Function Setup

Customizing the function settings (Continued)

Play DNR

HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD

Selects a setting for playback at a reduced noise level. Press the / buttons to select an item then select “On” or “Off” using the / buttons.

Analog 2ch:

Select this when a TV or other audio device is connected to this recorder via the ANALOG output connectors.

3D-DNR:

Off:

Not activated.

On:

Reduces the noise levels of brightness signals and color signals present in the video signal during playback.

Mosquito NR:

Off:

Not activated.

On:

Reduces mosquito (flicker) noise occurring in the contour sections of images.

PCM:

Select this when a 2ch digital stereo amplifier is connected to this recorder. When you play back a disc recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG1 format, the sound is converted to the PCM (2ch) format and output.

Virtual surround

HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO

This lets you playback discs with acoustic effects having greater depth and presence even when using only two speakers.

Off:

Virtual surround effect not activated.

Block NR:

Off:

Not activated.

On:

Reduces noise that appears in the form of blocks (block noise) in a portion of the screen during playback of images with rapid movement.

DNR is the abbreviation for Digital Noise Reduction.

Notes

•DNR effects vary depending on the disc.

•Detailed images may no longer be visible depending on the scene due to the effects of DNR.

•Depending on the disc or scene, “On” may produce undesirable picture artifacts or increase noises on contours. In this instance, select “Off.”

•While you are using the zoom feature, “DNR” does not function.

Audio out select

HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD

CD

Selects an output sound format corresponding to your audio system connection.

For details about output sound selection, see page 75.

Bitstream:

Select this when an amplifier equipped with built-in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG1 decoder is connected to this recorder.

When you play back a disc recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG1 format, digital audio signal is output.

On:

Virtual surround effect activated.

Notes

•This function is only activated when playing back a disc recorded with Dolby Digital.

•This function is only activated when “Audio Out Select” is set to “PCM” if the BITSTREAM/PCM jack of this DVD recorder is connected to an amplifier or similar device.

•When the virtual surround effect is activated, Dolby Progressive Sound may be deactivated or sound differently than usual.

•When the virtual surround effect is activated, the volume may sound differently than usual.

•Set “Virtual surround” to “Off” if the audio sounds distorted.

Manufactured under license from QSound Labs, Inc. U.S. patent Nos. 5,105,462, 5,208,860 and 5,440,638 and various foreign counterpart. Copyright QSound Labs, Inc. 1998-2002. QXpanderTM is a trademark of QSound Labs, Inc. All rights reserved.

SAP

SAP (Second Audio Program broadcast) is separate audio program, usually broadcast in a second language with the main language.

Off:

The main sound is received.

On:

SAP sound (second language) is received.

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RD-XS32SU, RD-XS32SC specifications

The Toshiba RD-XS32SC and RD-XS32SU are versatile and innovative digital video recorders that marked a significant step forward in home entertainment technology. Both models feature a built-in hard disk drive capacity of up to 160GB, allowing users to record hours of their favorite TV shows and movies without the need for additional storage. This significant storage capacity not only accommodates a large volume of content but also enables users to easily manage and organize their recorded media.

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