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Toshiba D-VR3SU User Manual

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DVD RECORDER-VCR
D-VR3SU
OWNER'S MANUAL
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General IconGeneral
BrandToshiba
ModelD-VR3SU
CategoryDVD VCR Combo
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warning

General Safety Warnings and Precautions

Covers warnings about removing covers, exposure to moisture, and general safety advice.

Laser Beam Hazard Warning

Warns about hazardous radiation exposure from the laser beam if not operated correctly.

FCC Compliance and Notes

Details FCC regulations and guidance for preventing radio interference.

Copyright and Patent Information

Lists US patent numbers and copyright protection technology details.

Precaution

Important Safety Instructions

Provides 14 essential safety instructions for installation, use, and servicing of the unit.

Manufacturer Liability Disclaimers

Outlines Toshiba's non-liability for damages from misuse, accidents, or failure to follow instructions.

Laser Radiation Safety Notices

Multilingual warnings about visible and invisible laser radiation when the unit is open.

Intellectual Property Licensing

Details licensing of intellectual property rights for the product unit.

Additional Safety Instructions

General Operational Safety

Covers safety regarding volume, outlets, liquid exposure, disc tray, heavy objects, ventilation, discs, and disposal.

Handling Cautions and Precautions

Provides instructions for handling the unit, cleaning the cabinet, and proper disc management.

Disc Storage and Recording Notes

Disc Storage Guidelines

Offers advice on storing discs to protect data from environmental factors.

Recording and Editing Guidelines

Offers tips for trial operations, power failures, copy restrictions, and content compensation.

Liability Exemptions and Copyright Notes

Lists Toshiba's non-liability for damages and copyright restrictions on recording.

Disc Specifications

DVD-Video Disc Specifications

Details DVD-Video capacity, audio, subtitles, MPEG-2, and Dolby 3D surround features.

Audio CD and CD-R/RW Specifications

Outlines specifications for Audio CD, CD-R/RW, including MP3 and JPEG file compatibility.

DVD-R/RW Recording and Playback Details

Explains DVD-R/RW playback and recording modes, including finalization and optimization.

Recording Formats and Disc Protection

DVD Recording Mode Explanations

Explains DVD-RW modes (VR/Video) and DVD-RAM recording formats and their editing capabilities.

Disc Protection and Unsupported Discs

Details disc protection features and lists discs that cannot be used with the product.

General Features

Digital Media Handling Capabilities

Highlights high-quality digital audio/video recording and creating DVD video titles.

Recording Options and DV Input

Explains various recording modes (XP, SP, LP, EP) and copying camcorder content via DV input.

Advanced Playback and Interface Features

Describes Time Slip, PIP, progressive scan, and the user-friendly menu system for editing.

Understanding the User Manual

Manual Icons and Usage Guide

Explains icons used in the manual and provides guidance on manual usage and troubleshooting.

Initial Setup: Disc Types and Formatting

Guides users on selecting disc types and formatting discs for recording.

Recording and Editing Overview

Recording Methods and Modes

Explains direct and timer recording methods, including recording types like XP, SP, LP, EP.

Playback Procedures

Details how to select and play titles, chapters, and sections from discs.

Editing Recorded Content

Describes editing functions like delete, copy, rename, and creating playlists for recorded content.

Product Description

Front Panel Layout and Indicators

Details the layout of the front panel controls and the functions of the front panel display indicators.

Rear Panel Connections

Understanding Rear Panel Ports

Identifies and explains the purpose of all input and output jacks located on the rear panel.

Remote Control Overview

Identifying Remote Control Buttons

Provides a comprehensive guide to all buttons on the remote control and their respective functions.

Connecting and Initial Setup

Quick Setup Guide

Offers a brief overview to help users start using the recorder quickly.

Connection Step Summaries

Lists the main steps involved in connecting the device, including unpacking and remote preparation.

Antenna Cable Connection

Unpacking and Accessories

Lists supplied accessories and provides instructions for unpacking the unit.

Antenna Connection Methods

Details three methods for connecting the antenna based on cable box usage and channel availability.

