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- Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS35SU RD-XS35SC OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE Read this booklet first. P000453930 PM0025865010 © 2006 Toshiba Corporation Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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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. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com... - Page 3 Note to cable system installer: This reminder is provided to call the cable system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. The instructions shall state that an ALL-POLE MAINS SWITCH with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated in the electrical installation of the building.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 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. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. - Page 5 Introduction 21. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus 15. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, malfunction. or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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Page 6: Precautions
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Notes on cleaning Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. while the recorder is not in standby mode, unless it is Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner or in an emergency. - Page 7 Exemptions all recorded content will be erased. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss of Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, recorded data caused by shock, shakes, misoperation natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.),...
- Page 8 Introduction Precautions (Continued) Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit.
- Page 9 In the United States, TV Guide and other related marks Program Recording Copy are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV Guide is a DVD-RAM disc registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used Can be Can be under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.
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Page 10: Installation Procedure
Introduction Installation procedure Accessories Read carefully “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, Remote control “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and Batteries (AAA) x 2 “Precautions”. pages 2 to 9) Check the supplied accessories. Coaxial cable (See right) Load the batteries in the remote control. page 18) Video/Audio cable Connect an antenna to the recorder. -
Page 11: About This Product
Introduction About this product Playback Restrictions Some differences This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for Because of its recording capacity and hard disc drive this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a (HDD), this DVD recorder operates more like a manner that allows specific or limited operation during computer and differently than a standard DVD player. -
Page 12: Choosing A Disc
• Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that discs recorded in this device will operate properly in other DVD players, recorders and/or personal computer drives. - Page 13 • This recorder uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in any other color system (PAL, SECAM, etc.), even if they have region marks • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Please see the discussion of compatibility on page 11.
- Page 14 Introduction Choosing a disc (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs To protect recorded contents Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with Slide the write-protect tab to DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2. “PROTECT” with something small The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any enough.
- Page 15 On DVD-R discs Marks on DVD video discs Standards The following are examples of marks and the meanings. DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. Mark Meanings Discs compatible with the following recording speeds can also be used: Ver.
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Page 16: Structure Of Disc Contents
Introduction Choosing a disc (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 17: Table Of Contents
F: Remote control settings ....................48 Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder ........48 Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder ................50 Limited United States Warranty ..................52 CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION ................ -
Page 18: Preparation Of The Remote Control
Introduction Preparation of the remote control Caution • Never throw batteries into a fire. Open the cover. Notes • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. • Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. • Do not mix different battery types or combine used batteries with new ones. -
Page 19: Connections
Connection procedure Connections “Connecting an antenna and TV” ( page 20) Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system. Connecting an antenna and TV Connecting to cable TV signal Connecting to a satellite system ® Connecting the G-LINK cable “Connecting an antenna and TV”... -
Page 20: Connecting An Antenna And Tv
Connections Connecting an antenna and TV Connect your TV and the antenna to this recorder for recording and to view broadcast signals on the TV. Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV, and connect it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder. Using the supplied coaxial cable of this recorder, connect the RF OUT (TO TV) terminal to the TV. - Page 21 Connect to a TV equiped with audio/video inputs. Connect as below for watching received channels or recorded contents. Watching via the RF OUT terminal is not available. (yellow) (red) (white) To OUTPUT (S-VIDEO) To OUTPUT To OUTPUT S-Video cable (not supplied) (R/L) (VIDEO) If the TV has an S-video input, connect the recorder...
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Page 22: Connecting To Cable Tv Signal
Connections Connecting to cable TV signal Choose one of the setup options below to connect the recorder to your cable signal. Connect the recorder to the TV using the audio/video cable. This set-up will allow you to: – record an unscrambled channel. –... - Page 23 This set-up will allow you to: – watch or record a channel through the cable box via the INPUT1 (VIDEO/L/R) jacks. ® To download program listings the TV Guide On Screen system needs to be able to change channels on your cable box when the recorder is not in use.
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Page 24: Connecting To A Satellite System
Connections Connecting to a satellite system Choose one of the following according to your type of satellite receiver. When the satellite receiver does not have audio/ video outputs 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 25: Connecting The G-Link Cable
Connections ® Connecting the G-LINK cable ® To download program listings the TV Guide On Screen system needs to be able to change channels on your cable box when the recorder is not in use. Please connect the supplied G-LINK ®... -
Page 26: Connecting To A Tv Equipped With Component Video Inputs
Connections Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better quality. To P VIDEO OUT To Y VIDEO OUT To P VIDEO OUT Video cable TV or monitor equipped with (not supplied) Only video signals are output component video (INTERLACED/... -
Page 27: Connecting To An Audio System
Connections Connecting to an audio system You can enjoy multichannel surround-sound such as 5.1 channel by connecting to an amplifier compatible with Dolby ® Digital and DTS ® sound. • For connection to your TV, see pages 20 to 21, 26. •... - Page 28 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Page 29: Basic Setup
E: TV shape setting F: Remote control settings Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine... -
Page 30: Starting Up The Recorder
Basic setup Starting up the recorder While the icon is flashing, the recorder is checking the status and reading data of the HDD and the After all the necessary connections, DVD drive for startup. If the DVD drive does not •... - Page 31 If a message appears The recorder may display a message. Each message varies according to operational status. To respond, follow the examples below. Message e.g. message e.g. Select either response (by highlighting in green) using buttons, then press message ENTER button. The message disappears.
