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Toshiba RD-XS52SU Owner's Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO
HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER
RD-XS52SU
RD-XS52SC
RD-KX50SU
OWNER'S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
Read this booklet first.
P000411640
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PM0019288010
© 2004 Toshiba Corporation

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS52SU RD-XS52SC RD-KX50SU OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE Read this booklet first. P000411640 PM0019288010 © 2004 Toshiba Corporation...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 3 Note to cable system installer: This reminder is provided to call the cable system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. The instructions shall state that an ALL-POLE MAINS SWITCH with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated in the electrical installation of the building.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
  • Page 5 Introduction 22. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus 15. When you use headphones, keep the volume at malfunction. a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Notes on cleaning Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. while the recorder is not in standby mode, unless it is Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner or in an emergency.
  • Page 7 Exemptions recorded content will be erased. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss of Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, recorded data caused by shock, shakes, misoperation natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.),...

  • Page 8: Notes On Moisture Condensation

    Introduction Precautions (Continued) Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit.
  • Page 9 VCR Plus+, C and PlusCode are registered trademarks Program Recording Copy of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar DVD-RAM disc Development Corporation. Can be Can be recorded copied DVD-R Manufactured under license from QSound Labs, Inc. Content is not copyright U.S.

  • Page 10: Installation Procedure

    Introduction Installation procedure Accessories Read carefully “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, Remote control “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and Batteries (AAA) x 2 “Precautions”. pages 2 to 9) Coaxial cable Check the supplied accessories. (See right) Load the batteries in the remote control. page 18) Video/Audio cable Connect an antenna to the recorder.

  • Page 11: About This Product

    Introduction About this product Some differences Playback Restrictions This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for Because of its recording capacity and hard disc drive this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a (HDD), this DVD recorder operates more like a manner that allows specific or limited operation during computer and differently than a standard DVD player.

  • Page 12: Choosing A Disc

    • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that discs recorded in this device will operate properly in other DVD players, recorders and/or personal computer drives.
  • Page 13 • This recorder uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in any other color system (PAL, SECAM, etc.), even if they have region marks • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Please see the discussion of compatibility on page 11.
  • Page 14 Introduction Choosing a disc (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs To protect recorded contents Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD- Slide the write-protect tab to RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1. “PROTECT” with something small The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any enough.
  • Page 15 On DVD-R discs Marks on DVD video discs Standards The following are examples of marks and the meanings. DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. Mark Meanings Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.0/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.0/4X etc.) can also be used.

  • Page 16: Structure Of Disc Contents

    Introduction Choosing a disc (Continued) Structure of disc contents On handling discs Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the Do not touch the playback side of the disc. titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Title 1 Title...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    D: Remote control settings ....................52 Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder ........52 Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder ................54 Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER/RECORDER ..............56...

  • Page 18: Preparation Of The Remote Control

    Introduction Preparation of the remote control Caution • Never throw batteries into a fire. Open the cover. Notes • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. • Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. • Do not mix different battery types or combine used batteries with new ones.

  • Page 19: Connections

    Connection procedure Connections “Connecting an antenna and TV” ( page 20) Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system. Connecting an antenna and TV Connecting to cable TV signal Connecting to a satellite system Connecting the IR control cable “Connecting an antenna and TV”...

  • Page 20: Connecting An Antenna And Tv

    Connections Connecting an antenna and TV Connect your TV and the antenna to this recorder for recording and to view broadcast signals on the TV. Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV, and connect it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder. Using the supplied coaxial cable of this recorder, connect the RF OUT (TO TV) terminal to the TV.
  • Page 21 Connect to a TV equiped with audio/video inputs. Connect as below for watching received channels or recorded contents. Watching via the RF OUT terminal is not available. RF IN HDMI OUTPUT (FROM ANT.) DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM COMPONENT OUTPUT INPUT1 RF OUT (TO TV)

  • Page 22: Connecting To Cable Tv Signal

    Connections Connecting to cable TV signal Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box. For watching received channels, connect to the TV via the audio/video cable. This set-up will allow you to: – record an unscrambled channel. –...
  • Page 23 This set-up will allow you to: – watch or record a channel through the cable box via the INPUT1 or INPUT3 (VIDEO/L/R) jacks. HDMI OUTPUT You will need to: DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUTPUT • set “Cable Box/DBS” of “Set Top Box setting” to BITSTREAM/PCM COMPONENT OUTPUT INPUT1...

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Satellite System

    Connections Connecting to a satellite system Choose one of the following according to your type of satellite receiver. When the satellite receiver does not have audio/ video outputs 1 Connect a satellite antenna to the satellite receiver. 2 Connect the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the RF IN HDMI OUTPUT (FROM ANT.)

  • Page 25: Connecting The Ir Control Cable

    Connecting the IR control cable The recorder sends commands to your connected set top box to control the channels of it through the IR control cable. Follow the instruction below. Connect the plug of the supplied IR control cable to the CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack on the recorder.

  • Page 26: Connecting To A Tv With The Hdmi Terminal

    Connections Connecting to a TV with the HDMI terminal About HDMI HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on a single cable. As a result, audio cables and video cables don’t need to be connected separately to a device. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
  • Page 27 Set the output resolution for the HDMI output that best matches your TV’s capabilities Set an output signal from the HDMI terminal of the recorder in accordance with your TV’s input signal. Pressing PROG/HDMI button on the front panel or the remote control changes output signals as below.

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Tv Equipped With Component Video Inputs

    Connections Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better quality. To P VIDEO OUT To Y VIDEO OUT To P VIDEO OUT RF IN HDMI OUTPUT (FROM ANT.) DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO...

  • Page 29: Connecting To An Audio System

    Connections Connecting to an audio system You can enjoy multichannel surround-sound such as 5.1 channel by connecting to an amplifier compatible with Dolby Digital and DTS sound. • For connection to your TV, see pages 20 to 21, 28. • For details of output sound, see page 75 in “OPERATIONS GUIDE”.

  • Page 31: Basic Setup

    Guide channel setting B: Output sound setting C: TV shape setting D: Remote control settings Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder...

  • Page 32: Starting Up The Recorder

    Basic Setup Starting up the recorder While the icon is flashing, the recorder is checking the status and reading data of the HDD and the After all the necessary connections, DVD drive for startup. If the DVD drive does not •...
  • Page 33 Startup/finishing (closing) icons These icons are displayed on the right corner on the top of the screen. While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: Startup, reading a disc, finishing recording Loading Unloading a disc, finishing the recorder’s operation loading Opening a disc tray...

  • Page 34: A: Initial Settings

    Basic Setup A: Initial settings This step sets the recorder’s clock and tuner to record broadcasting TV programs. Once you complete this process there is generally no need to reset the clock. (However, if there are discrepancies in the recorder’s time display or changes made to receivable TV stations, you should make this setting again.) When the recorder is operated for the first time, begin from step 3.
  • Page 35 If a message appears Tip on setting The recorder provides you with a variety of GUI The recorder may display a message. Each message (Graphical User Interface) displays to perform key varies according to operational status. operations including customizing of setting, playback To respond, follow the examples below.

  • Page 36: 1: Language Setting

    Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) 1: Language setting Select a preferred language for on-screen displays. Press SETUP. TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU Press to select “Initial settings”, then EXTEND CONTENT MENU press ENTER. Press to select “Language”, then press ENTER.

