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TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER
RD-X2U
DIGITAL VIDEO
HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER
RD-X2U
OWNER’S MANUAL
3
ABLE BOX
ONTROL
OPERATIONS
Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.
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Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others
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Introduction Table of Contents Memo Introduction Playback About this product .............................................. 5 Playing at various speed .................................. 46 Playing in fast reverse or fast forward ..................... 46 Compatible discs ................................................ 6 Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track ........ 47 Index to Parts and Controls ............................. 10 Playing in slow-motion ...................................
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Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Recording Editing Before Recording .............................................. 64 Before Editing .................................................. 104 Technical Information ............................................ 66 Creating Chapters ........................................... 106 Recording a TV program ................................... 67 Playlist Editing Tips on Recording .........................
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Others Troubleshooting .............................................. 132 Glossary ........................................................... 135 Alert message and corrective action ............ 137 Q&A .................................................................. 139 FAQ ................................................................... 141 Language Code List ........................................ 142 Specifications .................................................. 143 LIMITED WARRANT
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Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction About this product Digital AV equipment Playback Restriction This recorder is operated by sophisticated software and This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for is different from other conventional AV equipment. Within this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a the recorder, a DVD-RAM/R drive and a hard disc drive manner that allows specific or limited operation during are c
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Introduction Compatible discs You can enjoy recording and playback using the HDD of this recorder. When you want to play software or perform dubbing, load a disc into the recorder. There are many types and formats in discs. Confirm the compatibility of selected disc to insure proper performance. Note 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 below. In such a case please contact the sales a
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Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others 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 “PROTECT” with something sharp. The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any The disc can play, but cannot be other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it edited or erased. Refer to the PROTECT using the disc-format function of the recorder. instru
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Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) Marks on DVD video discs On handling discs The following are examples of marks and the meanings. Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Mark Meanings Number of audio streams 2 recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.) Playback side Number of subtitle languages 2 recorded in the disc. Do not stick paper or tape to discs. (2 subtitle languages are recorded in this example.) Number of camera angles recorded in
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Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Structure of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Title: Divided contents of a DVD video disc. Roughly corresponds to a story title in short stories. Chap
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Introduction Index to Parts and Controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 HDD TIMESLIP DVD ON/STANDBY REC MENU INPUT SELECT REC MODE CONTENT MENU INPUT 2 – CHANNEL + QUICK MENU ENTER S-VIDEO VIDEO L R * 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 18, 19 9 Skip ( )/Fast forward button page 46, 47 Turns the power on/restores the unit in the Press b
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Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others HDD TIMESLIP DVD ON/STANDBY INPUT SELECT REC MODE REC MENU CONTENT MENU INPUT 2 – CHANNEL QUICK MENU ENTER S-VIDEO VIDEO L R 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 13 14 15 $ INPUT 2 jacks page 74 , Directions buttons page 30, 118 Use this when recording from other input source Moves the cursor to select an item. such as a VCR or a camcorder. - ENTER button page 30, 118 % Disc tray page 18 Enters a command. Place a disc to
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Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 AC IN socket page 15 in “INSTALLATION 6 OUTPUT 1 jacks page 15, 18 in GUIDE” “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connects to the supplied power cord. Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL jack page 21, 22, 23 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
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Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others 7 OUTPUT 2 jacks page 19 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier. Y, PB, PR: connects to a TV equipped with component video jacks. 8 VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) output socket page 14 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connects the supplied coaxial cable to a TV. 9 VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT.) input socket page 14 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connects to an antenna or cable signal. 13
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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 OPEN/CLOSE button page 18, 19 MENU button* Power button page 18, 19 TOP MENU button page 29 OPEN/CLOSE 2 RETURN button* DVD TOP MENU MENU RETURN CHANNEL button page 18, 68 ANGLE button page 53 ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL SUBTITLE button page 56 AUDIO button page 54 HDD HDD TIMESLIP DV DVD D HDD button page 30, 88 DVD button page 28, 30, 88 V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP INSTANT SK
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Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Under the lid REC MODE button page 68 VCR Plus+ button page 72 VCR Plus+ EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE TV CODE button page 44 EXTEND button page 36, 39 T.SEARCH in “INSTALLATION GUIDE.” 12 12 3 45 6 +10 Number buttons page 49, 68 T.SEARCH button page 49 78 9 0 SETUP DELETE CLEAR SETUP button page 118 CLEAR button page 49 To open, raise a lid toward you. DELETE button page 40 To open the lid, hold the upper
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Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 LPressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/ off). 1 Picture quality mode indicator (HDD) (page 7 Multi display (page 74) 128) Title (chapter or track) number, message, channel, The current picture quality mode lights up. output, or audio/bilingual sound mode appear. The modes are: MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play) 8 A
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Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others " DVD indicator Illuminates when a DVD-RAM, DVD video or DVD- R disc is selected, or when the disc tray is empty. # DVD media indicator Indicates playback or recording condition when a DVD-RAM, DVD-R, VIDEO CD or audio CD is chosen as media. $ HDD-DVD Moving/Copy direction Indicates moving/copy direction of HDD or DVD. % VCD/CD indicator Illuminates when playing a VIDEO CD or an audio CD. & PBC indicator Illum
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Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? Loading a disc Refer to the supplied “INSTALLATION GUIDE” manual Check disc compatibility beforehand (page 6) and use and finish the necessary preparations. a proper playable disc. Caution •Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray. Neglecting this Turning the power on may causes serious personal injury. Keep a close watch (This owner’s manual instructions are based on on children. the assumption that all proper connections
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Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others TYPE1/TYPE2 DVD-RAM disc with cartridge Caution Single sided • If the power fails or the power cord is disconnected from a wall outlet while the recorder is in operation (ON/STANDBY Turn the printed side up, and insert the cartridge indicator lit in green), the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc may into the tray frame following the direction of the become recording disabled on. In such a case, executing arrow on the cartr
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Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) If a message appears The recorder provides you with a variety of GUI The recorder will display messages related to (Graphical User Interface) to assist your operation of operational status. Respond accordingly, as below: most functions such as customizing of setting, playback or recording. Message Refer to the operation guide on the bottom on each GUI. This will indicate proper button selection for e
