Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product D-VR3SG Toshiba
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D-VR3SG 2004 T oshiba Corporation DVD RECORDER-VCR Read this booklet first. OWNER’S MANUAL C PA L DUBBING TO DVD TO VCR ON/STANDBY I /.
G etting Started G etting Started English - 3 2 - English W arning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS ARE INSIDE.
G etting Started G etting Started English - 5 4 - English Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. • Do not use benzene, thinner , or other solvents for cleaning. • Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
G etting Started English - 7 G etting Started 6 - English • Only JPEG files with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension can be used. • The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and folders. • Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.
G etting Started English - 9 G etting Started 8 - English Contents Getting Started Getting Started W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Features . . . . . .
G etting Started English - 11 General Features The D-VR3 allows you to record and playback high qual- ity digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc. Y ou can also edit digital images on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW discs. High quality digital audio and video recording and playback Record up to about 12-hours of video with a double side 9.
G etting Started English - 13 G etting Started 12 - English Step 3 Recording Step 4 Playing Step 6 Finalising & Playing on other DVD components Step 5 Editing a recorded disc Y ou can select the title you want to play in a displayed menu and then immediately start playback.
G etting Started English - 15 G etting Started 14 - English Rear Panel DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL RR L VIDEO L 1 3 4 5 6 8 2 1. S-VIDEO OUT JACK 2. AUDIO OUT L,R JACK 3. DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) 4. DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) 5.
English - 17 C onnections G etting Started 16 - English C onnecting & S etting Up Quick Overview A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder .
English - 19 C onnections 18 - English C onnections Step 3: Connecting the Scart Cable Method 1 : Connecting DVD Recorder - VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable Y ou can connect your DVD Recorder-VCR to the televi- sion using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television.
English - 21 C onnections 20 - English C onnections Method 2 : Connecting to an S-video input jack Connect an S-video cable(not supplied) between the S- VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder-VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or A V amplifier). • Y ou will enjoy high quality images.
English - 23 C onnections 22 - English C onnections Method 3 : Connecting to an A V amplifier with the digital input jack If your A V amplifier only has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. T o enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you must set up the audio settings.
English - 25 C onnections 24 - English C onnections Setting the Remote Control Y our DVD Recorder-VCR remote control will work with T oshiba televisions and compatible brands. Dispose of batteries according to local environmental reg- ulations. Do not put them in the household trash.
English - 27 26 - English S ystem Setup S ystem Setup On-Screen Menu Navigation The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder-VCR. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on- screen menus.
English - 29 S ystem Setup 28 - English S ystem Setup Setting the Date and T ime With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 1 Select “Clock Set” using the buttons, then press the or OK button.
English - 31 30 - English S ystem Setup Press the buttons to select Done and then press OK button to confirm manual setting. • Repeat this procedure from step 5 onwards, until all the required stations have been stored.
English - 33 32 - English S ystem Setup Edit Delete Swap Press the or button to select Swap. T o change the programme number assigned to a station press the OK button on the remote con- trol. • For example, to move a TV station in pro- gramme 1 to programme 3).
English - 35 Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
English - 37 36 - English With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 1 Select “Setup” using buttons, then press the or OK button. Select “Language” using buttons, then press the or OK button.
English - 39 38 - English Allow you to setup the Audio device and sound status depending on the audio system in use. Note Note Digital Output Setting Up the Audio Options Use the buttons to select the desired item. Then press the or OK button.
English - 41 S ystem Setup 40 - English S ystem Setup Select Rating Level you want using but- tons, then press the or OK button. • For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play .
English - 43 S ystem Setup 42 - English S ystem Setup Programme Select “T ape Length” Press the button to select the T ape Length. This information is usually printed on the tape box.
English - 45 S ystem Setup 44 - English S ystem Setup T o adjust the sharpness manually, press the button to turn the IPC mode OFF . 6 Press the ¥ buttons until the picture is dis- played according to your preferences. • If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the IPC menu disappears automatically .
English - 47 S ystem Setup 46 - English • RGB : Sends RGB signal from the A V JACK (SCART terminal) • Video : Sends COMPOSITE VIDEO signal from the A V JACK (SCART terminal). A V1 Output Video RGB Front Display : Automatic NICAM : On Programme NICAM A V 1 Output NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types.
English - 49 P layback 48 - English P layback Playing a Disc Discs that cannot be played • DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL” • 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. • DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard • Unfinalised DVD-R recorded on other equipment.
English - 51 P layback 50 - English P layback Slow Motion Play/ Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R) During pause mode, press the SEARCH ¥ ¥ or button.
English - 53 P layback 52 - English P layback About QUICK The QUICK functions allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter , track and time. Y ou can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom.
English - 55 P layback If you want to move to a desired time, enter the time in the sequence of hour , minute, and sec - ond using the number buttons and then press the OK button. 4 NUMBER 0~9 Selecting the subtitle language Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Press the QUICK button during playback.
English - 57 P layback Setting a book mark Using Bookmarks Press the MARKER button during playback. 1 Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. Press the OK button when the desired scene appears.
English - 59 P layback For DVD-VIDEO disc For DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc Using the Disc and T op Menu Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc menu of the disc. • Move to the setup menu related to playback operation. • Y ou can select audio language and subtitle etc.
