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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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... symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. * "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are required, be connected to the grounding system of the DVD/VCR. * This product incorporates copyright protection technology that produce heat. 22. Unauthorized substitutions may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction. 26....opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. * The unauthorized recording, use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of the room rises suddenly. LASER BEAM Do not look ...
... symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. * "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are required, be connected to the grounding system of the DVD/VCR. * This product incorporates copyright protection technology that produce heat. 22. Unauthorized substitutions may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction. 26....opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. * The unauthorized recording, use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of the room rises suddenly. LASER BEAM Do not look ...
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... 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...27 DRC 27 Surround 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 ...
... 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...27 DRC 27 Surround 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 ...
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... 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-touch Timer Recording (OTR 54 Timer recording 55 Chase playback 58 Stereo recording and playback 59 Editing the disc •.../Warning message list 87 Specifications 88 Limited Warranty 89 2H5-01 P02-07 Media mark Each applicable media are indicated using the symbol shown below. : DVD-Video : DVD-R : DVD-RW in VR mode : Audio/Video CD and CD-R/CD-RW...
... 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-touch Timer Recording (OTR 54 Timer recording 55 Chase playback 58 Stereo recording and playback 59 Editing the disc •.../Warning message list 87 Specifications 88 Limited Warranty 89 2H5-01 P02-07 Media mark Each applicable media are indicated using the symbol shown below. : DVD-Video : DVD-R : DVD-RW in VR mode : Audio/Video CD and CD-R/CD-RW...
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... Not only you can playback and record video tapes, but you can also playback DVD discs or make a timed recording. Playback function A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound Recording function Timer recording The timer recording system allows you want to see immediately As DVD's do not have to wait for... system. You can create a playlist based on the TV screen and enjoy them as you record. Playback the scene you want to make recordings using DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R discs with the Chapter mark function. It is equipped with component video input jacks which support...
... Not only you can playback and record video tapes, but you can also playback DVD discs or make a timed recording. Playback function A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound Recording function Timer recording The timer recording system allows you want to see immediately As DVD's do not have to wait for... system. You can create a playlist based on the TV screen and enjoy them as you record. Playback the scene you want to make recordings using DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R discs with the Chapter mark function. It is equipped with component video input jacks which support...
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... monitor. PROTECT Notes on page 90. You can occur during disc playback, follow the displayed information. Even if one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are recommended for recording. • Two types of scratches, dirt or damage. • Do not leave the disc exposed to the instruc- TECT" with this unit...
... monitor. PROTECT Notes on page 90. You can occur during disc playback, follow the displayed information. Even if one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are recommended for recording. • Two types of scratches, dirt or damage. • Do not leave the disc exposed to the instruc- TECT" with this unit...
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... used for the following discs. In this case, please format the disc to use with this unit, use the Video mode, you can newly record on screen. DVD-RW • The disc can be erased and used again about 1,000 times. • Only the VR mode can be edited or... be incompatible with this unit. • Compatibility of the audio modes can be recorded To record video with this recorder. • When you load a DVD-RAM disc for PC, "INCORRECT DISC"may appear on DVD-RAM/RW/R discs that are edited/recorded with another manufacture's equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or ...
... used for the following discs. In this case, please format the disc to use with this unit, use the Video mode, you can newly record on screen. DVD-RW • The disc can be erased and used again about 1,000 times. • Only the VR mode can be edited or... be incompatible with this unit. • Compatibility of the audio modes can be recorded To record video with this recorder. • When you load a DVD-RAM disc for PC, "INCORRECT DISC"may appear on DVD-RAM/RW/R discs that are edited/recorded with another manufacture's equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or ...
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...addition to edit contents as intended by the consumer. • When a DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-R disc created on this recorder is used (e.g., insertion, playback, recording or editing) in another DVD recorder, or in this DVD/ VCR, including, without limitation, any damage or loss caused directly or ... following: • Failure to record contents intended to this standard varies with some discs. • Toshiba is not liable for playback. • Some players may not playback the discs recorded with this recorder may not record the numbers. • Recording on types of discs. •...
