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Features

This unit not only plays back DVDs and CDs but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit.

Recording

The unit is compatible with DVD-RW, DVD+RW discs, which are recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R, DVD+R discs, which are recordable only once.

Recording up to 12 programmes:

You can programme the unit to record up to 12 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also possible.

One-touch Timer Recording:

You can set your required recording time easily. Every time [REC I] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. It will be turned off automatically when the recording time you set is finished.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the Left channel monaural input as Left and Right channels automatically (available only for AV3 jacks on the front panel).

Automatic Chapter marker setting:

Chapter markers will be added to recordings as you set them in the Setup menu before starting to record.

Automatic Title menu making (Video, +VR mode only):

The unit creates Title menus automatically when finalising discs.

Automatic Playlist making (VR mode DVD-RW disc only):

The unit creates a Playlist automatically after recording.

Automatic finalising (Video mode DVD-RW/-R, DVD+R disc):

You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the disc space if you set this in the Setup menu.

PDC:

This system assures that the TV programme you wish to record using timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to end even if the actual broadcasting time differs. This feature is only available for analogue channels.

Playback

Theatre surround sound:

When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs recorded with the surround sound system.

Chasing Playback during Recording and Simultaneous Playback and Recording:

You can play the already recorded part of the current recording or another title during recording.

Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later:

With [TIME SLIP] button, you can virtually pause and resume the liveTV broadcast.

Quick search:

 

 

 

Introduction

Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode):

You can easily find the part you want to watch using

 

the search function. Search for a desired point on a

 

disc by title, chapter / track or time.

 

You can play back titles using either the Original list or

 

a Playlist.

 

 

 

 

 

Virtual Surround System:

 

 

You can enjoy stereophonic space through your

Connections

existing 2 channel stereo system.

 

Playing back on MP3 / JPEG / DivX® files:

 

You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on

 

CD-RW/-R.

 

 

 

 

DivX® files can also be recorded on DVD-RW/-R and

 

DVD+RW/+R discs.

 

 

 

 

Editing

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Set / clear chapter markers (Video mode DVD-RW

 

You can easily add chapter markers at every selected

Setup

time interval in your recordings for easy editing.

 

Adding or Deleting Chapter Marks Manually

 

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You can add or delete chapter marks.

 

Creating Titles to a Playlist (VR mode DVD-RW

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You can create a title to the Playlist.

 

Deleting Titles [

 

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You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

 

Deleting a Scene of a Title (VR mode DVD-RW

 

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You can delete a specific scene of a title.

 

Editing title name [

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Playback

You can name titles or change the title name.

You can combine two titles into a single title.

Combining Titles (VR mode DVD-RW discs only)

 

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Dividing Titles (VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW discs

 

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You can divide a title into two new titles.

 

 

Protecting titles (VR mode DVD-RW disc only):

 

To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the

Editing

protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the

 

Original list.

 

 

 

 

Hiding chapters (+VR mode only):

 

To keep others from playing back some chapters

 

without permission, you can hide chapters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Toshiba D-R17DTKB owner manual Features, Recording, Playback, Editing, Pdc

D-R17DTKB specifications

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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.

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