Toshiba RD-XS35SU manual

Recording Playback Library Function setup Introduction Editing TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS35SU/RD-XS35SC H Printed in China Printed on 70% Recycled Paper HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS35SU RD-XS35SC © 2006 T oshiba Cor poration PM0025866010 P000453940 OWNER’S MANUAL Read “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” first. OPERA TIONS GUIDE DIGITAL VIDEO Ot[...]

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

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

4 Introduction Introduction Caution for safety Read “ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ” , “ IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ” , “ Precautions ” and all other sections of the “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” that came with this product prior to reading this “ OPERA TIONS GUIDE ” . RD-XS35SU/SC_Ope_E_p002-011 06.1.17, 7:23 PM 4[...]

5 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Introduction Others About this product Introduction Some differences Because of its recording capability and hard disc drive (HDD), this D VD recorder operates more like a computer and diff erently than a standard D VD play er . In addition to containing a microprocessor , it contains a HDD , an o[...]

6 Introduction Choosing a disc When you want to play DVD or CD software or copy programs 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. Disc DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW Mark Specification Remarks • Single sided 4[...]

7 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Introduction Others • Y ou cannot play discs other than those listed abo ve . • Y ou cannot pla y non-standardized discs e ven if the y may be labeled as abo v e. • Y ou cannot pla y discs with specialized encoding (such as SA CD discs) or the D VD audio portions of D VD A udio discs. • Th[...]

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

9 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Marks on DVD 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 recorded in the disc[...]

10 Introduction Playbac k side On handling discs Do not touch the playbac k side of the disc. Do not stick paper or tape to discs . On cleaning discs Fingerpr ints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always k eep the disc clean. Do not use any type of solv ent such as[...]

11 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Discs and purposes The table sho ws main functions which are a vailab le on this recorder per disc category . This will help you choose discs . Char acter istics on this recorder F or the first use Recording a TV prog ram Er asing recorded contents Recording additional content[...]

12 Introduction Index to parts and controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel 1 2 6 4 3 5 7 10 11 8 12 9 q ON/ST ANDBY button / ON/ST ANDBY indicator page 20 T urns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode . w (STOP) button page 50, 61 Stops pla yback or recording. e (PLA Y) button page 66 Star ts pla ybac k. r (REC) button p[...]

13 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Introduction Others T o open or close the cover on the front panel Put your finger on the left edge of the co v er and pull it down to open. Note • Do not place a heavy object on the co ver while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder . RD-XS35SU/SC_Ope_E_p012-019 06.1.17, 7:23 PM 13[...]

14 Index to parts and controls (Continued) Introduction Rear panel 1 4 3 2 6 7 5 8 9 t INPUT1/INPUT3 jacks page 44 Use this to connect the recorder to output jac ks of e xternal devices such as another pla yer or camcorder . y VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT .) input socket page 20 in “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” Connects to an antenna or cab le signal. u [...]

15 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Introduction Others o OUTPUT jacks page 21, 23, 24, 26 in “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier . RD-XS35SU/SC_Ope_E_p012-019 06.1.17, 7:23 PM 15[...]

16 Index to parts and controls (Continued) 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-XS35SU/SC_Ope_E_p012-019 06.1.17, 7:23 PM 16[...]

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

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

19 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Introduction Others Dimming the display Pressing DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the displa y (normal/dimmed/off). Switching the display Ev er y time you press FL SELECT b utton, the displa y changes between the channel, title n umber , and time. The display may not [...]

20 Is your recorder ready? • Ref er to “ 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 premise that all proper connections have been comp[...]

21 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Introduction Others DVD-RAM disc with cartridge (TYPE1/TYPE2/TYPE4) Single sided T ur n the printed side up, and insert 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 insert the cartridge [...]

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 Library Function setup Introduction 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 program listings for over-the-air , cable-ready and analog cable in your area. The system allows you to easily find, set up reminders an[...]

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

25 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Introduction Others T o search by entering a keyword 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 “ category ” then press / to select a cate[...]

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

27 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Introduction Others 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 then press ENTER. [...]

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

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

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

Recording Recording variations for many types of programs or situations. Before recording Setting a timer recording using TV Guide On Screen ® Recording a TV program Recording an external source DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera) Deleting recorded contents Others Hint on reading this manual The f ollowing icons sho w the play abl[...]

32 This recorder is equipped with a built-in HDD. Conventional video cassette recorders have required tapes to record, while this recorder enables recording on the HDD whenever you want, without selecting an available tape or confirming its recording time or tape remaining. Further , the DVD-RAM drive on this recorder can record on a DVD-RAM/R/R W [...]

33 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Note on recording on a DVD-R disc Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available DVD-R disc to record on ( page 6, 9). T o play a D VD-R disc recorded on this recorder on other devices, finalize the DVD-R disc on this recorder . ( page 122) The finalization permanently di[...]

