Toshiba D-VR650KU manual

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    D-VR660KU Printed in China 1VMN24613 / E9MG0UD TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER / VIDEO CASSET TE RECORDER D VR660KU TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER / VIDEO CASSET TE RECORDER © 2008 Toshiba C orporation Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your DVD Recorder. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers w[...]

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    2E N PRECA UTIONS This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RA[...]

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    3 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others PRECA UTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings[...]

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    4E N PRECA UTIONS The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other materials, is prohibited under the copyright laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protecte[...]

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    5 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others PRECA UTIONS Servicing • Please refer to relevant topics on “TROUBLESHOOTING” on pages 113-116 before returning the product. • If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial [...]

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    6E N C ONTENT S Introduction PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Install[...]

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    7 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others CONTENTS Playback INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Structure of Disc Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    8E N FEA TURES This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and cassette tape but also offers features for you to record on DVD/cassette tape and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. DVD mode VCR mode This unit is compatible with recording on DVD-RW/+RW which is recordable repeatedly and DVD-R, DVD+R which accept the ad[...]

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    9 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others FEA TURES Discs for Recording, Playing back Disc type DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R Logo Format Can be formatted in VR or video mode Automatically formatted in video mode Automatically formatted in +VR mode Automatically formatted in [...]

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    10 EN Discs for playing back Disc Type DVD-VIDEO CD-DA CD-RW CD-R Logo Icon Files for playing back Recording/Pla ying back Type of title MP3 WMA JPEG DivX® VCR Icon Media CD-RW/-R CD-RW/-R CD-RW/-R CD-RW/-R DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Cassette Tape is a trademark of DVD Format/L ogo Licensing Corporation. • Official DivX® Certified product • Plays al[...]

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    11 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 19 16 15 14 20 21 17 18 13 12 9* 10 8 1 2 4 3* 5 7 11 6 Rear Panel DVD DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDI O OUT S-VIDEO OUT IN COAXIAL L R L Y P B /C B P R /C R R L R S-VIDEO IN --- A UD I O --- OUT IN --- VI [...]

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    12 EN FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the infrared sensor window on the unit. • Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shini[...]

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    13 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 1. INPUT SELECT button • Press to select the appropriate input. 2. OPEN/CLOSE A button DVD mode: • Press to open or close the disc tray. VCR mode: • Press to remove the cassette tape from the cassette co[...]

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    14 EN Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component you wish to operate with [VCR/DVD] . DVD mode Press [DVD] on the remote control. (Verify that the DVD indicator is lit.) VCR mode Press [VCR] on the remote control. (Verify that the VCR indicator is lit.) Note • You cannot switch to anot[...]

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    15 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others CH 10 1/ 5 1/ 5 - RW VR ORG 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 SP 1:53 2 5 61 3 4 7 4 * This is an example screen only for explanation. 1. Indicates a disc type and format mode. 2. Indicates a type of titles for VR mode DVD-RW . 3. Indicates a ch[...]

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    16 EN • First, track name will be displayed. T rack Name • If you press [DISPLAY] one more time, artist name will be displayed. Artist Name • If you press [DISPLAY] one more time, album name will be displayed. Album Name • If there is no artist, track or album name, “Not Available” will be displayed. MP3/WMA Tag Information Video Info. [...]

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    17 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others 1. Format (DVD-RW, DVD+RW only) : Allows you to format the disc. 2. Finalize: Allows you to finalize a disc containing recorded titles. 3. Disc Protect (VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW/+R only) : Allows you to protect a disc from accident[...]

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    18 EN FRONT P ANEL DISPLA Y GUIDE PM DTV BS CS DR CD VCR HDD DB DVD 1 5 3 4 2 Appears when data is being recorded on a disc. Appears when a disc is loaded on the disc tray. DVD Appears when the disc tray is opening. DVD Appears when HDMI output mode (720p) is selected. Appears when HDMI output mode (1080p) is selected. Appears when HDMI output mode[...]

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    19 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others ANTENNA CABLE C ONNEC TION This section describes how to connect your unit to an antenna, cable box, etc. Note • For your safety and to avoid damage to the device, please unplug the RF coaxial cable from the ANTENNA IN jack bef[...]

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    20 EN RF MODULA T OR C ONNEC TION If your TV has antenna in jack only, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a stereo audio/video RF modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below. 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Set your RF modulator’[...]

