Toshiba RD-XS55KU manual

Recording Playback Library Network Navi Function setup Introduction Editing TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS55KU H Printed in China Printed on 70% Recycled Paper HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS55KU PM0026072010 P000458240 OWNER’S MANUAL Read “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” first. OPERA TIONS GUIDE DIGITAL VIDEO Others © 2006 T oshiba Cor poration IM[...]

2 Introduction T able of contents Introduction Caution for safety ................................................ 4 About this product .............................................. 5 Choosing a disc .................................................. 6 Index to parts and controls .............................. 12 F ront panel .....................[...]

3 Recording Playback Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Introduction Others Library Using Library data ........................................... 132 Basic operation of the Library system .................... 132 Searching for a desired title ........................... 133 Changing the listing order ......................................[...]

4 Introduction Introduction Caution f or saf ety Read “ SAFETY PRECA UTIONS ” , “ IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS ” , “ Precautions ” and all other sections of the “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” that came with this product prior to reading this “ OPERA TIONS GUIDE ” . RD-XS55SU_Ope_E_p002-011 06.3.20, 4:16 PM 4[...]

5 Recording Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Intr oduction Others About this pr oduct Introduction Some differences Because of its recording capability and hard disc drive (HDD), this D VD recorder operates more like a computer and diff erently than a standard D VD play er . In addition to containing a microprocessor , it cont[...]

6 Introduction Choosing a disc When y ou want to play D VD or CD software or cop y programs fr om the HDD to a recor dable D VD, load an appropriate disc into the recor der . There are many types and f ormats of discs. Please use the f ollowing information to select an appr opriate disc. Disc D VD-RAM D VD-R D VD-R W Mark Specification Remarks • [...]

7 Recording Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Intr oduction Others • Y ou cannot play discs other than those listed abo ve . • Y ou cannot play non-standardized discs e v en if the y may be labeled as abo ve . • Y ou cannot play discs with specializ ed encoding (such as SACD discs) or the D VD audio por tions of D VD Audi[...]

8 Introduction On D VD-RAM discs Use only D VD-RAM discs that comply with D VD- RAM standard V ersion 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2. The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it b y using the disc-f or mat function of this recorder . The recorder may not record, dub , or edit some D VD- RAM discs, be[...]

9 Recording Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Intr oduction Others Marks on D VD video discs The follo wing are examples of marks and the meanings . 4:3 LB 16:9 LB 16:9 PS 2 2 3 Mark Meanings Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this e xample .) Number of subtitle languages re[...]

10 Introduction Playbac k side On handling discs Do not touch the playbac k 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. Always k eep the disc clean. Do not use any type of solv ent such a[...]

11 Recording Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Intr oduction Others Discs and purposes The table sho ws main functions which are a vailab le on this recorder per disc category . This will help you choose discs . Char acteristics on this recorder F or the first use Recording a TV prog ram Er asing recorded contents Recording add[...]

12 Introduction Inde x to par ts and contr ols See pages with arro ws for details. Front panel 1 2 6 4 3 5 7 9 11 8 10 12 13 20 19 18 17 14 15 16 q ON/ST ANDBY button / ON/ST ANDBY indicator page 20 T ur ns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode . w HDD button/HDD indicator page 45, 50 Press this to operate the HDD . e D VD b utton/DVD [...]

13 Recording Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Intr oduction Others T o open or close the cover on the fr ont panel Put your finger on the left edge of the co v er and pull it down to open. Note • Do not place a heavy object on the cov er while it is open. Doing so ma y damage the recorder . !7 (ST OP) b utton page 50, 61 Sto[...]

14 Index to parts and controls (Continued) Introduction Rear panel 1 4 3 2 6 7 5 9 11 10 8 t HDMI OUTPUT jack page 26 in “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” Use this to connect the recorder to a HDMI compatib le TV or monitor . HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interf ace are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. y VH[...]

15 Recording Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Intr oduction Others o OUTPUT jac ks page 21, 23, 24, 28 in “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier . !0 G-LINK jac k page 25 in “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” Connect the supplied G-LINK ® cab le to this jack if you are connecting[...]

16 Index to parts and controls (Continued) Introduction Remote contr ol 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 34 35 37 36 39 41 43 44 46 48 50 52 45 47 49 51 40 42 38 27 32 31 30 29 33 26 28 25 24 23 22 21 20 18 19 17 15 16 RD-XS55SU_Ope_E_p012-019 06.3.20, 4:16 PM 16[...]

17 Recording Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Intr oduction Others * 1 MENU Use this to display a menu screen that is recorded on a DVD video disc. Operate the menu screen as the same manner as “ Locating a title using the top menu ( page 66) ” . A menu screen is not recorded on some discs. * 2 RETURN Returns to the previo[...]

18 Index to parts and controls (Continued) Introduction Displa y q PBC indicator Illuminates when a PBC-controllab le VIDEO CD is loaded. w Program recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program. e Bit rate indicator Illuminates when displaying the bit r ate selected for recording, or when displaying the actual bit rate. r [...]

19 Recording Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Intr oduction Others Dimming the display Pressing DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the displa y (normal/dimmed/off). Switching the displa y Ev er y time you press FL SELECT b utton, the displa y changes between the channel, title n umber , and time . Th[...]

20 Is y our recorder read y? • Ref er to “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” manual and finish the necessary preparations. • T ur n on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder . T urning the power on (This o wner ’ s manual instructions are based on the premise that all proper connections ha ve been[...]

21 Recording Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Intr oduction Others DVD-RAM disc with cartridge (TYPE1/TYPE2/TYPE4) Single sided T ur n the printed side up, and insert the car tr idge into the tray frame following the direction of the arrow on the cartridge. Double sided T ur n the desired recording/pla yback side up , and inse[...]

22 Introduction Before operating this recor der (Contin ued) Loading Open Un loading Close Start-up/Shutdown (c losing) icons These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the screen when startup or finishing. While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: Start-up, reading a disc, finishing the recording Unloading a disc, fi[...]

23 Recording Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Intr oduction Others Using TV Guide On Screen ® The TV Guide On Screen system in your recorder is a free interactive program guide that provides up to 8 days of pr ogram listings f or over -the-air , cable-ready and analog cable in y our area. The system allows you to easil y find[...]

24 Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen ® (Continued) LISTINGS If you select a TV program and press Menu, a panel menu appears under the video windo w . Press / to select an option then press ENTER. go to Service Bar watch now set recording set reminder cancel e.g. Closes the menu, changes no information, and returns a Highlight to the Service Ba[...]

25 Recording Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Intr oduction Others T o sear ch by entering a ke ywor d 1) Press / to select “ KEYWORD ” then press ENTER. “ Keyword Search ” appears. 2) Press / to select “ new sear ch ” then press ENTER. “ Search Options ” appears. 3) Press / to select “ category ” then pres[...]

