TOSHIBA R A M 4.7 R/RW DIClT_L _UDIO DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R4SU D-R4SC D-KR4SU OWNER'S MANUAL RECORDING DIGITAL OUT Read this booklet first.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 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 1. Read these instructions. 9. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16.Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the apparatus. 17. Keep fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 18. Do not place anything on top of this apparatus. 19.
!Notes • • • onhandling ................ [ Notes o nc leani n g Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the recorder is turned on, 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.
I Notes • recording and editing 1 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) Moisture condensation damages read the following carefully, the unit. Please 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. • Moisture following • When you bring the unit directly from a cold place to a warm place.
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Accessories Read carefully "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS", "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and "Precautions". (_ Load the batteries accessories. Coaxial cable in the remote control. Video/audio page 18) Connect (_ Batteries (AAA) x 2 pages 2 to 9) Check the supplied (See right) (_ Remote control an antenna cable to the recorder. page 20) Connect a cable box or satellite system to the recorder.
I Some differences ......... ................] Because of its recording capacity, this DVD recorder operates more like a computer and differently than a standard DVD player. In addition to containing a microprocessor, it contains an operating system, random access memory (RAM), and a DVD-RAM/R/RW drive. The operating system includes software that is transferred to the RAM when the machine is turned on and at other times during operation. This transfer can take time.
There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc. Notes • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD Iogos will operate as expected. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that discs recorded in this device will operate properly in other DVD players. Disc Mark DVD-RAM Specification Remarks • Singlesided 4.7GB(12cm(43/4in.)) • Doublesided9.4GB(12cm(43/4in.
Disc Mark DVD disc video O Specification Remarks • 12cm (43/4 in.) • Region number The region number of this DVD recorder VIDEO If region numbers, orE} DVD • Color system: specific playable corresponding area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find I_ NTSC , or the disc is encoded playback only in regions disc playback recorder. / is 1. to a or to permit other than Region will not be allowed 1, by the VIDEO CD ••12cm Color system: (43/4 in.
Introduction Choosinga disc (Continued) • Use only DVD-RAM DVD-RAM standard discs that comply with Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2. • The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by using the disc-format function of this recorder. • • The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with another manufacturer's equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity.
• Standards • DVD-R for General • • • The following are examples recording and playback. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.1/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.1/4X etc.) can also be used. Select discs labeled "for video," "for recording," "120 min." etc. DVD-R for authoring Mark ®)) Meanings recorded (2 streams Ver.1.1 cannot be used. Japanese • Recording • Images for which copying in the disc. such as Englbh and in this example.
Introduction Choosinga disc (Continued) [Structureo!!scicontents i :i:1 Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. , f,.., ,.., • Do not touch the playback side of the disc. / DVD video disc Title 1 l Cha_terl _ Chal_ter2 , Title 2 Chal_terl Chal_ter 2 Yes ChaPlter: • VIDEO CD / audio CD Traik 1 Title: Trackl 2 Divided Roughly stories.
Introduction • SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 6 • Installation procedure ........................................................................................................ 10 • About this product .....................................
Caution • Never throw batteries into a fire. Open the cover. Notes • Be sure to use AAA size batteries. • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. • Batteries should always be disposed of with the environment in mind. Always dispose of batteries in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. • If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace batteries with new ones.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGEZ AUTJON: RISK OF Never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment _ "Connecting and TV" (_ an antenna page 20) ,L ooo,,,, ,, _._ ._ "Connecting "Connecting an antenna I and TV" (_ page 20) ! to a TV audio/video inputs" (_ page 21) equipped with (_ I system" "Connecting AV amplifier page 26) to an audio _ • When you connect a TV equipped with audio/ video inputs Perform steps 1,2 and 3. • When you connect an audio system Perform steps 1,2, 3 and 4.
Connect your TV and the antenna to this recorder for recording and to view broadcast programs on the TV. Disconnect the antenna (FROM ANT.) terminal 2 Using the supplied TV) terminal _ cable from your TV, and connect it to the RF IN on the recorder. coaxial cable of this recorder, connect the RF OUT (TO to the TV. VHF/UHF antenna Antenna cable (not supplied) To RF IN (FROM ANT.
Connect to a TV equipedreceived with channels audio/video inputs. Connect as below for watching or recorded contents. Watching via the RF OUT terminal is not available. _ (red) To OUTPUT (n/L) (white) _ (yellow) To OUTPUT (VIDEO) To OUTPUT (S-VIDEO) S-Video cable (not supplied) If the TV has an S-video input, connect the recorder with an S-video cable. When using an S-video cable, do not connect the yellow video cable.
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). You will need to: • Incoming cable 7 to record a channel while watching another, select a desired channel on the TV (only when you connect a cable-compatible TV). I Ii D..
This set-up will allow record an unscrambled - record an unscrambled channel while watching another unscrambled channel (only when you connect a cable-compatible TV). fou will need I or scrambled channel. to: • A/B switch "A": record an unscrambled • bypasses the cable box. A/B switch "B": record a scrambled or unscrambled channel ! you to: - coming through channel which the cable box.
Choose one of the following according to your type of satellite receiver. When the satellite video outputs 1 Connect a satellite receiver antenna does not have to the satellite audio/ receiver. 2 Connect the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder and the RF OUT terminal of the satellite receiver. 3 Connect the RF OUT (TO TV) terminal on the recorder and the antenna input connector of the TV.
