Toshiba HDD-J35 manual About the Hard Disk Drive HDD

ABOUT THE HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD)

Like any HDD, the HDD in the recorder is a fragile device that is susceptible to partial or complete failure if it is jarred or as a result of use over time. It will not last forever. Therefore, do not use the HDD for long-term storage of the programs you wish to retain. (If portions of the HDD become damaged, programs recorded on those portions may exhibit pixelisation or blocked noise when played back. Repeated playback of the program may cause the problem to get worse and, eventually the program may become unplayable. If you noticed such noise in a program that you want to save, you should archive the program using a VCR as soon as possible and delete the affected program.) A periodical cleanup of the HDD is advisable by doing a Format Hard Disk. Refer to page 36.

If it becomes necessary to service your recorder, it may be necessary to delete some or all of the programs on the HDD.

Using the recorder outside the operating temperature range (5ºC ~ 40ºC) may cause the HDD to be non- functional (even when the recorder is powered on) or to display with error status. Use this recorder only within the operating temperature.

The internal HDD has a limited life span that is dependent on the frequency of usage. Extremely heavy usage shortens the life span and causes the HDD to function abnormally. When all the recorded programs start to show noise in the display, it may be time to replace the HDD. Consult your local dealer for replacement of HDD.

If you see no signs of activity in the HDD during recording or playback, stop using the recorder and remove the power plug from the wall socket immediately. Consult the local dealer for service. Ignoring this condition may cause the damage of the HDD to be aggravated.

NOTES ON RECORDING

•When you record important contents, make trial operations beforehand to ensure the recorder can function properly.

Toshiba does not compensate for content that was not recorded because of some malfunction of this product during operation, and is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption of business, etc.) produced in such conditions.

•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.

•If a program you have set a timer recording includes copy restriction signals, it may not be recorded. When programming a recording, confirm that the program you want to record is not copy-restricted.

NOTES ON COPYRIGHT

•It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable and play in public copyrighted material without permission.

•This product incorporates copyright protection technology related to A/V media, that is designed to prevent copying and hence upon the detection of such signal, the display may be prohibited. This applies to timer recording as well.

•This product incorporates copyright protection technology 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 or disassembly is prohibited.

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