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ABOUT THE HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD)
Like any HDD, the HDD in the recorder is a fragile device that is susceptible to partial or com plete failure if it is
jarred or as a result of use over time. It will not l ast forever. Therefore, do not use the HDD for long-term storage
of the programs you wish to retain. (If portions of the HDD become dam aged, programs recorded on those
portions may exhibit pixelisation or blocked noise when played b ack. Repeated playback of the program may
cause the problem to get worse and, eventually the program may become unplayable. If you notic ed such noise
in a program that you want to save, you should archive the program using a VCR as soon as possible and delete
the affected program.) A periodical cleanup of the HDD is advisable by doing a Form at Hard Disk. Refer to page
36.
If it becomes necessary to service your recorder, it may be necessar y to delete some or all of the programs on
the HDD.
Using the recorder outside the operating temperature range (5ºC ~ 40ºC) may cause the HDD to be non-
functional (even when the recorder is powered on) or to display with error statu s. Use this recorder only within
the operating temperature.
The internal HDD has a limited life span that is dependent on the frequenc y of usage. Extremely heavy usage
shortens the life span and causes the HDD to function abnormally. When all the rec orded programs start to show
noise in the display, it may be time to replace the HDD. Consult your local dealer for replacement of HDD.
If you see no signs of activity in the HDD during recording or pla yback, stop using the recorder and remove the
power plug from the wall socket immediately. Consult the local dealer for service. Ignoring this condition may
cause the damage of the HDD to be aggravated.
NOTES ON RECORDING
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When you record important contents, make trial operations beforehand to ens ure the recorder can function
properly.
Toshiba does not compensate for content that was not recorded because of some m alfunction of this
product during operation, and is not liable for incidental damages (such as prof it loss or interruption of
business, etc.) produced in such conditions.
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When the power cord is disconnected or when a power failure occur s during any operation of this product,
all contents recorded in this recorder may be erased.
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If a program you have set a timer recording includes cop y restriction signals, it may not be recorded. When
programming a recording, confirm that the program you want to record is not c opy-restricted.
NOTES ON COPYRIGHT
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It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadc ast on cable and play in public copyrighted material
without permission.
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This product incorporates copyright protection technology related to A/V media, that is designed to prevent
copying and hence upon the detection of such signal, the displ ay may be prohibited. This applies to timer
recording as well.
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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method cla ims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovis ion Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authori zed by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.