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Printed in China P000422550 N PM0020764010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation 12/18/04, 6:27 PM Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction Printed on 100% Recycled Paper RD-XS34SB_Ope_E001-176 1 TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS34SB DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS34SB OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first.
Printed in China P000422550 N PM0020764010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation 12/18/04, 6:27 PM Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction Printed on 100% Recycled Paper RD-XS34SB_Ope_E001-176 1 TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS34SB DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS34SB OWNER'S MANUAL OPERATIONS Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first.
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...the picture on the "CONTENT MENU 100 Before dubbing 103 2 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 2 12/18/04, 5:38 PM EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU .. 23 Recording Before recording 26 Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical Format) ... 28 DVD-RAM physical format 29 Entering characters 30 Selecting a disc according... content 52 To protect recorded content 52 Technical information 53 Playback Information on playback 56 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU 57 Playing a DVD video disc 62 Locating a title using the top menu 63 Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later ......... 64 Playing a TV programme...
...the picture on the "CONTENT MENU 100 Before dubbing 103 2 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 2 12/18/04, 5:38 PM EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU .. 23 Recording Before recording 26 Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical Format) ... 28 DVD-RAM physical format 29 Entering characters 30 Selecting a disc according... content 52 To protect recorded content 52 Technical information 53 Playback Information on playback 56 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU 57 Playing a DVD video disc 62 Locating a title using the top menu 63 Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later ......... 64 Playing a TV programme...
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... selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts 118 Combine Original titles (Combine two titles into one 120 Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW ....... 122 DVD-Video finalizing process 132 DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera) ...... 136 Others Before calling service personnel...space 147 Library Function setup Others 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...
... selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts 118 Combine Original titles (Combine two titles into one 120 Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW ....... 122 DVD-Video finalizing process 132 DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera) ...... 136 Others Before calling service personnel...space 147 Library Function setup Others 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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...this Introduction and to record on the HDD. Moreover, because of discs, this manual. Compatiblity In isolated cases, a disc bearing the DVD or CD logo may not be copied or edited only in the quality of variations in accordance with some or all discs that permit ...partial or complete failure if it is not permitted by using high quality DVD recordable discs and checking their playability from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc) may become unplayable. Repeated playback of use . Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 5 5 12/18/04, 5:38 PM About the hard ...
...this Introduction and to record on the HDD. Moreover, because of discs, this manual. Compatiblity In isolated cases, a disc bearing the DVD or CD logo may not be copied or edited only in the quality of variations in accordance with some or all discs that permit ...partial or complete failure if it is not permitted by using high quality DVD recordable discs and checking their playability from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc) may become unplayable. Repeated playback of use . Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 5 5 12/18/04, 5:38 PM About the hard ...
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...designed to comply with this recorder will be possible on this disc can be played on this recorder. 6 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 6 12/18/04, 5:38 PM Select a DVD-RAM disc that shows a statement on this recorder. Depending on the disc status or the recording equipment, ...optimized for your friends or relatives. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate properly in DVD-Video format only. Using different disc types for different purposes DVD-RAM discs for recording of TV programs. You...
...designed to comply with this recorder will be possible on this disc can be played on this recorder. 6 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 6 12/18/04, 5:38 PM Select a DVD-RAM disc that shows a statement on this recorder. Depending on the disc status or the recording equipment, ...optimized for your friends or relatives. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate properly in DVD-Video format only. Using different disc types for different purposes DVD-RAM discs for recording of TV programs. You...
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...8226; Failure to play contents recorded from programs which are printed on your DVD video disc and you encounter please contact TOSHIBA customer service. • Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected on other than those listed above... Depending on this recorder may fail to permit playback only in regions other DVD players, recorders or personal computer drives. 7 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 7 12/18/04, 5:38 PM Others Introduction Recording For playback only Disc DVD video disc Mark Specification • 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (...
...8226; Failure to play contents recorded from programs which are printed on your DVD video disc and you encounter please contact TOSHIBA customer service. • Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected on other than those listed above... Depending on this recorder may fail to permit playback only in regions other DVD players, recorders or personal computer drives. 7 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 7 12/18/04, 5:38 PM Others Introduction Recording For playback only Disc DVD video disc Mark Specification • 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (...