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

35 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others DVD-RAM physical format Ph ysical f or matting is a simple e x ecution for a disc which cannot be used or read (or which is becoming hard to read). It may refresh such a disc for recording and playback. (There is no guarantee that all such discs will be recovered.) “ DVD-RAM[...]

36 Before recording (Continued) Recording Entering characters Operation guidance of the remote control T o enter the character , normally use / / / buttons on the remote . About the other buttons 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 cursor .[...]

37 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Entering characters The cursor may be f ollo wed b y unwanted characters. Y ou can erase them if necessar y b y either of the following measures: Erasing characters • Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select “ Clear All ” b y pressing / / / buttons , then p[...]

38 Selecting a disc according to purposes of use (DVD-RAM/R/R W) There are various types of discs having different standards. Select one for your 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. • Recording [...]

39 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in V ideo mode This setting is necessary to play the contents on a DVD-R/RW disc with other DVD players. Items to set up When recording in Video mode, there are some restrictions by D VD-Video standard. Theref ore, it is necessar y to s[...]

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

41 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Changing the recording options 1 Press TV Guide, then press / to select a TV program to record. 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 Options ” appea[...]

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 quality (recording mode) ” below . 5 When complete, press / to select “ schedule recording ” then ENTER. “ Record Options ” is closed. The icon appears o[...]

43 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Set recording by 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 recording ” then press ENTER. “ Record Options [...]

44 Deleting a recording 2 ways are available. On LISTINGS 1) Press TV Guide. 2) Select a TV program you have set to record (icon displayed). 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 ENTE[...]

45 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Recording a TV program T o record a TV program 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 . D VD : T o record on a D VD-RAM/R/R W disc. 2 Select a channel to record[...]

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

47 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others T o stop recording Press ST OP . T o pause recording (to omit an unnecessary portion) During recording, press P AUSE. T o resume recording, press it again. Note • Pausing recording automatically creates a new chapter division at that point. T o change a TV channel to be reco[...]

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

49 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Recording Recording an external source Y ou can record programs from connected equipment on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc. Preparation • When you record on a D VD-RAM/R/RW disc , load it into the recorder . – Load a disc which has sufficient remaining space to record the [...]

50 Recording Recording an external 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 INPU[...]

51 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Notes on recording from a connected VCR or camcorder Check the condition of the source equipment before playing. Set the equipment in a good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum playbac k. Bad conditions ma y produce noises in pla yback[...]

52 DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera) Y ou can connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV IN 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 IN ter minal on the front panel. 1 Press EDIT MENU. “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ?[...]

53 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others 4 Press / / / to make the settings. As you select each item, an e xplanation is provided. 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 button to select [...]

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

55 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others 1 Press CONTENT MENU, then press / / / to select a title to delete. T o display chapters , press button. e.g. 2 Press DELETE. Alter nate method: Press QUICK MENU b utton, then press / b uttons to select “ Title delete ” ( “ Chapter delete ” ) and press ENTER button. 3 [...]

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

57 Recording Introduction Playback Editing Library Function setup Others D /M1, D /M2 Sound recording f or mat onto D VD-RAM discs. When recording, sounds are conv erted into digital signals and compressed. In playback, the y are extr acted to the original sound. The standard diff erenciates D /M1 and D /M2 in data volume to use . D /M1 and D /M2 a[...]

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Playback Pla y your fa v orite contents. Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Playing a DVD video disc Other playback functions RD-XS35SU/SC_Ope_E_p059-065 06.1.17, 7:23 PM 59[...]

60 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/R W disc are displayed in thumbnail view , so that you can easily locate a desired one. Y ou can play recorded TV programs also from TV Guide On Screen. See page 25. 1 Press CONTENT MENU. “ CONTENT MENU Title List ” appears. Y ou can s witch betwe[...]

61 Recording Playback Introduction Editing Library Function setup Others HDD Original 2006/03/24 07 : 00 am TV : 4 Title List Page MENU CONTENT 1/ 2 (0:53:45) Original 2006/03/24 11 : 00 pm TV : 6 (0:29:50) Original 2006/04/07 07 : 00 am TV : 8 (0:54:30) Original 2006/04/08 09 : 00 pm TV : 10 (0:51:28) Original 2006/03/29 09 : 00 pm TV : 3 (0:52:40[...]

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

63 Recording Playback Introduction Editing Library Function setup Others Resuming playback 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 152) to “ Title resume. ” The recorder will memorize the loca[...]

64 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Playback Checking the background information on a selected title 1) At step 2 on page 60, select a title (chapter) then press QUICK MENU. Quick Men u appears. 2) Press / to select “ Title information ” , then press ENTER. Detail information of a selected title (chapter) appears. Y ou can s[...]

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

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

67 Recording Playback Introduction Editing Library Function setup Others Resuming playback 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 ybac k, the playbac k resumes from the location y ou hav e stopped. If you stop pla yback b y pressi[...]

68 Playback Other playback functions Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV) This function enables you to pause a TV broadcast and resume viewing at a later , more convenient time, by storing the TV broadcast temporarily on the HDD. 1 While viewing a TV broadcast via this recorder or immediately before it starts, press TIMESLIP . When pau[...]