English - 61 P layback • Normal : T racks on a disc are played in the order in which they were recorded on the disc. • Playlist : The Playlist playback option allows you to select the order in which you want tracks to play . • Intro : The first 10 seconds of each track is played.
English - 63 P layback Select Photo using buttons, then press the OK button. 3 OK Use the ¥ buttons to select clips menu and then press the OK button.
English - 65 P layback During Playback, press the PIP button. • The current disc is played back on the PIP screen located at the bottom of the screen. 1 The PIP function allows you to view a sub screen together with the main screen in DVD mode. Y ou can watch both DVD and TV together .
English - 67 P layback Special VCR Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Slow motion, and more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback.
English - 69 R ecording R ecording This section shows various DVD recording meth- ods. • Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 • Recording the current Programme you are watching . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 • Making a One T ouch Recording (OTR) .
English - 71 R ecording Recording the current Programme you are watching DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 1. Check the aerial cable is connected. 2. Check the remaining time of disc. DVD-RAM/DVD-RW discs should be formatted in advance before beginning recording. Most new discs are sold unformatted.
English - 73 R ecording 72 - English R ecording Use the PROG/TRK / buttons or number buttons to select the station to record. 1 Making a One T ouch Recording (OTR) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R One-T ouch Recording (OTR) allows you to add record - ing time in 30-minute increments up to 9 hours at the touch of a button.
English - 75 R ecording 74 - English R ecording If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, refer to following instruction before pressing RETURN button. If you wish to... Then... Select an input source other • Press the ¥ or buttons, until the PR selection mode.
English - 77 R ecording OK Scheduled Record List Press the buttons to select “Standard Timer” and then press the or OK button. 3 Press the buttons to select the number of the timer programming you want to edit, and then press the or OK button.
English - 79 R ecording W atching the Images Being Recorded (T ime Slip) DVD-RAM Press the TIME SLIP button on the remote con- trol. • The recently recorded 10-second images are played back on the PIP screen. • This function starts to operate 10 seconds from the time you press the z (REC) button.
English - 81 R ecording W atch a Different Channel Press the TV/VCR button on the remote to switch to your TV tuner , then select a different channel on your television. 1 W atch a different media during recording Y ou can watch DVD during VCR recording or watch Video tape during DVD recording.
English - 83 R ecording Press OK button to select the start position. Y ou can use II , l ¥ ¥ or l , ¥ ¥ or buttons to search for the Start position. 2 VCR-->DVD Start End Edit -02:13:30 STOP Copy All DVD-RAM(VR) VCR --:--:-- 00:00:21 Select the End position in the same way .
English - 85 E diting Programme Setup CD Programme Photo Music Programme Setup JPEG+MP3 Programme T itle List Playlist Disc Manager Copy Programme Setup DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Manager Programme Playlist T i.
English - 87 E diting Press the buttons to select Play , and then press the OK button. • The selected entry (title) will be played back. 4 Y ou can also playback a recorded program by pressing the QUICK button using the title, chapter or time items.
English - 89 E diting Follow these directions to delete an entry from the T itle List. Insert the recorded disc. Press the MENU button. 1 Press the buttons to select T itle List, and then press the or OK button, or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control .
English - 91 E diting Follow these directions to delete a section from a Title List entry . Insert the recorded disc. Press the MENU button. • Y ou cannot recover a section once it is deleted from T itle List.
English - 93 E diting Search the end point of the section from which you want to create a new scene using the playback related buttons, and then press the II button.
English - 95 E diting Press the arrow buttons to select save, and then press the OK button. • The Name you changed is displayed on the title item of the selected playlist entry . 3 Renaming Playlist Entries Press the buttons to select Rename, and then press the OK button.
English - 97 E diting 01/JAN/2004 12:00 01/JAN/2004 12:00 Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. 5 Press the buttons to select Change, and then press the OK button. • The scene you wanted to modify is changed with the selected section.
English - 99 E diting DVD-RAM DVD-RW Copying a Playlist Entry to the VCR DVD-RAM DVD-RW Insert the recorded disc and the tape. Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped. 1 Press the buttons to select Playlist, and then press the or OK button.
English - 101 E diting Disc Manager Programme Disc Finalise Playlist Press ¥ buttons to select Save, and then press the OK button. • A disc name is given to the disc. 5 Y ou may need to clear cartridge protection or unlock the protect before beginning editing.
English - 103 E diting Disc Manager Programme Playlist Press the buttons to select Disc Manager , and then press the or OK the button. 2 Press the buttons to select Delete All Title Lists, and then press the or OK button.
English - 105 E diting Unfinalising a disc (V/VR mode) Insert the finalised disc. Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. 1 Press the buttons to select Disc Manager , and then press the or OK button. 2 Disc Manager Program Do you want to unfinalise disc? DVD-RW(VR:F) Disc Manager Program Disc will be unfinalised.
English - 107 R eference If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a T oshiba authorized service center , • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. • Did you press the ON/ST ANDBY button of your DVD Recorder-VCR.
English - 109 R eference Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting a T oshiba authorized service center , perform the following simple checks. Problem Explanation/Solution No power Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
110 - English R eference Audio Output For DVD discs, audio signals recorded at 96kHz sampling frequency are converted into and output at 48kHz digi- tal output. Specifications Power requirements AC 220 - 240V , 50Hz Power consumption 45 W atts General Weight 5,3 Kg Dimensions 430(W) x 321(D) x 84(H) Operating temp.
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