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Printed on 100% Recycled Paper RD-XS34SB_Ope_E001-176 1 TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS34SB DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS34SB OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. Printed in China P000422550 N PM0020764010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation 12/18/04, 6:27 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 2
14 Remote control 16 Display 18 Before operating this recorder 20 Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU .. 23 Recording Before recording 26 Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical Format) ... 28 DVD-RAM physical format 29 Entering characters 30 Selecting a disc according to purposes of use - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 3
Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW ....... 122 DVD-Video finalizing process 132 DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera) ...... 136 Others Before calling service personnel 166 Error codes on the display window 169 Recording duration 170 Language code list 171 Specification 172 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 4
Introduction Caution for safety Read "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS", "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", "Precautions" and others of the "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. 4 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 4 12/18/04, 5:38 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 5
time to time. If it becomes necessary to service your DVD recorder, it may be necessary to delete some or all of the programs on the HDD. Playback Restrictions This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 6
software or copy programmes from the HDD to a recordable DVD, load an appropriate disc into the recorder. There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc. Notes • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • Toshiba cannot - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 7
by the consumer. • Failure to edit contents as intended by the consumer. • When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc created on this recorder is used (e.g., insertion, playback, recording or editing) in another DVD player, recorder or personal computer drive. • When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc that is used in the manner - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 8
personal computer DVD drive. • When a DVD that has been used as above is used again in this recorder. • When a DVD disc recorded in a DVD recorder of another manufacturer, or in a personal computer DVD drive is used. Some functions such as Library may not work with PC discs. 8 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 9
. Even if the disc is labeled as CPRM compatible, this recorder can only be used to record copy-free material. DVD-VR mode recording is not possible. Recommended discs* JVC 2X Note • There are limitations on times of repeat recording on the same disc. * Operation has been confirmed with recommended - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 10
VIDEO CD or an audio CD. Each title, chapter, or track is assigned a number, which is called "title number", "chapter number", or "track number" respectively. Some discs may not have these numbers. When you record on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording Yes No Do not use any type of solvent - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 11
compatible devices. You can erase recorded contents to use the disc repeatedly. Suitable for saving data in DVD-Video format to play on compatible devices. Once you execute DVDVideo finalizing process on a recorded disc so that it can be played on other players, you cannot make addition, correction - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 12
into the disc drive. 13 Front panel display page 18 14 DV IN connector page 136 Use this when recording from a digital video camera. 15 INPUT jacks page 39 Use this when recording from other input source such as a VTR or a camcorder. 16 Remote sensor page 12 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 9 (PLAY) button - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 13
cover and pull it down to open. Note • Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder. Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p012-019 13 12/18/04, 5:41 PM 13 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 14
control cable to control cable/satellite channels according to timer programs. 9 DIGITAL BITSTREAM/PCM COAXIAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack page 20 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with a coaxial digital audio input jack. 14 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p012-019 14 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 15
PCM OPTICAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack page 20 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical using the jack, keep the cap inserted to protect it from dust intrusion. 11 AV2(SAT/DECODER)IN/OUT socket page 39 Use this socket when connecting the video - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 16
12 /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY 34 35 13 36 14 REC QUICK MENU 37 15 38 16 39 47 51 17 18 REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P 40 41 48 VIDEO Plus+ EXTEND REC MODE TV CODE T.SEARCH 1 2 3 52 53 CLEAR 19 TV PROGRESSIVE 42 49 4 5 6 54 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 17
button page 150 51 REC MODE button page 36 52 TV CODE button page 44 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 53 T.SEARCH button page 69 54 CLEAR button page 69 55 DELETE button page 52 *1 MENU Use this to display a menu screen that is recorded on a DVD video disc. Operate the menu screen as the same manner as - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 18
Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 PDC indicator (Programme Delivery System) Illuminates when setting a PDC controlled programme recording. 2 PBC indicator Illuminates when a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. 3 Angle - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 19
While the SAT indicator illuminates, you can select channels of a connected satellite receiver from the recorder. (It is necessary to finish the connection and the settings ( page 48, "INSTALLATION GUIDE").) Each time you press the SAT.CONT. button, the SAT indicator turns on and off. Library - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 20
owner's manual instructions are based on the assumption that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is turned on.) Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the recorder or on the remote control. ON/STANDBY indicator Loading a disc Check disc compatibility beforehand ( and use a proper - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 21
