Toshiba RD-KX50SU manual

OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION GUIDE Read this booklet fir st. Introduction Connections Basic Setup PM0019288010 S HDD/D VD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS52SU RD-XS52SC RD-KX50SU © 2004 T oshiba Cor poration DIGITAL VIDEO P000411640 RD-XS52SU/SC_Inst_E_p01 04.8.31, 13:03 1[...]

2 SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Introduction The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat- eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclo- sure that ma y be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within [...]

3 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Note to cable system installer: This reminder is provided to call the cab le system installer’ s attention to Ar ticle 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines f or proper grounding and, in par ticular , specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to[...]

4 S3125A IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. K eep these instr uctions . 3. Heed all warnings. 4. F ollow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near w ater . 6. Clean only with dr y cloth. 7. Do not bloc k any ventilation openings . Install in accordance with the manuf acturer ’ s instructions. 8. Do not insta[...]

5 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Introduction ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. When you use headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the headphones continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage. 16. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in [...]

6 Precautions Introduction Notes on handling Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the recorder is not in standby mode, unless it is in an emergency . Doing so may cause malfunction. When shipping the recorder , the original shipping car ton and packing materials come in handy . F or maximum protection, repack the unit as it was [...]

7 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Notes on recor ding and editing When you record/edit important content, make trial operations beforehand to confirm the recorder can function properly . T oshiba does not compensate for content which w as not recorded/edited because of some malfunction of this product or discs during operation, and is not liab[...]

8 Precautions (Continued) Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the follo wing carefully . Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day . Drops of water f or m on the outside of the glass. In the same wa y , moisture may condense on the optical pick-up [...]

9 Introduction Connections Basic Setup VCR Plus+, C 3 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Dev elopment Cor poration. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Manufactured under license from QSound Labs, Inc. U.S. patent Nos. 5,105,462, 5,208,860 and 5,440,638 and various foreign counterp[...]

10 Installation pr ocedure Introduction Load the batteries in the remote contr ol. ( page 18) Connect an antenna to the recor der . ( page 20) Connect a cable bo x or satellite system to the recorder . ( pages 22 to 25) Connect the recor der to a TV . ( pages 20 to 21, 28) Connect optional equipment to the recor der . ( page 29) Make the initial se[...]

11 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Some differences Because of its recording capacity and hard disc drive (HDD), this D VD recorder operates more like a computer and diff erently than a standard D VD player . In addition to containing a microprocessor , it contains a HDD , an operating system, random access memor y (RAM), and a D VD-RAM/R dr i[...]

12 Choosing a disc When you want to pla y D VD or CD software or copy pr ograms from the HDD to a recor dable D VD , load an appropriate disc into the recor der . There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appr opriate disc. Disc D VD-RAM D VD-R Mark Specification Remarks • Single sided 4.7GB (12c[...]

13 Introduction Connections Basic Setup • Y ou cannot pla y discs other than those listed abov e. • Y ou cannot play non-standardiz ed discs ev en if they ma y be labeled as above . • Y ou cannot play discs with specializ ed encoding (such as SACD discs) or the D VD audio por tions of D VD Audio discs. • This recorder uses the NTSC color sy[...]

14 On D VD-RAM discs Use only D VD-RAM discs that comply with D VD- RAM standard V ersion 2.0 or 2.1. The recorder cannot record on a disc f ormatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by using the disc-f ormat function of this recorder. The recorder ma y not record, dub , or edit some D VD- RAM discs, because the y are ed[...]

15 Introduction Connections Basic Setup On D VD-R discs Standards D VD-R for General V er.2.0 discs can be used f or recording and pla yback. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled V er .2.0/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled V er .2.0/4X etc.) can also be used. Select discs labeled “for video , ” “for r[...]

16 Playbac k side On handling discs Do not touch the pla yback side of the disc. Do not stick paper or tape to discs . On c leaning discs Fingerpr ints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Alwa ys keep the disc clean. Do not use any type of solv ent such as thinner , b[...]

17 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Introduction SAFETY PRECA UTIONS ...................................................................................................... 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 4 Precautions ...............................................[...]

18 Operating with the remote control P oint the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Distance : About 7 m (23 ft) from the front of the remote sensor Angle : About 30 ° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor * Do not expose the remote sensor of the recorder to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or othe[...]

