Toshiba RD-XS34 Owner's Manual

Toshiba RD-XS34 Owner's Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO
HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER
RD-XS34SB
OWNER'S MANUAL
OPERATIONS
Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first.
P000422550
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Printed in China
PM0020764010
© 2005 Toshiba Corporation
Printed on 100% Recycled Paper
RD-XS34SB_Ope_E001-176
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12/18/04, 6:27 PM

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS34SB OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATIONS Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. P000422550 Printed in China PM0020764010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation Printed on 100% Recycled Paper RD-XS34SB_Ope_E001-176 12/18/04, 6:27 PM...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of contents Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later ..64 Introduction Playing a TV programme currently being Caution for safety ..........4 recorded ............. 65 About this product ..........5 Playing at various speeds ........ 66 Compatible discs ..........6 Playing in fast reverse or fast forward .....
  • Page 3 High speed Library dubbing Others (Dubbing only a specified part) ..... 106 Before calling service personnel ....166 Dubbing selected Items Error codes on the display window ....169 (Dubbing specified parts together) ....108 Recording duration ......... 170 Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) .....
  • Page 4: Caution For Safety

    Introduction Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and others of the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 12/18/04, 5:38 PM...
  • Page 5: About This Product

    Introduction About this product Some differences Playback Restrictions This DVD recorder is more similar to a computer than it This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for is to a standard DVD player. In addition to a this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a microprocessor, it contains a hard disc drive (an HDD), manner that allows specific or limited operation during an operating system, random access memory (RAM),...
  • Page 6: Compatible Discs

    • 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 • 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. • Toshiba cannot assure 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 To protect recorded contents Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD- Slide the write-protect tab to RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1. “PROTECT” with something small The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any enough.
  • Page 9 On DVD-R discs Marks on DVD video discs The following are examples of marks and the meanings. Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Mark Meanings Ver.2.1/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.1/4X etc.) can also be used.
  • Page 10: Structure Of Disc Contents

    Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) Structure of disc contents On handling discs Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the Do not touch the playback side of the disc. titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Title 1 Title...
  • 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 DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc Suitable for repeat use of the Suitable for saving data in Suitable for saving data in Characteristics on this disc, and data storage for...
  • Page 12: Index To Parts And Controls

    Introduction Index to Parts and Controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel Front panel 7 9 10 11 * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover. 1 ON/STANDBY button pages 20, 21 (STOP) button...
  • Page 13 To open or close the cover on the front panel Put your finger on the left edge of the cover and pull it down to open. Note • Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open.
  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Rear Panel 9 10 1 AC IN socket page 15 in “INSTALLATION 6 RF IN (FROM ANT.) input socket page 14 in GUIDE” “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connects to the supplied power cord. Connects to an aerial or satellite signal. 2 Ventilation fan 7 RF OUT (TO TV) output socket page 14 in...
  • Page 15 10 DIGITAL BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack page 20 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack. When connecting the optical digital cable, remove the cap and fit the connector into the jack firmly. When not using the jack, keep the cap inserted to protect it from dust intrusion.
  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Remote control OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU VIDEO Plus+ EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE...
  • Page 17 OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 21 CONTENT MENU button page 57, 95 MENU button* EDIT MENU button page 108 TOP MENU button page 63 SKIP button page 65 ANGLE button page 72 PICTURE SEARCH button page 57, 66 SUBTITLE button page 73 ENTER button page 57, 150 HDD button...
  • Page 18: Display

    Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Display 7 8 9 10 18 19 1 PDC indicator (Programme Delivery System) 9 DVD-R/RW indicator Illuminates when setting a PDC controlled : Illuminates when a DVD-R disc is loaded. programme recording. RW : Illuminates when a DVD-RW disc is loaded. 2 PBC indicator 10 HDD indicator Illuminates when a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is...
  • Page 19 Dimming the display Pressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/off). Switching the display Every time you press the FL SELECT button, the display changes between the channel, title number, and time. The display may not change, depending on the disc or recording conditions. 16 DUBBING indicator SAT indicator and channel selection Illuminates when copying.
  • Page 20: Before Operating This Recorder

    Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? Loading a disc • Refer to the supplied “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Check disc compatibility beforehand ( page 6, 7) manual and finish the necessary preparations. and use a proper playable disc. • Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder.
  • Page 21 CLOSE button on the remote control. This may turn the recorder on and open the disc tray. If it still won’t open, Disc tray lock contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. You can lock the disc tray. Press and hold on the front panel or PAUSE on...
  • Page 22 Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons Status display These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the Each time you operate the recorder, the following screen when startup or finishing. While they are displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: status of the recorder.
  • Page 23: Recording

