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Introduction
Basic Setup

RD-XV48DTKF

Connections

OWNER’S MANUAL

Recording

TOSHIBA HDD & DVD / Video Cassette Recorder RD-XV48DTKF

HDD & DVD / Video Cassette Recorder

Playback
Editing
Function Setup

DUBBING

REC

VCR DVD
HDD

VCR

SELECT
HDD

HDD/DVD
DVD

REC

HDD

DVD

DVD

HDD DVD

HDD & DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-87DT

VHS Functions

PROGRAM

VCR

Others

Printed in China

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© 2008 Toshiba Corporation

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Introduction
Precautions
WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet.

Laser Safety

Caution

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service
personnel should remove the cover or attempt to
service this unit, due to the possibility of eye injury.

1. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no
parts inside you can service. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
2. Slots and openings in the cabinet at the sides and
underneath are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation and to protect the unit from
overheating, these openings must not be blocked
or covered.
Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as
bookcases unless suitable ventilation is provided.
3. Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat
sources.
4. Avoid use near strong magnetic fields.
5. Do not push objects of any kind into the unit
through the cabinet slots or openings as they
could touch electrically live parts or short circuit
parts resulting in a fire or electric shock.
6. Do not spill liquid on the unit. If liquid is spilled
and enters the unit, consult qualified service
personnel.
7. Do not stand the unit vertically. Use the unit in a
horizontal (flat) position only.
8. Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure
that the timer recording mode is off.
9. This product is in Stand-by mode when turned off
while the mains cable is connected.
10. Do not place any combustible objects on the
device (candles, etc.).
11. Before moving the unit, be sure to remove any
discs and unplug the mains cable from the AC
outlet.
12. Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find
troubles or not in use.
13. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
14. Read both manual instructions to ensure correct
and safe installation and interconnection of the
unit in multimedia systems.
15. Keep the distances 20 cm around apparatus of
ventilation openings.

CAUTION:

USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.

CAUTION:

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.

LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK
MECHANISM.

Power Supply
The power supply is connected and the unit is live
when the mains cable is plugged into a 220 - 240 V~,
50 Hz AC outlet. To operate the unit, press
[B ON\STANDBY].
WARNING:

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LIVE PARTS INSIDE.
DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.

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Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock
and Fire
• Do not handle the mains cable with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the mains cable to disconnect it from
AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on the unit, unplug
the mains cable immediately and take the unit to an
authorised service centre for servicing.

Recording

For Customer Use:
Carefully read the Model No. and Serial No.
located at the back of the unit and enter the
information below. Retain this information for
future reference.
Model No. _____________________
Serial No. _____________________

For safety and optimum performance of this unit:
• 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 the unit from direct sunlight and keep away
from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid
locations. Avoid locations with insufficient ventilation
for suitable heat dissipation. Do not block the
ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid
locations subject to strong vibration or strong
magnetic fields.

Basic Setup

Make your contribution to the environment!!!
• Exhausted batteries do not belong in
the dustbin.
• You can dispose of them at a collection
point for exhausted batteries or special
waste.
• Contact your council for details.

Installation Location

Connections

This product consists of materials
which can be recycled and reused if
disassembled by a specialised
company.
Batteries should never be thrown
away or incinerated but disposed of
in accordance with your local
regulations concerning chemical
wastes.

Introduction

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.

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

Playback

About Copyright

Editing

Unauthorised copying, broadcasting, public
performance and lending of discs are prohibited.
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 authorised by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly
is prohibited.

Function Setup
VHS Functions
Others

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Notice for the Progressive Scan
Outputs
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 picture.
In case of picture problems with 480 or 576
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 480p or 576p product, please
contact our customer service centre.
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator enables consumers
to create stereo DVD-Videos with stunning Dolby
Digital sound tracks at home. The technology,
when utilised instead of PCM recording, also
saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher
video resolution or extended recording time on
each DVD. DVDs mastered using Dolby Digital
Stereo Creator will play back on all DVD-Video
players.”
Note: This is true when the players are compatible
with actual recordable DVD discs.

Manufactured under license under
U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other
U.S. and worldwide patents issued &
pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out
are registered trademarks and the
DTS logos and Symbol are
trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 19962007 DTS, Inc. All Right Reserved.

HDMI, the HDMI logo
and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.

DivX, DivX Certified, and
associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and
are used under license.

