Toshiba Dvr4xsu Owners Manual

							Editing the disc
76Editing an original title
In VR mode, you can edit various
items, whereas in Video mode, you
can edit the title names only.Preparation:•  Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
•  Load the recorded disc.
•  Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)
Set Index PictureYou can set the time that the thumbnail image is registered in the title
menu of DVD-RAM/RW (VR mode).
1Press TITLE MENU to display the ORG Title List.
2Select the original title where a index picture is registered.
•  Press /// to select the original title.
•  Press ENTER to display the editing menu of the original title.
•  Press 
 or  to select “Play”.
Disc Name:050823 DVD-RW VR
01/31/2005 02:5-
01/31 0:11:09ORG Title List   2/ 5
02/21/2005 10:0-
02/21 0:05:0905/15/2005 11:1-
05/15 0:05:09
Title 050611
06/12 0:15:0907/21/2005 07:3-
07/21 0:08:09SelectEnter Back
ENTERRETURN
EndTITLE
MENU
PlayChapter ListRenameDeleteNew Playlist
3Press ENTER to search a scene where you want to set index picture.
The selected title is played back.
4Press SETUP to display Easy Menu.
Press  or  to select “Set Index Picture”.
5Search the scene by using each operation button (F.FWD, REW,
SKIP  +, SKIP  -, PAUSE/STILL, SLOW, INSTANT  SKIP)  for  the
playback.
6When the scene you want to set index picture, press ENTER.
The position of the set index picture is appeared.
7The index picture is finished setting.
•  To display the title menu, press TITLE MENU.
•  To return to the normal screen, press RETURN.
Editing the disc
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Changing a disc name
You can change a disc name from
the Setup Menu.Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Load the recorded DVD disc.
•  Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)
Changing a disc name
1Press SETUP to display the Easy Menu.
2•  Press  to select “Setup Menu”.
•  Press ENTER to display the setup menu.
•  Press 
/// to select “DISC”.
• Press  or  to select “Rename Disc” and press ENTER.
InitializeFinalize
SelectEnter Back
ENTERRETURNSETUPEnd
DISC
Protect DiseRename DiscDVD-RAM Phyaical Format
Proceed
3Press ENTER.
The keyboard screen will appear.
4Use the keyboard screen to enter the disc name.
Space Delete OKCancel
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5Select “OK”, then press ENTER to return the setup menu.
It returns to the DISC menu. NOTES:
• The disc name can be a maximum
of 64 characters. Long  names will
be shortened in the title menu.
• For using the keyboard screen, see
“Using the keyboard screen” (page
78).
• A DVD-R disc cannot be named af-
ter it is finalized.
Editing the disc
78Changing a disc name
Using the keyboard screenThis section explains the function of the keyboard screen
and  how  to  input  characters. The  disc  name  and  the
title name can be changed using the keyboard screen.
Space Delete OK Cancel
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Inputting characters
1Press ///  to  select  the  character  to  be
input.
2Press ENTER.
The selected character will be input.
Erasing a characterYou can erase the input character.
1Press ///to select “Delete”.
2Press ENTER.
The last input character will be erased.
3To erase the characters continuously, press ENTER.
The input characters will be erased from the last to
the first one.
Selecting between uppercase and lowercase
letters
You  can  select  either  uppercase  or  lowercase  letters
when modifying your titles, using the keyboard screen.
1Press  /// to select “CAPS”.
2Press  o r   to select the type of letters in the list
below.
Numbers/Signs: This  is  used  for  inputting  num-
bers/signs.
CAPS: Inputs all with uppercase letters.
small: Inputs all with lowercase letters.
Determining a nameTo  determine  the  entered  disc  name  and  title  name,
press /// to select “OK”, then press ENTER.
The  keyboard  screen  disappears  and  the  display  will
return to the Disc menu.
Cancelling character inputWhen you want to cancel the input and changed char-
acters, press /// to select “Cancel”, then press
ENTER.
The  input  and  changed  characters  are  cancelled  and
the Disc menu will appear.
Dubbing
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Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Load a source video tape and a disc for recording.
• Remove the erase protection tab of the source video tape to prevent
the data from accidentally being erased.
• Confirm the disc space before operation.
1Press DVD to set this unit to DVD mode.
The DVD indicator will light.
2Press REC MODE/SPEED and select the recording mode.
• When REC  MODE/SPEED  is  pressed  each  time,  “SP”,  “LP”,
“SLP” or  “XP” is selected in this order.
