PRELIMINARY D-R400

DVD Recorder* with 1080p** Upconversion

ADVANTAGE TOSHIBA

With video upconversion** up to 1080p via HDMITM, the D-R400 takes your existing DVDs to a new level, complementing todays best high definition TVs. One Touch Recording* provides a simple and convenient way to make a recording. Simply connect your DVD recorder to your cable or satellite box and then to your monitor/TV and you are set to record with the push of a button. With the most popular recording disc options of both +R/+RW and R/-RW, Toshiba DVD recorders allow broad playback*** by a variety of standard DVD players. Auto Finalize (with undo) simplifies the recording process by automatically completing your recording at the end of a disc, or end of a timer recording. Front DV input with camcorder controls enables simple copying of memories from tape to DVD.

D-R400 Specifications

General Playable Disc Types*** DVD-Video, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, VCD
Convenience OSD Language 1.5x FF with Audio Scan FF/REW Slow-Motion Instant Skip Zoom (magnifications) Editing Features English/French/Spanish 1.3x /0.8x with Audio 2X(fwd) 5X(back) ,20X,40X 1/2(fwd) 1/4(back), 1/8X, 1/16X
Video Progressive Out Video DAC Video Upconversion** Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG) Y/C Separation Recording Functions* DVD-RW (VR & Video Mode) DVD+RW (VR Mode) DVD-R (Video Mode) Time Slip - Chasing Playback w/-RW (Except XP.SP) Time Slip - Pause Live TV Recording Modes 1H(XP)/2H(SP)/4H(LP)/6H(EP)/8H(SLP) Auto Finalization w/ undo V-Chip Recording Timer Recording 12 programs/1 month Camcorder Controls Yes (Dubbing) Audio/Video Format Support Audio DAC MP3*** WMA*** DivX Home Theater Certified Dolby Digital Recording (2-Ch) L-PCM Recording 3D (Virtual Surround Sound) 192kHz/24bit
10-bit/54 MHz 720p/1080i/1080p
Playlist/Rename Title/Replace Title Thumbnail / Chapter Creation (User and Auto) Timer Back Up (at standby mode) 30 sec. Auto Finalization (with undo) Commercial Skip Terminals Component Out HDMITM Out Rear S-Video Input/Output Rear RCA-Video Input/Output Rear Analog Audio Input/Output Coax Output Front DV Input Product & Packaging Unit Dimensions (WHD) in. Carton Dimensions (WHD) in. Unit Weight Carton Weight UPC Code 16.54 x 2.32 x 9.72 20.47 x 5.79 x 14.25 5.28 lbs. 7.7 lbs. 1 1/1 1/1 1/1

XP mode only

*External tuner source required to record television programming. This product is not made or sold for unauthorized use of copyrighted works, and it is only intended for recording and playback of authorized content and any other lawful use. **A HDTV or HD Monitor with an HDCP capable HDMI or DVI input is required for video upconversion. To upconvert to 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolution, a 720p, 1080i, or 1080p capable HDTV or HD Monitor (as applicable) is required. ***Some DVD-R/DVD-RW and CD-R/CD-RW discs may be incompatible due to laser pick up and disc design. CD-R/CD-RW discs must be recorded using CD-DA method for CD audio playback. The DVD Recorder may not support some MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX recordings due to differences in recording formats, disc structure, or condition of the disc (use of CD-RW for MP3 files is not recommended). See owners manual for more information.
http://www.tacp.toshiba.com Customer Solutions: 800.631.3811 Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 82 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 (2006). All Rights Reserved (12/06.05) Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Product design and specifications subject to change or modification without notice.

Function Setup

LIST OF THE DEFAULT SETTINGS. GENERAL SETTING. Playback. Display. Video. DivX. HDMI. Reset All. 93 95

Others

Playback Editing Function Setup Others TROUBLESHOOTING. 96 Frequently Asked Questions. 99 LANGUAGE CODE. 100 GLOSSARY. 101 SPECIFICATIONS. 102 LIMITED WARRANTY. 103

