Basic setup

Read this chapter for necessary settings to get started. When you use this recorder for the first time, be sure to perform A to C in this order.

Proceed to D if necessary.

Starting up the recorder

A:TV Guide On Screen™ setup

Setting up TV Guide On Screen™

B: Language setting

C: Satellite set top box setting

D: Output sound setting

E: TV shape setting

F: Remote control settings

Operating a TV with the remote control of

this recorder

Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder

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Contents

RD-XS35SC P000453940 PM0025866010 Table of contents Function setup LibraryOthers Introduction About this product For recording / playback Disc Mark Specification Remarks Choosing a discDVD-RAM discs for your personal library Region number For playback only Disc Mark Specification Remarks12cm 43/4 in. / 8cm 31/4 12cm 4 3/ 4 in. / 8cm 3 1/ 4 Introduction Choosing a disc To protect recorded contentsOn DVD-RAM discs DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording On DVD-R discs On DVD-RW discsMarks on DVD video discs Yes Yes No Discs and purposes Index to parts and controls Front panel To open or close the cover on the front panel Rear panel Output jacks page 21, 23, 24, 26 Remote control Installation Guide Display 5TRK Track indicator Switching the display4TITLE indicator 6Channel indicator Before operating this recorder Single sided Turning the power offDisc tray lock Child lock Double sided Open Close Using TV Guide On Screen Entering TV Guide On Screen modeButtons in TV Guide On Screen mode Services and options Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen To search by entering a keyword To list programs in alphabetical order or by date and timeTo play recorded program view as is set to group Press / to select then press Enter Press / to select a TV program Press MenuSchedule Options appears You can set recording manually. See Screen system when powered on To execute the setup againWhen complete, press / to select done then press Enter To change Info Box size Start To change reminder defaultsRecord Defaults appears Press / to select the time to start recording Operating the finder For the HDD, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-R/RW Discs recorded on this recorder and not finalized yetItem selection Opening Quick Menu To exit Quick Menu Recording Is your recorder ready? Before recordingRecording Disc initializing When the programmed settings overlap SeeTo check space remaining on a disc Press Remain Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc Logical format Recording Before recording Press Press Setup To select Management settings Then press EnterDVD-RAM physical format Press To select DVD-RAM Physical Format, then press Enter Enters a symbol Operation guide Entering characters Erasing characters Selecting a disc according to purposes of use DVD-RAM/R/RW Available discFinalizing a DVD-R/RW disc Select DVD recorder operation and press Enter Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video modePress Setup Press / to select an item and press Enter To select a TV program to record With recording frequency selection onlyPress TV Guide Frequency Press Menu Changing the recording optionsPress TV Guide, then press To select a TV Program to record Press To select set recording then Press Enter Recording quality recording mode Frequency of recordings/reminders and icon Set recording by specifying details manually Also set end in the same manner To stop a scheduled recording Correcting a recording Recording a TV program Press REC Mode repeatedly to select the recording modeRecording mode Press HDD or DVD to select a media to record on Recording Recording a TV program Customizing the MN modePress REC During stop or at on page 45, press To view a TV program while recording another To stop recordingTo pause recording to omit an unnecessary portion To reduce noise on recordings Rec DNR Set DVD-VideoCHP Create Creating chapters automatically at regular intervalsCreating chapters while recording Press CHP Divide button Recording an external source External equipment To video To audio OutputJack Press HDD or DVD to select a recording media Press REC of this recorder to start recordingRecording Recording an external source When recording from a camcorder Check the condition of the source equipment before playing Press / to select DV Recording Edit Menu DV Recording Option Setting appearsPress Edit Menu Edit Menu Main Menu appears Press / / / to make the settings Press / / / to select Next, then press Recording DV Recording Recording from a digital video camera Deleting recorded contents Technical Information To protect recorded contentOthers Relay recording HDD DVD-RAM M1, D /M2 PCM Linear PCMPage Play your favorite contents Playback Playing recorded contents Content Menu Erasing content Reading Content MenuTo skip the contents in pre-determined To stop playback Playing frame by frame During playback, press Pause Playing in fast reverse or fast forwardPlaying in slow-motion Not available in CD playback Press Frame Playing all titles original/playlist in a disc Playing the digest Skip SearchViewing the first scene of a title Original Intro scan To return to the beginning of the title Playing all titles original in a disc Play All ORG Titles Checking the background information on a selected title Changing the order of titles Jumping to a specified Press DVD Locating a title using the top menu DVD-RWDVD-RDVD-VIDEOPlaying a DVD video disc Press Play To turn the subtitles on or off Selecting the soundSelecting Subtitles Selecting the camera angle Other playback functions Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later Pause TV