ORION ELECTRIC M2G1A VCR/DVD TV Interface Device User Manual Part 3

ORION ELECTRIC CO., LTD. VCR/DVD TV Interface Device Part 3

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User Manual Part 3

Editing the disc714Press SKIP + or SKIP - to select the chapter marks to be erased.5Press ENTER.The chapter marks are erased and 2 chapters are combined into 1chapter.6To continue erasing the chapter marks, repeat steps 4 and 5.7The combining chapters will completed.• To display the title menu, press RETURN.• To return to the normal screen, press TITLE MENU.Changing an original title name1Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.2Select the original title that you want to rename.• Press or to select the original title.• Press to display the editing menu of original title.• Press or to select “RENAME TITLE”.Editing an original titleSELECTENTERRETURNENTER BACK ENDTITLEMENUCOMBINE CHAPTERSNAME11/25/2003 10:03 PMCHAPTER2/4LENGTH00:02:03/00:30:17ENTERRETURNENTER BACKSETENDSELECTTITLEMENUDISC NAME:11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 SLP11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XPFamilyREC DATE :11/23/2005TIME :08:41AMLENGTH :00:30:17CHANNEL :06REC MODE :EPTITLE MENUPLAYADD CHAPTER MARKCOMBINE CHAPTERSEDIT TITLEDELETE TITLERENAME TITLENEW PLAYLISTRENAME TITLE3Press ENTER.The keyboard screen will appear.The entering method of the title name is the same as for the playlist.See the steps 4 and 5 of “Changing a title name” in “Editing aplaylist” (page 64) and enter the title name.NOTE:The title name can be a maximum of64 characters in VR mode and amaximum of 30 characters in Videomode.Long names will be shortened in thetitle menu. 2G10101A P71-P79 2/10/05, 9:23 AM71
Editing the disc72Editing an original titleNOTES:• If the scene is erased from theoriginal title, the created playlist iserased.• Disc space will only be freed up ifscenes lasting several minutes aredeleted.• A chapter mark is automaticallyadded at the location of the erasedscene.ENTERRETURNENTER BACKSETENDSELECTTITLEMENUDISC NAME:11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 SLP11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XPFamilyREC DATE :11/23/2005TIME :08:41AMLENGTH :00:30:17CHANNEL :06REC MODE :EPTITLE MENUPLAYADD CHAPTER MARKCOMBINE CHAPTERSEDIT PROGRAMDELETE TITLERENAME TITLENEW PLAYLISTEDIT TITLEErasing a scene (Edit title)You can erase an unnecessary scene from the original title.Erase the scene after checking the title. You cannot restore the erasedscene.When you erase the scene, you can increase the disc space.1Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.2Select the original title where a scene you want to erase is in-cluded.• Press or to select the original title.• Press to display the editing menu of original title.• Press or to select “EDIT TITLE”.3By pressing ENTER, the following message screen will appear.4Press or to select “YES” and press ENTER, then the EDITTITLE screen will appear.• By selecting “NO”, the title menu appears.5The method for erasing a scene is the same as for the playlist.See the steps 4 to 9 of “Erasing scenes (Edit title)” in “Editing aplaylist” (page 65). 2G10101A P71-P79 2/10/05, 9:23 AM72
Editing the disc73Editing an original titleNOTE:If the original title is erased the cre-ated playlist is also erased.Erasing an original titleYou can erase an original title. Erasing the title deletes both the titleand the recording saved under that title name. Erase the original titleafter checking its title. The erased title cannot be restored.When you erase the title, you can increase the disc space.1Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.2Select the original title you want to erase.• Press or to select the original title.• Press to display the editing menu of original title.• Press or to select “DELETE TITLE”.3By pressing ENTER, the following message screen will appear.ENTERRETURNENTER BACKSETENDSELECTTITLEMENUDISC NAME:11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 SLP11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XPFamilyREC DATE :11/23/2005TIME :08:41AMLENGTH :00:30:17CHANNEL :06REC MODE :EPTITLE MENUPLAYADD CHAPTER MARKCOMBINE CHAPTERSEDIT TITLEDELETE TITLERENAME TITLENEW PLAYLISTDELETE TITLE4Press or to select “YES” and press ENTER, then the origi-nal title will be erased.• Erasing the title will be cancelled by selecting “NO”. 2G10101A P71-P79 2/10/05, 9:23 AM73
