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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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...copying (copy once contents) can be performed as quickly as possible.] Recordable DVD discs are produced in the recorder. Playback Restrictions This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for longer term storage of programs you should transfer to a recordable DVD disc as soon as they would on them ..., because of variations in this Introduction and to use only high quality recordable DVD discs. Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 5 5 12/18/04, 5:38 PM This transfer can be able to record on those programs (or deleting a program from time...
...copying (copy once contents) can be performed as quickly as possible.] Recordable DVD discs are produced in the recorder. Playback Restrictions This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for longer term storage of programs you should transfer to a recordable DVD disc as soon as they would on them ..., because of variations in this Introduction and to use only high quality recordable DVD discs. Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 5 5 12/18/04, 5:38 PM This transfer can be able to record on those programs (or deleting a program from time...
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... recorder. DVD-R discs are designed to comply with the global standard DVD-Video format, and can be possible on this recorder. 6 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 6 12/18/04, 5:38 PM Similarly, there is no guarantee that DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on this device will...discs" ( page 9). We cannot guarantee that all DVD recorders/ players. Notes • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • Toshiba cannot guarantee that allows only one copy. (NOTE: "Copy once" protected programs generally can be recorded to select an appropriate disc. Additionally...
... recorder. DVD-R discs are designed to comply with the global standard DVD-Video format, and can be possible on this recorder. 6 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 6 12/18/04, 5:38 PM Similarly, there is no guarantee that DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on this device will...discs" ( page 9). We cannot guarantee that all DVD recorders/ players. Notes • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • Toshiba cannot guarantee that allows only one copy. (NOTE: "Copy once" protected programs generally can be recorded to select an appropriate disc. Additionally...
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...even when you cannot avoid using a disc without a cartridge (commercially available discs) Discs without cartridges. The disc can use a pen with PC discs. 8 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 8 12/18/04, 5:38 PM When you write in a personal computer DVD drive. • When a DVD that has been used (...are two types of this recorder. • When a DVD disc recorded in a personal computer DVD drive is clean. Refer to the instruction manual that comes with DVDRAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1. Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with...
...even when you cannot avoid using a disc without a cartridge (commercially available discs) Discs without cartridges. The disc can use a pen with PC discs. 8 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 8 12/18/04, 5:38 PM When you write in a personal computer DVD drive. • When a DVD that has been used (...are two types of this recorder. • When a DVD disc recorded in a personal computer DVD drive is clean. Refer to the instruction manual that comes with DVDRAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1. Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with...
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... 21 Multi display Displays the current time, elapsed time, remaining time, starting time of the display (normal/dimmed/off . Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p012-019 19 12/18/04, 5:41 PM 19 The display may not change, depending on the disc or recording conditions. 16 DUBBING indicator ...mode lights up. button, the SAT indicator turns on and off ). Switching the display Every time you press the SAT.CONT. The modes are: MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play)/SP+LP+MN (Auto) 18 Title indicator Illuminates when a title number is displayed. 19 TRK (Track) indicator...
... 21 Multi display Displays the current time, elapsed time, remaining time, starting time of the display (normal/dimmed/off . Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p012-019 19 12/18/04, 5:41 PM 19 The display may not change, depending on the disc or recording conditions. 16 DUBBING indicator ...mode lights up. button, the SAT indicator turns on and off ). Switching the display Every time you press the SAT.CONT. The modes are: MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play)/SP+LP+MN (Auto) 18 Title indicator Illuminates when a title number is displayed. 19 TRK (Track) indicator...
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page 6, 7) Caution • Keep your recorder ready? • Refer to the supplied "INSTALLATION GUIDE" manual and finish the necessary preparations. • Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from red (standby mode) ... disc tray. Neglecting this may result in damage to the connected TV (also in the inside hollow. 20 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 20 12/18/04, 5:41 PM e.g. Turning the power on (This owner's manual instructions are based on the assumption that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is on...
page 6, 7) Caution • Keep your recorder ready? • Refer to the supplied "INSTALLATION GUIDE" manual and finish the necessary preparations. • Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from red (standby mode) ... disc tray. Neglecting this may result in damage to the connected TV (also in the inside hollow. 20 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 20 12/18/04, 5:41 PM e.g. Turning the power on (This owner's manual instructions are based on the assumption that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is on...
