Toshiba RD-XS24SB manual

Recording Playback Function setup Others Introduction Editing OPERA TIONS Read “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” first. TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS24SB Printed in Slovakia HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS24SB © 2005 T oshiba Corporation DIGITAL VIDEO OWNER’S MANUAL P000422620 N PM0020766010 RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p001-176 8/31/05, 11:50 PM 1[...]

2 Introduction T able of contents Introduction Caution for safety ................................................ 4 About this product .............................................. 5 Compatible discs ................................................ 6 Recording format and disc selection .............. 1 1 Index to parts and controls ..............[...]

3 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/R W ......... 98 Other editing functions ................................... 106 Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU ........... 106 Combining two titles (Original) into one ................. 108 Function Setup Customizing the function settings .......[...]

4 Introduction Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and others of the “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” first. RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p002-013 8/31/05, 11:51 PM 4[...]

5 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction About this product Introduction Some differences This DVD recorder is more similar to a computer than it is to a standard DVD player . In addition to a microprocessor , it contains a hard disc drive (an HDD), an operating system, random access memory (RAM), and a DVD-RAM/R/RW drive. Th[...]

6 Introduction Compatible discs When you want to play DVD or CD software or copy programmes from the HDD to a recordable DVD, load an appropriate disc into the recorder . There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc. Notes • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. [...]

7 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction To protect recorded contents Slide the write-protect tab to “PROTECT” with something small enough. The disc can play , but cannot be edited or erased. Refer to the instructions that come with the disc. When using a disc without a cartridge (commercially available discs) Discs witho[...]

8 Introduction •Y ou cannot play discs other than those listed above. •Y ou cannot play non-standardized discs even if they may be labeled as above. •Y ou cannot play discs with specialized encoding (such as SACD discs) or the DVD audio portions of DVD Audio discs. •Y ou cannot play SVCD discs. • This recorder uses the P AL colour system [...]

9 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction Marks on DVD video discs The following 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 recorded in the disc. (2 subti[...]

10 Introduction Playback side On handling discs Do not touch the playback 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. Always keep the disc clean. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinn[...]

11 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction Introduction Recording format and disc selection Disc selection (for the first use of HDD & DVD recorder) Y ou can use the following 3 types of disc (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW , DVD-R) on this recorder . Refer to the below to select discs. Feature Disc capacity Recommended usage Feature Rew[...]

12 Introduction VR mode and V ideo mode Available operations dif fer depending on the recording format of discs. Refer to the list below to select a disc and the recording format. • HDD (Hard Disc) • DVD-RAM (V er.2.0/2.1/2.2) Erasing and repeat recording is possible. • DVD-RW (V er .1.1/1.2) (VR mode initialized *1 ) Erasing and repeat recor[...]

13 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction VR mode in DVD-R/R W (advanced use) VR mode enables you to experience advanced DVD disc function. There are, however , some restrictions on practical use. Therefore, this mode is not suitable for beginners of DVD recorders or users who record onto DVD-R/R W for the purpose of play on [...]

14 Introduction Index to parts and controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel Front panel * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover . Note • Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder . 1 2 3 4 5 9 7 [...]

15 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction Display 1 Disc indicator Illuminates when a disc is loaded. 2 Recording indicator Illuminates when recording. 3 Programme recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer programme. It keeps illuminating when executing a timer recording. 4 PSO (Progressive) indicator Il[...]

16 Index to parts and controls (Continued) Introduction Rear panel 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 5 5 COMPONENT OUT jacks page 17 in “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” Outputs video signals to a connected TV or monitor . Connects to a TV or monitor equipped with component video jacks. 6A V2(EXT) socket page 39 Use this socket when connecting the video or other equipment [...]

17 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction 8 VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) output socket page 14 in “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” Connects the supplied coaxial cable to a TV . 9A V1(TV) socket page 39 • Use this socket when connecting the TV that has the terminal in this shape. • Use this socket when connecting the video or other eq[...]

18 Index to parts and controls (Continued) Introduction Remote control Slide to open. 12 3 45 6 78 9 +10 0 TV DVD INPUT SELECT CHANNEL MODE RETURN SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW PLAY STOP PAUSE REC SKIP REV SKIP FWD – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE CLEAR EXIT ENTER QUICK MENU OPERATION INSTANT SKIP INSTANT REPLAY NUMBER HDD DVD TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP CHAN[...]

