Toshiba D-VR30SG, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...2005 Toshiba Corporation DVD RECORDER VCR D VR30SG Read this booklet first OWNER S MANUAL C PAL VR30SG eng 1 6 10 05 4 05 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...g Do not connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord It is permissible to record television programs film video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated It is prohibited by law to copy broadcast show broadcast on cable play in public and rent copyrighted material with out permissi...

Page 3: ... appa ratus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or...

Page 4: ...e recorder while a disc is being played or the disc may be scratched or broken and the recorder s internal parts may be damaged Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray Exterior interference such as lightning and static elec tricity can affect n...

Page 5: ...peration and is not liable for incidental damages such as profit loss or interruption in business etc pro duced by such conditions Exemptions After a power outage the clock display will flash Set the clock to the correct time It is prohibited law to copy broadcast show broad cast on cable play in public and rent copyrighted material without permission Some DVD video discs are copy protected and an...

Page 6: ... Playback may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of recording This unit can play back DVD R discs recorded and finalised with a Toshiba DVD recorder It may not be able to play some DVD R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording DVD R Disc Playback and Recording DVD RW Disc Playback and Recording Recording and playback can be performed on DVD RW discs in both Vid...

Page 7: ...ther device it can be played only if it was recorded and finalised in V mode Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product When these discs are played either No disc or Please check the regional code will be displayed If your DVD RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD video format it may also not be playable DVD RAM Disc Playback and R...

Page 8: ...DV Device to the DV IN jack 22 System Setup System Setup On Screen Menu Navigation 23 Plug Auto Setup 24 Setting the Date and Time 25 Auto Setup 26 Manual Setup 27 Clearing a Preset Station 28 Changing the Preset Manual Setup Table 29 Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode B G D K 30 VIDEO Output CH 30 Setting Up the Language Options 31 Setting Up the Audio Options 32 Setting Up the Display Video Options...

Page 9: ...rd List 66 VCR Recording Basic VCR Recording 67 Check Remaining Time 68 Special Recording Features 68 Copy to DVD or VCR 69 Editing Editing Playing the Title List 71 Basic Editing Title List 73 Renaming Labeling a Title 73 Locking Protecting a Title 74 Deleting a Title 74 Deleting a Section of a Title 75 Advanced Editing Playlist 77 Creating a Playlist 77 Playing Titles in the Playlist 78 Renaming...

Page 10: ...E 1394 4pin See page 62 High quality progressive scan Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flick er free images The 10 bit 54 MHz DAC 2D Y C Separating circuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology provide you with the highest image playback and recording quality See pages 21 A variety of functions with easy to use user interface Integrated menu system and messaging functiona...

Page 11: ...rt playback A DVD consists of sections called titles and sub sections called chapters During recording a title is created between two points where you start and stop recording Chapters will be created automatically when you finalise recording on DVD RW R discs in V mode The chapter s length interval between chapters varies according to the recording mode Editing on discs is easier than conventiona...

Page 12: ...rong light source such as direct sunlight or other illumi nation If you do so you may not be able to operate the recorder via the remote control Following information is only for EU member states The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the envi...

Page 13: ...81 0351 MAGNAVOX 0501 0071 0191 0221 0461 0471 0591 0611 0651 MARANTZ 0201 0501 MATSUI 0001 0171 0191 0231 0411 0441 0451 0501 0551 0571 METZ 0041 0331 0361 0461 0471 0651 MITSUBISHI 0201 0321 0331 0451 0501 0511 0571 0651 0771 NATIONAL 0371 0501 0511 0531 0761 0841 0911 1061 NOKIA 0231 0241 0261 0271 0401 0611 NORDMENDE 0281 0351 0381 0421 0431 0461 0521 0541 0641 0671 OCEANIC 0481 ORION 0001 019...

Page 14: ...ording this indicator will light up 10 VHS Videotape is loaded 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3 4 1 DVD DECK 2 DVD OPEN CLOSE BUTTON 3 VCR DECK 4 VCR EJECT BUTTON 5 ON STANDBY BUTTON 6 P SCAN BUTTON 7 S VIDEO INPUT JACK 8 VIDEO INPUT JACK 9 AUDIO L R INPUT JACK 10 DV INPUT JACK 11 PROGRAM BUTTON 12 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 13 DVD VCR SELECT BUTTON 14 TIME SLIP BUTTON 15 RECORD BUTTON...

