Toshiba D-KR4SU User Manual

OWNER’S MANUALRecordingPlaybackFunction setupOthersIntroductionEditingOPERATIONSGUIDERead “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.TOSHIBA DVD VIDEO RECORDER D-R4SU

10IntroductionPlayback sideOn handling discsDo not touch the playback side of the disc.Do not stick paper or tape to discs.On cleaning discsFingerprin

100EditingDVD-Video finalizing processThe recorder processes recorded data in a DVD-R/RW disc so that it can be played on other compatibledevices.Impo

101EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlayback5Press / / / to select.As you select each item, its function is explained.When “Men

102Editing8Press / / / to select the title menu, thenpress SELECT/ENTER.A display of menu selection for chapters appears.9Press / / /

103EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackNotes• DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder may not berecognized on other devices unles

Function SetupYou can change the default settings to customizeperformance to your preference.Customizing the functionsettings

106Function SetupDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-VIDEOVCD CDDVD-RCustomizing the function settingsYou can change the default settings to customize performance to you

107RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionSettingDVD player settingsDVD disc menu languageDVD-VIDEODVD audio languageDVD-VIDEODVD sub

108Customizing the function settings (Continued)Function SetupSettingDisplay settingsTV shapeDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-VIDEOVCDDVD-RScreen protectorDVD-RAMDVD-

109RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionInitial settings See page 30, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”.SettingDVD recorder operationAV record

11RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionDiscs and purposesThe table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per di

110Customizing the function settings (Continued)Function Setup1) Obtain the language code of the preferredlanguage from the Language code list( page 1

111RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroduction3) Press / to shift. Select the proceedingcharacter by pressing / (or ADJUST).4) Pre

112Customizing the function settings (Continued)Function SetupCountry/Area CodeAUSTRALIA AUBELGIUM BECANADA CACHINA CNCHINA HONG KONG HKDENMARK DKFINL

113RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionPicture/Audio settingsOutput black levelDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-VIDEOVCDDVD-RYou can adjust the bl

114Play DNRDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-VIDEOVCDDVD-RSelects a setting for playback at a reduced noise level.Press / buttons to select an item then select “On”

115RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionDisplay settingsTV shapeDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-VIDEOVCDDVD-RSelect a picture size according to th

116Operational settingsIR CodeSwitches the codes to operate the recorder. If you usethe second and third TOSHIBA DVD video recorders, setthe different

117RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionDVD recorder operationAV record qualityDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-RYou can select from 5 recording mo

118Aspect ratio(Video mode)DVD-RWDVD-RTo set the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVD-R/RWdisc.4:3:Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3.16:9:Fixes the aspe

119RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionManagement settingsGenre settingDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-RThis registers a frequently used genre na

12IntroductionIndex to parts and controlsSee pages with arrows for details.Front panel1 2 3 456 87910 111214 13q ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21Turns

OthersBefore calling service personnelError codes on the displaywindowRecording durationLanguage code listSpecification

122Before calling service personnelIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting y

123RecordingPlaybackOthersIntroductionEditingFunction setupRemote controlThe remote control does not work.• The batteries in the remote control are ex

124Error codes on the display windowThe recorder display shows error codes in addition to the message screen.Main examples are as follows.The “**” in

125RecordingPlaybackOthersIntroductionEditingFunction setupRecording durationOthersXP (9.2 Mbps)SP (4.6 Mbps)MP (3.0 Mbps)LP (2.2 Mbps)EP (1.4 Mbps)01

126Language code listOthersTable of languages and their abbreviations– – –CHI (ZH)DUT (NL)ENG (EN)FRE (FR)GER (DE)ITA (IT)JPN (JA)KOR (KO)MAY (MS)SPA

127RecordingPlaybackOthersIntroductionEditingFunction setupSpecificationOthers Power requirement during operation21W Power requirement at standby2.7

128Limited United States WarrantyDigital Audio Video (“DAV”) Product-Depot Repair WarrantyToshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. (“TA CP ”) makes

129RecordingPlaybackOthersIntroductionEditingFunction setupHow to Obtain Warranty ServicesIf, after following all of the operating instructions in thi

13RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionTo open or close the cover on the front panelPut your finger on the left edge of the cover a

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14IntroductionIndex to parts and controls (Continued)Rear panel1 2 3 5 647r COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks page 25 in“INSTALLATION GUIDE”Outputs video signa

15RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionu INPUT1 jacks page 38Use this to connect the recorder to output jacks ofexternal devices

16IntroductionIndex to parts and controls (Continued)Remote controlOPEN/CLOSEANGLEDISPLAYFL SELECTDIMMERSUBTITLEAUDIO/SAPFREEZEREMAINREC MODEEXTENDSET

17RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroduction*1MENUUse this to display a menu screen that is recorded ona DVD video disc.Operate the menu

18IntroductionIndex to parts and controls (Continued)Displayq Disc indicatorIndicates the category of a loaded disc.CD : audio CDVCD : VIDEO CDw DUB i

19RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionDimming the displayPressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness o

2IntroductionTable of ContentsIntroductionCaution for safety... 4About this product ...

