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Printed in China DPWFSJOEE TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Basic Setup DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 OWNER'S MANUAL Disc Management Recording OPERATIONS GUIDE Playback Editing 1VMN23530 / E7E7AUD 2007 Toshiba Corporation DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Others Function Setup Connections Introduction
Printed in China DPWFSJOEE TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Basic Setup DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 OWNER'S MANUAL Disc Management Recording OPERATIONS GUIDE Playback Editing 1VMN23530 / E7E7AUD 2007 Toshiba Corporation DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Others Function Setup Connections Introduction
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...Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Avoid places with wet hands. • Do not pull on this 525p DVD recorder, please contact TACP's Consumer Solution Center. 4 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC quick start guide About Copyright The unauthorized recording, use this unit...and/or criminal liability. Supplied Accessories remote control with batteries (AAx2) RCA audio/video cables Avoid the Hazards of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other countries, and may subject you to our Authorized Service Center for proper heat dissipation. Do not use , distribution, or ...
...Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Avoid places with wet hands. • Do not pull on this 525p DVD recorder, please contact TACP's Consumer Solution Center. 4 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC quick start guide About Copyright The unauthorized recording, use this unit...and/or criminal liability. Supplied Accessories remote control with batteries (AAx2) RCA audio/video cables Avoid the Hazards of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other countries, and may subject you to our Authorized Service Center for proper heat dissipation. Do not use , distribution, or ...
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... front panel and other exterior surfaces of malfunction. • With an AM radio: Tune an AM radio to a station with no broadcasting. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording will help you can test if the remote control sends out the infrared signal with a soft, slightly damp cloth...® in its protective case when it with stereo sound on remote control toward the radio. It will play back on all DVD-video players." The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for inspection and cleaning of America...
... front panel and other exterior surfaces of malfunction. • With an AM radio: Tune an AM radio to a station with no broadcasting. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording will help you can test if the remote control sends out the infrared signal with a soft, slightly damp cloth...® in its protective case when it with stereo sound on remote control toward the radio. It will play back on all DVD-video players." The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for inspection and cleaning of America...
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...SYSTEM 23 Basic Setup INITIAL SETTING 24 CLOCK SETTING 25 Disc Management FORMATTING A DISC 26 Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW 26 Reformatting a Disc Manually 27 PREPARING A DISC 28 Make Recording Compatible 28 Setting for Auto Chapter 28 Recording Audio Select ...Video Mode Recording . . . . 29 SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT 30 PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS . . . . . 31 Auto Finalizing 31 Finalizing a Disc 32 Recording INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING 34 Recording Mode 34 Restrictions on Recording 34 BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING 35 TIMER ...
...SYSTEM 23 Basic Setup INITIAL SETTING 24 CLOCK SETTING 25 Disc Management FORMATTING A DISC 26 Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW 26 Reformatting a Disc Manually 27 PREPARING A DISC 28 Make Recording Compatible 28 Setting for Auto Chapter 28 Recording Audio Select ...Video Mode Recording . . . . 29 SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT 30 PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS . . . . . 31 Auto Finalizing 31 Finalizing a Disc 32 Recording INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING 34 Recording Mode 34 Restrictions on Recording 34 BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING 35 TIMER ...
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...The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is not applicable. 8 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC Automatic title finalizing (Video mode DVD-RW/-R, DVD+R): You can easily set this Owner's Manual To specify for what disc type each function is connected to L1(Rear) jacks ...automatically after finishing all timer recordings or at the beginning of the unit is compatible with recording on titles. Description refers to DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW/-R with an HDMI-compatible port. Description refers to CD-RW/-R with WMA files Description refers...
...The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is not applicable. 8 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC Automatic title finalizing (Video mode DVD-RW/-R, DVD+R): You can easily set this Owner's Manual To specify for what disc type each function is connected to L1(Rear) jacks ...automatically after finishing all timer recordings or at the beginning of the unit is compatible with recording on titles. Description refers to DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW/-R with an HDMI-compatible port. Description refers to CD-RW/-R with WMA files Description refers...
