]

73 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Selecting the sound Y ou can select a preferred language and a sound format. Playback Sound Output 1 PCM 2ch English 1 Press AUDIO during playback or while receiving a broadcast. The current audio setting appears. The language code appears instead of the language name. Refer t[...]

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

75 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 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 t[...]

76 V iewing JPEG files Y ou can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the recorder . Playback 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 size. Only 4:3[...]

77 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Viewing a specified photo (single view) 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 , “ Auto [...]

78 Playing MP3/WMA files Y ou can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on this recorder . Playback Preparations • Make sure that a disc y ou want to pla y is compatib le with this recorder . See page 79. • Set “ Priority contents ” ( page 160) to “ Audio ” . 1 Press DVD. 2 Load a CD that contains MP3/WMA files.[...]

79 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Playable 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 kbps (CBR), VBR 44.1 kHz / 48-192 kbps (CBR), VBR 48 kHz / 128-192 kbps (CBR), V[...]

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 Checking t[...]

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

82 Functions in the Quick Menu Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience. See page 24 on how to operate the Quick Menu. Playback T o play repeatedly (Repeat playback) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Y ou can repeat a desired section. 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / [...]

83 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 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 (Continued) Playback T o display the current bit rate DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM 1) During playback, 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 check information on a title DVD-R DVD-RW HDD [...]

Editing Y ou can create your own movie from y our assembled scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs. Before editing Creating chapters Playlist editing Creating thumbnails Before dubbing High speed Library dubbing Dubbing selected items Rate conversion dubbing Line-U dubbing Deleting selected items Combine Original titles Creating a DVD-Video[...]

86 Before editing Be sure to read before performing any editing. Editing For better use the HDD of this recorder 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 spaces i[...]

87 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Editing is ex ecuted b y 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 (Continued) Editing These virtual titles or chapters are called “ T itle (Playlist) ” or “ Chapter (Playlist) ” 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 desired o[...]

89 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 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 Pla ylist. If y ou want to delete a title (Original) which contains unnecessary chapters, be sure to dub (copy) the Playlist and m[...]

90 Creating chapters A recording makes 1 title, which includes 1 chapter . By dividing it into several chapters, it will be easier to access a desired scene, and your editing or playback will be much easier . 1 During stop, playback or recording, press CONTENT MENU. The “ CONTENT MENU Title List ” appears. Pressing the HDD or DVD button can swi[...]

91 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 4 Press / to select “ Chapter function ” , then press ENTER. The sub-menu appears . 5 Press / to select “ Chapter editing ” , then press ENTER. The EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display appears. 6 Press PLA Y to start playback. Locate a scene where you want to insert a cha[...]

92 7 At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press P AUSE. 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 indicated[...]

93 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 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 chapters 1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on pages 90 to 91, to view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display . 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 the se[...]

95 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Playlist editing (Collecting desired scenes) Create a “ Playlist ” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. Editing 1 During stop, playback or recording, press CONTENT MENU. The “ CONTENT MENU Title List ” appears. Pressing the HDD or DVD butt[...]

96 Playlist editing (Continued) 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 Playback 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 item[...]

98 Playlist editing (Continued) Editing Cancelling selection of a part 1) From the “ EDIT MENU Playlist Editing ” , press / / / to select a part to cancel. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press / to select “ Cancel selected title ” , then press ENTER. The par t you ha ve selected is cancelled. Confirming the first and last s[...]

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

100 Editing Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on the “ CONTENT MENU ” ) Y ou can register your favorite scene as a thumbnail displayed on the “ CONTENT MENU ” . On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not available. 1 During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU. The “ CONTENT MENU Title List ” appears. Pressing the HDD or [...]

101 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 4 Press / to select “ Create thumbnail ” (or “ Create CHP thumbnail ” if selected a chapter at step 2), then press ENTER. The “ CONTENT MENU Create thumbnail ” displa y appears. 5 Press PLA Y to start playback. Locate a scene you want to capture as a thumbnail. Y [...]

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 Playback Before dubbing Y ou can dub (copy or move) contents recorded in the HDD or DVD-RAM/R/R W , between HDD and DVD-RAM drive or within the same drives. The following contains information and notes about dubbing. Read carefully before dubbing. Editing Dubbing operations This recor[...]

104 “ Copy ” and “ Move ” This recorder ’ s “ Dubbing ” has the follo wing two definitions: Copy: The original programme remains after the operation is completed. Move: The mov ed programme will be er ased from the original location after the operation is completed. Whether or not you select either command depends entirely on the give[...]

105 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Recording and playback 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 ve priority ov er other operations. Dubbing [...]

106 High speed Library dubbing (Dubbing only a specified part) This section explains how to dub a spefific title or chapter . T o select several parts and dub them all at once, refer to page 108. 1 During playback or stop, press CONTENT MENU. The “ CONTENT MENU Title List ” appears. 2 Press / / / to select a part (a title or chapter) to copy or[...]

