Toshiba D-VR16SB, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction
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Features
This unit not only plays back DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs and
edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.
Recording
The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs which are
recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs which are
recordable only once.
Also, this unit allows you to record to the video cassette
tape. You can choose either one for your convenience.
DVD mode VCR mode
■ Recording up to 8 programmes:
You can programme the unit to record up to 8
programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or
weekly programme recordings are also possible.
■ One-touch Timer Recording:
You can set your required recording time easily.
Every time [REC
I
] (DVD / VCR) is pressed during
recording, the recording time will be increased by 30
minutes up to 8 hours. The recording automatically
stops when the recording time you set is finished.
■ Dubbing mode
You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a
videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be
available only if the DVD disc and the videotape are
not copy protected.
■ Left channel stereo recording
This unit can record the sound of the Left channel
monaural input as Left and Right channels
automatically (available only for AV3 jacks on the
front panel).
DVD mode
■ Automatic Chapter marker setting:
Chapter markers will be added to recordings as you
set them in the Setup menu before starting to record.
■ Automatic Title menu making:
The unit creates Title menus automatically when
finalising discs.
■
Automatic Playlist making (VR mode):
The unit creates a Playlist automatically after
recording.
■
Automatic finalising (Video mode):
You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the
disc space if you set this in the Setup menu.
Playback
DVD mode
■ Theatre surround sound:
When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a
decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you
can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs
recorded with the surround sound system.
■ Chasing Playback during Recording and
Simultaneous Playback and Recording:
You can play the already recorded part of the current
recording or another title during recording.
■ Quick search:
You can easily find the part you want to watch using
the search function. Search for a desired point on a
disc by title, chapter or time.
■ Playback from Original or Playlist (VR mode):
You can play back titles using either the Original list
or a Playlist.
■ Virtual Surround System:
You can enjoy stereophonic space through your
exciting 2 channel stereo system.
■ Playing back an MP3 disc:
You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on CD-
R/RW.
■ JPEG Picture Viewer:
JPEG files formatted on CD-R/RW can be played.
■ Reproducing DivX
®
data
You can enjoy DivX
®
files which are recorded on
DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW.
●
Official DivX Certified TM product.
●
Plays DivX ® 5, DivX ® 4, DivX ® 3, and DivX ® VOD
video content (in compliance with DivX Certified
TM
technical requirements).
VCR mode
■
Quick search for what you want to watch
You can easily find the part you want to watch using
the Index or Time search functions. An index mark
will be assigned at the beginning of each recording
you make. For Time search function, you can go to a
specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount
of time you wish to skip.
Editing
DVD mode
■ Set / clear chapter markers (VR mode):
You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your
recordings for easy editing.
■ Making your own Playlist (VR mode):
While the Original list remains unchanged, you can
edit titles as you prefer and create your own Playlist.
Edit title names
Set thumbnail pictures
Set / clear chapter markers
Divide / combine titles
Delete parts of titles
■ Protecting titles (VR mode):
To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the
protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the
Original list.
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