Toshiba RD-XS54SU owner manual Before operating this recorder

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Introduction

Before operating this recorder

Is your recorder ready?

•Refer to “INSTALLATION GUIDE” manual and finish the necessary preparations.

•Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder.

Turning the power on

(This owner’s manual instructions are based on the premise that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is turned on.)

Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the recorder or on the remote control.

ON/STANDBY button/

ON/STANDBY indicator

ON/STANDBY button

CH/Page buttons

When the power turns on, the ON/STANDBY indicator changes from red (standby mode) to green (operation). After a few seconds, a start-up screen appears.

The following icon appears at the top right corner of the screen.

e.g.

Loading

When this icon disappears, the recorder is ready to operate. If the disc drive contains a disc, it takes a little longer to start up.

Viewing TV channels through this recorder

After turning the power on, the recorder will output TV channel signals to the connected TV (also in the stop mode).

You can select a desired channel by pressing the CH/ Page or the number buttons.

Loading a disc

Check disc compatibility beforehand ( page 6, 7) and use a proper playable disc.

Caution

•Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray. Neglecting this may cause serious personal injury. Keep a close watch on children.

•Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.

1Open the disc tray.

Press on the front panel or the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control.

button

OPEN/CLOSE button

2Insert a disc.

Disc without a cartridge

Insert with the playback side down.

There are two kinds of disc size. Place a disc to fit the dish. If a disc is out of the dish, it may result in damage to the disc or malfunction.

Place a disc in the inside hollow.