your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Turning the power off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the recorder or on the remote control. The "Unloading set to "On." ( page 159)) Note • If there are any performance malfunctions of the HDD or the DVD-RAM drive, immediately discontinue use of this recorder - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 22
display Each time you operate the recorder, the following displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the status of the recorder. Status * Accompanied with the followings: HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R : Title number/title name and chapter number/ chapter name DVD-VIDEO : Title number and chapter - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 23
HDD Play Time 00:10:15 TR Time Slip Recorded title last selected Timer Recording Play Contents Dubbing DV Recording of recorded contents. • You can select the drive by pressing the HDD or DVD button The setting menu for recording contents You can execute the DVD-Video finalizing process on the - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 24
more functions will be unavailable. Quick Menu operation To access various optional functions of this recorder, open the Quick Menu. The Quick Menu displays a list of selections relevant to Alternatively Select "Exit" with / , then press ENTER. 24 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 24 12/18/04, 5:41 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 25
manual. HDD : HDD DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW : DVD-RW disc DVD-R : DVD-R disc DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc VCD : VIDEO CD CD : Audio CD (For CD containing JPEG or MP3/WMA files, see page 78, 80.) Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 26
the clock using the "Initial settings" menu ( page 26, INSTALLATION GUIDE). Disc initializing Whenever you use a new DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder, be sure to initialize the disc. For DVD-RAM disc, initialization is indispensable to the database system of this recorder. Normally, the HDD does not - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 27
editing, or even in standby mode, at a starting time of a programmed recording the recorder will make itself ready or stop those operations and start the recording. However, "Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW" ( page 122) and "DVD-Video finalizing process" ( page 132) operations may have priority - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 28
you to do so.) e.g. When you use a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time. If data fragments produced by repeated recording or erasing have accumulated. If a disc error has occurred. When you want to record on a DVD-RAM disc for PC. ( page 8) Initializing formats a disc logically and - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 29
Press / to select "Management settings" then press ENTER. e.g. Management settings Genre setting Eco. mode Off HDD auto stop Off All HDD titles delete HDD format DVD-RAM physical format Software version DVD drive software SETUP 3) Press / to select "DVD-RAM physical format," then press - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 30
Recording Before recording guide Operation guidance of the remote control To enter the character, normally use the direction / / / buttons on the remote. About the other buttons to be used are shown on the operation guide # . ; : Enters a symbol. 30 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 30 12/18/04, 5:42 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 31
Introduction Recording Playback Entering characters The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. You can erase them if necessary all, or press the DELETE button to erase an unnecessary character. Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 31 12/20/04, 6:48 PM 31 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 32
HDD (hard disc drive) DVD-RAM disc (Ver. 2.0/2.1) • You can repetition - record/delete the contents. • Playing discs recorded on this recorder with other DVD players. (Some DVD players cannot play these discs.) Available disc DVD-RW disc (Ver. 1.1) DVD-R disc (Ver. 2.0) • Once you record on a DVD - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 33
RW disc with other DVD players. Items to set up When recording in Video mode, there are some restrictions by DVD-Video standard. Therefore, it is necessary to set up these items below. Set up the items in advance before copying contents from the HDD to a DVD-R/RW disc. DVD compatible mode Only the - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 34
). REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR To record a satellite programme, press the SAT.CONT. button to turn on the SAT indicator. The input you have set ( page 49, INSTALLATION GUIDE) is - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 35
MODE TV CODE T.SEARCH 1 2 3 CLEAR 4 5 6 DELETE 7 8 9 SETUP ENTER 0 +10 Open the lid. RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 35 6 Press / to select a media to be recorded, then press ADJUST to select the setting number. ENTER /ADJUST e.g. AV record quality HDD Setting 1 Manual 6.6 L-PCM DVD - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 36
starts. • Even if you set "Aspect ratio(video mode)" ( page 162) to "16:9", images are recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio when using a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc with "Rate" set to "1.0" (Mbps) or "1.4" (Mbps). • Be careful of a programmed recording across the change-over of Daylight-saving time ( page 27). 36 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 37
is not being recorded by pressing the HDD or DVD button, and start playback on the disc. Note • During a dubbing job, the unoccupied drive is available for recording or playback, however, cannot perform a function which records and plays simultaneously. To set an end time of a recording which is in - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 38
job, this function is not available. When recording contents which will be copied to a DVD-RW/R disc later on Before recording, set "DVD compatible mode" ( page 162) to "On". Each timer program must to be set its "DVD compatible mode" from the Quick Menu. 38 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 38 12/18/04 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 39
via a connected tuner may contain both 4:3 pictures and 16:9 pictures. DVD-R/RW discs cannot record such contents, under restriction of the DVD-Video standard. To record these programmes, use the HDD or DVD-RAM discs. (Continued) 39 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p039-047 39 12/18/04, 5:43 PM Others - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 40
to turn on the SAT indicator. The input you have set ( page 49, INSTALLATION GUIDE) is selected. For details, see page 19. 2 Press HDD or DVD to select a recording media. HDD : To record on the HDD. DVD : To record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc. HDD DVD 3 Start playback of the source content on the - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 41
