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Printed in China P000440770 H PM0022745010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation Others Network Navi Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction 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 Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction 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.
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... Editing Creating your own title 84 Editing procedure 84 Basic flow 85 1: Changing a name of contents Introduction Caution for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode 39 Setting a timer recording using DVD-R/RW ....... 112 DVD-Video finalizing process 122 Other editing functions 126 Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU 126 Combining two titles (Original...
... Editing Creating your own title 84 Editing procedure 84 Basic flow 85 1: Changing a name of contents Introduction Caution for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode 39 Setting a timer recording using DVD-R/RW ....... 112 DVD-Video finalizing process 122 Other editing functions 126 Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU 126 Combining two titles (Original...
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... Navi features 170 Function setup Customizing the function settings 172 Initial settings 175 DVD player settings 176 Picture/Audio settings 179 Display settings 181 Operational settings 182 DVD recorder operation 183 Management settings 186 Others Before calling service personnel 190 Output sound... conversion table 192 Error codes on the display window 193 Recording duration 194 Language code list 195 Specification ...
... Navi features 170 Function setup Customizing the function settings 172 Initial settings 175 DVD player settings 176 Picture/Audio settings 179 Display settings 181 Operational settings 182 DVD recorder operation 183 Management settings 186 Others Before calling service personnel 190 Output sound... conversion table 192 Error codes on the display window 193 Recording duration 194 Language code list 195 Specification ...
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...on and at 1-800-319-6684. The unauthorized recording, use only high quality recordable DVD discs. Introduction Recording Playback Editing Introduction About this product Some differences Because of its recording capability and hard disc drive (HDD), this DVD recorder operates more time. The operating system includes software ... features or as they would on the TV screen during operation. Some DVD video discs are also susceptible to use the DVD recorder. If you happen to encounter difficulties playing or recording a DVD disc or playing a CD disc, please feel free to save, you...
...on and at 1-800-319-6684. The unauthorized recording, use only high quality recordable DVD discs. Introduction Recording Playback Editing Introduction About this product Some differences Because of its recording capability and hard disc drive (HDD), this DVD recorder operates more time. The operating system includes software ... features or as they would on the TV screen during operation. Some DVD video discs are also susceptible to use the DVD recorder. If you happen to encounter difficulties playing or recording a DVD disc or playing a CD disc, please feel free to save, you...
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...; Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as a wedding party) with this disc can rewrite repeatedly without deterioration of 9.4 GB allows more recording space. Depending on the disc status or the recording equipment, playback of the disc may prefer, to record secondary languages, or programs that all DVD recorders/ players...
...; Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as a wedding party) with this disc can rewrite repeatedly without deterioration of 9.4 GB allows more recording space. Depending on the disc status or the recording equipment, playback of the disc may prefer, to record secondary languages, or programs that all DVD recorders/ players...
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... region marks 1 or ALL . • Toshiba cannot guarantee that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal computer drive is used in this recorder. • Some functions such as Library may not work with personal computer discs. • Discs recorded in this DVD recorder is used again in this recorder. • When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc that all discs...
... region marks 1 or ALL . • Toshiba cannot guarantee that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal computer drive is used in this recorder. • Some functions such as Library may not work with personal computer discs. • Discs recorded in this DVD recorder is used again in this recorder. • When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc that all discs...
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... protection technology and can copy a disc only when the disc permits copying once. DVD-RAM discs formatted in UDF2.0 on this recorder. In order to remove the disc. The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are recommended. Two types of... cartridges. Do not use a pen with a soft tip. The recorder cannot record on a disc, use a pen with this recorder. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be recorded or edited once the inside discs are two types of DVD-RAM cartridges; Before using such a disc, initialize it becomes dirty....
... protection technology and can copy a disc only when the disc permits copying once. DVD-RAM discs formatted in UDF2.0 on this recorder. In order to remove the disc. The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are recommended. Two types of... cartridges. Do not use a pen with a soft tip. The recorder cannot record on a disc, use a pen with this recorder. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be recorded or edited once the inside discs are two types of DVD-RAM cartridges; Before using such a disc, initialize it becomes dirty....
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... or restricted (copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded. Recommended discs That's (Taiyo-Yuden) 4X, 8X, 16X On DVD-RW discs Standards Discs labeled DVD-RW Ver.1.1 or 1.2 can only be used to record copy-free material. Marks on the aspect ratio or mode...the letter box style. 16:9 PS Pictures are recorded in this example.) 4:3 Pictures are examples of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as CPRM compatible, this recorder can be used. Introduction Recording Playback Editing On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can only be ...
