Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first
OPERATIONS
RD-XS32SU
RD-XS32SC
Caution for safety
Table of contents
Remote control
To delete recorded content
Creating a DVD-Videousing DVD-R/RW
Function Setup
Using Library data
Maintenance of Library data
Introduction
Caution for safety
Some differences
About this product
About the hard disc drive HDD
Playback Restrictions
Compatible discs
Using different disc types for different purposes
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
disc
DVD video
VIDEO CD
Audio CD
Introduction Compatible discs Continued
On DVD-RAMdiscs
On DVD-RWdiscs
On DVD-Rdiscs
Marks on DVD video discs
1 6 :
On cleaning discs
Structure of disc contents
Yes No
On handling discs
Library Function setup Others
Discs and purposes
Introduction RecordingPlayback Editing
Front panel
Index to Parts and Controls
17 Media indicator
16 Three mode indicator page 32, 55,
18 Operation Status Indicator HDD
19 HDD indicator
“INSTALLATION GUIDE”
1AC IN socket page 15 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”
Rear Panel
Index to Parts and Controls Continued
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22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
Remote control
38 39 40 41 42 43
44 45 46 47
1OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 2MENU button*1
Display
14 Channel indicator
Switching the display
Dimming the display
15 Multi display
ON/STANDBY button ON/STANDBY indicator
Turning the power on
Before operating this recorder
Is your recorder ready?
Disc tray lock
Turning the power off
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Single sided
Before operating this recorder Continued
Open Close
Start-up/Shutdownclosing icons
Status display
EASY NAVI
Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU
Item selection
Introduction
To exit the EASY NAVI
Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU continued
Quick Menu operation
Opening a Quick Menu
Hint on reading this manual
Recording
Before recording Recording a TV program
Recording an external source
Recording
Before recording
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Notes
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Recording Before recording Continued
Initializing a DVD-RAM/RWdisc Logical Format
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DVD-RAMphysical format
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Switching a language
Operation guidance of the remote control
Entering characters
Recording Before recording Continued
Entering characters
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Erasing characters
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1 Press HDD or DVD to select a media to record on
Recording a TV program
Preparation
Recording
Open the lid
4 Press QUICK MENU to display the Quick Menu
8 Press REC
7 Press ENTER
Recording Recording a TV program Continued
Selecting the recording mode
To pause recording to omit an unnecessary portion
To stop recording
To change a TV channel to be recorded
To view a TV program while recording another
Recording Recording a TV program Continued
Connect according to A or B
Recording an external source
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Recording
1 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “L-1,”
5 When recording is completed, press STOP
2 Press HDD or DVD to select a recording media
4 Press REC of this recorder to start recording
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When recording from a camcorder
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Programing a recording REC MENU
4 When complete, press ENTER
1 During stop, press REC MENU
2 Press ENTER
Suggestions for the picture quality setting
Setting items
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Programming a recording REC MENU Continued
Setting the details for every timer program
Recording
AV record quality
Deleting a timer program
Adding a timer program
Correcting a timer program
Time Shift
Remaining volume
Elapsed programing using past data for programing
Elapsed programing using past data for programing
Recording
To stop a programmed recording
3 Press ENTER
VCR Plus+ Recording
5 Press ENTER
Relay Recording HDD DVD-RAM
Others
A–BRecording HDD DVD-RAM
Recording
Not recorded
Reservation Disc “Lock program record”
Reservation Disc
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To protect recorded content
To delete recorded content
About recording time
Technical Information
About picture quality SP, LP, Auto, Manual mode
D /M1, D /M2
Page
CONTENT MENU Playing a DVD video disc
Information on playback Playing recorded contents
Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later
Checking the current status and settings
Playback
Information on playback
To play a DVD video disc
To play a DVD-R/RWdisc
2 Press / / / to select a title chapter
1 During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU
QUICK MENU PICTURE SEARCH SKIP
Playing recorded contents CONTENT MENU
To stop playback
Playing recorded contents CONTENT MENU Continued
To pause playback still playback
Playing the digest Skip Search
Playing all titles original/playlist in a disc
Playback
Changing the order of the titles
Playing a DVD-RWdisc recorded in DVD-VRmode
Jumping to a specified page
1Press CONTENT MENU
Library Function setup Others
1 Press DVD
Playing a DVD video disc
2 Press PLAY
STOP
Library Function setup Others
Locating a title using the top menu
DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEOVCD
Notes
4 Press TIMESLIP to exit this mode
Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later
FRAME
SLOW
Playing a TV program currently being recorded
