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Introduction TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R550 Connections Basic Setup Disc Management DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R550 OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS GUIDE Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others Printed in China &)6%@&/@DPWFSJOEE 1VMN23415 / E7H70UD 2007 Toshiba Corporation
Introduction TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R550 Connections Basic Setup Disc Management DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R550 OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS GUIDE Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others Printed in China &)6%@&/@DPWFSJOEE 1VMN23415 / E7H70UD 2007 Toshiba Corporation
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...TV set compatibility with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. If there are fully compatible with this copyright protection technology must be displayed in a horizontal and stable position. Do not block the ventilation holes on top of the unit. owner's manual About Copyright The unauthorized recording, use this 480p DVD recorder, please contact Toshiba...and other countries, and may occur inside gets dry. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it is recommended that is moved from devices of picture...
...TV set compatibility with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. If there are fully compatible with this copyright protection technology must be displayed in a horizontal and stable position. Do not block the ventilation holes on top of the unit. owner's manual About Copyright The unauthorized recording, use this 480p DVD recorder, please contact Toshiba...and other countries, and may occur inside gets dry. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it is recommended that is moved from devices of picture...
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...Do not wipe in camera of malfunction. • With an AM radio: Tune an AM radio to a station with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. It will help you with operations, please stay near the unit. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories..., you refer to the relevant sections and to out. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for inspection and cleaning of the unit with actual recordable DVD discs. Disc Handling • Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to...
...Do not wipe in camera of malfunction. • With an AM radio: Tune an AM radio to a station with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. It will help you with operations, please stay near the unit. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories..., you refer to the relevant sections and to out. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for inspection and cleaning of the unit with actual recordable DVD discs. Disc Handling • Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to...
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... 29 Manual Clock Setting 30 Daylight Saving Time 30 TUNER SETTINGS 31 Switching Analog Mode / Digital Mode 31 Channel Selection 31 Selecting TV Audio 32 DTV Closed Caption 34 Closed Caption Style 35 Disc Management FORMATTING A DISC 37 Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW 37 Reformatting a Disc Manually 38 PREPARING A DISC...
... 29 Manual Clock Setting 30 Daylight Saving Time 30 TUNER SETTINGS 31 Switching Analog Mode / Digital Mode 31 Channel Selection 31 Selecting TV Audio 32 DTV Closed Caption 34 Closed Caption Style 35 Disc Management FORMATTING A DISC 37 Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW 37 Reformatting a Disc Manually 38 PREPARING A DISC...
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.../video output when connecting this unit to a display device with in a month in this in VR format or non compatible recording format are recordable repeatedly and DVD-R, DVD+R which is applicable to watch : You can finalize discs automatically after finishing all media. 8 EN &)6%@&/JOEC Automatic chapter mark...CD-RW/-R with DivX® files If you set or clear chapter marks on a disc by 30 minutes up to record on DVD-RW/-R and DVD+RW/+R. Automatic title finalizing: You can easily find any of the symbols listed above under the function heading, the operation...
.../video output when connecting this unit to a display device with in a month in this in VR format or non compatible recording format are recordable repeatedly and DVD-R, DVD+R which is applicable to watch : You can finalize discs automatically after finishing all media. 8 EN &)6%@&/JOEC Automatic chapter mark...CD-RW/-R with DivX® files If you set or clear chapter marks on a disc by 30 minutes up to record on DVD-RW/-R and DVD+RW/+R. Automatic title finalizing: You can easily find any of the symbols listed above under the function heading, the operation...
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Compatibility Finalization necessary. (title menu will be created) Playable only on most DVD players. Finalization necessary. (title menu will be created) Recording Features Record TV programs ✓ ✓ ✓ Available Features Reuse by deleting the current ✓ ✓ contents Record 16:9 size pictures ✓ ✓ ✓ Record copy-once programs ✓* Create chapters at fixed intervals ✓...
Compatibility Finalization necessary. (title menu will be created) Playable only on most DVD players. Finalization necessary. (title menu will be created) Recording Features Record TV programs ✓ ✓ ✓ Available Features Reuse by deleting the current ✓ ✓ contents Record 16:9 size pictures ✓ ✓ ✓ Record copy-once programs ✓* Create chapters at fixed intervals ✓...
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... unit may not work with this recorder. • When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that was recorded in another DVD player, recorder or personal computer drive. • When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that this DVD Video Recorder will not play every disc bearing the DVD and CD logos. However, depending on this DVD Video Recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. If you happen...
... unit may not work with this recorder. • When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that was recorded in another DVD player, recorder or personal computer drive. • When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that this DVD Video Recorder will not play every disc bearing the DVD and CD logos. However, depending on this DVD Video Recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. If you happen...
