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- Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS34SU RD-XS34SC OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE Read this booklet first. P000416460 PM0020138010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation...
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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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat- eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”... - 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. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. - Page 5 Introduction ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the apparatus.
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Page 6: Precautions
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the recorder is turned in, unless it is in an emergency. Doing so may cause malfunction. When shipping the recorder, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. - Page 7 Exemptions Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by third parties, accidents, owner’s intentional or unintentional misuse, or uses in other improper conditions.
- 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 Program Recording Can be Can be recorded copied Content is not copyright protected DVD-RAM disc Can be Can be DVD-R/RW recorded copied Content is not copyright protected Can be Cannot be recorded copied Recording permitted once DVD-RAM disc Can be Cannot be recorded copied...
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Page 10: Installation Procedure
Introduction Installation procedure Read carefully “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “Precautions”. pages 2 to 9) Check the supplied accessories. (See right) Load the batteries in the remote control. page 18) Connect an antenna to the recorder. page 20) Connect a cable box or satellite system to the recorder. pages 22 to 25) Connect the recorder to a TV. -
Page 11: About This Product
Introduction About this product Some differences Because of its recording capacity and hard disc drive (HDD), this DVD recorder operates more like a computer and differently than a standard DVD player. In addition to containing a microprocessor, it contains a HDD, an operating system, random access memory (RAM), and a DVD-RAM/R/RW drive. -
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 Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2. The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by using the disc-format function of this recorder.
- Page 15 On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.0/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.0/4X etc.) and discs compatible with 8X speed, recording (labeled Ver.2.0/ 8X etc.) can also be used.
- Page 16 Introduction Choosing a disc (Continued) Structure of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Title 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 1 Track 2...
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Page 17: Table Of Contents
D: Remote control settings ... 44 Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder ... 44 Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder ... 46 Limited United States Warranty ... 48... -
Page 18: Preparation Of The Remote Control
Introduction Preparation of the remote control Open the cover. Insert batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. Close the cover. Caution • Never throw batteries into a fire. Notes •... -
Page 19: Connections
Connection procedure “Connecting an antenna and TV” ( page 20) “Connecting an antenna and TV” ( “Connecting to a TV equipped with audio/video inputs” page 21) “Connecting to an audio system” ( page 27) AV amplifier When you connect a TV equipped with audio/ video inputs Perform steps 1, 2 and 3. -
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. (red) To OUTPUT (R/L) Video/audio cable (supplied) Connect the power cord of the recorder to a wall outlet. Make sure that the powered recorder lights the ON/STANDBY indicator on the front panel.
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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. Incoming cable Cable box Incoming cable Cable box Incoming cable This set-up will allow you to: –... - Page 23 This set-up will allow you to: – watch or record a channel through the cable box via the INPUT1 or INPUT3 (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. Satellite receiver Satellite antenna Satellite antenna Audio outputs 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
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 cable to the G-LINK jack of the recorder. After you connect the G-LINK cable you will be able to control your cable box using the recorder’s remote control. -
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 Only video signals are output from the COMPONENT OUTPUT terminal. -
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 • For details of output sound, see Caution •... -
Page 29: Basic Setup
Setting up TV Guide On Screen B: Output sound setting C: TV shape setting D: 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... -
Page 30: Starting Up The Recorder
Basic Setup Starting up the recorder After all the necessary connections, • Turn on the equipment connected to the recorder. • Select the corresponding video input on your television. Perform these selections whenever you operate the recorder. Turning the power on Press ON/STANDBY button from the remote control or on the front panel of the recorder. - 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.) Start 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 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: Number Buttons
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)... When testing is done, the following screen automatically appears. Press Enter to continue.
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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) Notes • When the clock data cannot be downloaded from the TV Guide On Screen system, set the clock manually. ( “OPERATIONS GUIDE”) • It may take about 24 hours for the TV Guide On Screen system to be fully available after the setup is finished. “A: TV Guide On Screen setup”...
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Page 39: B: Output Sound Setting
Basic Setup B: Output sound setting Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system. Start Press SETUP. The setup menu appears. SETUP Press to select “Picture/Audio settings”, then press ENTER. e.g. Picture/Audio settings ENTER Pause / Still Output Black level Custom picture select Custom picture setting... - Page 40 Basic Setup B: Output sound setting (Continued) Press to select “Audio out select”, then press ENTER. e.g. ENTER Pause / Still Output Black level Custom picture select Custom picture setting Progressive conversion Play DNR Audio out select Virtual surround Press to select the output sound format.
- Page 41 “B: Output sound setting” is complete. Go to “C: TV shape setting”. ( PCM: Select when connected to a 2 channel digital stereo system. ( page 27) OPTICAL Amplifier The recorder outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you play a disc recorded on the Dolby Digital, MPEG1 and MPEG2 recording system.
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Page 42: C: Tv Shape Setting
Basic Setup C: TV shape setting Select the picture shape according to the aspect ratio of your TV. Start Press SETUP to display the setup menu. When it is already displayed, press (To return to the previous menu) SETUP Press to select “Display settings”, then press ENTER. - Page 43 Notes • Actual picture shape may depend on signal types of broadcasts or input sources, or settings on the connected TV. Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV. • When a DVD video disc has a particular available picture shape, the contents may not be compatible with other picture shapes.
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Page 44: D: Remote Control Settings
Basic Setup D: 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 EASY... - Page 45 1801 2111 2151 Notes • 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 46: 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 47 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 CH buttons on the recorder at the same time for three seconds or more.
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Page 48: 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 49 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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