    Introduction Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU The EASY NAVI button opens the “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, the QUICK MENU button provides you a sub-menu of the current function.
  • Page 24: Key Operation - Easy Navi & Quick Menu

    Introduction Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU (continued) To exit the EASY NAVI Quick Menu operation Press EASY NAVI again. To access various optional functions of this recorder, open the Quick Menu. The Quick Menu displays a list Note of selections relevant to your current mode.
  • 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 disc DVD-RAM Recording : DVD-RW disc DVD-RW : DVD-R disc DVD-R Recording variations for many types of programmes or : DVD video disc situations.
  • 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 Programmed recording and operational status Note on recording on a DVD-R disc The recorder gives priority to programmed recordings Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available in every operating mode. Even if the recorder is DVD-R disc to record on ( page 6, 9).
  • Page 28: Initializing A Dvd-Ram/Rw Disc (Logical Format)

    Recording Before recording (Continued) Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical Format) Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM/RW 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 e.g.
  • Page 29: Dvd-Ram Physical Format

    4) Press to select “Start,” then press ENTER. 1) During stop, press SETUP. 2) Press to select “Management settings” e.g. then press ENTER. e.g. DVD format Entire disc contents excluding Management settings library data will be erased Genre setting if disc is formatted. Proceed? Eco.
  • Page 30: Entering Characters

    Recording Before recording (Continued) Entering characters Estimated end of the first line on the CONTENT MENU. e.g. CONTENT Estimated limit of Title information MENU Characters displayable Cursor on the CONTENT An entered character MENU. will appear here. Chapter The character being selected appears.
  • 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 the buttons, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 32: Selecting A Disc According To Purposes Of Use (Dvd-Ram/R/Rw)

    Recording Recording Selecting a disc according to purposes of use (DVD-RAM/R/RW) There are various types of discs having different standards. Select one for your purpose of use. Purposes of use • Editing after recording (e.g. deleting unnecessary • Playing discs recorded on this recorder with other portions, dividing chapters).
  • Page 33: Setting For Recording On A Dvd-R/Rw Disc In Video Mode

    Recording Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode This setting is necessary to play the contents on a DVD-R/RW disc with other DVD players. Items to set up How to set up When recording in Video mode, there are some Press SETUP.
  • Page 34: Recording A Tv Programme

    Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording a TV programme To record a TV programme currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter. Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, load it into the recorder. - Load a disc which has sufficient space available to record the programme. - Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected.
  • Page 35 Press the number buttons to select a channel to record. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN The CHANNEL buttons ( ) are also available. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL • While the SAT indicator is on, channels of the connected satellite receiver are selected. TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP...
  • Page 36 Recording Recording a TV programme (Continued) TIMESLIP Press ENTER. INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU The menu disappears. LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER Press REC. ENTER Recording starts. PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU Selecting the recording mode Before recording, you can select the setting of picture and sound quality.
  • Page 37 To stop recording To record and play at the same time To start recording while playing a disc Press STOP. Stop playback, then select the other disc by pressing the HDD or DVD button, and start recording on that disc. To play a disc while recording on another disc To pause recording (to omit an unnecessary Select the disc that is not being recorded by...
  • Page 38 Recording Recording a TV programme (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 the ENTER.
  • Page 39: Recording An External Source

    Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording an external source You can record programmes from connected equipment on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc. Connect according to A or B. A: Using the AV socket on the rear of the recorder For recording from a digital AV1(AUDIO/VIDEO)IN/OUT (AV1) video camera recorder, etc.
  • Page 40 Recording Recording an external source (Continued) Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “L,” “AV1” or “AV2” appears on the front panel OPEN/CLOSE display, corresponding to the input in which TOP MENU MENU RETURN the device is connected. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL Each time you press the button, the indicator changes.
  • Page 41 Notes on recording from a connected VCR or camcorder Check the condition of the source equipment before playing. Set the equipment in 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: Programing A Recording (Rec Menu)

    Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 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. For more information, see “Before recording” ( page 26).
  • Page 43 Setting items √ A timer program with this mark will be executed, To disengage, remove Exec this indicator. 1-99, L, AV1, AV2 Select a channel you want to record. (While “L”, “AV1” or “AV2” is selected, the number buttons are not available to select channels.) Select a date of a TV programme you want to record.
  • Page 44 Recording Programming a 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/RW disc beforehand. • It is not possible to record the same contents onto both the HDD and a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc simultaneously. •...
  • Page 45 1) Press REC MENU. Chap. mute The REC MENU appears. This feature automatically creates divisions for chapters when no audio (no audible sound) portion 2) Press to select a timer program you want is found. to shift the time period. For example, when you have recorded a 3) Press EXTEND.
  • Page 46 Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Deleting the past data for programming Correcting a timer programme 1) On the REC MENU, press QUICK MENU. 1) Press REC MENU. The REC MENU appears. 2) Press to select “Elapsed programing”, then press ENTER. 2) Press to select a timer program you want The “Elapsed programing”...
  • Page 47 5) Correct the parameters of the timer programme Keeping the power on even after the if necessary. programmed recording finished (Skip to step 7 if you do not need this.) If the recorder turns itself on to execute a programmed recording, it will turn itself off after finishing the You can change “Media”, “Mode”, “Rate”...
  • Page 48: Video Plus+ Recording

    Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO Plus+ Recording You can program a recording simply by entering the corresponding PlusCode ® numbers. Preparation • Make sure that the recorder’s clock, receiving channels and their guide channels are set correctly ( page 24, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”).
  • Page 49 Select an item by pressing / , then press ADJUST ( ) to set the item, if necessary. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN For details about items, see page 42. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL To record a program from the connected satellite ENTER recorder, keep the satellite receiver powered on.
  • Page 50: Others

    Recording Others To use the A–B recording function Relay recording DVD-RAM At step 3 ( page 42), set “Media” to “A–B”. “Mode” This function automatically diverts a recording to the is automatically set to “Auto”. HDD if a DVD-RAM disc is near capacity. When the timer setting is completed, “...
  • Page 51 To delete the information of a Reservation Disc Reservation Disc (“Lock program record”) If you lose a Reservation Disc, delete the information of the Reservation Disc. DVD-RAM Press the QUICK MENU button to select the program This function is convenient when you wish to record of which data you want to delete, and press the multiple serial related programs on the same disc.
  • Page 52: To Delete Recorded Content

    To delete recorded content To protect recorded content DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM Important note You can protect recorded content from unexpected Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. deletion. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. Protection is provided for each title (original). 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded ENTER contents (CONTENT MENU)”...
  • Page 53: Technical Information

    Technical information On a blank 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc, the “Auto” mode About recording time automatically sets the appropriate bit rate The recording time of a typical VCR (Video Cassette corresponded to the recording time from about 1 hour Recorder) is determined by the length of a video tape to up to 2 and a half hours so that you can achieve the and recording speed (SP, LP, etc.).
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  • 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 Playing a TV programme currently being recorded Playing at various speeds Locating by entering the number Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window (P in P Playback) Selecting the camera angle...
  • 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) ( page 57) To play a DVD video disc Playing a DVD video disc (...
  • Page 57 Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you can easily locate a desired one. OPEN/CLOSE During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU.
  • Page 58 Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) To stop playback Notes • Depending on the status or the contents, playback may not Press STOP. start from the location last stopped, but instead another STOP location. For example, from the beginning of the disc or title.
  • Page 59 Viewing the first scenes of titles (Original) Playing all titles (Original) in a disc (Intro scan) (Play All ORG Titles) You can play all Original titles in the HDD or a DVD- 1) After step 1 on page 57, press QUICK MENU. RAM disc in the order of the thumbnails on the The Quick Menu appears.
  • Page 60 Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Checking the background information on a Changing the order of the titles selected title You can change the order or sort the titles by genre. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. 1) At step 2 on page 57, select a title (chapter) then press QUICK MENU.
  • Page 61 Jumping to a specified page 1) Press CONTENT MENU. The CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The 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.
  • Page 62: Playing A Dvd Video Disc

    Playback DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Playing a DVD video disc You can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed DVD-R/RW discs in the same manner. To play recorded contents, follow the instructions on page 57. 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 Locating a title using the top menu stopped (Resume Play) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Some DVD video discs may include a top menu, on You can resume playback from the location where you which you can view the structure of contents or select stopped.
  • Page 64: 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. While viewing a TV broadcast via this recorder or immediately before it starts, press TIMESLIP.
  • Page 65: Playing A Tv Programme Currently Being Recorded