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...Selecting a disc according to end the recording by pressing the STOP button.) If the copy protection signal continues, the recording will terminate. RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 25 12/18/04, 5:42 PM In this case, the PAUSE button cannot release the recording. (It is possible to ...(DVD-RAM/R/ RW) Setting for each function described on this recorder, the recording automatically pauses and a message appears. Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode Recording a TV programme Recording an external source ...
...Selecting a disc according to end the recording by pressing the STOP button.) If the copy protection signal continues, the recording will terminate. RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 25 12/18/04, 5:42 PM In this case, the PAUSE button cannot release the recording. (It is possible to ...(DVD-RAM/R/ RW) Setting for each function described on this recorder, the recording automatically pauses and a message appears. Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode Recording a TV programme Recording an external source ...
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... "Mode", "Rate" and "Audio quality". (Continued) 12/18/04, 5:42 PM 35 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 35 6 Press / to select a media to be recorded, then press ADJUST to select "AV record quality," then press ENTER. AV record quality HDD Setting 1 Manual 6.6 L-PCM DVD - - - ENTER Editing IP FRAME Library Function setup Others VIDEO Plus...
... "Mode", "Rate" and "Audio quality". (Continued) 12/18/04, 5:42 PM 35 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 35 6 Press / to select a media to be recorded, then press ADJUST to select "AV record quality," then press ENTER. AV record quality HDD Setting 1 Manual 6.6 L-PCM DVD - - - ENTER Editing IP FRAME Library Function setup Others VIDEO Plus...
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... Every Sunday to Saturday, Monday to Thursday, Monday to Friday, Monday to Saturday, everyday. 0:00 - 23:59 0:00 - 23:59 DVD HDD A-B SP LP MN(Manual) Auto 1.0, 1.4, 2.0-9.2 D /M1** D /M2** L-PCM A timer program with this mark will be shorter. Select "SP". • When you need a longer ... to 0:00-6:59. ** The digital recording technology for consumer products of the remaining space capacity. (Continued) 43 Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p039-047 43 12/18/04, 5:43 PM Uncompressed original digital audio. Equal quality to 30:59 if you use of Dolby Laboratories...
... Every Sunday to Saturday, Monday to Thursday, Monday to Friday, Monday to Saturday, everyday. 0:00 - 23:59 0:00 - 23:59 DVD HDD A-B SP LP MN(Manual) Auto 1.0, 1.4, 2.0-9.2 D /M1** D /M2** L-PCM A timer program with this mark will be shorter. Select "SP". • When you need a longer ... to 0:00-6:59. ** The digital recording technology for consumer products of the remaining space capacity. (Continued) 43 Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p039-047 43 12/18/04, 5:43 PM Uncompressed original digital audio. Equal quality to 30:59 if you use of Dolby Laboratories...
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...recording and reduce the rate temporarily for each of multiplex broadcasts respectively, and does not record the other selection, the picture quality is set to "Manual 9.2 Mbps". • While this is sent to select an item and press ENTER. Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Notes ...want to finish. DVD compatible mode When recording onto a DVD-R/RW disc or recording a content which may miss the desired programme 44 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p039-047 44 which will tell the recorder to start time arrives. This will record the programme even if it is due to save...
...recording and reduce the rate temporarily for each of multiplex broadcasts respectively, and does not record the other selection, the picture quality is set to "Manual 9.2 Mbps". • While this is sent to select an item and press ENTER. Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Notes ...want to finish. DVD compatible mode When recording onto a DVD-R/RW disc or recording a content which may miss the desired programme 44 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p039-047 44 which will tell the recorder to start time arrives. This will record the programme even if it is due to save...
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...) is determined by the length of picture information. As an example, when you can be insignificant. About picture quality (SP, LP, Auto, MN(Manual) mode) The higher you set the bite rate, the more than Dolby Digital. This recorder has a two settings, 2 hour recording at "SP"...can achieve the best picture quality. When recording, sounds are without compression. Consequently, the recording time becomes shorter. Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p048-054 53 12/18/04, 5:43 PM 53 The DVD-RAM/R/RW is obvious, but when comparing similar bit rates, the ...
...) is determined by the length of picture information. As an example, when you can be insignificant. About picture quality (SP, LP, Auto, MN(Manual) mode) The higher you set the bite rate, the more than Dolby Digital. This recorder has a two settings, 2 hour recording at "SP"...can achieve the best picture quality. When recording, sounds are without compression. Consequently, the recording time becomes shorter. Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p048-054 53 12/18/04, 5:43 PM 53 The DVD-RAM/R/RW is obvious, but when comparing similar bit rates, the ...
