Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-X2U OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE Read this booklet first. © 2002 Toshiba Corporation RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p01 9/3/02, 9:47 AM...
Page 2: Introduction
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p02-12...
Page 3 Retain this information for future reference. Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULE 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. MANUFACTURED 1-1,SHIBAURA 1-CHOME,MINATO-KU. TOKYO 105-8001,JAPAN RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p02-12 Serial No. 9/3/02, 9:47 AM...
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p02-12 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
Page 5 17. Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p02-12 18. Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury.
Page 6: Precautions
In such an event, place the recorder away as much as possible from the TV, radio, or VCR. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p02-12 Notes on cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, use a damp cloth (containing a mild detergent) to wipe the unit.
Page 7 For contents copy-once permitted to protect copyright, backup is not possible. Exemptions Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fire, earthquake, uses by a third person, accidents, owner’s intentional or unintentional misuse, or uses in other improper conditions.
Page 8 If the power plug is disconnected or power supply is disrupted while the unit is recording, all recorded content will be erased. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss of recorded data caused by shock, shakes, misoperation or malfunction.
Page 9 Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p02-12 This unit incorporates CPRM (Content Protection for Recording Media) technology for copyright protection in recording devices, authorized by DVD forum.
Page 10: Installation Procedure
14 to 15, 19) Connect optional equipment to the recorder. pages 20 to 23) Make the initial settings. page 26) Your recorder is ready. Read the separate volume “OPERATIONS”. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p02-12 Accessories Remote control Batteries (AAA) x 2 Power Cord Coaxial cable Video cable Audio cable •...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder ... 44 Operating 2 HDD&DVD recorders with the remote control of this recorder ... 46 LIMITED WARRANTY HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER ... 48 RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p02-12 ® Setting ... 38 9/3/02, 9:47 AM...
Page 12: Preparation Of The Remote Control
Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. Close the cover. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p02-12 Notes on batteries Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion. To operate the remote control correctly, follow the instructions below.
Page 13: Connections
When you connect a TV equipped with audio/ video inputs Perform steps 1, 2 and 3. When you connect an audio system Perform steps 1, 2, 3 and 4. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p13-24 Connections Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system. page 14) Connecting an antenna and TV...
Page 14: Connecting An Antenna And Tv
• This connection insures accessibility of broadcast signals to your TV only. Unlike a VCR, you can not assign channel 3 or 4 for playback of this recorder. You must connect this recorder to a video input of your television to enjoy playback picture from this recorder. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p13-24 VHF/UHF antenna For connecting to a cable box or a satellite system, see page 16 to 18.
Page 15 TV. • Connect the recorder directly to your TV. If you connect the recorder to a VCR, TV/VCR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted due to copy protection. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p13-24 (yellow) To OUTPUT1...
Page 16: Connecting To A Cable Box
For watching received channels, connect to the TV via the audio/video cable. Incoming cable Cable box Incoming cable Cable box Incoming cable RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p13-24 This set-up will allow you to: – record an unscrambled channel. – record an unscrambled channel while watching another (only when you connect a cable-compatible TV).
Page 17 Cable box A/B switch Cable box RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p13-24 This set-up will allow you to: – record an unscrambled or scrambled channel. – record an unscrambled channel while watching another unscrambled channel (only when you connect a cable-compatible TV). You will need to: •...
Page 18: Connecting To A Satellite System
Satellite antenna ® satellite receiver Audio/video outputs RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p13-24 When the satellite receiver does not have audio/ video inputs 1 Connect a satellite antenna to the satellite receiver. 2 Connect the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder and the RF OUT terminal of the satellite receiver.
Page 19: Connecting To A Tv Equipped With Component Video Inputs
Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound. • Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the recorder’s power cord. If you leave the amplifier power on, the speakers may be damaged. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p13-24 To P To P...
Page 20: Connecting To An Audio System
• Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the recorder’s power cord. If you leave the amplifier power on, the speakers may be damaged. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p13-24 pages 14 to 15, 19. Warning page 55 of •...
Page 21: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With A Dolby Digital Decoder
“Audio Out Select” “Analog 2ch” Be sure to set “Audio Out Select” to “Analog 2ch” when you enjoy sounds of Dolby Surround Pro Logic using this connection. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p13-24 Amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder To COAXIAL To OPTICAL type digital...