    Introduction Playback DVD-RAM Playing a TV programme currently being recorded You can begin playback from the beginning of a programme currently being recorded. You will find this function of great advantage on long programmes, 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-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Playing at various speeds Playing in fast reverse or fast forward DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO During normal playback, press PICTURE TIMESLIP SEARCH. INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU : Fast forward playback LIBRARY CONTENT MENU : Fast reverse playback...
  • Page 67: Skipping To The Next/Previous Chapter Or Track

    Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO REC MENU EDIT MENU Press SKIP ( ) repeatedly until the LIBRARY CONTENT MENU chapter or track number you want appears. Playback starts from the selected chapter or track. : Playback starts from the beginning of the next chapter or track.
  • Page 68: Playing Frame By Frame

    Playback Playing at various speeds (Continued) Playing frame by frame DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO During playback, press PAUSE. A still picture is displayed. PAUSE STOP PLAY PAUSE QUICK MENU Start Press FRAME ( : Playback direction REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE : Opposite direction DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM...
  • Page 69: Locating By Entering The Number

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW 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. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL Press T.SEARCH.
  • Page 70 Playback Locating by entering the number (Continued) Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search) ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL Press T.SEARCH. TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP You may have to press repeatedly, depending on the EASY NAVI disc.
  • Page 71 Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW 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) During playback, press P in P. OPEN/CLOSE A sub window (programme on the air or on the TOP MENU...
  • 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. Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the...
  • Page 73: Selecting Subtitles

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW 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. Press SUBTITLE during playback. OPEN/CLOSE The current subtitle setting appears. TOP MENU MENU RETURN SUBTITLE ANGLE SUBTITLE...
  • Page 74: Zooming A Picture

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Zooming a picture You can magnify areas within a picture. Press ZOOM. A zoom scope appears. ENTER ZOOM e.g. PAUSE STOP PLAY QUICK MENU Select a zoom point and magnification level. Start Raises the magnification level. REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE...
  • Page 75: Selecting The Sound

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Selecting the sound You can select a preferred language and a sound format. Press AUDIO during playback or while receiving a broadcast. OPEN/CLOSE The current audio setting appears. TOP MENU MENU RETURN AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO The language code appears instead of the language CHANNEL...
  • Page 76 Playback Selecting the sound (Continued) Recorded sounds According to your setting of “NICAM” on the setup menu screen, ( page 158), the sound is recorded onto different channels of the disc below. Set “NICAM” to “On” or “Off” appropriately. Setting on the setup screen Type of receiving broadcast Contents of recorded sound Type of record...
  • Page 77 Notes • Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press the 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. ( page 154) Depending on the disc, the sound that is specified the disc is played back.
  • Page 78: Viewing Jpeg Files

    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 ( page 79) that contains JPEG files you want to view. • Set “Priority contents” ( page 160) to “Photo”.
  • Page 79: Jpeg Files Compatibility

    Depending on the disc, the recorder creates either or ADJUST. temporary folder, “Auto” or “All”. 3) Press ENTER. “Auto”: For CD of which compatibility confirmed by The selected photo appears in full screen. TOSHIBA. Only playable files are listed. e.g. CONTENT Picture List 1 / 3 Page...
  • 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 page 81. •...
  • Page 81: Playable Files

    (including CD-R containing Track random MP3/WMA files). Given the fact that technology in this area is still maturing, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all 3) Press to select an item, then press ENTER. genre of recordable discs will produce optimal playback...
  • Page 82: Checking The Current Status And Settings

    Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Checking the current status and settings You can confirm operational status and setting details. Operational status and setting details Press DISPLAY. OPEN/CLOSE The following on-screen display appears. (The actual TOP MENU MENU RETURN display varies depending on the disc.) DISPLAY ANGLE SUBTITLE...
  • Page 83: Using The Time Bar

    Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. During playback or recording, press ENTER TIME BAR. The time bar appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) TIME BAR Locator (Shows the current location.) e.g.
  • Page 84: Functions In The Quick Menu

    Playback Functions in the Quick Menu Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience. page 24 on how to operate the Quick Menu. Repeat all ORG titles To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) To repeat all original titles in a disc. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R...
  • Page 85 Cancel random (in Random play mode) 2) Press to select the next box, then perform Resumes normal playback. step 1). To select another chapter in the same title, you do Notes not need to select the title number. • Some discs may not permit random playback operation. Repeat these steps if necessary.
  • Page 86 Playback Functions in the Quick Menu (Continued) To display the current bit rate DVD-RAM DVD-RW 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-RW...
  • Page 87 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) Process of editing It is not recommended that you delete many chapters You can edit recorded contents and create your own from titles recorded on the HDD to remove unnecessary library.
  • Page 89: Outline Of Basic Editing