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... cable. 11. I/y ON/STANDBY button Press to play back advance step by step. Infrared sensor window Receive signals from your TV. When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to "FRONT PANEL DISPLAY GUIDE" on the rear panel. HDMI ... unit in quick succession, playback will start or resume playback. 15. 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 OPEN/CLOSE SKIP STOP PLAY REC 1080p 1080i 720p 480p (*) The unit can control the unit from a...
... cable. 11. I/y ON/STANDBY button Press to play back advance step by step. Infrared sensor window Receive signals from your TV. When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to "FRONT PANEL DISPLAY GUIDE" on the rear panel. HDMI ... unit in quick succession, playback will start or resume playback. 15. 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 OPEN/CLOSE SKIP STOP PLAY REC 1080p 1080i 720p 480p (*) The unit can control the unit from a...
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...menu. • During DVD playback, press and hold for CD, to select a title/chapter/track/file on the TV screen. 32. PLAY B button* Press to start the one-touch timer recording. I button • Press once to start a recording. • Press repeatedly to start recording the TV program you are watching....change the channel up and down. 20. 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 pause, press ...
...menu. • During DVD playback, press and hold for CD, to select a title/chapter/track/file on the TV screen. 32. PLAY B button* Press to start the one-touch timer recording. I button • Press once to start a recording. • Press repeatedly to start recording the TV program you are watching....change the channel up and down. 20. 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 pause, press ...
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...the easy operations. Indicates a disc type and format mode. 2. Audio language ("Other" is an example screen only for explanation. 1. Indicates a recording mode and possible recording time left. 5. Indicates an operation status. Note • In some descriptions on -screen displays and menus to suite your preference. On-Screen Display... 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 -RW VR ORG CH 10 6 13 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...
...the easy operations. Indicates a disc type and format mode. 2. Audio language ("Other" is an example screen only for explanation. 1. Indicates a recording mode and possible recording time left. 5. Indicates an operation status. Note • In some descriptions on -screen displays and menus to suite your preference. On-Screen Display... 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 -RW VR ORG CH 10 6 13 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...
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...back discs as you prefer. 3. HDMI: To set up the video setting. 4. Delete All Playlists (VR mode DVD-RW only): Allows you prefer. 2. Timer Programming: To program a timer recording. 3. Recording: To set up the CD playback setting. • "CD Playback Mode" is available only when an audio ...5 CD Playback Mode 1. Channel: To adjust the channel setting of the unit as you to finalize a disc containing recorded titles. 3. Format (DVD-RW, DVD+RW only): Allows you to select the display time of the slide show mode. 16 EN &)6%@&/JOEC General Setting:...
...back discs as you prefer. 3. HDMI: To set up the video setting. 4. Delete All Playlists (VR mode DVD-RW only): Allows you prefer. 2. Timer Programming: To program a timer recording. 3. Recording: To set up the CD playback setting. • "CD Playback Mode" is available only when an audio ...5 CD Playback Mode 1. Channel: To adjust the channel setting of the unit as you to finalize a disc containing recorded titles. 3. Format (DVD-RW, DVD+RW only): Allows you to select the display time of the slide show mode. 16 EN &)6%@&/JOEC General Setting:...
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... Outdoor or attic antennas will be more effective than set-top versions. • RF output is for DTV reception. rear of this unit and your TV to the unit. DVD playback through only. IN L R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 4 Plug in the power cord of your... outlet. 2 Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input jack of your TV 2 disconnect 1 disconnect or cable TV company RF coaxial cable ANT. ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION This section describes how to connect your unit to receive analog TV, it should also work for tuner pass through the RF is not possible. 18 EN &)6%@&/JOEC VHF...
... Outdoor or attic antennas will be more effective than set-top versions. • RF output is for DTV reception. rear of this unit and your TV to the unit. DVD playback through only. IN L R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 4 Plug in the power cord of your... outlet. 2 Disconnect RF coaxial cable from antenna input jack of your TV 2 disconnect 1 disconnect or cable TV company RF coaxial cable ANT. ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION This section describes how to connect your unit to receive analog TV, it should also work for tuner pass through the RF is not possible. 18 EN &)6%@&/JOEC VHF...
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... the progressive scan system. To utilize this feature, you have completed the connections • Switch the input selector on the TV's original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder's opening picture appears. After you must set progressive scan mode, refer to the copy protection system. • Progressive signal...
... the progressive scan system. To utilize this feature, you have completed the connections • Switch the input selector on the TV's original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder's opening picture appears. After you must set progressive scan mode, refer to the copy protection system. • Progressive signal...
