TOSHIBA DVR4SU - Service Manual Immediate Download

SERVICE MANUAL

Hi-Fi VCR & DVD VIDEO

RECORDER

DOCUMENT CREATED IN JAPAN, March, 2005

D-VR4SU

FILE NO. 810-200521

D-VR4SC

Printed in Thailand

How to Obtain Warranty Services

If, after following all of the operating instructions in this

manual and checking the section "Troubleshooting," you

find that service is needed:

(1)For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for

your DAV Product, contact TACP's Consumer Solution

Center toll free at 1-800-631-3811.

(2)You must include a copy or original bill of sale or other

proof of purchase along with the entire DAV Product to

the Depot Warranty Repair Center specified by the

TACP Consumer Solutions Center. You are

responsible for all inbound transportation and

insurance charges for the DAV Product to the Depot

Warranty Repair Center specified by the TACP

Consumer Solutions Center.

For additional information, visit TACP's website:

www.tacp.toshiba.com

ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY

STATE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY

LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED

WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. WITH THE

EXCEPTION OF ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE

LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A. AS HEREBY

LIMITED, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE

AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,

GUARANTEES, AGREEMENTS, AND SIMILAR

OBLIGATIONS OF TACP WITH RESPECT TO THE

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS. IN NO

EVENT SHALL TACP BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL

OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS

INTERRUPTION, OR MODIFICATION OR ERASURE OF

RECORDED DATA CAUSED BY USE, MISUSE OR

INABILITY TO USE THIS DAV PRODUCT).

No person, agent, distributor, dealer, or company is

authorized to change, modify, or extend the terms of these

warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within

which an action must be commenced to enforce any

obligation of TACP arising under the warranty or under any

statute or law of the United States or any state thereof is

hereby limited to ninety (90) days from the date you

discover, or should have discovered, the defect. This

limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising

under state law.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL

RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS

WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE

U.S.A. SOME STATES OF THE U.S.A. DO NOT ALLOW

LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY

LASTS, WHEN AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT,

OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE

PROVISIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER

SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES.

Limited warranty (continued)

Hi-Fi VCR & DVD VIDEO RECORDER

D-VR4SU

OWNER'S MANUAL

Introduction

Various settings

Disc playback

Tape playback

Recording

Editing the disc

DIGITAL VIDEO

Dubbing

Additional information

This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs.

Introduction

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, do not expose this appliance to rain

or moisture.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN

EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN

BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

FCC NOTICE

: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-

mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-

ence by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partly responsible for compliance with the

FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION: THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM.

TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THIS USER'S GUIDE CARE-

FULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT REQUIRE MAINTE-

NANCE, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCATION.

USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR THE PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER

THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM, DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THE ENCLO-

SURE. VISIBLE LASER RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPENED.

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

Location of the required Marking

The rating sheet and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

CERTIFICATION: COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE

STANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J.

SAFTY PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Introduction

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning the exterior cabinet only.

6. ATTACHMENTS

The manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attachments, as they may cause

hazards.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming pool.

8. ACCESSORIES

Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit.

8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn.

9. VENTILATION

Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation,

to ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit

on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat

source. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper

ventilation is provided and/or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCE

This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are not

sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the

other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert

the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to

replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed

upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the appliance.

S3125A

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Introduction

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

13. LIGHTNING

To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,

unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the

unit due to lightning and power line surges.

14. POWER LINES

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric

light or power circuits, or where it can fall onto or against such power lines or circuits. When installing an

outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits,

as contact with them might be fatal.

15. OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Do not push objects through any openings in this unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short

out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for

the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

18. SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous

voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

For example:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.

c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that

are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage

and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.

e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f . When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

Introduction

CONDENSATION

Moisture will form in the operating section of the DVD/VCR if the unit is brought from cool surroundings into a warm

room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the DVD/VCR's performance will be

impaired.

To prevent this, let the DVD/VCR stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make

sure that the room temperature rises gradually.

Condensation may also form during the summer if the DVD/VCR is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner.

In such cases, change the location of the DVD/VCR.

* This product incorporates copyright protection technology 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 or disassembly is prohibited.