If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better quality. PROOMPON _.nly video signals are output from_ I the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks. I I (Audio signals are not output.
You can enjoy multichannel surround-sound such as 5.1 channel by connecting to an amplifier compatible with Dolby Digital and DTS sound. • For connection to your TV, see _ pages 20 to 21, 25. • For details of output sound, see _ page 67 in "OPERATIONS GUIDE".
While the icon is flashing, the recorder is checking the status and reading data of the DVD drive for startup. If the DVD drive does not contain a disc, After all the necessary connections, • Turn on the equipment connected to the recorder. • Select the corresponding yourtelevision. the recorder consumes less time to startup, because it does not need to read data from the DVD drive. video input on While the "Loading" icon is flashing, cannot respond to any operations. icon has disappeared.
• Startup/finishing (closing) icons These icons are displayed on the right corner on the top of the screen.
This step sets the recorder's clock and tuner to record broadcasting TV programs. 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. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Press "4/ I_ to select "Initial SELECT/ENTER. Start settings", then press e.g. Press press • / • to select the setting then SELECT/ENTER. to be adjusted, The submenu appears. e.g.
• Tip on setting • 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. If a message appears The recorder may display a message. Each message varies according to operational status. To respond, follow the below examples. Message e.g. t e,g, message i Operation guide Example of the icon 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. I Press SETUP. Start Press SELECT/ENTER.
2: Time and datesetting Set the recorder's clock. If it is not set correctly, the recorder cannot perform operations other than playback. When the recorder is operated for the first time, begin from step 3. Press SETUP. Start Press SELECT/ENTER.
Basic Setup A: Initial settings(Continued) Notes on summer time (Daylight-Saving 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.
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Basic Setup A: Initial settings(Continued) 3: Channelsetting 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 CH button. When the recorder is operated for the first time, begin from step 3. Press SETUP. Press •/_ to select "Initial press SELECT/ENTER. Press • / • to select SELECT/ENTER. settings", "TV/Cable', Press •/• to select "TV" press SELECT/ENTER.
Press • / • to select "Auto", SELECT/ENTER. then press stored in the recorder in ascending order. The display the previous screenchannels after setting recorder returns starts to scanning and active are <_ is completed. • Adding or erasing channels Adding channels If a desired channel cannot be scanned automatically because of a weak signal, it can be added to the memory. Erasing channels You can erase a stored channel 1) Select "Manual" from the memory. at step 6.
Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system.
Press • / • to select the output sound format. Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 page 26) I I Amplifier I equipped and MPEG2 with a decoder. (1_ [] © The recorder outputs digital audio signals in the bitstream format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 recording system. Analog 2ch: Select when connected to a TV or audio system via the analog audio jacks.
Select the picture shape according to the aspect ratio of your TV.
Press • / • to select the picture 4:3 LB: Select when a standard connected. Displays masking picture. shape. 4:3 TV is theatrical images with bars above and below the 4:3 normal: Select when a standard connected. 4:3 TV is Displays theatrical images cropped to fill your TV screen. Either or both sides of the picture are cut off. 16:9 wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. 16:9 shrink: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Perform this step according to your preference and usage. Operatinga TV with the remotecontrol 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 Y While MENU, press brand the number buttonsholding to enterQUICK a corresponding code (see the next page) of your TV. e.g. To enter 0071 QUECKMENU QU CK MFNU ® -,-® -,.® -,.® Start Hold down. @©® ®®®® ®®® Release QUICK MENU. The brand code is memorized.
• Brand code table Brand name Brand code Toshiba 0001 0431 1611 2121 0081 0051 0851 0051 0851 0051 0161 0431 0691 2481 0251 2481 0041 0371 0741 2481 0051 0501 1431 0051 2381 0301 0811 1241 1741 2131 0631 0631 0101 0511 1321 0001 0621 2491 0051 0421 0971 0051 2491 0081 0051 0621 0051 0491 2231 0051 0001 0541 2301 1351 1801 Bell & Howell Citizen Curtis Mathes Emerson Fisher GE Goldstar Hallmark Hitachi Infinity JBL JVC LXI Magnavox Marantz Memorex MGA Mitsubishi MTC NAD Optenica Panasonic Notes
Basic Setup D: Remotecontrolsettings (Continued) OperatingthesecondandthirdTOSHIBADVDvideorecorderswiththeremotecontrolof thisrecorder Switches the codes to operate the recorder. If you use the second and third TOSHIBA 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 DVD recorder has been set to DR 1.
Setting up the remote While pressing The remote control -k, press 2. control mode is set to '"DR 2". O ® Select the same mode that you have set to the recorder.
Limited Digital United Audio States Video Warranty ("DAV") Product-Depot Repair Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, EL.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 DAV PRODUCT AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A.
How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section "Before calling service personnel", you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your DAV Product, contact TACP's Consumer Solution Center toll-free at 1-800-631-3811.
- IMPORTANTCANADIAN 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 Lecteur DVD DVD/magnetoscope combo Cin6ma maison dans une bofte Enregistreur DVD DVD Portatif DUREE DE LAGARANTIE: 12 MONTHS 12 MOIS 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.
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