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    3 ABLE BOX ONTROL HDD/D VD VIDEO RECORDER RD-X2U OWNER’S MANUAL DIGITAL VIDEO © 2002 T oshiba Cor poration Basic operations Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Dubbing OPERA TIONS Read “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” first. T OSHIBA HDD/D VD VIDEO RECORDER RD-X2U *RD-X2.Ope(US)H1-2-3-4 9/3/02, 2:07 PM 1[...]

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    Introduction T ab le of Contents Intr oduction About this product .............................................. 5 Compatible discs ................................................ 6 Index to P arts and Controls ............................. 10 F ront panel ........................................................... 10 Rear Panel ..................[...]

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    3 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction Editing Before Editing .................................................. 104 Creating Chapters ........................................... 106 Playlist Editing (Collecting desired scenes) ........................... 111 Creating Thumbnails (Changing the pictu[...]

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    4 Others Tr oubleshooting .............................................. 132 Glossary ........................................................... 135 Alert message and corrective action ............ 137 Q&A .................................................................. 139 FA Q ...............................................................[...]

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    5 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction About this pr oduct Introduction Digital A V equipment This recorder is operated b y sophisticated software and is diff erent from other conv entional A V equipment. Within the recorder , a D VD-RAM/R drive and a hard disc drive are connected by A T API, one o[...]

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    6 Introduction Compatib le discs Y ou can enjoy recording and pla yback using the HDD of this recor der . When you want to play software or perform dubbing, load a disc into the recorder . There are many types and f ormats in discs. Confirm the compatibility of selected disc to insure proper perf ormance. Disc DIGITAL VIDEO D VD-RAM D VD-R D VD vid[...]

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    7 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction On D VD-RAM discs Use only D VD-RAM discs that comply with D VD- RAM standard V ersion 2.0 The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it using the disc-f or mat function of the recorder . The record[...]

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    8 Compatible discs (Continued) Introduction On handling discs Do not touch the playbac k side of the disc. Do not stick paper or tape to discs . On cleaning discs Fingerprints 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. If you cannot wipe off the [...]

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    9 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction Structure of disc contents Normally , D VD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. Title : Divided contents of a D VD video disc. Roughly corresponds to a story title in sho[...]

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    10 Introduction Inde x to P ar ts and Contr ols See pages with arro ws for details. Front panel 1 ON/ST ANDBY button pa ges 18, 19 Tu r ns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode . 2 ON/ST ANDBY indicator page 18, 19 Displays the oper ational state of the recorder . 3 Remote sensor page 12 in “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” 4 Front panel disp[...]

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    11 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction $ INPUT 2 jacks pa g e 74 Use this when recording from other input source such as a VCR or a camcorder . % Disc tray page 18 Place a disc to play or record. & REC MODE button pa g e 68 Changes the picture and sound quality settings. ( INPUT SELECT button [...]

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    12 Index to P arts and Controls (Continued) Introduction Rear P anel 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 5 6 OUTPUT 1 jacks page 15, 18 in “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier . 1 AC IN soc ket page 15 in “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” Connects to the supplied power cord. 2 DIGIT AL A UDIO OUT/OPTICAL jack page 21, 22, [...]

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    13 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction 7 OUTPUT 2 jacks page 19 in “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier . Y, P B , P R : connects to a TV equipped with component video jacks. 8 VHF/UHF RF OUT (T O TV) output soc ket page 14 in “INST ALLA TION [...]

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    14 ENTER PLA Y STOP PA USE REC TV/VIDEO CHANNEL DISPLA Y REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM TIME BAR VOL UME P in P CHP DIVIDE LIBRARY REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU DV D HDD V -REMOTE ANGLE OPEN/CLOSE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL REC DIMMER QU ICK MENU DV D HDD INST ANT SKIP INST ANT REPLA Y TOP MENU MENU RETURN DV D TV TIMESLIP F R A M E / A D J U S T S L O W S[...]

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    15 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction SETUP 123 456 + 10 789 DELETE T .SEARCH VCR Plus+ REC MODE CLEAR 0 12 EXTEND TV CODE Under the lid REC MODE button page 68 TV CODE button page 44 in “INST ALLA TION GUIDE. ” T .SEARCH button page 49 CLEAR button page 49 To open, raise a lid tow ard you. T[...]