• The recording mode is indicated on both the TV screen and the
display window.
• For the details of the recording mode, see page 50.
3Press VCR and set the unit to VCR mode.
NOTE:
Confirm that the VCR indicator lights.
Dubbing a tape onto a disc
You can record video or audio on
a video tape onto a disc.
NOTES:
• Dubbing cannot be accomplished
when
- a copy protected tape is used.
- disc protection is set.
- disc has no recording space.
• Dubbing stops when
- the video tape is played back to
the end and stops.
- recording space becomes full.
• The videos recorded from TV pro-
grams or movies can be used only
for your personal enjoyment with-
out  permission  of  the  copyright
holder.
4Press DUBBING.
• The unit is changed to DVD mode automatically.
• The VCR is waiting for playback and the DVD is waiting for re-
cording. Then the following message will appear.
5Press DUBBING,  or  press  or   to  select    “Yes”  and  press
ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
• To  cancel  dubbing,  press STOP,  or  select “No”  and  press EN-
TER.
In dubbing, during VCR playback, DVD recording and “dub” (dub-
bing)  indicator  appear  on  the  display  window  when  you  press
CLOCK/COUNTER.
6Press STOP to stop dubbing.
Video playbackDVD recording
Dubbing
Confirm dubbing from VCR to DVD.
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							Dubbing
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Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
• Load a source disc and a video tape for recording.
• Confirm the remaining tape for recording before operation.
1Press VCR to set this unit to VCR mode.
The VCR indicator will light.
2Press REC MODE/SPEED and select the recording mode.
• When REC MODE/SPEED is pressed each time, “SP” or “SLP”
is selected.
• The recording mode is indicated on both the TV screen and the
display window.
• For the details of the recording mode, see page 46.
3Press DVD and set the unit to DVD mode.
NOTE:
Confirm that the DVD indicator lights.
4Press DUBBING.
• The DVD is waiting for playback and the VCR is waiting for re-
cording. Then the following message appears.
5Press DUBBING, or press  or  to select “Yes” and press EN-
TER.
Dubbing starts.
• To  cancel  dubbing,  press STOP,  or  select “No”  and  press EN-
TER.
Confirm dubbing from DVD to VCR.
Ye sNo
In dubbing, during DVD playback, VCR recording and “dub” (dub-
bing)  indicator  appear  on  the  display  window  when  you  press
CLOCK/COUNTER.
Video recordingDVD playback
6Press STOP to stop dubbing.
NOTES:
• Dubbing cannot be accomplished
when
- a copy protected disc is used.
- the erase prevention tab of video
tape is removed.
• Dubbing stops when
- the disc is played back to the end
and stops.
- recording space becomes full.
• During  dubbing,  the  unit  is
changed to interlaced scan mode
automatically  if  it  has  been  previ-
ously  set  to  progressive  scan
mode.
• If no special permission is obtained
from  the  copyright  owner,  videos
recorded  from  TV  programs  or
movies can only be used for your
own personal enjoyment. You  can  record  both  video  and
audio from a disc to a video tape.
When a disc with a copy guard is
used,  a  distorted  image  is  re-
corded onto the video tape.
Dubbing a disc onto a tape
Dubbing only the specified titles or the playlistWhen you want to dub only specific titles or playlists recorded on the disc, start the playback of the desired title or
playlist, and then immediately press DUBBING, STOP or PAUSE/STILL. If you press DUBBING, proceed from
step 5 above. If you press STOP or PAUSE/STILL, proceed from step 4 above. The first few seconds of the title or
playlist  may  not  be  recorded. When  playback  of  the  desired  title  or  playlist  is  completed,  press STOP  to  stop
dubbing. If you don’t press STOP, dubbing will continue.
Dubbing
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Dubbing using other equipment
You can connect another VCR or camcorder for dubbing.
Typical connection: When using this unit as a recording device
You can also connect to the audio/video input jack (L1) at the rear side
of  this  unit.  In  addition,  each  S-Video  input  jack  at  the  front  and  rear
sides can also be used. When you use S-Video input jack, set the Line1
Input/Line2 Input setting to “S-Video” (see page 27).
To Audio (R) INRecording VCR Playback VCR
To Audio (L) IN To Video INTo Audio (R) OUT
To Audio (L) OUT To Video OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO cable (supplied)
NOTES:
• If using a monaural VCR or other
equipment,  connect  Audio  (L)  IN
jack to Audio OUT using only one
audio cable.
