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Printed on 70% Recycled Paper TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS54SU DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS54SU OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS GUIDE Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. Printed in China P000440770 H PM0022745010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation Others Network Navi Function setup
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control 16 Display 18 Before operating this recorder 20 Using TV Guide On Screen 23 Services and options 24 Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK using TV Guide On Screen 40 With recording frequency selection only 40 Changing the recording options 41 Set recording by specifying details manually
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screen .... 157 Net Keyboard 158 Operation using the Virtual Remote Control .......... 159 Using Library information (Library 160 Setting for custom recorder operation 183 Management settings 186 Others Before calling service personnel 190 Output sound conversion table 192 Error codes on
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Introduction Caution for safety Read "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS", "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", "Precautions" and all other sections of the "INSTALLATION GUIDE" that came with this product prior to reading this "OPERATIONS GUIDE". 4
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using high quality DVD recordable discs and checking their playability from 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 problems
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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 guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as
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SACD discs) or the DVD audio portions of DVD Audio discs. • This recorder uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play DVD video discs recorded in any other as expected. Please see the discussion of compatibility on page 5. • Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly
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discs are available: ones with cartridges and ones without cartridges. You can use either of them with this recorder, but the former ones are recommended. In do not remove the disc even when you can. Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the disc if it is absolutely necessary to remove the
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prohibited or restricted (copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded. 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 That's (Taiyo-Yuden) 4X, 8X, 16X On DVD-RW discs Standards
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cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean. Yes No Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc. On storing discs
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corrections and deletions of contents on the disc. For the first use No preparatory steps Initialize the disc. required, however initializing is played on any devices compatible with DVD-RAM discs. Follow the instruction of the device to play. Execute DVD-Video finalizing process on
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the disc drive. i (OPEN/CLOSE) button page 20 Opens and closes the disc tray. o Front panel display page 18 !0 Remote sensor GUIDE" page 18 in "INSTALLATION !1 (REC) button page 46 Starts recording. !2 (SKIP) button Skips to the next chapter or track. page 62 !3 (PAUSE) button Stops playback
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68, 69 Selects the time slip mode. Illuminates in the time slip mode. !9 INPUT2 jacks page 49 Use this when recording from other input source such as a VCR or a camcorder. @0 DV IN terminal page 52 Use this when recording from a digital video device such as a digital video camera. To open or close
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signals to a connected TV or monitor. Connects to a TV or monitor equipped with component video jacks. t HDMI OUTPUT jack page 26 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Use this to connect the recorder to a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks
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INSTALLATION GUIDE" Connect the supplied G-LINK cable to this jack if you are connecting this recorder to a cable set top box. While the recorder is turned off, the TV Guide set top box using the recorder's remote control after you connect the G-LINK cable and go through the TV Guide On Screen setup.
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Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 34 35 29 30 36 37 38 31 39 32 40 33 41 42 43 16 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
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31 RETURN button*2 32 TV CODE button page 46 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 33 T.SEARCH button page 71 34 ANGLE button page page 79 52 DELETE button page 55 *1 MENU Use this to display a menu screen that is recorded on instructions of the disc. 17 Others Network Navi Function
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video signals are output in the progressive format. !3 Picture quality mode indicator page 183 The current picture quality mode lights up. The modes are: MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play) 18
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Dimming the display Pressing DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/off). Switching the display Every time you press FL SELECT button, the display changes between the channel, title number, and
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INSTALLATION GUIDE" manual and finish the necessary preparations. • Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder. Turning the power on (This owner's manual instructions close watch on children. • Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.
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and open the disc tray. If it still wouldn't open, contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Turning the power off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of messages with some DVD-RAM discs right after insertion. If such a disc is used for playback or recording on other equipment, all data in the disc may
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Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the screen when startup or finishing. While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: Loading Un loading Open Start-up, reading a disc,
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for more current show options SEARCH HDD INFO Welcome to TV GUIDE ON SCREEN select for more information Using T G O SC TODAY bcd BOX GBS QBS 3:00AM the service. Follow any instructions provided. For details, see the next page. RECORDINGS : List all shows recorded through the TV Guide On Screen
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Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen® (Continued) Note Over-the-air or cable access to stations carrying TV Guide On Screen data is required for the TV Guide On Screen system to operate. TV Guide On Screen does not work with satellite programming. Toshiba does not provide the TV Guide On Screen
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. A list of all matching TV programs for that keyword is displayed. Playback Editing Library Network Navi Function setup RECORDINGS If you select this service and press ENTER, TV programs previously recorded or currently recording are listed. You can select one from the list to view or delete
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Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen® (Continued) To delete recorded programs ("view as" is set go to Service Bar sort by date new manual recording new manual reminder new manual recording You can set recording manually. See page 43. new manual reminder You can set a reminder manually. See below
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press Menu. "General Defaults" appears. 3) Press / to select then press ENTER. e.g. General Defaults go to Service Bar box size last used box style all auto guide on done cancel i box size box style auto guide Press / to select the initial size of the Info Box. Press / to select the size