...addition to edit contents as intended by the consumer. • When a DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-R disc created on this recorder is used (e.g., insertion, playback, recording or editing) in another DVD recorder, or in this DVD/ VCR, including, without limitation, any damage or loss caused directly or ... following: • Failure to record contents intended to this standard varies with some discs. • Toshiba is not liable for playback. • Some players may not playback the discs recorded with this recorder may not record the numbers. • Recording on types of discs. •...
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.... L1/L2 The external input channel (L1 or L2) display. SP/SLP 2VCR recording modes. PM Display for CD. XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording modes. Video tape is inserted. DVD-RW Appears when a DVD-RW is in the unit. 3 10:00 Clock display (Colon [ : ] flashes). 01H00M00S Counter display in auto resume. Parts and functions...
.... L1/L2 The external input channel (L1 or L2) display. SP/SLP 2VCR recording modes. PM Display for CD. XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording modes. Video tape is inserted. DVD-RW Appears when a DVD-RW is in the unit. 3 10:00 Clock display (Colon [ : ] flashes). 01H00M00S Counter display in auto resume. Parts and functions...
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... /F.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 Resets... input data in the setting mode 24 PAUSE/STILL Still picture/Recording pause on /off 34, 48 PLAY Playback 31, 47 STOP SKIP / Stop 31, 47, 53 Skips chapters in the forward or reverse direction 34 INDEX / Searches for DVD/Video CD) 38 Stops the tape when the counter reaches 00H...
... /F.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 Resets... input data in the setting mode 24 PAUSE/STILL Still picture/Recording pause on /off 34, 48 PLAY Playback 31, 47 STOP SKIP / Stop 31, 47, 53 Skips chapters in the forward or reverse direction 34 INDEX / Searches for DVD/Video CD) 38 Stops the tape when the counter reaches 00H...
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...Matching transformer 300 ohm input 75 ohm output 75 (not supplied) (su 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wire 3 Separate UHF and VHF antennas DVD/VCR VHF Combiner 75/300 ohm input UHF 75 ohm output (not supplied) 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wire 7 75 ohm coaxial cable (s... 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 is not recommended. Connect the antenna to the DVD/VCR properly. • For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is good.
...Matching transformer 300 ohm input 75 ohm output 75 (not supplied) (su 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wire 3 Separate UHF and VHF antennas DVD/VCR VHF Combiner 75/300 ohm input UHF 75 ohm output (not supplied) 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wire 7 75 ohm coaxial cable (s... 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 is not recommended. Connect the antenna to the DVD/VCR properly. • For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is good.
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...and VHF antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other materials, 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 a TV. TV with 300 ohm UHF and... a UHF or VHF antenna is used , set the TV/CABLE menu option to the "TV" mode. This DVD/VCR has a single 75 ohm output for UHF and VHF reception. Introduction 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied) TV...
...and VHF antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other materials, 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 a TV. TV with 300 ohm UHF and... a UHF or VHF antenna is used , set the TV/CABLE menu option to the "TV" mode. This DVD/VCR has a single 75 ohm output for UHF and VHF reception. Introduction 75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied) TV...
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... programmable timer to select channels. NOTE: To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/VCR tuner must tune the DVD/VCR to select channels. PREVENTS: • Recording one channel while watching another . • Using the DVD/VCR tuner to record only the channel selected at the converter box.... converter/descrambler box is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for those channels which is placed before the DVD/VCR, you subscribe to record only the channel selected at the converter box. Introduction Cable TV connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception...
... programmable timer to select channels. NOTE: To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/VCR tuner must tune the DVD/VCR to select channels. PREVENTS: • Recording one channel while watching another . • Using the DVD/VCR tuner to record only the channel selected at the converter box.... converter/descrambler box is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for those channels which is placed before the DVD/VCR, you subscribe to record only the channel selected at the converter box. Introduction Cable TV connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception...
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... company for more information concerning connection to the "CABLE" mode. PREVENTS: • Watching scrambled channels while recording another . • Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels. • Using the programmable timer. Recording scrambled channels. 6 DVD/VCR Splitter Converter/ descrambler Incoming cable A/B switch TV UHF/VHF IN (ANT) Converter/descrambler ALLOWS: •...
