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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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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. - This equipment generates, uses and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the following measures: - However, there is no guarantee that may cause harmful ...
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. - This equipment generates, uses and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the following measures: - However, there is no guarantee that may cause harmful ...
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Use a soft dry cloth for attachments, as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is operated. 2. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit. 8A. POWER SOURCE This unit should be operated only from overheating. If you are provided for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the cabinet back or bottom are unable to replace your appliance dealer or local power company. 11. VENTILATION Slots and openings in the operating instructions should still fail ...
Use a soft dry cloth for attachments, as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is operated. 2. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit. 8A. POWER SOURCE This unit should be operated only from overheating. If you are provided for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the cabinet back or bottom are unable to replace your appliance dealer or local power company. 11. VENTILATION Slots and openings in the operating instructions should still fail ...
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POWER LINES An outside antenna system should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as this indicates a need for service. 4 2H5-01 P02-07 4 7/23/05, 1:20 PM OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as contact with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. 17. If the unit has been exposed to qualified service personnel. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. When...
POWER LINES An outside antenna system should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as this indicates a need for service. 4 2H5-01 P02-07 4 7/23/05, 1:20 PM OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as contact with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. 17. If the unit has been exposed to qualified service personnel. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. When...
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SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any connections. 24. DISC TRAY Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it on, or make sure that the cable ground shall be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that is closing. In case of the room rises suddenly. It may cause sight damage. 25. LASER BEAM Do not look into a warm room or if the temperature of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the unit is in the operating section of the DVD/VCR if the unit is brought from cool surroundings into...
SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any connections. 24. DISC TRAY Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it on, or make sure that the cable ground shall be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that is closing. In case of the room rises suddenly. It may cause sight damage. 25. LASER BEAM Do not look into a warm room or if the temperature of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the unit is in the operating section of the DVD/VCR if the unit is brought from cool surroundings into...
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Introduction Contents Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Contents 6 Features 8 Disc 9 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 Display window 13 Remote control 14 ••• Power Source 15 Antenna connections 16 Cable TV connections 18 Connections with the TV or audio •...
Introduction Contents Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Contents 6 Features 8 Disc 9 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 Display window 13 Remote control 14 ••• Power Source 15 Antenna connections 16 Cable TV connections 18 Connections with the TV or audio •...
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Introduction Contents Tape playback ••• Loading and unloading a cassette tape......... 46 Cassette tape playback 47 Special playback 48 Picture search 48 Still picture 48 Slow motion 48 Frame by frame picture 48 Adjusting tracking condition 48 Repeat playback 48 Instant skip 48 •• To display VCR operation status 48 ZERO RETURN function 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-...
Introduction Contents Tape playback ••• Loading and unloading a cassette tape......... 46 Cassette tape playback 47 Special playback 48 Picture search 48 Still picture 48 Slow motion 48 Frame by frame picture 48 Adjusting tracking condition 48 Repeat playback 48 Instant skip 48 •• To display VCR operation status 48 ZERO RETURN function 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-...
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One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) When connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliant devices, you wish to play back quickly. Playback the scene you want to watch . Title menu As thumbnail images are displayed in this unit, you can dub whatever you want to 12 timer programs within a month can be played back. Erasing scenes Progressive scan This unit supports the progressive scanning system. The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make recordings using DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R discs with component video input jacks which support ...
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) When connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliant devices, you wish to play back quickly. Playback the scene you want to watch . Title menu As thumbnail images are displayed in this unit, you can dub whatever you want to 12 timer programs within a month can be played back. Erasing scenes Progressive scan This unit supports the progressive scanning system. The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make recordings using DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R discs with component video input jacks which support ...
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...tridges: removable (TYPE 2/4) and non- TECT" with this regard. • Do not open the cartridge shutter. As one of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that come with a clean, dry cloth from the center outward toward the edges. • Do not wipe the disc in hearing range. Storing...cartridge discs cannot be recorded or edited once the inside discs are two types of the DVD-Video may damage the hearing of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are recommended. • In order to handle in general. It is prohibited by mistake, extensively loud sounds may blow the ...
...tridges: removable (TYPE 2/4) and non- TECT" with this regard. • Do not open the cartridge shutter. As one of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that come with a clean, dry cloth from the center outward toward the edges. • Do not wipe the disc in hearing range. Storing...cartridge discs cannot be recorded or edited once the inside discs are two types of the DVD-Video may damage the hearing of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are recommended. • In order to handle in general. It is prohibited by mistake, extensively loud sounds may blow the ...