Editing the disc74Changing a disc nameYou can change a disc name fromthe title 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 name1Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.2• Press or to select “DISC NAME”.• Press to display the editing menu.• Press or to select “RENAME DISC”.NOTES:• The disc name can be a maximumof 30 characters. Long names willbe shortened in the title menu.• For using the keyboard screen, see“Using the keyboard screen” (page75).• A DVD-R disc cannot be namedafter it is finalized.11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 SLP11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XPFamilyDISC NAME PLAYLENGTH :CHANNEL :REC MODE :RENAME DISCTITLE MENUENTERRETURNENTER BACKSETENDSELECTTITLEMENU3Press ENTER.The keyboard screen will appear.4Use the keyboard screen to enter the disc name.Drama_FamilyNumbersSignsLetters1( -< > #2a b c3d e fCANCELBackRETURNExitSTOPCaps0Space bar4g h i5j k l6m n o7qp r s8t u v9w x y zDISPLAYOKDISPLAYOK11/23/2005 08:41AM 006 SLP11/25/2005 10:03PM 011 SP11/29/2005 11:30AM 009 SP12/01/2005 06:52PM 006 XPFamilyDISC NAME:Drama_Family REC DATE :TIME :LENGTH :CHANNEL :REC MODE :TITLE MENUENTERRETURNENTER BACKSETENDSELECTTITLEMENU5Press DISPLAY to return the title menu. 2G10101A P71-P79 2/10/05, 9:24 AM74
Editing the disc75Changing a disc nameCharacter input 2Example: Explained here is the procedure when youinput “F” and “J”.1Press the numeric keys continuously and selectthe character to be input.To input F, press 3 twice.NOTE:When the interval between the pressing numeric keysis 2 seconds or more in selecting the input character,the selected character will automatically be input.2Stop the key operation when you select the char-acter to be input.The selected character will automatically be input.3Press the numeric keys where the following char-acter is assigned.4When the character to be input is selected, stopthe key operation.The selected character is automatically input.3de fF5jk lFjUsing the keyboard screenThis section explains the function of the keyboardscreen and how to input characters. The disc name andthe title name can be changed using the keyboardscreen.Keyboard screen typesThe keyboard screen has three types of “Letters”, “Num-bers” and “Signs”. The type can be switched over bypressing REW or F.FWD.Letters: This is mainly used for inputting alphabeti-cal letters.For the keyboard screen of Letters, see theprevious page.Numbers: This is used for inputting numbers.Live ShowNumbersSignsLetters1< > 2 3CANCELBackRETURNExit4 5 67 809DISPLAYOKDISPLAYOKSigns: This is used for inputting symbols.Live ShowNumbersSignsLetters1) !< > ,2? @ #3& % /CANCELBackRETURNExit0Space bar4. * _5- + =6[ ] :7¨; \ ‘8< > $9:·) :·( ;-/ :·}DISPLAYOKDISPLAYOKInputting charactersThere are two methods for inputting characters.Character input 11Press , , or to select the character tobe input.2Press ENTER.The selected character will be input. 2G10101A P71-P79 2/10/05, 9:24 AM75
Editing the disc76Changing a disc nameErasing a characterYou can erase the input character.Erasing method 11Press , , or to select “Back”.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 tothe top one by one.Erasing method 21Press CANCEL.The last input character is erased.2To erase the characters continuously, press CAN-CEL.The input characters will be erased from the last tothe top one by one.Erasing method 3Use the cursor to select the character and erase it.1Press SKIP – or SKIP + to move the cursor afterthe character you want to erase.2Press CANCEL.Erase the character before the cursor position.Selecting between uppercase and lowercaselettersYou can select either uppercase or lowercase letterswhen modifying your titles, using the keyboard screenwith the “Letters” tab.1Press STOP.(Or, press , , or to select “Caps”, thenpress ENTER.)Live Show1( -< > #2a b c3d e fCANCELBackRETURNExitSTOPCaps0Space bar4g h i5j k l6m n o7qp r s8t u v9w x y zDISPLAYOKDISPLAYOKNumbersSignsLettersUpperLowerAuto caps2Press or to select the type of letters in thelist below and press ENTER.Auto caps: Determines uppercase and lower-case automatically.Upper: Inputs all with uppercase letters.Lower: Inputs all with lowercase letters.Determining a nameTo determine the entered disc name and title name,press DISPLAY. Or, press , , or to select“OK”, then press ENTER.The keyboard screen disappears and the display willreturn to the title menu.The entered disc name and title name are displayed inthe title menu.Cancelling character inputWhen you want to cancel the input and changed char-acters, press RETURN. Or, press , , or toselect “Exit”, then press ENTER.The input and changed characters are cancelled andthe title menu will appear. 2G10101A P71-P79 2/10/05, 9:24 AM76