  • Page 37: 2: Time And Date Setting

    2: Time and date setting Set the recorder’s clock. If it is not set correctly, the recorder cannot perform operations other than playback. OPEN/CLOSE When the recorder is operated for the first time, begin from step 3. TV /VIDEO VOLUME Press SETUP.
  • Page 38 Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) Notes on summer time on this recorder • The recording system of this recorder always conforms to its own actual clock even at the moment it gains or loses 1 hour of shift to/from summer time. Therefore, there may be some inconsistency in the display’s digits or actual operations on that occasion.

  • Page 39: Manual Clock Setting

    Manual clock setting Select “Manual” at step 4 page 37. OPEN/CLOSE e.g. TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY Manual clock set NAVI Time Year Date am/pm Summer Time zone 2004 10 / 24 (Su) 6 : 15 Hawaii VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND...

  • Page 40: 3: Channel Setting

    Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) 3: Channel setting The recorder scans through all receivable TV and cable channels and stores only active ones in its memory. Once this process is completed, you can select a desired channel using CH buttons. Press SETUP.
  • Page 41 Press to select “Auto”, then press ENTER. The recorder starts scanning and active channels are stored in the recorder in ascending order. The display returns to the previous screen after setting ENTER is completed. Adding or erasing channels Adding channels e.g.

  • Page 42: 4: Set Top Box Setting

    Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) 4: Set top box setting For connecting a cable box or a satellite receiver to this recorder, follow the instructions below: Preparation: • To control channels of the connected set top box from the recorder, connect the supplied IR control cable to the CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack of the recorder.
  • Page 43 Press ADJUST (or / ) to select the type of set top box connected to this recorder. OPEN/CLOSE If you do not connect a set top box, select “Not used” then press ENTER button. Skip to step 9. TV /VIDEO VOLUME C.Box: When a cable box is connected.
  • Page 44 Press , then press the number buttons to ENTER enter the 3 digits of a brand code of your set top box obtained from the table ( page 45). e.g. If you connect a TOSHIBA satellite receiver: PAUSE STOP PLAY ENTER QUICK MENU Press ENTER.
  • Page 45 Sony Jasco Sony DSS Jerrold Sprucer Standard Components Stargate Macom Sylvania Teknika Maestro Magnavox Telecaption Magnavox DSS Teleview Matsushita Texscan Motorola Tocom Toshiba Toshiba DSS Movietime Uniden DSS Unika Universal Next Level Videoway Vidtek Novaplex Viewstar Novavision Zenith Zenith HDS...

  • Page 46: 5: Guide Channel Setting

    Basic Setup A: Initial settings (Continued) 5: Guide channel setting VCR Plus+ system is a timer recording system designed to simplify programming. It requires you to enter a ® PlusCode programming number corresponding to a desired program. You must program the recorder for the special numbers for guide channels (also called VCR Plus+ system channel numbers) assigned to each channel that you receive.
  • Page 47 Press to find a guide channel number OPEN/CLOSE you marked on the list. e.g. guide channel number 33 (HBO) TV /VIDEO VOLUME e.g. Guide chanel setting 4/13 ENTER Guide CH Home CH TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU Press the number buttons or ADJUST (...

  • Page 48: B: Output Sound Setting

    Basic Setup B: Output sound setting Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system. Press SETUP to display the setup menu. OPEN/CLOSE When it is already displayed, press button. SETUP TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI...
  • Page 49 Press to select the output sound format. Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 decoder. ( ENTER page 29) OPTICAL Amplifier The recorder outputs digital audio information in the bitstream format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 recording system.

  • Page 50: C: Tv Shape Setting

    Basic Setup C: TV shape setting Select the picture shape according to the aspect ratio of your TV. Press SETUP to display the setup menu. OPEN/CLOSE When it is already displayed, press button. (To return to the previous menu) SETUP TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP...
  • Page 51 Press to select the picture shape. 4:3 LB: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. ENTER Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 4:3 normal: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.

  • Page 52: D: Remote Control Settings

    Basic Setup D: Remote control settings Take this step according to your preference and usage. Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder The remote control of this recorder has a function to operate a TV. Preparation: Please find the brand code on the next page for the TV you wish to control. INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP While holding TV CODE, press the number...
  • Page 53 Notes 2361 2441 • TOSHIBA code is already set when you operate this recorder for the first time. • Some brands have several codes. Try one by one until the remote control can operate your TV. • Even after the recorder's remote control is programmed, it may not operate some or all of the features on your other device.

  • Page 54: Operating The Second And Third Toshiba Hdd/Dvd Video Recorders With The Remote Control Of This Recorder

    Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder Switches the codes to operate the recorder. If you use the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders, set the different remote codes for each recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the recorders.

  • Page 55: Setting Up The Remote Control

    You can temporarily disable the reception of the remote control signals at the recorder, when the selection of DR 1, DR 2 and DR 3 is not sufficient while you are using several Toshiba HDD/DVD video recorders. Press CH buttons on the recorder at the same time for three seconds or more.

  • Page 56: Limited Warranty Dvd Player/Recorder

    Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER/RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DVD PLAYER/RECORDER AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 57 “Troubleshooting”, you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TACP Authorized Service Station, visit TACP’s website at www.tacp.toshiba.com/ service or call toll-free 1-800-631-3811. (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the TACP Authorized Service Station.

  • Page 58: Canadian Warranty Information

    Aucune whatsoever. personne, agent, distributeur, concessionaire ou compagnie n’est autorisé à changer, modifier ou prolonger les termes de cette garantie de quelque façon que ce soit. Toshiba of Canada Limited 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R 8H2...
  • Page 59 Memo...
  • Page 60 Printed in China Printed on 70% Recycled Paper...
  • Page 61 DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS52SU RD-XS52SC RD-KX50SU OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATIONS GUIDE Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. P000411650 PM0019289010 © 2004 Toshiba Corporation...
  • Page 62 Introduction Table of contents Playing a TV program currently being Introduction recorded (Chase Play) ........65 Caution for safety ..........4 Playing at various speeds ........ 66 About this product ..........5 ..... 66 Playing in fast reverse or fast forward Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track ..
  • Page 63 Line-U dubbing Others (Recording pictures while viewing them) ..116 Before calling service personnel ....166 Deleting selected items Error codes on the display window ....169 (Deleting multiple specified parts) ....118 Recording duration ......... 170 Combine Original titles (Combine two titles into one) ......

  • Page 64: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and all other sections of the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” that came with this product prior to reading this “OPERATIONS GUIDE”.

  • Page 65: About This Product

    Introduction About this product Some differences Playback Restrictions Because of its recording capability and hard disc drive This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a (HDD), this DVD recorder operates more like a computer and differently than a standard DVD player.

  • Page 66: Choosing A Disc

    • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that discs recorded in this device will operate properly in other DVD players, recorders and/or personal computer drives.
  • Page 67 • This recorder uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in any other color system (PAL, SECAM, etc.), even if they have region marks • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Please see the discussion of compatibility on page 5.
  • Page 68 Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD- To protect recorded contents Slide the write-protect tab to RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1. “PROTECT” with something small The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any enough.
  • Page 69 On DVD-R discs Marks on DVD video discs The following are examples of marks and the meanings. Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Mark Meanings Ver.2.0/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.0/4X etc.) can also be used.
  • Page 70 Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) Structure of disc contents On handling discs Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the Do not touch the playback side of the disc. titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Title 1 Title...
  • Page 71 Discs and purposes The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per disc category. This will help you choose discs. DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Characteristics on this Suitable for repeat use of the disc, and data Suitable for saving data in DVD-Video format recorder storage for video library.