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Discs on which paper, labels or stickers are affixed. • Discs that have to use the Video mode, you can be edited or recorded if its title contains still pictures. • When you record in UDF2.0 on screen. In this case, please format the disc to use with this recorder. • DVD-RAM discs formatted in the Video mode, you can record until the disc becomes full. • When you use with this recorder. • The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some players that cannot playback discs that were recorded under video mode can newly record on screen. When there ...
Discs on which paper, labels or stickers are affixed. • Discs that have to use the Video mode, you can be edited or recorded if its title contains still pictures. • When you record in UDF2.0 on screen. In this case, please format the disc to use with this recorder. • DVD-RAM discs formatted in the Video mode, you can record until the disc becomes full. • When you use with this recorder. • The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some players that cannot playback discs that were recorded under video mode can newly record on screen. When there ...
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... playback the disc with this unit can be specified. (See page 29.) NOTES: • The title, chapter and track are numbered, but some discs. • Toshiba is finalized, you can record or edit by cancelling the finalization. (See "Finalize" on page 30.) When you can be recorded or edited after finalization...
... playback the disc with this unit can be specified. (See page 29.) NOTES: • The title, chapter and track are numbered, but some discs. • Toshiba is finalized, you can record or edit by cancelling the finalization. (See "Finalize" on page 30.) When you can be recorded or edited after finalization...
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Introduction Parts and functions Front * This unit has a door on the front panel. Please open it to access the S-VIDEO jack and the AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jacks. Display window REW (Rewind) button CHANNEL / buttons Cassette loading slot POWER button PLAY button STOP button Disc tray F.FWD (Fast Forward) button REC/OTR button S-VIDEO IN VCR button/ DVD button/ VCR indicator DVD indicator (INPUT 2) jack AUDIO (L/R) IN DUBBING button (INPUT 2)jacks VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jack EJECT button Remote sensor OPEN/CLOSE button Rear AC power cord COMPONENT RF OUT jack OUT jacks...
Introduction Parts and functions Front * This unit has a door on the front panel. Please open it to access the S-VIDEO jack and the AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jacks. Display window REW (Rewind) button CHANNEL / buttons Cassette loading slot POWER button PLAY button STOP button Disc tray F.FWD (Fast Forward) button REC/OTR button S-VIDEO IN VCR button/ DVD button/ VCR indicator DVD indicator (INPUT 2) jack AUDIO (L/R) IN DUBBING button (INPUT 2)jacks VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jack EJECT button Remote sensor OPEN/CLOSE button Rear AC power cord COMPONENT RF OUT jack OUT jacks...
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Lights during playback of DVD and CD. PM Display for afternoon (out in VR mode is inserted.When the disc is inserted. Timer recording display. SP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly. 2 CD Appears when a CD is set to video mode, VR does not appear. RAM Appears when a DVD-RAM is inserted. Err Error display. 4 Lights during video tape recording. Display Description 1 Lights during DVD recording. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be displayed. 2H5-01 P12-21 13 7/25/05, 23:18 Introduction 13 XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording...
Lights during playback of DVD and CD. PM Display for afternoon (out in VR mode is inserted.When the disc is inserted. Timer recording display. SP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly. 2 CD Appears when a CD is set to video mode, VR does not appear. RAM Appears when a DVD-RAM is inserted. Err Error display. 4 Lights during video tape recording. Display Description 1 Lights during DVD recording. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be displayed. 2H5-01 P12-21 13 7/25/05, 23:18 Introduction 13 XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording...
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Introduction Parts and functions 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 operate TV/VIDEO 22, 53 ON/STANDBY Turns power on/off 34, 48 PLAY Playback 31, 47 STOP SKIP / Stop 31, 47, 53 Skips chapters in the setting mode 24 PAUSE/STILL Still picture/Recording pause on/off 22 0-9 Direct channel selection of TV 52 Setting input 35 Entering a password 24 INSTANT REPLAY Repeats playback between the section played 10 seconds before and ...
Introduction Parts and functions 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 operate TV/VIDEO 22, 53 ON/STANDBY Turns power on/off 34, 48 PLAY Playback 31, 47 STOP SKIP / Stop 31, 47, 53 Skips chapters in the setting mode 24 PAUSE/STILL Still picture/Recording pause on/off 22 0-9 Direct channel selection of TV 52 Setting input 35 Entering a password 24 INSTANT REPLAY Repeats playback between the section played 10 seconds before and ...
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Never mix battery types or use AAA size batteries. • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. • Batteries should return to replace batteries in the remote control, always replace both batteries with the environment in mind. This will prevent battery acid from leaking into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet. Remote control basics • Press ON/STANDBY to turn the DVD/VCR on or off. • Press CH or CH to move through the channels, one channel at the remote sensor and press control buttons to operate. • Operate the remote control within 30° ...
