Toshiba DR430 owner manual Troubleshooting, Power, Picture, Sound, Remote control

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.

Symptom

 

Remedy

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

 

 

The power does not turn on.

 

• Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.

 

 

 

 

• Check the breaker (in case of power failure).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no picture.

 

• Re-connect the connecting cords securely.

 

 

 

 

• Check if the connecting cords are damaged.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

• Check the connection to your TV (pages 18-21).

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

(page 90).

 

 

 

 

• Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to “L1”) so that the signal from

 

 

the unit appears on the TV screen.

 

 

Picture noise appears.

 

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV program pictures are

 

• Check if all the connections are made correctly (page 18).

 

 

distorted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback picture is distorted.

 

• Keep the device which may cause electrical disturbances, such as a cellular

 

 

 

 

phone away.

 

 

Playback picture or TV program

 

• If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR or tuner goes through

from the device connected

 

the unit before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some

through the unit is distorted.

 

programs could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback device in

 

 

 

 

question and connect it directly to your TV.

 

 

Cannot record a TV program.

 

• This unit does not have a tuner to receive TV broadcasting.

 

 

 

 

• You must connect this unit to an external tuner to record TV programs

 

 

 

 

(page 18).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no sound.

 

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

 

 

 

 

• Re-connect all connections securely.

 

 

 

 

• Check if the connecting cord is damaged.

 

 

 

 

• Check the connections to the amplifier input.

 

 

 

 

• The input device setting on the amplifier is incorrect.

 

 

 

 

• The unit is in pause mode or in slow-motion playback mode.

 

 

 

 

• The unit is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.

 

 

 

 

• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

(COAXIAL) jack, check the setting in “Audio Out” (page 85).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No DTS sound on digital output.

 

• Change the setting menu for DTS® to ON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No DTS sound from analog

 

• This unit has no analog sound output when playing back the selected DTS

 

 

output

 

sound mode.

 

 

Sound is noisy.

 

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control does not

 

• Batteries are weak.

 

 

function.

 

• There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit.

 

 

 

 

• The remote control is far from the unit.

 

 

 

 

• There are no batteries in the remote control.

 

 

 

 

• Check if the unit is turned on.

 

 

 

 

• The remote control is not pointed at the infrared sensor window on the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc does not play back.

 

• No disc is inserted.

 

 

 

 

• 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

 

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

second.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Disc Introduction Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Playback Editing Function Setup Others

