Recording A Tv Program - Toshiba D-VR5SU Service Manual

Tape playback
ZERO RETURN function / Video index search system
1
Press DISPLAY.
The counter display shows the tape running
time during playback or recording.
ZERO RETURN function
This function makes tape rewind-
ing stop at the counter "00:00:00"
position automatically.
2
Press COUNTER RESET at the desired
tape position. The counter display will be
reset to the "00:00:00" position (e.g. the be-
ginning of recording).
3
Press STOP when playback or recording is finished.
Press ZERO RETURN.
The tape will be rewound or fast forwarded and automatically stop
at the "00:00:00" position.
Switching the display between clock and counter
Press CLOCK/COUNTER. The clock
and tape counter alternate with each
other in the display.
Video index search system
This function enables you to locate the beginning of any record-
ing made on the VCR.
Recording an INDEX MARK
NOTES for Counter Display:
The Index search function automatically records
• If you rewind the tape beyond
an INDEX mark on the tape whenever a record-
"00:00:00", a minus sign ("–") will
ing is initiated.
be displayed in front of the time.
• When you load a tape, the counter
will reset to "00:00:00".
• The counter does not function on
nonrecorded (blank) sections of
Index search
the tape. When you rewind, fast
Press INDEX
forward or play tapes through
mode.
blank sections, the counter stops.
For Succeeding programs: Press INDEX
NOTES for Video index search
For Preceding programs: Press INDEX
system:
(Additional press increases the INDEX NO.
• When you record an INDEX mark
up to 9.)
at the very beginning of the tape,
When the INDEX
the mark may not be found.
unit starts searching the INDEX NO. selected
• During INDEX search, the tape
and finds the portion, then playback starts
may stop and begin to play at a
automatically.
slightly different location.
To stop the Index Search, press STOP.
• INDEX may not function properly
with old or worn out video tapes.
• INDEX marks may not be found if
it is extremely close to the point
where the search began.
• In recording, if you stop recording
temporarily, the INDEX mark is not
recorded on the tape.
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Recording
Read this before recording on disc
Images that cannot be recorded
The unauthorized recording, use,
Some DVD-Video and broadcasts contain copy-restriction signals to
distribution, or revision of television
protect copyrights. There are 3 types of copy-restriction signals: "Copy
programs, videotapes, DVDs and
Free", "Copy Never" and "Copy Once".
other materials, is prohibited under
the Copyright Laws of the United
States and other countries, and
"Copy Free" (unrestricted recording)
may subject you to civil and/or
Land-based TV broadcasts and images you record yourself with a video
criminal liability.
camera allow unrestricted recording. There are no restrictions on re-
cording.
"Copy Never" (recording prohibited)
• Images that contain the recording prohibited signal cannot be re-
corded.
• If the recording prohibited signal appears halfway through an image
you are recording, recording is paused at that instant. When the re-
cording prohibited signal ends, recording resumes.
• This unit incorporates a built-in copy guard. It cannot record soft-
ware or broadcasted programs that contain copy restriction signals
designed to protect copyright, etc.
"Copy Once" (one-time recordable)
Programs (images) that contain the one-time recordable signal can be
recorded only in the VR mode using a DVD-RW disc that supports
CPRM Ver. 1.1 and Ver 1.2.
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8 : 47 AM MON
HI-FI
00 : 04 : 38 SP
8 : 47 AM MON
HI-FI
00 : 00 : 00 SP
CH 001
INDEX
or during stop or play
+3
.
.
or is pressed, the
or is displayed
INDEX NO. (up to
9)
Recording
Read this before recording on disc
Types of disc
This section explains what you must
You can use DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video.
know to record onto a disc. Read it
before attempting to record.
DVD-RAM/-RW (VR mode)
• This mode involves mutiple editing functions.
NOTE:
• Various editing options using a created Playlist.
Should a power failure occur or the
AC cord plug be disconnected while
DVD-RW/-R (Video mode)
recording, editing, initializing, finaliz-
• Simple editing (renaming titles).
ing or any other function, the program
being recorded will be lost or the disc
For more information on recording format, see "Recording for-
may not be playable. Manufacturer
mat" (page 10).
cannot guarantee against loss of pro-
gram or disc should this occur. To
Recording modes
start recording again, re-format the
disc or use a new disc and follow the There are 4 modes for recording on disc. Recording time and quality
vary according to mode.
instruction on recording.
Recording
mode
XP Approx. 60 min
SP Approx. 120 min
NOTES:
LP Approx. 240 min
Recording time can change for the
SLP Approx. 360 min
following reasons.
• When image quality is poor as dur-
ing poor TV reception. • Recording time above is based on a 4.7GB disc.
• When recording on a disc that has
been edited before. Since DVD recording is performed using VBR (Variable Bit Rate), re-
• When the video is followed with re- cording time varies according to the recorded content.
cordings of still images or just au- To know the correct recording time, stop recording and check the me-
dio. dia information. (See page 36.)
Disc remaining time
VR mode
• Recording is possible as long as there is available space on the disc.
(Finalized discs can be recorded by cancelling the finalization, see
"UNDO FINALIZE" on page 29.)
• Erasing unnecessary title frees up available space on the disc. (Titles
can be erased from finalized discs by first undoing the finalization.
See "UNDO FINALIZE" on page 29.)
NOTE:
Video mode
Because of characteristics peculiar
• Up until the disc is finalized, recording is possible as long as there is
to digital video compression technol-
available space on the disc. (Once the disc has been finalized, addi-
ogy, scenes with fast motion may
tional recording and erasing are not possible.)
appear as a matrix of larger blocks.
• The remaining time cannot be increased, nor can recorded title be
overwritten.
The unauthorized recording, use,
• Titles cannot be erased nor can recorded titles be overwritten.
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.

