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Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-X2U OWNER'S MANUAL 3 ABLE BOX ONTROL OPERATIONS Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. © 2002 Toshiba Corporation 9/3/02, 2:07 PM Editing Function setup Others
Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-X2U OWNER'S MANUAL 3 ABLE BOX ONTROL OPERATIONS Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. © 2002 Toshiba Corporation 9/3/02, 2:07 PM Editing Function setup Others
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... 10 Front panel 10 Rear Panel 12 Remote control 14 Display 16 Before operating this recorder 18 Initializing a DVD-RAM disc (Logical Format) ......... 22 DVD-RAM Physical Format 23 Entering characters 24 Basic Operations Playing a DVD video disc 28 Locating a title using the top menu 29 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU 30 Tips... the current status and settings ...... 59 Operational status and setting details 59 Using the time bar 60 Using the graphic remote control (Virtual Remote 61 2 *RD-X2.Ope(US)H1-2-3-4 2
... 10 Front panel 10 Rear Panel 12 Remote control 14 Display 16 Before operating this recorder 18 Initializing a DVD-RAM disc (Logical Format) ......... 22 DVD-RAM Physical Format 23 Entering characters 24 Basic Operations Playing a DVD video disc 28 Locating a title using the top menu 29 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU 30 Tips... the current status and settings ...... 59 Operational status and setting details 59 Using the time bar 60 Using the graphic remote control (Virtual Remote 61 2 *RD-X2.Ope(US)H1-2-3-4 2
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...Dubbing only a specified part 86 Dubbing Selected Items (Dubbing specified parts together 88 Rate Conversion Dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate 92 Creating a DVD-R 94 Playing a created DVD-R 98 Line-U Dubbing (Recording pictures while viewing them) ....... 99 Delete Selected Items (Deleting specified parts together 101 Editing Before Editing 104 Creating Chapters ...125 OPERATION Settings 126 RECORDER Operations 128 Initial Settings 130 Setting of picture and sound quality for recording 130 Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 3 3 9/3/02, 11:23 AM
...Dubbing only a specified part 86 Dubbing Selected Items (Dubbing specified parts together 88 Rate Conversion Dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate 92 Creating a DVD-R 94 Playing a created DVD-R 98 Line-U Dubbing (Recording pictures while viewing them) ....... 99 Delete Selected Items (Deleting specified parts together 101 Editing Before Editing 104 Creating Chapters ...125 OPERATION Settings 126 RECORDER Operations 128 Initial Settings 130 Setting of picture and sound quality for recording 130 Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 3 3 9/3/02, 11:23 AM
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Others Troubleshooting 132 Glossary 135 Alert message and corrective action 137 Q&A 139 FAQ 141 Language Code List 142 Specifications 143 LIMITED WARRANTY HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER 145 4 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 4 9/3/02, 11:23 AM
Others Troubleshooting 132 Glossary 135 Alert message and corrective action 137 Q&A 139 FAQ 141 Language Code List 142 Specifications 143 LIMITED WARRANTY HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER 145 4 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 4 9/3/02, 11:23 AM
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... a hard disc in the worst cases, may not respond to all compatible DVD video players can be by 15 frames. Also, you risk permanent damage to start up after editing. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 5 5 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Also, some ...time to the entire HDD. After watching the recorded contents once or copying it to a DVD-RAM disc immediately. The discs can play DVD-R discs recorded with the global standard DVDVIDEO...
... a hard disc in the worst cases, may not respond to all compatible DVD video players can be by 15 frames. Also, you risk permanent damage to start up after editing. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 5 5 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Also, some ...time to the entire HDD. After watching the recorded contents once or copying it to a DVD-RAM disc immediately. The discs can play DVD-R discs recorded with the global standard DVDVIDEO...
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... software or perform dubbing, load a disc into the recorder. There are printed on this recorder. 6 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 6 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Confirm the compatibility of the disc. Read carefully the section "On DVD-R discs" (page 7). VIDEO CD DIGITAL VIDEO • 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in...on this market that has a copy-control function may not be played on the disc, playback may be some DVD discs designed for this recorder. If you encounter please contact TOSHIBA customer service. • An audio CD that cannot be possible, even if the disc is 1. For details,...