DVB is a registered trademark of the
DVB project

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EU Conformity Statement

“This product is marked with “CE” and complies
therefore with the applicable harmonized European
standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC and the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.”
Responsible for CE-marking is
TOSHIBA INFORMATION SYSTEMS (U.K.) LTD,
Toshiba Court, Weybridge Business Park,
Addlestone Road, Weybridge,
Surrey, KT15 2UL, United Kingdom

Maintenance
CLEANING THE UNIT
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use solutions containing
alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
If a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre 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.
DISC HANDLING
Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not
adhere to the disc surfaces.
Always store the disc in its protective case when it is
not in use.
HDD HANDLING
• HDD is a precision apparatus that is susceptible to
vibration, strong impact or dirt. Depending on the
installation environment or handling, the unit may
become partially damaged or in the worst case,
recording or replaying may not be available.
Especially while the HDD is in motion, do not subject
it to vibration or strong impact or pull out the power
plug. And if a power failure occurs, the content of the
recording / replaying programme may be lost.
• HDD rotates at high speed when in operation. Be
sure that rotation has stopped and then move the
unit without subjecting it to strong impact or
vibration.
SERVICING
If the unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct
the problem by yourself. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the
mains cable, and consult your dealer or an authorised
service centre.

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Accessories Supplied
• Remote control with two R6 (AA) batteries
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

Connections

• RF cable

Basic Setup

AUTO HEAD CLEANING
• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or
remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted
while the TV programme reception is clear. Dirt
accumulated on the video heads after a long period
of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can
cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture
appears during playback, the video heads in the unit
may need to be cleaned.
1 Please visit your local Audio / Video store and
purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
2 If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the
problem, please consult your dealer or an
authorised service centre.

Introduction

CLEANING THE DISC LENS
If the unit does not perform correctly even though you
have referred to “Troubleshooting” and the relevant
sections in the Owner’s Manual, the laser optical
pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an
authorised service centre for inspection and cleaning
of the laser optical pickup unit.

• Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

Recording

Note
• Remember to read the instructions along with the
video head cleaner before use.
• Clean video heads only when problems occur.
• Quick Setup Guide

Playback
Editing
Function Setup
VHS Functions
Others

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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................... 2

Playback ............................................... 60

Precautions .......................................................... 2

Basic Playback ................................................... 60

Features ............................................................... 7

PBC Function for Video CDs .............................. 65

Guide to the Owner’s Manual............................... 8

Special Playback ................................................ 66

Functional Overview........................................... 11

Search ................................................................ 70

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control.......... 14
Switching HDD / DVD / VHS mode .................... 15

Repeat / Random / Programme Playback /
Slide Show ....................................................... 72

Guide to On-Screen Displays............................. 15

Selecting the Format of Audio and Video ........... 73

Front Panel Display Guide ................................. 19

Editing .................................................. 75
Connections ........................................ 20

Guide to a Title List............................................. 75

Connections ....................................................... 20

Editing Discs....................................................... 75
Deleting Selected Titles...................................... 77

Basic Setup.......................................... 24

Deleting All Titles in HDD ................................... 83

Initial Setting....................................................... 24
Channel Setting.................................................. 25

Function Setup .................................... 84

TV View Operation ............................................. 32

Playback ............................................................. 86

DVB Menu Setting.............................................. 34

Display................................................................ 89

Selecting the On-Screen Display (OSD)
Language......................................................... 35

Video .................................................................. 90

Setting the Clock ................................................ 36

HDMI .................................................................. 91

DivX® ................................................................. 91
Reset All ............................................................. 92

Recording ............................................ 37
Information on DVD Recording .......................... 37

VHS Functions ..................................... 93

Formatting a Disc ............................................... 39

Playback ............................................................. 93

Selecting the Sound Mode ................................. 41
Basic Recording ................................................. 43

Recording and One-touch Timer Recording
(OTR) ............................................................... 93

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR).................... 44

Search ................................................................ 94

Timer Recording................................................. 44

Other Operations ................................................ 95

Timer Recording (EPG)...................................... 48

Changing the Video Colour System ................... 95

Satellite Link....................................................... 49

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System ................................ 95

Settings for External Equipment......................... 50

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Information on DV Dubbing................................ 51

Others ................................................... 96

DVC to HDD / DVD Dubbing.............................. 52

Troubleshooting.................................................. 96

Information on Dubbing...................................... 53

Language Code ................................................ 101

Setting a Disc to Protect..................................... 58

Glossary ........................................................... 102

Finalising Discs .................................................. 59

Specifications ................................................... 103

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Features

With this unit, you can enjoy bi-directional dubbing
with HDD, DVD or VHS.