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... ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 480 min (12cm) 144 min (8cm) 1×-16× Playable on most DVD players. Finalization necessary. (DVD menu will be created) Recording Features Record TV programmes ✓ ✓ ✓ Available Features Reuse by deleting the current ✓ ✓...) 144 min (8cm) 1×-4× Playable on DVD+RW compatible players. Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording FEATURES Discs for Recording, Playing back Disc type DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R Logo Format Can be formatted in VR or video mode...
... ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 480 min (12cm) 144 min (8cm) 1×-16× Playable on most DVD players. Finalization necessary. (DVD menu will be created) Recording Features Record TV programmes ✓ ✓ ✓ Available Features Reuse by deleting the current ✓ ✓...) 144 min (8cm) 1×-4× Playable on DVD+RW compatible players. Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording FEATURES Discs for Recording, Playing back Disc type DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R Logo Format Can be formatted in VR or video mode...
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... non compatible recording format On the following : • Failure to record contents intended to region of DivX, Inc. Look for region 1 in this DVD Video Recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. However, depending on the media condition, the unit may not operate as expected on other regions. Because of problems and errors...
... non compatible recording format On the following : • Failure to record contents intended to region of DivX, Inc. Look for region 1 in this DVD Video Recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. However, depending on the media condition, the unit may not operate as expected on other regions. Because of problems and errors...
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... HDMI cable to connect to connect external device with a DV cable. 10. Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 1 2 3* 4 5 6 7 8 I/yON/STANDBY DVD -RW/R +RW/R RECORDING 1080p 1080i 720p 480p OPEN/CLOSE SKIP STOP PLAY REC (*) The unit can control the unit from the preceding chapter or track...
... HDMI cable to connect to connect external device with a DV cable. 10. Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 1 2 3* 4 5 6 7 8 I/yON/STANDBY DVD -RW/R +RW/R RECORDING 1080p 1080i 720p 480p OPEN/CLOSE SKIP STOP PLAY REC (*) The unit can control the unit from the preceding chapter or track...
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... in the Remote Control Install the batteries (AAx2) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the center: approx. 23 feet (7m) within 30° DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Make sure to match + and - Either side of the remote control. 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert batteries. This will prevent battery acid from...
... in the Remote Control Install the batteries (AAx2) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the center: approx. 23 feet (7m) within 30° DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 Make sure to match + and - Either side of the remote control. 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert batteries. This will prevent battery acid from...
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SETUP button • Press to display the main menu. • During DVD playback, press and hold for the settings in pause, press repeatedly to forward the playback step by step. 9. SKIP H button • During playback, press to ... or resume playback. 12. STOP C button • Press to stop playback or recording. • Press to exit from the beginning while recording continues. (VR mode DVD-RW with the recording mode of the current chapter, track or file. • When playback is in the main menu. • Press to slow reverse...
SETUP button • Press to display the main menu. • During DVD playback, press and hold for the settings in pause, press repeatedly to forward the playback step by step. 9. SKIP H button • During playback, press to ... or resume playback. 12. STOP C button • Press to stop playback or recording. • Press to exit from the beginning while recording continues. (VR mode DVD-RW with the recording mode of the current chapter, track or file. • When playback is in the main menu. • Press to slow reverse...
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...Menu Disc Information / Menu 5 2 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 -RW VR ORG L1 Title Name Information (only when DVD+RW/+R, VR mode DVD-RW/-R, or unfinalized Video mode DVD-RW/-R is in playback) or File Name Information (only when a CD with MP3/WMA/ JPEG/DivX® files is in playback... for playing back, recording, or editing to the easy operations. Indicates a title number, chapter number, elapsed time and total time of titles for VR mode DVD-RW . 3. Each icon means: : Search : Audio : Subtitle : Angle : Repeat : Marker : Noise Reduction / Black Level : Zoom : Surround 7. GUIDE TO ON-...
