2005 Toshiba Corporation
DVD RECORDER & VCR
D-VR30SG
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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Warning
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instruc-
tions accompanying the product.
Do not install this equipment in a confined space such
as a bookcase or similar unit.
WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire
or electric shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION : DVD RECORDER & VCR USES AN INVIS-
IBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF
DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE RECORDER
CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
CAUTION
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER-
FOR-MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ-
ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOUR-SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
This product satisfies CE regulations when shielded
cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to
other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interfer-
ence with electric appliances, such as radios and televi-
sions, use shielded cables and connectors for connec-
tions.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a
moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the
fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires
replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same
rating must be used.
Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the
cover is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is
required, it must be of the same colour as the pin face of
the plug. Replacement covers are available from your
dealer.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in
your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a
power point, you should obtain a suitable safety
approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assis-
tance.
However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug,
remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the
plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains socket, as there
is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord.
· It is permissible to record television programs, film,
video tapes and other material only in the event that
third party copyrights and other rights are not violated.
· It is prohibited by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast
on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material with-
out permission.
· Some DVD video discs are copy protected, and any
recordings made from these discs will be distorted.
· Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires,
natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc...)
acts by third parties, accidents, owner's intentional or
unintentional misuse, or uses in other improper condi-
tions.
· Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such as
profit loss or interruption in business, modification or
erasure of recorded data, etc.) caused by use or inability
to use of this product.
· Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by neglect
of the instructions described in the owner's manual.
· Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by misuse
malfunction through simultaneous use of this product
and the connected equipment or software that Toshiba
is not concerned with.
· Toshiba does not compensate for contents which were
not recorded/edited because of some malfunctions of
this product or discs during operation, and is not liable
for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interrup-
tion in business, etc.) produced by such conditions.
The product unit accompanying this user manual is
licensed under certain intellectual property rights of
certain third parties. This license is limited to private non-
commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed con-
tents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The
license does not cover any product unit other than this
product unit and the license does not extend to any unli-
censed product unit or process conforming to ISO/IEC
11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination
with this product unit. The license only covers the use of
this product unit to encode and/or decode audio files con-
forming to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. No
rights are granted under this license for product features
or functions that do not conform to the ISO/IEC 11172-3
or ISO/IEC 13818-3.
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CAUTION : PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN
IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE
MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS
BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure
personal safety Improper use can result in electric shock
or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit
will protect you if you observe the following procedures
for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully tran-
sistorized and does not contain any parts that can be
repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU
MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SONENEL ONLY.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includ-
ing amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. if
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Important Safety Instructions
Precaution
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the appara-
tus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appa-
ratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15) When you use headphones, keep the volume at a
moderate level. If you use the headphones continu-
ously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing
damage.
16) Do not overload wall outlets : extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
17) Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
18) Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is
closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious per-
sonal injury.
19) Do not place a heavy object on or step on the appa-
ratus. The object may fall, causing serious personal
injury and serious damage to the apparatus.
20) Do not place the apparatus on amplifiers or equip-
ment that may produce heat.
21) Do not cover the ventilating holes for the inside cool-
ing fan.
22) Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.
These discs are easily broken and may cause seri-
ous personal injury and apparatus malfunction.
23) If the apparatus should smoke or smell, immediately
disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait
until the smoke or smell stops, then ask your dealer
for a check and repair. Neglecting to do so may
cause fire.
24) While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting
cables or the apparatus.
25) The apparatus includes lead, an ingredient of solder
human and the environment. When disposing of this
apparatus, follow the rules and regulations in your
area.
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Maintenance of Cabinet
For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.
· Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for
cleaning.
· Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
Disc Handling
· Use discs with regular shapes.
If an irregular disc (a disc with
a special shape) is used, this
DVD RECORDER & VCR
may be damaged.
· Avoid touching the surface of a disc
where recording is performed.
