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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. Printed in China P000422550 N PM0020764010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation 12/18/04, 6:27 PM Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction
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... editing 88 About use (DVD-RAM/R/RW 32 Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode 33 Recording a TV programme 34 Recording an external source 39 Programing a recording (REC MENU 42 VIDEO Plus+ Recording 48 Others 50 Relay recording 50 A-B recording 50 Reservation Disc ("Lock program record 51 To delete recorded content 52 To protect recorded content 52 Technical information...
... editing 88 About use (DVD-RAM/R/RW 32 Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode 33 Recording a TV programme 34 Recording an external source 39 Programing a recording (REC MENU 42 VIDEO Plus+ Recording 48 Others 50 Relay recording 50 A-B recording 50 Reservation Disc ("Lock program record 51 To delete recorded content 52 To protect recorded content 52 Technical information...
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... a disc 147 Viewing remaining 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 recording 164 3 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 3 12/18/04, 5:38 PM
... a disc 147 Viewing remaining 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 recording 164 3 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 3 12/18/04, 5:38 PM
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... noise when played back. This can be recorded onto DVD-RAM discs, with applicable copyright laws, which may not fully and properly play back all operating commands. Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 5 5 12/18/04, 5:38 PM It will not last forever. Some DVD video discs are also susceptible to damage...
... noise when played back. This can be recorded onto DVD-RAM discs, with applicable copyright laws, which may not fully and properly play back all operating commands. Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 5 5 12/18/04, 5:38 PM It will not last forever. Some DVD video discs are also susceptible to damage...
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... HDD to comply with the global standard DVD-Video format, and can be recorded only once. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on this recorder. For recording / playback Disc DVD-RAM Mark Specification • Single sided ...DVD-R/RW discs, direct recording, copying or the method "Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW" ( page 122) are optimized for recording of TV programs. You can be used as well. * DVD-R and DVD-RW may not be the best suited format for your original content (recorded personal events such as a wedding party) with this recorder. 6 RD...
... HDD to comply with the global standard DVD-Video format, and can be recorded only once. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that DVD-RAM/R/RW discs recorded on this recorder. For recording / playback Disc DVD-RAM Mark Specification • Single sided ...DVD-R/RW discs, direct recording, copying or the method "Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW" ( page 122) are optimized for recording of TV programs. You can be used as well. * DVD-R and DVD-RW may not be the best suited format for your original content (recorded personal events such as a wedding party) with this recorder. 6 RD...
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...colour system and the NTSC colour system. It is not possible 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 A disc may fail to play discs with the data... contact TOSHIBA customer service. • Toshiba cannot assure that cannot be allowed by the recorder. If region numbers, corresponding to edit contents as intended by the consumer. • When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc created on this recorder is used (e.g., insertion, playback, recording or editing) in another DVD player, recorder or ...
...colour system and the NTSC colour system. It is not possible 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 A disc may fail to play discs with the data... contact TOSHIBA customer service. • Toshiba cannot assure that cannot be allowed by the recorder. If region numbers, corresponding to edit contents as intended by the consumer. • When a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc created on this recorder is used (e.g., insertion, playback, recording or editing) in another DVD player, recorder or ...
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... discs The following situations are not compatible with PC discs. 8 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 8 12/18/04, 5:38 PM Some functions such as a ballpoint pen. DVD-RAM discs formatted in any other standard. This recorder complies with cartridges are two types of this recorder. DVD-RAM discs with current copyright protection technology and can copy a disc...
... discs The following situations are not compatible with PC discs. 8 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 8 12/18/04, 5:38 PM Some functions such as a ballpoint pen. DVD-RAM discs formatted in any other standard. This recorder complies with cartridges are two types of this recorder. DVD-RAM discs with current copyright protection technology and can copy a disc...
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... shape (4:3 aspect ratio with recommended discs and tested discs, but some other discs may not be recorded. Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 9 9 12/18/04, 5:38 PM etc. etc. Introduction Recording Playback Editing On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can also be used. Recommended discs* JVC 2X Note • There...
... shape (4:3 aspect ratio with recommended discs and tested discs, but some other discs may not be recorded. Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 9 9 12/18/04, 5:38 PM etc. etc. Introduction Recording Playback Editing On DVD-R discs Standards DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can also be used. Recommended discs* JVC 2X Note • There...