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    21 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others CONNECTION TO A CABLE / SATELLITE BOX 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet. Note • Required cab[...]

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    22 EN Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your display device. C ONNEC TION T O A T V S-VIDEO IN DVD DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COAXIAL L R Y P B /C B P R /C R COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COAXIAL L R Y P B /C B P R /C R COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y P B /C B P R /C R COM[...]

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    23 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI ™ COMPATIBLE PORT A simple 1-cable connection with a device having an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connector allows digital transfer of both digital video signals and multi-channel[...]

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    24 EN *HDMI: High Definition Multimedia Interface Copyright protection system To play back the digital video images of a DVD via an HDMI connection, it is necessary that both the player and the display device (or an AV amplifier) support a copyright protection system called HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection system). HDCP is copy prote[...]

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    25 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others C ONNEC TION T O AN A UDIO SY STEM • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the owner’s manual accompanying external devices for more information. Supplied cables used in this connecti[...]

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    26 EN INITIAL SET TING When turning on this unit for the first time, you need to follow these steps. 1 Press [I/ y y ON/STANDBY]. Before: Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select your desired language, then press [ENTER] to set language. Initial Setting OSD Language English Français Español 3 Use [...]

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    27 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others CHANNEL SET TING If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend that you program available channels in your area with the following procedures. 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [[...]

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    28 EN 1 Press [DTV/TV] to select the mode (DTV or TV) to/from which you want to add or delete channels. 2 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “Channel”, then press [ENTER]. “Channel” menu will appear. 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “Manual Preset”, then press [ENTER].[...]

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    29 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others ANALOG 5 Select the channel number to add or delete. • Use [CH / ] to cycle through only the memorized channels. • Use [ { / B ] to cycle through all the channels including the ones not memorized. • Use [the Number buttons][...]

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    30 EN SET TING THE CL OCK Set the clock before you try the timer programming. If a PBS (public broadcasting station) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting” on page 31. Note • The unit receives the clock data at 12:00 a.m/p.m from the PBS channel when the power is off. • The cl[...]

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    31 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others SET TING THE CL OCK 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Clock”, then press [ENTER]. “Clock” menu will appear. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “Dayl[...]

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    32 EN TUNER SET TINGS Switching Analog Mode / Digital Mode You can easily switch the analog TV (NTSC) and digital TV (ATSC) with the remote control. Press [DTV/TV] on the remote control. • The analog mode and digital mode switch alternately. Note • When you switch the analog mode to the digital mode, it may take awhile until the digital channel[...]

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    33 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others TUNER SET TINGS 1 Press [AUDIO ] to cycle through available audio languages. English 1/2 • When you press [AUDIO ] , selected language will be displayed on the TV screen. • Every time you press [AUDIO ] , the language will be[...]

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    34 EN 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Channel”, then press [ENTER]. “Channel” menu will appear. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “TV Audio Select”, then press [ENTER]. 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “Stereo” or “SAP”, then press [ENTER]. General Setting Playba[...]

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    35 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Display”, then press [ENTER]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “DTV CC”, then press [ENTER]. General Setting Playb[...]

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    36 EN 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Display”, then press [ENTER]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “CC Style”, then press [ENTER]. General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel DivX HDMI Reset All OSD Language Screen Saver FL Dimmer DTV CC CC Style[...]

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    37 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others 6 Use [ K / L ] to select the item and switch the setting for each item you want to set, then press [ENTER]. • When “User Setting” is set to “ON”, you can set the following items. CC style set by “User Setting” will[...]

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    38 EN FORMA T TING A DISC Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW When inserting a brand-new DVD-RW or DVD+RW, the unit automatically starts to initialize the disc. DVD+RW will always be formatted in +VR mode, and DVD-RW will be formatted either video or VR mode according to the recording format mode setting of the unit. Before insert a[...]

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    39 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others FORMA T TING A DISC Reformatting a Disc Manually If you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you can format the disc by performing “Format”. You can format DVD-RW for either video mode recording or VR mode recording. DVD+RW can be f[...]

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    40 EN SET TING A DISC T O PRO TEC T 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “DVD Menu”, then press [ENTER]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “Disc Protect OFF ON”, then press [ENTER]. e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW DVD Menu Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Delete All Playlists 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “ Yes”, then press [ENTER]. DVD Menu Format F[...]

