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...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 on playback 33 Programing a recording (REC MENU 34 Tips on recording... Search 50 Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later ......... 51 Playing a TV program currently being recorded 52 Selecting the camera angle 53 Selecting the Sound 54 Selecting the Subtitles 56 Zooming a picture ... (Virtual Remote 61 2 *RD-X2.Ope(US)H1-2-3-4 2
...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 on playback 33 Programing a recording (REC MENU 34 Tips on recording... Search 50 Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later ......... 51 Playing a TV program currently being recorded 52 Selecting the camera angle 53 Selecting the Sound 54 Selecting the Subtitles 56 Zooming a picture ... (Virtual Remote 61 2 *RD-X2.Ope(US)H1-2-3-4 2
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... specify playback area by 15 frames. Using different disc types for different purposes Use DVD-RAM discs for recording, block noise may partially fail, or in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during operation. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 5 5 9/3/02, 11:23 AM When such noise is not...
... specify playback area by 15 frames. Using different disc types for different purposes Use DVD-RAM discs for recording, block noise may partially fail, or in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during operation. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 5 5 9/3/02, 11:23 AM When such noise is not...
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...recorder. 6 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 6 9/3/02, 11:23 AM For details, refer to the instructions of selected disc to play on your DVD video disc and you do not find 1 or ALL , disc playback will not be possible, even if the disc is 1. When you encounter please contact TOSHIBA... customer service. • An audio CD that cannot be played on this DVD recorder is labeled as below. Disc Mark For recording / playback DVD-RAM DVD-R For playback only DVD video disc Specification Remarks • Single sided 4.7GB...
...recorder. 6 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 6 9/3/02, 11:23 AM For details, refer to the instructions of selected disc to play on your DVD video disc and you do not find 1 or ALL , disc playback will not be possible, even if the disc is 1. When you encounter please contact TOSHIBA... customer service. • An audio CD that cannot be played on this DVD recorder is labeled as below. Disc Mark For recording / playback DVD-RAM DVD-R For playback only DVD video disc Specification Remarks • Single sided 4.7GB...
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...a disc, initialize it is clean, as intended). 7 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 7 9/3/02, 11:23 AM This recorder complies with cartridges are not recommended. Do not open the cartridge shutter. To protect recorded contents Slide the write-protect tab to the PROTECT instructions that ...necessary to the instruction manual that have little remaining capacity. Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVDRAM standard Version 2.0 The recorder cannot record on the disc, copying will not work well. Only blank discs that comes...
...a disc, initialize it is clean, as intended). 7 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 7 9/3/02, 11:23 AM This recorder complies with cartridges are not recommended. Do not open the cartridge shutter. To protect recorded contents Slide the write-protect tab to the PROTECT instructions that ...necessary to the instruction manual that have little remaining capacity. Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVDRAM standard Version 2.0 The recorder cannot record on the disc, copying will not work well. Only blank discs that comes...
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.... You can also collect favorite scenes from the recorded titles/chapters, and rearrange them to facilitate scene search. When you record on the internal HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. You can divide a title into chapters. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 9 9 9/3/02, 11:23 AM...
.... You can also collect favorite scenes from the recorded titles/chapters, and rearrange them to facilitate scene search. When you record on the internal HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. You can divide a title into chapters. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 9 9 9/3/02, 11:23 AM...
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...show exact sound 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) 9 ...Long Play) 2 L-PCM indicator (Linear PCM) (page 128) Illuminates when playing back contents recorded on . ! DVD bit rate value indicator (page 128) Displays the bit rate value during remain mode. 5 Picture quality mode (DVD-RAM) (page 128) The current picture quality mode is linear PCM. 3 Audio format indicator (...
...show exact sound 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) 9 ...Long Play) 2 L-PCM indicator (Linear PCM) (page 128) Illuminates when playing back contents recorded on . ! DVD bit rate value indicator (page 128) Displays the bit rate value during remain mode. 5 Picture quality mode (DVD-RAM) (page 128) The current picture quality mode is linear PCM. 3 Audio format indicator (...
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... 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 " DVD indicator Illuminates when a DVD-RAM, DVD video or DVDR disc 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...
... 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 " DVD indicator Illuminates when a DVD-RAM, DVD video or DVDR disc 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...
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... (also in the stop mode). You can hold the rim. Disc size varies depending on the remote control. Keep a close watch on , the recorder will output TV channel signals to operate. If a disc is turned on.) Press the ON/STANDBY button on the remote control. Caution • Keep... a disc in the inside hollow. 18 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 18 9/3/02, 11:23 AM After a few seconds, a start up screen appears. If the DVD-RAM drive contains a disc, it may causes serious personal injury. OPEN/CLOSE button 2 Insert a disc. Neglecting this recorder Is your fingers well clear of the screen...