Dubbing77Preparation:• 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 preventthe 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 thedisplay window.• For the details of the recording mode, see page 52.3Press VCR and set the unit to VCR mode.NOTE:Confirm that the VCR indicator lights.Dubbing a tape onto a discYou can record video or audio ona video tape onto a disc.NOTES:• Dubbing cannot be accomplishedwhen- a copy protected tape is used.- disc protection is set.- disc has no recording space.• Dubbing stops when- the video tape is played back tothe end and stops.- recording space becomes full.• The videos recorded from TV pro-grams or movies can be used onlyfor your personal enjoyment with-out permission of the copyrightholder.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 pressENTER.Dubbing starts.• To cancel dubbing, press STOP, or select “NO” and press EN-TER.In dubbing, VCR playback, DVD recording and “dub” (dubbing)indicator appear on the display window.6To stop dubbing, press STOP.Video playback DVD recordingDubbingSTOPENTERENTER NOYESSELECTDUBBINGCONFIRM DUBBING FROM VCR TO DVDYES NO 2G10101A P71-P79 2/10/05, 9:24 AM77
Dubbing78Preparation:• 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 thedisplay window.• For the details of the recording mode, see page 48.3Press DVD and set the unit to DVD mode.NOTE:Confirm that the DVD indicator lights.NOTES:• Dubbing cannot be accomplishedwhen- a copy protected disc is used.- the erase prevention tab of videotape is removed.• Dubbing stops when- the disc is played back to the endand stops.- no recording space on the Videotape remains• During dubbing, the unit ischanged to interlaced scan modeautomatically, if it has been previ-ously set to progressive scanmode.• If no special permission is obtainedfrom the copyright owner, videosrecorded from TV programs ormovies can only be used for yourown personal enjoyment.You can record both video andaudio from a disc to a video tape.When a disc with a copy guard isused, a distorted image is re-corded onto the video tape.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 pressENTER.Dubbing starts.• To cancel dubbing, press STOP, or select “NO” and press EN-TER.In dubbing, DVD playback, VCR recording and “dub” (dubbing)indicator appear on the display window.Video recording DVD playbackDubbing a disc onto a tapeSTOPENTERENTER NOYESSELECTDUBBINGCONFIRM DUBBING FROM DVD TO VCRYES NO6To stop dubbing, press STOP.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 orplaylist, and then immediately press DUBBING,STOP or PAUSE/STILL. If you press DUBBING, proceed fromstep 5 above. If you press STOP or PAUSE/STILL, proceed from step 4 above. The first few seconds of the title orplaylist may not be recorded. When playback of the title or playlist is completed, the dubbing stops. 2G10101A P71-P79 2/10/05, 9:24 AM78
Dubbing79Dubbing using other equipmentYou can connect another VCR or camcorder to dubbing.Typical connection: When using this unit as a recording deviceYou can also connect to the audio/video input jack (L1) at the rear sideof this unit. In addition, each S-Video input jack at the front and rearsides can be used for recording on the disc. (The S-Video input jackcannot be used for recording on the video tape.)To Audio (R) INRecording VCRPlayback VCRTo Audio (L) INTo Video INTo Audio (R) OUTTo Audio (L) OUTTo Video OUTAUDIO/VIDEO cord (supplied)NOTES:• When this unit is used as a play-back device, a mark or a charac-ter displayed on the screen is alsodubbed as an image. When thescreen display is set to OFF, see“DISPLAY” on page 28.• If no special permission is obtainedfrom the copyright owner, videosrecorded from TV programs ormovies can only be used for yourown personal enjoyment.• You may not dub a copy protectedvideo or DVD disc.When a video is recorded using this unitPreparation:• 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 ora disc with enough recording space.• To record onto a video tape, set the unit to VCR mode, whereas torecord 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 panelL2 (LINE 2): on the front panelConfirm that L2 (or L1) appears on the display window.2Press REC MODE/SPEED and select the recording mode.VCR: SP or SLP (See page 48)DVD: SP, LP, SLP or XP (See page 52)3Press REC/OTR on this unit, then press PAUSE/STILL.4Press the PLAY button on the playback device, then press thePAUSE/STILL button.5Release the recording pause and the playback still simultaneouslyto begin the duplicating process.6To stop dubbing, press STOP.To Audio (R) INAUDIO/VIDEO cord (not supplied)Recording VCRPlayback CamcorderTo Audio (L) INTo Video INTo AV jack 2G10101A P71-P79 2/10/05, 9:24 AM79