in stop of recording on this recorder. Play a source in an usual mode. Avoid using any correcting or enhancing recording on this recorder. Do not operate the source equipment during recording on this recorder. Operations such as pausing, resuming, fast-forwarding (CUE) and fast-reversing (REVIEW - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 42
Recording HDD 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). - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 43
the number buttons under the lid. When you record on a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc. When you record on the HDD. When you use A - B (double-side) recording ( page 50). "Mode" is automatically set to "Auto". Standard setting of recording time and picture quality. (Not applicable when "L-PCM" is selected.) For - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 44
simultaneously. • When there is little time before a programmed recording starts, you may not be able to start another recording. • Playback of the DVD drive pauses when a programmed recording onto the HDD starts. • Confirm the "DVD compatible mode" ( page 162) setting. "On (Mode I)" or "On (Mode - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 45
chapters ( page 94). • This feature is not available on DVD-R/RW discs. To create chapters automatically during recording on DVD-R/RW discs, set "DVD-Video:CHP create." ( page 162). Genre setting You can set a genre before setting programmed recording. To see the registered list, refer to Genre - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 46
MN 6.6 D/M2 42 4/16 (Sa) 10:30 -11:30 HDD LP 2.2 D/M1 4 4/16 (Sa) 8 :30 -11:30 DVD SP 4.6 D/M2 HDD Elapsed ( )Selected(current) Available DVD Selected program Available disc space When the entry item is marked X, the recording does not fit. Change the setting. 46 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p039-047 46 12 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 47
then press ENTER. Delaying the end time of a programmed recording while it is recording While a programmed recording has started, open the lid of the remote control and press EXTEND. The first press displays the programmed end time (in the front panel display). Each time you press the button, it is - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 48
Recording HDD 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 ( "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • When you record - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 49
of an entry is in error. - when the guide channel has not yet been set. • To erase a timer program, press the QUICK MENU button to display a Quick Menu on the REC MENU. For details, see "Deleting a timer program" ( page 45). • When recording onto a DVD-R/RW disc, set "DVD compatible mode" ( page 44 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 50
is formatted on this unit just before recording. Do not use an 8-cm disc. Check that the total available space of the HDD is sufficient for the recording one DVD-RAM disc. • DVD-RW/R discs are not available on the A-B recording. To use the A-B recording function At step 3 ( page 42), set "Media" to - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 51
Disc starts on time. e.g. When a start time of a programmed recording of a Reservation Disc comes during recording on the HDD: 10:00 (Start) Not recorded. 11:00 (End) HDD 10:44:45 Reservation Disc 10:45:00 (Start) 11:55 (End) Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p048-054 51 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 52
/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. To protect recorded content HDD DVD-RAM You can protect recorded content from unexpected deletion. Protection is provided for each title (original). ENTER / / / 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in "Playing - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 53
a water surface. This recorder has a two settings, 2 hour recording at "SP" mode or 4 hour recording at "LP" mode (both assume a blank 4.7 GB DVD-RAM). It is recommended to consider the "SP" mode as a standard mode and use the "LP" mode when you want to record for long time regardless of the picture - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 54
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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 MP3/WMA Files Checking the current status and settings Functions in the Quick Menu RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p055-061 55 12/18/04, 5:44 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 56
MENU) ( page 57) Playing a DVD video disc ( page 62) DVD-R/RW discs recorded in DVD-VR mode Playing a DVD-RW disc recorded in DVD-VR mode ( page 61) To switch the drive to play Press the STOP button to stop playback. Then press the HDD or DVD button to select the drive. To switch the picture to view - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 57
CHANNEL HDD TIMESLIP DVD Start EASY NAVI INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 58
) recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc. • While using this feature, you cannot use speed-related functions such as fast forward or fast reverse. • If you press the ENTER button while using this feature, the normal playback starts. • To cancel this feature, press the STOP button twice. 58 RD - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 59
This feature can be used only titles (Original) recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc. Playing all titles (Original/Playlist) in a disc Set "HDD/RAM title play" playback mode Disc management DVD compatible mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-Video:CHP create AV record quality Exit Intro scan Skip - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 60
recorded change the details such as name, genre or time, which will help sorting and searching on Library 1 / 2 Page HDD T:itle information Arrange 23:00 Specific pageCjuhm:4p Title delete (0:30:08) Exit Original HDD 2005/06 ) are sorted. Note • The recorder holds your selection until the power - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 61
Specific page jump", then press ENTER. 4) Enter the page number you want by pressing ADJUST, / or the number buttons. e.g. CONTENT MENU Title List 1 / 2 Page HDD 23:00 Ch:4 (0:30:08) Original HDD 2005/06/08 23:00 Ch:6 (0:29 page appears. Playing a DVD-RW disc recorded in DVD-VR mode See page - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 62
noises on TV screen, which you have never seen with regular broadcast TV programme. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with the recorder, you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs. 62 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p062-070 62 12/18/04, 5:44 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 63
