Introduction
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Features
Playback function
Title menu
Video CD/SVCD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX
®
playback
Video CD/SVCD/MP3/WMA/DivX
®
files can be played
back. Also, you can display JPEG files on the TV screen
and enjoy them as a slide show.
Progressive scan
This unit supports the progressive scanning system. If
your TV is equipped with component video input jacks
which support the progressive video input, you can enjoy
high quality picture.
Thumbnail image will not appear after finalizing in
Video mode.
•
Not only can you playback and record video tapes, but
you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings
using DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R discs with this unit.
In addition, you can enjoy editing the programs you
record.
A realistic, powerful, Movie Theater sound
When connected to Dolby Digital and DTS compliant
devices, you can enjoy realistic, powerful surround
sound.
Playback the scene you want to see immediately
As DVD’s do not require rewinding like video tapes, you
can get to the scene you wish to watch immediately. A
variety of search functions allow you to find the scene
you wish to watch.
As thumbnail images are displayed in the title menu,
you can find the title you want to play back quickly.
Chase Playback
You can begin playback from the beginning of a program
currently being recorded. You will find this function of
great advantage on long programs, as you do not have
to wait for the end of recording to begin playback.
Recording function
Timer recording
The timer recording system allows you to select the
date, time and channel and record the desired programs.
Up to 12 timer programs within a month can be stored
in this unit.
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)
The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a
simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.
Edit function
Editing recorded material without changing
the original titles
You can create a playlist based on the original titles.
The playlist won’t affect the original titles. If you erase
the playlist, the original titles remain. It is recommended
to create and edit the playlist to prevent important titles
from being erased accidentally.
Chapter mark
You can add (or delete) a chapter mark to (from) the
original title. This function is useful when searching for
the scene you wish to watch that you have marked with
the Chapter mark function.
Erasing scenes
You can erase an unnecessary scene from the created
playlist or the original titles.
Combining titles
You can combine several original titles or playlists to a
separate playlist.
Dubbing function
Dubbing a tape onto a disc or a disc onto a
tape
• Dubbing cannot be carried out when attempting to
copy a “copy guarded” video tape or disc.
With just this one unit, you can dub whatever you like,
from video tape to disc, or from disc to video tape.
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Disc
Handling discs
Removing the Disc from its case
Be sure to hold the disc by its edges.
Do not touch the surface of the disc.
Take the disc carefully from its case.
• Do not scratch the disc.
• Do not get dirt on the surface of the disc.
• Do not stick labels or adhesive tapes on the disc.
• Do not drop or bend the disc.
Storing discs
• Store the disc in the case to avoid any risk of
scratches, dirt or damage.
• Do not leave the disc exposed to direct sunlight or
in hot or humid places.
Cleaning discs
Wipe the disc with a clean, dry cloth from the center
outward toward the edges.
• Do not wipe the disc in a circular motion around the
center.
• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Region management information
This unit is designed and manufactured to support the
region management information that is recorded on a
DVD disc. If the region number written on the DVD disc
does not correspond to the region number of this unit,
this unit cannot play that disc.
• The region number of this unit is “1”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video discs marked with la-
bels containing “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
1
Operating DVD-Video
• Some operations of DVD-Video may be prohibited
by the manufacturer, or some operation methods or
functions of the DVD-Video may be different from the
description in this manual.
• If you attempt an operation that is prohibited by ei-
ther the disc or the unit, a “ ” mark will appear on the
TV monitor. For operations prohibited by the disc, see
the information that came with the disc.
• When the menu screen or the operation guide ap-
pears during disc playback, follow the displayed in-
formation.
Discs which cannot be played back
The discs listed below cannot be played back in
general. Even if one of these can be played back, it
may not be played back correctly. If a disc is played
back by mistake, extensively loud sounds may blow the
speakers or may damage the hearing of those in
hearing range. Do not playback the discs listed below.
CDG, Photo-CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, CD-EXTRA,
SACD, PD, CDV, DVD-ROM, DVD+R/RW,
DVD audio, etc.
The below DVD-Video may not be played back.
• DVD-Video that do not have the region number “1” or
“ALL”.
• PAL or SECAM DVD-Video.
• Prohibited or business-use DVD-Video.
CD-R/CD-RWs cannot be played back for the fol-
lowing reasons.
• Compatibility of the disc and this unit.