69 Recording Playback Introduction Editing Library Function setup Others Playing a TV program currently being recorded (Chase Play) Y ou can begin playback from the beginning of a program currently being recorded. Y ou will find this function of great advantage on long programs, as you do not have to wait for the end of recording to begin playback.[...]

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

71 Recording Playback Introduction Editing Library Function setup Others Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (T ime Search) 1) Press T .SEARCH. Y ou may hav e to press repeatedly , depending on a disc. Press the button until the following displa y appears . e.g. 2) Press the number buttons and / to enter the desired time location[...]

72 Other playback functions (Continued) Playback Selecting the sound Y ou can select a preferred language and a sound format. Sound Output 1 PCM 2ch English 1 Press AUDIO 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 their[...]

73 Recording Playback Introduction Editing Library Function setup Others Recorded sounds According to y our setting of “ SAP ” on the setup men u screen, ( page 150), the sound is recorded onto diff erent channels of the disc below . Set “ SAP ” to “ On ” or “ Off ” appropriately . Setting on the setup screen T ype of receiving broa[...]

74 Other playback functions (Continued) Playback 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 75) that contains JPEG files you w ant to view . • Set “ Priority contents ” ( page 152) to “ Photo ” . • Make y our TV shape confor[...]

75 Recording Playback Introduction Editing Library Function setup Others Viewing a specified photo (single view) Full screen still vie w . 2 ways are available: On “ CONTENT MENU Picture List ” 1) Press CONTENT MENU. “ CONTENT MENU Picture List ” appears. Depending on the disc, the recorder creates either temporary folder , “ A uto ” or[...]

76 Other playback functions (Continued) Playback Playing MP3/WMA files Y ou can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on this recorder . Preparations • Make sure that a disc y ou want to pla y is compatib le with this recorder . See page 77. • Set “ Pr iority contents ” ( page 152) to “ Audio ” . 1 Press DVD. 2 [...]

77 Recording Playback Introduction Editing Library Function setup Others Playable files MP3/WMA disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follows: • Pla yable discs: CD-R OM, CD-R CD-R W is not recommendable. • Sampling F requency / Bitrate: WMA: 32 kHz / 48 kbps (CBR), VBR 44.1 kHz / 48-192 kbps (CBR), VBR 48 kHz / 128-192 kbps (CBR)[...]

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

79 Recording Playback Introduction Editing Library Function setup Others Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in pla ybac k or recording. 1 During playback or recording, press TIME BAR. The time bar appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. Playback e.g. Recording Locator (Shows the current location.) El[...]

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

81 Recording Playback Introduction Editing Library 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 playbac k function in [...]

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Editing Y ou can create your own mo vie from your assembled scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs. Creating your own title Creating a DVD-V ideo using DVD-R/RW DVD-Video finalizing process Other editing functions RD-XS35SU/SC_Ope_E_p083-091 06.1.17, 7:24 PM 83[...]

84 Creating your own title Y ou can edit recorded contents and create your 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 remov e unnecessary parts of the titles and copy those contents on a D VD-RAM disc. The reason is that discontinuous space inside[...]

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

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 / from the Quick Menu, then press ENTER. “ CONTENT MENU Title inf or mation ” appears. 3 Press QUICK MENU then select “ Edit title name ” or “ Edit chapter name ” by pre[...]

87 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters 1 title is created by recording at a time, 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 . 1 Press CONTENT MENU, [...]

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 buttons . PICTURE SEARCH, SLO W , SKI[...]

89 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others 6 At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press P AUSE. 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 a chapter thumbna[...]

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 viewed by selecting “ Chapter Editing ” from “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” . • T o exit “ EDIT MENU Main Menu [...]

91 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others Merging chapters 1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on pages 87 to 88, to view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display . 2) Press / / / to highlight a chapter . Pressing PICTURE SEARCH b utton can access preceding or follo wing pages. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to select an item. Merg[...]

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 Menu appears. 3 Press / to select “ Edit function ” , then press ENTER. Subm[...]

93 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library 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 point where the se[...]

94 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 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 par t ” ( [...]

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

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

97 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others 4: Dubbing to save Y ou can dub (copy or move) contents recorded in the HDD or DVD-RAM/R/R W , between HDD and DVD-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 recorded contents without[...]

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

99 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others Recording and playback while dubbing Dubbing process b y “ High speed dub bing ” and “ Dub selected items ” procedures will allow you to make a recording or pla yback of other titles. Notes • Timer programmed recording hav e priority ov er other operations. Dubbing m[...]

100 A: High speed dubbing (Dubbing only a specified part) This section explains how to dub a specific title or chapter . T o select sev eral 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 ” from [...]

101 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others 4 Press / to select “ Copy ” , “ Move ” or “ Same Disc ” . Copy: After the operation is completed, a specified part will remain on the disc where it w as previously located. Move: A par t will mo ve to the opposite disc and will be er ased from the disc where it w[...]