where playback resumes depending on the disc. • While the recorder retains a location in memory, initial setting changes with GUI may function only after the memory is cleared. Locating a title using the top menu DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Some DVD video discs may include a top menu, on which you can - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 64
PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 1 While viewing a TV broadcast via this recorder or immediately before it starts, press TIMESLIP. TIMESLIP - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 65
REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 1 While recording a TV programme on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, press TIMESLIP. TIMESLIP The recorder displays a TV program as it - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 66
fast-reverse playback automatically displays a time bar. e.g. 00:00:00 Location 00:00:24:05F 00:00:40 For details, see page 83. To skip the contents in pre-determined increments HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD During playback, press INSTANT SKIP. Each time you press the button, you - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 67
from the first chapter. Playing in slow-motion HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD SL SEARCH SL IP FRAME OW SK Start ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY 1 Press SLOW during playback. : Forward slow-motion : Reverse slow-motion OW Each time you press the SLOW button, the slow-motion - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 68
HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD FRAME FRAME /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU Start REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR first still picture on a disc is displayed. PLAY Some DVD video discs may allow you to change the pictures using the PLAY, ENTER or SKIP button. 2 Press FRAME - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 69
HDD TIMESLIP DVD EASY NAVI INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY 1 Press T.SEARCH. T.SEARCH If you are using a VIDEO resets the numbers. To clear the display, press the T.SEARCH button several times - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 70
as you specified. • This method for accessing specific locations is available only within the current title of the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW/DVD video disc or within a current track of a VIDEO CD/audio CD. • Pressing the CLEAR button resets the numbers. 70 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p062-070 70 12/18/04, 5:44 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 71
4 directions. ENTER IP FRAME Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Start REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR is the moving range. To turn off the sub window, press the - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 72
HDD TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP Start EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE 1 Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded the angle icon Set "On screen - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 73
FRAME IP FRAME REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 3 Press to select "Subtitle," then press ADJUST to select a language. The subtitles of recorded languages appear. ENTER FRAME Good - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 74
HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Zooming a picture You can magnify areas within a picture. IP FRAME SL SEARCH OW SK ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU Start REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO "INSTALLATION GUIDE - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 75
PLAY REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT 1 Press AUDIO during playback or while receiving a broadcast. The current audio setting appears. AUDIO The language code appears instead of the language - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 76
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 DVD Compatible Mode NICAM Off Off On "Stereo" when a recording is made with "L-PCM" selected. 76 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p071-077 76 12/18/04, 5:45 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 77
48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit Bitstream 48 kHz/16 bit Bitstream 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz or 48 kHz / 16 bit * "DVD video disc" above does not include DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder. • Do not select a connection or setting indicated as - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 78
settings via the on-screen displays of the recorder ( page 42, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). If the TV is adjusted to other sizes, e.g. "WIDE," images will appear to be horizontally expanded. For details, refer to the owner's manual of your TV. OPEN/CLOSE DVD - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 79
the file size is, the longer the thumbnail takes time to appear. • Letters of a file/folder name Photo 001 Search 2) Input a photo number using the number buttons or ADJUST. 3) Press with this recorder has been confirmed by TOSHIBA are as follows RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p078-081 79 12/18/04, 5:45 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 80
recorder. See • Set "Priority contents" ( page 160) to "Audio". page 81. OPEN/CLOSE DVD TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL HDD TIMESLIP DVD MP3_0002 Disc name The recorder creates temporary folder "All", which contains all playable files. 80 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p078-081 80 12/ - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 81
using 11.025 kHz, 12kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all genre of recordable discs will produce optimal playback quality. The technical criteria set out in this owner's manual are meant as a guide only. Customers should also note that permission is required in order to download - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 82
CHANNEL HDD TIMESLIP DVD EASY NAVI INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU Start REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 83
Introduction Recording Playback Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. FRAME ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU Start REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 84
To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can repeat a location of point A is memorized. The display changes to "Set B". 2) Press ENTER at the end of the segment HDD or a DVD-RAM disc stops. Notes • Some discs may not permit repeat operation. • You cannot use - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 85
use the random playback function in conjunction with the repeat playback function. • Pressing the STOP button during operation cancels random playback. To play in favorite order (Memory playback) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO CT 11 T CT 12 T CT 13 T CT 14 T CT 15 T CT 16 T CT 17 T CT 18 T CT 19 T CT error - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 86
