HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL Read this booklet first.
Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Note to cable system installer: This reminder is provided to call the cable system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing.
Introduction 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 20. Do not place the apparatus on amplifiers or equipment that may produce heat. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. When you use headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage. 22. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the recorder is not in standby mode, unless it is in an emergency. Doing so may cause malfunction. When shipping the recorder, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the recorder.
When you record/edit important content, make trial operations beforehand to confirm the recorder can function properly. Toshiba does not compensate for content which was not recorded/edited because of some malfunction of this product or discs during operation, and is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption of business, etc.) produced in such conditions.
Introduction Precautions (Continued) Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit.
Recording Can be recorded Copy HDD DVD-RAM disc Can be copied DVD-R/RW Copy free DVD-RAM disc Can be recorded DVD-R/RW Can be copied VCR Plus+, C3 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. HDD Manufactured under license from QSound Labs, Inc. U.S. patent Nos. 5,105,462, 5,208,860 and 5,440,638 and various foreign counterpart. Copyright QSound Labs, Inc. 1998-2002.
Introduction Installation procedure Accessories Read carefully “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “Precautions”. ( pages 2 to 9) Check the supplied accessories. (See right) Load the batteries in the remote control. ( page 12) Remote control Batteries (AAA) x 2 Power Cord Coaxial cable Connect an antenna to the recorder. ( page 14) Connect a cable box or satellite system to the recorder. ( pages 16 to 19) Video/Audio cable Connect the recorder to a TV.
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 2 Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 6 Installation procedure ........................................................................................................ 10 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................
Introduction Preparation of the remote control 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert batteries (AAA size). Notes on batteries Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion. To operate the remote control correctly, follow the instructions below. • Do not insert batteries into the remote control in the wrong direction. • Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries. Do not throw batteries into a fire. • Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the remote control.
Connection procedure 1 “Connecting an antenna and TV” ( page 14) Connections Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system. Connecting an antenna and TV Connecting to cable TV signal 2 “Connecting an antenna and TV” ( page 14) Connecting to a satellite system Connecting the IR control cable 3 “Connecting to a TV equipped with audio/video inputs” ( page 15) 4 “Connecting to an audio system” ( page 21) AV amplifier When you connect a TV equipped with audio/ video inputs Perform steps 1, 2 and 3.
Connections Connecting an antenna and TV Connect your TV and the antenna to this recorder for recording and to view broadcast signals on the TV. 1 2 Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV, and connect it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder. Using the supplied coaxial cable of this recorder, connect the RF OUT (TO TV) terminal to the TV. VHF/UHF antenna Antenna cable (not supplied) 1 TV To RF IN (FROM ANT.) RF IN (FROM ANT.
3 Connect to a TV equiped with audio/video inputs. Connect as below for watching received channels or recorded contents. Watching via the RF OUT terminal is not available.
Connections Connecting to cable TV signal Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box. For watching received channels, connect to the TV via the audio/video cable. This set-up will allow you to: – record an unscrambled channel. – record an unscrambled channel while watching another (only when you connect a cable-compatible TV). RF IN (FROM ANT.
This set-up will allow you to: PR PB COMPONENT OUTPUT R S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM VIDEO R S-VIDEO L OUTPUT1 You will need to: OUTPUT2 • set “Cable Box/DBS” of “Set Top Box setting” to page 37 “C.Box”. • set “Select Input” of “Set Top Box setting” to “Line1”. page 37 INPUT3 CHANNEL CHANGE IR R L VIDEO IN Cable box S-VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL R L VIDEO – watch or record a channel through the cable box via the INPUT1 or INPUT3 (VIDEO/L/R) jacks.
Connections Connecting to a satellite system Choose one of the following according to your type of satellite receiver. When the satellite receiver does not have audio/ video outputs RF IN (FROM ANT.) R RF OUT (TO TV) L INPUT1 VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT3 CHANNEL CHANGE VHF / UHF IR R L VIDEO S-VIDEO 1 Connect a satellite antenna to the satellite receiver. 2 Connect the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder and the RF OUT terminal of the satellite receiver.
1 2 Introduction Connecting the IR control cable The recorder sends commands to your connected set top box to control the channels of it through the IR control cable. Make the following preparation. Connect the plug of the supplied IR control cable to the CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack on the recorder. Place the transmitter near the set top box connected to the recorder. Connections RF IN (FROM ANT.
Connections Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better quality.
Connections Connecting to an audio system You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the recorder to an audio system. Front speaker Surround speaker Sub woofer Center speaker Signal flow Connections Basic Setup Notes • DO NOT connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM jack of the recorder to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital Receiver.