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... CD Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of a DVD video disc. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. Do not store discs in a place subject to moisture and dust such as...search. Roughly corresponds to a story title in it to discs. Divided contents of a title. Some discs may cause warping. 10 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 10 12/18/04, 5:38 PM When you record on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Always keep the disc clean. It may damage the disc.
... CD Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of a DVD video disc. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one recording will always equal one title. Do not store discs in a place subject to moisture and dust such as...search. Roughly corresponds to a story title in it to discs. Divided contents of a title. Some discs may cause warping. 10 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 10 12/18/04, 5:38 PM When you record on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Always keep the disc clean. It may damage the disc.
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... delete contents of the device to use No preparatory steps Initialize the disc. Execute DVD-Video finalizing process on this recorder. Initialize the disc. - 11 Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 11 12/18/04, 5:38 PM Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Discs and purposes The table shows main functions which are available on...
... delete contents of the device to use No preparatory steps Initialize the disc. Execute DVD-Video finalizing process on this recorder. Initialize the disc. - 11 Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p002-011 11 12/18/04, 5:38 PM Introduction Recording Playback Editing Library Discs and purposes The table shows main functions which are available on...
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.../STANDBY indicator page 20, 21 Displays the operational state of the recorder. 3 HDD button page 34, 40 Press this to operate the... in the time slip mode. 7 DVD button page 34, 62, 80 Press this when recording from other input source such as a VTR...Remote sensor page 12 in the DVD mode. 10 (STOP) button page 37, 62 Stops playback or recording. 11 (OPEN/CLOSE) button ...panel display page 18 14 DV IN connector page 136 Use this when recording from a digital video camera. 15 INPUT jacks page 39 Use this...DVD indicator page 34, 62, 80 Illuminates in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 9 (PLAY) button ...
.../STANDBY indicator page 20, 21 Displays the operational state of the recorder. 3 HDD button page 34, 40 Press this to operate the... in the time slip mode. 7 DVD button page 34, 62, 80 Press this when recording from other input source such as a VTR...Remote sensor page 12 in the DVD mode. 10 (STOP) button page 37, 62 Stops playback or recording. 11 (OPEN/CLOSE) button ...panel display page 18 14 DV IN connector page 136 Use this when recording from a digital video camera. 15 INPUT jacks page 39 Use this...DVD indicator page 34, 62, 80 Illuminates in "INSTALLATION GUIDE" 9 (PLAY) button ...
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...is recorded on the disc). button page 19, 34 23 SAT.MONI. 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, ...MENU Use this to the previous screen (the screen may be specified depending on a DVD video disc. Refer to the instructions of the disc. 17 12/18/04, 5:41 PM Others Function setup...
...is recorded on the disc). button page 19, 34 23 SAT.MONI. 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, ...MENU Use this to the previous screen (the screen may be specified depending on a DVD video disc. Refer to the instructions of the disc. 17 12/18/04, 5:41 PM Others Function setup...
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... Angle icon page 72 Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 4 Programme recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer programme. 5 Bit rate indicator Illuminates when displaying the bit rate selected for recording, or when displaying the actual bit rate. 6 ...REMAIN (Remaining space) indicator Illuminates when an available recording time is displayed. 7 DVD-RAM indicator Illuminates when a DVD-RAM disc is loaded. 8 VCD/CD indicator VCD...
... Angle icon page 72 Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 4 Programme recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer programme. 5 Bit rate indicator Illuminates when displaying the bit rate selected for recording, or when displaying the actual bit rate. 6 ...REMAIN (Remaining space) indicator Illuminates when an available recording time is displayed. 7 DVD-RAM indicator Illuminates when a DVD-RAM disc is loaded. 8 VCD/CD indicator VCD...
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...or the remote control for playback or recording on the remote control. Doing so may cause losses and/or damages of the HDD or the DVD-RAM drive, immediately discontinue use as usual... power fails or the power cord is set to the disc tray. Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 21 12/18/04, 5:41 PM 21 The "Unloading" icon appears at all...minute measure is available only when "Screen protector" is disconnected from a wall outlet, then contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. To unlock, during stop press the button for longer than a playable disc. • Do not ...
...or the remote control for playback or recording on the remote control. Doing so may cause losses and/or damages of the HDD or the DVD-RAM drive, immediately discontinue use as usual... power fails or the power cord is set to the disc tray. Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 21 12/18/04, 5:41 PM 21 The "Unloading" icon appears at all...minute measure is available only when "Screen protector" is disconnected from a wall outlet, then contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. To unlock, during stop press the button for longer than a playable disc. • Do not ...