19 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction * 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 56)”. A menu screen is not recorded on some discs. * 2 RETURN Returns to the previous screen (the screen may b[...]

20 Is your recorder ready? • Refer to the supplied “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” manual and finish the necessary preparations. •T urn 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 assumption that all proper connections ha[...]

21 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction DVD-RAM disc with cartridge (TYPE1/TYPE2/TYPE4) Single sided T urn the printed side up, and insert the cartridge into the tray frame following the direction of the arrow on the cartridge. Double sided T urn the desired recording/playback side up, and insert the cartridge into the tray[...]

22 Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Loading Open Un loading Close Start-up/Shutdown (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, finis[...]

23 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction Main function buttons These buttons are the main gate to various functions of this recorder . Whenever you press any of these buttons, you can get a list or menu of functions to access to the desired one directly . Introduction MODE ENTER QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER HDD DVD TOP MENU M[...]

24 Introduction Quick Menu operation To access various optional functions of this recorder, open the Quick Menu. The Quick Menu displays a list of selections relevant to your current mode. Opening a Quick Menu 1) Press QUICK MENU. The following menu (“Quick Menu”) appears. (Actual selections vary depending on operational status.) 2) Press / to [...]

Recording Recording variations for many types of programmes or situations. Initializing a disc Programing a recording (REC MENU) Recording a TV programme Recording an external source Deleting recorded contents Others Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this instruction manual. HDD :[...]

26 Recording Initializing a disc Initialize a new DVD disc before using on this recorder . (Do not initialize a DVD-R if you use it in Video mode.) Disc type and initialization *1 The HDD which has become unoperatable because of its troubles may be recovered by initializing. *2 There are the following 2 ways in DVD-RAM initializing. • Logical for[...]

27 Playback Recording Editing Others Introduction Function setup Naming a disc (1) Press the / buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc Name” then press the ENTER button. (2) Enter a disc name following the procedure of “Entering Characters” ( page 128). (3) Press the MODE button to save the name then exit. Selecting the DVD mode (1) Press the[...]

28 Setting for recording on a DVD-R/R W disc in V ideo mode V ideo mode recording enables playback of your favorite contents on other devices such as DVD players. Finish this setting beforehand if you make a Video mode recording, that is; - when you record on a DVD-R/RW (Video mode). - when you record contents which will be copied from the HDD to a[...]

29 Playback Recording Editing Others Introduction Function setup Checking the disc space 1) Press REMAIN. The current capacity per disc is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The current capacity of the selected drive is displayed on the front panel display . 2) After checking the capacity , press the button again to turn off the display . Selec[...]

30 Recording Programing a recording (REC MENU) Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW , load it into the recorder . • When you record on a DVD-R/RW (V ideo mode) or when you record contents which will be copied to a DVD-R/ RW (Video mode), make the necessary settings ( page 28). ENTER HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) D[...]

31 Playback Recording Editing Others Introduction Function setup 5 When complete, press ENTER. 6 Press to select “Set timer” then press ENTER. 7 To programme another recording, press to move to the next line, then repeat steps 3 to 6. 8 Press EXIT to exit. Y our programme is entered. • If you want to turn off the power , press the ON/ST ANDBY[...]

32 Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Recording Deleting a timer program The maximum timer program capacity is 32. Any new program will be rejected if the recorder is full. T o enter a new program, you must cancel an existing one. 1) Press MENU. 2) Press / to select “Timer recording”, then press ENTER. 3) Press / to select a timer p[...]

33 Playback Recording Editing Others Introduction Function setup A timer program with this mark will be executed, T o disengage, remove this indicator . Select a channel you want to record. Select a date of a TV programme you want to record. Enter a starting time of recording. (An initial setting is 10 minutes later.) Y ou can also use the number b[...]

34 Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Optional settings on REC MENU The following setting options are available for each timer programme. Follow steps 1) to 3). 1) Select a desired one ( 1 - 9 ) using / / / , then press ENTER. A sub menu (or keyboard) appears. 2) Make the setting. Refer to the descriptions below . 3) Finally s[...]

35 Playback Recording Editing Others Introduction Function setup 6 Auto chp div if no s This feature automatically creates divisions for chapters when no audio (no audible sound) portion is found. For example, when you have recorded a programme of music clips, you can use this feature to jump to the beginning of a clip during playback. Off: This fe[...]