  • Page 72: Index To Parts And Controls

    Introduction Index to Parts and Controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel ON / STANDBY INPUT SELECT REC MODE DIMMER PROG/HDMI TIMESLIP * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover. ON/STANDBY indicator page 20, 21 TIME SLIP button/TIMESLIP indicator...
  • Page 73 â Operational status indicator To open or close the cover on the front panel Indicates the operational status of the recorder. Put your finger on the left edge of the cover and pull it : Illuminates when recording. down to open. : Illuminates when playing.

  • Page 74: Rear Panel

    Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Rear panel RF IN HDMI OUTPUT (FROM ANT.) DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM COMPONENT OUTPUT INPUT1 RF OUT (TO TV) OUTPUT INPUT3 CHANNEL CHANGE OPTICAL VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VHF / UHF DIGITAL AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/PCM Power cord page 21 in “INSTALLATION...
  • Page 75 CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack page 25 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connect the supplied IR control cable to control cable/satellite channels according to timer programs. Ä VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) output socket page 20 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connects the supplied coaxial cable to a TV.

  • Page 76: Remote Control

    Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Remote control OPEN/CLOSE TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO EDIT MENU TOP MENU ZOOM P in P PROG/HDMI LIBRARY...
  • Page 77 OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 21 RETURN button* Buttons for TV operation page 46 in TV CODE button page 52 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” “INSTALLATION GUIDE” HDD button page 34, 40, 116 T.SEARCH button page 69 TIMESLIP button page 64, 65 ANGLE button page 72 EASY NAVI button page 23...

  • Page 78: Display

    Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Display 1 PBC indicator 7 DVD-R indicator Illuminates when PBC function is “On” ( page Illuminates when a DVD-R disc is loaded. 156) and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. 8 CHP (Chapter) indicator 2 Program recording indicator Illuminates when a chapter number is displayed.
  • Page 79 Dimming the display Pressing DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/off). Switching the display Every time you press FL SELECT button, the display changes between the channel, title number, and time. The display may not change, depending on the disc or recording conditions. 14 Title indicator Illuminates when a title number is displayed.

  • Page 80: Before Operating This Recorder

    Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? Loading a disc • Refer to “INSTALLATION GUIDE” and finish the Check disc compatibility beforehand ( page 6, 7) necessary preparations. and use a proper playable disc. • Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder.
  • Page 81 This may turn the recorder on and Disc tray lock open the disc tray. If it still wouldn’t open, contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. You can lock the disc tray. Press and hold on the front panel or PAUSE on the remote control for longer than about 3 seconds.
  • Page 82 Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons Status display These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the Each time you operate the recorder, the following screen when startup or finishing. While they are displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: status of the recorder.
  • Page 83 Introduction Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU The EASY NAVI button opens “EASY NAVI Main Menu”, a main gate to the functions of this recorder. From this menu, you can access the desired functions while viewing a current picture. Additionally, QUICK MENU button provides you a sub menu of the current function.

  • Page 84: Key Operation - Easy Navi & Quick Menu

    Introduction Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU (continued) To exit the EASY NAVI Quick Menu operation Press EASY NAVI again. To access various optional functions of this recorder, open Quick Menu. Quick Menu displays a list of selections relevant to your current mode. Note •...

  • Page 85: Recording

    Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this instruction manual. : HDD DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc Recording DVD-R : DVD-R disc DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc Recording variations for many types of programs or situations.

  • Page 86: Before Recording

    Recording Before recording Please be sure to read this critical background information prior to making a recording. This recorder is equipped with a built-in HDD. Conventional video cassette recorders have required tapes to record, while this recorder enables recording on the HDD whenever you want, without selecting an available tape or confirming its recording time or tape remaining.
  • Page 87 Note on recording on a DVD-R disc Programmed recording and operational status Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available The recorder gives priority to programmed recordings DVD-R disc to record on ( page 6, 9). in every operating mode. Even if the recorder is playing, recording or editing, or even in standby mode, at a starting time of a programmed recording the To play a DVD-R disc recorded on this recorder on...

  • Page 88: Initializing A Dvd-Ram Disc (Logical Format)

    Recording Before recording (Continued) Initializing a DVD-RAM disc (Logical Format) Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM disc on this recorder for the first time. For DVD-R, initializing is not necessary. A disc should be initialized in the following cases: (The e.g.

  • Page 89: Dvd-Ram Physical Format

    4) Press to select “Start,” then press ENTER. 1) Press SETUP. 2) Press to select “Management settings” e.g. then press ENTER. e.g. DVD format Entire disc contents excluding Management settings library data will be erased Genre setting if disc is formatted. Proceed? Eco.

  • Page 90: Entering Characters

    Recording Before recording (Continued) Entering characters Indicates the end of the first line on CONTENT MENU. e.g. CONTENT Indicates the limit of Title information MENU Characters displayable Cursor on CONTENT MENU. An entered character will appear here. Chapter The character being selected appears.
  • Page 91 Entering characters The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. You can erase them if necessary by either of the following measures: Erasing characters • Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select “Clear All” by pressing buttons, then press ENTER button.

  • Page 92: Selecting A Disc According To Purposes Of Use (Dvd-Ram/Dvd-R)

    Recording Selecting a disc according to purposes of use (DVD-RAM/DVD-R) There are various types of discs having different standards. Select one for your purpose of use. Purposes of use • Editing after recording (e.g. deleting unnecessary • Playing discs recorded on this recorder with other portions, dividing chapters).

  • Page 93: Setting For Recording On A Dvd-R Disc In Video Mode

    Recording Setting for recording on a DVD-R disc in Video mode This setting is necessary to play the contents on a DVD-R disc with other DVD players. Items to set up How to set up When recording in Video mode, there are some Press SETUP.

  • Page 94: Recording A Tv Program

    Recording DVD-RAM DVD-R Recording a TV program To record a TV program currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter. Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R disc, load it into the recorder. - Load a disc which has sufficient space available to record the program. - Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected.
  • Page 95 Press the number buttons to select a channel for recording with the tuner. OPEN/CLOSE CH buttons ( ) are also available. TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI Press QUICK MENU to display Quick Menu. VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU (If you want to use the default setting for “AV Record...
  • Page 96 Recording Recording a TV program (Continued) VCR Plus+ REC MENU Press ENTER. EXTEND CONTENT MENU The menu disappears. ENTER ENTER Press REC. PAUSE STOP PLAY Recording starts. QUICK MENU Selecting a recording mode Before recording, you can select the setting of picture and sound quality. Press REC MODE button. By pressing the button repeatedly, you can select one among 5 settings of “AV record quality”...
  • Page 97 To stop recording To record and play at the same time To start recording while playing a disc Press STOP. Stop playback, then select the other disc by pressing HDD or DVD button, and start recording on that disc. To play a disc while recording on another disc To pause recording (to omit an unnecessary Select the disc that is not being recorded by portion)
  • Page 98 Recording Recording a TV program (Continued) To play a recorded title while recording another on the same disc (Recorded Title Play) DVD-RAM During recording, you can play a title recorded on the same disc. 1) While recording, press CONTENT MENU. 2) Press to select a desired title, then press ENTER.

