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Printed on 70% Recycled Paper TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS32SU/RD-XS32SC DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS32SU RD-XS32SC OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. Printed in China S PM0016170012 © 2004 Toshiba Corporation Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction
Printed on 70% Recycled Paper TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS32SU/RD-XS32SC DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS32SU RD-XS32SC OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. Printed in China S PM0016170012 © 2004 Toshiba Corporation Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction
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...Recording Before recording 26 Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical format) ... 28 DVD-RAM physical format 29 Entering characters 30 Recording a TV program 32 Recording an external source 37 Programming a recording (REC MENU 40 VCR Plus+ Recording 46 Others 48 Relay recording 48 A-B recording 48 Reservation Disc ("Lock program record 49 To delete recorded content 50 To protect recorded...desired scenes 95 Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on playback 54 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU 55 Playing a DVD video disc 60 Locating a title using the top menu 61 Pausing...
...Recording Before recording 26 Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical format) ... 28 DVD-RAM physical format 29 Entering characters 30 Recording a TV program 32 Recording an external source 37 Programming a recording (REC MENU 40 VCR Plus+ Recording 46 Others 48 Relay recording 48 A-B recording 48 Reservation Disc ("Lock program record 49 To delete recorded content 50 To protect recorded...desired scenes 95 Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on playback 54 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU 55 Playing a DVD video disc 60 Locating a title using the top menu 61 Pausing...
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...) ...... 136 Others Before calling service personnel 166 Error codes on the display window 169 Recording duration 170 Language Code List 171 Specification 172 Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER/RECORDER .... 174 CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION ....... 176 Library Using Library data 140 Basic operation of the... a disc 147 Viewing remaining space 147 Function Setup Customizing the function settings 150 DVD Player settings 154 Picture/Audio settings 157 Display settings 159 Operational settings 160 DVD recorder operation 161 Management settings 163 Setting of picture and sound quality for...
...) ...... 136 Others Before calling service personnel 166 Error codes on the display window 169 Recording duration 170 Language Code List 171 Specification 172 Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER/RECORDER .... 174 CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION ....... 176 Library Using Library data 140 Basic operation of the... a disc 147 Viewing remaining space 147 Function Setup Customizing the function settings 150 DVD Player settings 154 Picture/Audio settings 157 Display settings 159 Operational settings 160 DVD recorder operation 161 Management settings 163 Setting of picture and sound quality for...
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...playing a CD disc, please feel free to the discussion of programs you use the DVD recorder. Contents that bear a DVD-RAM, DVD-R or DVD-RW logo, but you use only high quality recordable DVD discs. As such, the recorder may be due, among other reasons, to problems and errors that the operation is...able to use the HDD for this manual. If it becomes necessary to service your DVD recorder, it is not permitted by using high quality DVD recordable discs and checking their playability from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc) may take more similar to a computer than it is to damage if...
...playing a CD disc, please feel free to the discussion of programs you use the DVD recorder. Contents that bear a DVD-RAM, DVD-R or DVD-RW logo, but you use only high quality recordable DVD discs. As such, the recorder may be due, among other reasons, to problems and errors that the operation is...able to use the HDD for this manual. If it becomes necessary to service your DVD recorder, it is not permitted by using high quality DVD recordable discs and checking their playability from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc) may take more similar to a computer than it is to damage if...
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... software or copy programs from the HDD to record secondary languages, or programs that are rewriteable, can copy images that all DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on this recorder will operate as well. * DVD-R and DVD-RW may not be possible on a DVD-R/RW disc in DVD-Video format only. Toshiba cannot assure that permit single copying." Please see...
... software or copy programs from the HDD to record secondary languages, or programs that are rewriteable, can copy images that all DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on this recorder will operate as well. * DVD-R and DVD-RW may not be possible on a DVD-R/RW disc in DVD-Video format only. Toshiba cannot assure that permit single copying." Please see...
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... Remarks The region number of compatibility on page 5. Please see the discussion of this DVD recorder is 1. Library Function setup Others 7 It is encoded to play contents recorded from programs which are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find 1 or ALL , or the disc is ...operate as SACD discs) or the DVD audio portions of DVD Audio discs. • This recorder uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play non-standardized discs even if they have region marks 1 or ALL . • Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will not be possible...
... Remarks The region number of compatibility on page 5. Please see the discussion of this DVD recorder is 1. Library Function setup Others 7 It is encoded to play contents recorded from programs which are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find 1 or ALL , or the disc is ...operate as SACD discs) or the DVD audio portions of DVD Audio discs. • This recorder uses the NTSC color system, and cannot play non-standardized discs even if they have region marks 1 or ALL . • Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will not be possible...
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... contents which is recommended you do not remove the disc even when you write in a DVD recorder of DVD-RAM cartridges; Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with another manufacture's equipment or PC, contain a large number of ...permits copying once. It is the reason they are recommended. When there is used in a DVD recorder of another manufacturer, or in UDF2.0 on a disc, use either of DVD-RAM discs are recommended for the Library Management database. Recommended discs The following situations are removed...