36 Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Changing the default settings of recording quality 1) While REC MENU basic (e.g. step 4) is displayed, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / to select “A V record quality”, then press ENTER. 3) Follow steps 1 to 3 ( page 122). Shifting a time period of a recording (Time Shift) If a prior TV pro[...]

37 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording a TV programme To record a TV programme currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter . Recording 1 Press HDD or DVD to select a media to record on. HDD : T o record on the HDD. DVD : T o record on a DVD-RAM/R/R W disc. CONTENT MENU appears. Pressing the s[...]

38 To stop recording Press STOP . To pause recording (to omit an unnecessary portion) During recording, press P AUSE. To resume recording, press it again. Note • While recording onto a DVD disc, pressing P AUSE on the recorder automatically creates a new chapter division at that point. To change a TV channel to be recorded 1) During recording, pr[...]

39 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Recording an external source Y ou can record programmes from connected equipment on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/R W disc. Connect according to A or B. HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/R[...]

40 1 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “L,” “A V1” or “A V2” appears on the front panel display , corresponding to the input in which the device is connected. Each time you press the button, the indicator changes. L: To record pictures from equipment connected to the LINE jacks on the front panel. A V1: To record pictures from equip[...]

41 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Notes on recording from a connected VTR or camcorder Check the condition of the source equipment before playing. Set the equipment in good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum playback. Bad conditions may produce noises in playback. These noise[...]

42 Recording Deleting recorded contents Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not possible. To delete a title (chapter) 1 Press HDD or DVD, then press / / / to select a title to delete. To display chapters, press t[...]

43 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Others To protect recorded content Y ou can protect recorded content from unexpected deletion. Protection is provided for each title (original). 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU)” ( page 46) to select a title. 2) Press the QUICK MENU b[...]

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Playback Play your favorite contents. Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Folder function Playing a DVD video disc Other playback functions RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p042-048 8/31/05, 11:54 PM 45[...]

46 Playback ENTER ENTER 12 3 45 6 78 9 +10 0 TV DVD INPUT SELECT CHANNEL MODE RETURN SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW PLAY STOP PAUSE REC SKIP REV SKIP FWD – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE CLEAR EXIT QUICK MENU OPERATION INSTANT SKIP INSTANT REPLAY NUMBER HDD DVD TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHP DIVIDE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO R[...]

47 Editing Others Introduction Function setup Recording Playback HDD Original 001: 2005/06/08 7 : 00 Ch : 4 Title List Page MENU CONTENT 1/ 2 (0:53:45) Original 2005/06/08 23 : 00 Ch : 6 (0:29:50) Original 2005/07/11 7 : 00 Ch : 8 (0:54:30) Original 2005/07/12 21 : 00 Ch : 10 (0:51:28) Original 2005/06/12 19 : 00 Ch : 3 (0:52:40) Original 2005/07/1[...]

48 Playing at various speeds HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) Playing in fast reverse or fast forward During normal playback, press SLOW/REV or FWD/SLOW . : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes. During fast forward playback at “ ”[...]

49 Editing Others Introduction Function setup Recording Playback Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Title resume) The recorder memorizes the location you last stopped playback to resume from there. To use this function, set “HDD/RAM title play” ( page 121) to “ T itle resume. ” The recorder will memorize the location you last[...]

50 Folder function Y ou can create folders and put increasing recording titles into them to arrange. • Each folder can be named such as serial drama, sports, movie or user name. • Contents in the folder can be protected so that it cannot be operated by others. (“LOCK”) •Y ou can put titles you want to delete into “GARBAGE” so that you[...]

51 Editing Others Introduction Function setup Recording Playback Creating folders The recorder provides 3 folders (“Folder 1”, “Folder 2”, “Folder 3”) for recorded titles. Including these, a maximum of 24 folders can be created. 1) Press HDD or DVD to select the drive. HDD: Contents in the HDD DVD: Contents in a loaded disc 2) Press QUI[...]

52 Folder function (Continued) Playback Moving into “GARBAGE” Y ou can put recorded titles you want to delete into “GARBAGE” so that they are deleted collectively later . The titles are not deleted automatically even though you put into “GARBAGE”. The titles can be moved or played unless “GARBAGE” is emptied. Y ou cannot move the fo[...]