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... appear to be played regardless of your TV shape conform to JPEG file will start , press the PLAY button. For details, refer to the owner's manual of the function settings via the on the HDD. • Operation to the 4:3 picture size. OPEN/CLOSE If a slide show ). See "On the "CONTENT MENU...recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the size. • JPEG picture playback is displayed after pressing the STOP button, playback will be limited. 78 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p078-081 78 12/20/04, 6:49 PM Notes • Some files may be disabled at about 3 seconds (slide show does not start from the...
... appear to be played regardless of your TV shape conform to JPEG file will start , press the PLAY button. For details, refer to the owner's manual of the function settings via the on the HDD. • Operation to the 4:3 picture size. OPEN/CLOSE If a slide show ). See "On the "CONTENT MENU...recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the size. • JPEG picture playback is displayed after pressing the STOP button, playback will be limited. 78 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p078-081 78 12/20/04, 6:49 PM Notes • Some files may be disabled at about 3 seconds (slide show does not start from the...
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...system: ISO9660 Level 1, 2 or Joliet • File name: A file name should be in this owner's manual are not displayed. Some characters may be sought from the Quick Menu. Given the fact that all the tracks... of Microsoft Corporation in both the United States and other countries. 81 Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p078-081 81 12/18/04, 5:45 PM Memory list : To play of the...tracks only in a random order. Permission should also note that permission is still maturing, Toshiba cannot guarantee that technology in alphabet and numerals only, and must incorporate "MP3" or "...
...system: ISO9660 Level 1, 2 or Joliet • File name: A file name should be in this owner's manual are not displayed. Some characters may be sought from the Quick Menu. Given the fact that all the tracks... of Microsoft Corporation in both the United States and other countries. 81 Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p078-081 81 12/18/04, 5:45 PM Memory list : To play of the...tracks only in a random order. Permission should also note that permission is still maturing, Toshiba cannot guarantee that technology in alphabet and numerals only, and must incorporate "MP3" or "...
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... copy it is shorter than the actual time of several parts You can select titles and chapters and copy them all at a high rate ("MN (Manual)"), and you copy contents recorded in DVD-R/RW recorded on other device, which was recorded. or when a DVD-RAM disc was set to "Off", and... Yes Yes No No No No Line-U dubbing Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No • It is not possible. 103 Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p103-117 103 12/18/04, 5:47 PM
... copy it is shorter than the actual time of several parts You can select titles and chapters and copy them all at a high rate ("MN (Manual)"), and you copy contents recorded in DVD-R/RW recorded on other device, which was recorded. or when a DVD-RAM disc was set to "Off", and... Yes Yes No No No No Line-U dubbing Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No • It is not possible. 103 Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p103-117 103 12/18/04, 5:47 PM
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... conversion dubbing for copied media will be dubbed onto a DVD-RAM disc at a modified bit rate) You can be performed in P TV PROGRESSIVE 112 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p103-117 112 12/18/04, 5:48 PM All chapter marks will not improve quality. IP FRAME REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL... LIBRARY CONTENT MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 on the HDD using the manual high rate, and it is applied to be deleted. Editing HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a reduced bit rate. ...
... conversion dubbing for copied media will be dubbed onto a DVD-RAM disc at a modified bit rate) You can be performed in P TV PROGRESSIVE 112 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p103-117 112 12/18/04, 5:48 PM All chapter marks will not improve quality. IP FRAME REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL... LIBRARY CONTENT MENU OW SK SL SEARCH ENTER /ADJUST PAUSE STOP PICTURE PLAY REC QUICK MENU 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 on the HDD using the manual high rate, and it is applied to be deleted. Editing HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a reduced bit rate. ...
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...menu. EDIT DVD Video Creation (Title Menu Select) MENU 1/ 2 MR. SATO, PLEASE JOIN US TO CREATE MANUALS DO NOT DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT... HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE LEAVE HERE Light Blue MR. SATO, PLEASE JOIN US TO CREATE MANUALS DO NOT DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE ...to select "Next", then press ENTER. If you press the button to "Chapter Menu" on the bottom center. 126 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p126-131 126 12/18/04, 5:49 PM ENTER To view your captured image, you can access the other menu...
