Toshiba DVR620KU owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

DV signal cannot be input.

Remedy

Before connection, turn on the power supplies for both this unit and the DVC, and make sure that these units are in stop mode.

Only a “DVC-SD” signal can be input from the DVC to this unit. Other types of signals are not supported.

Do not connect any device other than the DVC. Even if a recorder or PC with another DV terminal is connected, the DV function will not operate.

If the DVC is not recognized after connection, turn off the power supply for the unit and re-connect the DVC.

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The DVC cannot be operated with this

• Signal input or DVC operation from this unit may be disabled

unit.

depending on the type of DVC.

 

• If a DVC signal cannot be input, use an external input (L1 (Rear)/L2

 

(front)) for analog connection via audio/video cables.

 

• DVC control may be disabled depending on the type of DVC, even in a

 

mode other than camera mode. In this case, switch to DVD control and

 

execute the normal recording procedure while operating the DVC.

 

 

Certain functions of the unit cannot

• Some functions may not operate depending on the type of DVC. For

operate.

example, if the DVC does not support slow playback mode, the slow

 

playback function is disabled.

 

• With L3 (DV-IN), the disc display menu does not appear unless disc

 

playback is executed.

 

 

DV audio signal cannot be switched.

• For recording with the DVC, the recording audio signal can be set to 12

 

bits or 16 bits. However, when 16-bit recording mode is selected, audio

 

signal cannot be switched. To record an audio signal, set it to 12 bits.

No image from HDMI connection.

Check the HDMI connection. (Check the status of the HDMI related indications.)

Check whether the connected monitor device or other device supports HDCP. (This unit will not output a video signal unless the other device supports HDCP.)

Check the setting of HDMI.

Check whether the output format of this unit (HDMI FORMAT) matches the supported input format of other connected device.

If the unit is connected to the unauthorized display device with an HDMI cable, the audio/video signal may not be output when playing back a commercial DVD-video.

 

There is no picture.

• If the setup menu appears on the TV screen, press [RETURN] to exit.

 

 

• Check if the progressive scan mode is set correctly according to your TV

 

 

(page 95).

 

Picture noise appears.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

 

Playback picture from the external

• If the picture output signal from the external devices passes through this

 

devices connected to this unit is

unit to get to your TV, the copy protection signal applied to some DVD could

 

distorted.

affect the picture quality. Disconnect the playback device in question and

 

 

connect it directly to your TV.

 

There is no sound.

• If you are using DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (COAXIAL) jack, check the setting

 

 

in “Audio Out” (page 90).

 

 

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

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Sound is noisy.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

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The disc does not play back.

• No disc is inserted.

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• A blank disc is inserted.

 

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

 

 

 

 

• The disc is not correctly inserted.

 

 

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

 

 

• The region code on the DVD-video does not match the unit (page 10).

 

 

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

 

 

unit turned on for about 2 hours until the moisture evaporates (page 4).

 

 

• If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the unit cannot play back

 

 

the disc if it was not finalized.

 

Playback image freezes for a second.

• During the playback of 2 layered disc, picture may freeze for a moment

 

 

when the 1st layer switches to the 2nd layer. This is not a malfunction.

Discs recorded on this unit cannot be played back on other DVD players.

If you are using DVD-RW/-R or DVD+R, please ensure you finalized the disc after recording (pages 31-33).