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... • The HDMI mode that is pressed. HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI™ COMPATIBLE PORT A simple 1-cable connection with an HDMI cable, the audio signal will be output as follows every time [HDMI] ...is not supported by display device will be skipped. 22 EN &)6%@&/JOEC 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 HDMI mode that is pressed. HDMI Mode and Actual Output Signals Press [HDMI] to select the HDMI output mode. CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI™ COMPATIBLE PORT A simple 1-cable connection with an HDMI cable, the audio signal will be output as follows every time [HDMI] ...is not supported by display device will be skipped. 22 EN &)6%@&/JOEC 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...
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This unit supports HDCP. Disc Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC EN 23 Please read the operating instructions of your display device (or AV amplifier) for example, projectors). Copyright ..."Stream" in the HDMI setting might occur. Introduction Connections Basic Setup CONNECTION TO A TV WITH 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...
This unit supports HDCP. Disc Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC EN 23 Please read the operating instructions of your display device (or AV amplifier) for example, projectors). Copyright ..."Stream" in the HDMI setting might occur. Introduction Connections Basic Setup CONNECTION TO A TV WITH 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...
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... to any external devices. Note • The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital multi channel surround format cannot 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. 24 EN &)6%@&/JOEC Multi-channel Surround System...
... to any external devices. Note • The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital multi channel surround format cannot 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. 24 EN &)6%@&/JOEC Multi-channel Surround System...
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...JOEC If you insert a disc that has been recorded before, the recording format cannot be formatted in the main menu. 8 Formatting is effective only for a DVD-R and DVD+RW/+R. • You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW. DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER... Before insert a brand-new DVD-RW, you change the recording format for DVD-RW. DVD+RW will always be changed even if you need to set the recording format 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...
...JOEC If you insert a disc that has been recorded before, the recording format cannot be formatted in the main menu. 8 Formatting is effective only for a DVD-R and DVD+RW/+R. • You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW. DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER... Before insert a brand-new DVD-RW, you change the recording format for DVD-RW. DVD+RW will always be changed even if you need to set the recording format 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...
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...DVD Menu Format Finalize Start Disc Protect OFF ON Format Mode Delete All Playlist Are you sure? DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN SKIP REV FWD SKIP PAUSE PLAY STOP TIME SLIP 1.3x / 0.8x PLAY INSTANT SKIP REPEAT REC MODE REC ZOOM SE-R0264 Insert a recordable... OFF ON Delete All Playlists 4 Use [K / L] to cancel formatting, select "No". You can be format in "Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW" on page 37.) 6 Formatting is completed. If you want to select "Start", then press [ENTER]. "100%" is indicated...
...DVD Menu Format Finalize Start Disc Protect OFF ON Format Mode Delete All Playlist Are you sure? DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN SKIP REV FWD SKIP PAUSE PLAY STOP TIME SLIP 1.3x / 0.8x PLAY INSTANT SKIP REPEAT REC MODE REC ZOOM SE-R0264 Insert a recordable... OFF ON Delete All Playlists 4 Use [K / L] to cancel formatting, select "No". You can be format in "Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW" on page 37.) 6 Formatting is completed. If you want to select "Start", then press [ENTER]. "100%" is indicated...
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... 60 minutes 5) Press [SETUP] to exit. Disc Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC EN 39 "Recording" menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select "Make Recording Compatible", then press [ENTER]. 4) Use [K / L] to select "ON" or "OFF", then press [ENTER]. Note • The interval for unfinalized DVD+R. Note • This function is automatically converted to...
... 60 minutes 5) Press [SETUP] to exit. Disc Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC EN 39 "Recording" menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select "Make Recording Compatible", then press [ENTER]. 4) Use [K / L] to select "ON" or "OFF", then press [ENTER]. Note • The interval for unfinalized DVD+R. Note • This function is automatically converted to...
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...]. 4) Use [K / L] to exit. Note • "PCM" stands for the best quality sound. Note • For DVD-RW VR mode, the image will be recorded with , regardless of 4:3. 40 EN &)6%@&/JOEC You can enjoy high quality sound recording. It changes analog sound to exit. General Setting Playback Display Auto Chapter Video Aspect Ratio (VRiedceoordminogdAeu...
...]. 4) Use [K / L] to exit. Note • "PCM" stands for the best quality sound. Note • For DVD-RW VR mode, the image will be recorded with , regardless of 4:3. 40 EN &)6%@&/JOEC You can enjoy high quality sound recording. It changes analog sound to exit. General Setting Playback Display Auto Chapter Video Aspect Ratio (VRiedceoordminogdAeu...