Additional information80GlossaryA-B Repeat PlaybackPlayback that repeats between two set points, A andB.angleRecorded onto some DVD discs are scenes whichhave 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 suchdiscs you can select the angle from which to view thescene.auto chapterFeature that automatically makes chapter marks ona DVD disc during recording.auto clockFeature that automatically sets the internal clock.blue backgroundFeature that automatically changes unpleasant noiseimages to a blue screen when a channel without abroadcast or a channel on which the broadcast hasended has been selected.BROWSER screenScreen that appears when TITLE MENU is pressedduring MP3, WMA or JPEG CD is inserted.CABLECable television.chapterA section within a title is called a “chapter”.Chase playbackFeature that playback from the beginning of a pro-gram currently being recorded.copy guardCopyright protection signal. Software and broadcaststhat contain this signal cannot be recorded.Dolby DigitalDolby® Digital Recording enables consumers torecord high-quality video with stereo sound onrecordable DVD discs. The technology, whenutilized instead of PCM recording, also savesrecordable disc space, allowing for higher videoresolution or extended reording time on each DVD.DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording willplay back on all DVD-Video players.Manufactured under licence from DolbyLaboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories.DTSThis is a digital sound system developed by DigitalTheater Systems for use in cinemas. This system uses6 audio channels and provides accurate sound fieldpositioning and realistic acoustics. (By connecting aDTS Digital Surround decoder, you can also listen toDTS Digital Surround sound.)DVD menuMenu recorded on a DVD-Video that enables the userto select subtitles language, dubbing, etc.finalizeOperation that enables discs recorded or edited withthis unit to be played back on other DVD players.Instant replayIf INSTANT REPLAY is pressed during playback, play-back returns to a point 10 sec earlier and resumes.Instant SkipWhen pressed during playback, playback jumps 30sec ahead and resumes.interlaced scanningTechnology that alternately displays odd-numberedscanning lines and even-numbered scanning lines.Also called “480i”, “i” meaning “interlace”.letter boxFeature that displays black bands above and belowthe playback images during playback of a disc re-corded in wide (16:9) format on a 4:3 TV connectedto this unit.MP3One type of audio compression that uses MPEG1.This format compresses the sound to use up about 1/10 of the original file space, without inpairing the origi-nal sound quality.original titleThe file created by recording something is called an“original title”.OTROne-touch Timer Recording. Start a timed recordingby pushing just one button (up to 6 hours).pan scanFeature that cuts the left and right edges of playbackimages to a 4:3 size during playback of a disc recordedin wide (16:9) format on a 4:3 TV connected to thisunit.parental controlSome discs control viewing according to the age ofthe viewer. A control level can be set for those typesof discs. 2G10101A P80-85 2/10/05, 9:24 AM80
Additional information81Glossaryparental control settingsLevel 1: Adult discs and general discs (R-rateddiscs included) cannot be played back.Level 2 to 3: Adult discs and R-rated discs cannot beplayed 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: All discs can be played back withoutrestriction.PBSAcronym for Public Broadcast System. The PBS chan-nel transmits data for auto clock setting.playlistUser-created titles based on each original title.Progressive scanTechnology that simultaneously displays odd-num-bered scanning lines and even-numbered scanninglines from top to bottom. Also called “480p”, “p” mean-ing “progressive”.region numberThere is software that enables DVD playback in dif-fering countries. The number of that kind of disc iscalled the “region number”.SETUP MENUMenu that contains settings for various features of thisunit, such as recording and playback. Timer record-ing is also set from the SETUP MENU.slide showTechnique for flipping through and viewing many im-ages (JPEG files).subtitle languageLanguage used for subtitles of movies, etc. Viewerscan watch in a language of their choosing.titleA program recorded on a disc is called a “title”.title menuMenu that lists titles and tracks recorded on the disc.It is used for playback and disc editing.top menuMenu on a DVD-Video for selecting chapters for play-back, subtitle language, etc. Some DVD-Video callthis top menu “Title”.trackA song on an Audio CD is called a “track”.TRACK INFO screenThe screen that appears when TITLE MENU ispressed, if an Audio CD disc is in the unit.Video modeThis recording format is compatible with commerciallyavailable DVD players.virtual surroundTechnology that converts audio that is not recordedin surround sound into audio that assimilates surroundsound.VR modeThis recording format is the basic DVD-RW recordingformat, and lets you enjoy the various editing func-tions available with this unit. 2G10101A P80-85 2/10/05, 9:24 AM81