    Outline of basic editing Recording a TV program Record a TV program and it becomes a original title. Playlist editing Collect your favorite chapters to make them as one e.g. title. (Playlist) Title: The world of cats and If an original title is deleted, a playlist will be also dogs.
  • Page 90: Creating Chapters

    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. Playback the content, locate a point where you want to divide, then press the CHP DIVIDE button.
  • Page 91 Press to select “Chapter function”, then press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN The sub-menu appears. e.g. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL CONTENT Title List 1 / 2 Page ENTER MENU Quick Menu HDD : Title information Chapter editing 2005/06/08 7 : 00 2005/06/08 23 : 00 Create thumbnail Auto chapter create...
  • Page 92 Editing Creating chapters (Continued) At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press PAUSE. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN The picture pauses. PAUSE e.g. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL EDIT Chapter Editing MENU Fishing Guide Original Aspect Ratio 4 : 3 TIMESLIP Location...
  • Page 93 Notes Editing chapter break • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a You can adjust positions of chapter marks. You can disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this event, shift the beginning of a chapter currently selected. reduce the number of chapters by merging chapters.
  • Page 94 Editing Creating chapters (Continued) Merging chapters Notes • To turn off the “EDIT MENU Main Menu”, press the EDIT 1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on pages 90 to 91, to MENU button. view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display. •...
  • Page 95: Playlist Editing

    Editing DVD-RAM Playlist editing (Collecting desired scenes) Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. During stop, playback or recording, press CONTENT MENU. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN The “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears. CONTENT MENU ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL...
  • Page 96 Editing Playlist editing (Continued) Press to select “Playlist editing”, then OPEN/CLOSE press ENTER. TOP MENU MENU RETURN The “EDIT MENU Playlist Editing” appears. e.g. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL EDIT Playlist Editing Source:Title Original MENU ENTER TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI Object :Title...
  • Page 97 Press to select a point where you want to insert the item, then press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor TOP MENU MENU RETURN to the left and press the ENTER button. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL ENTER...
  • Page 98 Editing Playlist editing (Continued) Cancelling selection of a part Note • You cannot edit a title (Playlist) of still pictures, or a title 1) From the “EDIT MENU Playlist Editing”, press (Playlist) which contains both still and moving pictures. to select a part to cancel. 2) Press QUICK MENU.
  • 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 the “CONTENT MENU Title List”, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press to select “Edit function”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 100 Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on the “CONTENT MENU”) You can register your favorite scene as a thumbnail displayed on the “CONTENT MENU”. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not available. During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU.
  • Page 101 Press to select “Create thumbnail” (or “Create CHP thumbnail” if selected a OPEN/CLOSE chapter at step 2), then press ENTER. TOP MENU MENU RETURN The “CONTENT MENU Create thumbnail” display appears. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL e.g. ENTER CONTENT Create thumbnail MENU TIMESLIP 2005/06/08 23:00 Ch : 6...
  • 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/RW, between HDD and DVD-RAM drive or within the same drives. The following contains information and notes about dubbing. Read carefully before dubbing. – When you recorded a content while “DVD Dubbing operations compatible mode”...
  • Page 104 Editing Before dubbing (Continued) “Copy” and “Move” Notes • If either the HDD or DVD-RAM is not in optimum physical This recorder’s “Dubbing” has the following two condition, an error may occur when you execute “Move” definitions: and some titles or chapters may be lost. If you want to Copy: “Move”...
  • Page 105 Recording and playback during a dubbing Dubbing process by “High speed dubbing” and “Dub selected items” procedures will allow you to make a recording or playback of other titles. Playback Recording Recording Playback Available Available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available...
  • Page 106 Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R High speed Library dubbing (Dubbing only a specified part) 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. During playback or stop, press CONTENT MENU.
  • Page 107 Press to select “Copy”, “Move” or “Same Disc”. OPEN/CLOSE Copy: TOP MENU MENU RETURN After the operation is completed, a specified part will remain on the disc where it was previously located. ENTER ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL Move: A part will move to the opposite disc and will be erased from the disc where it was previously located.
  • Page 108 Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Dubbing selected items (Dubbing specified parts together) 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 •...
  • Page 109 Press to select a part (a title or chapter) to copy. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN • To go to the next or previous page, press the PICTURE SEARCH ( ) button. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL ENTER • To select a chapter, first select the title that contains the chapter you want, then press the button.
  • Page 110 Editing Dubbing selected items (Dubbing specified parts together) (Continued) Repeat steps 4 to 6. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN You can confirm the available space of the destination media via the bar at the bottom of the display. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL Each of the collected parts is recorded on the destination media as a title.
  • Page 111 Cancelling selection of an item 1) Press to select an item then press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. e.g. EDIT Dub Selected Items Title Original MENU Quick Menu Cancel selected title Preview Preview all selected items Title information Clear all selected items Auto power off Exit Dubbing Media: DVD...
  • Page 112 Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) 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 Press to select “Copy” or “Same Disc”. OPEN/CLOSE Copy: TOP MENU MENU RETURN After the operation is completed, a specified part will ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL remain on the disc where it was previously located. ENTER Same Disc: A part will be copied to the same disc and the copied TIMESLIP part will become another title.
  • Page 114 Editing Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) (Continued) Rate conversion dubbing for multiple parts During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. OPEN/CLOSE The “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. TOP MENU MENU RETURN EDIT MENU ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP Start INSTANT REPLAY...
  • Page 115 Press to select “Start”, and select “Yes”, then press ENTER. Copying starts. To confirm the job progress, press the TIME BAR button to display the time bar. (The time bar cannot be copied.) ENTER When copying is completed, the buzzer sounds and the current broadcast picture appears.
  • Page 116 Dubbing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Line-U dubbing (Recording pictures while viewing them) 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/RW you created ( page 122), back to the HDD.
  • Page 117 When playback of content you want to copy is finished, press STOP. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN Playing stops, and a black screen returns. STOP ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI Press HDD. REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU ENTER...
  • Page 118: Deleting Multiple Specified Parts