• When  this  unit  is  used  as  a  play-
back  device,  a  mark  or  a  charac-
ter displayed on the screen is also
dubbed  as  an  image.  When  the
screen  display  is  set  to  OFF,  see
“Display” on page 26.
• If no special permission is obtained
from  the  copyright  owner,  videos
recorded  from  TV  programs  or
movies can only be used for your
own personal enjoyment.
• You may not dub a copy protected
video or DVD disc.
•   The  audio  mode  for  the  audio  in-
put  jack  can  be  selected,  choos-
ing either stereo or monaural. Se-
lect  “External  Audio  Input”  from
Easy Menu and select from the be-
low.
Stereo:The sound is treated as
stereo sound.
L CH:The sound is treated as
the monaural sound of
the left channel.
R CH: The sound is treated as
the monaural sound of
the right channel.When a video is recorded using this unit
Preparation:
•  Turn ON the TV and set the unit to the video input mode.
•  Load a video tape where the erase-protection tab is not activated or
a disc with enough recording space.
•  To record onto a video tape, set the unit to VCR mode, whereas to
record onto a disc, set it to DVD mode.
1Press INPUT SELECT and set the channel to L2 (or L1).
L1 (LINE 1): on the rear panel
L2 (LINE 2): on the front panel
Confirm that L2 (or L1) appears on the display window.
2Press REC MODE/SPEED and select the recording mode.
VCR: SP or SLP (See page 46)
DVD: SP, LP, SLP or XP (See page 50)
3Press REC/OTR on this unit, then press PAUSE/STILL.
4Press  the PLAY  button  on  the  playback  device,  then  press  the
PAUSE/STILL button.
5Release the recording pause and the playback still simultaneously
to begin the duplicating process.
6Press STOP to stop dubbing.
To Audio (R) IN
AUDIO/VIDEO cable (not supplied)Recording VCR Playback Camcorder
To Audio (L) IN To Video INTo AV jack
Additional  information
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Glossary
A-B Repeat Playback
Playback that repeats between two set points, A and
B.
angle
Recorded  onto  some  DVD  discs  are  scenes  which
have been simultaneously shot from a number of dif-
ferent angles (the same scene is shot from the front,
from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such
discs,  you  can  select  the  angle  from  which  to  view
the scene.
auto chapter
Feature that automatically makes chapter marks on
a DVD disc during recording.
auto clock
Feature that automatically sets the internal clock.
blue background
Feature that automatically changes unpleasant noise
images  to  a  blue  screen  when  a  channel  without  a
broadcast or a channel on which the broadcast has
ended has been selected.
CABLE
Cable television.
chapter
A section within a title is called a “chapter”.
Chase playback
Feature  that  playback  from  the  beginning  of  a  pro-
gram currently being recorded.
copy guard
Copyright protection signal. Software and broadcasts
that contain this signal cannot be recorded.
Dolby Digital
Dolby
® Digital Recording enables consumers to
record high-quality video with stereo sound on
recordable DVD discs. The technology, when
utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves
recordable disc space, allowing for higher video
resolution or extended recording time on each DVD.
DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording will
play back on all DVD-Video players.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS
This  is  a  digital  sound  system  developed  by  Digital
Theater Systems for use in cinemas. This system uses
6 audio channels and provides accurate sound field
positioning and realistic acoustics. (By connecting a
DTS Digital Surround decoder, you can also listen to
DTS Digital Surround sound.)
DVD menu
Menu recorded on a DVD-Video that enables the user
to select subtitles language, audio, etc.
finalize
Operation that enables discs recorded or edited with
this unit to be played back on other DVD players.
Instant replay
If INSTANT REPLAY is pressed during disc playback,
playback  returns  to  a  point  10  seconds  earlier  and
resumes.
Instant skip
When pressed during playback, playback forwards 30
seconds ahead and resumes.
interlaced scanning
Technology  that  alternately  displays  odd-numbered
scanning  lines  and  even-numbered  scanning  lines.
Also called “480i”, “i” means “interlace”.
LetterBox
Feature  that  displays  black  bands  above  and  below
playback images during playback of a disc recorded
in  wide  (16:9)  format  on  a  4:3 TV  connected  to  this
unit.
MP3
One  type  of  audio  compression  that  uses  MPEG1.
This format compresses the sound to use up about 1/
10 of the original file space, with minimal loss of sound
quality.
Music list
Screen that appears when an Audio CD or MP3/WMA
CD is inserted.
original title
The file created by recording something is called an
“original title”.
