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Toshiba D-VR650KU Owner's Manual

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The Vcr / DVD Recorder Switching
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Connection to a Tv
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Formatting a Disc
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Information on DVD Recording
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DVD/Vcr Dubbing
Table of Contents
Introduction
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Basic Setup
TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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  • Page 1 Introduction Connections Basic Setup TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Disc Management Recording Playback D VR660KU D-VR660KU Editing Function Setup VCR Function Others...

  • Page 2: Precautions

    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS WARNING: APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing.
  • Page 4 480 progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the “standard definition” output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 480p DVD recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 4 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 4 PRECAUTIONS...
  • Page 5 Maintenance 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 number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Introduction PRECAUTIONS ........2 FEATURES ........8 Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual .
  • Page 7 Playback INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK ....61 Structure of Disc Contents......61 BASIC PLAYBACK .

  • Page 8: Features

    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. Recording 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 additional recordings until the disc becomes full...

  • Page 9: Discs For Recording, Playing Back

    Discs for Recording, Playing back Disc type Logo Can be formatted in VR or video Format mode Video Mode Icon Maximum record 480 min (12cm) time 144 min (8cm) Ver.1.1,1.2 Recordable/playable Ver.1.1/2× CPRM compatible versions Ver.1.2/4× CPRM compatible Playable on most DVD players.
  • Page 10 DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD+RW 4x DVD+R 4x/8x/16x Performance of any other discs are not guaranteed. • Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this recorder, including, without limitation, any one of the following: •...

  • Page 11: Functional Overview

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 1. I/y ON/STANDBY button (DVD/VCR) Press to turn on and off the unit. 2. Cassette compartment (VCR) Insert a cassette tape here. 3. A OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD)* Press to open or close the disc tray. 4. Disc tray (DVD) Place a disc when it is open.

  • Page 12: Installing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Install the batteries (AAx2) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Open the cover. Insert batteries. Make sure to match + and - on the batteries to the marks indicated in the battery compartment.
  • Page 13 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 compartment.

  • Page 14: The Vcr / Dvd Recorder Switching

    THE VCR / DVD RECORDER SWITCHING 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.) Note •...

  • Page 15: Guide To On-Screen Displays And Menus

    GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, or the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suit your preference.
  • Page 16 GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Title/File Name Information Title name information Title Name My Title File name information File Name My File MP3/WMA Tag Information • First, track name will be displayed. Track Name • If you press [DISPLAY] one more time, artist name will be displayed.

  • Page 17: Main Menu

    GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Main Menu Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use [K / L] to select a menu and press [ENTER] to display the menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit. Setup General Setting Timer Programming...

  • Page 18: Front Panel Display Guide

    FRONT PANEL DISPLAY GUIDE : Appears in the afternoon with the clock display. : Appears when the channel is in DTV mode. 3. Title / track / file and chapter mark : Appears when indicating a title/track number. : Appears when indicating a chapter number.

  • Page 19: Antenna Cable Connection

    ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION This section describes how to connect your unit to an antenna, cable box, etc. Disconnect the power cord of your TV from the AC outlet. Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input jack of your TV. disconnect Connect cables to the unit.

  • Page 20: Rf Modulator Connection

    RF MODULATOR CONNECTION 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.

  • Page 21: Connection To A Cable / Satellite Box

    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. e.g.) rear of this unit HDMI OUT DVD/VCR...

  • Page 22: Connection To A Tv

    CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your display device. VCR and basic DVD connection this unit HDMI OUT Available for DVD only analog audio AUDIO IN RCA audio cable this unit DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL...

  • Page 23: Compatible Port

    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 audio signals. HDMI IN HDMI cable this unit HDMI OUT When connecting with an HDMI cable, the audio signal will be output as the digital audio signal simultaneously, so you do not need the analog audio connection described on page 22.
  • Page 24 CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI™ COMPATIBLE PORT Actual Output Modes by Media Audio recording format of the disc Dolby Digital DVD-video LPCM Dolby Digital DivX® MP3 / MP2 For audio CD and MP3 / WMA files, 2 channel PCM will be output regardless of the “Dolby Digital” setting. If the connected device is not compatible with HDMI BITSTREAM, audio will be output as PCM even if you select “Stream”...

  • Page 25: Connection To An Audio System

    CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the owner’s manual accompanying external devices for more information. Playing Back 2 Channel Analog Audio stereo system RCA audio cable DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO...