FEATURES

This unit not only plays back DVD and CD but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Dividing or combining titles: Recording You can divide or combine a title. This unit is compatible with recording on DVD-RW/+RW which Editing title names: are recordable repeatedly and DVD-R, DVD+R which accept You can change the title name you prefer. the additional recordings until the disc becomes full but not overwritable. You can choose either one for your convenience. Compatibility Up to 12 program recording: Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD player: You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs, with Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD players, in a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video are also available. playback. Although DVD+RW/+R are playable on other units One-touch timer recording (OTR): without finalization in most cases, it is recommended to You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time finalize in order to stabilize the performance. [REC I] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The recordOthers ing automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached. Progressive scan system DV dubbing: Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan This function helps you to easily dub the contents of the system provides less flickering and images in higher DVC (digital video camcorder) to DVD. resolution than that of traditional television signals. Automatic chapter mark setting: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before You can enjoy clearer audio/video output when connecting attempting to record. this unit to a display device with an HDMI-compatible port. Automatic title menu making: Line through output The unit creates title menu automatically when finalizing discs. When an external device, such as cable/satellite box is Automatic playlist making (VR mode DVD-RW): connected to L1(Rear) jacks of this unit, the signal from the The unit creates a playlist automatically after recording. external device can be output even when the power of the unit is off. Automatic title finalizing (Video mode DVD-RW/-R, DVD+R): You can finalize discs automatically after finishing all timer Symbols Used in this Owners Manual recordings or at the end of the disc space if you set this in the main menu. To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. Left channel stereo recording: * DVD-R recorded in VR format or non compatible recording This unit can record the sound of the left channel monaural format are not playable. input as left and right channels automatically (the input from the L2 jacks only).

Unplayable Discs

The following discs will not play back on this unit. CD-ROM Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I) Video Single Disc (VSD) DVD-ROM DVD-audio Unfinalized disc DVD contains MP3, WMA or JPEG files DVD-R recorded in VR format or non compatible recording format On the following disc, the sound may not be heard. Super audio CD - Only the sound on the CD layer can be heard. The sound on the high-density super audio CD layer cannot be heard.

Color Systems

DVD is recorded in different color systems throughout the world. The most common color system is NTSC (which is used primarily in the United States and Canada). This unit uses NTSC, so DVD you play back must be recorded in the NTSC system. You cannot play back DVD recorded in other color systems.

Region Codes

This unit has been designed to play back DVD with region 1. DVD must be labeled for ALL regions or for region 1 in order to play back on the unit. You cannot play back DVD that are labeled for other regions. Look for the symbols on the right on your DVD. If these region symbols do not appear on your DVD, you cannot play back the DVD in this unit.

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

Front Panel
I/y ON/STANDBY DVD -RW/R +RW/R RECORDING
OPEN/CLOSE SKIP STOP PLAY REC

1080i 720p 480p

S-VIDEO

L2 VIDEO

15 14* 9
(*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. 1. I/y ON/STANDBY button Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. 2. Disc tray Place a disc when the disc tray is opened. 3. A OPEN/CLOSE button* Press to open or close the disc tray. 4. Infrared sensor window Receive signals from your remote control so that you can control the unit from a distance. 5. H (SKIP) button During playback, press once midway through a chapter or track to go back to the beginning of the current chapter or track. When pressed twice in quick succession, playback will start from the preceding chapter or track. During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to fast reverse. When playback is paused, press to play back reverse step by step. When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to slow reverse. 6. G (SKIP) button During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or track. During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to fast forward.
When playback is paused, press to play back advance step by step. When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to slow foward. 7. Display Refer to FRONT PANEL DISPLAY GUIDE on page 17. 8. HDMI indicator Lights up and indicates the HDMI output mode when HDMI output is on. 9. DV IN jack (L3) Use to connect the DV output of external device with a DV cable. 10. AUDIO input jacks (L2) Use to connect external device with a RCA audio cable. 11. VIDEO input jack (L2) Use to connect external device with a RCA video cable. 12. S-VIDEO input jack (L2) Use to connect the S-video output of external device with an S-video cable. 13. I REC button Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start one-touch timer recording. 14. B PLAY button* Press to start or resume playback. 15. C STOP button Press to stop playback or recording.

