ORION ELECTRIC M2J4A DVD / VCR TV Interface Device User Manual 2J40101A Cover

ORION ELECTRIC CO., LTD. DVD / VCR TV Interface Device 2J40101A Cover

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Editing the disc68Editing a playlistCombining the titleYou can create a playlist by combining the several original titles or playlists.To combine the titles, it is necessary to create a playlist at first. Bycombining the titles in the playlist, a playlist where several titles arecombined is created.1Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.2Select the playlist where you want to combine the titles.• Press or to select the playlist.• Press to display the editing menu of the playlist.• Press or to select “TITLE COMBINE”.3Press ENTER.Select the title that you want to combine from the title menu.4Press ENTER.Following the playlist, the selected title is combined.The several titles were combined so that the total recording time isdisplayed. 2J40101A P63-71 3/4/06, 10:45 AM68
Editing the disc69Editing a playlistErasing a playlistYou can erase the created playlist. Even if you erase the playlist, theoriginal title will not be erased.1Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.2Select the playlist that you want to erase.• Press or to select the playlist.• Press to display the editing menu of the playlist.• Press or to select “DELETE TITLE”.3Press ENTER.The selected playlist will be erased. 2J40101A P63-71 3/4/06, 10:45 AM69
Editing the disc70Editing an original titleIn VR mode, you can edit variousitems, whereas in Video mode, youcan only edit the title names.NOTES:•You can automatically add a chap-ter mark in recording. For more in-formation, see page 32.•In case the disc includes more than9 titles, you can turn to the next orthe previous page. (See page 35.)Preparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.• Load the recorded disc.• Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.)Adding a chapter markYou can add a chapter mark to the original title. You can add up to 999chapter marks to one disc.1Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.2Select the original title where a chapter mark is added.• Press or to select the original title.• Press to display the editing menu of the original title.• Press or to select “ADD CHAPTER MARK”.3Press ENTER.The ADD CHAPTER MARK screen will appear.ENTERRETURNENTER BACK ENDTITLEMENUADD CHAPTER MARKNAME11/25/2003 08:41 AMCHAPTER1/3LENGTH00:00:00/00:30:174Press PLAY to search a scene where you want to add the chapter mark.•Search the scene by using each operation button (F.FWD, REW,SKIP77777, SKIP66666, PAUSE/STILL, SLOW, INSTANT SKIP) forthe playback.ENTERRETURNENTER BACK ENDTITLEMENUADD CHAPTER MARKNAME11/25/2003 08:41 AMCHAPTER1/3LENGTH00:02:03/00:30:177% 2J40101A P63-71 3/4/06, 10:45 AM70
Editing the disc71Editing an original title5When the scene you want to add a chapter mark, press ENTER.The playback is paused and the position of the added chaptermark appears green.ADD CHAPTER MARK17%NAME11/25/2003 08:41 AMCHAPTER2/4LENGTH00:03:08/00:30:17The added chapter mark6If you want to continue to add chapter mark, repeat step 5.7Adding chapter marks is finished.• To display the title menu, press RETURN.• To return to the normal screen, press TITLE MENU.Combining chaptersBy erasing the added chapter marks, the chapters can be combined.1Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.2Select the original titles where you want to combine the chapters.• Press or to select the original title.• Press to display the editing menu of original title.• Press or to select “COMBINE CHAPTERS”.3Press ENTER.The COMBINE CHAPTERS screen will appear. At the beginning,the top still image in the chapter 2 is displayed.NOTE:Chapter marks that have been addedautomatically in the erasing of ascene procedure (page 73) cannotbe erased. 2J40101A P63-71 3/4/06, 10:45 AM71
Editing the disc724Press SKIP77777 or SKIP66666 to select the chapter marks to beerased.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 PMCHAPTER2/4LENGTH00:02:03/00:30:173Press 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 65) 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. 2J40101A P72-81 3/4/06, 10:46 AM72
Editing the disc73Editing 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.Erasing 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. Seethe steps 4 to 9 of “Erasing scenes (Edit title)” in “Editing a playlist”(page 66). 2J40101A P72-81 3/4/06, 10:46 AM73
Editing the disc74Editing 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.4Press or to select “YES” and press ENTER, then the origi-nal title will be erased.• Erasing the title will be canceled by selecting “NO”. 2J40101A P72-81 3/4/06, 10:46 AM74
Editing the disc75Changing 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” (page76).•A DVD-R disc cannot be named af-ter it is finalized.3Press ENTER.The keyboard screen will appear.4Use the keyboard screen to enter the disc name.Drama_FamilyNumbersSignsLetters1( -< > #2abc3d e fCANCELBackRETURNExitSTOPCaps0Space bar4g h i5jkl6m n o7qp r s8t u v9w x y zDISPLAYOKDISPLAYOK5Press DISPLAY to return the title menu. 2J40101A P72-81 3/4/06, 10:46 AM75
