Before operating this recorder

•Refer to the supplied “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 assumption 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.

Check disc compatibility beforehand ( page 6) 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.

ON/STANDBY button

When the power turns on, the display of the front panel shows “ON”.

After a few seconds, a start-up screen appears. The following icon appears at the top right corner of the screen.

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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.

The display of the front panel changes to the counter. If a disc is not loaded, it shows the current channel.

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 CHANNEL or the number buttons.

Disc without a cartridge

Insert with the playback side down.

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

Place a disc in the inside hollow.

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Toshiba RD-XS24SB owner manual Before operating this recorder