Toshiba D-r17dt User Manual

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DVD VIDEO  RECORDER  D-R17DT
DVD VIDEO RECORDER
D-R17DTKB
OPERATIONS
GUIDE
© 2007 Toshiba Corporation
OWNER’S MANUAL
Introduction Connections Basic Setup PlaybackEditing
Others Function Setup
Recording
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Precautions
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service 
personnel should remove the cover or attempt to 
service this unit, due to the possibility of eye injury.
CAUTION:USE OF CONTROLS OR 
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE 
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN 
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY 
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION 
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER 
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND 
INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT 
STARE INTO BEAM.
LOCATION:INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK 
MECHANISM.
Power Supply
The...

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IntroductionConnections Basic Setup Playback
EditingOthers Function Setup
Recording
Make your contribution to the environment!!!
• Exhausted batteries do not belong in 
the dustbin.
• You can dispose of them at a collection 
point for exhausted batteries or special 
waste.
• Contact your council for details.
Connection to Power
Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of 
your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on 
the rating plate.
Mains Cord
This appliance may be fitted with a...

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About Copyright
Unauthorised copying, broadcasting, public 
performance and lending of discs are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other 
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright 
protection technology must be authorised by 
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other 
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised 
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly 
is prohibited.
Notice for the...

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Accessories Supplied
• Remote control with two R6 (AA) batteries
•RF cable
• Owner’s Manual
• Quick Setup Guide
• Registration card
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................ 2
Precautions ........................................................... 2
Features ................................................................ 7
Guide to the Owner’s Manual................................ 8
Functional Overview............................................ 11
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ........... 14
Guide to On-Screen Displays.............................. 15
Front Panel Display Guide...

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IntroductionConnections Basic Setup Playback
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Features
This unit not only plays back DVDs and CDs but also 
offers features for you to record on DVD discs and 
edit them after that. The following features are offered 
with this unit.
Recording
The unit is compatible with DVD-RW, DVD+RW discs, 
which are recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R, DVD+R 
discs, which are recordable only once.
Recording up to 12 programmes:
You can programme the unit to record up to 12...

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Compatibility
Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on 
any regular DVD player:
Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on 
regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives 
compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to 
finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back 
in other DVD players.
Although DVD+RW / R discs are playable on other 
units without finalisation in most cases, it is 
recommended to finalise in order to stabilise the 
performance.
* DVD-Video Format...

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✔: Available Gray: Not available
*CPRM compatible disc only.
DVD players with   are capable of playing DVD-RW recorded in VR mode.
Discs for Recording, Playing
Disc TypeDVD-RWDVD-RDVD+RWDVD+R
Logo
FormatCan be formatted in VR or Video 
modeAutomatically 
formatted in 
Video modeAutomatically 
formatted in 
+VR modeAutomatically 
formatted in 
+VR mode
Video Mode VR Mode
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Maximum Record Time480 min (12 cm)
144 min...

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 is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing 
Corporation.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated 
logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. 
and are used under license.
• Official DivX
® Certified product; Plays DivX® 6.0, 
DivX® 5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3, and DivX®VOD video 
content (in compliance with DivX Certified™ 
technical requirements).
• Discs containing the DivX
® files with the DivX® GMC 
(Global Motion Compensation) playback feature, 
which is DivX
® supplemental function, cannot be 
played back on...