Toshiba RD-XS54SU manual

Recording Playback Library Network Na vi Function setup Introduction Editing T OSHIB A HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS54SU H Printed in China Printed on 70% Recycled Paper HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS54SU © 2005 T oshiba Cor poration PM0022745010 P000440770 OWNER’S MANUAL Read “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” first. OPERA TIONS GUIDE DIGITAL VIDEO Others[...]

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 Recor ding Pla yback Editing Library Netw ork Navi Function setup Introduction Other s Library Using Library data ........................................... 132 Basic operation of the Library system .................... 132 Searc hing f or a desired title ........................... 133 Changing the listing order ................................[...]

4 Introduction Introduction Caution f or saf ety Read “ SAFETY PRECA UTIONS ” , “ IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ” , “ Precautions ” and all other sections of the “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” that came with this pr oduct prior to reading this “ OPERA TIONS GUIDE ” . RD-XS54SU/SC_Ope_E_p002-011 05.7.10, 2:58 PM 4[...]

5 Recor ding Pla yback Editing Library Netw ork Navi Function setup Introduction Other s 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 pla yer . In addition to containing a microprocessor , it con[...]

6 Introduction Choosing a disc When you want to pla y DVD or CD software or cop y programs 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 follo wing information to select an appr opriate disc. Disc D VD-RAM D VD-R D VD-RW Mark Specification Remarks • Sing[...]

7 Recor ding Pla yback Editing Library Netw ork Navi Function setup Introduction Other s • Y ou cannot play discs other than those listed abo ve. • Y ou cannot play non-standardiz ed discs even if the y may be labeled as abov e. • Y ou cannot play discs with specializ ed encoding (such as SACD discs) or the D VD audio por tions of D VD Audio [...]

8 Introduction On D VD-RAM discs Use only D VD-RAM discs that comply with D VD- RAM standard Ver sion 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2. The recorder cannot record on a disc f ormatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initializ e 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, be[...]

9 Recording Playbac k Editing Librar y Netw ork Navi 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 rec[...]

10 Introduction Pla yback side On handling discs Do not touch the pla yback side of the disc. Do not stick paper or tape to discs . On cleaning discs Finger prints 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[...]

11 Recor ding Pla yback Editing Library Netw ork Navi Function setup Introduction Other s Discs and purposes The table sho ws main functions which are av ailable on this recorder per disc category . This will help you choose discs . Characteristics on this recorder For the first use Recording a TV program Erasing recorded contents Recording additio[...]

12 Introduction Inde x to par ts and contr ols See pages with arr ows 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 po wer on/restores the unit in the standb y mode. w HDD b utton/HDD indicator page 45, 50 Press this to operate the HDD . e D VD button/D V[...]

13 Recor ding Pla yback Editing Library Netw ork Navi Function setup Introduction Other s T o open or close the cover on the fr ont panel Put your finger on the left edge of the co ver and pull it down to open. Note • Do not place a heavy object on the co ver while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder . !7 (ST OP) button page 50, 61 Stops[...]

14 Index to parts and controls (Contin ued) 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 compatible TV or monitor . HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interf ace are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC . y V[...]

15 Recor ding Pla yback Editing Library Netw ork Navi Function setup Introduction Other s o OUTPUT jacks page 21, 23, 24, 28 in “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier . !0 G-LINK jack page 25 in “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” Connect the supplied G-LINK cable to this jac k if you are connecting thi[...]

16 Index to parts and controls (Contin ued) Introduction Remote control 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-XS54SU/SC_Ope_E_p012-019 05.7.10, 2:58 PM 16[...]

17 Recor ding Pla yback Editing Library Netw ork Navi Function setup Introduction Other s * 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 previ[...]

18 Index to parts and controls (Contin ued) Introduction Display q PBC indicator Illuminates when a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. w Program recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program. e Bit rate indicator Illuminates when displa ying the bit rate selected for recording, or when displaying the actual bit rate. r R[...]

19 Recor ding Pla yback Editing Library Netw ork Navi Function setup Introduction Other s Dimming the display Pressing DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the displa y (nor mal/dimmed/off). Switching the displa y Every time you press FL SELECT b utton, the displa y changes betw een the channel, title number , and time. The[...]

20 Is your recor der ready? • 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 owner ’ s manual instructions are based on the premise that all proper connections ha ve been c[...]

21 Recor ding Pla yback Editing Library Netw ork Navi Function setup Introduction Other s DVD-RAM disc with cartridge (TYPE1/TYPE2/TYPE4) Single sided T ur n the printed side up , and inser t the car tridge 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 in[...]