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Contents RD-XS54SU P000440770 PM0022745010Table of contents Function setup LibraryNetwork Navi OthersIntroduction About this product DVD-RAM discs for your personal library For recording / playback Disc Mark Specification RemarksChoosing a disc For playback only Disc Mark Specification Remarks To protect recorded contents On DVD-RAM discsIntroduction Choosing a disc DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recordingMarks on DVD video discs On DVD-R discsOn DVD-RW discs Structure of disc contents On cleaning discsOn handling discs On storing discsDiscs and purposes Index to parts and controls Front panel8TIME Slip button/TIMESLIP indicator page 68 Stop button page 509INPUT2 jacks @0DV in terminalRear panel Introduction Index to parts and controlsComponent Output jacks page 28 Hdmi Output jack page 261LAN10/100 port 0G-LINK jack page 25 in InstallationOutput jacks page 21, 23, 24, 28 Remote control Installation Guide Display Switching the display 4TITLE indicator5TRK Track indicator 6Channel indicatorBefore operating this recorder Turning the power off Disc tray lock Child lockSingle sided Double sidedOpen Close Buttons in TV Guide On Screen mode Using TV Guide On ScreenEntering TV Guide On Screen mode Services and options Introduction Using TV Guide On ScreenTo play recorded program view as is set to group To search by entering a keywordTo list programs in alphabetical order or by date and time Press / to select a TV program Press Menu Schedule Options appearsPress / to select then press Enter You can set recording manually. SeeTo execute the setup again When complete, press / to select done then press EnterScreen system when powered on To change Info Box sizeTo change reminder defaults Record Defaults appearsStart Press / to select the time to start recordingItem selection Operating the finder For the HDD, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-R/RWDiscs recorded on this recorder and not finalized yet Opening Quick Menu To exit Quick MenuRecording Before recording RecordingIs your recorder ready? Disc initializingTo check space remaining on a disc Press Remain When the programmed settings overlapSee Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc Logical format Recording Before recordingPress Setup To select Management settings Then press Enter DVD-RAM physical formatPress Press To select DVD-RAM Physical Format, then press EnterEntering characters Operation guideEntering characters Erasing charactersFinalizing a DVD-R/RW disc Selecting a disc according to purposes of use DVD-RAM/R/RWAvailable disc Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode Press SetupSelect DVD recorder operation and press Enter Press / to select an item and press EnterWith recording frequency selection only Press TV GuideTo select a TV program to record FrequencyChanging the recording options Press TV Guide, then press To select a TV Program to recordPress Menu Press To select set recording then Press EnterRecording quality recording mode Frequency of recordings/reminders and iconAlso set end in the same manner Set recording by specifying details manuallyAm/pm To shift the highlight, press To stop a scheduled recording Correcting a recordingPress REC Mode repeatedly to select the recording mode Recording modeRecording a TV program Press HDD or DVD to select a media to record onCustomizing the MN mode Press RECRecording Recording a TV program During stop or at on page 45, pressTo stop recording To pause recording to omit an unnecessary portionTo view a TV program while recording another To reduce noise on recordings Rec DNRCreating chapters while recording Creating chapters automatically at regular intervalsPress CHP Divide button Set DVD-VideoCHP CreateRecording an external source JackRecording Recording an external source Press HDD or DVD to select a recording mediaPress REC of this recorder to start recording When recording from a camcorder Check the condition of the source equipment before playingEdit Menu DV Recording Option Setting appears Press Edit MenuPress / to select DV Recording Edit Menu Main Menu appearsPress / / / to make the settings Press / / / to select Next, then pressRecording DV Recording Recording from a digital video camera Deleting recorded contents To protect recorded content OthersTechnical Information Relay recording HDD DVD-RAMM1, D /M2 PCM Linear PCMPage Play your favorite contents PlaybackPlaying recorded contents Content Menu Reading Content Menu To skip the contents in pre-determinedErasing content To stop playbackPlaying in fast reverse or fast forward Playing in slow-motion Not available in CD playbackPlaying frame by frame During playback, press Pause Press FramePlaying the digest Skip Search Viewing the first scene of a title Original Intro scanPlaying all titles original/playlist in a disc To return to the beginning of the titlePlaying all titles original in a disc Play All ORG Titles Checking the background information on a selected titleChanging the order of titles Jumping to a specifiedLocating a title using the top menu DVD-RWDVD-RDVD-VIDEO Playing a DVD video discPress DVD Press PlaySelecting the sound Selecting SubtitlesTo turn the subtitles on or off Selecting the camera anglePausing a TV broadcast to resume later Pause TV HDD Press Timeslip to exit this modeOther playback functions Locate a scene you want by the followingUsing Skip DVD-RAM disc, press TimeslipGo back to the beginning of the TV program Locate a scene you want throughTo cancel the zoom Zooming a pictureWatching a TV broadcast in the sub window P in P playback Playback Other playback functionsLocating by entering the number of a desired section Press T.SEARCHTo enter DiscPress Audio during playback or while receiving a broadcast You can select a preferred language and a sound formatMTS Broadcast Compatibility SAP Second Audio Program broadcastRecorded sounds Viewing Jpeg files Load a CD that contains Jpeg filesOn Content Menu Picture List Jpeg files compatibilityViewing a specified photo single view To change the playback orderPlaying MP3/WMA files Load a CD that contains MP3/WMA filesPlayable files Press / / / to select a track or folderPressing Picture Search / button turns the pages Direct input of a track number Press T.SEARCHOperational status and setting details Press Display You can confirm operational status and setting detailsUsing the time bar During playback or recording, pressChanging the location of the time bar Turning off the time barPress Enter at the end of the segment point B Functions in Quick MenuTo play in random order Random play To play in favorite order Memory playback To display the current bit rateTo check information on a title Press / to select the next box, then perform stepPage Editing Editing procedure You can edit recorded contents and create your own libraryCreating your own title EditingBasic flow Recording a TV programPlaylist editing Chapter editingContent Menu Title information appears Changing a name of a recorded title HDD DVD-RAMDVD-RWEditing Creating your own title Character entry screen appearsPrecise method Dividing a recorded title into several chapters HDD DVD-RAMSimple method Press Play to start playback Press / to select Chapter function, then press EnterPress / to select Chapter editing, then press Enter When all chapter divisions have been made, press Press / / / to select Divide, then pressRepeat steps 5 to Picture pausesCreating chapters automatically when recording Editing chapter breakMerging chapters Naming a chapterPress Content Menu Pressing the HDD or DVD button can switch the drivesCollecting necessary scenes HDD DVD-RAM Press To select Edit function, then Press EnterPress / to select Playlist editing, then press Enter Press / / / to select a title or chapterEdit Menu Playlist editing appears To select between titles and chapters, press buttonWhen all items have been inserted, press PressInsert the item, then press Enter Repeat steps 5 to 7 to insert itemsCanceling selection of a part Using a part in a Playlist also in another PlaylistConfirming the title information Correcting a PlaylistFrom Content Menu Title List, press This will help to sort serialsPress / to select Edit function, then press Press / to select the item. PlaylistMon-FriDubbing to save Purpose OperationEditing Creating your own title 4 Dubbing to save Copy and MoveCopy MoveRecording and playback while dubbing Not availableFrom the Quick Menu, then press Enter Content Menu High Speed Library Dubbing AppearsHigh speed dubbing Dubbing only a specified part