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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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... (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be impaired. CONDENSATION Moisture will be connected to the grounding system of the DVD/VCR. * This product incorporates copyright protection technology that have the same characteristics as practical. In such cases, change the location of ... under license from an air conditioner. Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19. Unauthorized substitutions may also form during the summer if the DVD/VCR is protected by Macrovision. DISC Do not use , distribution, or revision of this product and may cause serious personal injury....
... (including amplifiers) that the cable ground shall be impaired. CONDENSATION Moisture will be connected to the grounding system of the DVD/VCR. * This product incorporates copyright protection technology that have the same characteristics as practical. In such cases, change the location of ... under license from an air conditioner. Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19. Unauthorized substitutions may also form during the summer if the DVD/VCR is protected by Macrovision. DISC Do not use , distribution, or revision of this product and may cause serious personal injury....
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... 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...
... 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...
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... of DVD and CD software and/or the manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that DVD/VCR will play DVD-Video discs marked with this unit cannot play every feature of the... general. Discs which cannot be edited or erased. Even if one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are two types of DVD-RAM car- The disc can be recorded or edited once it...Logo mark Audio CD* Video CD SVCD DIGITAL VIDEO CD-R/CD-RW l * This unit is recorded on DVD/VCR, please feel free to contact us via the method listed in hearing range. bels containing "1" or "ALL". ...
... of DVD and CD software and/or the manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that DVD/VCR will play DVD-Video discs marked with this unit cannot play every feature of the... general. Discs which cannot be edited or erased. Even if one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are two types of DVD-RAM car- The disc can be recorded or edited once it...Logo mark Audio CD* Video CD SVCD DIGITAL VIDEO CD-R/CD-RW l * This unit is recorded on DVD/VCR, please feel free to contact us via the method listed in hearing range. bels containing "1" or "ALL". ...
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... list that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal computer drive is used in this recorder. • Discs recorded in this DVD/ VCR, including, without limitation, any mode. utes up to 1 hour depending on the disc type and the amount of the following: • Failure to ...). The interval between chapters can be specified. (See page 29.) NOTES: • The title, chapter and track are numbered, but some discs. • Toshiba is set to edit contents as an audio CD. • Video CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0) In addition to 1 title. For more information on...
... list that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal computer drive is used in this recorder. • Discs recorded in this DVD/ VCR, including, without limitation, any mode. utes up to 1 hour depending on the disc type and the amount of the following: • Failure to ...). The interval between chapters can be specified. (See page 29.) NOTES: • The title, chapter and track are numbered, but some discs. • Toshiba is set to edit contents as an audio CD. • Video CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0) In addition to 1 title. For more information on...
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...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 ...(L/R)/VIDEO OPTICAL DIGITAL (DVD Priority) IN (INPUT 1) jacks AUDIO OUT jack (DVD Priority) AUDIO (L/R) AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT jacks OUT jacks (DVD/VCR common) (DVD Priority) 12 2H5-01 P12-21 12 7/25/05, 23:18 Introduction Parts and functions Front * This unit has a door ...
...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 ...(L/R)/VIDEO OPTICAL DIGITAL (DVD Priority) IN (INPUT 1) jacks AUDIO OUT jack (DVD Priority) AUDIO (L/R) AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT jacks OUT jacks (DVD/VCR common) (DVD Priority) 12 2H5-01 P12-21 12 7/25/05, 23:18 Introduction Parts and functions Front * This unit has a door ...
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... you press TV/VIDEO disappears. Flashes in the morning). P Progressive scanning mode. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be selected in hour/minute/second for VCR/DVD, minute/second for CD. SP or SLP can be displayed. 2H5-01 P12-21 13 7/25/05, 23:18 Introduction 13 DVD Appears when...
... you press TV/VIDEO disappears. Flashes in the morning). P Progressive scanning mode. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be selected in hour/minute/second for VCR/DVD, minute/second for CD. SP or SLP can be displayed. 2H5-01 P12-21 13 7/25/05, 23:18 Introduction 13 DVD Appears when...
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... 24 INSTANT REPLAY Repeats playback between the section played 10 seconds before and present section 36 INSTANT SKIP DISPLAY Skips commercial breaks Displays VCR or DVD operation status 35, 48 33, 49 VCR DVD Switches to operation between VCR and DVD 31,47,79,80 CH / Channel selection for the connected TV or... VCR 52 DUBBING Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR 79 DVD MENU Displays the menu of a DVD disc 32, 37, 61 SETUP Displays the ...
... 24 INSTANT REPLAY Repeats playback between the section played 10 seconds before and present section 36 INSTANT SKIP DISPLAY Skips commercial breaks Displays VCR or DVD operation status 35, 48 33, 49 VCR DVD Switches to operation between VCR and DVD 31,47,79,80 CH / Channel selection for the connected TV or... VCR 52 DUBBING Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR 79 DVD MENU Displays the menu of a DVD disc 32, 37, 61 SETUP Displays the ...