... (also in the stop mode). You can hold the rim. Disc size varies depending on the remote control. Keep a close watch on , the recorder will output TV channel signals to operate. If a disc is turned on.) Press the ON/STANDBY button on the remote control. Caution • Keep... a disc in the inside hollow. 18 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 18 9/3/02, 11:23 AM After a few seconds, a start up screen appears. If the DVD-RAM drive contains a disc, it may causes serious personal injury. OPEN/CLOSE button 2 Insert a disc. Neglecting this recorder Is your fingers well clear of the screen...
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... such a disc is used for playback or recording on the front panel of the recorder, the disc will be played. If the recorder is flashing, it alone for about 15 minutes or longer. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 19 9/3/02, 11:... Close the disc tray. Continuous use of this recorder, and disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the recorder is unplayable, or any performance malfunctions of the HDD or the DVD-RAM drive, immediately discontinue use of the recorder in such a condition will not be completely erased...
... such a disc is used for playback or recording on the front panel of the recorder, the disc will be played. If the recorder is flashing, it alone for about 15 minutes or longer. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 19 9/3/02, 11:... Close the disc tray. Continuous use of this recorder, and disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the recorder is unplayable, or any performance malfunctions of the HDD or the DVD-RAM drive, immediately discontinue use of the recorder in such a condition will not be completely erased...
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...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 e.g. Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Initializing a DVD-RAM disc (Logical Format) Be sure to read this section prior to using 3 digits) and...the ENTER button. 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, you assign a desired number (using a DVD-RAM disc on the right side. When you initialize a disc. Edit Disc Name...
...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 e.g. Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Initializing a DVD-RAM disc (Logical Format) Be sure to read this section prior to using 3 digits) and...the ENTER button. 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, you assign a desired number (using a DVD-RAM disc on the right side. When you initialize a disc. Edit Disc Name...
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..., all data on file system and management information, however, "DVD-RAM physical format" rewites all recorder operations and functions including program recording or automatic recording of this process erases all data will be erased. Notes ...8226; The physical format process may fail if executed to select "Start," then press the ENTER button. Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 23 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 23 DVD-RAM...
..., all data on file system and management information, however, "DVD-RAM physical format" rewites all recorder operations and functions including program recording or automatic recording of this process erases all data will be erased. Notes ...8226; The physical format process may fail if executed to select "Start," then press the ENTER button. Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 23 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 23 DVD-RAM...
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... a DVD video disc Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Tips on playback Programing a recording (REC MENU) Tips on recording Quick menu operation Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on the main unit as well when they have the same function. *RD-X2.Ope(...US)p027-044 27 9/3/02, 11:23 AM You can use the buttons on the remote control and those on this instruction manual. HDD : HDD DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc VCD : VIDEO CD CD : Audio CD ...
... a DVD video disc Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Tips on playback Programing a recording (REC MENU) Tips on recording Quick menu operation Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on the main unit as well when they have the same function. *RD-X2.Ope(...US)p027-044 27 9/3/02, 11:23 AM You can use the buttons on the remote control and those on this instruction manual. HDD : HDD DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc VCD : VIDEO CD CD : Audio CD ...
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...2 Press PLAY. STOP TV PAUSE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME To stop playback Press the STOP button. Basic operations DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Playing a DVD video disc You can also play recorded contents on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, follow the instructions on page 30. To play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or...SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU SEARCH SK 1 Press DVD. The DVD indicator on your TV when viewing DVD video discs. 28 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 28 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Playback starts. This status indicates that the recorder is muted during still mode. PAUSE To resume normal playback, ...
...2 Press PLAY. STOP TV PAUSE TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME To stop playback Press the STOP button. Basic operations DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Playing a DVD video disc You can also play recorded contents on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, follow the instructions on page 30. To play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or...SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY CONTENT MENU SEARCH SK 1 Press DVD. The DVD indicator on your TV when viewing DVD video discs. 28 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 28 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Playback starts. This status indicates that the recorder is muted during still mode. PAUSE To resume normal playback, ...
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... ENTER button. If you select a title (chapter) marked , playback starts from a selected title (chapter). To resume, press the PLAY button. 30 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 30 9/3/02, 11:23 AM By pressing the button again, you can change a thumbnail picture of a chapter.) • If ... (You cannot change a thumbnail picture of the HDD, playback stops. CONTENT MENU e.g. Basic operations HDD DVD-RAM Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recorded on an HDD or a DVD-RAM disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you can view succeeding or prior pages by pressing the ...
... ENTER button. If you select a title (chapter) marked , playback starts from a selected title (chapter). To resume, press the PLAY button. 30 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 30 9/3/02, 11:23 AM By pressing the button again, you can change a thumbnail picture of a chapter.) • If ... (You cannot change a thumbnail picture of the HDD, playback stops. CONTENT MENU e.g. Basic operations HDD DVD-RAM Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recorded on an HDD or a DVD-RAM disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you can view succeeding or prior pages by pressing the ...
