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Toshiba RD-KX50SU Owner's Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO
HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER
RD-XS52SU
RD-XS52SC
RD-KX50SU
OWNER'S MANUAL
OPERATIONS
GUIDE
Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first.
P000411650
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Printed in China
PM0019289010
© 2004 Toshiba Corporation
Printed on 70% Recycled Paper

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS52SU RD-XS52SC RD-KX50SU OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATIONS GUIDE Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. P000411650 Printed in China PM0019289010 © 2004 Toshiba Corporation Printed on 70% Recycled Paper...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of contents Introduction Caution for safety ... 4 About this product ... 5 Choosing a disc ... 6 Index to Parts and Controls ... 12 Front panel ... 12 ... 14 Rear panel ... 16 Remote control ... 18 Display Before operating this recorder ...
  • Page 3 Line-U dubbing (Recording pictures while viewing them) ... 116 Deleting selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts) ... 118 Combine Original titles (Combine two titles into one) ... 120 Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R ... 122 DVD-Video finalizing process ... 132 DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera) ...

  • Page 4: 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 5: About This Product

    Introduction About this product Some differences Because of its recording capability and hard disc drive (HDD), this DVD recorder operates more like a computer and differently than a standard DVD player. In addition to containing a microprocessor, it contains a HDD an operating system, random access memory (RAM), and a DVD-RAM/R drive.

  • Page 6: 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 7 • 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 8 Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD- RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1. The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by using the disc-format function of this recorder.
  • Page 9 On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. 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. Select discs labeled “for video,” “for recording,” “120 min.”...
  • Page 10 Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) 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 11 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 Characteristics on this Suitable for repeat use of the disc, and data recorder storage for video library. Copy once contents can be recorded using a compatible disc.

  • Page 12: 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 * 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 Displays the operational state of the recorder.
  • Page 13 â Operational status indicator Indicates the operational status of the recorder. : Illuminates when recording. : Illuminates when playing. : Flashes when copying within a disc. ä DVD button/DVD indicator Press this to operate a disc inside the disc tray. ã...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Rear panel Power cord page 21 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Ventilation fan COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Outputs video signals to a connected TV or monitor. Connects to a TV or monitor equipped with component video jacks.
  • Page 15 CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack “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 25 in...

  • Page 16: 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO...
  • Page 17 OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 21 Buttons for TV operation page 46 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” HDD button page 34, 40, 116 TIMESLIP button page 64, 65 EASY NAVI button page 23 EXTEND button page 45, 47 VCR Plus+ button page 48 SLOW button page 65, 67 FRAME/ADJUST button...

  • Page 18: Display

    Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Display 1 PBC indicator Illuminates when PBC function is “On” ( 156) and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. 2 Program recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program. 3 Bit rate indicator Illuminates when displaying the bit rate selected for recording, or when displaying the actual bit rate.
  • Page 19 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 20: Before Operating This Recorder

    Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? • Refer to “INSTALLATION GUIDE” and finish the necessary preparations. • Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder. Turning the power on (This owner’s manual instructions are based on the premise that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is turned on.)
  • Page 21 OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control. This may turn the recorder on and open the disc tray. If it still wouldn’t open, contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Turning the power off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the recorder or on the remote control.
  • Page 22 Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the screen when startup or finishing. While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: Start-up, reading a disc, finishing the recording Loading Unloading a disc, finishing the...

  • Page 23: Key Operation - Easy Navi & Quick Menu

    Introduction Key operation 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. EASY NAVI Press EASY NAVI.
  • Page 24 Introduction Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU (continued) To exit the EASY NAVI Press EASY NAVI again. Note • For a disc other than the specified one, the finder cannot be operated. To play the disc, exit the EASY NAVI then press the PLAY button, or select the “Play Contents”...

  • Page 25: 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 DVD-R : DVD-R disc DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc : VIDEO CD : Audio CD (For CD containing JPEG or MP3/WMA files, page 78, 80.) Most instructions are based on remote control operation,...

  • Page 26: 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 27 Note on recording on a DVD-R disc Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available DVD-R disc to record on ( page 6, 9). To play a DVD-R disc recorded on this recorder on other devices, finalize the DVD-R disc on this recorder.