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Page 32: A: Tv Guide On Screen Setup
Basic setup ® A: TV Guide On Screen setup This step sets the recorder’s clock and tuner to record broadcasting TV programs. Once you complete this process there is generally no need to reset the clock. (However, if there are discrepancies in the recorder’s time display or changes made to receivable TV stations, you should make this setting again.) To set up the recorder for the first time see the TV Guide... -
Page 33: Setting Up Tv Guide On Screen
® Setting up TV Guide On Screen Setup selection Reminder Your DVD Recorder is equipped with the TV Guide On Screen™ Interactive Program Guide, which provides program listings, one-touch recording, and more –– all subscription FREE! Please follow the on-screen setup instructions to enable your TV ENTER Guide On Screen system now. -
Page 34: Cable Service
Basic setup A: TV Guide On Screen ® setup (Continued) ZIP or postal code STEP 1: Identifying Your Location To supply your DVD Recorder with the correct program listings, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know the town or city where your DVD Recorder is installed. - Page 35 Cable input STEP 2: Configuring for Cable Your DVD Recorder has more than one input jack. To operate properly with your cable box, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know which one your cable box is plugged into. You may have to look at the back of your DVD Recorder if you are unsure, as an incorrect selection will result in a blue or snowy screen while watching TV.
- Page 36 Cable box code testing STEP 2: Configuring for Cable Cable testing in progress... please do not press any keys on any remote control. Now testing code 036 (Toshiba)... Press Enter to continue. When testing is done, the following screen automatically appears. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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Page 37: Antenna Connection
INCOMPLETE, you will not be able to use the feature until you complete that portion of TV Guide On Screen system setup. ZIP code - 46001 (USA) Cable Box on input “TUNER” Ch. 3 Cable Box selected: code 036 (Toshiba) ENTER Are the above settings correct? Yes, end setup... - Page 38 Basic setup ® A: TV Guide On Screen setup (Continued) Confirmation Congratulations! You have completed the setup of your TV Guide On Screen system.Up-to-date listings will begin loading over the next 24 hours when your DVD Recorder is powered off. ENTER It may take more than one day for all eight days of listings to update.
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Page 39: B: Language Setting
Basic setup B: Language setting Select a preferred language for on-screen displays. Press SETUP. The setup menu appears. SETUP Press to select “Initial settings”, then press ENTER. e.g. Initial settings ENTER English Language Time & Date setting Guide and Clock reset Set Top Box setting SETUP SETUP... -
Page 40: C: Satellite Set Top Box Setting
Basic setup C: Satellite set top box setting Set your recorder to control channels of a connected satellite set top box. (DSS set top box control function) This setting is only for users who do not or can not STEP 2: Configuring for Cable control channels of a connected cable box by You have indicated that you have cable service. - Page 41 3 digits of a brand code of your satellite set top box obtained from the list page 43). e.g. If you connect a TOSHIBA satellite set top box: ENTER Press , then press ADJUST (or / ) to set “ENTER code”...
- Page 42 Basic setup C: Satellite set top box setting (Continued) Press ENTER. “Initial settings” menu returns. To exit the setting menu, press SETUP button. ENTER If you have set “IR control” to “On” at step 5 ( page 41), turn on your satellite set top box and confirm its channels are selected by the number buttons or CH/Page buttons of the recorder’s remote control.
- Page 43 Brands Codes DirecTV Drake Echostar Hitachi Hughes Magnavox Optimus Panasonic Philips Primestar ProScan Samsung Sony Toshiba Uniden Zenith Note • Some models of satellite set top box may not be controlled with this recorder. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
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Page 44: D: Output Sound Setting
Basic setup D: Output sound setting Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system. Press SETUP to display the setup menu. When it is already displayed, press button. SETUP Press to select “Picture/Audio settings”, then press ENTER. e.g. - Page 45 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 27) OPTICAL Amplifier The recorder outputs digital audio signals in the bitstream format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 recording system.
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Page 46: E: Tv Shape Setting
Basic setup E: TV shape setting Select the picture shape according to the aspect ratio of your TV. Press SETUP to display the setup menu. When it is already displayed, press button. (To return to the previous menu) SETUP Press to select “Display settings”, then press ENTER. - Page 47 Press to select the picture shape. 4:3LB: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. ENTER Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 4:3 normal: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.
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Page 48: F: Remote Control Settings
Basic setup F: Remote control settings Take this step according to your preference and usage. Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder The remote control of this recorder has a function to operate a TV. Preparation: Please find the brand code on the next page for the TV you wish to control. INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP While holding TV CODE, press the number... - Page 49 Notes 2361 2441 • TOSHIBA code is already set when you operate this recorder for the first time. • Some brands have several codes. Try one by one until the remote control can operate your TV. • Even after the recorder's remote control is programmed, it may not operate some or all of the features on your other device.
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Page 50: Operating The Second And Third Toshiba Hdd/Dvd Video Recorders With The Remote Control Of This Recorder
Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder Switches the codes to operate the recorder. If you use the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders, set the different remote codes for each recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the recorders. - Page 51 You can temporarily disable the reception of the remote control signals at the recorder, when the selection of DR 1, DR 2 and DR 3 is not sufficient while you are using several Toshiba HDD/DVD video recorders. Press HDD and DVD buttons on the recorder at the same time for three seconds or more.
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Page 52: Limited United States Warranty
Limited United States Warranty Digital Audio Video (“DAV”) Product-Depot Repair Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DAV PRODUCT AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. - Page 53 DAV Product to the Depot Warranty Repair Center specified by the TACP Consumer Solutions Center. For additional information, visit TACP’s web site: www.tacp.toshiba.com. ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS...
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Page 54: Canadian Warranty Information
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