Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
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Copyright It is permissible to record television programmes, film, video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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Introduction 12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 18. Do not place a heavy object on or step on the or when unused for long periods of time. apparatus. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the apparatus.
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Notes on cleaning Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. while the recorder is not in standby mode, unless it is For stubborn dirt, use a damp cloth (containing a mild in an emergency.
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Exemptions recorded content will be erased. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss of Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, recorded data caused by shock, shakes, misoperation natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.),...
Introduction Precautions (Continued) Notes on moisture condensation Notes on copyright Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please It is prohibited by law to copy, broadcast, show, read the following carefully. broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you Some DVD video discs are copy protected, and any pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day.
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VideoPlus and VideoPlus Deluxe are the trademarks of Program Recording Copy Gemstar Europe, Ltd. DVD-RAM disc Manufactured under license from QSound Labs, Inc. U.S. Can be Can be recorded copied patent Nos. 5,105,462, 5,208,860 and 5,440,638 and DVD-R/RW various foreign counterpart. Copyright QSound Labs, Inc. Copy free 1998-2002.
Introduction Installation procedure Read carefully “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “Precautions”. pages 2 to 9) Load the batteries in the remote control. page 12) Connect an aerial to the recorder. page 14) Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder. pages 18 to 20) Connect the recorder to a TV.
C: TV shape setting ......................50 D: Remote control settings ....................52 Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder ........52 Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder ................ 54...
Introduction Preparation of the remote control Notes on batteries Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and Open the cover. corrosion. To operate the remote control correctly, follow the instructions below. • Do not insert batteries into the remote control in the wrong direction.
Connection procedure Connections “Connecting an aerial and TV” ( page 14) Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system. Connecting an aerial and TV Connecting to a TV equipped with phono type jacks “Connecting an aerial Connecting to a TV equipped and TV”...
Connections Connecting an aerial and TV Connect your TV and the aerial to this recorder for recording and to view broadcast signals on the TV. Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder.
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Connect to a TV equipped with SCART inputs. Connect as below for watching received channels or recorded contents. Watching via the RF OUT terminal is not available. SCART cable (not supplied) For connections to TVs with no SCART inputs, see “Connecting to a TV equipped with phono type jacks”...
Connections Connecting to a TV equipped with phono type jacks Select the connection type depending on the TV. (Normal TV/TV equipped with an S video input) Normal TV To video To audio To VIDEO OUT To ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT input input (yellow) (R:red, L:white)
Connections Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better quality. To P VIDEO OUTPUT To Y VIDEO To P VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT To ANALOG To ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video cable...
Connections Connecting a satellite receiver You can connect a satellite receiver to this recorder to enjoy watching or recording satellite programmes through the recorder. By using SCART cable If both your TV and satellite receiver have a SCART input, use a SCART cable to connect the recorder. VHF/UHF aerial To AV1(AUDIO/VIDEO)IN/OUT To AV2(SAT/DECODER)
By using RF coaxial cable After making this connection, you must allocate a channel on the recorder to receive satellite stations. Satellite receiver Aerial RF IN RF OUT To AV1(AUDIO/VIDEO) IN/OUT To SCART input To aerial input SCART cable (not supplied)
Connections Connecting a satellite receiver (Continued) Connecting the IR control cable The recorder sends commands to your connected satellite receiver to control the channels of it through the IR control cable. Make the following preparation. Connect the plug of the supplied IR control cable to the CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack on the recorder.
Connections Connecting to an audio system You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the recorder to an audio system. • For connection to your TV, see pages 14 to 17. CAUTION • This section uses the following reference marks. •...
Connections Connecting to an audio system (Continued) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theatres showing the latest films, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home. You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with this dynamic realistic sound by connecting the recorder to a 6 channel amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital processor.
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder Digital Theater Systems (DTS) DTS is a high quality surround technology used in theatres and now available for home use, on DVD video discs or audio CDs. If you have a DTS decoder or processor, you can obtain the full benefit of 5.1 channel DTS encoded sound tracks on DVD video discs or audio CDs.
Connections Connecting to an audio system (Continued) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input 2 channel digital stereo You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 channel digital stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers).
7: Set top box setting B: Output sound setting C: TV shape setting D: Remote control settings Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder...
Basic Setup Starting up the recorder While the icon is flashing, the recorder is checking the status and reading data of the HDD and the After all the necessary connections, DVD drive for startup. If the DVD drive does not •...
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Startup/finishing (closing) icons These icons are displayed on the right corner on the top of the screen. While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: Startup, reading a disc, finishing recording Loading unloading a disc, finishing the recorder’s operation loading Opening a disc tray...
Basic Setup A: Initial settings This step sets the recorder’s clock and tuner to record broadcasting TV programmes. Once you complete this process there is generally no need to reset the clock. (However, if there are discrepancies in the recorder’s time display or changes made to receivable TV stations, you should make this setting again.) Press SETUP if the setting menu is not displayed.
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Tip on setting If a message appears The recorder provides you with a variety of GUI The recorder may display a message. Each message (Graphical User Interface) displays to perform key varies according to operational status. operations including customizing of setting, playback To respond, follow the below examples.
Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) 1: Time and date setting Set the recorder’s clock. If it is not set correctly, the recorder cannot perform operations other than playback. Press SETUP if the setting menu is not displayed. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN Press...
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Auto (Auto clock setting) When you select “Auto” and press the ENTER button at step 4, the Auto clock setting function starts. e.g. Auto Time & Date Scanning. • When the setting is complete, the “Initial settings” menu returns. (Continued) Note •...
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Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) Manual (Manual clock setting) OPEN/CLOSE Select “Manual”, then press ENTER at step 4 page 30. TOP MENU MENU RETURN e.g. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU Manual clock set...
2: Channel setting This recorder contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner. Press SETUP if the setting menu is not displayed. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN Press to select “Initial settings”, then press ENTER. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL...
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Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) Auto (Auto channel setting) When you select “Auto” and press ENTER at step 4, the Auto channel setting function automatically starts. e.g. Auto Scan TV 24 CH Cancel • The previous screen is displayed when the Auto channel setting is completed.
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Manual (Manual channel setting) OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN Select “Manual”, then press ENTER at step 4. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL page 33) The setting screen appears. TIMESLIP e.g. INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU Manual 1/51...
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Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) Press ADJUST ( ) to set the receiving channel. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN • Press SKIP ( ) to search the station that you ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL want to receive. TIMESLIP When selecting “SAT”: INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP •...
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Press to move the cursor to “Guide CH”. OPEN/CLOSE MENU RETURN TOP MENU e.g. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL ENTER TIMESLIP Manual 1/51 Position Home CH Station Guide CH Skip INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY BBC1 NAVI BBC2 REC MENU EDIT MENU 2-25 I TV 3-32...
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Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL Press to move the cursor to “MFT” and press ADJUST ( ) to adjust the receiving TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP condition. EASY NAVI Make an adjustment for a channel when the radio signal REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU...
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Changing the preset station table You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own preferences position number assigned to the station. example: Swapping Position 1 and Position 4. e.g. Manual 1/51 Position Home CH Station Guide CH Skip BBC1 BBC2 2-25...
Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) 3: Just clock setting While the recorder’s power is off (in the standby mode), the clock is automatically corrected every 30 minutes between 1:30 and 22:30 using the PDC clock data sent from BBC1. Press SETUP if the setting menu is not displayed.
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ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL Press to select “Clock set position”, then TIMESLIP press ENTER. INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU e.g. LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER Initial settings Auto Time & date setting Auto Channel setting Input signal Video AV1 output Video...
Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) 4: Input signal setting Make a selection according to the video system of receiving broadcasts or recording sources from the input sockets. Press SETUP if the setting menu is not displayed. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN Press...
5: AV1 output setting To select the video output type corresponding to your TV system. Be sure to make this setting if the recorder is connected to your TV via the AV1(AUDIO/VIDEO)IN/OUT socket using a SCART cable. Press SETUP if the setting menu is not displayed. OPEN/CLOSE MENU RETURN...
Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) 6: AV2 input setting You can connect a satellite receiver or other equipment to the AV2(SAT/DECODER)IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of this recorder. You need to select the type of video signals of the connected equipment. ( page 18) Press SETUP if the setting menu is not displayed.
7: Set top box setting You can control channels of a connected satellite receiver from the recorder. Connect the supplied IR control cable to the CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack of the recorder ( page 20), and make this setting. Press SETUP if the setting menu is not displayed. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU...
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Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) Press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN The previous sub-menu returns. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL ENTER TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU Press to select “Brand type”, then press LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER.
Basic Setup B: Output sound setting Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system. Press SETUP to display the setup menu. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN When it is already displayed, press the button. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL SETUP...
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Press to select the output sound format. Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG1 decoder. ENTER pages 22, 23) The recorder outputs digital audio information in the bitstream format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG1 recording system.
Basic Setup C: TV shape setting Select the picture shape according to the aspect ratio of your TV. Press SETUP to display the setup menu. OPEN/CLOSE MENU RETURN TOP MENU When it is already displayed, press the button. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL SETUP TIMESLIP...
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Press to select the picture shape. 4:3 LB: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. ENTER Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 4:3 normal: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.
Basic Setup D: Remote control settings Perform this step according to your preference and usage. Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder The remote control of this recorder has a function to operate a TV. Preparation: Entering a brand code into the remote control TIMESLIP While holding TV CODE, press the number INSTANT REPLAY...
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0931 Notes • TOSHIBA code is factory set. • Some brands have several codes. Try one by one until the remote control can operate your TV. • Depending on the TV, the remote control may not operate at all or some of the buttons may not work.
Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder Switches the codes to operate the recorder. If you use the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders, set the different remote codes for each recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the recorders.
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You can temporarily disable the reception of the remote control signals at the recorder, when the selection of DR 1, DR 2 and DR 3 is not sufficient while you are using several Toshiba HDD/DVD video recorders. Press the CHANNEL buttons on the recorder at the same time for three seconds or more.
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