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

103 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others 4 Press / / / to select a part (a title or chapter) to copy . • T o go to the next or pre vious page, press PICTURE SEARCH ( / ) button. • T o select a chapter , first select the title that contains the chapter you w ant, then press button. T o go back to the title displa[...]

104 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6. Y ou can confir m the a vailab le space of the destination media via the bar at the bottom of the display . Each of the collected par ts is recorded on the destination media as a title. • T o cancel selection of an individual par t, see page 109. 8 Press / to select “ Start ” , press ENTER, and select “ Ye s ” ,[...]

105 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others Cancelling selection of an item 1) Press / / / to select an item then press QUICK MENU. Quick Men u appears. 2) Press / to select “ Cancel selected title ” (or “ All clear ” for cancelling selection of multiple items at a time). 3) Press ENTER. Changing the position o[...]

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

107 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others 5 Press / to select “ Copy ” or “ Same Disc ” . Copy: After the operation is completed, a specified part will remain on the disc where it w as previously located. Same Disc: A par t will be copied to the same disc and the copied part will become another title. 6 Confi[...]

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

109 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others 5 Check the rate for picture and sound quality . T o change the setting, perform the f ollowing steps. 1) Press QUICK MENU b utton to display Quic k Menu. 2) Press / buttons to select “ User record quality ” and press ENTER button. 3) Press ADJUST ( / ) button to select t[...]

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

111 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others 6 When playback of contents you want to copy is finished, press ST OP . Pla ying stops, and a b lack screen returns. 7 Press HDD. 8 Press STOP . Recording stops. Notes • The follo wing combinations of a source and a destination disc are possible . HDD to HDD , HDD to D VD-R[...]

112 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/RW , a popular media for distribution, and played on a compatible DVD video player . Notice • Beforehand confirm the contents of a disc. If y ou use a D VD-R disc , prepare a ne w one. This D VD-Video creation procedure [...]

113 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others 1 Press EDIT MENU. “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” appears . 2 Press / to select “ DVD-Video Creation ” , then press ENTER. “ EDIT MENU D VD-Video Create (Selected Items) ” appears. Thumbnails of titles on the HDD are displayed in the upper area. 3 Press / / / to select a[...]

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

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

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

117 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others 13 Press ENTER on “ EDIT MENU DVD-V ideo Creation (Chapter Menu Select) ” display . A confirmation message is displayed. 14 Press / to select “ Ye s ” , then press ENTER. The current broadcast picture appears and dubbing starts. The progress is displa y ed on the scre[...]

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

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

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

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

122 DVD-V ideo finalizing process The recorder processes recorded data in a DVD-R/RW disc so that it can be played on other compatible devices. Important • Y ou cannot rewrite data onto a disc after you e x ecute the D VD-Video finalizing process. How ev er , the disabled re writability of a D VD-RW disc can be restored by canceling the process o[...]

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

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

125 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others Notes • D VD-R/R W discs recorded on this recorder may not be recognized on other devices unless y ou execute D VD- Video finalizing process to them. • Y ou can record onto a D VD-R disc additionally to the limit of the disc capacity , unless you e xecute the D VD-Video f[...]

126 Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU Y ou can register your f av orite scene as a thumbnail display ed on CONTENT MENU . On a finalized D VD-R/RW disc, this f eature is not a vailab le. 1 Press CONTENT MENU, then press / / / to select a title. 2 Press QUICK MENU. Quick Men u appears. 3 Press / to select “ Create thumbnail ” (or “ Create C[...]

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

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

129 Editing Playback Recording Introduction Library Function setup Others 6 Press / to select the location to put the part and press ENTER. It is fix ed at the left side at the beginning. Press ENTER button. The selected part moved into the location of the cursor . 7 Perform steps 4 to 6 and select the second title. Y ou cannot select the same titl[...]

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Library T o facilitate your collecting. Using Library data Searching for a desired title Viewing Library data Checking remaining space RD-XS35SU/SC_Ope_E_p131-140 06.1.17, 7:25 PM 131[...]

132 Library Using Library data The recorder has a “ Library Management ” database which memorizes various properties of recordings made on this recorder , including date, media, title, genre, etc. Using this database, you can search for desired or available discs. Y ou can utilize Library data as follows . • T o search for a D VD-RAM disc tha[...]

133 Editing Library Playback Recording Introduction Function setup Others Searching for a desired title From the “ LIBRAR Y MENU Title Summary (All Titles) ” , you can select a title by using / buttons. If you change the listing order or sort the titles, search may be easier . Library HDD DVD-RAM Changing the listing order Arrange 1) From Quick[...]

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

135 Editing Library Playback Recording Introduction Function setup Others V iewing Library data This section explains how to check and maintain the Library data. HDD DVD-RAM Library Viewing title information Title information 1) From Quick Menu, select “ Title information ” by / then press ENTER. Y ou can view inf or mation about the selected t[...]

