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Introduction 2 DIGITAL VIDEO Various settings 23 Hi-Fi VCR & DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-VR4XSU OWNER'S MANUAL Disc playback 31 Tape playback 46 Recording 50 Editing the disc 60 Dubbing 79 Additional information 82 ©2005 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs. 2H5-01 Cover 1 7/23/05, 1:20 PM
Introduction 2 DIGITAL VIDEO Various settings 23 Hi-Fi VCR & DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-VR4XSU OWNER'S MANUAL Disc playback 31 Tape playback 46 Recording 50 Editing the disc 60 Dubbing 79 Additional information 82 ©2005 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs. 2H5-01 Cover 1 7/23/05, 1:20 PM
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...Handling discs 9 DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording 9 Discs which can be played back 9 Discs on which video can be recorded 10 DVD-RAM 10 DVD-RW 10 DVD-R 10 Recording format 10 Disc playback in other players 11 • On Video CDs 11 Parts and functions 12 Front 12 Rear 12...27 SAP (Second Audio Program 27 • Setting the Language 28 OSD Language 28 DVD Menu 28 Audio 28 • Subtitle 28 Setting the Record 29 Auto Chapter 29 • Black Level (REC 29 Setting the Disc 29 Initialize 29 Finalize 30 Protect Disc 30 DVD-RAM Physical Format ...
...Handling discs 9 DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording 9 Discs which can be played back 9 Discs on which video can be recorded 10 DVD-RAM 10 DVD-RW 10 DVD-R 10 Recording format 10 Disc playback in other players 11 • On Video CDs 11 Parts and functions 12 Front 12 Rear 12...27 SAP (Second Audio Program 27 • Setting the Language 28 OSD Language 28 DVD Menu 28 Audio 28 • Subtitle 28 Setting the Record 29 Auto Chapter 29 • Black Level (REC 29 Setting the Disc 29 Initialize 29 Finalize 30 Protect Disc 30 DVD-RAM Physical Format ...
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...49 Video index search system 49 Recording • Read this before recording on disc 50 Types of disc 50 Recording modes 50 Disc remaining time 50 Images that cannot be recorded 51 Recording a TV program 52 One-touch Timer Recording (OTR 54 Timer recording 55 Chase playback 58 Stereo recording ... disc onto a tape 80 Dubbing using other equipment 81 Additional information Glossary 82 Language code list 84 Problems and troubleshooting 85 Video head cleaning 86 Error/Warning message list 87 Specifications 88 Limited Warranty 89 2H5-01 P02-07 Media mark Each applicable media...
...49 Video index search system 49 Recording • Read this before recording on disc 50 Types of disc 50 Recording modes 50 Disc remaining time 50 Images that cannot be recorded 51 Recording a TV program 52 One-touch Timer Recording (OTR 54 Timer recording 55 Chase playback 58 Stereo recording ... disc onto a tape 80 Dubbing using other equipment 81 Additional information Glossary 82 Language code list 84 Problems and troubleshooting 85 Video head cleaning 86 Error/Warning message list 87 Specifications 88 Limited Warranty 89 2H5-01 P02-07 Media mark Each applicable media...
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.... If your TV is equipped with this unit, you can dub whatever you do not require rewinding like , from video tape to disc or from the beginning of recording to wait for the scene you wish to watch that you wish to watch immediately. Introduction Features Not only you can... playback and record video tapes, but you can also playback DVD discs or make a timed recording. Playback the scene you want to copy a "copy guarded" video tape or disc. 8 2H5-01 P08-11 8 7/23/05, 1:21 PM Edit ...
.... If your TV is equipped with this unit, you can dub whatever you do not require rewinding like , from video tape to disc or from the beginning of recording to wait for the scene you wish to watch that you wish to watch immediately. Introduction Features Not only you can... playback and record video tapes, but you can also playback DVD discs or make a timed recording. Playback the scene you want to copy a "copy guarded" video tape or disc. 8 2H5-01 P08-11 8 7/23/05, 1:21 PM Edit ...
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...The unit will play , but the former ones are two types of DVD-RAM car- Even if one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are manufactured using the highest standards of quality, and as those in this manual. • If you attempt an operation that ...right above logo marks on a DVD disc. Example: 1 Operating DVD-Video • Some operations of DVD-Video may be prohibited by the disc, see the information that come with something small enough. If a disc is recorded on the disc label surface. Introduction Disc Handling discs Removing the disc from...
...The unit will play , but the former ones are two types of DVD-RAM car- Even if one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are manufactured using the highest standards of quality, and as those in this manual. • If you attempt an operation that ...right above logo marks on a DVD disc. Example: 1 Operating DVD-Video • Some operations of DVD-Video may be prohibited by the disc, see the information that come with something small enough. If a disc is recorded on the disc label surface. Introduction Disc Handling discs Removing the disc from...