22 Introduction Before operating this recor der (Continued) Loading Open Un loading Close Star t-up/Shutdo wn (closing) 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 Librar y Netw ork Navi 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 for o ver-the-air , cable-read y and analog cable in your area. The system allows you to easily find,[...]

24 Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen ® (Continued) LISTINGS If you select a TV progr am 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 B[...]

25 Recor ding Pla yback Editing Library Netw ork Navi Function setup Introduction Other s T o search by entering a ke ywor d 1) Press / to select “ KEYWORD ” then press ENTER. “ Keyword Search ” appears. 2) Press / to select “ new search ” then press ENTER. “ Search Options ” appears. 3) Press / to select “ categor y ” then pres[...]

26 Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen ® (Continued) T o delete recorded programs ( “ vie w 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. [...]

27 Recor ding Pla yback Editing Library Netw ork Navi Function setup Introduction Other s SETUP If you select this service and press ENTER, options to change settings are listed. T o execute the setup again 1) Press / to select “ Change system settings ” then press ENTER. Y our current settings are displa yed. 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 Playbac k Editing Librar y Netw ork Navi Function setup Intr oduction Others K e y 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 . Fr om this menu, y ou can access the desired functions while viewing a current picture. Additionall y , QUICK [...]

30 Quick Men u 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 recording (Recor ding from a digital video camera) Deleting recor ded contents Other s Hint on reading this manual The f ollowing icons show the[...]

32 This recorder is equipped with a b uilt-in HDD. Conventional video cassette recor ders have required tapes to record, while this recorder enab les recording on the HDD whene ver y ou want, without selecting an av ailable tape or confirming its recor ding time or tape remaining. Further , the DVD-RAM drive on this recor der can record on a D VD-R[...]

33 Recor ding Introduction Pla yback Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Note on recording on a D VD-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 operational 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 Librar y Netw ork Navi Function setup Others D VD-RAM physical f ormat Ph ysical f or matting is a simple e xecution f or 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 reco[...]

36 Before recor ding (Continued) Recording Entering characters Operation guidance of the remote contr ol 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 curso[...]

37 Recor ding Introduction Pla yback Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Entering characters The cursor may be f ollowed b y unwanted characters . Y ou can erase them if necessary by either of the following measures: Erasing characters • Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select “ Clear All ” by pressing / / / but[...]

38 Selecting a disc according to purposes of use (D VD-RAM/R/R W) 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. • Record[...]

39 Recor ding Introduction Pla yback 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/R W disc with other D VD player s. Items to set up When recording in Video mode, there are some restrictions by D VD-Video standard. Theref ore,[...]

40 Recording Setting a timer recor ding using TV Guide On Screen ® T o record TV programs and end them automatically , follow the procedures of this c hapter. Before setting recor ding, see “ Before recording ” ( page 32). 1 Press TV Guide . TV Guide On Screen LISTINGS appears. 2 Press / to select a TV program to recor d. For searching a TV pr[...]

41 Recor ding Introduction Pla yback 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 recording ” then press ENTER. “ Record[...]

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 program. Frequency[...]

43 Recor ding Introduction Pla yback Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Set recording b y specifying details manually 1) Press TV Guide. TV Guide On Screen LISTINGS appears. 2) Press / to select “ SCHEDULE ” . 3) Press Menu. “ Schedule Options ” appears. 4) Press / to select “ new manual recor ding ” then press ENTER. ?[...]

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 Recor ding Introduction Pla yback Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Recor ding a TV pr ogram T o record a TV pr ogram currently being br oadcast, follow the pr ocedures 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/RW 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 Recor ding Introduction Pla yback 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 A USE. T o resume recording, press it again. Note • Pausing recording automatically creates a new chapter division at that point. T o change a TV c[...]

48 T o play a recor ded title while recording another on the same disc (Recorded Title Play) HDD DVD-RAM During recording, you can pla y 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 button stops pla yback,[...]

49 Recor ding Introduction Pla yback 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/R W disc. Preparation • When y ou record on a D VD-RAM/R/RW disc , load it into the recorder . – Load a disc which has sufficient remain[...]

50 Recording Recording an e xternal source (Continued) 1 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “ L-1, ” “ L-2, ” or “ L-3 ” appears on the front panel display , corresponding to the input in which the device is connected. Each time you press the b utton, the indicator changes. L-1: T o record pictures from equipment connected to the INP[...]

51 Recor ding Introduction Pla yback Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Notes on recor ding from 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 trac king, etc. to obtain optimum pla yback. Bad conditions may produce [...]