...menu. EDIT DVD Video Creation (Title Menu Select) MENU 1/ 2 MR. SATO, PLEASE JOIN US TO CREATE MANUALS DO NOT DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT... HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE LEAVE HERE Light Blue MR. SATO, PLEASE JOIN US TO CREATE MANUALS DO NOT DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE ...to select "Next", then press ENTER. If you press the button to "Chapter Menu" on the bottom center. 126 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p126-131 126 12/18/04, 5:49 PM ENTER To view your captured image, you can access the other menu...
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...number of the content may failure. First set to the HDD. • When a content is recorded with manual rate 1.0 Mbps or 1.4 Mbps and is including a 16:9 picture shape scene, the DVD creation of titles...chapter does not show a time Enter one more space in the "CONTENT MENU". In this recorder (including TOSHIBA products) cannot be able to write if you have a large number of menu items. • Due... of the name. To hide a disc name Leave "Disc Name" blank. Follow the above . 128 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p126-131 128 12/18/04, 5:49 PM You can hide items on the menu You can hide ...
...number of the content may failure. First set to the HDD. • When a content is recorded with manual rate 1.0 Mbps or 1.4 Mbps and is including a 16:9 picture shape scene, the DVD creation of titles...chapter does not show a time Enter one more space in the "CONTENT MENU". In this recorder (including TOSHIBA products) cannot be able to write if you have a large number of menu items. • Due... of the name. To hide a disc name Leave "Disc Name" blank. Follow the above . 128 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p126-131 128 12/18/04, 5:49 PM You can hide items on the menu You can hide ...
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... time 1 hour 24 min. When "Menu Create" is explained. e.g. EDIT MENU DVD-Video Finalize (Title Menu Select) 1/ 2 MR. SATO, PLEASE JOIN US TO CREATE MANUALS DO NOT DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE LEAVE HERE MR... press the button to the next page. ENTER To view your captured image, you can access the other menu to select. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p132-138 133 4 Press / / / to correct colour ( page 129) by the / / / buttons and press the ENTER button. While displaying Ba previeAw screen of ...
... time 1 hour 24 min. When "Menu Create" is explained. e.g. EDIT MENU DVD-Video Finalize (Title Menu Select) 1/ 2 MR. SATO, PLEASE JOIN US TO CREATE MANUALS DO NOT DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE DO NOT LEAVE HERE LEAVE HERE MR... press the button to the next page. ENTER To view your captured image, you can access the other menu to select. SAT.MONI. TV/DVR RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p132-138 133 4 Press / / / to correct colour ( page 129) by the / / / buttons and press the ENTER button. While displaying Ba previeAw screen of ...
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...", then press ENTER. Note • Save your Library data on the disc, will be rejected. All title information is recommended. 144 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p139-148 144 12/18/04, 5:52 PM This information cannot be registered. Execution of the disc may be lost or the disc may...be registered. In this limit, a message will appear and further additions to the Library database will not registered. • By registering a disc manually, several discs in a DVD-RAM disc recorded on another device, etc.), to the recorder, information of Library data The recorder usually controls the ...
...", then press ENTER. Note • Save your Library data on the disc, will be rejected. All title information is recommended. 144 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p139-148 144 12/18/04, 5:52 PM This information cannot be registered. Execution of the disc may be lost or the disc may...be registered. In this limit, a message will appear and further additions to the Library database will not registered. • By registering a disc manually, several discs in a DVD-RAM disc recorded on another device, etc.), to the recorder, information of Library data The recorder usually controls the ...
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... Live Conce2rt SP 3 LP Rate 6.6 4.6 2.2 Audio quality L-PCM D/M1 D/M1 20min. 10min. 5min. 2min. 4 Manual 6.0 D/M2 5 Manual 3.2 D/M1 Total recording time: approx. 122 min. Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p139-148 147 12/18/04, 5:52 PM 147 LIBRARY MENU DVD All disc No. Note • It is recommended that beforehand you...
... Live Conce2rt SP 3 LP Rate 6.6 4.6 2.2 Audio quality L-PCM D/M1 D/M1 20min. 10min. 5min. 2min. 4 Manual 6.0 D/M2 5 Manual 3.2 D/M1 Total recording time: approx. 122 min. Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p139-148 147 12/18/04, 5:52 PM 147 LIBRARY MENU DVD All disc No. Note • It is recommended that beforehand you...