OTR
One-touch Timer Recording. Start a timed recording
by pressing just one button (up to 6 hours).
Pan&Scan
Feature that cuts the left and right edges of playback
images to a 4:3 size during playback of a disc recorded
in  wide  (16:9)  format  on  a  4:3 TV  connected  to  this
unit.
parental control
Some  discs  control  viewing  according  to  the  age  of
the viewer. A control level can be set for those types
of discs.
Additional  information
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Glossaryparental control settings
Level 1: Adult discs and general discs (R-rated
discs included) cannot be played back.
Level 2 to 3: Adult discs and R-rated discs cannot be
played back.
Level 4 to 7: Adult  discs  cannot  be  played  back.
(Level 4 to 7 discs contain content chil-
dren age 15 and younger may not see.)
Level 8: Virtually  all  discs  can  be  played  back
without restriction.
PBS
Acronym for Public Broadcast System. The PBS chan-
nel transmits data for auto clock setting.
Photos list
Screen that appears when JPEG CD is inserted.
playlist
User-created titles based on each original title.
Progressive scan
Technology  that  simultaneously  displays  odd-num-
bered  scanning  lines  and  even-numbered  scanning
lines from top to bottom. Also called “480p”, “p” means
“progressive”.
region number
There  is  software  that  enables  DVD  playback  in  dif-
fering  countries.  The  number  of  that  kind  of  disc  is
called the “region number”.
SETUP MENU
Menu that contains settings for various features of this
unit,  such  as  recording  and  playback. Timer  record-
ing is also set from the SETUP MENU.
slide show
Technique for flipping through and viewing many im-
ages (JPEG files).
subtitle language
Language  used  for  subtitles  of  movies,  etc. Viewers
can watch in a language of their choice.
surround
Technology that converts audio that is not recorded in
surround sound into audio that assimilates surround
sound.
title
A program recorded on a disc is called a “title”.
title menu
Menu that lists titles and tracks recorded on the disc.
It is used for playback and disc editing.
top menu
Menu on a DVD-Video for selecting chapters for play-
back, subtitle language, etc. Some DVD-Video call this
top menu “Title”.track
A song on an Audio CD is called a “track”.
Video mode
This recording format is compatible with commercially
available DVD players.
VR mode
This recording format is the basic DVD-RW recording
format,  and  lets  you  enjoy  the  various  editing  func-
tions available with this unit. 
						

							Additional  information
84
Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “DVD Menu”, “Audio” and/or “Subtitle” (see page 28).
Abkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese   2919
Afar 1111 Finnish 1619 Lithuanian 2230 Slovak   2921
Afrikaans 1116 French 1628 Macedonian 2321 Slovenian   2922
Albanian 2927 Frisian 1635 Malagasy2317 Somali   2925
Amharic 1123 Galician 1722 Malay2329 Spanish   1529
Arabic 1128 Georgian 2111 Malayalam 2322 Sundanese   2931
Armenian 1835 German 1415 Maltese 2330 Swahili   2933
Assamese 1129 Greek 1522 Maori 2319 Swedish   2932
Aymara 1135 Greenlandic 2122 Marathi 2328 Tagalog   3022
Azerbaijani 1136 Guarani 1724 Moldavian 2325 Tajik   3017
Bashkir 1211 Gujarati 1731 Mongolian 2324 Tamil   3011
Basque 1531 Hausa 1811 Nauru 2411 Tatar   3030
Bengali; Bangla 1224 Hebrew 1933 Nepali 2415 Telugu   3015
Bhutani 1436 Hindi 1819 Norwegian 2425 Thai   3018
Bihari 1218 Hungarian 1831 Oriya 2528 Tibetan   1225
Breton 1228 Icelandic 1929 Panjabi 2611 Tigrinya   3019
Bulgarian 1217 Indonesian 1924 Pashto, Pushto 2629 Tonga   3025
Burmese 2335 Interlingua 1911 Persian 1611 Turkish   3028
Byelorussian 1215 Irish 1711 Polish 2622 Turkmen   3021
Cambodian 2123 Italian 1930 Portuguese 2630 Twi   3033
Catalan 1311 Japanese 2011 Quechua 2731 Ukrainian   3121
Chinese 3618 Javanese 2033 Rhaeto-Romance2823 Urdu   3128
Corsican 1325 Kannada 2124 Romanian 2825 Uzbek   3136
Croatian 1828 Kashmiri 2129 Russian 2831 Vietnamese   3219
Czech 1329 Kazakh 2121 Samoan 2923 Volapük   3225
Danish 1411 Kirghiz 2135 Sanskrit 2911 Welsh   1335
Dutch 2422 Korean 2125 Scots Gaelic 1714 Wolof   3325
English 1524 Kurdish 2131 Serbian 2928 Xhosa   3418
Esperanto 1525 Laothian 2225 Serbo-Croatian 2918 Yiddish   2019
Estonian 1530 Latin 2211 Shona 2924 Yoruba   3525
Faroese 1625 Latvian, Lettish 2232 Sindhi 2914 Zulu   3631 Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code
Language Name Code
Language code list
Additional  information
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SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Try another AC outlet.
• Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker.
• Unplug unit, then plug it back in.
• Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating.
• Antenna connection is not correct or antenna cable is discon-
nected.
• The video channel is not in the correct position or the TV is not
set to the video channel 3 or 4.
• Check the unit is connected correctly.
• The  video  input  selector  of  the TV  is  not  set  to VIDEO.  Set  to
VIDEO (or equivalent).
• Channel is set to the external mode.
• Check the unit is connected correctly.
• Check the input selector of the amplifier is set properly.
• The unit is in the special playback mode.
• Aim at the remote control at the remote sensor.
• Operate within approx. 7 meters or reduce the light in the room.
• Clear the path of the beam.
• The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries.
• Check the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Check all Cable TV connections.
• Station or Cable TV system problems, try another station.
• Press ON/STANDBY on the unit approx. 10 sec. to reset. DVD/VCR does not operate.
No picture.
No sound.
The remote control does not func-
tion.
No cable TV reception.
No function in DVD mode.
Problems and troubleshooting
Use the following checklist for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer or
service outlet if problems persist.
Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units.
DVD/VCRPA G E
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15
31, 47
16~19
22
16~21
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16~21
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34, 48
15
18, 19
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DVD
• Select proper language in the SETUP MENU.
• No disc is inserted.
• The disc may be dirty. Clean up the disc.
• The unit cannot play DVD-ROMs, etc.
• Some discs may not do some of the functions.
• Check the disc space, using the disc information.
• Check the disc for protection.
• Check if the video to be recorded is not “copy-guarded”.
• Check that the number of recorded titles is 99 or less, using the
disc information.
• In a DVD-RW of Ver.1.0, recording in Video mode does not work.
Check the disc type.
• Check that the disc is finalized.
• Some DVD players will not play even if the disc has been final-
ized.
• If the disc was recorded in VR mode, the other player must be
RW compatible in order to play the disc. Display  is  not  shown  in  your  lan-
guage.
Playback doesn’t start.
Cancel  playback,  search,  slow-
motion play, repeat play, or programplay, etc. cannot be performed.
Recording does not work.
A recorded disc using this recorder
cannot  be  played  back  in  other
players.
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31
9
9
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33
30
51
33, 50
10
30
11, 30
11, 30
Additional  information
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Problems and troubleshooting / Video head cleaning
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE
TV recording does not work.
Timer recording does not work.
Noise bars on screen.• The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off.
• The unit is in the external input mode.
• The time is not set correctly.
• The recording start/end time is not set correctly.
• TIMER REC has not been pressed (
 is not lit).
• Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit.
Try manual tracking adjustment.
• Video heads are dirty.
• The tape is worn or damaged.46, 52
25
56
57
48
below
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No  picture,  or  screen  is  blurred  or
divided into two parts.
No 4:3 (16:9) picture.
No on-screen display.
No surround sound.
The unit or remote operation key is
not functioning.
Playback  does  not  start  when  the
title is selected.
Audio  soundtrack  and/or  subtitle
language is not changed when you
playback a DVD.
No subtitles.
Angle cannot be changed.
“
” 
appears on the screen.• The progressive scan mode is active though the unit is
connected to a TV via the VIDEO OUT jack.
• The setup does not match your TV.
• Select DISPLAY to “ON”.
• The setup does not match your stereo system.
• Turn off the unit and unplug the AC power cord for several min-
utes, then replug it.
• Check the Parental setup.
• Multilingual language is not recorded on the DVD disc.
• Some discs have no subtitles.
• Subtitles are cleared. Press SUBTITLE.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD disc.
• The function is prohibited with the unit or the disc.
