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DVD RECORDER
D-R250SB
OWNER'S MANUAL
Read this booklet first.
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2005 Toshiba Corporation

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  • Page 1 DVD RECORDER D-R250SB OWNER’S MANUAL Read this booklet first. 2005 Toshiba Corporation...
  • Page 2: Warning

    • Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by neglect of WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in the instructions described in the owner's manual.
  • Page 3: Precaution

    12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, Precaution bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning Important Safety Instructions storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  • Page 4: Handling Cautions

    Handling Cautions DVD-RAM/-RW/-R • Before connecting other components to this • Clean with an optional DVD- recorder, be sure to turn them all off. RAM/PD disc cleaner. Do not • Do not move the recorder while a disc is being use cleaners or cloths for CDs played, or the disc may be scratched or to clean DVD-RAM/-RW/-R...
  • Page 5: Disc Specifications

    Exemptions Power Outage • Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused • After a power outage the clock display will by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, flash. Set the clock to the correct time. earthquake, etc.), acts by third parties,...
  • Page 6 • The unit can handle a maximum of 500 files • This unit can play back DVD-R discs and 100 folders. recorded and finalised with a Toshiba DVD recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the JPEG CD-R/-RW condition of the recording.
  • Page 7 • DVD-RW (V mode) DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The • LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, disc can be played by an existing DVD DVD+R and DVD+RW discs should not be player once it has been finalised.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Other type of connecting the Audio output cable ..22 Contents Case 1 : Connecting to your TV........22 Case 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with AV output jacks..........22 Case 3: Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital output jack ............23 Getting Started Getting Started Connecting to AV 3 IN, DV input jack....23...
  • Page 9 Recording Changing the Camera Angle...........60 Recording Zooming-In................60 Before Recording.............41 Using Bookmarks.............61 Recordable discs..............41 Using Markers ..............62 Recording Formats ............42 Playing an Audio CD/MP3 ........63 Recording Mode...............42 Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 .......63 Unrecordable video............42 Playing a Picture ............67 About DISPLAY Key ............43 Playing the Title List..........68 Checking the available disc space Editing...
  • Page 10: General Features

    High quality progressive scan General Features Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC and 2D Y/C Separating Circuitry provides the highest image playback and recording quality. (See pages 21, 37) The DVD Recorder allows you to record and play high A variety of functions with an easy-to-use user quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R interface...
  • Page 11: Before Reading The User's Manual

    It should be noted that All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s the disc's data will be lost when manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior changing formats. written permission of Toshiba Corporation English -...
  • Page 12 Step 3 Step 6 Recording Finalising & Playing on other DVD components There are two different recording methods, Direct To play your DVD on other DVD components, Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is finalising may be necessary. First, finish all editing and classified as a Date : Once(dd/mm(MON)), Every Day, recording operations, then finalise the disc.
  • Page 13: Unpacking

    Unpacking Accessories Setting the Remote Control Check for the supplied accessories below. Your DVD Recorder remote control will work with Toshiba televisions and compatible brands. Video/Audio Cable RF Cable for TV Batteries for Remote Remote Control Control (AA Size) Instruction Manual...
  • Page 14 0431 0471 0541 0641 0651 0661 0671 SAISHO 0231 0411 0441 0451 0551 Brand name Brand code SALORA 0231 0241 0351 TOSHIBA 0001 0071 0211 0571 SAMSUNG 0171 0181 0251 0281 0411 0491 0501 AIWA 0921 0631 0661 0791 1101...
  • Page 15: Description

    Description Front Panel 1. ON/STANDBY 8. P.SCAN Turns the recorder on and off. Selects the progressive scan mode. 2. AV3 INPUT 9. REC Connect external equipment. Starts recording. 3. DV-INPUT 10. SKIP/SEARCH Connect external digital equipment with a DV - Press briefly to go to the next title/chapter/track jack.
  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 10cm clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) 5. S-VIDEO OUT Connects to an amplifier having a digital optical Connects the input of external equipment using an audio input jack.
  • Page 17: Tour Of The Remote Control