Page 15: ...K AV OUT 5 AV1 TV IN OUT SCART 6 AV2 EXT SCART 7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS 8 OUT TO TV CONNECTOR 9 AERIAL IN CONNECTOR 8 7 5 4 1 3 6 2 9 Fan The fan always revolves when the power is on Ensure a minimum of 4 clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product Rear Panel VR30SG eng 1 6 10 05 4 05 PM Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...a disc 25 QUICK Button Press this to view the status of the disc that is being played 26 PLAY LIST TOP MENU Button Use this to return to the TOP MENU or to view the recorded files list 27 CLEAR Button 28 SUBTITLE Button Press this to switch the DVD s subtitle language 29 REC SPEED Button Press this to set the desired recording time and picture quality 30 REC PAUSE Button Press this to pause during...

Page 17: ...ting the Audio Video Cable Connecting the S Video Cable Connecting the Component Video Cable AV Receiver Connections Connecting an External Devices Quick Overview 17 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR to the TV using the RF Cable 18 Connecting the SCART Cable 18 Connecting the Audio Video Cable 20 Connecting the S Video Cable 20 Connecting the Component Video Cable 21 AV Receiver Connections 22 Connectin...

Page 18: ...ble if the appropriate input is available on the television You thus Obtain better quality sound and pictures Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD Recorder VCR 1 Connect the Aerial Cable 2 Connect one end of the SCART cable to the AV1 TV jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder VCR 3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television Regardless of the type of connection chose...

Page 19: ... con nector on the television Case 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect your DVD Recorder VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD Recorder VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities 1 AV1 TV By means of 21 pin Scart Cab...

Page 20: ...her end of the audio cables into the appropriate input connectors on the television Connecting the S Video Cable Connecting the Audio Video Cable You can connect your DVD Recorder VCR to the television using the audio video cable if the appropriate input is available on the television 1 Connect one end of the video cable into the VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder VCR 2 Plug the oth...

Page 21: ...ed to the exact corresponding component input jacks on your TV Otherwise red or blue images will be displayed on the TV screen 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 progressive scan picture prob lems it is recommended that you switch the con nection to the standard ...

Page 22: ...ting a DV Device to the DV IN jack If your DV Device has a DV output jack connect it to the DV input jack of your DVD Recorder VCR If your camcorder has a DV output jack see page 62 for more information If the input is not selected automatically use INPUT SEL button to select proper input Note AV Receiver Connections To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD offers you may wa...

Page 23: ...o return to the previous MENU screen displayed or to exit the on screen MENU On Screen Menu Navigation 23 Plug Auto Setup 24 Setting the Date and Time 25 Auto Setup 26 Manual Setup 27 Clearing a Preset Station 28 Changing the Preset Manual Setup Table 29 Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode B G D K 30 VIDEO Output CH 30 Setting Up the Language Options 31 Setting Up the Audio Options 32 Setting Up the D...

Page 24: ...ble as indicated on page 18 Connecting Your DVD Recorder VCR to the TV using the RF Cable 2 Plug the DVD Recorder VCR into the mains Auto in the front panel display flickers 3 The Language Set menu is displayed Press the or button move the selection bar to select the desired language then press OK button 4 Start the auto setup Auto Setup OK RETURN Auto setup wil be started Check antenna and TV cab...

Page 25: ...r VCR Do not forget to reset the time when you change clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa 1 With the unit in Stop mode No Disc mode press the MENU button 2 Press the buttons to select Setup then press the OK or button 3 Press the buttons to select Clock Set then press the OK or button No Disc Programme Standard Timer MOVE OK RETURN EXIT Programme Setup No Disc Setup System Clock Set I...

Page 26: ...ing procedure has finished the DVD Recorder VCR switches automatically to programme 1 The number of stations automatically stored by the DVD Recorder VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found 6 If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end press the OK button The time and date are set automatically from the broadcast signal If the signal is weak or ghosting occurs the time a...

Page 27: ... buttons to select Install then press the OK or button 4 Press the buttons to select Manual Setup then press the OK or button 5 Press the buttons to select the desired PR number then press the OK or button No Disc Setup System Clock Set Install Language Audio Video Parental Control MOVE OK RETURN EXIT Programme Setup No Disc Install Auto Setup Manual Setup TV System G VIDEO Output CH Ch 36 MOVE OK...