Basic Setup Disc Management Recording Playback

Rear Panel

VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT

HDMI OUT

AUDIO IN (L1)

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM / BITSTREAM

S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
1. VIDEO IN jack (L1) Use to connect external device with a RCA video cable. 2. VIDEO OUT jack Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with a RCA video cable. 3. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks Use to connect a TV monitor with component video inputs with a component video cable. 4. HDMI OUT jack Use an HDMI cable to connect to a display with an HDMI compatible port. 5. AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this unit. 6. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or other device with a digital audio coaxial input jack with a digital audio coaxial cable.
7. S-VIDEO OUT jack Use to connect the S-video input of a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with an S-video cable. 8. AUDIO OUT jacks Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver or other device with a RCA audio cable. 9. S-VIDEO IN jack (L1) Use to connect the S-video output of external device with an S-video cable. 10. AUDIO IN jacks (L1) Use to connect external device with a RCA audio cable.
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. Others

Remote Control

Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control
Install the batteries (AAx2) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control.

Using a Remote Control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the infrared sensor window on the unit. Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the infrared sensor window of the unit. Remote control for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remote control for other device located close to the unit. Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote control. The maximum operable ranges from the unit are as follows. - Line of sight: approx. 23 feet (7m) - Either side of the center: approx. 23 feet (7m) within 30

Open the cover.

Insert batteries.

23feet (7m) 30

23feet (7m)
Make sure to match + and - on the batteries to the marks indicated in the battery compartment.
OPEN/ CLOSE INPUT SELECT HDMI

.@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO

General Setting Timer Programming Title List DVD Menu CD Playback Mode
1. General Setting: To go to general setting menu. 2. Timer Programming: To program a timer recording. 3. Title List: To call up the title list. 4. DVD Menu: To set up the DVD setting. 5. CD Playback Mode: To set up the CD playback setting. CD Playback Mode is available only when an audio CD, a CD-RW/-R with MP3 / WMA / JPEG.

General Setting Menu

General Setting Playback Display Video Recording Clock DivX HDMI Reset All
1. Playback: To set up the unit to play back discs as you prefer. 2. Display: To set up the OSD screen as you prefer. 3. Video: To set up the video setting. 4. Recording: To set up the unit to record to discs as you prefer. 5. Clock: To set up the clock of the unit as you need. 6. DivX: To set up the setting for the DivX playback. 7. HDMI: To set up the HDMI connection setting. 8. Reset All: To reset the setting to the factory default.
DVD Menu / CD Playback Mode

<DVD Menu menu>

DVD Menu
Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Delete All Playlists
<CD Playback Mode menu>

CD Playback Mode

Random Play Program Play Slide Show
1. Format (DVD-RW, DVD+RW only): Allows you to format the disc. 2. Finalize: Allows you to finalize a disc containing recorded titles. 3. Disc Protect (VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW/+R only): Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or recording. 4. Delete All Playlists (VR mode DVD-RW only): Allows you to delete playlist. 5. Random Play: Allows you to activate the random playback feature. 6. Program Play: (Audio CD only) Allows you to activate the program playback feature. 7. Slide Show: (JPEG files only) Allows you to select the display time of the slide show mode.
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY GUIDE
1. : Appears in the afternoon with the clock display. 2. Title/Track and chapter mark : Appears when indicating a title/track number. : Appears when indicating a chapter number. 3. Current status of the unit : Appears when playback is paused. : Appears when playing back a disc. : Appears when the timer programming or OTR has been set and is proceeding. : Flashes when all timer recordings have been finished. : Appears during recording process. : Flashes when a recording pauses. : Appears when a disc is in this unit. 4. Displays the following Elapsed playback time Current title / chapter / track number Recording time / remaining time Clock Selected external input position Remaining time for one-touch timer recording Selected HDMI OUTPUT mode

DVD Menu Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Delete All Playlists
Use [K / L] to select Start, then press [ENTER].
DVD Menu Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Delete All Playlist Start Format Mode
Selection menu will appear and prompt you to confirm. For DVD+RW, use [K / L] to select Yes, then press [ENTER].
Use [K / L] to select Yes, then press [ENTER].
Formatting will start. If you want to cancel formatting, select No.
DVD Menu Format Finalize Start Disc Protect OFF ON Format Mode Format disc? Delete All Playlist Yes No

Editing Function Setup

When you reformat the disc, the contents of the disc are erased. For DVD-RW, make sure that the recording format is set to the desired mode. (See steps 1 to 6 in Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW on page 26.)
100% is indicated. Others