107 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 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 p[...]

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 ” appear[...]

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 Playback 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 positio[...]

112 Editing Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) Y ou can reduce the recorded picture or sound rate when copying. This procedure enables content originally recorded onto the HDD at high rate setting to be dubbed onto a DVD-RAM disc at a reduced bit rate. Use the Rate conversion dubbing when • you recorded a lengthy content on [...]

113 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 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 Confirm[...]

114 1 During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” appears. 2 Press / to select “ Rate Conv . 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 ca[...]

115 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 5 Press / to select “ Start ” , 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 bro[...]

116 Line-U dubbing (Recording pictures while viewing them) Y ou can record the picture being played back in either disc, or to the other disc, if the content is not copy-protected. This procedure can be used also to copy contents of a DVD-R/R W you created ( page 122), back to the HDD. Dubbing Preparation • Make sure that the destination disc has[...]

117 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 6 When playback of content you want to copy is finished, press STOP . Playing stops, and a black screen returns. 7 Press HDD. 8 Press STOP . Recording stops. Notes • The following combinations of a source and a destination disc are possible. HDD to HDD , HDD to D VD-RAM, HD[...]

118 Deleting selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts) This section explains how to simultaneously delete unnecessary titles and chapters. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not possible. 1 During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” appears. 2 Press / to select “ Del Selected Items ” . 3 Press [...]

119 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Notes • T o confir m the first and last scenes of an item, first select an item then press the QUICK MENU b utton. Press the / buttons to select “ Pre view ” (or “ Title information ” ) then press the ENTER button. This is a vailab le only on contents recorded in th[...]

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

121 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 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 moved into the location of the cursor . 6 Perform steps 3 to 5 and select the second title. Y ou cannot select the same [...]

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

123 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 1 Press EDIT MENU. The “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” appears. 2 Press / to select “ DVD-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 / / / to s[...]

124 Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/R W (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 locat[...]

125 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 7 Press / to select “ Next ” , then press ENTER. A screen is displa yed 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 “ P ar ts T est ” or “ All T est ” for ?[...]

126 10 Press to select “ Next ” , 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 retur n, press the O button. While displ[...]

127 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 13 Press ENTER on the “ EDIT MENU DVD 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 the s[...]

128 Notes • The number of titles that y ou can wr ite 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, e ven if the number of titles and chapters is within the limit, you may not b[...]

129 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Using a favorite 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 playback, press CONTENT MENU. 2) Press / / / to select a title which contains a scene to use as m[...]

130 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 “ Clear all selected items ” for cancelling selection of all items at a time). 3) Press ENTER. The selected item disappears. Changing the location of an item Follow the proced[...]

131 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 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 changed[...]

132 DVD-V ideo finalizing process The recorder processes recorded data in a DVD-R/RW 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. Ho wev er , the disabled re writability of a D VD-RW disc can be restored by cancelling the process o[...]

133 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 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 “ Next ” , then press ENTER. Information on da[...]

134 Editing DVD-Video finalize process (Continued) 7 Press / / / to select the title menu, then press ENTER. A display of chapter menu selection appears if “ Menu Create ” is set to “ Title+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 Playback Notes • D VD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder ma y 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 you e x ecute the D VD-Video fi[...]

136 DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera) Y ou can connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal to record from it. Preparation • Press the HDD or D VD button to select a recording media. • Connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal on the front panel. 1 During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The[...]

137 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 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 butto[...]

138 DV Recording (Recording from 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 “ Full [...]

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

140 Library Using Library data The recorder has a “ Library Management ” database which memorizes various properties of recordings made on this recorder , including date, media, title, genre, etc. Using this database, you can search for desired or available discs. Y ou can utilize Library data as follows . • T o search for a D VD-RAM disc tha[...]

141 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Searching for a desired title From the “ LIBRAR Y MENU T itle Summary (All T itles) ” , you can select a title by using the / buttons. If you change the listing order or sort the titles, search may be easier . Library HDD DVD-RAM Changing the listing order Arrange 1) From[...]

142 Searching for a desired title (Continued) Library Jumping Jum p 1) From the Quick 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 erf or m steps 1) to 3) below . 1) Put the cursor on the input area, and press ENTER. The o[...]

143 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library V iewing Library data This section explains how to check and maintain the Library data. HDD DVD-RAM Library Viewing title information Title information 1) From the Quick Menu, select “ Title information ” by / then press ENTER. Y ou can view inf or mation about the select[...]

144 Viewing Library data (Continued) Library Maintenance of Library data The recorder usually controls the Library database system automatically . Ho we ver , in the following cases , you must maintain and create data man ually . • When you want to add information about a title , (f or e xample when you use a DVD-RAM disc recorded on another devi[...]