Page 28: ...l Setup then press the OK or button 5 Press the buttons to select the desired PR number then press the OK or button Then Press the buttons to select MFT Press the œ buttons to adjust the picture if necessary Select Save to store the station Press the buttons to select CH Press the œ buttons to go on scanning the frequency band and display the next station Go back to the beginning of step If you Wi...

Page 29: ... 5 Press the buttons to select the desired PR number then press the OK or button 6 Press the buttons to select Swap then press the OK button For example to move a TV station in programme 1 to programme 3 7 Press the buttons to select required position then press the OK button again to swap the position 8 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Changing the Preset Manual Setup Table No Disc Setup Sy...

Page 30: ... OK RETURN EXIT Programme Setup No Disc Install Auto Setup Manual Setup TV System G VIDEO Output CH Ch 36 MOVE OK RETURN EXIT Programme Setup Ch35 Ch36 Ch37 Ch38 Ch39 Ch40 Ch41 You can choose the sound mode B G or D K according to the TV set connected to your VCR 1 With the unit in Stop mode No Disc mode press the MENU button 2 Press the buttons to select Setup then press the OK or button 3 Press ...

Page 31: ...sh On Screen Menu English DivX Subtitle Western MOVE OK RETURN EXIT Programme Setup No Disc Language Audio Original Subtitle Automatic Disc Menu English On Screen Menu DivX Subtitle Western English MOVE OK RETURN EXIT Programme Setup No Disc Setup System Clock Set Install Language Audio Video Parental Control MOVE OK RETURN EXIT Programme Setup Original English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Ne...

Page 32: ... Output Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or no audio will be heard 32 English System Setup Setting Up the Audio Options Allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use 1 With the unit in Stop mode No Disc mode press the MENU button 2 Press the buttons to select Setup then press the OK or button 3 Press the buttons to select Audio then...

Page 33: ... Noise Reduction Off DivX R Registration Note TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have you may want to adjust the screen setting aspect ratio 4 3 Letter Box Select when you want to see the total 16 9 ratio screen DVD sup plies even though you have a TV with a 4 3 ratio screen Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen 4 3 Pan Scan Select this for conventional size TV ...

Page 34: ...vel 8 Adults Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Kids No Disc Parental Control MOVE OK RETURN EXIT Programme Setup Password Off On Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc 1 With the uni...

Page 35: ...m the password VCR Setting If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them turn on Auto Play 1 With the unit in Stop mode No Disc mode press the MENU button 2 Press the buttons to select Setup then press the OK or button 3 Press the buttons to select System then press the OK or button 4 Press the buttons to select VCR then press the OK or button Only tapes that are missing t...

Page 36: ... IPC On Colour System Automatic MOVE OK RETURN EXIT Programme Setup Off On 5 Press the buttons to select the desired VCR option then press the OK or button 6 Press the buttons to select the desired item then press the OK or button Tape Length This information is usually printed on the tape box The menu cycles through E180 E240 E280 E300 Once the type of cassette is set the VCR can display the amou...

Page 37: ...f Titles and Chapters When you record one program it makes one Title If you use this function the Title will be divided into Chapters 1 With the unit in Stop mode press the MENU but ton 2 Press the buttons to select Setup then press the OK or button 3 Press the buttons to select System then press the OK or button 4 Press the buttons to select Chapter Creator then press the OK or button 5 Press the...

Page 38: ...RN EXIT Programme Setup 7 Press the REC button to start recording The message Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording is displayed 8 Press the œ buttons to select Yes and press the OK button and recording begins In XP and SP mode you must record at least 5 minutes to create a chapter In LP and EP mode 15 minutes 9 Press the STOP button to stop recording 10 To display the create...

Page 39: ...ont Display Automatic NICAM On Video Output Component MOVE OK RETURN EXIT Programme Setup Off On Video Output You can enjoy high quality image through RGB or Component video connection 1 With the unit in Stop mode No Disc mode press the MENU button 2 Press the buttons to select Setup then press the OK or button 3 Press the buttons to select System then press the OK or button 4 Press the buttons to...