select this item again. To check information on a title HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / to select "Title information", then press ENTER. Title information To exit the Quick Menu HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Press QUICK MENU again. or Press / to - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 87
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 DVD-R/RW DVD-Video finalizing process DV recording RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p087-094 87 12/18/04, 5:46 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 88
About use of the HDD (internal hard disc) It is not recommended that you delete many chapters from titles recorded on the HDD to remove unnecessary parts of the titles and copy those contents on a DVDRAM disc. The reason is that discontinuous space inside the HDD expands and recorded contents - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 89
Playback Editing Outline of basic editing Recording a TV program Record a TV program and it becomes a original title. e.g. is created. Dubbing Copy the playlist and it becomes an original title. Using these editing functions to modify copyrighted content for any purpose other than your - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 90
. Pressing the HDD or DVD button can switch the drives. IP FRAME HDD TIMESLIP DVD Start EASY NAVI INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU 90 REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 91
HDD Fishing Guide Original Aspect Ratio 4:3 Location 00:00:00:03F Divide To create new chapter, select desired start point via remote. To set use the following buttons. PICTURE SEARCH, SLOW, SKIP, PAUSE, FRAME/ADJUST, etc. The locator shows the current position on the time bar. And the live video - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 92
TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 7 At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press PAUSE. PAUSE The picture pauses. e.g. EDIT MENU Chapter Editing HDD Fishing Guide Original - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 93
HDD Chapter Editing Chapters can be divided on frame basis. Chapters can be merged and assigned names. Title 1 1 Merge Divide 2 3 4 5 Source DV Recording Chapter Editing Edit Functions Playlist Editing Dub Selected Items Rate Conv. Items Combine ORG Title DVD-Video Creation DVD-Video - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 94
HDD 2005/06/10 17:09 Ch:3 Original Aspect Ratio 4:3 Location 00:00:00:03F Divide To create new chapter, select desired start point via remote. To set a name following the on-screen icon guides. Notes • There is a limit DVD-R/RW disc, if the disc is not finalized yet. B 94 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p087-094 94 12/18/04, - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 95
TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 1 During stop, playback or recording, press CONTENT MENU. CONTENT MENU The "CONTENT MENU Title List" appears. Pressing the HDD or DVD button can switch the drives - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 96
SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 4 Press / to select "Playlist editing", then press ENTER. The "EDIT MENU Playlist - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 97
TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT 9 When all items have been inserted, press . The recorder Playlist of contents recorded on a DVD-R/RW disc. To make a Playlist using contents of DVD-RW discs, copy them to the HDD beforehand. • - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 98
a title (Playlist) of still pictures, or a title (Playlist) which contains both still and moving pictures. Using a part in a Playlist also in another Playlist 1) In play or stop mode of a Playlist title, " by the / buttons and the ENTER button. 98 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p095-102 98 12/18/04, 5:47 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 99
)" can sort titles even if they are not complete 5 collections of Monday to Friday, on condition that they have the same channel and recording start time, and any recording date except Saturday and Sunday. Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p095-102 99 12/18/04, 5:47 PM 99 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 100
CHANNEL HDD TIMESLIP DVD Start EASY NAVI INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 101
CHANNEL HDD TIMESLIP DVD EASY NAVI INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU IP FRAME REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 102
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. 102 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 103
on the HDD at a high rate ("MN (Manual)"), and you cannot copy it to a DVD-RAM disc because the data size is too large. (→ Reduce the data size.) - When you recorded a content while "DVD compatible mode" ( page 162) was set to "Off", and you cannot copy it to a DVD-R/RW in the DVD-Video format; or - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 104
aspect ratio 16:9 recorded at bit rate 1.0 Mbps or 1.4 Mbps cannot be dubbed to a DVD-R/RW. Change the aspect ratio to 4:3. • "High speed dubbing" ( page 106) and "Dub selected items" ( page 108) procedures always comply with "Aspect ratio(video mode)" setting ( page 162). 104 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p103 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 105
procedures will allow you to make a recording or playback of other titles. HDD Playback HDD Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording HDD DVD Available Available Not available Not available DVD HDD DVD HDD Not available HDD Not available DVD Available Not available Not available Available - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 106
CHANNEL HDD TIMESLIP DVD Start EASY NAVI INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 107
HDD TIMESLIP DVD EASY NAVI INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR title. This operation is useful to change a Playlist to . You can set the recorder to turn off - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 108
EDIT MENU Dub Selected Items HDD Title Original IP FRAME REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR Source will be Title. Dubbing Media: DVD Capacity Start B A Thumbnails of the - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 109
Recording Playback Editing IP FRAME OPEN/CLOSE DVD TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL HDD TIMESLIP DVD QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 4 Press / / - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 110
select the item by using the / / / HDD and DVD-R/RW recorded on other equipment. • Dubbing procedures to DVD-R/RW always comply with "Aspect ratio(Video mode)" setting ( page 162). • Some parts in DVD-R/RW may be divided if dubbed. • If you record a title directly onto a DVD-R/RW in the DVD-Video - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 111