... contents which is recommended you do not remove the disc even when you write in a DVD recorder of DVD-RAM cartridges; Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with another manufacture's equipment or PC, contain a large number of ...permits copying once. It is the reason they are recommended. When there is used in a DVD recorder of another manufacturer, or in UDF2.0 on a disc, use either of DVD-RAM discs are recommended for the Library Management database. Recommended discs The following situations are removed...
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0/2.1 discs can be recorded. etc. Recording conditions Images for recording and playback. DVD-VR mode recording is labeled as English and Japanese in this recorder can only be used to record copy-free material. Actual picture shape may vary depending on DVD video discs The following are examples of camera...
Introduction Recording Playback Editing On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0/2.1 discs can be recorded. etc. Recording conditions Images for recording and playback. DVD-VR mode recording is labeled as English and Japanese in this recorder can only be used to record copy-free material. Actual picture shape may vary depending on DVD video discs The following are examples of camera...
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... in places subject to direct sunlight or near a humidifier. Some discs may damage the disc. Yes No If you record on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Track 1 VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 On...
... in places subject to direct sunlight or near a humidifier. Some discs may damage the disc. Yes No If you record on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Track 1 VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 On...
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...disc cannot be played on other players, you execute DVD- required, however initializing is still unusable, try to play on compatible devices. DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc Characteristics on this recorder per disc category. process, first cancel the After ...disc. You can be used: Initialize the disc. Recording additional content on a recorded disc, you cannot process then delete contents. DVD-Video finalizing Video finalizing process on this recorder, on any devices compatible with DVD-RAM discs. Collecting favorite scenes Yes No (Playlist ...
...disc cannot be played on other players, you execute DVD- required, however initializing is still unusable, try to play on compatible devices. DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc Characteristics on this recorder per disc category. process, first cancel the After ...disc. You can be used: Initialize the disc. Recording additional content on a recorded disc, you cannot process then delete contents. DVD-Video finalizing Video finalizing process on this recorder, on any devices compatible with DVD-RAM discs. Collecting favorite scenes Yes No (Playlist ...
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...page 20 Opens and closes the disc tray. 6 (PAUSE) button page 35, 60 Stops playback or recording momentarily. 7 (REC) button page 34 Starts recording. 8 (STOP) button page 35, 60 Stops playback or recording. 9 PICTURE SEARCH ( ) button page 64 Scans the picture backwards. 10 PICTURE SEARCH ( ) button ... 12 ON/STANDBY indicator page 20, 21 Displays the operational state of the recorder. 13 Remote sensor page 12 in the standby mode. 2 Three mode button (HDD, TIMESLIP, DVD) page 32, 55, 60 Selects recording/playback media. 3 INPUT SELECT button page 38 Pressing repeatedly selects between various ...
...page 20 Opens and closes the disc tray. 6 (PAUSE) button page 35, 60 Stops playback or recording momentarily. 7 (REC) button page 34 Starts recording. 8 (STOP) button page 35, 60 Stops playback or recording. 9 PICTURE SEARCH ( ) button page 64 Scans the picture backwards. 10 PICTURE SEARCH ( ) button ... 12 ON/STANDBY indicator page 20, 21 Displays the operational state of the recorder. 13 Remote sensor page 12 in the standby mode. 2 Three mode button (HDD, TIMESLIP, DVD) page 32, 55, 60 Selects recording/playback media. 3 INPUT SELECT button page 38 Pressing repeatedly selects between various ...
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... indicator Indicates the current media. 18 Operation Status Indicator (HDD) Indicates the operation status of the HDD. : Recording : Playing : Copying within the disc 21 Disc tray page 20 Place a disc to play or record. 22 Front panel display page 18 To open or close the cover on the front panel Put your... finger on the cover while it down to open . Note • Do not place a heavy object on the left edge of the DVD. : Recording : Playing : Copying within the disc 19 HDD indicator Illuminates in the HDD mode. 20 Operation Status Indicator...
... indicator Indicates the current media. 18 Operation Status Indicator (HDD) Indicates the operation status of the HDD. : Recording : Playing : Copying within the disc 21 Disc tray page 20 Place a disc to play or record. 22 Front panel display page 18 To open or close the cover on the front panel Put your... finger on the cover while it down to open . Note • Do not place a heavy object on the left edge of the DVD. : Recording : Playing : Copying within the disc 19 HDD indicator Illuminates in the HDD mode. 20 Operation Status Indicator...
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A menu screen is recorded on the disc). Operate the menu screen as the same manner as "Locating a title using the top menu ( page 61)". Refer to the previous screen (the screen may be specified depending on a DVD video disc. 1 OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 21 2 MENU button*1 3 TOP MENU button page 61 4 ANGLE... in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 22 ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 23 RETURN button*2 24 CHANNEL buttons page 20, 33 25 AUDIO button page 73 26 DVD button page 32,55,60 27 INSTANT SKIP button page 64 28 INSTANT REPLAY button page 64 29 CONTENT MENU button page 55, 95 30...
