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Toshiba RD-XS24SB Owner's Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO
HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER
RD-XS24SB
OWNER'S MANUAL
OPERATIONS
Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first.
P000422620
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Printed in Slovakia
PM0020766010
© 2005 Toshiba Corporation
RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p001-176
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8/31/05, 11:50 PM

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS24SB OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATIONS Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. P000422620 Printed in Slovakia PM0020766010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p001-176 8/31/05, 11:50 PM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of contents Introduction Caution for safety ... 4 About this product ... 5 Compatible discs ... 6 Recording format and disc selection ... 11 Index to parts and controls ... 14 Front panel ... 14 Display ... 15 Rear panel ...
  • Page 3 Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW ... 98 Other editing functions ... 106 Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU ... 106 Combining two titles (Original) into one ... 108 Function Setup Customizing the function settings ... 114 DVD player settings ... 115 Picture/Audio settings ...

  • Page 4: Caution For Safety

    Introduction Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and others of the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p002-013 8/31/05, 11:51 PM...

  • Page 5: About This Product

    Introduction About this product Some differences This DVD recorder is more similar to a computer than it is to a standard DVD player. In addition to a microprocessor, it contains a hard disc drive (an HDD), an operating system, random access memory (RAM), and a DVD-RAM/R/RW drive.

  • Page 6: Compatible Discs

    • Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even if the disc is labeled as below. Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected.
  • Page 7 * Operation has been confirmed with recommended discs and tested discs, but some other discs may not be usable. • Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this recorder, including, without limitation, any one of the following: •...
  • Page 8 • There may be some DVD discs designed for this market that cannot be played on this recorder. If you encounter please contact TOSHIBA customer service. • Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Please see the discussion of compatibility on page 5.

  • Page 9: Structure Of Disc Contents

    Marks on DVD video discs The following are examples of marks and the meanings. Mark Meanings Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.) Number of subtitle languages recorded in the disc. (2 subtitle languages are recorded in this example.) Number of camera angles...
  • Page 10 Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Playback side Do not stick paper or tape to discs. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.

  • Page 11: Recording Format And Disc Selection

    Introduction Recording format and disc selection Disc selection (for the first use of HDD & DVD recorder) You can use the following 3 types of disc (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R) on this recorder. Refer to the below to select discs. Disc DVD-RAM Feature Rewritable.
  • Page 12 Introduction Recording format and disc selection (Continued) VR mode and Video mode Available operations differ depending on the recording format of discs. Refer to the list below to select a disc and the recording format. VR mode (DVD Video recording) Compatible disc •...
  • Page 13 If such a disc is loaded on a device which is not compatible with VR mode, damage or malfunction may occur to the disc or the device. Toshiba is not liable for such damage or malfunction. • CPRM labeled DVD-R/RW (VR mode) which are recorded on the recorder can bed played only on this recorder or other CPRM compatible device.

  • Page 14: Index To Parts And Controls

    Introduction Index to parts and controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel Front panel Pull down here to open. Note • Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder. * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open.

  • Page 15: Display

    Display 1 Disc indicator Illuminates when a disc is loaded. 2 Recording indicator Illuminates when recording. 3 Programme recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer programme. It keeps illuminating when executing a timer recording. 4 PSO (Progressive) indicator Illuminates when video signals are output in the progressive format.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Rear panel 1 Power cord page 15 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connects to a wall outlet. 2 Ventilation fan 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with a coaxial digital audio input jack.
  • Page 17 8 VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) output socket page 14 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connects the supplied coaxial cable to a TV. 9 AV1(TV) socket page 39 Use this socket when connecting the TV that has • the terminal in this shape. •...

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Remote control RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p014-019 INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE –...
  • Page 19 Buttons for TV operation page 38 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” HDD button page 37, 46 DVD button page 37, 46, 56 MODE button page 46 Direction buttons ( / / / ) RETURN button* INSTANT REPLAY button page 47 SLOW/REV button page 46, 48 PLAY button page 56...