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Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen® (Continued) To change recording defaults 1) Press / to select "Change default options" then press ENTER. 2) Press / to select "Record defaults" then press Menu. "Record Defaults" appears. e.g. Record Defaults go to Service Bar start 1 min early end 2 min
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TV:18 (00:54:30) Original Cursor HDD Play Time 00:10:15 TR Time Slip Recorded title last selected TV Viewing Play Contents TV Guide On Screen® DV Recording Delete Title Finalize (R/RW) Format (RAM/RW) Dubbing Setup Functions PLAY STOP Operating the finder (For the HDD, DVD-RAM discs
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Introduction Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU (Continued) To exit the EASY NAVI Press EASY NAVI again. Note • For a disc other than the specified one, the finder cannot be operated. To play the disc, exit the EASY NAVI then press the PLAY button, or select the "Play Contents" function. Quick
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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 74, 76.) Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use
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separate "INSTALLATION GUIDE" volume use a new DVD-RAM disc on this recorder, be sure to initialize the disc. For DVD-RAM discs, initialization is indispensable to the database system of this recorder. Normally, the HDD does not need to be formatted. If the HDD does not work normally due to a problem
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(If you have been recording over 9 hours on the same drive, the current recording stops approximately 2 minutes before the next programme starts.) When using a DVD-R/RW disc, the recording of the previous program stops about 2 minutes before the next program starts, to complete data process. In this
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recorder may display a message to request you to do so.) e.g. When you use a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time. If data Disc management DVD compatible mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-Video:CHP create User record quality SAP Exit 2) Press / to select "Disc management," then press
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message, and press / to select "Yes" or "No", then press ENTER. DVD-RAM physical format Physical formatting is a simple execution for a disc which cannot be used or read (or which is becoming hard to read). It may refresh such a disc for recording and playback. (There is no guarantee that all such
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Operation guidance of the remote control To enter the character, normally use / / / buttons on the remote. About the other buttons to be used are shown on the operation guide. : Shifts the cursor. Switching a language Before entering a character, move a cursor to the language selection area by
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Entering characters The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. You can erase them if necessary by either of the following measures: Erasing characters • Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select "Clear All" by pressing / / /
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RAM/R/RW) There are various types of discs having different standards. Select one for your purpose of use. Purposes of use • Editing after recording (e.g. deleting unnecessary portions, dividing chapters). • Recording so that the sound of bilingual broadcast can be switched. • Recording a Recording
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separation Relay recording Standard 4:3 Off Off Off On On SETUP 4 Press / to select an item and press ENTER. e.g. ENTER DVD recorder operation User record quality Picture record mode Input Black level Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD compatible mode DVD-Video:CHP create Rec DNR 3D Y/C separation
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DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Setting a timer recording using TV Guide On Screen® To record TV programs and end them Set recording by specifying details manually" ( page 43). With recording frequency selection only Start 1 Press TV Guide. TV Guide On Screen LISTINGS appears. TV Guide 2 Press / to select
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Introduction Recording Changing the recording options 1 Press TV Guide, then press / to select a TV program to record. TV Guide Or to search for a TV program, see page 24. Start ENTER Playback 2 Press MENU. "Episode Options" appears. Menu Editing Library Network Navi Function setup 3
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a timer recording using TV Guide On Screen® frequency is changed. *For "new manual recording" and "new manual reminder" only. Recording quality (recording 3 LP 2.2 D/M1 4 EP 1.4 D/M1 6 SEP 1.0 D/M1 8 User See page 183. *4.7GB DVD-RAM disc The recording times listed above are for
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manually 1) Press TV Guide. TV Guide On Screen LISTINGS appears. 2) Press / to select "SCHEDULE". 3) Press Menu. "Schedule Options" appears. 4) Press / to select "new manual programmed recording onto the HDD starts. • Do not change TV Guide On Screen settings (e.g., cable input, brand, etc.) while a
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Recording Setting a timer recording using TV Guide On Screen® (Continued) Deleting a recording 2 ways are available. On LISTINGS 1) Press TV Guide. 2) Select a TV program you have set to record (icon displayed). 3) Press Menu. "Episode Options" appears. 4) Press / to select "delete recording", then
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. HDD DVD : To record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc. DVD 2 Select a channel to record. CH/Page Use any of the followings: • CH/Page buttons ( / ) • Number buttons • TV Guide On Screen ( page 23) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode. REC MODE Each
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to select the setting number (1 - 5). e.g. User record quality HDD Setting 1 Manual 6.6 L-PCM DVD - - - SP 4.6 D/M1 Custom setting Setting Mode Rate Audio quality 1 Manual 6.6 L-PCM 2 SP 4.6 D/M1 3 LP 2.2 D/M1 4 Manual 6.0 D/M2 5 Manual 3.2 D/M1 Total recording time: approx
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program before it starts. • Even if you set "Aspect ratio(Video mode)" ( page 184) to "16:9", images are recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio when using a DVD-R/RW disc with "Rate" set to "1.0" (Mbps) or "1.4" (Mbps). Playback Editing Library Network Navi Function setup To stop recording Press STOP. To
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two chapters at the point you pressed the button. Note • If you want to divide into chapters at desired points on DVD-R/RW discs, use this method. On those discs, you cannot create chapters after recording. Creating chapters automatically at regular intervals Set "DVD-Video:CHP Create" ( page 185
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A or B. • To record a clearer picture, use the S video jack. To video output jack A: Using the input jacks on the rear of the recorder recorder, the sound quality becomes regular audio CD quality. Refer to the instructions of the connected equipment. • When you record an external source onto a
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Recording Recording an external source (Continued) Start 1 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that "L-1," "L-2," or "L-3" appears on the front panel display, corresponding to the input in which the device is connected. INPUT SELECT Each time you press the button, the indicator changes. L-1: To
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in playback. These noises may be detected as copy protection signals, resulting in a stoppage of the recording. Play a source in an usual mode. Avoid using any correcting or enhancing features, as they may add signals which can be detected as copy protection signals. Source quality or tape condition
