Recording | Toshiba RD-XS55KU 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

P000458240 PM0026072010 RD-XS55KU 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 12cm 4 3/ 4 in. / 8cm 3 1/ 4 For playback only Disc Mark Specification Remarks12cm 43/4 in. / 8cm 31/4 Region number 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 Yes No Yes Discs and purposes Front panel Index to parts and controls @0DV in terminal 9INPUT2 jacksTo open or close the cover on the front panel Rear panel 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 Buttons in TV Guide On Screen Using TV Guide On ScreenMode 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 Enters a symbol 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 Be sure to set input Press TV Guide Press / to select Schedule Press MenuPress / to select new manual recording then press Enter Set the details 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 To record pictures from equipment connected to Press HDD or DVD to select a recording mediaPress REC of this recorder to start recording Recording 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 Selected part is inserted at the location of the cursor When all items have been inserted, pressTo cancel the selection, see Canceling selection of a part Repeat steps 5 to 7 to insert items 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 Recording Recording and playback while dubbingNot available Press 100High speed dubbing Dubbing only a specified part To select a title Press Quick Menu Same Disc To cancel copying halfway through the operation101 Press To select Copy, Move, Same Disc or Network Edit Menu Dub Selected Items appears 102High speed dubbing Dubbing specified parts together Press / to select Dub Selected Items, then press Enter Cursor 103Press / / / to select a part a title or chapter to copy Cursor appears in the lower area destination media Repeat steps 4 to 104 Changing the position of an item Cancelling selection of an itemCancelling while dubbing 105 Press To select Rate conversion 106Rate conversion dubbing Dubbing at a modified bit rate Parts that you want to dub User record quality 107Press / to select Copy or Same Disc Confirm picture and sound rates Edit Menu Rate Conv. Items appears Collect parts to be dubbed, using steps 4 to108 Press To select Rate Conv. Items, then Press Enter Check the rate for picture and sound quality Cancelling dubbing during rate conversion dubbingTurning off the power automatically after dubbing 109 Start playing 110Press Input Select or CH/Page repeatedly to select LineU Press HDD Recording stops 111Press Stop Playing stops, and a black screen returns Ensure the compatibility of a disc Beforehand confirm the contents of a discDVD compatible mode page 184 Main or SAP 112 Press To select DVD-Video Creation Then press Enter 113Chapter to copy to a DVD-R/RW disc 114 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RWRepeat steps 3 to Press To set the items For the instruction of setting, see the description shown115 Press / to select Next, then press 12Press To select the chapter menu 11610Press To select Next, then press Enter Press To select the menu, then 14Press / to select Yes, then press Enter 117Confirmation message is displayed Selecting the items displayed on the menu 118 119 Using a favorite scene as a menuSelecting color options on menus 120 Canceling selection of an itemConfirming the content in the lower area Canceling dubbing process Playing a created DVD-Video 121If a message appears while selecting a part Press / to select DVD-Video Finalizing Display of option settings appearsDVD-Video finalizing process 122 Information on data to be processed appears 123Press / / / to select Press to select Next, then press Enter Finalize Chapter Menu Select display, 124Press To select the title menu, then Press Enter on Edit Menu DVD-Video 125 To cancel the finalize process DVD-RW Other editing functions Changing the picture on Content Menu HDD DVD-RAMDVD-RWDVD-R 127 At the point where you want to capture aThumbnail image, press Pause Press / to select the first title to merge 128Combining two titles Original into one HDD DVD-RAM Press / to select Combine ORG Title, then press Enter Title 129Press To select the location to put Part and press Enter Perform steps 4 to 6 and select the secondPage To facilitate your collecting Library Press Library Using Library data132 Basic operation of the Library system Searching Searching for a desired title133 Changing the listing order Jumping 134Library Searching for a desired title Viewing disc information Viewing Library data135 Viewing title information Registering a disc manually Maintenance of Library data136 Library Viewing Library data Forced deletion of disc numbers 137Erasing unnecessary data Deleting all the Library information only 138 Re-installing the backup data Checking remaining space Press Adjust and select the setting Press Enter139 Page Operate the recorder with a PC Network Navi 142 What is Network Navi?Main features of Network Navi Flow of Network Navi setting Restrictions and disclaimers 143Operating environment Terminology and trademarks 144 Network Navi What is Network Navi? 145 Preparation for Network NaviConnection to a PC Direct connection to a PC Connecting to a PC using a router e.g. Adsl146 Network Navi Preparation for Network Navi After the setting is completed, select Save and press Enter Recorder’s setup Network SettingWhile stopped, press Setup Select Network Setting by / , and press When directly connecting to a PC Items for setting Network Navi screenItems for setting Address/Proxy screen Net Dubbing Settings 149 Items for setting Mail Setting screen Select Secondary 150Select Return Select Secondary Address Click OK on the screen Setting up the PCSetting up the PC when directly connecting to the PC 151 Starting Network Navi 152 153 Network Navi SettingsClick Setup Menu on the Main Menu Click Save after the setting is completed 154 Network Navi featuresUsing Library Information Library 160 Net Monitor 165 Setting a timer recording using email 168 Displaying thumbnails Title List 155Points on thumbnail display 156 After the setting is completed, click SaveNetwork Navi Network Navi features Items for setting View of the display area Click Virtual Remote Control on the Main MenuDisplay content will renew every second 157 Net Keyboard 158 Turning the recorder on/off by the Virtual Remote Control Operation using the Virtual Remote ControlSetting up the Virtual Remote Control Using the Virtual Remote Control 160 Using Library information Library 161 Setting for custom menu addition Custom Menu EditorClick Custom Menu Editor in the Main Menu To use the saved user custom menu on the recorder 162Click Save Deleting the user custom menu Multiple devices cannot be selected Select a network device name using / , then press Enter163 Dubbing to a device on the same network If you want to abort the copy/move 164 Starting Net Monitor Viewing using Net Monitor165 Net Monitor 166 On Net Monitor is not available due to recorder conditions 167Net Monitor Help Enter the email destination To You can remotely set a timer recording using email168 Preparation 169 Useful features of timer recording setting using email 170 If you are having a difficulty with Network Navi features Function setup Press / to select a desired item, then press Customizing the function settingsFunction setup 172 173 174 Function setup Customizing the function settings 175 176 DVD player settings 177 To change the limitation level of Parental Lock function 178Code 179 Picture/Audio settings 180 181 Display settings 182 Operational settings DVD recorder operation 183 184 185 186 Management settings 187 Initial settings 188 Setting of picture and sound quality for recordingSound setting Picture quality setting Others 190 Before calling service personnel Clock 191Recording TV Guide On Screen 192 Output sound conversion table 193 194 Recording duration Abbreviation Language Language Code List195 Table of languages and their abbreviations 196 Specification 197 198 199