136 Viewing Library data (Continued) Library Maintenance of Library data The recorder usually controls the Library database system automatically . Ho we ver , in the f ollo wing cases, you must maintain and create data man ually . • When you want to add information about a title , (f or e xample when you use a DVD-RAM disc recorded on another dev[...]

137 Editing Library Playback Recording Introduction Function setup Others Erasing unnecessary data When the Library database is full (3000 entries). → Select “ Del title information ” . 1) Press LIBRARY . 2) Press / to select a title. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to select “ Library management ” then press ENTER. 5) Press / to select ?[...]

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

139 Editing Library Playback Recording Introduction Function setup Others V iewing a number and space of a disc D VD all disc no. 1) From the Quick Menu, select “ DVD all disc no. ” by / then press ENTER. Y ou can view n umbers, names and estimated remaining spaces about all the registered discs. T o recheck the remaining space f or a diff eren[...]

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Function setup Y ou can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the function settings RD-XS35SU/SC_Ope_E_p141-158 06.1.17, 7:25 PM 141[...]

142 Function setup Customizing the function settings Y ou can change the def ault settings to customize perf or mance to y our preference . Notes • SETUP button is a vailab le e ven during nor mal pla yback. Howe ver some items may be gra y ed out and they cannot be selected. In this case, tr y again after playbac k is stopped. • SETUP button i[...]

143 Library Function setup Editing Playback Recording Introduction Others Setting DVD player settings DVD disc menu language DVD-VIDEO DVD audio language DVD-VIDEO DVD subtitle language DVD-VIDEO DVD dynamic range control DVD-VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Karaoke vocal DVD-VIDEO DVD parental lock DVD-VIDEO DVD title stop DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO DVD-R Pic[...]

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

145 Library Function setup Editing Playback Recording Introduction Others Setting DVD recorder operation User record quality DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Picture record mode DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Input Black level DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD compatible mode DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM DVD-V ideo:CHP create DVD-RW [...]

146 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function setup 1) Obtain the language code of the preferred language from the Language code list ( page 165). 2) Select the first character by pressing / buttons (or ADJUST button). 3) Press / buttons to shift. Select second character by pressing / buttons (or ADJUST button). 4) Press ENTER button. [...]

147 Library Function setup Editing Playback Recording Introduction Others 3) Press / buttons to shift. Select the proceeding character by pressing / buttons (or ADJUST button). 4) Press ENTER button. Notes • Some DVD video discs may be set to display subtitles in a different language from that y ou selected. A prior subtitle language may be progr[...]

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

149 Library Function setup Editing Playback Recording Introduction Others Picture/Audio settings Pause/Still DVD-VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Auto: Normal setting. Pause the moving image without blurring. Frame: Displays high resolution still image. Output Black level DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Y ou can adjust the black le vel of the [...]

150 SAP SAP (Second A udio Progr am broadcast) is separate audio progr am, usually broadcast in a second language with the main language. Off: The main sound is received. On: SAP sound (second language) is receiv ed. Play DNR DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Selects a setting for pla ybac k at a reduced noise le vel. Press / buttons to select[...]

151 Library Function setup Editing Playback Recording Introduction Others Display settings TV shape DVD-VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Select a picture siz e according to the aspect ratio of y our TV . For details on this setting, see “ TV shape setting ” ( page 46, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” ). On screen display DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R DVD-RW[...]

152 Instant replay interval DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Sets ho w far bac k is replay ed when INST ANT REPLA Y button is pressed. 5 sec. : 10 sec. : 30 sec. : 5 min. Title thumbnail point DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM F or recorded titles, sets how f ar a scene from the start is set as the title thumbnail. 0 sec. : 3 sec. : 10 sec. : 35 se[...]

153 Library Function setup Editing Playback Recording Introduction Others DVD recorder operation User record quality DVD-R DVD-RW HDD DVD-RAM Y ou can select from 5 combined picture and sound quality recording settings prior to actual recording. Actual selection applied becomes the def ault setting f or normal recording or programmed recording. •[...]

154 DVD-V ideo:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R T o set whether chapters are to be automatically created at a selected interval during D VD-R/RW recording. Off: Chapters are not set. 5 min. : 10 min. : 15 min. : 20 min. T o set the inter val at which chapters are automatically created to 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes. Note • The number of chapters has the upper[...]

155 Library Function setup Editing Playback Recording Introduction Others Relay recording HDD DVD-RAM T urn on or off a function that makes a recording automatically onto the HDD when the remaining space of a D VD-RAM disc is reduced to less than 10 minutes or when a disc is not loaded. Off: Deactivates this function. On: Activates this function. N[...]

156 HDD format HDD Initializ es the HDD . Normally it is not required to initialize the HDD. However when the HDD does not function correctly , initializing the HDD may solve the situation. If you initialize the HDD, all titles and library information stored in the HDD are permanently deleted. 1) Press / buttons to select “ Start ” , then press[...]