Video Cable Connection

Antenna Connection Method 3 Details

Explains connecting the antenna to a cable box with few scrambled channels.

Video Input Connection Options

Describes connecting to a video input jack using composite or S-Video cables.

Video Cable Connection Methods

S-Video Input Connection

Guides on connecting via S-Video input for higher quality images by separating Y and C signals.

Component Video Input (480i)

Details connecting to component video inputs for accurate color reproduction in 480i mode.

Audio Cable Connection

Component Video Input (480p)

Explains connecting to component video inputs for progressive scan (480p) video output.

Audio Connection to TV

Describes connecting audio output to a TV using analog audio cables for sound.

Audio Cable Connection Methods

Stereo Amplifier Audio Connection

Guides on connecting to a stereo amplifier using analog audio output jacks.

AV Amplifier Digital Audio Connection

Details connecting to an AV amplifier with digital input for Dolby Digital or DTS sound.

Connecting External Devices

Connecting VCR/Set-Top Box/DVD Player

Explains connecting external devices like VCRs or DVD players to LINE IN 1 jacks for recording.

Connecting Camcorder to LINE IN 2

Guides on connecting a camcorder to the LINE IN 2 jacks for recording.

Connecting Camcorder via DV Input

Details connecting a camcorder with a DV output jack to the DV input for digital video recording.

Connecting Power and Preparing Remote

Power Cord Connection

Instructions for plugging in the power cord and the auto time setting function.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Guides on installing batteries in the remote control and troubleshooting common issues.

Setting the Remote Control

TV Compatibility and Setup

Explains how to make the remote control compatible with various TV brands using codes.

Remote Control Functions for TV

Lists specific buttons on the remote that can control TV functions like power, input, volume, and channel.

System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation

Explains how to navigate the on-screen menus using the MENU, navigation, and ENTER buttons.

Auto Clock Set Configuration

Setting Up Automatic Clock Synchronization

Guides on automatically setting the clock using TV signals and selecting the clock data channel.

Manual Clock Set Configuration

Time Zone and Daylight Saving Settings

Details how to set the time zone and daylight saving options for accurate timekeeping.

Channel Set Configuration

Manually Setting the Clock

Provides instructions for manually setting the clock's month, day, year, hour, minute, and AM/PM.

Antenna and Cable TV Setup

Guides on selecting antenna or cable TV input based on the connection type.

Setting Up Language Features

Configuring Language Preferences

Explains how to set player, disc, audio, and subtitle language preferences for automatic display.

Setting Up Audio Options

Digital Audio Output Settings

Details options for digital audio output, including PCM and Bitstream formats.

DTS and Dynamic Compression Settings

Explains how to enable DTS output and adjust dynamic compression for audio.

Setting Up Display (Video) Options

TV Aspect Ratio Adjustment

Guides on adjusting TV aspect ratio (Letter Box, Pan-Scan, Wide) for optimal screen display.

Black Level and Noise Reduction

Explains how to adjust screen brightness (Black Level) and activate 3D Noise Reduction.

Setting Up Parental Control

Configuring Parental Control and Ratings

Details setting up parental control, including password protection and rating levels for DVDs.

Auto Channel Memory Setup

Changing Parental Control Password

Guides on changing the parental control password for enhanced security.

Channel Add/Delete Functionality

Managing Channels via Add/Delete

Explains how to add or delete channels from the tuner's memory using the CH A/V buttons.

RF Output Channel Configuration

Setting RF Output Channel

Guides on setting the RF output channel to match the TV's tuner setting for proper reception.

Guide Channel Setup

Configuring Guide Channels for VCR Plus+

Explains setting guide channels for using VCR Plus+ codes for timer recording.

VCR Settings Configuration

Setting Auto Play and Tape Length

Details setting VCR to auto play tapes and specifying tape length for recording.

Auto Repeat Functionality

Explains how to set the VCR to repeatedly play a tape.

Video Input Selection

VCR Settings: Auto Play and Auto Repeat

Continues VCR settings for auto play and auto repeat functions.