53 Editing Others Introduction Function setup Recording Playback Moving a recorded title into a folder Y ou cannot move the following contents; •A chapter only •A title which is being recorded •A protected title •A title in “LOCK” which is locked ( page 55) 1) Press HDD or DVD to select the drive. HDD: Contents in the HDD DVD: Contents [...]

54 Folder function (Continued) Playback Changing the order of the folders Folders are displayed in order from the smallest number . Y ou can change the display position by swapping the folder numbers. Y ou cannot change the position of the following folders; • “LOCK” • “GARBAGE” • Folders which contain a protected title (Cancel the pr[...]

55 Editing Others Introduction Function setup Recording Playback Using “LOCK” “LOCK” is the function to protect the titles. The titles in “LOCK” cannot be deleted or played by others who do not know the security code. “LOCK” is the only folder as well as “GARBAGE”. Y ou cannot duplicate or rename it either . To use this function[...]

56 Playback Playing a DVD video disc Y ou can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed DVD-R/RW discs (V ideo mode) in the same manner . To play recorded contents, follow the instructions on page 46. Preparation •T urn on a TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the recorder is connected to. • Load a d[...]

57 Editing Others Introduction Function setup Recording Playback Selecting the sound If a disc contains several languages, you can select a preferred language from them to hear . 1) During playback, press AUDIO in the lid. Each time you press the button, output sound changes. Selecting Subtitles Y ou can display subtitles on the TV screen and selec[...]

58 Playback Other playback functions Playing a TV programme currently being recorded (Chase Play) Y ou can begin playback from the beginning of a programme currently being recorded. Y ou will find this function of great advantage on long programmes, as you do not have to wait for the end of recording to begin playback. 1 While recording a TV progra[...]

59 Editing Others Introduction Function setup Recording Playback Notes •T ime slip recording/playback stops when the disc is filled up. Y ou can play up to a location where the recorder stopped the recording. The time slip recording/playback cannot begin if the disc is full. • The playback picture may appear after a delay of several seconds. ?[...]

60 Playback Other playback functions (Continued) 12 3 45 6 78 9 +10 0 TV DVD INPUT SELECT CHANNEL MODE RETURN SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW PLAY STOP PAUSE REC SKIP REV SKIP FWD – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE CLEAR EXIT QUICK MENU OPERATION INSTANT SKIP INSTANT REPLAY NUMBER HDD DVD TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHP DIVI[...]

61 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback Locating by entering the number of a desired section Normally titles, chapters, and tracks are numbered. By entering these numbers, you can access a desired section. 1) Press SEARCH in the lid. e.g. 2) Press / to select a section (title or chapter) you want to locate. e.g. 3) Press th[...]

62 Playback Other playback functions (Continued) AUDIO AUDIO Selecting the sound HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) Y ou can select a preferred language and a sound format. 1 Press AUDIO in the lid during playback or while receiving a broadcast. The current audio setting appears. The language code appea[...]

63 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback Setting on the setup screen T ype of receiving broadcast Contents of recorded sound T ype of record DVD Compatible Mode NICAM Lch Rch Off Off Mono + NICAM L, R Mono Mono Stereo Mono + NICAM M1, M2 Mono Mono Stereo Mono + NICAM M1 Mono Mono Stereo Mono Mono Mono Stereo On Mono + NICAM [...]

64 DVD TOP MENU OPEN/CLOSE V iewing JPEG files Y ou can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the recorder . Preparations • Prepare a compatible disc ( page 65) that contains JPEG files you want to view . • Set “Priority contents” ( page 121) to “Photo”. • Make your TV shape conform to the 4:3 aspect ratio. On[...]

65 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 001 Photo Search e.g. Picture List Page CD MENU CONTENT 001 DH100001 004 DH100004 007 DH100003 010 DH100006 DH100009 016 DH100012 019 DH100015 022 DH100018 002 DH100002 Auto 005 DH100001 008 DH100004 011 DH100007 014 DH100010 017 DH100013 020 DH100016 023 DH100019 003 DH100001 006 DH1[...]

