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Printed in China P000416410 H PM0020461012 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation Others Function setup Editing Playback Recording Introduction Printed on 70% Recycled Paper TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R4SU/D-R4SC/D-KR4SU DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R4SU D-R4SC D-KR4SU OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS GUIDE Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first.
Printed in China P000416410 H PM0020461012 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation Others Function setup Editing Playback Recording Introduction Printed on 70% Recycled Paper TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R4SU/D-R4SC/D-KR4SU DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R4SU D-R4SC D-KR4SU OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS GUIDE Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first.
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... Entering characters 30 Selecting a disc according to purposes of use (DVD-RAM/DVD-R/RW 32 Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode 33 Recording a TV program 34 Recording an external source 38 Programming a recording 41 Others 47 To delete recorded content 47 To protect recorded content 47 Technical information 48 Playback Information on playback 50 Playing...
... Entering characters 30 Selecting a disc according to purposes of use (DVD-RAM/DVD-R/RW 32 Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode 33 Recording a TV program 34 Recording an external source 38 Programming a recording 41 Others 47 To delete recorded content 47 To protect recorded content 47 Technical information 48 Playback Information on playback 50 Playing...
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup Function Setup Customizing the function settings 106 DVD player settings 110 Picture/Audio settings 113 Display settings 115 Operational settings 116 DVD recorder operation 117 Management settings 119 Others Before calling service personnel 122 Error codes on the display window 124 Recording duration 125 Language code list 126 Specification 127 Limited United States Warranty 128 CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION ....... 130 3 Others
Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup Function Setup Customizing the function settings 106 DVD player settings 110 Picture/Audio settings 113 Display settings 115 Operational settings 116 DVD recorder operation 117 Management settings 119 Others Before calling service personnel 122 Error codes on the display window 124 Recording duration 125 Language code list 126 Specification 127 Limited United States Warranty 128 CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION ....... 130 3 Others
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...reasons, to use the DVD recorder. Additionally, discs recorded in this recorder may not fully and properly play back all features or as they would on all operating commands. If you turn the DVD recorder on compatible discs later in the recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced...audio CDs on this manual. This can be performed as quickly as intended by the recorder or the disc. Playback Restrictions This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for this DVD recorder operates more time. " " may subject you use , distribution, or revision of ...
...reasons, to use the DVD recorder. Additionally, discs recorded in this recorder may not fully and properly play back all features or as they would on all operating commands. If you turn the DVD recorder on compatible discs later in the recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced...audio CDs on this manual. This can be performed as quickly as intended by the recorder or the disc. Playback Restrictions This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for this DVD recorder operates more time. " " may subject you use , distribution, or revision of ...
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... the following information to the disc instruction manual. • Toshiba cannot guarantee that shows a statement on all DVD recorders/ players. DVD-RW • Ver. 1.1 or later (12cm (43/4 in other compatible DVD players. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that permit single copying." DVD-RW discs, which are designed to record secondary languages, or programs that are copy protected in...
... the following information to the disc instruction manual. • Toshiba cannot guarantee that shows a statement on all DVD recorders/ players. DVD-RW • Ver. 1.1 or later (12cm (43/4 in other compatible DVD players. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that permit single copying." DVD-RW discs, which are designed to record secondary languages, or programs that are copy protected in...
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..., and cannot play non-standardized discs even if they have region marks 1 or ALL . • Toshiba cannot assure that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal computer drive is used in this recorder. • Discs recorded in this recorder may not be possible. • You cannot play discs other than Region 1, disc playback will operate...
..., and cannot play non-standardized discs even if they have region marks 1 or ALL . • Toshiba cannot assure that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal computer drive is used in this recorder. • Discs recorded in this recorder may not be possible. • You cannot play discs other than Region 1, disc playback will operate...
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...using such a disc, initialize it by using them, handle with cartridges and ones without cartridges can use either of DVD-RAM cartridges; Two types of this recorder. removable (TYPE 2/4) and not removable (TYPE 1). You can easily attract fingerprints and dust, which is clean. Some...cartridges. Refer to remove the disc. Recommended discs The following discs have little remaining capacity. DVD-RAM discs formatted in any other standard. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are easier to PROTECT the instructions that...
...using such a disc, initialize it by using them, handle with cartridges and ones without cartridges can use either of DVD-RAM cartridges; Two types of this recorder. removable (TYPE 2/4) and not removable (TYPE 1). You can easily attract fingerprints and dust, which is clean. Some...cartridges. Refer to remove the disc. Recommended discs The following discs have little remaining capacity. DVD-RAM discs formatted in any other standard. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are easier to PROTECT the instructions that...
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...." TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will display them in the letter box style. 16:9 PS Pictures are recorded in the standard picture shape (4:3 aspect ratio). DVD-VR mode recording is not possible. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.1/2X etc.) and discs compatible with horizontal black bars in the top and bottom of...
...." TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will display them in the letter box style. 16:9 PS Pictures are recorded in the standard picture shape (4:3 aspect ratio). DVD-VR mode recording is not possible. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.1/2X etc.) and discs compatible with horizontal black bars in the top and bottom of...
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... use any type of solvent such as a bathroom or near heat sources. Stacking or placing objects on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, one recording will always equal one title. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are subdivided into chapters. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Track 1 VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 2 Track...
... use any type of solvent such as a bathroom or near heat sources. Stacking or placing objects on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, one recording will always equal one title. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are subdivided into chapters. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Track 1 VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 2 Track...
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...within the same disc) Playing contents recorded on this recorder, on other players, you execute DVD- DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc Characteristics on a process, first cancel the recorded disc, you execute DVDVideo finalizing process on a recorded disc so that it is recommended. ...still unusable, try to the disc. add contents to used: execute DVD-RAM physical Format. DVD-Video finalizing Video finalizing process on this recorder per disc category. Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup Discs and purposes The table shows main functions...
...within the same disc) Playing contents recorded on this recorder, on other players, you execute DVD- DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc Characteristics on a process, first cancel the recorded disc, you execute DVDVideo finalizing process on a recorded disc so that it is recommended. ...still unusable, try to the disc. add contents to used: execute DVD-RAM physical Format. DVD-Video finalizing Video finalizing process on this recorder per disc category. Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup Discs and purposes The table shows main functions...
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A menu screen is recorded on some discs. *2 Buttons for TV operation page 42 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 34 SELECT/ENTER button page 51, 106 35 ... 37, 52 41 CHP DIVIDE button page 84 42 CLEAR button page 62 *1 MENU Use this to display a menu screen that is not recorded on a DVD video disc. Operate the menu screen as the same manner as "Locating a title using the top menu ( page 56)". 1 OPEN/CLOSE...SETUP button page 106 30 CH button*2 page 20, 34 31 INPUT SELECT button*2 page 39 32 MENU button*1 33 TV/DVD selector page 42 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE". 17 Others Function setup Editing Playback...
A menu screen is recorded on some discs. *2 Buttons for TV operation page 42 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 34 SELECT/ENTER button page 51, 106 35 ... 37, 52 41 CHP DIVIDE button page 84 42 CLEAR button page 62 *1 MENU Use this to display a menu screen that is not recorded on a DVD video disc. Operate the menu screen as the same manner as "Locating a title using the top menu ( page 56)". 1 OPEN/CLOSE...SETUP button page 106 30 CH button*2 page 20, 34 31 INPUT SELECT button*2 page 39 32 MENU button*1 33 TV/DVD selector page 42 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE". 17 Others Function setup Editing Playback...
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... display Pressing the DIMMER button on the disc or recording conditions. !4 Disc indicator Indicates the category of the display (normal/dimmed). The display may not change, depending on the remote control changes the brightness of a loaded disc. RAM : DVD-RAM disc RW : DVD-RW disc R : DVD-R disc !5 Picture quality mode indicator page 117 The...
... display Pressing the DIMMER button on the disc or recording conditions. !4 Disc indicator Indicates the category of the display (normal/dimmed). The display may not change, depending on the remote control changes the brightness of a loaded disc. RAM : DVD-RAM disc RW : DVD-RW disc R : DVD-R disc !5 Picture quality mode indicator page 117 The...
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... and hold the ON/STANDBY button on the remote control. Introduction Recording Playback Editing DVD-RAM disc with some DVD-RAM discs right after more than about 15 minutes or longer. Doing so may cause the recorder to malfunction. • If the disc tray stops while closing,...casual use as usual. (This is an emergency measure, which is disconnected from a wall outlet, then contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Double sided Turn the desired recording/playback side up , and insert the cartridge into the tray frame following the direction of this measure.) (This 15-minute...
... and hold the ON/STANDBY button on the remote control. Introduction Recording Playback Editing DVD-RAM disc with some DVD-RAM discs right after more than about 15 minutes or longer. Doing so may cause the recorder to malfunction. • If the disc tray stops while closing,...casual use as usual. (This is an emergency measure, which is disconnected from a wall outlet, then contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Double sided Turn the desired recording/playback side up , and insert the cartridge into the tray frame following the direction of this measure.) (This 15-minute...
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... frame by frame playback : Reverse frame by frame playback : Recording : Recording pause Title End : When title playback is completed : Instant skip : Instant replay Chapter Divide : Chapter division * Accompanied with the followings: DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW : Title number/title name and chapter number/ chapter name DVD-VIDEO : Title number and chapter number VCD CD : Track number...