  • Page 20: Before Operating This Recorder

    Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? • Refer to the supplied “INSTALLATION GUIDE” manual and finish the necessary preparations. • Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder. Turning the power on (This owner’s manual instructions are based on the assumption that all proper connections have...
  • Page 21 OPEN/ CLOSE button on the remote control. This may turn the recorder on and open the disc tray. If it still won’t open, contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. Turning the power off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the recorder or on the remote control.
  • Page 22 Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the screen when startup or finishing. While they are flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: Start-up, reading a disc, finishing the recording Loading Unloading a disc, finishing the...

  • Page 23: Main Function Buttons

    Introduction Main function buttons These buttons are the main gate to various functions of this recorder. Whenever you press any of these buttons, you can get a list or menu of functions to access to the desired one directly. TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP...
  • Page 24 Introduction Main function buttons (continued) Quick Menu operation To access various optional functions of this recorder, open the Quick Menu. The Quick Menu displays a list of selections relevant to your current mode. Opening a Quick Menu 1) Press QUICK MENU. The following menu (“Quick Menu”) appears.

  • Page 25: Recording

    Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this instruction manual. : HDD DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW : DVD-RW disc (VR mode) (VR) DVD-RW : DVD-RW disc (Video mode) (Video) : DVD-R disc (VR mode) DVD-R (VR)

  • Page 26: Before Recording

    Recording Before recording Please be sure to read this section to get ready for your recording. Initializing a disc Initialize a new DVD disc before using on this recorder. (Do not initialize a DVD-R if you use it in Video mode.) Disc type and initialization No need...
  • Page 27 Naming a disc (1) Press the buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc Name” then press the ENTER button. (2) Enter a disc name following the procedure of “Entering Characters” ( (3) Press the MODE button to save the name then exit.

  • Page 28: Setting For Recording On A Dvd-R/Rw Disc In Video Mode

    Recording Initializing a disc (Continued) Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode Video mode recording enables playback of your favorite contents on other devices such as DVD players. Finish this setting beforehand if you make a Video mode recording, that is; - when you record on a DVD-R/RW (Video mode).

  • Page 29: Checking The Disc Space

    Checking the disc space 1) Press REMAIN. The current capacity per disc is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The current capacity of the selected drive is displayed on the front panel display. 2) After checking the capacity, press the button again to turn off the display.

  • Page 30: Programing A Recording (Rec Menu)

    Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) Programing a recording (REC MENU) Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW, load it into the recorder. • When you record on a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) or when you record contents which will be copied to a DVD-R/ RW (Video mode), make the necessary settings ( INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE...
  • Page 31 Note • The disc tray does not close automatically, even when the recording start time arrives. Set the recorder loaded an available DVD-RAM/R/RW disc beforehand. Correcting a timer program 1) Press MENU. 2) Press to select “Timer recording”, then press ENTER. 3) Press to select a timer program you want to change, then press ENTER.
  • Page 32 Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Deleting a timer program The maximum timer program capacity is 32. Any new program will be rejected if the recorder is full. To enter a new program, you must cancel an existing one. 1) Press MENU.
  • Page 33 Setting items at step 4, 7 ( √ Exec 1-99, L, AV1, AV2 Specified date (from today to 2 month later) Date Every Sunday to Saturday, Monday to Thursday, Monday to Friday, Monday to Saturday, everyday. 0:00 - 23:59 Start* 0:00 - 23:59 End* Media...

  • Page 34: Optional Settings On Rec Menu

    Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Optional settings on REC MENU The following setting options are available for each timer programme. Follow steps 1) to 3). 1) Select a desired one (1 - 9) using A sub menu (or keyboard) appears. 2) Make the setting.
  • Page 35 Auto chp div if no s This feature automatically creates divisions for chapters when no audio (no audible sound) portion is found. For example, when you have recorded a programme of music clips, you can use this feature to jump to the beginning of a clip during playback.
  • Page 36 Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Changing the default settings of recording quality 1) While REC MENU basic (e.g. step 4) is displayed, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press to select “AV record quality”, then press ENTER. 3) Follow steps 1 to 3 ( page 122).