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... Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2 Ver.1.1CPRM support DVD-R Ver.2.0 (Ver.2.0/4x/8x) DVD-RAM • Use only DVD-RAM discs that were recorded under video mode can be used with each disc The usable format depends on the disc, copying will be done only with another manufacture's equipment or PC..., contain a large number of an unfinalized disc can record by selecting the VR mode or Video mode. • When you record in diameter. • This unit cannot record on the disc by formatting the disc. We cannot guarantee the playback with this unit. ...
... Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2 Ver.1.1CPRM support DVD-R Ver.2.0 (Ver.2.0/4x/8x) DVD-RAM • Use only DVD-RAM discs that were recorded under video mode can be used with each disc The usable format depends on the disc, copying will be done only with another manufacture's equipment or PC..., contain a large number of an unfinalized disc can record by selecting the VR mode or Video mode. • When you record in diameter. • This unit cannot record on the disc by formatting the disc. We cannot guarantee the playback with this unit. ...
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...can playback DVD-RW and DVD-R. Conformity to perform all the content, you format the disc by editing, the chapter will not playback recorded videos. For more information on the TV screen (Menu Playback). Therefore, before finalization, be sure to this owner's manual may not work ...with each partition and these numbers are numbered, but some discs. • Toshiba is finalized, it cannot be specified. (See page 29.) NOTES: • The title, chapter and track are called "Chapters". A music CD...
...can playback DVD-RW and DVD-R. Conformity to perform all the content, you format the disc by editing, the chapter will not playback recorded videos. For more information on the TV screen (Menu Playback). Therefore, before finalization, be sure to this owner's manual may not work ...with each partition and these numbers are numbered, but some discs. • Toshiba is finalized, it cannot be specified. (See page 29.) NOTES: • The title, chapter and track are called "Chapters". A music CD...
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.... L1/L2 The external input channel (L1 or L2) display. Lights during video tape playback. Display Description 1 Lights during DVD recording. Video tape is inserted. Lights during playback of DVD and CD. XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be displayed. 2H5-01 P12-...21 13 7/25/05, 23:18 Introduction 13 SP/SLP 2VCR recording modes. RAM Appears when a DVD-RAM is set to video mode, VR does not appear. C 36CH Cable TV channel display. 2CH TV channel display. Err Error display. 4 Lights ...
.... L1/L2 The external input channel (L1 or L2) display. Lights during video tape playback. Display Description 1 Lights during DVD recording. Video tape is inserted. Lights during playback of DVD and CD. XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be displayed. 2H5-01 P12-...21 13 7/25/05, 23:18 Introduction 13 SP/SLP 2VCR recording modes. RAM Appears when a DVD-RAM is set to video mode, VR does not appear. C 36CH Cable TV channel display. 2CH TV channel display. Err Error display. 4 Lights ...
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...FWD Fast Forward/Forward search playback 34, 47, 48 34, 47, 48 REC MODE/SPEED Selects the recording mode 52, 54 REC/OTR Recording 52, 54 TIMER REC Sets the unit to start recording at a preset time 57 SLOW Slow motion playback 34, 48 ANGLE Changes playback angle 38 COUNTER RESET... Remote control Page OPEN/CLOSE Opens or Closes the tray 31 EJECT Ejects the cassette tape 46 PROGRESSIVE Activates the progressive scanning mode 45 TV/VIDEO Select to operation between A and B 36 Selects the playback mode/Cancels PBC function 35, 36, 39 Repeats playback 48 14 2H5-01 ...
...FWD Fast Forward/Forward search playback 34, 47, 48 34, 47, 48 REC MODE/SPEED Selects the recording mode 52, 54 REC/OTR Recording 52, 54 TIMER REC Sets the unit to start recording at a preset time 57 SLOW Slow motion playback 34, 48 ANGLE Changes playback angle 38 COUNTER RESET... Remote control Page OPEN/CLOSE Opens or Closes the tray 31 EJECT Ejects the cassette tape 46 PROGRESSIVE Activates the progressive scanning mode 45 TV/VIDEO Select to operation between A and B 36 Selects the playback mode/Cancels PBC function 35, 36, 39 Repeats playback 48 14 2H5-01 ...
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..., usually channel 3 or 4. 3 Converter/ descrambler Incoming cable DVD/VCR Audio/Video IN ALLOWS: • Recording of channels through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled). • Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. If you must have a descrambler..., except for proper reception. 1 DVD/VCR TV Incoming cable UHF/VHF IN (ANT) ALLOWS: • Recording of nonscrambled channels. • Use of the programmable timer. • Recording of the converter/descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4. 18 2H5-01 P12-21 18 7/25/05, ...