66 Playback Other playback functions (Continued) OPEN/CLOSE Audio List Page CD MENU CONTENT MP3 1/ 1 001 MP3_0001 004 MP3_0004 007 MP3_0007 010 MP3_0010 002 MP3_0002 005 MP3_0005 008 MP3_0008 011 MP3_0011 003 MP3_0003 006 MP3_0006 009 MP3_0009 012 MP3_0012 File number Current folder If you select this icon and press the ENTER b utton, upper folders[...]

67 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 2) Press / / / to select a track or folder . Pressing the SLOW/REV or FWD/SLOW button turns the pages. 3) Press ENTER. If you select a folder at step 2), repeat steps 2) and 3) until your favorite file appears. Notes • The “CONTENT MENU Audio List” cannot show all the tracks in [...]

68 Playback Other playback functions (Continued) 1 Press DISPLA Y . The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. while playing a DVD-RAM disc 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. Che[...]

69 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. 1 During playback or recording, press QUICK MENU. 2 Press / to select “TimeBar”, then press ENTER. The time bar appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. Playback e.g. Recor[...]

70 Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Functions in Quick Menu Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience. See page 24 on how to operate the Quick Menu. To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) Y ou can repe[...]

71 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback To check information on a title HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / to select “Title information”, then press ENTER. Title information To exit the Quick Menu HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-R[...]

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Editing Y ou can create your own movie from your assembled scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs. Creating your own title Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW Other editing functions RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p073-081 8/31/05, 11:56 PM 73[...]

74 Editing Creating your own title Y ou can edit recorded contents. Note on deleting unnecessary scenes It is not recommended that you delete many chapters from titles recorded on the HDD to remove unnecessary parts of the titles and copy those contents on a DVD-RAM disc. The reason is that discontinuous space inside the HDD expands and recorded co[...]

75 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback Basic flow Recording a TV program Record a TV program and it becomes a original title. e.g. T itle: The world of cats and dogs. Chapter editing Divide the original title into chapters. T itle 1: “The world of cats and dogs” (Original) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapte[...]

76 Creating your own title — 1: Changing a name of a recorded title (Continued) Editing 1: Changing a name of a recorded title 1 Press HDD or DVD to select the drive. HDD: Contents in the HDD DVD: Contents in a loaded disc (Contents recorded on other devices or those in a finalized DVD-R/RW are not displayed.) 2 Press / / / to select a title. 3 P[...]

77 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters A recording makes 1 title, which includes 1 chapter . By dividing it into several chapters, it will be easier to access a desired scene, and your editing or playback will be much easier . Simple method To create chapters in a title, i[...]

78 4 Press / to select “Edit function”, then press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. 5 Press / to select “Chapter Editing”, then press ENTER. The EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display appears. 6 Press PLA Y to start playback. Locate a scene where you want to insert a chapter mark. Y ou can use the following buttons. SLOW/REV , FWD/SLOW , SKIP REV , [...]

79 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 7 At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press P AUSE. The picture pauses. 8 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 a chapter thumbnail. Y ou c[...]

80 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 81) • Making chapters in a title (Original) does not affect the related titles (Playlist). • There may be a small difference between a location you marked and a chap[...]

81 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback Merging chapters 1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on pages 77 to 78, to view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display . 2) Press / / / to highlight a chapter . Pressing the SLOW/REV or FWD/SLOW button can access preceding or following pages. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to select an item. Merg[...]

82 3: Collecting necessary scenes Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. 1 Press MENU. The Menu display appears. 2 Press / to select “Edit programme”, then press ENTER. The EDIT MENU Main Menu appears. 3 Press HDD or DVD to select the drive. HDD: Contents in the HDD. DVD: Contents in a loaded [...]

83 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 4 Press / to select “Create a playlist”, then press ENTER. The “EDIT MENU Playlist Editing” appears. 5 Press / / / to select a title or chapter . The titles (chapters) in a folder can be selected. T o select between titles and chapters, press the MODE button . 6 Press ENTER. A[...]

84 7 Press / to select a point where you 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 the ENTER button. The selected part is inserted at the location of the cursor . 8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to insert items. To cancel the selection, see “Cancelling selection of a part” ([...]

85 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback Cancelling selection of a part 1) From the “EDIT MENU Playlist Editing”, press / / / to select a part to cancel. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press / to select “Cancel Selected Title”, then press ENTER. The part you have selected is cancelled. Confirming the[...]

