Toshiba D-VR3SU DVD VCR Combo User Manual


 
Getting Started
English - 5
Getting Started
4 - English
Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these
discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.
Do not keep under direct sunlight.
Keep in a cool ventilated area.
Store vertically.
Keep in a clean protection jacket.
If you move your DVD Recorder-VCR suddenly from a
cold place to a warm place, condensation may gener-
ate on the operating parts and lens and cause abnor-
mal disc playback. If this occurs, remove the disc and
wait for one to two hours with the power on before
attempting playback.
When you record/edit important content, make trial
operations beforehand to confirm the recorder can
function properly.
Toshiba does not compensate for content which was
not recorded/edited because of some malfunction of
this product or discs during operation, and is not
liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or
interruption of business, etc.) produced in such condi-
tions.
When the power cord is disconnected or when a
power failure occurs during any operation of this
product, all contents recorded in this recorder may be
erased.
• Depending on the channel or program, an excessive
sound. Adjust the initial setting of the recording level
when necessary.
• If a program you have set a timer recording includes
copy restriction signals, it may not be recorded. When
programming a recording, confirm that a program you
want to record is not copy-restricted.
Toshiba does not compensate for contents which were
not recorded/edited because of some malfunctions of
this product or discs during operation, and is not
liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or
interruption in business, etc.) produced by such con-
ditions.
Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires,
natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.),
acts by third parties, accidents, owner's intentional or
unintentional misuse, or uses in other improper con-
ditions.
Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such as
profit loss or interruption in business, modification or
erasure of recorded data, etc.) caused by use or inabili-
ty to use of this product.
Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by neglect
of the instructions described in the owner's manual.
Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by misuse
or malfunction through simultaneous use of this prod-
uct and the connected equipment or software that
Toshiba is not concerned with.
Disc Storage
Handling Cautions
Maintenance of Cabinet
For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for
cleaning.
Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
Before connecting other components to this recorder, be
sure to turn them all off.
Do not move the 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 electrici-
ty can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this
occurs, turn the recorder off and on again with the
POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the
power cord to the wall outlet. The recorder will operate
normally.
Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet when you
don’t intend to use the recorder for long periods of time.
Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside
to the outside of the disc.
Disc Handling
Use discs with regular shapes.
If an irregular disc (a disc
with a special shape) is used,
this DVD Recorder-VCR may
be damaged.
Avoid touching the surface of a disc
where recording is performed.
Holding discs
This is used to prevent damage by dirt, scratches, etc.
when using a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc.
Cartridge
Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD
disc cleaner. Do not use cleaners or
cloths for CDs to clean DVDRAM/
DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R
Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft
cloth.
DVD-Video, CD
Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen
or pencil.
Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also,
do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or
thinner.
Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use
discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover
peeled-off stickers.)
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
Do not use discs printed with label printers available
on the market.
Do not load warped or cracked discs.
Cautions on handling discs
After a power outage the clock display will flash. Set
the clock to the correct time.
It is prohibited law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast
on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material
without permission.
• Some DVD video discs are copy protected,and any
recordings made from these discs will be distorted.
• This product incorporates copyright protection tech-
nology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S, patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering of disassembly is
prohibited.
• This unit incorporates CPRM (Content Protection for
Recording Media) technology for copyright protection.
Recording and copying on this recorder depend on the
contents as described next page.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks
of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR
Plus+ system is manufatured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
Exemptions
Notes on recording and editing
Power Outage
Notes on copyright
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
15) When you use headphones, keep the volume at a mod-
erate level. If you use the headphones continuously with
high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage.
16) Do not overload wall outlets : extension cords, or inte-
gral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
17) Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splash-
ing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on the apparatus.
18) Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is clos-
ing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal
injury.
19) Do not place a heavy object on or step on the apparatus.
The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and
serious damage to the apparatus.
20) Do not place the apparatus on amplifiers or equipment
that may produce heat.
21) Do not cover the ventilating holes for the inside cooling
fan.
22) Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These
discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal
injury and apparatus malfunction.
23) If the apparatus should smoke or smell, immediately
disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait
until the smoke or smell stops, then ask your dealer for
a check and repair. Neglecting to do so may cause fire.
24) While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting
cables or the apparatus.
25) The apparatus includes lead, an ingredient of solder
human and the environment. When disposing of this
apparatus, follow the rules and regulations in your area.