26 Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen ® (Continued) T o delete recorded pr ograms ( “ view as ” is set to “ group ” ) 1) Press / to select a TV program and press ENTER. 2) Press to select an episode and press Menu. “ Episode Options ” appears. 3) Press / to select “ delete episode ” then press ENTER. A confirming menu appears. 4[...]

27 Recording Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Intr oduction Others SETUP If you select this service and press ENTER, options to change settings are listed. T o execute the setup a gain 1) Press / to select “ Change system settings ” then press ENTER. Y our current settings are display ed. 2) Press / to select your answer t[...]

28 Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen ® (Continued) T o change recording defaults 1) Press / to select “ Change default options ” then press ENTER. 2) Press / to select “ Record defaults ” then press Menu. “ Record Def aults ” appears. Record Defaults cancel done go to Service Bar 1 min early start end HDD recor der EXP-Audio qualit[...]

29 Recording Playback Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Introduction Others Key operation - EASY NA VI & QUICK MENU The EASY NA VI button opens “EASY NA VI Main Menu”, a main gate to the functions of this recorder . From this menu, you can access the desired functions while viewing a current picture. Additionally , QUICK MENU butt[...]

30 Quic k Menu operation T o access various optional functions of this recorder , open Quick Menu. Quick Menu displays a list of selections relevant to your current mode. Opening Quick Men u 1) Press QUICK MENU. The following menu ( “ Quick Menu ” ) appears. (Actual selections vary depending on operational status.) 2) Press / to select an item,[...]

Recor ding Recording variations for many types of programs or situations. Bef ore recording Setting a timer recor ding using TV Guide On Screen ® Recor ding a TV program Recor ding an external sour ce D V recor ding (Recor ding from a digital video camera) Deleting recor ded contents Others Hint on reading this manual The f ollowing icons sho w th[...]

32 This recor der is equipped with a b uilt-in HDD. Con ventional video cassette recorders ha ve required tapes to record, while this recorder enables recor ding on the HDD whenever y ou want, without selecting an av ailable tape or confirming its recor ding time or tape remaining. Further , the D VD-RAM drive on this recor der can recor d on a DVD[...]

33 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Note on recor ding on a DVD-R disc Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available DVD-R disc to record on ( page 6, 9). T o play a D VD-R disc recorded on this recorder on other devices, finalize the DVD-R disc on this recorder . ( page 122) The finalizati[...]

34 How to initialize a disc T o initialize a D VD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder . See page 20 for loading a disc. 1) Press QUICK MENU. The following menu appears. (The actual contents depends on the oper ational status of the recorder.) 2) Press / to select “ Disc management, ” then press ENTER. A sub menu appears on the right side. 3) Pres[...]

35 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others D VD-RAM ph ysical format Ph ysical f or matting is a simple e x ecution for a disc which cannot be used or read (or which is becoming hard to read). It may refresh such a disc for recording and playback. (There is no guarantee that all such discs will be recov[...]

36 Before recor ding (Contin ued) Recording Entering character s Operation guidance of the remote control T o enter the character , normally use / / / buttons on the remote . About the other b uttons to be used are shown on the operation guide. : Shifts the cursor . : Enters a number . : Erases one character immediately to the left side of the curs[...]

37 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Entering characters The cursor may be f ollo wed b y unwanted characters. Y ou can erase them if necessar y by either of the following measures: Erasing characters • Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select “ Clear All ” b y pressing / / / b[...]

38 Selecting a disc accor ding to purposes of use (D VD-RAM/R/RW) There are various types of discs ha ving different standards. Select one for y our purpose of use. Purposes of use • Editing after recording (e.g. deleting unnecessar y portions, dividing chapters). • Recording so that the sound of bilingual broadcast can be switched. • Recordi[...]

39 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Setting for recor ding on a D VD-R/R W disc in Video mode This setting is necessary to play the contents on a D VD-R/RW disc with other D VD players. Items to set up When recording in Video mode, there are some restrictions by D VD-Video standard. Theref ore, i[...]

40 Recording Setting a timer recor ding using TV Guide On Screen ® T o record TV programs and end them automatically , follo w the procedures of this c hapter . When using a satellite bo x, only manual timer recor dings are av ailable f or setting recor dings. See page 43. Before setting recor ding, see “ Before recording ” ( page 32). 1 Press[...]

41 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Changing the recording options 1 Press TV Guide , then press / to select a TV program to recor d. Or to search f or a TV progr am, see page 24. 2 Press Menu. “ Episode Options ” appears. 3 Press / to select “ set recor ding ” then press ENTER. “ Recor[...]

42 Note If you cancel the selections , select “ cancel ” then press ENTER b utton. recorder : HDD: Records onto the HDD . D VD: Records onto a loaded disc. quality: See “ Recording mode ” 5 When complete, press / to select “ schedule recor ding ” then ENTER. “ Record Options ” is closed. The icon appears on the TV progr am. Frequenc[...]

43 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Notes • The disc tra y does not close automatically , e ven when the recording start time arr iv es. Set the recorder loaded an availab le D VD-RAM/R/R W disc bef orehand. • It it not possible to record the same contents onto both the HDD and a D VD-RAM/R/R[...]

44 Deleting a recording 2 ways are av ailable. On LISTINGS 1) Press TV Guide. 2) Select a TV program y ou ha ve set to record (icon display ed). 3) Press Menu. “ Episode Options ” appears. 4) Press / to select “ delete recording ” , then press ENTER. 5) Read the message, and press / to select “ yes ” (if you want to delete), then press [...]

45 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Recor ding a TV pr ogram T o record a TV program currently being br oadcast, follo w the procedures of this c hapter . Recording 1 Press HDD or D VD to select a media to record on. HDD : T o record on the HDD . D VD : T o record on a D VD-RAM/R/R W disc. 2 Sele[...]

46 SETUP HDD DVD Custom setting Setting T otal recording time: appro x. 71min. (with 4.7 GB unused) Manual 6.6 Mode Rate Audio quality Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Setting 1 – – – L-PCM D/M1 SP LP Manual Manual 6.6 4.6 2.2 6.0 3.2 SP 4.6 D/M1 L-PCM D/M1 D/M2 D/M1 User record quality Recording a TV program (Continued) Recording Y ou can set in advance the[...]

47 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others T o stop recording Press ST OP . T o pause recording (to omit an unnecessary portion) During recording, press P AUSE. T o resume recording, press it again. Note • Pausing recording automatically creates a new chapter division at that point. T o change a TV ch[...]

48 T o play a recorded title while recor ding another on the same disc (Recorded Title Play) HDD DVD-RAM During recording, you can play a title recorded on the same disc. 1) While recording, press CONTENT MENU . 2) Press / / / to select a desired title, then press ENTER. Playback of the selected title starts. Pressing ST OP b utton stops pla yback,[...]

49 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Recording Recor ding an e xternal sour ce Y ou can record pr ograms fr om connected equipment on the HDD or a D VD-RAM/R/RW disc. Preparation • When you record on a D VD-RAM/R/R W disc, load it into the recorder . – Load a disc which has sufficient remainin[...]