86 Selecting chapters with even or odd numbers Y ou can select necessary parts at once if they are alternating with unnecessary ones. 1) On “EDIT MENU Playlist Editing”, press MODE to display chapters. 2) Press QUICK MENU. 3) Press / to select “Odd number chapers” or “Even number chapters”. 4) Press ENTER. Creating your own title — 3:[...]

87 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 4: Dubbing to save When you want to dub, press MENU then select “Dubbing”, then press ENTER. Select the type of dubbing, referring to the introduction on screen. Proceed to the respective pages for each procedure. Dubbing HDD → DVD Y ou can copy/move recorded contents in the HDD[...]

88 Creating your own title — 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) Editing “Copy” and “Move” This recorder ’s “Dubbing” has the following two definitions: Copy: The original programme remains after the operation is completed. Move: The moved programme will be erased from the original location after the operation is completed. Whether or no[...]

89 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback Playback and recording during dubbing While copying (High speed dubbing), the disc drives (HDD, DVD) can play or record (not possible while moving a file). • While dubbing from HDD to DVD, HDD can play or record. DVD cannot. • While dubbing from DVD to HDD, no other operations are[...]

90 Creating your own title — 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) Editing Dubbing contents in the HDD to a DVD disc Preparation • Load a disc to which you dub. • Select “Dubbing HDD → DVD” ( page 87), then press ENTER. 1 Press / / / to select a title or chapter to copy , then press ENTER. To turn the page: Press SLOW/REV . Press FWD/SLOW (nex[...]

91 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 3 Repeat steps 1 to 2. Y ou can confirm the available space of the destination media via the bar at the bottom of the display . Each of the collected parts is recorded on the destination media as a title. 4 Press to select “Start”, then press ENTER. Read the message, and press / t[...]

92 Enabling a DVD-R/RW (V ideo mode) to which you dubbed contents to be played on other DVD players It is necessary to finish writing data of the disc (finalizing). Perform the following procedure to finalize the disc. Important •Y ou cannot rewrite data onto a disc after you execute the DVD-Video finalizing process. However , the disabled rewrit[...]

93 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 9) Press / / / to select the title menu, then press ENTER. A display of chapter menu selection appears if “Menu Create” is set to “T itle+Chapter” or “Chapter” at step 5). Images you captured (“Save captures images”, page 104, ) are listed on the next page. 10 ) Press [...]

94 Editing Creating your own title — 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) Dubbing contents in a DVD disc to the HDD Preparation • Load a disc to which you dub. • Select “Dubbing DVD → HDD” ( page 87) 1 Perform steps 1 to 2 on page 90, to select a part. 2 Press to select “Start”, then press ENTER. Read the message, and press / to select ?[...]

95 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback Recording copy-free content in a disc to the HDD while playing 1 Press MENU. A menu appears. 2 Load a disc you want to play . 3 Press / to select “Dubbing”, then press ENTER. “EDIT MENU Dubbing menu” appears. 4 Press / to select “Record to HDD”, then press ENTER. Recording[...]

96 Editing Creating your own title — 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) Copying recorded content in the HDD to create a new title (Original) 1 Perform steps 1 to 2 on page 90, to select a part. 2 Press to select “Start”, then press ENTER. Read the message, and press / to select “Y es”, then press ENTER. Dubbing starts. Note • For options su[...]

97 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback Discs and dubbing functions • “High-speed dubbing” is not available between the HDD and a DVD-R/RW (V ideo mode) recorded on other devices. • “High-speed dubbing” is not available when dubbing to a finalized DVD-R/RW . • “Record to HDD” is not available on an unfinal[...]

98 Editing Creating a DVD-V ideo using DVD-R/R W Content stored on the HDD of the recorder can be edited and copied to a DVD-R, a popular media for distribution, and played on a compatible DVD video player . Rewriteable DVD-RW are also available. Caution • Beforehand confirm the content in the disc. If you use a DVD-R, prepare a new one. This DVD[...]

99 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 1 Press MENU. The Menu display appears. 2 Press / to select “Dubbing”, then press ENTER. The EDIT MENU Dubbing menu appears. 3 Press / to select “Create DVD-Video”, then press ENTER. The “EDIT MENU DVD-V ideo Create (Selected Items)” appears. Thumbnails of titles on the HD[...]