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Contents Basic Setup Introduction ConnectionsEditing Precautions Symbol for Class ll Double InsulationAdditional Safety Instructions Avoid a place with drastic temperature changes PrecautionsTo Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Location and HandlingSupplied Accessories Installation LocationDew Condensation Warning Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and FireIR Signal Check Maintenance ServicingCleaning the Cabinet Cleaning DiscsContents Contents Features Features Unplayable Discs Color SystemsRegion Codes Functional Overview Front PanelRear Panel Using a Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlFunctional Overview Open the cover Insert batteriesREC Mode button Setup buttonTimer PROG. button Input Select buttonOn-Screen Display / Menu Main Menu Guide to ON-SCREEN Displays and MenusWhen a Jpeg / MP3 disc is inserted When an Audio CD is insertedFinalize MusicDisplay Message Front Panel Display GuideTitle / track and chapter mark Current status of the unitConnections Connecting to an External TunerTV Connection Overview Supplied cables used in this connection are as followsConnections Hdmi Video Resolution and Actual Output SignalsNo supplied cables are used in this connection Copyright protection systemConnecting to a TV with an S-Video Input Jack Connecting to a TV with Component Video Input jacksConnecting to a TV without Audio / Video Input Jacks Connecting to a TV with Audio / Video Input JacksTo set up Dolby Digital, refer to pages 81 To set up Hdmi Audio, refer to pages 82Digital Audio Connection No supplied cables are used in these connectionsInput jacks Channel Analog Audio ConnectionProceed to in Clock Setting on Initial SettingNecessary connections, press Turn on your TVClock Setting Setting the ClockPress Setup to exit Use K / L to select calendar or time, then press EnterEnter Settings for the Video InputChoosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW Formatting a DiscFormatting a Disc If you want to cancel formatting, select NoReformatting a Disc Manually Formatting is completedTo cancel the disc protect Setting a Disc to ProtectUse K / L to select DVD Menu, then press Enter Use K / L to select Yes, then press EnterGeneral Setting menu will appear Auto FinalizingUse K / L to select ON, then press Enter Playing the Discs in Other DVD Players Press SetupFinalizing a Disc Players Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour32 EN Information on DVD Recording Recording ModeRestrictions on Recording VideoSetting for Auto Chapter Settings for a RecordingPress Setup to exit Make Recording CompatibleSetting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode Settings for a RecordingRecording Audio Select XP RecordingPress Press REC Mode repeatedly to Select a recording modeRefer to Guide to a Title List on Will be displayed for 5 secondsG. DVD+R/DVD-RW/-R RecordingGuide to Timer Programming Display Timer RecordingBefore recording, make sure If you have not set the clock yetUse K / L to select a recording mode Timer RecordingPress Enter when all items are entered To exit, press Timer PROG. or SetupTo stop the timer recording in progress Priority of Overlapped Settings Hints for Timer RecordingSatellite Link Press Stop CPress Satellite LinkPreparation on this unit Connection to an External Device Settings for AN External DeviceRecording from an External Device Settings for AN External DeviceExternal device is connected. L1, L2 or DVL3 Press Cstop on the unit to stop recordingGuide to DV and On-Screen Display DV DubbingDVC to DVD Dubbing DV DubbingDV-IN Press DisplayDV Dubbing Information on Playback Structure of Disc ContentsDirect Playback Basic PlaybackPress OPEN/CLOSE a to close the disc tray Press Stop C once to stopPlayback from the Title List Basic PlaybackUse K / L to select Play From Start, then press EnterFollow steps 1 to 2 in Direct Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3/JPEG filesPlayback on PressPlaying Back a USB Device with MP3 / Jpeg files Stop mode, plug your USB flash MemoryL, then press Enter Pause Using the Title/Disc MenuDuring playback, press Pause F Playback will be paused and sound will be mutedResume Playback Special PlaybackSkipping TV Commercials During Playback Fast Forward / Fast Reverse PlaybackRapid Playback Special PlaybackStep by Step Playback Slow Forward / Slow Reverse PlaybackZoom Marker SettingDuring recording, press Play B Chasing Playback during RecordingWhile viewing a TV broadcast via this unit, press Time Slip This unit start to record the TV broadcastSimultaneous Playback and Recording ChapterOnce to stop playback Using Display Using Skip j / SkipSearch Title/Chapter SearchSearch Time SearchAudio CD Random Playback Repeat PlaybackREPEAT/RANDOM/PROGRAM PLAYBACK/SLIDE Show Program Playback5Press Play B Switching Audio Soundtrack Switching SubtitlesTOP Menu to display the disc menu If you press Audio , skip toSwitching Camera Angles Switching Virtual Surround SystemSelecting the Format of Audio and Video Reducing Block NoiseYour setting will be activated Adjusting Black LevelUse K / L to select Black Level, then press Enter Use K / L to select OFF or ON, then press EnterGuide to a Title List Information on Disc EditingAfter the disc is fully recorded Deleting TitlesDelete You can record You cannot New title RecordDeleting Titles VR mode DVD-RW originalTitle, then press Enter Use K / L to select Title Delete, then press EnterAdding Titles to a Playlist CREATING/DELETING PlaylistUse K / L to select Add To Playlist, then press Enter Title is added to playlistMain menu will appear.Press Setup CREATING/DELETING PlaylistErasing All Playlist Putting Names on Titles Editing DiscsStop C to exit Press Return and then Return orEditing Discs Putting Names on Titles cont’dGuide to Edit Title Name Maximum numbers of chapter for each DVD VR mode DVD Setting Chapter Marks+VR mode DVD AddStop mode, press TOP Menu Hiding ChaptersUse K / L to select Edit, then press Enter After this operation is completedNames on Titles on page 71 to Deleting a Part of a TitleDisplay Edit menu Follow the steps 1 to 3 in PuttingDeleting a Part of a Title cont’d Use K / L to select Delete then press EnterPress Return and then Return or Stop C to exit Use K / L/s / B to select a desired title, then press Enter Dividing a TitleMenu Combining TitlesUse K / L to select Title Combining, then press Enter Follow the steps 1 to 3 in Dividing aTo protect a whole disc VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW/+R only Setting or Releasing the Title ProtectionUse K / L to select Protect, then press Enter OFF ON. Press Enter againUse K / L to select Chapter Mark, then press Enter Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at OnceUse K / L to select the desired interval, then press Enter If you select OFF at , all the chapter marks are erasedItems highlight is the default List of the Default SettingsList of the Default Settings Playback General SettingUse K / L to select a desired item, then press Enter Press Stop C if you are playing back a discParental Lock Default OFF General SettingUse the Number buttons to enter the current password Playback cont’dAudio Out Editing Function Setup OthersAudio Language Default Original Disc Menu Language Default EnglishSubtitle Language Default OFF Angle Icon Default onScreen Saver Default 10 minutes OSD Language Default EnglishFL Dimmer Default Bright DisplayUse K / L to select a desired item, then press Enter Use the Number Buttons to enter new access passwordMpaa Rating Canadian English RatingProgressive Default OFF When you finish with the setting Press Setup to exitTV Aspect Default 169 Wide VideoWhen you finish with the setting, press Setup to exit Format Default RGBUse K / L to select HDMI, then press Enter RGB Range Default Normal Hdmi Audio Default onHdmi CEC Default OFF Hdmi cont’dUse K / L to select Reset All, then press Enter Reset AllSelect Yes using K / L , then press Reset the setting to defaultPower TroubleshootingRemote control PictureRecording / Timer recording / Editing TroubleshootingRepairing process MAY not work OPEN/CLOSE a to take out the disc. The disc canceled duringOthers You press OPEN/CLOSE aCan I record to CD-RW/-R? Frequently Asked QuestionsLanguage Code Language CodeGlossary General SpecificationsRecording Input / OutputLimited Warranty Limited WarrantyLPLWHG2QH  HDUDUUDQW\RQ3DUWVDQG/DERXU Limited Warranty102 EN Memo
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DR430 specifications