Page 22: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With A Dts Decoder
• Use DVD video discs encoded via the MPEG2 recording system. • Make the following setting. On-screen display Select “Audio Out Select” “Bitstream” Recording system MPEG2 RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p13-24 Amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder To COAXIAL To OPTICAL type digital type digital audio input audio input...
Page 23: Connecting To An Amplifier Equipped With A Digital Audio Input
To COAXIAL type digital audio input • Make the following setting. On-screen display Select “Audio Out Select” “PCM” RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p13-24 To OPTICAL type digital audio input Optical digital cable coaxial cable Page page 40 9/3/02, 9:47 AM...
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Page 25: Basic Setup
RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 Basic Setup Read this chapter for necessary settings to get started. When you use this recorder for the first time, be sure to perform A to C in this order. Proceed to D if necessary. Starting up the recorder A: Initial Settings Time &...
Page 26: Starting Up The Recorder
The following icon will appear on the top right corner of the screen. The icon will continue flashing momentarily. e.g. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 While the icon is flashing, the recorder is checking the status and reading data of the HDD and DVD- RAM drive for startup. If the DVD-RAM drive does...
Page 27 While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: Startup, reading a disc, finishing recording Loading unloading a disc, finishing the recorder’s operation loading Opening a disc tray Open Closing a disc tray Close RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 9/3/02, 9:47 AM...
Page 28: A: Initial Settings
• If you exit the “Initial Settings” menu without setting the clock and channels, a menu may automatically appear to remind you to set them each time you turn on the recorder. Once you complete this process, the menu reminder will not appear again. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 When the recorder is operated for the first time, begin from step 3.
Page 29 ENTER button selected item or setting. SETUP SETUP button To display/exit a setting menu. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 If a message appears The recorder may display a message. Each message varies according to operational status. To respond, follow the below examples. SETUP SETUP...
Page 30: 1: Time And Date Setting
VCR Plus+ EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE T.SEARCH + 10 SETUP DELETE CLEAR Open the lid. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 Press SETUP. Press to select “Initial Settings”, then press ENTER. Press to select “Time & Date Setting”, then press ENTER. e.g. ENTER Initial Settings Time &...
Page 31 • If you set “Summer Time (Daylight-Saving time)” to “Auto” and “Time Zone” to “Manual”, a small time discrepancy may occur around the hours of DST start/end. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 1) Set “Summer Time (Daylight-Saving time)”. DST start : Daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April.
Page 32: Manual Clock Setting
• To go back to the previous menu, press the • To exit the menu, press the SETUP button. “1: Time and Date Setting” is complete. Go to “2: Channel Setting”. ( RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 Manual Clock Setting Select “Manual” at step 4 page 30.
Page 33: 2: Channel Setting
QUICK MENU VCR Plus+ EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE T.SEARCH + 10 SETUP DELETE CLEAR RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 Press SETUP. Press to select “Initial Settings”, then press ENTER. Press to select “TV/CATV”, then press ENTER. e.g. ENTER Initial Settings Time & Date Setting...
Page 34 + 10 SETUP DELETE CLEAR Open the lid. FRAME/ADJUST RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 Press to select “Auto”, then press ENTER. The recorder starts scanning and active channels are stored in the recorder in ascending order. The display return to the previous screen after setting is ENTER completed.
Page 35 • HRC (Harmonic Related Carriers) cable TV signals • IRC (Incremental Related Carriers) cable TV signals IRC is also called ICC (Incremental Coherent Carriers) “2: Channel Setting” is complete. Go to “3: Guide Channel Setting”. ( RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 CH NUMBER – CATV STD (HRC/IRC)
Page 36: 3: Guide Channel Setting
• If you record cable channels, finish the cable box set-up. • Prepare the list like below. Example Guide channel number Station (on the TV Guide, local TV listings etc.) ESPN RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 Sample of a Channel line-up chart from a cable-TV company Assigned channels Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4...
Page 37 REC MODE TV CODE T.SEARCH + 10 SETUP DELETE CLEAR Open the lid. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 Press to select “Guide Channel Setting”, then press ENTER. The “Guide Channel Setting” menu appears. ENTER Press to find a guide channel number you marked on the list.