  • Page 26: Initial Setting

    INITIAL SETTING When turning on this unit for the first time, you need to follow these steps. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP PAUSE DUBBING...

  • Page 27: Channel Setting

    CHANNEL SETTING If you have changed antenna connection, we recommend that you program available channels in your area with the following procedures. Auto Channel Scan OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: .@/: PQRS PQRS WXYZ WXYZ SPACE SPACE DTV/TV SETUP SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU...

  • Page 28: Adding/Deleting Channels

    Adding/Deleting Channels You may want to add or delete TV channels if your channel lineup changes or if you no longer watch some channels. Adding channels is only available for the analog TV channels. Make sure • You perform “Auto Channel Scan” before adding or deleting the channels.
  • Page 29 ANALOG 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] to select a channel directly.

  • Page 30: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK 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. Auto Clock Setting This unit can set the time and date automatically by referring to a PBS station.

  • Page 31: Manual Clock Setting

    Manual Clock Setting Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then press [ENTER]. “Clock” menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “Clock Setting”, then press [ENTER]. Use [K / L] to select calendar or time, then press [ENTER].

  • Page 32: Tuner Settings

    TUNER SETTINGS 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 •...

  • Page 33: Selecting Tv Audio

    This section describes how to switch the TV audio. When you record a TV program, only output sound channel will be recorded. Selecting TV Audio OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x...
  • Page 34 Selecting TV Audio (cont’d) OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH SE-R0294 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 34 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 34 TUNER SETTINGS Analog TV...

  • Page 35: Dtv Closed Caption

    DTV Closed Caption Apart from closed captions, Digital TV has its own closed captions called DTV CC. Use this menu to change the settings for DTV CC. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER...

  • Page 36: Closed Caption Style

    Closed Caption Style Digital TV can also change the style of its closed caption such as font, color or size, etc. OPEN/ INPUT HDMI CLOSE SELECT .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY...
  • Page 37 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”...

  • Page 38: Formatting A Disc

    FORMATTING 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.

  • Page 39: Reformatting A Disc Manually

    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 format in order to erase all content of the disc. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE...

  • Page 40: Setting A Disc To Protect

    SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from “DVD Menu” menu. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP...

  • Page 41: Playing The Discs In Other Dvd Players

    PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Auto Finalizing You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing all timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI...

  • Page 42: Finalizing A Disc

    PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc You will need to finalize discs to play back on other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. Since the process of the finalization fills empty space of the disc, a shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization.
  • Page 43 PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Note • Finalizing a disc in video mode and +VR mode automatically creates a title menu. • After you finalize the DVD+RW, you can call up the title list by pressing [TOP MENU], or you can call up the title menu by pressing [DISC MENU].

  • Page 44: Information On Dvd Recording

    INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING Recording Mode You can select a recording mode among 5 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording mode you select as follows. Recording time Recording mode 12cm 60 min 18 min 120 min 36 min 240 min 72 min...

  • Page 45: Settings For A Recording

    SETTINGS FOR A RECORDING Make Recording Compatible 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 is automatically converted to our style.

  • Page 46: Recording Audio Select (Xp)

    SETTINGS FOR A RECORDING Recording Audio Select (XP) 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].

  • Page 47: One-Touch Timer Recording

    BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Follow the steps to record TV programs. OPEN/ OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: .@/: PQRS PQRS WXYZ WXYZ SPACE SPACE DTV/TV DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP...
  • Page 48 BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Press [REC I] to start recording. “I” will be displayed for 5 seconds. Press [PAUSE F] to pause recording. Press [PAUSE F] ] or [REC I] again to restart recording. To set one-touch timer recording (OTR)... This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes.

  • Page 49: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure • Set the clock before setting a timer programming. • Insert a recordable disc with enough recordable space or a cassette tape with an erase-protection tab.
  • Page 50 Use [K / L] to enter the date, then press [B]. Timer Programming TUE JAN/01 10:00AM Date Start New Program Date Start JAN/02 - - : - - - - : - - REC To Mode DTV125- 1 JAN/01 When pressing [L] at Daily the current date, the MON-SAT...
  • Page 51 Press [TIMER SET] to set a timer programming. will appear on the front panel display, while this unit waits to make the recording. “VCR” will appear on the front panel display timer recording have been set. How to select a channel number for the timer recording Analog TV For channel number 2-6, press [B] or [ –...
  • Page 52 Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer programming information 1) Press [TIMER SET]. 2) Press [TIMER PROG.]. 3) Check the information on the list you want to edit. Timer Programming JAN/ 2/08 12:00 AM 125-01 SP SP (1:00) TUE JAN/01 10:00AM Date Start JAN/02...

