Before recording, Initializing a disc | Toshiba RD-XS24SB instruction

Recording

Before recording

Please be sure to read this section to get ready for your recording.

Initializing a disc

Initialize a new DVD disc before using on this recorder.

(Do not initialize a DVD-R if you use it in Video mode.)

Disc type and initialization

HDD		No need*1

DVD-RAM		Required*2

DVD-RW	VR mode	Required

	Video mode	Required

DVD-R	VR mode	Required*3

	Video mode	No need

Initializing a disc (Logical format)

1)Load a disc.

2)Press MENU.

3) Press / to select “Initialize DVD”, then press

ENTER.

Menu

Timer recording

Select this menu when you want to initialize a DVD.

Watch programme

Edit programme

Dubbing

Initialize DVD

Other settings

Select Set EXIT TV

4)Select the recording mode and input the disc data if necessary.

*1 The HDD which has become unoperatable because of its troubles may be recovered by initializing.

*2 There are the following 2 ways in DVD-RAM initializing.

•Logical format: Normally use this method.

•Physical format: Use this method if a disc cannot be recovered by the logical format. (There is no guarantee that all such discs can recovered.)

*3 Re-initializing is not possible to DVD-R.

DVD-RAM

DVD format

Disc Number	0 0 1 –	Edit
Disc Name		Edit

DVD mode	VR mode	Edit

Unformat

Start Cancel

DVD-RW

DVD format

Disc Number			– – – –		Edit
Disc Name					Edit

DVD mode		Video mode			Edit
	Unformat

	Start			Cancel

DVD-R

DVD format

Disc Number			0 0 1 –		Edit
Disc Name					Edit

DVD mode			VR mode		Edit
	Unformat

	Start			Cancel

Can be changed. Can be changed. Fixed to “VR mode”.

Cannot be changed. Can be changed.

Select “Video mode” or “VR mode”.

Can be changed. Can be changed. Fixed to “VR mode”.

Numbering a disc

The recorder automatically number discs when initializing. However, you can assign a desired number (using 3 digits) and designate sides A and B on a double-sided disc.

(1)Press the	/	buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc
Number” then press the ENTER button.
(2)Press the	/	/ / buttons to enter digits.

(3)Press the ENTER button.

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Toshiba RD-XS24SB owner manual Before recording, Initializing a disc Logical format, Recording, Numbering a disc