  • Page 99: Recording An External Source

    Recording DVD-RAM DVD-R Recording an external source You can record programs from connected equipment on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R disc. Connect according to A or B. A: Using the input jacks on the rear of the recorder Video cable INPUT1 (L-1) Audio cable INPUT3 (L-3)

  • Page 100: Connected Equipment

    Recording Recording an external source (Continued) Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “L-1,” “L-2,” or “L-3” appears on the front panel OPEN/CLOSE display, corresponding to the input in which the device is connected. TV /VIDEO VOLUME Each time you press the button, the indicator changes. INPUT SELECT TIMESLIP L-1: To record pictures from equipment connected to...
  • Page 101 Notes on recording from a connected VCR or camcorder Check the condition of the source equipment before playing. Set the equipment in a good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum playback. Bad conditions may produce noises in playback. These noises may be detected as copy protection signals, resulting in stop of recording on this recorder.

  • Page 102: Programmed Recording (Rec Menu)

    Recording DVD-RAM DVD-R Programmed recording (REC MENU) Use REC MENU to program a recording. It will take less time to prepare, as it provides all necessary information for recording, including estimated disc space remaining. For more information, see “Before recording” ( page 26).
  • Page 103 Setting items √ A timer program with this mark will be executed, To disengage, remove Exec this indicator. 2-69 (TV), 1-125 (Cable), Select a channel you want to record. 0-999 (When “IR control”**is (While “L1” - “L3” is selected, the number buttons are not available to select channels.) “On”), L1-L3 Specified date (from today to 2...
  • Page 104 Recording Programmed recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Notes • The disc tray does not close automatically, even when the recording start time arrives. Set the recorder loaded an available DVD-RAM/R disc beforehand. • It it not possible to record the same contents onto both the HDD and a DVD-RAM/R disc simultaneously. •...
  • Page 105 • Setting “On” may create many chapters, and their 2) Press to select a blank line, then press number may reach the maximum allowed. At that ENTER. point, no more chapters can be created. In this case, 3) Press to select the item, then press decrease the chapters, for example by combining ADJUST to set the item.
  • Page 106 Recording Programmed recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Elapsed programing (using past data for Remaining volume programing) 1) Press REC MENU. 1) Press REC MENU. REC MENU appears. REC MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. 2) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. Quick Menu appears.
  • Page 107 Notes Delaying the end time of programmed recording • When a Reservation disc ( page 51) is inserted in the while it is recording recorder, you cannot check the remaining volume of other While a programmed recording is in progress, discs.

  • Page 108: Vcr Plus+ ® Recording

    Recording DVD-RAM DVD-R ® VCR Plus+ Recording ® You can program a recording simply by entering the corresponding PlusCode numbers. Preparation • Make sure that “Time & date setting”, “Channel setting” and “Guide channel setting” are set correctly ( page 34, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”).
  • Page 109 Select an item by pressing / , then press ADJUST ( ) to set the item, if necessary. OPEN/CLOSE For details about items, see page 42. ENTER TV /VIDEO VOLUME Recording channels and “IR control” setting ( page 42, INSTALLATION GUIDE): When set to “Off”, make sure “CH”...

  • Page 110: Others

    Recording Others To use the A–B recording function Relay Recording DVD-RAM At step 3 ( page 42), set “Media” to “A–B”. “Video” This function automatically diverts a recording to the is automatically set to “AT”. HDD if a DVD-RAM disc is near capacity. When the timer setting is completed, “...

  • Page 111: Reservation Disc ("Lock Program Record")

    To delete the information of a Reservation Disc Reservation Disc (“Lock program record”) If you lose a Reservation Disc, delete the information of the Reservation Disc. DVD-RAM Press QUICK MENU button to select the program of This function is convenient when you wish to record which data you want to delete, and press QUICK multiple serial related programs on the same disc.

  • Page 112: To Delete Recorded Content

    Recording Others (Continued) To delete recorded content To protect recorded content DVD-RAM DVD-RAM DVD-R Important note You can protect recorded contents from unexpected Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. deletion. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. Protection is provided for each title (original).

  • Page 113: Technical Information

    Technical Information On a blank 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc, the “Auto” mode About recording time automatically sets the appropriate bit rate The recording time of a typical VCR (Video Cassette corresponded to the recording time from about 1 hour Recorder) is determined by the length of a video tape to up to 2 and a half hours so that you can achieve the and recording speed (SP, LP, etc.).

  • Page 115: Playback

    Playback Play your favorite contents. Information on playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Playing a DVD video disc Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV) Playing a TV program currently being recorded (Chase Play) Playing at various speeds Locating by entering the number Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window (P in P Playback)

  • Page 116: Information On Playback

    Playback Information on playback The operation procedure depends on the kind of disc. See the respective pages for basic procedure to play the disc. To play contents recorded onto the HDD or DVD-RAM discs Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) ( page 57) To play a DVD video disc Playing a DVD video disc (...

  • Page 117: Playing Recorded Contents (Content Menu)

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-R Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you can easily locate a desired one. OPEN/CLOSE Press CONTENT MENU. TV /VIDEO VOLUME “CONTENT MENU Title List”...
  • Page 118 Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) To stop playback Notes • Depending on conditions or contents, playback may not Press STOP. start from the location last stopped at, but instead of STOP another location. For example, from the beginning of the disc or title.
  • Page 119 Viewing the first scene of a title (Original) Playing all titles (original) in a disc (Intro scan) (Play All ORG Titles) You can play all Original titles in the HDD or a DVD- 1) After step 1 on page 57, press QUICK MENU. RAM disc in the order of the thumbnails on CONTENT Quick Menu appears.
  • Page 120 Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Checking the background information on a Changing the order of titles selected title You can change the order or sort the titles by genres. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. 1) At step 2 on page 57, select a title (chapter) then press QUICK MENU.
  • Page 121 Jumping to a specified page 1) Press CONTENT MENU. CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 3) Press to select “Specific page jump”, then press ENTER. 4) Enter the page number you want by pressing ADJUST, or the number buttons. e.g.

  • Page 122: Playing A Dvd Video Disc

    Playback DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Playing a DVD video disc You can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed DVD-R discs in the same manner. To play recorded contents, follow the instructions on page 57. Preparation • Turn on a TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the recorder is connected to. •...

  • Page 123: Locating A Title Using The Top Menu

    Resuming playback from the location last Locating a title using the top menu stopped at (Resume Play) DVD-R DVD-VIDEO DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Some DVD video discs may include a top menu, on You can resume playback from the location where you which you can view the structure of contents or select stopped at.

  • Page 124: Pausing A Tv Broadcast To Resume Later (Pause Tv)

    Playback Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV) This function enables you to pause a TV broadcast and resume viewing at a later, more convenient time, by storing the TV broadcast temporarily on the HDD. While viewing a TV broadcast via this recorder or immediately before it starts, press TIMESLIP.

  • Page 125: Playing A Tv Program Currently Being Recorded (Chase Play)

    Introduction Playback DVD-RAM Playing a TV program currently being recorded (Chase Play) You can begin playback from the beginning of a program currently being recorded. You will find this function of great advantage on long programs, as you do not have to wait for the end of recording to begin playback.