Front Display Settings

Adjusting Front Panel Display Brightness

Guides on setting the front panel display to be auto-dim, bright, or dim at all times.

Playback Functions

Before Starting Playback

Provides essential information to read before initiating disc playback.

Compatible Disc Types and Region Codes

Lists compatible disc types and explains the importance of matching region codes for DVD playback.

Disc Playback Restrictions

Playing a Disc Overview

Explains how to insert and play discs, including safety notes and handling precautions.

Playing a Disc

Disc Insertion and Playback Steps

Details the process of inserting a disc, playing it, and stopping playback, with safety notes.

Search, Skip, and Motion Playback Functions

Navigating Through Tracks and Chapters

Explains how to search through tracks, skip chapters, and skip ahead by 30 seconds.

Slow and Step Motion Playback

Describes using slow motion and step motion playback for detailed viewing.

About the QUICK Function

Quick Scene Searching and Settings

Explains using the QUICK function to search scenes, change audio/subtitle settings, and manage repeat/angle/zoom.

Using Repeat Playback

Repeat Play for Audio CDs and MP3s

Details how to use the repeat play function for audio CDs and MP3 discs.

Repeat Play for DVDs and VCR Tapes

Explains using repeat play for DVD titles, chapters, or A-B sections, and for VCR tapes.

A-B Repeat and Scene Seeking

A-B Repeat Functionality

Guides on setting A-B repeat points to play a specific segment of a disc repeatedly.

Direct Scene Navigation

Explains how to directly navigate to a specific scene by selecting title, chapter, or time.

Selecting Subtitle and Audio Language

Subtitle Language Selection

Details how to select subtitle languages available on the disc, with notes on compatibility and display.

Changing Camera Angle

Audio Language Selection

Explains how to select desired audio languages available on the disc, noting disc-specific availability.

Using Bookmarks

Setting and Playing Back Bookmarks

Guides on setting bookmarks at specific scenes for easy playback and how to play back bookmarked scenes.

Zooming Functionality

Clearing Bookmarks

Explains how to delete bookmarks from recorded content.

Disc Menu Navigation and Time Check

Checking Remaining Time

Explains how to check the remaining time for discs and recordings.

Using Disc and Top Menus

Guides on accessing disc menus for DVD-VIDEO and navigating title lists for DVD-RAM/RW/R.

Playing Back Audio CDs (CDDA)

Audio CD Screen Elements

Details the screen elements and controls for playing back Audio CDs.

Play Option Mode Settings

Configuring Playback Options

Explains selecting playback options like Normal, Random, Intro, and Playlist for audio discs.

Changing Repeat Mode

Guides on how to change the repeat mode for playback (Off, Disc, Track).

Programming Tracks for Playback

Creating Custom Playlists

Explains how to register up to 30 tracks to create a custom playlist for playback.

Photo CD Playback

Viewing Photo CDs and Slideshows

Guides on playing Photo CDs, setting slideshow modes, and handling combined MP3/JPEG discs.

Playing Back MP3 CDs

Navigating MP3 Folders and Tracks

Details navigating folders and tracks on MP3 CDs and using remote buttons for playback.

Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Function

Activating and Deactivating PIP

Explains how to activate, deactivate, and switch between PIP and main video screens.

Playing the VCR and Adjusting Tracking

VHS Tape Playback Steps

Guides on inserting VHS tapes, playing them, and stopping playback.

Tracking Adjustment for VCR

Explains how to adjust tracking manually to remove noise bars on VCR playback.

Special VCR Playback Features

VCR Playback Modes

Details special VCR playback features like pause, frame advance, review, skip, and slow motion.

S-VHS Playback

Playing S-VHS Tapes

Guides on inserting and playing S-VHS tapes for high-quality playback.

Variable Search System for VCR

Searching VCR Tapes

Explains how to search for specific points on VCR tapes like zero time, blank positions, or scan/play content.

Introduction to Recording

Before Recording and Disc Compatibility

Provides essential pre-recording information and details disc compatibility for recording.