Connections Connect your recorder to y our TV or stereo system. Connecting an antenna and TV Connecting to cable TV signal Connecting to a satellite system Connecting the IR contr ol cable Connecting to a TV with the HDMI terminal Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs Connecting to an audio system Connection pr ocedure When you co[...]

20 VHF/UHF RF IN ( FROM ANT. ) RF OUT ( TO TV ) VHF / UHF R L VIDEO S-VIDEO RL IR VIDEO S-VIDEO CHANNEL CHANGE INPUT1 INPUT3 HDMI OUTPUT 1 2 2 Connecting an antenna and TV Connect your TV and the antenna to this recorder f or recording and to view br oadcast signals on the TV . Connections 1 Disconnect the antenna cable fr om your TV , and connect [...]

21 Connections Basic Setup Introduction T o wall outlet T o OUTPUT (R/L) Notes • Ref er to the owner ’ s manual of the connected TV as well. • When you connect the recorder to y our TV , be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet bef ore any connections. • If your tele vision set has one audio input, connect th[...]

22 Connections Incoming cable Incoming cable Incoming cable Cable box Cable box IN OUT IN OUT RF IN ( FROM ANT. ) RF OUT ( TO TV ) VHF / UHF R L VIDEO S-VIDEO RL IR VIDEO S-VIDEO CHANNEL CHANGE INPUT1 U TPUT T PUT INPUT3 HDMI OUTPUT RF IN ( FROM ANT. ) RF OUT ( TO TV ) VHF / UHF R L VIDEO S-VIDEO RL IR VIDEO S-VIDEO CHANNEL CHANGE INPUT1 ONENT OUTP[...]

23 Connections Basic Setup Introduction This set-up will allow y ou to: – watch or record a channel through the cab le box via the INPUT1 or INPUT3 (VIDEO/L/R) jacks. Y ou will need to: • set “ Cable Bo x/DBS ” of “ Set T op Box setting ” to “ C.Bo x ” . page 42 • set “ Select Input ” of “ Set T op Box setting ” to “ Lin[...]

24 Connecting to a satellite system Choose one of the f ollowing accor ding to y our type of satellite receiver . Connections Satellite receiver Satellite antenna Satellite receiver Satellite antenna Video output IN OUT A udio outputs RF IN ( FROM ANT. ) RF OUT ( TO TV ) VHF / UHF VIDEO S-VIDEO IR VIDEO S-VIDEO CHANNEL CHANGE INPUT1 INPUT3 HDMI OUT[...]

25 Connections Basic Setup Introduction Cable box / satellite system (Keep the power on to receive commands from the recorder .) T ransmitter R L VIDEO S-VIDEO RL IR VIDEO S-VIDEO CHANNEL CHANGE DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT B ITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL R L VIDEO S-VIDEO YP B P R INPUT1 COMPONENT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT3 HDMI OUTPUT 1 2 Place as close as possible to [...]

26 Connecting to a TV with the HDMI terminal Connections About HDMI TM HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interf ace. HDMI transf ers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on a single cable . As a result, audio cab les and video cables don’t need to be connected separately to a de vice. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP (Hi[...]

27 Connections Basic Setup Introduction Set the output resolution for the HDMI output that best matc hes your TV’ s capabilities Set an output signal from the HDMI terminal of the recorder in accordance with your TV’ s input signal. Press F ront panel Remote control HDMI indicator ON / STANDBY CH INPUT SELECT REC MODE DIMMER PROG/HDMI PROG/HDMI[...]

28 RF IN ( FROM ANT. ) RF OUT ( TO TV ) VHF / UHF R L VIDEO S-VIDEO RL IR VIDEO S-VIDEO CHANNEL CHANGE DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL RL VIDEO S-VIDEO YP B P R INPUT1 COMPONENT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT3 HDMI OUTPUT Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better[...]

29 Connections Basic Setup Introduction Connecting to an audio system Y ou can enjoy m ultichannel surround-sound suc h as 5.1 channel by connecting to an amplifier compatible with Dolb y Digital and DTS sound. Connections • For connection to y our TV , see pages 20 to 21, 28. • For details of output sound, see page 75 in “ OPERA TIONS GUIDE [...]