HDDPress Timeslip to exit this mode Locate a scene you want by the following Go back to the beginning of the TV program Using SkipDVD-RAM disc, press Timeslip Locate a scene you want through Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window P in P playback To cancel the zoomZooming a picture Playback Other playback functions To enter Locating by entering the number of a desired sectionPress T.SEARCH Disc MTS Broadcast Compatibility Press Audio during playback or while receiving a broadcastYou can select a preferred language and a sound format SAP Second Audio Program broadcast Recorded sounds Viewing Jpeg files Load a CD that contains Jpeg files Viewing a specified photo single view On Content Menu Picture ListJpeg files compatibility To change the playback order Playing MP3/WMA files Load a CD that contains MP3/WMA files Pressing Picture Search / button turns the pages Playable filesPress / / / to select a track or folder Direct input of a track number Press T.SEARCH Operational status and setting details Press Display You can confirm operational status and setting details Changing the location of the time bar Using the time barDuring playback or recording, press Turning off the time bar Functions in Quick Menu To play in random order Random playPress Enter at the end of the segment point B To check information on a title To play in favorite order Memory playbackTo display the current bit rate Press / to select the next box, then perform stepPage Editing Creating your own title Editing procedureYou can edit recorded contents and create your own library Editing Playlist editing Basic flowRecording a TV program Chapter editing Editing Creating your own title Content Menu Title information appearsChanging a name of a recorded title HDD DVD-RAMDVD-RW Character entry screen appears Dividing a recorded title into several chapters HDD DVD-RAM Simple methodPrecise method Press / to select Chapter function, then press Enter Press / to select Chapter editing, then press EnterPress Play to start playback Repeat steps 5 to When all chapter divisions have been made, pressPress / / / to select Divide, then press Picture pauses Creating chapters automatically when recording Editing chapter break Merging chapters Naming a chapter Collecting necessary scenes HDD DVD-RAM Press Content MenuPressing the HDD or DVD button can switch the drives Press To select Edit function, then Press Enter Edit Menu Playlist editing appears Press / to select Playlist editing, then press EnterPress / / / to select a title or chapter To select between titles and chapters, press button Repeat steps 5 to 7 to insert items When all items have been inserted, pressTo cancel the selection, see Canceling selection of a part Selected part is inserted at the location of the cursor Confirming the title information Canceling selection of a partUsing a part in a Playlist also in another Playlist Correcting a Playlist Press / to select Edit function, then press From Content Menu Title List, pressThis will help to sort serials Press / to select the item. PlaylistMon-Fri Dubbing to save Purpose Operation Copy Editing Creating your own title 4 Dubbing to saveCopy and Move Move Recording and playback while dubbing RecordingNot available To select a title Press Quick Menu 100High speed dubbing Dubbing only a specified part Press Press To select Copy, Move or Same Disc. Copy To cancel copying halfway through the operation101 Same Disc Press / to select Dub Selected Items, then press Enter 102High speed dubbing Dubbing specified parts together Edit Menu Dub Selected Items appears Cursor appears in the lower area destination media 103Press / / / to select a part a title or chapter to copy Cursor 104 Repeat steps 4 to 105 Cancelling selection of an itemCancelling while dubbing Changing the position of an item Rate conversion dubbing Dubbing at a modified bit rate Content Menu Rate Conversion Dub appears106 Parts that you want to dub Confirm picture and sound rates 107Press / to select Copy or Same Disc User record quality Press To select Rate Conv. Items, then Press Enter Collect parts to be dubbed, using steps 4 to108 Edit Menu Rate Conv. Items appears 109 Cancelling dubbing during rate conversion dubbingTurning off the power automatically after dubbing Check the rate for picture and sound quality Press HDD 110Press Input Select or CH/Page repeatedly to select LineU Start playing Playing stops, and a black screen returns 111Press Stop Recording stops 112 Beforehand confirm the contents of a discDVD compatible mode page 154 Main or SAP Ensure the compatibility of a disc 113 Press To select DVD-Video Creation Then press Enter Selected part, then press Enter Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW114 Repeat steps 3 to Press / to select Next, then press For the instruction of setting, see the description shown115 Press To set the items Press To select the menu, then 11610Press To select Next, then press Enter 12Press To select the chapter menu 117 14Press / to select Yes, then press EnterConfirmation message is displayed 118 Selecting the items displayed on the menu Using a favorite scene as a menu 119Selecting color options on menus Canceling dubbing process Canceling selection of an itemConfirming the content in the lower area 120 121 Playing a created DVD-VideoIf a message appears while selecting a part 122 Display of option settings appearsDVD-Video finalizing process Press / to select DVD-Video Finalizing Press to select Next, then press Enter 123Press / / / to select Information on data to be processed appears 124 To cancel the finalize process DVD-RW 125 Other editing functions Changing the picture on Content Menu HDD DVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-RContent