... company for more information concerning connection to the "CABLE" mode. PREVENTS: • Watching scrambled channels while recording another . • Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels. • Using the programmable timer. Recording scrambled channels. 6 DVD/VCR Splitter Converter/ descrambler Incoming cable A/B switch TV UHF/VHF IN (ANT) Converter/descrambler ALLOWS: •...
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... of the unit. other materials, is dependent on a TV are the BNC type, use , distribution, and audio components to the DVD/VCR is prohibited under Manual provided with each component. 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 ...
... of the unit. other materials, is dependent on a TV are the BNC type, use , distribution, and audio components to the DVD/VCR is prohibited under Manual provided with each component. 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 ...
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... materials, is longer. Since DVD recording is poor as there is based on disc. DVD-RW (Video mode)/-R • Simple editing (renaming titles). Can record normal quality images. To start recording again, re-format the disc or use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other function. Recording mode XP SP Recording time Approx. 60 min...
... materials, is longer. Since DVD recording is poor as there is based on disc. DVD-RW (Video mode)/-R • Simple editing (renaming titles). Can record normal quality images. To start recording again, re-format the disc or use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other function. Recording mode XP SP Recording time Approx. 60 min...
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... 52 2H5-01 P45-52 52 7/25/05, 23:22 SP VCR recording modes: SP/SLP DVD recording modes: XP/SP/LP/SLP SP is pressed for about 4 seconds and recording will appear on the screen for recording. CABLE TV channels 3 Press the numeric keys or CH / to select the channel to right. Example: To...
... 52 2H5-01 P45-52 52 7/25/05, 23:22 SP VCR recording modes: SP/SLP DVD recording modes: XP/SP/LP/SLP SP is pressed for about 4 seconds and recording will appear on the screen for recording. CABLE TV channels 3 Press the numeric keys or CH / to select the channel to right. Example: To...
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...: • In DVD recording, the recording will appear on the disc during DVD recording. When the power resumes, after 5 min- " " will change a recording channel in the DVD recording pause mode.) Recording Recording one channel while recording another While the unit is recording, you can select a recording chan- Press TV/...tuner, then select a different channel on disc condition. VCR mode DVD mode NOTES: • In DVD recording, the pause function will appear on the disc." NOTE: Recording does not stop recording. Press REC/OTR to prevent damage. The unit will appear on...
...: • In DVD recording, the recording will appear on the disc during DVD recording. When the power resumes, after 5 min- " " will change a recording channel in the DVD recording pause mode.) Recording Recording one channel while recording another While the unit is recording, you can select a recording chan- Press TV/...tuner, then select a different channel on disc condition. VCR mode DVD mode NOTES: • In DVD recording, the pause function will appear on the disc." NOTE: Recording does not stop recording. Press REC/OTR to prevent damage. The unit will appear on...
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... the disc This section explains how to edit the recorded contents on the original titles. In such a case, make sure that you check the contents recorded on which was recorded or edited using another DVD recorder. • You cannot edit or record the disc on the disc. Title menu When the... content is recorded, a title name that can edit various title menus, whereas in each ...
... the disc This section explains how to edit the recorded contents on the original titles. In such a case, make sure that you check the contents recorded on which was recorded or edited using another DVD recorder. • You cannot edit or record the disc on the disc. Title menu When the... content is recorded, a title name that can edit various title menus, whereas in each ...
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...stops. - Confirm dubbing from TV programs or movies can record video or audio on both the TV screen and the display window. • For the details of the copyright holder. 2H5-01 P74-81 79 In dubbing, during VCR playback, DVD recording and "dub" (dubbing) indicator appear on the display... window. recording space becomes full. • The videos recorded from VCR to stop dubbing. 7/25/05, 23:23...
...stops. - Confirm dubbing from TV programs or movies can record video or audio on both the TV screen and the display window. • For the details of the copyright holder. 2H5-01 P74-81 79 In dubbing, during VCR playback, DVD recording and "dub" (dubbing) indicator appear on the display... window. recording space becomes full. • The videos recorded from VCR to stop dubbing. 7/25/05, 23:23...