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MENU Start 2 Press ENTER / to select "DV Recording". e.g. EDIT MENU Main Menu HDD DV Recording When using DV terminal, it is used for setting up Auto Chapter Creation and User record quality. DV Original Picture Saved Title Recording 1 23 4 5 Source DV Recording Chapter Editing Edit
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is provided. ENTER To change the picture and sound rates: 1) Press / buttons to select "Change" then press ENTER button. 2) On the "User record quality" display, press ADJUST button to select a setting number. 3) Press ENTER button. 5 Press / / / to select "Next", then press ENTER. ENTER
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or in the time slip mode. - While operating TV Guide On Screen, CONTENT MENU or LIBRARY MENU. - If connection to the audio input jacks on this recorder using cables such as audio/video cables supplied with the of DV format digital video cameras may support a different compression format. From such
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Introduction Recording Recording HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Deleting recorded contents Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not possible. To delete a title (
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time it takes to fill a disc. About picture quality (SP, LP, MN (Manual) mode) The higher you set the bite rate, the more the volume of 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
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digital signals and compressed. In playback, they are extracted to the original sound. The standard differenciates D /M1 and D /M2 in data volume to use. D /M1 and D /M2 are applied the digital recording technology for consumer products of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital 192 kbps is set for D /M1
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Playback Play your favorite contents. Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Playing a DVD video disc Other playback functions
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disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you can easily locate a desired one. You can play recorded TV programs also from TV Guide On Screen. See page 25. Start 1 Press CONTENT MENU. "CONTENT MENU Title List" appears. CONTENT MENU e.g. Attribution (original/playlist) CONTENT MENU Title
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title created by editing is marked with "Playlist". This shows that the recorder memorizes the location you last stopped playback in each title. To use this function, set "HDD/RAM title play" to "Title resume". ( page 183) You can make the recorder memorize only the very last point, regardless
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still pictures) 1) Press PLAY. The first still picture on a disc is PLAY displayed. Some DVD video discs may allow you to change the pictures using the PLAY, ENTER or SKIP button. 2) Press FRAME ( / ). : Displays the next still picture. /ADJUST : Displays the previous still picture.
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When you find a desired title, press ENTER. The selected title is played. Notes • To stop Intro Scan, press STOP button twice. • This feature can be used for 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" ( page
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then press ENTER. e.g. Quick Menu Bit rate Special playback mode Disc management DVD compatible mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-Video:CHP create User record quality SAP Exit Intro scan Skip search Repeat all ORG titles Play all ORG titles Checking the background information on a selected title
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Introduction Recording Playback Changing the order of titles You can change the order or sort the titles by genres. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 3) Press / to select "Display changeover", then press ENTER. e.g. CONTENT MENU
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finalization processed DVD-R discs in the same manner. To play recorded contents, follow the instructions on page 60. Preparation • Turn on a TV or audio system and select the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with the recorder, you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when
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Resuming playback from the location last stopped at (Resume Play) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can resume playback from the location where you stopped at. If you press PLAY button after stopping playback, the playback resumes from the location you have stopped. If you stop playback by pressing
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available during recording. • Pause TV recording stops when the HDD is filled up. It will not begin if the HDD has no remaining space. • While using this pause TV recording, you cannot program a recording. • Playback may jump a few seconds back or pause depending on the disc or data condition. 68
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a DVD-RAM disc, press TIMESLIP. TIMESLIP The recorder displays a TV program as it is being recorded. 2 Go back to the beginning of the TV program using SKIP. When you go back to the beginning, playback starts SK automatically. IP You can confirm how far you are from the current broadcast by
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• The zoom feature is canceled when the disc menu is operated. • The magnification level varies depending on the picture size you select ( in "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • The zoom feature is not available while displaying on the screen menu. • The zoom feature is canceled when you stop playback or start
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tracks are numbered. By entering these numbers, you can access a desired section. 1) Press T.SEARCH. e.g. Title 001 Search Chapter 0001 If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2. Recording Playback Editing Library Network Navi Function setup 2) Press / to select a section (title or
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operate for more than 3 seconds. If you press / buttons to select "Output," you can select the audio output setting ( page 180) by using ADJUST buttons. MTS Broadcast Compatibility This recorder can receive or record MTS (Multichannel TV sound) broadcast. By connecting the recorder to your stereo
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Introduction Recording Playback Notes • Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press MENU button and choose the appropriate language from the selections on the disc menu. • When you turn on the recorder or replace a disc, the recorder returns
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settings via the on-screen displays of the recorder ( page 44, "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
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An input window appears. e.g. Photo 001 Search 2) Input a photo number using the number buttons or ADJUST. 3) Press ENTER. The selected photo appears in Discs whose compatibility with this recorder has been confirmed by TOSHIBA are as follows. CANON QuickCD FUJICOLOR CD Kodak Picture CD
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Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Playing MP3/WMA files You can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on this recorder. Preparations • Make sure that a disc you want to play is compatible with this recorder. See • Set "Priority contents" ( page 183) to "Audio
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. Input a track number by using the number buttons or ADJUST button V8, V9 * This recorder supports ID3v2 (ID3 Tag Version 2) of Toshiba cannot guarantee that all recordable discs will produce optimal playback quality. The technical criteria set forth in this owner's manual are meant only as a guide
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Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Checking the current status and settings HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can confirm operational status and setting details. Operational status and setting details Start 1 Press DISPLAY. DISPLAY The following on-screen display appears.
