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. CAUTION: This HDD/DVD video recorder employs a Laser System.
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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: 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 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, 20. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired or integral convenience receptacles as this can disc. These discs are easily broken and may result in a risk of fire or electric shock. cause serious personal injury and unit malfunction.
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 Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner or in an emergency.
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Although digital signals are not deteriorated, disc aging recorded content will be erased. may cause reading error or erasure of them. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss of A backup of copy once content recording is not recorded data caused by shock, shakes, misoperation permitted because of copyright protection.
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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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This recorder incorporates CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) technology for copyright protection over copy once content (content which can be recorded only once). Program Recording Copy DVD-RAM disc Can be Can be DVD-R/RW recorded copied (VR mode) DVD-R/RW Copy free (Video mode) DVD-RAM disc...
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 19) Connect the recorder to a TV.
C: TV shape setting ......................36 D: Remote control settings ....................38 Operating a TOSHIBA TV with the remote control of this recorder ....... 38 Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder ................ 40...
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 and/or audio 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 VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder. Connect the VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) terminal to the TV by using the supplied coaxial cable.
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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 AV OUT AUDIO To AV OUT VIDEO To video To audio (R: red, L: white) (yellow) input...
Connections Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better quality. TV or monitor equipped with Video cable (not supplied) component video inputs COMPONENT To audio inputs of the amplifier To Y video input OUT P To P...
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. SCART cable (not supplied) VHF/UHF aerial...
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(TV) SCART cable (not supplied) To SCART input To aerial input...
Connections Connecting to an audio system You can enjoy multichannel surround-sound such as 5.1 channel by connecting to an amplifier compatible with Dolby Digital and DTS sound. • For connection to your TV, see pages 15 to 17. • For details of output sound, see page 132 in “OPERATIONS”.
3: AV1 output setting 4: AV2 input setting B: Output sound setting C: TV shape setting D: Remote control settings Operating a TOSHIBA TV with the remote control of this recorder Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the...
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 •...
Startup/finishing (closing) icons Entering numbers These icons are displayed on the right corner on the To enter the number with this remote control, set the top of the screen. While they are flashing, the recorder OPERATION/NUMBER switch to “NUMBER”. is operating as follows: Normally keep the switch to “OPERATION”.
Basic setup A: Initial settings When the recorder is turned on for the first time, perform procedures from “1: Channels and clock settings” in order. If a message appears Tip on setting The recorder provides you with a variety of GUI The recorder may display a message.
1: Channels and clock 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 set them again.) Read the message, and press ENTER.
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Basic setup A: Initial settings (Continued) Automatically presets the receiving channels of UHF E21-E69. page 29 INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL Auto Scan TV 24CH TOP MENU MENU Cancel MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU When finished channel presetting, the display changes as follows.
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Press to select the channel position of a INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE TV station which sends clock data. The recorder’s clock is automatically corrected according to the clock data broadcast. For example, if you adjust the recorder’s clock using CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL ENTER...
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Basic setup A: Initial settings (Continued) To make the settings ( page 25) separately Press SETUP, then press to select “Initial settings”, and then press ENTER. The following menu appears. Press to select each item, then press ENTER. Initial settings 1 To reset the clock and calendar.
3) After setting all the items, press ENTER. • The Auto channel setting function may not work, depending on the TV or radio reception or other The following message appears. conditions. If the Auto channel setting function does not work successfully, use the “Manual” channel setting menu to enter the channel information.
Basic setup A: Initial settings (Continued) 6) Change the name of the TV station if necessary. 1) On the manual channel setting screen, press to select the source position (e.g., Every time you press ADJUST (– / +) button, the Position 1) and press the MODE button.
2: 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 setup menu is not displayed. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE Press to select “Initial settings”, then press ENTER. CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT...
Basic setup A: Initial settings (Continued) 3: 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(TV) socket using a SCART cable. Press SETUP if the setup menu is not displayed.
4: AV2 input setting You can connect a satellite receiver or other equipment to the AV2(EXT) 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 setup menu is not displayed.
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. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE When it is already displayed, press the RETURN button. SETUP CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL...
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Press to select the output sound format. Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 decoder. ( ENTER page 20) COAXIAL Amplifier The recorder outputs digital audio signals in the bitstream format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 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. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE When it is already displayed, press the RETURN button. SETUP CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU...
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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.
Perform this step according to your preference and usage. Operating a TOSHIBA TV with the remote control of this recorder The remote control of this recorder has a function to operate a TOSHIBA TV. (*Note) Preparation: Connect a TOSHIBA TV to this recorder.
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Note Some TOSHIBA TV models may not work with these buttons.
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 HDD and DVD on the recorder at the same time for three seconds or more.