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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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Introduction Caution for safety Read "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS", "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", "Precautions" and others of the "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. 4
Introduction Caution for safety Read "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS", "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", "Precautions" and others of the "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first. 4
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...) button page 60 Starts playback. 12 ON/STANDBY indicator page 20, 21 Displays the operational state of the recorder. 13 Remote sensor page 12 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 14 DV IN connector page 136 Use this when recording from a digital video camera. 15 INPUT 2 jacks page 37 Use this when recording from other...
...) button page 60 Starts playback. 12 ON/STANDBY indicator page 20, 21 Displays the operational state of the recorder. 13 Remote sensor page 12 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 14 DV IN connector page 136 Use this when recording from a digital video camera. 15 INPUT 2 jacks page 37 Use this when recording from other...
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... connect the recorder to output jacks of external devices such as another player or camcorder. 6 COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks page 20 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack. When connecting the optical digital... to a TV or monitor equipped with component video jacks. 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM COAXIAL jack page 22, 23, 24 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with a coaxial digital audio input jack. 9 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL...
... connect the recorder to output jacks of external devices such as another player or camcorder. 6 COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks page 20 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack. When connecting the optical digital... to a TV or monitor equipped with component video jacks. 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM COAXIAL jack page 22, 23, 24 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with a coaxial digital audio input jack. 9 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL...
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Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup 10 OUTPUT1/OUTPUT2 jacks page 15, 17, 20 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier. 15 Others
Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup 10 OUTPUT1/OUTPUT2 jacks page 15, 17, 20 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier. 15 Others
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...19 DIMMER button page 19 20 FL SELECT button page 19 21 Buttons for TV operation page 46 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 22 ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 23 RETURN button*2 24 CHANNEL buttons page 20, 33 25 ...page 90 40 P in P button page 69 41 ZOOM button page 72 42 PROGRESSIVE buttton page 20 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 43 INPUT SELECT button page 38 44 VCR Plus+ button page 46 45 EXTEND button page 43, 45 46 ..., 67 47 SETUP button page 150 48 REC MODE button page 34 49 TV CODE button page 46 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 50 T.SEARCH button page 67 51 CLEAR button page 67 52 DELETE button page 50 *1 MENU Use this...
...19 DIMMER button page 19 20 FL SELECT button page 19 21 Buttons for TV operation page 46 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 22 ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 23 RETURN button*2 24 CHANNEL buttons page 20, 33 25 ...page 90 40 P in P button page 69 41 ZOOM button page 72 42 PROGRESSIVE buttton page 20 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 43 INPUT SELECT button page 38 44 VCR Plus+ button page 46 45 EXTEND button page 43, 45 46 ..., 67 47 SETUP button page 150 48 REC MODE button page 34 49 TV CODE button page 46 in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 50 T.SEARCH button page 67 51 CLEAR button page 67 52 DELETE button page 50 *1 MENU Use this...
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...recorder or on children. • Do not use a proper playable disc. Place a disc to the connected TV (also in damage to the supplied "INSTALLATION GUIDE" manual and finish the necessary preparations. • Turn on , the recorder will output TV channel signals to fit the...on the assumption that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is ready to start -up . e.g. Place a disc in "INSTALLATION GUIDE") is out of the guide, it takes a little longer to operate. button ON/STANDBY indicator ON/STANDBY button CHANNEL buttons OPEN/CLOSE button When the power turns on...
...recorder or on children. • Do not use a proper playable disc. Place a disc to the connected TV (also in damage to the supplied "INSTALLATION GUIDE" manual and finish the necessary preparations. • Turn on , the recorder will output TV channel signals to fit the...on the assumption that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is ready to start -up . e.g. Place a disc in "INSTALLATION GUIDE") is out of the guide, it takes a little longer to operate. button ON/STANDBY indicator ON/STANDBY button CHANNEL buttons OPEN/CLOSE button When the power turns on...
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...of the disc is set precisely for an important recording. Is your own library. Set the clock using the "Initial settings" menu ( page 31, INSTALLATION GUIDE). Note on recording on a DVD-RW disc Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available DVD-RW disc to use on ( page 6, 9). Some DVD..., you to create your recorder ready? You can also copy contents recorded on ( page 6, 8). DVD-RW discs can be read the separate "INSTALLATION GUIDE" volume again, and confirm all the necessary connections and settings have required tapes to record on the HDD to a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc to ...
