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Toshiba D-RW2SU manual

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    2006 1VMN22115 D-R W2SU / D-R W2SC REC MODE REC CH ON/STANDBY I/ D-R W2SU / D-R W2SC ® Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others TopLast_UD.indd 1-2 TopLast_UD.indd 1-2 2006/01/11 17:57:25 2006/01/11 17:57:25[...]

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    2 Introduction EN Precautions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightnin[...]

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    3 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the app[...]

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    4 Introduction EN Precautions (cont’ d) Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: ● Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. ● Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense hea[...]

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    5 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN ■ SERVICING ● Please refer to relevant topics on “Troubleshooting” on pages 146-150 before returning the product. ● If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user- serviceable parts inside. Turn of[...]

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    6 Introduction EN T ab le of contents Introduction ■ Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ■ Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ■ Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ■ Choosing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 [...]

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    7 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN Playback ■ Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Playing back a DVD-VIDEO / CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Playing MP3[...]

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    8 Introduction EN Features This DVD unit not only plays DVDs and CDs but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW which is rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R which is available for recording once. You can choose e[...]

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    9 Introduction Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN Choosing a disc When you want to play DVD or CD software, 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. Notes • Handle the disc accordi[...]

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    10 Introduction EN Choosing a disc (cont’ d) *This DVD/CD player cannot playback the disc contents protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM). Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • You cannot play discs[...]

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    11 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN On DVD-R discs ■ Standards ● DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. ● Discs compatible with the following recording speed can also be used: Ver. 2.0/2 X Ver. 2.0/4 X Ver. 2.0/8 X ● Select discs labeled “for video”[...]

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    12 Introduction EN Choosing a disc (cont’ d) Structure of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. Audio CDs are divided into tracks. Title: Divided contents of a DVD video disc. Roughly corresponds to a story title in short stories. Chapter: Divided contents of a title. This co[...]

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    13 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN Discs and purposes The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per disc category. This will help you choose discs. DVD-RW disc Video mode DVD-RW disc VR mode DVD-R disc Video mode Characteristics on this recorder Suitable for saving d[...]

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    14 Introduction EN Inde x to par ts and contr ols REC MODE REC CH I / y ON / STANDBY 8* 9 1211 10 13 14 15 1 23 * 4 5 6 7 S-VIDEO VIDEO L L2 R 1. Disc tray Place a disc when open. 2. Display Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on page 18. 3. A (OPEN/CLOSE) button* Press to open or close the disc tray. 4. CH / button Press to change the channel[...]

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    15 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN ANTENNA AUDIO IN VIDEO IN L R AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT (L1) IN IN OUT OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT L Y P B /C B P R /C R R DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM COAXIAL 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. ANTENNA IN jack Use to connect an antenna. 2. VIDEO IN jack (L[...]

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    16 Introduction EN Index to parts and controls (cont’ d) * * Introduction_UD.indd 16 Introduction_UD.indd 16 2006/01/11 16:26:47 2006/01/11 16:26:47[...]

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    17 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN 1. OPEN/CLOSE A button* Press to open or close the disc tray. 2. Number buttons Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a title/chapter/track on display. Or press to enter values for the settings in the Setup menu. 3. REPEAT button Press to display [...]

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    18 Introduction EN Index to parts and controls (cont’ d) 1 6 3 7 5 2 4 1. Current Status of the unit :Appears when disc playback is paused. :Appears when playing a disc. :Appears when the timer programming has been set or in progress. Flashes when all Timer Recordings have been finished, or when a program cannot be performed for some reason. REC [...]

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    19 Introduction Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN Installing batteries in the remote control Using a remote control Preparation of the remote contr ol ■ Install two “AA” size batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. 1 Open the [...]

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    20 Introduction EN Display menu On Screen men u Setup menu Press [DISPLAY] to call up the Display menu. This menu will give you the information on the playing disc. Some operations are available while disc is playing. 1. Indicates a disc type and a format mode. NOTE: In some descriptions on this manual, only one disc type is indicated as an example[...]

