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Printed in China P000411650 S PM0019289010 © 2004 Toshiba Corporation Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction Printed on 70% Recycled Paper TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS52SU/RD-XS52SC/RD-KX50SU DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS52SU RD-XS52SC RD-KX50SU OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS GUIDE Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first.
Printed in China P000411650 S PM0019289010 © 2004 Toshiba Corporation Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction Printed on 70% Recycled Paper TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS52SU/RD-XS52SC/RD-KX50SU DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS52SU RD-XS52SC RD-KX50SU OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS GUIDE Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first.
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... Table of contents Introduction Caution for recording on a DVD-R disc in Video mode 33 Recording a TV program 34 Recording an external source 39 Programmed recording (REC MENU 42 VCR Plus+® Recording 48 Others 50 Relay Recording 50 A-B Recording 50 Reservation Disc ("Lock program record 51 To delete recorded content 52 To protect recorded content 52 Technical Information 53 Playback Information...
... Table of contents Introduction Caution for recording on a DVD-R disc in Video mode 33 Recording a TV program 34 Recording an external source 39 Programmed recording (REC MENU 42 VCR Plus+® Recording 48 Others 50 Relay Recording 50 A-B Recording 50 Reservation Disc ("Lock program record 51 To delete recorded content 52 To protect recorded content 52 Technical Information 53 Playback Information...
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...) ...... 136 Others Before calling service personnel 166 Error codes on the display window 169 Recording duration 170 Language Code List 172 Specification 173 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 172 Specification 173 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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...the quality of copyrighted materials including, without copy protection should be copied or edited only in the DVD recorder is a fragile device that can be recorded onto DVD-RAM discs, with applicable copyright laws, which may not fully and properly play back all operating ... call our Customer Service Hotline at other functions may not respond to service your DVD recorder, it contains a HDD an operating system, random access memory (RAM), and a DVD-RAM/R drive. Recording Restrictions and Copyright Copy-protected contents of the disc. Likewise, other times during operation...
...the quality of copyrighted materials including, without copy protection should be copied or edited only in the DVD recorder is a fragile device that can be recorded onto DVD-RAM discs, with applicable copyright laws, which may not fully and properly play back all operating ... call our Customer Service Hotline at other functions may not respond to service your DVD recorder, it contains a HDD an operating system, random access memory (RAM), and a DVD-RAM/R drive. Recording Restrictions and Copyright Copy-protected contents of the disc. Likewise, other times during operation...
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..., playback of TV programs. You can be played on other recorders will operate as expected. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all DVD recorders/players. There are designed to a recordable DVD, load an appropriate disc into the recorder. Introduction Choosing a disc When you want to play DVD or CD software or copy programs from the HDD to comply with...
..., playback of TV programs. You can be played on other recorders will operate as expected. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all DVD recorders/players. There are designed to a recordable DVD, load an appropriate disc into the recorder. Introduction Choosing a disc When you want to play DVD or CD software or copy programs from the HDD to comply with...
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... The region number of this DVD recorder is used again in this recorder. • When a DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-R disc that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in regions other color system (PAL, SECAM, etc.), even if they have region marks 1 or ALL . • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will not...
... The region number of this DVD recorder is used again in this recorder. • When a DVD-RAM disc or a DVD-R disc that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in regions other color system (PAL, SECAM, etc.), even if they have region marks 1 or ALL . • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will not...
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...ones without cartridges can easily attract fingerprints and dust, which is required also for recording. DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are available: ones with something small enough. To protect recorded contents Slide the write-protect tab to handle in UDF2.0 on a disc ...disc without a cartridge (commercially available discs) Discs without cartridges. When there is clean. DVD-RAM discs formatted in this recorder. When using the disc-format function of them , handle with this recorder: 9.4 GB double-sided cartridge: Panasonic 2x 4.7 GB single-sided cartridge: Panasonic 2x...
...ones without cartridges can easily attract fingerprints and dust, which is required also for recording. DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are available: ones with something small enough. To protect recorded contents Slide the write-protect tab to handle in UDF2.0 on a disc ...disc without a cartridge (commercially available discs) Discs without cartridges. When there is clean. DVD-RAM discs formatted in this recorder. When using the disc-format function of them , handle with this recorder: 9.4 GB double-sided cartridge: Panasonic 2x 4.7 GB single-sided cartridge: Panasonic 2x...
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...the standard picture shape (4:3 aspect ratio). Actual picture shape may vary depending on DVD video discs The following are recorded in the 16:9 wide picture shape. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.0/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4:3 aspect ratio will display.... 16:9 PS Pictures are recorded in the pan scan style (one or both sides of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as CPRM compatible, this example.) 4:3 Pictures are cut). Introduction Recording Playback Editing On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can...
