Toshiba RD-X2, Owner'S Manual

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Basic operations
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Dubbing
Editing
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On DVD-RAM discs
Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-
RAM standard Version 2.0
The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any
other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it
using the disc-format function of the recorder.
The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVD-
RAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with
another manufacture’s equipment or PC, contain a
large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity.
Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be edited or recorded
if its title contains still pictures.
This recorder complies with current copyright
protection technology and can copy a disc only when
the disc permits copying once. When there is no
indication on the disc, copying will not be allowed.
DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are
recommended for recording.
Two types of DVD-RAM discs are
available: ones with cartridges and ones
without cartridges. You can use either of
them with this recorder, but the former
ones are recommended.
In order to record highly detailed data, make sure the
disc is clean. DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are
easier to handle in this regard.
Do not open the cartridge shutter. The disc may not
play, or may not be recorded or edited once it
becomes dirty.
There are two types of DVD-RAM cartridges;
removable and not removable. It is recommended you
do not remove the disc even when you can.
Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the
disc if it is absolutely necessary to remove the disc.
Some commercially available cartridge discs cannot
be recorded or edited once the inside discs are
removed.
To protect recorded contents
Slide the write-protect tab to
“PROTECT” with something sharp.
The disc can play, but cannot be
edited or erased. Refer to the
instructions that come with the disc.
• The resuming function (
page
31) will not work if the write-protect
tab is set to “PROTECT”.
When using a disc without a
cartridge (commercially
available discs)
Discs without cartridges can easily
attract fingerprints and dust, which is the reason they
are not recommended. If you cannot avoid using them,
handle with proper care.
When you write in a title column on a disc, use a pen
with a soft tip. Do not use a pen with a hard tip, such
as a ballpoint pen.
Recommended discs
The following discs has been tested with this recorder:
9.4 GB double-sided type4 cartridge: Panasonic LM-
AD240U
4.7 GB single-sided type4 cartridge: Panasonic LM-
AB120U
On DVD-R discs
A 4.7 GB DVD-R disc can only be recorded from the
HDD when the DVD-R compatible mode (
page 128)
is set to on; you cannot record directly on the disc. Only
blank discs that have never been recorded are usable.
Once recorded, you cannot add or delete content.
Make sure that the disc is clean, as the discs are not
covered with cartridges. Images that restrict or prohibit
copying cannot be recorded. And not all compatible DVD
Video players can play DVD-R discs recorded with this
recorder.
Recommended discs
The following discs have been tested with this recorder:
Panasonic LM-RF120 (4.7 GB/120 minutes)
Other DVD-R discs may not work well.
Select a disc that shows a statement on its package, such as “This disc can copy images that permit
single copying.”
Some functions such as Library may not work with PC discs.
The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and
any losses or damages (e.g. losses of business profit, or business intermission) that may arise from malfunction of
this recorder (not recording/editing as intended).
PROTECT
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