Additional information82Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “DVD MENU”, “AUDIO” and/or “SUBTITLE” (see page 24).Abkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919Afar 1111 Finnish 1619 Lithuanian 2230 Slovak 2921Afrikaans 1116 French 1628 Macedonian 2321 Slovenian 2922Albanian 2927 Frisian 1635 Malagasy 2317 Somali 2925Amharic 1123 Galician 1722 Malay 2329 Spanish 1529Arabic 1128 Georgian 2111 Malayalam 2322 Sundanese 2931Armenian 1835 German 1415 Maltese 2330 Swahili 2933Assamese 1129 Greek 1522 Maori 2319 Swedish 2932Aymara 1135 Greenlandic 2122 Marathi 2328 Tagalog 3022Azerbaijani 1136 Guarani 1724 Moldavian 2325 Tajik 3017Bashkir 1211 Gujarati 1731 Mongolian 2324 Tamil 3011Basque 1531 Hausa 1811 Nauru 2411 Tatar 3030Bengali; Bangla 1224 Hebrew 1933 Nepali 2415 Telugu 3015Bhutani 1436 Hindi 1819 Norwegian 2425 Thai 3018Bihari 1218 Hungarian 1831 Oriya 2528 Tibetan 1225Breton 1228 Icelandic 1929 Panjabi 2611 Tigrinya 3019Bulgarian 1217 Indonesian 1924 Pashto, Pushto 2629 Tonga 3025Burmese 2335 Interlingua 1911 Persian 1611 Turkish 3028Byelorussian 1215 Irish 1711 Polish 2622 Turkmen 3021Cambodian 2123 Italian 1930 Portuguese 2630 Twi 3033Catalan 1311 Japanese 2011 Quechua 2731 Ukrainian 3121Chinese 3618 Javanese 2033 Rhaeto-Romance2823 Urdu 3128Corsican 1325 Kannada 2124 Romanian 2825 Uzbek 3136Croatian 1828 Kashmiri 2129 Russian 2831 Vietnamese 3219Czech 1329 Kazakh 2121 Samoan 2923 Volapük 3225Danish 1411 Kirghiz 2135 Sanskrit 2911 Welsh 1335Dutch 2422 Korean 2125 Scots Gaelic 1714 Wolof 3325English 1524 Kurdish 2131 Serbian 2928 Xhosa 3418Esperanto 1525 Laothian 2225 Serbo-Croatian 2918 Yiddish 2019Estonian 1530 Latin 2211 Shona 2924 Yoruba 3525Faroese 1625 Latvian, Lettish 2232 Sindhi 2914 Zulu 3631Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name CodeLanguage code list 2G10101A P80-85 2/10/05, 9:24 AM82
Additional information83SYMPTOMS 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 notset 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 toVIDEO (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. 5 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.DVD/VCR does not operate.No picture.No sound.The remote control does not func-tion.No Cable TV receptionProblems and troubleshootingUse the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer orservice outlet if problems persist.Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units.DVD/VCRPAGE15––152216~192216~21––16~21–36, 501518, 19DVD• 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 thedisc information.• Check the number of the total chapters for the recorded titles is999, 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 beRW compatible in order to play the disc.Display is not shown in your lan-guage.Playback doesn’t start.Stopping playback, search, slow-motion play, repeat play, or programplay, etc. cannot be performed.Recording Does not work.A Disc recorded using this recordercannot be played back in otherplayers.243399–35285335, 5235, 52102711, 2811, 28 2G10101A P80-85 2/10/05, 9:24 AM83
Additional information844729282821–252441, 24––Problems and troubleshooting / Video head cleaningVideo head cleaningVideo head cloggingThe video heads are the means by which the DVD/VCR reads the picture from the tape during playback. In theunlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily bedetermined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremelysnowy). If this is the case, have the DVD/VCR checked by qualified service personnel.NOTES: • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THEREAR 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.SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGETV 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.48, 542658595084–No picture, or screen is blurred ordivided into two parts.No 4:3 (16:9) pictureNo on-screen displayNothing appears in the display windowNo surround soundThe unit or remote operation key isnot functioning.Playback does not start when thetitle is selected.Audio soundtrack and/or subtitlelanguage is not changed when youplayback a DVD.No subtitlesAngle cannot be changed.“” appears on the screen.• The progressive scan mode is active through the unit isconnected to a TV via the VIDEO OUT jack.• The setup does not match your TV.• Select Display “ON”.• Check the DIMMER setting for SETUP.• 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.VCROTHER 2G10101A P80-85 2/10/05, 9:24 AM84