The following features are available with this unit.

Recording

DVD

VHS

Left channel stereo recording:
This unit can record the sound of the Left channel
monaural input as Left and Right channels
automatically (available only for AV3 jacks on the front
panel).
HDD

DVD

Automatic Playlist making:
The unit creates a Playlist automatically after
recording.
HDD

DVD

Automatic Title menu making: [E Page 59]
The unit creates Title menus automatically when
finalising discs.

HDD

DVD

Theatre surround sound: [E Page 23]
When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a
decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you
can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs
recorded with the surround sound system.
Quick search: [E Pages 70 - 71]
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.
Variable skip: [E Page 67]
You can skip forward a certain time, which is specified
in “Playback” menu in advance, with one-touch during
playback.
Variable replay: [E Page 67]
You can skip back a certain time, which is specified in
“Playback” menu in advance, with one-touch during
playback.
Playback from Original or a Playlist:
You can play back titles using either the Original list or
a Playlist.
Virtual Surround System: [E Page 74]
You can enjoy stereophonic space through your
existing 2 channel stereo system.
HDD
Chasing Playback during Recording and
Simultaneous Playback and Recording:
[E Pages 69 - 70]
You can play the already recorded part of the current
recording or another title during recording.
Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause
TV): [E Pages 69 - 70]
With [TIME SLIP], you can virtually pause and
resume the live TV broadcast.
DVD
Playing back MP3 / JPEG / DivX® files:
[E Pages 61 - 64]
You can enjoy MP3 / JPEG / DivX® files which are
recorded on CD-RW/-R.
DivX® files can also be recorded on DVD-RW/-R and
DVD+RW/+R discs.

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Others

Automatic finalising: [E Page 59]
You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the
disc space if you set this in “Setup” menu.

Playback

VHS Functions

Alternate recording: [E Page 45]
If there is no recordable disc in the unit, if the disc
does not have enough space to complete the
recording, or if the material is “copy-once” programme
and prohibited to be recorded on a DVD in the unit,
the unit will detect it and automatically record to the
HDD even when DVD is selected as the recording
media. This feature is available only for timer
recording. Not available for one-touch timer recording.

VHS

Function Setup

VPS/PDC: [E Page 46]
This system assures that the TV programme you want
to record using timer recording will be recorded
exactly from beginning to end even if the actual
broadcasting time differs. This feature is only available
for analogue channels.

DVD

Editing

160 GB hard disc:
This unit is equipped with a 160GB hard disc which
allows you to record up to 267 hours (with SLP mode).

HDD

DV dubbing:
[E Pages 51 - 52] (HDD/DVD) or
[E Page 94] (VHS)
This function helps you to easily dub the contents of
the DVC (digital video camcorder) to HDD/DVD/VHS.

Playback

Automatic Chapter mark setting: [E Page 40]
Chapter marks will be added to recordings as you set
them in “Setup” menu before starting to record.

Auto recording mode dubbing: [E Page 53]
When dubbing, if you set the recording mode to
“Auto”, the recording mode will automatically be
adjusted so the titles will fit nicely in the remaining
space of the disc.

Recording

One-touch Timer Recording:
[E Page 44] (HDD/DVD) or [E Page 94] (VHS)
You can set your required recording time easily. Every
time [REC I] is pressed during recording, the
recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8
hours. It will be turned off automatically when the
recording time you set is finished.

DVD

Basic Setup

Recording up to 36 programmes (HDD/DVD):
You can programme the unit to record up to 36
programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or
weekly programme recordings are also possible.

HDD

High speed dubbing: [E Page 53]
This feature offers you the dubbing speed of 32 times
the SLP mode dubbing at the maximum.

Connections

This unit allows you to record on the HDD, a DVD-RW/
+RW (rewritable) and a DVD-R/+R (one-time write).
Also, this unit allows you to record to a videotape. You
can choose either one for your convenience.
HDD

Introduction

Dubbing

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Others

VHS
Quick search: [E Pages 94 - 95]
You can easily find the part you want to watch using
the Index or Time search functions. An index mark will
be assigned at the beginning of each recording you
make. For Time search function, you can go to a
specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount
of time you want to skip.