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    21 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN <DVD-R,DVD-RW (Video mode)> <DVD-RW (VR mode)> <Audio CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG> Disc Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Format 2 3 1 1 2 3 CD Playback Mode Program Play Random Play Slide Show 5 sec. 4 5 4 4 4 6 5 Disc Finalize Format 1 2 1 2 1. Format [...]

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    Introduction_UD.indd 22 Introduction_UD.indd 22 2006/01/11 16:26:48 2006/01/11 16:26:48[...]

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    Connections Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system. ● Connection to a TV ● RF modulator Connection ● Connection to a cable box or satellite box ● Connection to an Audio System Connection_UD.indd 23 Connection_UD.indd 23 2006/01/11 16:27:50 2006/01/11 16:27:50[...]

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    24 Connections EN Connection to a TV ANTENNA AUDIO IN VIDEO IN L R AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT (L1) IN IN OUT OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT L Y P B /C B P R /C R R DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM COAXIAL AUDIO IN VIDEO 3 2 1 4 5 6 Cable TV signal or Antenna (Back of TV) Disconnect Cable TV signal or Antenna (Back of TV) Connect Connect RF cable [...]

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    25 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. S-VIDEO IN OUT S-VIDEO P B /C B Y P R /C R COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y P B /C B P R /C R ANTENNA AUDIO IN VIDEO IN L R AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT (L1) I[...]

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    26 Connections EN RF modulator Connection TO T V CHANNEL VIDEO IN AUDIO IN RL 34 ANT IN AC 120V ANTENNA AUDIO IN VIDEO IN L R AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT (L1) IN IN OUT OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT L Y P B /C B P R /C R R Antenna Cable TV signal (Back of this unit) RF cable (supplied) Set channel 3 or 4. STEREO AUDIO/VIDEO RF Modulator (commercially [...]

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    27 Connections Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN ANTENNA AUDIO IN VIDEO IN L R AUDIO OUT (L1) IN IN OUT OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT L Y P B /C B P R /C R R DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM COAXIAL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN OUT CableTV signal (Cable box or Satellite box) RF cable Connect Con[...]

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    28 Connections EN Connection to an A udio System • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information. ANTENNA AUDIO IN VIDEO IN L R (L1) IN IN OUT OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y P B /C B P R /C R DIGI TAL A U PCM / BI T C OAXIA AU DIO OUT V[...]

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    Basic Setup Read this chapter for necessary settings to get started. ● Initial setting ● Channel setting ● Selecting TV stereo or SAP ● Setting the clock ● Selecting TV aspect ratio Basic setup_UD.indd 29 Basic setup_UD.indd 29 2006/01/11 16:28:12 2006/01/11 16:28:12[...]

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    30 Basic Setup EN Initial setting Start T urn on this unit for the fi rst time, y ou need to follo w these steps. 1 Press [I/ y ON/STANDBY]. 2 Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected. “Initial Setting” will automatically appear. 3 Using [ K / L ], select your desired language for the on screen menu. Then press [ENTER] t[...]

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    31 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN 4 Press [ENTER] to start Channel Preset. The unit will start getting channels available in your area. 5 After channel setting is finished, “Clock Setting” will appear. Then press [ENTER]. 6 Follow the steps 3 to 7 on pages 41-43 for “Manual Clock Setti[...]

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    32 Basic Setup EN Channel setting Setting channels automatically Start If y ou have changed antenna connection, we recommend you to pr ogram channels which are a vailable in y our area with the follo wing procedures. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Using [ K / L ], select “Channel”. Press [ENTER]. Channel menu will appear. Setup Playback Display Recording C[...]

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    33 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN Initial Setting Clock Setting ■ To select a channel You can select a channel by directly entering channel with the Number buttons on the remote control. Notes for using the Number buttons: • When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, enter c[...]

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    34 Basic Setup EN The channels y ou no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory . Y ou also may add c hannels into the memory . 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Using [ K / L ], select “Channel”. Press [ENTER]. Channel menu will appear. 3 Using [ K / L ], select “Manual Preset”. Press [ENTER]. Manual Preset menu will appear. Channel [...]