Recording a TV program

Preparation:
• Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode.
• Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit.
You can record programs you
• Press DVD or VCR to select the appropriate mode.
watch on TV onto video tapes or
1
DVDs. Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the re-
cording mode.
The recording mode will appear on the TV
monitor and change every time REC
MODE/SPEED is pressed.
VCR recording modes: SP/SLP
DVD recording modes: XP/SP/LP/SLP
SP is the normal recording mode for video tapes. SLP offers 3
times the recording time as SP. For more information on DVD re-
cording modes, see page 53.
2
Set the TV/CABLE option to the appropriate position (page 33).
3
Press the numeric keys or CH
recorded.
TO SELECT Cable TV CHANNELS:
1-9
10-12
13-99
100-125
NOTES:
TO SELECT TV CHANNELS 1-12:
• When recording onto a DVD, it
If only 1 or 2 buttons are pressed, the corresponding channel will
takes some time from when you
be selected in 2 seconds.
press REC/OTR until recording
VHF/UHF/CABLE CHANNELS
actually starts.
Press REC/OTR slightly earlier
before the preferred starting point.
With a video tape, recording starts
almost at the same time as you
press REC/OTR.
• If the erase prevention tab of video
tapes is removed, the tape will
eject when REC/OTR is pressed
for recording.
The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs and
4
Press REC/OTR.
other materials, is prohibited under
the Copyright Laws of the United
" " appears on the screen for about 4
States and other countries, and
seconds and recording will start.
may subject you to civil and/or
criminal liability.
Recording time Quality
Can record high quality images.
Can record normal quality images.
Quality deteriorates slightly, but
recording time is longer.
Recording time is prioritized over
quality.
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VCR mode
00 : 00 : 00 SP
DVD mode
SP
TV - VHF/UHF channels
CABLE - CABLE TV channels
/ to select the channel to be
Press 0 twice and then 1-9 as required.
Example: To select 2, Press "002".
Press 0 first and then the remaining 2 digits in order
from left to right.
Example: Press 012 for "12".
CH 110
Press 2 digits in order.
Example: Press 22 for "22".
Press the 3 digits in order.
Example: Press 110 for "110".
TV CABLE
VHF VHF
2-13 2-13
UHF STD/HRC/IRC
14-69 14-36 (A) (W)
37-59 (AA) (WW)
60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ)
86-94 (86) (94)
95-99 (A-5) (A-1)
100-125 (100)(125)
01 (5A)
VCR mode
CH 110
DVD mode
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