    Tour of the Remote Control 9. Reverse/Forward SKIP Buttons Press to skip a disc backwards or forwards. These buttons also function as STEP buttons. Each press will play one-frame forward or reverse (See page 56). 10. TV VOL Buttons TV volume adjustment. 11.
  • Page 18: Connecting & Setting Up

    Quick Overview Connecting A Quick Overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. & Setting Up Connecting the DVD-Recorder This section involves various methods of connecting the DVD Recorder to other external † components and required initial setting modes.
  • Page 19: Connecting The Dvd-Recorder

    Connecting the DVD- Additional connections Recorder You can connect your DVD Recorder to the television You can connect your DVD Recorder to a satellite or using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is digital tuner. available on the television. 1.
  • Page 20: Other Type Of Connecting The Video Output Cable

    Case 1 : Connecting to a Video Other type of connecting (Composite) output jack the Video output cable 1. Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO (yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder and VIDEO (yellow) INPUT jack on your TV. You will enjoy regular quality images.
  • Page 21: Case 3 : Connecting To Component Video Output Jacks

    Case 2 : Connecting to an Case 3 : Connecting to S-Video output jack Component Video output jacks 1. Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) between the 1. Connect Component video cables(not supplied) S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder and S-VIDEO between the COMPONENT OUT(Y,P ) jacks on INPUT jack on your TV.
  • Page 22: Other Type Of Connecting The Audio Output Cable

    Case 2 : Connecting to a stereo Other type of connecting amplifier with AV output jacks the Audio output cable If your stereo amplifier only has AUDIO INPUT jacks(L and R), use the AUDIO OUT jacks. There are several ways to output audio signal not using scart cables.
  • Page 23: Case 3: Connecting To An Av Amplifier With A Digital

    Case 3: Connecting to an AV Connecting to AV3 IN, DV amplifier with a digital input jack output jack If your AV amplifier has a Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder to other sound, you will need to set up the audio settings.
  • Page 24: Case 2 : Connecting A Camcorder To The Dv In Jack

    Case 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack If your digital camcorder has a DV output jack, connect it to the DV input jack of your DVD Recorder. Camcorder If the input is not selected automatically, use INPUT SEL. button to select proper NOTE input.
  • Page 25: System Setup

    On-Screen Menu Navigation System Setup The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus. No Disc Timer Record DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Navigation Programme Timer Record Title List √...
  • Page 26: Plug & Auto Setup

    After Auto Channel Scan is completed, Auto Plug & Auto Set up Clock Setting will be started automatically in 10 seconds. If you want to start Auto Clock Setting immediately, press OK button. If you do not want to do Auto Clock Setting, press CANCEL or MENU button.
  • Page 27: Setting The Clock

    Press the …† buttons to select On for the Setting the Clock Auto Clock. No Disc Clock Set Programme Setup Time Date Auto Clock 12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2005 This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording.
  • Page 28: Presetting Channels With The Auto Setup Function

    Press the …† buttons to select Auto Presetting Channels with Setup, then press the OK or √ button. The message “Your data will be lost.Press [OK] to the Auto Setup function continue, [MENU] to exit.” is displayed. No Disc Install This feature allows you to manually set the DVD Programme Auto Setup...
  • Page 29: The Manual Setup Function

    Press the …† buttons to select Manual Presetting Channels with Setup, then press the OK or √ button. the Manual Setup function No Disc Manual Setup Name Edit - - - - - - - √ √ - - - - - - - √...
  • Page 30: Setting Up The Language Options

    Press the …† buttons to select the desired Setting up the Language language option, then press the OK or √ button. Options Audio Language: For the audio sound. Subtitle Language: For the disc subtitles. Disc Menu Language: For the disc menu contained on the disc If you set the audio, subtitle, disc menu, on-screen On-Screen Menu Language: For the Player Menu...
  • Page 31: Ep Mode Time Setting

    Press the …† buttons to select EP Mode EP Mode Time Setting Time, then press the OK or √ button. No Disc System Programme EP Mode Time : 6Hours 6 Hours √ √ Chapter Creator : Off 8 Hours √ √ Setup Front Display : Bright...
  • Page 32: Automatic Chapter Creation