  • Page 37: Recording A Tv Programme

    Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) Recording a TV programme To record a TV programme currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter. Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, load it into the recorder. - Load a disc which has sufficient space available to record the programme.
  • Page 38 Recording Recording a TV programme (Continued) Notes • The number of titles cannot exceed 99 for a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc or 396 for the HDD. • One continuous recording cannot exceed in any case 9 hours. Recording automatically stops at 9 hours. •...

  • Page 39: Recording An External Source

    Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) Recording an external source You can record programmes from connected equipment on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc. Connect according to A or B. External equipment To video To audio output jack output jacks Audio cable Video cable...
  • Page 40 Recording Recording an external source (Continued) INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE Start CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE –...
  • Page 41 Notes on recording from a connected VTR or camcorder Check the condition of the source equipment before playing. Set the equipment in good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum playback. Bad conditions may produce noises in playback. These noises may be detected as copy protection signals, resulting in stop of recording on this recorder.

  • Page 42: Deleting Recorded Contents

    Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) Deleting recorded contents Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not possible. To delete a title (chapter) Start CHANNEL...

  • Page 43: Others

    Recording Others To protect recorded content You can protect recorded content from unexpected deletion. Protection is provided for each title (original). 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU)” ( select a title. 2) Press the QUICK MENU button, and press the buttons to select “Title information”.
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  • Page 45 RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p042-048 Playback Play your favorite contents. Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Folder function Playing a DVD video disc Other playback functions 8/31/05, 11:54 PM...
  • Page 46 Playback DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you can easily locate a desired one. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE Start CHANNEL...
  • Page 47 Reading CONTENT MENU Each recorded content is displayed as its thumbnail. CONTENT Title List 1 / 2 Page MENU 001: 2005/06/08 7 : 00 Ch : 4 (0:53:45) Original 2005/06/12 19 : 00 Ch : 3 (0:52:40) Original 2005/07/12 23 : 00 Ch : 4 (0:30:08) Original...

  • Page 48: Playing At Various Speeds

    Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Playing at various speeds INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE – ADJUST ADJUST + Playing in slow-motion (Not available in CD playback) Press PAUSE, then press SLOW/REV or FWD/ SLOW during playback.
  • Page 49 Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Title resume) The recorder memorizes the location you last stopped playback to resume from there. To use this function, set “HDD/RAM title play” ( page 121) to “Title resume.” The recorder will memorize the location you last stopped at in each title, so you can resume playback from there.

  • Page 50: Folder Function

    Playback DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) Folder function You can create folders and put increasing recording titles into them to arrange. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL Start TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER...

  • Page 51: Creating Folders

    • A DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW (VR mode) which contains folders created on this recorder may lose the folder assortment or the titles may move onto the ROOT, if it is used on other players (including TOSHIBA products) or PC, etc. Historical...

  • Page 52: Moving Into "Garbage

    Playback Folder function (Continued) Moving into “GARBAGE” You can put recorded titles you want to delete into “GARBAGE” so that they are deleted collectively later. The titles are not deleted automatically even though you put into “GARBAGE”. The titles can be moved or played unless “GARBAGE”...

  • Page 53: Moving A Recorded Title Into A Folder

    Moving a recorded title into a folder Life with companion animal You cannot move the following contents; • A chapter only • A title which is being recorded • A protected title • A title in “LOCK” which is locked ( 1) Press HDD or DVD to select the drive.

  • Page 54: Changing The Order Of The Folders

    Playback Folder function (Continued) Changing the order of the folders Folders are displayed in order from the smallest number. You can change the display position by swapping the folder numbers. Cartoon Comedy You cannot change the position of the following folders;...

