Do not install this equipment in a confined space such • Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, as a bookcase or similar unit. natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc...)
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta- cles, and the point where they exit from the appara- tus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appa- ratus.
Handling Cautions DVD-Video, CD • Before connecting other components to this recorder, • Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a be sure to turn them all off. soft cloth. • Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.
Disc Specifications Exemptions • Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by DVD-Video fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by third parties, accidents, owner's inten- tional or unintentional misuse, or uses in other •...
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• This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and cut in out. finalised with a Toshiba DVD recorder. It may not • Playable bitrate range is from 56Kbps to 320Kbps. be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on •...
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COPY PROTECTION DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protec- • For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the tion. Because of this, you should only connect cartridge and use the disc only. your DVD RECORDER & VCR directly to your •...
General Features User’s Manual Make sure to check the following terms before reading The D-VR25SB allows you to record and playback high the user’s manual. quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc. You can also edit digital images on DVD-RAM/-RW Icons that will be used in manual discs.
Step 4 Playing How to use the DVD You can select the title you want to play in a dis- Recorder & VCR played menu and then immediately start playback. A DVD consists of sections called titles, and sub sections called chapters. During recording, a title is created between two points where you start and stop recording.
Setting the Remote Control Unpacking Your DVD Recorder & VCR remote control will work with Toshiba televisions and compatible brands. Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. • Audio/Video Cable • RF Cable for TV Control • Remote Control • Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size) •...
Rear Panel The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4” clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. S-VIDEO OUT JACK AV1(TV) IN/OUT SCART AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS AV2(EXT) SCART DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS AUDIO/VIDEO JACK(AV OUT)
Tour of the Remote Control 10. MENU Button Brings up the DVD Recorder & VCR’s setup menu. 11. TITLE LIST/DISC MENU Button Press this to enter the TITLE list/Disc menu. OK/DIRECTION Buttons (… … / † † / œ œ / √ √ Buttons) 13.
Quick Overview Connecting & Setting Up A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the DVD Recorder & VCR. Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable Connecting the SCART Cable Connecting the Audio/Video Cable Connecting the S-Video Cable Connecting the Component Video Cable...
Connecting DVD Connecting the SCART Recorder & VCR to the Cable TV using the RF Cable ❚ Case 1 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR Make sure that both the television and the to the TV using the SCART Cable DVD Recorder &...
❚ Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to a Satellite Receiver or AV2 IN (EXT): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable Other Equipment Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 (EXT) jack on the You can connect your DVD Recorder &...
Connecting the Connecting the Audio/Video Cable S-Video Cable You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperates television using the audio/video cable if the appropriate the picture element into black and white(Y) and colour(C) signals to present clearer images than com- input is available on the television.
In case of progressive scan picture prob- lems, it is recommended that you switch the con- nection to the standard definition output. If there are questions regarding your Toshiba TV set’s compatibility with this DVD Recorder &VCR, please contact our customer service centre.
AV Receiver Connecting an External Connections Devices ❚ Case1 : Connecting an external devices To take full advantage of the movie theater experience to the AUX jacks that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to a complete Surround Sound You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD Recorder &...
On-Screen Menu System Setup Navigation The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder & VCR. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus. No Disc Setup Programme System √ √ Clock Set √...
When the auto scanning is complete, the current Plug & Auto Setup time and date will be displayed automatically. Clock Set Time Date Auto clcok 12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2005 SAT The DVD Recorder & VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time.
Press the œ √ buttons to select the hour, minutes, Setting the Date and day, month and year. • The option selected highlight. Time No Disc Clock Set Programme Setup Time Date Auto clcok 12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2005 Your DVD Recorder &...
Press the …† buttons to select Auto Setup, then Auto Setup press the OK or √ button. The message “Your data will be lost.Press [OK] to continue, [MENU] to exit.” is displayed. No Disc Auto Setup Programme Auto Setup √ √ Manual Setup √...
Press the …† buttons to select Edit, then press Manual Setup the OK or √ button. Manual Setup menu is displayed. Manual Setup If you have already set them automatically, you do not Name - - - - need to preset the stations manually. Decoder ❚...
Press the …† buttons to select Decoder. Clearing a Preset Press the œ √ buttons to select On or Off. Indicate whether you wish to use a decoder On or Off. Station Manual Setup A A B B Name If you have stored a TV station: Decoder •...
Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then Press the …† buttons to select Manual Setup, then press the OK or √ button. press the OK or √ button. Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, and then Press the …† buttons to select the desired PR number, then press the OK or √...
VIDEO Output CH Setting Up the Language Options Your DVD Recorder & VCR output channel may need to If you set audio, subtitle, disc menu, on-screen menu be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if language in advance, they will come up automatically your TV cannot find the pictures.
❚ Press the …† buttons to select the desired Digital Output language, then press the OK or √ button. 1. PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) 48kHz Press the RETURN or œ button to return to the audio. Select PCM when using the previous menu.
❚ TV Aspect Setting Up the Display Depending on the type of television you have, you (Video) Options may want to adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio) • 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD sup- This function allows you to setup the TV screen plies, even though you have a settings.
Enter your password again, and then press the Setting Up the Parental OK or √ button. No Disc Parental Control Control Programme Password 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.
❚ About the Change Level VCR Setting Press the …†buttons to select Change Password, then press the OK or √ button. No Disc Parental Control Programme If you want your videotapes to play automatically when Password : On √ √ Setup Rating Level : Level 1 kids...
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❚ Press the …† buttons to select the desired VCR IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) option, then press the OK or √ button. The intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or √...
DVD EP Mode Time Automatic Chapter Creator You can set the EP(Extended Play) mode’s time setting This function only works with DVD-RW (V mode) and to 6 or 8hours. DVD-R discs. A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one program, it makes one Title. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press If you use this function, the Title will be divided into the MENU button.
Press the REC button to start recording. Front Display The message "Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording?" is displayed. Adjust the brightness of the unit’s front panel display. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.
Video Output NICAM You can enjoy high quality image through RGB or NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. Component video connection. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the the MENU button.
In Component mode, you can set video output to The message “Please set your TV to Progressive Progressive or Interlace, see the table below. input. To deactivate, press [STOP] key.” will appear. Press the OK button. Available video output jacks are as follow. Available Video Output Jack Please set your TV to Progressive input.
I Do not press the P-SCAN button if you are Canceling the using a TV that does not support Progressive Note mode. Nothing will be displayed on the screen Progressive scan if pressed. I If you press the P-SCAN button by mistake when your TV does not support Progressive mode, you need to release the Progressive mode.
Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. This section introduces basic functions of play- Region code (DVD-Video only) back by disc type. Both the DVD Recorder & VCR and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.
Press the DVD button to select the DVD mode. This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Note Standard Version 2.0. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Playback and/or recording may not work for some types of discs, or when specific opera- tions, such as angle change and aspect ratio Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s adjustment, are being performed.
Using the Disc Menu Using the Search & Skip Functions and Title Menu Searching through a Chapter or Track Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title, chapters, audio track, subtitles, film previews, information on char- acters, etc.
Slow Motion Play/ About QUICK Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play The QUICK functions allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter, track and time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom.
• If you want to move to a desired time to help you find a scene. Repeat Play Press the QUICK button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Playing Repeatedly (Repeat 1/10 1/40 Playback) 00:01:45 D 5.1CH MOVE CHANGE Press the QUICK button during playback. DVD-VIDEO 1/10 1/40...
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Playing Repeatedly Playing a Certain section (Repeat Playback) Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback) Press the QUICK button during playback. Repeat is highlighted. Press the QUICK button during playback. Music DVD-VIDEO Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal 1/10 01. TRACK 1 00 : 52 1/40 00:01:45...
❚ Selecting the Audio language Selecting the Subtitle & Audio languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. Audio Language Using the AUDIO button Press the AUDIO button during playback. (VR mode) ❚ Selecting the SUBTITLE language Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc type.
Changing the Camera Zooming-In Angle When a DVD Recorder & VCR contains multiple angles Using the QUICK button of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Press the QUICK button during playback. Using the ANGLE button If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE DVD-VIDEO 1/10 appears on the screen.
Playing back a Bookmark Using the Bookmarks Press the MARKER button. Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. (V mode) Bookmark Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. Press the MARKER button during playback.