  • Page 53: Hints For Timer Recording

    Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer programming will be lost. • If a disc is not inserted or if a inserted disc is not recordable (finalized DVD-RW/-R, finalized DVD+RW, a fully recorded disc, etc.), “DVD”...

  • Page 54: Settings For An External Device

    SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connection to an External Device Connect the external device properly to the unit by using input jacks either L2 (Front) or L1 (Rear). When connecting an external device of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of L2 (Front). Use S-video or the RCA audio/video cables for this connection.

  • Page 55: Recording From An External Device

    SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the instructions for the connection on page 54. OPEN/ OPEN/ INPUT INPUT CLOSE CLOSE SELECT SELECT HDMI .@/: .@/: PQRS PQRS WXYZ WXYZ SPACE SPACE...

  • Page 56: 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.

  • Page 57: Dvc To Dvd Dubbing

    DVC to DVD Dubbing Before recording from DVC, see page 54 for connection instructions. OPEN/ INPUT INPUT CLOSE SELECT SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP STOP...

  • Page 58: Dvc To Vcr Dubbing

    DVC to VCR Dubbing Before recording from DVC, refer to page 54 for connection instructions. DISC MENU ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH SE-R0294 Press [VCR] first. Preparing for DV to VCR dubbing: •...

  • Page 59: Dvd/Vcr Dubbing

    DVD/VCR DUBBING You can copy a DVD to a cassette tape or copy a cassette tape to a DVD. This function will be possible only if the DVD or the cassette tape is not copy protected. Before starting this function, prepare for the recording on the DVD-RW/-R or the cassette tape.
  • Page 60 VCR to DVD Use [K / L] to select “VCR DVD”, then press [ENTER]. General Setting Playback Display Auto Chapter Video Recording Audio Select (XP) Recording Auto Finalize Dubbing Mode Clock Aspect Ratio (Video mode) Channel Dubbing Mode DivX Make Recording Compatible HDMI Reset All Press [SETUP] to exit.

  • Page 61: Information On Playback

    INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK 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® are divided into folders, and the folders are subdivided into files. DVD video Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3...

  • Page 62: Basic Playback

    BASIC PLAYBACK Direct Playback OPEN/ OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI CLOSE .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH SE-R0294 Note •...

  • Page 63: Playback From The Title List

    Playback from the Title List OPEN/ OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE SETUP DISPLAY DTV/TV DISC MENU DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY PLAY SKIP SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH...

  • Page 64: Mp3/Wma/Jpeg Files

    Use of CD-RW for MP3 files is not recommended. You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such 1/ 2 permission. : 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

  • Page 65: Playing Back A Divx

    Playing Back a DivX® OPEN/ OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE SETUP DISPLAY DTV/TV DISC MENU DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH SE-R0294 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 65...
  • Page 66 It is recommended that files to be played back in this unit are recorded under the following specifications: Official DivX® Certified product • Playable codec of AVI files : DivX®3.x, DivX®4.x, DivX®5.x, DivX®6.0 • Maximum size of image : 720 x 480 @30 fps 720 x 576 @25 fps •...

  • Page 67: Using The Title/Disc Menu

    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 MENU] or [DISC MENU] to call up the title list or disc menu.

  • Page 68: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Resume Playback You can play back from where you stopped playing back the disc last. Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. The resume message will appear. Resume ON 2) Press [PLAY B]. In a few seconds, playback will resume from the point at which it stopped last.

  • Page 69: Rapid Playback

    Rapid Playback 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 sound output. Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [1.3X / 0.8X PLAY].

  • Page 70: Zoom

    Zoom Press [DVD] first. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY] or [ZOOM]. • If you press [ZOOM], skip to step3. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [ENTER] within 1 second, or wait for 1 second to display the selection menu.

  • Page 71: Chasing Playback During Recording

    Chasing Playback during Recording You can play back the already recorded part of the currently recording program without waiting for the recording to the end. This function works from 1 minute after the start of the recording. 1) During recording, press [PLAY B]. Playback will start from the beginning of the program that you are currently recording.