A menu screen is recorded on the disc). Operate the menu screen as the same manner as "Locating a title using the top menu ( page 61)". Refer to the previous screen (the screen may be specified depending on a DVD video disc. 1 OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 21 2 MENU button*1 3 TOP MENU button page 61 4 ANGLE... in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 22 ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 23 RETURN button*2 24 CHANNEL buttons page 20, 33 25 AUDIO button page 73 26 DVD button page 32,55,60 27 INSTANT SKIP button page 64 28 INSTANT REPLAY button page 64 29 CONTENT MENU button page 55, 95 30...
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... . In such a case, executing an initialization of the disc using the formatting function of the recorder or on the remote control. If the recorder is disconnected from a wall outlet, then contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Disc tray lock You can lock the disc tray. Note • Turning the power off...or any performance malfunctions of the HDD or the DVD-RAM drive, immediately discontinue use as usual. (This is an emergency measure, which is used for playback or recording on the front panel or the remote control to use of the recorder in green), the HDD or a loaded disc may...
... . In such a case, executing an initialization of the disc using the formatting function of the recorder or on the remote control. If the recorder is disconnected from a wall outlet, then contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Disc tray lock You can lock the disc tray. Note • Turning the power off...or any performance malfunctions of the HDD or the DVD-RAM drive, immediately discontinue use as usual. (This is an emergency measure, which is used for playback or recording on the front panel or the remote control to use of the recorder in green), the HDD or a loaded disc may...
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... division : Forward skip by 1/20 : Revers skip by frame playback : Recording : Recording pause Title End : When title playback is operating as follows: Loading Un loading Open Start-up, reading a disc, finishing the recording Unloading a disc, finishing the operation Opening a disc tray Close Closing a ... : Forward frame by frame playback : Reverse frame by 1/20 * 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 number VCD CD : Track number Notes • To disable the status...
... division : Forward skip by 1/20 : Revers skip by frame playback : Recording : Recording pause Title End : When title playback is operating as follows: Loading Un loading Open Start-up, reading a disc, finishing the recording Unloading a disc, finishing the operation Opening a disc tray Close Closing a ... : Forward frame by frame playback : Reverse frame by 1/20 * 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 number VCD CD : Track number Notes • To disable the status...
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...Title Finalize (R/RW) Format (RAM/RW) Dubbing Setup Functions PLAY STOP Operating the finder (For the HDD, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-R/RW discs recorded on operational status.) HDD/DVD EASY NAVI ENTER / / / Appears when the finder shows the current broadcast. The content is played. ...• You can select the drive by pressing the HDD or DVD button. 2) When you find a desired content, press PLAY or ENTER. Play Contents Timer Recording DV Recording Delete Title Dubbing Finalize (R/RW) Format (RAM/RW) Recorded contents are grayed out.) Item Function page TV Viewing A current...
...Title Finalize (R/RW) Format (RAM/RW) Dubbing Setup Functions PLAY STOP Operating the finder (For the HDD, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-R/RW discs recorded on operational status.) HDD/DVD EASY NAVI ENTER / / / Appears when the finder shows the current broadcast. The content is played. ...• You can select the drive by pressing the HDD or DVD button. 2) When you find a desired content, press PLAY or ENTER. Play Contents Timer Recording DV Recording Delete Title Dubbing Finalize (R/RW) Format (RAM/RW) Recorded contents are grayed out.) Item Function page TV Viewing A current...
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... "High speed dubbing" and "Dub selected items" procedures 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...
... "High speed dubbing" and "Dub selected items" procedures 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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... DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Picture record mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Audio input 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 Genre setting HDD DVD-RAM DVD...
... DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Picture record mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Audio input 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 Genre setting HDD DVD-RAM DVD...
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...Inc. 1998-2002. For details about output sound selection, see page 75. In this DVD recorder is connected to the effects of QSound Labs, Inc. Virtual surround HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO This lets you are using the zoom feature, "DNR" does not function. Manufactured... Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Play DNR HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Selects a setting for Digital Noise Reduction. Notes • This function is only activated when playing back a disc recorded with acoustic effects having greater depth and presence even when using...
...Inc. 1998-2002. For details about output sound selection, see page 75. In this DVD recorder is connected to the effects of QSound Labs, Inc. Virtual surround HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO This lets you are using the zoom feature, "DNR" does not function. Manufactured... Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Play DNR HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Selects a setting for Digital Noise Reduction. Notes • This function is only activated when playing back a disc recorded with acoustic effects having greater depth and presence even when using...
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...; You can change the setting. Audio input level HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Sets the audio input level of the external input connectors. Introduction Recording Playback Editing DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can select from VHS tape, if you can check the video recording state beforehand, we recommend first playing back for...
...; You can change the setting. Audio input level HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Sets the audio input level of the external input connectors. Introduction Recording Playback Editing DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can select from VHS tape, if you can check the video recording state beforehand, we recommend first playing back for...