... or restricted (copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded. Recommended discs That's (Taiyo-Yuden) 4X, 8X, 16X On DVD-RW discs Standards Discs labeled DVD-RW Ver.1.1 or 1.2 can only be used to record copy-free material. Marks on the aspect ratio or mode...the letter box style. 16:9 PS Pictures are recorded in this example.) 4:3 Pictures are examples of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as CPRM compatible, this recorder can be used. Introduction Recording Playback Editing On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can only be ...
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.... This corresponds to facilitate scene search. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. When you record on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. You can divide a title into chapters. Stacking or placing...Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Track 1 VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of a DVD video disc. Yes No Do not use any type of solvent such as a bathroom or near heat sources. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are subdivided into...
.... This corresponds to facilitate scene search. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. When you record on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. You can divide a title into chapters. Stacking or placing...Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Track 1 VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of a DVD video disc. Yes No Do not use any type of solvent such as a bathroom or near heat sources. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are subdivided into...
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... and purposes The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder. Recording Playback Editing Library DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc Characteristics on a recorded disc, you cannot name a title or disc, you execute DVD-Video finalizing process on a recorded finalizing process on this recorder Suitable for repeat use of the disc. Copy once contents can...
... and purposes The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder. Recording Playback Editing Library DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc Characteristics on a recorded disc, you cannot name a title or disc, you execute DVD-Video finalizing process on a recorded finalizing process on this recorder Suitable for repeat use of the disc. Copy once contents can...
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...page 20 Loads a disc into the disc drive. See the following page on /restores the unit in "INSTALLATION !1 (REC) button page 46 Starts recording. !2 (SKIP) button Skips to parts and controls See pages with the cover open or close the cover. r TV Guide button page 23, 40...of HDMI Licensing LLC. y HDMI indicator Illuminates while the HDMI connection is verified. e DVD button/DVD indicator page 45, 66 Press this to the previous chapter or track. page 62 !3 (PAUSE) button Stops playback or recording momentarily. 47, 61 page !4 (SKIP) button Skips to operate the HDD. page 62...
...page 20 Loads a disc into the disc drive. See the following page on /restores the unit in "INSTALLATION !1 (REC) button page 46 Starts recording. !2 (SKIP) button Skips to parts and controls See pages with the cover open or close the cover. r TV Guide button page 23, 40...of HDMI Licensing LLC. y HDMI indicator Illuminates while the HDMI connection is verified. e DVD button/DVD indicator page 45, 66 Press this to the previous chapter or track. page 62 !3 (PAUSE) button Stops playback or recording momentarily. 47, 61 page !4 (SKIP) button Skips to operate the HDD. page 62...
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... 71 15 ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 16 CH/Page buttons page 20, 23, 45 17 DVD button page 45, 66 18 INSTANT SKIP button page 61 19 INSTANT REPLAY button page 61 20 CONTENT ... page 55 *1 MENU Use this to the previous screen (the screen may be specified depending on a DVD video disc. Operate the menu screen as the same manner as "Locating a title using the top menu ( page... 66)". A menu screen is not recorded on some discs. *2 RETURN Returns to display a menu screen that is recorded on the disc). Refer to the instructions of the disc. 17 Others Network Navi...
... 71 15 ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 16 CH/Page buttons page 20, 23, 45 17 DVD button page 45, 66 18 INSTANT SKIP button page 61 19 INSTANT REPLAY button page 61 20 CONTENT ... page 55 *1 MENU Use this to the previous screen (the screen may be specified depending on a DVD video disc. Operate the menu screen as the same manner as "Locating a title using the top menu ( page... 66)". A menu screen is not recorded on some discs. *2 RETURN Returns to display a menu screen that is recorded on the disc). Refer to the instructions of the disc. 17 Others Network Navi...
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... has " " and " " on a single channel ("lock") or change channels ("unlock") as you want the reminder to appear. If the TV program is closed . Toshiba does not provide the TV Guide On Screen data. Services and options For more details press Info while navigating through LISTINGS. The selected TV program...or cable access to stations carrying TV Guide On Screen data is in a panel ad. TV Guide On Screen does not work with your DVD Recorder and the data provided by pressing Menu to access the options (above). LISTINGS If you experience any changes and close the panel menu. •...