Page 38: 4: Cable Box/Dss Setting
EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE T.SEARCH + 10 SETUP DELETE CLEAR RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 ® satellite receiver to this recorder, follow the instructions below: Type B Press SETUP. Press to select “Initial Settings”, then press ENTER. Press to select “Cable Box/DSS”, then press ENTER.
Page 39 VCR Plus+ EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE T.SEARCH + 10 SETUP DELETE CLEAR Open the lid. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p25-39 Press to select “Output Channel”, then press ENTER. ENTER Press to select “3CH”, “4CH”, or “Line1”, then press ENTER. e.g. ENTER Initial Settings Time &...
Page 40: B: Output Sound Setting
EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE T.SEARCH + 10 SETUP DELETE CLEAR Open the lid. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p40-52 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. When it is already displayed, press the SETUP Press to select “SOUND”, then press ENTER. e.g. SOUND ENTER...
Page 41 “B: Output sound setting” is complete. Go to “C: TV shape setting”. ( RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p40-52 Press to select the output sound format. Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 decoder. ( ENTER...
Page 42: C: Tv Shape Setting
EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE T.SEARCH + 10 SETUP DELETE CLEAR Open the lid. RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p40-52 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. When it is already displayed, press the SETUP Press to select “PICTURE”, then press ENTER. e.g. PICTURE ENTER...
Page 43 • The displayable picture size is preset on the DVD video disc. Therefore, the playback picture of some DVD video discs may not conform to the picture size you select. “C: TV shape Setting” is complete. Go to “D: Remote control setting”. ( RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p40-52 Press to select the picture size.
Page 44: D: Remote Control Settings
TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO DISPLAY DISPLAY REMAIN INPUT SELECT REMAIN INPUT SELECT RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p40-52 While holding TV CODE, press the number buttons to enter a corresponding brand code (see the next page) of your TV. e.g. To enter 07 TV CODE TV CODE Hold down.
Page 45 0331 0501 0651 0771 Notes • TOSHIBA code is factory set. • Some brands have several codes. Try one by one until the remote control can operate your TV. • Depending on the TV, the remote control may not operate at all or some of the buttons may not work.
Page 46 Operating 2 RD-X2U recorders with the remote control of this recorder If you operate two TOSHIBA RD-X2U recorders, setting different command modes (DR 1 and DR 2) corresponding to each respective recorders, can avoid confusion in the response of the recorders.
Page 47 Notes • There may be some differences in operations the remote control can perform among TOSHIBA RD-X2U recorders. • When the batteries of the remote control are replaced or when the time indicator of the front panel flashes, check the remote control modes of both the recorder and the remote control, and re-program if necessary.
Page 48: Limited Warranty Hdd/Dvd Video Recorder
LIMITED WARRANTY HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”), Toshiba Hawaii (“THI”) and Toshiba Canada Limited (“TCL”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to original purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
Page 49 Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian “Warranty Registration Form” enclosed, and forward this completed form with a copy of bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to “Register and Validate” their warranty. Product must be purchased from an Authorized Canadian Dealer. Products purchased in the U.S.A. and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties.
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Page 52 Printed in Japan RD-X2U.Prep.(E)p40-52 9/3/02, 9:48 AM...
Page 53 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...
Page 54 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 55 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 56 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...
Page 57: 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 58: 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 59 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 60 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.
Page 61: 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 62: 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 63 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.
Page 64: 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 65 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”...
Page 66: 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 67 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.”...
Page 68: 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 69 " 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.
Page 70: 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 71 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 72 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 73 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...
Page 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 77 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 79: 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83 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 84 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,”...
Page 85: 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 86: 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 87 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 88 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 89 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.
Page 90: 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 91 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 92 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)”...
Page 93: 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 94: 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 95 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 96 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.
Page 97: Playback
*RD-X2.Ope(US)p045-062 Playback GUI (Graphical User Interface) will help you to make more easier and entertaining playback. Playing at various speeds Locating by entering the number Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later Playing a TV program currently being recorded Selecting the camera angle Selecting the Sound Selecting Subtitles Zooming a picture...
Page 98: Playing At Various Speed
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Playing at various speeds Playing in fast reverse or fast forward TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU PLAY INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP Notes • The sound is muted and the subtitles are turned off during fast reverse and fast forward operation.