... software or perform dubbing, load a disc into the recorder. There are printed on this recorder. 6 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 6 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Confirm the compatibility of the disc. Read carefully the section "On DVD-R discs" (page 7). VIDEO CD DIGITAL VIDEO • 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in...on this market that has a copy-control function may not be played on the disc, playback may be some DVD discs designed for this recorder. If you encounter please contact TOSHIBA customer service. • An audio CD that cannot be possible, even if the disc is 1. For details,...
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...discs are removed. You can easily attract fingerprints and dust, which should have been tested with this recorder (not recording/editing as intended). 7 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 7 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Do not open the cartridge shutter. It is recommended you do not remove the disc even... discs has been tested with this recorder: 9.4 GB double-sided type4 cartridge: Panasonic LMAD240U 4.7 GB single-sided type4 cartridge: Panasonic LMAB120U On DVD-R discs A 4.7 GB DVD-R disc can . The disc may not play, or may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are edited/recorded...
...discs are removed. You can easily attract fingerprints and dust, which should have been tested with this recorder (not recording/editing as intended). 7 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 7 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Do not open the cartridge shutter. It is recommended you do not remove the disc even... discs has been tested with this recorder: 9.4 GB double-sided type4 cartridge: Panasonic LMAD240U 4.7 GB single-sided type4 cartridge: Panasonic LMAB120U On DVD-R discs A 4.7 GB DVD-R disc can . The disc may not play, or may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are edited/recorded...
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...on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the TV. 8 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 8 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Playback side Do not stick paper or tape to direct sunlight or near a humidifier. If ... dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a soft cloth. Stacking or placing objects on DVD video discs The following are recorded in a place subject to discs. TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will display them in the pan scan style (one...
...on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the TV. 8 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 8 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Playback side Do not stick paper or tape to direct sunlight or near a humidifier. If ... dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a soft cloth. Stacking or placing objects on DVD video discs The following are recorded in a place subject to discs. TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will display them in the pan scan style (one...
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.../ audio CD Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Title: Chapter: Track: Divided contents of a title. Divided contents of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are divided into tracks. Each title, chapter, or track is assigned a number, which is called ..."title number", "chapter number", or "track number" respectively. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 9 9 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Roughly corresponds to create a Playlist ( page 104). You can divide a title ...
.../ audio CD Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Title: Chapter: Track: Divided contents of a title. Divided contents of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are divided into tracks. Each title, chapter, or track is assigned a number, which is called ..."title number", "chapter number", or "track number" respectively. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 9 9 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Roughly corresponds to create a Playlist ( page 104). You can divide a title ...
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... with arrows for fast reverse. • Skip : Plays the previous title, chapter, or track. • Fast reverse : Scans the picture backwards. 10 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 10 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Introduction Index to Parts and Controls See pages with the cover open or close the cover.... 1 ON/STANDBY button pages 18, 19 Turns the power on how to open . Front panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ON/STANDBY HDD TIMESLIP DVD S-VIDEO VIDEO L INPUT 2 R INPUT SELECT REC MODE REC MENU - Pause ( ) button page 28, 38 Stops playback or recording momentarily. 4 Front panel display page 16 5...
... with arrows for fast reverse. • Skip : Plays the previous title, chapter, or track. • Fast reverse : Scans the picture backwards. 10 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 10 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Introduction Index to Parts and Controls See pages with the cover open or close the cover.... 1 ON/STANDBY button pages 18, 19 Turns the power on how to open . Front panel 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ON/STANDBY HDD TIMESLIP DVD S-VIDEO VIDEO L INPUT 2 R INPUT SELECT REC MODE REC MENU - Pause ( ) button page 28, 38 Stops playback or recording momentarily. 4 Front panel display page 16 5...