  • Page 126: Playing At Various Speeds

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Playing at various speeds Playing in fast reverse or fast forward DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO During normal playback, press PICTURE TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP SEARCH. EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU : Fast forward playback EXTEND CONTENT MENU : Fast reverse playback Each time you press the button, the playback speed...

  • Page 127: Skipping To The Next/Previous Chapter Or Track

    Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO EXTEND CONTENT MENU Press SKIP ( ) repeatedly until the chapter or track number you want appears. Playback starts from the selected chapter or track. : Playback starts from the beginning of the next ENTER chapter or track.

  • Page 128: Playing Frame By Frame

    Playback Playing at various speeds (Continued) Playing frame by frame DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO During playback, press PAUSE. A still picture is displayed. ENTER PAUSE PAUSE STOP PLAY Press FRAME ( QUICK MENU : Playback direction : Opposite direction Start To resume normal playback Notes •...

  • Page 129: Locating By Entering The Number

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Locating by entering the number Locating by entering the number of a desired section Normally titles, chapters, and tracks are numbered. By entering these numbers, you can access a desired section. TV /VIDEO VOLUME Press T.SEARCH. TIMESLIP If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2.

  • Page 130: Locating A Specific Point By Entering Its Elapsed Time (Time Search)

    Playback Locating by entering the number (Continued) Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search) TIMESLIP Press T.SEARCH. INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU You may have to press repeatedly, depending on a disc. EXTEND CONTENT MENU Press the button until the following display appears.

  • Page 131: Watching A Tv Broadcast In The Sub Window (P In P Playback)

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window (P in P Playback) During playback, you can watch a TV broadcast in the sub window. (P in P : Picture in Picture) During playback, press P in P. OPEN/CLOSE A sub window (program on the air or on the recording) appears.

  • Page 132: Selecting The Camera Angle

    Playback DVD-VIDEO Selecting the camera angle If the scene was recorded with multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. EXTEND CONTENT MENU Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the angle icon appears on the TV screen and on the front ENTER...

  • Page 133: Selecting Subtitles

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Selecting Subtitles You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the disc. Press SUBTITLE during playback. OPEN/CLOSE The current subtitle setting appears. SUBTITLE SUBTITLE TV /VIDEO VOLUME e.g.

  • Page 134: Zooming A Picture

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Zooming a picture You can magnify areas within a picture. VCR Plus+ REC MENU Press ZOOM. EXTEND CONTENT MENU A zoom scope appears. ZOOM e.g. ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY Select a zoom point and magnification level. QUICK MENU Raises the magnification level.

  • Page 135: Selecting The Sound

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Selecting the sound You can select a preferred language and a sound format. Press AUDIO during playback or while receiving a broadcast. OPEN/CLOSE The current audio setting appears. AUDIO AUDIO The language code appears instead of the language TV /VIDEO VOLUME name.
  • Page 136 Playback Selecting the sound (Continued) Recorded sounds According to your setting of “SAP” on the setup menu screen, ( page 158), the sound is recorded onto different channels of the disc below. Set “SAP” to “On” or “Off” appropriately. Setting on the setup screen Type of receiving broadcast Contents of recorded sound Type of record...
  • Page 137 Notes • Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press MENU button and choose the appropriate language from the selections on the disc menu. • When you turn on the recorder or replace a disc, the recorder returns to the initial default setting. ( page 154) Depending on a disc, a specific type of audio the disc has is output.

  • Page 138: Viewing Jpeg Files

    Playback Viewing JPEG files You can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the recorder. Preparations • Prepare a compatible disc ( page 79) that contains JPEG files you want to view. • Set “Priority contents” ( page 160) to “Photo”.
  • Page 139 Depending on the disc, the recorder creates either or ADJUST. temporary folder, “Auto” or “All”. 3) Press ENTER. “Auto”: For CD of which compatibility confirmed by The selected photo appears in full screen. TOSHIBA. Only playable files are listed. e.g. CONTENT 1 / 3 Picture List Page...

  • Page 140: Playing Mp3/Wma Files

    Playback Playing MP3/WMA files You can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on this recorder. Preparations • Make sure that a disc you want to play is compatible with this recorder. See page 81. •...
  • Page 141 Folder repeat : To repeat the current folder. MP3 and WMA formats, prior to the downloading thereof. Toshiba has no right to grant and does not grant Track repeat : To repeat the current file. permission to download any copyrighted content.

  • Page 142: Checking The Current Status And Settings

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Checking the current status and settings You can confirm operational status and setting details. Operational status and setting details Press DISPLAY. OPEN/CLOSE The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) DISPLAY TV /VIDEO VOLUME e.g.

  • Page 143: Using The Time Bar

    Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. PAUSE STOP PLAY During playback or recording, press TIME BAR. QUICK MENU The time bar appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) TIME BAR Locator (Shows the current location.) e.g.

  • Page 144: Functions In Quick Menu

    Playback Functions in Quick Menu Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience. page 24 on how to operate Quick Menu. Repeat all ORG titles To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) To repeat all original titles in a disc. DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO...
  • Page 145 Cancel random (in Random play mode) 2) Press to select the next box, then perform Resumes normal playback. step 1). To select another chapter in the same title, you do Notes not need to select the title number. • Some discs may not permit random playback operation. Repeat these steps if necessary.
  • Page 146 Playback Functions in the Quick Menu (Continued) To display the current bit rate DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press to select “Bit rate”, then press ENTER. Bit rate Note • To turn off the bit rate display, select this item again. To check information on a title DVD-RAM DVD-R 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU.

  • Page 147: Editing

    Editing You can create your own movie from your assembled scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs. Before editing Creating chapters Playlist editing Creating thumbnails Before dubbing High speed Library dubbing Dubbing selected items Rate conversion dubbing Line-U dubbing Deleting selected items Combine Original titles Creating a DVD-Video using...

  • Page 148: Before Editing

    Editing Before editing About use of the HDD (internal hard disc) Process of editing It is not recommended that you delete many chapters You can edit recorded contents and create your own from titles recorded on the HDD to remove unnecessary library.
  • Page 149 Outline of basic editing Recording a TV program Record a TV program and it becomes a original title. Playlist editing Collect your favorite chapters to make them as one e.g. title. (Playlist) Title: The world of cats and If an original title is deleted, a playlist will be also dogs.

  • Page 150: Creating Chapters

    Editing DVD-RAM Creating chapters 1 title is created by recording at a time, which includes 1 chapter. By dividing it into several chapters, it will be easier to access a desired scene, and your editing or playback will be much easier. To create chapters in a title, insert a chapter mark.
  • Page 151 Press to select “Chapter function”, then press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE The submenu appears. e.g. TV /VIDEO VOLUME CONTENT 1 / 2 Title List Page ENTER MENU Quick Menu HDD : Title information Chapter editing 2004/06/08 07 : 00 2004/10/24 11 : 00 Create thumbnail Auto chapter create am TV : 4...
  • Page 152 Editing Creating chapters (Continued) At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press PAUSE. OPEN/CLOSE The picture pauses. PAUSE e.g. EDIT TV /VIDEO VOLUME Chapter Editing MENU Fishing Guide Original Aspect Ratio 4 : 3 TIMESLIP Location 00 : 00 : 21 : 24F Divide INSTANT REPLAY...