Editing the disc76Changing 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 three times.NOTE:When the interval between the pressing of the numerickeys is 2 seconds or more in selecting the input char-acter, the selected character will automatically be in-put.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 keyboard screenand how to input characters. The disc name and thetitle name can be changed using the keyboard screen.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.Signs:This is used for inputting symbols.Live ShowNumbersSignsLetters1< > 2 3CANCELBackRETURNExit4 5 67 809DISPLAYOKDISPLAYOKLive 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. 2J40101A P72-81 3/4/06, 10:46 AM76
Editing the disc77Changing 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 ENTERrepeatedly.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 repeatedly.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 SKIP66666 or SKIP77777 to move the cursorafter the character you want to erase.2Press CANCEL.The character before the cursor position will beerased.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( -< > #2abc3d e fCANCELBackRETURNExitSTOPCaps0Space bar4g h i5jkl6m 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 input functionWhen you want to cancel the input and changed char-acters function, press RETURN. Or, press , , or to select “Exit”, then press ENTER.The input and changed characters function are can-celed and the title menu will appear. 2J40101A P72-81 3/4/06, 10:46 AM77
Dubbing78Preparation:•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.• Press PROG/HDMI repeatedly to turn OFF HDMI mode.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 55.3Press VCR and set the unit to VCR mode.NOTE: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.-HDMI mode is active.•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.Confirm that the VCR indicator lights.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) in-dicator appear on the display window.6To stop dubbing, press STOP.Video playback DVD recordingSTOPENTERENTER NOYESSELECTDUBBINGCONFIRM DUBBING FROM VCR TO DVDYES NO 2J40101A P72-81 3/4/06, 10:46 AM78
Dubbing79Preparation:•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.• Press PROG/HDMI repeatedly to turn OFF HDMI mode.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 49.3Press DVD and set the unit to DVD mode.NOTE:NOTES:•Dubbing cannot be accomplishedwhen- a copy protected disc is used.-the erase prevention tab of videotape is removed.-HDMI mode is active.•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.Confirm that the DVD indicator lights.4Press DUBBING.•The DVD is waiting for playback and the VCR is waiting for re-cording. Then the following message appears.5Press DUBBING, or press or to select “YES” and pressENTER.Dubbing starts.•To cancel dubbing, press STOP, or select “NO” and pressENTER.In dubbing, DVD playback, VCR recording and “dub” (dubbing) in-dicator 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. 2J40101A P72-81 3/4/06, 10:46 AM79
Dubbing80Dubbing 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.)NOTES:•If using a monaural VCR or otherequipment, connect Audio (L) INjack to Audio OUT using only oneaudio cable.•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 29.•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 49)DVD: SP, LP, SLP or XP (See page 53)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 cable (not supplied)Recording VCRPlayback CamcorderTo Audio (L) INTo Video INTo AV jack 2J40101A P72-81 3/4/06, 10:46 AM80
Dubbing81Dubbing using other equipmentYou can connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV IN terminal to record from it.To DV INDV cord (not supplied)Recording VCRPlayback Digital Video CameraTo DV OUTPreparation:• Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.• Set the digital video camera to the Playback mode.• Connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV IN terminal onthe front panel.• Load a disc with enough recording space.1Press DVD to set this unit to DVD mode.The DVD indicator will light.2Press INPUT SELECT and set the channel to DV.DV control menu appears on screen.•To clear the DV control menu, press DISPLAY repeatedly.3Press or to select “ ”, then press ENTER.The digital video camera starts playback.To stop the playback at a desired scene, press or to select“3” then press ENTER4Press DUBBING.The digital video camera starts playback and this unit startsrecording.5To stop dubbing, press STOP.If the playback finished, the recording stops automatically.NOTES:•The DV terminal of this recordersupports only input from a DV formatdigital video camera. It cannot outputto a connected device. Some modelsof DV format digital video camerasmay be not compatible.•DV recording does not start in thefollowing cases:-While recording or in the Chaseplayback mode- While timer recording standby mode•DV recording does not work if the DVterminal is connected to equipmentother than DV format digital videocamera,such as a PC.