Recording | Toshiba RD-XS54SU instruction

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The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this instruction manual.

HDD : HDD

DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc

DVD-RW : DVD-RW disc

DVD-R : DVD-R disc

DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc

VCD : VIDEO CD

CD : Audio CD

(For CD containing JPEG or MP3/WMA files,

see page 74, 76.)

Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use the buttons on the remote control and those on the main unit as well when they have the same function.

Recording

Recording variations for many types of programs or

situations.

Before recording

Setting a timer recording using TV Guide On Screen®

Recording a TV program

Recording an external source

DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera)

Deleting recorded contents Others

If copy protection signal is detected during recording on this recorder, the recording automatically pauses and a message appears. In this case, the PAUSE button cannot release the recording. (It is possible to end the recording by pressing the STOP button.) If the copy protection signal continues, the recording will terminate.

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Contents

P000440770 PM0022745010 RD-XS54SU Table of contents Others Function setupLibrary Network Navi Introduction About this product Choosing a disc For recording / playback Disc Mark Specification RemarksDVD-RAM discs for your personal library For playback only Disc Mark Specification Remarks DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording To protect recorded contentsOn DVD-RAM discs Introduction Choosing a disc On DVD-RW discs On DVD-R discsMarks on DVD video discs On storing discs Structure of disc contentsOn cleaning discs On handling discs Discs and purposes Front panel Index to parts and controls @0DV in terminal 8TIME Slip button/TIMESLIP indicator page 68Stop button page 50 9INPUT2 jacks Hdmi Output jack page 26 Rear panelIntroduction Index to parts and controls Component Output jacks page 28 Output jacks page 21, 23, 24, 28 0G-LINK jack page 25 in Installation1LAN10/100 port Remote control Installation Guide Display 6Channel indicator Switching the display4TITLE indicator 5TRK Track indicator Before operating this recorder Double sided Turning the power offDisc tray lock Child lock Single sided Open Close Entering TV Guide On Screen mode Using TV Guide On ScreenButtons in TV Guide On Screen mode Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen Services and options To list programs in alphabetical order or by date and time To search by entering a keywordTo play recorded program view as is set to group You can set recording manually. See Press / to select a TV program Press MenuSchedule Options appears Press / to select then press Enter To change Info Box size To execute the setup againWhen complete, press / to select done then press Enter Screen system when powered on Press / to select the time to start recording To change reminder defaultsRecord Defaults appears Start Discs recorded on this recorder and not finalized yet Operating the finder For the HDD, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-R/RWItem selection To exit Quick Menu Opening Quick Menu Recording Disc initializing Before recordingRecording Is your recorder ready? See When the programmed settings overlapTo check space remaining on a disc Press Remain Recording Before recording Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc Logical format Press To select DVD-RAM Physical Format, then press Enter Press Setup To select Management settings Then press EnterDVD-RAM physical format Press Operation guide Entering characters Erasing characters Entering characters Available disc Selecting a disc according to purposes of use DVD-RAM/R/RWFinalizing a DVD-R/RW disc Press / to select an item and press Enter Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video modePress Setup Select DVD recorder operation and press Enter Frequency With recording frequency selection onlyPress TV Guide To select a TV program to record Press To select set recording then Press Enter Changing the recording optionsPress TV Guide, then press To select a TV Program to record Press Menu Frequency of recordings/reminders and icon Recording quality recording mode Am/pm To shift the highlight, press Set recording by specifying details manuallyAlso set end in the same manner Correcting a recording To stop a scheduled recording Press HDD or DVD to select a media to record on Press REC Mode repeatedly to select the recording modeRecording mode Recording a TV program During stop or at on page 45, press Customizing the MN modePress REC Recording Recording a TV program To reduce noise on recordings Rec DNR To stop recordingTo pause recording to omit an unnecessary portion To view a TV program while recording another Set DVD-VideoCHP Create Creating chapters while