50 Recording Recording an e xternal source (Contin ued) 1 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedl y so that “ L-1, ” “ L-2, ” or “ L-3 ” appears on the fr ont panel displa y , corresponding to the input in whic h the device is connected. Each time you press the b utton, the indicator changes. L-1: T o record pictures from equipment connected to th[...]

51 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Notes on recording fr om a connected VCR or camcorder Check the condition of the sour ce equipment bef ore playing. Set the equipment in a good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum playbac k. Bad conditions ma y produce [...]

52 D V recor ding (Recording fr om a digital video camera) Y ou can connect a D V format digital video camera to the D V IN terminal to recor d from it. Preparation • Press HDD or D VD button to select a recording media • Connect a D V format digital video camera to the D V IN ter minal on the front panel. 1 Press EDIT MENU . “ EDIT MENU Main[...]

53 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others 4 Press / / / to make the settings. As you select each item, an e xplanation is pro vided. T o change the picture and sound rates: 1) Press / buttons to select “ Change ” then press ENTER button. 2) On the “ User record quality ” display , press ADJUST [...]

54 D V Recording (Recor ding from a digital video camera) (Contin ued) Notes • The D V IN ter minal of this recorder supports only input from a D V format digital video camera. It cannot output to a connected de vice. Some models of D V f ormat digital video cameras ma y be not compatib le. • At step 5, you can enlarge the video image b y selec[...]

55 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others 1 Press CONTENT MENU , then press / / / to select a title to delete . T o display chapters, press button. e.g. 2 Press DELETE. Alter nate method: Press QUICK MENU b utton, then press / b uttons to select “ Title delete ” ( “ Chapter delete ” ) and press[...]

56 Recording Other s T o protect recorded content Y ou can protect recorded contents of the HDD or a D VD-RAM disc from une xpected deletion. Protection is provided f or each title (original). 1) Perf orm steps 1 and 2 in “ Playing recor ded contents (CONTENT MENU) ” ( pag e 60) to select a title. 2) Press QUICK MENU b utton, and press / button[...]

57 Recording Intr oduction Playbac k Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others D /M1, D /M2 Sound recording f or mat onto D VD-RAM discs. When recording, sounds are conv erted into digital signals and compressed. In playback, the y are e xtracted to the original sound. The standard diff erenciates D /M1 and D /M2 in data v olume to use. D[...]

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Pla ybac k Pla y your fa v orite contents. Playing recor ded contents (CONTENT MENU) Playing a D VD video disc Other playbac k functions RD-XS55SU_Ope_E_p059-065 06.3.20, 4:16 PM 59[...]

60 Pla ying recor ded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recor ded on the HDD or a D VD-RAM/R/R W disc are displa yed in thumbnail vie w , so that you can easil y locate a desired one. Y ou can play recor ded TV programs also fr om TV Guide On Screen. See page 25. 1 Press CONTENT MENU. “ CONTENT MENU Title List ” appears. Y ou can s wi[...]

61 Recording Playbac k Intr oduction Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Others HDD Original 2006/03/24 07 : 00 am TV : 4 Title List Page MENU CONTENT 1/ 2 (0:53:45) Original 2006/03/24 11 : 00 pm TV : 6 (0:29:50) Original 2006/04/07 07 : 00 am TV : 8 (0:54:30) Original 2006/04/08 09 : 00 pm TV : 10 (0:51:28) Original 2006/03/29 09 : 00 pm [...]

62 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Contin ued) Playback Pla ying at various speeds Playing in fast re ver se or fast forwar d During normal pla ybac k, press PICTURE SEARCH. : F ast forward pla ybac k : F ast reverse pla yback Each time y ou press the b utton, the playbac k speed changes . During fast f orw ard playbac k at “ ” speed,[...]

63 Recording Playbac k Intr oduction Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Others Resuming playbac k fr om the location last stopped (Title resume) The recorder memorizes the location y ou last stopped pla yback to resume from there . T o use this function, set “ HDD/RAM title pla y ” ( page 183) to “ Title resume. ” The recorder will[...]

64 Playing recor ded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Playbac k Checking the bac kgr ound information on a selected title 1) At step 2 on page 60, select a title (chapter) then press QUICK MENU . Quick Men u appears. 2) Press / to select “ Title inf ormation ” , then press ENTER. Detail information of a selected title (chapter) appears. Y ou[...]

65 Recording Playbac k Intr oduction Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Others Changing the order of titles Y ou can change the order or sor t the titles b y genres. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Men u appears. 3) Press / to select “ Displa y changeover ” , then press ENTER. 4) Press / to selec[...]

66 Playback Playing a DVD video disc Y ou can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed DVD-R discs in the same manner . T o play recorded contents, follow the instructions on page 60. Preparation • T ur n on a TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the recorder is connected to . • Load a disc you w ant[...]

67 Recording Playbac k Intr oduction Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Others Resuming playbac k from the location last stopped at (Resume Play) Y ou can resume playbac k from the location where you stopped at. If you press PLA Y button after stopping playbac k, the playbac k resumes from the location y ou hav e stopped. If you stop pla y[...]

68 Playbac k Other pla ybac k functions P ausing a TV broadcast to resume later (P ause TV) This function enables y ou to pause a TV broadcast and resume viewing at a later , more convenient time, by storing the TV broadcast temporaril y on the HDD . 1 While vie wing a TV broadcast via this recor der or immediatel y bef ore it starts, press TIMESLI[...]

69 Recording Playbac k Intr oduction Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Others Pla ying a TV program currentl y being recor ded (Chase Play) Y ou can begin playbac k from the beginning of a pr ogram currently being recor ded. Y ou will find this function of great advanta ge on long programs, as y ou do not have to wait f or the end of reco[...]

70 Other pla yback functions (Continued) Playback Zooming a picture Y ou can magnify areas within a picture. 1) Press ZOOM. A zoom scope appears. 2) Select a zoom point and magnification level. : Raises the magnification le vel. : Lowers the magnification le v el. / / / : Moves the z oom point. (only after the image has been magnified) CLEAR : Retu[...]

71 Recording Playbac k Intr oduction Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Others Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search) 1) Press T .SEARCH. Y ou may hav e to press repeatedly , depending on a disc. Press the button until the f ollowing displa y appears. e.g. 2) Press the number buttons and / to enter the desired[...]

72 Other pla yback functions (Continued) Playback Selecting the sound Y ou can select a preferred language and a sound format. Sound Output 1 PCM 2ch English 1 Press A UDIO during pla ybac k or while receiving a broadcast. The current audio setting appears. The language code appears instead of the language name. Refer to the list of languages and t[...]

73 Recording Playbac k Intr oduction Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Others Recor ded sounds According to y our setting of “ SAP ” on the setup men u screen, ( page 181), the sound is recorded onto diff erent channels of the disc below . Set “ SAP ” to “ On ” or “ Off ” appropr iately . Setting on the setup screen T ype [...]