...of the disc is set precisely for an important recording. Is your own library. Set the clock using the "Initial settings" menu ( page 31, INSTALLATION GUIDE). Note on recording on a DVD-RW disc Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available DVD-RW disc to use on ( page 6, 9). Some DVD..., you to create your recorder ready? You can also copy contents recorded on ( page 6, 8). DVD-RW discs can be read the separate "INSTALLATION GUIDE" volume again, and confirm all the necessary connections and settings have required tapes to record on the HDD to a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc to ...
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... settings are all done, you press the button, the indicator alternates. page 162) to the connection (the same as "Main." • If you record on "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). INPUT SELECT Each time you can select channels of this chapter. To record a program from a connected set top box, set the channel to "Ch-3", "Ch...
... settings are all done, you press the button, the indicator alternates. page 162) to the connection (the same as "Main." • If you record on "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). INPUT SELECT Each time you can select channels of this chapter. To record a program from a connected set top box, set the channel to "Ch-3", "Ch...
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... applicable when "SP", "LP" or "Auto" is not important Select "LP". Equal quality to audio CD, but inferior to "SP" in "INSTALLATION GUIDE". *** The digital recording technology for consumer products of Dolby Laboratories is used for D/M2. Notes • See page 51, 161 for a length ... picture quality. (Not applicable when "L-PCM" is selected.) For longer recording, but recordable time will be recorded on page 32 in the "INSTALLATION GUIDE". ** See page 37 in picture quality. (Not applicable when "L-PCM" is selected.) Customized setting of rate (bit rate). Editing Library Function...
... applicable when "SP", "LP" or "Auto" is not important Select "LP". Equal quality to audio CD, but inferior to "SP" in "INSTALLATION GUIDE". *** The digital recording technology for consumer products of Dolby Laboratories is used for D/M2. Notes • See page 51, 161 for a length ... picture quality. (Not applicable when "L-PCM" is selected.) For longer recording, but recordable time will be recorded on page 32 in the "INSTALLATION GUIDE". ** See page 37 in picture quality. (Not applicable when "L-PCM" is selected.) Customized setting of rate (bit rate). Editing Library Function...
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...the loaded disc is highlighted. Preparation • Make sure that "Time & date setting", "Channel setting" and "Guide channel setting" are set top box setting ( page 36, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"), and turn on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, load it into the recorder. - VCR Plus+ The "REC MENU...Timer Programing" with the PlusCode input window appears. For cable box or satellite receiver users: • Finish the set correctly ( page 28, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • When you enter the number starting from novice to record the program. - REC MENU Timer Programing Exec CH Date Start 1/ 1...
...the loaded disc is highlighted. Preparation • Make sure that "Time & date setting", "Channel setting" and "Guide channel setting" are set top box setting ( page 36, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"), and turn on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, load it into the recorder. - VCR Plus+ The "REC MENU...Timer Programing" with the PlusCode input window appears. For cable box or satellite receiver users: • Finish the set correctly ( page 28, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • When you enter the number starting from novice to record the program. - REC MENU Timer Programing Exec CH Date Start 1/ 1...
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... an actual recording may continue a few minutes longer than programmed. • Entries made under the following conditions will be rejected. - when the guide channel has not yet been set. • To erase a timer program, press the QUICK MENU button to set "DVD compatible mode" ( page... necessary. Library Function setup Others 47 To confirm your entries, press REC MENU. ENTER Recording channels and "IR control" setting ( page 37, INSTALLATION GUIDE): When set to "Off", make sure "CH" shows the channel you selected, and keep the set top box connected to 5. 7 After ...
... an actual recording may continue a few minutes longer than programmed. • Entries made under the following conditions will be rejected. - when the guide channel has not yet been set. • To erase a timer program, press the QUICK MENU button to set "DVD compatible mode" ( page... necessary. Library Function setup Others 47 To confirm your entries, press REC MENU. ENTER Recording channels and "IR control" setting ( page 37, INSTALLATION GUIDE): When set to "Off", make sure "CH" shows the channel you selected, and keep the set top box connected to 5. 7 After ...
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... MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • The zoom feature is not available while displaying a GUI. • The zoom feature is canceled when you stop playback or start playback...
... MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • The zoom feature is not available while displaying a GUI. • The zoom feature is canceled when you stop playback or start playback...