  • Page 55: Using "Lock

    Using “LOCK” “LOCK” is the function to protect the titles. The titles in “LOCK” cannot be deleted or played by others who do not know the security code. “LOCK” is the only folder as well as “GARBAGE”. You cannot duplicate or rename it either. To use this function, you need to select “On”...

  • Page 56: Playing A Dvd Video Disc

    Playback DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) Playing a DVD video disc You can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed DVD-R/RW discs (Video mode) in the same manner. To play recorded contents, follow the instructions on Preparation •...
  • Page 57 Selecting the sound If a disc contains several languages, you can select a preferred language from them to hear. 1) During playback, press AUDIO in the lid. Each time you press the button, output sound changes. Selecting Subtitles You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the disc.

  • Page 58: Other Playback Functions

    Playback Other playback functions Playing a TV programme currently being recorded (Chase Play) DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) You can begin playback from the beginning of a programme currently being recorded. You will find this function of great advantage on long programmes, as you do not have to wait for the end of recording to begin playback.
  • Page 59 Notes • Time slip recording/playback stops when the disc is filled up. You can play up to a location where the recorder stopped the recording. The time slip recording/playback cannot begin if the disc is full. • The playback picture may appear after a delay of several seconds. •...

  • Page 60: Zooming A Picture

    Playback Other playback functions (Continued) INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE...
  • Page 61 INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE CLEAR Start CHP DIVIDE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO...

  • Page 62: Selecting The Sound

    Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Selecting the sound You can select a preferred language and a sound format. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP...
  • Page 63 Notes • Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press the MENU button and choose the appropriate language from the selections on the disc menu. • When you turn on the recorder or replace a disc, the recorder returns to the initial default setting. ( Depending on the disc, the sound that is specified the disc is played back.

  • Page 64: Viewing Jpeg Files

    Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Viewing JPEG files You can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the recorder. Preparations • Prepare a compatible disc ( • Set “Priority contents” ( page 121) to “Photo”. •...
  • Page 65 The “CONTENT MENU Picture List” appears. Depending on the disc, the recorder creates either temporary folder, “Auto” or “All”. “Auto”: For CD of which compatibility confirmed by TOSHIBA. Only playable files are listed. e.g. CONTENT Picture List 1 / 3...

  • Page 66: Playing Mp3 Files

    Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Playing MP3 files You can play MP3 files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on this recorder. Preparations • Make sure that a disc you want to play is compatible with this recorder. See •...
  • Page 67 Customers should also note that permission is required in order to download MP3 files and music from the internet. Toshiba has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner. buttons. 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz / 8-160 kbps (CBR), 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz / 32-320 kbps...

  • Page 68: Checking The Current Status And Settings

    Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Checking the current status and settings DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) You can confirm operational status and setting details. Operational status and setting details INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP...
  • Page 69 Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL Start TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV...

  • Page 70: Functions In Quick Menu

    Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Functions in Quick Menu Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience. page 24 on how to operate the Quick Menu. To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) DVD-VIDEO...
  • Page 71 To check information on a title DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) DVD-VIDEO 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press to select “Title information”, then press ENTER. Title information To exit the Quick Menu DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) DVD-VIDEO Press QUICK MENU again.
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  • Page 73: Editing

    RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p073-081 Editing You can create your own movie from your assembled scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs. Creating your own title Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW Other editing functions 8/31/05, 11:56 PM...

  • Page 74: Creating Your Own Title

    Editing Creating your own title You can edit recorded contents. Note on deleting unnecessary scenes It is not recommended that you delete many chapters from titles recorded on the HDD to remove unnecessary parts of the titles and copy those contents on a DVD-RAM disc. The reason is that discontinuous space inside the HDD expands and recorded contents are stored in gaps between used locations.