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    41 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others PLA Y ING THE DISCS IN O THER DVD PLA Y ERS 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Recording”, then press [ENT[...]

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    42 EN PLA YING THE DISCS IN OTHER D VD PLA Y ERS Finalizing a Disc 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “DVD Menu”, then press [ENTER]. “DVD Menu“ menu will appear. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “Finalize”, then press [ENTER]. 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “ Yes”, then press [ENTER]. e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW DVD Menu Format Finalize Disc [...]

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    43 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others PLA YING THE DISCS IN OTHER D VD PLA Y ERS To cancel finalizing... (DVD-RW only) Press [STOP C ] during the finalizing is in progress. Use [ K / L ] to select “Yes”, then press [ENTER] . Finalizing is canceled and the unit sw[...]

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    44 EN INFORMA TION ON D VD REC ORDING You can select a recording mode among 5 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording mode you select as follows. Recording mode Recording time Video/ Sound Quality 12cm 8cm XP 60 min 18 min SP 120 min 36 min LP 240 min 72 min EP 360 min 108 min SLP 480 min 144 min • The recording times listed [...]

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    45 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others SET TINGS FOR A REC ORDING Use this feature to make the discs recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you make an additional recording on this unit with “Make Recording Compatible” set to “ON”, the title list[...]

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    46 EN SET TINGS FOR A REC ORDING You can enjoy high quality sound recording. This function works only when the recording mode is set at XP. 1) Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. 2) Use [ K / L ] to select “Recording”, then press [ENTER]. “Recording” menu will appear. 3) Use [ K / L ] to sele[...]

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    47 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING 1 Press [I/ y y ON/STANDBY]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [DVD]. 2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A ] to open the disc tray and insert you[...]

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    48 EN BASIC REC ORDING & ONE- T OUCH TIMER REC ORDING 7 Press [STOP C ] to stop recording. The recorded title will be included in the title list. (Refer to “Guide to a Title List” on page 80.) Wait f or a moment 90% This operation may take awhile to be completed. 6 Press [REC I ] to start recording. “ I ” will be displayed for 5 seconds[...]

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    49 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others TIMER REC ORDING 1 Press [TIMER PROG.]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “New Program”, then press [ENTER]. Timer Programming 1/1 TUE JAN/01 10:00AM Date Start End CH New Program • If there are 6 or more programs, use [SKIP j / i [...]

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    50 EN 3 Use [ K / L ] to enter the date, then press [ B ]. Timer Programming 1/1 TUE JAN/01 10:00AM Date Start End CH New Program Date JAN/02 SP 2 : 00 Start - - : - - End - - : - - Mode SP CH REC To DTV125- 1 DVD Daily MON-SA T JAN/01 JAN/31 MON-FRI SA T FRI SUN 4 Use [ K / L / { / B ] or [the Number buttons] to enter the start and end time, then [...]

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    51 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others TIMER REC ORDING How to select a channel number for the timer recording Analog TV For channel number 2-6, press [ B ] or [ – ] to decide the channels. For other channels (7-69), the channel will be decided as soon as you enter [...]

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    52 EN Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer programming information If the timer program did not complete correctly, the error number appears in the timer pro- gramming list. 1) Press [TIMER SET]. 2) Press [TIMER PROG.]. 3) Check the information on the list you want to edit. Timer Programming 1/1 TUE JAN/01 10:00AM SP (1:00) JAN/ 2/08 12:00 [...]

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    53 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others TIMER REC ORDING Hints for Timer Recording PROG. A PROG. B actual recording PROG. A PROG. B When the starting time is the same: A program set previously (PROG. A ) has priorit y . The rst 2 minutes (at the longest) will be cut[...]

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    54 EN SET TINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DE VICE Connection to an External Device 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows: • RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1 • RCA video cable x 1 Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store. 3 Use [ K /[...]

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    55 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others SET TINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DE VICE Recording from an External Device 1 Turn on the TV and press [I/ y y ON/STANDBY], and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected. 2 When you want to record to the disc: [...]

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    56 EN DV DUBBING Guide to DV and On-Screen Display This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the DVC (digital video camcorder) to this unit. You can control basic operations of the DVC from the remote control of this unit such as playback, fast forward or reverse and stop all operations if the DVC is in video mode. Use the DV cable that[...]