Page 40: ...e DVD Recorder VCR s front panel is pressed during playback the message This function is possible only on stop mode appears on the screen Progressive setting is only available when the DVD Recorder VCR is in stop mode Note Press Yes to confirm Progressive scan mode Otherwise press No Yes No Please set your TV to Progressive input To deactivate press STOP key OK Video Output Mode Progressive Scan S...

Page 41: ...N button if you are using a TV that does not support Progressive mode Nothing will be displayed on the screen if pressed If you press the P SCAN button by mistake when your TV does not support Progressive mode you need to release the Progressive mode To release the Progressive mode press the P SCAN button on the front panel 3 times The screen will recover after the PSO icon on the front panel disp...

Page 42: ...5 80 Double sided 3 5 160 AUDIO CD AUDIO Single sided 5 74 Single sided 3 5 20 1 XP ExcellentQuality Single sided 2 SP StandardQuality 5 4 7GB 4 LP Long Playback DVD RAM AUDIO VIDEO 6 or 8 EP Extended 2 XP ExcellentQuality Double sided 4 SP StandardQuality 5 9 4GB 8 LP Long Playback 12 or 16 EP Extended 1 XP ExcellentQuality DVD RW AUDIO VIDEO 5 4 7GB 2 SP StandardQuality 4 LP LongPlayback 6 or 8 ...

Page 43: ...between the disc tray and the tray chassis when it closes After turning power on it will take about 10 sec onds before the DVD Recorder VCR oper ates The DVD Recorder VCR automatically identi fies PAL or NTSC video system of a disc and output the respective video system Connect a multisystem TV PAL NTSC compatible to view a picture A playback picture may be distorted when detected a signal change ...

Page 44: ... dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title chapters audio track subtitles film previews information on char acters etc For DVD VIDEO disc 1 Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc menu of the disc Move to the setup menu related to playback operation You can select audio language and subtitle etc provided by the disc 2 Press the TOP MENU button to move to the ...

Page 45: ...you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title chapter track and time You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat Angle and Zoom Moving to a scene directly using the QUICK If you want to move to a title a chapter or a track to find a desired scene 1 Press the QUICK button during playback 2 Press the buttons to select Title Chapter or Trac...

Page 46: ... disc type the information display may not be appear The Time Search function does not operate in some discs To make the screen disappear press the QUICK button again Note Repeat Play Playing Repeatedly Repeat Playback 1 Press the QUICK button during playback 2 Press the buttons to select Repeat 3 Select repeat mode Title or Chapter using œ œ button Press the OK button To make the screen disappear...

Page 47: ...Playback 1 Press the QUICK button during playback 2 Press the buttons to select Repeat 3 Press the œ œ button to select the A B then press the OK button 4 Press the OK button at the point where you want the repeat play to start A and press it again at the point where you want the repeat play to stop B Repeat playback of the A B section starts 5 To return to normal playback Press the CLEAR button t...

Page 48: ...ending on the disc type This is only available during playback Using the AUDIO button 1 Press the AUDIO button during playback 2 Press the buttons to select the desired audio language Using the QUICK button 1 Press the QUICK button during playback 2 Press the buttons to select Audio then press the œ œ buttons to select the desired audio language CHANGE MOVE DVD VIDEO 1 10 1 40 00 01 45 Off ENG D 5...

Page 49: ... Off ENG D 5 1CH Off 1 3 Off This function is disc dependent and may not work all DVDs This function does not work when a DVD has not been recorded with a multi camera angle system Note Using the QUICK button 1 Press the QUICK button during playback 2 Press the buttons to select Zoom then press the OK button will be displayed You can operate this function by pressing the ZOOM button on the remote ...

Page 50: ...the marked position 1 Press the MARKER button during playback 2 Press the OK button when the desired scene appears The number 1 is displayed and the scene is memorized 3 Press the œ button to move to the next position 4 Press the OK button again when the desired scene appears The number 2 is displayed and the scene is mem orized Repeat above to bookmark other positions You can bookmark up to 10 sc...

Page 51: ...ed scene If you press the NEXT SKIP l button play back starts from the next marked point If you press the PREVIOUS SKIP lœœ button after playing the marked point for longer than 3 seconds playback will start from the beginning of the current marked point To start playback from previous marked point press PREVIOUS SKIP lœœ button again Clearing a Marker 1 Press the MARKER button during playback 2 P...