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... "CONTENT MENU Picture List"" ( page 77) to operate. To pause playback (slide show ). For details, refer to the owner's manual of the recorder ( page 44, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). OPEN/CLOSE Each photo appears for about 5 minutes before a programmed recording starts. To rotate a picture Press ANGLE repeatedly. To resume, press the PAUSE button again...
... "CONTENT MENU Picture List"" ( page 77) to operate. To pause playback (slide show ). For details, refer to the owner's manual of the recorder ( page 44, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). OPEN/CLOSE Each photo appears for about 5 minutes before a programmed recording starts. To rotate a picture Press ANGLE repeatedly. To resume, press the PAUSE button again...
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... activate or deactivate the 3D digital filter to turn on or off in the menu. To display the version of the software. See page 28, "INSTALLATION GUIDE". 163 163 163 164 164 29 153 Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction To set the front panel display to execute Y/C 162 (Brightness...
... activate or deactivate the 3D digital filter to turn on or off in the menu. To display the version of the software. See page 28, "INSTALLATION GUIDE". 163 163 163 164 164 29 153 Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction To set the front panel display to execute Y/C 162 (Brightness...
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...operational status display (e.g., ) on the power. Blue: Blue is displayed. In this setting, see "TV shape setting" ( page 44, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). Off: No color. Black: Black is displayed. Off: To disable closed caption, operate the connected TV. On: Activates the screen protector ... the pause mode of your TV. On: The startup screen appears automatically when turning on the TV screen. Note • Toshiba does not guarantee that this function is sending signals in the progressive output format, closed caption. Important • Depending on signal...
...operational status display (e.g., ) on the power. Blue: Blue is displayed. In this setting, see "TV shape setting" ( page 44, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). Off: No color. Black: Black is displayed. Off: To disable closed caption, operate the connected TV. On: Activates the screen protector ... the pause mode of your TV. On: The startup screen appears automatically when turning on the TV screen. Note • Toshiba does not guarantee that this function is sending signals in the progressive output format, closed caption. Important • Depending on signal...
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... far a scene from that point. Note • You cannot turn off beeps for alerts irrespective of this setting. Allows you use the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders, set as the title thumbnail. 0 sec. : 3 sec. : 10 sec. : 35 sec. : 1 min. : 5 min. Still group ... playback. Because there is finished. Audio: MP3/WMA files take priority over MP3/WMA files. Note If this recorder" ( page 48, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Operational settings Operation beep HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Turn on the...
... far a scene from that point. Note • You cannot turn off beeps for alerts irrespective of this setting. Allows you use the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders, set as the title thumbnail. 0 sec. : 3 sec. : 10 sec. : 35 sec. : 1 min. : 5 min. Still group ... playback. Because there is finished. Audio: MP3/WMA files take priority over MP3/WMA files. Note If this recorder" ( page 48, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Operational settings Operation beep HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Turn on the...
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Editing Library Function setup Others 167 VCR Plus+ recording does not work properly. • Guide channel setting is not completed. → Complete the guide channel setting ( page 40, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • TV/Cable setting is full. → Cancel unwanted programs ( page 43). Cannot be recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. ...). Program Timer programming cannot be completed. • Clock setting has not been completed. → Complete the clock setting ( page 31, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • The programs list is not completed. → Complete TV/cable setting ( page 34...
Editing Library Function setup Others 167 VCR Plus+ recording does not work properly. • Guide channel setting is not completed. → Complete the guide channel setting ( page 40, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • TV/Cable setting is full. → Cancel unwanted programs ( page 43). Cannot be recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. ...). Program Timer programming cannot be completed. • Clock setting has not been completed. → Complete the clock setting ( page 31, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • The programs list is not completed. → Complete TV/cable setting ( page 34...
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...work. • The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. → Replace all the batteries in the remote control ( page 12, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • The light emitter of the remote control is not pointed at the receptor of this recorder. → Point the emitter of ...mode is not appropriate. → Adjust the remote mode of the remote control and this recorder ( page 48, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). Clock The clock blinks. → Complete the initial setting again ( "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). page 28, The clock does not keep time. → Set the time and date manually ( page 31...
...work. • The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. → Replace all the batteries in the remote control ( page 12, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). • The light emitter of the remote control is not pointed at the receptor of this recorder. → Point the emitter of ...mode is not appropriate. → Adjust the remote mode of the remote control and this recorder ( page 48, "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). Clock The clock blinks. → Complete the initial setting again ( "INSTALLATION GUIDE"). page 28, The clock does not keep time. → Set the time and date manually ( page 31...