❚ Playing back a Marker Using the Markers Press the MARKER button during playback. Press the œ √ buttons to select a marked scene. Marker (VR mode) Press the MARKER button during playback. Marker MOVE PLAY CANCEL RETURN Press the OK or √ll button to start playing from the selected scene.
Buttons on the Remote Control Playing back an Audio used for CD playback CD (CD-DA) Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. ❚ Playing back an Audio CD(CD-DA) Insert an audio CD (CD-DA) into the disc tray. • The audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played automatically.
Repeat mode : Repeat off, Repeat Track, Repeat Playing back an MP3 Folder or Repeat Disc Current track (song) : Displays the name of the track being played. Disc Displays the current folder and play index. This shows the operating state of a disc and a playback time corresponding to a portion that is currently played.
To Programme Tracks Play Option Mode The Play Option can be used with an audio CD or MP3 in You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist. the Play or Stop mode. Press the QUICK button during playback. Repeat mode will be highlighted.
Press the …† œ √ buttons to select a picture. Playing back a Picture Photo Index 6 / Slide Show Disc ROOT / DSC01189 Page 2 / MOVE RETURN EXIT There are two types of Picture CD. One is a CD with only JPEG files.
Playing back a VHS Special VCR Playback Tape (VCR) Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of To play a standard VHS tape, just insert it into the VCR special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, deck and press the PLAY button.
Variable Search While a cassette is stopped, press the QUICK but- ton. System Go To [0:00:00] End Search Forward Intro Scan Reverse Intro Scan Each time you record a cassette on this DVD Recorder MOVE & VCR, an index is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts.The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start play- back from that point.
This section shows various DVD recording methods. This recorder can record on the following discs. 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 Device Finalising Additional Recording format in Toshiba Recorder...
❚ ❚ Recording Formats Recording Mode Select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preferences. SPEED button repeatedly while the unit is in Stop mode When you insert an unused disc, the following message for the desired recording time and picture quality.
Concerning Copy Control Signals Press the PROG/TRK ( ) buttons or number TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have buttons to select the programme you want to record. one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy- Once and Copy-Never. If you want to record a copy-once Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly, to select the type programme, use DVD-RW with CPRM in VR Mode and recording speed (quality).
Recording From Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to the DV input jack on the front of your DVD External Devices Recorder & VCR using a DV cable. Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly to select the recording speed (quality). Follow these directions to record onto a disc or a tape ➝...
❚ In Record mode Watching the Images Being Press the REC button. Recorded (Time Slip) 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 the desire scene.
Making a One Touch Making a Timer Recording (OTR) Recording 1. Check the antenna cable is connected. One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add 2. Check the remaining time of the disc. 3. Check the date and time are correct. recording time from 30 minutes up to 9 hours by press- 4.
Recording Speed (DVD) Timer recording will not work when the power is AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality on. When the power is switched on, programmes Note automatically. In AUTO Mode, the most suitable registered for recording in Timer recording will record mode is adjusted automatically, according to be automatically cleared after the start time and remaining time on the disc and length of the timer...
Press the …† button to select the number of the scheduled record list you want to edit, then press the Deleting the Scheduled OK or √ button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. Record List DVD-RAM(VR) Scheduled Record List No.
Press the …† button to select the number of the Basic VCR Recording scheduled record list you want to delete, and then press the OK button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Scheduled Record List No. To Start Speed V/P Edit 01 DVD...
Maximum Recording Time - SP vs. LP Special Recording Tape Length Recording Time (in SP) E180 180 mins or 3 hours Features E240 240 mins or 4 hours E280 280 mins or 4 hours and 40mins E300 300 mins or 5 hours While a recording is in progress, you can watch a differ- ent channel, watch a different media, or add recording time.
Press the …† buttons to select desired copylist, then press the OK or √ button. Copy to DVD or VCR DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Copylist No. Title Length Edit 01 19/JAN/2005 1 00:00:21 Play √ √ Rename Edit Scene Copy Delete 19/JAN/2005 12:00 7 Scenes 19/JAN/2005 12:00 MOVE...
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You can use the √ œ œ or √√ , œ œ or √√ ❚ buttons to search for the end position. To copy from VCR to DVD Press the OK button at the end point. • A copylist will be generated. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU Repeat the above steps to create the copylist.