• Compatibility of the disc and the recorder used.
• Unfinalized discs.
Do not playback the following discs. Playback of
these discs may cause a failure.
• Discs on which paper, labels or stickers are affixed.
• Discs that have sticky areas left by adhesive tape.
• Special-shaped discs.
*
1
When using cartridge-type DVD-RAM discs, it will be necessary to
remove the disc from the cartridge.
*
2
This unit is designed to playback music Compact Discs (CD) that
conform to the CD standard. CDs that contain (copy-restriction) sig-
nals to protect copyrights cannot be played back.
Discs which can be played back
In this unit, use only discs that meet the standard, such
as those bearing the below logo marks on the disc label
surface. If you use a non-standard disc, we cannot guar-
antee playback. Even if such a disc can be played back,
we cannot guarantee the image or sound quality.
The DVD logo is a registered trademark.
Media type
Logo mark
DVD-Video
DVD-RAM*
1
Ver.2.0 Ver.2.1
DVD-RW
Ver.1.0, Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2
Ver.1.1 CPRM support
Ver.1.2 CPRM support
DVD-R
Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1
Audio CD*
2
Video CD
SVCD
CD-R/CD-RW
l
DIGITAL VIDEO
Notes on DVDs and CDs
Because of problems and errors that can occur during
the creation of DVD and CD Software and/or the manu-
facture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure
that the DVD player will successfully play every disc bear-
ing DVD and CD logos. If you happen to experience any
difficulty playing a DVD and/or CD disc on this DVD player,
please contact Toshiba Customer Service.
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Disc
DVD-R
• You can record on the disc only in the Video mode.
• You can record until the disc becomes full.
• Finalizing the discs allows playback on other DVD
players. However, the finalized discs can no longer
be recorded.
• Discs can be recorded to repeatedly until they are
finalized.
NOTES:
• There are some players that cannot playback discs
that were recorded with this unit. We cannot guaran-
tee the playback with other units.
• This unit can record on DVD-RAM/RW/R discs that
are 8 cm in diameter.
• This unit cannot record on CD-RW/R.
Recording format
This unit has two modes for formatting discs for record-
ing: VR mode and Video mode.
When a blank, new disc is loaded into this unit, the
automatic format function starts to format the disc. (For
the disc format setting in this step, see page 28).
VR mode
• This mode can be used for DVD-RAM/-RW.
• In this mode, the discs can be recorded and edited
repeatedly.
• The disc recorded in this mode can be played back
with other DVD-RW-compatible players.
• When a Ver.1.1 CPRM or Ver. 1.2 disc is used, you
can record a “Copy Once” program (see page 54).
Video mode
• This mode can be used for DVD-R and DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1/1.2).
• When you finalize the disc after recording, the disc
recorded with this unit can be played back with other
DVD players.
• Recording, editing or playback of an unfinalized disc
can be done only with this unit. However, there are
some limitation to editing operations.
• In this mode, you cannot record a “Copy Once” pro-
gram (see page 54).
• When you record a TV program of a bilingual broad-
cast, only one of the audio modes can be recorded.
You have to select it.
Format modes that can be used with each disc
The usable format depends on the media type as shown
in the below table.
Media type
Format
Available functions
DVD-RAM
(Ver.2.0/2.1)
DVD-RW
(Ver.1.0)
DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1/1.2)
DVD-R
(Ver.2.0/2.1)
VR mode
VR mode
VR mode
Video mode
Video mode
Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
Playback, recording and
editing (Original/playlist)
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
DVD-RAM
• When using cartridge-type DVD-RAM discs, it will
be necessary to remove the disc from the car-
tridge.
• Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-
RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1.
The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in
any other standard. When using such a disc, initial-
ize it by using the disc-format function of this 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 capac-
ity. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be edited or re-
corded if its title contains still pictures.
• When you load a DVD-RAM disc for PC, “INCORECT
DISC” may appear on screen. In this case please
format the disc to use with this recorder.
• DVD-RAM discs formatted in UDF2.0 on a PC are
not compatible with this recorder. Before using these
discs, initialize them on this recorder.
• 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.
Such an indication on a disc is required also for the
Library Management database.
DVD-RW
• The disc can be erased and used again about 1,000
times.
• Only the VR mode can be used for Ver.1.0 discs.