74 Other pla yback functions (Continued) Playback Vie wing JPEG files Y ou can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-R OM on the recorder . Preparations • Prepare a compatible disc ( page 75) that contains JPEG files y ou want to view . • Set “ Priority contents ” ( page 183) to “ Photo ” . • Make y our TV shape conf[...]

75 Recording Playbac k Intr oduction Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Others Viewing a specified photo (single vie w) Full screen still vie w . 2 ways are available: On “ CONTENT MENU Picture List ” 1) Press CONTENT MENU. “ CONTENT MENU Picture List ” appears. Depending on the disc, the recorder creates either temporary folder , [...]

76 Other pla yback functions (Continued) Playback Pla ying MP3/WMA files Y ou can play MP3/WMA files that have been recor ded on a CD-R or CD-R OM on this recorder . Preparations • Make sure that a disc y ou want to pla y is compatible with this recorder . See page 77. • Set “ Pr iority contents ” ( page 183) to “ A udio ” . 1 Press D V[...]

77 Recording Playbac k Intr oduction Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Others Play ab le files MP3/WMA disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows: • Pla yable discs: CD-R OM, CD-R CD-R W is not recommendable. • Sampling F requency / Bitrate: WMA: 32 kHz / 48 kbps (CBR), VBR 44.1 kHz / 48-192 kbps (CBR), VBR 48 kHz / 1[...]

78 Other pla yback functions (Continued) Playback 1 Press DISPLA Y . The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. while playing the HDD 2 Press DISPLA Y again. An expanded display appears. (Actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. 3 Press DISPLA Y again to turn the display off . Operatio[...]

79 Recording Playbac k Intr oduction Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Others Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in pla ybac k or recording. 1 During playbac k or recor ding, press TIME B AR. The time bar appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. Playback e.g. Recording Locator (Shows the cur[...]

80 Other pla yback functions (Continued) Playback T o play repeatedl y (Repeat playback) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Y ou can repeat a desired section. 1) During playbac k, press QUICK MENU . 2) Press / to select “ Special playback mode ” , then press ENTER. Special playbac k mode The sub menu appears. Select the next item b y pre[...]

81 Recording Playbac k Intr oduction Editing Library Network Navi Function setup Others Cancel random (in Random play mode) Resumes normal playback. Notes • Some discs may not permit random playback operation. • Y ou cannot use the random pla yback function in conjunction with the memory playback function. • Y ou cannot use the random pla yba[...]

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Editing Y ou can create y our own movie from your assemb led scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs. Creating your o wn title Creating a D VD-Video using D VD-R/R W D VD-Video finalizing pr ocess Other editing functions RD-XS55SU_Ope_E_p083-091 06.3.20, 4:16 PM 83[...]

84 Creating y our own title Y ou can edit recorded contents and create y our own library . Editing Note on deleting unnecessary scenes It is not recommended that you delete man y chapters from titles recorded on the HDD to remove unnecessary parts of the titles and copy those contents on a D VD-RAM disc. The reason is that discontinuous space insid[...]

85 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others Basic flow Recor ding a TV program Record a TV prog ram and it becomes a original title. e.g. Title: The world of cats and dogs. Chapter editing Divide the original title into chapters. Title 1: “ The world of cats and dogs ” (Original) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 C[...]

86 1: Changing a name of a recorded title 1 Press CONTENT MENU, then press / / / to select a title . 2 Press QUICK MENU then select “ Title information ” by pressing / fr om the Quic k Menu, then press ENTER. “ CONTENT MENU Title inf or mation ” appears. 3 Press QUICK MENU then select “ Edit title name ” or “ Edit chapter name ” by [...]

87 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 2: Dividing a recor ded title into se veral chapters 1 title is created by recor ding at a time, whic h includes 1 chapter . By dividing it into several chapter s, it will be easier to access a desired scene, and y our editing or playbac k will be m uch easier .[...]

88 3 Press / to select “ Chapter function ” , then press ENTER. The submenu appears. 4 Press / to select “ Chapter editing ” , then press ENTER. “ EDIT MENU Chapter Editing ” appears. 5 Press PLA Y to start playback. Locate a scene where you want to insert a chapter mark. Y ou can use the following b uttons . PICTURE SEARCH, SLO W , SKI[...]

89 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 6 At a point where y ou want to make a chapter division, press P A USE. The picture pauses. 7 Press / / / to select “ Divide , ” then press ENTER. A chapter division is created at the selected location, and the first scene of the new chapter is registered as[...]

90 Notes • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this event, reduce the number of chapters by merging chapters. ( page 91) •“ EDIT MENU Chapter Editing ” can also be view ed by selecting “ Chapter Editing ” from “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” . • T o e xit “ EDIT MENU Main Men[...]

91 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others Merging c hapters 1) Perf orm steps 1 to 5 on pag es 87 to 88, to view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing displa y . 2) Press / / / to highlight a chapter . Pressing PICTURE SEARCH b utton can access preceding or follo wing pages. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to s[...]

92 3: Collecting necessar y scenes Create a “ Playlist ” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. 1 Press CONTENT MENU . “ CONTENT MENU Title List ” appears. Pressing the HDD or DVD button can switch the drives. 2 Press Q UICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 3 Press / to select “ Edit function ” , then press ENTER. S[...]

93 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 4 Press / to select “ Playlist editing ” , then press ENTER. “ EDIT MENU Pla ylist editing ” appears. 5 Press / / / to select a title or chapter . T o select between titles and chapters , press button . 6 Press ENTER. A cursor appears, indicating the poi[...]

94 7 Press / to select a point where you want to inser t the item, then press ENTER. If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press ENTER button. The selected part is inserted at the location of the cursor . 8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to insert items. T o cancel the selection, see “ Canceling selection of a part ” ( [...]

95 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others Canceling selection of a part 1) From EDIT MENU Playlist editing, press / / / to select a part to cancel. 2) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Men u appears. 3) Press / to select “ Cancel selected title ” , then press ENTER. The part you have selected is canceled. Con[...]

96 Making a Playlist of recor ded contents where star ting times are the same (i.e. dail y or weekly recordings) This will help to sor t serials. 1) From “ CONTENT MENU Title List ” , press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / to select “ Edit function ” , then press ENTER. 3) Press / to select the item. “ Pla ylist(Mon-Fri) ” T o sor t out programs [...]

97 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 4: Dubbing to sa ve Y ou can dub (copy or mo ve) contents recor ded in the HDD or D VD-RAM/R/R W , between HDD and D VD-RAM drive or within the same drives. Learn about dubbing on this recor der to select the best method. A: High speed dubbing Y ou can copy reco[...]

98 “ Copy ” and “ Mo ve ” This recorder ’ s “ Dub bing ” has the f ollowing two definitions: Copy: The original program remains after the oper ation is completed. Mo ve: The mo ved progr am will be erased from the original location after the operation is completed. Whether or not you select either command depends entirely on the given[...]