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Introduction Recording Playback Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. Start Note • Time display is an approximation. 1 During playback or recording,
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, the following display appears. Perform steps 1 and 2 below. e.g. AB repeat Set A Notes • Some discs may not permit repeat operation. • You cannot use the repeat playback function in conjunction with the random playback function. • If you press STOP button during repeat playback, this operation
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T CT 24 T CT 25 T CT 26 T CT 27 T CT 28 T CT 29 T CT 30 T CT 1) Input numbers of titles, chapters, or tracks by using the number buttons, in favorite order. Input each 3-digit number. To input a 1- or 2-digit number, first input 0. (e.g. "0", "0", "3".) To cancel the numbers, press
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Editing You can create your own movie from your assembled scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs. Creating your own title Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW DVD-Video finalizing process Other editing functions
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contents on a DVD-RAM disc. The reason is that discontinuous space inside the HDD expands and recorded contents are stored in gaps between used locations. Operating this repeatedly makes a recording area inside the HDD broken down into small and complicated spaces. (It is called fragmentation.) Even
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A fictitious playlist title that is different from the original title 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 private viewing may be prohibited under the Copyright Laws of
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Editing Creating your own title (Continued) 1: Changing a name of a recorded title HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW 1 Press CONTENT MENU, then press / / / to select a title. Start 2 Press QUICK MENU then select "Title information" by pressing / from the Quick Menu, then press ENTER. QUICK MENU "CONTENT MENU
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters HDD DVD-RAM 1 title is created by recording at a time, which includes 1 chapter. By dividing it into several chapters, it will be easier to access a desired scene, and your editing or playback will be much
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Chapter Editing" appears. e.g. EDIT MENU Chapter Editing HDD Fishing Guide Original Aspect Ratio 4:3 Location 00:00:00:03F Divide To . Locate a scene where you want to insert a chapter mark. PLAY You can use the following buttons. PICTURE SEARCH, SLOW, SKIP, PAUSE, FRAME/ADJUST, etc. The
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the selected location, and the first scene of the new chapter is registered as a chapter thumbnail. ENTER e.g. EDIT MENU Chapter Editing HDD Fishing Guide Original Aspect Ratio 4:3 Location 00:00:21:24F Divide To create new chapter, select desired start point via remote. To set, press enter
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Editing Creating your own title - 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters (Continued) Notes • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this event, reduce the number of chapters by merging chapters. ( page 91) • "EDIT MENU
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name. 2) Press QUICK MENU. 3) Press / / / to select "Edit Chapter Name", then press ENTER. A keyboard appears. Enter a name following the on-screen icon guides. Notes • There is a limit to the number of chapters which can be named. If exceeded, a message appears. • You can also access the keyboard
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Editing Creating your own title (Continued) 3: Collecting necessary scenes HDD DVD-RAM Create a "Playlist" to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. 1 Press CONTENT MENU. CONTENT MENU "CONTENT MENU Title List" appears. Pressing the HDD or DVD button can switch the drives
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Introduction Recording Playback 4 Press / to select "Playlist editing", then press ENTER. "EDIT MENU Playlist editing" appears. ENTER e.g. EDIT Playlist MENU Editing HDD Source:Title Original Object :Title PlayList Title: Entire Time: Start B A 5 Press / / / to select a title or
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Editing Creating your own title - 3: Collecting necessary scenes (Continued) 7 Press / to select a point where you want to insert the item, then press ENTER. If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press ENTER button. ENTER The selected part is inserted at the
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as necessary. Note • You cannot edit 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) Press EDIT MENU. "EDIT MENU Main Menu" appears. 2) Press / / / to select "Playlist editing," then
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Editing Creating your own title - 3: Collecting necessary scenes (Continued) Making a Playlist of recorded contents where starting times are the same (i.e. daily or weekly recordings) This will help to sort serials. 1) From "CONTENT MENU Title List", press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / to select "Edit
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titles recorded on the HDD to DVD-R/RW for distribution to DVD player users A: High speed dubbing ( page 100) B: Rate conversion dubbing ( page 106) C: Line-U dubbing ( page 110) Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW ( page 112) Playback Editing Library Network Navi Function setup A: High
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speed dubbing" to a finalized DVD-R/RW is not possible. • "Line-U dubbing" using a DVD-R/RW which was recorded on other equipment and is not finalized yet is message will appear on screen. In such a case, follow the instructions in the message. • Depending on the content, associated information such
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Introduction Recording Playback Recording and playback while dubbing Dubbing process by "High speed dubbing" and "Dub selected items" procedures will allow you to make a recording or playback of other titles. HDD Playback HDD Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording HDD DVD Available
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Editing Creating your own title - 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) A: High speed dubbing (Dubbing only a specified part) HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R This section explains how to dub a specific title or chapter. To select several parts and dub them all at once, refer to page 102. Start 1 Press CONTENT
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will be copied to the same disc and the copied part will become another title. This operation is useful to change a Playlist to Original. Network: To copy to another TOSHIBA DVD recorder within the same network. See "Network Navi" ( page 141). "Copy" or "Move" is automatically selected in