100 Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/R W (Continued) Editing 5 Press ENTER. A cursor appears in the lower area (destination media). 6 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 the ENTER button. The selected part is inserted into the loca[...]

101 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 8 Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. A screen is displayed to select options. 9 Press / / / to set the items. For the instruction of setting, see the description shown at selection. • When you have selected “Parts T est” or “All T est” for “Writing T est”, ex[...]

102 11 Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. A display of title menu selection appears if “Menu Create” is set to “T itle+Chapter” or “T itle” at step 8. To view your captured images ( page 104), press SKIP FWD to go to the next page. If you press the MODE button, you can preview the selected menu. T o return, press the RETURN b[...]

103 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 14 Press ENTER on the “EDIT MENU DVD Video Creation (Chapter Menu Select)” display . A confirmation message is displayed. 15 Press / to select “Y es”, then press ENTER. The current broadcast picture appears and dubbing starts. The progress is displayed on the screen and in th[...]

104 Notes • The number of titles that you can write on a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) is limited (99 titles. Each title should have 99 chapters or less). If you have a large number of titles or chapters, you may not be able to write due to the limitation of the DVD specifications. Also, even if the number of titles and chapters is within the limit, you [...]

105 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback To delete a captured image Press / / / to select an image to delete then press QUICK MENU. Press / to select “Delete Menu” then press ENTER. Follow the message to operate. To delete all captured images, select “Delete all Menus”. Cancelling selection of an item 1) Press / / /[...]

106 QUICK MENU HDD (VR) CONTENT MENU Original Title List Page 1/ 2 (0:53:45) Original (0:54:30) Original (0:51:28) Original (0:52:40) Original (0:30:08) HDD : Original (0:29:50) 2005/06/08 7 : 00 Ch : 4 2005/06/08 23 : 00 Ch : 6 2005/07/11 7 : 00 Ch : 8 2005/07/12 21 : 00 Ch : 10 2005/06/12 19 : 00 Ch : 3 2005/07/12 23 : 00 Ch : 4 e.g. Quick Menu T[...]

107 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 2 PLAY 8 PAUSE ENTER HDD (VR) CONTENT MENU 00 : 29 : 50 2005/06/08 23:00 Ch : 6 00 : 00 : 00 (0:29:50) B 00 : 06 : 25 : 23F Original Location Create thumbnail Select desired thumbnail image via remote. T o set, press enter . Title : 002 Chapter : 0001 e.g. HDD (VR) CONTENT MENU Origi[...]

108 ENTER ENTER ENTER HDD (VR) HDD (VR) HDD : Combine ORG Title Original Source: (VR)Title For source, only 2 titles (original) can be selected. After combined, the second title is included into the first one. Object: Start combining Title EDIT MENU 11 e.g. HDD (VR) For source, onl y 2 titles (original) can be selected. After combined, the second t[...]

109 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback 12 3 45 6 78 9 +10 0 TV DVD INPUT SELECT CHANNEL MODE RETURN SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW PLAY STOP PAUSE REC SKIP REV SKIP FWD – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE CLEAR EXIT QUICK MENU OPERATION INSTANT SKIP INSTANT REPLAY NUMBER HDD DVD TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT OP[...]

110 Editing Other editing functions (Continued) Discs and editing functions A vailable editing functions may dif fer depending on the disc, *1 Most suitable. *3 Y ou can create chapters in DVD-R/RW (Video mode) only while recording. *3 There is a limit in the number of times DVD-R (VR mode) can be edited. *4 Unfinalized DVD-R/RW only . (Finalized D[...]

111 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Recording Playback Editing/dubbing of copy-once content Some programmes may contain copy control signals to restrict recording only once for the purpose of protecting the copyright owners. (Copy-once content) To record these programmes on this recorder , comply with the following restrictions. Copy-onc[...]

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114 Function Setup Customizing the function settings Y ou can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Notes • The SETUP button can function even during normal playback. However some items may be grayed out and they cannot be selected. In this case, try again after playback is stopped. • The SETUP button does not[...]

115 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction DVD player settings DVD disc menu language HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) To select a preferred language for disc menus. English: To display disc menus in English. French: To display disc menus in French. German: To display disc menus[...]

116 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function Setup No subtitle: To disable subtitles. Others: To make a further choice. After pressing the ENTER button, follow steps 1) – 4) below . 1) Obtain the language code of the preferred language from the Language code list ( page 135). 2) Select the first character by pressing the / buttons ([...]