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    57 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others DV DUBBING DVC to DVD Dubbing Before recording from DVC, see page 54 for connection instructions. 2 Press [REC MODE] to select a recording mode. (Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 44 for DVD or “Recording” on page 110 for[...]

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    58 EN DV DUBBING Note for DV dubbing • If you press [PAUSE F ] at step 5 in “DVC to DVD Dubbing” on page 57, the tape will rewind to the point a few seconds preceding the paused point. When you press [ENTER] at step 6 in “DVC to DVD Dubbing” on page 57, then, it will start dubbing when it comes to the paused point. • The unit does not s[...]

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    59 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others DVD/V CR DUBBING 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. “General Setting” menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Recording”, then press [ENTER]. “Recording” menu w[...]

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    60 EN 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “VCR DVD”, then press [ENTER]. General Setting Auto Chapter Recording Audio Select (XP) Auto Finalize Aspect Ratio (Video mode) Dubbing Mode Make Recording Compatible Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel DivX HDMI Reset All Dubbing Mode VCR DVD DVD VCR 5 Press [SETUP] to exit. Press [VCR]. 6 Press [PLAY[...]

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    61 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others INFORMA TION ON PLA Y BA CK Structure of Disc Contents The contents of DVD are generally divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. Audio CDs are divided into tracks. Data disc contains MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® [...]

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    62 EN BASIC PLA Y BA CK Direct Playback 1 Press [I/ y y ON/STANDBY]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [DVD]. 2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A ] to open the disc tray and insert your disc with its label facing up. Align the disc to the disc tray guide. 3 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A ] to close the disc tray. It may ta[...]

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    63 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others BASIC PLA YBA CK 1 Press [I/ y y ON/STANDBY]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [DVD]. Note • You can also start playback by pressing [PLAY B ] instead of [ENTER] at step 5 on [...]

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    64 EN BASIC PLA YBA CK Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3/WMA/JPEG Files 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Direct Playback” on page 62. 2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A ] to close the disc tray. It may take awhile to load the disc completely. File list will appear automatically. • To exit the file list, press [STOP C ] . • To resume the file lis[...]

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    65 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others BASIC PLA YBA CK Playing Back a DivX® 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Direct Playback” on page 62. 2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A ] to close the disc tray. It may take awhile to load the disc completely. File list will appear automatically[...]

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    66 EN Note for DivX® • DivX® is a codec (compression/decompression) that can compress images to a very small amount of data. The software can compress video data from almost any devices to the size that can be sent on the Internet without compromising visual quality of the images. • A file with an extension of “.avi” and “.divx” is ca[...]

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    67 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others BASIC PLA YBA CK Using the Title/Disc Menu DVD may contain a title list, which describes the contents of the disc, or a disc menu, which guides you through the available functions in the disc. Press [DVD] first. 1) Press [TOP MEN[...]

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    68 EN SPECIAL PLA Y BA CK You can skip TV commercials to enjoy the recorded programs without interrupting. Press [DVD] first. During playback, press [INSTANT SKIP]. Normal playback will start at 30 seconds ahead from where you press [INSTANT SKIP] . Every time you press [INSTANT SKIP] , the searching point will be extended by 30 seconds ahead. You [...]

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    69 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others SPECIAL PLA YBA CK Rapid playback function is available only during playback. This function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format, and plays back in a slightly faster/ slower speed while keeping the soun[...]

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    70 EN SPECIAL PLA YBA CK Zoom Note • When selecting a smaller factor than the current one, the zoom area will not be displayed. • To exit the zoom menu, press [DISPLAY] repeatedly. • To cancel the zoom function, select “x1.0” using [ K / L ] , then press [ENTER] at step 3. • You cannot slide the zoomed picture on some JPEG files. Press [...]

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    71 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others SPECIAL PLA YBA CK Chasing Playback during Recording Note • Playback image may freeze momentarily using this function. However, this does not affect the recording. • The 2x fast forward playback is not available. • [REC I ][...]

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    72 EN You can also play back a recorded title during current recording or the timer recording on the same disc. 1) During recording, press [DISPLAY]. Screen for the current recording: CH 10 31 1:23:45 - RW VR ORG 2) Select icon using [ { / B ], then press [ENTER]. The title number next to will be highlighted. Title: Enter a desired title number to [...]

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    73 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others SEARCH Using [SKIP j ] / [SKIP i ] Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [SKIP i ] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time. • If there is no chap[...]