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Editing Creating your own title - 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) A: High speed dubbing (Dubbing specified parts together) HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R This section explains how to copy several specific titles or chapters. Assigned names of titles/chapters or other information can also be copied. A
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Introduction Recording 4 Press / / / to select a part (a title or chapter) to copy. • To go to the next or previous page, press PICTURE SEARCH ( / ) button. ENTER • To select a chapter, first select the title that contains the chapter you want, then press button. To go back to the title display,
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delete them in the procedure for "Deleting recorded contents" ( page 55). • To confirm the contents of an item, first select the item by using / / / buttons and press QUICK MENU button to display Quick Menu. Press / buttons to select "Preview" (or "Title information") then press ENTER button. • Each
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Cancelling selection of an item 1) Press / / / to select an item then press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. e.g. EDIT MENU Dub Selected Items Quick Menu Cancel selected title Preview Preview all selected items Title information Clear all selected items Auto power off Exit HDD Title Original Dub
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recorded onto the HDD at high rate setting to be dubbed onto a DVD-RAM disc at a reduced bit rate. Use the Rate conversion dubbing when • you recorded a lengthy content on the HDD using the manual high rate, and it is too large to dub onto the DVD-RAM disc. • you recorded a title with
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Original) 2) Press / buttons to select an item then press ENTER button. User record quality: The current settings you have made ( page 184) are listed operation does not insure full recording of any length program or whole use of unoccupied volume.) 7 Press ENTER. Copying starts. To confirm the
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press ENTER. "EDIT MENU Rate Conv. Items" appears. ENTER e.g. EDIT MENU Rate Conv. Items HDD Title Original Dub To: DVD 4 Collect parts to be dBubbeAd, using steps 4 to 6 on page 103. Each of the collected parts is recorded on the destination media as a title. You can cancel selection of an
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Press QUICK MENU button to display Quick Menu. 2) Press / buttons to select "User record quality" and press ENTER button. 3) Press ADJUST ( / ) button to after the new title produced by this recording process. • You cannot use the Rate Conversion Dubbing for copying from a DVD-RAM disc to another
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record the picture being played back in either disc, or to the other disc, if the content is not copy-protected. This procedure can be used also to copy contents of a DVD-R/RW you created ( page 112), back to the HDD. Preparation • Make sure that the destination disc has adequate available
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Line-U dubbing" cannot be set as programme recording. • When doing this procedure, programmed recording must not be initiated. If you display TV Guide On Screen, playback is automatically canceled. • When setting the input to Line-U, audio output is set to stereo automatically. You cannot switch the
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to add contents to a DVD-RW, do not use this procedure. Record directly or make a dubbing to properly on all DVD video players (including TOSHIBA products). Depending on the disc, there may DVD-RW capacity may be smaller.) • Follow the instructions on handling of the disc. Preparation • Record
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Start 1 Press EDIT MENU. EDIT MENU "EDIT MENU Main Menu" appears. e.g. EDIT MENU Main Menu 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
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Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) 114 4 Press ENTER. A cursor appears in "Edit chapter name" or "Modify chapter thumbnail" to change the chapter, and press ENTER button. 3) Use the entry screen to change the title or chapter name. To change a title thumbnail or a chapter thumbnail
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None Parts Test All Test Set Aspect Ratio Original 4:3 fixed 16:9 fixed None B A Return Next 8 Press / / / to 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
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Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) 10 Press to select "Next", then press ENTER. e.g. EDIT MENU DVD Video Creation(Title Menu Select) 1/ 2 MR. SATO, PLEASE JOIN US TO CREATE MANUALS DO NOT DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT
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Introduction Recording Playback 13 Press ENTER on "EDIT MENU DVD-Video Creation (Chapter Menu Select)" display. A confirmation message is displayed. ENTER 14 Press / to select "Yes", then press ENTER. The current broadcast picture appears and dubbing starts. The progress is displayed on the
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TOSHIBA products) cannot be copied to a DVDR/RW disc using High Speed Dubbing. First set "DVD compatible mode" to "Main" or "SAP" and record them onto the HDD. Then perform "Rate conversion dubbing for multiple parts" ( page 108) to copy to the HDD. • When a content is recorded with manual
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116) DVD-R/RW. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. 2) Press / / / to select a title which contains a scene to use as menus. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to select "Save captured images". 5) Select a scene. Locate a scene using the buttons such as PLAY, SLOW, FRAME or PAUSE, etc. 6) Press / to select "Loading
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Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) To improve legibility of characters on menus Press / / / to set "Back ground color" to "On". Then select "Color" ("White" or "Black") according
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DVD-RW ( page 125). It is possible only on DVD-RW recorded on this recorder. After canceling, you can delete titles. However, you cannot re-use the whole disc, since only the last title can restore the disc space. If you want to delete all contents of a DVD-RW after the
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2 Press ENTER / to select "DVD-Video Finalizing". e.g. EDIT MENU Main Menu DVD-R DVD-Video Finalizing Used to create 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 Menu 1 23 Finalize 12
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DVD-Video Finalize (Title Menu Select) 1/ 2 MR. SATO, PLEASE JOIN US TO CREATE MANUALS DO NOT DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT DO NOT LEAVE HERE LEAVE HERE MR. SATO, PLEASE JOIN US TO CREATE MANUALS DO NOT DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE
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Editing DVD-Video finalizing process (Continued) 7 Press / / / to select the title menu, then press ENTER. A display of chapter menu selection appears if "Menu Create" is set to "Tltle+Chapter" or `Chapter" at step 3. ENTER 8 Press / / / to select the chapter menu. A selected menu is applied to
