VCR FUNCTIONS

Information on VCR Functions

Recording

Caution on using S-video, component, or HDMI connection for VCR:

•Only the playback audio / video are available with these connections.

•Under the conditions listed below, the playback image and audio cannot be output. Use the standard video connection, in such case;

-during DVD recording.

-when L3 (DV-IN) is selected.

•HDMI video resolution cannot be changed when the unit is in VCR mode.

Playback

1)Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] on the remote control or the front panel of the unit.

When you are playing back a cassette tape, turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected.

Press [VCR].

2)Insert a prerecorded cassette tape. Press [PLAY B] to begin playback.

3)During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Playback will pause and sound will be muted.

4)Press [PLAY B] to resume playback.

5)Press [STOP C] to stop playback.

6)Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to eject the cassette tape.

Note

• When a cassette tape ends during playback, fast-

forward or normal recording, the unit will

automatically rewind to the beginning of the

cassette tape. After rewinding finishes, the unit will

Press [VCR] first.

Before recording, make sure:

•The appropriate external input position (L1/L2) to which your external tuner is connected is selected by pressing [INPUT SELECT].

•There is a cassette tape with an erase-protection tab in the unit.

•The desired recording speed is selected in SP (standard playback) or SLP (super long playback) mode by pressing [REC MODE] repeatedly.

Recording speed:

 

Tape speed

Recording / playback time

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type of tape

T60

T120

T160

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP

1hour

2hours

2-2/3hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLP

3hours

6hours

8hours

 

 

 

 

 

• Refer to pages 39-42 for instructions on timer recording.

1)Press [REC I] to begin the recording.

To temporarily stop recording or to resume it, press [PAUSE F]. After the unit has been in pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the cassette tape and the video head from damage.

2)Press [STOP C] when the recording is completed.

Accidental erasure prevention

To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette tape, remove its erase- protection tab. To record on it later, cover

eject the cassette tape.

• When a cassette tape without erase-protection tab is

inserted, the unit will start playback automatically.

• Tracking will be automatically adjusted upon

playback. To adjust the tracking manually, press

the hole with cellophane tape.

Note

erase-protection tab

[TRACKING / ].

• Playback will stop when you change the output

mode.

•This function is available only when the unit is connected by the VIDEO OUT jack.

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DVR620KU specifications

The Toshiba DVR620KU is an advanced dual-function device that seamlessly blends digital video recording and DVD playback, catering to the diverse needs of home entertainment enthusiasts. This versatile machine offers users a plethora of features, highlighting Toshiba's commitment to quality and innovation in multimedia technology.

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