Toshiba D-vr600ku Manual

							Introduction
11 Disc
CHAPTER 1TITLE1 TITLE2
DVD DISC
CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3CHAPTER 1
TRACK  1 TRACK  2 TRACK  3 TRACK  4 TRACK  5
Video CD/Audio-CD
Title/Chapter/Track
A DVD-Video has large partitions called “Titles”, and
smaller partitions within them called “Chapters”.
Video CD and Audio CD have other partitions called
“Tracks”. A number is allotted to each partition and these
numbers are called “title numbers”, “chapter numbers”
or “track numbers”.
NOTES:
The title, chapter and track are numbered, but some
discs may not record the numbers.
On Video  CDs
This unit supports Video CDs equipped with the PBC
(Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Play-
back 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 unit in the
same way DVD.
•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 in-
teractive 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.
Media typeFormatAvailable functions
DVD-RAM
(Ver.2.0/2.1)
DVD-RW
(Ver.1.0)
DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1/1.2)
DVD-R
(Ver.2.0/2.1)
DVD+RW
DVD+RVR mode
VR mode
VR mode
Video mode
Video mode
+VR modePlayback, recording and
editing
Playback, recording and
editing
Playback, recording and
editing
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)
Playback and recording
Editing (with limitation)•Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused
directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this unit,
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 unit 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 unit.
•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 unit.
•Discs recorded in this unit may not operate as
expected on other DVD players, recorders or
personal computer drives.
Recording format
DVD-RW disc has two modes for formatting discs for
recording: VR mode and Video mode.
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 49).
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 49).
•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.
+VR mode
•This mode used for DVD+R and DVD+RW.
•When you make the disc compatible after recording,
the disc recorded with this unit can be played back
with other DVD players.
•You cannot record a “Copy Once” program (see page
49.)
Format modes that can be used with each disc
The usable format depends on the media type as shown
in the below table.
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							Introduction
12Parts and functions
Rear Front
ON/STANDBY button
EJECT button
DV IN terminal PLAY button
STOP button
FWD (Fast Forward) buttonREW (Rewind) button
REC button VCR/DVD button
Disc tray
Cassette Loading Slot
Display window
VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jackS-VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jack
AUDIO (L/R) IN
(INPUT 2) 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 sensor
REC MODE
VCR indicator
OPEN/CLOSE button
DVD indicator
AC power cordCOAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack 
(DVD Priority) AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT 
jacks (DVD/VCR common)
AUDIO (L/R) OUT
jacks(DVD Priority) AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO 
IN (INPUT 1) jacks
S-VIDEO
IN (INPUT 1) jack
S-VIDEO OUT jack
(DVD Priority)COMPONENT
OUT jacks (DVD Priority)
OPTICAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack 
(DVD Priority) HDMI OUT jack
INPUT SELECT
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Parts and functions
NOTES:
•Some discs may not playback correctly, or chapter number, playback time, etc may not be displayed.
•You may adjust the brightness of the display window. Press CLOCK/COUNTER during power off (stand-by
mode). The brightness of the display is changed as follows whenever the button is pressed:
stand-by : dark 
 disappear
(power-on : bright 
 dark)
Display window
PTRK
S
HDMI CDVD
RW VR
PMEXP
SLPRAM
2
13
4
No. Display Description
1Lights during video tape playback.
Video tape is temporarily stopped.
Lights during video tape recording.
PProgressive scanning mode.
XP/SP/LP/SLP4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be selected in tur n by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.
SP/SLP2 VCR recording modes. SP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly.
2CD Appears when a Video CD/Audio CD is inserted.
CD-R Appears when a CD-R is inserted.
CD-RW Appears when a CD-RW is inserted.
DVDAppears when a DVD-Video is inserted.
DVD-R Appears when a DVD-R is inserted.
DVD-RW Appears when a DVD-RW is inserted.
DVD+R Appears when a DVD+R is inserted.