157 Library Function setup Editing Playback Recording Introduction Others Initial settings Language T o set a preferred language f or on-screen displa ys. English: T o view on-screen display in English. French: T o view on-screen display in F rench. Time & Date setting T o set the clock manually if it is not set correctly . 1) Press / and ADJUS[...]

158 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function setup “ Mode ” SP LP MN (Manual) Setting of picture and sound quality for recording “ Audio quality ” D/M1 D/M2 L-PCM DV D Ye s Ye s Ye s HDD Ye s Ye s Ye s DV D Ye s Ye s Ye s HDD Ye s Ye s Ye s DV D No No Ye s HDD No No Ye s RD-XS35SU/SC_Ope_E_p141-158 06.1.17, 7:25 PM 158[...]

Others Before calling service personnel Output sound conversion table Error codes on the display window Recording duration Language code list Specification RD-XS35SU/SC_Ope_E_p159-169 06.1.17, 7:25 PM 159[...]

160 Before calling service personnel If you e xperience any of the f ollowing difficulties while using this unit, chec k the list below bef ore 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 pi[...]

161 Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction Recording Cannot be recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. • The disc is protected from deleting data. → Set the write-protect tab to the opposite of “ PROTECT ” ( page 8). • The disc is protected b y a PC or the recorder . → Disable the protection on the de vice which prote[...]

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

163 Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction 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 DISPLA Y button on the remote cont[...]

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

165 Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction 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[...]

166 Specification Others ■ Power requirement during operation 34.0W ■ Power requirement at standby ??.?W ( “ F ront Displa y ” : “ On ” ) ??.?W ( “ F ront Displa y ” : “ Off ” ) ■ Power supply 120V AC , 60 Hz ■ Mass ?.?kg ■ External dimension Width 430 x Height 58 x Depth ???mm ■ Incoming channels TV : 2-69CH, Cable:1-12[...]

167 Others Function setup Library Editing Playback Recording Introduction Limited United States W arranty Digital Audio V ideo ( “ DA V ” ) Product-Depot Repair Warranty T oshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. ( “ TA C P ” ) makes the f ollo wing limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED W ARRANTIES EX[...]

168 How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after f ollo wing all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section “ Before calling ser vice personnel ” , you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on ho w to obtain warranty service for y our D A V Product, contact T ACP ’ s Consumer Solution Center toll-free at 1-[...]

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OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION GUIDE Read this booklet first. Introduction Connections Basic setup PM0025865010 HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS35SU RD-XS35SC © 2006 T oshiba Corporation DIGITAL VIDEO P000453930 H RD-XS35SU/SC_Inst_E_p01 06.2.13, 4:33 PM 1[...]

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

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

4 S3125A IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. K eep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. F ollow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near w ater . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not bloc k any v entilation openings . Install in accordance with the manuf acturer ’ s instructions. 8. Do not install n[...]

5 Introduction Connections Basic setup Introduction ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Do not overload wall outlets; e xtension cords, or integral con venience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electr ic shoc k. 16. Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases , should [...]

6 Notes on recording and editing When you record/edit important content, make trial operations beforehand to confirm the recorder can function properly . T oshiba does not compensate for content which was not recorded/edited because of some malfunction of this product or discs during operation, and is not liable for incidental damages (such as prof[...]

7 Introduction Connections Basic setup Notes on the unit and the HDD Do not give a shoc k or shak e (especially during operation). Do not use in a shaky or unstable location. Hold the unit horizontally . Do not cover the ventilation holes for the cooling fan of the unit. Do not use in a place where the temperature rises or changes rapidly . Do not [...]

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

9 Introduction Connections Basic setup In the United States, TV Guide and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates . In Canada, TV Guide is a registered mark of T ranscontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Manufactured under license fro[...]

10 Installation procedure Introduction Load the batteries in the remote control. ( page 18) Connect an antenna to the recorder . ( page 20) Connect a cable bo x or satellite system to the recorder . ( pages 22 to 25) Connect the recorder to a TV . ( pages 20 to 21, 26) Connect optional equipment to the recorder . ( page 27) Set up the TV Guide On S[...]

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

12 Choosing a disc When you want to play DVD or CD software or copy programs 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. • T oshiba ca[...]

13 Introduction Connections Basic setup For playback only • T oshiba is not liable for an y damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this recorder , including, without limitation, any one of the f ollo wing: • F ailure to record contents intended to be recorded b y the consumer . • F ailure to edit contents as intend[...]

14 On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-RAM standard V ersion 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 , initialize it b y using the disc-f or mat function of this recorder . The recorder ma y not record, dub , or edit some D VD- RAM discs, because the y a[...]

15 Introduction Connections Basic setup On DVD-R discs Standards D VD-R for General V er .2.0 discs can be used f or recording and pla yback. Discs compatible with the f ollowing recording speeds can also be used: V er . 2.0/2X V er . 2.0/4X V er . 2.0 or 2.1/8X V er . 2.0 or 2.1/16X Select discs labeled “ f or video , ” “ f or recording, ”[...]