145 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others 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 select [...]

146 Saving the Library data in a DVD-RAM disc 1) Load a DVD-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 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Viewing a number and space of a disc D VD all disc No. 1) From the Quick 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 erent [...]

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Function Setup Y ou can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the function settings[...]

150 Function Setup Customizing the function settings Y ou can change the default settings to customiz e performance to your pref erence. 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 does n[...]

151 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Setting DVD player settings DVD disc menu language DVD-VIDEO DVD audio language DVD-VIDEO DVD subtitle language DVD-VIDEO DVD dynamic range control DVD-VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Karaoke vocal DVD-VIDEO DVD parental lock DVD-VIDEO DVD title stop DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO DVD-R PBC[...]

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 Background Operational settings Operation beep HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R VCD CD DVD-RW DVD-[...]

153 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction See page 28, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” . Setting DVD recorder operation A V record quality DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Picture record mode DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Audio input level DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Aspect ratio(video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD compatible mode DVD-R DVD-R[...]

154 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function Setup German: T o play sound tr acks recorded in German. Spanish: T o play sound tr acks recorded in Spanish. Italian: T o play sound tr acks recorded in Italian. Others: T o make further choices. After pressing the ENTER button, f ollo w steps 1) - 4) below . 1) Obtain the language code of[...]

155 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Others: T o make a further choice. After pressing the ENTER button, f ollo w steps 1) – 4) below . 1) Obtain the language code of the preferred language from the Language code list ( page 171). 2) Select the first character by pressing the / buttons (or the ADJUST button). [...]

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 Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Picture/Audio settings P AL/Auto DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM P AL: T o play a P AL disc. Connect a P AL TV to view a picture. Auto: The recorder automatically identifies P AL or NTSC video system of a disc. Connect a m ultisystem TV (P AL/NTSC compatible) to vie w [...]

158 Play DNR DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Selects a setting for pla ybac k at a reduced noise le v el. 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[...]

159 Recording Playback 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 y our TV . For details on this setting, see “ TV shape setting ” ( page 50, “ 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 tur n off beeps for alerts irrespective of this setting. Recording complete beep DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM[...]

161 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction DVD recorder operation A V record 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. DVD comp[...]

163 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Management settings Genre setting DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM This registers a frequently used genre name onto the menu. Genre names registered here are displayed in the “ Genre ” on the Quick Menu. 1) Press the / buttons to select a position in the “ Current genre list ?[...]

164 HDD Format HDD Initializes the HDD . Normally it is not required to initialize the HDD. However when the HDD does not function correctly , initializing the HDD may solve the situation. If you initialize the HDD, all titles and Library information stored in the HDD are permanently deleted. 1) Press the / buttons to select “ Start ” , then pr[...]

Others Before calling service personnel Error codes on the display window Recording duration Language code list Specification[...]

166 Before calling service personnel If you e xperience any of the f ollowing difficulties while using this unit, chec k the list below bef ore consulting your nearest T oshiba dealer . Others Power The power is not turned on. • The power cord is not connected securely . → Connect the power cord securely . Connection to your TV There is no TV p[...]

167 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library Program Timer programming cannot be completed. • Clock setting has not been completed. → Complete the clock setting ( page 30, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” ). • The programs list is full. → Cancel unwanted programs ( page 43). VIDEO Plus+ recording does not work prope[...]

168 Remote control The remote control does not work. • 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 re[...]

169 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library Error codes on the display window The recorder display shows error codes in addition to the message screen. Main examples are as follows. The “ ** ” in the “ ERR - ** ” message indicates an error code. T o delete this display , press the DISPLA Y button on the remote [...]

170 Recording duration Others • The recording duration listed abov e is ref erence only . Not guar anteed. • This recording duration applies to the D VD-RAM disc in its initialized condition. The displa y ma y vary depending on the disc. • If you subtract the actual recording duration from the duration listed in this table, the calculated tim[...]

171 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library Language code list Others T able of languages and their abbreviations – – – 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 GD GL[...]

172 Specification Others ■ Power requirement during operation 41W ■ Power requirement at standby 3.7W (Eco mode: off) 1.9W (Eco mode: on) ■ Power supply 230 - 240V AC , 50/60 Hz ■ Mass 4.7kg ■ External dimension Width 430 x Height 78 x Depth 325mm ■ T uner System: F requency synthesizer Channel cov erage: P AL I VHF: A-J , 11, 13, E2-E1[...]

173 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library ■ DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM (OPTICAL terminal) Optical connector x 1 system ■ DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM (COAXIAL terminal) 0.5Vp-p (75 Ω ), pin jack x 1 system ■ CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack This is for connection of the supplied IR control cable only . [...]

174 Memo[...]

175 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library Memo[...]