...Menu Disc Information / Menu 5 2 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 -RW VR ORG L1 Title Name Information (only when DVD+RW/+R, VR mode DVD-RW/-R, or unfinalized Video mode DVD-RW/-R is in playback) or File Name Information (only when a CD with MP3/WMA/ JPEG/DivX® files is in playback... for playing back, recording, or editing to the easy operations. Indicates a title number, chapter number, elapsed time and total time of titles for VR mode DVD-RW . 3. Each icon means: : Search : Audio : Subtitle : Angle : Repeat : Marker : Noise Reduction / Black Level : Zoom : Surround 7. GUIDE TO ON-...
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...Video Recording 5 Clock 26 DivX HDMI 37 Reset All 48 5 General Setting Menu 1. Random Play: Allows you to display the menu. DVD Menu / CD Playback Mode DVD Menu 1 2 Format Finalize 3 Disc Protect OFF ON 4 Delete All Playlists CD Playback Mode 15 26 Random Play Program Play 37 ...Slide Show 1. Disc Protect (VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW/+R only): Allows you to display the main menu. Then use [K / L] to select a menu and press [ENTER] to protect a ...
...Video Recording 5 Clock 26 DivX HDMI 37 Reset All 48 5 General Setting Menu 1. Random Play: Allows you to display the menu. DVD Menu / CD Playback Mode DVD Menu 1 2 Format Finalize 3 Disc Protect OFF ON 4 Delete All Playlists CD Playback Mode 15 26 Random Play Program Play 37 ...Slide Show 1. Disc Protect (VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW/+R only): Allows you to display the main menu. Then use [K / L] to select a menu and press [ENTER] to protect a ...
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Press a button on the TV's original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder's opening picture appears. analog audio Method 1 standard picture Method 2 good picture Method 3 better picture TV rear of your TV AUDIO IN L R VIDEO IN S-VIDEO ...
Press a button on the TV's original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder's opening picture appears. analog audio Method 1 standard picture Method 2 good picture Method 3 better picture TV rear of your TV AUDIO IN L R VIDEO IN S-VIDEO ...
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... HDMI Indicator 480p Video Output Signal 480 Progressive Press [HDMI] 720p Press [HDMI] 720 Progressive HDMI indicator 1080i 1080 interlaced Press [HDMI] DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 1080p 1080 Progressive Press [HDMI] • The HDMI mode that is pressed. TV HDMI IN HDMI cable this unit HDMI... OUT When connecting with a device having an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD-video and other devices. The output mode changes as the digital audio signal simultaneously, so you do not need the analog audio ...
... HDMI Indicator 480p Video Output Signal 480 Progressive Press [HDMI] 720p Press [HDMI] 720 Progressive HDMI indicator 1080i 1080 interlaced Press [HDMI] DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400 1080p 1080 Progressive Press [HDMI] • The HDMI mode that is pressed. TV HDMI IN HDMI cable this unit HDMI... OUT When connecting with a device having an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) connector allows digital transfer of the digital images of DVD-video and other devices. The output mode changes as the digital audio signal simultaneously, so you do not need the analog audio ...
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... AN HDMI™ COMPATIBLE PORT Actual Output Modes by Media Audio recording format of the disc Dolby Digital setting of this unit Actual output DVD-video Dolby Digital LPCM PCM Stream PCM Stream 2channel PCM Dolby Digital 2channel PCM DivX® Dolby Digital MP3 / MP2 PCM Stream PCM ... To play back the digital video images of your display device (or AV amplifier) for example, projectors). Please read the operating instructions of a DVD via the HDMI connector; This unit supports HDCP. In connections with device such as PCM even if you unplug the unit, some do not support...
... AN HDMI™ COMPATIBLE PORT Actual Output Modes by Media Audio recording format of the disc Dolby Digital setting of this unit Actual output DVD-video Dolby Digital LPCM PCM Stream PCM Stream 2channel PCM Dolby Digital 2channel PCM DivX® Dolby Digital MP3 / MP2 PCM Stream PCM ... To play back the digital video images of your display device (or AV amplifier) for example, projectors). Please read the operating instructions of a DVD via the HDMI connector; This unit supports HDCP. In connections with device such as PCM even if you unplug the unit, some do not support...
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... TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM • When you change the connections, all devices should be recorded as digital sound by the DTS, Inc. • Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. Supplied cables used in this connection are as possible. Multi-channel Surround...
... TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM • When you change the connections, all devices should be recorded as digital sound by the DTS, Inc. • Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and may also damage the speakers. Supplied cables used in this connection are as possible. Multi-channel Surround...
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... REC ZOOM 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Use [K / L] to select "Format", then press [ENTER]. Setup General Setting Timer Programming Title List DVD Menu 3 Use [K / L] to select "DVD Menu", then press [ENTER]. SE-R0265 6 Press [SETUP] to initialize the disc. If you insert a disc that has been recorded before,...recording format cannot be formatted either video or VR mode according to the recording format mode setting of a Brand-New DVD-RW When inserting a brand-new DVD-RW or DVD+RW, the unit automatically starts to exit. 7 Insert a brand-new disc. FORMATTING A DISC Choosing the Recording Format...
... REC ZOOM 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Use [K / L] to select "Format", then press [ENTER]. Setup General Setting Timer Programming Title List DVD Menu 3 Use [K / L] to select "DVD Menu", then press [ENTER]. SE-R0265 6 Press [SETUP] to initialize the disc. If you insert a disc that has been recorded before,...recording format cannot be formatted either video or VR mode according to the recording format mode setting of a Brand-New DVD-RW When inserting a brand-new DVD-RW or DVD+RW, the unit automatically starts to exit. 7 Insert a brand-new disc. FORMATTING A DISC Choosing the Recording Format...
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... ZOOM SE-R0265 Note • When you reformat the disc, the contents of the disc are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you can format the disc by performing "Format". e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW DVD Menu Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Delete All Playlists 4 Use [K / L] to select "Format", then...[ENTER]. "100%" is completed. Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording FORMATTING A DISC Reformatting a Disc Manually If you are erased. • For DVD-RW, make sure that the recording format is set to the desired mode. (See steps 1 to 6 in order to erase all content of the disc...
... ZOOM SE-R0265 Note • When you reformat the disc, the contents of the disc are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you can format the disc by performing "Format". e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW DVD Menu Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Delete All Playlists 4 Use [K / L] to select "Format", then...[ENTER]. "100%" is completed. Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management Recording FORMATTING A DISC Reformatting a Disc Manually If you are erased. • For DVD-RW, make sure that the recording format is set to the desired mode. (See steps 1 to 6 in order to erase all content of the disc...
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... select "Make Recording Compatible", then press [ENTER]. 4) Use [K / L] to make an additional recording on this unit with "Make Recording Compatible" set a specified time for unfinalized DVD+R. 28 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC Use this feature to select "ON" or "OFF", then press [ENTER]. Note • This function is automatically converted to our style. 1) Press...
... select "Make Recording Compatible", then press [ENTER]. 4) Use [K / L] to make an additional recording on this unit with "Make Recording Compatible" set a specified time for unfinalized DVD+R. 28 EN &&"6%@&/JOEC Use this feature to select "ON" or "OFF", then press [ENTER]. Note • This function is automatically converted to our style. 1) Press...
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...with whichever the ratio that the program you selected "PCM". 3) Use [K / L] to select "Recording", then press [ENTER]. Note • For DVD-RW VR mode, the image will be recorded in the aspect ratio of 4:3. Dolby Digital: Records Dolby Digital audio for Video Mode Recording 1) Press [...Dolby Digital" audio automatically even if you record are broadcasted with , regardless of the "Aspect Ratio (Video mode)" setting. • For DVD+RW/+R, the image will appear. You can enjoy high quality sound recording. It changes analog sound to exit. Setting Aspect Ratio for good quality...
...with whichever the ratio that the program you selected "PCM". 3) Use [K / L] to select "Recording", then press [ENTER]. Note • For DVD-RW VR mode, the image will be recorded in the aspect ratio of 4:3. Dolby Digital: Records Dolby Digital audio for Video Mode Recording 1) Press [...Dolby Digital" audio automatically even if you record are broadcasted with , regardless of the "Aspect Ratio (Video mode)" setting. • For DVD+RW/+R, the image will appear. You can enjoy high quality sound recording. It changes analog sound to exit. Setting Aspect Ratio for good quality...