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Basic Setup Read this chapter for necessary settings to get started. When you use this recorder for the first time, be sure to perf or m A to C in this order . Proceed to D if necessar y . Starting up the recorder A: Initial settings Language setting Time and date setting Channel setting Set top bo x setting Guide channel setting B: Output sound se[...]

32 After all the necessary connections, • T urn on the equipment connected to the recorder . • Select the corresponding video input on your tele vision. Perform these selections whenever you operate the recorder . T urning the power on Press ON/ST ANDBY button from the remote control or on the front panel of the recorder . When the power turns [...]

33 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Startup/finishing (closing) icons These icons are displayed on the right corner on the top of the screen. While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: Startup, reading a disc, finishing recording Unloading a disc, finishing the recorder ’ s operation Opening a disc tray Closing a disc tray[...]

34 Basic Setup A: Initial settings This step sets the recorder ’ s cloc k and tuner to record br oadcasting TV programs. Once y ou complete this process there is generall y no need to reset the cloc k. (Ho wever , if there are discrepancies in the recor der ’ s time display or changes made to receiv able TV stations, y ou should make this setti[...]

35 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Tip on setting The recorder provides y ou with a v ariety of GUI (Graphical User Interface) displays to perform key operations including customizing of setting, pla yback or recording. Refer to the guide on the bottom on each GUI for further programming related information. If a message appears The recorder m[...]

36 A: Initial settings (Continued) Basic Setup 1: Language setting Select a preferred language for on-screen displays. 1 Press SETUP . 2 Press / to select “ Initial settings ” , then press ENTER. 3 Press / to select “ Language ” , then press ENTER. 4 Press / to select a langua ge, then press ENTER. English : T o view on-screen displays in E[...]

37 Introduction Connections Basic Setup 2: Time and date setting Set the recorder ’ s clock. If it is not set correctly , the recorder cannot perf orm operations other than playbac k. When the recorder is operated f or the first time, begin fr om step 3. 1 Press SETUP . 2 Press / to select “ Initial settings ” , then press ENTER. 3 Press / to[...]

38 A: Initial settings (Continued) Basic Setup 1) Set “ Summer time (Daylight-Saving time) ” . DST star t : Da ylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. The internal clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (forw ard one hour). DST end : Daylight-sa ving time ends on the last Sunda y in October . At 2:00 AM the recorder[...]

39 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Manual c lock setting Select “ Man ual ” at step 4 page 37. 4 Press / and ADJUST ( / ) to set the c lock. / buttons: T o select “ Y ear ” , “ Date ” , “ Time ” , “ am/pm ” , “ Summer (Summer time) ” or “ Time zone ” . ADJUST ( / ) buttons: T o change the data. ( / buttons can also [...]

40 A: Initial settings (Continued) Basic Setup 3: Channel setting The recorder scans through all receivab le TV and cab le channels and stores only active ones in its memory . Once this process is completed, you can select a desired channel using CH b uttons. 1 Press SETUP . 2 Press / to select “ Initial settings ” , then press ENTER. 3 Press /[...]

41 Introduction Connections Basic Setup ENTER 6 Press / to select “Auto”, then press ENTER. The recorder starts scanning and active channels are stored in the recorder in ascending order . The display returns to the previous screen after setting is completed. Channel set Cable manual 1/13 Home CH Add/Erase 1 2 Erase Erase 3 4 Erase 5 Add 6 Eras[...]

42 A: Initial settings (Continued) Basic Setup 4: Set top bo x setting For connecting a cab le box or a satellite receiv er to this recorder , follo w the instructions below: Preparation: • T o control channels of the connected set top box from the recorder , connect the supplied IR control cable to the CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack of the recorder . ( [...]

43 Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Press ADJUST (or / ) to select the type of set top bo x connected to this recorder . If you do not connect a set top box, select “ Not used ” then press ENTER button. Skip to step 9. C.Box: When a cable box is connected. DBS: When a satellite system is connected. 5 Press . 6 Press ADJUST (or / ) to sele[...]

44 A: Initial settings (Continued) Basic Setup 8 Press , then press the n umber buttons to enter the 3 digits of a brand code of y our set top bo x obtained from the table ( pa ge 45). e.g. If you connect a TOSHIBA satellite receiv er : 9 Press ENTER. “Initial settings” menu retur ns. 10 Press SETUP . “Initial settings” menu disappears. If [...]