DVD+RW Appears when a DVD+RW is inserted.
RAM Appears when a DVD-RAM is inserted.
VRAppears 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.
3Timer recording display.
10:00 Clock display (Colon [ : ] flashes).
01:00:00 Counter display in hour/minute/second.
HDMI Appears when HDMI output is active.
TRK 2 Track number display for Video CD/Audio CD.
PM Display for afternoon (out in the morning).
L1/L1(S)/L2/L2(S)/dvThe external input channel (L1, L1(S), L2, L2(S) or DV) display.
Err Error display.
4Lights during disc playback.
Disc playback is temporarily stopped.
Lights during DVD recording.
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Page
OPEN/CLOSE Opens or Closes the tray. 29
EJECT Ejects the cassette tape. 44
PROGRESSIVE Activates the progressive scanning mode. 17
RESOLUTIONChanges the HDMI output resolution. 18
ON/STANDBY Turns power on/off. 15
0-9 Setting input 33, 64
Entering a password 22
INSTANT REPLAY Repeats playback between the section played
10 seconds before and present section. 34
INSTANT SKIP Skips commercial breaks. 33, 46
DISPLAY Displays VCR or DVD operation status. 31, 46
VCR
Switches to operation between VCR and DVD.29, 45DV D
TRK +/– Manual tracking in the playback mode for VCR 46
DUBBING Copies VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR. 66, 67
DVD MENU Displays the menu of the DVD disc.
Turns PBC on/off. 35, 37
INPUT SELECT Switches the connected TV to external inputs. 50
TOP MENU/TITLE MENUSelects titles of a DVD disc.
Displays the Title List/Play screen. 35, 38, 57
SETUP Display the setup menu 20
 / /  / Cursor buttons 20, 29
ENTER Option selection in the menu 20, 29
RETURN Return to the previous menu screen 20
CANCEL Cancels input data in the setting mode. 22
PAUSE/STILL Still picture/Recording pause on/off 32, 46
PLAY Playback 29, 45
STOP Stop 29, 45, 50
SKIP 
/Skip to next/previous chapters/tracks. 32
INDEX /Searches for the INDEX mark of a tape. 47
SEARCH /REWRewind/Review playback 32, 45, 46
SEARCH /F.FWDFast Forward/Forward search playback 32, 45, 46
REC MODE/SPEED Selects the recording mode. 50
REC/OTRRecording and One touch Timer Recording50, 51, 69
TIMER REC Sets the unit to start recording at a preset time. 53
SLOW Slow motion playback  32, 46
ANGLE Changes playback angle. Rotates the picture. 36, 42
COUNTER RESET Resets the counter to 00:00:00. 47
AUDIO Changes the language of the DVD. 37
AUDIO SELECT Switches sound between mono and stereo. 46
SUBTITLE Selects subtitles of the DVD disc. 37
ATRDigital AUTO TRACKING 46
CLOCK/COUNTER Changes the front panel display mode. 47
ZOOM Zoom 36
ZERO RETURNStops the tape when the counter reaches 00:00:00.47
A-B REPEAT Repeats playback between A and B. 34
PLAY MODE Selects the playback mode. 33
REPEAT Repeats playback. 46
Remote control
Parts and functions
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Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control:
Parts and functions
3Replace the compartment cover.2Install two “AAA” batteries, pay-
ing attention to the polarity dia-
gram in the battery compart-
ment.1Open 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.
•The 
/// are also used to navigate on-screen menu system.
•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)
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16Connecting to a Cable or Satellite Box
This DVD/VCR does not have a tuner. For recording TV programs, you need to connect to either Cable or
Satellite Box.
DVD/VCR to Cable/Satellite Box connection
Notes:
•Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected equipment as well.