Page 99: Skipping To The Next/Previous Chapter Or Track
Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY Notes • Some titles may not display chapter numbers. • When playing the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, you can access chapters only in the current title if “HDD/RAM Title Play” ( page 129) is set to “Title Resume”.
Page 100: Playing Frame By Frame
Playback Various speed playback (Continued) Playing frame by frame PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU PLAY To resume normal playback Press the PLAY or PAUSE button. Viewing still pictures (Playing a disc that contains still pictures) V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU...
Page 101: Locating By Entering The Number
Playback DVD-RAM 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. TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY...
Page 102: 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) SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP V-REMOTE REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU VCR Plus+ EXTEND...
Page 103: Pausing A Tv Broadcast To Resume Later
Playback Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL...
Page 104: Playing A Tv Program Currently Being Recorded
Introduction Playback Playing a TV program currently being recorded 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 105: 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. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY...
Page 106: Selecting The Sound
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Selecting the Sound You can select a preferred language and a sound format. OPEN/CLOSE MENU RETURN TOP MENU SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU...
Page 107 MTS Broadcast Conpatibility This recorder can receive or record MTS (Multichannel TV sound) broadcast. By connecting the recorder to your stereo system or stereo TV, you will experience the SAP or stereo sound. SAP (Second Audio Program broadcast:) A separate audio program, usually broadcast in a second language with the main language. Sounds recorded on the HDD/DVD-RAM disc According to your setting of “SAP”...
Page 108: Selecting The Subtitles
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Selecting Subtitles You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the DVD video disc. OPEN/CLOSE MENU RETURN TOP MENU SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU...
Page 109: Zooming A Picture
Playback DVD-VIDEO Zooming a picture You can magnify areas within a picture. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME...
Page 110: Watching A Tv Broadcast In The Sub Window (P In P Playback)
Playback DVD-RAM 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 TOP MENU MENU RETURN SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO CHANNEL...
Page 111: Checking The Current Status And Settings
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Checking the current status and settings You can confirm operational status and setting details. Operational status and setting details OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER...
Page 112: Using The Time Bar
Playback Checking the current status and settings (Continued) Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER...
Page 113: Using The Graphic Remote Control (Virtual Remote)
Playback DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Using the graphic remote control (Virtual Remote) A graphics based on-screen remote control enables direct playback, without manipulating many multiple buttons. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER...
Page 114 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p045-062 9/3/02, 11:24 AM...
Page 115 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p063-082 Recording Recording variations for many types of programs or situations. Before Recording Recording a TV Program Tips on Recording VCR Plus+ Recording Recording an external source Library Management 9/3/02, 11:24 AM...
Page 116: Recording
Recording Before Recording Please be sure to read this critical background information prior to making a recording with recorder. 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 117 Is your DVD recorder ready? Before recording a TV program on this recorder, insure that channels you want to record are correctly tuned in on this recorder. If not tuned in, read the separate “INSTALLATION GUIDE” volume again, and confirm all the necessary connections and settings have been done.
Page 118: 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 in the market. On the other hand, there are two types of DVD-RAM disc, the single sided 4.7 GB disc and double sided 9.4 GB disc.
Page 119: Recording A Tv Program
Recording DVD-RAM Recording a TV program To record a TV program currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter. Preparation • To record on a DVD-RAM disc, load it to the recorder. - Load a disc which has sufficient available space enough to record the program. - Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected.
Page 120 Recording Recording a TV program (Continued) OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP V-REMOTE REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU VCR Plus+ EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE T.SEARCH + 10...
Page 121 TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU Notes • During recording, you cannot change the recording parameters, such as modes, channels, etc. • The number of titles cannot exceed in any case 99 for a DVD-RAM and 198 for an HDD. •...
Page 122: Tips On Recording
Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RAM Tips on Recording Relay Recording 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 123: Reservation Disc (Program Record Lock)
Reservation Disc (Program Record Lock) This function is convenient when you wish to record the individual 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. Once a Reservation Disc is created, you cannot use other discs to record the same serial program.
Page 124: Vcr Plus+ Recording
Recording DVD-RAM VCR Plus+ Recording 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 ( 28, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). • To record on a DVD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder. –...
Page 125 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU VCR Plus+ EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE T.SEARCH + 10 SETUP DELETE CLEAR Notes...