Page 52: ...tically Press the menu button when the audio CD menu disappear Press the buttons to select Disc Navigation and then press the OK button twice 2 Press the buttons to select the track song to start playback from and then press the OK button You can also select the track song by pressing the number buttons on the remote control Audio CD CD DA Screen Elements 1 Repeat mode Repeat off Repeat Track Repe...

Page 53: ...he beginning 7 Stops a track song 8 ll Plays a track song or pauses playback 9 QUICK To select the top menu on screen display Repeat or Play Option Playing back an MP3 Disc 1 Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray Press the buttons to select the Disc Navigation and then press the OK or button Only disc with both JPEG files and MP3 files will display the Disc Navigation menu For disc with only mp3 fil...

Page 54: ... œ buttons to select Play Option 3 Press the buttons to select Playlist then press the OK button Playlist screen is displayed 4 Press the buttons to select tracks in the order in which you want them to play then press the OK button 5 If you playlisted a wrong track press the button then press the buttons to select wrong track Press the CLEAR button The wrong track will be removed 6 Press the PLAY ...

Page 55: ...ed then press the OK button 5 2 Press the œ buttons to select a picture file in Album screen and then press the OK button Returns to the Album screen The unit enters slide show mode Before the slide show can begin the picture interval Slide show speed must be set Each time the OK button is pressed the picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise Each time the OK button is pressed the picture is enlarged u...

Page 56: ... pause or step mode press the SEARCH button on the remote control 1 8X 1 4X 1 2X Press the F ADV SKIP button on the remote control in the still mode RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Navigation CD DivX Photo Music Disc Navigation Programme Setup RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Navigation CD DivX Photo Music Disc Navigation Programme Setup OK RETURN EXIT MOVE DivX CD ROOT DivX 01 avi DivX 01 avi ROOT 00 01 This un...

Page 57: ...ideotape is playing you can enjoy a variety of special playback features including Still Frame Advance Skip Slow motion and more Pause In Play mode press II button to still a single frame Frame Advance In the pause mode press F ADV SKIP button to advance to the next frame FPS RPS In Play mode press Forward button or Rewind œœ button to FPS RPS Picture Search Press and release repeatedly to advance...

Page 58: ...ature when you want to search for a blank position to record a programme on a cassette Variable Search System 1 While a cassette is stopped press the QUICK but ton 2 Press the buttons to select End Search then press the OK button The VCR will fast forward searching for a blank position and then automatically stop at that posi tion If the VCR reaches the end of the tape during end search the tape w...

Page 59: ...ecording Device Finalising Additional Recording format inToshiba Recorder DVD RAM VR Mode VR Mode V Mode V Mode Toshiba Other Company Toshiba Other Company Toshiba Other Company Toshiba Other Company X X finalised not finalised finalised not finalised finalised not finalised finalised not finalised finalised not finalised Not recordable Recordable Not recordable Recordable Not recordable Not recor...

Page 60: ...ge Protect Inf Recording Mode Select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC SPEED button repeatedly while the unit is in Stop mode for the desired recording time and picture quality In general picture quality improves as the recording time decreases In AUTO Mode the most suitable record mode is adjust ed automatically according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recordi...

Page 61: ... and place a recordable disc on the disc tray 2 Press the OPEN CLOSE button to close the disc tray Wait until LOAD disappears from the front panel display 3 Press the PROG TRK buttons or number buttons to select the programme you want to record 4 Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly to select the recording speed quality XP High approx 1 hour SP Standard approx 2 hours LP Low approx 4 hours EP Ext...

Page 62: ...ord onto a disc or tape from a camcorder that has a DV output jack 1 Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to the DV input jack on the front of your DVD Recorder VCR using a DV cable 2 Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly to select the recording speed quality SP LP EP XP 3 Power on your DVD Recorder VCR and switch to DV mode by pressing the INPUT SEL button on the remote control If the inp...

Page 63: ...to disc full copy protect playback recording are stopped and it saves the title being recorded Note This function allows you to watch the recently recorded images on the screen while a recording is in progress with a 10 second delay In Stop mode 1 Press the TIME SLIP button to start recording The message Preparing Pause TV mode is displayed for 10 seconds and the screen pauses on the first frame o...