99 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others Recording and pla yback while dubbing Dubbing process b y “ High speed dub bing ” and “ Dub selected items ” procedures will allow you to make a recording or pla yback of other titles. Notes • Timer programmed recording hav e pr iority over other opera[...]

100 A: High speed dubbing (Dubbing onl y a specified par t) This section explains how to dub a specific title or chapter . T o select se ver al par ts and dub them all at once , refer to page 102. 1 Press CONTENT MENU, then press / / / to select a title . 2 Press QUICK MENU . The Quick Men u appears. 3 Press / to select “ High speed dubbing ” f[...]

101 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 4 Press / to select “ Copy ” , “ Mo ve ” , “ Same Disc ” or “ Network ” . Copy: After the operation is completed, a specified part will remain on the disc where it w as previously located. Mo ve: A par t will mo ve to the opposite disc and will [...]

102 A: High speed dubbing (Dubbing specified parts tog ether) This section explains how to cop y sev eral specific titles or chapters. Assigned names of titles/chapters or other information can also be copied. A title or chapter becomes a title b y being copied. 1 Press HDD or D VD to select a disc that contains titles or chapter s y ou want to cop[...]

103 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 4 Press / / / to select a part (a title or chapter) to cop y . • T o go to the next or pre vious page, press PICTURE SEARCH ( / ) button. • T o select a chapter, first select the title that contains the chapter you w ant, then press button. T o go back to t[...]

104 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6. Y ou can confir m the av ailab le space of the destination media via the bar at the bottom of the display . Each of the collected par ts is recorded on the destination media as a title. • T o cancel selection of an individual par t, see page 105. 8 Press / to select “Start”, press ENTER, and select “Y es”, then [...]

105 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others Cancelling selection of an item 1) Press / / / to select an item then press QUICK MENU . Quick Men u appears. 2) Press / to select “ Cancel selected title ” (or “ All clear ” for cancelling selection of m ultiple items at a time). 3) Press ENTER. Changi[...]

106 B: Rate con version dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) Y ou can reduce the recorded picture or sound rate when copying. This procedure enab les content or iginally recorded onto the HDD at high rate setting to be dubbed onto a D VD-RAM disc at a reduced bit rate. Use the Rate conversion dubbing when • y ou recorded a lengthy content on [...]

107 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 5 Press / to select “Copy” or “Same Disc”. Copy: After the operation is completed, a specified part will remain on the disc where it w as previously located. Same Disc: A par t will be copied to the same disc and the copied part will become another title.[...]

108 1 Press HDD or D VD to select a disc containing the par ts y ou want to dub. 2 Press EDIT MENU. “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” appears . 3 Press / to select “ Rate Con v . Items ” , then press ENTER. “ EDIT MENU Rate Conv . Items ” appears . 4 Collect par ts to be dubbed, using steps 4 to 6 on page 103. Each of the collected par ts is reco[...]

109 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 5 Chec k the rate for picture and sound quality . T o change the setting, perform the following steps. 1) Press QUICK MENU b utton to display Quic k Menu. 2) Press / buttons to select “ User record quality ” and press ENTER button. 3) Press ADJUST ( / ) b u[...]

110 C: Line-U dubbing (Recor ding pictures while viewing them) Y ou can record the picture being played bac k in either disc, or to the other disc , if the content is not copy-protected. This procedure can be used also to cop y contents of a D VD-R/RW you created ( page 112), bac k to the HDD . Preparation • Make sure that the destination disc ha[...]

111 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 6 When playbac k of contents y ou want to cop y is finished, press ST OP . Pla ying stops, and a b lac k screen retur ns. 7 Press HDD. 8 Press ST OP . Recording stops. Notes • The follo wing combinations of a source and a destination disc are possible . HDD t[...]

112 Editing Creating a D VD-Video using D VD-R/R W Content stored on the HDD of the recorder can be edited and copied to a D VD-R/R W , a popular media f or distribution, and pla yed on a compatib le D VD video play er . Notice • Bef orehand confirm the contents of a disc. If y ou use a D VD-R disc , prepare a ne w one. This D VD-Video creation p[...]

113 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others EDIT MENU ENTER ENTER A A A B B DVD-Video Create (Selected Items) Sourece: Title Original Next HDD EDIT MENU e.g. Creating Media: D VD Capacity A A A B DVD-Video Create (Selected Items) Sourece: Title Original Next HDD EDIT MENU e.g. Creating Media: D VD Capaci[...]

114 Creating a DVD-Video using D VD-R/R W (Continued) Editing 4 Press ENTER. A cursor appears in the lower area (destination media). 5 Press / to select a location to place the selected part, then press ENTER. If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press ENTER button. The selected part is inserted into the locatio[...]

115 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 7 Press / to select “ Next ” , then press ENTER. A screen is displa yed to select options. 8 Press / / / to set the items. For the instruction of setting, see the description shown at selection. • When you ha ve selected “ P arts T est ” or “ All T [...]

116 10 Press to select “ Next ” , then press ENTER. A display of title menu selection appears if “ Menu Create ” is set to “ Title+Chapter ” or “ Title ” at step 7. T o view y our captured images ( page 119), go to the next page. If you press button, you can pre vie w the selected menu. T o retur n, press O b utton. While displaying[...]

117 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 13 Press ENTER on “ EDIT MENU DVD-Video Creation (Chapter Menu Select) ” display . A confirmation message is displayed. 14 Press / to select “ Ye s ” , then press ENTER. The current broadcast picture appears and dubbing starts. The progress is displa y [...]

118 Notes • The n umber of titles that you can write on a D VD-R/R W disc is limited (99 titles. Each title should hav e 99 chapters or less). If you hav e a large number of titles or chapters, you ma y not be able to write due to the limitation of the D VD specifications. Also , e v en if the number of titles and chapters is within the limit, yo[...]

119 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others Using a fav orite scene as a menu Y ou can select fa vorite scenes from the recorded contents and use them as menus of D VD-Video Created ( page 116) DVD-R/R W . 1) Press CONTENT MENU. 2) Press / / / to select a title which contains a scene to use as menus. 3) [...]

120 Canceling selection of an item 1) Press / / / to select an item then press QUICK MENU . Quick Men u appears. 2) Press / to select “ Cancel selected title ” (or “ Clear all selected items ” for canceling selection of all items at a time). 3) Press ENTER. The selected item disappears. Changing the location of an item Follow the procedure [...]

121 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others If a message appears while selecting a part Y ou may receiv e a message, such as “ Selection of Writing T est in the next option setting is recommended to check whether Aspect Ratio coe xists ” . If a cop y- prohibited content is included, or if the aspect [...]

122 D VD-Video finalizing process The recorder pr ocesses recor ded data in a DVD-R/R W disc so that it can be played on other compatible devices. Important • Y ou cannot rewrite data onto a disc after you e x ecute the D VD-Video finalizing process . How ev er , the disab led rewritability of a D VD-RW disc can be restored by canceling the proce[...]