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    74 EN Press [DVD] first. • For audio CD, skip to step 2. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [ { / B ] to select , then press [ENTER]. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 CD 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 The number next to will be highlighted. To move to the number next to , press [ B ] . When time search is not [...]

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    75 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others REPEAT/RANDOM/PROGRAM PLAYBACK/SLIDE SHOW Repeat Playback Random Playback Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. Press [DVD] first. • For audio CD, MP3, or WMA, skip to step 2, or press [REPEAT] and skip to ste[...]

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    76 EN Program Playback Note • To erase tracks you selected, press [CLEAR] at step 4. • You can make program settings up to 50 tracks. • To cancel program playback, press [STOP C ] twice during program playback. “OFF” appears on the TV screen. • You may also select a desired track using [the Number buttons] at step 4. REPEA T/RANDOM/PROG[...]

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    77 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others DVD-video may have subtitles in one or more languages. Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc case. You can switch subtitle languages during playback. Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [...]

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    78 EN You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your existing 2 channel stereo system. Press [DVD] first. • For audio CD, MP3 or WMA, skip to step 2. 1 ) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [ { / B ] to select , then press [ENTER] within 1 second, or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 DVD 0:01:0[...]

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    79 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others You can adjust the black level to control the brightness of the picture in order to get a better picture. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [ { / B ] to select . Press [ENTER] within 1 second, or wait for 1 second to di[...]

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    80 EN INFORMA TION ON DISC EDITING Guide to a Title List Editing Discs Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Press [TOP MENU]. Title List 1 / 2 JAN/ 1/08 12:00AM CH10 LP 12:00AM (2:00:00) JAN/ 1/08 CH10 LP 4 5 6 1 2 3 ORG Ch[...]

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    81 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others DELETING TITLES Note • If you delete the title in DVD+RW, deleted title will be displayed as “Empty”. • You cannot overwrite on the “Empty” • For DVD+RW, if “Empty” appears right next to the other “Empty”, t[...]

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    82 EN DELETING TITLES You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. Be sure to read “Notes for deleting titles” on page 81 before you delete the title. 1 Press [DVD]. In stop mode, press [TOP MENU]. Title list, original or playlist will appear. • For VR [...]

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    83 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others Adding Titles to a Playlist Playlist For VR mode DVD-RW, you can create the playlist as you wish. You can add up to 99 titles to a playlist (as long as the total number of the playlist does not exceed 999 chapters). 1 Follow the [...]

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    84 EN CREA TING/DELETING PLA Y LIST Erasing All Playlist Playlist A playlist can be deleted if it is no longer needed. 1 Press [DVD]. Press [SETUP]. Main menu will appear. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “DVD Menu”, then press [ENTER]. 3 Use [ K / L ] to select “Delete All Playlists”, then press [ENTER]. DVD Menu Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF [...]

  • Page 85

    85 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others Putting Names on Titles 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “Edit Title Name”, then press [ENTER]. Edit Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Protect JAN/ 1/08 12:00AM CH10 LP 1 ORG 1 : 25 : 47 5 To enter a title name, follow the s[...]

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    86 EN 1) Use [ K / L ] to select a desired character set, then press [ENTER]. 2) Follow the list below, use [the Number buttons] repeatedly until the desired letter appears. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _ { | } 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 ABC abc @ ! ? 12[...]

  • Page 87

    87 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others EDITING DISCS Setting Chapter Marks 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Putting Names on Titles” on page 85 to display “Edit” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [ENTER]. Submenu will appear. 3 Use [SKIP [...]

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    88 EN EDITING DISCS Hiding Chapters Note • ”Hidden” will be displayed in the preview window while previewing the hidden chapter. • When you make all chapters in the title “Hidden”, “Hidden” is displayed in a thumbnail of the title list. Title List 1 / 1 JAN/15/08 12:00AM CH10 LP --:-- (2:00:00) ---/--/-- LP 4 Empty 1 Hidden 2 3 +VR [...]

  • Page 89

    89 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others Deleting a Part of a Title 1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Putting Names on Titles” on page 85 to display “Edit” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Scene Delete”, then press [ENTER]. e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW playlist. Edit Sc[...]

