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TOSHIBA

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AUDIO

DVD VIDEO RECORDER

D-RW2SU/ D-RW2SC
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WARNING:

TO REDUCE
APPLIANCE

THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SHOCK,

DO NOT

EXPOSE

THIS

The lightningflash with arrowheadsymbol,
within an equilateraltriangle, is intendedto
alert the userto the presence of uninsulated
"dangerousvoltage" withinthe product's
enclosurethat may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitutea risk of electricshock to persons.
The exclamationpoint within an equilateral
triangleis intended to alert the user to the
presence of importantoperatingand
maintenance(servicing) instructionsin the
literature accompanyingthe appliance.

CAUTION:
TO REDUCETHE RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK,DO NOT
REMOVECOVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICEPERSONNEL.

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device,
due to possible eye injury.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCEOF PROCEDURESOTHERTHAN THOSE SPEQFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUSRADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: VISIBLEAND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
Location of Required Label: Back Cover

FCC WARNINGmodifications

This

to this

expressly

approved

unauthorized

may generate
may cause

in the manual.

change

RADIO=TV

equipment

The user

or modification

or use

harmful
could

radio

frequency

interference

energy.

unless

lose the authority

the

Changes

modifications

to operate

this

are

equipment

if an

is made.

iNTERFERENCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference witl not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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A NOTE ABOUT
RECYCLING
This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with
your local recycling regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning
chem ca wastes.
Make your contribution
to the environment!!!
Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.
You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries
Contact your council for details.
For Customer

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waste.

Use:

Read carefully the information located
this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial

or special

at the back of this unit and enter below the Model No. and Serial

No. Retain

No.

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1. Read Instructions- All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructionsshould
be retainedfor future reference.
3. Heed Warnings- All warningson the applianceand in the
operating instructionsshould be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions- All operating and use instructionsshould be
followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this productfrom the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquidcleaners or aerosol cleaners. Usea damp cloth
for cleaning.
EXCEPTION:A productthat is meant for uninterruptedservice
and, that for some specificreason,such as the possibilityof the
loss of an authorizationcode for a CATV converter, is not intended
to be unpluggedby the user for cleaning or any other purpose,
may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance inthe
cleaning descriptionotherwise requiredin item 5.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommendedby the
product manufactureras they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture- Do not use this product near water, for
example,near a bath tub, wash bowl,kitchen sink,or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8. Accessories - Do not place this producton an unstablecart, stand,
tripod, bracket,or table. The productmay fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart. stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mountingof the
appliance shouldfollow the manufacturer's
PORTABLE
CART
WARNING
instructionsand should use a mounting
(symbo_
p
RETAC)
accessory recommendedby the
manufacturer.An applianceand cart
combinationshould be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessiveforce, and uneven
surfacesmay cause the appliance and cart
Sa2sA"
combinationto overturn.
9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are providedfor
ventilationand to ensure reliableoperation of the productand to
protect it from overheating,and these openingsmust not be
blocked or covered. The openingsshould never be blocked by
placing the producton a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This productshould not be placed in a built-in installationsuch as
a bookcaseor rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer'sinstructionshave been adhered to.
10. PowerSources - This productshould be operatedonly from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label Jfyou are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consuit your
appliance dealeror localpower company.For products intended
to operatefrom battery power, or other sources, referto the
operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization- This product is equipped with a
polarizedalternating-currentline plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way. This is a safetyfeature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electricianto replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizedplug.
12. PowerCord Protec%n - Power supply cords shouldbe routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinchedby items placed
upon or againstthem, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles,and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding- If an outsideantenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protectionagainst
voltage surges and built-up static charges.Article 810 of the

NationalElectricalCode, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, providesinformation
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of groundingconductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connectionto grounding electrodes, and requirementsfor the
grounding electrode. (Fig. A)

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14. Lightning- Foradded protection for this productduring a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattendedand unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnectthe antenna or
cable system. This will preventdamage to the productdue to
lightning and power-line surges.
15. Power Lines- An outside antenna system should not be locatedin
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care shouldbe
taken to keep from touching such power linesor circuits ascontact
with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading- Do not overload wall outletsand extension cords as
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry- Neverpush objects of any kind into this
product through any openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquidof any kind on the product.
18. Servicing - Do not attemptto service this productyourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerousvoltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicingto qualified service personnel.
19. Damage RequiringService - UnpDg this productfrom the wall
outlet and refer servicingto qualified service personnelunder the
following conditions:
a. When the power-supplycord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the productdoes not operate normally by following the operating
instructions.Adjust only those controlsthat are covered by the
operating instructionsas an improper adjustmentof other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensivework by a
qualified technician to restorethe productto its normaloperation.
e. If the producthas been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the productexhibits a distinct change in performance this
indicates a needfor service.

