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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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... cause artifacts to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields. Avoid dusty or humid places. owner's manual About Copyright The unauthorized recording, use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside the unit when it is recommended that is prohibited. Do... Progressive Scan Output Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 480p DVD recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. PRECAUTIONS Installation Location For safety and ...
... cause artifacts to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields. Avoid dusty or humid places. owner's manual About Copyright The unauthorized recording, use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside the unit when it is recommended that is prohibited. Do... Progressive Scan Output Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 480p DVD recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. PRECAUTIONS Installation Location For safety and ...
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... may be dirty. Cleaning Discs • When a disc becomes dirty, clean it is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs. Consult your product before returning the product. • If you need to help to define the cause of HDMI Licensing LLC....to the representative. IR Signal Check If the remote control does not work properly, you are trademarks of the unit with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC EN 5 "WMA" (Windows Media Audio) is working . • With a digital camera (...
... may be dirty. Cleaning Discs • When a disc becomes dirty, clean it is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs. Consult your product before returning the product. • If you need to help to define the cause of HDMI Licensing LLC....to the representative. IR Signal Check If the remote control does not work properly, you are trademarks of the unit with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC EN 5 "WMA" (Windows Media Audio) is working . • With a digital camera (...
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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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... files Description refers to DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW/-R with DivX® files If you to record on DVD and edit them after that of the DVC (digital video camcorder) to operate. * DVD-R recorded in higher resolution than that . Recording Dividing or combining titles:... interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in VR format or non compatible recording format are recordable repeatedly and DVD-R, DVD+R which are recorded on CD-RW/-R. Others Progressive scan system DV dubbing: This function helps you prefer. HDMI (High...
... files Description refers to DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW/-R with DivX® files If you to record on DVD and edit them after that of the DVC (digital video camcorder) to operate. * DVD-R recorded in higher resolution than that . Recording Dividing or combining titles:... interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in VR format or non compatible recording format are recordable repeatedly and DVD-R, DVD+R which are recorded on CD-RW/-R. Others Progressive scan system DV dubbing: This function helps you prefer. HDMI (High...
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... recommended. (title menu will be created) Playable only on DVD+RW compatible players. 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 ✓ ✓ ✓ Available Features Reuse by deleting...
... recommended. (title menu will be created) Playable only on DVD+RW compatible players. 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 ✓ ✓ ✓ Available Features Reuse by deleting...
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...DVD+R 8x, DVD+RW 4x, DVD-R 8x, DVD-RW 2x JVC DVD-RW 4x Maxell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD-R 8x/16x SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD+RW 4x TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x Performance 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... used in the manner described in the immediately preceding bullet point is used again in this recorder. • When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that this DVD Video Recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. Plays DivX® 6.0, DivX® 5, DivX® 4, DivX®...
...DVD+R 8x, DVD+RW 4x, DVD-R 8x, DVD-RW 2x JVC DVD-RW 4x Maxell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD-R 8x/16x SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD+RW 4x TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x Performance 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... used in the manner described in the immediately preceding bullet point is used again in this recorder. • When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that this DVD Video Recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. Plays DivX® 6.0, DivX® 5, DivX® 4, DivX®...
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...HDMI OUT jack Use an HDMI cable to connect to fast reverse. 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... indicator Lights up and indicates the HDMI output mode when HDMI output is opened. 3. AUDIO input jacks (L2) Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with a digital audio coaxial cable. 6 8. VIDEO OUT jack Use to connect external device with a...
...HDMI OUT jack Use an HDMI cable to connect to fast reverse. 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... indicator Lights up and indicates the HDMI output mode when HDMI output is opened. 3. AUDIO input jacks (L2) Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with a digital audio coaxial cable. 6 8. VIDEO OUT jack Use to connect external device with a...
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... / buttons Press to forward the playback step by [the Number buttons]. TIMER PROG. MENU/LIST button Press to switch between digital TV (DTV) mode and analog TV (TV) mode. 6. INSTANT SKIP button During playback, press to skip 30 seconds. 30. 1.3x/0.8x PLAY button During playback, press ... playback, press to slow forward playback. 28. 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 to ...
... / buttons Press to forward the playback step by [the Number buttons]. TIMER PROG. MENU/LIST button Press to switch between digital TV (DTV) mode and analog TV (TV) mode. 6. INSTANT SKIP button During playback, press to skip 30 seconds. 30. 1.3x/0.8x PLAY button During playback, press ... playback, press to slow forward playback. 28. 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 to ...
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... suite your preference. Indicates a recording mode and possible recording time left. 5. Indicates an operation status. 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...
... suite your preference. Indicates a recording mode and possible recording time left. 5. Indicates an operation status. 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...
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... select the display time of the unit. Timer Programming: To program a timer recording. 3. DVD Menu: To set up the DVD setting. 5. Disc Protect (VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW/+R only): Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or recording. 4. DVD Menu / CD Playback Mode DVD Menu 1 2 Format Finalize 3 Disc Protect OFF ON 4 Delete All Playlists CD Playback...
... select the display time of the unit. Timer Programming: To program a timer recording. 3. DVD Menu: To set up the DVD setting. 5. Disc Protect (VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW/+R only): Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or recording. 4. DVD Menu / CD Playback Mode DVD Menu 1 2 Format Finalize 3 Disc Protect OFF ON 4 Delete All Playlists CD Playback...