Menu Create Thumbnail appears 126 Content 127 Press / to select Combine ORG Title, then press Enter 128Combining two titles Original into one HDD DVD-RAM Press / to select the first title to merge Perform steps 4 to 6 and select the second 129Press To select the location to put Part and press Enter TitlePage Library To facilitate your collecting Basic operation of the Library system Using Library data132 Press Library Changing the listing order Searching for a desired title133 Searching 134 JumpingLibrary Searching for a desired title Viewing title information Viewing Library data135 Viewing disc information Library Viewing Library data Maintenance of Library data136 Registering a disc manually Deleting all the Library information only 137Erasing unnecessary data Forced deletion of disc numbers Re-installing the backup data 138 Press Adjust and select the setting Press Enter Checking remaining space139 Page Function setup 142 Customizing the function settingsFunction setup Press / to select a desired item, then press 143 Function setup Customizing the function settings 144 145 DVD player settings 146 147 148 To change the limitation level of Parental Lock functionCode Picture/Audio settings 149 150 Display settings 151 Operational settings 152 153 DVD recorder operation 154 155 Management settingsGenre setting Relay recording 156 Initial settings 157 Audio quality Setting of picture and sound quality for recording158 Mode Others 160 Before calling service personnelPower Playback Connection to your TV Recording Remote control161 TV Guide On Screen Output sound conversion table 162 163 Recording duration 164 Table of languages and their abbreviations Language code list165 Abbreviation Language Specification 166 167 How to Obtain Warranty Services 168 Memo 169 RD-XS35SU RD-XS35SC P000453930 PM0025865010 2006 Toshiba Corporation This HDD/DVD video recorder employs a Laser System See service procedureSymbol for Class II Double Insulation May result in hazardous radiation exposure Location of the required label Serial No Important Safety Instructions Additional Safety Instructions Precautions When not in use Introduction Wait Introduction PrecautionsDo not use the unit when moisture condensation may occur Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases Connections Installation procedure Accessories Remote control Batteries AAA xVideo/Audio cable Link cable Some differences Choosing a disc 12cm 43/4 In. / 8cm 31/4 Color system Ntsc On DVD-RAM discs On DVD-R discs That’s Taiyo-Yuden 4X Maxell 4X On handling discs Basic setup Connections Open the cover Insert batteries AAA size Preparation of the remote controlOperating with the remote control Close the cover Perform steps 1, 2 When you connect a TV equipped with audio/ video inputsWhen you connect an audio system Perform steps 1, 2, 3 Connections Connecting an antenna and TVConnect properly using either Not supplied Types of an antenna terminal Connect the power cord of the recorder to a wall outlet Connect to a TV equiped with audio/video inputs Connecting to cable TV signal You will need toRecord any channels through the cable box This set-up will allow you to Connecting to a satellite system When the satellite system has audio/video outputs Connecting the G-LINK cable Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs Component video outputs/inputs Connecting to an audio system Make the setting on 39, Audio out select RD-XS35SU/SCInstEp19-28 06.2.13, 433 PM Basic setup Basic setup ON/STANDBY button ON/STANDBY indicatorStarting up the recorder Startup/finishing closing icons If a message appears Press To select No, repeat setup TV Guide On Screen setupPress To select Setup Press To select Change system Press To select, then press Enter Setting up TV Guide On ScreenSetup selection Instructions are provided at the bottom for each screen ZIP or postal code Cable serviceBasic setup TV Guide On Screen setup Or Postal Code, then press Enter Its wand is properly installed If OK, press Enter Tuning channel for the cable boxDiagram. Confirm that the G-LINK cable Cable input Cable box code testing Cable box brand nameFollow the instructions, then press Enter Antenna connection Press To select, then press Enter Confirmation Information Read the information and press Enter To select Language, then press Language settingPress / to select Initial settings, then press Enter To select a language, then press Satellite set top box setting Press Setup to display the setup menu Press Then press Adjust or To set Enter code to On or Off Press Adjust or To set DBS to Not Used or UsePress Then press Adjust or To set IR control to On or Off Not used Basic setup Satellite set top box setting Satellite set top box brand code RCA Output sound setting Press / to select Picture/Audio settings, then press EnterPress / to select Audio out select, then press Enter Press / to select the output sound format Once the proper setting is selected, pressSelect when connected to a 2 channel digital stereo system. Bitstream TV shape setting Press / to select Display settings, then press EnterPress / to select TV shape, then press When the proper setting is selected, press Press / to select the picture shape Operating your TV with the remote control Remote control settingsOperating a TV with the remote control of this recorder Release TV Code Brand code table 0631 Sharp 2181 0051 0111 0161 03510051 0501 0621 0851 Wards 0081 0141 0151 0181 Setting up the recorder Press Setup Press / to select Operational settings, then press EnterSetting menu appears Remote control mode is set to DR Remote controlWhen using with DR Limited Ninety 90 Day Warranty on Labor How to Obtain Warranty Services RD-XS35SU/SCInstEp48-56 06.2.13, 434 PM Memo