Additional information85Check the disc space.Load a recordable disc.RAM Disc:Turn the protect switch to OFF onthe cartridge itself.Or turn OFF the protect from DiscSetup.Undo finalization or load anotherdisc for recording.Load another disc for recording.Load another disc for recording.SYSTEM ERRORPLEASE WAITSYSTEM ERRORPLEASE WAITDISC CHECKINGSYSTEM ERRORDISC MIGHT BE FAILEDPRESS ENTER/SELECTNO DISCREGION CODE ERRORINCORRECT DISC - C104, C105,C106, C107NO DISCPROCESSINGPLEASE WAITRECORDING INTERRUPTED -C204CANNOT RECORD - C203CANNOT RECORD - C206CANNOT RECORD, DISC PROTECTEDCANNOT RECORD - C208CANNOT RECORD - C209CANNOT RECORD - C210DISC ERROR - C205, C211, C212,C213CANNOT RECORD, EXCEEDSLIMITED NUMBER OF TITLESCANNOT RECORD, EXCEEDSLIMITED NUMBER OF CHAPTERSCANNOT RECORDPROTECTED IMAGERECORDING INTERUPTEDPROTECTED IMAGECANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.COPY IMAGE ONCE ONLY.CANNOT RECORD ON DISC.THIS IS NOT CPRM DISC.SWITCHING TO INTERLACE OUT-PUT FOR COPYINGCANNOT COPY DATA - C251CANNOT COPY DATA - C254, C255COPYING INTERRUPTEDDISC ERROR - C302, C303DISC ERROR - C304, C305DISC ERROR - C306DISC ERROR - C307, C308CANNOT EDITCANNOT EDIT - C408PROCESSINGPLEASE WAITPower ONPlaybackRecordingDubbingDisc setupTitle MenuError/Warning message list--ERROR/WARNING MESSAGECAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGENOTE: 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 completing thetermination process due to a power failure or dis-connection of the AC cord plug. (Abnormal termi-nation)The power was abruptly turned off before writ-ing to the disc was completed.The data restoration was completed.When a disc was not loaded in the unit, PLAYwas pressed.A disc specified other than “Region 1” or “RegionALL” was loaded.The disc cannot be identified.When a disc was not loaded into the unit, REC/OTR was pressed.The recording termination is processing.Disc became full during recording.Recording was tried onto the disc having no space.Recording was tried onto the disc which does notsupport recording.Disc erase-protection is applied.Recording was tried onto the finalized disc.Adding data was tried onto the disc recorded inthe other unit.Adding data was tried to the disc where PC datawas recorded.Wait until the message disappears.The data is now restoring.Press ENTER, then the screen re-turns to the normal display. The datamay not be restored even if the res-toration process is performed.Load a disc.A disc specified other than “Region1” or “Region ALL” cannot be playedback.Check the disc and load a properdisc.Load a disc.Wait until the process is completed.Erase unnecessary titles or loadanother disc and restart recording.--52339--95435102828------72Combining chapters cannot be performed.A process requiring a longer time such as edit-ing is being performed.Chapter marks that have beenadded automatically in the erasingof a scene procedure cannot beerased.Wait until the process is complete.----------70--A scratch or contamination was found on the disc.99 titles were recorded on the disc.999 chapters exist on the disc.Recording was attempted on a copy protectedvideo.The video was changed to a copy-guard formatin recording.Recording was attempted of a “Copy Once” programonto a disc (Video mode).Recording was attempted of a “Copy Once” programonto a disc without CPRM.Dubbing was initiated from a disc to a video tapein the progressive scan mode.No video tape or disc is inserted as a source forthe recording.The source video or disc to be copied is copy-guarded.The video tape or disc became full during dubbing.Cannot Format disc due to a scratch or contami-nation on the disc.Cannot Finalize disc due to a scratch or con-tamination on the disc.Cannot Undo Finalize disc due to a scratch orcontamination on the disc.Cannot Protect disc ON/OFF due to a scratchor contamination on the disc.Editing cannot be performed due to a scratch orcontamination on the disc.Check the disc and reload it, or useanother disc for recording.Erase unnecessary titles or loadanother disc.Erase unnecessary chapters orload another disc.You cannot record a copy protectedvideo.You