  • Page 153: Playlist Editing

    Notes Editing chapter break • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a You can adjust positions of chapter marks. You can disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this event, shift the beginning of a chapter currently selected. reduce the number of chapters by merging chapters.
  • Page 154 Editing Creating chapters (Continued) Merging chapters Notes • To turn off “EDIT MENU Main Menu”, press EDIT MENU 1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on pages 90 to 91, to button. view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display. • When chapters are merged, the numerical value of 2) Press to highlight a chapter.

  • Page 155: (Collecting Desired Scenes)

    Editing DVD-RAM Playlist editing (Collecting desired scenes) Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. Press CONTENT MENU. OPEN/CLOSE “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears. TV /VIDEO VOLUME CONTENT MENU Pressing the HDD or DVD button can switch the drives. TIMESLIP Start INSTANT REPLAY...

  • Page 156: Content Menu

    Editing Playlist editing (Continued) Press to select “Playlist editing”, then OPEN/CLOSE press ENTER. “EDIT MENU Playlist editing” appears. TV /VIDEO VOLUME e.g. EDIT Playlist editing Source:Title Original MENU ENTER TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU Object :Title PlayList EXTEND...
  • Page 157 Press to select a point where you want to insert the item, then press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press ENTER button. TV /VIDEO VOLUME ENTER The selected part is inserted at the location of the cursor.
  • Page 158 Editing Playlist editing (Continued) Canceling selection of a part Note • You cannot edit a title (Playlist) of still pictures, or a title 1) From EDIT MENU Playlist editing, press (Playlist) which contains both still and moving pictures. to select a part to cancel. 2) Press QUICK MENU.
  • Page 159 Making a Playlist of recorded contents where starting times are the same (i.e. daily or weekly recordings) This will help to sort serials. 1) From “CONTENT MENU Title List”, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press to select “Edit function”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 160 Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU) You can register your favorite scene as a thumbnail displayed on CONTENT MENU. On a finalized DVD-R disc, this feature is not available. Press CONTENT MENU. OPEN/CLOSE “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears. CONTENT MENU e.g.
  • Page 161 Press to select “Create thumbnail” (or “Create CHP thumbnail” if selected a OPEN/CLOSE chapter at step 2), then press ENTER. “CONTENT MENU Create Thumbnail” appears. TV /VIDEO VOLUME e.g. CONTENT ENTER Create Thumbnail MENU TIMESLIP 2004/10/24 11:00pm Ch : 6 (0:29:50) INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP...
  • Page 162 Editing Creating thumbnails (Continued) Notes • You cannot create thumbnails of chapters in a title that contains a still picture. • If you create a chapter thumbnail, and then shift the chapter mark ( page 93) or record or edit the disc on other devices, the chapter thumbnail may return to the top of the chapter.

  • Page 163: Before Dubbing

    Editing Before dubbing You can dub (copy or move) contents recorded in the HDD or DVD-RAM/R, between HDD and DVD-RAM drive or within the same drives. The following contains information and notes about dubbing. Read carefully before dubbing. – When you recorded a content while “DVD Dubbing operations compatible mode”...
  • Page 164 Editing Before dubbing (Continued) “Copy” and “Move” Notes • If either the HDD or DVD-RAM is not in optimum physical This recorder’s “Dubbing” has the following two condition, an error may occur when you execute “Move” definitions: and some titles or chapters may be lost. If you want to Copy: “Move”...
  • Page 165 Recording and playback while dubbing Dubbing process by “High speed dubbing” and “Dub selected items” procedures will allow you to make a recording or playback of other titles. Playback Recording Playback Recording Available Available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available...

  • Page 166: High Speed Library Dubbing

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R High speed Library dubbing (Dubbing only a specified part) This section explains how to dub a spefific title or chapter. To select several parts and dub them all at once, refer to page 108. Press CONTENT MENU. OPEN/CLOSE “CONTENT MENU Title List”...
  • Page 167 Press to select “Copy”, “Move” or “Same Disc”. OPEN/CLOSE Copy: After the operation is completed, a specified part will remain on the disc where it was previously located. ENTER TV /VIDEO VOLUME Move: A part will move to the opposite disc and will be erased from the disc where it was previously located.

  • Page 168: Dubbing Selected Items (Dubbing Specified Parts Together)

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R Dubbing selected items (Dubbing specified parts together) This section explains how to copy several specific titles or chapters. Assigned names of titles/chapters or other information can also be copied. A title or chapter becomes a title by being copied. Preparation •...
  • Page 169 Press to select a part (a title or chapter) to copy. OPEN/CLOSE • To go to the next or previous page, press PICTURE SEARCH ( ) button. TV /VIDEO VOLUME ENTER • To select a chapter, first select the title that contains the chapter you want, then press button.
  • Page 170 Editing Dubbing selected items (Dubbing specified parts together) (Continued) Repeat steps 4 to 6. OPEN/CLOSE You can confirm the available space of the destination media via the bar at the bottom of the display. TV /VIDEO VOLUME Each of the collected parts is recorded on the destination media as a title.
  • Page 171 Cancelling selection of an item 1) Press to select an item then press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. e.g. EDIT Dub Selected Items Title Original MENU Quick Menu Cancel selected title Preview Preview all selected items Title information Clear all selected items Auto power off Exit Dubbing Media: DVD...

  • Page 172: Rate Conversion Dubbing (Dubbing At A Modified Bit Rate)

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) You can reduce the recorded picture or sound rate when copying. This procedure enables content originally recorded onto the HDD at high rate setting to be dubbed onto a DVD-RAM disc at a reduced bit rate. Use the Rate conversion dubbing when •...
  • Page 173 Press to select “Copy” or “Same Disc”. OPEN/CLOSE Copy: After the operation is completed, a specified part will TV /VIDEO VOLUME remain on the disc where it was previously located. ENTER Same Disc: A part will be copied to the same disc and the copied TIMESLIP part will become another title.
  • Page 174 Editing Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) (Continued) Rate Conversion Dubbing for multiple parts Press EDIT MENU. OPEN/CLOSE “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. EDIT MENU TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI Press to select “Rate Conv. Items”, then VCR Plus+ REC MENU press ENTER.
  • Page 175 Press to select “Start”, and select “Yes”, then press ENTER. Copying starts. To confirm the job progress, press TIME BAR button to display the time bar. (The time bar cannot be copied.) When copying is completed, the buzzer sounds and the current broadcast picture appears.

  • Page 176: Line-U Dubbing

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R Line-U dubbing (Recording pictures while viewing them) You can record the picture being played back in either disc, or to the other disc, if the content is not copy-protected. This procedure can be used also to copy contents of a DVD-R you created ( page 122), back to the HDD.
  • Page 177 When playback of contents you want to copy is finished, press STOP. OPEN/CLOSE Playing stops, and a black screen returns. STOP TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY Press HDD. NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU ENTER Press STOP.

  • Page 178: Deleting Selected Items (Deleting Multiple Specified Parts)

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R Deleting selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts) This section explains how to simultaneously delete unnecessary titles and chapters. On a finalized DVD-R disc, this feature is not possible. Preparation • Press HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to delete. Press EDIT MENU.
  • Page 179 EXTEND CONTENT MENU Following steps 4 to 6 on page 109, assemble the items to delete. Press repeatedly to select “Start”, then press ENTER. ENTER The recorder begins the deletion process. To cancel deleting, press buttons to select “No”, then press ENTER button. ENTER ENTER PAUSE...