...the standard picture shape (4:3 aspect ratio). Actual picture shape may vary depending on DVD video discs The following are recorded in the 16:9 wide picture shape. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.0/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4:3 aspect ratio will display.... 16:9 PS Pictures are recorded in the pan scan style (one or both sides of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as CPRM compatible, this example.) 4:3 Pictures are cut). Introduction Recording Playback Editing On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can...
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... sound deterioration. Store discs vertically in a story. Some discs may cause warping. 10 On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or...
... sound deterioration. Store discs vertically in a story. Some discs may cause warping. 10 On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or...
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... once contents can be recorded using a compatible disc. Recording additional content on a recorded disc Yes Yes After you execute DVD-Video finalizing process on a recorded disc, you cannot name a title or create a thumbnail. DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Characteristics on this recorder, on other players,... title from a Playlist Yes No containing favorite scenes (Copy within the same disc) Playing contents recorded on Contents can be played on the disc. Execute DVD-Video finalizing process on other compatible devices. (Some models excepted.) When a message appears and Initialize...
... once contents can be recorded using a compatible disc. Recording additional content on a recorded disc Yes Yes After you execute DVD-Video finalizing process on a recorded disc, you cannot name a title or create a thumbnail. DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Characteristics on this recorder, on other players,... title from a Playlist Yes No containing favorite scenes (Copy within the same disc) Playing contents recorded on Contents can be played on the disc. Execute DVD-Video finalizing process on other compatible devices. (Some models excepted.) When a message appears and Initialize...
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...TV or monitor is connected to the HDMI OUTPUT jack. 8 HDMI Up-conversion Output indicator page 27 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Indicates a type of the recorder. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of picture and sound quality. 6 DIMMER button page 19 Ç ... Front panel 57 1 2 34 6 8 9 10 13 15 11 12 14 ON / STANDBY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE DIMMER PROG/HDMI HDD TIMESLIP DVD 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 * The above illustration displays the front panel with arrows for details. Loads a disc into the disc drive. Å...
...TV or monitor is connected to the HDMI OUTPUT jack. 8 HDMI Up-conversion Output indicator page 27 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Indicates a type of the recorder. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of picture and sound quality. 6 DIMMER button page 19 Ç ... Front panel 57 1 2 34 6 8 9 10 13 15 11 12 14 ON / STANDBY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE DIMMER PROG/HDMI HDD TIMESLIP DVD 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 * The above illustration displays the front panel with arrows for details. Loads a disc into the disc drive. Å...
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... SELECT REC MODE DIMMER PROG/HDMI Note • Do not place a heavy object on the left edge of the recorder. : Illuminates when recording. : Illuminates when playing. : Flashes when copying within a disc. ä DVD button/DVD indicator page 34, 62, 80 Press this to operate a disc inside the disc tray. ã (OPEN/CLOSE) ... the cover on the front panel Put your finger on the cover while it down to open . Library Function setup Others 13 Introduction Recording Playback Editing â Operational status indicator Indicates the operational status of the cover and pull it is open .
... SELECT REC MODE DIMMER PROG/HDMI Note • Do not place a heavy object on the left edge of the recorder. : Illuminates when recording. : Illuminates when playing. : Flashes when copying within a disc. ä DVD button/DVD indicator page 34, 62, 80 Press this to operate a disc inside the disc tray. ã (OPEN/CLOSE) ... the cover on the front panel Put your finger on the cover while it down to open . Library Function setup Others 13 Introduction Recording Playback Editing â Operational status indicator Indicates the operational status of the cover and pull it is open .
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Refer 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 ...Number buttons page 35, 48, 69 15 ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 16 CH buttons page 20, 35 17 DVD button page 62, 78, 80 18 INSTANT SKIP button page 66 19 INSTANT REPLAY button page 66 20 CONTENT MENU button... 52 DELETE button page 52 *1 MENU Use this to display a menu screen that is not recorded on some discs. *2 RETURN Returns to the instructions of the disc. 17 Others Function setup Library Editing Playback...
Refer 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 ...Number buttons page 35, 48, 69 15 ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 16 CH buttons page 20, 35 17 DVD button page 62, 78, 80 18 INSTANT SKIP button page 66 19 INSTANT REPLAY button page 66 20 CONTENT MENU button... 52 DELETE button page 52 *1 MENU Use this to display a menu screen that is not recorded on some discs. *2 RETURN Returns to the instructions of the disc. 17 Others Function setup Library Editing Playback...
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...DVD-R indicator Illuminates when a DVD-R disc is loaded. 8 CHP (Chapter) indicator Illuminates when a chapter number is loaded. Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Display 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 PBC indicator Illuminates when PBC function is "On" ( page 156) and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. 2 Program recording... Illuminates when receiving a SAP broadcast. 10 Angle icon page 72 Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 11 DUBBING indicator Illuminates when copying. 12 PROGRESSIVE indicator Illuminates when video signals...
