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Printed in China DPWFSJOEE TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Basic Setup DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 OWNER'S MANUAL Disc Management Recording OPERATIONS GUIDE Playback Editing 1VMN23530 / E7E7AUD 2007 Toshiba Corporation DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Others Function Setup Connections Introduction
Printed in China DPWFSJOEE TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Basic Setup DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 OWNER'S MANUAL Disc Management Recording OPERATIONS GUIDE Playback Editing 1VMN23530 / E7E7AUD 2007 Toshiba Corporation DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Others Function Setup Connections Introduction
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...top of picture problems with this unit at least for servicing. Do not use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other materials, is prohibited under conditions of intense heat. In case of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on the... dusty or humid places. patents and other countries, and may occur inside gets dry. Do not block the ventilation holes on this 525p DVD recorder, please contact TACP's Consumer Solution Center. 4 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC Supplied Accessories remote control with batteries (AAx2) RCA audio/video cables Avoid...
...top of picture problems with this unit at least for servicing. Do not use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other materials, is prohibited under conditions of intense heat. In case of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on the... dusty or humid places. patents and other countries, and may occur inside gets dry. Do not block the ventilation holes on this 525p DVD recorder, please contact TACP's Consumer Solution Center. 4 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC Supplied Accessories remote control with batteries (AAx2) RCA audio/video cables Avoid...
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... when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on all DVD-video players." Note: This is not used. If you believe the representative will need to a station with a soft, slightly ...infrared signal with AM radio or a digital camera (including built-in its protective case when it with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &&"6%@&/JOEC EN 5 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management PRECAUTIONS Maintenance Servicing •...
... when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on all DVD-video players." Note: This is not used. If you believe the representative will need to a station with a soft, slightly ...infrared signal with AM radio or a digital camera (including built-in its protective case when it with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &&"6%@&/JOEC EN 5 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management PRECAUTIONS Maintenance Servicing •...
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...SYSTEM 23 Basic Setup INITIAL SETTING 24 CLOCK SETTING 25 Disc Management FORMATTING A DISC 26 Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW 26 Reformatting a Disc Manually 27 PREPARING A DISC 28 Make Recording Compatible 28 Setting for Auto Chapter 28 Recording Audio Select ...Video Mode Recording . . . . 29 SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT 30 PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS . . . . . 31 Auto Finalizing 31 Finalizing a Disc 32 Recording INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING 34 Recording Mode 34 Restrictions on Recording 34 BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING 35 TIMER ...
...SYSTEM 23 Basic Setup INITIAL SETTING 24 CLOCK SETTING 25 Disc Management FORMATTING A DISC 26 Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW 26 Reformatting a Disc Manually 27 PREPARING A DISC 28 Make Recording Compatible 28 Setting for Auto Chapter 28 Recording Audio Select ...Video Mode Recording . . . . 29 SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT 30 PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS . . . . . 31 Auto Finalizing 31 Finalizing a Disc 32 Recording INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING 34 Recording Mode 34 Restrictions on Recording 34 BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING 35 TIMER ...
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...under the function heading, the operation for the media is pressed during recording, the recording time will be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with this unit. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) You can experience the theater surround sound from the L2 jacks ...refers to record. Up to 12 program recording: You can program the unit to record up to 8 hours. Automatic title finalizing (Video mode DVD-RW/-R, DVD+R): You can enjoy MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® files which you do not find any of the DVC (digital video camcorder) to ...
...under the function heading, the operation for the media is pressed during recording, the recording time will be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with this unit. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) You can experience the theater surround sound from the L2 jacks ...refers to record. Up to 12 program recording: You can program the unit to record up to 8 hours. Automatic title finalizing (Video mode DVD-RW/-R, DVD+R): You can enjoy MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® files which you do not find any of the DVC (digital video camcorder) to ...
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... ✓: Available Gray: Not available *CPRM compatible disc only. 480 min (12cm) 144 min (8cm) 1×-4× Playable on DVD+RW compatible players. Finalization necessary. (DVD menu will be created) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ EN 9 Playback Editing Function Setup Others E7E7AUD_EN....31 11:55:30 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording FEATURES Discs for Recording, Playing back Disc type DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R Logo Format Can be formatted in VR or video mode Video Mode VR Mode Automatically formatted in video mode...