Connections Connecting to an audio system (Continued) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home. You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with this dynamic realistic sound by connecting the recorder to a 6 channel amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital processor.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder Y Amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder PR PB COMPONENT OUTPUT R INPUT1 L VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM VIDEO R S-VIDEO L OUTPUT1 To OPTICAL type digital audio input INPUT3 CHANNEL CHANGE OUTPUT2 IR R L VIDEO S-VIDEO Introduction Digital Theater Systems (DTS) DTS is a high quality surround technology used in theaters and now available for home use, on DVD video discs or audio CDs.
Connections Connecting to an audio system (Continued) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input 2 channel digital stereo You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 channel digital stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers).
Basic Setup Read this chapter for necessary settings to get started. When you use this recorder for the first time, be sure to perform A to C in this order. Proceed to D if necessary.
Basic Setup Starting up the recorder After all the necessary connections, • Turn on the equipment connected to the recorder. • Select the corresponding video input on your television. Perform these selections whenever you operate the recorder. While the icon is flashing, the recorder is checking the status and reading data of the HDD and the DVD drive for startup. If the DVD drive does not contain a disc, the recorder consumes less time to startup, because it does not need to read data from the DVD drive.
Startup/finishing (closing) icons Startup, reading a disc, finishing recording Loading Un loading Introduction These icons are displayed on the right corner on the top of the screen.
Basic Setup A: Initial Settings This step sets the recorder’s clock and tuner to record broadcasting TV programs. Once you complete this process there is generally no need to reset the clock. (However, if there are discrepancies in the recorder’s time display or changes made to receivable TV stations, you should make this setting again.) When the recorder is operated for the first time, begin from step 3.
If a message appears The recorder provides you with a variety of GUI (Graphical User Interface) displays to perform key operations including customizing of setting, playback or recording. Refer to the guide on the bottom on each GUI for further programming related information. The recorder may display a message. Each message varies according to operational status. To respond, follow the below examples. Introduction Tip on setting Message e.g. e.g.
Basic Setup A: Initial Settings (Continued) 1: Language setting Select a preferred language for on-screen displays. When the recorder is operated for the first time, begin from step 3. OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK W O IP SL LIBRARY 1 Press SETUP. 2 Press 3 ENTER / to select “Initial settings”, then press ENTER. Press / ENTER. e.g.
When the recorder is operated for the first time, begin from step 3. OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK W O IP SL LIBRARY 1 Press SETUP. 2 Press 3 ENTER / to select “Initial settings”, then press ENTER. Press / to select “Time & Date setting”, then press ENTER. e.g.
Basic Setup A: Initial Settings (Continued) Notes on summer time on this recorder • The recording system of this recorder always conforms to its own actual clock even at the moment it gains or loses 1 hour of shift to/from summer time. Therefore, there may be some inconsistency in the display’s digits or actual operations on that occasion. For example, on the first Sunday in April, the actual recording length of a programmed recording from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. will be 2 hours, not 3.
Manual clock setting OPEN/CLOSE RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD page 31. Introduction Select “Manual” at step 4 DVD MENU TOP MENU e.g. AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU SK W O CH Press clock. AR E SE AM US Summer Use Time zone Hawaii E UR T PI C PLAY T PAUSE STOP ENTER FR AM E /A T.SEARCH 1 2 3 CLEAR 4 5 5 US / ) to set the / buttons: To select “Year”, “Date”, “Time”, “am/pm”, “Summer (Summer time)” or “Time zone”.
Basic Setup A: Initial Settings (Continued) 3: Channel setting The recorder scans through all receivable TV and cable channels and stores only the active ones in its memory. Once this process is completed, you can select a desired channel using the CHANNEL buttons. When the recorder is operated for the first time, begin from step 3.
to select “Auto”, then press The recorder starts scanning and active channels are stored in the recorder in ascending order. The display returns to the previous screen after setting is completed. ENTER Introduction 6 Press / ENTER. Adding or erasing channels e.g. 1) Select “Manual” at step 6. 2) Press / to select a channel you want to add or erase. For cable channels, refer to the chart below.
Basic Setup A: Initial Settings (Continued) 4: Set top box setting For connecting a cable box or a satellite receiver to this recorder, follow the instructions below: Preparation: • To control channels of the connected set top box from the recorder, connect the supplied IR control cable to the page 19) CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack of the recorder. ( • Confirm which type your connection is. Type A Type B Y RF IN (FROM ANT.
4 OPEN/CLOSE RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO If you do not connect a set top box, select “Not used” then press the ENTER button. Skip to step 9. CHANNEL FR AM TIMESLIP /A E HDD DVD DJ INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP US T EASY NAVI C.Box: DBS: When a cable box is connected. When a satellite system is connected. Introduction DVD MENU TOP MENU Press ADJUST (or / ) to select your set top box connected to this recorder. REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU E DJ e.g. SE AM /A .