123 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 4 Press / / / to select. As you select each item, its function is e xplained. When “ Menu Create ” is set to “ None ” : “ Star t pla y ” and “ After pla y one title ” are automatically omitted. 5 Press / to select “ Next ” , then press ENTER[...]

124 Editing D VD-Video finalizing process (Contin ued) 7 Press / / / to select the title menu, then press ENTER. A display of chapter men u selection appears if “ Men u Create ” is set to “ Tltle+Chapter ” or “ Chapter ” at step 3. 8 Press / / / to select the chapter menu. A selected menu is applied to all chapters. Y ou cannot allocate[...]

125 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others Notes • D VD-R/R W discs recorded on this recorder may not be recognized on other devices unless y ou execute D VD- Video finalizing process to them. • Y ou can record onto a D VD-R disc additionally to the limit of the disc capacity , unless you ex ecute t[...]

126 Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU Y ou can register your fa vorite scene as a thumbnail displa yed on CONTENT MENU . On a finalized D VD-R/RW disc, this f eature is not available . 1 Press CONTENT MENU , then press / / / to select a title. 2 Press Q UICK MENU. Quick Men u appears. 3 Press / to select “ Create thumbnail ” (or “ Create C[...]

127 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 4 Press PLA Y to start playback. Locate a scene you w ant to capture as a thumbnail. Y ou can use the following b uttons. PICTURE SEARCH, FRAME, SLO W , SKIP , P A USE, etc. 5 At the point where you want to capture a thumbnail image, press P AUSE. 6 Press ENTER. [...]

128 Combining tw o titles (Original) into one Use this feature to combine tw o titles into one. The second title is deleted as the second title is added to the end of the first title. 1 Press HDD or D VD to select a disc that contains titles or chapters y ou want to merge . 2 Press EDIT MENU . “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” appears. 3 Press / to selec[...]

129 Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Library Network Navi Function setup Others 6 Press / to select the location to put the part and press ENTER. It is fix ed at the left side at the beginning. Press ENTER button. The selected part moved into the location of the cursor . 7 P erform steps 4 to 6 and select the second title. Y ou cannot sele[...]

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Library T o facilitate y our collecting. Using Library data Sear ching for a desired title Viewing Library data Checking remaining space RD-XS55SU_Ope_E_p131-140 06.3.20, 4:16 PM 131[...]

132 Library Using Library data The recorder has a “ Librar y Mana gement ” database which memorizes various properties of recordings made on this recorder , including date, media, title, genre, etc. Using this database, y ou can sear ch f or desired or av ailable discs. Y ou can utilize Library data as follows . • T o search for a D VD-RAM di[...]

133 Editing Library Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Function setup Others Sear ching f or a desired title Fr om the “ LIBRAR Y MENU Title Summary (All Titles) ” , you can select a title b y using / buttons. If you change the listing or der or sort the titles, sear ch ma y be easier . Library HDD DVD-RAM Changing the listing orde[...]

134 Searching f or a desired title (Contin ued) Library J umping Jump 1) From the Quic k Menu, select “ Jump ” by / then press ENTER. The submenu appears . 2) Press / to select the jump method, then press ENTER. Appoint character An input window appears. P erf or m steps 1) to 3) belo w . 1) Put the cursor on the input area and press ENTER. The[...]

135 Editing Library Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Function setup Others Vie wing Library data This section e xplains how to chec k and maintain the Library data. HDD DVD-RAM Library Viewing title inf ormation Title information 1) From Quick Menu, select “ Title information ” by / then press ENTER. Y ou can view inf or mation a[...]

136 Viewing Library data (Continued) Library Maintenance of Library data The recorder usually controls the Library database system automatically . Ho we ver , in the following cases , you must maintain and create data man ually . • When y ou want to add inf ormation about a title , (for e xample when you use a D VD-RAM disc recorded on another de[...]

137 Editing Library Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Function setup Others Erasing unnecessary data When the Library database is full (3000 entries). → Select “ Del title information ” . 1) Press LIBRAR Y . 2) Press / to select a title . 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to select “ Librar y management ” then press ENTER. 5) [...]

138 Sa ving the Library data in a DVD-RAM disc 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc to save the Library data. 2) Press LIBRAR Y . 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to select “ Library management ” , then press ENTER. 5) Press / to select “ Create backup ” , then press ENTER. 6) Press / to select “ Ye s ” , then press ENTER. T o cancel, select “ No ?[...]

139 Editing Library Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Function setup Others Viewing a number and space of a disc D VD all disc no. 1) From the Quick Menu, select “ DVD all disc no. ” by / then press ENTER. Y ou can view numbers, names and estimated remaining spaces about all the registered discs. T o recheck the remaining space f [...]

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Netw ork Navi Operate the recorder with a PC . What is Netw ork Navi? Preparation for Netw ork Na vi 1: Connection to a PC 2: Recor der ’ s setup - Network Setting 3: Setting up the PC 4: Starting Network Navi 5: Network Na vi settings Network Na vi features Displaying thumbnails (Title List) Operating with the remote control screen Using Library[...]

142 Network Na vi What is Netw ork Na vi? Network Na vi can operate and set the recorder using a web screen. Y ou need a PC that can be connected to the recorder with a Local Area Netw ork (LAN). If y ou have an al ways-on internet connection, y ou can use email to remotel y set a timer recording. Network Na vi Main features of Netw ork Navi Editin[...]

143 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Operating en vir onment The recorder complies with the 802.3 standard of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers). The following environment is required to use the Network Navi features. Please check these conditions before connecting to a PC. P[...]

144 Network Na vi What is Network Na vi? (Contin ued) • Any fees charged b y an ISP including, without limitation, connection charges and email charges are your responsibility . • If the broadband inter net connection de vice (such as a Cable Modem or ADSL modem) specified b y your ISP does not have a 10Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port, you will [...]

145 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi 1: Connection to a PC A PC with a LAN connection is required. The main method for PC connection is either a direct connection or through a constant and continuous ( “ always-on ” ) inter net connection. Usable f eatures differ depending on the connection m[...]

146 Network Na vi LAN(10/100) Regarding the cable used: • When connecting directly to this recorder , use the included LAN crossover cab le. • When connecting using a router , use a commercially available LAN straight cable (category 5/CA T5). While pressing down Direct connection to a PC Crossover cable T o LAN (Ether) port Connecting to a PC [...]

147 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi 2: Recorder ’ s setup - Network Setting 1 While stopped, press SETUP . The setup screen will be displa yed. 2 Select “ Management settings ” by / , and press ENTER. 3 Select “ Network Setting ” by / , and press ENTER. The “ Network Setting ” scre[...]

148 Network Na vi Items for setting (Netw ork Na vi screen) Recorder Name User Name Password Port Number Up to 15 single-byte alphanumeric characters or symbols Up to 16 single-byte alphanumeric characters or symbols Up to 16 single-byte alphanumeric characters or symbols 80 Request from another device Group Name Group Password Net Dubbing Settings[...]

