Toshiba D-R17DTKB owner manual Connections, Connecting to a TV, Commercially available Scart cable

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Connections

Connections

Connecting to a TV

Connect the unit to a TV after considering the capabilities of your existing equipment.

Before installation, plug off your TV and this unit. Using the Scart socket

1 Make a connection for the TV signal. Depending on the TV signal’s situation, choose one of following methods (A-C).

A: Receiving DVB-T signal:

If you are in a area that DVB-T signals are available, connect the antenna or cable to the ANTENNA IN (DVB-T) jack of this unit, then connect the ANTENNA OUT (DVB-T) jack of this unit to the Aerial jack of your TV. Use the supplied RF cable.

Antenna

Cable

Signal

or

RF cable

To Aerial jack of your TV

 

 

 

 

(not

 

 

 

supplied)

 

IN

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

PB/CB

 

RF cable

OUT

PR/CR

 

DVB-TANALOG

COMPONENT ANALO

 

ANTENNA

VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO O

(supplied)

B: Receiving ANALOG signal:

If you are in a area that DVB-T signals are not available, connect the antenna or cable to the ANTENNA IN (ANALOG) jack of this unit, then connect the ANTENNA OUT (ANALOG) jack of this unit to the Aerial jack of your TV. Use the supplied RF cable.

Antenna

Cable

 

 

Signal

To Aerial jack of your TV

 

or

 

 

RF cable

 

 

(not supplied)

 

 

 

IN

 

RF cable

 

Y

 

PB/CB

(supplied)

DVB-TANALOG

COMPONENT ANALO

 

 

PR/CR

 

ANTENNA

VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO O

C: Receiving both DVB-T and ANALOG signal:

Introduction

 

If you need to receive both DVB-T and ANALOG

 

signal (for hotels that send out cable and DVB-T

 

signals together etc.), connect the antenna or cable to

Connections

Aerial jack of your TV.

 

 

the ANTENNA IN (DVB-T) jack of this unit, and

 

 

connect the ANTENNA OUT (DVB-T) jack to the

 

ANTENNA IN (ANALOG) jack of this unit, then

 

 

connect the ANTENNA OUT (ANALOG) jack to the

 

 

Antenna

 

 

 

 

Cable

 

 

 

 

Signal

 

 

 

 

 

RF cable

RF cable (not supplied)

 

Basic

 

or

 

 

 

 

 

(not supplied)

 

 

 

Setup

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

PB/CB

 

 

 

 

OUT

PR/CR

 

 

 

 

DVB-T

COMPONENT

ANALO

 

 

 

ANTENNA

VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO O

 

 

 

 

RF cable

Recording

 

 

 

(supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Aerial jack of your TV

 

2 After you made a connection for the

 

 

TV signal, connect AV1 (TV) Scart

 

 

socket of this unit to the Scart

 

 

 

socket of your TV. Use a

 

 

Playback

 

commercially available Scart cable.

 

 

Audio/Video cable

 

 

 

 

(not supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

Scart/RCA

 

 

 

 

 

cable

 

 

 

 

 

(not supplied)

Scart cable

 

 

 

 

(not supplied)

 

 

or

or

 

 

 

 

Scart adaptor

 

 

 

Editing

 

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

(not supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

PCM/BITSTREAM

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI OUT

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

NT

ANALOGAV2 (DECODER)

AV1 (TV)

 

 

 

PUT

AUDIO OUT

 

 

 

 

Note

Function

 

• If your TV does not have a Scart socket, use a

 

commercially available Scart adaptor or Scart/RCA

Setup

cable to connect.

 

• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the AV cables

 

are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted

 

due to the copy protection system.

 

• When changing the “Video Out” setting (“SCART

 

(RGB)”, “Component Interlace (I)” or “Component

Others

Progressive (P)”), connect to the corresponding jack

on the TV. If the setting is changed, for example, to

“Component Interlace (I)” or “Component

Progressive (P)” while the scart cable is connected

 

to the TV, a distorted video signal may be output.

 