• With Ver.1.1/1.2 discs, you can record by selecting
the VR mode or Video mode.
• When you record in the VR mode, you can repeat-
edly record and erase. By erasing unnecessary titles,
you effectively increase remaining time.
• When you record in the Video mode, you can record
until the disc becomes full.
• When you use the Video mode, you can newly record
on the disc by formatting the disc. However, if the
disc is formatted, all the recorded contents will be
erased.
Media type
Logo mark
DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 Ver.2.1
DVD-RW
Ver.1.0, Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2
Ver.1.1 CPRM support
Ver.1.2 CPRM support
(1~6x SPEED)
DVD-R
Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1
(1~16x SPEED)
Discs on which video can be
recorded
To record video with this unit, use the discs below:
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Disc
CHAPTER 1
TITLE1
TITLE2
DVD DISC
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 1
TRACK 1
TRACK 2
TRACK 3
TRACK 4
TRACK 5
Audio-CD
When recording in the Video mode
When a disc recorded in the Video mode is finalized, it
cannot be recorded onto any more. Therefore, before
finalization, be sure to perform all desired recording.
After finalization, a title list that can be used by the DVD
player is automatically created.
NOTES:
• The finalization process may require from a few min-
utes up to 1 hour depending on the disc type and the
amount of free space on the disc.
• A DVD-RW Ver.1.1/1.2 recorded in the Video mode
cannot be recorded or edited after finalization, but if
you format the disc by erasing all the content, you
can again record on this disc.
• A finalized disc may not play because of the condi-
tion of the DVD or the compatibility with the player
used for playback.
• Some players may not playback the discs recorded
with this unit. We cannot guarantee the playback us-
ing other players.
On Video CDs
This DVD supports Video CDs equipped with the
PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation
of Playback Control.) You can enjoy two playback
variations depending on types of discs.
• Video CD not equipped with PBC function
(Version 1.1)
Sound and movie can be played on this DVD/VCR
in the same way as an audio CD.
• Video CD equipped with PBC function
(Version 2.0)
In addition to operation of a Video CD not equipped
with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback of
interactive software with search function by using
the menu displayed on the TV screen (Menu
Playback). Some of the functions described in this
owner’s manual may not work with some discs.
Title/Chapter/Track
A DVD-Video has large partitions called “Titles”, and
smaller partitions within them called “Chapters”.
A music CD has other partitions called “Tracks”. A num-
ber is allotted to each partition and these numbers are
called “title numbers”, “chapter numbers” or “track num-
bers”.
When recording in the VR mode
One-time recording is set to 1 title (1 chapter). How-
ever, if you stop recording temporarily or erase scenes
by editing, the chapter will automatically be partitioned.
The interval between chapters can be specified. (See
page 32).
When recording in the Video mode
One-time recording is set to 1 title. In recording, chap-
ters are set automatically. The interval between chap-
ters can be specified. (See page 32).
NOTES:
• The title, chapter and track are numbered, but some
discs may not record the numbers.
• Recording on DVD-R/RW in the Video mode is a new
standard approved at the 2000 DVD forum. Confor-
mity to this standard varies with each DVD player
manufacturer. Some models of DVD player or DVD-
ROM drive, therefore, will not playback recorded vid-
eos.
• Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused
directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this DVD/
VCR, including, without limitation, any one of the
following:
• Failure to record contents intended to be recorded
by the consumer.
• Failure to edit contents as intended by the consumer.
• When a DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-R disc created
on this recorder is used (e.g., insertion, playback,
recording or editing) in another DVD player, recorder
or personal computer drive.
• When a DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-R disc that is used
in the manner described in the immediately preced-
ing bullet point is used again in this recorder.
• When a DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-R disc that was
recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal
computer drive is used in this recorder.
• Discs recorded in this recorder may not operate as
expected on other DVD players, recorders or per-
sonal computer drives.
Disc playback in other players
DVD-RW/R recorded in this unit can be finalized. The
disc can be played back in other players that can
playback DVD-RW and DVD-R.
For more information on finalization, see “FINALIZE” in
“Setting the disc” (page 28).
When recording in the VR mode
Even if a DVD-RW disc recorded in the VR mode is
finalized, you can record or edit by cancelling the
finalization. (See “UNDO FINALIZE” on page 29).
When you playback the disc with another player, make
sure that the DVD player supports DVD-RW.