  • Page 72: Simultaneous Playback And Recording

    Simultaneous Playback and Recording 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: 1:23:45 icon using [{ / B], then press [ENTER]. 2) Select The title number next to will be highlighted.

  • Page 73: Search

    Title/Chapter Search Using [SKIP ] / [SKIP 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. •...

  • Page 74: Time Search

    Time Search 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 e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 The number next to...

  • Page 75: Slide Show

    REPEAT/RANDOM/PROGRAM PLAYBACK/SLIDE SHOW Repeat 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 step 3. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY] or [REPEAT]. •...

  • Page 76: Program Playback

    REPEAT/RANDOM/PROGRAM PLAYBACK/SLIDE SHOW Program Playback You can program the disc to play back in your desired order. Press [DVD] first. 1) Press [SETUP] in stop mode. 2) Use [K / L] to select “CD Playback Mode”, then press [ENTER]. “CD Playback Mode” menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select “Program Play”, then press [ENTER].

  • Page 77: Selecting The Format Of Audio And Video

    SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching Subtitles DVD-video may have subtitles in one or more languages. Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc case.

  • Page 78: Switching Virtual Surround System

    SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Switching Virtual Surround System 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...

  • Page 79: Adjusting Black Level

    SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Adjusting Black Level 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 .

  • Page 80: Information On Disc Editing

    INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING Guide to a Title List 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].

  • Page 81: Deleting Titles

    DELETING TITLES After the disc is fully recorded: DVD-RW/DVD+RW • When a title is deleted from DVD-RW in VR mode, the recordable disc space will be increased. The Full-Recorded disc Delete! You can record a new title. Once all editings are made, press [RETURN] several times to exit the editing mode. “Writing to Disc” appears momentarily.
  • Page 82 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. OPEN/ INPUT HDMI...

  • Page 83: Creating/Deleting Playlist

    CREATING/DELETING PLAYLIST 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).

  • Page 84: Erasing All Playlist

    CREATING/DELETING PLAYLIST Erasing All Playlist Playlist A playlist can be deleted if it is no longer needed. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP PAUSE...

  • Page 85: Editing Discs

    Putting Names on Titles You can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu. DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH...
  • Page 86 Putting Names on Titles (cont’d) OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: .@/: PQRS PQRS WXYZ WXYZ SPACE SPACE DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH SE-R0294 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 86...

  • Page 87: Setting Chapter Marks

    Setting Chapter Marks You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT...

  • Page 88: Hiding Chapters

    Hiding Chapters You can hide chapters from the title list. Hidden chapters are skipped during playback. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP SKIP STOP PAUSE DUBBING...

  • Page 89: Deleting A Part Of A Title

    Deleting a Part of a Title You can delete a specific part of a title. Even when parts of title are deleted from the playlist, the original title will remain as it is. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV...
  • Page 90 Deleting a Part of a Title (cont’d) Use [SKIP H / G], [REV E], [FWD D], [PLAY B] and [PAUSE F] to find the start point, then press [ENTER]. Edit - Scene Delete Start Preview Delete JAN/ 1/08 12:00AM CH10 LP 1 : 25 : 47 Then use [SKIP H / G], [REV E], [FWD D], [PLAY B] and...

  • Page 91: Dividing A Title

    Dividing a Title Playlist You can divide one title into two new titles. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY PLAY SKIP SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE...

  • Page 92: Combining Titles

    Combining Titles Playlist You can combine two titles into a single title. OPEN/ INPUT HDMI CLOSE SELECT .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH...

  • Page 93: Setting Or Releasing The Title Protection

    Setting or Releasing the Title Protection Original To prevent the accidental editing, or erasing of the titles, you can protect them in “Edit” menu. You can cancel the title protection feature after it is applied. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ...

  • Page 94: Setting Or Clearing All Chapter Marks At Once

    Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at Once For titles in video mode DVD-RW, you can set or edit chapter at every time interval. You can clear the chapter mark too. You can specify the interval of chapter marks for titles last more than 5 minutes.