..., usually channel 3 or 4. 3 Converter/ descrambler Incoming cable DVD/VCR Audio/Video IN ALLOWS: • Recording of channels through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled). • Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. If you must have a descrambler..., except for proper reception. 1 DVD/VCR TV Incoming cable UHF/VHF IN (ANT) ALLOWS: • Recording of nonscrambled channels. • Use of the programmable timer. • Recording of the converter/descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4. 18 2H5-01 P12-21 18 7/25/05, ...
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... jacks on the or revision of television programs, videotapes, model and features of each component for the location of video the Copyright Laws of your TV has an S-Video input, you can get higher quality by connecting the unit to a TV. Introduction Connections with the TV or audio ...component The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video The unauthorized recording, use an adapter to convert the RCA jacks from the component video cables to BNC (not supplied). 20 2H5-01 P12-21 20 7/25/05, 23:18 other materials...
... jacks on the or revision of television programs, videotapes, model and features of each component for the location of video the Copyright Laws of your TV has an S-Video input, you can get higher quality by connecting the unit to a TV. Introduction Connections with the TV or audio ...component The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video The unauthorized recording, use an adapter to convert the RCA jacks from the component video cables to BNC (not supplied). 20 2H5-01 P12-21 20 7/25/05, 23:18 other materials...
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... 3 minutes before connecting the AC cord to the power source. NOTES: • When shipped from the video cassette recorder. Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again. 4 Press TV/VIDEO to the video channel cannot be tuned on your area. tion. • If you may affect the operation. After ...TV owner's manual for about 4 seconds. 2 Turn ON the TV and set the clock manually. (See page 26.) Setting the video channel To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must connect the antenna or ...
... 3 minutes before connecting the AC cord to the power source. NOTES: • When shipped from the video cassette recorder. Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again. 4 Press TV/VIDEO to the video channel cannot be tuned on your area. tion. • If you may affect the operation. After ...TV owner's manual for about 4 seconds. 2 Turn ON the TV and set the clock manually. (See page 26.) Setting the video channel To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must connect the antenna or ...
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... following example shows the basic setting procedure of the Setup Menu. 3 Press / / / to select the desired item and press ENTER. GENERAL VIDEO AUDIO LANGUAGE RECORD DISC SETUP Select End ENTER Enter RETURN Back 2H5-01 P22-30 23 7/25/05, 23:19 23 LANGUAGE OSD Language DVD Menu Audio...Picture 2 Press to the previous screen, press RETURN. • To close the Setup Menu, press SETUP. 1 Press SETUP while the DVD or video tape is described in each menu, see the corresponding section in this menu includes a clock, channel and other menus that require setting just after purchase...
... following example shows the basic setting procedure of the Setup Menu. 3 Press / / / to select the desired item and press ENTER. GENERAL VIDEO AUDIO LANGUAGE RECORD DISC SETUP Select End ENTER Enter RETURN Back 2H5-01 P22-30 23 7/25/05, 23:19 23 LANGUAGE OSD Language DVD Menu Audio...Picture 2 Press to the previous screen, press RETURN. • To close the Setup Menu, press SETUP. 1 Press SETUP while the DVD or video tape is described in each menu, see the corresponding section in this menu includes a clock, channel and other menus that require setting just after purchase...
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...Standard grey scale (7.5 IRE cut off) NOTE: The E.B.L function only works when playing back DVDVideo, DVD-RAM/RW/R or Video-CDs. This section describes audio settings. tal recorded discs. • When you listen to a second audio program while viewing a selected channel. NOTE: This function does not work...you select "TV". • The level of discs that were recorded with Dolby Digital. When you use an S-Video or Video input jack, you to control the dynamic range so as to activate the surround function. S-Video The video signal is reduced. dure, see steps 1 to an audio amplifier ...
...Standard grey scale (7.5 IRE cut off) NOTE: The E.B.L function only works when playing back DVDVideo, DVD-RAM/RW/R or Video-CDs. This section describes audio settings. tal recorded discs. • When you listen to a second audio program while viewing a selected channel. NOTE: This function does not work...you select "TV". • The level of discs that were recorded with Dolby Digital. When you use an S-Video or Video input jack, you to control the dynamic range so as to activate the surround function. S-Video The video signal is reduced. dure, see steps 1 to an audio amplifier ...
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... the language of the menu screen, DVD menu, DVD audio and subtitles. Selectable languages: English, Français, Español The selected language is recorded on page 84). • If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL. Selectable languages: English, Français, Español The subtitle is ... a DVD, you can select the language to be used for the DVD menu. Various settings Setting the Language You can set it to the video input mode. • Select "LANGUAGE" from the below . Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set the language for on DVD, you can select...