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of the title last recorded. • On DVD-RW discs, it is possible to cancel the DVD-Video finalizing process or to initialize for a new use. • If a start time of a programmed recording comes during a finalizing process, the recording is made onto the HDD. However, while making a menu, the recording is
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Editing Other editing functions Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can register your favorite scene as a thumbnail displayed on CONTENT MENU. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not available. 1 Press CONTENT MENU, then press / / / to select a title. Start
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing 4 Press PLAY to start playback. Locate a scene you want to capture as a thumbnail. PLAY You can use the following buttons. PICTURE SEARCH, FRAME, SLOW, SKIP, PAUSE, etc. 5 At the point where you want to capture a thumbnail image, press PAUSE. PAUSE
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Editing Other editing functions (Continued) Combining two titles (Original) into one HDD DVD-RAM Use this feature to combine two titles into one. The second title is deleted as the second title is added to the end of the first
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing 6 Press / to select the location to put the part and press ENTER. It is fixed at the left side at the beginning. Press ENTER button. The selected part moved into the location of the ENTER cursor. e.g. EDIT MENU Combine ORG Title HDD Title Original
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Library To facilitate your collecting. Using Library data Searching for a desired title Viewing Library data Checking remaining space
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made on this recorder, including date, media, title, genre, etc. Using this database, you can search for desired or available discs. You can To cancel this procedure, press LIBRARY button. • The Library system does not support DVD-R/RW discs. • Selecting a title on "LIBRARY MENU Title Summary (All
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Recording Playback Library HDD DVD-RAM Searching for a desired title From the "LIBRARY MENU Title Summary (All Titles)", you can select a title by using / buttons. If you change the listing order or sort the titles, search may be easier. Changing the listing order Arrange 1) From Quick Menu
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Library Searching for a desired title (Continued) Jumping Jump 1) From the Quick Menu, select "Jump" by / then press ENTER. The submenu appears. e.g. LIBRARY MENU Title Summary (All TiQtleusi)ck Menu DNVo.D spDaactee remDaaiyninTgime 1 / 2 5/24 (Tu) 2:49 pm CAHppGoeinnret characteTirtle Name
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Library HDD DVD-RAM Viewing Library data This section explains how to check and maintain the Library data. Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Viewing title information Title information 1) From Quick Menu, select "Title information" by / then press ENTER. You can view
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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 page 138). • When you import saved Library data back into the recorder. → "Re-installing the backup data" ( page 138). Note • Save your Library data on a DVD
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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 beginning. 1) Press LIBRARY. 2) Press / to select a title
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/ to select "Yes", then press ENTER. To cancel, select "No". Re-installing the backup data 1) Load the DVD-RAM disc containing the Library database. 2) then press ENTER. To cancel, select "No". Note • Do not use a DVD-RAM disc which contains Library Management data registered to another recorder
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" or "Jump" from Quick Menu. e.g. LIBRARY MENU DVD All disc No. Summary User record quality 1 / 2 6/22 (Tu) 2:49 pm HDD SettinCgu1rrent defaul. DVD L-PCM D/M1 D/M1 20min. 10min. 5min. 2min. 4 Manual 6.0 D/M2 5 Manual 3.2 D/M1 Total recording time: approx. 71min. AV quality calculati
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up the PC 4: Starting Network Navi 5: Network Navi settings Network Navi features Displaying thumbnails (Title List) Operating with the remote control screen Using Library information (Library) Setting for custom menu addition (Custom Menu Editor) Net Dubbing Net Monitor Setting a timer recording
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by another device cannot be displayed or changed. The information on a finalized DVD-R/RW can be displayed but cannot be changed.) Checking the library using a PC This feature displays and sorts the recorder's "Library" information. It searches for a DVD-RAM which has empty space or desired disc by
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be guaranteed for versions beyond the above. The installation of Java VM Ver. 1.5 (for Mac OS X: 1.4.2) is required to use Network Navi features. To obtain the latest Windows® 2000...Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system Service Pack3 (SP3) Windows® XP...Microsoft® Windows® XP
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. • An ADSL modem is required to use ADSL service and a cable modem is required to use cable modem service. Depending on the access method of and subscriber installed on a connected PC and the settings of such software, certain features contained in this recorder may not be usable. Note: Toshiba
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. Usable features differ depending on the connection method. The features of "Network Navi" can be utilized fully only if the recorder is connected using a PC with an always-on internet connection and router. Direct connection to a PC Always-on internet connection with a PC Phone line Broadband
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port Phone line ADSL modem (Router, internal type) To LAN (Ether) port Connecting to a PC using a router (e.g. ADSL) Router ADSL modem Phone line To LAN (Ether) port Straight cable To your telecommunication carrier or internet service provider. While pressing down Lock portion Plug 146
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1SPYZ .BJM4FUUJOH Select a tab to /FUXPSL/BWJ4FUUJOHT change screens. 3FDPSEFS/BNF 3%94 6TFS/BNF 1BTTXPSE 1PSUOVNCFS / U % CCJ 4 UUJ "User Name" and "Password" must be entered to prevent unauthorized access. The username and password should be unique so that others cannot
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environment that will be connected. Default Gateway e.g.: 192.168.1.1 This is set when the recorder uses a gateway. DNS Manual Fixed to "Manual" if "DHCP" is set to "Manual". DNS Server e.g.:192.168.1.1 Manually enter the DNS server address. Proxy Server There is no need to set in this
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When "Use" is selected, the DNS server address is automatically obtained from the DHCP server. Manually enter the Keyword POP3 Server Address POP3 User Name POP3 Password APOP Accept the email address of your internet provider's email service. Enter up to 63 single-byte alphanumeric characters.