117 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction SETUP e.g. DVD parental loc k level setting Area code Level 8 Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Prohibited Allowed U S 2) Press the / / / buttons to move the cursor . Then press the ADJUST button to enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to r[...]

118 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function Setup Picture/Audio settings P AL/Auto HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) To select the video system of a disc. P AL: To play a P AL disc. Connect a P AL TV to view a picture. Auto: The recorder automatically identifies P AL or NTSC video system[...]

119 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction Play DNR HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) Selects a setting for playback at a reduced noise level. Press the / buttons to select an item then select “On” or “Off” using the / buttons. 3D-DNR: Off: Not activated. On: Reduces the [...]

120 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Display settings TV Shape HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) Select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV . For details on this setting, see “TV shape setting” ( page 36, “INST ALLA TION GUIDE”). On screen display[...]

121 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction Operational settings IR code Switches the codes to operate the recorder . If you use the second and third T OSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders, set the different remote codes for each recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the recorders. For details about this setting, refer to ?[...]

122 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function Setup DVD recorder operation AV record quality HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) Y ou can select from 4 combined picture and sound quality recording settings prior to actual recording. Actual selection applied becomes the default setting for th[...]

123 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction DVD-RW rec. mode setting HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) To set recording mode when formatting DVD-R W . V ideo mode: The disc will be formatted in Video mode. VR mode: The disc will be formatted in VR mode. V ideo mode rec. setting HD[...]

124 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function Setup Management settings Security folder setting To set the security folder to turn on/off. See page 55. Genre setting HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) This registers a frequently used genre name onto the menu. Genre names registered here are[...]

125 Recording Playback Editing Function setup Others Introduction HDD Format HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR) DVD-RW (Video) DVD-R (VR) DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R (Video) Initializes 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 H[...]

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128 Entering characters Operation guidance of the remote control To enter the character , normally use the direction / / / buttons on the remote. About the other buttons to be used are shown on the operation guide. Switching a language Before entering a character , move a cursor to the language selection area by pressing the / buttons. Then press t[...]

129 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Entering characters The cursor may be followed by 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 the / / / buttons, then press the ENT[...]

130 Before calling service personnel If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest T oshiba dealer . Others Power The power is not turned on. • The power cord is not connected securely . → Connect the power cord securely . Connection to your TV There is no TV pictu[...]

131 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Program T imer programming cannot be completed. • Clock setting has not been completed. → Complete the clock setting ( page 28, “INST ALLA TION GUIDE”). • The programs list is full. → Cancel unwanted programs ( page 32). Remote control The remote control does not work. ?[...]

132 Linear PCM 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/24 bit 96 kHz/16 bit 96 kHz/20 bit 96 kHz/24 bit Bitstream PCM * “DVD video disc” above does not include DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder . • Do not select a connection or setting indicated as “Noise” in the above list. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby?[...]

133 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Error codes on the display window The recorder display shows error codes in addition to the message screen. Main examples are as follows. The “**” in the “ERR **” message indicates an error code. T o delete this display , press the DISPLA Y button on the remote control. Note [...]

134 Recording duration Others • The recording duration listed above is reference only . Not guaranteed. • This recording duration applies to the DVD-RAM disc in its initialized condition. The display may vary depending on the disc. • If you subtract the actual recording duration from the duration listed in this table, the calculated time peri[...]

135 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Language code list Others 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 FI FJ FO FY GA GD GL No alte[...]

136 Specification Others ■ Power requirement during operation ??.?W ■ Power requirement at standby ?.?W (Eco mode: off) ?.?W (Eco mode: on) ■ Power supply 230V AC, 50/60 Hz ■ Mass ?.?kg ■ External dimension Width 430 x Height 69 x Depth 316mm ■ T uner System: Frequency synthesizer Channel coverage: PA L I VHF: A-J, 1 1, 13, E2-E12 UHF: [...]

137 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup ■ DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM (COAXIAL terminal) 0.5Vp-p (75 Ω ), pin jack x 1 system ■ Remote control Wireless remote control (SE-R0207) ■ Operating conditions T emperature: 5°C ~ 35°C, Position: Horizontal ■ Clock display 24 hour digital display ■ Clock accura[...]