Holding discs
· Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD
disc cleaner. Do not use cleaners or
cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/
-RW/-R discs.
DVD-RAM/-RW/-R
· Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a
soft cloth.
DVD-Video, CD
· Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point
pen or pencil.
· Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic.
Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as ben-
zene or thinner.
· Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use
discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover
peeled-off stickers.)
· Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
· Do not use discs printed with label printers avail-
able on the market.
· Do not load warped or cracked discs.
Cautions on handling discs
Handling Cautions
· Before connecting other components to this recorder,
be sure to turn them all off.
· Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played,
or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the
recorder's internal parts may be damaged.
· Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small
metal objects on the recorder.
· Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.
· Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc
tray.
· Exterior interference such as lightning and static elec-
tricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this
occurs, turn the recorder off and on again with the
ON/STANDBY button, or disconnect and then recon-
nect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The
recorder will operate normally.
· Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after
use.
· Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet
when you don't intend to use the recorder for long peri-
ods of time.
· Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the
inside to the outside of the disc.
Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on
these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.
· Do not keep under direct sunlight.
· Keep in a cool ventilated area.
· Store vertically.
· Keep in a clean protection jacket.
· If you move your DVD RECORDER & VCR sud-
denly from a cold place to a warm place, condensa-
tion may generate on the operating parts and lens
and cause abnormal disc playback. If this occurs,
remove the disc and wait for one to two hours with
the power on before attempting playback.
Disc Storage
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· When you record/edit important content, make trial
operations beforehand to confirm the recorder can
function properly.
Toshiba does not compensate for content which
was not recorded/edited because of some malfunc-
tion of this product or discs during operation, and is
not liable for incidental damages (such as profit
loss or interruption of business, etc.) produced in
such conditions.
· When the power cord is disconnected or when a
power failure occurs during any operation of this
product, all contents recorded in this recorder may
be erased.
· Depending on the channel or program, an exces-
sive sound. Adjust the initial setting of the recording
level when necessary.
· If a program you have set a timer recording
includes copy restriction signals, it may not be
recorded. When programming a recording, confirm
that a program you want to record is not copy-
restricted.
Notes on recording and editing
· Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by
fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake,
etc.), acts by third parties, accidents, owner's inten-
tional or unintentional misuse, or uses in other
improper conditions.
· Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such
as profit loss or interruption in business, modifica-
tion or erasure of recorded data, etc.) caused by
use or inability to use of this product.
· Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by
neglect of the instructions described in the owner's
manual.
· Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by
misuse or malfunction through simultaneous use of
this product and the connected equipment or soft-
ware that Toshiba is not concerned with.
· Toshiba does not compensate for contents which
were not recorded/edited because of some mal-
functions of this product or discs during operation,
and is not liable for incidental damages (such as
profit loss or interruption in business, etc.) pro-
duced by such conditions.
Exemptions
· After a power outage the clock display will flash.
Set the clock to the correct time.
· It is prohibited law to copy, broadcast, show, broad-
cast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted
material without permission.
· Some DVD video discs are copy protected,and any
recordings made from these discs will be distorted.
· This product incorporates copyright protection tech-
nology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S, patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering of
disassembly is prohibited.
· This unit incorporates CPRM (Content Protection
for Recording Media) technology for copyright pro-
tection. Recording and copying on this recorder
depend on the contents as described next page.
Power Outage
Notes on copyright
Disc Specifications
· A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-
minutes of images, 8 audio languages and 32 subti-
tle languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture
compression and Dolby 3D surround, allowing you
to enjoy vivid and clear theater quality images in
the comfort of your own home.
· When switching from the first layer to the second
layer of a double-layered DVD Video disc, there
may be momentary distortion in the image and
sound.
This is not a malfunction of the unit.
· Once a DVD-RW/-R recorded in V mode is
finalised, it becomes DVD-Video.
DVD-Video
· An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is
recorded.
· Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs.
This unit may not be able to play some CD-R or
CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.
Audio CD
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