Editing
HDD

DVD

Adding or Deleting Chapter Marks Manually:
[E Pages 78 - 79]
You can add or delete chapter marks manually.

HDD

DVD

Progressive scan system: [E Pages 21, 90]
Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the
progressive scan system provides less flickering and
images in higher resolution than that of traditional
television signals.
HDMI: [E Pages 21, 91 - 92]
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
You can enjoy clearer audio/video output when
connecting this unit to a display device with an HDMIcompatible port.

Creating Titles to a Playlist: [E Page 81]
You can create a title to the Playlist.

Guide to the Owner’s Manual

Deleting Titles: [E Page 76]
You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Symbols Used in the Owner’s Manual

Deleting a Scene of a Title: [E Pages 82 - 83]
You can delete a specific scene of a title.

To show what recording mode or disc type applies to
each function, the following symbols appear at the
beginning of each operating item.

Editing title name: [E Pages 77 - 78]
You can name titles or change the title name.
Combining Titles: [E Page 81]
You can combine two titles into a single title.
Dividing Titles: [E Pages 80 - 81]
You can divide a title into two new titles.
Protecting titles: [E Page 80]
To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the
protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the
Original list.

Symbol

Description

HDD
DVD-V
DVD-V
Video

DVD-R
DVD-RW
VD-RW
W
VR

Available to (internal) HDD
Available to DVD-Videos
Available to DVD-RW discs in Video
mode

DVD-RW

Available to DVD-RW discs in VR mode

DVD-R

Available to DVD-R discs in Video mode

DVD+R
DVD+RW
VD+RW
W

Available to DVD+RW discs

DVD+R
DVD+R

Available to DVD+R discs

CD

Available to Audio CDs

VCD

Available to Video CDs

MP3

Available to CD-RW/-R discs with MP3
files

JPEG

Available to CD-RW/-R discs with JPEG
files

DivX

Available to DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R
and CD-RW/-R discs with DivX® files

VHS

Available to VHS tapes
Use only cassettes marked VHS (

DVD
Adding or Deleting chapter marks at once
(Video mode DVD-RW only)
[E Page 79]
You can easily add chapter marks at every selected
time interval or delete all chapter marks at once for
easy editing.
Hiding chapters: [E Pages 79 - 80]
To keep others from playing back some chapters
without permission, you can hide chapters.

Compatibility
DVD
Playing back discs recorded in Video mode in any
regular DVD player: [E Page 59]
Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back in
regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives
compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to
finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back
in other DVD players.
Although DVD+RW / +R discs are playable in other
units without finalisation in most cases, it is
recommended to finalise in order to stabilise the
performance.
* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for
recording on DVD-RW/-R 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
and other DVD playback devices available that
cannot play back DVD-RW/-R discs recorded in the
DVD-Video Format.

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PAL SECAM

Symbols for Tuner Setting
The following is the description for the symbols for
tuner setting used in this manual.
ANALOG

: Settings only for the Analogue
mode

DVB

: Settings only for the DVB mode

)

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Introduction

Medias for Recording / Playing
Disc Type

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD+RW

DVD+R

HDD

Logo

Can be formatted in VR or Video
mode
Video Mode

Icon

Maximum Record Time

VR

DVD-RW

DVD-RW

DVD-R

–

DVD+R
DVD+RW
VD+RW
W
480 min
(12 cm)
144 min
(8 cm)

DVD+R
DVD+R
480 min
(12 cm)
144 min
(8 cm)

HDD
267 hrs
(with SLP
mode)

Ver. 2.0
Ver. 2.0/4×
Ver. 2.0/8×
Ver. 2.0/16×

1×-4×

1×-16×

–

Playable on
most DVD
players.
Finalisation
necessary.
(Title menu
will be
created)

Playable on
DVD+RW
compatible
players.
Finalisation
recommended.
(Title menu will
be created)

Playable on
most DVD
players.
Finalisation
recommended.
(Title menu will
be created)

–

✔

✔

✔

Recording

Playable only on
VR mode
compatible unit.
Finalisation
recommended.