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Deleting selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts) This section explains how to simultaneously delete unnecessary titles and chapters. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not possible. Preparation • Press the HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to delete. During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU.
  • Page 119 LIBRARY CONTENT MENU Following steps 4 to 6 on page 109, assemble the items to delete. Press repeatedly to select “Start”, then press ENTER. ENTER The recorder begins the deletion process. To cancel deleting, press the buttons to select “No”, then press the ENTER button. ENTER ENTER PAUSE...
  • Page 120 Editing DVD-RAM Combine Original titles (Combine two titles into one) 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 the HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to merge. During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU.
  • Page 121 Press to select the location to put the part and press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN It is fixed at the left side at the beginning. Press the ENTER button. The selected part moved into the ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL location of the cursor.
  • Page 122: Creating A Dvd-Video Using Dvd-R/Rw

    * 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). Depending on the disc, there may be a difference of data capacity between DVD-R and DVD-RW. It may be possible that contents you have just recorded onto a DVD-R cannot be recorded onto a DVD-RW.
  • Page 123 Press EDIT MENU. OPEN/CLOSE The “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. TOP MENU MENU RETURN e.g. EDIT MENU EDIT Main Menu MENU Source ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL Chapter Editing DV Recording Chapters can be divided on frame Chapter Editing basis. Chapters can be merged and assigned names.
  • Page 124 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Confined) Press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE A cursor appears in the lower area (destination media). MENU RETURN TOP MENU e.g. EDIT DVD-Video Create Sourece: Title Original MENU (Selected Items) ENTER ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY Creating Media: DVD...
  • Page 125 Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE A screen is displayed to select options. MENU RETURN TOP MENU e.g. EDIT DVD Video Creation(Option Settings) ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL MENU ENTER ENTER Menu Create Title+Chapter Title Chapter None Start Play Menu Title 1 After play one title...
  • Page 126 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Confined) Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE A display of title menu selection appears if “Menu MENU RETURN TOP MENU Create” is set to “Tltle+Chapter” or “Title” at step 7. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL ENTER ENTER To view your captured images (...
  • Page 127 Press ENTER on the “EDIT MENU DVD Video Creation (Chapter Menu Select)” display. OPEN/CLOSE A confirmation message is displayed. TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL ENTER TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI Press to select “Yes”, then press ENTER. REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU...
  • Page 128 • Content recorded on a recorder other than this recorder name on the menu. (including TOSHIBA products) cannot be copied to a DVD- • A chapter menu shows the title name at the top R/RW using High speed dubbing. First set “DVD compatible mode”...
  • Page 129 Using a favorite scene as a menu To delete a captured image Press to select an image to delete then You can select favorite scenes from the recorded press QUICK MENU. Press to select “Delete contents and use them as menus of DVD-Video menu”...
  • Page 130 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Confined) Cancelling selection of an item To improve legibility of characters on menus Press to set “Back ground color” to 1) Press to select an item then press “On”. Then select “Color” (“White” or “Black”) QUICK MENU.
  • 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-RW DVD-R DVD-Video finalizing process The recorder processes recorded data in a DVD-R/RW 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. However, the disabled rewritability of a DVD-RW disc can be restored by cancelling the process of the disc ( page 135).
  • Page 133 Press to select. OPEN/CLOSE As you select each item, its function is explained. TOP MENU MENU RETURN When “Menu Create” is set to “None”: ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL ENTER “Start play” and “After play one title” are automatically omitted. TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY...
  • Page 134 Editing DVD-Video finalize process (Continued) Press to select the title menu, then press ENTER. OPEN/CLOSE TOP MENU MENU RETURN A display of chapter menu selection appears if “Menu Create” is set to “Title+Chapter” or “Chapter” at step 3. ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL ENTER TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY...
  • Page 135 Notes • DVD-R/RW 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: Library