4 Press TIMESLIP to exit
Playing at various speeds
To skip the contents in pre-determinedincrements
1 During normal playback, press PICTURE SEARCH
Playing in fast reverse or fast forward
PLAY
1 Press SLOW during playback
Function setup
To resume normal playback
1 During playback, press PAUSE
Playing frame by frame
2 Press FRAME
1 Press PLAY
1 Press T.SEARCH
Locating by entering the number
4 Press ENTER
Library Function setup Others
to enter
Press the number buttons and
2 the desired time location on the disc
Locating by entering the number Continued
CHANNEL
1 During playback, press P in P
Editing Library Function setup Others
Playback
are watching
Selecting the camera angle
To turn off the angle icon
Playback
1 Press SUBTITLE during playback
Selecting Subtitles
disc
To turn the subtitles on or off
Zooming a picture
To cancel the zoom
1 Press ZOOM
2 Select a zoom point and magnification level
Press AUDIO during playback or while
Selecting the sound
receiving a broadcast
MENU MTS Broadcast Compatibility
Recorded sounds
Playback Selecting the sound Continued
Library Function setup Others
Output sound conversion table
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2 Load a CD that contains JPEG files
Viewing JPEG files
Preparations
To stop playback slide show
JPEG files compatibility
On the “CONTENT MENU Picture List”
Viewing a specified photo single view
To change the playback order
Playing MP3/WMA files
On the “CONTENT MENU Audio List”
2 Load a CD that contains MP3/WMA files
To pause playback
setup
Playable files
To change the playback order
Operational status and setting details
Checking the current status and settings
1 Press DISPLAY
2 Press DISPLAY again
1 During playback or recording, press TIME BAR
Using the time bar
Changing the location of the time bar
Turning off the time bar
Functions in the Quick Menu
See page 24 on how to operate the Quick Menu
To play repeatedly Repeat playback
To play in random order Random play
Cancel random
To play in favorite order Memory playback
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Special playback mode
To display the current bit rate
Playback Functions in the Quick Menu Continued
To check information on a title
Bit rate
Editing
Creating a DVD-Videousing DVD-R/RW
Before editing Creating chapters Playlist editing
Creating thumbnails Before dubbing
For better use the HDD of this recorder
Before editing
Editing
Be sure to read before performing any editing
Library Function setup
Editing on this recorder
Introduction
RecordingPlayback
Editing
Before editing Continued
Notes
Library Function setup Others
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Creating chapters
CONTENT MENU
1 During stop, playback or recording, press
2 Press / / / to select a title
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6 Press PLAY to start playback
SLOW
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ENTER
8 Press / / / to select “Divide,” then press
9 Repeat steps 6 to
Editing Creating chapters Continued
Editing chapter break
Creating chapters automatically when recording
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Naming a chapter
Merging chapters
Editing Creating chapters Continued
CONTENT MENU
Playlist editing Collecting desired scenes
e.g. CONTENT
1 During stop, playback or recording, press
6 Press ENTER
5 Press / / / to select a title or chapter
Editing Playlist editing Continued
MENUEDIT Playlist editing
When all items have been inserted, press
to select a point where you want to
Library Function setup
Press
Naming a title Playlist
Canceling selection of a part
Confirming the title information
Correcting a Playlist
Library Function setup Others
1From the CONTENT MENU Title List, press
QUICK MENU
2Press / to select “Edit function”, then press
3 Press QUICK MENU
1 During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU
Editing
PICTURE SEARCH HDD/DVD
PICTURE SEARCH FRAME SKIP SLOW
5 Press PLAY to start playback
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7 Press ENTER
Editing Creating thumbnails Continued
Dubbing operations
Before dubbing
setup Others
Editing
“Copy” and “Move”
Editing Before dubbing Continued
Copy
Move
Recording and playback during a dubbing
1 During playback or stop, press CONTENT MENU
4 Press / to select “Copy”, “Move” or “Same Disc”
To cancel copying halfway through the operation
QUICK MENU
Library Function setup
2 Press / to select “Dub Selected Items”
1 During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU
3 Press ENTER
HDD/DVD
to select a part a title or
Press
4 chapter to copy
Press ENTER
Editing
7 Repeat steps 4 to
QUICK MENU
Cancelling during dubbing
Cancelling selection of an item
Changing the position of an item
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1 Perform steps 1 and 2 on page
Rate Conversion Dubbing for Part by Part
2 Press QUICK MENU
Editing
5 Confirm picture and sound rates
4 Press / to select “Copy” or “Same Disc”
QUICK MENU
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4 Check the rate for picture and sound quality
Rate Conversion Dubbing for multiple parts
1 During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU
Editing
Turning off the power automatically after dubbing
Cancelling dubbing during rate conversion dubbing
2Press / to select “Cancel dubbing” 3Press ENTER
2Press / to select “Auto power off” 3Press ENTER
3 Press REC
2 Press HDD
4 Press DVD
5 Start playing
8 Press STOP
7 Press HDD
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1 During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU
2 Press / to select “Del Selected Items”
3 Press ENTER
Editing
The recorder begins the deletion process
