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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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...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 ...elapsed time (Time 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 57 Watching a... 60 Using the graphic remote control (Virtual Remote 61 2 *RD-X2.Ope(US)H1-2-3-4 2
...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 ...elapsed time (Time 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 57 Watching a... 60 Using the graphic remote control (Virtual Remote 61 2 *RD-X2.Ope(US)H1-2-3-4 2
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... 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 ... 121 PICTURE Settings 122 SOUND Settings 123 DISPLAY Settings 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
... 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 ... 121 PICTURE Settings 122 SOUND Settings 123 DISPLAY Settings 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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.... Depending on other conventional AV equipment. DVD-R discs are optimized for recording of TV programs. You can be used cautiously with this recorder.) * This format is not suited for recording TV programs. According to all compatible DVD video players can be by way of discs. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 5 5 9/3/02...
.... Depending on other conventional AV equipment. DVD-R discs are optimized for recording of TV programs. You can be used cautiously with this recorder.) * This format is not suited for recording TV programs. According to all compatible DVD video players can be by way of discs. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 5 5 9/3/02...
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...and formats in .) • Region number 1 or ALL • Color system: NTSC The region number of the disc may not be possible on this recorder. 6 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 6 9/3/02, 11:23 AM If region numbers, corresponding to insure proper performance. If you do not find 1 or ALL , disc... (31/4 in.)) • 4.7GB For General Ver.2.0 (12cm (43/4 in .) DVD-RAM disc, Remove it from the cartridge. When using the HDD of the disc. There are printed on your DVD video disc and you encounter please contact TOSHIBA customer service. • An audio CD that has a copy-control function may...
...and formats in .) • Region number 1 or ALL • Color system: NTSC The region number of the disc may not be possible on this recorder. 6 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 6 9/3/02, 11:23 AM If region numbers, corresponding to insure proper performance. If you do not find 1 or ALL , disc... (31/4 in.)) • 4.7GB For General Ver.2.0 (12cm (43/4 in .) DVD-RAM disc, Remove it from the cartridge. When using the HDD of the disc. There are printed on your DVD video disc and you encounter please contact TOSHIBA customer service. • An audio CD that has a copy-control function may...
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... responsibility to "PROTECT". When you cannot add or delete content. Once recorded, you write in this recorder (not recording/editing as intended). 7 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 7 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Recommended discs The... following 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 only be recorded from malfunction of this regard. DVD...
... responsibility to "PROTECT". When you cannot add or delete content. Once recorded, you write in this recorder (not recording/editing as intended). 7 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 7 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Recommended discs The... following 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 only be recorded from malfunction of this regard. DVD...
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... in the top and bottom of solvent such as a bathroom or near heat sources. It may vary depending on DVD video discs The following are recorded in the letter box picture size (4:3 aspect ratio with a dry cloth. Actual picture size may damage the disc....cloth. Mark Meanings 2 Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.) Number of subtitle languages 2 recorded in the disc. (2 subtitle languages are recorded in this example.) 4:3 Pictures are examples of the TV. 8 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 8 9/3/02, 11:...
... in the top and bottom of solvent such as a bathroom or near heat sources. It may vary depending on DVD video discs The following are recorded in the letter box picture size (4:3 aspect ratio with a dry cloth. Actual picture size may damage the disc....cloth. Mark Meanings 2 Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.) Number of subtitle languages 2 recorded in the disc. (2 subtitle languages are recorded in this example.) 4:3 Pictures are examples of the TV. 8 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 8 9/3/02, 11:...
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... Playback Structure of a title. Divided contents of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are divided into tracks. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 9 9 9/3/02, 11:23 AM VIDEO ...in short stories. You can divide a title into chapters. When you record on the internal HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. Roughly corresponds to facilitate scene search. Divided contents of a DVD video disc. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 ...
... Playback Structure of a title. Divided contents of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are divided into tracks. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p003-009 9 9 9/3/02, 11:23 AM VIDEO ...in short stories. You can divide a title into chapters. When you record on the internal HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. Roughly corresponds to facilitate scene search. Divided contents of a DVD video disc. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 ...
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...DVD) page 28, 30, 67 Selects recording/playback media. 8 Skip ( )/Fast reverse button page 46, 47 Press briefly to skip, or press down for more than 1 second 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 page 69 " Stop ( ) button page 28, 38 Stops playback or recording. # Play ( ) button Starts playback. Introduction Index to Parts and Controls See pages ...
...DVD) page 28, 30, 67 Selects recording/playback media. 8 Skip ( )/Fast reverse button page 46, 47 Press briefly to skip, or press down for more than 1 second 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 page 69 " Stop ( ) button page 28, 38 Stops playback or recording. # Play ( ) button Starts playback. Introduction Index to Parts and Controls See pages ...
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...CONTENT MENU. Doing so may damage the recorder. 11 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 11 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Function setup Others CHANNEL QUICK MENU CONTENT MENU ENTER 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 $ INPUT 2 jacks page 74 Use this when recording from other input source such as a ... 41 Displays the Quick Menu. , Directions buttons page 30, 118 Moves the cursor to open the cover. 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 - To open . PUSH-OPEN Press PUSH-OPEN to ...
...CONTENT MENU. Doing so may damage the recorder. 11 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p010-017 11 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Function setup Others CHANNEL QUICK MENU CONTENT MENU ENTER 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 $ INPUT 2 jacks page 74 Use this when recording from other input source such as a ... 41 Displays the Quick Menu. , Directions buttons page 30, 118 Moves the cursor to open the cover. 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 - To open . PUSH-OPEN Press PUSH-OPEN to ...