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... recorded or edited once it becomes dirty. Two types of them with the disc. You can use either of DVD-RAM discs are available: ones with PC discs. 8 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 8 12/18/04, 5:38 PM The disc may not play , but the former ones are ...another manufacture's equipment or PC, contain a large number of another manufacturer, or used (insertion, playback, recording or editing) in a personal computer DVD drive. • When a DVD that has been used . In order to "PROTECT" with this recorder: 9.4 GB double-sided cartridge: Panasonic LM-AD240U 4.7 GB single-sided...
... recorded or edited once it becomes dirty. Two types of them with the disc. You can use either of DVD-RAM discs are available: ones with PC discs. 8 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 8 12/18/04, 5:38 PM The disc may not play , but the former ones are ...another manufacture's equipment or PC, contain a large number of another manufacturer, or used (insertion, playback, recording or editing) in a personal computer DVD drive. • When a DVD that has been used . In order to "PROTECT" with this recorder: 9.4 GB double-sided cartridge: Panasonic LM-AD240U 4.7 GB single-sided...
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...is labeled as CPRM compatible, this example.) Number of the TV. Introduction Recording Playback Editing On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording," "120 min." DVD-R for recording," "120 min." Recommended discs* JVC 2X Note • There are examples of ... selection of camera angles recorded in the disc. (3 camera angles are recorded in the 16:9 wide picture shape. Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 9 9 12/18/04, 5:38 PM LB Pictures are recorded in the letter box picture shape (4:3 aspect ratio with 2X...
...is labeled as CPRM compatible, this example.) Number of the TV. Introduction Recording Playback Editing On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording," "120 min." DVD-R for recording," "120 min." Recommended discs* JVC 2X Note • There are examples of ... selection of camera angles recorded in the disc. (3 camera angles are recorded in the 16:9 wide picture shape. Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 9 9 12/18/04, 5:38 PM LB Pictures are recorded in the letter box picture shape (4:3 aspect ratio with 2X...
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... Compatible discs (Continued) Structure of their case may cause warping. 10 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 10 12/18/04, 5:38 PM Yes Playback side Do... "chapter number", or "track number" respectively. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. It may not have these numbers. Do not store discs...audio CDs are subdivided into chapters. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are divided into several chapters by marking borders ...
... Compatible discs (Continued) Structure of their case may cause warping. 10 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 10 12/18/04, 5:38 PM Yes Playback side Do... "chapter number", or "track number" respectively. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. It may not have these numbers. Do not store discs...audio CDs are subdivided into chapters. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are divided into several chapters by marking borders ...
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... on this recorder Suitable for repeat use of the device to play . Initialize the disc. - 11 Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 11 12/18/04, 5:38 PM required, however initializing is still unusable, try to use No preparatory steps Initialize the... title or disc, you choose discs. This will help you cannot name a title or create a thumbnail. process then delete contents. DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc Characteristics on other compatible devices. (Some models excepted.) When a message appears and the loaded disc cannot be recorded using a compatible...
... on this recorder Suitable for repeat use of the device to play . Initialize the disc. - 11 Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 11 12/18/04, 5:38 PM required, however initializing is still unusable, try to use No preparatory steps Initialize the... title or disc, you choose discs. This will help you cannot name a title or create a thumbnail. process then delete contents. DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW disc DVD-R disc Characteristics on other compatible devices. (Some models excepted.) When a message appears and the loaded disc cannot be recorded using a compatible...
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... page 39 Use this when recording from other input source such as a VTR or a camcorder. 16 Remote sensor page 12 in the time slip mode. 7 DVD button page 34, 62, 80 Press this to operate the HDD. 4 HDD indicator page 34, 40 Illuminates in the HDD mode. 5 TIMESLIP button page 64..., 65 Selects the time slip mode. 6 TIMESLIP indicator page 64, 65 Illuminates in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 9 (PLAY) button page 62 Starts playback. 12 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p012-019 12 12/18/04, 5:41 PM Front panel 2 468 1 3 5 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 * The above illustration displays the front panel...