52 D V recor ding (Recor ding from a digital video camera) Y ou can connect a D V format digital video camera to the D V terminal to record 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 ter minal on the front panel. 1 Press EDIT MENU . “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ?[...]

53 Recor ding Introduction Pla yback Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others 4 Press / / / to make the settings. As y ou select each item, an explanation 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 Recor ding (Recording fr om a digital video camera) (Continued) Notes • The D V ter minal of this recorder supports only input from a D V format digital video camera. It cannot output to a connected device . Some models of D V format digital video cameras may be not compatib le. • At step 5, you can enlarge the video image b y selecting [...]

55 Recor ding Introduction Pla yback 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. Alternate method: Press QUICK MENU b utton, then press / b uttons to select “ Title delete ” ( “ Chapter delete ” ) and press E[...]

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 unexpected deletion. Protection is provided f or each title (or iginal). 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “ Playing recor ded contents (CONTENT MENU) ” ( page 60) to select a title. 2) Press QUICK MENU button, and press / buttons t[...]

57 Recor ding Introduction Pla yback 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 er ted into digital signals and compressed. In pla yback, the y are extracted to the original sound. The standard diff erenciates D /M1 and D /M2 in data volume to use . [...]

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Pla ybac k Pla y your f a vorite contents. Pla ying recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Pla ying a D VD video disc Other playbac k functions RD-XS54SU/SC_Ope_E_p059-065 05.7.10, 2:58 PM 59[...]

60 Pla ying recor ded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recor ded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/R W disc are display ed in thumbnail view , so that you can easil y locate a desired one . Y ou can play recor ded TV programs also from TV Guide On Screen. See pag e 25. 1 Press CONTENT MENU . “ CONTENT MENU Title List ” appears . Y ou can swi[...]

61 Recor ding Pla yback Introduction Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others HDD Original 2005/03/24 07 : 00 am TV : 4 Title List Page MENU CONTENT 1/ 2 (0:53:45) Original 2005/03/24 11 : 00 pm TV : 6 (0:29:50) Original 2005/04/07 07 : 00 am TV : 8 (0:54:30) Original 2005/04/08 09 : 00 pm TV : 10 (0:51:28) Original 2005/03/29 09 : 00 pm[...]

62 Playing recor ded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Playbac k Pla ying at various speeds Playing in fast re verse or fast forwar d During normal playbac k, press PICTURE SEARCH. : Fast f orward pla yback : F ast re v erse pla yback Each time y ou press the button, the pla yback speed changes . During fast f orward playbac k at “ ” speed, s[...]

63 Recor ding Pla yback Introduction Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Resuming playbac k from 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 Chec king the backgr ound inf ormation on a selected title 1) At step 2 on page 60, select a title (c hapter) then press QUICK MENU . Quick Menu appears . 2) Press / to select “ Title information ” , then press ENTER. Detail information of a selected title (chapter) appears. Y o[...]

65 Recor ding Pla yback Introduction Editing Library Network Na vi 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 Menu appears . 3) Press / to select “ Display changeo ver ” , then press ENTER. 4) Press / to sele[...]

66 Playbac k Pla ying a D VD video disc Y ou can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization pr ocessed D VD-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 y ou[...]

67 Recor ding Pla yback Introduction Editing Library Network Na vi 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 pla yback, the pla yback resumes from the location y ou have stopped. If you stop pla y[...]

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

69 Recor ding Pla yback Introduction Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Pla ying a TV pr ogram currently 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 adv antage on long programs, as you do not have to wait f or the end of reco[...]

70 Other playbac k functions (Continued) Playbac k 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 le vel. : Raises the magnification le vel. : Lowers the magnification le vel. / / / : Mov es the zoom point. (only after the image has been magnified) CLEAR : Ret[...]

71 Recor ding Pla yback Introduction Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search) 1) Press T .SEARCH. Y ou may ha ve to press repeatedly , depending on a disc. Press the button until the f ollowing display appears . e.g. 2) Press the number buttons and / to enter the desire[...]

72 Other playbac k functions (Continued) Playbac k Selecting the sound Y ou can select a preferred langua ge and a sound format. Sound Output 1 PCM 2ch English 1 Press A UDIO during playback 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 Recor ding Pla yback Introduction Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Recorded sounds According to your setting of “ SAP ” on the setup menu screen, ( page 180), 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 of[...]

74 Other playbac k functions (Continued) Playbac k Viewing JPEG files Y ou can play JPEG files that ha ve been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the recor der . Preparations • Prepare a compatible disc ( page 75) that contains JPEG files you want to vie w . • Set “ Priority contents ” ( page 183) to “ Photo ” . • Make your TV shape conf[...]

