CONTENTS

Introduction

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Symbols Used in this Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . 12

Using a Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

THE VCR / DVD RECORDER SWITCHING . . . . . . . . . . . 14

GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS . . . . 15

On-Screen Display / Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connections

CONNECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting to an External Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 TV Connection Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting to a TV with an HDMITM

Compatible Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Connecting to a TV with Component Video

Input Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Connecting to a TV with an S-Video Input Jack . . . . . 21 Connecting to a TV with Audio / Video Input Jacks . . 22 Connecting to a TV without Audio / Video

Input Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Digital Audio Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Basic Setup

INITIAL SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Clock Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SETTINGS FOR THE VIDEO INPUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Disc Management

FORMATTING A DISC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New

DVD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Reformatting a Disc Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS . . . . . 31

Auto Finalizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Finalizing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Recording

INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Restrictions on Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SETTINGS FOR A RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Make Recording Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Setting for Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Recording Audio Select (XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode Recording . . . . 36

BASIC RECORDING &

ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

SATELLITE LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Connection to an External Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Recording from an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

DV DUBBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Guide to DV and On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 DVC to DVD Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 DVC to VCR Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

DVD/VCR DUBBING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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DVR620 specifications

The Toshiba DVR620 is a versatile dual-format DVD recorder that offers a wide array of features tailored for home entertainment enthusiasts. With its ability to record in both DVD-R and DVD-RW formats, it provides flexibility for users to choose their preferred type of media. This model is designed to make digital recording as seamless as possible, ensuring that capturing your favorite shows or movies is an effortless experience.

One of the standout features of the DVR620 is its built-in hard drive, which allows users to store numerous hours of video. The hard drive capacity is typically 160 GB, providing ample space for recording and archiving content without the immediate need for physical media. This makes it an excellent choice for those who frequently record television programs or want to save their favorite movies for later viewing.

Toshiba has equipped the DVR620 with advanced video technology, including progressive scan output. This feature enhances the viewing experience by delivering smooth images and improved detail, especially when content is viewed on larger screens. Additionally, the unit supports various playback formats, including DVD-VR and DVD-Video, which adds to its versatility as a media player.

Another important aspect of the DVR620 is its built-in tuner. It integrates both NTSC and ATSC formats, enabling users to watch standard and high-definition broadcasts. The user-friendly interface simplifies the process of setting up recordings, scheduling shows, and accessing saved content, making it accessible even for those who may not be tech-savvy.

Furthermore, the DVR620 includes multiple connectivity options, such as HDMI output, which ensures compatibility with modern televisions and audio systems. Additional ports for USB and Ethernet provide options for connecting external devices, enabling easier file transfers and updates.

In summary, the Toshiba DVR620 stands out in the crowded market of DVD recorders with its dual-format recording capabilities, ample hard drive space, progressive scan technology, and user-friendly operation. The combination of these features makes it a robust choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment system. Whether recording live television or playing back cherished movies, the DVR620 delivers quality performance that meets the needs of a modern viewing audience.
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