PREPARING A DISC

Make Recording Compatible Setting for Auto Chapter
You can set a specified time for chapter marks. Use this feature to make the discs recorded on other unit recordable on this unit. When you make an additional recording on this unit with Make Recording Compatible set to ON, the title menu is automatically converted to our style. 1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select General Setting, then press [ENTER]. 2) Use [K / L] to select Recording, then press [ENTER]. Recording menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select Make Recording Compatible, then press [ENTER]. 4) Use [K / L] to select ON or OFF, then press [ENTER].
1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select General Setting, then press [ENTER]. 2) Use [K / L] to select Recording, then press [ENTER]. Recording menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select Auto Chapter, then press [ENTER]. 4) Use [K / L] to select a desired time option, then press [ENTER].
Auto Chapter Recording Audio Select (XP) Auto Chapter Auto Finalize OFF Aspect Ratio (Video mode) 5 minutes Recording Compatible Make 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes
Auto Chapter Recording Audio Make Recording Compatible Select (XP) Auto Finalize ON Aspect Ratio (Video mode) OFF Make Recording Compatible
5) Press [SETUP] to exit.
ON: Title list will be replaced when you make additional recordings to the discs recorded by other units. Prohibiting additional record to the disc that has a title list created by other units. The interval for auto chapter marks may slightly differ. A blank chapter may be created depending on the remaining time of the disc.
This function is also available for unfinalized DVD+R.
Recording Audio Select (XP)
You can enjoy high quality sound recording. This function works only when the recording mode is set at XP. 1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select General Setting, then press [ENTER]. 2) Use [K / L] to select Recording, then press [ENTER]. Recording menu will appear. 3) Use [K / L] to select Recording Audio Select (XP), then press [ENTER]. 4) Use [K / L] to select PCM or Dolby Digital, then press [ENTER].

0:30 (normal recording) 1:00
To change the recording length during one-touch timer recording, press [REC I] repeatedly until the desired length appears. To cancel one-touch timer recording within the specified time, press [STOP C].
When you press [REC I], recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop recording. When the unit clock has not been set, the space for a date and time of title names will be blank. You cannot change the recording mode during the recording pause mode.
Note for one-touch timer recording
The remaining recording time will be displayed on the front panel display during one-touch timer recording. Press [DISPLAY] to see it on the TV screen. Unlike the timer recording, you can perform the following operations during one-touch timer recording. - Turning off the power (One-touch timer recording will be canceled.). - Using [REC I] or [STOP C] on the remote control. You cannot use the pause function during one-touch timer recording. When one-touch timer recording is finished and the power is turned off, the unit will switch to the timer-standby y mode automatically if a timer recording has been programmed. Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to cancel the timerstandby mode to use the unit continuously.

TIMER RECORDING

Introduction You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure Set the clock before setting a timer programming. Insert a recordable disc with enough recordable space. Guide to Timer Programming Display
Timer Programming JAN/ 2/07 12:00 AM SP (1:00) Date JAN/02
SP MON JAN/01 10:00AM L1/L2 L1
Start End 12:00AM 1:00AM New Program
1. Title of a timer program (Contains date, time, external input, recording mode of the program) 2. Current date and time 3. Recording mode and length of the recording 4. Timer program list 5. Total number of pages and current page (2 pages maximum)

Press [TIMER PROG.].

Use [K / L] to select New Program, then press [ENTER].

Timer Programming

MON JAN/01 10:00AM

Start End New Program

If there are 6 or more programs, use [SKIP H / G] to change pages.
If you have not set the clock yet: Clock Setting menu will appear instead of the timer programming list at step 1. Continue with the step 3 in Clock Setting on page 25 before setting a timer programming. Use [s / B] to move the cursor to the left and the right in Timer Programming menu. Timer recording will not work when the power is on. When power is on, programs registered for recording in timer recording will be automatically cleared after the end time and date have passed.

INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK

Structure of Disc Contents
The contents of DVD are generally divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. Audio CDs are divided into tracks. Data disc contains MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX are divided into folders, and the folders are subdivided into files. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Title: Chapter: Track: Folder: audio CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Each title, chapter, track, folder or file is assigned a number, which is called title number, chapter number, track number, folder number or file number respectively. Some discs may not have these numbers. Divided contents of a DVD video disc.Roughly corresponds to a story title in short stories. Divided contents of a title. This corresponds to a chapter in a story. Divided contents of an audio CD. Divided contents of a MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX data disc. Consists of number of files.

folder 1 file 1

MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX folder 2 file 3 file 4 file 5

file 2

BASIC PLAYBACK

Direct Playback

SATELLITE LINK TIMER PROG. AUDIO MENU/LIST RETURN

ENTER CLEAR

It may take awhile to load the disc completely.
Press [PLAY B] to start playback.
If you are playing back a DVD-video, a menu may appear. Refer to Using the Title/Disc Menu on page 55.
Press [STOP C] once to stop playback temporarily.
Refer to Resume Playback on page 56. Playback
Some discs may start playback automatically.
Playback from the Title List
It may take awhile to load the disc completely. Title list will appear automatically. To exit the title list, press [STOP C]. To resume the title list, press [TOP MENU].
Some discs may start playback automatically. You can also start playback by pressing [PLAY B] instead of [ENTER] at step 5 on page 51. At step 4, you can press [SKIP G], or press [B] when the title on the lower right of the title list is highlighted to display the next page, and press [SKIP H], or press [{] when the title on the upper left of the title list is highlighted to display the previous page.
Use [K / L / { / B] to select a desired title, then press [ENTER].
e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW original

Title List

JAN/ 1/07 12:00AM L1 SP 12:00AM (0:12:00) JAN/ 1/07

Use [K / L] to select a desired folder or track/file, then press [ENTER].
File List DISC NAME A B 5 6
JPEG file1 JPEG file2 MP3 file1 MP3 file2 WMA file1 WMA file2 1/ 2

Playing Back a DivX

Use [K / L] to select the desired folder or file, then press [ENTER].
File List DISC NAME Folder1 FolderDivX FileDivX File2
When selecting file: Playback will start. Recording When selecting folder: The files in the folder will appear. Use [K / L] to select the file you want to play back, then press [ENTER]. Press [PLAY B], [ENTER] or [B] to move to any lower hierarchy. Press [s] or [RETURN] to move back to the previous hierarchy.

DivX subtitle

The subtitle created by the user can be displayed during DivX playback. 1) After selecting the DivX file, the Subtitle List menu will appear when DivX Subtitle is set to anything other than OFF. (Refer to page 92.) 2) Use [K / L] to select the extension you want to display, then press [ENTER].
Subtitle List DivX File1 OFF SMI SRT SUB ASS SSA TXT
DivX with the subtitle starts playback. The subtitle cannot be displayed when the setting is OFF. If there is more than one extension, the extension selection appears in the subtitle list.
It is recommended that files to be played back in this unit are recorded under the following specifications: Official DivX Certified product Playable codec of AVI files : DivX3.x, DivX4.x, DivX5.x, DivX6.0 Maximum size of image : 720 x 480 @30 fps 720 x 576 @25 fps Sampling frequency of audio : 8 kHz - 48 kHz Audio type : MPEG1 audio layer 3(MP3), MPEG1 audio layer 2, Dolby Digital Hint for the purchased or rental official DivX Certified product When you purchased or rental a DivX file through the official site of DivX video which is called DivX VideoOn-Demand (VOD) services, a registration code is required every time you get the new file from the DivX VOD services. Refer to DivX VOD on page 92. Some DivX VOD files are restricted with the limited DivX VOD Rental playable times (you cannot This rental has views left. play them back beyond the Do you want to use one of your views now? limit). If your DivX VOD file No Yes has such limit, the playback confirmation screen will appear. Use [s / B] to select Yes if you want to play back the file, or to select No if you do not wish to play it back. Then, press [ENTER] to confirm the selection. You cannot play back the Rental Expired This rental is expired. DivX VOD files, of which Please push TOP MENU. rental period has been expired. In such case, press [TOP MENU] and select other files that can be played back.