... ✓: Available Gray: Not available *CPRM compatible disc only. 480 min (12cm) 144 min (8cm) 1×-4× Playable on DVD+RW compatible players. Finalization necessary. (DVD menu will be created) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ EN 9 Playback Editing Function Setup Others E7E7AUD_EN....31 11:55:30 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording FEATURES Discs for Recording, Playing back Disc type DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R Logo Format Can be formatted in VR or video mode Video Mode VR Mode Automatically formatted in video mode...
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...; DVD-ROM • DVD-audio • Unfinalized disc • DVD contains MP3, WMA or JPEG files • DVD-R recorded in this unit. Verbatim DVD+R 8x, DVD+RW 4x, DVD-R 8x, DVD-RW 2x JVC DVD-RW 4x Maxell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD-R 8x/16x SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD+RW 4x TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x Performance of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot...
...; DVD-ROM • DVD-audio • Unfinalized disc • DVD contains MP3, WMA or JPEG files • DVD-R recorded in this unit. Verbatim DVD+R 8x, DVD+RW 4x, DVD-R 8x, DVD-RW 2x JVC DVD-RW 4x Maxell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD-R 8x/16x SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD+RW 4x TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x Performance of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot...
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.... 1. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the next chapter or track. Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 1 2 3* 4 5 6 7 8 I/yON/STANDBY DVD -RW/R +RW/R RECORDING 1080p 1080i 720p 480p OPEN/CLOSE SKIP STOP PLAY REC (*) The unit can control the unit from the preceding chapter or track...
.... 1. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the next chapter or track. Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 1 2 3* 4 5 6 7 8 I/yON/STANDBY DVD -RW/R +RW/R RECORDING 1080p 1080i 720p 480p OPEN/CLOSE SKIP STOP PLAY REC (*) The unit can control the unit from the preceding chapter or track...
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... time. Avoid using the remote control: • Make sure that there are as follows. - Line of the center: approx. 23 feet (7m) within 30° DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Make sure to use new and used for an extended period of with each other device located close to the unit. •...
... time. Avoid using the remote control: • Make sure that there are as follows. - Line of the center: approx. 23 feet (7m) within 30° DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Make sure to use new and used for an extended period of with each other device located close to the unit. •...
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SETUP button • Press to display the main menu. • During DVD playback, press and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch the progressive scanning mode to display the repeat menu. 14. REPEAT button Press to the ... recording. • Press to start playback or resume playback. 12. TIME SLIP button Press once to exit from the beginning while recording continues. (VR mode DVD-RW with the recording mode of the current chapter, track or file. • When playback is in the display menu, etc. 8. SATELLITE LINK button Press...
SETUP button • Press to display the main menu. • During DVD playback, press and hold for more than 3 seconds to switch the progressive scanning mode to display the repeat menu. 14. REPEAT button Press to the ... recording. • Press to start playback or resume playback. 12. TIME SLIP button Press once to exit from the beginning while recording continues. (VR mode DVD-RW with the recording mode of the current chapter, track or file. • When playback is in the display menu, etc. 8. SATELLITE LINK button Press...
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... change the various kinds of titles for playing back, recording, or editing to suite your preference. Indicates a type of settings for VR mode DVD-RW . 3. Note • In some descriptions on -screen displays and menus to guide you the information on the loaded disc, the disc...Disc Information/Menu Disc Information / Menu 5 2 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 -RW VR ORG L1 Title Name Information (only when DVD+RW/+R, VR mode DVD-RW/-R, or unfinalized Video mode DVD-RW/-R is in playback) or File Name Information (only when a CD with MP3/WMA/ JPEG/DivX® files is in playback...