VCR
OTHER
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Video head cleaningVideo head cloggingThe video heads are meant by which the DVD/VCR reads the picture from the tape during playback. In the unlikely
event  that  the  heads  become  dirty  enough  to  be  clogged,  no  picture  will  be  played  back.  This  can  easily  be
determined  if,  during  playback  of  a  known  good  tape,  there  is  good  sound,  but  no  picture  (picture  is  extremely
snowy). If this is the case, DVD/VCR must checked by qualified service personnel.
NOTES:•  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE
REAR COVER.
•  Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.
•  To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.
Additional  information
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Load another disc for recording. System error.
Please wait.
General
Error/Warning message list
ERROR/WARNING  MESSAGECAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
NOTE:Any error/warning message other than those above might appear.  Take measures against such a mes-
sage by seeing the possible solutions above.
The power was shut down without com-
pleting the termination process due to a
power failure or disconnection of the AC
cord plug. (Abnormal termination)
The data restoration was completed.
A scratch or contamination was found on
the disc.
The disc cannot be identified.
A disc specified other than “Region 1” or
“Region ALL” was loaded.
Recording was tried onto the disc which
does not support recording.
• Adding data was tried onto the disc re
  corded in the other unit.
• Adding data was tried to the disc where
  PC data was recorded.Wait until the message disappears.
Press ENTER, then the screen re-
turns  to  the  normal  display.  The
data  may  not  be  restored  even 
if
the restoration process is performed.
Check the disc and reload it, or use
another disc for recording.
Check  the  disc  and  load  a  proper
disc.
A disc specified other than “Region
1” or “Region ALL” cannot be played
back.
Load a recordable disc.
99 titles were recorded on the disc.
Recording  was  attempted  on  a  copy
protected video.
An invalid key pressed during timer re-
cording standby and recording.
Timer recording is standing by.
• A copy protected tape is used
• Disc protection is set.
The  video  tape  or  disc  became  full  during
dubbing.Erase  unnecessary  titles  or  load
another disc.
You cannot record a copy protected
video.
Wait until the timer recording is com-
plete.
Cancel the timer recording standby
mode.
Load another video tape or disc for
recording and restart.
Load another video tape or disc for
recording and restart.
A scratch or contamination was found on
the disc.Check the disc and reload it, or use
another disc for recording.Playback
Recording
  Cannot record.
  Disc protected.Select  “Off ”  to  cancel  the  disc
protection from Setup Menu (DISC).
Or slide the protect switch to off on
the DVD-RAM cartridge itself.
Undo  finalization  or  load  another
disc for recording.   Cannot record.
  Disc finalized.Recording  was  tried  onto  the  finalized
disc.
Wait until the process is completed. Data is being written to the
disc.The recording termination is processing.
Erase  unnecessary  titles  or  load
another disc and restart recording. Disc became full during recording.
No space on the disc.
Cannot record, exceeds
limited number of titles.
Cannot record.
Protected image.
The operation cannot be
executed during timer
recording standby and
recording.
Cancel T-REC standby after
executing this operation.
Unable to shift during
duplication process.
Duplication aborted.
Copying interrupted.
Dubbing   
System error.
   Disc might be failed.
   Press ENTER.
Disc error.
  Incorrect disc.
  Cannot playback.
  Region code error.
  Cannot record.
Disc erase-protection is applied. 
						

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GENERAL
Power supply:
Power consumption:
Weight:
Dimensions:
Operating temperature:
Operating humidity:
Inputs/Outputs:
Video:
Audio:
Antenna:
VCR section
Video head:
Audio track:
Tu n e r :
RF channel output:
F.FWD/REW Time:
Hi-Fi frequency response:
Hi-Fi dynamic range:
DVD section
Signal system:
Applicable disc:
Recording format:
Recording discs:
Recording time:
(based on a 4.7GB disc)
Audio characteristics
frequency response:
S/N Ratio:
Harmonic distortion:
Wow and flutter:
Dynamic range:
Output:
Pickup:
ACCESSORIES:AC 120V 60Hz
Operation: 29W
Standby: 2.5W (if display window is off.)