Never mix battery types or use AAA size batteries. • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. • Batteries should return to replace batteries in the remote control, always replace both batteries with the environment in mind. This will prevent battery acid from leaking into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet. Remote control basics • Press ON/STANDBY to turn the DVD/VCR on or off. • Press CH or CH to move through the channels, one channel at the remote sensor and press control buttons to operate. • Operate the remote control within 30° ...
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Introduction Antenna connections If you are a Cable TV subscriber, skip ahead to page 18 for the proper connections. Connect the antenna to the DVD/VCR. The use a combiner having two 300 ohm inputs and one 75 ohm output. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the DVD/VCR properly. • For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. NOTES: • A clear picture will not be connected between the antenna and the TV. ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION The DVD/VCR must be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal ...
Introduction Antenna connections If you are a Cable TV subscriber, skip ahead to page 18 for the proper connections. Connect the antenna to the DVD/VCR. The use a combiner having two 300 ohm inputs and one 75 ohm output. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the DVD/VCR properly. • For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. NOTES: • A clear picture will not be connected between the antenna and the TV. ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION The DVD/VCR must be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal ...
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TV with single 75 ohm UHF/VHF antenna input 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Splitter 75 ohm input 75/300 ohm outputs (not supplied) TV UHF VHF NOTE: If a UHF or VHF antenna is used, set the TV/CABLE menu option to the "TV" mode. TV with 300 ohm UHF and 300 ohm VHF antenna inputs The unauthorized recording, use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for connection to the "TV" mode. Below are using and follow the connection diagram. Introduction 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied) TV UHF/VHF IN NOTE: If a UHF or VHF antenna is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of ...
TV with single 75 ohm UHF/VHF antenna input 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied) Splitter 75 ohm input 75/300 ohm outputs (not supplied) TV UHF VHF NOTE: If a UHF or VHF antenna is used, set the TV/CABLE menu option to the "TV" mode. TV with 300 ohm UHF and 300 ohm VHF antenna inputs The unauthorized recording, use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for connection to the "TV" mode. Below are using and follow the connection diagram. Introduction 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied) TV UHF/VHF IN NOTE: If a UHF or VHF antenna is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of ...
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Introduction Cable TV connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of channels through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled). • Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. PREVENTS: • Recording one channel while watching another. • Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels. PREVENTS: • Recording one channel while watching another . NOTE: To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/VCR tuner must be tuned to the output of one channel while watching another . • Using the DVD/VCR ...
Introduction Cable TV connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of channels through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled). • Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. PREVENTS: • Recording one channel while watching another. • Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels. PREVENTS: • Recording one channel while watching another . NOTE: To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/VCR tuner must be tuned to the output of one channel while watching another . • Using the DVD/VCR ...
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This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. Consult your existing descrambler must be used. There are available from cable companies. Below are six common methods of connection. 4 Splitter DVD/VCR TV Incoming cable Converter/ descrambler A/B switch UHF/VHF IN (ANT) ALLOWS: • Recording of one channel while watching another (scrambled or unscrambled) channel. • Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. • Recording of one channel while watching another. • Using ...
This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. Consult your existing descrambler must be used. There are available from cable companies. Below are six common methods of connection. 4 Splitter DVD/VCR TV Incoming cable Converter/ descrambler A/B switch UHF/VHF IN (ANT) ALLOWS: • Recording of one channel while watching another (scrambled or unscrambled) channel. • Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. • Recording of one channel while watching another. • Using ...
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To Audio (L) input TV Audio cable (not supplied) Component video output To Audio (R) input DVD audio (L) output To Component video input Component video cable (not supplied) DVD/VCR DVD audio (R) output NOTE: If the component video input jacks on the or revision of television programs, videotapes, model and features of each component for the location of video the Copyright Laws of the United States and and audio inputs and outputs. Connect the unit to the DVD/VCR is prohibited under Manual provided with the TV or audio component The exact arrangement you use to interconnect...
To Audio (L) input TV Audio cable (not supplied) Component video output To Audio (R) input DVD audio (L) output To Component video input Component video cable (not supplied) DVD/VCR DVD audio (R) output NOTE: If the component video input jacks on the or revision of television programs, videotapes, model and features of each component for the location of video the Copyright Laws of the United States and and audio inputs and outputs. Connect the unit to the DVD/VCR is prohibited under Manual provided with the TV or audio component The exact arrangement you use to interconnect...