  • Page 28: 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 recorder may display a message to request you to do so.) e.g.

  • Page 29: Dvd-Ram Physical Format

    4) Press to select “Start,” then press ENTER. e.g. DVD format Entire disc contents excluding library data will be erased if disc is formatted. Proceed? Start Cancel Format 5) Press to select “Start,” then press ENTER. Initialization starts. e.g. DVD format Formatting Format When the initialization is completed, the setup...

  • Page 30: Entering Characters

    Recording Before recording (Continued) Entering characters e.g. CONTENT Title information MENU Cursor An entered character will appear here. Chapter Language English Spanish French German Italian etc... Select Cursor Operation guidance of the remote control To enter the character, normally use buttons on the remote.
  • Page 31 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 press ENTER button. Alternatively, press CLEAR button.

  • Page 32: 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. • Editing after recording (e.g. deleting unnecessary portions, dividing chapters). • Recording so that the sound of bilingual broadcast can be switched.

  • Page 33: 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 When recording in Video mode, there are some restrictions by DVD-Video standard. Therefore, it is necessary to set up these items below.

  • Page 34: 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 35 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Press the number buttons to select a channel for recording with the tuner. CH buttons ( ) are also available.
  • Page 36 Recording Recording a TV program (Continued) VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY 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 37 To stop recording Press STOP. To pause recording (to omit an unnecessary portion) During recording, press PAUSE. To resume recording, press it again. Note • Pausing recording automatically creates a new chapter division at that point. To change a TV channel to be recorded 1) During recording, press PAUSE.
  • Page 38 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 39: 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. • To record a clearer picture, use the S video jack. To video output jack External equipment To video...
  • Page 40 Recording Recording an external source (Continued) 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 Start ZOOM P in P PROG/HDMI LIBRARY FL SELECT DIMMER...
  • Page 41 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 42: 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” ( Be careful when you program recording across the change-over of Daylight-saving time ( OPEN/CLOSE TV /VIDEO...
  • Page 43 Setting items √ Exec 2-69 (TV), 1-125 (Cable), 0-999 (When “IR control”**is “On”), L1-L3 Specified date (from today to 2 month later) Date Every Sunday to Saturday, Monday to Thursday, Monday to Friday, Monday to Saturday, everyday. 12:00 am - 11:59 pm Start* End* 12:00 am - 11:59 pm...
  • Page 44 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 45 • Setting “On” may create many chapters, and their number may reach the maximum allowed. At that point, no more chapters can be created. In this case, decrease the chapters, for example by combining chapters ( page 95). • This feature is not available on DVD-R discs. To create chapters automatically during recording on DVD-R discs, set “DVD-Video:CHP create.”...
  • Page 46 Recording Programmed recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Elapsed programing (using past data for programing) 1) Press REC MENU. REC MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 3) Press to select “Elapsed programing”, then press ENTER. “Elapsed programing” list appears. 4) Press to select a program, then press ENTER.
  • Page 47 Notes • When a Reservation disc ( page 51) is inserted in the recorder, you cannot check the remaining volume of other discs. • The nearest 8 programs are calculated at a time. • While the recorder is preparing for or executing a programmed recording, any program modification cannot be registered.

  • Page 48: Vcr Plus+ ® Recording

    Recording DVD-RAM DVD-R ® VCR Plus+ You can program a recording simply by entering the corresponding PlusCode Preparation • Make sure that “Time & date setting”, “Channel setting” and “Guide channel setting” are set correctly ( “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R disc, load it into the recorder. –...
  • Page 49 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 TOP MENU MENU Notes • The maximum timer program capacity is 32. Any new program will be rejected if the recorder is full. To enter a new program, you need to cancel an existing one ( •...

  • Page 50: Others

    Recording Others Relay Recording DVD-RAM This function automatically diverts a recording to the HDD if a DVD-RAM disc is near capacity. When the remaining time of the DVD-RAM disc has reached about 10 minutes, the recorder starts recording the same content on the HDD as well as DVD-RAM.