Page 64: ...ining time of the disc 3 Check the date and time are correct 4 Ensure the disc or tape has available space for recording Otherwise the recording will not be made or will be recorded partly only Make sure the Clock Setup Clock Set must be set before you proceed with a timer recording See page 25 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray 2 Press the OPEN CLOSE button...

Page 65: ...ed mode Select when a longer record ing time is required Approx 6 hours at 1 2Mbps or Approx 8 hours at 0 8 Mbps Recording Speed VCR AUTO Select when you want to set video quality automatically It depends on remaining time of VCR tape SP Standard Play for best picture quality LP Long Play for maximum recording time 3 times SP V P VPS PDC VPS Video Programme System PDC Programme Delivery Control Do...

Page 66: ... items are displayed 5 Press the button to select Edit then press the OK or button The Timer Recording screen is displayed Edit the items you want to modify See the Timer Recording section for more information on Timer Recording Input items See pages 64 65 6 Press the OK button to confirm the edited setting 7 Press the MENU button after finishing the operation The menu screen will disappear RETURN...

Page 67: ...ning Do not cover this opening unless you are sure you want to record over the tape Note CAUTION The selected Record Speed will appear on the front panel display and on screen display This unit only supports PAL input signal Note 4 Press the button to select the number of the scheduled record list you want to delete and then press the OK button The Edit and Delete items are displayed 5 Press the b...

Page 68: ...eatures When DVD Recorder VCR is connected to your TV using S Video or component video cable the playback screen on the video tape will not display during DVD recording You cannot record different channels at the same time however you can record from differ ent input source at the same time The DVD and VCR cannot start recording at the exact same time You must set one mode to start recording then ...

Page 69: ... 00 21 Play Rename Edit Scene Copy Delete You can copy from the DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD Check the remaining time on the tape To copy from DVD to VCR 1 With the unit in Stop mode press the MENU button 2 Press the buttons to select Copy then press the OK or button 3 Press the buttons to select DVD VCR then press the OK or button 4 Press the buttons to select Edit Copylist then press the OK or butto...

Page 70: ...utton RETURN OK MOVE EXIT VCR DVD DVD RAM VR No Start End Edit 00 01 07 PLAY 01 00 00 21 00 01 04 02 Copy All RETURN OK MOVE EXIT VCR DVD DVD RAM VR No Start End Edit 00 00 21 RPS 01 00 00 21 00 01 04 02 Copy All RETURN OK MOVE EXIT VCR DVD DVD RAM VR No Start End Edit 00 01 10 PLAY 01 00 00 21 00 01 04 02 Copy All Play Copy Delete To copy from VCR to DVD 1 With the unit in Stop mode press the MEN...

Page 71: ...d 2 Press the buttons to select a title you want to play from Title List and then press the PLAY button The selected title will be played back 3 To stop title play press the STOP button To return the title list screen press the TITLE LIST button Using the MENU button 1 Press the MENU button RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Title List DVD RAM VR No Title Length Edit 19 JAN 2005 12 00 AV1 19 JAN 2005 12 00 SP 01...

Page 72: ...le Length Edit 19 JAN 2005 12 00 AV1 22 JAN 2005 12 00 SP 01 19 JAN 2005 1 00 00 21 02 19 JAN 2005 1 00 00 03 03 20 JAN 2005 1 00 00 15 04 20 JAN 2005 1 00 00 16 This may depend on the type of disc DVD RW V mode R has limited editing func tion Note 2 Press the buttons to select Disc Navigation then press the OK or button twice The Title List screen is displayed 3 Press the buttons to select Title ...

Page 73: ...0 5 1 2 0 0 Basic Editing Title List Renaming Labeling a Title Follow these instructions to rename a title list i e to edit the title of a recorded programme 1 Press the TITLE LIST button The Title List screen is displayed Or use the MENU button Press the MENU button Press the buttons to select Disc Navigation then press the OK or button twice 2 Press the buttons to select a title you want to rena...

Page 74: ...vie 00 00 16 05 Sports A1 00 06 32 06 Edu 1 00 08 16 Locking Protecting a Title Follow these instructions to lock a title to protect it from accidental deletion 1 Press the TITLE LIST button The Title List screen is displayed Or use the MENU button Press the MENU button Press the buttons to select Disc Navigation then press the OK or button twice 2 Press the buttons to select a title you want to p...

