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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others
TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER
RD-XS32SB
DIGITAL VIDEO
HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER
RD-XS32SB
OWNER’S MANUAL
OPERATIONS
Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.
P000403710
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Printed in China PM0016697010 © 2004 Toshiba Corporation
Printed on 100% Recycled Paper
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Introduction Table of contents Playing at various speeds ................................ 64 Introduction Playing in fast reverse or fast forward .................... 64 Caution for safety................................................ 4 Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track ........ 65 Playing in slow-motion .......................................... 65 About this product .............................................. 5 Playing frame by frame .........................................
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Dubbing selected Items Others (Dubbing specified parts together) ............... 108 Before calling service personnel ................... 166 Rate conversion dubbing Error codes on the display window ............... 169 (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) ..................... 112 Line-U dubbing Recording duration ......................................... 170 (Recording pictures while viewing them) ..... 116 Language code list...
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Introduction Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and others of the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. 4
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction About this product Some differences Playback Restrictions This DVD recorder is more similar to a computer than it This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for is to a standard DVD player. In addition to a this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a microprocessor, it contains a hard disc drive (an HDD), manner that allows specific or limited operation during an operating system, random acces
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Introduction Compatible discs When you want to play DVD or CD software or copy programmes from the HDD to a recordable DVD, load an appropriate disc into the recorder. There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc. Notes • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even if the disc is labeled as bel
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others For playback only Disc Mark Specification Remarks 3 1 DVD video • 12cm (4 /4 in.) / 8cm (3 /4 in.) The region number of this DVD recorder is 2. 2 ALL disc • Region number or If region numbers, corresponding to a specific playable area, are printed on your 2 DVD video disc and you do not find or ALL , or the disc is encoded to permit playback only in regions other than Region 2, disc playback will not be allowed by the reco
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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. The disc can play, but other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by cannot be edited or erased. Refer using the disc-format function of this recorder. PROTECT to the instructions that come with The
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others 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.2.1/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.1/4X etc.) can also be used. Number of audio streams Select discs labeled “for video,” “for recording,” “120 2 r
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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 2 Yes Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Playback side Do not stick paper or tape to discs. VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 No Title: Divided contents of a
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others 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-RW disc DVD-R disc Characteristics on this Suitable for repeat use of the Suitable for saving data in Suitable for saving data in recorder disc, and data storage for DVD-Video format to play on DVD-Video format to play on video library. Copy once compatible devices. compati
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Introduction Index to Parts and Controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover. 1 ON/STANDBY button pages 20, 21 8 (STOP) button page 35, 60 Turns the power on/restores the unit in the Stops playback or recording. standby mode. 9 PICTURE SEARCH ( ) button page 64 2 Three mode button (HDD, T
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others 16 Three mode indicator page 32, 55, 60, 62, 63 To open or close the cover on the front panel Indicates the selection by the three mode button. Put your finger on the left edge of the cover and pull it down to open. 17 Media indicator Indicates the current media. 18 Operation Status Indicator (HDD) Indicates the operation status of the HDD. : Recording : Playing : Copying within the disc Note • Do not place a heavy object
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Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 AC IN socket page 15 in “INSTALLATION 7 AV1(AUDIO/VIDEO)IN/OUT socket page 37 GUIDE” • Use this socket when connecting the TV that has Connects to the supplied power cord. the terminal in this shape. • Use this socket when connecting the video or 2 Ventilation fan other equipment that has the terminal in this shape. 3 RF IN (FROM ANT.) input socket page 14 in 8 CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack page 20 in “INSTALL
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others 10 DIGITAL BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack page 22, 23, 24 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack. When connecting the optical digital cable, remove the cap and fit the connector into the jack firmly. When not using the jack, keep the cap inserted to protect it from dust intrusion. 11 AV2(SAT/DECODER)IN/OUT socket page 37 Use thi
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F R A M P E I / K A S D J U S T Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Remote control 1 2 24 OPEN/CLOSE DVD 3 TOP MENU MENU RETURN 25 4 ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL 26 5 27 HDD TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP 6 28 EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU 7 29 LIBRARY CONTENT MENU 8 30 9 31 10 32 ENTER 11 33 34 12 35 PAUSE STOP PLAY 13 36 REC QUICK MENU 14 37 15 38 16 47 39 51 VIDEO Plus+ EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE 17 REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE 40 52 T.SEARCH 48 DIMMER FL SELECT Z
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others 1 OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 21 31 CONTENT MENU button page 55, 95 1 2 MENU button* 32 EDIT MENU button page 108 TOP MENU button page 61 33 SKIP button page 65 3 4 ANGLE button page 70 34 PICTURE SEARCH button page 55, 64 5 SUBTITLE button page 71 35 ENTER button page 55, 150 6 HDD button page 32, 38, 55 PLAY button page 60 36 7 TIMESLIP button page 62, 63 37 QUICK ME
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Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 DUBBING indicator 8 Title indicator Illuminates when copying. Illuminates when a title number is displayed. 2 PBC indicator 9 TRK (Track) indicator Illuminates when PBC function is “On” ( page Illuminates when a track number is displayed. 156) and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. 3 Angle icon page 70 10 CHP (Chapter) indicator Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with Illuminates
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Dimming the display Pressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/off). Switching the display Every time you press the 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. 15 Channel indicator SAT indicator and channel selection Displays the current channel or other nu
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Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? Loading a disc • Refer to the supplied “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Check disc compatibility beforehand ( page 6, 7) manual and finish the 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. Caution • Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray. Neglecting this may cause serious personal injury. Keep a close watch on children. T