    Press the …† buttons to select On or Off, Automatic Chapter then press the OK or √ button. • Off: Select this option when you do not want Creation (Automatic Chapter Creation). • On: Select this option when you want (Automatic Chapter Creation).
  • Page 33: Setting Up The Front Display Options

    Press the …† buttons to select Front Setting up the Front Display, then press the OK or √ button. Display Options No Disc System Programme EP Mode Time : 6Hours √ √ Chapter Creator : Off √ √ Setup Front Display : Bright √...
  • Page 34: Setting Up Nicam Options

    Press the …† buttons to select NICAM, Setting up NICAM Options then press the OK or √ button. No Disc System Programme EP Mode Time : 6Hours √ √ Chapter Creator : Off √ √ Setup Front Display : Bright √...
  • Page 35: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Setting up the Audio Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or √ button. Options Press the RETURN or œ button to return You can connect the DVD Recorder to an external amp to the previous menu. NOTE or Home Theater.
  • Page 36: Setting Up Video Output Options

    Press the …† buttons to select Video Setting up Video Output Output, then press the OK or √ button. Options No Disc Video Programme TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide √ √ 3D Noise Reduction : Off Setup √ √ Video Output : Component √...
  • Page 37: Setting Up The Progressive Scan

    Setting up the Progressive Canceling the Progressive scan scan If the TV supports Progressive Scan, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the DVD Recorder to With the unit in Stop mode, press the enjoy. P.SCAN button on the front of the DVD Recorder.
  • Page 38: Setting Up The Display(Video) Options

    Press the RETURN or œ button to return Setting up the to the previous menu. Press the MENU NOTE Display(Video) Options button to exit the menu. Display(Video) Options This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. This function depends on disc type. It may not work for some disc types.
  • Page 39: Setting Up The Parental Control

    Press the OK or √ button to select Setting up the Parental Password. Control No Disc Parental Control Programme Password :Off √ √ Setup The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
  • Page 40: About The Rating Level

    About the Rating Level About the Change Password Press the …† buttons to select Rating Press the …† buttons to select Change Level. Password. No Disc Parental Control No Disc Parental Control Programme Password : On √ √ Programme Password : On √...
  • Page 41: Recording

    This section shows various DVD recording This recorder can record on the following discs. methods. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. DVD-Rs are non-rewritable Compatibility between Toshiba and Other Company’s Recorder Disc Types Recording Recording Finalising Additional Recording in format Device...
  • Page 42: Recording Formats

    Recording Formats Mode Characteristic Recording Times Data Rates Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, Select when the Approx. 1 hour select a disc that best fits your preferences; When you (high quality mode) video quality is insert an unused disc, the following message appears. about 8 Mbps DVD-RAM: Use after formatting the disc.
  • Page 43: About Display Key

    About DISPLAY Key Recording the current TV programme you are watching Before you start The DISPLAY function allows you to view the current status and progress of playback and recording. Check that the disc has enough available space for the Depending on the disc type and status, the displayed recording.
  • Page 44 To stop recording Press the PROG ( / ) or number ~ ) buttons to select the current Press the STOP ( ) button to stop or finish a programme you want to record. recording in progress. When using DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs, the message ‘Updating the information of disc.
  • Page 45: Recording From External Equipment You Are

    Press the REC button. Recording from external equipment you are watching To pause recording Press the button to pause a recording in progress. Press the button again to resume recording. PROG You can switch channels by pressing the Before you start ( / ) buttons while recording pauses.
  • Page 46: Copying From A Camcorder

    Select the Play icon on the upper part of the Copying from a screen to playback the camcorder and find the starting position to copy. Camcorder You can press the PLAY button of the remote control to play the camcorder. To start recording, use the œ...
  • Page 47: Watching The Images Being Recorded

    In Record mode Watching the Images Being Recorded (Time Slip) Press the REC button. Wait 10 seconds and press the TIME SLIP button. The recently recorded image are played back on the screen with a 10 second delay. • You can use playback related buttons to go to This function allows you to watch the recently the desire scene.
  • Page 48: Making A One Touch Recording (Otr)