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Contents R17DTKB On / Standby PrecautionsLaser Safety Power SupplyMoisture Condensation Warning Connection to PowerInstallation Location Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and FireAbout Copyright MaintenanceDeclaration of Conformity Accessories Supplied Table of Contents Editing FeaturesRecording PlaybackHigh-Definition Multimedia Interface Symbols for Tuner SettingCompatibility OthersDVD-RW DVD+RW Available Gray Not available Cprm compatible disc onlyRegion Codes 10 ENUnplayable Discs Colour SystemsFront Panel Functional Overview12 EN Rear PanelThis unit does not have an RF modulator Remote Control About the Remote Control Installing Batteries in the Remote Control14 EN Display Menu Guide to On-Screen Displays16 EN Main MenuProgram Play audio CD/video CD only Disc Protect VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW/+R disc onlyDelete All Playlists VR mode DVD-RW disc only Random PlayCurrent status of the unit Title / Track and Chapter number Front Panel Display GuideDisplay Messages 18 ENConnections Connecting to a TVCommercially available Scart cable Hdmi Connection Connection to a TV with an Hdmi Compatible Port20 EN Actual Output Modes by MediaAV3 Front Connecting to External Equipment22 EN Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deckDigital Audio for Better Sound Quality After You Have Completed ConnectionsChannel Setting Initial SettingAuto Tuning DVB & Analog Manual Tuning Analog Auto Tuning Analog24 EN Move To Skip a Preset ChannelAuto Tuning DVB After completion, press Setup to exit26 EN Manual Tuning DVBTo Select a Channel Edit ChannelsChanging the Channel Order of the Favourite List Signal InformationPress Setup or RETURN/BACK to exit TV Title ListDigital Teletext Reception Selecting the Audio ModeTV View Operation Selecting the TV Aspect RatioSubtitle DVB Menu SettingPincode Setting for Adult Lock EPG Electronic Programme GuideAbout Service Preference Setting30 EN Enter the date day / month / year using U / D Setting the ClockAuto Clock Setting Manual Clock SettingRestrictions on Recording Recording ModeInformation on DVD Recording Type of DiscsMaking Discs Playable in Other DVD Players Finalise Formatting a DiscChoosing the Recording Format of a Blank DVD-RW Disc 34 EN Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode RecordingSetting Auto Chapter Make Recording CompatibleVR mode DVD-RW Select Yes using U / D, then press ENTER/OKReformatting a Disc Manually Recording Audio Select XP Selecting the Sound ModeSetting External Input Audio Setting Bilingual Recording AudioBasic Recording 38 EN One-Touch Timer Recording OTRTurn on the unit and insert a recordable disc Timer Recording 40 EN To Stop the Timer Recording in ProgressIf the Timer Programming Did Not Complete Correctly PDC Programme Delivery ControlHints for the Timer Recording Satellite Link Timer Recording EPG42 EN Press on / Standby to turn on the unit To Standby Mode is highlightedRecording from External Equipment Settings for External EquipmentSelect a recording mode using REC Mode Connection to External EquipmentFinalising Discs Setting a Disc to ProtectTo cancel the disc protect To cancel finalising DVD-RW disc only46 EN Auto FinaliseFinalising is complete Playing Back a DVD-V / Video CD without PBC Function Basic PlaybackHint for DVD Playback Playing Back a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R DiscPlaying Back a DivX Playing Back an Audio CD, MP3 or48 EN Hint for the purchased or rental official DivX DivX SubtitleCertified product DivX VOD 50 ENYour registration code will appear Playing Back a Disc Using the Title Menu Playing Back Discs Using the Disc Menu52 EN Playing Back a Video CD Using the Title MenuCancelling and Recalling the PBC Function PBC Function for Video CDsSpecial Playback 54 EN Step by Step PlaybackSlow Forward Slow Reverse Playback ZoomTo stop the playback, press Stop C once Marker SetupChasing Playback during Recording Press Play B during recording56 EN Simultaneous Playback RecordingTrack Search Using the Display buttonSearch Title / Chapter SearchRepeat Playback During playback, press Display Select the icon using L / PRepeat / Random / Programme Playback / Slide Show Time SearchSlide Show Select Random Play using U / D, then press ENTER/OKRandom Playback Programme PlaybackSelecting the Format of Audio and Video Switching SubtitlesSwitching Audio Soundtrack Switching Virtual Surround SystemReducing Block Noise Switching Camera AnglesSelect the desired option using U / D, then press ENTER/OK Angle will switch each time you press ENTER/OK62 EN Disc EditingEditing Discs Guide to a Title ListEditing Title Name Deleting TitlesPress RETURN/BACK and then RETURN/BACK or Stop S to exit Setting or Clearing Chapter MarkersGuide to Editing Title Names 64 ENHiding Chapters 66 EN Protecting TitlesDividing a Title Combining TitlesAll Playlists can be deleted if it is no longer needed Adding Titles to a PlaylistDeleting All Playlists Title is added to PlaylistPart of the title is deleted Select Delete using U / D, then press ENTER/OKDeleting Parts of Titles 68 ENFunction Setup 70 EN Items highlight is the default ContentsPlayback Parental Lock Default AllSelect a desired item using U / D, then press ENTER/OK Enter the current password using the Number buttons72 EN Disc Menu Language Default EnglishAudio Language Default Original Select a setting using U / D, then press ENTER/OKTV System Default PAL Subtitle Language Default OFFAngle Icon Default on Still Mode Default AutoVideo Display74 EN DivX DivX Subtitle Default OFFSet to OFF when the Hdmi sound is not outputted Format Default RGBHdmi Audio Default on RGB Range Default NormalReset All 78 EN TroubleshootingDVD Open / Close O Hdmi 80 ENError message Cause Solution 82 EN Language CodeMP3 GlossaryCprm DTS84 EN SpecificationsE7J70BDEN.book Page 85 Monday, May 7, 2007 331 PM 86 EN E7J70BDEN.book Page 87 Monday, May 7, 2007 331 PM 1VMN23632A / E7J70BD

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