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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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... liability. Avoid places with this 480p DVD recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. Do not use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other intellectual property rights. owner's manual About Copyright The unauthorized recording, use this unit at least for ...heat. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that not all high definition television sets are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with insufficient ventilation for servicing. quick setup guide OWNER'S MANUAL Notice for Progressive Scan Output Consumers...
... liability. Avoid places with this 480p DVD recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. Do not use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other intellectual property rights. owner's manual About Copyright The unauthorized recording, use this unit at least for ...heat. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that not all high definition television sets are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with insufficient ventilation for servicing. quick setup guide OWNER'S MANUAL Notice for Progressive Scan Output Consumers...
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... and serial number of your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. Dolby Digital Recording "Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with a soft, slightly damp cloth. • Never use solvents such as ...• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs. Consult your product before you can test if the remote control sends out the infrared ...
... and serial number of your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. Dolby Digital Recording "Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with a soft, slightly damp cloth. • Never use solvents such as ...• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs. Consult your product before you can test if the remote control sends out the infrared ...
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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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... the beginning of each function is pressed during recording, the recording time will be played back on DVD and edit them after recording. Although DVD+RW/+R are recordable repeatedly and DVD-R, DVD+R which is compatible with recording on DVD-RW/-R and DVD+RW/+R. Symbol Description For Recording, Playing Back, and Editing Description refers to DVD-RW in video mode Playback Theater surround sound...
... the beginning of each function is pressed during recording, the recording time will be played back on DVD and edit them after recording. Although DVD+RW/+R are recordable repeatedly and DVD-R, DVD+R which is compatible with recording on DVD-RW/-R and DVD+RW/+R. Symbol Description For Recording, Playing Back, and Editing Description refers to DVD-RW in video mode Playback Theater surround sound...
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Playable on most DVD players. Finalization necessary. (title menu will be created) Playable only on VR mode compatible unit. Compatibility Finalization necessary. (title menu will be created) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ EN 9 Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC Finalization recommended. (title menu will be created) Recording Features Record TV programs ✓ ✓ ✓...
Playable on most DVD players. Finalization necessary. (title menu will be created) Playable only on VR mode compatible unit. Compatibility Finalization necessary. (title menu will be created) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ EN 9 Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC Finalization recommended. (title menu will be created) Recording Features Record TV programs ✓ ✓ ✓...
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... Icon Media CD-RW/-R WMA CD-RW/-R JPEG CD-RW/-R DivX® CD-RW/-R DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R is a trademark of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that was recorded in another DVD player, recorder or personal computer drive. • When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that is used under license. • Official DivX® Certified product; The...
... Icon Media CD-RW/-R WMA CD-RW/-R JPEG CD-RW/-R DivX® CD-RW/-R DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R is a trademark of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that was recorded in another DVD player, recorder or personal computer drive. • When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that is used under license. • Official DivX® Certified product; The...
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...not touch the inner pins of the current chapter or track. 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.... 7. EN 11 Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC S-VIDEO OUT jack Use to connect the S-video output of a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with a digital audio coaxial input jack with a RCA audio cable. 12. HDMI indicator ...
...not touch the inner pins of the current chapter or track. 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.... 7. EN 11 Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC S-VIDEO OUT jack Use to connect the S-video output of a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with a digital audio coaxial input jack with a RCA audio cable. 12. HDMI indicator ...
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...in a slightly faster/slower while keeping the audio quality just as normal playback. 31. REPEAT button Press to change original and playlist on the TV screen. 24. CH / buttons Press to display the repeat menu. 16. Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW (*) The unit ... or off . ZOOM button During playback, press to play back in pause, press repeatedly 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...
...in a slightly faster/slower while keeping the audio quality just as normal playback. 31. REPEAT button Press to change original and playlist on the TV screen. 24. CH / buttons Press to display the repeat menu. 16. Introduction Connections Basic Setup Disc Management FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW (*) The unit ... or off . ZOOM button During playback, press to play back in pause, press repeatedly 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...