Introduction Recording Playback Editing Cancelling selection Clear all selected items Auto power off Exit HDD Title Original Dubbing Media: DVD Capacity B A Start 2) Press / to the time you cancel dubbing. Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p103-117 111 12/18/04, 5:48 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 112
content on the HDD using the manual high rate, and it is too large to dub in the DVD-RAM disc. • you recorded a title with setting the "DVD compatible mode" ( page 162) to "Off", and you want to make a DVD-R/RW disc for that title, or you used another recorder to record a title in a DVD-RAM disc - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 113
on the disc. (This operation does not insure full recording of any length program or whole use of unoccupied volume.) 6 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 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 114
SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 1 During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. EDIT MENU The "EDIT MENU Main - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 115
title produced by this recording process. • You cannot use the Rate conversion dubbing for copying from a DVD-RAM disc to another DVD-RAM disc. • During Rate conversion dubbing, the relay recording function ( page 50) is disabled even if "Relay recording" ( page 162) is set to "On". • During Rate - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 116
appears. Line U Stereo CHANNEL 2 Press HDD. HDD 3 Press REC. Recording starts. REC IP FRAME REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P Start TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 4 Press DVD. DVD 5 Start playing. PLAY 116 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 117
of DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD and audio CD cannot be recorded with Line-U dubbing. • Line-U dubbing may cause slight deterioration in picture and sound quality of contents. • Screen menus such as "CONTENT MENU" or "REC MENU" cannot be recorded with Line-U dubbing. • "Line-U dubbing" cannot be set as - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 118
HDD Del Selected Items Several titles or unnecessary chapters in several titles can bedeleted at one time. Title Title Title 12 3 12 123 12 3 123 Source DV Recording Chapter Editing Edit Functions Playlist Editing Dub Selected Items Rate Conv. Items Combine ORG Title DVD-Video Creation - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 119
then press the ENTER button. This is available only on contents recorded in the HDD or DVD-RAM discs. • Titles and chapters show their names for about title. • Chapters in DVD-R/RW discs cannot be selected to delete. Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p118-125 119 12/18/ - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 120
/ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR Title: B Object :HDD For source, only 2 titles (original) can e selected. After combined, the - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 121
Recording Playback Editing IP FRAME OPEN/CLOSE DVD TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL HDD TIMESLIP DVD EASY MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 5 Press / - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 122
more. • Load a new DVD-R or a DVD-RW. (Follow the instructions on handling of the disc.) • Press the HDD button to select the HDD mode. Notes • If you recorded a title while setting "DVD compatible mode" ( page 162) to "Off" or you used another recorder to record a title in a DVD-RAM disc, and you - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 123
REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 1 Press EDIT MENU. The "EDIT MENU Main Menu" appears. EDIT MENU e.g. EMEDNIUTMain Menu HDD Chapter Editing Chapters can be - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 124
TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 4 Press ENTER. A cursor appears in the lower area (destination media). ENTER e.g. EDIT DVD-Video Create MENU (Selected Items) HDD button. 3) Use the entry screen - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 125
set the items. For the instruction of setting, see the description shown at selection. ENTER • When you have selected "Parts Test" or "All Test" for "Writing Test", extra time is required for pre-writing test. "All Test" requires more time than "Parts Test". If a DVD-RW is used, the recorder - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 126
REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 10 Press to select "Next", then press ENTER. A display of title menu selection appears if "Menu Create" is set to "Tltle+Chapter" or - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 127
MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 13 Press ENTER on the "EDIT MENU DVD Video Creation (Chapter Menu Select)" display. A confirmation message is displayed. ENTER 14 Press / to - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 128
with "DVD compatible mode" set to "On (Mode I)" or "On (Mode II)", using a recorder other than this may cause failure when recording to a DVD-R/RW. • If the DVD-R creating fails to be completed, most of the discs cannot be used again. • If an error occurs while a DVD-Video is created, the error code - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 129
recorded contents and use them as menus of DVD-Video Created ( page 126) DVD-R/RW. 1) During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU. 2) Press / / / to select a title which contains a scene to use title name, the chapter name and the time beside the thumbnail. B A 3) Set each item by / / / , - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 130
DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Confined) To improve legibility of characters on menus Press / / / to set "Back ground color" to "On". Then select "Color" ("White" or "Black") according to the menu's tone, and set "Permeation Ratio", which sets HDD Sourece: Title Original Creating Media: DVD Each time an - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 131
of items, copying may result in failure. If a message appears, be sure DVD-RW after the DVD-Video creation procedure Cancel the finalization of the DVD-RW ( page 135). It is possible only on DVD-RW recorded on this recorder. After cancelling, you can delete titles. However, you cannot re-use - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 132
"EDIT MENU Main Menu" appears. 2 Press ENTER / to select "DVD-Video Finalizing". e.g. EDIT MENU Main Menu DVD-R DVD-Video Finalizing Used to crete compatibility between the recorded DVD-R/-RW and DVD Players. Also used for setting up "menu picture", etc. Title Title Title 1 23 1 2 123 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 133
MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p132-138 133 4 Press / / / to select. As you select each item, its function is explained. When "Menu Create" is set to "None - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 134
MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 7 Press / / / to select the title menu, then press ENTER. A display of chapter menu selection appears if "Menu Create" is set to "Title+Chapter - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 135
to cancel the DVD-Video finalizing process or to initialize for a new use. • If a start time of a programmed recording comes during finalizing process, the recording is made onto the HDD. However, while making a menu, the recording is not executed. Also, when "Relay recording" is set to "Off" the - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 136
HDD DV Recording When using DV terminal, it is used for setting up Auto Chapter Creation and AV Record Quality. DV Original Picture Saved Title Recording 1 23 4 5 Source DV Recording Chapter Editing Edit Functions Playlist Editing Dub Selected Items Rate Conv. Items Combine ORG Title DVD-Video - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 137
Recording Playback Editing IP FRAME OPEN/CLOSE DVD TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL HDD TIMESLIP DVD EASY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TV PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT SAT.CONT. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR 4 Press / / / to make the settings - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 138
0.5 second or less according to the DVD-Video standard. • DV recording does not start in the following cases: - While recording or in the time slip mode. - While operating a "REC MENU", "CONTENT MENU" or "LIBRARY MENU". - If the recorder's clock is not set yet. - Within 5 minutes before a programmed - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 139
Library To facilitate your collecting. Using Library data Searching for a desired title Viewing the Library data Checking remaining space RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p139-148 139 12/18/04, 5:52 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 140
. For details on each item, see from the next page. REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P ENTER Notes • To cancel this procedure, press the LIBRARY button. • The Library system does not support DVD-R/RW discs. • Selecting a title on the "LIBRARY MENU Title Summary (All - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 141
. Titles within the selected genre are sorted. Sort by disc(DVD) An input window appears. e.g. LIBRARY MENU Title Summary (All Titles) 1 / 2 6/22 (We) 14:49 No. Date Day Time CH Genre Title Name HDD 2005/ 6/20 Mo 19:00 5 2005/06/20 19:00 Ch:5 HDD 2005/ 6/19 Su 23:00 4 2005/06/19 23 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 142
. The titles of the selected number disc are displayed. Specific page An input window appears. e.g. LIBRARY MENU Title Summary (All Titles) 1 / 2 6/22 (We) 14:49 No. Date Day Time CH Genre Title Name HDD 2005/ 6/20 Mo 19:00 5 2005/06/20 19:00 Ch:5 HDD 2005/ 6/19 Su 23:00 4 2005/06/19 23 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 143
Record date & time Lock MeGdeian:re HDD Documentary/Culture(General) ModEexi:t L P Rate : 2. 2 Original Chapter : 0001 (0:04:15) Audio : D/ M1 DVD change settings of a DVD-RAM disc, load the DVD-RAM DVD-RW if it is not finalized yet. 143 Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p139-148 143 12/18/04, 5: - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 144
Maintenance of Library data The recorder usually controls the Library database system automatically. However, in the following cases, you must maintain and create data manually. • When you want to add information about a title, (for example when you use a DVD-RAM disc recorded on another device, etc - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 145
Introduction Recording Playback Editing Erasing unnecessary data When the Library database is full (3000 entries).→ Select "Del title information". 1) Press LIBRARY. Deleting all the Library information only Use this feature when you want to rearrange the whole Library information from the - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 146
not use a DVD-RAM disc which contains Library Management data registered to another recorder for backup data storage. Library Management format may vary depending on the model. Adding data of a new format onto the said disc may prevent the data of the older format from being re-installed. 146 RD - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 147
space for a different "AV record quality" setting 1) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. 2) Press / to select "AV record quality" then press ENTER. e.g. LIBRARY MENU DVD All disc No. Summary AV record quality 1 / 2 6/22 (Tu) 14:49 HDD SettinCgu1rrent deDfVaDul.SMeatntiunagl2 6.6 L-PCM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 148
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Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the function settings RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p149-164 149 12/18/04, 5:53 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 150
HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. IP FRAME HDD TIMESLIP DVD stopped. • The SETUP button does not function during recording, Recorded Title Play, Chase Play or Pause TV modes. - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 151
Introduction Recording Playback Editing Setting Details DVD player settings DVD disc menu language DVD-VIDEO To select a preferred language for disc menus. DVD audio language DVD-VIDEO To select a preferred language for the sound track. DVD subtitle language DVD-VIDEO To select a - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 152
DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Background Operational settings Operation beep HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Recording complete beep HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R IR code Instant skip interval HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Instant replay interval HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 153
DVD-R DVD compatible mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R Relay recording HDD DVD-RAM Management settings Genre setting HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Eco. mode HDD auto stop HDD All HDD titles delete HDD HDD format HDD DVD-RAM physical format DVD-RAM Software version DVD drive - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 154
tracks recorded in Dutch. Others: To make further choices. After pressing the ENTER button, follow steps 1) - 4) below. e.g. DVD player settings DVD disc menu language English DVD audio language English DVD subtitle language No subtitle DVD dynamic range control On Karaoke vocal Off Code - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 155