•When you connect the DVD/VCR to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equip-
ment from the wall outlet before making any connections.Signal flow
To wall outlet
To VIDEO
IN
(yellow)(white)(red)
(yellow)
(white)(red)
Audio/video cable (supplied)To ANALOG AUDIO IN
To audio outputs To video outputs
Cable TV
Satellite
antennaCable/Satellite box
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Connections with the TV or audio component
To Audio (R) input
Audio/video cable (not supplied) Audio (R) output
To Audio (L) input Audio (L) output
To Video input Video outputTV
DVD/VCR
To Audio (R) input
Audio cable (not supplied)
DVD audio (R) output DVD audio (L) output
S-Video outputTo S-Video
 input S-Video cable (not supplied)
To Audio (L) inputTV
DVD/VCR
To Audio (R) input Audio cable (not supplied)
DVD audio (R) outputTo Audio (L) input
DVD audio (L) output
DVD/VCRComponent video cable (not supplied) Component video output
To Component 
video inputTV equipped with 
component video 
(INTERLACE/
PROGRESSIVE)
inputs
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.The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video
and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent on the
model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s
Manual provided with each component for the location of video
and audio inputs and outputs.
Connect to a TV with Audio/Video output
You can enjoy playback by connecting the unit to a TV.
Connect the unit to a TV equipped with audio input (L/R) and video input jacks using the audio/video cable.
Connect to a TV with S-Video outputIf your TV has an S-Video input, you can get higher quality by connecting it with the S-Video output of the unit using
the S-Video cable instead of connecting the video input of the TV to the video output jack of the unit.
Connect to a TV with Component video outputYou can enjoy the highest quality picture by connecting the unit’s component video out jacks to the component
video input jacks of your TV with component video cables.
To switch the output signals (Progressive/Interlace):
Press PROGRESSIVE to change the video output signals (480p: progressive and 480i: interlace) from Compo-
nent video output jacks.
NOTES:
•PROGRESSIVE button is not available in VCR mode.
•When the progressive mode is active, the Progressive indicator “ 
P ” on the display window will light up.
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Connect to a TV with HDMI output
HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital
video on a single cable. As a result, audio cables and video cables don’t need to be connected separately to a
device. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
HDMI Cable (not supplied)HDMI-compatible
display
To HDMI input
To HDMI OUT
Connections with the TV or audio component
NOTES:
•Refer to the owner’s manual for the TV to be connected to this recorder for more information concerning HDMI
connections.
•HDMI is an evolving technology, so it is possible that some devices may not operate properly with this recorder.
•For proper operation, it is recommended that you use as short an HDMI cable as possible. You may not encoun-
ter difficulty if you use an HDMI cable that is shorter than 16.4 ft (5m).
•Defects in picture and sound quality may occur depending on the quality of the HDMI cables and the nature of
the TV  set.
•No sound will be output from the HDMI OUT jack if the “Digital Output Mode” is not set to “PCM” (see page 27).
To select the HDMI output resolution
1. Turn ON the TV and set to the HDMI mode.
2. Press RESOLUTION on the remote control to display the present output resolution.
The on-screen display of the output resolution will appear on the upper right of the TV screen
for approx. 10 seconds.
3. While displaying the output resolution on-screen, press RESOLUTION. The output resolution
will change to the next resolution in the following order.
NOTES:
•When the HDMI cable is connected, the HDMI indicator “HDMI” on the display window will light up.
•If the HDMI cable is disconnected, the HDMI indicator “HDMI” on the display window goes off. In this case,
connect the HDMI cable again.
480p (Progressive)
720p (Progressive)
1080i (Interlace)HDMI
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Connections with the TV or audio component
Connect to a stereo amplifier with audio output
You can enjoy high quality audio by connecting the audio output to your amplifier.
Connect the audio output jacks to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier.
Connect to an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround
If you are using an Amplifier with a built-in digital surround as follows, you can enjoy the various audio systems
such as Dolby Digital and DTS by using the optical or coaxial digital output.