  • Page 180: Combine Original Titles (Combine Two Titles Into One)

    Editing DVD-RAM Combine Original titles (Combine two titles into one) Use this feature to combine two titles into one. The second title is deleted as the second title is added to the end of the first title. Preparation • Press HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to merge. Press EDIT MENU.
  • Page 181 Press to select the location to put the part and press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE It is fixed at the left side at the beginning. Press ENTER button. The selected part moved into the location of the TV /VIDEO VOLUME cursor. ENTER e.g.

  • Page 182: Creating A Dvd-Video Using Dvd-R

    9. * Discs made by this procedure will comply with the DVD-Video standard. However, it is not guaranteed to play properly on all DVD video players (including TOSHIBA products). • Follow the instructions on handling of the disc. Preparation •...
  • Page 183 Press EDIT MENU. OPEN/CLOSE “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. e.g. EDIT EDIT MENU TV /VIDEO VOLUME Main Menu MENU Source Chapter Editing DV Recording Chapters can be divided on frame Chapter Editing basis. Chapters can be merged and assigned names. TIMESLIP Edit Functions Title...
  • Page 184 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R (Continued) Press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE A cursor appears in the lower area (destination media). e.g. EDIT DVD-Video Create Sourece: Title Original MENU (Selected Items) TV /VIDEO VOLUME ENTER TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI Creating Media: DVD VCR Plus+ REC MENU Cursor...
  • Page 185 Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE A screen is displayed to select options. e.g. EDIT DVD Video Creation(Option Settings) MENU ENTER ENTER TV /VIDEO VOLUME Menu Create Title+Chapter Title Chapter None Start Play Menu Title 1 After play on title Menu Next Title TIMESLIP...
  • Page 186 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R (Continued) Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE A display of title menu selection appears if “Menu Create” is set to “Title+Chapter” or “Title” at step 7. TV /VIDEO VOLUME ENTER ENTER To view your captured images ( page 129), go to the next page.
  • Page 187 Press ENTER on “EDIT MENU DVD-Video Creation (Chapter Menu Select)” display. OPEN/CLOSE A confirmation message is displayed. TV /VIDEO VOLUME ENTER TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI Press to select “Yes”, then press ENTER. VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU The current broadcast picture appears and dubbing starts.
  • Page 188 • Content recorded on a recorder other than this recorder on the menu. (including TOSHIBA products) cannot be copied to a DVD- • A chapter menu shows the title name at the top R disc using High Speed Dubbing. First set “DVD compatible mode”...
  • Page 189 Using a favorite scene as a menu To delete a captured image Press to select an image to delete then You can select favorite scenes from the recorded press QUICK MENU. Press to select “Delete contents and use them as menus of DVD-Video menu”...
  • Page 190 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R (Continued) Canceling selection of an item To improve legibility of characters on menus Press to set “Back ground color” to 1) Press to selectan item then press “On”. Then select “Color” (“White” or “Black”) QUICK MENU.
  • Page 191 If a message appears while selecting a part You may receive a message, such as “Selection of Writing Test in the next option setting is recommended to check whether Aspect Ratio coexists”. If a copy- prohibited content is included, or if the aspect ratio is changed meanwhile, cancel the selection.

  • Page 192: Dvd-Video Finalizing Process

    Editing DVD-R DVD-Video finalizing process The recorder processes recorded data in a DVD-R disc so that it can be played on other compatible devices. Important • You cannot rewrite data onto a disc after you execute the DVD-Video finalizing process. On DVD-R discs, canceling of the DVD-Video finalizing process is not available.
  • Page 193 Press to select. OPEN/CLOSE As you select each item, its function is explained. When “Menu Create” is set to “None”: TV /VIDEO VOLUME ENTER “Start play” and “After play one title” are automatically omitted. TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY Press to select “Next”, then press NAVI...
  • Page 194 Editing DVD-Video finalize process (Continued) Press to select the title menu, then press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE A display of chapter menu selection appears if “Menu Create” is set to “Tltle+Chapter” or `Chapter” at step 3. TV /VIDEO VOLUME ENTER TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI...
  • Page 195 Notes • DVD-R discs recorded on this recorder may not be recognized on other devices unless you execute DVD- Video finalizing process to them. • You can record onto a DVD-R disc additionally to the limit of the disc capacity, unless you execute the DVD-Video finalizing process to it.

  • Page 196: Dv Recording

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera) You can connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal to record from it. Preparation • Press HDD or DVD button to select a recording media •...
  • Page 197 Press to make the settings. OPEN/CLOSE As you select each item, an explanation is provided. TV /VIDEO VOLUME To change the picture and sound rates: ENTER 1) Press buttons to select “Change” then press ENTER button. TIMESLIP 2) On the “AV record quality” display, press ADJUST INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP button to select a setting number.
  • Page 198 Editing DV Recording (Recording from a digital video camera) (Continued) Notes • The DV terminal of this recorder supports only input from a DV format digital video camera. It cannot output to a connected device. Some models of DV format digital video cameras may be not compatible.

  • Page 199: Library

    Library To facilitate your collecting. Using Library data Searching for a desired title Viewing Library data Checking remaining space...

  • Page 200: Using Library Data

    Library DVD-RAM Using Library data The recorder has a “Library Management” database which memorizes various properties of recordings made on this recorder, including date, media, title, genre, etc. Using this database, you can search for desired or available discs. You can utilize Library data as follows. •...

  • Page 201: Searching For A Desired Title

    Library DVD-RAM Searching for a desired title From the “LIBRARY MENU Title Summary (All Titles)”, you can select a title by using buttons. If you change the listing order or sort the titles, search may be easier. Changing the listing order Sort by genre The submenu appears.

  • Page 202: Jumping

    Library Searching for a desired title (Continued) Appoint disc no. Jumping The on-screen keyboard appears. Jump e.g. Title Summary LIBRARY 1 / 2 6/22 (Tu) 2:49 pm (All tTitles) MENU 1) From the Quick Menu, select “Jump” by Date Time CH Genre Title Name then press ENTER.

  • Page 203: Viewing Library Data

    Library DVD-RAM Viewing Library data This section explains how to check and maintain the Library data. “Lock” Viewing title information Set the protection for the currently selected title. The protection icon “ ” appears. Title information 1) From Quick Menu, select “Title information” by “Genre”: then press ENTER.

  • Page 204: Maintenance Of Library Data

    Library Viewing Library data (Continued) Registering a disc manually Maintenance of Library data 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc that contains information The recorder usually controls the Library database you want to add. system automatically. However, in the following cases, you must maintain and create data manually. 2) Press LIBRARY.
  • Page 205 Erasing unnecessary data Deleting all the Library information only When the Library database is full (3000 entries).→ Use this feature when you want to rearrange the whole Select “Del title information”. Library information from the beginning. 1) Press LIBRARY. 1) Press LIBRARY. 2) Press to select a title.
  • Page 206 Library Viewing Library data (Continued) Saving the Library data in a DVD-RAM disc 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc to save the Library data. 2) Press LIBRARY. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press to select “Library management”, then press ENTER. 5) Press to select “Create backup”, then press ENTER.