cannot record a copy protectedvideo.Load a DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 or later(VR mode) with CPRM.Load a DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 or later(VR mode) with CPRM.The mode is automatically changedto interlaced mode if dubbing froma disc to a video tape.Load a video tape or disc into thesource drive.You cannot dub a video containingcopy-guarded material.Load another video tape or disc forrecording and restart.Check the disc and reload it, or useanother disc for recording.Check the disc and reload it, or useanother disc for recording.Check the disc and reload it, or useanother disc for recording.Check the disc and reload it, or useanother disc for recording.Check the disc and reload it, or useanother disc for recording.7370535353537877, 785377, 78 2G10101A P80-85 2/10/05, 9:24 AM85
Additional information86GENERALPower supply:Power consumption:Weight:Dimensions:Operating temperature:Operating humidity:Inputs/Outputs:Video:Audio:Antenna:VCR sectionVideo head:Audio track:Tuner:RF channel output:F.FWD/REW Time:Hi-Fi frequency response:Hi-Fi dynamic range:DVD sectionSignal system:Applicable disc:Recording format:Recording discs:Recording time:(based on a 4.7GB disc)Audio characteristicsfrequency response:S/N Ratio:Harmonic distortion:Wow and flutter:Dynamic range:Output:Pickup:ACCESSORIES:AC 120V 60HzOperation: 27WStandby: 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% RHIn: 1Vp-p/75 ohmOut: 1Vp-p/75 ohmIn: –8dBm/50k ohmOut: –8dBm/1k ohmUHF/VHF IN/OUT: 75 ohm coaxial4 Rotary HeadsHi-Fi Sound - 2 Tracks / MONO Sound - 1 Track181 Channel Freq. SynthesizedVHF 2-13UHF 14-69Cable 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, SwitchableApprox. 1minute and 48 seconds (with T-120 Cassette Tape)(at+25˚C)20Hz to 20,000HzMore than 90dBNTSCDVD (12cm), CD (12cm)DVD-Video Recording (VR mode)DVD-VIDEO (Video mode)DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-RXP: Approx. 60 minSP: Approx. 120 minLP: Approx. 240 minSLP: Approx. 360 minDVD: 4Hz - 22kHzCD: 4Hz - 20kHz90dBLess than 1%Less than 0.01% WrmsMore than 90dBVideo :(RCA) 1 Vp-p/75 ohmAudio :(RCA) –12 dBm/1k ohmDigital Audio : 0.5Vp-p/75 ohmCD : Wavelength: 780 nmMaximum output power: 8.5 mWDVD : Wavelength: 660 nmMaximum output power: 120 mWRemote control (SE-R0180) x 175 ohm Coaxial Cable x 1AUDIO/VIDEO Cable x 1Battery R03/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. 2G10101A P86-BACK 2/10/05, 9:24 AM86
Additional information87Limited United States WarrantyDVD Players - Exchange WarrantyToshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers inthe United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER ORANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DVD PLAYER AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASERAND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.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.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 WarrantyTACP warrants this DVD Player and its parts againstdefects in materials or workmanship for period of ninety(90) days after the date of original retail purchase.DURING THE FIRST NINETY (90) DAYS AFTER THEDATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE, TACP WILLEXCHANGE A DEFECTIVE DVD PLAYER WITH ANEW OR REFURBISHED DVD PLAYER WITHOUTCHARGE TO YOU. YOU MUST CONTACT TACP’SCONSUMER SOLUTIONS CENTER FORINSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROCESS YOUR INWARRANTY EXCHANGE REQUEST. THECONSUMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL INBOUNDTRANSPORTATION AND INSURANCE CHARGESFOR THE DVD PLAYER TO THE EXCHANGECENTER. DURING THE PERIOD THAT COMMENCESON THE DATE THAT IS NINETY ONE (91) DAYSAFTER THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASEAND BEYOND, TACP WILL EXCHANGE ADEFECTIVE DVD PLAYER WITH A NEW ORREFURBISHED DVD PLAYER FOR A NOMINAL FEE.YOU MUST CONTACT TACP’S CONSUMERSOLUTIONS CENTER FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOWTO PROCESS YOUR EXCHANGE REQUEST. THECONSUMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL INBOUNDTRANSPORTATION AND INSURANCE CHARGESFOR THE DVD PLAYER TO THE EXCHANGECENTER.Rental UnitsThe warranty for rental units begins with the first rental orthirty (30) days after the date of shipment to the rentalfirm, whichever comes first.Commercial UnitsDVD Players sold and used for commercial purposeshave a limited ninety (90) day warranty for all parts andlabor.Owner’s Manual and Product Registration CardRead this owner’s manual thoroughly before operatingthis DVD Player. Complete and mail the enclosedproduct registration card or register your product on-lineat www.tacp.toshiba.com/service as soon as possible. Byregistering your DVD Player you will enable TACP tobring you new products specifically designed to meetyour needs and help us to contact you in the unlikelyevent that a safety notification is required under theConsumer Product Safety Act. Failure to complete andreturn the product registration card does not diminishyour warranty rights.Your ResponsibilityTHE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THEFOLLOWING CONDITIONS:(1) You must retain your bill of sale or provide otherproof of purchase.