Page 126: Recording An External Source
Recording DVD-RAM Recording an External Source You can record programs from the equipment connected to the HDD or DVD-RAM disc. Connect according to A or B. • To record a clearer picture, use the S video jack. External equipment To video To audio output jack output jacks...
Page 127 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME DISPLAY DIMMER P in P CHP DIVIDE REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM TIME BAR Note...
Page 128: Library Management
Recording DVD-RAM Library Management 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 129: Checking Remaining Space On Discs
Checking remaining space on discs You can check the space remaining of each disc before recording. DVD Space Remaining You can view space remaining on a disc. e.g. LIBRARY DVD : Disc Space Remaining 1 / 1 Menu Current default data rateManual 6.6 L-PCM Title Name Spanish Conversation vol.1 Spanish Conversation vol.2...
Page 130: Displaying Information
Recording Library Management (Continued) Sorting by genre Sort By Genre The submenu appears. e.g. LIBRARY Title Summary (All Titles) 1 / 4 Menu Quick Menu Date Time CH Genre DVD Space Remaining 1.Movie Title Information 2.Music 7 : 00 10 2002/12/17 PM 7 : 00 ...
Page 131: Maintenance Of Library Data
To set/change a genre: 1) Press the buttons to select “Genre”, then press the ENTER button. The submenu appears. e.g. CONTENT Title Information MENU 1.Movie 007A – Original Program N.3 2.Music 3.Drama Title 4.Animation 2002/08/08 PM01:57 TV:3 5.Sports 6.Ducumentary 7.Arts 8.Home Original No Genre...
Page 132 Recording Library Management (Continued) Registering a disc manually 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc that contains information you want to add. 2) Press the LIBRARY button. 3) Press the QUICK MENU button. 4) Press the buttons to select “Library Management”, then press the ENTER button. A submenu appears.
Page 133 Forced deletion of disc numbers A number of an inactive disc can be deleted from the Library Management, so that it can be assigned to a new disc. Del Disc No. From Library 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc whose number you want to delete.
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Page 135: Dubbing
*RD-X2.Ope(US)p083-102 Dubbing Save your important data into a DVD-RAM disc. You can also create a DVD-R to distribute your original movies. Please refer to the chapter ”Editing” also. Before Starting Dubbing High Speed Library Dubbing Dubbing Selected Items Rate Conversion Dubbing Creating a DVD-R Line-U Dubbing Delete Selected Items...
Page 136: Before Starting Dubbing
Dubbing Before starting dubbing You can dub (copy or move) recorded contents from the HDD to a DVD-RAM disc and vice versa. The following contains information and notes about dubbing. Read carefully before dubbing. Dubbing operations This recorder has 3 dubbing functions. Note that copy protection restriction has top priority in any dubbing.
Page 137 Notes • If either the HDD or DVD-RAM is not in optimum physical condition, an error may occur when you execute “Move” and some titles or chapters may be lost. If you want to “Move” non-copy-protected titles and chapters, It is recommended for safety that you first “Copy”...
Page 138: High Speed Library Dubbing
Dubbing DVD-RAM High Speed Library Dubbing This section explains how to copy/move a specific title or chapter. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY...
Page 139 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME QUICK MENU Notes • A title or a chapter becomes a title by being copied (moved) to the other disc. •...
Page 140: Dubbing Selected Items (Dubbing Specified Parts Together)
Dubbing DVD-RAM 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 part 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 or move. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU...
Page 141 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME DIMMER P in P CHP DIVIDE DISPLAY REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM TIME BAR PICTURE SEARCH...
Page 142 Dubbing Dubbing Selected Items (Confined) OPEN/CLOSE MENU RETURN TOP MENU SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME QUICK MENU Notes • This procedure for “Dubbing Selected Items” does not move them. If you do not want to leave the items on the original disc, delete them in the procedure for “Delete Selected Items”...
Page 143 Canceling selection of an item 1) Press the buttons to select an item then press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Menu appears. e.g. EDIT MENU Quick Menu Preview A Selected Title Title Information Cancel Selected Title Auto Power Off Exit Each source will become a title Budget...
Page 144: Rate Conversion Dubbing
Dubbing DVD-RAM Rate Conversion Dubbing You can reduce the recorded picture or sound rate when a copy. This procedure enables, to dub contents originally recorded onto an HDD at high rate setting onto a DVD-RAM disc at a reduced bit rate. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU...