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...button 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 /ADJUST...page 106 TIME BAR button page 60 P in P button page 58 ZOOM button page 57 *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. 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Operate the menu screen as the same manner as "Locating...
...button 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 /ADJUST...page 106 TIME BAR button page 60 P in P button page 58 ZOOM button page 57 *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. 9/3/02, 11:23 AM Operate the menu screen as the same manner as "Locating...
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... 1 2 34 5 6 7 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 LPressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of recording and so on the HDD or DVD-RAM disc, and the selected audio mode is illuminated. The modes are : MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play) 9 8 7...when playing back the HDD or DVDRAM disc. 4 Remain icon (page 65) Illuminates during recording. 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...
... 1 2 34 5 6 7 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 LPressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of recording and so on the HDD or DVD-RAM disc, and the selected audio mode is illuminated. The modes are : MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play) 9 8 7...when playing back the HDD or DVDRAM disc. 4 Remain icon (page 65) Illuminates during recording. 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...ON/STANDBY button Power button CHANNEL button When the power turns on the disc. After a few seconds, a start up screen appears. If the DVD-RAM drive contains a disc, it may causes serious personal injury. Disc size varies depending on , the ON/STANDBY indicator changes from red (standby... and use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. 1 Open the disc tray. Neglecting this recorder After turning the power on the remote control. Viewing TV channels through this may result in the inside hollow. 18 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 18 9/3/02, 11:23 AM OPEN/CLOSE button 2 Insert a disc....
...ON/STANDBY button Power button CHANNEL button When the power turns on the disc. After a few seconds, a start up screen appears. If the DVD-RAM drive contains a disc, it may causes serious personal injury. Disc size varies depending on , the ON/STANDBY indicator changes from red (standby... and use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. 1 Open the disc tray. Neglecting this recorder After turning the power on the remote control. Viewing TV channels through this may result in the inside hollow. 18 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 18 9/3/02, 11:23 AM OPEN/CLOSE button 2 Insert a disc....
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...to use it alone for about 10 seconds or longer. Turning the power off Press the ON/STANDBY button on the cartridge. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 19 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 19 If such a disc is moving. If you try this initialization ...process. • This recorder may result in increased cost and cord repair time. Introduction Basic operations Playback TYPE1/TYPE2 DVD-RAM disc with some ...
...to use it alone for about 10 seconds or longer. Turning the power off Press the ON/STANDBY button on the cartridge. Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 19 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 19 If such a disc is moving. If you try this initialization ...process. • This recorder may result in increased cost and cord repair time. Introduction Basic operations Playback TYPE1/TYPE2 DVD-RAM disc with some ...
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... you with a variety of GUI (Graphical User Interface) to the next page. ENTER button DVD DVD button To confirm (register) a selected itemor setting. To enter numerical digits or change the category of setting, playback or recording. e.g. No selection 20 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 20 9/3/02, 11:23 AM To proceed to assist your...
... you with a variety of GUI (Graphical User Interface) to the next page. ENTER button DVD DVD button To confirm (register) a selected itemor setting. To enter numerical digits or change the category of setting, playback or recording. e.g. No selection 20 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 20 9/3/02, 11:23 AM To proceed to assist your...
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...) icons These icons are displayed at 1-XXX-XXX-XXXX. Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 21 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 21 As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD recorders are manufactured to call our Customer Service Hotline at the top right... corner of every DVD bearing the DVD logo. While they are very rare....
...) icons These icons are displayed at 1-XXX-XXX-XXXX. Playback Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 21 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 21 As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD recorders are manufactured to call our Customer Service Hotline at the top right... corner of every DVD bearing the DVD logo. While they are very rare....
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...Press the ENTER button. When you want to eliminate the window. 22 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 22 9/3/02, 11:23 AM See page 18 for the first time. A disc should be initialized in the recorder. DVD-RAM Format Disc Number. 0 0 1 - However, you to its ...appears. (2) Enter a disc name following the procedure of the recorder.) e.g. 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. The following cases: (The recorder may display a message to select "Disc format," then press...
...Press the ENTER button. When you want to eliminate the window. 22 *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 22 9/3/02, 11:23 AM See page 18 for the first time. A disc should be initialized in the recorder. DVD-RAM Format Disc Number. 0 0 1 - However, you to its ...appears. (2) Enter a disc name following the procedure of the recorder.) e.g. 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. The following cases: (The recorder may display a message to select "Disc format," then press...
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... "Initial Settings" then press the ENTER button. The disc which is not scheduled. To turn off the message, press the DISPLAY button. Also this recorder. • If an error occurs in physical formatting, "F--ERROR" appears in the front panel display. Start Cancel Disc format 0% Select Set 5) Press... be used or read ). Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 23 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 23 For a 4.7GB single sided DVD-RAM, about 70 minutes will be erased if disc is not formatted correctly. - DVD-RAM Format Entire disc contents excluding library data will be...
... "Initial Settings" then press the ENTER button. The disc which is not scheduled. To turn off the message, press the DISPLAY button. Also this recorder. • If an error occurs in physical formatting, "F--ERROR" appears in the front panel display. Start Cancel Disc format 0% Select Set 5) Press... be used or read ). Editing Function setup Others *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 23 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 23 For a 4.7GB single sided DVD-RAM, about 70 minutes will be erased if disc is not formatted correctly. - DVD-RAM Format Entire disc contents excluding library data will be...