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Contents DVR620KU DKVR60KU EditingAdditional Safety Instructions PrecautionsSymbol for Class ll Double Insulation Location and Handling PrecautionsTo Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Installation Location Supplied AccessoriesDew Condensation Warning Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and FireMaintenance Servicing Cleaning the CabinetCleaning Discs Cleaning the Disc Lens Disc HandlingContents Contents Features Features DVD-RW DVD+RWUnplayable Discs Color SystemsRegion Codes CD-DA CD-RWFunctional Overview Front PanelRear Panel Introduction ConnectionsInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control Using a Remote ControlFunctional Overview Open the cover Insert batteriesOPEN/CLOSE a button DVD mode VCR modeSetup button Clear button DVD modeThevcr / DVD Recorder Switching DVD indicatorOn-Screen Display / Menu OFFGuide to ON-SCREEN Displays and Menus Title name informationFile name information First, track name will be displayedMain Menu DB HDD Front Panel Display GuideDisplay Message Connecting to an External Tuner ConnectionsTV Connection Overview Supplied cables used in this connection are as followsConnecting to a TV with an Hdmitm Compatible Port Hdmi Video Resolution and Actual Output SignalsConnections No supplied cables are used in this connectionConnecting to a TV with Component Video Input Jacks Connecting to a TV with an S-Video Input JackRCA audio cable L/R x RCA video cable x Connecting to a TV with Audio / Video Input JacksConnecting to a TV without Audio / Video Input Jacks To set up Hdmi Audio, refer to pages 87 To set up Dolby Digital, refer to pages 86Digital Audio Connection No supplied cables are used in these connectionsChannel Analog Audio Connection RCA audio cable L/R xInitial Setting Proceed to in Clock Setting onSetting the Clock Clock SettingPress Setup to exit Use K / L to select calendar or time, then press EnterSettings for the Video Input IntroductionFormatting a Disc Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RWUse K / L to select Format, then press ENTER.DVD Menu Use K / L to select Format Mode, then press ENTER.DVD MenuFormatting a Disc Reformatting a Disc ManuallyUse K / L to select Yes, then press Enter Formatting is completed.100% is indicatedSetting a Disc to Protect Press Setup Use K / L to select DVD Menu, then press EnterTo cancel the disc protect Use K / L to select Disc ProtectPlayingthe Discs in Other DVD Players Auto FinalizingFinalizing is completed Playing the Discs in Other DVD PlayersFinalizing a Disc To cancel finalizing DVD-RW only Recording Mode Information on DVD RecordingRestrictions on Recording VideoSettings for a Recording Setting for Auto ChapterPress Setup to exit Make Recording CompatibleSettings for a Recording Setting Aspect Ratio for Video ModeRecording Audio Select XP RecordingPress I/y ON/STANDBY Press OPEN/CLOSE a to close the disc trayFollow the steps to record TV programs Align the disc to the disc tray guideBasic Recording & ONE-TOUCH Timer Recording Press REC I to start recordingPress Stop C to stop recording Will be displayed for 5 secondsTimer Recording Guide to Timer Programming DisplayBefore recording, make sure If you have not set the clock yetPress Enter when all items are entered Mode Press Timer SET to set a timerUse K / L to enter the date, then Press BTimer Recording To stop the timer recording in progressPress Play B, or OPEN/CLOSE a to remove the disc Hints for Timer RecordingPriority of Overlapped Settings Satellite Link Select whichever the componentSatellite Link Settings for AN External Device Connection to an External DeviceExternal device Supplied cables used in this connection are as followsIt takes awhile to load Disc Settings for AN External DeviceRecording from an External Device DV Dubbing Guide to DV and On-Screen DisplayDV Dubbing DVC to DVD DubbingDVC to VCR Dubbing Press VCR firstRepeat the steps 1 and 2 on To stop recording, press Stop CDVD/VCR Dubbing Use K / L to select Dubbing Mode, then press EnterUse K / L to select Recording, then press Enter Make sureDVD/VCR Dubbing Use K / L to select VCR DVD, then press EnterUse K / L to select DVD VCR, then press Enter VCR to DVDStructure of Disc Contents Information on PlaybackBasic Playback Direct PlaybackBasic Playback Playback from the Title ListFollow steps 1 to 2 in Direct Playback on JpegWhen selecting file Playing Back a DivXOfficial DivX