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- Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-X2U OWNER’S MANUAL ABLE BOX ONTROL OPERATIONS Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. © 2002 Toshiba Corporation 9/3/02, 2:07 PM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction About this product ... 5 Compatible discs ... 6 Index to Parts and Controls ... 10 ... 10 Front panel Rear Panel ... 12 ... 14 Remote control Display ... 16 Before operating this recorder ... 18 Initializing a DVD-RAM disc (Logical Format) ... - Page 3 Recording Before Recording ... 64 ... 66 Technical Information Recording a TV program ... 67 Tips on Recording ... 70 ... 70 Relay Recording ... 70 A–B Recording Reservation Disc (Program Record Lock) VCR Plus+ Recording ... 72 Recording an External Source ... 74 Library Management ...
- Page 4 Others Troubleshooting ... 132 Glossary ... 135 Alert message and corrective action ... 137 Q&A ... 139 FAQ ... 141 Language Code List ... 142 Specifications ... 143 LIMITED WARRANTY HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER ... 145 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 9/3/02, 11:23 AM...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction About this product Digital AV equipment This recorder is operated by sophisticated software and is different from other conventional AV equipment. Within the recorder, a DVD-RAM/R drive and a hard disc drive are connected by ATAPI, one of the standard connections used for personal computers (PCs). -
Page 6: Compatible Discs
• There may be some DVD discs designed for this market that cannot be played on this recorder. If you encounter please contact TOSHIBA customer service. • An audio CD that has a copy-control function may not play on this recorder. - Page 7 On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD- RAM standard Version 2.0 The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it using the disc-format function of the recorder. The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVD- RAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with another manufacture’s equipment or PC, contain a...
- Page 8 Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Playback side Do not stick paper or tape to discs. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.
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Page 9: Structure Of Disc Contents
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 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 1 Track 2... -
Page 10: Index To Parts And Controls
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel ON/STANDBY INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO * 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 Turns the power on/restores the unit in the... - Page 11 ON/STANDBY INPUT 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO $ INPUT 2 jacks page 74 Use this when recording from other input source such as a VCR or a camcorder. % Disc tray page 18 Place a disc to play or record. & REC MODE button page 68 Changes the picture and sound quality settings.
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Page 12: Rear Panel
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Rear Panel 1 AC IN socket page 15 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connects to the supplied power cord. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL jack 21, 22, 23 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack. - Page 13 7 OUTPUT 2 jacks page 19 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier. Y, P : connects to a TV equipped with component video jacks. 8 VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) output socket page 14 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”...
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Page 14: Remote Control
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Remote control OPEN/CLOSE button page 18, 19 TOP MENU button page 29 ANGLE button page 53 SUBTITLE button page 56 HDD button page 30, 88 TIMESLIP button page 51, 52 V-REMOTE button page 61 REC MENU button page 34 LIBRARY button... - Page 15 Under the lid VCR Plus+ button page 72 EXTEND button page 36, 39 Number buttons page 49, 68 SETUP button page 118 DELETE button page 40 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 REC MODE button VCR Plus+ EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE TV CODE button in “INSTALLATION GUIDE.”...
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Page 16: Display
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Display 17 16 15 14 13 LPressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/ off). 1 Picture quality mode indicator (HDD) 128) The current picture quality mode lights up. The modes are: MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play) 2 L-PCM indicator (Linear PCM) - Page 17 " 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.
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Page 18: Before Operating This Recorder
Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? Refer to the supplied “INSTALLATION GUIDE” manual and finish the necessary preparations. Turning the power on (This owner’s manual instructions are based on the assumption that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is turned on.) Press the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel of the recorder or the power button on the remote control. - Page 19 TYPE1/TYPE2 DVD-RAM disc with cartridge Single sided Turn the printed side up, and insert the cartridge into the tray frame following the direction of the arrow on the cartridge. Double sided Turn a desired recording/playback side up, and insert the cartridge into the tray frame following the direction of the arrow on the cartridge.
- Page 20 Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) The recorder provides you with a variety of GUI (Graphical User Interface) to assist your operation of most functions such as customizing of setting, playback or recording. Refer to the operation guide on the bottom on each GUI.
- Page 21 If you have any questions, or if you happen to experience any difficulty playing a DVD on a Toshiba DVD recorder, please feel free to call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-XXX-XXX-XXXX. 9/3/02, 11:23 AM...