75 Recor ding Pla yback Introduction Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Viewing a specified photo (single vie w) Full screen still view . 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 playbac k functions (Continued) Playbac k Pla ying MP3/WMA files Y ou can play MP3/WMA files that ha ve been recor ded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on this recorder . Preparations • Make sure that a disc y ou want to play is compatib le with this recorder . See page 77. • Set “ Pr iority contents ” ( page 183) to “ A udio ” . 1 Press D [...]

77 Recor ding Pla yback Introduction Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Play able files MP3/WMA disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as f ollows: • Pla yab le discs: CD-ROM, CD-R CD-RW is not recommendab le. • Sampling F requency / Bitrate: WMA: 32 kHz / 48 kbps (CBR), VBR 44.1 kHz / 48-192 kbps (CBR), VBR 48 kHz / [...]

78 Other playbac k functions (Continued) Playbac k 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 displa y off. Operati[...]

79 Recor ding Pla yback Introduction Editing Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in pla yback or recording. 1 During pla yback 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 (Contin ued) Playback T o play repeatedly (Repeat pla yback) 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 by pressi[...]

81 Recor ding Pla yback Introduction Editing Library Network Na vi 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 playbac k function in conjunction with the memory playback function. • Y ou cannot use the random playba[...]

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Editing Y ou can create your own mo vie from y our assembled scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs. Creating y our own title Creating a D VD-Video using D VD-R/R W D VD-Video finalizing process Other editing functions RD-XS54SU/SC_Ope_E_p083-091 05.7.10, 2:58 PM 83[...]

84 Creating y our own title Y ou can edit recor ded 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 remo ve unnecessary par ts of the titles and cop y those contents on a D VD-RAM disc. The reason is that discontinuous space i[...]

85 Editing Pla yback Recor ding Introduction Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Basic flow Recor ding a TV program Record a TV program 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 Quick Menu, then press ENTER. “ CONTENT MENU Title information ” appears . 3 Press QUICK MENU then select “ Edit title name ” or “ Edit chapter name ” by pr[...]

87 Editing Pla yback Recor ding Introduction Library Network Na vi Function setup Others 2: Dividing a recorded title into se veral chapters 1 title is created by recor ding at a time, which includes 1 chapter . By dividing it into se veral chapters, it will be easier to access a desired scene, and your editing or playbac k will be much easier . 1 [...]

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 f ollowing b uttons. PICTURE SEARCH, SLO W , SK[...]

89 Editing Pla yback Recor ding Introduction Library Network Na vi 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 vie wed by selecting “ Chapter Editing ” from “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” . • T o e xit “ EDIT MENU Main Men[...]

91 Editing Pla yback Recor ding Introduction Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Merging c hapters 1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on pages 87 to 88, to view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing displa y . 2) Press / / / to highlight a chapter . Pressing PICTURE SEARCH button can access preceding or follo wing pages. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to sel[...]

92 3: Collecting necessary 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 QUICK MENU . Quick Men u appears. 3 Press / to select “ Edit function ” , then press ENTER. S[...]

93 Editing Pla yback Recor ding Introduction Library Network Na vi 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 y ou want to insert 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 Pla yback Recor ding Introduction Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Canceling selection of a part 1) From EDIT MENU Playlist editing, press / / / to select a par t to cancel. 2) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears . 3) Press / to select “ Cancel selected title ” , then press ENTER. The part you have selected is canceled. C[...]

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

97 Editing Pla yback Recor ding Introduction Library Network Na vi Function setup Others 4: Dubbing to save Y ou can dub (cop y or move) 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 recorder to select the best method. A: High speed dubbing Y ou can copy recor[...]

98 “ Copy ” and “ Move ” This recorder ’ s “ Dubbing ” has the following two definitions: Copy: The original program remains after the operation is completed. Move: The mov ed program will be er ased from the original location after the operation is completed. Whether or not you select either command depends entirely on the given situ[...]

99 Editing Pla yback Recor ding Introduction Library Network Na vi Function setup Others Recording and pla yback while dubbing Dubbing process b y “ High speed dubbing ” and “ Dub selected items ” procedures will allow you to mak e a recording or pla yback of other titles . Notes • Timer programmed recording ha ve priority ov er other ope[...]

100 A: High speed dubbing (Dubbing only a specified par t) This section e xplains how to dub a specific title or chapter . T o select se ver al par ts and dub them all at once , ref er 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 ” [...]