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...means: : Search : Audio : Subtitle : Angle : Repeat : Marker : Noise Reduction / Black Level : Zoom : Surround 7. Broadcast station 2. Indicates a recording mode and possible recording time left. 5. OFF DTV Program Guide (only in DTV mode) Disc Information/Menu Disc Information / Menu 5 2 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...
...means: : Search : Audio : Subtitle : Angle : Repeat : Marker : Noise Reduction / Black Level : Zoom : Surround 7. Broadcast station 2. Indicates a recording mode and possible recording time left. 5. OFF DTV Program Guide (only in DTV mode) Disc Information/Menu Disc Information / Menu 5 2 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...
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... up the clock of the unit as you to protect a disc from accidental editing or recording. 4. Reset All: To reset the setting to general setting menu. 2. Delete All Playlists (VR mode DVD-RW only): Allows you to activate the random playback feature. 6. Random Play: Allows you... is inserted into the unit. 1 General Setting 2 Playback 3 Display 4 Video Recording 5 Clock 26 Channel DivX 37 HDMI 48 Reset All 59 General Setting Menu 1. Recording: To set up the title list. 4. Format (DVD-RW, DVD+RW only): Allows you to select the display time of the unit. These menus...
... up the clock of the unit as you to protect a disc from accidental editing or recording. 4. Reset All: To reset the setting to general setting menu. 2. Delete All Playlists (VR mode DVD-RW only): Allows you to activate the random playback feature. 6. Random Play: Allows you... is inserted into the unit. 1 General Setting 2 Playback 3 Display 4 Video Recording 5 Clock 26 Channel DivX 37 HDMI 48 Reset All 59 General Setting Menu 1. Recording: To set up the title list. 4. Format (DVD-RW, DVD+RW only): Allows you to select the display time of the unit. These menus...
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... unit VIDEO OUT L OUT ANTENNA RF coaxial cable rear of your TV 2 disconnect 1 disconnect or cable TV company RF coaxial cable ANT. L O OUTPUT TREAM HDMI OUT connect rear of this unit and your local store. DVD playback through only. Outdoor or attic antennas will be more effective than... set-top versions. • RF output is for tuner pass through the RF...
... unit VIDEO OUT L OUT ANTENNA RF coaxial cable rear of your TV 2 disconnect 1 disconnect or cable TV company RF coaxial cable ANT. L O OUTPUT TREAM HDMI OUT connect rear of this unit and your local store. DVD playback through only. Outdoor or attic antennas will be more effective than... set-top versions. • RF output is for tuner pass through the RF...
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... 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. analog audio Method 1 standard picture Method 2 good picture Method 3 better picture TV rear of your TV to "ON". Note • Connect this feature, you must set progressive...
... 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. analog audio Method 1 standard picture Method 2 good picture Method 3 better picture TV rear of your TV to "ON". Note • Connect this feature, you must set progressive...
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... will be output as the digital audio signal simultaneously, so you do not need the analog audio connection described on page 21. 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. Front Panel Display HDMI Indicator 480p Video Output Signal 480 Progressive Press [HDMI] 720p Press [HDMI] 720 Progressive...
... will be output as the digital audio signal simultaneously, so you do not need the analog audio connection described on page 21. 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. Front Panel Display HDMI Indicator 480p Video Output Signal 480 Progressive Press [HDMI] 720p Press [HDMI] 720 Progressive...
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... regardless of this unit's HDMI connector is not compatible with an HDMI- Disc Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC EN 23 Introduction Connections Basic Setup CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI™ COMPATIBLE PORT Actual Output Modes by the device that is connected...device vice the HDMI connector. • The audio signals from the HDMI output connector. • When 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 ...
... regardless of this unit's HDMI connector is not compatible with an HDMI- Disc Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC EN 23 Introduction Connections Basic Setup CONNECTION TO A TV WITH AN HDMI™ COMPATIBLE PORT Actual Output Modes by the device that is connected...device vice the HDMI connector. • The audio signals from the HDMI output connector. • When 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 ...