Certified product DivX3.x, DivX4.xDivX5.x, DivX6.0 Maximum size of imageUsing the Title/Disc Menu PausePress DVD first During playback, press Pause F Playback will be paused and sound will be mutedSpecial Playback Resume PlaybackFast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback 40x REVSpecial Playback Rapid PlaybackStep by Step Playback Slow Forward / Slow Reverse PlaybackMarker Setting ZoomChasing Playback during Recording During recording, press Play BWhile viewing a TV broadcast via this unit, press Time Slip This unit start to record the TV broadcastSimultaneous Playback and Recording Selected title playback will startChapter To move to for chapter, press BUsing Skip j / Skip Using DisplaySearch Title/Chapter SearchAudio CD SearchTime Search Repeat Playback Random Playback5Press Play B Program PlaybackSlide Show Switching Subtitles Switching Audio SoundtrackTOP Menu to display the disc menu If you press Audio , skip toSwitching Virtual Surround System Switching Camera AnglesSelecting the Format of Audio and Video Reducing Block NoiseAdjusting Black Level Use K / L to select Black Level, then press EnterUse K / L to select OFF or ON, then press Enter VisibleInformation on Disc Editing Guide to a Title ListDeleting Titles After the disc is fully recordedDeleting Titles Use K / L to select Title Delete, then press EnterYou can delete titles which you do not need anymore Title list, original or playlist will appearCREATING/DELETING Playlist Adding Titles to a PlaylistUse K / L to select Add To Playlist, then press Enter Title is added to playlistCREATING/DELETING Playlist Erasing All PlaylistPlaylist can be deleted if it is no longer needed EnterEditing Discs Putting Names on TitlesGuide to Edit Title Name Editing DiscsPutting Names on Titles cont’d Setting Chapter Marks Use Skip H / GPress Return Press Return again and then Return or Stop C to exitHiding Chapters Use K / L to select Hide Chapter, then press EnterUse Skip H or Skip G to decide the chapter to be hidden Press EnterDeleting a Part of a Title Names on Titles on page 76 toDisplay Edit menu Follow the steps 1 to 3 in PuttingDeleting a Part of a Title cont’d Dividing a Title Press DVD Stop mode, press TOP MenuUse K / L/s / B to select a desired title, then press Enter Press Return or Stop C to exitCombining Titles Combining, then press EnterYou can combine two titles into a single title Two titles will combine into a single titleSetting or Releasing the Title Protection To protect a whole disc VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW/+R onlyConfirm the indication OFF ON. Press Enter again Press Return and then Return or Stop C to exitUse K / L to select the desired Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at OnceUse K / L to select Chapter Mark List of the Default Settings Items highlight is the default ContentsList of the Default Settings Normal Output Enhanced Yes Set to the default settingGeneral Setting PlaybackUse K / L to select a desired item, then press Enter Press Stop C if you are playing back a discGeneral Setting Parental Lock Default OFFUse the Number buttons to enter the current password Playback cont’dAudio Out Disc Menu Language Default English Audio Language Default OriginalSubtitle Language Default OFF Angle Icon Default onOSD Language Default English Screen Saver Default 10 minutesFL Dimmer Default Bright DisplayDisplay cont’d ChipUse the Number Buttons to enter new access password Canadian French RatingProgressive Default OFF TV Aspect Default 169 WideVideo Selected itemDivX Subtitle Default OFF DivXDivX VOD Set the DivX subtitleSetting Format Default RGBWhen the connected device is not compatible with Hdmi Audio Default on Set to OFF when the Hdmi sound is not outputRGB Range Default Normal Hdmi cont’dReset the setting to default Reset AllSelect Yes using K / L , then press Enter Tracking VCR FunctionsInformation on VCR Functions One-touch Timer Recording OTR You cannot pause the one-touch timer recordingUsing REC I or Stop C VCR FunctionsOther Operations Timer SET TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Troubleshooting SymptomTroubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Can I record to CD-RW/-R?Language Code Language CodeGlossary Specifications GeneralRecording Input / OutputLimited Warranty Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Introduction Connections112 EN Memo

DVR620KU specifications

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