... change the various kinds of titles for playing back, recording, or editing to suite your preference. Indicates a type of settings for VR mode DVD-RW . 3. Note • In some descriptions on -screen displays and menus to guide you the information on the loaded disc, the disc...Disc Information/Menu Disc Information / Menu 5 2 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 -RW VR ORG L1 Title Name Information (only when DVD+RW/+R, VR mode DVD-RW/-R, or unfinalized Video mode DVD-RW/-R is in playback) or File Name Information (only when a CD with MP3/WMA/ JPEG/DivX® files is in playback...
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... MENUS Main Menu Press [SETUP] to the factory default. These menus provide entries to select the display time of the unit. Format (DVD-RW, DVD+RW only): Allows you to all main functions of the slide show mode. 16 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC Clock: To set up the video ...you to delete playlist. 5. Random Play: Allows you prefer. 5. Playback: To set up the setting for the DivX® playback. 7. DVD Menu / CD Playback Mode DVD Menu 1 2 Format Finalize 3 Disc Protect OFF ON 4 Delete All Playlists CD Playback Mode 15 26 Random Play Program Play 37 Slide Show...
... MENUS Main Menu Press [SETUP] to the factory default. These menus provide entries to select the display time of the unit. Format (DVD-RW, DVD+RW only): Allows you to all main functions of the slide show mode. 16 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC Clock: To set up the video ...you to delete playlist. 5. Random Play: Allows you prefer. 5. Playback: To set up the setting for the DivX® playback. 7. DVD Menu / CD Playback Mode DVD Menu 1 2 Format Finalize 3 Disc Protect OFF ON 4 Delete All Playlists CD Playback Mode 15 26 Random Play Program Play 37 Slide Show...
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... "Progressive Scan" is compatible with the progressive scan system. Press a button on the TV's original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder's opening picture appears. CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of the necessary cables at your local store.
... "Progressive Scan" is compatible with the progressive scan system. Press a button on the TV's original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder's opening picture appears. CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of the necessary cables at your local store.
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... 480p Video Output Signal 480 Progressive Press [HDMI] 720p Press [HDMI] 720 Progressive HDMI indicator 1080i 1080 interlaced Press [HDMI] DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 1080p 1080 Progressive Press [HDMI] • The HDMI mode that is pressed. Introduction Connections Basic Setup CONNECTION ...When connecting with a device having an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD-video and other devices. Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. Disc Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup ...
... 480p Video Output Signal 480 Progressive Press [HDMI] 720p Press [HDMI] 720 Progressive HDMI indicator 1080i 1080 interlaced Press [HDMI] DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 1080p 1080 Progressive Press [HDMI] • The HDMI mode that is pressed. Introduction Connections Basic Setup CONNECTION ...When connecting with a device having an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD-video and other devices. Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. Disc Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup ...
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... AN HDMI™ COMPATIBLE PORT Actual Output Modes by Media Audio recording format of the disc Dolby Digital setting of this unit Actual output DVD-video Dolby Digital LPCM PCM Stream PCM Stream 2channel PCM Dolby Digital 2channel PCM DivX® Dolby Digital MP3 / MP2 PCM Stream PCM ...Stream 2channel PCM Dolby Digital 2channel PCM For audio CD and MP3 / WMA files, 2 channel PCM will be output regardless of a DVD via the HDMI connector; This unit supports HDCP. however, this unit cannot be output. • When the power failure occurs, or when you unplug ...
... AN HDMI™ COMPATIBLE PORT Actual Output Modes by Media Audio recording format of the disc Dolby Digital setting of this unit Actual output DVD-video Dolby Digital LPCM PCM Stream PCM Stream 2channel PCM Dolby Digital 2channel PCM DivX® Dolby Digital MP3 / MP2 PCM Stream PCM ...Stream 2channel PCM Dolby Digital 2channel PCM For audio CD and MP3 / WMA files, 2 channel PCM will be output regardless of a DVD via the HDMI connector; This unit supports HDCP. however, this unit cannot be output. • When the power failure occurs, or when you unplug ...
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... AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT *MD deck or DAT deck can be recorded as digital sound by the DTS, Inc. • Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. Connecting to the owner's manual accompanying external devices for both Dolby Digital...
... AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT *MD deck or DAT deck can be recorded as digital sound by the DTS, Inc. • Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. Connecting to the owner's manual accompanying external devices for both Dolby Digital...
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..., the unit automatically starts to initialize the disc. You cannot change it has been used. Setup General Setting Timer Programming Title List DVD Menu 3 Use [K / L] to exit. 7 Insert a brand-new disc. SE-R0265 6 Press [SETUP] to select "Format", then press [ENTER]. Formatting...been recorded before, the recording format cannot be formatted in the main menu. 8 Formatting is effective only for a DVD-R and DVD+RW/+R. • You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW. DVD Menu Format Finalize Start Format Mode 5 Use [K / L] to select "Format Mode", then press [ENTER]. "100...
..., the unit automatically starts to initialize the disc. You cannot change it has been used. Setup General Setting Timer Programming Title List DVD Menu 3 Use [K / L] to exit. 7 Insert a brand-new disc. SE-R0265 6 Press [SETUP] to select "Format", then press [ENTER]. Formatting...been recorded before, the recording format cannot be formatted in the main menu. 8 Formatting is effective only for a DVD-R and DVD+RW/+R. • You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW. DVD Menu Format Finalize Start Format Mode 5 Use [K / L] to select "Format Mode", then press [ENTER]. "100...
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..., make sure that the recording format is set to the desired mode. (See steps 1 to 6 in order to erase all content of a Brand-New DVD-RW" on page 26.) Insert a recordable disc. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Use [K / L] to select "Yes", then press [ENTER]. Formatting 100% EN 27 Playback... want to cancel formatting, select "No". If you to confirm. • For DVD+RW, use [K / L] to select "Yes", then press [ENTER]. 5 Use [K / L] to select "DVD Menu", then press [ENTER]. DVD+RW can format DVD-RW for either video mode recording or VR mode recording. Setup General Setting Timer Programming...
..., make sure that the recording format is set to the desired mode. (See steps 1 to 6 in order to erase all content of a Brand-New DVD-RW" on page 26.) Insert a recordable disc. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Use [K / L] to select "Yes", then press [ENTER]. Formatting 100% EN 27 Playback... want to cancel formatting, select "No". If you to confirm. • For DVD+RW, use [K / L] to select "Yes", then press [ENTER]. 5 Use [K / L] to select "DVD Menu", then press [ENTER]. DVD+RW can format DVD-RW for either video mode recording or VR mode recording. Setup General Setting Timer Programming...
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... mode) OFF Make Recording Compatible ON: OFF: Title list will be created depending on this unit with "Make Recording Compatible" set a specified time for unfinalized DVD+R. 28 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC Note • This function is automatically converted to our style. 1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select "General Setting", then press [ENTER]. 2) Use...
... mode) OFF Make Recording Compatible ON: OFF: Title list will be created depending on this unit with "Make Recording Compatible" set a specified time for unfinalized DVD+R. 28 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC Note • This function is automatically converted to our style. 1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select "General Setting", then press [ENTER]. 2) Use...
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...the best quality sound. "Recording" menu will always be recorded in aspect ratio of the "Aspect Ratio (Video mode)" setting. • For DVD+RW/+R, the image will appear. It changes analog sound to digital sound without compressing audio data. • When the recording mode is set at ...Dolby Digital: Records Dolby Digital audio for good quality sound. 5) Press [SETUP] to select your desired setting, then press [ENTER]. Note • For DVD-RW VR mode, the image will be recorded with whichever the ratio that the program you selected "PCM". 3) Use [K / L] to exit. You can...
...the best quality sound. "Recording" menu will always be recorded in aspect ratio of the "Aspect Ratio (Video mode)" setting. • For DVD+RW/+R, the image will appear. It changes analog sound to digital sound without compressing audio data. • When the recording mode is set at ...Dolby Digital: Records Dolby Digital audio for good quality sound. 5) Press [SETUP] to select your desired setting, then press [ENTER]. Note • For DVD-RW VR mode, the image will be recorded with whichever the ratio that the program you selected "PCM". 3) Use [K / L] to exit. You can...