  • Page 75: Basic Flow

    Basic flow Recording a TV program Record a TV program and it becomes a original title. e.g. Title: The world of cats and dogs. Chapter editing Divide the original title into chapters. Title 1: “The world of cats and dogs” (Original) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Divide chapters and create divisions of chapter...

  • Page 76: Changing A Name Of A Recorded Title

    Editing Creating your own title — 1: Changing a name of a recorded title (Continued) 1: Changing a name of a recorded title DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE Start CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP...

  • Page 77: Dividing A Recorded Title Into Several Chapters

    2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) A recording makes 1 title, which includes 1 chapter. By dividing it into several chapters, it will be easier to access a desired scene, and your editing or playback will be much easier. Simple method To create chapters in a title, insert a chapter mark.
  • Page 78 Editing Creating your own title — 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters (Continued) INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW...
  • Page 79 INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE CLEAR CHP DIVIDE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO REC MODE ZOOM...
  • Page 80 Editing Creating your own title — 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters (Continued) Notes • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this event, reduce the number of chapters by merging chapters. ( page 81) •...
  • Page 81 Merging chapters 1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display. 2) Press to highlight a chapter. Pressing the SLOW/REV or FWD/SLOW button can access preceding or following pages. 3) Press QUICK MENU. e.g. E D I T Chapter Create MENU Quick Menu...

  • Page 82: Collecting Necessary Scenes

    Editing Creating your own title — 3: Collecting necessary scenes (Continued) 3: Collecting necessary scenes DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE Start CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL...
  • Page 83 INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE CLEAR CHP DIVIDE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO REC MODE ZOOM...
  • Page 84 Editing Creating your own title — 3: Collecting necessary scenes (Continued) INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE...
  • Page 85 Cancelling selection of a part 1) From the “EDIT MENU Playlist Editing”, press to select a part to cancel. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press to select “Cancel Selected Title”, then press ENTER. The part you have selected is cancelled. Confirming the contents of a part or a Playlist You can play a scene (Preview).
  • Page 86 Editing Creating your own title — 3: Collecting necessary scenes (Continued) Selecting chapters with even or odd numbers You can select necessary parts at once if they are alternating with unnecessary ones. 1) On “EDIT MENU Playlist Editing”, press MODE to display chapters.

  • Page 87: Dubbing To Save

    4: Dubbing to save When you want to dub, press MENU then select “Dubbing”, then press ENTER. E D I T MENU Dubbing HDD Create DVD-Video Dubbing DVD Record to HDD Copy HDD Select the type of dubbing, referring to the introduction on screen. Proceed to the respective pages for each procedure.
  • Page 88 Editing Creating your own title — 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) “Copy” and “Move” This recorder’s “Dubbing” has the following two definitions: Copy: The original programme remains after the operation is completed. Move: The moved programme will be erased from the original location after the operation is completed.
  • Page 89 Playback and recording during dubbing While copying (High speed dubbing), the disc drives (HDD, DVD) can play or record (not possible while moving a file). • While dubbing from HDD to DVD, HDD can play or record. DVD cannot. • While dubbing from DVD to HDD, no other operations are available.
  • Page 90 Editing Creating your own title — 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) Dubbing contents in the HDD to a DVD disc Preparation • Load a disc to which you dub. • Select “Dubbing HDD→DVD” ( E D I T Dub. MENU HDD : Source will be Title.
  • Page 91 E D I T Dub. MENU HDD : Source (VR)Title Source will be Title. Capacity High-speed dubbing If you dubbed onto a DVD-R/RW and you want to play it also on other DVD device, the disc needs to be finalized (writing completion process) on this recorder. Proceed to the next page to finalize the DVD-R/RW.
  • Page 92 Editing Creating your own title — 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) Enabling a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) to which you dubbed contents to be played on other DVD players It is necessary to finish writing data of the disc (finalizing). Perform the following procedure to finalize the disc.
  • Page 93 9) Press to select the title menu, then press ENTER. A display of chapter menu selection appears if “Menu Create” is set to “Title+Chapter” or “Chapter” at step 5). Images you captured (“Save captures images”, page 104, ) are listed on the next page. 10) Press to select the chapter menu.
  • Page 94 Editing Creating your own title — 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) Dubbing contents in a DVD disc to the HDD Preparation • Load a disc to which you dub. • Select “Dubbing DVD→HDD” ( E D I T Dub. MENU HDD : Source (VR)Title Dub.
  • Page 95 Recording copy-free content in a disc to the HDD while playing E D I T Dubbing menu MENU Dubbing HDD Play a video on a DVD without copy protection whie recording it to the Create DVD-Video HDD. Dubbing DVD Record to HDD Copy HDD Notes •...
  • Page 96 Editing Creating your own title — 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) Copying recorded content in the HDD to create a new title (Original) Use this method also when you create a new title (Original) from a title (Playlist). E D I T Dub.
  • Page 97 Discs and dubbing functions From DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW (Unfinalized) DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW • “High-speed dubbing” is not available between the HDD and a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) recorded on other devices. • “High-speed dubbing” is not available when dubbing to a finalized DVD-R/RW. •...

