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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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.

One of the standout characteristics of the DVR620KU is its ability to record in high-quality resolution. It supports recording from various sources, including television broadcasts, making it possible to capture favorite shows and movies with crystal-clear picture quality. The device includes a built-in TV tuner, enabling users to tune into over-the-air digital broadcasts, thus maximizing the utility of the DVR620KU as both a recorder and a playback center.

The device comes equipped with various recording modes, allowing users to choose their preferred quality and storage options. Users can select from standard or extended recording modes, accommodating different needs whether it be recording a single program or an entire series. With the ability to record onto DVD-RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R formats, the DVR620KU offers flexibility in media usage, ensuring compatibility with most DVD players.

In terms of connectivity, the DVR620KU is designed to be user-friendly. It features composite video inputs and outputs, S-video connections, and even an HDMI output. The inclusion of HDMI allows for a direct, high-quality link to modern TVs, providing enhanced video and audio output. The device also includes USB ports for easy file transfer, enabling users to share recorded content with other devices effortlessly.

Another noteworthy feature of the Toshiba DVR620KU is its user-friendly interface and remote control, which simplify navigating its various functions. The on-screen menu is intuitive, making it simple for users of all experience levels to set up recordings and customize settings.

Furthermore, the DVR620KU supports playback of a wide range of DVD formats, including DVD-Video, DVD-R, and DVD+R, ensuring users can enjoy their existing DVD collections without hassle. The upscaling capability for standard DVDs to near-HD quality enhances the viewing experience, providing clarity and detail that can enrich movie nights at home.

Overall, the Toshiba DVR620KU stands out for its robust performance, user-friendly features, and advanced recording capabilities, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to elevate their home entertainment experience.
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