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and

may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is

recommended that the user switch the connection to the "STANDARD DEFINITION" output. If there are

questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD player, please contact our customer

service center.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

* "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

* Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video cassettes and other materials may

infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

* Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializer®,

N-2-2TM and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc.

* Windows Media and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

19. REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by

the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.

21. HEAT

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

22. DISC TRAY

Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury.

23. CONNECTING

When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from

the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause a product damage. Read the owner's manual of the other equip-

ment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.

24. LASER BEAM

Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the

laser beam. It may cause sight damage.

25. DISC

Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious

personal injury and product malfunction.

26. NOTE TO CABLE TV SYSTEM INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be con-

nected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Introduction

·SAFTYPRECAUTIONS......................................2

·IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS..............................3

·Contents .............................................................6

·Features..............................................................8

·Disc .....................................................................9

Handling discs ................................................... 9

DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are

recommended for recording ............................... 9

Discs which can be played back ........................ 9

Discs on which video can be recorded ............ 10

DVD-RAM ........................................................ 10

DVD-RW .......................................................... 10

DVD-R .............................................................. 10

Recording format ............................................. 10

Disc playback in other players ......................... 11

On Video CDs .................................................. 11

·Partsandfunctions .........................................12

Front ................................................................ 12

Rear ................................................................. 12

Display window ................................................ 13

Remote control ................................................ 14

Power Source .................................................. 15

·Antennaconnections ......................................16

·CableTVconnections......................................18

·ConnectionswiththeTVoraudio

component ........................................................ 20

·Autoclocksetting............................................22

·Settingthevideochannel ...............................22

Various settings

·SETUPMENU ...................................................23

Using the SETUP MENU ................................. 23

·Settingthelanguage........................................24

OSD LANGUAGE ............................................ 24

DVD MENU ...................................................... 24

AUDIO .............................................................. 24

SUBTITLE ........................................................ 24

·Settingtheparentalcontrol............................25

Selecting parental control ................................ 25

Temporarily cancelling parental control ........... 25

·Settingtheclock ..............................................26

CLOCK (manually)........................................... 26

AUTO CLOCK .................................................. 26

STANDARD TIME (Time zone)........................ 26

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ............................... 26

·Settingthedisc................................................27

REFORMAT ..................................................... 27

NEW DISC FORMAT ....................................... 27

FINALIZE ......................................................... 27

PROTECT DISC .............................................. 28

UNDO FINALIZE ............................................. 28

DVD-RAM Physical Format .............................. 28

·Other(SYSTEMSETUP)..................................28

DIMMER (Brightness of the display window)... 28

DISPLAY/CALL (Turning the screen display

"ON" or "OFF")................................................. 28

Contents

·Settingthescreen............................................29

TV SCREEN .................................................... 29

STILL MODE ................................................... 29

LINE1 INPUT/LINE2 INPUT ............................ 29

·Settingtheimagequality ................................30

BRIGHTNESS ................................................. 30

E.B.L. ............................................................... 30

·Settingtheaudio..............................................30

DRC ................................................................. 30

VIRTUAL SURROUND (Spatializer N-2-2TM)... 30

EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT .............................. 30