... page 39 Use this when recording from other input source such as a VTR or a camcorder. 16 Remote sensor page 12 in the time slip mode. 7 DVD button page 34, 62, 80 Press this to operate the HDD. 4 HDD indicator page 34, 40 Illuminates in the HDD mode. 5 TIMESLIP button page 64..., 65 Selects the time slip mode. 6 TIMESLIP indicator page 64, 65 Illuminates in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 9 (PLAY) button page 62 Starts playback. 12 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p012-019 12 12/18/04, 5:41 PM Front panel 2 468 1 3 5 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 * The above illustration displays the front panel...
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.../DVR 44 50 0 +10 45 22 23 46 16 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p012-019 16 12/18/04, 5:41 PM Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Remote control 1 2 OPEN/CLOSE 24 3 DVD TOP MENU MENU RETURN 25 4 ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL 26 5 27 HDD TIMESLIP DVD 6 INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY 28 NAVI 7 REC...
.../DVR 44 50 0 +10 45 22 23 46 16 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p012-019 16 12/18/04, 5:41 PM Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Remote control 1 2 OPEN/CLOSE 24 3 DVD TOP MENU MENU RETURN 25 4 ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL 26 5 27 HDD TIMESLIP DVD 6 INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY 28 NAVI 7 REC...
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... this to display a menu screen that is not recorded on some discs. *2 RETURN Returns to the previous screen (the screen may be specified depending on a DVD video disc. button page 41 24 ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 25 RETURN button*2 26 CHANNEL buttons page 20, 35 27 AUDIO button page... 75 28 DVD button page 34, 40, 62 29 INSTANT SKIP button page 66 30 INSTANT REPLAY button page 66 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p012-019 17 31 CONTENT MENU button page 57, 95 32 EDIT MENU button page 108 33...
... this to display a menu screen that is not recorded on some discs. *2 RETURN Returns to the previous screen (the screen may be specified depending on a DVD video disc. button page 41 24 ON/STANDBY button page 20, 21 25 RETURN button*2 26 CHANNEL buttons page 20, 35 27 AUDIO button page... 75 28 DVD button page 34, 40, 62 29 INSTANT SKIP button page 66 30 INSTANT REPLAY button page 66 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p012-019 17 31 CONTENT MENU button page 57, 95 32 EDIT MENU button page 108 33...
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... loaded. 10 HDD indicator Displays an operating state of of the HDD as below. : Recording : Playback : Dubbing to the same disc, etc. 11 DVD indicator Displays an operating state of NICAM broadcasts. 14 SAT indicator See the next page. 15 PROGRESSIVE indicator Illuminates when video signals are output in... the progressive format. 18 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p012-019 18 12/20/04, 6:47 PM Introduction Index to "On" and while receiving stereo stereo/Mode I, II/ mono programmes of...
... loaded. 10 HDD indicator Displays an operating state of of the HDD as below. : Recording : Playback : Dubbing to the same disc, etc. 11 DVD indicator Displays an operating state of NICAM broadcasts. 14 SAT indicator See the next page. 15 PROGRESSIVE indicator Illuminates when video signals are output in... the progressive format. 18 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p012-019 18 12/20/04, 6:47 PM Introduction Index to "On" and while receiving stereo stereo/Mode I, II/ mono programmes of...
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...on the remote control. Disc tray lock You can lock the disc tray. Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 21 12/18/04, 5:41 PM 21 Do not push or hold the disc ... the power fails or the power cord is disconnected from a wall outlet, then contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. To unlock, during stop press the button for about 3 seconds. This may be completely erased... button on the cartridge. 3 Close the disc tray. Introduction Recording Playback Editing DVD-RAM disc with some DVD-RAM discs right after more than about 10 seconds or longer. Double sided Turn...
...on the remote control. Disc tray lock You can lock the disc tray. Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 21 12/18/04, 5:41 PM 21 Do not push or hold the disc ... the power fails or the power cord is disconnected from a wall outlet, then contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. To unlock, during stop press the button for about 3 seconds. This may be completely erased... button on the cartridge. 3 Close the disc tray. Introduction Recording Playback Editing DVD-RAM disc with some DVD-RAM discs right after more than about 10 seconds or longer. Double sided Turn...