Note for DivX

DivX is a codec (compression/decompression) that can compress images to a very small amount of data. The software can compress video data from almost any devices to the size that can be sent on the Internet without compromising visual quality of the images. A file with an extension of.avi and.divx is called an DivX file. All files with the.avi extension are recognized as MPEG4. Files whose extension other than.avi and.divx will not be listed on the DivX menu. However, unplayable folders and files may be displayed, depending on the recording conditions. Even if the file has an extension of either.avi and.divx, this unit cannot play it back if it is recorded in the format other than DivX. is shown on the top of the file name. A symbol of A maximum of 255 folders or 999 files may be recognized in a disc. Up to 8 hierarchies can be recognized in a folder. Files in the 9th or deeper hierarchies cannot be played back. If there are more than 9 files, a down arrow appears, indicating that the user can view another part on the previous page. The current page number and the number of total pages are shown on the bottom of the screen. Letters of a file/folder name overflowing the given space will be displayed as. You can play back the disc recorded in multi-session. It may take awhile for audio and images to be output after you inserted a disc and pressed [PLAY B]. When playing back the files recorded in high bit rates, the images can be interrupted in some occasions. Although DivX logo has been obtained for this unit, it may not be able to play back some data, depending on the characteristics, bit rates, or audio format settings, etc. A DivX file whose file size exceeds 2 GB cannot be played back. If a large-sized DivX file is selected, it may take awhile to start the playback (over 20 seconds sometimes). If you try to playback the DivX file that has the screen resolution which this unit does not support, the playback will be stopped and error message will appear. If DivX files written on a CD-RW/-R cannot be played back, rewrite them on a DVD-RW/-R or DVD+RW/+R and try to play back. For more information for DivX, please visit Please select the media http://www.divx.com. to play back. If you insert a CD-RW/-R with Video DivX files that are mixed Audio & Picture with MP3/WMA/JPEG files, the playback media selection screen will be displayed. Please select Video and proceed to next step. Press [MENU/LIST] to call up the playback media selection screen in stop mode. If you select Audio & Picture instead of Video on the playback media selection screen, this unit can play back MP3/WMA/JPEG files. Some DivX files cannot be played back on this unit due to the configuration and characteristics of the disc, or due to the condition of recording and Authorization Error authoring software. This player is not authorized to play this video. You cannot play back the Please push 'TOP MENU'. DivX VOD files obtained with different registration codes on this unit. Press [TOP MENU] and select other files that can be played back.

FWD FWD FWD FWD FWD FWD

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback

normal speed playback

Instant Skip 30sec.

(forwarding 30 seconds)

For audio CD, MP3/WMA files, approximate speed is fixed at 8x with sound. Picture quality of DivX files in fast reverse is lower than that in fast forward. For some DivX files, fast forward/fast reverse may not function. 2) Press [PLAY B] to return to the normal playback.
Playback will return to the normal playback.

Rapid Playback

Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback
Rapid playback function is available only during playback. This function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format, and plays back in a slightly faster/ slower speed while keeping the sound quality just as normal playback. 1) During playback, press [1.3X / 0.8X PLAY]. B x0.8 : Press [1.3X / 0.8X PLAY] once during playback. Plays back approximately at 0.8 times of normal playback. B x1.3 : Press [1.3X / 0.8X PLAY] twice during playback. Plays back approximately at 1.3 times of normal playback. Press [1.3X / 0.8X PLAY] thrice to play back in normal speed. No effects.
1) During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Then press [FWD D] or [REV E]. Every time you press [FWD D] or [REV E], approximate speed will be changed as follows. (The sound will remain muted.)
To return to the normal playback, press [PLAY B].
Forward/reverse speed will be indicated with icons as follows. forward (approx. speed) 1/16x: 1/8x: 1/3x: reverse (approx. speed) 1/16x: 1/8x: 1/4x: For some DivX files, slow forward/slow reverse may not function. Only slow forward is available when playing back DivX files.
2) Press [PLAY B] to resume the normal playback.
Audio (language) setting cannot be changed while using this mode. This feature may not work at some point in a disc. Audio is PCM during rapid playback mode except when using digital audio connection. When using digital audio connection (COAXIAL or HDMI), the LPCM sound (2 channel) will be output.

Step by Step Playback

The title will be divided into two new titles. Both title names are identical. For DVD+RW: Data will be written onto the disc momentarily.
This operation may take awhile to be completed. Function Setup For VR mode DVD-RW: Proceed to step 5.
You cannot divide a title of the disc when the number of recording titles reaches the maximum of 99 (-RW) or 49 (+RW), and the number of recording chapters reaches the maximum of 999 (-RW) or 254 (+RW).