•Do not keep the DV terminalconnected unless you record from aDV format digital video camera, as itmay give influence on the recorder ifoperated.•When you want to record both stereo1 and stereo 2 sounds from a DVformat digital video camera,additionally make a connection to theaudio input jacks on this recorderusing cables such as audio/videocables supplied with the DV formatdigital video camera.• If a DV format digital video camera isnot recognized, pull out the plug andconnect it again.•Some models of DV format digitalvideo cameras may support adifferent compression format. Fromsuch equipment, recording is notpossible.•Depending on the models of DVformat digital video cameras,recording may not work properly orsome functions may be disabled.•On an input source from a DV tapewhich is partly recorded over,chapters may not made properly.1: PLAY3: STOP4: PAUSE9: F.FWD8: REW 2J40101A P72-81 3/4/06, 10:46 AM81
Additional information82GlossaryA-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, JPEG or DivX® 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 recording time on each DVD.DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording willplay back on all DVD-Video players.Manufactured under license 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. 2J40101A P82-87 3/4/06, 10:46 AM82
Additional information83Glossaryparental 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: Virtually all discs can be played backwithout restriction.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 call thistop 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 or Video CD disc is in theunit.Video modeThis recording format is compatible with commerciallyavailable DVD players.virtual surroundTechnology that converts audio that is not recorded insurround 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. 2J40101A P82-87 3/4/06, 10:46 AM83
Additional information84Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “DVD MENU”, “AUDIO” and/or “SUBTITLE” (see page 25).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 2J40101A P82-87 3/4/06, 10:46 AM84
Additional information85SYMPTOMS 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. 7 meters or reduce the light in the room.•Clear the path of the beam.•The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries.•Check the batteries are inserted correctly.•Check all Cable TV connections.•Station or Cable TV system problems, try another station.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––1535, 5016~192316~22––16~22–37, 511518, 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.253499–3629543636, 70102811, 2811, 28 2J40101A P82-87 3/4/06, 10:46 AM85
Additional information862130292931–262525, 42––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.Tr y Manual tracking adjustment.•Video heads are dirty.•The tape is worn or damaged.49, 552759605186–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 though the unit isconnected to a TV via the VIDEO OUT jack.•The setup does not match your TV.•Select DISPLAY/CALL “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 2J40101A P82-87 3/4/06, 10:46 AM86
Additional information87Error/Warning message listNOTE: Any error/warning message other than those above might appear. Take measures against such a mes-sage by seeing the possible solutions above.Check the disc space.Load a recordable disc. 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 - 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 Menu--ERROR/WARNING MESSAGECAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGEThe 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.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.----34 9--955 361029------74Combining 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.----------71--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.7471545454547978 , 795478 , 79 2J40101A P82-87 3/4/06, 10:46 AM87
88GENERALPower 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: 29WStandby: 2.5W (if display window is off.)11.0 lbs (5.0 kg)Width : 16-15/16 inches (430 mm)Height : 3-5/8 inches (91.5 mm)Depth : 13-3/16 inches (335.5 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, 8 cm [Self Recording/Playback only]), CD (12cm, 8cm )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 (SD-R0227) 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.Additional information 2J40101A P88-BACK 3/6/06, 2:09 PM88