SAP (Second Audio Program)......................... 31

·Settingtherecording.......................................31

INITIAL REC TO .............................................. 31

INITIAL REC MODE ........................................ 31

AUTO CHAPTER ............................................. 31

INDEX PICTURE ............................................. 31

BLACK LEVEL (REC)...................................... 31

·Settingthechannel..........................................32

TV/CABLE SELECT ........................................ 32

AUTO CH MEMORY ........................................ 32

ADD/DELETE (channels)................................ 32

·Settingotheritems ..........................................32

JPEG INTERVAL ............................................. 32

Disc playback

·Playbackprocedure.........................................33

·Playbackbyselectingatitle ...........................34

·Checkingmediainformation...........................35

·Specialplayback..............................................36

Fast forward playback ...................................... 36

Review playback .............................................. 36

Still playback .................................................... 36

Frame advance ................................................ 36

Slow motion playback ...................................... 36

Locating a chapter or track .............................. 36

·Instantskip.......................................................37

·Locatingaspecificscene ...............................37

·Repeatplayback...............................................38

Instant replay ................................................... 38

A-B repeat playback ........................................ 38

Title, Chapter repeat playback ......................... 38

·Titleselection ...................................................39

·DVDmenu.........................................................39

·Changingangles..............................................40

·Zooming............................................................40

·Karaokeplayback ............................................40

·Changingsoundtracklanguage.....................41

·Subtitles............................................................41

Changing soundtrack language ....................... 41

Turning the subtitles On and Off ...................... 41

·ToturnoffthePBC...........................................41

·VariousoperationsonCD ...............................42

·MP3/WMA/JPEGplayback...............................44

·Progressivescan.............................................47

Introduction

Media mark

Each applicable media are indicated using the symbol shown below.

·Changingadiscname.....................................74

Changing a disc name ..................................... 74

Using the keyboard screen .............................. 75

Dubbing

·Dubbingatapeontoadisc.............................77

·Dubbingadiscontoatape.............................78

·Dubbingusingotherequipment.....................79

Additional information

·Glossary ...........................................................80

·Languagecodelist ..........................................82

·Problemsandtroubleshooting.......................83

·Videoheadcleaning ........................................84

·Error/Warningmessagelist ............................85

·Specifications...................................................86

Tape playback

·Loadingandunloadingacassettetape ........48

·Cassettetapeplayback ...................................49

·Specialplayback..............................................50

Picture search .................................................. 50

Still picture ....................................................... 50

Slow motion ..................................................... 50

Frame by frame picture .................................... 50

Adjusting tracking condition ............................. 50

Repeat playback .............................................. 50

Instant skip ....................................................... 50

To display VCR operation status ...................... 50

·ZERORETURNfunction..................................51

·Videoindexsearchsystem.............................51

Recording

·Readthisbeforerecordingondisc................52

Types of disc .................................................... 52

Recording modes ............................................. 52

Disc remaining time ......................................... 52

Images that cannot be recorded ...................... 53

·RecordingaTVprogram .................................54

·One-touchTimerRecording(OTR).................56

·Timerrecording................................................57

·Chaseplayback................................................60

·Stereorecordingandplayback.......................61

Editing the disc

·Editingthedisc................................................62

·Editingaplaylist ..............................................63

Creating a playlist ............................................ 63

Changing a title name ...................................... 64

Erasing a scene (Edit title)............................... 65

Combining the title ........................................... 67

Erasing a playlist .............................................. 68

·Editinganoriginaltitle....................................69

Adding a chapter mark .................................... 69

Combining chapters ......................................... 70

Changing an original title name ....................... 71

Erasing a scene (Edit title)............................... 72

Erasing an original title .................................... 73

Contents

: DVD-Video

: DVD-R

: DVD-RW in VR mode

: Audio/Video CD and CD-R/CD-RW

: DVD-RW in Video mode

: Video tape

: DVD-RAM

Introduction

Features

Playback function

Title menu

Video CD/SVCD/MP3/WMA/JPEG playback

Video CD/SVCD/MP3/WMA 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 and

DVD-R

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 pro-

grams. 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 however you like,

from video tape to disc, or from disc to video tape.

Introduction

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.

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 car-

tridges;

removable (TYPE 2/4) and not removable (TYPE 1).

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 "PRO-

TECT" with something small enough.

The disc can play, but cannot be

edited or erased. Refer to the instruc-

tions that come with the disc.

Notes on copyright

The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or

revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs

and other materials, is prohibited under the Copyright

Laws of the United States and other countries, and

may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.

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.

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:

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 gen

eral. 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 speak

ers 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.

Media type

Logo mark

DVD-Video

DIGITAL VIDEO

* 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.

Notes on DVDs and Video CDs

Because of problems and errors that can occur during

the creation of DVD and Video CD software and/or the

manufacture of DVD and Video CD discs, Toshiba

cannot guarantee that this DVD/VCR will play every feture

of every DVD bearing the DVD logo and/or every Video

CD bearing the CD logo. As one of the creators of DVD

technology, Toshiba DVD players are manufactured

using the highest standards of quality, and as a result,

such incompatibilities are rare. If you happen to

experience any difficulty playing a DVD or a Video CD on

this DVD/VCR, please feel free to call our Consumer

Solution Center (see back cover page).

DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 Ver.2.1

Video CD

SVCD

DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2

Ver.1.1CPRM support

DVD-R Ver.2.0(Ver.2.0/4x/8x)

Audio CD*

CD-R/CD-RW

PROTECT

Introduction

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 cannot 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 au-

tomatic format function starts to format the disc. (For

the disc format setting in this step, see page 27.)

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 53).

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 53).

· 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

Logo mark

DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 Ver.2.1

DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1 Ver.1.2

Ver.1.1CPRM support

DVD-R Ver.2.0 (Ver.2.0/4x/8x)

DVD-RAM

· 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.

· 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.

Discs on which video can be re-

corded

To record video with this unit, use the discs below:

Media type

Format

DVD-RW

(Ver.1.0)

DVD-RW

(Ver.1.1 and

1.2)

DVD-R

(Ver.2.0/4x/8x)

Available functions

VR mode

Video mode

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

(Ver.2.0/2.1)

VR mode

Playback, recording and

editing (Original/playlist)

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 follow-

ing 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.

Introduction

Disc

CHAPTER 1

TITLE1

TITLE2

DVD DISC

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 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 31.)

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 31.)

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

preceding 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

personal 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 27).

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 28.)

When you playback the disc with another player, make

sure that the DVD player supports DVD-RW.

Introduction

Parts and functions

Rear

Front

AC power cord

DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT jack

DVD/VCR common

AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT jacks

DVD AUDIO (L/R)

OUT jacks

DVD/VCR common

AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO

IN (LINE 1) jacks

DVD S-VIDEO

IN (LINE 1) jack

DVD/VCR common

S-VIDEO OUT jack

DVD COMPONENT

OUT jacks

DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT jack

RF IN jack

RF OUT jack

POWER button

EJECT button

OPEN/CLOSE button

PLAY button

STOP button

FF (Fast Forward) button

REW (Rewind) button

REC/OTR button

CHANNEL

buttons

Disc tray

Cassette Loading Slot

DVD button/

DVD indicator

DUBBING button

VCR button/

VCR indicator

Display window

VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jack

S-VIDEO IN jack

AUDIO (L/R) IN jacks

* This unit has a door on the front panel.

Please open it to access the S-VIDEO jack and the AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jacks.

Remote senser

Introduction

No.

Display

Description

Lights during video tape playback.

Parts and functions

NOTE:

Some discs may not playback correctly, or chapter number, playback time, etc may not be displayed.

Display window

Video tape is temporarily stopped.

Lights during video tape recording.

Progressive scanning mode.

Timer recording display.

Appears when a CD is inserted.

Appears when a CD-R is inserted.

Appears when a DVD-Video is inserted.

Appears when a DVD-R is inserted.

Appears when a DVD-RW is inserted.

Appears when a DVD-RW in VR mode is inserted. When the disc is set to video mode, VR does not appear.

Video tape is in the unit.

Clock display (Colon [ : ] flashes).

Counter display in hour/minute/second for VCR/DVD, minute/second for CD.

Cable TV channel display.

TV channel display.

Track number display for CD.

Display for afternoon (out in the morning).

The external input channel (L1 or L2) display.

Error display.

Lights during playback of DVD and CD. Flashes in auto resume.

DVD or CD is temporarily stopped.

Lights during DVD recording.

CD-R

DVD

DVD-R

DVD-RW

10:00

01H00M00S

C 36CH

2CH

TRK 002

L1/L2

Err

4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.

2 VCR recording modes. SPor SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.

SP/SLP

XP/SP/LP/SLP

Appears when a CD-RW is inserted.

CD-RW

Appears when a DVD-RAM is inserted.

RAM

Appears when the tuner built into this unit is not selected. When you pressTV/VIDEO disappears.

Introduction

OPEN/CLOSE

Opens or Closes the tray.

EJECT

Ejects the cassette tapes

PROGRESSIVE

Activates the progressive scanning mode.

TV/VIDEO

Select to operate TV/VIDEO

22, 55

ON/STANDBY

Turns power on/off.