Combining Titles

You can combine two titles into a single title.
Follow the steps 1 to 3 in Dividing a Title on page 79 to display Edit menu. Use [K / L] to select Title Combining, then press [ENTER].

SPACE TIMER PROG.

Title combining setting window will appear. Selected title grays out, and the frame of the next title becomes yellow.

Edit - Title Combining

JAN/31/07 11:00PM L1 LP 11:00PM (0:30:00) JAN/31/07
Use [K / L / { / B] to select another title to combine, then press [ENTER].
Selection menu will appear.
1 + 2 Combine selected titles? 4
The two titles will combine into a single title.
JAN/ 1/07 12:00AM L1 LP 12:00AM (2:30:00) JAN/ 1/07
You cannot select the same title twice and combine it into a single title. If either one of the two original titles is deleted, the combined new title is also deleted.
Setting or Releasing the Title Protection

Original

To prevent the accidental editing, or erasing of the titles, you can protect them in Edit menu. You can cancel the title protection feature after it is applied.
Follow the steps 1 to 3 in Putting Names on Titles on page 73 to display Edit menu. Use [K / L] to select Protect, then press [ENTER].
If the title is protected, the original list.
icon will appear in Disc Management
Confirm the indication OFF ON. Press [ENTER] again.
If the title is already protected, ON OFF will appear. If you press [ENTER], the title will be released from protection.

Edit - Protect

list.
icon will appear on the title in the original
To protect a whole disc (VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW/+R only):
Select Disc Protect OFF ON from the DVD Menu, then select Yes. Refer to SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT on page 30.
Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at Once
For titles in video mode DVD-RW, you can set or edit chapter at every time interval. You can clear the chapter mark too. You can specify the interval of chapter marks for titles last more than 5 minutes.
Follow the steps 1 to 3 in Putting Names on Titles on page 73 to display Edit menu. Use [K / L] to select Chapter Mark, then press [ENTER].

Parental Lock Audio Audio Language Out Disc Menu Language Original Audio Language English Subtitle Language French Angle Icon Spanish Mode Still Other
Your setting will be activated. When Original is selected, the audio language will be in the discs default language.
Still Mode (Default : Auto)
Select Auto usually. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [ENTER].
Subtitle Language (Default : OFF)
Set the subtitle language. Use [K / L] to select a language, then press [ENTER].
Parental Lock Still Mode Audio Out Disc Menu Language Auto Audio Language Field Subtitle Language Frame Angle Icon Still Mode
Parental Lock Audio Out Subtitle Language Disc Menu Language OFF Audio Language English Subtitle Language French Angle Icon Spanish Mode Still Other
Your setting will be activated. Auto : Optimum resolution setting (Field or Frame) will be selected. Field : Images in the still mode will be stabilized. Frame : Images in the still mode will be highly defined.
Your setting will be activated. If Other is selected for 3 to using [the Number buttons].

Code Input -

Note 5 , press 4-digit code
Frame is one completed video image made up of two fields (There are 30 frames per second of NTSC video).
When you finish entering the code, press [ENTER]. Refer to the language code table on page 100.

Display

OSD Language (Default : English)
Set the language for the on-screen display. Use [K / L] to select a language, then press [ENTER].
OSD Language Screen OSD Language Saver FL Dimmer English Style CC Franais V-Chip Espaol
Screen Saver (Default : 10 minutes)
Set the time to activate the screen saver function on the TV screen. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [ENTER].
OSD Language Screen Saver Screen Saver FL Dimmer OFF CC Style 5 minutes V-Chip 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes
FL Dimmer (Default: Bright)
Set the front panel display brightness. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [ENTER].
OSD Language FL DimmerScreen Saver FL Dimmer Auto CC Style Bright V-Chip Dark
Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select General Setting, then press [ENTER]. Use [K / L] to select Display, then press [ENTER]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [ENTER].

1 OSD Language 2 Screen Saver 3 FL Dimmer
You can choose one from Auto, Bright or Dark. If Auto is selected, the display gets dark when the power is off.
Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select General Setting, then press [ENTER]. Use [K / L] to select Video, then press [ENTER]. Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [ENTER].
1 Progressive 2 TV Aspect 3 Select Video
Refer 1 to 2 on page 91 and set the selected item. For 3 , refer to SETTING FOR THE VIDEO

INPUT on page 19.