  • Page 51: Reservation Disc ("Lock Program Record")

    Reservation Disc (“Lock program record”) DVD-RAM This function is convenient when you wish to record multiple serial related programs on the same disc. The disc on which you write the reservation data is called “Reservation Disc.” A Reservation Disc may contain only one reservation.

  • Page 52: To Delete Recorded Content

    Recording Others (Continued) To delete recorded content DVD-RAM DVD-R Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU)” ( select a title (chapter).

  • Page 53: Technical Information

    Technical Information About recording time The recording time of a typical VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) is determined by the length of a video tape and recording speed (SP, LP, etc.). Video tapes with various recording times are available on the market. On the other hand, the recording time of a DVD-RAM/ R depends on the bit rate (Mbps: amount of data transmitted per second), which can be varied in...

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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) ( To play a DVD video disc Playing a DVD video disc ( page 62)

  • Page 57: 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 TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP Start INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI...
  • Page 58 Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) To stop playback Press STOP. STOP To pause playback (still playback) Press PAUSE. PAUSE To resume normal playback, press PLAY button or PAUSE button. Note • Sound is muted in still mode. Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Title resume) The recorder memorizes the location you last stopped playback to resume from there.
  • Page 59 Viewing the first scene of a title (Original) (Intro scan) 1) After step 1 on page 57, press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 2) Press to select “Special playback mode”, then press ENTER. 3) Press to select “Intro scan”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 60 Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Checking the background information on a selected title 1) At step 2 on page 57, select a title (chapter) then press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 2) Press to select “Title information”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 61 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 62: 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 Preparation • Turn on a TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the recorder is connected to. •...

  • Page 63: Locating A Title Using The Top Menu

    Resuming playback from the location last stopped at (Resume Play) DVD-R DVD-VIDEO You can resume playback from the location where you stopped at. If you press PLAY button after stopping playback, the playback resumes from the location you have stopped. If you stop playback by pressing STOP button twice, the resume playback feature will be cancelled.

  • Page 64: 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. OPEN/CLOSE Start TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY...

  • Page 65: Playing A Tv Program Currently Being Recorded (Chase Play)

    Playback Introduction 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 66: Playing At Various Speeds

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Playing at various speeds Playing in fast reverse or fast forward TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU Start ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU Notes • The playback speed may vary depending on a disc. •...

  • Page 67: Skipping To The Next/Previous Chapter Or Track

    Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track EXTEND CONTENT MENU ENTER Start Notes • Some titles may not display chapter numbers. • When playing a HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, you can access chapters only in the current title if “HDD/RAM title play” ( 160) is set to “Title resume”.

  • Page 68: Playing Frame By Frame

    Playback Playing at various speeds (Continued) Playing frame by frame ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU Start To resume normal playback Press PLAY or PAUSE. Viewing still pictures (Playing a disc that contains still pictures) EXTEND CONTENT MENU ENTER Start PAUSE STOP PLAY...

  • Page 69: 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 TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI...

  • Page 70: 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 INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH...

  • Page 71: 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) OPEN/CLOSE TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY...

  • Page 72: 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 ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU Start ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO EDIT MENU ZOOM P in P PROG/HDMI...

  • Page 73: 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. OPEN/CLOSE TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU ENTER...

  • Page 74: Zooming A Picture

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Zooming a picture You can magnify areas within a picture. VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU Start ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO EDIT MENU ZOOM P in P PROG/HDMI LIBRARY FL SELECT DIMMER REC MODE CHP DIVIDE...

  • Page 75: Selecting The Sound

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Selecting the sound You can select a preferred language and a sound format. 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 Start ANGLE SUBTITLE...
  • Page 76 Playback Selecting the sound (Continued) Recorded sounds According to your setting of “SAP” on the setup menu screen, ( channels of the disc below. Set “SAP” to “On” or “Off” appropriately. Setting on the setup screen DVD Compatible Mode Main * This will be “Stereo”...
  • Page 77 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. ( Depending on a disc, a specific type of audio the disc has is output.