    To view the current status of the disc and progress Making a One Touch of recording : Press the DISPLAY button, and information about the disc will appear. Recording (OTR) DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Info Disc Name Total Title Total Playlist Recordable Time 02:12 SP Protection Not Protected Screen...
  • Page 49: Making A Timer Recording

    • Source : The video input source (“AV1”, “AV2”, Making a Timer Recording “AV3”), or the broadcasting channel you want to make a timer recording from. • Date : Timer Recording allows setting the recording time within one month period. Set the recording day.
  • Page 50: Flexible Recording (For Timer Recording Only)

    Press the OK button. Editing the Scheduled will appear on the front panel. It means that a timer recording is registered. Record List If the timer settings overlap The programmes are recorded in order of priority. If timer recording is set for the first programme and then again for the second programme and both programmes overlap, the following message will appear on the screen: “This setting is identical...
  • Page 51: Deleting The Scheduled Record List

    Press the …† buttons to select Edit, then Press the RETURN button to close the Timer Recording screen. press the OK or √ button. The Timer Record Input item is displayed. Edit the items you want to modify. DVD-RAM(VR) Scheduled Record List See the “Making a Timer Recording”...
  • Page 52: Recording The Standard Timer List

    Recording the Standard Timer List When the start time in the Scheduled record list reaches while the set is in power off, the set will be powered on and start the recording automatically. When the scheduled recording is operating, the programme being recorded will not display on TV.
  • Page 53: Playback

    Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. Region code (DVD-Video only) Both the DVD recorder and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must This section introduces basic functions of playback match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
  • Page 54: Playing A Disc

    Place a disc gently into the tray with the This DVD recorder can only operate with disc’s label facing up. discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM NOTE Standard Version 2.0. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close Playback and/or recording may not work for some types of discs, or when specific the disc tray.
  • Page 55: Using The Disc & Top Menu

    Using the Disc Menu & Top Menu Using the Search Functions Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that allow you to select special functions for the title, such as chapters, audio tracks, subtitles, film previews, information on characters, etc. For DVD-VIDEO discs Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc menu of the disc.
  • Page 56: Slow Motion Play

    About QUICK Skipping Chapters or Tracks During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track. During play, press the SKIP ( button on the remote control. If you press the œœ button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter or track or The QUICK function allows you to easily search for a marker(DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode)).
  • Page 57: Using The Repeat Function

    If you want to move to a desired time to Using the Repeat Function help you find a scene. Playing Repeatedly(Repeat Playback) Press the QUICK button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Title 1/10 Press the QUICK button during playback. Chapter 1/40 Time 00:01:45 Subtitle Audio...
  • Page 58 Playing Repeatedly(Repeat Playback) Playing a Certain section Repeatedly(A-B Repeat Playback) Using the QUICK button Press the QUICK button during Using the QUICK button playback. Repeat is highlighted. Press the QUICK button during playback. Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal 01.
  • Page 59: Selecting The Subtitle

    Selecting the Subtitle Selecting the Audio language Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc Audio languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. type. This is only available during playback. (VR mode) (VR mode) Using the SUBTITLE button Using the...
  • Page 60: Changing The Camera Angle

    Changing the Camera Angle Zooming-In When a DVD-VIDEO contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. This is only available during playback. If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE mark Press the QUICK button during playback or appears on the screen.
  • Page 61: Using Bookmarks

    Using Bookmarks Playing back a bookmark This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD-VIDEO or DVD-R/-RW(V mode), so you can quickly find them. Press the MARKER button during playback. (V mode) Press the œ √ buttons to select a Press the MARKER button during bookmarked scene.
  • Page 62: Using Markers

    Using Markers Playing back a Marker Press the MARKER button during (VR mode) playback. Press the MARKER button during playback. Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. Marker Marker RETURN MOVE CANCEL RETURN PLAY Press the OK or button to start Press the OK button when the desired playing from the selected scene.
  • Page 63: Playing An Audio Cd/Mp3