Page 75: ...d Delete Return Title List No 05 Start 00 00 00 End 00 00 00 3 Press the buttons to select Delete then press the OK or button You will be prompted with a confirmation message DVD RAM RW VR mode Since Playlist is present the message Do you want to delete Related playlists may be deleted is dis played DVD RW V mode R Since Playlist is not pre sent the message Do you want to delete is dis played The ...

Page 76: ...ed when it includes a still picture Press the MENU button after the operation has finished The Title List screen will disappear Note 4 Press the OK button at the starting point The image and starting point time are displayed in the section deletion starting point window Edit Title List Screen Elements Playback bar Playtime Section deletion starting point window and time Section deletion end point ...

Page 77: ...ist screen is displayed 8 Press the MENU or PLAY LIST button after the operation has finished The Edit Playlist screen will disappear VR mode RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Make Scene DVD RAM VR New Playlist 19 JAN 2005 12 00 00 00 00 Start End Make Return Scene No 001 Start 00 00 00 End 00 00 00 RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Make Scene DVD RAM VR New Playlist 19 JAN 2005 12 00 00 00 10 Start End Make Return Scene No ...

Page 78: ...ess the buttons to select the title you want to play from the Playlist then press the OK or button The Edit Playlist menu is displayed Play Rename Edit Screen Copy Delete RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Edit Playlist DVD RAM VR No Title Length Edit 19 JAN 2005 12 00 4 Scenes 19 JAN 2005 12 00 01 19 JAN 2005 00 00 21 02 19 JAN 2005 00 00 03 03 20 JAN 2005 00 00 15 04 20 JAN 2005 00 00 16 VR mode RETURN OK MOVE...

Page 79: ...st DVD RAM VR No Title Length Edit 19 JAN 2005 12 00 4 Scenes 19 JAN 2005 12 00 01 19 JAN 2005 00 00 21 02 19 JAN 2005 00 00 03 03 20 JAN 2005 00 00 15 04 20 JAN 2005 00 00 16 VR mode OK OK MOVE EXIT Edit Playlist DVD RAM VR No Title Length Edit 20 JAN 2005 12 00 4 Scenes 20 JAN 2005 12 00 01 19 JAN 2005 00 00 21 02 19 JAN 2005 00 00 03 03 20 JAN 2005 00 00 15 04 20 JAN 2005 00 00 16 Play Rename E...

Page 80: ...e played back To stop scene play press the STOP button RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Edit Playlist DVD RAM VR No Title Length Edit Science 7 Scenes 20 JAN 2005 06 43 01 Science 00 00 17 02 Sky 00 00 06 03 Dolphin 00 00 06 04 Natural 00 00 37 Play Rename Edit Scene Copy Delete RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Edit Playlist DVD RAM VR No Title Length Edit Dolphin 7 Scenes 20 JAN 2005 06 43 01 Science 00 00 17 02 Sky 00 00...

Page 81: ...Replacing a Scene RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Modify Scene DVD RAM VR Dolphin 20 JAN 2005 06 43 00 00 20 Start End Change Cancel Scene No 002 Start 00 00 20 End 00 00 00 RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Modify Scene DVD RAM VR Dolphin 20 JAN 2005 06 43 00 00 30 Start End Change Cancel Scene No 002 Start 00 00 20 End 00 00 30 RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Edit Scene DVD RAM VR Scene No 2 7 Playlist No 2 Play Modify Move Add Dele...

Page 82: ...ich requires no action Depending on the kind of disc the displayed screen may have a slight difference Note RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Edit Scene DVD RAM VR Scene No 3 7 Playlist No 3 Play Modify Move Add Delete 01 00 00 26 02 00 00 07 03 00 00 04 04 00 00 03 05 00 00 11 06 00 00 04 RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Edit Scene DVD RAM VR Scene No 6 7 Playlist No 3 Play Modify Move Add Delete 01 00 00 26 02 00 00 07 03...

Page 83: ...nu screen will disappear RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Add Scene DVD RAM VR Sclence 20 JAN 2005 06 43 00 00 35 Start End Add Cancel Scene No 003 Start 00 00 15 End 00 00 35 RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Edit Scene DVD RAM VR Scene No 4 4 Playlist No 4 Play Modify Move Add Delete 01 00 00 26 02 00 00 07 03 00 00 20 04 00 00 04 Deleting a Scene RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Edit Scene DVD RAM VR Scene No 4 4 Playlist No 4 Play M...