16 Pla yback side On handling discs Do not touch the playbac k 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. Always k eep the disc clean. Do not use any type of solv ent such as thinner , be[...]

17 Introduction Connections Basic setup Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 4 Precautions ................................................[...]

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

Connections Connect your recorder to y our TV or stereo system. Connecting an antenna and TV Connecting to cable TV signal Connecting to a satellite system Connecting the G-LINK ™ cable Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs Connecting to an audio system Connection procedure When you connect a TV equipped with audio/ video inputs[...]

20 VHF/UHF 1 2 2 Connecting an antenna and TV Connect your TV and the antenna to this recorder for recording and to view broadcast signals on the TV . Connections 1 Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV , and connect it to the RF IN (FROM ANT .) terminal on the recorder . 2 Using the supplied coaxial cable of this recorder , connect the RF OUT [...]

21 Connections Basic setup Introduction T o wall outlet T o OUTPUT (R/L) Notes • Refer to the o wner ’ s manual of the connected TV as w ell. • When you connect the recorder to y our TV , be sure to tur n off the pow er and unplug both units from the wall outlet bef ore any connections. • If your tele vision set has one audio input, connect[...]

22 Connections Incoming cable Incoming cable Incoming cable Cable box Cable box IN OUT IN OUT 3CH 4CH 3CH 4CH Connecting to cable TV signal Choose one of the setup options below to connect the recorder to your cable signal. Connect the recorder to the TV using the audio/video cable. This set-up will allow you to: – record an unscrambled channel. [...]

23 Connections Basic setup Introduction This set-up will allow you to: – watch or record a channel through the cab le bo x via the INPUT1 (VIDEO/L/R) jacks . T o download program listings the TV Guide On Screen ™ system needs to be able to change channels on y our cable bo x when the recorder is not in use . Please connect the supplied G-LINK ?[...]

24 Connecting to a satellite system Choose one of the following according to your type of satellite receiver . Connections Satellite receiver Satellite antenna Satellite receiver Satellite antenna Video output IN OUT Audio outputs 3CH 4CH When the satellite receiver does not have audio/ video outputs 1 Connect a satellite antenna to the satellite r[...]

25 Connections Basic setup Introduction Cab le/satellite box (Keep the power on to receive commands from the recorder .) T ransmitter 1 2 Secure the G-LINK ™ wand underneath the cable/satellite box so that the wand ’ s IR lens faces the front of cable/satellite box. Ensure the G-LINK ™ wand is at a distance of about one inch from the cable/sa[...]

26 Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better quality . Connections • Make the f ollo wing setting. On-screen display Select P age “ A udio out select ” page 39 Component video outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Con[...]

27 Connections Basic setup Introduction Connecting to an audio system Y ou can enjoy multichannel surround-sound such as 5.1 channel by connecting to an amplifier compatible with Dolby ® Digital and DTS ® sound. Connections • For connection to y our TV , see pages 20 to 21, 26. • For details of output sound, see page 162 in “ OPERA TIONS GU[...]

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Basic setup Read this chapter for necessary settings to get star ted. When you use this recorder f or the first time , be sure to perform A to C in this order . Proceed to D if necessary . Starting up the recorder A:TV Guide On Screen ™ setup Setting up TV Guide On Screen ™ B: Language setting C: Satellite set top box setting D: Output sound se[...]

30 After all the necessary connections, • T urn on the equipment connected to the recorder . • Select the corresponding video input on your television. P erf orm these selections whenev er y ou operate the recorder . T urning the power on Press ON/ST ANDBY button from the remote control or on the front panel of the recorder . When the power tur[...]

31 Introduction Connections Basic setup Startup/finishing (closing) icons These icons are displa yed on the right corner on the top of the screen. While the y are flashing, the recorder is operating as f ollows: Star tup , reading a disc, finishing recording Unloading a disc, finishing the recorder ’ s operation Opening a disc tra y Closing a dis[...]

32 Basic setup A: TV Guide On Screen ™ setup This step sets the recorder ’ s clock and tuner to record broadcasting TV programs. Once you complete this process there is generally no need to reset the clock. (However , if there are discrepancies in the recorder ’ s time display or changes made to receivable TV stations, you should make this se[...]

33 Introduction Connections Basic setup Setting up TV Guide On Screen ™ ENTER 1 Setup selection Instructions are provided at the bottom f or each screen. Press / to select “ Set up TV Guide On Screen Now ” , then press ENTER. 2 Country Press / to select, then press ENTER. (Continued) ENTER Y our DVD Recorder is equipped with the TV Guide On S[...]

34 A: TV Guide On Screen ™ setup (Continued) Basic setup 3 ZIP or postal code Use one of the options below to enter your ZIP or Postal Code, then press ENTER: • Number b uttons • / to select a number , then / to mov e to another field. 4 Cable service Press / to select, then press ENTER. If the ans wer is “ No ” , you will go to step 12. [...]