12.1 lbs (5.5 kg)
Width : 16-15/16 inches (430 mm)
Height : 3-1/2 inches (89.5 mm)
Depth : 12-9/16 inches (318.5 mm)
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Less than 80% RH
In: 1Vp-p/75 ohm
Out: 1Vp-p/75 ohm
In: –8dBm/50k ohm
Out: –8dBm/1k ohm
UHF/VHF IN/OUT: 75 ohm coaxial
4 Rotary Heads
Hi-Fi Sound - 2 Tracks / MONO Sound - 1 Track
181 Channel Freq. Synthesized
VHF 2-13
UHF 14-69
Cable TV 14-36 (A)-(W) 37-59 (AA)-(WW)
60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ) 86-94 (86)-(94)
95-99 (A-5)-(A-1) 100-125 (100)-(125)
01 (5A)
Channel 3 or 4, Switchable
Approx. 1 minute and 48 seconds (with T-120 Cassette Tape)(at+25˚C)
20Hz to 20,000Hz
More than 90dB
NTSC
DVD (12cm), CD (12cm)
DVD-Video Recording (VR mode)
DVD-VIDEO (Video mode)
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R
XP: Approx. 60 min
SP: Approx. 120 min
LP: Approx. 240 min
SLP: Approx. 360 min
DVD: 4Hz - 22kHz
CD: 4Hz - 20kHz
90dB
Less than 1%
Less than 0.01% Wrms
More than 90dB
Video : (RCA) 1 Vp-p/75 ohm
Audio : (RCA) –12 dBm/1k ohm
Digital Audio : 0.5Vp-p/75 ohm
CD : Wavelength: 780 nm
Maximum output power: 8.5 mW
DVD : Wavelength: 660 nm
Maximum output power: 120 mW
Remote control (SE-R0180) x 1
75 ohm Coaxial Cable x 1
AUDIO/VIDEO Cable x 1
Battery AAA x 2Specifications
•  This model complies with the above specifications.
•  Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
•  This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future.
Additional  information
Additional  information
89
Limited United States Warranty
Digital Audio Video ("DAV") Product - Depot Repair Warranty
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("TACP") makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in
the United States.  THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR
ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DAV PRODUCT AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER
AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, CANADA AND MEXICO, ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.
DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
CANADA AND MEXICO, AND USED IN THE U.S.A., ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.
Limited Ninety (90) Day Warranty on Labor
TACP warrants this DAV Product and its parts against
defects in materials or workmanship for a period of ninety
(90) days after the date of original retail purchase.
DURING THIS PERIOD, TACP WILL, AT TACP'S
OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART
WITH A NEW OR REFURBISHED PART WITHOUT
CHARGE TO YOU FOR PARTS OR LABOR.
Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Parts
TACP further warrants the parts in this DAV Product
against defects in materials or workmanship for a period
of one (1) year after the date of original retail purchase.
DURING THIS PERIOD, TACP WILL, AT TACP'S
OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART
WITH A NEW OR REFURBISHED PART WITHOUT
CHARGE TO YOU FOR THE PART, PROVIDED THAT IF
A DEFECTIVE PART IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED
AFTER NINETY (90) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE, THE CONSUMER
SHALL PAY ALL LABOR CHARGES INVOLVED IN THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT THEREOF.
Rental Units
The warranty for DAV Product rental units begins on the
date of the first rental or thirty (30) days after the date of
shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
Commercial Units
DAV Products sold and used for commercial purposes
have a limited warranty for all parts and labor, which
warranty begins on the date of original retail purchase and
ends on the date that is ninety (90) days thereafter.Owner's Manual and Product Registration Card
Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating
this DAV Product.
Complete and mail the enclosed product registration card
or register your DAV Product on-line at
www.tacp.toshiba.com/service as soon as possible. By
registering your DAV Product you will enable TACP to
bring you new products specifically designed to meet your
needs and help us to contact you in the unlikely event a
safety notification is required under the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Act. Failure to complete and return the
product registration card does not diminish your warranty
rights.
Your Responsibility
THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
(1) You must retain your bill of sale or provide other proof
of purchase.
(2) All warranty servicing of this DAV Product must be
made by the Depot Warranty Repair Center specified
by the TACP Consumer Solutions Center.
(3) The warranties from TACP are effective only if the
DAV Product is purchased and operated in the
Continental U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.
(4) Labor service charges for set installation, setup,
adjustment of customer controls, and installation or
repair of antenna systems are not covered by this
warranty.  Reception problems caused by  inadequate
antenna systems are your responsibility.
(5) Warranties extend only to defects in materials or
workmanship as limited above, and do not extend to
any DAV Product or parts that have been lost or
discarded by you or to damage to the DAV Product or
parts caused by fires, misuse, accident, Acts of God
(such as lightning or fluctuations in electric power),
improper installation, improper maintenance, or use in
violation of instructions furnished by TACP; use or
malfunction through simultaneous use of this DAV
Product and connected equipment; or to units that
have been modified or had the serial number
removed, altered, defaced, or rendered illegible.