149 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Default Gateway DNS, DNS Server Proxy Server Proxy P or t MAC Address Connection Check* Note • Please contact the router manufacturer when the router DHCP feature is not operating properly (in such a case, an error will occur since the default gateway and th[...]

150 Network Na vi Preparation for Netw ork Navi (Contin ued) Setting example - Sender of timer recording setting mail and receiver of completion notice POP3 Server Address yyy .zzz.com Mail Function Enable abc1234 Mail Keyw ord POP3 User Name xxxx POP3 Pass wor d aaabbb Only Return to sender yyy .zzz.com homeadd@yyy .zzz.com homeadd@yyy .zzz.com En[...]

151 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi 3: Setting up the PC Settings for the PC will be diff erent depending on the oper ating system. Please read the user’ s manual of your PC for details. The following instructions are f or Windows ® XP . When using the PC with an alwa ys-on internet connectio[...]

152 Network Na vi Preparation for Netw ork Navi (Contin ued) 4: Starting Network Navi Star t Network Navi to set up/oper ate the recorder using a PC. The follo wing instructions are f or Windows ® XP . 1 Launch the internet br owser to start using the Network Na vi on the PC. Screen images of Windows ® Internet Explorer are used as examples in th[...]

153 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi 5: Network Na vi Settings Settings for Network Na vi features of the recorder . Set up for e xporting CSV File Format Other Settings Program Description Include Exclude This allows program descriptions to be included when saving Library information to a CSV fi[...]

154 Network Na vi Netw ork Na vi f eatures Displa ying thumbnails (Title List) ........................................................ 155 Operating with the remote contr ol screen .......................................... 157 Net K e yboard ..........................................................................................................[...]

155 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Displa ying thumbnails (Title List) When the “ Title List Editor ” is clicked in the Main Men u, the thumbnails and inf ormation of the titles recorded on the HDD , D VD-RAM, or D VD-R/R W will be displayed. The title information such as the title names an[...]

156 Network Na vi Netw ork Navi features (Contin ued) 3 Clic k on an item that you want to c hange, and select a v alue or input data. For the content of settings , see the f ollowing “ Items f or setting ” . 4 After the setting is completed, c lick “ Save ” . The title information will be set. When y ou click “ Retur n bef ore saving the[...]

157 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Operating with the remote contr ol screen Using this feature, y ou can operate the recorder using a PC just like using the remote control inc luded with the recorder . 1 Clic k “Virtual Remote Control” on the Main Menu. The remote control and the display a[...]

158 Network Na vi Netw ork Navi features (Contin ued) View of the Vir tual Remote Control Net Ke yboard If the recorder ’ s character input windo w is star ted while the Virtual Remote Control is display ed, the Net K e yboard screen will be displayed on the PC. If you enter using Net K e yboard and clic k “ Enter ” , the Net K e yboard will [...]

159 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Operation using the Vir tual Remote Contr ol Y ou can hav e remote control operations using the mouse of a PC . Setting up the Vir tual Remote Contr ol If the remote control screen is star ting up , begin the setup after the screen has finished displaying. 1 C[...]

160 Network Na vi Netw ork Navi features (Contin ued) Using Library information (Library) Like in the “ Librar y ” , you can easily find a disc with remaining space or a desired disc by using stored information f or each title such as the recorded time and date , where it is recorded, the title name , and the genre . In ad dition, Netw ork Navi[...]

161 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Setting for custom men u addition (Custom Men u Editor) When creating a D VD-R/R W , this feature will allo w you to set and add 16 types of ima ges that are separate from the 8 types of custom men u which initially came with the recor der . 1 Clic k “ Custo[...]

162 Network Na vi Netw ork Navi features (Contin ued) 4 Select “ Font Color ” , “ Cursor P osition Color ” , and “ Cursor Enter Color ” . Font Color: This is the font color for items displayed on the menu such as disc name, title name, chapter name, page number , and title/chapter time . The “ Return ” b utton that goes back to the [...]

163 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Net Dubbing Y ou can perform dubbing b y designating equipment (T oshiba ’ s HDD & D VD video recorder) on the same network as the dubbing destination. Net Dubbing can also be perf ormed in “ Dub Select Items ” . The f ollowing conditions are require[...]

164 Network Na vi Netw ork Navi features (Contin ued) Directly connecting Net Dubbing compatib le models By directly connecting with the Net Dubbing compatible device, you can dub without the network environment. It is necessary to set the compatible de vice ’ s IP address to an address that is diff erent but within the same subnet as the recorde[...]

165 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Net Monitor A TV program which is being br oadcasted or has been recorded can be viewed on a PC that is connected to the recor der . (In other cases, Net Monitor may not operate normall y .) Net Monitor can be used to stream content (live tuner or recor ded co[...]

166 Network Na vi Netw ork Navi features (Contin ued) View of the monitor window Notes • The aspect ratio displayed in the monitor window is 4:3. • The screen in the monitor window displa ys a wider area than that of a TV . Therefore, the outer area ma y flick er . • If you close the Virtual Remote Control or browser during monitor ing, the m[...]

167 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Net Monitor Help Check the following items if Net Monitor is not operating properly . • Are the following compatible with Network Navi (Net Monitor): The OS used, browser type and version, and J a v a VM v ersion? → DOS/V compatible de vice: OS: Windows ®[...]

168 Network Na vi Netw ork Navi features (Contin ued) Setting a timer recording using email Y ou can remotely set a timer recor ding using email. Preparation • Connect the recorder to the internet, and turn on the power of each equipment. • Set the “ Mail Setting ” under “ Network Setting ” . • Change the mail software setting to text[...]

169 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Useful features of timer recor ding setting using email Receiving timer recording setting email The recorder receives timer recording setting email on the POP server at 15-minute intervals. Note • The recorder cannot receiv e timer recording setting email wh[...]

170 Network Na vi If you are ha ving a difficulty with Netw ork Navi f eatures... The follo wing are Network Na vi features eac h of which must be set f or pr oper operation. Complete the basic settings as in the table belo w , and then make appr opriate changes to the settings. If the Network Na vi features are not operating, c heck the settings a[...]

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172 Function setup Customizing the function settings Y ou can change the default settings to customiz e performance to your pref erence . Notes • SETUP button is a vailab le e ven during nor mal pla yback. Howe ver some items may be gra y ed out and they cannot be selected. In this case, tr y again after playbac k is stopped. • SETUP button is [...]

173 Library Function setup Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Others Setting D VD play er settings D VD disc menu language DVD-VIDEO D VD audio language DVD-VIDEO D VD subtitle language DVD-VIDEO D VD dynamic range control DVD-VIDEO Karaoke v ocal DVD-VIDEO D VD parental lock DVD-VIDEO D VD title stop DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO DVD-R Pic[...]

174 Setting Display settings TV shape DVD-VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM On screen display DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM CD T ransparency DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM CD Startup screen Screen protector DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM CD Background Closed caption Operational settings Operation beep DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-R[...]