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... by lifting the cover to select an item. - Note • Do not place a heavy object on PUSH-OPEN. Doing so may damage the recorder. 11 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 11 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Function setup Others CONTENT MENU button page 30 Displays the CONTENT MENU. Close the cover by... clicks, the cover is open the cover. ENTER button page 30, 118 Enters a command. . When it is closed. Introduction Basic operations ON/STANDBY HDD TIMESLIP DVD Playback Recording Dubbing Editing S-VIDEO VIDEO L INPUT 2 R 13 14 INPUT SELECT REC MODE REC MENU -
... by lifting the cover to select an item. - Note • Do not place a heavy object on PUSH-OPEN. Doing so may damage the recorder. 11 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 11 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Function setup Others CONTENT MENU button page 30 Displays the CONTENT MENU. Close the cover by... clicks, the cover is open the cover. ENTER button page 30, 118 Enters a command. . When it is closed. Introduction Basic operations ON/STANDBY HDD TIMESLIP DVD Playback Recording Dubbing Editing S-VIDEO VIDEO L INPUT 2 R 13 14 INPUT SELECT REC MODE REC MENU -
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...disc). Operate the menu screen as the same manner as "Locating a title using the top menu ( page 29)". A menu screen is recorded on a DVD video disc. Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Remote control OPEN/CLOSE button page 18, 19 TOP MENU button page 29 ANGLE button page...page 65 DIMMER button page 16 INPUT SELECT button page 67, 74 14 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 14 PICTURE W IP FRAME OPEN/CLOSE DVD TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL HDD V-REMOTE TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU SEARCH SK ENTER ...
...disc). Operate the menu screen as the same manner as "Locating a title using the top menu ( page 29)". A menu screen is recorded on a DVD video disc. Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Remote control OPEN/CLOSE button page 18, 19 TOP MENU button page 29 ANGLE button page...page 65 DIMMER button page 16 INPUT SELECT button page 67, 74 14 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 14 PICTURE W IP FRAME OPEN/CLOSE DVD TOP MENU MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL HDD V-REMOTE TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU SEARCH SK ENTER ...
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... output level. During playback, it shows the actual bit rate value. 6 Angle icon (page 53) Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 16 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 16 9/3/02, 11:23 AM The modes are : MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play) 2 L-PCM indicator (Linear... PCM) (page 128) Illuminates when playing back contents recorded on the HDD or DVD-RAM disc, and the selected audio mode is illuminated. DVD bit rate value indicator (page 128) Displays the bit rate value during remain mode. 5 Picture quality mode...
... output level. During playback, it shows the actual bit rate value. 6 Angle icon (page 53) Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 16 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 16 9/3/02, 11:23 AM The modes are : MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play) 2 L-PCM indicator (Linear... PCM) (page 128) Illuminates when playing back contents recorded on the HDD or DVD-RAM disc, and the selected audio mode is illuminated. DVD bit rate value indicator (page 128) Displays the bit rate value during remain mode. 5 Picture quality mode...
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...is selected, or when the disc tray is empty. # DVD media indicator Indicates playback or recording condition when a DVD-RAM, DVD-R, VIDEO CD or audio CD is chosen as media. $ HDD-DVD Moving/Copy direction Indicates moving/copy direction of HDD or DVD. % VCD/CD indicator Illuminates when playing a VIDEO CD or...~ HDD bit rate value indicator (page 128) Displays the bit rate value selected for recording. During playback, displays the actual bit rate value. *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 17 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 17 Others Function setup Editing Dubbing Recording Playback Introduction Basic operations
...is selected, or when the disc tray is empty. # DVD media indicator Indicates playback or recording condition when a DVD-RAM, DVD-R, VIDEO CD or audio CD is chosen as media. $ HDD-DVD Moving/Copy direction Indicates moving/copy direction of HDD or DVD. % VCD/CD indicator Illuminates when playing a VIDEO CD or...~ HDD bit rate value indicator (page 128) Displays the bit rate value selected for recording. During playback, displays the actual bit rate value. *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 17 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 17 Others Function setup Editing Dubbing Recording Playback Introduction Basic operations
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... the disc. After a few seconds, a start up screen appears. The following icon appears at the top right corner of the disc tray. e.g. If the DVD-RAM drive contains a disc, it may causes serious personal injury. You can hold the rim. OPEN/CLOSE button 2 Insert a disc. If a disc is ...page 6) and use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. 1 Open the disc tray. Place a disc to the connected TV (also in the inside hollow. 18 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 18 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Turning the power on (This owner's manual instructions are based on the assumption that the 2 stoppers...
... the disc. After a few seconds, a start up screen appears. The following icon appears at the top right corner of the disc tray. e.g. If the DVD-RAM drive contains a disc, it may causes serious personal injury. You can hold the rim. OPEN/CLOSE button 2 Insert a disc. If a disc is ...page 6) and use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. 1 Open the disc tray. Place a disc to the connected TV (also in the inside hollow. 18 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 18 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Turning the power on (This owner's manual instructions are based on the assumption that the 2 stoppers...