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20. Replacement Parts- When replacementparts are required,be
sure the service technician has used replacementparts specified
by the manufactureror have the same characteristicsas the
original part. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
21. Safety Check- Uponcompletion of any service or repairsto this
product, ask the service technicianto perform safety checks to
determine that the productis in proper operating condition.
22. Heat- This product shouldbe situated awayfrom heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,stoves, or other products
(incDding amplifiers) that produce heat.

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introduction
Precautions (cont'd)

For safety

and

optimum

performance

of this unit:

picture. In case of picture problems with 525
progressive scan output, it is recommended
that
the user switch the connection to the 'standard
definition' output. If there are questions regarding
your TV set compatibility with this 525p DVD
recorder, please contact TACP's Consumer
Solution Center or ,for Canada, TCL customer
support line.

® Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.
Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do
not place the unit directly on top of the TV.
® Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid
places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for
proper heat dissipation.
Do not block the ventilation
holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations
subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

® Remote control

® Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
® Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting
it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

® RF cable (WPZ0901TM002)

® If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug
the power cord immediately
and take the unit to
authorized service centers for servicing.
(For questions regarding authorized service
centers, call TACP's Consumer Solution Center
mentioned on page 155 or, for Canda, call TCL
customer support line mentioned on page 156.)

Moisture condensation
may occur inside the unit
when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place
or after heating a cold room or under conditions of
high humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2
hours until its inside gets dry.

The unauthorized
recording, use, distribution, or
revision of television programs, videotapes,
DVDs
and other materials, is prohibited under the
Copyright Laws of the United States and other
countries, and may subject you to civil and/or
criminal liability.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision,
and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or
disassembly
is prohibited.

® Audio/Video

® OWNER'S

(NB306UD)

with two AA batteries

cables

(WPZ0152TM014)

MANUAL

(1VMN22115)

® Quick Guide

(1VMN22370)

® Quick Guide

- Espa_ol

(1VMN22574)

® Return Stop Sheet (1VMN22116)

® Registration

card (1VMN22393)

Consumers should note that not all high definition
television sets are fully compatible with this product
and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the

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[] SERViCiNG

[] CLEANING

® Please refer to relevant topics on "Troubleshooting"
on pages 146-150 before returning the product.
® If this unit becomes inoperative,
do not try to
correct the problem by yourself. There are no userserviceable
parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power
plug and please call TACP's Consumer Solution
Center mentioned on page 155. (For Canada, call
TCL customer support line mentioned on page

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THE DISC LENS

® If this unit still does not perform properly although
you refer to the relevant sections and to
"Troubleshooting"
in this Owner's Manual, the laser

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optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult an
Authorized Service Center, TACP's Consumer
Solution Center or, for Canada, TCL customer
support line for inspection
optical pickup unit.

and cleaning

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of the laser

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[] DISC HANDLING
[] CLEANING

THE CABINET

® Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution. Do not use any solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.

[] CLEANING

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® Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do
not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.
® Always store the disc in its protective
is not used.

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® When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning
cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not
wipe in a circular motion.
® Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially
available cleaners, detergent,
abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray
intended for analogue records.

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Dolby Digital Recording

"Dolby _ Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable
DVD discs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space,
allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs created using Dolby
Digital Recording will play back on all DVD-Video players."
Note:
This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs.

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[]
[]
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[]
[]

Recording

Precautions .............................
Table of contents ........................
Features ................................
Choosing a disc .........................
index to parts and controls ...............
Preparation of the remote control .........
On Screen menu ........................

2
6
8
9
14
19
20

Connections
[]
[]
[]
[]

Connection to
RF modulator
Connection to
Connection to

a TV ......................
Connection ................
a cable box or satellite box..
an Audio System ...........

24
26
27
28

Basic Setup
[] initial setting ...........................
[] Channel setting .........................
Settingchannelsautomatically.......................
Adding/deletingchannels ...........................
[] Selecting TV stereo or SAP ...............
[] Setting the clock ........................
AutoClock Setting.................................
ManualClockSetting ..............................
Settingthe DaylightSavingTime .....................
[] Selecting the TV aspect ratio .............

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32
32
34
36
38
38
41
44
46

[] information
on DVD recording
Information .......................................

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50
50

Restrictions on recording ............................
Information on copy control ..........................
Making discs playable in other DVD players (Finalize) .....
[] Selecting
the Recording
format
...........
Choosing the recording format of a brand-new disc .......