recordingCreating chapters automatically at regular intervals Press CHP Divide button Jack Recording an external source Press REC of this recorder to start recording Press HDD or DVD to select a recording mediaRecording Recording an external source Check the condition of the source equipment before playing When recording from a camcorder Edit Menu Main Menu appears Edit Menu DV Recording Option Setting appearsPress Edit Menu Press / to select DV Recording Press / / / to select Next, then press Press / / / to make the settings Recording DV Recording Recording from a digital video camera Deleting recorded contents Relay recording HDD DVD-RAM To protect recorded contentOthers Technical Information PCM Linear PCM M1, D /M2Page Playback Play your favorite contents Playing recorded contents Content Menu To stop playback Reading Content MenuTo skip the contents in pre-determined Erasing content Press Frame Playing in fast reverse or fast forwardPlaying in slow-motion Not available in CD playback Playing frame by frame During playback, press Pause To return to the beginning of the title Playing the digest Skip SearchViewing the first scene of a title Original Intro scan Playing all titles original/playlist in a disc Checking the background information on a selected title Playing all titles original in a disc Play All ORG Titles Jumping to a specified Changing the order of titles Press Play Locating a title using the top menu DVD-RWDVD-RDVD-VIDEOPlaying a DVD video disc Press DVD Selecting the camera angle Selecting the soundSelecting Subtitles To turn the subtitles on or off Locate a scene you want by the following Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later Pause TV HDDPress Timeslip to exit this mode Other playback functions Locate a scene you want through Using SkipDVD-RAM disc, press Timeslip Go back to the beginning of the TV program Playback Other playback functions To cancel the zoomZooming a picture Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window P in P playback Disc Locating by entering the number of a desired sectionPress T.SEARCH To enter SAP Second Audio Program broadcast Press Audio during playback or while receiving a broadcastYou can select a preferred language and a sound format MTS Broadcast Compatibility Recorded sounds Load a CD that contains Jpeg files Viewing Jpeg files To change the playback order On Content Menu Picture ListJpeg files compatibility Viewing a specified photo single view Load a CD that contains MP3/WMA files Playing MP3/WMA files Direct input of a track number Press T.SEARCH Playable filesPress / / / to select a track or folder Pressing Picture Search / button turns the pages You can confirm operational status and setting details Operational status and setting details Press Display Turning off the time bar Using the time barDuring playback or recording, press Changing the location of the time bar To play in random order Random play Functions in Quick MenuPress Enter at the end of the segment point B Press / to select the next box, then perform step To play in favorite order Memory playbackTo display the current bit rate To check information on a titlePage Editing Editing Editing procedureYou can edit recorded contents and create your own library Creating your own title Chapter editing Basic flowRecording a TV program Playlist editing Character entry screen appears Content Menu Title information appearsChanging a name of a recorded title HDD DVD-RAMDVD-RW Editing Creating your own title Simple method Dividing a recorded title into several chapters HDD DVD-RAMPrecise method Press / to select Chapter editing, then press Enter Press / to select Chapter function, then press EnterPress Play to start playback Picture pauses When all chapter divisions have been made, pressPress / / / to select Divide, then press Repeat steps 5 to Editing chapter break Creating chapters automatically when recording Naming a chapter Merging chapters Press To select Edit function, then Press Enter Press Content MenuPressing the HDD or DVD button can switch the drives Collecting necessary scenes HDD DVD-RAM To select between titles and chapters, press button Press / to select Playlist editing, then press EnterPress / / / to select a title or chapter Edit Menu Playlist editing appears Repeat steps 5 to 7 to insert items When all items have been inserted, pressPress Insert the item, then press Enter Correcting a Playlist Canceling selection of a partUsing a part in a Playlist also in another Playlist Confirming the title information Press / to select the item. PlaylistMon-Fri From Content Menu Title List, pressThis will help to sort serials Press / to select Edit function, then press Purpose Operation Dubbing to save Move Editing Creating your own title 4 Dubbing to saveCopy and Move Copy Not available Recording and playback while dubbing High speed dubbing Dubbing only a specified part Content Menu High Speed Library Dubbing AppearsFrom the Quick Menu, then press Enter