Toshiba RD-XS30B owner manual Basic Operations, Hint on reading this manual

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Basic Operations

Record a TV programme and play it back.

Playing a DVD video disc

Playing recorded contents

(CONTENT MENU) Tips on playback

Programming a recording (REC MENU)

Tips on recording Quick Menu operation

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The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this instruction manual.

HDD : HDD

DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc

DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc

VCD : VIDEO CD

CD : Audio CD

Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use the buttons on the remote control and those on the main unit as well when they have the same function.

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Contents RD-XS30B Table of Contents Editing Function SetupRecording Dubbing154 FAQOthers 153About the internal hard disc HDD Using different disc types for different purposesAbout this product Digital AV equipment Playback RestrictionDisc Mark Specification Remarks For recording / playback Compatible discsFor playback only DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording To protect recorded contentsOn DVD-RAM discs On DVD-R discs169 On cleaning discsOn handling discs On storing discsStructure of disc contents Guide Index to Parts and ControlsFront panel See pages with arrows for details$ Stop button page 28 Rear Panel Installation GuidePage Menu Remote controlUnder the lid Display Dubbing indicator # Multi display$ Channel display Viewing TV channels through this recorder Turning the power onON/STANDBY indicator ON/STANDBY button Channel button Is your recorder ready?Close the disc tray Turning the power offSingle sided Double sidedExample of the icon Function If a message appearsNext Start-up/Shutdown closing icons System software update serviceIntroduction Before operating this recorder Initializing a DVD-RAM disc Logical FormatDVD-RAM Physical Format Chapter Operation guidance of the remote controlSwitching a language Entering charactersErasing characters Page Hint on reading this manual Basic OperationsStop Playing a DVD video discPress DVD Press PlayPress Buttons to select the title You want Press the TOP Menu buttonPlaying recorded contents Content Menu To play the other title Digest Playback Skip SearchTo return to the beginning of the title To play another titlePlaying all titles original in a disc All ORG Title Play Playing recorded contents Content MenuWhen you find a desired title, press the Enter button Viewing the first scenes of titles original Intro ScanSorting the title list Enter the page number to specify and press Status display Switch the picture to view TV broadcastsStart recording Screen ProtectionTo set the item When complete, press EnterDuring stop, press REC Menu Select an item by pressingTo fill the disc Setting itemsSuggestions for the picture quality setting To record a high picture qualityUse the / buttons to make a selection, and press Enter Press the Quick Menu button at onUse the / buttons to select an item and press Enter PDC Programme Delivery Control SystemChanging an entry Shifting a time period of a recording Time ShiftAdding a programme entry Deleting a programme entryRemaining volume Press the buttonPress the REC Menu button to exit the GUI To change a TV channel to be recorded To stop recordingTo pause recording to omit an unnecessary portion To stop a programmed recordingTo record broadcast programmes on DVD-R Press the Extend button under the lid of the remote controlWhile recording on the HDD, press the Content Menu button HDD HDDPerform steps 1 and 2 in Playing recorded To delete recorded contentTo protect recorded content DeletionPress / to select an item, then press Quick Menu operationOpening a Quick Menu Press Quick MenuFunctions in a Quick Menu To play repeatedly Repeat playbackTo play in random order Random play Memory playback mode To repeat a current memory playback To playback each title from the beginning To display the current bit rateTo use virtual surround sound effect To check information on a titlePage Playback Playing at various speeds During normal playback, press Picture SearchPlay Instant Replay Instant Skip Press Slow during playback PlayPlaying in slow-motionHDD DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO VCD Playing frame by frame HDD DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO VCD During playback, press PausePress Frame Playback Various speed playbackClear Press T.SEARCHPress the number buttons to enter a number of the section Open the lidDesired time location on the disc Press the number buttons and / to enterFrame Press Timeslip to exit this modeResume playback by pressing Pause or Play Locate a scene you want by the following methodsGo back to the beginning of the TV programme using Skip While recording a TV programme on the HDD, press TimeslipPress Timeslip to exit To turn off the angle icon Selecting the camera angleMenu Selecting the SoundPress Audio during playback or while receiving a broadcast You can select a preferred language and a sound formatOutput sound conversion table Sounds recorded on the HDD/DVD-RAM discPress Subtitle during playback Press to select Status, then press Adjust to select OnAt , select Off by pressing the Adjust button Selecting Subtitles