  • Page 207: Checking Remaining Space

    Library DVD-RAM Checking remaining space You can check the remaining space of each disc prior to recording. Viewing a number and space of a disc Viewing remaining space DVD space remaining DVD all disc no. 1) From the Quick Menu, select “DVD space 1) From the Quick Menu, select “DVD all disc no.”...

  • Page 209: Function Setup

    Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the Function Settings...

  • Page 210: Customizing The Function Settings

    Function Setup DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Press SETUP. TV /VIDEO VOLUME The following setup display appears. TIMESLIP e.g. SETUP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU DVD player settings DVD disc menu language...
  • Page 211 Setting Details Page DVD player settings DVD disc menu language To select a preferred language for disc menus. DVD-VIDEO DVD audio language To select a preferred language for the sound track. DVD-VIDEO DVD subtitle language To select a preferred language for subtitles. DVD-VIDEO DVD dynamic range control To turn on or off a function that makes faint sounds easier to...
  • Page 212 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting Details Page Display settings TV shape To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO On screen display To turn on or deactivate the operational status display (e.g., ) DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO...
  • Page 213 Setting Details Page DVD recorder operation AV record quality To select a set of picture and sound quality settings for manual programme recording. DVD-RAM DVD-R Picture record mode To make further setting when you cannot adjust the image quality with “Custom picture setting” of the “Picture/audio DVD-RAM DVD-R settings”.

  • Page 214: Dvd Player Settings

    Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) DVD player settings DVD disc menu language e.g. DVD-VIDEO DVD player settings English: DVD disc menu language English Code To display disc menus in English. DVD audio language English DVD subtitle language No subtitle DVD dynamic range control French: Karaoke vocal...
  • Page 215 DVD parental lock 3) Press buttons to shift. Select the DVD-VIDEO proceeding character by pressing DVD video discs equipped with the Parental Lock buttons (or ADJUST button). function have a predetermined limitation level. The limitation level or limitation method may differ depending 4) Press ENTER button.
  • Page 216 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) To change the limitation level of Parental Lock Country/Area Code function AUSTRALIA Follow step 1) - 3) above. BELGIUM CANADA CHINA To change the password CHINA HONG KONG 1) Press STOP button 4 times after selecting DENMARK FINLAND “On”...

  • Page 217: Picture/Audio Settings

    Picture/Audio settings Pause/Still 2) Press buttons to select adjustable DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO items, and then press buttons to select Auto: each parameter. Normal setting. Pause the moving image without Brightness blurring. (0) Darker ⇔ Brighter (14) Frame: Contrast Displays high resolution still image. (–7) Lower ⇔...
  • Page 218 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Play DNR Analog 2ch: DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Select this when a TV or other audio device is Selects a setting for playback at a reduced noise level. connected to this recorder via the ANALOG output Press buttons to select an item then select “On”...

  • Page 219: Display Settings

    15 minutes or longer. Off: Deactivates the screen protector function. Activates the screen protector function. Note • Toshiba does not guarantee that this function protects the TV screen by all means.

  • Page 220: Operational Settings

    Switches the codes to operate the recorder. If you use the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders, set the different remote codes for each Still group interval recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the DVD-RAM recorders.

  • Page 221: Dvd Recorder Operation

    DVD recorder operation Picture record mode AV record quality DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-R You can select from 5 combined picture and sound Adjusts problems with the brightness of video signals of TV broadcasts or other external input. quality recording settings prior to actual recording. Actual selection applied becomes the default setting for Press buttons to select the source, and...
  • Page 222 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-R DVD-R To set the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVD-R To set whether chapters are to be automatically created disc. at a selected interval during DVD-R recording. 4:3: Off: Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3.

  • Page 223: Management Settings

    Management settings Relay recording Genre setting DVD-RAM DVD-RAM DVD-R This registers a frequently used genre name onto the Turn on or off a function that makes a recording menu. Genre names registered here are displayed in the automatically onto the HDD when the remaining space of “Genre”...

  • Page 224: Setting Of Picture And Sound Quality For Recording

    Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) All HDD titles delete HDD Format This deletes all the titles on the HDD. Only the recorded Initializes the HDD. contents are deleted, so a DVD-RAM disc Library Normally it is not required to initialize the HDD. However information and reservation history are left as is and can when the HDD does not function correctly, initializing the continue to be used.

  • Page 225: Others

    Others Before calling service personnel Error codes on the display window Recording duration Language Code List Specification...

  • Page 226: Before Calling Service Personnel

    Others Before calling service personnel If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba dealer. Power Playback The power is not turned on. A DVD or CD does not play.
  • Page 227 Recording Program Cannot be recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. Timer programming cannot be completed. • The disc is protected from deleting data. • Clock setting has not been completed. → Set the write-protect tab to the opposite of → Complete the clock setting ( page 37, “PROTECT”...
  • Page 228 Others Before calling service personnel (Continued) Remote control The remote control does not work. • The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. → Replace all the batteries in the remote control page 18, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). • The light emitter of the remote control is not pointed at the receptor of this recorder.

  • Page 229: Error Codes On The Display Window

    Writing failed. (Title not reserved) ERR-39 Writing failed. (Title saved.) ERR-3A Unexpected error detected. ERR-3B HDMI connection errors detected. ER-7000 Possible error detected in the HDD. Note • If you find an error code other than listed above, consult your nearest TOSHIBA dealer.

  • Page 230: Recording Duration

    Others Recording duration (RD-XS52SU/RD-XS52SC) DD1 (192kHz) DD2 (384kHz) L-PCM Sound rate DVD-RAM DVD-RAM DVD-RAM Remarks Picture quality rate Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Picture quality rate for LP with D/M2. Picture quality rate for LP with D/M1.
  • Page 231 Others Recording duration (RD-KX50SU) DD1 (192kHz) DD2 (384kHz) L-PCM Sound rate DVD-RAM DVD-RAM DVD-RAM Remarks Picture quality rate Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Picture quality rate for LP with D/M2. Picture quality rate for LP with D/M1. Picture quality rate for SP with D/M2.

  • Page 232: Language Code List

    Others Language Code List Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language – – – No alternate Guarani Portuguese language Gujarati Quechua CHI (ZH) Chinese Hausa Rhaeto-Romance Dutch Hindi Kirundi DUT (NL) ENG (EN) English Croatian Rumanian FRE (FR) French...

  • Page 233: Specification

    ■ Operating conditions Dolby Digital M1, M2, Linear PCM Temperature: 41°F ~ 95°F (5°C ~ 35°C), ■ Internal hard disk Position: Horizontal ■ Clock display RD-XS52SU/RD-XS52SC: 160 GB RD-KX50SU: 80 GB 12 hour digital display ■ VIDEO input ■ Clock accuracy 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), Sync signal negative,...

  • Page 234: Limited Warranty Dvd Player/Recorder

    Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER/RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DVD PLAYER/RECORDER AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 235 “Troubleshooting”, you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TACP Authorized Service Station, visit TACP’s website at www.tacp.toshiba.com/ service or call toll-free 1-800-631-3811. (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the TACP Authorized Service Station.

  • Page 236: Canadian Warranty Information

    Aucune whatsoever. personne, agent, distributeur, concessionaire ou compagnie n’est autorisé à changer, modifier ou prolonger les termes de cette garantie de quelque façon que ce soit. Toshiba of Canada Limited 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R 8H2...
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