DVD player settings DVD disc menu language English DVD audio language English DVD subtitle language No subtitle DVD dynamic range control On Karaoke vocal Off Code -- 1) Obtain the language code on the disc menu. DVD dynamic range control HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Turns on or off - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 156
the ENTER button. DVD title stop DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Off: Plays back all following titles on the disc after the current title has been viewed. On: Recorder is stopped after playback of current title being viewed is completed. DVD parental lock level setting Area code U S Level 8 Prohibited - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 157
HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Select from between 4 picture settings (Normal, Setting 1-3) you stored in the memory. Custom picture setting HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD You can adjust fine picture quality and store up to 3 custom picture settings in the memory of the recorder - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 158
you play back a disc recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG1 format, the sound is converted to the PCM (2ch) format and output. Virtual surround HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO This lets you playback discs with acoustic effects having greater depth and presence even when using only two speakers. Off - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 159
Introduction Recording Playback Display settings TV Shape HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. For details on this setting, see "TV shape setting" ( page 42, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). On screen display HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 160
set the different remote codes for each recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the recorders. For details about this setting, refer to "Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder" ( page 46, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). DR 1 : DR 2 : DR - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 161
3) Press the ENTER button. Picture record mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Adjusts problems with the brightness of video signals of TV broadcasts or other external input. Press the / buttons to select the source, and the / buttons to select the mode. (Only use this setting when you cannot adjust the - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 162
"Off". • You can change the setting from the Quick Menu. • It is no use to make this selection when dubbing. Select when recording. Relay recording HDD DVD-RAM Turn on or off a function that makes a recording automatically onto the HDD when the remaining space of a DVD-RAM disc is Reduced to less - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 163
the O button to return to the "Management settings" menu. All HDD titles delete HDD This deletes all the titles on the HDD. Only the recorded contents are deleted, so the DVD-RAM disc Library information and reservation history are left as is and can continue to be used. All titles are about to be - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 164
of picture and sound quality for recording Picture quality setting SP LP MN Auto DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes D/M1 HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes Sound setting D/M2 DVD HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 164 L-PCM DVD HDD No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p149-164 164 12/18/04 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 165
Others Before calling service personnel Error codes on the display window Recording duration Language code list Specification RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p165-175 165 12/18/04, 5:53 PM - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 166
while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba dealer. Power The power is not turned on. • The power cord is not connected securely. → Connect the power cord securely. Connection to your TV There is no TV picture. • The video cable to this recorder and - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 167
the HDD to a DVD-RAM disc, and initialize the HDD. Program Timer programming cannot be completed. • Clock setting has not been completed. → Complete the clock setting ( page 26, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • The programs list is full. → Cancel unwanted programs ( page 45). VIDEO Plus+ recording does - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 168
remote control mode of the remote control and this recorder ( page 46, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). Clock The clock blinks. → Complete the initial setting again ( "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). page 26, The clock does not keep time. → Set the time and date manually ( "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). page 28, 168 RD - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 169
recorder display shows error codes in addition to the message screen. Main examples are as follows. The "**" in the "ERR - **" message indicates an error code. To delete this display, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Error code ERR-01 ERR-10 ERR-11 ERR-12 ERR-13 ERR-14 ERR-15 ERR-16 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 170
to see the remaining space in the DVD-RAM disc. For D /M1 and D /M2, the digital recording technology for consumer products of Dolby Laboratories is used. Setting 1 ( D /M1) records in Dolby Digital at 192 kbps, and Setting 2 ( D /M2) records at 384 kbps. 170 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p165-175 170 12/18/04 - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 171
Others Language code list Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language - - - CHI (ZH) DUT (NL) Volapük WO Wolof XH Xhosa YO Yoruba ZU Zulu 171 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p165-175 171 12/18/04, 5:53 PM Function setup Others - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 172
Others Specification ■ Power requirement during operation 39W ■ Power requirement at standby 4.3W (Eco , Wavelength: 650nm/780nm ■ Format DVD-VR format DVD-Video format ■ Image recording system MPEG2 ■ Sound recording system Dolby Digital M1, M2, Linear PCM ■ VIDEO input 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), Sync - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 173
■ Supplied Accessories • Remote control 1 • Batteries (R03 2 • Power cord 1 • Coaxial cable 1 • Video/Audio cable 1 • IR control cable 1 • OWNER'S MANUAL (INSTALLATION GUIDE) ....... 1 • OWNER'S MANUAL (OPERATIONS 1 • Quick Reference 1 • The design and specifications may change without prior - Toshiba RD-XS34 | User Manual - Page 174
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Recording
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Introduction
Editing
OPERATIONS
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TOSHIBA
HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER
RD-XS34SB
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