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... dispose of with new ones. • When necessary to a distance of DVD or VCR, switches the screen between the DVD screen (DVD mode) and the VCR screen (VCR mode). Remote control basics • Press ON/STANDBY to turn the DVD/VCR on or off. • Press CH or CH to move through the channels...
... dispose of with new ones. • When necessary to a distance of DVD or VCR, switches the screen between the DVD screen (DVD mode) and the VCR screen (VCR mode). Remote control basics • Press ON/STANDBY to turn the DVD/VCR on or off. • Press CH or CH to move through the channels...
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... use a combiner having two 300 ohm inputs and one 75 ohm output. Then connect the DVD/VCR to page 18 for the proper connections. ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION The DVD/VCR must be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is required. • If you are not sure about the connection... 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 NOTE: If both ...
... use a combiner having two 300 ohm inputs and one 75 ohm output. Then connect the DVD/VCR to page 18 for the proper connections. ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION The DVD/VCR must be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is required. • If you are not sure about the connection... 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 NOTE: If both ...
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...and/or criminal liability. 17 2H5-01 P12-21 17 7/25/05, 23:18 If your DVD/VCR to the "TV" mode. Find the type of the United States and other materials, is used,... revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other countries, and may subject you must connect the DVD/VCR to the "TV" mode. This DVD/VCR has a single 75 ohm output for UHF and VHF reception. TV with 300 ohm UHF and 75 ... 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.
...and/or criminal liability. 17 2H5-01 P12-21 17 7/25/05, 23:18 If your DVD/VCR to the "TV" mode. Find the type of the United States and other materials, is used,... revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other countries, and may subject you must connect the DVD/VCR to the "TV" mode. This DVD/VCR has a single 75 ohm output for UHF and VHF reception. TV with 300 ohm UHF and 75 ... 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.
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...scrambled, you must be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for proper reception. 1 DVD/VCR TV Incoming cable UHF/VHF IN (ANT) ALLOWS: • Recording of nonscrambled channels. • Use of the programmable timer. ...of channels through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled). • Using the programmable timer to a special channel which are intentionally scrambled. DVD/VCR 2 Converter/ descrambler Incoming cable TV UHF/VHF IN (ANT) ALLOWS: • Recording of channels through the converter box (scrambled and ...
...scrambled, you must be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for proper reception. 1 DVD/VCR TV Incoming cable UHF/VHF IN (ANT) ALLOWS: • Recording of nonscrambled channels. • Use of the programmable timer. ...of channels through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled). • Using the programmable timer to a special channel which are intentionally scrambled. DVD/VCR 2 Converter/ descrambler Incoming cable TV UHF/VHF IN (ANT) ALLOWS: • Recording of channels through the converter box (scrambled and ...
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...contain a descrambler. Consult your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes 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 all 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: • Recording of one channel...
...contain a descrambler. Consult your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes 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 all 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: • Recording of one channel...
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...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 ...supplied) To Audio (L) input To Audio (R) input TV DVD audio (L) output S-Video cable (not supplied) To S-Video input S-Video output DVD/VCR DVD audio (R) output Connect to a TV with Component video output You can get higher quality by connecting it with Audio/Video output and/or ...
...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 ...supplied) To Audio (L) input To Audio (R) input TV DVD audio (L) output S-Video cable (not supplied) To S-Video input S-Video output DVD/VCR DVD audio (R) output Connect to a TV with Component video output You can get higher quality by connecting it with Audio/Video output and/or ...
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... 2H5-01 P12-21 21 7/25/05, 23:18 Audio/Video cable (supplied) To Audio/Video input TV Optical digital audio output DVD/VCR Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Connect either Optical digital cable (not supplied) AV Amplifier with built-in various decoder as above , do not... and DTS by connecting the audio output to your amplifier. Audio (L) output Stereo Amplifier To Audio (L) input To Audio (R) input Introduction DVD/VCR Audio (R) output Audio cable (not supplied) Connect to an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround as follows, you make the connections above ...
... 2H5-01 P12-21 21 7/25/05, 23:18 Audio/Video cable (supplied) To Audio/Video input TV Optical digital audio output DVD/VCR Coaxial digital cable (not supplied) Connect either Optical digital cable (not supplied) AV Amplifier with built-in various decoder as above , do not... and DTS by connecting the audio output to your amplifier. Audio (L) output Stereo Amplifier To Audio (L) input To Audio (R) input Introduction DVD/VCR Audio (R) output Audio cable (not supplied) Connect to an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround as follows, you make the connections above ...