Contents

RD-XS24SB P000422620 PM0020766010 2005 Toshiba Corporation Table of contents Function Setup Others Introduction About this product DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording Compatible discsOn DVD-RAM discs On DVD-RW discs On DVD-R discs Remarks Structure of disc contents Marks on DVD video discs Yes No On cleaning discsYes On handling discs To save favorite contents DVD-RAM Disc selection for the first use of HDD & DVD recorder VR mode and Video mode Introduction Recording format and disc selection VR mode in DVD-R/RW advanced use What is VR mode? Index to parts and controls Front panel Display Rear panel RD-XS24SBOpeEp014-019 31/05, 1151 PM Tvdvd Remote controlSlide to open Use this to display a menu screen that is recorded on Delete buttonMenu Return Before operating this recorder Single sided Turning the power offDisc tray lock Double sided Open Close Press Main function buttonsTo select the drive to operate To select an item, then press Enter Press Quick Menu Introduction Main function buttons Quick Menu operationOpening a Quick Menu Press / to select an item, then press Video CD Hint on reading this manualHDD Audio CD Initializing a disc Logical format Before recordingInitializing a disc Recording Naming a disc Selecting the DVD modeInitializing a disc Physical format Press / / / to select Start, then press Select Video mode rec. setting and press Enter Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video modePress Setup during stop Select DVD recorder operation and press Enter Checking the disc space Selecting the recording modePress REC Mode repeatedly to select the recording mode Press Remain Press Enter Press / to select Timer recording, then press EnterPress Menu Preparation ENTER. e.g When complete, press EnterPress to select Set timer then press To programme another recording, press to Selected programme Press ModeTo stop a programmed recording Program modification is registered PCM Setting items at , 7DVD Optional settings on REC Menu Recording Programming a recording REC Menu 8Ratio for DVD-Video Auto chp div if no sPDC Programme Delivery Control System 9DVD-Video chp div Pwr Off Shifting a time period of a recording Time ShiftRelief recording Press Extend repeatedly Press Channel to select a channel to record Recording a TV programmePress HDD or DVD to select a media to record on Press REC To pause recording to omit an unnecessary portion Recording Recording a TV programmeProgress To change a TV channel to be recorded Output jack Output jacks Using the input jacks on the front of the recorderRecording an external source Audio cable Video cable AV1TV AV1 Recording 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 playing Deleting recorded contents Technical information To protect recorded contentOthers RD-XS24SBOpeEp042-048 31/05, 1154 PM Play your favorite contents Playback Playing recorded contents Content Menu Erasing content Reading Content MenuTo skip the contents in pre-determined increments To stop playback Playing in slow-motion Not available in CD playback Playback Playing recorded contents Content MenuPlaying in fast reverse or fast forward Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track Playing all titles original/playlist in a disc Checking the background information on a selected title Folder function Creating folders Folder settings menu appearsWhen finished, press Mode To change the folder name Playback Folder function Moving into GarbageEmptying Garbage Fin Moving multiple titles into a folder Moving a recorded title into a FolderDeleting out from a folder Moving into Cartoon Changing the order of the folders Removing the folder Press To select, then press Enter Off Setting of LockOperating Lock While selecting LOCK, press Quick Menu Press Press DVD Locating a title using the top menuPlaying a DVD video disc Press Play To turn the subtitles on or off Selecting the soundSelecting Subtitles Selecting the camera angle Playing a TV programme currently being recorded Chase Play Go back to the beginning of the TV program using Skip REVOther playback functions While recording a TV programme on the HDD, press Timeslip Introduction RecordingPlayback Editing Function setup Others Playback Other playback functions To cancel the zoomZooming a picture You can magnify areas within a picture Press Search in the lid Press the number buttons to enter a number of the section You can select a preferred language and a sound format Recorded sounds Viewing Jpeg files Load a CD that contains Jpeg files Viewing a specified photo single view On the Content Menu Picture ListJpeg files compatibility To change the playback order Playing MP3 files Load a CD that contains MP3 files Memory list To play favorite tracks only Favorite order Playable filesPress / to select an item, then press Enter Press Display Checking the current status and settingsOperational status and setting details Press Display again Press / to select TimeBar, then press Using the time barDuring playback or recording, press Changing the location of the time bar Functions in Quick Menu To check information on a title To exit the Quick Menu RD-XS24SBOpeEp067-072 31/05, 1156 PM Editing Creating your own title Editing procedureYou can edit recorded contents Editing Chapter editing Basic flowRecording a TV program Playlist editing Changing a name of a recorded title To select a title Precise method Dividing a recorded title into several chaptersSimple method Press Quick Menu Press Play to start playback Press / to select Edit function, then press EnterPress / to select Chapter Editing, then press Enter Repeat steps 6 to When all chapter divisions have been made, press ExitPress / / / to select Divide, then press Creating chapters automatically Press / to select an item. Merge With Previous Cptr Merging chaptersNaming a chapter Merge With Following Cptr Menu display appears Collecting necessary scenesPress / to select Edit programme, then press Enter Edit Menu Main Menu appears Edit Menu Playlist Editing appears Press / to select Create a playlist, then press EnterPress / / / to select a title or chapter Cursor Repeat steps 5 to 7 to insert items When all items have been inserted, press ExitTo cancel the selection, see Cancelling selection of a part Confirming the title information Cancelling selection of a partConfirming the contents of a part or a Playlist Correcting a Playlist RD-XS24SBOpeEp082-091 31/05, 1157 PM Dubbing to save HDD HDD Original programme remains after the operation is completed This recorder’s Dubbing has the following two definitionsCopy DVD-VIDEO Video CD On dubbing from a DVD-R VR mode Playback and recording during dubbing Dubbing contents in the HDD to a DVD disc Repeat steps 1 to Cancelling during dubbingTurning off the power automatically after dubbing Press To select Start, then Press / / / to select Display of option settings appearsTo view your captured images page 104, go to the next DVD-R/RW VR mode finalizing To cancel finalization Dubbing contents in a DVD disc to the HDD Press / to select Record to HDD, then press Enter Edit Menu Dubbing menu appears Dub. To Feature for dubbing of contents in folders Discs and dubbing functions Follow the instructions on handling of the disc Beforehand confirm the content in the discEnsure the compatibility of a disc Press / to select Dubbing, then press Press / to select Create DVD-Video, then press Enter Repeat steps 3 to Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW100 Cursor appears in the lower area destination media Press To select Next, then press 101To set the items 12Press / / / to select the menu, then press Enter 10211Press to select Next, then press Enter 13Press / / / to select the chapter menu 103 15Press To select Yes, then press Enter Press / to select Loading and press Using a favorite scene as a menu104 To name a captured image Playing a created DVD-Video Cancelling selection of an item105 If a message appears while selecting a part Other editing functions Changing the picture on Content MenuContent Menu Create thumbnail display appears 106 SLOW/REV, FWD/SLOW, Skip REV, Skip FWD PAUSE, ADJUST, etc107 Press / to select Combine titles, then press Enter 108Combining two titles Original into one Editing Other editing functions Combining process starts 109Perform steps 5 to 7 and select the second title 110 On editing of DVD-R VR modeNumber of times of DVD-R VR mode editing Editing Other editing functions Discs and editing functions Editing/dubbing of copy-once content 111 RD-XS24SBOpeEp106-112 31/05, 1159 PM Function Setup Press Setup Customizing the function settingsPress Setup in the lid 114 DVD player settings 115 Off Function Setup Customizing the function settings116 DVD parental lock DVD title stop Set the OPERATION/NUMBER switch to117 Code Picture/Audio settings 118 Block NR Off Play DNRMosquito NR Off Audio out select Display settings 120 Operational settings 121 122 DVD recorder operation VR mode DVD-RW rec. mode settingVideo mode Video mode rec. setting Management settings 124 HDD Format Setting of picture and sound quality for recording125 DVD-RAM physical format RD-XS24SBOpeEp113-126 31/05, 1159 PM Others CharacterChapter 003 will appear here Entering characters128 Cursor 129 Entering characters 130 Before calling service personnelPower Playback Connection to your TV Recording Program Remote control131 Clock Output sound conversion table 132 133 ER7000 Recording duration 134 Table of languages and their abbreviations Language code list135 Abbreviation Language MPEG2 Specification136 137