480 min
(12 cm)
144 min
(8 cm)

Basic Setup

480 min
(12 cm)
144 min
(8 cm)

Ver. 1.1, 1.2
Recordable/Playable
Ver. 1.1/2× CPRM compatible
Versions
Ver. 1.2/4× CPRM compatible
Playable on
most DVD
players.
Compatibility Finalisation
necessary.
(Title menu will
be created)

Automatically
formatted in
+VR mode

VR Mode

Video

480 min
(12 cm)
144 min
(8 cm)

Automatically Automatically
formatted in
formatted in
Video mode +VR mode

Connections

Format

Record TV
Programmes

✔

✔

Reuse by Deleting
the Current
Contents

✔

✔

Record 16:9 Size
Pictures

✔

✔

Record Copy-once
Programmes

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔*

Create Chapters
at Fixed Intervals
(auto chapter)

✔

Scene Delete

✔

Edit Title Name

✔

✔

Combine Titles

✔

✔

Original

Playlist

Original

✔
✔

✔
✔

✔
✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔
✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔
✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Hide Chapters
Delete a Title

✔

Playlist

✔
✔

Divide a Title

✔

✔

✔

✔
✔

✔
✔
✔

Create a Playlist
Protect a Title

✔: Available
* CPRM compatible disc only.

✔

VHS Functions

Deleting Selected
Titles

✔
✔

Function Setup

Create Chapters
Wherever You
Like (chapter
mark)

✔

Editing

Editing Features

Playback

Available Features

Recording Features

✔
✔

Gray: Not available

DVD players with

Others

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.
are capable of playing DVD-RW recorded in VR mode.

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Discs for Playing
Disc Type

DVD-VIDEO

CD-DA

Video CD

CD-RW

CD-R

Logo

Icon

DVD-V

CD

VCD

CD

CD

Files for Playing
Type of
title

MP3

Icon

MP3

Media

CD-RW/-R

JPEG

DivX®

JPEG
CD-RW/-R

DivX

®

CD-RW/-R
DVD-RW/-R
DVD+RW/+R

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
®

• Official DivX Certified product
• Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6)
with standard playback of DivX® media files.
• Discs containing the DivX® files with the DivX® GMC
(Global Motion Compensation) playback feature,
which is DivX® supplemental function, cannot be
played back on this unit.

Unplayable Discs
The following discs will not play back on this unit.
• CD-ROM
• Compact Disc-Interactive
(CD-I)
• Video Single Disc (VSD) • DVD-ROM
• DVD-audio
• Unfinalised disc
• DVD contains MP3, Windows Media™ Audio or
JPEG files
• DVD-RW/-R recorded in non compatible recording
format
• Blu-ray Disc
• HD DVD
On the following disc, the sound may not be heard.
• Super audio CD - Only the sound on the CD layer
can be heard. The sound on the high-density super
audio CD layer cannot be heard.

Colour Systems
DVDs are recorded using different colour systems
throughout the world. The most common colour
system, used primarily in the U.K. and other EU
countries, is PAL.
This unit uses the PAL system. However, it is also
possible to play back DVDs using other colour
systems, such as NTSC.

Region Codes
This unit has been designed to play DVD
with region 2. DVD must be labelled for ALL
2
regions or for region 2 in order to play on the
unit. You cannot play back DVD that are
labelled for other regions. Look for the
symbols on the right on your DVD. If these
region symbols do not appear on your DVD,
you cannot play back the DVD in this unit.
The number inside the globe refers to region of the
world.
A DVD labelled for a specific region can only play
back on the unit with the same region code.

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Following discs are recommended for good recording
quality and are proven to be compatible with this unit.
However, depending on the media condition the unit
may not read the disc properly.
Verbatim
DVD+R 8x, DVD+RW 4x, DVD-R 8x,
DVD-RW 2x
JVC
DVD-RW 4x
Maxell
DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD-R 8x/16x
SONY
DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD+RW 4x
TDK
DVD+R 4x/8x/16x
Performance of any other discs are not guaranteed.
• Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss
caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of
this recorder, 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.
• When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R 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-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that
is used in the manner described in the
immediately preceding bullet point is used
again in this recorder.
• When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R 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 on other DVD players, recorders or
personal computer drives.

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Introduction

Functional Overview
Front Panel
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3 4*

5
Connections

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7
8

Basic Setup

24 22* 20 18
16 14 12 10
23* 21* 19 17 15 13 11* 9
You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons.