Page 145 LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME DIMMER P in P CHP DIVIDE DISPLAY REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM TIME BAR TIME BAR QUICK MENU Notes • Unlike High Speed Dubbing, Rate Conversion Dubbing may cause slight deterioration in picture and sound quality of recorded content.
Page 146: Creating A Dvd-R
Use a DVD-R of 4.7GB (for General Ver.2.0). Using a disc other than this may cause failure to copy. * A DVD-R created on the recorder complies 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.
Page 147 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME DIMMER P in P CHP DIVIDE DISPLAY REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM TIME BAR PICTURE SEARCH...
Page 148 Dubbing Creating a DVD-R (Continued) OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME DISPLAY DIMMER P in P CHP DIVIDE REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM...
Page 149 Broadcast Record” is set to “Main” or “SAP” ( • Content recorded on a recorder other than this recorder (including TOSHIBA products) cannot be copied to DVD-R using High Speed Dubbing. First set “DVD-R Broadcast Record” to “Main” or “SAP” and record them onto the HDD. Then perform “Rate Conversion Dubbing”...
Page 150: Playing A Created Dvd-R
Dubbing Creating a DVD-R (Continued) Canceling selection of an item 1) Press the buttons to highlight an item then press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Menu appears. e.g. EDIT DVD-R Create MENU Quick Menu Preview A Selected Title Title Information Cancel Selected Title Auto Power Off Exit...
Page 151: Line-U Dubbing
Dubbing DVD-RAM 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. Use this recording procedure to copy contents on a DVD-R you created ( back to your HDD, etc. Preparation •...
Page 152 Dubbing Line-U Dubbing (Continued) OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME DISPLAY DIMMER P i P CHP DIVIDE Notes •...
Page 153: Delete Selected Items (Deleting Specified Parts Together)
Dubbing DVD-RAM Delete Selected Items This section explains how to simultaneously delete unnecessary titles, or unnecessary chapters in a title. Deleting a mixture of titles and chapters is not possible. Preparation • Press the HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to delete. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU...
Page 154 Dubbing Del. Selected Items (Continued) ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME QUICK MENU Notes • You cannot locate both titles and chapters mixed in the lower area. • To confirm the first and last scenes of an item, first select an item then press the QUICK MENU button. Press the buttons to select “Preview”...
Page 155: Editing
*RD-X2.Ope(US)p103-116 Editing You can create your own movie from your assembled scenes. Before Editing Creating Chapters Playlist Editing Creating Thumbnails 9/3/02, 11:25 AM...
Page 156 Editing Before Editing This section describes information for editing of recorded contents. Be sure to read before performing any editing. Editing is executed by a title and a chapter. Titles and chapters are classified into “Original” and “Playlist.” It is important to understand the difference between these categories.
Page 157 Compile chapters in a desired order. You can select any chapter or order of chapters, as you want. Also you can assign a title to multiple chapters (or you can also put multiple chapters under one title). Each element to be compiled is called a part. In the example to the right, the three chapters in Wednesday, Friday, and Monday are the parts.
Page 158 Editing DVD-RAM Creating Chapters A recording makes 1 title, 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. Use the frame advance and pause to, locate a point where you want to divide, then press the CHP DIVIDE button.
Page 159 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME DIMMER P in P CHP DIVIDE DISPLAY REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM TIME BAR SLOW...
Page 160 Editing Creating Chapters (Continued) OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME DIMMER P in P CHP DIVIDE DISPLAY REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM...
Page 161 Notes • This recorder supports limited maximum number of chapters on a disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this event, reduce the number of chapters by merging chapters. ( page 110) • The EDIT MENU Chapter Create can also be viewed by selecting “Chapter Create”...
Page 162 Editing Creating Chapters (Continued) Merging chapters 1) Perform steps 1 to 4 on pages 106 to 107, to view the EDIT MENU Chapter Create display. 2) Press the buttons to select a chapter. Pressing the PICTURE SEARCH button can access preceding or following pages. 3) Press the QUICK MENU button.
Page 163: Collecting Desired Scenes
Editing DVD-RAM Playlist Editing Create a “Playlist” so that you can omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE...
Page 164 Editing Playlist Editing (Continued) OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME DISPLAY DIMMER P in P CHP DIVIDE REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM...