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.com [email protected] Connection Check Mail Function Enable Mail Keyword abc1234 POP3 Server Address yyy.zzz.com POP3 User Name xxxx PSOPe3lePcats"sSweocrdondarayaaAbbdbdress".APOP Enable Accept Only From [email protected] Completion Notice Secondary Address SMTP Server Address Sender
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up the PC Settings for the PC will be different depending on the operating system. Please read the user's manual of your PC for details. The following instructions are for Windows® XP. When using the PC with an always-on internet connection, the setting is normally already at "Auto" (automatically
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used as examples in this user's manual. When the "Back" button on the browser is used to return to the previous page, the setting and display may not be set correctly. 2 Enter the address http://RD-XS54 Settings" from the Main Menu. Follow the instructions on the pages that follow to establish the
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page address Access Port Number www3.toshiba.co.jp/dvd/mtn/ This sets the address of the maintenance service page, from which you can download update software of the recorder. Normally set to 1048 When multiple units are used and the
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Navi features Displaying thumbnails (Title List 155 Operating with the remote control screen 157 Net Keyboard ...158 Operation using the Virtual Remote Control 159 Using Library Information (Library 160 Finding the disc containing the title you want to view (Sorting Library information 160
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will appear as a black screen on the PC and the thumbnail display will not be shown. In such a case, make changes to the thumbnail screen using the "Content Menu" on the recorder. (There are thumbnails which cannot be displayed.) For a Macintosh computer, Chapter List will not be displayed even if
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Network Navi Network Navi features (Continued) 3 Click on an item that you want to change, and select a value or input data. For the content of settings, see the following "Items for setting". 4 After the setting is completed, click "Save". Click. The title information will be set. When you click "
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's operating mode and communication condition within the network. • If the remote control screen is not displayed properly, clear the browser's cache. • If you use multiple units of the recorder within the same network, you will need to set up a different "Port Number" for each unit. View of the
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character input window is started while the Virtual Remote Control is displayed, the Net Keyboard screen will be displayed on the PC. If you enter using Net Keyboard and click "Enter", the Net Keyboard will close. This will be reflected in the recorder's character input window. Note • If you click
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wheel" the number of rotations of the wheel when you are using a mouse. • In "Customization Menu for the Virtual Remote Control", set the recorder's operation for each mouse usage time. • The Virtual Remote Control requires the installation of Java VM v. 1.5 (1.4.2 for Mac OS X). To check the Java
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easily find a disc with remaining space or a desired disc by using stored information for each title such as the recorded time and date, the CSV title format". Library information will be saved in CSV format. Follow the instructions on the PC screen, and perform the steps for saving. Note • Saving
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initially came with the recorder. You will need: Images that you want to use on the menu screen (Windows bitmap format (bmp),*1 24 bit color, 720 Menu Editor screen will be displayed. 2 Specify the bitmap file that you want to use for a custom menu. You can click "Browse" to select the file. You
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be sent to the recorder. The set custom menu will be displayed towards the bottom of this screen. Deleting the user custom menu Select "Number" and click "Delete". To use the saved user custom menu on the recorder Click on the "Next" button in "Title Menu Select" and "Chapter Menu Select" under
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Toshiba's HDD & DVD video recorder) on the same network as the dubbing destination. Net Dubbing can also be performed in "Dub Select Items". Recording Playback The following conditions are required to use Device name RD-Z1 TAKASHI TARO_1 which dubbing may not be supported to some drives. • In
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port To LAN port LAN cable (crossover type, included) 1 Make the "Network Setting" on Setup as in the example below. page 147. • DHCP: Not used (both for the recorder and compatible) • IP Address 192.168.1.10 (IP address of the recorder) 192.168.1.15 (separate compatible device) • Subnet Mask
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recorder to the PC for viewing in your home office. Recording Playback Editing Library The following conditions are required to use Net Monitor. • QuickTime® (v 7.0.0) must be installed on the PC connected to the recorder. Caution • The operation of Net Monitor is not guaranteed on all PCs. In
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audio to the L channel and auxiliary audio to the R channel regardless of the sound multiplex setting. • When you play the title that was recorded using a dual-monaural setting on the recorder, the audio output will follow the sound multiplex setting during the play. • If a firewall is set on a PC
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Navi Function setup Others • Do you have the correct version and settings of the installed QuickTime®; the correct connection between the recorder and PC network; and the correct setting of the browser in use? → QuickTime® version: For both Windows® and Mac OS, check to see if QuickTime® 7.0.0 is
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Toshiba is not responsible for, nor has any control over, any content recorded and/or viewed using the recorder. The unauthorized recording, use Audio EXPA XP XP XP-Audio XPA User User HDD SH DVD SD Both capitalized and non-capitalized letters can be used. 168 Notes • Depending on the
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GUI view on the TV may cause failure in timer recording setting using email. When setting is successful (setting completion email) When the Navi Setting)?subject = subject line (delete timer recording setting of RD XS54.)&body=open%20password (password set in Network Navi Setting)%20prog&20del
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Network Navi Virtual Remote Control Net Dubbing Setting a timer recording using email Net Monitor Operating Environment/Basic Settings Required Settings • OS: • Java VM Ver.1.5 (For Mac OS X: 1.4.2) • Installation and settings of QuickTime® (v. 7.0.0) • Settings for Net Monitor • Network Setting
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Function setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the function settings
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Function setup 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. 1 Press SETUP. The following setup display appears. SETUP e.g. DVD player settings DVD disc menu language English DVD
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Introduction Recording 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 preferred language for
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Function setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting Details Display settings TV shape To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO TV. On screen display HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD To activate or deactivate