0-9

Direct channel selection of TV

Setting input

37, 74

Entering a password

INSTANT REPLAY

Repeats playback between the section played

10 seconds before and present section.

INSTANT SKIP

Skips commercial breaks.

37, 50

DISPLAY

Displays VCR or DVD operation status.

35, 51

DVD

VCR

Channel selection for the connected TV or VCR

DUBBING

Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR.

DVD MENU

Displays the menu of the DVD disc.

INPUT SELECT

Switches the connected TV to external inputs.

TOP MENU/TITLE MENU Selects titles of a DVD disc.

34, 39, 42, 63

SETUP

Display the setup menu

23,57

Cursor buttons

23, 33, 37, 57

TRK +/

Manual tracking in the playback mode for VCR

Cursor buttons

33, 37

ENTER

Option selection in the menu

23, 33, 37, 57

RETURN

Close the menu window.

23, 45

CANCEL

Deletes the Timer recording program.

Cancels input data in the setting mode.

PAUSE/STILL

Still picture/Recording pause on/off

36, 50

PLAY

Playback

33, 49

STOP

Stop

33, 49, 55

SKIP

Skips chapters in the forward or reverse direction 36

INDEX

/ +

Searches for the INDEX mark of a tape

/REW

Rewind/Review playback

36, 49, 50

/F.FWD Fast Forward/Forward search playback

36, 49, 50

REC MODE/SPEED Selects the recording mode.

54, 56

REC/OTR

Recording

54, 56, 79

TIMER REC

Sets the unit to start recording at a preset time.

SLOW

Slow motion playback

36, 50

ANGLE

Changes playback angle.

COUNTER RESET

Resets the counter to 00H 00M 00S .

AUDIO

Switches sound between mono and stereo.

AUDIO SELECT

Changes the language of the DVD.

SUBTITLE

Selects subtitles of the DVD disc.

ATR

Digital AUTO TRACKING

CLOCK/COUNTER

Changes the front panel display mode.

ZOOM

Zoom (for DVD/Video CD)40

ZERO RETURN

Stops the tape when the counter reaches 00H 00M 00S . 51

A-B REPEAT

Repeats playback between A and B.

PLAY MODE

Selects the playback mode.

REPEAT

Repeats playback.

38, 50

Remote control

Page

Parts and functions

Switches to operation between VCR and DVD. 33,49,77,78

Introduction

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control:

Parts and functions

3 Replacethecompartmentcover.

2 Install two "AAA" batteries, pay-

ing attention to the polarity dia-

gram in the battery compart-

ment.

1 Open the battery compartment

cover in the direction of the ar-

row.

Caution:

Never throw batteries into a fire.

Notes:

· Be sure to use AAA size batteries.

· Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area.

· Batteries should always be disposed of with the environment in mind. Always dispose of batteries in

accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

· If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace batteries

with new ones.

· When necessary to replace batteries in the remote control, always replace both batteries with new ones.

Never mix battery types or use new and used batteries in combination.

· Always remove batteries from remote control if they are dead or if the remote control is not to be used for an

extended period of time. This will prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment.

Remote control basics

· Press ON/STANDBY to turn the DVD/VCR on or off.

· Press CH

or CH

to move through the channels one channel at a time.

· The

are also used to navigate on-screen menu system.

· You can directly access specific channels using numeric keys.

· Each press of DVD or VCR, switches the screen between the DVD screen (DVD mode) and the VCR screen

(VCR mode).

Operation

· Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and press control buttons to

operate.

· Operate the remote control within 30

° angle on either side of the remote

sensor, up to a distance of approximately 7 meters (23 feet).

Polarized AC Cord Plug

(One blade is wider than the other.)

AC Outlet

Wider Hole

and Blade

Power Source

TO USE AC POWER SOURCE

Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC

cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet.

NOTES:

· Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified voltage

(120V 60Hz). Use the attached power cord only.

· If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-polarized AC outlet, do not

attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the user's responsibility to have an

electrician replace the obsolete outlet.

· If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the unit fails to

function, simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet and plug it back in. The

unit should return to normal operation.

· If the AC cord plug is plugged in for the first time, wait for approximate 3

minutes before operating the unit.

Approx.7 meters (23 feet)