When you finish with the setting, press [SETUP] to exit.

Video (contd)

Progressive (Default : OFF)
TV Aspect (Default: 4:3 Letter Box)
This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set progressive scan mode to ON. 1) Use [K / L] to select ON, then press [ENTER].
You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing back with the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). Use [K / L] to select a desired option, then press [ENTER].
Progressive TV Progressive Aspect Select Video ON OFF
Progressive TV Aspect TV Aspect Select Video 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan & Scan 16:9 Wide
2) Use [{ / B] to select Yes, then press [ENTER].
General Setting Playback progressive scan: Activating Display your TV has progressive scan Progressive Check Video connect with component video cable. TV Progressive Aspect and Rcording Select Video ON Clock OFF DivX : NOTE HDMI If there is no picture or picture is Reset All distorted after selecting Yes, Wait about 15 seconds for auto recovery. Activate? Yes No
If you have a standard TV: Select 4:3 Letter Box, so that black bars appear on the top and bottom of the TV screen when playing back a wide-screen picture. Select 4:3 Pan & Scan for a full height picture with both sides trimmed when playing back wide-screen picture. If you have a widescreen TV: Select 16:9 Wide.
3) Use [K / L] to select Yes within 15 seconds, then press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated.
If your TV is compatible with progressive scan (525p / 480p), you are recommended to use the HDMI or component video cable (commercially available) to connect this unit to the TV. (Refer to Method 3 on page 20.) If not, use the RCA video cable and set the progressive scan to OFF or press and hold [SETUP] for more than 3 seconds during DVD playback. When selecting No or not pressing any buttons on the unit or remote control within 15 seconds at step 3, progressive scan remains to be OFF (interlace scan). Playback Editing Function Setup Others

Finalize

To make DVD, which have been recorded on, possible to play back in DVD players.
WMA (Windows Media Audio)
WMA is the audio compressing technology developed by Microsoft. You can copy WMA files on CD-RW/-R from a computer and play them back on this unit. Editing
HDMI (high definition multimedia interface)
A digital interface between audio and video source. It can transmit component video, audio, and control signal with one cable connection.
JPEG (joint photographic experts group)
JPEG is a method of compressing still image files. You can copy JPEG files on CD-RW/-R from a computer and play back the files on this unit.

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SPECIFICATIONS
This model complies with the below 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. General System Power requirements Power consumption Weight Dimensions (width x height x depth) Operating temperature Operating humidity TV format Recording Recording format Recording discs Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Input / Output Video input Input level Jacks Video output Output level Jack S-video input Y (luminance) - Input level C (color) - Input level Jacks S-video output Y (luminance) - Output level C (color) - Output level Jack Component video output Output level Jacks HDMI output Jack Audio input During audio input Jacks Audio output During audio output Jacks Digital audio output Output level Jack DV input Jack DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R, DVD-video, CD-DA, CD-RW/-R AC120 V, 60 Hz 18 W (standby: 2.8 W) 5.3 lbs ( 2.4 kg ) 16 9/16 x 2 3/8 x 10 1/16 (420 x 59 x 254 mm) 41 F to 104 F (5 C to 40 C) Less than 80% (no condensation) NTSC VR (video recording) format Video format +VR format DVD-Rewritable/-Recordable, DVD+Rewritable/+Recordable 13.5 MHz MPEG 48 kHz Dolby Digital/LPCM (XP Recording mode only) Input 1 (rear), 2 (front) 1 Vp-p (75) RCA jack Output 1 (rear) 1 Vp-p (75) RCA jack Input 1 (rear), 2 (front) 1 Vp-p (75) 286 mVp-p (75) 4 pin mini DIN Output 1 (rear) 1 Vp-p (75) 286 mVp-p (75) 4 pin mini DIN Output 1 (rear) Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75), PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p (75) RCA jacks HDMI jack Input 1 (rear), 2 (front) L/R 2 V rms (input impedance: more than 22 k) RCA jacks Output 1 L/R (rear) 2 V rms (output impedance: less than 1 k) RCA jacks Output 1 (rear) COAXIAL 500 mVp-p (75) RCA jack IEEE 1394 DV input jack (4 pin)

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Limited United States Warranty Digital Audio Video (DAV) Product - Exchange 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.