Playing the Title List Editing Follow these instructions to play back a scene from the This section introduces basic functions of DVD Title List. editing and explains both edit functions for the ❚ recording on a disc and edit functions for the Using the TITLE LIST button entire disc.
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Press the …† buttons to select Disc Navigation, You can also play a recorded programme by then press the OK or √ button twice. pressing the QUICK button. Note The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) Title List 00:01:45 No.
❚ Press the œ √ buttons to select On, then press Locking (Protecting) a Title the OK button. The key icon on the information Follow these instructions to lock a title to protect it from window for the selected title changes to the locked ➝...
❚ Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then Deleting a Section of a Title press the OK or √ button. Follow these instructions to delete a section of a Title List title. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No. Title Length Edit 01 Drama 00:00:21 √...
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Press the OK button at the starting point. Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then The image and starting point time are displayed in press the OK button. the section deletion starting point window. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List Title List No.
Press the OK button at the end point. Advanced Editing DVD-RAM(VR) Make Scene Scene No. 001 (Playlist) Start Title List: 1/6 Start 00:00:10 00:10:00 Make ❚ New Playlist Return Creating a Playlist 19/JAN/2005 12:00 00:10:00 MOVE RETURN EXIT Follow these instructions to create a new playlist title from a recorded title.
❚ Press the …† buttons to select Play, then press Playing Titles in the Playlist the OK or √ button. Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles. The playlist titles will be played back. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist No. Title Length Edit (VR mode) 01 19/JAN/2005...
❚ DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Renaming a Playlist Title 2 0 / J A N / 2 0 0 5 1 2 : 0 0 Follow these instructions to rename a playlist Title, A B C D E a b c d e i.e.
Editing a Scene for the Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Scene Scene No. Playlist No. 3 Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. Play Modify 00:00:26 00:00:07 00:00:04 Move (VR mode) 00:00:03 00:00:11 00:00:04 Delete Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. MOVE RETURN EXIT...
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Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) DVD-RAM(VR) Modify Scene To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 78. Scene No. 002 Start Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you Start 00:00:20 Title List : 1/7...
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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 To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 78. position, which requires no action.
❚ Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. Copying a Playlist to the VCR DVD-RAM(VR) Add Scene Scene No. 003 Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. Start The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Start 00:00:15 Title List : 1/7...
❚ • You will be prompted with the delete confirmation Deleting a Playlist from the Playlist message 'Do you want to delete?'. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Do you want to delete? DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist...
Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons. Disc Manager DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Disc A B C D E a b c d e f g h i F G H I J k l m n o K L M N O p q r s t P Q R S T ❚...
❚ ❚ Disc Protection Formatting a Disc Disc Protect allows you to protect your discs from being Use these instructions to format a disc. formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. The disc protect should be cleared With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
DVD-RW Press the …† button to select Disc Finalise, then press the OK or √ button. • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Choose the recording format for DVD- RW.’ DVD-RW(VR) Disc Manager Disc Navigation Disc Name √ √ Disc Protection : Not protected DVD-RW(VR)
❚ Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press Unfinalising a disc (V/VR mode) the OK button. The disc is unfinalised. A DVD-RW can be finalised or unfinalised in With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU V mode.
❚ • You will be prompted with the confirmation Delete All Title Lists message 'Do you want to delete all title lists?'. DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Manager Disc Navigation Disc Name √ √ Disc Protection : Not protected √ √ Playlist Disc Format √...
Troubleshooting (DVD-V/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Toshiba authorized ser- vice centre. Problem Explanation/Solution • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. No power. • Did you press the I/ ON/STANDBY button of your DVD Recorder &...
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• Read the table of contents and then find and read the sections Other problems describing your problem, and follow the directions given. • Turn the unit off and on. • If your problem still persists, contact your nearest Toshiba service centre. 90 - English...
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Troubleshooting (VCR) Before contacting a Toshiba authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. Problem Explanation/Solution No power • Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. • Have you pressed the ON/STANDBY button? You cannot insert a video cassette •...
Specifications Power requirements AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz Power consumption 45 Watts General Weight 4,8 Kg Dimensions 430(W) x 321(D) x 84(H) Operating temp. +5°C to +35°C Other conditions Keep level when operating. Less than 75% operating humidity Video input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : 1.0Vp-p(unbalanced) 75Ω...