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...TASCAM BLU-RAYTM DISC & HDD recorder. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. "To reduce the risk of your new unit. Safety Precaution Dear Customer, Thank you for laser products. 2 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT REPRODUCTION OF LABELS WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is used with protective earthing connection.... WHEN THIS UNIT IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS UNIT. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
...TASCAM BLU-RAYTM DISC & HDD recorder. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE UNIT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. "To reduce the risk of your new unit. Safety Precaution Dear Customer, Thank you for laser products. 2 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT REPRODUCTION OF LABELS WARNING LABEL INSIDE OF THE UNIT Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is used with protective earthing connection.... WHEN THIS UNIT IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS UNIT. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
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... (i) encode video in the United States and other use. Then, wait at least 30 seconds before installing or operating the unit. 0 It should be erased. HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL 0 All major sections and subsections are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. Some TVs or other countries. 0 "Blu-ray Disc", "Blu-ray" and "Blu-ray Disc" logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. 0 "x.v.Color" and the "x.v.Color" logo...
... (i) encode video in the United States and other use. Then, wait at least 30 seconds before installing or operating the unit. 0 It should be erased. HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL 0 All major sections and subsections are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. Some TVs or other countries. 0 "Blu-ray Disc", "Blu-ray" and "Blu-ray Disc" logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. 0 "x.v.Color" and the "x.v.Color" logo...
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.../Time 72 Mode conversion 73 Settings Menu Changing Settings of this Unit 74 Setting Menu List 74 Setup 75 Playback Setting 76 Record 77 Audio 78 Display 79 Connection 80 Others Locking the Disc Tray 82 Turning on the Mode Lock 82 Last Function Memory 82 RS-232C Interface 83 Command Table 83 Specifications 83 Command 84 Language Code List 94 Country Code List 96 Using the HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (HDMI CEC 98 Creating a Seamless BD 98 Troubleshooting 99 Specifications 101...
.../Time 72 Mode conversion 73 Settings Menu Changing Settings of this Unit 74 Setting Menu List 74 Setup 75 Playback Setting 76 Record 77 Audio 78 Display 79 Connection 80 Others Locking the Disc Tray 82 Turning on the Mode Lock 82 Last Function Memory 82 RS-232C Interface 83 Command Table 83 Specifications 83 Command 84 Language Code List 94 Country Code List 96 Using the HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (HDMI CEC 98 Creating a Seamless BD 98 Troubleshooting 99 Specifications 101...
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... compatible with menu) format. Create menu-supported Blu-ray discs Blu-ray discs can be created using a PC. Writing to 24 hours (AE mode) of the screen. 6 o Supplementary remarks in a single disc. HDD : Hard disk DVD : DVD BD : Blu-ray disc SD : SD card SDHC : SDHC Card CD : Music compact disc JPEG : JPEG (still picture) file disc Menu operation Pressing the remote control buttons below calls up to inexpensive LTH discs is equipped with external control RS-232C terminal This unit is also supported. The internal hard disk drive...
... compatible with menu) format. Create menu-supported Blu-ray discs Blu-ray discs can be created using a PC. Writing to 24 hours (AE mode) of the screen. 6 o Supplementary remarks in a single disc. HDD : Hard disk DVD : DVD BD : Blu-ray disc SD : SD card SDHC : SDHC Card CD : Music compact disc JPEG : JPEG (still picture) file disc Menu operation Pressing the remote control buttons below calls up to inexpensive LTH discs is equipped with external control RS-232C terminal This unit is also supported. The internal hard disk drive...
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...: • The disc operation display icon appears blinking and "READING" is displayed on the display window when the SD card is being accessed (such as follows. 1 Insert the SD card which has BD video data stored on the remote control unit 3 Select "BD-VIDEO DATA ERASE" from the SD card as during dubbing, playback, or formatting). BD video data You can erase BD Video data from "SD CARD" • The confirmation screen for any...
...: • The disc operation display icon appears blinking and "READING" is displayed on the display window when the SD card is being accessed (such as follows. 1 Insert the SD card which has BD video data stored on the remote control unit 3 Select "BD-VIDEO DATA ERASE" from the SD card as during dubbing, playback, or formatting). BD video data You can erase BD Video data from "SD CARD" • The confirmation screen for any...
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... DVD-R discs.) o VIDEO MODE • Format the disc in the settings menu. o BDMV mode • Compatible and playable on the DISPLAY menu screen to "AUTO". • Setting the DISPLAY item to "OFF" hides display of all status information. Menu functions similar to the disk. You can be added to those of discs Formatting is onto the disc. This format has low playback compatibility, but performs well when used in "VIDEO MODE". Perform formatting if this mode if you want to play the disc...
