Tips on playback

During playback, you can do the following:

Switch playback to another disc

Press the STOP button to stop playback. Then press the HDD or DVD button to select a disc you want to play.

Switch the picture to view TV broadcasts

Press the STOP button to stop playback.

Start recording

Press the STOP button to stop playback. Then press the HDD or DVD button to select a disc on which you want to record, and press the REC button to start recording.

Screen Protection

If you pause playback or display a menu and leave it still for about 15 minutes, the recorder switches the output picture source to a TV broadcast or connected equipment.

A still picture may be displayed after all titles are played. In this case, the screen protection activates after about 10 seconds.

Note

While the TIMESLIP indicator on the front panel illuminates, this function does not work.

Notes

Status display

Each time you operate the recorder, the following marks appear on the TV screen to indicate the status of the recorder.

Status display

e.g.

Main marks

(Depending on the disc, some of these may not appear.)

 

 

 

 

: Playback

 

 

 

 

: Pause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Stop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Fast-forward

 

 

 

 

: Fast-reverse

 

 

 

 

: Forward skip*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Reverse skip*

 

 

 

 

 

 

x1/2

: Forward slow-motion

 

 

 

 

x1/2

: Reverse slow-motion

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Forward frame by frame playback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Reverse frame by frame playback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Recording

 

 

 

 

: Recording pause

 

 

 

 

 

Title

: When title playback is completed

 

End

: Instant skip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Instant replay

Chapter

: Chapter division

Divide

 

*Accompanied with a title number and a chapter number (a track number for VIDEO CD or audio CD).

Notes

To disable the status display, set “On Screen Display” ( page 125) to “Off.”

You can add the current status of the settings to this

display. See page 59.

Introduction Basic operations Playback Recording

Dubbing

Editing Function setup

Do not move the recorder during playback. It may damage the disc.

Occasionally the picture may stop at the last scene, or the main menu may appear after playing.

If you display a still picture such as the main menu on the TV screen for a prolonged period, the TV may be damaged (raster burn). To prevent this, press the STOP button to stop playback.

Others

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RD-X2U specifications

The Toshiba RD-X2U is a versatile digital video recorder that combines functionality with innovative technology, making it a notable choice for users looking to enhance their television viewing experience. This device has gained popularity for its impressive features that cater to both casual viewers and dedicated media enthusiasts.

One of the standout features of the RD-X2U is its ability to record television programs onto its built-in hard drive. With a generous storage capacity, it allows users to save a significant number of hours of content, providing the flexibility to watch shows at one’s convenience. The device supports high-quality recordings, ensuring that viewers don’t miss any detail in their favorite programs.

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