Page 84: ... finished RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Edit Playlist DVD RAM VR No Title Length Edit Science 7 Scenes 20 JAN 2005 06 43 01 Science 00 00 17 02 Sky 00 00 06 03 Dolphin 00 00 06 04 Natural 00 00 37 RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Edit Playlist DVD RAM VR No Title Length Edit Dolphin 7 Scenes 20 JAN 2005 06 43 01 Science 00 00 17 02 Sky 00 00 06 03 Dolphin 00 00 06 04 Natural 00 00 37 Play Rename Edit Scene Copy Delete R...

Page 85: ...w x y F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Back Space Space Delete Clear Save RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Rename DVD RAM VR A B C D E a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u z n w x y F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Back Space Space Delete Clear Save RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Rename DVD RAM VR Disc RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Manager DVD RAM VR Disc Name Disc Disc Protection Not protected Disc For...

Page 86: ...rotection Not protected Disc Format Delete All Title Lists Not Protected Portected RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Manager DVD RAM VR Disc Name Disc Protection Not protected Disc Format Delete All Title Lists RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Manager DVD RAM VR Disc Name Disc Protection Not protected Disc Format Delete All Title Lists RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Manager DVD RAM VR Disc Name Disc Protection Not prote...

Page 87: ... Name Disc Protection Not protected Disc Format DVD VR Disc Finalise Delete All Title Lists Disc Navigation Playlist Disc Manager Copy Programme Setup RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Manager DVD RW VR Disc Name Disc Protection Not protected Disc Format DVD VR Disc Finalise Delete All Title Lists Disc Navigation Playlist Disc Manager Copy Programme Setup RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Manager DVD R V Disc Name ...

Page 88: ... and deletion are possible Finalise Unfinalise Mark DVD RW VR F DVD RW VR mode Additional recording Additional recording Operation deletion editing and deletion editing and protection are impossible protection are possible RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Manager DVD RW VR F Disc Name Disc Format DVD VR Disc UnFinalise Disc Navigation Playlist Disc Manager Copy Programme Setup RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Man...

Page 89: ... then press the OK button All title lists are deleted RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Manager DVD RAM VR Disc Name Disc Protection Not protected Disc Format Delete All Title Lists RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Manager DVD RAM VR Disc Name Disc Protection Not protected Disc Format Delete All Title Lists RETURN OK MOVE EXIT Disc Manager DVD RAM VR Disc Name Disc Protection Not protected Disc Format Disc Finalis...

Page 90: ...90 English Reference Reference Troubleshooting Specifications Troubleshooting 91 Specifications 94 VR30SG eng 3 6 10 05 4 12 PM Page 90 ...

Page 91: ... R discs only If a programme is copy protected you cannot record it Press and hold button on the front panel of your DVD Recorder VCR when the power is on All settings including password will revert to factory settings Do not use it if not absolutely required Note that this function is available only when there is no disc inserted Check whether the disc is inserted correctly with the label facing ...

Page 92: ...ter temporarily but it is not a defect Audio languages and subtitle languages are disc specific Only the sound and subtitle languages contained on a DVD disc are available and displayed on the disc menu Check whether PSO is displayed on front panel Make sure to change the component video output using the Progressive button when the disc is stopped Point the remote control at the remote control sen...

Page 93: ...casts Check the tuner external setting It should be on tuner Check the TV antenna connections Noise bars or streaks on playback Press the PROG TRK buttons to minimize this effect When the II button is pressed A still picture may have noise bars depending on the during playback the still picture condition of the tape Press the PROG TRK buttons has severe noise bar streaks during slow motion to mini...

Page 94: ...t Component Out Tape format VHS type video tape Colour system PAL Tuning system G K VCR Video S N Above 43dB standard recording Resolution Above 240 lines standard recording Audio S N Above 68dB Hi Fi 39dB Mono Audio frequency characteristics 20Hz 20KHz Hi Fi Picture Compression format MPEG 2 Audio Compression format Dolby AC 3 256kbps Recording Quality XP 8 Mbps SP 4 Mbps LP 2 Mbps EP 1 2 0 8 Mbp...

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