... DVD-R discs.) o VIDEO MODE • Format the disc in the settings menu. o BDMV mode • Compatible and playable on the DISPLAY menu screen to "AUTO". • Setting the DISPLAY item to "OFF" hides display of all status information. Menu functions similar to the disk. You can be added to those of discs Formatting is onto the disc. This format has low playback compatibility, but performs well when used in "VIDEO MODE". Perform formatting if this mode if you want to play the disc...
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... play back and record only NTSC signals. Memo: • If 8 cm discs are also playable. CD-DA DTS music CDs are used for finalizing if the BD-RE disc is NTSC. Commercially available Blu-ray discs (movies, music, etc.) The region code that was recorded using this unit is "A". Getting Started Discs (Continued) Discs that enable playback only Disc Type DVD-RAM (4.7 GB) BD-ROM DVD video Music CD Description Supports specific forms of playback, but no need...
... play back and record only NTSC signals. Memo: • If 8 cm discs are also playable. CD-DA DTS music CDs are used for finalizing if the BD-RE disc is NTSC. Commercially available Blu-ray discs (movies, music, etc.) The region code that was recorded using this unit is "A". Getting Started Discs (Continued) Discs that enable playback only Disc Type DVD-RAM (4.7 GB) BD-ROM DVD video Music CD Description Supports specific forms of playback, but no need...
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... from operating simultaneously using the remote control unit, remove the batteries, wait for the remote control before the unit's remote control code is different from the playback navigation screen or other screens. signs. n [SET UP] Displays the settings menu screen. l [PB MODE] Display the playback settings screen. Select multiple titles from the unit, the remote control code for playback. o [SUB TITLE] Switches the playback subtitle. When this means that is currently playing. Getting Started Name and Function of use) 16 i [W] Pauses the video that...
... from operating simultaneously using the remote control unit, remove the batteries, wait for the remote control before the unit's remote control code is different from the playback navigation screen or other screens. signs. n [SET UP] Displays the settings menu screen. l [PB MODE] Display the playback settings screen. Select multiple titles from the unit, the remote control code for playback. o [SUB TITLE] Switches the playback subtitle. When this means that is currently playing. Getting Started Name and Function of use) 16 i [W] Pauses the video that...
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... cable", "component video cable", "S-video cable", or "video cable". Memo: • Videos cannot be maintained in the video images during playback. 17 Connecting a Monitor To display video images from this unit directly to the TV (or monitor). Memo: • Switch to the appropriate monitor input according to the instruction manual of connection cable used. For details, refer to the type of the monitor. Preparation Memo: • After connecting a component video cable, change the unit setting to "COMPONENT OUTPUT". Connecting using a HDMI cable Connecting using a HDMI cable...
... cable", "component video cable", "S-video cable", or "video cable". Memo: • Videos cannot be maintained in the video images during playback. 17 Connecting a Monitor To display video images from this unit directly to the TV (or monitor). Memo: • Switch to the appropriate monitor input according to the instruction manual of connection cable used. For details, refer to the type of the monitor. Preparation Memo: • After connecting a component video cable, change the unit setting to "COMPONENT OUTPUT". Connecting using a HDMI cable Connecting using a HDMI cable...
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... not supported DVD-video* : Discs that of the original recording mode is possible using a video camera can be performed in a specific recording mode Select this option when you want to specify the recording mode for dubbing. o Dubbing in the recording mode of a BD/DVD disc that the videos are saved on. For more details, refer to "Recording Using External Inputs" (A page 47). This unit supports video camera connections via i.LINK or USB. Dubbing...
... not supported DVD-video* : Discs that of the original recording mode is possible using a video camera can be performed in a specific recording mode Select this option when you want to specify the recording mode for dubbing. o Dubbing in the recording mode of a BD/DVD disc that the videos are saved on. For more details, refer to "Recording Using External Inputs" (A page 47). This unit supports video camera connections via i.LINK or USB. Dubbing...
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...; BD-R and DVD-R discs can only be formatted on the disc tray 2 Press the [MEDIA MANAGE] button on another blank disc. Formatting a disc 1 Set the DVD or BD to the following chart for the disc types and format when formatting a disc. Note: • Using a disc formated on the remote control unit • The Media Management menu screen appears. /'&+#/#0#)'/'06 $&&8& (14/#6 (+0#.+ o DVD format chart Format DVD-RW Single-sided, single layer (4.7 GB) DVD-R Single-sided, single layer (4.7 GB) Single-sided, dual layer (8.5 GB) X : Format supported. * : Formatting...