...DVD-R indicator Illuminates when a DVD-R disc is loaded. 8 CHP (Chapter) indicator Illuminates when a chapter number is loaded. Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Display 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 PBC indicator Illuminates when PBC function is "On" ( page 156) and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. 2 Program recording... Illuminates when receiving a SAP broadcast. 10 Angle icon page 72 Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 11 DUBBING indicator Illuminates when copying. 12 PROGRESSIVE indicator Illuminates when video signals...
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...tray. Press and hold on the front panel or PAUSE on the remote control for longer than about 3 seconds. Introduction Recording Playback Editing DVD-RAM disc with some DVD-RAM discs right after more than 15 minutes have passed, press and hold the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel ...Notices • If the power fails or the power cord is disconnected from a wall outlet, then contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Doing so may become operational. • If the recorder freezes and does not respond at the top right corner of the screen, and ON/STANDBY indicator turns red, then ...
...tray. Press and hold on the front panel or PAUSE on the remote control for longer than about 3 seconds. Introduction Recording Playback Editing DVD-RAM disc with some DVD-RAM discs right after more than 15 minutes have passed, press and hold the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel ...Notices • If the power fails or the power cord is disconnected from a wall outlet, then contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Doing so may become operational. • If the recorder freezes and does not respond at the top right corner of the screen, and ON/STANDBY indicator turns red, then ...
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... ratio "4:3" and "16:9" cannot be possible. (When recording directly on a DVD-R disc of DVDVideo mode, the recording proceeds with "MAIN" on a DVD-R disc with other DVD players. SETUP 2 Select "DVD recorder operation" and press ENTER. e.g. Items to a DVD-R disc. ENTER DVD recorder operation AV record quality Picture record mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD compatible mode DVD-Video:CHP create Rec DNR 3D Y/C separation...
... ratio "4:3" and "16:9" cannot be possible. (When recording directly on a DVD-R disc of DVDVideo mode, the recording proceeds with "MAIN" on a DVD-R disc with other DVD players. SETUP 2 Select "DVD recorder operation" and press ENTER. e.g. Items to a DVD-R disc. ENTER DVD recorder operation AV record quality Picture record mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD compatible mode DVD-Video:CHP create Rec DNR 3D Y/C separation...
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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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... Details Page To select a set . Setting DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R Picture record mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R Aspect ratio (Video mode) DVD-R DVD compatible mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-R Rec DNR HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R 3D Y/C separation HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R Relay recording HDD DVD-RAM Management settings Genre setting HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R Eco. To make further setting when you...
... Details Page To select a set . Setting DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R Picture record mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R Aspect ratio (Video mode) DVD-R DVD compatible mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-R Rec DNR HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R 3D Y/C separation HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R Relay recording HDD DVD-RAM Management settings Genre setting HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R Eco. To make further setting when you...
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... even when using / buttons. 3D-DNR: Off: Not activated. "DTS" is converted to this recorder via the ANALOG output connectors. Virtual surround HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO This lets you play back a disc recorded in a second language with Dolby Digital. • This function is only activated when "Audio Out .... 158 Analog 2ch: Select this when a TV or other audio device is set to this DVD recorder is connected to the effects of QSound Labs, Inc. Audio out select HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Selects an output sound format corresponding to select an item then select "On" or...
... even when using / buttons. 3D-DNR: Off: Not activated. "DTS" is converted to this recorder via the ANALOG output connectors. Virtual surround HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO This lets you play back a disc recorded in a second language with Dolby Digital. • This function is only activated when "Audio Out .... 158 Analog 2ch: Select this when a TV or other audio device is set to this DVD recorder is connected to the effects of QSound Labs, Inc. Audio out select HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Selects an output sound format corresponding to select an item then select "On" or...
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...the rate from 1.0 to the original state even when this recorder.) Important: • This setting changes the video signal to record and the recorded signal is adjusted automatically. Picture record mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R Adjusts problems with the brightness of video signals of signals ... setting of this recorder and external input signals is not returned to 2.0.) Library Function setup Others 161 Introduction Recording Playback Editing DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R You can select from 5 combined picture and sound quality recording settings prior to ...
...the rate from 1.0 to the original state even when this recorder.) Important: • This setting changes the video signal to record and the recorded signal is adjusted automatically. Picture record mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R Adjusts problems with the brightness of video signals of signals ... setting of this recorder and external input signals is not returned to 2.0.) Library Function setup Others 161 Introduction Recording Playback Editing DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R You can select from 5 combined picture and sound quality recording settings prior to ...