35 Introduction Connections Basic setup 6 Cable input Press / to select, then press ENTER. If you select “ TUNER ” , you will go to step 7. If you select “ Line 1 ” , you will go to step 8. 7 T uning channel for the cable box Press / to select, then press ENTER. 8 Read the instructions and observe the diagram. Confirm that the G-LINK ™ ca[...]

36 A: TV Guide On Screen ™ setup (Continued) Basic setup 9 Cable box brand name Press / to view and select more brands, then press ENTER. 10 Cable box preparation Follow the instructions, then press ENTER. 11 Cable box code testing When testing is done, the f ollowing screen automatically appears . Selecting the correct cable box brand from the l[...]

37 Introduction Connections Basic setup Press / to select, then press ENTER. If your ans wer is “ Ye s ” , and: • if you selected “ TUNER ” at step 6, you will go to step 13. • if you selected “ Line 1 ” at step 6, you will go to step 12. 12 Antenna connection Press / to select, then press ENTER. 13 Confirmation Press / to select, t[...]

38 A: TV Guide On Screen ™ setup (Continued) Basic setup 14 Confirmation Y ou have successfully completed the setup! Press ENTER. 15 Information Read the information and press ENTER. Y ou have completed the setup of your TV Guide On Screen system.Up-to-date listings will begin loading over the next 24 hours when your DVD Recorder is powered off. [...]

39 Introduction Connections Basic setup Basic setup B: Language setting Select a preferred language for on-screen displays. 1 Press SETUP . The setup menu appears . 2 Press / to select “ Initial settings ” , then press ENTER. 3 Press / to select “ Language ” , then press ENTER. 4 Press / to select a language, then press ENTER. English : T o[...]

40 Basic setup C: Satellite set top box setting Set your recorder to control channels of a connected satellite set top box. (DSS set top box control function) 1 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. 2 Press / to select “ Initial settings ” , then press ENTER. 3 Press / to select “ Set T op Box setting ” , then press ENTER. ENTER SETUP ENTE[...]

41 Introduction Connections Basic setup 4 Press ADJUST (or / ) to set “ DBS ” to “ Not used ” or “ Use ” . Not used: When a satellite set top box is not connected to the INPUT3 jacks of the recorder . Skip to step 8. Use: When a satellite set top box is connected to the INPUT3 jacks of the recorder . 5 Press , then press ADJUST (or / ) [...]

42 C: Satellite set top box setting (Continued) Basic setup 8 Press ENTER. “ Initial settings ” menu returns. T o exit the setting menu, press SETUP b utton. If y ou hav e set “ IR control ” to “ On ” at step 5 ( page 41), turn on your satellite set top bo x and confirm its channels are selected by the n umber buttons or CH/P age button[...]

43 Introduction Connections Basic setup Satellite set top box brand code DirecTV 106 Drak e 093 Echostar 092 100 Hitachi 091 099 102 105 Hughes 091 099 102 105 Magnav o x 094 095 Optimus 094 095 P anasonic 096 Philips 091 099 102 105 Primestar 092 100 ProScan 097 103 RCA 097 103 Samsung 097 103 Sony 098 T oshiba 090 Uniden 094 095 Zenith 101 Brands[...]

44 Basic setup D: Output sound setting Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system. 1 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. 2 Press / to select “ Picture/Audio settings ” , then press ENTER. 3 Press / to select “ Audio out select ” , then press ENTER. ENTER SETUP Start SETUP e.g. Custom picture select [...]

45 Introduction Connections Basic setup “ D: Output sound setting ” is complete . Go to “ E: TV shape setting ” . ( page 46) 4 Press / to select the output sound format. Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS , MPEG1 and MPEG2 decoder . ( page 27) The recorder outputs digital audio signals in the[...]

46 Basic setup 1 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. 2 Press / to select “ Display settings ” , then press ENTER. 3 Press / to select “ TV shape ” , then press ENTER. SETUP ENTER ENTER E: TV shape setting Select the picture shape according to the aspect ratio of your TV . SETUP e.g. T ransparency Startup screen On On screen display 25% 2[...]

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

48 Basic setup F: Remote control settings T ake this step according to your preference and usage. Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder The remote control of this recorder has a function to operate a TV . Preparation: Please find the brand code on the next page for the TV you wish to control. 1 While holding TV CODE, press the num[...]

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

50 F: Remote control settings (Continued) Basic setup Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder Switches the codes to operate the recorder . If you use the second and third T OSHIBA HDD/D VD video recorders, set the diff erent remote codes f or each recorder to avoid confusion in the res[...]

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

52 Limited United States W arranty Digital Audio Video ( “ DA V ” ) Product-Depot Repair W arranty T oshiba Amer ica Consumer Products , L.L.C,. ( “ TA C P ” ) mak es the follo wing limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS D[...]

53 Introduction Connections Basic setup How to Obtain W arranty Services If , after f ollowing all of the operating instructions in this manual and chec king the section “ Bef ore calling service personnel ” , you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on ho w to obtain warranty service f or your D A V Product, contact T ACP ’ s Co[...]

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