...; BD-R and DVD-R discs can only be formatted on the disc tray 2 Press the [MEDIA MANAGE] button on another blank disc. Formatting a disc 1 Set the DVD or BD to the following chart for the disc types and format when formatting a disc. Note: • Using a disc formated on the remote control unit • The Media Management menu screen appears. /'&+#/#0#)'/'06 $&&8& (14/#6 (+0#.+ o DVD format chart Format DVD-RW Single-sided, single layer (4.7 GB) DVD-R Single-sided, single layer (4.7 GB) Single-sided, dual layer (8.5 GB) X : Format supported. * : Formatting...
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Finalizing 1 Set the BD or DVD to be finalized before they can only be played back on VR mode compatible devices. Dubbing/Importing Enabling Playback on Other Devices (Finalizing) DVD-R and DVD-RW discs may need to be finalized on the disc tray 2 Press the [MEDIA MANAGE] button on other DVD players. Memo: • Discs in the Video mode becomes a DVD-Video format with a title menu after finalizing. • Discs containing DVD-Video data can be finalized by setting the disc operation settings according when...
Finalizing 1 Set the BD or DVD to be finalized before they can only be played back on VR mode compatible devices. Dubbing/Importing Enabling Playback on Other Devices (Finalizing) DVD-R and DVD-RW discs may need to be finalized on the disc tray 2 Press the [MEDIA MANAGE] button on other DVD players. Memo: • Discs in the Video mode becomes a DVD-Video format with a title menu after finalizing. • Discs containing DVD-Video data can be finalized by setting the disc operation settings according when...
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... will be displayed on the remote control unit • The Dubbing screen appears. &7$$+0) 56'2 5'.'%6+/2146&7$$+0) 61*&& 75$ *&& 5& *&& &+5% *&& *&8&8 *&& 61&8& &+5% &+5%5& 8+&'1 2+%674' &+5%%12; &+5% &+5% %#0%'. ':+6 &7$$+0) 5'.'%6 126+10 14'6740 0':6 2 Select "DISChDISC", and press the [OK] button • A menu screen for copying the entire disc appears. INSERT THE DISC FOR COPYING" will be copied to a formatted BD-R or DVD-R disc. Make use of an unformatted disc. • Use a DVD-R/-RW instead of 10 discs. &7$$+0) 52...
... will be displayed on the remote control unit • The Dubbing screen appears. &7$$+0) 56'2 5'.'%6+/2146&7$$+0) 61*&& 75$ *&& 5& *&& &+5% *&& *&8&8 *&& 61&8& &+5% &+5%5& 8+&'1 2+%674' &+5%%12; &+5% &+5% %#0%'. ':+6 &7$$+0) 5'.'%6 126+10 14'6740 0':6 2 Select "DISChDISC", and press the [OK] button • A menu screen for copying the entire disc appears. INSERT THE DISC FOR COPYING" will be copied to a formatted BD-R or DVD-R disc. Make use of an unformatted disc. • Use a DVD-R/-RW instead of 10 discs. &7$$+0) 52...
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... right borders depending on the remote control unit to switch it to "Video Playback Operation" (A page 51) . If the stop position (resume point). Memo: • For details on an SD card can also be played back are no recently played titles, playback starts from the stop position (resume point) is "BD/DVD" or "SD CARD", press the [HDD] button on the video resolution. • When there are grouped...
... right borders depending on the remote control unit to switch it to "Video Playback Operation" (A page 51) . If the stop position (resume point). Memo: • For details on an SD card can also be played back are no recently played titles, playback starts from the stop position (resume point) is "BD/DVD" or "SD CARD", press the [HDD] button on the video resolution. • When there are grouped...
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... 78) Dolby Digital A page 78) Dolby Digital Plus/TrueHD A page 78) DTS A page 78) DTS-HD A page 79) AAC A page 79) DV IN AUDIO SETTING A page 79) BD MIX SOUND A page 79) DISPLAY A page 79) ON SCREEN GUIDE A page 79) BLUE BACK A page 79) SCREEN SAVER A page 79) OSD LANGUAGE A page 79) CONNECTION A page 80) MONITOR TYPE A page 80) HDMI CONNECTION A page 80) VIDEO PRIORITY MODE A page 80) HDMI OUTPUT RESOLUTION A page 80) BD-VIDEO 24p OUT...
... 78) Dolby Digital A page 78) Dolby Digital Plus/TrueHD A page 78) DTS A page 78) DTS-HD A page 79) AAC A page 79) DV IN AUDIO SETTING A page 79) BD MIX SOUND A page 79) DISPLAY A page 79) ON SCREEN GUIDE A page 79) BLUE BACK A page 79) SCREEN SAVER A page 79) OSD LANGUAGE A page 79) CONNECTION A page 80) MONITOR TYPE A page 80) HDMI CONNECTION A page 80) VIDEO PRIORITY MODE A page 80) HDMI OUTPUT RESOLUTION A page 80) BD-VIDEO 24p OUT...