1 B ON\STANDBY button

• Press to turn the unit on and off.
• Insert a tape here.

3 PROGRAM G \ H buttons
HDD/DVD: Press to change the channel up or
down.
VHS

4 A (OPEN\CLOSE) button* (DVD)
• Press to open or close the disc tray.

5 Disc tray
• Place a disc when the disc tray is opened.
• Connect the video output of an external device
here using a commercially available Video
cable.

7 AUDIO input jacks (AV3)

8 DV input jack (AV4)
• Use to connect the DV output of external device
with a DV cable.

9 REC indicators (HDD/DVD)
• Lights up during HDD/DVD recording.
• Press once to start a recording. Press
repeatedly to start one-touch timer recording.
Each press increases the recording time by 30
minutes up to 8 hours.

11 B (PLAY) button* (HDD/DVD)
• Press to start or resume playback.

12 C (STOP) button (HDD/DVD)
• Press to stop playback, recording or dubbing.

• Press to start One Touch Dubbing from HDD to
DVD.

15 DUBBING VCR M DVD button

• Press to start One Touch Dubbing from VCR to
DVD.

16 DUBBING indicator
• Lights up during dubbing

17 Display
• Shows information and messages. Refer to
“Front Panel Display Guide” on page 19.

18 Infrared sensor window
• Receive signals from your remote control so that
you can control the unit from a distance.

19 REC indicator (VHS)
• Lights up during VCR recording.

20 I REC button (VHS)
• Press once to start a recording. Press
repeatedly to start one-touch timer recording.
Each press increases the recording time by 30
minutes up to 8 hours.

21 B (PLAY) button* (VHS)
• Press to start playback. Press to turn on the unit
to start playback.

VHS Functions

10 I REC button (HDD/DVD)

14 DUBBING HDD M DVD button

Function Setup

• Connect the audio output of an external device
here using a commercially available Audio
(L / R) cable.

DVD : Press to activate the DVD. Lights up when
DVD is selected.

Editing

6 VIDEO input jack (AV3)

HDD: Press to activate the HDD. Lights up when
HDD is selected.

Playback

: Press to change the channel up or
down. Press to adjust the tracking
during playback or in slow motion of
the tape. While playback is in still
mode, you can adjust the vertically
blurred picture.

VHS : Press to activate the VCR. Lights up when
VCR is selected.

Recording

2 Cassette compartment

13 Device Select Buttons / Indicators

22 D (FWD) button* (VHS)
• Press to fast forward or fast search. Press to
turn on the unit to fast forward.

23 E (REV) button* (VHS)
• Press to rewind or rewind search.
• Press to turn on the unit to rewind.

24 A / C (EJECT\STOP) button (VHS)
Others

• Press to stop playback, recording or dubbing.
• Press to eject the videotape.

Button names described in the Owner’s Manual
The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some
operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

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Rear Panel
HDMI OUT

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2

3 4

1 Mains cable
• Connect to a standard AC outlet.

2 HDMI OUT jack (HDD/DVD)
• Connect to a display with an HDMI compatible
port. Use a commercially available HDMI cable.

3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack
(HDD/DVD)
• Connect to an amplifier with a digital input jack
such as a Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder
or MPEG decoder. Use a commercially available
Coaxial cable.

4 AUDIO OUT (L\R) jacks (HDD/DVD)
• Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV.
Use a commercially available Audio cable.

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6

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9

6 AV2 (DECODER) socket (HDD/DVD/VHS)
• Connect to VCR, camcorder, or other
Audio-Video equipment. Use a commercially
available Scart cable.

7 AV1 (TV) socket (HDD/DVD/VHS)
• Connect to the Scart socket on your TV. Use a
commercially available Scart cable.

8 ANTENNA IN
• Connect to an antenna or a cable.

9 ANTENNA OUT
• Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable box
or direct broadcast system to output the signal
received at ANTENNA IN. Use the supplied RF
cable.

5 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
(HDD/DVD)
• Connect to the component video input jacks on
your TV. Use a commercially available
Component Video cable.

Note
• Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage
to the unit.

• This unit does not have an RF modulator.