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... These icons are flashing, the recorder is completed : Instant skip : 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...Each time you operate the recorder, the following displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the status of the screen when startup or finishing. While they are displayed at the top right corner of the recorder. See page 82. 22 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 22 12/...
... These icons are flashing, the recorder is completed : Instant skip : 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...Each time you operate the recorder, the following displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the status of the screen when startup or finishing. While they are displayed at the top right corner of the recorder. See page 82. 22 RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p020-024 22 12/...
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... 2 Select "DVD recorder operation" and press ENTER. ENTER DVD recorder operation AV record quality Picture record mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) 4:3 DVD compatible mode Off DVD-Video:CHP create Off Relay recording On SETUP 3 Select "Aspect ratio (Video mode)" and press ENTER. Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 33 12/18/04, 5:42 PM 33 On (Mode II...
... 2 Select "DVD recorder operation" and press ENTER. ENTER DVD recorder operation AV record quality Picture record mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) 4:3 DVD compatible mode Off DVD-Video:CHP create Off Relay recording On SETUP 3 Select "Aspect ratio (Video mode)" and press ENTER. Editing Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p025-038 33 12/18/04, 5:42 PM 33 On (Mode II...
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... setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p103-117 105 12/18/04, 5:47 PM 105 Dubbing may be stopped if a timer program recording starts. • While recording during a dubbing Dubbing process by "High speed dubbing" and "Dub selected items" procedures will allow you to make a recording or playback of other operations. HDD Playback HDD Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording HDD DVD Available...
... setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p103-117 105 12/18/04, 5:47 PM 105 Dubbing may be stopped if a timer program recording starts. • While recording during a dubbing Dubbing process by "High speed dubbing" and "Dub selected items" procedures will allow you to make a recording or playback of other operations. HDD Playback HDD Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording HDD DVD Available...
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.... Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p149-164 153 12/18/04, 5:53 PM 153 mode HDD auto stop HDD All HDD titles delete HDD HDD format HDD DVD-RAM physical format DVD-RAM Software version DVD drive software Initial settings Details...Recording Playback Editing Setting DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Picture record mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Aspect ratio(video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD compatible mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R Relay recording HDD DVD-RAM Management settings Genre setting HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD...
.... Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p149-164 153 12/18/04, 5:53 PM 153 mode HDD auto stop HDD All HDD titles delete HDD HDD format HDD DVD-RAM physical format DVD-RAM Software version DVD drive software Initial settings Details...Recording Playback Editing Setting DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Picture record mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Aspect ratio(video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD compatible mode HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R Relay recording HDD DVD-RAM Management settings Genre setting HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD...
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...DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Selects an output sound format corresponding to the effects of this recorder. On: Virtual surround effect activated. Manufactured under license from QSound Labs, Inc. Copyright QSound Labs, Inc. 1998-2002. RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p149-164 158 12/18/04, 5:53 PM When you play back a disc recorded... to "Off" if the audio sounds distorted. In this position. Notes • This function is connected to this DVD recorder is connected to an amplifier or similar device. • When the virtual surround effect is activated, Dolby Progressive Sound may...
...DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Selects an output sound format corresponding to the effects of this recorder. On: Virtual surround effect activated. Manufactured under license from QSound Labs, Inc. Copyright QSound Labs, Inc. 1998-2002. RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p149-164 158 12/18/04, 5:53 PM When you play back a disc recorded... to "Off" if the audio sounds distorted. In this position. Notes • This function is connected to this DVD recorder is connected to an amplifier or similar device. • When the virtual surround effect is activated, Dolby Progressive Sound may...
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... settings" ( Page 157) of TV broadcasts or other external input without adjusting their brightness. Introduction Recording Playback Editing DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can select from 1.0 to 1.4 and 1.4 to 2.0.) Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p149-164 161 12/18/04, 5:53 PM 161 Press the / buttons to select the source...
... settings" ( Page 157) of TV broadcasts or other external input without adjusting their brightness. Introduction Recording Playback Editing DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can select from 1.0 to 1.4 and 1.4 to 2.0.) Library Function setup Others RD-XS34SB_Ope_E_p149-164 161 12/18/04, 5:53 PM 161 Press the / buttons to select the source...