  • Page 78: 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 ( • Set “Priority contents” ( page 160) to “Photo”. • Make your TV shape conform to the 4:3 picture size. Only 4:3 pictures can be played regardless of the function settings via the on-screen displays of the recorder ( to other sizes, e.g.
  • Page 79 1) Press CONTENT MENU. “CONTENT MENU Picture List” appears. Depending on the disc, the recorder creates either temporary folder, “Auto” or “All”. “Auto”: For CD of which compatibility confirmed by TOSHIBA. Only playable files are listed. e.g. CONTENT 1 / 3 Picture List...

  • Page 80: 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 • Set “Priority contents” ( page 160) to “Audio”.
  • Page 81 MP3 and WMA formats, prior to the downloading thereof. Toshiba has no right to grant and does not grant permission to download any copyrighted content. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows...

  • Page 82: 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 OPEN/CLOSE TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP...

  • Page 83: Using The Time Bar

    Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO EDIT MENU Start ZOOM P in P PROG/HDMI LIBRARY FL SELECT DIMMER REC MODE CHP DIVIDE DISPLAY REMAIN TIME BAR INPUT SELECT...

  • Page 84: 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. To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO You can repeat a desired section. 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU.
  • Page 85 Cancel random (in Random play mode) Resumes normal playback. Notes • Some discs may not permit random playback operation. • You cannot use the random playback function in conjunction with the memory playback function. • You cannot use the random playback function in conjunction with the repeat playback function.
  • Page 86 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 87: 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 88: Before Editing

    Editing Before editing About use of the HDD (internal hard disc) It is not recommended that you delete many chapters from titles recorded on the HDD to remove unnecessary parts of the titles and copy those contents on a DVD- RAM disc.
  • Page 89 Outline of basic editing Recording a TV program Record a TV program and it becomes a original title. e.g. Title: The world of cats and dogs. Chapter editing Divide the original title into chapters. Title 1: “The world of cats and dogs” (Original) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Divide chapters and create divisions of chapter...

  • Page 90: 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 91 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Press to select “Chapter function”, then press ENTER. The submenu appears. e.g.
  • Page 92 Editing Creating chapters (Continued) 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press PAUSE.

  • Page 93: Playlist Editing

    Notes • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this event, reduce the number of chapters by merging chapters. ( page 94) • “EDIT MENU Chapter Editing” can also be viewed by selecting “Chapter Editing”...
  • Page 94 Editing Creating chapters (Continued) Merging chapters 1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display. 2) Press to highlight a chapter. Pressing PICTURE SEARCH button can access preceding or following pages. 3) Press QUICK MENU. e.g.

  • Page 95: (Collecting Desired Scenes)

    Editing DVD-RAM Playlist editing Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. OPEN/CLOSE TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP Start EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TOP MENU MENU...
  • Page 96 Editing Playlist editing (Continued) 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Press to select “Playlist editing”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 97 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Notes • You can access “EDIT MENU Playlist Editing” also by selecting “Playlist editing” on EDIT MENU. •...
  • Page 98 Editing Playlist editing (Continued) Canceling selection of a part 1) From EDIT MENU Playlist editing, press to select a part to cancel. 2) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 3) Press to select “Cancel selected title”, then press ENTER. The part you have selected is canceled. Confirming the first and last scenes of a part or a Playlist You can play the first and last 3 seconds of a scene...
  • Page 99 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 100: Creating Thumbnails (Changing The Picture On

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R Creating thumbnails You can register your favorite scene as a thumbnail displayed on CONTENT MENU. On a finalized DVD-R disc, this feature is not available. OPEN/CLOSE TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY Start INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU...
  • Page 101 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Note • There may be a small difference between a thumbnail made on the Create Thumbnail display and that displayed in CONTENT MENU.
  • Page 102 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 103: 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. Dubbing operations This recorder has the following dubbing functions.
  • Page 104 Editing Before dubbing (Continued) “Copy” and “Move” This recorder’s “Dubbing” has the following two definitions: Copy: The original program remains after the operation is completed. Move: The moved program will be erased from the original location after the operation is completed. Whether or not you select either command depends entirely on the given situation.
  • Page 105 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. Notes • Timer programmed recording have priority over other operations. Dubbing may be stopped if a timer program recording starts.