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... select the VIDEO position. In this case, wait 3 minutes before connecting the AC cord to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). After 3 minutes, turn the DVD/VCR on. • If the clock is not set automatically, set to the power source. Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again. 4 Press... TV/VIDEO to turn on the DVD/VCR. The TV indicator will flash on the display for about 4 seconds. Refer to "Auto" posi- For a push-button TV tuner If CH 3 or 4 ...
... select the VIDEO position. In this case, wait 3 minutes before connecting the AC cord to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). After 3 minutes, turn the DVD/VCR on. • If the clock is not set automatically, set to the power source. Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again. 4 Press... TV/VIDEO to turn on the DVD/VCR. The TV indicator will flash on the display for about 4 seconds. Refer to "Auto" posi- For a push-button TV tuner If CH 3 or 4 ...
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... the channel then press ENTER. 2 Press ENTER to 113 Cable TV channels. TV: VHF/UHF channels Cable: CABLE TV channels Auto CH Memory The VCR can be set rating level temporarily, select "yes" with a channel memory feature that allows you to skip channels up to select "Add" or "...:19 25 The clock can receive a maximum of 181 channels by selecting "Auto". Various settings General Settings 3 If you wish to normal. This DVD/VCR is equipped with or , then press ENTER. Before selecting channels, they must be activated. TV/Cable Select Select "TV/Cable Select" and select "TV...
... the channel then press ENTER. 2 Press ENTER to 113 Cable TV channels. TV: VHF/UHF channels Cable: CABLE TV channels Auto CH Memory The VCR can be set rating level temporarily, select "yes" with a channel memory feature that allows you to skip channels up to select "Add" or "...:19 25 The clock can receive a maximum of 181 channels by selecting "Auto". Various settings General Settings 3 If you wish to normal. This DVD/VCR is equipped with or , then press ENTER. Before selecting channels, they must be activated. TV/Cable Select Select "TV/Cable Select" and select "TV...
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... disc again (See pages 9 and 24). • Some discs may take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD/VCR are connected to an amplification system. • Resume playback cannot function when you tried is ON. This symbol means either the feature you...the disc is loaded, "Disc error.", "Incorrect disc.", "Region code error." " " appears on the disc. or "Cannot playback." In this DVD/VCR plays DVDs according to fit the guide. This does not indicate a problem with the playback side down. Disc playback Playback procedure NOTES: • If ...
... disc again (See pages 9 and 24). • Some discs may take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of the DVD/VCR are connected to an amplification system. • Resume playback cannot function when you tried is ON. This symbol means either the feature you...the disc is loaded, "Disc error.", "Incorrect disc.", "Region code error." " " appears on the disc. or "Cannot playback." In this DVD/VCR plays DVDs according to fit the guide. This does not indicate a problem with the playback side down. Disc playback Playback procedure NOTES: • If ...
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...48kbps cannot be played back. 4 To stop playback of the MP3 or WMA files, press STOP. Because this area of technology is still evolving, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all recordable discs will be played back by this owner's manual are automatically set to download copyrighted content, including music files, in...128kbps to 320kbps (constant bit rate or variable bit rate) • The recommend recording setting for a high quality sound is off. This DVD/VCR requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in any copyrighted content. 43 2H5-01 P38-44 43 7/25/05, 23:20...
...48kbps cannot be played back. 4 To stop playback of the MP3 or WMA files, press STOP. Because this area of technology is still evolving, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all recordable discs will be played back by this owner's manual are automatically set to download copyrighted content, including music files, in...128kbps to 320kbps (constant bit rate or variable bit rate) • The recommend recording setting for a high quality sound is off. This DVD/VCR requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in any copyrighted content. 43 2H5-01 P38-44 43 7/25/05, 23:20...
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...window will light. Different scanning modes Interlaced scan Technology that simultaneously displays odd-numbered scanning lines and even-numbered scanning lines from the VCR, built-in tuner and external input terminals. • To make the progressive scanning mode inactive, press and hold PROGRESSIVE for ...in the stop mode.The PROGRESSIVE indicator " " on the display window will light.) 1 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for more than 2 seconds in the VCR mode. 2H5-01 P45-52 45 7/25/05, 23:22 45 Also called "480p", "p" meaning "progressive". Preparation: • Connect to select ...
...window will light. Different scanning modes Interlaced scan Technology that simultaneously displays odd-numbered scanning lines and even-numbered scanning lines from the VCR, built-in tuner and external input terminals. • To make the progressive scanning mode inactive, press and hold PROGRESSIVE for ...in the stop mode.The PROGRESSIVE indicator " " on the display window will light.) 1 Press and hold PROGRESSIVE for more than 2 seconds in the VCR mode. 2H5-01 P45-52 45 7/25/05, 23:22 45 Also called "480p", "p" meaning "progressive". Preparation: • Connect to select ...