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    16 Index to P arts and Controls (Continued) Introduction Displa y 1 Picture quality mode indicator (HDD) (page 128) The current picture quality mode lights up. The modes are: MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Pla y) 2 L-PCM indicator (Linear PCM) (page 128) Illuminates when pla ying back contents recorded on the HDD or D VD-RAM disc, and the[...]

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    17 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction " D VD indicator Illuminates when a D VD-RAM, D VD video or D VD- R disc is selected, or when the disc tra y is empty . # D VD media indicator Indicates pla yback or recording condition when a D VD-RAM, D VD-R, VIDEO CD or audio CD is chosen as media. $ [...]

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    18 Introduction Is your recor der ready? Ref er to the supplied “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” man ual and finish the necessary preparations. T urning the power on (This owner’ s manual instructions are based on the assumption that all proper connections ha ve been completed and the TV is turned on.) Press the ON/ST ANDBY button on the front panel of[...]

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    19 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction TYPE1/TYPE2 D VD-RAM disc with car tridge Single sided Tu rn the pr inted side up , and inser t the cartr idge into the tra y frame f ollowing the direction of the arrow on the cartr idge. Double sided Tu rn a desired recording/playbac k side up, and inser t [...]

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    20 OK message No OK Ye s message Message 2 selections No selection message message OK 1 selection Set Before operating this recor der (Continued) Introduction Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) The recorder provides y ou with a variety of GUI (Graphical User Interf ace) to assist your operation of most functions such as customizing of setting[...]

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    21 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons These icons are displa yed at the top right cor ner of the screen when star tup or finishing. While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as f ollows: Star t-up , reading a disc, finishing the recording unloading a dis[...]

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    22 Be sure to read this section prior to using a D VD-RAM disc on this recorder f or the first time. For D VD-R, initializing is not necessary . A disc should be initialized in the f ollowing cases: (The recorder ma y display a message to request y ou to do so .) e .g. When you use a D VD-RAM disc on this recorder f or the first time. If data fragm[...]

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    23 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction 1) During pause , press the SETUP button. 2) Press the / buttons to select “Initial Settings” then press the ENTER button. 3) Press the / buttons to select “D VD-RAM Physical Format, ” then press the ENTER b utton. 4) Press the / buttons to select “[...]

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    24 003 Chapter 002 – CONTENT MENU Title Information English Spanish French Germany Italian etc... Input 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Select Return Save Caps Lock : Space All Clear BkSp Direct(0-9) Cursor CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR DELETE DELETE DELETE 1234567 8 0 - - ; # / = / ’ 9 qwe r t y u i p [ ] o as dfg hj k : BkSp l z xcvb n m , , / Delete Space Space Space[...]

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    25 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Dubbing Editing Function setup Others Introduction Entering character s The cursor ma y be follow ed by unwanted char acters. Y ou can erase them if necessary by either of the f ollowing measures: Erasing characters •E r asing all the characters on the writing board Select “Clear All” b y pressing the /[...]

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    *RD-X2.Ope(US)p018-026 9/3/02, 11:23 AM 26[...]

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    Hint on reading this manual The f ollowing icons show the pla yab le discs for each function described on this instruction manual. HDD : HDD DVD-RAM : D VD-RAM disc DVD-VIDEO : D VD video disc VCD : VIDEO CD CD : Audio CD Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. Y ou can use the buttons on the remote control [...]

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    28 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 to play . ( page 18.) Basic operations To stop playbac k Press the ST OP button. 1 Press D VD . The D VD indicator on the front panel illuminates. This status indicates that the recorder is ready t[...]

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    29 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Dubbing Resuming playbac k from the location last stopped (Resume Play) Y ou can resume pla yback from the location where y ou stopped. If you press the PLA Y button after stopping pla yback, playbac k resumes from the location you hav e stopped. If you stop pla ybac[...]

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    30 Pla ying recor ded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recor ded on an HDD or a D VD-RAM disc are displayed in thumbnail vie w , so that y ou can easily locate a desired one. Basic operations 1 During stop or playbac k, press CONTENT MENU . The f ollowing CONTENT MENU (Title List) appears. Y ou can s witch between HDD and D VD-RAM by pre[...]