(2) All warranty servicing of this product must be madeby an Authorized TACP Service Station.(3) The warranties from TACP are effective only if theproduct is purchased and operated in theContinental U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.(4) Labor service charges for set installation, setup,adjustment of customer controls and installation orrepair of antenna systems are not covered by thiswarranty. Reception problems caused byinadequate antenna systems are your responsibility.(5) Warranties extend only to defects in materials orworkmanship as limited above, and do not extend toany DVD Player or parts that have been lost ordiscarded by you or to damage to the DVD Player orparts caused by fires, misuse, accident, Acts of God(such as lightning or fluctuations in electric power),improper installation, improper maintenance, or usein violation of instructions furnished by TACP; use ormalfunction through simultaneous use of thisproduct and connected equipment; or to units thathave been modified or had the serial numberremoved, altered, defaced, or rendered illegible.Limited warranty? 2G10101A P86-BACK 2/10/05, 9:24 AM87
Additional information88How to Obtain Warranty ServicesIf, after following all of the operating instructions in thismanual and checking the section “Troubleshooting,” youfund that service is needed:(1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty servicefor exchange program DVD Players, contact TACP’sCall Center toll free at 1-866-583-7353.(2) You must include the original bill of sale (or a copy ofthe original bill of sale) or other proof of purchasealong with the entire DVD Player when sending theDVD Player to the Authorized TACP Service Stationspecified by TACP’s Call Center. You must pay forall transportation and insurance charges for the DVDPlayer to and from the Authorized TACP ServiceStation.For additional information, visit TACP’s website:www.tacp.toshiba.comALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANYSTATE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLYLIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITEDWARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. WITH THEEXCEPTION OF ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THELAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A. AS HEREBYLIMITED, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY ISEXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, AGREEMENTS, ANDSIMILAR OBLIGATIONS OF TACP WITH RESPECT TOTHE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS. INNO EVENT SHALL TACP BE LIABLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS,BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR MODIFICATION ORERASURE OF RECORDED DATA CAUSED BY USE,MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT).No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company isauthorized to change, modify or extend the terms ofthese warranties in any manner whatsoever. The timewithin which an action must be commenced to enforceany obligation of TACP arising under the warranty orunder any statute, or law of the United States or anystate thereof, is hereby limited to ninety (90) days fromthe date you discover or should have discovered, thedefect. This limitation does not apply to impliedwarranties arising under state law.THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGALRIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTSWHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THEU.S.A. SOME STATES OF THE U.S.A. DO NOTALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIEDWARRANTY LASTS, WHEN AN ACTION MAY BEBROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OFINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SOTHE ABOVE PROVISIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOUUNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES.Limited warranty (continued)? 2G10101A P86-BACK 2/10/05, 9:24 AM88
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