The Toshiba DR430 is a multifunctional digital video recorder that has garnered attention in the market for its versatile capabilities and user-friendly features. This device stands out due to its ability to deliver high-quality recording and playback while seamlessly integrating with various media formats.

One of the notable features of the Toshiba DR430 is its ability to record directly to DVD or an internal hard drive. This dual recording option provides users flexibility in managing their content. The built-in hard drive allows for ample storage capacity, making it convenient to save multiple hours of programming without the need for physical media. Users can effortlessly archive their favorite shows or movies directly onto DVDs, which is essential for those who prefer having a physical backup of their recordings.

The Toshiba DR430 also boasts advanced video quality technology, allowing for recording in various resolutions including standard and high definition. This ensures that users have the best possible viewing experience, whether they are watching their favorite sitcom or an action-packed movie. The device employs Progressive Scan technology which provides a smoother and sharper image during playback, elevating the overall viewing experience.

Additionally, the Toshiba DR430 features an intuitive user interface that simplifies navigation and setup. The remote control is designed for ease of use, allowing users to quickly access different functions like pausing live TV, scheduling recordings, or accessing the electronic programming guide (EPG). The EPG feature is particularly beneficial, as it provides a comprehensive view of available programming, making it simple to select desired shows or movies for recording.

Connectivity options are another strong point of the Toshiba DR430. It is equipped with multiple input and output ports, including HDMI, composite, and component video outputs, ensuring compatibility with a variety of televisions and home theater systems. This versatility allows users to integrate the device into their existing setup with minimal hassle.

In summary, the Toshiba DR430 is an ideal choice for those looking for a reliable and efficient digital video recorder. With its dual recording capabilities, exceptional video quality technologies, user-friendly interface, and robust connectivity options, it meets the demands of modern entertainment preferences, catering to both casual viewers and serious media consumers alike. Whether archiving content or enjoying live television, the Toshiba DR430 delivers on multiple fronts, making it a valuable addition to any home.
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