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    35 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN 4 Select the channel number to add or delete. Press [ { ] or [CH ] to move to a lower channel number. Press [ B ] or [CH ] to move to a higher channel number. Press the Number buttons to select a channel number directly. [CH / ] works on the memorized channe[...]

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    36 Basic Setup EN Selecting TV stereo or SAP Y ou can select a sound channel to output fr om TV . “Stereo” has been selected as the default. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Using [ K / L ], select “Required Setting”. Press [ENTER]. Required Setting menu will appear. 3 Using [ K / L ], select “TV Audio Select”. Press [ENTER]. Option window will appea[...]

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    37 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN 4 Using [ K / L ], select “Stereo” or “SAP”. Press [ENTER]. Stereo: Outputs main audio. SAP (Secondary Audio Program): Outputs sub audio. 5 Press [SETUP] to exit. TV Audio Select SAP Stereo Notes on TV channel audio • This unit CANNOT record in bot[...]

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    38 Basic Setup EN Setting the c loc k Set the cloc k before y ou try the Timer Recording. If a Public Br oadcasting Station (PBS) is availab le in your area, follo w “Auto Cloc k Setting” below . If not, follow “Manual Cloc k Setting” on page 41. Make sure • The antenna/Cable TV connections are correct. • If this unit is connected to a [...]

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    39 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN 4 If you do not know your PBS channel number: Using [ K / L ], select “Auto”. Press [ENTER]. The setting will be activated. If you know your PBS channel number: Using [ K / L ], select “Manual”. Press [ENTER]. Using the Number buttons or [ K / L ], e[...]

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    40 Basic Setup EN Setting the cloc k (cont’ d) Notes • The clock may set itself automatically after you connect the antenna/cable signal to this unit and plug in the power cord. In this case, the current time will appear on the front panel display. • If the current time is not displayed or the displayed clock is not correct, set the clock man[...]

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    41 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Using [ K / L ], select “Clock”. Press [ENTER]. 3 Using [ K / L ], select “Clock Setting”. Press [ENTER]. Clock Setting menu will appear. Press [ENTER] again. Default date will appear. (Continued) Start Manual Clock Setting Clock C[...]

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    42 Basic Setup EN Setting the cloc k (cont’ d) 4 Using [ K / L ], enter the date (month / day / year). Press [ { / B ] to move the cursor. 5 Using [ K / L ], enter the time (hour / minute). Press [ { / B ]. The cursor will move on to AM. JAN/ 01 / 2006(SUN) 12: 00 AM Clock Setting JAN/ 01 / 2006(SUN) 12: 00 AM Clock Setting Basic setup_UD.indd 42[...]

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    43 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN Note • Your clock setting will be lost if there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, set the clock manually. 6 Press [ K / L ] to select “AM” or “PM”. Press [ENTER]. The settings will be activated. Although s[...]

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    44 Basic Setup EN Setting the cloc k (cont’ d) When “Daylight Saving Time” is “ON”, the unit clock will automatically mo ve forwar d one hour at 2:00a.m. on the fi rst Sunda y in April and move bac k one hour at 2:00a.m. on the last Sunday in October . “ON” has been selected as the default. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Using [ K / L ], select [...]

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    45 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN 4 Using [ K / L ], select “ON” or “OFF”. Press [ENTER]. Choose “ON” when currently observing the daylight saving time. 5 Press [SETUP] to exit. Daylight Saving Time OFF ON Basic setup_UD.indd 45 Basic setup_UD.indd 45 2006/01/11 16:28:16 2006/01/[...]

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    46 Basic Setup EN Selecting the TV aspect ratio Y ou can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are pla ying with the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). “4:3 Letter Bo x” has been selected as the default. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Using [ K / L ], select “Required Setting”. Press [ENTER]. Required Se[...]

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    47 Recording Playback Editing Introduction Connections Basic Setup Function Setup Others EN Note If you have a standard TV: Select “4:3 Letter Box”, so that black bars appear on the top and bottom of the screen. Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a full height picture with both sides trimmed. If you have a widescreen TV: Select “16:9 Wide”[...]

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    Basic setup_UD.indd 48 Basic setup_UD.indd 48 2006/01/11 16:28:17 2006/01/11 16:28:17[...]