Recording Formats and Copy Protection

DVD Recording Format Explanations

Explains DVD-RW modes (VR/Video) and DVD-RAM recording formats and their editing capabilities.

Copy Control Signals

Details copy control signals (Copy-Free, Copy-Once, Copy-Never) and recording requirements.

Recording the Current Channel

Steps for Recording and Pausing

Guides on recording the current channel, checking disc space, and pausing/resuming recordings.

One Touch Recording (OTR)

Making OTR Recordings

Explains how to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours using OTR.

VCR Plus+ Recording

Setting Up VCR Plus+ Recordings

Guides on setting up timer recordings using VCR Plus+ codes by entering the code number.

Making a Timer Recording

Setting Timer Recording Options

Details setting up timer recordings, including selecting media, source, date, time, and cycle.

Timer Recording Options and Modes

Setting Timer Recording Parameters

Explains setting recording options like quality (XP, SP, LP, EP) and VCR modes (SP, SLP).

Handling Timer Recording Conflicts

Provides information on managing overlapping timer recordings and exiting settings.

Editing Timer Record List

Modifying Timer Recording Entries

Guides on editing existing timer recording entries, including modifying various parameters.

Deleting a Timer Recording Entry

Removing Timer Recording Entries

Explains how to delete specific timer recording entries from the list, including confirmation prompts.

Time Slip Recording Feature

Watching Recorded Content Live

Details using the Time Slip function to watch recorded images in PIP while recording is in progress.

Recording From External Devices

Recording via External Device Inputs

Guides on recording content from external devices using Line In jacks and selecting the input mode.

Recording Through DV Input Jack

Recording Digital Video from Camcorder

Explains how to record digital video from a camcorder using the DV input jack.

Basic VCR Recording

Standard VCR Recording Process

Details the basic steps for recording TV programs onto a VCR tape, including channel selection.

Special Recording Features

Recording Options During Operation

Explains features available during recording, like changing channels, media, adding time, and simultaneous recording.

Record Speed Settings

Adjusting Recording Speed (SP/SLP)

Guides on adjusting recording speed between SP and SLP for quality or time optimization.

Copying Content to DVD or VCR

Copying from DVD to VCR

Details copying content from DVDs to VCR tapes, including direct copy options.

Copying Content from VCR to DVD

VCR to DVD Copying Process

Guides on copying content from VCR tapes to DVDs, including selecting start/end points.

Direct VCR to DVD Copying

Explains the direct copy process from VCR to DVD, noting limitations on discs and pause function.

Editing Disc Content

Viewing Disc Menu Functions

Introduces the menu functions available depending on the disc type (No Disc, DVD-VIDEO).

Disc Menu Functions by Type

Menu Options for CD and JPEG+MP3 Discs

Lists menu functions available for CD and JPEG+MP3 discs.

Menu Options for DVD-RW(VR) and DVD-RAM(VR) Discs

Details menu functions like Setup, Timer Rec, Copy, Title List, Playlist, and Disc Manager for DVD-RW/RAM discs.

Menu Options for DVD-R(V) Discs

Lists available menu functions for DVD-R(V) discs.

Viewing and Editing Title Lists

Displaying and Navigating Title Lists

Guides on viewing the title list, including playback, information window, and entry numbers.

Editing Title List Entries

Explains options for editing title list entries: Play, Rename, Delete, Edit Section, and Protect.

Playing a Title List Entry

Playback Procedures for Title List Entries

Details how to select and play an entry from the title list, and how to access the edit movie list menu.

Renaming a Title List Entry

Steps for Renaming Title Entries

Guides on renaming title list entries using an on-screen keyboard and saving the changes.

Deleting a Title List Entry

Procedures for Removing Title Entries

Explains how to delete entries from the title list, including prompts for protected entries and playlists.

Locking a Title List Entry

Securing Title Entries from Deletion

Guides on locking title list entries to prevent accidental deletions, and how to unlock them.

Deleting a Section from a Title List Entry

Removing Specific Sections of a Title

Details how to delete specific sections from a title list entry by selecting start and end points.