... has " " and " " on a single channel ("lock") or change channels ("unlock") as you want the reminder to appear. If the TV program is closed . Toshiba does not provide the TV Guide On Screen data. Services and options For more details press Info while navigating through LISTINGS. The selected TV program...or cable access to stations carrying TV Guide On Screen data is in a panel ad. TV Guide On Screen does not work with your DVD Recorder and the data provided by pressing Menu to access the options (above). LISTINGS If you experience any changes and close the panel menu. •...
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... one title. 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 Relay recording Standard 4:3 Off Off Off On On SETUP 4 Press / to a DVD-R/RW disc. The limit number of a DVD-R/RW disc. DVD recorder operation User record quality Picture record mode Input Black level...
... one title. 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 Relay recording Standard 4:3 Off Off Off On On SETUP 4 Press / to a DVD-R/RW disc. The limit number of a DVD-R/RW disc. DVD recorder operation User record quality Picture record mode Input Black level...
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... 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 reference purposes only and are not guaranteed. DVD: Records onto a loaded disc. Off Keeps infomation without executing, until the frequency is closed. Recording times may vary. 42 ENTER Note If you cancel the selections...
... 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 reference purposes only and are not guaranteed. DVD: Records onto a loaded disc. Off Keeps infomation without executing, until the frequency is closed. Recording times may vary. 42 ENTER Note If you cancel the selections...
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... the same time, CONTENT MENU and LIBRARY MENU will allow you to make a recording or playback of other operations. 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 Not available Available Not available Not available Available...
... the same time, CONTENT MENU and LIBRARY MENU will allow you to make a recording or playback of other operations. 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 Not available Available Not available Not available Available...
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... a Playlist to initialize the HDD. Notes • Cancellation of a copying operation will be erased from the HDD to a DVD-RAM will become another TOSHIBA DVD recorder within the same network. Playback Editing Library 5 Press ENTER. Introduction Recording 4 Press / to select "Auto power off". (3) Press ENTER button. When a specified title (or chapter) is available. Executing this...
... a Playlist to initialize the HDD. Notes • Cancellation of a copying operation will be erased from the HDD to a DVD-RAM will become another TOSHIBA DVD recorder within the same network. Playback Editing Library 5 Press ENTER. Introduction Recording 4 Press / to select "Auto power off". (3) Press ENTER button. When a specified title (or chapter) is available. Executing this...
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... of inactivity. Setting DVD recorder operation User record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Picture record mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Input Black level HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Aspect ratio (Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD compatible mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R Rec DNR HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 3D Y/C separation HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Relay recording HDD DVD-RAM Management settings Network...
... of inactivity. Setting DVD recorder operation User record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Picture record mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Input Black level HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Aspect ratio (Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD compatible mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R Rec DNR HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 3D Y/C separation HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Relay recording HDD DVD-RAM Management settings Network...
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... in the linear PCM format. QXpanderTM is a trademark of this recorder via the ANALOG output connectors. Audio out select HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Selects an output sound format corresponding to this DVD recorder is connected to an amplifier or similar device. • When ...produce undesirable picture artifacts or increase noises on the scene due to this recorder. When you playback discs with rapid movement. Virtual surround HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO This lets you play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG1 decoder is set to "Off" if...
... in the linear PCM format. QXpanderTM is a trademark of this recorder via the ANALOG output connectors. Audio out select HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Selects an output sound format corresponding to this DVD recorder is connected to an amplifier or similar device. • When ...produce undesirable picture artifacts or increase noises on the scene due to this recorder. When you playback discs with rapid movement. Virtual surround HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO This lets you play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG1 decoder is set to "Off" if...
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...quality settings also by 0.2 Mbps from 2.0 to 2.0.) 183 Network Navi Function setup Others Introduction DVD recorder operation Recording Playback Editing Library Instant replay interval HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Sets how far back is replayed when INSTANT REPLAY button is no division ... picture quality by displaying Quick Menu on (HDD or DVD). 2) Press ADJUST button to other scenes. Still group interval DVD-RAM Sets an interval for normal recording or programmed recording. User record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can change the setting. SP 4.6 D/M1 ...
...quality settings also by 0.2 Mbps from 2.0 to 2.0.) 183 Network Navi Function setup Others Introduction DVD recorder operation Recording Playback Editing Library Instant replay interval HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Sets how far back is replayed when INSTANT REPLAY button is no division ... picture quality by displaying Quick Menu on (HDD or DVD). 2) Press ADJUST button to other scenes. Still group interval DVD-RAM Sets an interval for normal recording or programmed recording. User record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can change the setting. SP 4.6 D/M1 ...