  • Page 90

    90 EN EDITING DISCS Deleting a Part of a Title (cont’d) 4 Use [ K / L ] to select “Delete” then press [ENTER]. Edit - Scene Delete Start End Preview Delete JAN/ 1/08 12:00AM CH10 LP 1 PL 1 : 47 : 00 5 Use [ K / L ] to select “Yes” then press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear. Select “Yes” using [ K / L ] and then press [ENTER] [...]

  • Page 91

    91 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others EDITING DISCS Dividing a Title Playlist You can divide one title into two new titles. Note • You cannot divide a title of the disc when the number of recording titles reaches the maximum of 99 (-RW) or 49 (+RW), and the number [...]

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    92 EN EDITING DISCS Combining Titles 1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Dividing a Title” on page 91 to display “Edit” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Title Combining”, then press [ENTER]. Edit Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Title Dividing Title Combining JAN/ 1/08 12:00AM CH10 LP 1 PL 1 : 25 : 47 Title combining setting window w[...]

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    93 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others EDITING DISCS Setting or Releasing the Title Protection 1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Putting Names on Titles” on page 85 to display “Edit” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Protect”, then press [ENTER]. Edit Scene Del[...]

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    94 EN EDITING DISCS Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at Once 1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Putting Names on Titles” on page 85 to display “Edit” menu. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Chapter Mark”, then press [ENTER]. Edit Edit Title Name Chapter Mark JAN/ 1/08 12:00AM CH8 LP 1 Video 1 : 25 : 47 3 Use [ K / L ] to select the desired int[...]

  • Page 95

    95 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others LIST OF THE DEF A UL T SE T TINGS The following table is the contents which you can set and the default settings. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Setup Items (highlight is the default) Contents General Setting [...]

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    96 EN Setup Items (highlight is the default) Contents General Setting Display CC Style Font Opacity → page 37 Solid Transparent Translucent Flash Set the font opacity of the displayed caption. Font Color → page 37 White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Set the font color of the displayed caption. Edge Type → page 37 None Raised Depres[...]

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    97 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others LIST OF THE DEF A UL T SET TINGS Setup Items (highlight is the default) Contents General Setting Video TV Aspect → page 105 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide Set a picture size according to aspect ratio of your TV. Se[...]

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    98 EN GENERAL SE T TING Press [STOP C ] if you are playing back a disc. 1 Press [SETUP] and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting“, then press [ENTER]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Playback”, then press [ENTER]. General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel DivX HDMI Reset All 3 Use [ K / L ] to select a desired item, then[...]

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    99 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others GENERAL SET TING 1 Parental Lock (Default: OFF) Some DVD-video feature a parental lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. Thi[...]

  • Page 100

    100 EN GENERAL SET TING 2 Audio Out Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. It will only affect a disc playback. Use [ K / L ] to select a desired item, then press [ENTER] . General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel DivX HDMI Reset All Parental Lock Audio Out Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Lan[...]

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    101 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others GENERAL SET TING 3 Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for disc menu. Use [ K / L ] to select a language, then press [ENTER]. General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel DivX HDMI Reset All[...]

  • Page 102

    102 EN 1 OSD Language (Default : English) Set the language for the on-screen display. Use [ K / L ] to select a language, then press [ENTER]. General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel DivX HDMI Reset All OSD Language Screen Saver FL Dimmer DTV CC CC Style V -Chip OSD Language English Français Español Your setting will be acti[...]

  • Page 103

    103 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others 6 V-Chip With the v-chip system in this unit, you can set the viewing limitation for the analog/digital TV programs received from the tuner or recorded on DVDs to prevent your children from watching inappropriate programs. If th[...]

  • Page 104

    104 EN GENERAL SET TING [Canadian English Rating] Rating Category 18+ Adult audience only higher 14+ Unsuitable for ages under 14 PG Par ental guidance suggested G General audience C8+ For childr en over 8 C For all childr en E Exempt program lower As for TV Rating’s TV-MA, TV-14, TV-PG, or TV-Y7, you can further set the sub ratings to block spec[...]

  • Page 105

    105 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others GENERAL SET TING 1 Progressive (Default : OFF) This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature[...]

  • Page 106

    106 EN 3 Use [ K / L ] to select a desired item, then press [ENTER]. DivX R VO D DivX Subtitle 1 2 1 DivX® VOD This unit allows you to play back the files purchased or rented from DivX® VOD (video-on-demand) services. The files are available on the internet. When you purchase or rent DivX® VOD files on the internet, you will be asked to enter an[...]