51
51
51
52
52

Reformatting a disc ................................
Setting for Auto Chapter ............................
Recording Audio Select (XP) ........................
[] Basic recording
........................
[] One=touch
Timer Recording
..............
[] Timer Recording
........................

54
54
55
56
59
61

Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer programming
information .......................................

Hints for Timer Recording ...........................
[] Settings for an external source
...........
Connection to an external source .....................

67
68
68

Recording from an external source ....................
[] Setting disc protection
..................

70
72

[] Finalizing
the discs .....................
Auto finalize ......................................

74
76

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Playback

Editing

[] Basic playback
.........................
Playback ........................................

80
80

Playing back a DVD-VIDEO / CD .....................
Playing MP3, WMA, JPEG disc ......................
Playing discs using the Disc menu ....................

83
84
86

Playing discs using the Title menu ....................
Pause ..........................................

86
86

Step by step playback ..............................
[] Further
playback ........................
Resume Play .....................................
Rapid Play .......................................

86
87
87
87

Skipping TV commercials during play ..................
Fast forward / Fast reverse ..........................
Slow forward / Slow reverse .........................
[] Special playback ........................
Zoom ...........................................

87
88
88
89
89

Marker Setup .....................................

Searching by Title, Chapter or Track ..................
Searching by Time ................................
Repeat Play ......................................

90
90
91

Random Play .....................................
Program Play.....................................
Slide Show ......................................
[] Selecting
the format
of audio

and video

....

91
92
92
93

Switching subtitles .................................
Switching audio soundtrack ..........................
Switching virtual surround system .....................

93
93
94

Switching camera angles ...........................
Reducing block noise ..............................
Adjusting Black Level ..............................

95
95
96

information
on disc editing ...............
Guide to a title list .................................
Edit the recorded disc ..............................
Editing discs .....................................
Notes for deleting titles .............................
Editing
discs ..........................
Deleting titles ....................................

98
98
98
99
99
100
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Editing title names ................................
Guide to edit title name ............................

103
105

Adding or deleting chapter marks ....................
Setting pictures for thumbnails ......................
Deleting parts of titles .............................
Dividing a title ...................................

106
108
110
114

Combining titles ..................................
Adding titles to a Playlist ...........................
Erasing all Playlist ................................
Setting or releasing the title protection ................
Setting or clearing all the chapter marks in one title ......

116
118
120
122
124

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Setup

[] Tour of the Setup menu .................
[] Language setting ......................

128
130

[]
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[]
[]

135
133
138
141
144

Audio
Displaysetting
setting..........................
........................
Settings for Parental lock level ...........
Settings for Progressive Scan Mode ......
Settings for Still Mode ..................

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Others
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Troubleshooting .......................
Language code ........................
Glossary .............................
Specifications .........................
Limited United States Warranty ..........
CANADIAN WARRANTY iNFORMATION

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146
151
152
154
155
156

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This DVD unit not only plays DVDs and CDs but also offers features
after that.
The following

features

are offered

for you to record to DVD discs and edit them

with this unit.
[] JPEG

Picture

Viewer:

JPEG files formatted
This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW which is
rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R which is available
recording once. You can choose either one for your
convenience.
[] Up to 8 program

recording:

[] Deleting
titles:
You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.
[] Making your own Playliat:
With the original remains as it is, you can edit titles on
various Playlist as you prefer.
Editing title names
Setting pictures for thumbnails
Adding or deleting chapter marks
Dividing a title/combining
titles
Deleting parts of titles etc.
[] Protecting
titles:
To avoid editing or erasing titles, the protect function
is useful when it is ON in the Original titles.

The unit makes title menus automatically
when
finalizing the disc which are recorded in Video mode.
[] Automatic
Playliat
making
(VR mode):

Available
for playing discs recorded
in Video
mode on a regular
DVD player (Video
mode):
Discs recorded in Video mode can be played on
regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives
compatible with DVD-Video
playback*. You will need
to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play in
other DVD players.
* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for
recording on DVD-R/RW discs that was approved by
the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is
optional for manufactures
of DVD playback devices
and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM
drives
or other D VD playback devices that do not play D VDR/RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.

