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DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

 

Remedy

 

There is no picture.

 

• If the Setup menu display appears, press [SETUP] or [RETURN/BACK] to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

turn off the display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture noise appears.

 

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If the unit is connected to your TV via a VCR, or if it is connected to a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

combination TV / VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD programme could affect picture quality. Try connect the unit directly to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

your TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound is noisy.

 

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The unit does not play back the disc.

 

• No disc is inserted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• A blank disc is inserted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The disc is not correctly inserted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The unit cannot play back certain discs (such as a CD-ROM). (See page 10.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The region codes on the DVD-Video and the unit are not matched. (See page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Moisture has condensed inside the unit. Remove the disc and leave the unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

turned on for about two hours until the moisture evaporates. (See page 3.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check if the disc has been finalised by the same recording device.

 

There is no sound.

 

• If the audio signal is not output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (COAXIAL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

jack, check the Audio setting. (See pages 71-72.)

 

Playback image freezes for a moment.

 

• During the playback of a two layered disc, the picture may freeze for a moment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

while playback switches from the first to the second layer. This is not a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The unit does not play back the disc from the

 

• Resume playback is activated. (See page 53.) Press [STOP S] twice.

 

beginning.

 

• You have inserted a disc whose title menu or disc menu automatically appears

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on the TV screen when it is first inserted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The unit starts playing back the disc

 

• The DVD-Video features an auto playback function.

 

automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some functions such as Stop, Search, or

 

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of those

 

Slow-motion Playback cannot be performed.

 

operations. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The language for the sound track cannot be

 

• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD-Video, DVD-RW/-R or

 

changed.

 

DVD+RW/+R disc being played back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The DVD-Video prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Try changing the language using the DVD-Video menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The subtitle language cannot be changed or

 

• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD-Video.

 

turned off.

 

• The DVD-Video prohibits changing the subtitles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Try changing the subtitles using the DVD-Video menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angles cannot be changed.

 

• You can change the angle only if the disc contains multi-angle scene. Angles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

can be changed only when the multi-angle scene appears on the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The DVD-Video prohibits changing angles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Try changing the angle using the DVD-Video menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording does not start immediately after

 

• An unused DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc was inserted. It takes a while for the

 

pressing [REC I].

 

unit to automatically format a DVD-RW or DVD+RW.

 

Recording does not stop immediately after

 

• It will take a few seconds for the unit to send data to disc before recording can

 

you press [STOP S].

 

stop.

 

The disc tray does not open when you press

 

• It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or

 

[OPEN / CLOSE O].

 

edited a disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• This is because the unit is sending data to the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Repairing” appears on the display.

 

• If a power failure occurs or the mains cable is unplugged during recording,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

finalising, formatting or editing (even after “Wait for a moment.” message

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

disappeared), a repairing process will begin automatically when the unit is

 

 

 

Repairing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

turned on next time. It may take several minutes up to about four hours.

 

In a case you intend to cancel the Repairing

 

 

 

• If you intend to cancel the Repairing process, press [O (OPEN / CLOSE)] on

 

process.

 

the front panel, then select “Yes” with [U / D] and press [ENTER/OK]. After

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that, the disc tray will automatically open. In case the Repairing process is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cancelled, the disc MAY NOT work.

 

Do you want to cancel repair process? If “YES” is selected, the disc may not be usable.

Yes

No

Repairing

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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Recording

Playback

Editing Function Setup Others

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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

D-R17DTKB specifications

The Toshiba D-R17DTKB is a versatile and feature-packed DVD recorder that caters to the needs of consumers seeking a reliable home entertainment solution. This model serves as an ideal option for those who wish to preserve their favorite television programs, movies, or old home videos, offering an array of functionalities that ensure a quality recording experience.

One of the standout features of the Toshiba D-R17DTKB is its ability to record onto various media formats. It supports both DVD-R and DVD-RW formats, allowing users to record, delete, and re-record content as needed. The recorder provides a maximum recording time of up to six hours on a single DVD when using the EP mode, making it convenient for capturing lengthy events such as sports matches or family gatherings.

In terms of video quality, the D-R17DTKB employs advanced encoding technology that ensures high-quality recordings with minimal loss of clarity. Its built-in upscaling feature enhances standard DVDs to near high-definition resolution, improving the overall viewing experience. Additionally, the device supports different recording modes, enabling users to choose between SP for standard quality and LP for longer recordings.

The Toshiba D-R17DTKB also features a user-friendly interface that simplifies the recording process. With its intuitive on-screen menu, users can easily navigate through various settings and options. The device includes a digital tuner, allowing for direct recording from free-to-air television channels. This capability eliminates the need for an external set-top box, streamlining the setup process.

Another impressive characteristic of the D-R17DTKB is its connectivity options. The unit is equipped with a front USB port, enabling users to connect USB storage devices to playback various media files, including video, music, and photos. Additionally, the recorder offers an HDMI output, allowing for a seamless connection to modern televisions, which enhances both video and audio quality.

Finally, the Toshiba D-R17DTKB boasts a reliable build quality and a sleek design, making it a worthy addition to any entertainment center. Whether you need a device for recording daily shows or creating compilations of cherished memories, the Toshiba D-R17DTKB provides a comprehensive solution that combines functionality, quality, and convenience in one package.