  • Page 107

    107 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others 1 Press [SETUP] in stop mode and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “HDMI”, then press [ENTER]. General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel DivX HD[...]

  • Page 108

    108 EN 2 HDMI Audio (Default : ON) If you do not want to output the audio through HDMI (when you digitally output the audio through the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to your audio system, etc.), you can set the HDMI audio output off. Use [ K / L ] to select a setting, then press [ENTER]. • Set to “OFF” when the HDMI sound is not output. Gene[...]

  • Page 109

    109 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others Reset the setting to default. 1 Press [SETUP] in stop mode and use [ K / L ] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. 2 Use [ K / L ] to select “Reset All”, then press [ENTER]. General Setting Playback Display Vi[...]

  • Page 110

    110 EN VCR FUNCTIONS Playback Recording 1) Press [ I / y ON/STANDBY] on the remote control or the front panel of the unit. When you are playing back a cassette tape, turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [VCR]. 2) Insert a prerecorded cassette tape. Press [PLAY B ] to begin playback. 3) During playback[...]

  • Page 111

    111 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others VCR FUNCTIONS One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Index Search This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing [REC I ] on the remote control. Press [VCR] first. 1) During normal recording, press [REC I ] to b[...]

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    112 EN VCR FUNCTIONS Time Search Other Operations This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. Press [VCR] first. 1) Press [SEARCH] repeatedly so that “TIME SEARCH” menu appears. 2) Using [the Number buttons], enter your desired time to sk[...]

  • Page 113

    113 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others TROUBLESHOO TING Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restor[...]

  • Page 114

    114 EN TROUBLESHOO TING Symptom Remedy D V D • V C R The remote control does not function. • Batteries are weak. • There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit. • The remote control is far from the unit. • There are no batteries in the remote control. • Check if the unit is turned on. • The remote control is not pointed[...]

  • Page 115

    115 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others TROUBLESHOO TING Symptom Remedy D V D The unit starts playing back the disc automatically. • The DVD-video features an auto playback function. Some functions such as stop, search, or slow-motion playback cannot be performed. ?[...]

  • Page 116

    116 EN TROUBLESHOO TING Error message Cause Solution Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this disc. • Unplayable disc is inserted in the unit. • The disc is upside down. • Insert the standardized disc which have the marks on pages 9-10. • Insert the disc with the labeled side facing up. Region [...]

  • Page 117

    117 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others LANGU A GE C ODE Language Code Abkhazian 4748 Afar 4747 Afrikaans 4752 Albanian 6563 Amharic 4759 Arabic 4764 Armenian 5471 Assamese 4765 Aymara 4771 Azerbaijani 4772 Bashkir 4847 Basque 5167 Bengali;Bangla 4860 Bhutani 5072 Bih[...]

  • Page 118

    118 EN Analog Audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also “Digital Audio”. Aspect Ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the TV screen is almost square); w[...]

  • Page 119

    119 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others SPECIFICA TIONS • This model complies with the below specifications. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be add[...]

  • Page 120

    120 EN LIMITED W ARR ANTY Limited United S tates Warranty Digital Audio Video (“DA V”) Product - Exchange Warranty T oshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“T ACP”) makes the f ollowing limited warranties to original consumers in the United S tates. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND T O THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVI[...]

  • Page 121

    121 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others LIMITED W ARR ANTY /LPLWHG&DQDGLDQ:DUUDQW )RU7RVKLED%UDQG'LJLWDO$XGLR9LGHR3URGXFWV 7R V KLEDRI&DQDGD/LPLWHG7&/PDNH V WKHIROORZLQJOLPLWHGZDUUDQWLH V[...]

  • Page 122

    122 EN LIMITED W ARR ANTY ,)7+('$93 5 2'8&7) $,/ 6 72:2 5 .$ 6 :$ 55 $17('$%29( <28 5  6 2/($1'(;&/8 6 ,9( 5 (0('< 6 +$//%( 5 (3 $, 5 2 5  5 (3/$&(0(172)7+('()(&7,9(3 $ 5 7 ,112(9(17:,// 7&/72 6 +,%[...]

  • Page 123

    123 EN Disc Management Recording Playback Introduction Connections Basic Setup Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others MEMO E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 123 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 123 2008/01/29 17:22:30 2008/01/29 17:22:30[...]