  • Page 98: Creating A Dvd-Video Using Dvd-R/Rw

    * Discs made by this procedure will comply with the DVD-Video standard. However, it is not guaranteed to play properly on all DVD video players (including TOSHIBA products). Depending on the disc, there may be a difference of data capacity between DVD-R and DVD-RW. It may be possible that contents you have just recorded onto a DVD-R cannot be recorded onto a DVD-RW.
  • Page 99 INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE Start CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE CLEAR CHP DIVIDE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO...
  • Page 100 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE –...
  • Page 101 INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE CLEAR CHP DIVIDE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO REC MODE ZOOM...
  • Page 102 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE –...
  • Page 103 INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE CLEAR CHP DIVIDE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO REC MODE ZOOM...
  • Page 104 28). • Content recorded on a recorder other than this recorder (including TOSHIBA products) cannot be copied to a DVD- R/RW (Video mode) using High speed dubbing. First set “DVD compatible mode” to “On (Mode I)” or “On (Mode II)”...
  • Page 105 To delete a captured image Press to select an image to delete then press QUICK MENU. Press Menu” then press ENTER. Follow the message to operate. To delete all captured images, select “Delete all Menus”. Cancelling selection of an item 1) Press to select an item then press QUICK MENU.

  • Page 106: Other Editing Functions

    Editing Other editing functions Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) You can register your favorite scene as a thumbnail displayed on the “CONTENT MENU”. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not available. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE Start...
  • Page 107 INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE CLEAR CHP DIVIDE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO REC MODE ZOOM...

  • Page 108: Combining Two Titles (Original) Into One

    Editing Other editing functions (Continued) Combining two titles (Original) into one DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) Use this feature to combine two titles into one. The second title is deleted as the second title is added to the end of the first title. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE Start...
  • Page 109 INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW STOP SKIP REV SKIP FWD PAUSE – ADJUST ADJUST + TV/DVR DELETE CLEAR CHP DIVIDE ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO REC MODE ZOOM...
  • Page 110 Editing Other editing functions (Continued) Discs and editing functions Available editing functions may differ depending on the disc, Dividing into chapter Deleting titles or chapter Merging chapters Combining tltles (Original) Editing a Playlist Most suitable. You can create chapters in DVD-R/RW (Video mode) only while recording. There is a limit in the number of times DVD-R (VR mode) can be edited.
  • Page 111 Editing/dubbing of copy-once content Some programmes may contain copy control signals to restrict recording only once for the purpose of protecting the copyright owners. (Copy-once content) To record these programmes on this recorder, comply with the following restrictions. Copy-once content, recorded on the HDD cannot be copied to DVD-R/RW (Video mode).
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  • Page 113: Function Setup

    RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p113-126 Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the function settings 8/31/05, 11:59 PM...