    Editing DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera) You can connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal to record from it. Preparation • Press the HDD or DVD button to select a recording media. •...
  • Page 137: Library

    Press to make the settings. OPEN/CLOSE As you select each item, an explanation is provided. TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL To change the picture and sound rates: ENTER 1) Press the buttons to select “Change” then press the ENTER button.
  • 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 the Library data Checking remaining space RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p139-148 12/18/04, 5:52 PM...
  • 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 the buttons. If you change the listing order or sort the titles, search may be easier. Changing the listing order Sort by genre The sub-menu appears.
  • Page 142: Jumping

    Library Searching for a desired title (Continued) Appoint disc No. Jumping The on-screen keyboard appears. Jump e.g. LIBRARY 1 / 2 6/22 (We) 14:49 Title Summary (All Titles) MENU 1) From the Quick Menu, select “Jump” by Date Time CH Genre Title Name then press ENTER.
  • Page 143: Viewing Library Data

    Library DVD-RAM Viewing Library data This section explains how to check and maintain the Library data. “Lock” Viewing title information Set the protection for the currently selected title. The protection icon “ ” appears. Title information 1) From the Quick Menu, select “Title information” “Genre”: then press ENTER.
  • Page 144: Maintenance Of Library Data

    Library Viewing Library data (Continued) Registering a disc manually Maintenance of Library data 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc that contains information The recorder usually controls the Library database you want to add. system automatically. However, in the following cases, you must maintain and create data manually. 2) Press LIBRARY.
  • Page 145 Erasing unnecessary data Deleting all the Library information only When the Library database is full (3000 entries).→ Use this feature when you want to rearrange the Select “Del title information”. whole Library information from the beginning. 1) Press LIBRARY. 1) Press LIBRARY. 2) Press to select a title.
  • 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 Viewing remaining space DVD space remaining DVD all disc No. 1) From the Quick Menu, select “DVD space 1) From the Quick Menu, select “DVD all disc No.”...
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  • Page 149: Function Setup

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  • Page 150: Customizing The Function Settings

    Function Setup DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. During stop, press SETUP. TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI The following setup display appears. REC MENU EDIT MENU e.g.
  • Page 151 Setting Details Page DVD player settings DVD disc menu language To select a preferred language for disc menus. DVD-VIDEO DVD audio language To select a preferred language for the sound track. DVD-VIDEO DVD subtitle language To select a preferred language for subtitles. DVD-VIDEO DVD dynamic range control To turn on or off a function that makes faint sounds easier to...
  • Page 152 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting Details Page Display settings TV shape To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO On screen display To turn on or deactivate the operational status display (e.g., ) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R...
  • Page 153 Setting Details Page DVD recorder operation AV record quality To select a set of picture and sound quality settings for manual programme recording. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Picture record mode To make further setting when you cannot adjust the image quality with “Custom picture setting” of the “Picture/audio DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R...
  • Page 154: Dvd Player Settings

    Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) DVD player settings DVD disc menu language German: DVD-VIDEO To play sound tracks recorded in German. English: Spanish: To display disc menus in English. To play sound tracks recorded in Spanish. French: Italian: To display disc menus in French.
  • Page 155 Dutch: Karaoke vocal To display subtitles in Dutch. DVD-VIDEO No subtitle: Off: To disable subtitles. The main vocal sound is not output. Others: To make a further choice. The main vocal sound is output. After pressing the ENTER button, follow steps 1) – 4) below.
  • Page 156 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) To change the limitation level of the Parental Country/Area Code Lock function AUSTRALIA Follow step 1) - 3) above. BELGIUM CANADA CHINA To change the password CHINA HONG KONG 1) Press the STOP button 4 times after DENMARK selecting “On”...
  • Page 157: Picture/Audio Settings

    Picture/Audio settings PAL/Auto 2) Press the buttons to select adjustable DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO items, and then press the buttons to PAL: select each parameter. To play a PAL disc. Connect a PAL TV to view a picture. Brightness Auto: (0) Darker ⇔...
  • Page 158 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Play DNR Analog 2ch: DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Select this when a TV or other audio device is Selects a setting for playback at a reduced noise level. connected to this recorder via the ANALOG output Press the buttons to select an item then select “On”...
  • Page 159: Display Settings

    15 minutes or longer. 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. RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p149-164 12/18/04, 5:53 PM...
  • Page 160: Operational Settings

    Still group interval Switches the codes to operate the recorder. If you use DVD-RAM the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders, set the different remote codes for each Sets an interval for display of still pictures (in seconds) recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the when playing back a collection of still images.
  • Page 161: Dvd Recorder Operation

    DVD recorder operation AV record quality Picture record mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can select from 5 combined picture and sound Adjusts problems with the brightness of video signals of TV broadcasts or other external input. quality recording settings prior to actual recording. Actual selection applied becomes the default setting for Press the buttons to select the source, and the...
  • Page 162 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Aspect ratio(video mode) DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-R To set the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVD-R/RW To set whether chapters are to be automatically created disc. at a selected interval during DVD-R/RW recording. 4:3: Off: Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3.
  • Page 163: Management Settings

    Management settings Genre setting All HDD titles delete DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R This registers a frequently used genre name onto the This deletes all the titles on the HDD. Only the recorded menu. Genre names registered here are displayed in the contents are deleted, so the DVD-RAM disc Library “Genre”...
  • Page 164: Setting Of Picture And Sound Quality For Recording

    Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) HDD Format Initializes the HDD. Normally it is not required to initialize the HDD. However when the HDD 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 165 Others Before calling service personnel Error codes on the display window Recording duration Language code list Specification RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p165-175 12/18/04, 5:53 PM...
  • 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 Playback The power is not turned on. A DVD or CD does not play.
  • Page 167 Recording Program Cannot be recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. Timer programming cannot be completed. • The disc is protected from deleting data. • Clock setting has not been completed. → Set the write-protect tab to the opposite of → Complete the clock setting ( page 26, “PROTECT”...
  • Page 168: Remote Control

    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 12, “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

    Writing failed. (Title not reserved) ERR-39 Writing failed. (Title saved.) ERR-3A Unexpected error 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. RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p165-175 12/18/04, 5:53 PM...
  • Page 170: Recording Duration

    Others Recording duration D/M1(192kbps) D/M2(384kbps) L-PCM Sound rate DVD-RAM DVD-RAM DVD-RAM Remarks Picture quality rate Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Picture quality rate for LP with D/M2. Picture quality rate for LP with D/M1.
  • Page 171: Language Code List

    Others Language code list Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language Guarani Portuguese – – – No alternate language Gujarati Quechua CHI (ZH) Chinese Hausa Rhaeto-Romance DUT (NL) Dutch Hindi Kirundi ENG (EN) English Croatian Rumanian FRE (FR) French...
  • Page 172 Others Specification ■ Power requirement during operation ■ VIDEO input 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), Sync signal negative, Pin jack x 1 system, 1 in front ■ Power requirement at standby SCART socket x 2 at rear 4.3W (Eco mode: off) ■ VIDEO output 1.9W (Eco mode: on) 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), Sync signal negative, ■...
  • Page 173: Supplied Accessories

    ■ DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM (OPTICAL terminal) Optical connector x 1 system ■ DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM (COAXIAL terminal) 0.5Vp-p (75Ω), pin jack x 1 system ■ CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack This is for connection of the supplied IR control cable only.
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