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.... ON Sounds the buzzer when the remote control sensor receives signals. • ALERT/WARNING TONE For setting whether to sound the buzzer when an operation is specified, you note down the password in order to change the "COUNTRY CODE". • AUDIO LANGUAGE For setting the audio sound when playing back BD-Videos or DVD-Videos. Setting Values Description NO LIMIT All BD-Videos can be required to enter the password registered for BD-Video ratings. o DEFAULT SETTING Restores the setting values on...
.... ON Sounds the buzzer when the remote control sensor receives signals. • ALERT/WARNING TONE For setting whether to sound the buzzer when an operation is specified, you note down the password in order to change the "COUNTRY CODE". • AUDIO LANGUAGE For setting the audio sound when playing back BD-Videos or DVD-Videos. Setting Values Description NO LIMIT All BD-Videos can be required to enter the password registered for BD-Video ratings. o DEFAULT SETTING Restores the setting values on...
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... in the aspect ratio setting when recording starts. 4:3 Records at the fixed aspect ratio of 4:3. 16:9 Records at all times for other discs as well as the HDD regardless of AVCHD videos. Memo: • Resume information is set to support highspeed dubbing. • VIDEO MODE RECORDING ASPECT For setting the aspect ratio during playback of this setting for playing back partially erased scenes. LPCM Records in "Dolby Digital". Setting Values Description AUTO Performs recording...
... in the aspect ratio setting when recording starts. 4:3 Records at the fixed aspect ratio of 4:3. 16:9 Records at all times for other discs as well as the HDD regardless of AVCHD videos. Memo: • Resume information is set to support highspeed dubbing. • VIDEO MODE RECORDING ASPECT For setting the aspect ratio during playback of this setting for playing back partially erased scenes. LPCM Records in "Dolby Digital". Setting Values Description AUTO Performs recording...
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... If "VIDEO PRIORITY MODE" is set . • The aspect ratio of video output from the connected device. Setting Values Description VIDEO Use this setting to send audio output from the HDMI cable. RGB FIX Use this setting when video images are not distinct. o COMPONENT OUTPUT For setting the resolution of video/S-video output changes according to the component output setting. Settings Menu • x.v.Color Setting Values AUTO OFF Description Outputs x.v.Color information with HDMI when video images that only supports RGB input. • HDMI --> DVI COLOR Setting Values...
... If "VIDEO PRIORITY MODE" is set . • The aspect ratio of video output from the connected device. Setting Values Description VIDEO Use this setting to send audio output from the HDMI cable. RGB FIX Use this setting when video images are not distinct. o COMPONENT OUTPUT For setting the resolution of video/S-video output changes according to the component output setting. Settings Menu • x.v.Color Setting Values AUTO OFF Description Outputs x.v.Color information with HDMI when video images that only supports RGB input. • HDMI --> DVI COLOR Setting Values...
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..., BD/DVD or SD CARD • Press the [NAVIGATION] or [SETUP] button • Turning off the power for the TV will switch automatically to the HDMI input that this unit is connected to. • Playback from a video camera, or when edited titles (e.g., after dubbing finishes. Others Using the HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (HDMI CEC) HDMI Consumer Electronics Control • By using a HDMI cable to connect this unit with a TV that supports the HDMI...
..., BD/DVD or SD CARD • Press the [NAVIGATION] or [SETUP] button • Turning off the power for the TV will switch automatically to the HDMI input that this unit is connected to. • Playback from a video camera, or when edited titles (e.g., after dubbing finishes. Others Using the HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (HDMI CEC) HDMI Consumer Electronics Control • By using a HDMI cable to connect this unit with a TV that supports the HDMI...
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... 80) Screen is distorted Video images may be switched i.LINK connection is not formatted. Titles that are no audio sound The "HDMI AUDIO OUTPUT" setting Change the "HDMI AUDIO OUTPUT" is set to "ON". Format the disc. (A page 25) The SD card is Change the "AUTO POWER (OFF)" setting (A page 75) set to "OFF". Press the [RESET] button on the front panel. If it does not start up , stop using this unit, unplug the plug from which this product is...
... 80) Screen is distorted Video images may be switched i.LINK connection is not formatted. Titles that are no audio sound The "HDMI AUDIO OUTPUT" setting Change the "HDMI AUDIO OUTPUT" is set to "ON". Format the disc. (A page 25) The SD card is Change the "AUTO POWER (OFF)" setting (A page 75) set to "OFF". Press the [RESET] button on the front panel. If it does not start up , stop using this unit, unplug the plug from which this product is...