Creating a Playlist Entry

Steps for Creating New Playlists

Guides on creating new playlists by selecting scenes from recorded titles and saving them.

Playlist Creation Details

Defining Playlist Scenes and Saving

Explains how to define start and end points for scenes within a playlist and confirm the creation.

Editing and Playing Playlist Entries

Modifying Playlist Entries

Details functions for editing playlist entries: Play, Rename, Edit Scene, Copy, and Delete.

Playback of Playlist Entries

Explains how to play playlist entries and stop playback, returning to the edit screen.

Playlist Entry Management

Renaming Playlist Entries

Guides on renaming playlist entries using the on-screen keyboard.

Editing Scenes within Playlists

Explains how to edit scenes for a playlist entry, including selecting and saving changes.

Playlist Scene Operations

Playing Specific Playlist Scenes

Guides on selecting and playing specific scenes from a playlist.

Modifying Playlist Scenes

Explains how to modify existing scenes in a playlist by selecting new start and end points.

Playlist Scene Management

Moving and Adding Scenes in Playlists

Guides on changing the position of scenes and adding new scenes to playlists.

Deleting Scenes from Playlists

Removing Scenes from a Playlist

Explains how to delete scenes from a playlist, including selecting end points and confirming deletion.

Playlist Entry Copying and Deletion

Copying Playlist Entries to VCR

Guides on copying playlist entries from a disc to a VCR tape.

Deleting Playlist Entries

Explains how to delete playlist entries from the list, including selecting entries and confirming deletion.

Disc Manager Operations

Editing Disc Names

Guides on accessing the Disc Manager and renaming discs using an on-screen keyboard.

Disc Protection Features

Applying Disc Protection

Explains how to protect discs from format and program deletion due to unintended operations.

Formatting DVD-RAM/DVD-RW Discs

Disc Formatting Procedures

Guides on formatting DVD-RAM/DVD-RW discs, including cartridge write protect and confirmation prompts.

Deleting Title Lists and Cartridge Protection

Removing All Title Lists

Explains how to delete all title lists from a disc, including prompts for protected entries.

Cartridge Protection Information

Provides information on cartridge protection for DVD-RAM discs and checks for protection status.

Finalizing a Disc

Procedure for Finalizing DVD Discs

Guides on finalizing DVD-RW/DVD-R discs to ensure playback on external devices, including confirmation and time estimates.

Unfinalizing a Disc (V/VR Mode)

Reverting Finalized DVD Discs

Explains how to unfinalize discs in V/VR mode to allow further recording or editing.

Reference

DVD Troubleshooting Guide

Provides troubleshooting steps for issues related to DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and DVD-R discs.

VCR Problems and Solutions

Offers solutions for common problems encountered with the VCR functionality.

Product Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the DVD Recorder-VCR, including power, dimensions, and audio/video details.

Limited Warranty Information

Details the limited warranty terms and conditions for the product.

DVD Troubleshooting Guide

Common DVD Playback and Recording Issues

Addresses common issues like no power, recording errors, timer issues, password locks, playback failures, and sound problems.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Playback and Aspect Ratio Problems

Discusses issues like feature unavailability, aspect ratio, audio/video output, angle operation, and disc rotation.

Remote Control and Other Problems

Provides solutions for remote control issues and general advice for other problems encountered.

VCR Problems and Solutions

Troubleshooting VCR Operation

Offers solutions for VCR-specific problems like no power, cassette issues, recording failures, broadcast reception, noise bars, and head cleaning.

Product Specifications

Detailed Technical Specifications

Provides comprehensive technical details including power, dimensions, input/output levels, compression formats, and audio outputs.

Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Outlines the ninety (90) day labor and one (1) year parts warranty, including consumer responsibilities.

Obtaining Warranty Service

Warranty Service Procedures

Explains the process for obtaining warranty service, including contact information and required documentation.

State Law and Warranty Limitations

Discusses how state laws affect warranty rights and limitations on implied warranties and actions.

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