1 During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU
3 Press / to select the first title to merge
4 Press ENTER
Editing
ENTER
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QUICK MENU
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Creating a DVD-Videousing DVD-R/RW
Editing DVD-RW DVD-R
Preparation
The “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears
Press EDIT MENU
6 Repeat steps 3 to
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QUICK MENU PICTURE SEARCH
4 Press ENTER
8 Press
7 Press / to select “Start”, then press ENTER
to set the items
9 Press / to select “Next”, then press ENTER
12Press / / / to select the chapter menu
10Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER
Creating a DVD-Videousing DVD-R/RWConfined
Editing
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14Press / to select “Yes”, then press ENTER
QUICK MENU
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Creating a DVD-Videousing DVD-R/RWConfined
Selecting the items displayed on the menu
Editing
Notes
Selecting color options on menus
Using a favorite scene as a menu
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Confirming the content in the lower area
Canceling selection of an item
Canceling dubbing process
Changing the location of an item
If a message appears while selecting a part
Playing a created DVD-Video
2 Press / to select “DVD-VideoFinalizing”
DVD-Videofinalizing process
1 During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU
3 Press ENTER
5 Press / to select “Next”, then press ENTER
4 Press / / / to select
6 Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER
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Press / to select “Yes” or “No” then press
8 Press / / / to select the chapter menu
10ENTER
Editing DVD-Videofinalize process Continued
Library Function setup Others
To cancel the finalize process DVD-RW
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3 Press ENTER
2 Press / to select “DV Recording”
1 During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU
Editing
ADJUST
4 Press / / / to make the settings
5 Press / / / to select “Next”, then press ENTER
7 Press / / / to select “Rec”, then press ENTER
Editing
Library
Using Library data Searching for a desired title
Basic operation of the Library system
Using Library data
1 Press LIBRARY
3 Press / to select an item, then press ENTER
Changing the listing order
Searching for a desired title
Searching
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Library Searching for a desired title Continued
Jumping
Viewing title information
Viewing Library data
Viewing disc information
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Viewing Library data Continued
Maintenance of Library data
Registering a disc manually
Library
Deleting all the Library information only
Erasing unnecessary data
Forced deletion of disc numbers
setup
Library Viewing Library data Continued
Re-installingthe backup data
Saving the Library data in a DVD-RAMdisc
Viewing a number and space of a disc
Checking remaining space
Viewing remaining space
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Customizing the Function Settings
Function Setup
1 During stop, press SETUP
Customizing the Function Settings
5 Press SETUP
Function Setup
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Function Setup
Customizing the function settings Continued
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Setting
language from the Language Code List page
DVD player settings
DVD disc menu language
English
cursor. Then press the ADJUST button to
1 Enter a 4-digitpassword by using the
DVD dynamic range control
Karaoke vocal
3Press the ENTER button DVD title stop
To change the password
Function Setup
Customizing the function settings Continued
Custom picture setting
Picture/Audio settings
Pause/Still
Auto
Analog 2ch
Play DNR
3D-DNR Off
Mosquito NR Off
TV Shape
Display settings
On screen display
Transparency
Priority Contents
Operational settings
Operation beep
Instant replay interval
AV record quality
DVD recorder operation
Picture record mode
Standard
DVD-Video:CHPcreate
Aspect ratioVideo mode
16:9
5 min. : 10 min. : 15 min. : 20 min
Genre setting
Management settings
4Repeat steps 1 to 3 to register genre names
Eco. Mode
HDD Format
All HDD titles delete
DVD-RAMPhysical Format
Error codes on the display window
Before calling service personnel
Language Code List Specification
Others
Power
Before calling service personnel
The power is not turned on
Playback
Recording
Timer programming cannot be completed
Program
Cannot be recorded on a DVD-RAMdisc
Others Before calling service personnel Continued
Remote control
The remote control does not work
Clock
ERR-01
Error codes on the display window
ERR-10
ERR-11
Others
Recording duration
Table of languages and their abbreviations
Language Code List
Others
Power requirement during operation
Specification
Power requirement at standby
Power supply
Operating conditions
Remote control
Clock display
Clock accuracy
Limited Ninety 90 Day Warranty on Labor
Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER/RECORDER
Limited One 1 Year Warranty on Parts
Rental Units
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO WARRANTY
How to Obtain Warranty Services
Time for Taking Action
Library Function setup Others
CANADIAN WARRANTY
CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION GARANTIE CANADIENNE
This 12-monthwarranty will be strictly adhered to
GARANTIE CANADIENNE
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Memo
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Memo
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