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8

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21

11 REV E button

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26

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28

12 PLAY B button
• Press to start or resume playback.

13 SKIP H button (HDD/DVD)

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11

31

• During playback, press twice in quick
successions to skip to the previous chapter or
track.
• When playback is paused, press to play reverse
step by step.

Recording

9

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30

14 VCR button

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33
34
35
36
37
38
39

• Press to select the VCR output mode.

15 PAUSE F button
• Press to pause playback or recording.

16 TIME SLIP button (HDD)
• Press to virtually pause and resume the live TV
broadcast.

Playback

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19

25

(HDD/DVD)
• During playback, press to fast reverse.
• When playback is paused, press to reverse
slowly.
(VHS)
• Press to rewind the videotape.
• Press to view the picture rapidly in reverse
during the playback mode.

Basic Setup

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4
5

• Press to follow the DVB instruction displayed onscreen.
MODE (YELLOW) button (VHS)
• Press to change the video colour system.
SEARCH (BLUE) button (VHS)
• Press to call up the index or time search menu.

Connections

3

Introduction

10 RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE button

Remote Control

17 DUBBING button
• During playback, press to start dubbing right
away.
• In stop mode, press to display “Dubbing” menu.

18 SUBTITLE button

1 OPEN\CLOSE A button (DVD/VHS)
• Press to open or close the disc tray.
• Press to remove the videotape from the unit.

2 INPUT SELECT F button
3 Number buttons
• Press to select channel numbers.
• Press to select a title / chapter / track on the
display.
• Press to enter values for settings in “Setup”
menu.
• Press to enter the characters in edit function.
• Press to display “Setup” menu in stop mode.

5 TEXT button
• Press to switch Teletext on or off.

6 VARIABLE REPLAY button (HDD/DVD)
• Replays by the amount of time set in advance.

7 TOP MENU button (HDD/DVD)
• Press to display the Title list.
• Press to move the cursor and determine items
or settings.

9 DISPLAY button
• Press to display the On-Screen Display.

20 HDMI button
• Press to set the HDMI connector’s video signal
output mode.

21 B ON/STANDBY button
• Press to turn on or off the unit.

22 PROG. G \ H buttons
• Press to change the channel up or down.

23 TIMER PROG. button
• Press to display the timer programme setting
menu.

24 INFO C button
• Press to display the DVB programme
information.

25 CLEAR button
(HDD/DVD)
• Press to clear the password once entered.
• Press to cancel the programming for a disc.
• Press to clear the selecting marker number in
the marker setup mode.
• Press to clear the programme once entered in
the CD programme playback mode.
(VHS)
• Press to reset the tape counter.

Others

8 Direction U \ D \ L \ P buttons

• During playback, press to playback in a slightly
faster/slower speed.

VHS Functions

4 SETUP button

19 1.3x\0.8x PLAY button (HDD/DVD)

Function Setup

• Press to select the DVB, analogue mode or
appropriate input.

Editing

• During playing back DVD or watching a DVB
channel which has subtitle information, press to
call up the Subtitle menu.

26 GUIDE button
• Press to call up the EPG list in DVB mode.
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27 VARIABLE SKIP button (HDD/DVD)
• Skips by the amount of time set in advance.

28 DISC MENU button (HDD/DVD)
• Press to display the Disc menu during playback.
• Press to change the Original and Playlist on the
TV screen.

29 ENTER button
• Press to acknowledge or approve a menu
selection.
• While watching a DVB channel, press to display
the “Quick select” menu.

Installing Batteries in the
Remote Control
Install two R6 (AA) batteries (supplied) into the
remote control, carefully match with the polarity
indicated inside the battery compartment.

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2

3

30 RETURN button
• Press to return to the previously displayed menu
screen.

31 FWD D button
• When playback is paused, press to forward slowly.
(HDD/DVD)
• During playback, press to fast forward.
(VHS)
• Press to advance the videotape rapidly.
• Press to view the picture rapidly in forward
during playback.

32 STOP C button
• Press to stop playing back or recording.

33 SKIP G button (HDD/DVD)
• During playback, press to skip to the next
chapter or track.
• When playback is paused, press to advance
step by step.