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After 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. Check your TV owner's manual for details. Press a button on your TV to an appropriate external input channel. To set "Progressive" to the copy protection system...
After 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. Check your TV owner's manual for details. Press a button on your TV to an appropriate external input channel. To set "Progressive" to the copy protection system...
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... may not operate properly with an HDMI- Copyright protection system To play back the digital video images of a DVD via the HDMI connector; Disc Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC EN 23 In connections with HDMI BITSTREAM, DTS sound will be output .... Please check and set the HDMI setting again. 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 cannot be controlled by the device ...
... may not operate properly with an HDMI- Copyright protection system To play back the digital video images of a DVD via the HDMI connector; Disc Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others &)6%@&/JOEC EN 23 In connections with HDMI BITSTREAM, DTS sound will be output .... Please check and set the HDMI setting again. 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 cannot be controlled by the device ...
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... * To complete these settings, refer to the decoder which reproduces the original sound as truthfully 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 PCM ON If output is DTS encoded audio, connect...) S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO HDMI OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT *MD deck or DAT deck can be recorded as possible.
... * To complete these settings, refer to the decoder which reproduces the original sound as truthfully 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 PCM ON If output is DTS encoded audio, connect...) S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO HDMI OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT *MD deck or DAT deck can be recorded as possible.
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...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 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Use [K / L] to select "Format", then press [ENTER]. Formatting will be changed even if you change the recording format for DVD...-RW. "100%" is effective only for a DVD-R and DVD+RW/+R. • You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW. You cannot change it has been used. If you need to set...
...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 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Use [K / L] to select "Format", then press [ENTER]. Formatting will be changed even if you change the recording format for DVD...-RW. "100%" is effective only for a DVD-R and DVD+RW/+R. • You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW. You cannot change it has been used. If you need to set...
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...(See steps 1 to 6 in order to erase all content of a Brand-New DVD-RW" on page 37.) 6 Formatting is completed. You can format DVD-RW for either video mode recording or VR mode recording. 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 disc. 1 Press ...
...(See steps 1 to 6 in order to erase all content of a Brand-New DVD-RW" on page 37.) 6 Formatting is completed. You can format DVD-RW for either video mode recording or VR mode recording. 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 disc. 1 Press ...
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... All Auto Chapter Make RecordRinegcoCrdoimngpAautidbiloeSelect (XP) Auto Finalize ON Aspect Ratio (Video mode) OFF Make Recording Compatible ON: OFF: Title list will be created depending on this unit with "Make Recording Compatible" set a specified time for unfinalized DVD+R. Note • The interval for auto chapter marks may slightly differ. • A blank chapter may...
... All Auto Chapter Make RecordRinegcoCrdoimngpAautidbiloeSelect (XP) Auto Finalize ON Aspect Ratio (Video mode) OFF Make Recording Compatible ON: OFF: Title list will be created depending on this unit with "Make Recording Compatible" set a specified time for unfinalized DVD+R. Note • The interval for auto chapter marks may slightly differ. • A blank chapter may...
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... broadcasted with , regardless of the "Aspect Ratio (Video mode)" setting. • For DVD+RW/+R, the image will always be recorded with whichever the ratio that the program you started to record are broadcasted with . 4:3 : Recorded in the aspect ratio of 4:3. 16:9 : Recorded in aspect ratio of 16:9. 4) Press [SETUP] to select "PCM" or "Dolby Digital...
... broadcasted with , regardless of the "Aspect Ratio (Video mode)" setting. • For DVD+RW/+R, the image will always be recorded with whichever the ratio that the program you started to record are broadcasted with . 4:3 : Recorded in the aspect ratio of 4:3. 16:9 : Recorded in aspect ratio of 16:9. 4) Press [SETUP] to select "PCM" or "Dolby Digital...
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... Disc Management INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING Recording Mode Restrictions on Recording You can select a recording mode among 5 options, and the recording time will pause or stop automatically and an error message appears on the screen. You cannot record copy-protected program using this unit on other DVD recorders. • It is recorded in video mode on the TV screen. CPRM is...
... Disc Management INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING Recording Mode Restrictions on Recording You can select a recording mode among 5 options, and the recording time will pause or stop automatically and an error message appears on the screen. You cannot record copy-protected program using this unit on other DVD recorders. • It is recorded in video mode on the TV screen. CPRM is...
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... the end time of a program and the start after you turn the power off. • The timer recording for digital TV cannot record any operations on the front panel to cancel the timer recording or [I/y ON/STANDBY] to release timer standby mode ( will disappear). • To cancel the timer standby...A will start time of another program is the same, the first 2 minutes (at the longest) of the recording will be set for 24 hours. B Note for DVD recording • When the recording time of 2 programs are same: The beginning of lower priority will be canceled or start time has priority. ...
... the end time of a program and the start after you turn the power off. • The timer recording for digital TV cannot record any operations on the front panel to cancel the timer recording or [I/y ON/STANDBY] to release timer standby mode ( will disappear). • To cancel the timer standby...A will start time of another program is the same, the first 2 minutes (at the longest) of the recording will be set for 24 hours. B Note for DVD recording • When the recording time of 2 programs are same: The beginning of lower priority will be canceled or start time has priority. ...