A Playlist will be prepared from Original titles, so that
you can edit titles in a Playlist as you prefer.
An Original title is kept as it is.
[] Automatic
finalizing
(Video mode):
You can finalize discs after finishing all Timer
Recordings or at the end of the disc space
automatically
as you set in the Setup menu.
[] Left channel
stereo
recording:
This unit can record the sound of the Left channel
monaural input as Left and Right channels
automatically
(the input from the LINE 2 only).

surround

sound

in your

can be played.

for

You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs,
within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program
recordings are also available.
[] One-touch
Timer Recording:
You can easily set a recording time as you prefer.
Every time [REC O] is pressed during recording, the
recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8
hours. The unit will automatically turn off when the
recording time you set is reached.
[] Automatic
Chapter
marks setting:
Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set in
the Setup menu before attempting to record.
[] Automatic
Title menu making:

[] Theater

on CD-R/RW

home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder
which is compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you
are allowed to experience the theater surround sound
from discs with surround sound system.
[] Quick search for what you want to watch:

[] Progressive

Scan

system

Unlike conventional
interlace scanning, the
progressive scan system provides less flickering and
images in higher resolution than that of traditional
television signals.

You can easily find the part you want to watch using
the search function. Search for a desired point on a
disc by title, chapter, track, or time.
[] Start to play from Original
and Playlist:
Title playing is available from either Original titles or
Playlist.
[] Virtual
Surround
System:
You can
exciting
[] Playing
You can
recorded

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enjoy stereophonic
space through your
2 channel stereo system.
back MP3 and WMA disc:
enjoy MP3 and WMA files which are
on CD-R/RW.

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When you want to play DVD or CD software, load an appropriate disc into the recorder. There are many types
and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc.

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Notes
• Handle the disc according to the disc instruction

manual.
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• Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD togos wilt operate as expected. Additionally, Toshiba cannot
guarantee that discs recorded in this device will operate properly in other DVD players, recorders and/or personal computer
drives.

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: Can be used -*": Some functions are limited -- : Cannot be used

Record TV programs

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Reuse by deleting unwanted

contents

Edit recorded contents
Edit/Record

from connected

equipment

Copy discs for distribution

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Play on other DVD equipment

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Recording
Rewritable?

Yes

Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto)

Yes

Can create chapters wherever

Yes

Yes .2

Yes

you like (manual)

Can record 16:9 size pictures
Can record Copy-Once

programs

Editing
Can perform basic edit functions
Can perform advanced

edit functions

(Ptaylist edit)

Note:
For details of the above functions and implied restrictions,
see the explanations in this manual.

Disc

Mark

DVD-R

Remarks

Specification
• 4.7GB

for General

Read carefully
(page 11 ).

in.))
(4s/4 in.))

(8cm

Depending
equipment,
possible

DVD-RW

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the section

"On

DVD-R

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on the disc status
or the recording
playback of the disc may not be

on this recorder,

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Read carefully the section "On DVD-RW
discs" (page 11).
Depending on the disc status or the recording
equipment, playback of the disc may not be
possible on this recorder.

(4s/4 in.))

Using

different

DVD-R/RW

discs

disc types

when creating

your

for different
own original

purposes

discs

for distribution

DVD-R discs are designed to comply with the global standard DVD-Video format, and can be recorded only once.
DVD-R discs are convenient when you edit your original content (recorded personal events such as a wedding party)
with this recorder, transfer them to the recorder and make copies to send to your friends or relatives. The discs can
be played on other compatible DVD players. DVD-RW discs, which are rewritable, can be used as well.
We cannot guarantee that DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder will be playable on all DVD recorders/players.
Similarly, there is no guarantee that all DVD-R/RW discs recorded on other recorders will be playable on this recorder.

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introduction
Choosing a disc(cont'd)

Disc

Mark

DVD video
disc

Specification

Remarks

• 12cm

The region number of this DVD recorder is 1.
If region numbers, corresponding to a specific
playable area, are printed on your DVD video
disc and you do not find Region 1 or ALL
regions, or the disc is encoded to permit
playback only in regions other than Region 1,
disc playback will not be allowed by the
recorder.

• Region

o.o

Color

Audio

(43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)
number

system:

NTSC

(CD-DA)

[_]_

• 12cm (43/4in.)/8cm (31/4in.)

]31GITAL AUI_IO

co.°
• 12cm

(4s/4 in.)

• CD-DA FORMAT,
JPEG files

CD-RW

_L'_#Dis a trademark

of DVD Format/Logo

MP3,

Licensing Corporation.

*This DVD/CD player cannot playback the disc contents
protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management
(DRM).

WMA*,

Depending on the disc status, playback may
not be possible.

You cannot play discs other than those listed above.
• You cannot play non-standardized
discs even if they
may be labeled as above.
You cannot play discs with specialized encoding (such
as SACD discs) or the DVD audio portions of DVD
Audio discs.
This recorder uses the NTSC color system, and cannot
play DVD video discs recorded in any other color
system (PAL, SECAM, etc.), even if they have region
marks Region 1 or ALL regions.
Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the
DVD or CD loges will operate as expected. Please see
the discussion of compatibility on page 11.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the
Windows logo are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.

Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly
including, without limitation, any one of the following:
Failure to record contents intended to be recorded by the consumer.
Failure to edit contents as intended by the consumer.

by the malfunction

of this recorder,

When a DVD-R/RW disc created on this recorder is used (e.g., insertion, playback, recording or editing) in
another DVD player, recorder or personal computer drive.
When a DVD-R/RW disc that is used in the manner described in the immediately
preceding bullet point is used
again in this recorder.
When a DVD-R/RW disc that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal computer drive is used
in this recorder.
Some functions may not work with personal computer discs.
Discs recorded in this recorder may not operate as expected
computer drives.

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on other DVD players,

recorders

or personal

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Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD software and/or the
manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that product will play every feature of every DVD
bearing the DVD logo and/or every CD bearing the CD logo. As one of the creators of DVD technology,
Toshiba
DVD players are manufactured
using the highest standards of quality, and as a result, such incompatibilities
are
rare. If you happen to experience any difficulty playing a DVD or a CD on product, please feel free to contact us via
the method listed in the "How to Obtain Warranty Services" section on page 155.

DVD players

with

are capable

COMPA'NBLE

of playing

DVD-RW

recorded

in VR mode.
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[] Standards
® DVD-R for General Ver.2=0 discs can be used for
recording and playback.
® Discs compatible with the following recording speed
can also be used:
Ver. 2.0/2x
Ver. 2.0/4x
Ver. 2.0/8x
® Select discs labeled
"120 min." etc.
[] Recording

The following are examples of marks and the meanings,
Mark
Q))

"for video", "for recording",

® Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted
(copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded.
® We strongly recommend using any DVD-R 2x, and
MAXELL DVD-R 16x to assure good recording
quality.

® Select discs labeled
"120 min." etc.

speed

16:9|

"for video", "for recording",

[] Recording
conditions
® Images for which copying is prohibited (copy
prohibited) cannot be recorded. If the disc is
labeled as CPRM compatible,
images for which
copying is restricted (copy once) can be recorded
in VR mode.
® We strongly recommend using any DVD-RW
disc to assure good recording quality.
[] Discs that have been tested and
be compatible
with this recorder:
VERBATIM DVD-RW 2x
JVC DVD-RW 4x

are proven

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Pictures are
wide picture
TVs with 4:3
display them
style.

recorded in the 16:9
shape.
aspect ratio wilt
in the letter box

Pictures are
wide picture
TVs with 4:3
display them
(one or both
cut).

recorded in the 16:9
shape.
aspect ratio will
in the pan scan style
sides of pictures are

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Actual picture shape may vary
depending on the aspect ratio or
mode selection of the TV.

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Pictures are recorded in the letter
box picture shape (4:3 aspect
ratio with horizontal black bars in
the top and bottom of pictures).

Vet.1.1 or 1.2 can be used.
recording

Pictures are recorded in the
standard picture shape (4:3
aspect ratio).

[] Standards
DVD-RW

recorded in the disc.
Number of camera angles
(3 camera angles are recorded in
this example.)

[] Discs that have been tested and are proven to
be compatible with this recorder:
VERBATIM DVD-R 8x
MAXELL DVD-R 16x

® Discs compatible with the following
can also be used
Ver. 1.1/2x
Ver. 1.2/4x

recorded
the disc.
Number ofin audio
streams
(2 streams such as English and
Japanese in this example.)

recorded
the disc.languages
Number ofin subtitle
(2 subtitle languages are recorded
in this example.)

conditions

® Discs labeled

Meanings

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Choosing a disc (conrd)

Normally, DVD video discs are divided
the titles are subdivided into chapters.
Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

into titles, and

DVD video disc
Titlel__
Chalpter1

® Do not touch the playback

Yes

Title2

Chapter2

Chapter1

side of the disc.

Chapter2

Chapter3
Playback

side

® Do not stick paper or tape to discs.
Audio

Trlck 1

Track2

Track3

Tra k4

Tra k 5

MP3, WMA, JPEG
_Group

1 __Group

Track 1
!

Track2
I

2
Track3
I

Track4
!

Track5
!

Title:

Divided contents of a DVD video disc.
Roughly corresponds to a story title in short
stories.

Chapter:

Divided contents of a title. This corresponds
to a chapter in a story.
Divided contents of an Audio CD.

Track:
Group:

Divided contents of a MP3, WMA or JPEG
data disc. Consists of number of tracks.