Page 165 OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME DISPLAY DIMMER P in P CHP DIVIDE REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM TIME BAR Notes...
Page 166 Editing Playlist Editing (Continued) Canceling selection of a part 1) From the EDIT MENU Playlist Editing, press the buttons to select a part to cancel. 2) Press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press the buttons to select “Cancel Selected”, then press the ENTER button.
Page 167 Editing DVD-RAM Creating a Thumbnail You can register your favorite scene to a title thumbnail displayed on the CONTENT MENU. You cannot change the thumbnail of a chapter. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY...
Page 168 Editing Creating a Thumbnail (Continued) OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP V-REMOTE INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME DISPLAY DIMMER P in P CHP DIVIDE REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM...
Page 169: Function Setup
*RD-X2.Ope(US)p117-130 Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the Function Settings 9/3/02, 11:25 AM...
Page 170: Customizing The Function Settings
Function Setup DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP V-REMOTE REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER ENTER...
Page 171 Setting LANGUAGE Settings DVD Disc Menu Language DVD-VIDEO DVD Audio Language DVD-VIDEO DVD Subtitle Language DVD-VIDEO PICTURE Settings TV Shape DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Black Level DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Custom Picture Select DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Custom Picture Setting DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO SOUND Settings Audio Out Select DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO DVD Dynamic Range Control DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO...
Page 172 Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings (Continued) Setting OPERATION Settings Pause/Still DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO DVD Parental Lock DVD-VIDEO Remote Confirmation DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO IR Code DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO DVD Title Stop DVD-VIDEO HDD Auto Stop Eco. Mode RECORDER Operations AV Record Quality DVD-RAM Audio Input Level DVD-RAM DVD-R Broadcast Record...
Page 173: Language Settings
LANGUAGE 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 the ENTER button, follow steps 1 – 4 below.
Page 174: Picture Settings
Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings (Continued) 3) Press the buttons to shift. Select the second character by pressing the buttons (or the ADJUST button) . 4) Press the ENTER button. Notes • Some DVD video discs may be set to display subtitles in a different language than you selected.
Page 175: Sound Settings
2) Press the button to select an adjust- able items, and then press the to select each parameters. Brightness (0) dark bright (14) Contrast (–7) faint dark (7) Color (–7) light saturated (7) Tint (–7) more red more green (7) Edge Enhance (–7) soft sharp (7)
Page 176 Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings (Continued) Karaoke vocal DVD-VIDEO Off: The vocal sound is not output. The vocal sound is output. Notes • This function is available only for a DVD KARAOKE disc recorded in Dolby Digital Multi Channel format. •...
Page 177: Display Settings
DISPLAY Settings On Screen Display DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Off: Deactivates the operational status display (e.g., the TV screen. Activates the operational status display (e.g., the TV screen. Transparency DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Selects the transparency of the GUI and its relationship to the background image. 1 (100%) : 0.75 (75%) : 0.5 (50%) Startup Screen DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO...
Page 178: Operation Settings
Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings (Continued) OPERATION Settings Pause/Still DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Auto: Normal setting. Pause the moving image without blurring. Frame: Displays high resolution still image. DVD Parental Lock DVD-VIDEO DVD video discs equipped with the Parental Lock function has a predetermined limitation level. The limitation level or limitation method may differ depending on the disc.
Page 179 IR Code DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Switches the codes to operate the recorder. If you use two TOSHIBA HDD&DVD recorders, set different remote codes for each recorder to prevent accidental operation. For details about this setting, refer to “Operating 2 HDD&DVD recorders with the remote control of this recorder”...
Page 180: Recorder Operations
Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings (Continued) RECORDER Operations AV Record Quality DVD-RAM You can select from 5 recording settings of combined picture and sound quality settings prior to recording. Actual selection is applied as a default setting for the normal recording or programmed recording.
Page 181 Still Group Interval DVD-RAM Sets an interval for display of still pictures (in seconds) when playing back a collection of still images. 1 sec. : 2 sec. : 3 sec. : 5 sec. : 10 sec. : Default Rec DNR DVD-RAM Selects the level of 3D digital noise reduction that can reduce noises of a picture with many noise, depending...