    Audio CD(CD-DA) Screen Elements Playing an Audio CD/MP3 Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal 01. TRACK 1 00 : 52 01. TRACK 1 4:39 Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 02. TRACK 2 4:31 03. TRACK 3 4:30 04. TRACK 4 3:53 Each disc has a variety of menu functions available.
  • Page 64 Buttons on the Remote Control used for Audio CD(CD-DA) playback Playing an MP3 Disc Insert an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. Disc Navigation Disc Navigation Photo √ √ Music √ √ Programme Setup MOVE RETURN EXIT Press the …† buttons to select the Disc Navigation, and then press the OK or √...
  • Page 65 Buttons on the Remote Control used for MP3 playback MP3 Screen Elements Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal Straight from the heart 00 :22 ROOT Bryan Adams Bryan Adams_2 Straight from the heart ROOT Run to you 03/06 Heaven MOVE RETURN...
  • Page 66 Play Option Mode To Programme Tracks The Play Option can be used with an audio CD or MP3 You can register a maximum of 30 tracks in the playlist. in the Play or Stop mode. Press the QUICK button during playback. Repeat Mode will be highlighted.
  • Page 67: Playing A Picture

    -1 If your press the PLAY( ) button, the Playing a Picture Slide show screen will appear. Press the œ √ buttons to set the slide show speed, then press the OK button. Slide Show Speed DSC01189 Insert a JPEG into the disc tray. MOVE RETURN Disc Navigation...
  • Page 68: Playing The Title List

    Press the …† buttons to select Disc Playing the Title List Navigation, then press the OK or √ button twice. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No. Title Length Edit 01 19/APR/2005 1 00:00:21 √ √ 02 19/APR/2005 1 00:00:03 √...
  • Page 69 Press the DISPLAY button once again. Then you can Title List Screen Elements check the information about the title under playback. DVD-RAM(VR) Playing Info Name 01/JAN/2005 12:00 PR Title 1/15 Created Time 01/JAN/2005 12:00 DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Title List Length 00:01:43 SP No.
  • Page 70: Editing

    Editing This section introduces basic functions of DVD editing and explains both edit functions for the recording on a disc and edit functions for the entire disc. Title List A title is a section of recorded video and audio. Title List shows a list to help you select a title. Since the title list consists of the information on stream that is actually recorded, if one title is deleted, that title cannot be played again.
  • Page 71: Basic Editing (Title List)

    Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the Basic Editing (Title List) desired characters, then press the OK button. DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Sports(A1) Renaming(Labeling) a Title Follow these instructions to rename a title list entry, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded programme. MOVE RETURN EXIT...
  • Page 72: Locking(Protecting) A Title

    Locking(Protecting) a Title Press the œ √ buttons to select On, then press the OK button. The key icon on the Follow these instructions to lock an entry to protect it information window for the selected entry from accidental deletion. changes to the locked status.
  • Page 73: Deleting A Section Of A Title

    Press the …† buttons to select Delete, Deleting a Section of a Title then press the OK or √ button. Follow these instructions to delete a section of a Title List entry. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List (VR mode) No. Title Length Edit 01 Drama 00:00:21 √...
  • Page 74 Press the OK button at the starting point. Press the OK button to select the Delete. The image and starting point time are displayed in the section deletion starting point window. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List Title List No. 05 Start DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List Title List No.
  • Page 75: Advanced Editing (Playlist)

    Press the OK button at the end point. Advanced Editing (Playlist) DVD-RAM(VR) Make Scene Scene No. 001 Start Title List: 1/6 Start 00:00:10 Creating a Playlist 00:10:00 Make New Playlist Return 19/APR/2005 12:00 00:10:00 Follow these instructions to create a new playlist entry MOVE RETURN EXIT...
  • Page 76: Playing Entries In The Playlist

    Playing Entries in the Playlist Press the …† buttons to select Play, then select the OK button. Follow these instructions to play the playlist entries. The playlist entries will be played. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist (VR mode) No. Title Length Edit 01 23/APR/2005/0 00:00:21 √...
  • Page 77: Renaming A Playlist Entry

    Renaming a Playlist Entry Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons. Follow these instructions to rename a playlist entry, i.e. to edit the title of a playlist entry. DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Dolphin (VR mode) With the unit in Stop mode, press the PLAY LIST button.
  • Page 78: Editing A Scene For The Playlist

