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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others
T TOSHIBA OSHIBA D DVD VD VIDEO REC VIDEO RECORDER ORDER
D D-R400 R400
DVD VIDEO RECORDER
D-R400
OWNER’S MANUAL
OPERATIONS
GUIDE
DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R400
Printed in China 2007 Toshiba Corporation
1VMN23530 / E7E7AUD
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PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS WARNING: APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient mag- DO NOT OPEN nitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. : CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral tri
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Disc Introduction Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 15. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire 2. Keep these instructions. or electric shock. 3. Heed all warnings. 16. Never expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing or 4. Follow all instructions. place items such as vases, aquariums
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PRECAUTIONS Installation Location Supplied Accessories For safety and optimum performance of this unit: remote control with batteries (AAx2) • Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from devices of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the
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Disc Introduction Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others PRECAUTIONS Maintenance IR Signal Check Servicing If the remote control does not work properly, you can test if the remote control sends out the infrared signal with AM • Please refer to relevant topics on “TROUBLESHOOTING” radio or a digital camera (including built-in camera of cellular on pages 96-99 before returning the product. phone). It will help to define the cause of malfunction. •
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CONTENTS Introduction Disc Management PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FORMATTING A DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 DVD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Disc Introduction Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others CONTENTS Playback Editing INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Structure of Disc Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Guide to a Title List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 BASIC PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FEATURES This unit not only plays back DVD and CD but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Dividing or combining titles: Recording You can divide or combine a title. This unit is compatible with recording on DVD-RW/+RW which Editing title names: are recordable repeatedly and DVD-R, DVD+R which accept You can change the title name you prefer. the additional recordings until the disc becomes full but not overwri
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Disc Introduction Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others FEATURES Discs for Recording, Playing back Disc type DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R Logo Automatically Automatically Automatically Can be formatted in VR or video Format formatted in formatted in formatted in mode video mode +VR mode +VR mode Video Mode VR Mode Icon Maximum record 480 min (12cm) 480 min (12cm) 480 min (12cm) 480 min (12cm) 480 min (12cm) time 144 min (8cm) 144 min (8cm) 144 min (
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FEATURES Discs for playing back Disc Type DVD-VIDEO CD-DA CD-RW CD-R Logo Icon Files for playing back Type of title MP3 WMA JPEG DivX® Icon CD-RW/-R Media CD-RW/-R CD-RW/-R CD-RW/-R DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. The number inside the globe refers to region of the world. A DVD labeled for a specific region can only play back on DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos the unit with the same region code. are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are use
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Disc Introduction Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 12 3* 4 5 6 78 1080p 1080i 720p 480p DVD -RW/R +RW/R RECORDING I/yON/STANDBY OPEN/CLOSE SKIP STOP PLAY REC L2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L R DV IN 15 14* 13 12 11 10 9 ( ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. When playback is paused, press to play back advance * step by step. 1. I/y ON/STANDBY button When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Using a Remote Control Control Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: Install the batteries (AAx2) matching the polarity • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control and the infrared sensor window on the unit. control. • Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the infrared
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Disc Introduction Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ( ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. * 1. INPUT SELECT button 16. I/y ON/STANDBY button Press to select the appropriate input. Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer program- 2. OPEN/CLOSE A button* mings have been set, press to set the unit in timer- Press to open or close the disc tray. standby mode. 3. Number/Character buttons 17. S
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GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, or the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suite your preference. On-Screen Display / Menu The on-screen display changes in the following order Disc Information / Menu as you press [DISP
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Disc Introduction Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Title/File Name Information HDMI Information 1. Displays title/file name. 1 2 Title name information Video Info. : 480p / YCbCr Audio Info. : Bitstream Title Name My Title 3 3 1 File name information File Name My File 4 1 *1. Indicates the resolution of the HDMI output image. WMA Tag Information *2. Indicates the HDMI video format. *3
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GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Main Menu Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use 1. General Setting: [K / L] to select a menu and press [ENTER] to display the To go to general setting menu. menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions 2. Timer Programming: of the unit. To program a timer recording. 3. Title List: To call up the title list. Setup 4. DVD Menu: General Setting 1 1 To set up the DVD setting. Timer Programming 2 2 Title List 5. CD Playback Mode: 3 3 DV
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Disc Introduction Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others FRONT PANEL DISPLAY GUIDE 2 1 PM 3 4 3. Current status of the unit 4. Displays the following 1. : Appears when playback is • Elapsed playback time : Appears in the afternoon paused. with the clock display. • Current title / chapter / track number 2. Title/Track and chapter mark : Appears when playing • Recording time / remaining time back a disc. : Appears when indicating a • Clock ti
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CONNECTION TO A CABLE / SATELLITE BOX 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet. e.g.) satellite dish rear of your TV VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L R RF coaxial cable or ANT. IN cable TV RCA video cable company RF coaxial cable VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT OUT L R VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT Y RCA video cable L L PB/CB RCA audio IN OUT R R IN PR/CR OUT cable RCA audio cable AUDIO IN CO
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Disc Introduction Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others SETTINGS FOR THE VIDEO INPUT You must let the unit know which video input jack you are using before making a recording. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press 1 [ENTER]. OPEN/ INPUT CLOSE SELECT HDMI “General Setting” menu will appear. .@/: ABC DEF Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then press [ENTER]. GHI JKL MNO Submenu will appear. 2 SATELLITE PQRS TUV WXYZ LI
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CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your display device. Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 analog audio standard picture good picture better picture TV COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN rear of your TV IN Y AUDIO IN L R PB/CB PR/CR RCA video cable S-video cable RCA component and or or audio cable video cable VIDEO VIDEO this unit OUT OUT Y L L VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT OUT L L HDMI OUT PB/CB S-VIDEO R R IN COAXIAL R AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT R (L1)