Page 182: Initial Settings
Function Setup Customizing the Function Settings (Continued) Initial Settings HDD Format Initializes the HDD. Normally it is not required to initialize the HDD. However when the HDD itself does not function correctly, initializing the HDD may solve the situation. If you initialize the HDD, all titles and library information stored in the HDD are permanently deleted.
Page 183 Others Troubleshooting Glossary Index Alert message and corrective action Q & A Language Code List Specification *RD-X2.Ope(US)p131-146 9/3/02, 11:25 AM...
Page 184: Others
— A physical error has occured on the HDD or on the DVD-RAM disc. (If frequent physical errors occur because of HDD wear, replacement of the HDD is required. Consult the nearest Toshiba dealer.) When the unit is playing back the data in the HDD, an error may occur and result in so-called block- noise.
Page 185 Recording Data 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 7). • The free area of the disc is not sufficient. Delete unwanted data ( page 40) or prepare a new disc.
Page 186 Set Summer Time or Time Zone correctly page 30, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). Before consulting your Toshiba dealer Copy the contents of the HDD and the library data on the DVD-RAM disc for backup. During the repair, the data of the built-in HDD may disappear. Even if the HDD itself has a problem, copy the all playable contents.
Page 187: Glossary
Some of the commercial image software products and pay programs use copy guard signals to prevent the program from being recorded. Toshiba HDD & DVD Video Recorder stops recording when a copy guard signal is detected in a program. A false signal may cause stopping...
Page 188 DVD-R, make dubbing or deleting of selected items. Library The Library displays the title recorded and registered in the Toshiba HDD & DVD Video Recorder. You can select and playback titles from here. Dubbing For the Toshiba HDD & DVD Video Recorder, dubbing means both of move and copy in any direction, between the HDD and a DVD-RAM disc.
Page 189: Alert Message And Corrective Action
Others Alert message and corrective action The following are common examples. Depending on the situation, other messages may be displayed. Follow the operational instructions on the screen. “Unit shut off abnormally. Recorded content may have been lost.” This message is displayed when this unit has not shut down properly because of a power failure or forced shutdown in emergency.
Page 190 “Writing is not possible. Check condition of disc. Lens may require cleaning.” This message will appear when the DVD-RAM disc is not clean. Insert another disc or clean the disc carefully. The message will also appear when the lens in the unit is getting dirty. If some content is recorded on the loaded DVD-RAM disc, after this message appears, playback may start automatically.
Page 191: Q&A
The recording time may vary depending on the image quality. You also need to initialize the disc before using it in your Toshiba HDD&DVD Video Recorder. Go to the DVD mode, insert a disc, and you will get an alert message, indicating that the disc cannot be read.
Page 192 When recording and editing on the HDD, is edited point played back seamlessly, or is there any a moment of pause before going ahead? Also what about the case when editing with DVD? Due to the characteristics of MPEG2, the portion that is divided and connected during editing process cannot be played back seamlessly.
Page 193: Faq
DVD-R due to standards. 2) The Toshiba HDD&DVD Video Recorder has a re- encoding feature, capable of creating DVD-R without deterioration in the image and sound quality.
Page 194: 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 195: Specifications
Others Specification Power requirement during operation Power requirement at standby 3.9W or below Power AC120V 50/60Hz Weight 6.4kg External dimension Width 430 x Height 110 x Depth 350mm Incoming channels TV: 2-69CH, CATV:1-125CH Antenna input/output terminal VHF/UHF: 75 , F Connector Demodulation input/output terminal 0.67Vp-p (75 ) Unbalanced, Pin jack Bit stream input/output terminal...
Page 196 Remote controller Wireless remote controller (SE-R0064) Operating conditions Temperature: 41°F ~ 95°F (5°C ~ 35°C), Position: Horizontal Clock display 12 hour digital display (AM/PM) Clock accuracy Quartz (monthly deviation: approximately ±30 seconds) • The design and specifications may change without prior notice.
Page 197: Limited Warranty Hdd/Dvd Video Recorder
LIMITED WARRANTY HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”), Toshiba Hawaii (“THI”) and Toshiba Canada Limited (“TCL”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to original purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
Page 198 Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian “Warranty Registration Form” enclosed, and forward this completed form with a copy of bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to “Register and Validate” their warranty. Product must be purchased from an Authorized Canadian Dealer. Products purchased in the U.S.A. and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties.
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