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Status display e.g. See page 82. 22 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 22 12/18/04, 5:41 PM Main on-screen displays (Depending on the TV screen to "Off." • You can add the current ... : Instant replay Chapter Divide : Chapter division : Forward skip by 1/20 : Reverse skip by 1/20 * Accompanied with the followings: HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R : Title number/title name and chapter number/ chapter name DVD-VIDEO : Title number and chapter number VCD CD : Track number Notes • To disable the status display, set "On screen...
Status display e.g. See page 82. 22 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 22 12/18/04, 5:41 PM Main on-screen displays (Depending on the TV screen to "Off." • You can add the current ... : Instant replay Chapter Divide : Chapter division : Forward skip by 1/20 : Reverse skip by 1/20 * Accompanied with the followings: HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R : Title number/title name and chapter number/ chapter name DVD-VIDEO : Title number and chapter number VCD CD : Track number Notes • To disable the status display, set "On screen...
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...Title Name Format (RAM/RW) Create Thumbnail Setup Functions PLAY STOP Operating the finder (For the HDD, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this menu, you a sub-menu of timer programs appears. 42 Play Contents Recorded... EASY NAVI Press EASY NAVI. Operate according to the full of the screen. • You can execute the DVD-Video finalizing process on the finder, press / . Sound is on the loaded disc. Additionally, the QUICK MENU ... A setup menu appears. 132 28 150 (Continued) 23 Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 23 12/18/04, 5:41 PM
...Title Name Format (RAM/RW) Create Thumbnail Setup Functions PLAY STOP Operating the finder (For the HDD, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this menu, you a sub-menu of timer programs appears. 42 Play Contents Recorded... EASY NAVI Press EASY NAVI. Operate according to the full of the screen. • You can execute the DVD-Video finalizing process on the finder, press / . Sound is on the loaded disc. Additionally, the QUICK MENU ... A setup menu appears. 132 28 150 (Continued) 23 Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 23 12/18/04, 5:41 PM
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... PAUSE button cannot release the recording. (It is detected during recording on this recorder, the recording automatically pauses and a message appears. RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 25 12/18/04, 5:42 PM Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for recording on...(REC MENU) VIDEO Plus+ Recording Others If copy protection signal is possible to purposes of programmes or situations. HDD : HDD DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW : DVD-RW disc DVD-R : DVD-R disc DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc VCD : VIDEO CD CD : Audio CD (For CD containing JPEG or MP3/WMA files, see page 78, ...
... PAUSE button cannot release the recording. (It is detected during recording on this recorder, the recording automatically pauses and a message appears. RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 25 12/18/04, 5:42 PM Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for recording on...(REC MENU) VIDEO Plus+ Recording Others If copy protection signal is possible to purposes of programmes or situations. HDD : HDD DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW : DVD-RW disc DVD-R : DVD-R disc DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc VCD : VIDEO CD CD : Audio CD (For CD containing JPEG or MP3/WMA files, see page 78, ...
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...recorded on other devices, you want to record are correctly tuned in DVD-VR mode. • DVD-RW discs which are deleted. Once you may need to be erased or not. 26 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 26 12/18/04, 5:42 PM For "DVD-RAM physical format", see page 28. However, you format the HDD..., all the necessary connections and settings have been done. If not tuned in HDD. Some DVD-RAM discs formatted on this recorder. Some...
...recorded on other devices, you want to record are correctly tuned in DVD-VR mode. • DVD-RW discs which are deleted. Once you may need to be erased or not. 26 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 26 12/18/04, 5:42 PM For "DVD-RAM physical format", see page 28. However, you format the HDD..., all the necessary connections and settings have been done. If not tuned in HDD. Some DVD-RAM discs formatted on this recorder. Some...
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...programmed recording, it means that the recording completion time is not possible.) • DVD-Video finalize process cannot be executed correctly if scheduled when Daylight-Saving time starts or ends. 27 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 27 12/18/04, 5:42 PM Editing Library Function setup Others Notes... • The "Loading" icon appears in advance. However, "Creating a DVD-Video using a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc, the recording of recording. Note ...
...programmed recording, it means that the recording completion time is not possible.) • DVD-Video finalize process cannot be executed correctly if scheduled when Daylight-Saving time starts or ends. 27 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 27 12/18/04, 5:42 PM Editing Library Function setup Others Notes... • The "Loading" icon appears in advance. However, "Creating a DVD-Video using a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc, the recording of recording. Note ...