45 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Set top bo x brand code Archer 044 006 001 Cable Cinema 029 009 001 063 Cabletenna 029 009 001 063 Cableview 029 009 001 063 Centurion 044 051 075 059 076 078 Century 044 051 075 059 076 078 Citizen 044 052 030 Clearview 074 035 021 Curtis 008 009 025 061 053 Diamond 029 009 001 063 Drake DSS 093 Eagle 062 04[...]

46 A: Initial settings (Continued) Basic Setup 5: Guide channel setting VCR Plus+ system is a timer recording system designed to simplify programming. It requires you to enter a PlusCode ® programming number corresponding to a desired program. Y ou must program the recorder f or the special numbers f or guide channels (also called VCR Plus+ system[...]

47 Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Press / to find a guide channel n umber y ou marked on the list. e.g. guide channel number 33 (HBO) 5 Press the number b uttons or ADJUST ( / ) to set the corresponding home channel number . e.g. home channel number 7 (HBO) In some areas, a channel may be assigned more than one guide channel number . In thi[...]

48 Basic Setup B: Output sound setting Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system. 1 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. When it is already displa yed, press button. 2 Press / to select “ Picture/Audio settings ” , then press ENTER. 3 Press / to select “ Audio out select ” , then press ENTER. ENTER [...]

49 Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Press / to select the output sound f ormat. Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS , MPEG1 and MPEG2 decoder . ( page 29) The recorder outputs digital audio inf ormation in the bitstream format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby Digital, DTS, MP[...]

50 Basic Setup 1 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. When it is already displa yed, press button. (T o retur n to the previous men u) 2 Press / to select “ Display settings ” , then press ENTER. 3 Press / to select “ TV shape ” , then press ENTER. SETUP ENTER ENTER PLA Y STOP P A USE REC EXTEND VCR Plus+ REC MENU CONTENT MENU EASY NA VI [...]

51 Introduction Connections Basic Setup 4 Press / to select the picture shape. 4:3 LB: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displa ys theatrical images with masking bars abov e and below the picture. 4:3 normal: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displa ys pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Either or both of the picture ’ s [...]

52 Basic Setup D: Remote contr ol settings T ake this step according to y our preference and usage . Operating a TV with the remote contr ol of this recorder The remote control of this recorder has a function to operate a TV . Preparation: Please find the brand code on the next page for the TV you wish to contr ol. 1 While holding TV CODE, press th[...]

53 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Brand code table Notes • T OSHIBA code is already set when you operate this recorder f or the first time. • Some brands ha ve se veral codes . T r y one by one until the remote control can operate y our TV . • Even after the recorder's remote control is prog rammed, it may not operate some or all o[...]

54 D: Remote control settings (Continued) Basic Setup Operating the second and thir d T OSHIBA HDD/D VD video recor ders with the remote control of this recor der Switches the codes to operate the recorder . If you use the second and third T OSHIBA HDD/D VD video recorders, set the different remote codes f or each recorder to avoid confusion in the[...]

55 Introduction Connections Basic Setup Setting up the remote control 5 While pressing EASY NA VI, press 2. The remote control mode is set to “ DR 2 ” . Select the same mode that you ha ve set to the recorder . Notes • If the recorder ’ s mode and the remote control ’ s mode are different, the recorder ’ s mode (DR 1, DR 2 or DR 3) appe[...]

56 Limited Warranty D VD PLA YER/RECORDER T oshiba Amer ica Consumer Products , L.L.C ,. ( “ TA C P ” ) mak es the following limited w arranties to or iginal consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED W ARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS D VD PLA YER/RECORDER AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER [...]

57 Introduction Connections Basic Setup How to Obtain W arranty Ser vices If, after f ollowing all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section “ T roubleshooting ” , you find that service is needed: (1) T o find the nearest T A CP A uthorized Service Station, visit T ACP ’ s website at www .tacp.toshiba.com/ service [...]

58 - IMPORT ANT - CANADIAN W ARRANTY INFORMA TION GARANTIE CANADIENNE ST ANDARD W ARRANTY TYPE OF SET DVD Player DVD/VCR Combination Home Theatre in a Box DVD Recorder Portable DVD W ARRANTY PERIOD 12 MONTHS CANADIAN W ARRANTY T oshiba of Canada Limited (TCL) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. Please retain your[...]

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