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... your dealer. If you try this initialization process. • This recorder may become recording disabled on. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 19 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 19 Press the button on the front panel or the OPEN/CLOSE button on the ... and does not respond at the top right corner of data. This may cause the recorder to malfunction. Introduction Basic operations Playback TYPE1/TYPE2 DVD-RAM disc with some discs right after more than a playable disc. • Do not apply downforce to the disc tray. Notes •...
... your dealer. If you try this initialization process. • This recorder may become recording disabled on. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 19 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 19 Press the button on the front panel or the OPEN/CLOSE button on the ... and does not respond at the top right corner of data. This may cause the recorder to malfunction. Introduction Basic operations Playback TYPE1/TYPE2 DVD-RAM disc with some discs right after more than a playable disc. • Do not apply downforce to the disc tray. Notes •...
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.../exit the EDIT MENU. message YOeKs No 2 selections Set Select either response (by highlighting in a few message seconds. No selection 20 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 20 9/3/02, 11:23 AM To proceed to operational status. message OK e.g. The message disappears. The message disappears ...ENTER button do not function while a message is displayed. Refer to the operation guide on the bottom on each GUI. ENTER button DVD DVD button To confirm (register) a selected itemor setting. To enter numerical digits or change the category of contents To return to the previous...
.../exit the EDIT MENU. message YOeKs No 2 selections Set Select either response (by highlighting in a few message seconds. No selection 20 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 20 9/3/02, 11:23 AM To proceed to operational status. message OK e.g. The message disappears. The message disappears ...ENTER button do not function while a message is displayed. Refer to the operation guide on the bottom on each GUI. ENTER button DVD DVD button To confirm (register) a selected itemor setting. To enter numerical digits or change the category of contents To return to the previous...
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... Start-up /Shutdown (closing) icons These icons are displayed at 1-XXX-XXX-XXXX. As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD recorders are very rare. Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 21 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 21 Introduction Basic operations Start-up , reading a disc, finishing the...
... Start-up /Shutdown (closing) icons These icons are displayed at 1-XXX-XXX-XXXX. As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD recorders are very rare. Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 21 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 21 Introduction Basic operations Start-up , reading a disc, finishing the...
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...How to initialize a disc To initialize a DVD-RAM disc, load it does not matter if data on the disc is not necessary. The following the procedure of "Entering characters" ( page 24). (3) Press the button to eliminate the window. 22 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 22 9/3/02, 11:...23 AM A disc should be initialized in the recorder. Quick Menu 3D (N-2-2) BIt rate Disc Information Disc format AV Record Quality DVD-R Broadcast Record DVD-RAM Format 3) Press the ENTER button. However, this ...
...How to initialize a disc To initialize a DVD-RAM disc, load it does not matter if data on the disc is not necessary. The following the procedure of "Entering characters" ( page 24). (3) Press the button to eliminate the window. 22 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 22 9/3/02, 11:...23 AM A disc should be initialized in the recorder. Quick Menu 3D (N-2-2) BIt rate Disc Information Disc format AV Record Quality DVD-R Broadcast Record DVD-RAM Format 3) Press the ENTER button. However, this ...
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...correctly. - Warning: It will be used or read ). Notes • The physical format process may fail if executed to format a 4.7GB DVD-RAM and all data stored on a disc, therefore it takes a much longer time to select "Initial Settings" then press the ENTER button. Also... Press the / buttons to complete. Proceed? Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing 4) Press the / buttons to execute. Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 23 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 23 ABC Initial Settings Time & Date Setting TV/CATV TV Channel Setting Guide Channel Setting...
...correctly. - Warning: It will be used or read ). Notes • The physical format process may fail if executed to format a 4.7GB DVD-RAM and all data stored on a disc, therefore it takes a much longer time to select "Initial Settings" then press the ENTER button. Also... Press the / buttons to complete. Proceed? Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording Dubbing 4) Press the / buttons to execute. Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 23 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 23 ABC Initial Settings Time & Date Setting TV/CATV TV Channel Setting Guide Channel Setting...