Each title, chapter, or track is assigned a number, which
is called "title number", "chapter number", or '_rack
number" respectively.
Some discs may not have these numbers.

® Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and
sound deterioration.
Wipe the disc from the center
outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc
clean.

Yes

® Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner,
benzine, commercially
available cleaners or
antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the
disc.

® Do not store discs in a place subject to direct
sunlight or near heat sources.
® Do not store discs in places subject to moisture
dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.

and

® Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing
objects on discs outside of their case may cause
warping.

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The table shows main functions
This will help you choose discs.

Characteristics
recorder

on this

which are available

on this recorder

per disc category.

Suitable for saving data in
Video mode format to play on
compatible devices.

Suitable for saving data in
VR mode format to ptay on
compatible devices.

Suitable for saving data in
DVD-Video format to play on
compatible devices.

You can erase recorded
contents to use the disc

repeatedly.

Once you execute Video
mode finalizing process on a
recorded disc so that it can

be played on other players.
You cannot make additions,
corrections and deletions of
contents on the disc.
For the first use

Recording

a TV program

Initialize the disc.

Yes

No preparatory
required.

steps

Yes

Yes
If the disc has been executed

Yes
You can erase recorded

Video mode finalizing
process, first cancel the
process then delete contents.

contents without canceling
the finalizing process.

Recording additional content
on a recorded disc

Yes
If the disc has been executed
Video mode finalizing
process, first cancel the
process then delete contents.

Yes
You can add contents without
canceling the finalizing
process.

Yes
After you execute Video
mode finalizing process on a
recorded disc. you cannot
add contents to the disc.

Indexing recorded contents
Naming a title
Creating a thumbnail

Yes
Yes
Yes
After you execute Video

Yes
Yes
Yes
After you execute VR mode

Yes
Yes
Yes
After you execute Video

mode finalizinq process on a
recorded disc you cannot
name a title or create a
thumbnail.

finalizing process on a
recorded disc. you can name
a titte or create a thumbnail.

mode finalizing process on a
recorded disc. you cannot
name a title or create a
thumbnail.

Erasing recorded contents

Collecting favorite scenes
(Playlist Editing)
Making a new titte from a
Playlist containing favorite
scenes

Yes
Deleting contents cannot
restore the disc space.
After you execute Video
mode finalizing process on a
recorded disc. you cannot
delete contents of the disc.

Yes

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(Copy within the same disc)
Playing contents recorded on
this recorder, on other
devices

When a message appears
and the loaded disc cannot
be used:

Execute Video mode
finalizing process on this
recorder. This process makes
the disc playable on other
compatible devices.
(Some models excepted.)
Initialize the disc.

Execute
process
process
playable
devices.

VR mode finalizing
on this recorder. This
makes the disc
on other compatible

(Some models excepted.)

Execute Video mode
finalizing process on this
recorder. This process makes
the disc playable on other
compatible devices.
(Some models excepted.)

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3* 4

Disc tray

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Place a disc when open.
2.

m (STOP)

121110

button

Press to stop play or recording.

Display

Refer to "Front

5 6 7 8*9

Panel Display

Guide" on page 18.

_- (PLAY)

button*

Press to start or resume

button*

__ (OPEN/CLOSE)

Press to open or close the disc tray.

Press to turn the unit on and off.

CH VIA

If timer programmings
have been set, press to set
the unit in timer-standby
mode.

button

Press to change
5.

the channel

I/O (ON/STANDBY)

10. AUDIO

11. VIDEO

During playback,
fast reverse.

12. S-VIDEO

press and hold for 1.5 seconds
is paused,

(FWD)

During
track.

During playback,
fast forward.
When playback
step by step.

input

button

(LINE2)

external

equipment

jack (LINE2)
external

input jack

equipment

with a standard

(LINE2)

Use to connect the S-Video output
equipment with an S-Video cable.

press to play reverse

with a standard

of external

13. O REC button
press and hold for 1.5

press to skip to the next chapter
press and hold for 1.5 seconds
is paused,

When playback is paused,
seconds to slow forward.

jacks

Use to connect
video cable.

Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly
start a One-touch Timer Recording.
14. REC MODE button

button

playback,

input

Use to connect
audio cable.

During playback, press once midway through a
chapter or track to go back to the beginning of the
current chapter or track. When pressed twice in
quick succession, playback will start from the
preceding chapter or track.

When playback is paused,
seconds to slow reverse.

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up and down.

p4_ (REV) button

When playback
step by step.

play.

Press to switch the recording
15. Remote control sensor

mode.