34 HDD button
• Press to select the HDD output mode.

35 DVD button
• Press to select the DVD output mode.

36 REC I button
• Press once to start a recording.
• Press repeatedly to start a One-touch Timer
Recording.

Caution
• Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such
as leakage and bursting.
• Do not mix new and old batteries together.
• Do not use different kinds of batteries together.
• Make sure that the plus (+) and minus (–) ends of
each battery match the indications inside the battery
compartment.
• Remove batteries if the equipment will not be used
for a month or more.
• When disposing used batteries, please comply with
governmental regulations or the public instructions
for environmental protection that apply in your
country or area.
• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or
disassemble batteries.

About the Remote Control
• Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote
control and the remote control sensor on the unit.
• Use within the operating range and angle as shown.

37 REC MODE button
• Press to switch the recording mode.
PROGRAM

VCR

DUBBING

REC

38 SAT.LINK button (HDD)

VCR DVD

VCR

SELECT
HDD

HDD/DVD
DVD

REC

HDD

DVD

HDD DVD

• Press to activate the Satellite Link Timer
Recording.

39 AUDIO D button
• For analogue channels when receiving a
bilingual broadcast, press to change the audio
out setting to “Main”, “Sub” or “Main/Sub”.
• Press to change the bilingual audio source of an
external equipment to “Main”, “Sub” or “Main/Sub”.
(Available only when the “External Input Audio” in
“Setup” menu is set to “Bilingual” in advance.)
• Press to select the sound mode for DVB channels.
(HDD/DVD)
• Press to display the audio menu during playback.
(VHS)
• During playback of Hi-Fi videotape, press to
change the audio out setting to “STEREO”,
“LEFT”, “RIGHT” and “MONO”.
Button names described in the Owner’s Manual
The instructions in this manual are described mainly
with the operations using the remote control. Some
operations can be carried out using the buttons on
the front panel.

Note
• If you turn off this unit, [OPEN\CLOSE A] on the remote
control is not available. Be sure to use [A OPEN\CLOSE]
or [A / C EJECT/STOP] on the unit.

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7 m (30°)

7m

7 m (30°) Within
about 7 m

Remote control

• The maximum operable range as follows:
Line of sight:
approximately 7 m
Either side of centre: approximately 7 m within
30 degrees
• Remote control operation may become unreliable if
the remote control sensor of the unit is being
exposed by the strong sunlight or fluorescent light.
• Remote controls for different devices can interfere
with each other. Be careful when using remote
controls for other equipment located close to the
unit.
• Replace the batteries when the operating range of
the remote control reduces.

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Device Select Indicators

PROGRAM

VCR

DUBBING

REC

VCR

SELECT
HDD

Guide to On-Screen Displays
DISPLAY Menu
HDD

With a disc inserted into the unit, press [DISPLAY] to
display the On-Screen Display. The menu shows
information about what is recorded on the disc.

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6

HDD/DVD
DVD

VCR DVD

REC

HDD

DVD

HDD DVD

HDD

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DVD

Basic Setup

VCR

DVD

Connections

Because this unit is a combination of an HDD, a DVD
and a VHS recorder, you must select which
component you want to operate first.

Introduction

Switching HDD / DVD / VHS
mode

VCR indicator
HDD indicator

7

DVD indicator
VCR button

HDD

DVD
Press [DVD] on the remote control or the front panel.
(Verify that the DVD indicator is lit in green.)
VHS

This is an example screen for explanation. Displayed
items vary depending on the actual mode.

1 Indicates a disc type and format mode.
(DVD mode only)
2 Indicates a type of titles for HDD and VR
mode DVD-RW disc.
3 Indicates a channel number, station
name (analogue channel only) or
selected external input mode.
4 Indicates a media, recording mode and
possible recording time left.
5 Indicates the current title number/total
number of titles, the current chapter
number/total number of chapters, and
time lapse of the current title playback/
total duration of the title.
6 Each icon means:

Editing

Press [VCR] on the remote control or the front panel.
(Verify that the VCR indicator is lit in orange.)

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Playback

Press [HDD] on the remote control or the front panel.
(Verify that the HDD indicator is lit in blue.)

DVD SP

Recording

HDD button
DVD button

4

: Search
: Audio
: Subtitle

Function Setup

: Angle
: Repeat
: Marker
: Noise Reduction
: Zoom
: Surround

VHS Functions

7 Indicates an operation status.
8 Indicates the component in use.
: HDD
: DVD

Note
• For some descriptions on this manual, only one disc
type is indicated as an example.

Others

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Press [DISPLAY] while the On-Screen Display is
displayed to display the following information.