Basic Setup A: Initial Settings (Continued) DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP 8 Press , then press the number buttons to enter the 3 digits of a brand code of your set top box obtained from the table ( page 39). DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI e.g.
Set top box brand code 044 029 029 029 044 078 044 078 044 074 008 029 093 062 020 028 092 008 044 030 001 001 004 067 044 078 041 031 091 091 030 001 004 067 031 074 026 094 017 001 004 067 032 040 100 004 067 044 078 008 040 Century Citizen Clearview Curtis Diamond Drake DSS Eagle Eastern Echostar DSS Explorer GC Electronics Gemini General Electric General Instrument Gerrard Hamlin Hitachi Hitachi DSS Hughes DSS Jasco Jerrold Macom Maestro Magnavox Magnavox DSS Matsushita Motorola Movietime NEC Next
Basic Setup A: Initial Settings (Continued) 5: Guide channel setting VCR Plus+ system is a timer recording system designed to simplify programming. It requires you to enter a PlusCode® programming number corresponding to a desired program. You must program the recorder for the special numbers for guide channels (also called VCR Plus+ system channel numbers) assigned to each channel that you receive. The recorder identifies the channel to be recorded by the guide channel number you enter.
DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / to find a guide channel number you marked on the list. e.g. guide channel number 33 (HBO) CHANNEL e.g.
Basic Setup B: Output sound setting Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN Press SETUP to display the setup menu. When it is already displayed, press the ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP button. SETUP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK W O IP SL LIBRARY 2 Press / to select “Picture/Audio settings”, then press ENTER. e.g.
ENTER / to select the output sound format. Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 decoder. ( pages 22, 23) The recorder outputs digital audio information in the bitstream format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 recording system. PCM: Select when connected to a 2 channel digital stereo page 24) system.
Basic Setup C: TV shape seting Select the picture shape according to the aspet ratio of your TV. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press SETUP to display the setup menu. CHANNEL SETUP HDD TIMESLIP When it is already displayed, press the (For return to previous) button. DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK W O IP SL LIBRARY 2 Press / to select “Display settings”, then press ENTER. e.g.
ENTER / to select the picture shape. 4:3 LB: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 16:9 wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. 5 Basic Setup 16:9 shrink: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. When a 4:3 aspect ratio image has been elongated to 16:9 wide picture size, use this setting. Masking bars to the right and left appears. Connections 4:3 normal: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Basic Setup D: Remote control settings Perform this step according to your preference and usage. Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder The remote control of this recorder has a function to operate a TV. Preparation: Entering a brand code into the remote control HDD TIMESLIP DVD 1 INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK W O e.g.
Brand code table 0001 0471 0201 0201 0471 0311 0201 0581 0041 0471 0941 0991 0201 0001 0481 0021 0381 0501 0501 0521 0001 0501 0471 0201 0411 0201 0201 0511 0201 0001 0511 1061 0761 0071 0301 0071 0501 0201 0931 0341 0371 0841 0631 0851 0331 EMERSON FISHER GE GOLDSTAR HALLMARK HITACHI INFINITY JBL JVC LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX MGA MITSUBISHI MTC NAD OPTONICA PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PROTON PULSAR QUASAR RADIO SHACK 0071 0651 0251 0251 0651 0431 0231 0651 0121 0571 0951 1041 0251 0511 0571 0221 0431 0
Basic Setup D: Remote control settings (Continued) Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder Switches the codes to operate the recorder. If you use the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders, set the different remote codes for each recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the recorders. Example: Setting this recorder’s remote control mode to DR 2, after another HDD/DVD recorder has been set to DR 1.
ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD Setting up the remote control RETURN AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI 5 Introduction DVD MENU TOP MENU While pressing SETUP, press 2. The remote control mode is set to ‘“DR 2”. REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SETUP SK W O IP SL LIBRARY ENTER Connections E /A DJ SE AM AR FR CH 2 US RE TU PI C PLAY T PAUSE STOP Select the same mode that you have set to the recorder.
Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER/RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DVD PLAYER/RECORDER AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED IN CANADA ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES. PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA AND USED IN THE U.
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO WARRANTY If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section “Troubleshooting”, you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your DVD PLAYER/RECORDER, contact TACP Call Center’s toll free number at 1-866-583-7353. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U.S.A. SOME STATES OF THE U.S.A.
- IMPORTANT CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION GARANTIE CANADIENNE STANDARD WARRANTY TYPE OF SET WARRANTY PERIOD DVD Player DVD/VCR Combination Home Theatre in a Box DVD Recorder Portable DVD 12 MONTHS CANADIAN WARRANTY Toshiba of Canada Limited (TCL) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. Please retain your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase. To obtain a “Canadian Warranty” please register online at www.toshiba.ca.
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