Receive signals from your remote control
you can control the unit from a distance.

so that

press to play advance
press and hold for 1.5

* The unit can also be turned
buttons.

on by pressing

these

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ANTENNA
VIDEO

an antenna.

VIDEO

external

equipment

with a standard

AC Power

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

or other
9.

AUDIO

jacks

OUTPUT

iN jack

(MNE1)
of external

iN jacks (UNE1)

Use to connect
audio cable.

jack

11. ANTENNA

external

equipment

with a standard

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OUT jack

Use to connect an antenna cable to pass the signal
from the TV ANTENNA IN to your TV monitor.

OUT jacks

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver
equipment with a standard audio cable.

video

OUT jack

S-WDEO

10. AUDIO

Use to connect an AV receiver, Dolby Digital
decoder, DTS decoder or other equipment with a
coaxial digital input jack with a digital coaxial cable.
6.

OUTPUT

Use to connect the S-Video output
equipment with an S-Video cable.

AC outlet to supply power to

AUDIO

VIDEO

Use to connect the S-Video input of a TV monitor,
AV receiver or other equipment with an S-Video
cable.

Cord

Connect to a standard
this unit.
5.

8. S-WDEO

OUT jack

Use to connect a TV monitor, AV receiver
equipment with a standard video cable.
4.

COMPONENT

Use to connect a TV monitor with component
inputs with a component video cable.

IN jack (LINE1)

Use to connect
video cable.
3.

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IN jack

Use to connect
2.

or other
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Notes
Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic
unit.

discharge may cause permanent

damage to the
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This unit does not have the RF modulator.

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index to parts and controls (cont'd)

REPEAT

7
8
9

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1.

OPEN/CLOSE

__ button*

15. DISPLAY

Press to open or close the disc tray.
2.

Number

buttons
numbers.

Press to select a

title/chapter/track
on display. Or press to enter
values for the settings in the Setup menu.
REPEAT button

Press to display the Repeat
TOP MENU button

18. ENTER

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button

Press to confirm

Press to select items or settings.
CLEAR button

Press to clear the password once entered or to
cancel the programming
for CD or to clear the
selecting marker number in the marker setup mode
or to clear the program once entered in the Timer
Recording setting mode, etc.
SKIP _
button

( A / T / _ / I_)

19. RETURN

Press to return to the previously
screen.
20. SKIP _

During playback,
track.
Or when playback
step by step.

quick succession, playback will start from the
preceding chapter or track. Or when playback
paused, press to play reverse step by step.

22. STOP E button

During playback, press to playback in a slightly
faster/slower
speed with keeping the audio quality.
11. TIMER PROG. button
Programming

Press to switch the recording
13. I/O ON/STANDBY
button

press to skip to the next chapter
is paused,

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press to play forward

play.

press to skip 30 seconds.
E

Press to display the Setup menu. During DVD
playback, press and hold for more than 3 seconds
switch the progressive
scanning mode to the
interlace mode.

to
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26. REC @ button
Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly
start a One-touch Timer Recording.

If timer

* The unit can also be turned
buttons.

on by pressing

these

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up and down.

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button*

Press to start or resume
24. INSTANT SKIP button

list.

programmings
have been set, press to set the unit
in timer-standby
mode.
14. CN VIA
buttons

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mode.

Press to turn the unit on and off.

the channel

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button

During playback,
25. SETUP button

Press to pause play or recording.
10. 1.3x / 0.8x PLAY button

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Press to stop play or recording.
23. PLAY _

PAUSE I11button

During playback, press to play fast forward. Or when
playback is paused, press to play slow forward.

During playback, press to fast reverse. Or when
playback is paused, press to play slow reverse.

displayed

button

21. FWD _

REV _i_ button

or select menu items.

button

During playback, press once midway through a
chapter or track to go back to the beginning of the
current chapter or track. When pressed twice in

Press to change

change

(VR mode only)

the Title menu/list.

Press to display the Timer
12. REC MODE button

Press to display the Disc menu.To
and Playlist on the TV screen.

Direction

menu on or off.

During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the
screen.
17. MENU/LIST
button

menu.

buttons

the On Screen

16. ZOOM button

Press to select channel

Press to display

button

Press to display

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index to parts and controls (cont'd)

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7

DVD

0:0 0 2
5
1.

Current

Status

of the unit

:Appears

when disc playback

_1_

:Appears

when

]

playing a disc.

:Appears when the timer programming
has been
set or in progress. Flashes when all Timer
Recordings
have been finished, or when a
program cannot be performed for some reason.

REC

:Appears

during recording

Recording mode
:Indicates the recording mode of the disc.