  • Page 106: High Speed Library Dubbing

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R High speed Library dubbing 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. OPEN/CLOSE TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP Start EASY NAVI...
  • Page 107 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 TOP MENU Notes • A title or a chapter becomes a title by being copied. • “Same Disc” job using a DVD-RAM disc will take a longer time. •...

  • Page 108: Dubbing Selected Items (Dubbing Specified Parts Together)

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R Dubbing selected items 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 • Press the HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to copy. OPEN/CLOSE TV /VIDEO VOLUME...
  • Page 109 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Press to select a part (a title or chapter) to copy. •...
  • Page 110 Editing Dubbing selected items (Dubbing specified parts together) (Continued) 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 Notes • This procedure of “Dub Selected Items” of specified parts does not move them. If you do not want to leave the items on the original disc, delete them in the procedure for “Deleting selected items”...
  • Page 111 Cancelling selection of an item 1) Press to select an item then press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. e.g. EDIT Dub Selected Items MENU Quick Menu Cancel selected title Preview Preview all selected items Title information Clear all selected items Auto power off Exit Capacity...

  • Page 112: Rate Conversion Dubbing (Dubbing At A Modified Bit Rate)

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R Rate conversion dubbing 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 113 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Press to select “Copy” or “Same Disc”. Copy: After the operation is completed, a specified part will remain on the disc where it was previously located.
  • Page 114 Editing Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) (Continued) Rate Conversion Dubbing for multiple parts 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 Start ANGLE SUBTITLE...
  • Page 115 Cancelling dubbing during rate conversion dubbing 1) Press QUICK MENU. 2) Press to select “Cancel dubbing”. 3) Press ENTER. Note • A portion of content from the start of recording to the moment you cancel dubbing will be copied. Turning off the power automatically after dubbing 1) While dubbing, press QUICK MENU.

  • Page 116: Line-U Dubbing

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R Line-U dubbing 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 ( 122), back to the HDD.
  • Page 117 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 Notes • The following combinations of a source and a destination disc are possible. HDD to HDD, HDD to DVD-RAM, HDD to DVD-R, DVD-RAM to HDD, DVD-R to HDD •...

  • Page 118: Deleting Selected Items (Deleting Multiple Specified Parts)

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R Deleting selected items 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. OPEN/CLOSE TV /VIDEO VOLUME...
  • Page 119 EXTEND CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU Notes • To confirm the first and last scenes of an item, first select an item then press QUICK MENU button. Press select “Preview” (or “Title information”) then press ENTER button. This is available only on contents recorded on the HDD or DVD-RAM discs.

  • Page 120: Combine Original Titles (Combine Two Titles Into One)

    Editing DVD-RAM Combine Original titles 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. OPEN/CLOSE TV /VIDEO VOLUME...
  • Page 121 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Notes • You cannot stop the combining process after it has started. •...

  • Page 122: 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 123 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 Start ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO EDIT MENU ZOOM P in P PROG/HDMI LIBRARY FL SELECT DIMMER REC MODE CHP DIVIDE DISPLAY REMAIN TIME BAR...
  • Page 124 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R (Continued) 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Press ENTER. A cursor appears in the lower area (destination media).
  • Page 125 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. A screen is displayed to select options. e.g.
  • Page 126 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R (Continued) 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. A display of title menu selection appears if “Menu Create”...
  • Page 127 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Press ENTER on “EDIT MENU DVD-Video Creation (Chapter Menu Select)” display. A confirmation message is displayed.
  • Page 128 “DVD compatible mode” is set to “Main” or “SAP” ( 162). • Content recorded on a recorder other than this recorder (including TOSHIBA products) cannot be copied to a DVD- R disc using High Speed Dubbing. First set “DVD compatible mode” to “Main” or “SAP” and record them onto the HDD.
  • Page 129 Using a favorite scene as a menu You can select favorite scenes from the recorded contents and use them as menus of DVD-Video Created ( page 126) DVD-R. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. 2) Press to select a title which contains a scene to use as menus. 3) Press QUICK MENU.
  • Page 130 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R (Continued) To improve legibility of characters on menus Press to set “Back ground color” to “On”. Then select “Color” (“White” or “Black”) according to the menu’s tone, and set “Permeation Ratio”, which sets the how translucent the selected Back ground color is.
  • Page 131 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 132: 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 133 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Press to select. As you select each item, its function is explained. When “Menu Create”...
  • Page 134 Editing DVD-Video finalize process (Continued) 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Press to select the title menu, then press ENTER.
  • Page 135 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 136: Dv Recording