Limited warranty
90
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
91 
						

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CAUTION
THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM.
TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THIS SERVICE MANUAL CARE-
FULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  SHOULD THE UNIT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE,
CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCATION-SEE SERVICE PROCEDURE.
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 ENCLOSURE.
VISIBLE LASER RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPENED.  DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
Location of the required Marking
The rating sheet and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
PREPARATION OF SERVICING
The laser diode used for a pickup head may be destroyed with external static electricity.
Moreover, even if it is operating normally after repair, when static electricity discharge is received at the
time of repair, the life of the product may be shortened.
Please perform the following measure against static electricity, be careful of destruction of a laser diode
at the time of repair.
• Place the unit on a workstation equipped to protect against static electricity, such as conductive mat.
• Soldering iron with ground wire or ceramic type is used.
• A worker needs to use a ground conductive wrist strap for body. CERTIFICATION: COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. 
						

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IMPORTANT SERVICE SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety precautions to be followed during servicing:
1.
2.Parts marked with an 
 are critical parts for safety. Replace only with the one described in the parts
list.
Before returning the DVD product to the customer, make the appropriate leakage current check or
resistance measurements to ensure that exposed parts are properly insulated from the supply circuit.
A leakage current check is recommended for this unit. Plug the AC line cord directly into a 120V 60Hz AC
outlet (do not use an isolation transformer for this check). Use a leakage current tester (Fig. 1) or a
metering system which complies with Underwriters Laboratories (UL 1492). Measure for current from all
exposed metal parts of the cabinet to a known earth ground: particularly, any exposed metal part having a
return path to the chassis. Any current measured must not exceed 0.5mA. Any measurement not within
the limits outlined above are indicative of a potential shock hazard and corrective action must be taken
before returning the unit to the customer.
KNOWN EARTH
GROUND 1.5K ohm
0.15 µF(Reading should not be above 0.5mA)
Leakage Current Tester
TEST PROBE
Test all exposed
metal surfaces PRODUCT UNDER TEST
2-Blade polarized
type cord set
Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test 
						

							A1-3 D-VR4XSU/D-VR4XSC
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
8A.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
ATTACHMENTS
Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit’s manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE
Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
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. Use only
 with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.
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.
VENTILATION
Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the 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 or the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
POWER SOURCES
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. For units
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
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 polarized plug. If your unit is equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, this plug will only fit into a grounding-type power
outlet. This too, is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
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.
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.
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 into 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.
OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
S3125A 
						

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS(CONTINUED)
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as 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.
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.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
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 parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
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.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
HEAT
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
DISC TRAY
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury.
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 an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owners manual of
the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.
SOUND VOLUME
Reduce the volume to the minimum level before you turn on the product. Otherwise, sudden high volume sound
may cause hearing or speaker damage.
SOUND DISTORTION
Do not allow the product output distorted sound for a longtime. It may cause speaker overheating and fire.
HEADPHONES
When you use the headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously
with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage.
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.
DISC
Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious
personal injury and product malfunction.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV 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 connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. 17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
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.
If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. 
						

							A1-5 D-VR4XSU/D-VR4XSC 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
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS(CONTINUED) 
						

							A1-6 D-VR4XSU/D-VR4XSC
TAPE REMOVAL METHOD AT NO POWER SUPPLY
Fig. 1
Fig. 2 Remove the Top Cabinet, Front Cabinet and DVD Block. (Refer to item 1 of the
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.)
Remove the screw 1 of the Deck Chassis and remove the Loading Motor. (Refer to Fig. 2)
Rotate the Pinch Roller Cam in the direction of the arrow by hand to slacken the Video Tape.
Rotate the Clutch Assy either derection to wind the Video Tape in the Cassette Case.
Repeat steps 3~4. Then take out the Video Cassette from the Deck Chassis. Be careful not to scratch the
tape. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Main Cam
Clutch Assy
Main Chassis (Front Side) Loading Motor
Capstan DD Unit
Pinch Roller CamScrew 1
1.
2.
3.Remove the Top Cabinet and Front Cabinet. (Refer to item 1 of the DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.)
Insert a fine rod (wire etc.) into the hole of the DECK CD as shown by the arrow. (Refer to Fig. 1)
The Tray is opened.
Manually open the Tray.
DISC REMOVAL METHOD AT NO POWER SUPPLY
Fig. 1
DECK CD