  • Page 95: List Of The Default Settings

    LIST OF THE DEFAULT SETTINGS 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) Playback Parental Lock → page 99 Audio Out Dynamic Range Control →...
  • Page 96 LIST OF THE DEFAULT SETTINGS Setup Items (highlight is the default) Display CC Style Font Opacity → page 37 Font Color → page 37 Edge Type → page 37 Edge Color → page 37 Back Opacity → page 37 Back Color →...
  • Page 97 LIST OF THE DEFAULT SETTINGS Setup Items (highlight is the default) Video TV Aspect → page 105 Select Video Select Video - L1(Rear) → page 54 Recording Auto Chapter → page 45 Recording Audio Select (XP) → page 46 Auto Disc Full Finalize →...

  • Page 98: General Setting

    GENERAL SETTING Playback OPEN/ OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: .@/: PQRS PQRS WXYZ WXYZ SPACE SPACE DTV/TV SETUP SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH...
  • Page 99 Playback (cont’d) 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. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material.
  • Page 100 Playback (cont’d) 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 Parental Lock Video Audio Out Audio Out Recording Disc Menu Language...
  • Page 101 Playback (cont’d) 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 Parental Lock Video Audio Out Disc Menu Language Recording Disc Menu Language English Clock Audio Language...

  • Page 102: Display

    Display OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: .@/: PQRS WXYZ PQRS WXYZ SPACE SPACE DTV/TV SETUP SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc.
  • Page 103 Display (cont’d) 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 the unit detects a blocked program, a restriction message appears and you are not allowed to view the program.
  • Page 104 Display (cont’d) [Canadian English Rating] Rating Category Adult audience only Unsuitable for ages under 14 Parental guidance suggested General audience For children over 8 For all children Exempt program As for TV Rating’s TV-MA, TV-14, TV-PG, or TV-Y7, you can further set the sub ratings to block specific elements of programming.

  • Page 105: Video

    Video OPEN/ INPUT HDMI CLOSE SELECT .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER].

  • Page 106: Divx

    DivX® OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH SE-R0294 Press [SETUP] in stop mode and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER].

  • Page 107: Hdmi

    HDMI OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH SE-R0294 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 107 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 107 GENERAL SETTING Press [SETUP] in stop mode and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER].
  • Page 108 HDMI (cont’d) 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].

  • Page 109: Reset All

    Reset All Reset the setting to default. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: PQRS WXYZ SPACE DTV/TV SETUP SETUP DISPLAY DISC MENU ENTER ENTER CLEAR INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x SKIP PLAY PLAY SKIP STOP PAUSE DUBBING REC MODE REPEAT TIMER SET SEARCH SE-R0294 Note •...

  • Page 110: Vcr Functions

    VCR FUNCTIONS Playback 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.

  • Page 111: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) 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 begin the one-touch timer recording. You can select a fixed recording time by pressing [REC I] repeatedly.

  • Page 112: Other Operations

    Time Search 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.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 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 restore proper operation. Symptom The power does not turn on.
  • Page 114 Symptom The remote control does not function. • Batteries are weak. The unit does not operate properly. DV signal cannot be input. • The DVC cannot be operated with this unit. Certain functions of the unit cannot operate. DV audio signal cannot be switched. There is no picture.
  • Page 115 Symptom The unit starts playing back the disc automatically. Some functions such as stop, search, or slow-motion playback cannot be performed. The language for the sound track cannot be changed. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. The angles cannot be changed. Recording does not stop immediately after you press [STOP C].

  • Page 116: Frequently Asked Questions

    Error message Disc Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback feature may not be available on this disc. Region Error — Please eject the disc. — Playback is not authorized in your region. Parental Lock On The current selected parental level prohibits playback.

  • Page 117: Language Code

    LANGUAGE CODE 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 Bihari 4854 Bislama 4855 Breton 4864 Bulgarian 4853 Burmese 5971 Byelorussian...

  • Page 118: Glossary

    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);...

  • Page 119: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS • 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 added in the future. General System VCR video heads Power requirements Power consumption Weight...

  • Page 120: Limited Warranty

    Digital Audio Video (“DAV”) Product - Exchange Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DAV PRODUCT AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 121 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 121 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 121 LIMITED WARRANTY 2008/01/29 17:22:24 2008/01/29 17:22:24...
  • Page 122 122 EN E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 122 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 122 LIMITED WARRANTY 2008/01/29 17:22:28 2008/01/29 17:22:28...
  • Page 123 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 123 E9MG0UD_D-VR660KU_EN.indd 123 MEMO 2008/01/29 17:22:30 2008/01/29 17:22:30...

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