Additional information89Limited United States WarrantyDigital Audio Video ("DAV") Product - Depot Repair 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 DAV PRODUCT AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASERAND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING,WITHOUT LIMITATION, CANADA AND MEXICO, ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,CANADA AND MEXICO, AND USED IN THE U.S.A., ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.Limited Ninety (90) Day Warranty on LaborTACP warrants this DAV Product and its parts againstdefects in materials or workmanship for a period of ninety(90) days after the date of original retail purchase.DURING THIS PERIOD, TACP WILL, AT TACP'SOPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PARTWITH A NEW OR REFURBISHED PART WITHOUTCHARGE TO YOU FOR PARTS OR LABOR.Limited One (1) Year Warranty on PartsTACP further warrants the parts in this DAV Productagainst defects in materials or workmanship for a periodof one (1) year after the date of original retail purchase.DURING THIS PERIOD, TACP WILL, AT TACP'SOPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PARTWITH A NEW OR REFURBISHED PART WITHOUTCHARGE TO YOU FOR THE PART, PROVIDED THAT IFA DEFECTIVE PART IS REPAIRED OR REPLACEDAFTER NINETY (90) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OFORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE, THE CONSUMERSHALL PAY ALL LABOR CHARGES INVOLVED IN THEREPAIR OR REPLACEMENT THEREOF.Rental UnitsThe warranty for DAV Product rental units begins on thedate of the first rental or thirty (30) days after the date ofshipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.Commercial UnitsDAV Products sold and used for commercial purposeshave a limited warranty for all parts and labor, whichwarranty begins on the date of original retail purchase andends on the date that is ninety (90) days thereafter.Owner's Manual and Product Registration CardRead this owner’s manual thoroughly before operatingthis DAV Product.Complete and mail the enclosed product registration cardor register your DAV Product on-line atwww.tacp.toshiba.com/service as soon as possible. Byregistering your DAV Product you will enable TACP tobring you new products specifically designed to meet yourneeds and help us to contact you in the unlikely event asafety notification is required under the U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Act. Failure to complete and return theproduct registration card does not diminish your warrantyrights.Your ResponsibilityTHE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THEFOLLOWING CONDITIONS:(1) You must retain your bill of sale or provide other proofof purchase.(2) All warranty servicing of this DAV Product must bemade by the Depot Warranty Repair Center specifiedby the TACP Consumer Solutions Center.(3) The warranties from TACP are effective only if theDAV Product 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 by inadequateantenna systems are your responsibility.(5) Warranties extend only to defects in materials orworkmanship as limited above, and do not extend toany DAV Product or parts that have been lost ordiscarded by you or to damage to the DAV Product orparts caused by fires, misuse, accident, Acts of God(such as lightning or fluctuations in electric power),improper installation, improper maintenance, or use inviolation of instructions furnished by TACP; use ormalfunction through simultaneous use of this DAVProduct and connected equipment; or to units thathave been modified or had the serial numberremoved, altered, defaced, or rendered illegible.Limited warranty 2J40101A P88-BACK 3/4/06, 10:46 AM89
90How to Obtain Warranty ServicesIf, after following all of the operating instructions in thismanual and checking the section "Troubleshooting," youfind that service is needed:(1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service foryour DAV Product, contact TACP's Consumer SolutionCenter toll free at 1-800-631-3811.(2) You must include a copy or original bill of sale or otherproof of purchase along with the entire DAV Product tothe Depot Warranty Repair Center specified by theTACP Consumer Solutions Center. You areresponsible for all inbound transportation andinsurance charges for the DAV Product to the DepotWarranty Repair Center specified by the TACPConsumer Solutions Center.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 IS EXCLUSIVEAND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,GUARANTEES, AGREEMENTS, AND SIMILAROBLIGATIONS OF TACP WITH RESPECT TO THEREPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS. IN NOEVENT SHALL TACP BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIALOR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, BUSINESSINTERRUPTION, OR MODIFICATION OR ERASURE OFRECORDED DATA CAUSED BY USE, MISUSE ORINABILITY TO USE THIS DAV PRODUCT).No person, agent, distributor, dealer, or company isauthorized to change, modify, or extend the terms of thesewarranties in any manner whatsoever. The time withinwhich an action must be commenced to enforce anyobligation of TACP arising under the warranty or under anystatute or law of the United States or any state thereof ishereby limited to ninety (90) days from the date youdiscover, or should have discovered, the defect. Thislimitation does not apply to implied warranties arisingunder 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 NOT ALLOWLIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTYLASTS, WHEN AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT,OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVEPROVISIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDERSUCH CIRCUMSTANCES.Limited warranty 2J40101A P88-BACK 3/4/06, 10:46 AM90
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