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    31 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Dubbing Resuming playbac k from the location last stopped (Title Resume) The recorder memorizes the location you last stopped playbac k to resume there. To use this function, set “HDD/RAM Title Play” ( page 129) to “Title Resume. ” The recorder will memorize [...]

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    32 Playing recor ded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Checking the bac kground inf ormation on a selected title (chapter) 1) At step 2 on page 30, select a title (chapter) then press the QUICK MENU b utton. The Quick Men u appears. 2) Press the / buttons to select “Title Information, ” then press the ENTER button. Detailed inf or mation of a[...]

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    33 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Dubbing Tips on pla ybac k Status display Each time you oper ate the recorder , the following marks appear on the TV screen to indicate the status of the recorder . e .g. Main marks (Depending on the disc, some of these ma y not appear .) : Pla yback :P ause : Stop :[...]

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    34 Pr ograming a recor ding (REC MENU) Use the REC MENU to program a recor ding. It will take less time to prepare, as it pr ovides all necessary information f or recording, including estimated disc space remaining. It will also be con venient when you program the same contents on TV broadcasting f or collection. For more information, see “Before[...]

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    35 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Dubbing Select a channel you w ant to record. Select a date of a TV program y ou want to record. Enter a star ting time of recording. (Set the timer to begin recording no sooner than 5 minutes past the current time. An initial setting is 10 minutes later.) Y ou can a[...]

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    36 Adding a programming selection 1) Press the REC MENU b utton. The REC MENU appears. 2) Press the button to select a blank line, then press the ENTER button. 3) Press the / buttons to select the item, then press the ADJUST button to set the item. 4) When complete, press the ENTER button. 5) Press the REC MENU b utton to exit. Deleting a program e[...]

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    37 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Dubbing Using elapsed programming data (Make an entry of the same TV pr ogram) 1) Press the REC MENU button. The REC MENU appears. 2) Press the QUICK MENU button. The Quick Men u appears. 3) Press the / buttons to select “Elapsed Programing, ” then press the ENTE[...]

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    38 To stop recording Press the ST OP button. To pause recording (to omit an unnecessary portion) During recording, press the P AUSE b utton. To resume recording, press it again. Note •P ausing recording automatically creates a new chapter at that point. To stop a programmed recor ding To finish, Press the button on the fr ont panel twice. When yo[...]

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    39 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Dubbing To delay the end time while recor ding Press the EXTEND button under the lid of the remote control. When you press it once , the current end time appears. Each time you press the b utton, the end time (displa yed in the indication section) is dela yed in 10 m[...]

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    40 To delete recorded content Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to chec k contents on the disc. 1) P erform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recor ded contents (CONTENT MENU)” ( page 30) to select a title (chapter). 2) Open the lid of the remote contr ol and press the DELETE button. Altern[...]

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    41 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Dubbing Basic operations Quic k Menu operation To access various optional functions of this recor der , open the Quic k Menu. The Quic k Menu displays a lite of selections relev ant to your current mode. Opening a Quic k Menu 1 Press QUICK MENU . The Quick Men u appe[...]

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    42 Quick menu operation (Contin ued) Functions in a Quic k Menu Besides these examples , various other ones are introduced on respectiv e pages for con venience. To play repeatedl y (Repeat playbac k) Y ou can repeat a desired section. Disc: HDD DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Status: Stop / Play Item: Special Playbac k Mode A sub menu appears. Follo w st[...]

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    43 Basic operations Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Dubbing To play in fa vorite or der (Memory playbac k) Y ou can select 30 titles, chapters , or tracks and pla y them in f avorite order . (T o play contents in an HDD or D VD-RAM disc in fa vor ite order , make a pla ylist. F or details, see “Editing” on page 10[...]

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    44 To display the current bit rate Disc: HDD DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO Status: Stop / Play Item: Bit rate Note •T o tur n off the bit rate displa y , select this item again. To use virtual surround sound effect Y ou can obtain e xpansive vir tual surround sound effects from just tw o speakers. (3-D sound) Disc: HDD DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Status: Stop /[...]