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... not connected to an MD deck or DAT deck. Note • The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital multi channel surround format cannot be recorded as heard in this unit COAXIA DIGITAL AUDIO O PCM / BITSTR IN VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT L Y L PB/CB OUT R IN R PR/CR OUT ...deck or DAT deck can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital multi channel surround sound 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 CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM • When you ...
... not connected to an MD deck or DAT deck. Note • The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital multi channel surround format cannot be recorded as heard in this unit COAXIA DIGITAL AUDIO O PCM / BITSTR IN VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT L Y L PB/CB OUT R IN R PR/CR OUT ...deck or DAT deck can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital multi channel surround sound 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 CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM • When you ...
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Before insert a brand-new DVD-RW, you need to set the recording format to select "DVD Menu", then press [ENTER]. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO CH PQRS TUV WXYZ SPACE TIMER PROG. DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU...main menu. 8 Formatting is completed. If you change the recording format for DVD-RW. Formatting 90% Note • The recording format setting is indicated. DVD Menu Format Finalize Start Format Mode 5 Use [K / L] to select "Format Mode", then press [ENTER]. DVD Menu Format Finalize 4 Use [K / L] to select "...
Before insert a brand-new DVD-RW, you need to set the recording format to select "DVD Menu", then press [ENTER]. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO CH PQRS TUV WXYZ SPACE TIMER PROG. DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU...main menu. 8 Formatting is completed. If you change the recording format for DVD-RW. Formatting 90% Note • The recording format setting is indicated. DVD Menu Format Finalize Start Format Mode 5 Use [K / L] to select "Format Mode", then press [ENTER]. DVD Menu Format Finalize 4 Use [K / L] to select "...
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... to select "Format", then press [ENTER]. "100%" is completed. 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 select "Yes", then press [ENTER]. Setup General Setting Timer ...CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO CH PQRS TUV WXYZ SPACE TIMER PROG. If you want to select "DVD Menu", then press [ENTER]. DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN SKIP REV FWD SKIP PAUSE PLAY STOP TIME SLIP 1.3x / ...
... to select "Format", then press [ENTER]. "100%" is completed. 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 select "Yes", then press [ENTER]. Setup General Setting Timer ...CLOSE SELECT HDMI .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO CH PQRS TUV WXYZ SPACE TIMER PROG. If you want to select "DVD Menu", then press [ENTER]. DTV/TV SETUP DISPLAY AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST CLEAR ENTER RETURN SKIP REV FWD SKIP PAUSE PLAY STOP TIME SLIP 1.3x / ...
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... Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC EN 39 Introduction Connections Basic Setup PREPARING A DISC Make Recording Compatible Setting for Auto Chapter You can set to "ON", the title list is also available for unfinalized DVD+R. General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel DivX HDMI Reset All Auto Chapter Make RecordRinegcoCrdoimngpAautidbiloeSelect (XP) Auto Finalize ON...
... Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC EN 39 Introduction Connections Basic Setup PREPARING A DISC Make Recording Compatible Setting for Auto Chapter You can set to "ON", the title list is also available for unfinalized DVD+R. General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock Channel DivX HDMI Reset All Auto Chapter Make RecordRinegcoCrdoimngpAautidbiloeSelect (XP) Auto Finalize ON...
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... broadcasted with , regardless of the "Aspect Ratio (Video mode)" setting. • For DVD+RW/+R, the image will appear. PREPARING A DISC Recording Audio Select (XP) You can set aspect ratio for video mode recording. 1) Follow step 1 to 2 on "Recording Audio Select(XP)". 2) Use [K / L] to select "Aspect Ratio (Video mode)", then press [ENTER]. 3) Use [K / L] to select...
... broadcasted with , regardless of the "Aspect Ratio (Video mode)" setting. • For DVD+RW/+R, the image will appear. PREPARING A DISC Recording Audio Select (XP) You can set aspect ratio for video mode recording. 1) Follow step 1 to 2 on "Recording Audio Select(XP)". 2) Use [K / L] to select "Aspect Ratio (Video mode)", then press [ENTER]. 3) Use [K / L] to select...