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-R DV recording 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 • Connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal on the front panel. ON / STANDBY INPUT SELECT REC MODE DIMMER...
  • Page 137 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN T.SEARCH TV CODE Press to make the settings. As you select each item, an explanation is provided. To change the picture and sound rates: ENTER 1) Press...

  • Page 138: Library

    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 139: Library

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

  • Page 140: 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 141: 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 change the listing order or sort the titles, search may be easier. Changing the listing order Arrange 1) From Quick Menu, select “Arrange” by then press ENTER.

  • Page 142: Jumping

    Library Searching for a desired title (Continued) Jumping Jump 1) From the Quick Menu, select “Jump” by then press ENTER. The submenu appears. e.g. Title Summary LIBRARY (All tTitles) MENU Quick Menu Date Time DVD space remaining DVD all disc no. 7 : 00 pm 2004/ 6/20 Title information...

  • Page 143: Viewing Library Data

    Library DVD-RAM Viewing Library data This section explains how to check and maintain the Library data. Viewing title information Title information 1) From Quick Menu, select “Title information” by then press ENTER. You can view information about the selected title. e.g.

  • Page 144: Maintenance Of Library Data

    Library Viewing Library data (Continued) Maintenance of Library data The recorder usually controls the Library database system automatically. However, in the following cases, you must maintain and create data manually. • When you want to add information about a title, (for example when you use a DVD-RAM disc recorded on another device, etc.), to the Library system of the recorder.
  • Page 145 Erasing unnecessary data When the Library database is full (3000 entries).→ Select “Del title information”. 1) Press LIBRARY. 2) Press to select a title. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press to select “Library management” then press ENTER. 5) Press to select “Del title information”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 146 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 147: 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 DVD all disc no. 1) From the Quick Menu, select “DVD all disc no.” then press ENTER. You can view numbers, names and estimated remaining spaces about all the registered discs.

  • Page 149: Function Setup

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

  • Page 150: 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. TV /VIDEO VOLUME TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI VCR Plus+ REC MENU EXTEND CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU...
  • Page 151 Setting DVD player settings DVD disc menu language DVD-VIDEO DVD audio language DVD-VIDEO DVD subtitle language DVD-VIDEO DVD dynamic range control DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Karaoke vocal DVD-VIDEO DVD parental lock DVD-VIDEO DVD title stop DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Picture/audio settings Pause/still DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Black level...
  • Page 152 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting Display settings TV shape DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO On screen display DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Transparency DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Startup screen Screen protector DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Background Closed caption Operational settings Operation beep DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Recording complete beep...
  • Page 153 Setting DVD recorder operation AV record quality DVD-RAM DVD-R Picture record mode DVD-RAM DVD-R Aspect ratio (Video mode) DVD-R DVD compatible mode DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-R Rec DNR DVD-RAM DVD-R 3D Y/C separation DVD-RAM DVD-R Relay recording DVD-RAM Management settings Genre setting DVD-RAM DVD-R Eco.

  • Page 154: Dvd Player Settings

    Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) DVD player settings DVD disc menu language DVD-VIDEO English: To display disc menus in English. French: To display disc menus in French. Spanish: To display disc menus in Spanish. Others: To make a further language choice. After pressing ENTER button, follow steps 1) –...
  • Page 155 3) Press buttons to shift. Select the proceeding character by pressing buttons (or ADJUST button). 4) Press ENTER button. Notes • Some DVD video discs may be set to display subtitles in a different language from that you selected. A prior subtitle language may be programmed by the disc.
  • Page 156 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Country/Area AUSTRALIA BELGIUM CANADA CHINA CHINA HONG KONG DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY INDONESIA ITALY JAPAN MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NORWAY PHILIPPINES RUSSIAN FEDERATION SINGAPORE SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES 3) Select the desired limitation level by pressing buttons, and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 157: Picture/Audio Settings