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operation User Time & Date setting Guide and Clock reset Details Page To select picture and sound quality settings for a manual 183 program recording. a recorder for the Network Navi function. 147 To register the frequently used genre on the menu. 186 To set the front panel display to
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Function setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) DVD player settings DVD disc menu language DVD-VIDEO English: To display disc menus in English. French: To display disc menus in French. Spanish: To display disc menus in Spanish. Others: To make a further language choice. After pressing
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follow steps 1) - 3) below. Off: Deactivate the Parental Lock function. After pressing ENTER button, follow steps 1) below. 1) Enter a 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER button. If you make a mistake entering your password, press CLEAR button before pressing ENTER button
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STOP button 4 times after selecting "On" and "Off" in order, and then press ENTER button. The password is cleared. 2) Enter a new 4-digit password by using the number buttons. 3) Press ENTER button. DVD title stop DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Off: Plays back all following titles on the disc after the
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-VIDEO VCD Select from between 4 picture settings (Normal, Setting 1-3) you stored in the memory. Note • This setting is not available when the HDMI connection is used. 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
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in the linear PCM format. If it does not support DTS, the recorder outputs no sounds. 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: Virtual surround effect not activated
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-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 44, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). On screen display HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Off: Deactivates the operational status display (e.g., ) on the TV screen. On
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of this setting. Completion beep HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R This is used to set whether or not a buzzer sounds when dubbing and certain functions to "Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder" ( page 48, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). DR 1 : DR 2 :
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contents, the recorder will take a longer time to start playback of the disc. User record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can select from 5 combined picture setting for normal recording or programmed recording. e.g. User record quality HDD Setting 1 Manual 6.6 L-PCM DVD - - - SP 4.6
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problems with the brightness of video signals of TV broadcasts or other external input. Press / buttons to select the source, and / buttons to select the mode. (Only use • When the bit rate on "User record quality" is set to "1.0( Notes • When you select the manual rate of the picture quality between
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Introduction Recording Playback DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R To set whether chapters are to be automatically created at a selected interval during DVD-R/RW recording. Off: Chapters are not set. 5 min. : 10 min. : 15 min. : 20 min. To set the interval at which chapters are automatically
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then press ENTER button. A list of genres appears. You can turn the pages using button. 2) Press / buttons to select a genre, then press ENTER button. and reservation history are left as is and can continue to be used. All titles are about to be deleted in spite of title protected.
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& Date setting To set the clock manually if it is not set correctly. 1) change the date. ( / buttons can also be used in addition to ADJUST ( / ) buttons.) 2) Guide On Screen®, this setting is not available. Guide and Clock reset To correct the clock of the recorder. This option includes the TV Guide
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Function setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting of picture and sound quality for recording Picture quality setting SP LP MN DVD Yes Yes Yes D/M1 HDD Yes Yes Yes Sound setting D/M2 DVD HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes L-PCM DVD HDD No No No No Yes Yes 188
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Others Before calling service personnel Output sound conversion table Error codes on the display window Recording duration Language Code List Specification
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Others Before calling service personnel If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba dealer. Power The power is not turned on. • The power cord is not connected securely. → Connect the power cord securely.
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wand) is placed correctly in front of the cable box. See page 25, "INSTALLATION GUIDE". →Leave the cable box turned on all of the time and turn off the recorder when not in use or overnight. → Consult your service provider for more information. Remote control The remote control does not work. • The
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Others Output sound conversion table Audio setting ( page 180) and output in the default setting display Bitstream Analog 2ch PCM Disc Sound format BITSTREAM/ PCM jack HDMI OUTPUT jack Analog (L/R) jacks BITSTREAM/ PCM jack HDMI OUTPUT jack Analog (L/R) jacks BITSTREAM/ PCM jack HDMI
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errors detected. Possible error detected in the HDD. Turning on the power failed. An irregular stop of the ventilation fan detected. • When using HDMI Note • If you find an error code other than listed above, consult your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. 193 Library Network Navi Function setup Others
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Picture quality rate for SP with D/M1. Manual maximum setting for L-PCM. Maximum value for the manual mode. • The recording durations listed above are been initialized. Actual recording duration may vary depending on the disc used. • If you subtract the actual recording duration from the duration
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Others Language Code List Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language - - - CHI (ZH) DUT (NL) ENG (EN) FRE (FR) GER (DE) ITA (IT) JPN (JA) KOR (KO) MAY (MS) SPA (ES) AA AB AF AM AR AS AY AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA CO CS
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. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. • The Illustrations and screens described in this manual may be exaggerated or simplified for easy recognition and may be slightly different from the actual unit. 196
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accident, Acts of God, such as lightning or fluctuations in electric power, improper installation, improper maintenance or use in violation of instructions furnished by TACP; use or malfunction through simultaneous use of this DAV Product and connected equipment; or to units that have been modified
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instructions in this manual and checking the section "Before calling service personnel", you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service web site: www.tacp.toshiba.com. ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED DATA CAUSED BY USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS DAV PRODUCT).
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Memo 199 Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Others