Toshiba DR420 User manual

DR420
DVD Recorder with
1080p Upconversion
ADVANTAGE
Video upconversion up to 1080p1resolution via HDMITM takes your
current DVDs to a new level, for an amazing viewing experience on today’s
HDTVs.
One Touch Recording2makes recording your favorite show simple. Just
connect the DR420 to your cable or satellite box and you are set to record
with the push of one button!
Multi-format recording and playback3provides the utmost in recording
media convenience with compatibility with the most popular formats (DVD-R,
DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW).
Auto Finalize with Undo simplifies the recording process by automatically
finalizing your recording for playback on standard DVD players.
REGZA-LINK®(HDMITM-CEC)4makes controlling multiple components easy.
Just connect your recorder to other compatible devices using an HDMITM
cable, and then control them using one remote, no additional programming
or setup required!
Front DV Input makes it easy to save your precious memories to DVD.
LEADING THE WAY IN
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
INNOVATION
DR420 DVD Recorder with 1080p Upconversion
PRELIMINARY
The DR420 is an excellent solution for archiving your
favorite home movies to DVD. That’s not all; the DR420 also
enhances your DVD collection with 1080p upconversion to
near HD picture quality via HDMI™.

PLAYABLE DISC TYPES3
DVD-Video/CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW/
DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD-RW/
DVD+RW/VCD/SVCD
VIDEO
Progressive Out •
Video D/A Converter 54MHz/10-Bit
Video Upconversion1720p/1080i/1080p
Kodak Picture CD •
Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG) •
Y/C Separation •
RECORDING FUNCTIONS
DVD-R (Video Mode) •
DVD+R (Video Mode) •
DVD-RW (VR & Video Mode) •
DVD+RW (VR Mode) •
Recording Modes 1H(XP)/2H(SP)/4H(LP)/6H(EP)/8H(SLP)
V-Chip Recording •
Timer Recording 12 programs/1 month
AUDIO
Audio D/A Converter 192kHz/24-Bit
MP3 Playback3•
Dolby®Digital Recording (2-Ch) •
L-PCM Recording XP mode only
3D (Virtual Surround Sound) •
CONVENIENCE
OSD Language English/French/Spanish
1.5x FF with Audio 1.3x /0.8x with Audio
Scan FF/REW 2x(fwd), 5x(back), 20x, 40x
Slow-Motion 1/2(fwd), 1/4(back), 1/8x, 1/16x
Instant Skip •
Zoom (magnifications) •
Editing Features Playlist/Rename Title/
Chapter Creation (User and Auto)
Timer Back Up (at standby mode) 30 sec.
Auto Finalization with Undo •
Commercial Skip •
TERMINALS
Component Out 1
HDMITM Out with REGZA-LINK®1
Front S-Video Input 1
Rear S-Video Input/Output 1/1
Rear RCA-Video Input/Output 1/1
Front Audio Input 1
Rear Analog Audio Input/Output 1/1
Coaxial Digital Audio Output 1
Front DV Input 1
PRODUCT & PACKAGING
Unit Dimensions (WHD) in. 16.54 x 2.32 x 9.72
Carton Dimensions 20.47 x 5.79 x 14.25
Unit Weight 5.28 lbs
Carton Weight 7.7 lbs
UPC Code 022265002216
1An HDTV or HD Monitor with an HDCP capable HDMITM or DVI input is required for video upconversion. To
upconvert to 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolution, a 720p, 1080i, or 1080p capable HDTV or HD Monitor
(as applicable) is required.
2External tuner source required to record television programming. This product is not made or sold for unau-
thorized use of copyrighted works, and it is only intended for recording and playback of authorized content
and any other lawful use.
3Some DVD-R/DVD-RW and CD-R/CD-RW discs may be incompatible due to laser pick up and disc design.
CD-R/CD-RW discs must be recorded using CD-DA method for CD audio playback. The DVD Recorder may
not support some MP3/JPEG recordings due to differences in recording formats, disc structure, or condition of
the disc (use of CD-RW for MP3 files is not recommended). See owner’s manual for more information.
4Use of REGZA-LINK®, which is a feature based on HDMITM-CEC, requires an HDMITM-CEC compatible
display device. Depending on the display device specifications, some or all REGZA-LINK®functions may not
work even if the display device is HDMITM-CEC compatible.
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REGZA and REGZA-LINK are registered trademarks of Toshiba Corporation. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo
and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing L.L.C. Kodak is a
trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. Product design and specifications subject to change
or modification without notice.
DR420
Specifications