    Picture/Audio settings Pause/Still DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Auto: Normal setting. Pause the moving image without blurring. Frame: Displays high resolution still image. Black level DVD-VIDEO Normal: Normal black level. Enhanced: To display deeper, richer black than in “Normal” setting. Note • This setting is not available when the HDMI connection is used.
  • Page 158 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Play DNR DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Selects a setting for playback at a reduced noise level. Press buttons to select an item then select “On” or “Off” using buttons. 3D-DNR: Off: Not activated. Reduces the noise levels of brightness signals and color signals present in the video signal during playback.

  • Page 159: Display Settings

    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. Background Selects a screen color when receiving no video signals such as selecting a non-broadcasting channel.

  • Page 160: Operational Settings

    • You cannot turn off beeps for alerts irrespective of this setting. IR Code 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 161: Dvd Recorder Operation

    DVD recorder operation AV record quality DVD-RAM DVD-R You can select from 5 combined picture and sound quality recording settings prior to actual recording. Actual selection applied becomes the default setting for normal recording or programmed recording. e.g. AV record quality Setting 1 Manual 6.6 L-PCM...
  • Page 162 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-R To set the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVD-R disc. 4:3: Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3. 16:9: Fixes the aspect ratio at 16:9. Note • When the bit rate on “AV record quality” is set to “1.0(Mbps)”...

  • Page 163: Management Settings

    Relay recording DVD-RAM Turn on or off a function that makes a recording automatically onto the HDD when the remaining space of a DVD-RAM disc is Reduced to less than 10 minutes or when a disc is not loaded. Off: Deactivates this function.

  • Page 164: Setting Of Picture And Sound Quality For Recording

    Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) All HDD titles delete This deletes all the titles on the HDD. Only the recorded contents are deleted, so a DVD-RAM disc Library information and reservation history are left as is and can continue to be used.

  • Page 165: Others

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

  • Page 166: 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 The power is not turned on. • The power cord is not connected securely.
  • Page 167 Recording Cannot be recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. • The disc is protected from deleting data. → Set the write-protect tab to the opposite of “PROTECT” ( page 8). • The disc is protected by a PC or the recorder. →...
  • Page 168 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 169: Error Codes On The Display Window

    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. • When creating a DVD-Video • When creating a DVD-Video • When recording on DVD-R •...

  • Page 170: Recording Duration

    Others Recording duration DD1 (192kHz) Sound rate DVD-RAM Picture quality rate Hour Minute Hour Minute • The recording durations listed above are for reference purposes only and are not guaranteed. Recording durations may vary. • The recording durations for DVD-RAM discs listed adove are applicable to DVD-RAM discs that have been initialized. Actual recording duration may vary depending on the disc used.
  • Page 171 D /M1 and D /M2, the digital recording technology for consumer products of Dolby Laboratories is used. Setting 1 ( D /M1) records in Dolby Digital at 192 kbps, and Setting 2 ( (RD-KX50SU) DD2 (384kHz) L-PCM DVD-RAM DVD-RAM...

  • Page 172: Language Code List

    Others Language Code List Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language – – – No alternate language CHI (ZH) Chinese DUT (NL) Dutch ENG (EN) English FRE (FR) French GER (DE) German ITA (IT) Italian JPN (JA) Japanese KOR (KO) Korean MAY (MS) Malay...

  • Page 173: Specification

    MPEG2 I Sound recording system Dolby Digital M1, M2, Linear PCM I Internal hard disk RD-XS52SU/RD-XS52SC: 160 GB RD-KX50SU: 80 GB I VIDEO input 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), Sync signal negative, Pin jack x 3 systems, 2 at rear, 1 in front I VIDEO output 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), Sync signal negative,...

  • Page 174: 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 175 “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 176: Canadian Warranty Information

    Toshiba of Canada Limited 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R 8H2 - IMPORTANT - CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION GARANTIE CANADIENNE...
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