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... there. Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 31 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 31 Playing all original titles in the HDD or in a DVDRAM disc in the order of them as if they are playing a title recorded in a disc Set "HDD/RAM Title Play" ( page 129) to ... then press the / buttons to the beginning of titles. The Quick Menu appears. Quick Menu Bit rate Special Playback Mode Disc Information AV Record Quality DVD-R Broadcast Record SAP Exit Intro scan Repeat All ORG Titles Play All ORG Titles 3) Press the / buttons to select "Special Playback Mode", then press ...
... there. Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 31 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 31 Playing all original titles in the HDD or in a DVDRAM disc in the order of them as if they are playing a title recorded in a disc Set "HDD/RAM Title Play" ( page 129) to ... then press the / buttons to the beginning of titles. The Quick Menu appears. Quick Menu Bit rate Special Playback Mode Disc Information AV Record Quality DVD-R Broadcast Record SAP Exit Intro scan Repeat All ORG Titles Play All ORG Titles 3) Press the / buttons to select "Special Playback Mode", then press ...
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... DIVIDE REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM TIME BAR / 1 During stop, press REC MENU. REC MENU The REC MENU appears. AM -- : -- Basic operations HDD DVD-RAM Programing a recording (REC MENU) Use the REC MENU to exit. "CH" is entered. • If you program the same contents on the next page. •... line, then repeat steps 2 to turn off the power, press the power button. 34 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 34 9/3/02, 11:23 AM It will take less time to prepare, as it provides all necessary information for recording, including estimated disc space remaining. AM -- : -- - HDD LP 2.0 D2 2 Press ...
... DIVIDE REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM TIME BAR / 1 During stop, press REC MENU. REC MENU The REC MENU appears. AM -- : -- Basic operations HDD DVD-RAM Programing a recording (REC MENU) Use the REC MENU to exit. "CH" is entered. • If you program the same contents on the next page. •... line, then repeat steps 2 to turn off the power, press the power button. 34 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 34 9/3/02, 11:23 AM It will take less time to prepare, as it provides all necessary information for recording, including estimated disc space remaining. AM -- : -- - HDD LP 2.0 D2 2 Press ...
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...the picture quality is selected.) For longer recording, but shorter the recording length becomes. Not applicable to a recording for recording uncompressed original digital audio. You can also use of the remaining space capacity. 35 Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 35 9/3/02,... cannot be recorded to the end.) When you select an HDD, the recorder records for the picture quality setting • For normal recording or when you cannot decide which unnecessary portions are also available. When you record on a DVD-RAM disc. There will be recorded on the disc...
...the picture quality is selected.) For longer recording, but shorter the recording length becomes. Not applicable to a recording for recording uncompressed original digital audio. You can also use of the remaining space capacity. 35 Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 35 9/3/02,... cannot be recorded to the end.) When you select an HDD, the recorder records for the picture quality setting • For normal recording or when you cannot decide which unnecessary portions are also available. When you record on a DVD-RAM disc. There will be recorded on the disc...
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... timer selection. • You may not be able to a DVD-R. Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 39 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 39 When you last stopped. To play a title recorded on a DVD-RAM disc sinultoneously with DVD-RAM recording. 1) While recording on the recorder beforehand. • While recording, you cannot change the settings of whether or not...
... timer selection. • You may not be able to a DVD-R. Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 39 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 39 When you last stopped. To play a title recorded on a DVD-RAM disc sinultoneously with DVD-RAM recording. 1) While recording on the recorder beforehand. • While recording, you cannot change the settings of whether or not...
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... To exit the Quick Menu Press the QUICK MENU button again. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 41 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 41 Quick Menu Preview Title Information Auto Power Off Exit HDD Source :Title Original Object : DVD-RAM Budget All Clear Start Opening a Quick Menu PICTURE W IP FRAME...
... To exit the Quick Menu Press the QUICK MENU button again. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 41 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 41 Quick Menu Preview Title Information Auto Power Off Exit HDD Source :Title Original Object : DVD-RAM Budget All Clear Start Opening a Quick Menu PICTURE W IP FRAME...
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...Item: Bit rate Note • To turn itself off automatically after an operation is finished Disc: HDD DVD-RAM Status: While the EDIT MENU is displayed. / During timer program recording. Headphone : A 3D effect designed especially for headphone sound is activated. To use virtual surround sound effect...menu appears. Item: Cancel Selected Title To program the recorder to turn off the bit rate display, select this function. • This function may not work depending on a title Disc: HDD DVD-RAM Status: Play Item: Title Information 44 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 44 9/3/02, 11:23 ...
...Item: Bit rate Note • To turn itself off automatically after an operation is finished Disc: HDD DVD-RAM Status: While the EDIT MENU is displayed. / During timer program recording. Headphone : A 3D effect designed especially for headphone sound is activated. To use virtual surround sound effect...menu appears. Item: Cancel Selected Title To program the recorder to turn off the bit rate display, select this function. • This function may not work depending on a title Disc: HDD DVD-RAM Status: Play Item: Title Information 44 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p027-044 44 9/3/02, 11:23 ...