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Introduction
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Various settings
DIGITAL VIDEO
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Disc playback
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Hi-Fi VCR & DVD VIDEO RECORDER
Tape playback
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D-VR4XSU Recording
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Editing the disc
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Dubbing
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Additional information
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©2005 Toshiba Corporation
This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs.
2H5-01 Cover 1 7/23/05, 1:20 PM
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Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the DO NOT OPEN product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. CLEANING Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges. 14. POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall onto or against such
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19. REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 20. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating co
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Introduction Contents Setting the Language ...................................... 28 Introduction • OSD Language ................................................ 28 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................... 2 DVD Menu ....................................................... 28 • IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .............................. 3 Audio................................................................ 28 • Contents .............................................................6 Sub
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Introduction Contents Editing an original title .................................... 70 Tape playback • Changing an original title name ....................... 70 Loading and unloading a cassette tape......... 46 Adding a chapter mark..................................... 71 • Cassette tape playback ................................... 47 Erasing an unnecessary scene........................ 72 • Special playback .............................................. 48 Combining chapters .............
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Introduction Features Recording function Not only you can playback and record video tapes, but Timer recording you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings using DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R discs with this unit. The timer recording system allows you to select the In addition, you can enjoy editing the programs you date, time and channel and record the desired pro- record. grams. Up to 12 timer programs within a month can be stored in this unit. Playback function One-touch Timer Recording (OTR
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Introduction Disc Media type Logo mark Handling discs DVD-Video Removing the disc from its case Be sure to hold the disc by its edges. DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 Ver.2.1 Do not touch the surface of the disc. DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2 Take the disc carefully from its case. Ver.1.1CPRM support • Do not scratch the disc. • Do not get dirt on the surface of the disc. DVD-R Ver.2.0(Ver.2.0/4x/8x) • Do not stick labels or adhesive tapes on the disc. • Do not drop or bend the disc. Audio CD* Storing discs Vi
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Introduction Disc The below DVD-Video may not be played back. DVD-R •DVD-Video that do not have the region number “1” or •You can record on the disc only in the Video mode. “ALL”. •You can record until the disc becomes full. •PAL or SECAM DVD-Video. • Finalizing the discs allows playback on other DVD • Prohibited or business-use DVD-Video. players. However, the finalized discs can no longer CD-R/CD-RWs cannot be played back for the follow- be recorded. • Discs can be recorded repeatedly until th
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Introduction Disc Title/Chapter/Track When recording in the Video mode A DVD-Video has large partitions called “Titles”, and When a disc recorded in the Video mode is finalized, it smaller partitions within them called “Chapters”. cannot be recorded onto any mode. Therefore, before A music CD has other partitions called “Tracks”. A num- finalization, be sure to perform all desired recording. ber is allotted to each partition and these numbers are After finalization, a title list that can be used
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Introduction Parts and functions Front * This unit has a door on the front panel. Please open it to access the S-VIDEO jack and the AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jacks. Display window REW (Rewind) button CHANNEL / buttons PLAY button F.FWD (Fast Forward) button Cassette loading slot STOP button POWER button REC/OTR button Disc tray VCR button/ DVD button/ OPEN/CLOSE button VCR indicator S-VIDEO IN DVD indicator (INPUT 2) jack DUBBING button AUDIO (L/R) IN (INPUT 2)jacks VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jack
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Introduction Parts and functions Display window 2 4 P 1 3 No. Display Description 1 Lights during video tape playback. Video tape is temporarily stopped. Lights during video tape recording. Progressive scanning mode. P Timer recording display. XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly. SP/SLP 2 VCR recording modes. SP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly. Appears when a CD is inserte
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Introduction Parts and functions Page Remote control OPEN/CLOSE Opens or Closes the tray 31 EJECT Ejects the cassette tape 46 PROGRESSIVE Activates the progressive scanning mode 45 TV/VIDEO Select to operate TV/VIDEO 22, 53 ON/STANDBY Turns power on/off 22 0-9 Direct channel selection of TV 52 Setting input 35 Entering a password 24 INSTANT REPLAY Repeats playback between the section played 10 seconds before and present section 36 INSTANT SKIP Skips commercial breaks 35, 48 DISPLAY Displays VCR
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Introduction Parts and functions Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control: Open the battery compartment Pay attention to the polarity dia- Close the compartment cover. 1 2 3 cover in the direction of the ar- gram in the battery compart- row. ment when install two AAA bat- teries. Caution: Never throw batteries into a fire. 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. Alw
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Introduction Antenna connections If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a Cable TV subscriber, skip ahead to page 18 for the proper connections. ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION The DVD/VCR must be connected between the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the DVD/VCR. Then connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting an antenna system to a DVD/VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using
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Introduction Antenna connections DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram. This DVD/VCR has a single 75 ohm output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate UHF and VHF antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for UHF and VHF reception. T
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Introduction Cable TV connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription chan- nels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception. DVD/VCR 1 TV UHF/VHF Incoming cable IN (
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Introduction Cable TV connections IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” mode. This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system.
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Introduction Connections with the TV or audio component The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent on the or revision of television programs, videotapes, model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s DVDs and other materials, is prohibited under Manual provided with each component for the location of video the Copyright Laws of the United States and and audio inputs and outp