Title / Track

is paused.

during repeat

when indicating

a title/track

[]

:Appears

when indicating

a chapter

process.

Disc type

number.

Displays
the following
• Playing time

OTR (One-touch

:Appears when an Audio CD or a disc with MP3,
WMA or JPEG files is inserted in the disc tray.

DVD

:Appears

DVD R
when a DVD-R disc is inserted

Timer

Recording)

time

with the clock

P.SCAN
:Appears when the progressive
activated.

in the

remaining

PM
:Appears in the afternoon
displaying.

in the disc

tray.

:Appears

number.

Current title / chapter / track number
Recording time/remaining
time
Clock
Channel number

play.

when a DVD disc is inserted

mark

:Appears

REPEAT
:Appears

and Chapter

[]

scan system

disc tray.
DVD RW
:Appears when a DVD-RW
disc tray.

[] Display

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message

_J "

disc is inserted

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Appears when the unit is
turned on.

Appears when the disc tray
is closing.

LLU3C

Appears when the unit is
turned off.

_1 II II

Appears when a disc is
loaded on the disc tray.

3 J

Appears when the disc tray
is opening.

Appears when date is
being recorded on a disc.

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• Keep in mind the following when using the
remote control:
• Install two "AA" size batteries
(supplied)
matching
the polarity indicated
inside battery
compartment
of the remote control.

Open the cover.

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• Make sure that there is no obstacle between the
remote control and the remote sensor on the unit.
• Remote
sunlight
sensor
• Remote

operation may become unreliable if strong
or fluorescent
light is shining on the remote
of the unit.
control for different devices can interfere

with each other. Avoid using remote control for
other equipment located close to the unit.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in
the operating range of the remote control.
• The maximum operable ranges from the unit are as
follows.
- Line of sight: approx. 23 feet (7m)
- Either side of the center:
approx. 23 feet (7m) within 30 °

Insert batteries.

Make

sure

to match

23 feet (7 rn)
(30°)

(7 m)

23 feet (7 m)
(30°)

the + and - on the

batteries to the marks inside the battery
compartment.

Close the cover.

Caution:
Never throw batteries into a fire.
Notes:
• Be sure to use AA size batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area.
• Batteries should always be disposed of with the
environment in mind. Always dispose of batteries in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the
operating range becomes reduced, replace batteries with
new ones.

• When necessary to replace batteries in the remote control,
always replace both batteries with new ones. Never mix
battery types or use new and used batteries in
combination.
• Always remove batteries from remote control if they are
dead or if the remote control is not to be used for an
extended period of time. This will prevent battery acid from
leaking into the battery compartment.

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This unit uses following On Screen menu for most operations: Setup menu, Title list, Playlist,
menu. They allow you to change the playing status of disc during playback.
The Display

menu also gives you information

are available

and Display

on the status of the disc.

Press [DISPLAY] to call up the Display menu. This menu
will give you the information on the playing disc. Some
operations

Original

while disc is playing.

Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu, then use [A / _r]
and press [ENTER] to display each menu.
These menus provide entries to all main functions of the
unit.

Required Setting

Required

Setting:

To set up the required
2.
Indicates
NOTE:

a disc type and a format

mode.

To set up the unit to play discs as you prefer.

In some descriptions on this manual, onty one disc type
is indicated as an example.
Indicates a channel number.
Indicates a recording
time left=

mode and possible

Indicates a title number, chapter
elapsed time of disc played.

Each icon means:

number

recording
and the

Recording:

To set up the unit to record to discs as you prefer.
Clock:

To set up the clock of the unit.
Channel:
To adjust the channel
prefer.

: Subtitle
: Angle

(except

VR mode)

Disc / CD Playback

setting

of the unit as you

Mode:

When a DVD-Video disc (commercially
available),
a new DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit, you
cannot select "Disc".
"CD Playback Mode" is available only when an
Audio CD, a CD-R/RW disc with MP3, WMA or
JPEG files is inserted into the unit.

: Repeat
,,,,J,_ : Marker
: Noise

Display:
To set up the TV screen and the front panel display
of the unit as you prefer.

: Search

III%: Audio

setting.

Playback:

Reduction

: Zoom
: Surround
6.

Indicates

IntroducUon

current

disc status.

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Format

(DVD-RW

only):

Allows you to erase all of the recorded
the disc.
The disc will be completely
Erased content
A DVD-RW

(VR mode)>

blank.

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disc formatted

with this unit cannot
without

you to finalize

a disc containing

Disc Protect (VR mode

CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG>

Random

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only):
editing

Play:

To activate
5.

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recorded

Allows you to protect a disc from accidental
or recording.

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