Use this connection to connect an:
•AV amplifier with built-in *Dolby Digital decoder
•AV amplifier with built-in *DTS decoder
Connecting the optical digital cable
You may connect to an AV Amplifier with an optical digital cable (not supplied) instead of a coaxial
digital cable.
When you connect the optical digital cable (not supplied), remove the dust protection cap from the rear panel.
When not using the optical digital cable, attach the dust protection cap to protect against dust.
NOTES:
•When you connect the recorder to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all the equipment
from the wall outlet before any connections.
•Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the recorder’s power cord. If you leave the amplifier
power on, the speakers may be damaged.
•Caution for the optical digital audio output connector: Do not connect to an amplifier (with an optical digital input
connector) which does not contain a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may
cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.
•DTS audio will output only from the COAXIAL or OPTICAL output. To hear DTS audio, DTS-Decoder is neces-
sary.
•When playing DTS-encoded CDs, only noise will be heard from the speakers or analog stereo outputs.
•Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly with the unit.
•The optical or coaxial digital output jack output sounds in the bitstream.NOTE:
You may connect to a TV with a component
video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable
(not supplied) instead of a video cable (not
supplied).
To Audio (R) input
Audio cable (not supplied)
Audio (R) outputTo Audio (L) input Audio (L) output
Stereo Amplifier
DVD/VCR
DVD/VCR
AV Amplifier with 
built-in various
decoder as above
Video outputTo Audio/Video input
Coaxial digital 
audio output
Coaxial digital cable 
(not supplied)Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
TV
Audio(R) output
Audio(L) output
Connect either
Optical digital cable (not supplied)
Optical digital 
audio output
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							Various settings
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SETUP MENU
The SETUP MENU consists of several menus where
you can make various settings concerning lan-
guage, audio functions and images. In addition, this
menu includes a clock, and other things that require
setting just after purchase.
For details of each menu, see the corresponding
section in this chapter.
Using the SETUP MENU
The following example shows the basic setting proce-
dure of the SETUP MENU.
1Press SETUP.
The SETUP MENU screen will appear.
General
A/V Output
Timer REC
Recording
Other
2Press  or  to select the desired menu and press
ENTER or 
.
The submenu screen of the selected menu will ap-
pear.
General
A/V Output
Timer REC
Recording
Other
Language
Rating
Clock
 
Disc
DivX(R)
Restore
Other
OSD
DVD Menu
DVD Audio
DVD Subtitle
DivX(R) SubtitleEnglish
English
English
Auto
English
Press RETURN to exitLanguage
3Press  or  to select the desired submenu and
press ENTER or .
The first item will be selected.
General
A/V Output
Timer REC
Recording
Other
Language
Rating
Clock
 
Disc
DivX(R)
Restore
Other
OSD
DVD Menu
DVD Audio
DVD Subtitle
DivX(R) SubtitleEnglish
English
English
Auto
English
Press RETURN to exitLanguage
4Press  or  to select the desired item you want
and press ENTER.
Selectable items will be listed.
General
A/V Output
Timer REC
Recording
Other
Language
Rating
Clock
 
Disc
DivX(R)
Restore
Other
OSD
DVD Menu
DVD Audio
DVD Subtitle
DivX(R) SubtitleEnglish
English
English
Auto
English
Press RETURN to exitLanguageEnglish
Spanish
French
5Press  or  to select the desired item and press
ENTER.
This completes the setting procedure.
•To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.
•To close the SETUP MENU, press SETUP.
NOTES:
•For items that require different operations from the
basic setting procedure, the setting procedure is de-
scribed in each individual section.
•The item which is indicated by green color cannot be
executed. At this time, it is not effective or prohibited.
•“Timer REC” cannot be executed when the clock is
not set.
•When you display the SETUP MENU and the unit is
in VCR mode, the unit will automatically change
mode to DVD. However, it will not return to VCR
mode when you close the SETUP MENU. Press
VCR to return to the VCR mode.
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