20Is your recorder ready?• Refer to “INSTALLATION GUIDE” and finish thenecessary preparations.• Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV oraudio s

21RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionDVD-RAM disc with cartridge (TYPE1/TYPE2/TYPE4)Single sidedTurn the printed side up, and ins

22Before operating this recorder (Continued)IntroductionStatus displayStatus displayEach time you operate the recorder, the followingdisplays appear o

23RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionKey operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENUThe EASY NAVI button opens the “EASY NAVI Main Men

24Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU (Continued)IntroductionQuick Menu operationTo access various optional functions of this recorder,open Qui

RecordingRecording variations for many types of programs orsituations.Before recordingSelecting a disc according topurposes of use (DVD-RAM/DVD-R/RW)S

26Conventional video cassette recorders have required tapes to record, while this recorder enablesrecording on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc whenever you want,

27PlaybackRecordingEditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupNote on recording on a DVD-R discConfirm disc compatibility and prepare an availableDVD-R di

28How to initialize a discTo initialize a DVD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder.See page 20 for loading a disc.1) During stop, press QUICK MENU.The f

29PlaybackRecordingEditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupDVD-RAM physical formatPhysical formatting is a simple execution for a disc whichcannot be u

3RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionFunction SetupCustomizing the function settings ... 106DVD player settings...

30Before recording (Continued)RecordingTitle information003ChapterEnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianetc...12345678 0-=/’9qwe r t y u i p [ ]oasdfgh jk

31PlaybackRecordingEditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupEntering charactersThe cursor may be followed by unwanted characters.You can erase them if n

32Selecting a disc according to purposes of use (DVD-RAM/DVD-R/RW)There are various types of discs having different standards.Select one for your purp

33PlaybackRecordingEditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupSetting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video modeThis setting is necessary to play the

34Recording a TV program To record a TV program currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter.RecordingDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-ROPEN/CLOSE

35PlaybackRecordingEditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupOPEN/CLOSEANGLEDISPLAYFL SELECTDIMMERSUBTITLEAUDIO/SAPFREEZEREMAINREC MODEEXTENDSETUPVOL CHT

36Recording a TV program (Continued)RecordingSelecting the recording modeBefore recording, you can select the recording mode. During stop mode, press

37PlaybackRecordingEditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupTo stop recordingPress STOP.To pause recording (to omit an unnecessaryportion)During recordi

38RecordingDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-RRecording an external sourceYou can record programs from connected equipment on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc.Connect according to

39PlaybackRecordingEditingOthersIntroductionFunction setup1Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “L-1”or “L-2” appears on the front panel display,corr

4IntroductionIntroductionCaution for safetyRead “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”,and all other sections of the “INSTALLATION GUID

40Notes on recording from a connected VCR or camcorderCheck the condition of the source equipment before playing.Set the equipment in good condition,

41PlaybackRecordingEditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-RPrograming a recordingUse REC MENU to program a recording. It wil

42Programing a recording (Continued)RecordingA timer program with this mark will be executed. To disengage, removethis indicator.Select a channel you

43PlaybackRecordingEditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupSuggestions for the picture quality setting• For normal recording or when you cannot decide

44Programing a recording (Continued)1:00pm 1:54pm1:20pm20 minutes extendTime Shift2:14pmShifting the time period of a recording (TimeShift)If a prior

45PlaybackRecordingEditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRemaining volume1) Press EASY NAVI.EASY NAVI Main Menu appears.2) Press / / / to sele

46Delaying the end time of a programmedrecording while it is recordingWhile a programmed recording is in progress,press EXTEND.The first press display

47PlaybackRecordingEditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingOthersTo protect recorded contentYou can protect recorded content from unexpectedde

48Technical informationAbout recording timeThe recording time of a typical VCR (Video CassetteRecorder) is determined by the length of a video tapeand

PlaybackPlay your favorite contents.Information on playbackPlaying recorded contentsPlaying a DVD video discPausing a TV broadcast toresume later (Pau

5RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionAbout this productIntroductionSome differencesBecause of its recording capacity, this DVD rec

50PlaybackInformation on playbackThe operation procedure depends on the kind of disc. See the respective pages for basic procedure toplay the disc.To

51EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-RPlaying recorded contentsTitles and chapters recorded on a DVD-RAM/R/RW di

52Playing recorded contents (Continued)PlaybackNotes• On CONTENT MENU, titles (Original) precede titles(Playlist), in order from the oldest one respec

53EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackChanging the title information:1) While “CONTENT MENU Title Information” isdisplayed, press

54Viewing information of a loaded disc1) Press EASY NAVI.EASY NAVI Main Menu appears.2) Press / / / to select “Play Contents”,then press SELECT

EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlayback55PlaybackDVD-RWDVD-VIDEOVCD CDDVD-RPlaying a DVD video discYou can also play VIDEO CDs, audio

56Playing a DVD video disc (Continued)PlaybackResuming playback from the location laststopped (Resume Play)You can resume playback from the location w

EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlayback57PlaybackDVD-RAMPausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV)This function enables you to

58IntroductionPlaybackDVD-RAMPlaying a TV program currently being recorded (Chase Play)You can begin playback from the beginning of a program currentl

EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlayback59Playing at various speedsPlaybackDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-VIDEOVCD CDDVD-RINPUT SELECTMUTEMENUTVDVDI

6IntroductionChoosing a discThere are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select anappropriate disc.DiscDVD-RAMDV

60Playing at various speeds (Continued)PlaybackSkipping to the next/previous chapter or trackDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-VIDEOVCD CDDVD-R1Press SKIP FWD or SKIP

EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlayback61Playing frame by frameDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-VIDEOVCDDVD-RINSTANTREPLAYINSTANTSKIPQUICK MENUSKIP R

62Locating by entering the numberPlaybackDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-VIDEOVCD CDDVD-RLocating by entering the number of a desired sectionNormally titles, chapter

EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlayback63Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search)ANGLESUBTITLEAUDIO/SAPFR

64PlaybackDVD-VIDEOSelecting the camera angleIf the scene was recorded with multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene youar

65EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackSelecting subtitlesYou can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language

66PlaybackZooming a pictureYou can magnify areas within a picture.DVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-VIDEOVCDDVD-R1Press ZOOM.A zoom scope appears.e.g.2Select a zoom po

67EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackSelecting the soundYou can select a preferred language and a sound format.PlaybackDVD-RAMDVD

68Recorded soundsAccording to your setting of “SAP” on the setup menu screen, ( page 114), the sound is recorded onto differentchannels of the disc b

69EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackNotes• Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is th

7RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroductionDIGITAL VIDEO• You cannot play discs other than those listed above.• You cannot play non-stan

70Viewing JPEG filesYou can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the recorder.PlaybackPreparations• Prepare a compatible dis

71EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackJPEG files compatibilityDiscs whose compatibility with this recorder has beenconfirmed by TO

72Playing MP3/WMA filesYou can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on this recorder.PlaybackPreparations• Make sure that a

73EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackPlayable filesMP3/WMA disc compatibility with this recorder islimited as follows:• Playable

74Pausing a TV broadcast (Freeze function)While watching a TV broadcast through this recorder, you can pause it. However, even if an image is stillon

75EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlayback1Press DISPLAY.The following on-screen display appears. (The actualdisplay varies depending

76Using the time barThe time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording.1During playback or recording, pressQUICK MENU.2Press / to se

77EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackFunctions in Quick MenuBesides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respecti

78Cancel random: (in Random play mode)Resumes normal playback.Notes• Some discs may not permit random playback operation.• You cannot use the random p

79EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackTo display the current bit rateDVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-VIDEODVD-R1) During playback, press QUICK ME

8IntroductionOn DVD-RAM discsUse only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2.The recorder cannot record on a disc for

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EditingYou can create your own movie from your assembledscenes.Before editingCreating chaptersPlaylist editingCreating thumbnailsHigh speed dubbingDel

82Before editingEditingProcess of editingYou can edit recorded contents and create your ownlibrary.Basic editing procedureRecord a TV program(An origi

83EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackOutline of basic editingRecording a TV programRecord a TV program and it becomes a original

84Creating chapters1 title is created by recording at a time, which includes 1 chapter. By dividing it into several chapters, itwill be easier to acc

85EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlayback4Press QUICK MENU.Quick Menu appears.e.g.5Press / to select “Chapter function”, thenpres

86Creating chapters (Continued)Editing7Press PLAY to start playback.Locate a scene where you want to insert a chapter mark.You can use the following b

87EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackNotes• This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on adisc. If exceeded, a message

88Merging chapters1) Perform steps 1 to 6 on pages 84 to 85, toview EDIT MENU Chapter Editing.2) Press / / / to highlight a chapter.Pressing

89EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackPlaylist editing (Collecting desired scenes)Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes f

9RecordingPlaybackEditingFunction setupOthersIntroduction4:3LB16:9 LB16:9 PS223Mark MeaningsNumber of audio streams recorded in the disc.(2 streams su

90Playlist editing (Continued)Editing5Press / to select “Playlist editing”, thenpress SELECT/ENTER.EDIT MENU Playlist editing appears.e.g.6Press

91EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlayback8Press / to select a point where you want toinsert the item, then press SELECT/ENTER.If

92Playlist editing (Continued)EditingCanceling selection of a part1) From EDIT MENU Playlist editing, press / / / to select a part to cancel.2)

93EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackEditingCreating thumbnails (Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU)You can register your favor

945Press / to select “Create thumbnail”(or “Create CHP thumbnail” if selected achapter at step 2), then press SELECT/ENTER.CONTENT MENU Create Thu

95EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackNotes• You cannot create thumbnails of chapters in a title thatcontains a still picture.• If

96EditingDVD-RAM1Press EASY NAVI.EASY NAVI Main Menu appears.2Press / / / to select “Play Contents”,then press SELECT/ENTER.CONTENT MENU Title

97EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlayback5Press SELECT/ENTER.Copying starts.A new title with the same contents is created on thesame

98EditingDeleting selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts)This section explains how to simultaneously delete unnecessary titles and chapters

99EditingOthersIntroductionFunction setupRecordingPlaybackNotes• To confirm the first and last scenes of an item, first select an item then press QUIC