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Page 22: Initializing A Dvd-Ram Disc (Logical Format)
Introduction Before operating this recorder (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 recorder may display a message to request you to do so.) e.g. -
Page 23: Dvd-Ram Physical Format
4) Press the buttons to select “Start,” then press the ENTER button. DVD-RAM Format Entire disc contents excluding library data will be erased if disc is formatted. Proceed? Start Cancel Disc format Select 5) Press the buttons to select “Start,” then press the ENTER button. -
Page 24: Entering Characters
Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Entering characters e.g. CONTENT MENU Cursor 002 – An entered character will appear here. Chapter Language English Spanish French Germany Italian etc... Select Operation guidance of the remote control To enter the character, normally use the direction buttons on the remote. - Page 25 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 the then press the ENTER button. Alternatively, open the lid of the remote control and press the CLEAR button.
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Page 27: Basic Operations
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 DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc : VIDEO CD : Audio CD Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. -
Page 28: Playing A Dvd Video Disc
Basic operations DVD-VIDEO Playing a DVD video disc You can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or DVD-R discs in the same manner. To play recorded contents on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, follow the instructions on Preparation • Turn on a TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the recorder is connected to. •... -
Page 29: Locating A Title Using The Top Menu
Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Resume Play) DVD-VIDEO You can resume playback from the location where you stopped. If you press the PLAY button after stopping playback, playback resumes from the location you have stopped. If you stop playback by pressing the STOP button twice, the resume playback feature will be cancelled. -
Page 30: Playing Recorded Contents (Content Menu)
Basic operations DVD-RAM Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recorded on an HDD or a DVD-RAM disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you can easily locate a desired one. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP... - Page 31 Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Title Resume) The recorder memorizes the location you last stopped playback to resume there. To use this function, set “HDD/RAM Title Play” ( page 129) to “Title Resume.” The recorder will memorize the location you last stopped at in each title, so you can resume playback there.
- Page 32 Basic operations Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Checking the background information on a selected title (chapter) 1) At step 2 on page 30, select a title (chapter) then press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Menu appears. 2) Press the buttons to select “Title Information,”...
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Page 33: Tips On Playback
Tips on playback During playback, you can do the following: Switch playback to another disc Press the STOP button to stop playback. Then press the HDD or DVD button to select a disc you want to play. Switch the picture to view TV broadcasts Press the STOP button to stop playback. -
Page 34: Programing A Recording (Rec Menu)
Basic operations DVD-RAM Programing a recording (REC MENU) Use the 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. It will also be convenient when you program the same contents on TV broadcasting for collection. - Page 35 Setting items 1-125, L1-L3 Every Sunday to Saturday, Monday Date to Thursday, Monday to Friday, Monday to Saturday, everyday. Start* End* Media Mode Manual (Picture Auto Quality) 1.4, 2.0-9.2 Rate (Bit Rate) D1** D2** Audio L-PCM Notes • See page 66 for details on “Mode”, “Rate”, and “Audio”. •...
- Page 36 Basic operations Programing a recording (REC NAVI) (Continued) Adding a programming selection 1) Press the REC MENU button. The REC MENU appears. 2) Press the button to select a blank line, then press the ENTER button. 3) Press the buttons to select the item, then press the ADJUST button to set the item.
- Page 37 Using elapsed programming data (Make an entry of the same TV program) 1) Press the REC MENU button. The REC MENU appears. 2) Press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press the buttons to select “Elapsed Programing,” then press the ENTER button. The list of the past entry records appears.
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Page 38: Tips On Recording
Tips on recording To stop recording Press the STOP button. To pause recording (to omit an unnecessary portion) During recording, press the PAUSE button. To resume recording, press it again. Note • Pausing recording automatically creates a new chapter at that point. - Page 39 To delay the end time while recording Press the EXTEND button under the lid of the remote control. When you press it once, the current end time appears. Each time you press the button, the end time (displayed in the indication section) is delayed in 10 minutes increments, up to 60 minutes.
- Page 40 Basic operations Tips on recording (continued) To delete recorded content Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. ENTER DELETE 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU)”...
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Page 41: Quick Menu Operation
Basic operations DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Quick Menu operation To access various optional functions of this recorder, open the Quick Menu. The Quick Menu displays a lite of selections relevant to your current mode. e.g. Quick Menu Preview Title Information Auto Power Off Exit Budget Opening a Quick Menu... -
Page 42: Functions In A Quick Menu
Basic operations Quick menu operation (Continued) Functions in a Quick Menu Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for convenience. To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) You can repeat a desired section. Disc: DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Status: Stop / Play Special Playback Mode Item: A sub menu appears. - Page 43 To play in favorite order (Memory playback) You can select 30 titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in favorite order. (To play contents in an HDD or DVD-RAM disc in favorite order, make a playlist. For details, see “Editing” page 104.) Disc: DVD-VIDEO...
- Page 44 Basic operations Quick menu operation (Continued) To display the current bit rate DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Disc: Status: Stop / Play Item: Bit rate Note • To turn off the bit rate display, select this item again. To use virtual surround sound effect You can obtain expansive virtual surround sound effects from just two speakers.