... the language of the menu screen, DVD menu, DVD audio and subtitles. Selectable languages: English, Français, Español The selected language is recorded on page 84). • If you input a wrong number, press CANCEL. Selectable languages: English, Français, Español The subtitle is ... a DVD, you can select the language to be used for the DVD menu. Various settings Setting the Language You can set it to the video input mode. • Select "LANGUAGE" from the below . Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set the language for on DVD, you can select...
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...: • Turn ON the TV and set the black level when you to the video input mode. • Select "RECORD" from "Setup Menu". VR: Format the disc in the Video mode. The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other countries, and... disc. For the proce- Select "Auto Chapter" and select the interval between chapter marks from the list below . You can format a recorded DVD-RAM/RW. Video: Format the disc in the VR mode. Press ENTER." dure, see steps 1 to 3 in "Using the Setup Menu" on page 23...
...: • Turn ON the TV and set the black level when you to the video input mode. • Select "RECORD" from "Setup Menu". VR: Format the disc in the Video mode. The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other countries, and... disc. For the proce- Select "Auto Chapter" and select the interval between chapter marks from the list below . You can format a recorded DVD-RAM/RW. Video: Format the disc in the VR mode. Press ENTER." dure, see steps 1 to 3 in "Using the Setup Menu" on page 23...
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... played back to DVD. Dubbing starts. • To cancel dubbing, press STOP, or select "No" and press ENTER. a copy protected tape is used only for recording. recording space becomes full. • The videos recorded from VCR to the end and stops. - Then the following message will light. 2 Press REC MODE/SPEED and select the...
... played back to DVD. Dubbing starts. • To cancel dubbing, press STOP, or select "No" and press ENTER. a copy protected tape is used only for recording. recording space becomes full. • The videos recorded from VCR to the end and stops. - Then the following message will light. 2 Press REC MODE/SPEED and select the...
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...progressive scan mode. • If no special permission is obtained from the copyright owner, videos recorded from step 4 above . If you press STOP or PAUSE/STILL, proceed from TV programs or movies can record both the TV screen and the display window. • For the details of the ...to select "Yes" and press ENTER. Dubbing starts. • To cancel dubbing, press STOP, or select "No" and press ENTER. Video recording 6 Press STOP to a video tape. DVD playback Dubbing only the specified titles or the playlist When you don't press STOP, dubbing will light. 2 Press REC MODE/SPEED...
...progressive scan mode. • If no special permission is obtained from the copyright owner, videos recorded from step 4 above . If you press STOP or PAUSE/STILL, proceed from TV programs or movies can record both the TV screen and the display window. • For the details of the ...to select "Yes" and press ENTER. Dubbing starts. • To cancel dubbing, press STOP, or select "No" and press ENTER. Video recording 6 Press STOP to a video tape. DVD playback Dubbing only the specified titles or the playlist When you don't press STOP, dubbing will light. 2 Press REC MODE/SPEED...
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.../Line2 Input setting to Audio OUT using other equipment, connect Audio (L) IN jack to "S-Video" (see "Display" on page 26. • If no special permission is obtained from the copyright owner, videos recorded from the below. When a video is recorded using a monaural VCR or other equipment You can connect another VCR or camcorder for the...
.../Line2 Input setting to Audio OUT using other equipment, connect Audio (L) IN jack to "S-Video" (see "Display" on page 26. • If no special permission is obtained from the copyright owner, videos recorded from the below. When a video is recorded using a monaural VCR or other equipment You can connect another VCR or camcorder for the...
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... 88 7/23/05, 1:32 PM Additional information Specifications GENERAL Power supply: Power consumption: Weight: Dimensions: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Inputs/Outputs: Video: Audio: Antenna: AC 120V 60Hz Operation: 29W Standby: 2.5W (if display window is off.) 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) Width : 16-... characteristics frequency response: S/N Ratio: Harmonic distortion: Wow and flutter: Dynamic range: Output: Pickup: NTSC DVD (12cm), CD (12cm) DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD-VIDEO (Video mode) DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R XP: Approx. 60 min SP: Approx. 120 min LP: Approx. 240 min SLP: Approx....
... 88 7/23/05, 1:32 PM Additional information Specifications GENERAL Power supply: Power consumption: Weight: Dimensions: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Inputs/Outputs: Video: Audio: Antenna: AC 120V 60Hz Operation: 29W Standby: 2.5W (if display window is off.) 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) Width : 16-... characteristics frequency response: S/N Ratio: Harmonic distortion: Wow and flutter: Dynamic range: Output: Pickup: NTSC DVD (12cm), CD (12cm) DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD-VIDEO (Video mode) DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R XP: Approx. 60 min SP: Approx. 120 min LP: Approx. 240 min SLP: Approx....