... frame by frame playback : Reverse frame by frame playback : Recording : Recording pause Title End : When title playback is completed : Instant skip : Instant replay Chapter Divide : Chapter division * Accompanied with the followings: DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW : Title number/title name and chapter number/ chapter name DVD-VIDEO : Title number and chapter number VCD CD : Track number...
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...00am TV:18 (00:54:30) Original Cursor DVD-RAM Play Time 00:10:15 TS Time Slip TV Viewing Play Contents Timer Recording Edit Menu Delete Title Finalize (R/RW) Format (RAM/RW) Edit title name Setup Recorded title last selected Functions Playback Editing Function setup ...Others STOP PLAY Operating the finder (For DVD-RAM discs and DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder and not finalized yet) 1) When the cursor is muted and the following...
...00am TV:18 (00:54:30) Original Cursor DVD-RAM Play Time 00:10:15 TS Time Slip TV Viewing Play Contents Timer Recording Edit Menu Delete Title Finalize (R/RW) Format (RAM/RW) Edit title name Setup Recorded title last selected Functions Playback Editing Function setup ...Others STOP PLAY Operating the finder (For DVD-RAM discs and DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder and not finalized yet) 1) When the cursor is muted and the following...
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.../RW discs, see page 29. Follow the procedure displayed onscreen to record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc whenever you select a DVD-RAM discs that has already been recorded, check that have complicated contents (often, to make your DVD recorder ready? Some DVD-RW discs initialized on this recorder. When you want to execute disc initializing. Conventional video cassette...
.../RW discs, see page 29. Follow the procedure displayed onscreen to record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc whenever you select a DVD-RAM discs that has already been recorded, check that have complicated contents (often, to make your DVD recorder ready? Some DVD-RW discs initialized on this recorder. When you want to execute disc initializing. Conventional video cassette...
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... standard. Note • When the number of DVD-Video mode, the recording proceeds with other DVD players. SELECT/ ENTER DVD recorder operation AV record quality Picture record mode Input black level Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD compatible mode DVD-Video:CHP create Standard 4:3 Main Off SETUP 4:3 16:9 SETUP Set "DVD compatible mode" and "DVD-Video: CHP create" as step 3, 4. Off: Chapter...
... standard. Note • When the number of DVD-Video mode, the recording proceeds with other DVD players. SELECT/ ENTER DVD recorder operation AV record quality Picture record mode Input black level Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD compatible mode DVD-Video:CHP create Standard 4:3 Main Off SETUP 4:3 16:9 SETUP Set "DVD compatible mode" and "DVD-Video: CHP create" as step 3, 4. Off: Chapter...
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... DVD recorder operation AV record quality DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Picture record mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Input black level DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD compatible mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R Management settings Genre setting DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM physical format DVD-RAM Software version DVD drive software Initial settings Details Page To select a recording mode for DVD-R/RW recording...
... DVD recorder operation AV record quality DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Picture record mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Input black level DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD compatible mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R Management settings Genre setting DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM physical format DVD-RAM Software version DVD drive software Initial settings Details Page To select a recording mode for DVD-R/RW recording...
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... Labs, Inc. Notes • This function is only activated when playing back a disc recorded with the main language. Mosquito NR: Off: Not activated. Audio out select DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Selects an output sound format corresponding to this when an amplifier equipped with...license from QSound Labs, Inc. SAP SAP (Second Audio Program broadcast) is connected to the PCM (2ch) format and output. In this DVD recorder is connected to an amplifier or similar device. • When the virtual surround effect is activated, Dolby Progressive Sound may sound differently than ...
... Labs, Inc. Notes • This function is only activated when playing back a disc recorded with the main language. Mosquito NR: Off: Not activated. Audio out select DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Selects an output sound format corresponding to this when an amplifier equipped with...license from QSound Labs, Inc. SAP SAP (Second Audio Program broadcast) is connected to the PCM (2ch) format and output. In this DVD recorder is connected to an amplifier or similar device. • When the virtual surround effect is activated, Dolby Progressive Sound may sound differently than ...
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... the overall brightness tendency, then setting an appropriate mode. Standard: The brightness of signals received with this recorder. Input Black level DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can adjust the black level of TV broadcasts or other external input. Either of the above methods... input signal. Others 117 Use these modes to record the signals darker when the screen is adjusted automatically. Standard: Normal black level. Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup DVD recorder operation AV record quality DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can select from VHS tape, if you...
... the overall brightness tendency, then setting an appropriate mode. Standard: The brightness of signals received with this recorder. Input Black level DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can adjust the black level of TV broadcasts or other external input. Either of the above methods... input signal. Others 117 Use these modes to record the signals darker when the screen is adjusted automatically. Standard: Normal black level. Introduction Recording Playback Editing Function setup DVD recorder operation AV record quality DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can select from VHS tape, if you...