    Editing a Scene for the Playlist Playing a Selected Scene Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to play, then press the OK (VR mode) button. The playlist entry to be played is selected.
  • Page 79 Press the OK button at the end point of the Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) scene. To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 78. DVD-RAM(VR) Modify Scene Scene No. 002 Start Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the Start 00:00:25 scene you want to modify, then press the...
  • Page 80 Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) You cannot move the selected scene to the position of the next scene, because the NOTE selected scene should be inserted before that position, which requires no action. To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 78. Depending on the kind of disc, the displayed Press the …†...
  • Page 81: Copying A Playlist Entry To The Playlist

    Press the OK button at the end point of the Copying a Playlist Entry to the scene. Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) Add Scene Scene No. 004 Start Using the PLA LIST button Using the PLA LIST button Start 00:00:15 00:00:35 Sclence Cancel With the unit in Stop mode, press the 23/APR/2005 06:43 00:00:35...
  • Page 82: Deleting A Playlist Entry From The Playlist

    Press the …† buttons to select Delete, You can create up to 999 scenes on one then press the OK button. disc. In some cases, this may be different NOTE from the actual numbers. Press the MENU button after the DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist operation has finished.
  • Page 83: Disc Manager

    Enter the desired characters press the …† Disc Manager œ √ buttons. DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Disc Editing the Disc Name Follow these instructions to give a name to a disc. MOVE RETURN EXIT This function is the same as the Rename function in renaming the title list.
  • Page 84: Disc Protection

    Disc Protection Formatting a Disc Disc Protection allows you to protect your discs from Use these instructions to format a disc. being formatted or deleted due to unintended The disc protect should also be cleared. operations. With the unit in Stop mode, press the With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 85: Delete All Title Lists

    Press the …† buttons to select Disc DVD-RW Manager, then press the OK or √ button. You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Choose the recording format for DVD- RW.’ DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Manager Disc Name Disc Navigation √ √ DVD-RW(VR) Disc Manager Disc Protection...
  • Page 86: Finalising A Disc

    Finalising a disc You will be prompted with the message 'Do you want to finalise disc?'. After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc with your DVD recorder, it needs to be finalised before it can be played back on external devices. DVD-RW(VR) Disc Manager Disc Name...
  • Page 87: Unfinalising A Disc (V/Vr Mode)

    Unfinalising a disc (V/VR mode) Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button. The disc is unfinalised. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. A DVD-RW can be finalised or unfinalised in Video mode. NOTE DVD-RW(VR:F) Disc Navigation...
  • Page 88: Additional Information

    Troubleshooting Additional If your product malfunctions, go through the check- points below before contacting a Toshiba authorised Information service centre. Power The input is displayed for a while when the power is turned on. The DVD recorder requires some time...
  • Page 89 Playback The angle operation does not work while playing a DVD disc. Cannot play the disc. The angle operation is available only Checkpoint 1 when the disc contains images Check whether the disc is inserted Checkpoint 1 captured from different angles. correctly with the label facing up.
  • Page 90 Video Timer Recording The disc revolves, but no image or bad quality Timer lamp flickers. images are displayed. Check there is enough space in the Checkpoint 1 Be sure that the Video Setting is Checkpoint 1 disc for recording. properly set. (See pages 36 ~ 38) Check whether the current disc is Checkpoint 2 Check whether there is damage to or...
  • Page 91 Allow for proper distance. Remove obstacles between your DVD recorder Checkpoint 3 If the problem still persists, contact a and the remote control. nearby Toshiba service centre. Check whether the batteries are empty. Checkpoint 2 Check for the TV/DVD selection button. Checkpoint 3 Other I forget my password for parental supervision.
  • Page 92: Specifications

    Specifications Power requirements AC 220-240V, 50Hz Power consumption 35 Watts Weight 2,9Kg General Dimensions 428mm(W) x 254mm(D) x 58mm(H) Operating temp. +5°C to +35°C Other conditions Keep level when operating. Less than 75% operating humidity Composite Video : 1,0 V p-p at 75Ω load, sync negative Video Max.Audio Input Level : 2Vrms Audio...
  • Page 93 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

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