175 Library Function setup Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Others Setting D VD recorder operation User record quality DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Picture record mode DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Input Black level DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Aspect ratio (Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R D VD compatible mode DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM D VD-Video[...]

176 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function setup 1) Obtain the language code of the preferred language fr om the Language Code List ( page 195). 2) Select the first character b y pressing / b uttons (or ADJUST b utton). 3) Press / buttons to shift. Select second character b y pressing / buttons (or ADJUST b utton). 4) Press ENTER bu[...]

177 Library Function setup Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Others 3) Press / buttons to shift. Select the proceeding c haracter by pressing / buttons (or ADJUST b utton). 4) Press ENTER button. Notes • Some DVD video discs may be set to display subtitles in a different language from that y ou selected. A prior subtitle lan[...]

178 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function setup Country/Area Code AUSTRALIA AU BELGIUM BE CANADA CA CHINA CN CHINA HONG KONG HK DENMARK DK FINLAND FI FRANCE FR GERMANY DE INDONESIA ID IT AL Y IT JAP A N JP MALA YSIA MY NETHERLANDS NL NORW A Y NO PHILIPPINES PH R USSIAN FEDERA TION RU SINGAPORE SG SP AIN ES SWEDEN SE SWITZERLAND CH [...]

179 Library Function setup Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Others Picture/Audio settings Pause/Still DVD-VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM A uto: Normal setting. Pause the moving image without blurring. Frame: Displays high resolution still image. Output Blac k level DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Y ou can adjust the bl[...]

180 Play DNR DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Selects a setting for pla ybac k at a reduced noise le vel. Press / buttons to select an item then select “ On ” or “ Off ” using / buttons. 3D-DNR: Off: Not activated. On: Reduces the noise levels of brightness signals and color signals present in the video signal during playbac k. Mosqui[...]

181 Library Function setup Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Others Display settings TV shape DVD-VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of y our TV . For details on this setting, see “ TV shape setting ” ( page 48, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” ). On screen display DVD-VIDEO VCD [...]

182 Operational settings Operation beep DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM T ur n on or off a confir mation beeper announcing when a command is received. Off: T ur ns off the beep sound. On: T ur ns on the beep sound. Note • Y ou cannot turn off beeps for aler ts irrespectiv e of this setting. Completion beep DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM This [...]

183 Library Function setup Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Others DVD recorder operation User record quality DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Y ou can select from 5 combined picture and sound quality recording settings prior to actual recording. Actual selection applied becomes the default setting f or normal recording or programmed[...]

184 Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R T o set the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVD-R/R W disc. 4:3: Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3. 16:9: Fixes the aspect ratio at 16:9. Note • When the bit rate on “ User record quality ” is set to “ 1.0(Mbps) ” and “ 1.4(Mbps) ” , pictures are recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio e ven if “ 16:9 ?[...]

185 Library Function setup Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Others D VD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R T o set whether chapters are to be automatically created at a selected interval during D VD-R/RW recording. Off: Chapters are not set. 5 min. : 10 min. : 15 min. : 20 min. T o set the inter val at which chapters are automatic[...]

186 HDD auto stop HDD Off: T ur ns off the HDD auto stop mode. On: T ur ns HDD dr iv e off after recorder is idle f or appro ximately 5 minutes. When PLA Y or REC b utton is pressed for the HDD while the HDD drive is turned off, it tak es a little longer time to pla y or record. All HDD titles delete HDD This deletes all the titles on the HDD . Onl[...]

187 Library Function setup Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Others HDD format HDD Initializ es the HDD . Normally it is not required to initialize the HDD. However when the HDD does not function correctly , initializing the HDD may solve the situation. If you initialize the HDD, all titles and library information stored in th[...]

188 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function setup Picture quality setting SP LP MN Setting of picture and sound quality for recor ding Sound setting D/M1 D/M2 L-PCM DV D Ye s Ye s Ye s HDD Ye s Ye s Ye s DV D Ye s Ye s Ye s HDD Ye s Ye s Ye s DV D No No Ye s HDD No No Ye s RD-XS55SU_Ope_E_p171-188 06.3.20, 4:16 PM 188[...]

Other s Bef ore calling service personnel Output sound con version tab le Err or codes on the display windo w Recor ding duration Language Code List Specification RD-XS55SU_Ope_E_p189-199 06.3.20, 4:16 PM 189[...]

190 Bef ore calling ser vice per sonnel If you e xperience any of the f ollo wing difficulties while using this unit, check the list below bef ore consulting y our nearest T oshiba dealer. Others P ower The power is not turned on. • The power cord is not connected securely . → Connect the power cord securely . Connection to y our TV There is no[...]

191 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Recording Cannot be recorded on a D VD-RAM disc. • The disc is protected from deleting data. → Set the write-protect tab to the opposite of “ PROTECT ” ( page 8). • The disc is protected b y a PC or the recorder . → Disable the protection on the de[...]

192 BITSTREAM/ PCM jac k HDMI OUTPUT jack Bitstream 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/16 bit — — — Bitstream Bitstream 44.1 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz/16 bit Bitstream Bitstream 48 kHz/16 bit Bitstream 48 kHz/16 bit Bitstream Analog (L/R) jacks 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/24 bit 96 kHz/16 bit 96 kHz/20 bit 96 kHz/24 bit — 48 [...]

193 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Err or codes on the displa y window The recor der display shows err or codes in addition to the message screen. Main e xamples are as follows. The “ ** ” in the “ ERR - ** ” messag e indicates an error code. T o delete this display , press DISPLA Y but[...]

194 Recor ding duration Others • The recording durations listed abo ve are f or ref erence purposes only and are not guaranteed. Recording durations ma y vary . • The recording dur ations for D VD-RAM discs listed abov e are applicable to D VD-RAM discs that hav e been initialized. Actual recording duration ma y v ar y depending on the disc use[...]

195 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Langua g e Code List Other s T able of languages and their abbreviations – – – CHI (ZH) DUT (NL) ENG (EN) FRE (FR) GER (DE) IT A (IT) JPN (JA) KOR (KO) MA Y (MS) SP A (ES) AA AB AF AM AR AS AY AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA CO CS CY DA DZ EL EO ET EU FA F[...]

196 Specification Others ■ P ower requirement during operation 33.0W ■ P ower requirement at standb y 17.2W (F ront panel displa y: on) 15.1W (F ront panel displa y: off) ■ P ower suppl y 120V AC , 60 Hz ■ Mass 5.8kg ■ External dimension Width 434 x Height 81 x Depth 339mm ■ Incoming channels TV : 2-69CH, Cable:1-125CH ■ Antenna input[...]

197 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Memo RD-XS55SU_Ope_E_p189-199 06.3.20, 4:16 PM 197[...]

198 Memo RD-XS55SU_Ope_E_p189-199 06.3.20, 4:16 PM 198[...]

199 Others Function setup Library Editing Playbac k Recording Intr oduction Network Na vi Memo RD-XS55SU_Ope_E_p189-199 06.3.20, 4:16 PM 199[...]