Toshiba D-R4SC Owner's Manual

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27PlaybackRecording Editing OthersIntroduction Function setupNote on recording on a DVD-R discConfirm disc compatibility and prepare an availableDVD-R disc to record on ( page 6, 9).To play a DVD-R disc recorded on this recorder onother devices, finalize the DVD-R disc on this recorder.( page 100)The finalization permanently disables the disc’srewritability. (Canceling the finalization is not possible.)• DVD-Video finalize process cannot be canceled ifonce executed on a DVD-R disc.• On DVD-R discs recorded on other devices, youcannot execute DVD-Video finalize process or addrecordings on this recorder.To check space remaining on a disc1) Press REMAIN.The current capacity is displayed at the bottom ofthe screen and on the front panel display.2) After checking the capacity, press REMAIN againto turn off the display.Note• You can also check the capacity of the disc by selecting“Disc budget calculation” from Quick Menu within the RECMENU ( page 45).Programmed recording and operational statusThe recorder gives priority to programmed recordingsin every operating mode. Even if the recorder isplaying, recording or editing, or even in standby mode,at a starting time of a programmed recording therecorder will make itself ready or stop thoseoperations and start the recording.However, “DVD-Video finalizing process” ( page100) operations may have priority over programmedrecordings.Notes• The “Loading” icon appears in the top right of the screen after recording. This indicates that the unit is executingthe final recording process (writing managing information). Operations other than changing channels cannot bedone until this icon disappears. The time for executing this process differs depending on the recording time orcapacity of the disc.• Note that all recording content may be deleted if the unit is disconnected from a wall outlet, or a power failureoccurs, during recording.• If a power failure occurs within five minutes prior to the programed recording start time, the programmed recordingmay not be executed.• A programmed recording may not be executed correctly if scheduled when Daylight-Saving time starts or ends.When the programmed settings overlapBefore the first recording is completed, the secondprogram is scheduled to begin recording. When usinga DVD-RAM disc, the recording of the previousprogram stops 15 seconds before the next programstarts.When using a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc, the recordingof the previous program stops about 2 minutes beforethe next program starts, to complete data process. Inthis 2 minutes, you cannot operate the loaded DVD-Ror DVD-RW disc.On a programmed recording across the change-over of Daylight-saving time• When the clock gains across Daylight-saving timeduring a programmed recording, it means that therecording completion time is consequently set one-hour earlier. In this case, set the programmedrecording one-hour longer in advance. If not setaccordingly, the programmed recording stops one-hour shorter.• When the clock loses across Daylight-saving timeduring a programmed recording, it means that therecording completion time is consequently set one-hour later. In this case, as the programmedrecording continues one-hour longer, deleteunnecessary chapters by chapter dividing after thecompletion of recording.