  • Page 114: Customizing The Function Settings

    Function Setup DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP MODE QUICK MENU OPERATION NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT...

  • Page 115: Dvd Player Settings

    DVD player settings DVD disc menu language DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) DVD-VIDEO To select a preferred language for disc menus. English: To display disc menus in English. French: To display disc menus in French. German: To display disc menus in German. Spanish: To display disc menus in Spanish.
  • Page 116 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) No subtitle: To disable subtitles. Others: To make a further choice. After pressing the ENTER button, follow steps 1) – 4) below. e.g. DVD player settings DVD disc menu language English DVD audio language English DVD subtitle language No subtitle...
  • Page 117 2) Press the buttons to move the cursor. Then press the ADJUST button to enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the following list. Country/Area AUSTRALIA BELGIUM CANADA CHINA CHINA HONG KONG DENMARK FINLAND...

  • Page 118: Picture/Audio Settings

    Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Picture/Audio settings PAL/Auto DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) DVD-VIDEO To select the video system of a disc. PAL: To play a PAL disc. Connect a PAL TV to view a picture. Auto: The recorder automatically identifies PAL or NTSC video system of a disc.
  • Page 119 Play DNR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) DVD-VIDEO 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. 3D-DNR: Off: Not activated. Reduces the noise levels of brightness signals and color signals present in the video signal during playback.

  • Page 120: Display Settings

    Deactivates the screen protector function. ) on Activates the screen protector function. Note • Toshiba does not guarantee that this function protects the TV screen by all means. ) on Background Selects a screen colour when receiving no video signals such as selecting a non-broadcasting channel.

  • Page 121: Operational Settings

    Operational settings IR code Switches the codes to operate the recorder. If you use the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders, set the different remote codes for each recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the recorders. For details about this setting, refer to “Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder”...

  • Page 122: Dvd Recorder Operation

    Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) DVD recorder operation AV record quality DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) DVD-VIDEO You can select from 4 combined picture and sound quality recording settings prior to actual recording. Actual selection applied becomes the default setting for the normal recording or programmed recording.
  • Page 123 DVD-RW rec. mode setting DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) DVD-VIDEO To set recording mode when formatting DVD-RW. Video mode: The disc will be formatted in Video mode. VR mode: The disc will be formatted in VR mode. Video mode rec. setting DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R...

  • Page 124: Management Settings

    Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Management settings Security folder setting To set the security folder to turn on/off. page 55. Genre setting DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) DVD-VIDEO This registers a frequently used genre name onto the menu.
  • Page 125 HDD Format DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) DVD-VIDEO Initializes the HDD. Normally it is not required to initialize the HDD. However when the HDD does not function correctly, initializing the HDD may solve the situation. If you initialize the HDD, all titles stored in the HDD are permanently deleted.
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  • Page 127: Others

    Others Entering characters Before calling service personnel Output sound conversion table Error codes on the display window Recording duration Language code list Specification RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p127-137 9/1/05, 12:00 AM...

  • Page 128: Entering Characters

    Others Entering characters Cursor An entered e.g. character Chapter will appear here. Language English Spanish French German Italian etc... Select 10KEY Direct(0-9) Operation guidance of the remote control To enter the character, normally use the direction buttons on the remote. About the other buttons to be used are shown on the operation guide.
  • Page 129 Entering characters The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. You can erase them if necessary by either of the following measures: Erasing characters • Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select “Clear All” by pressing the then press the ENTER button. Alternatively, press the CLEAR button.

  • Page 130: Before Calling Service Personnel

    Others Before calling service personnel If you experience any of the following difficulties while using this unit, check the list below before consulting your nearest Toshiba dealer. Power The power is not turned on. • The power cord is not connected securely.

  • Page 131: Remote Control

    Recording Cannot be recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. • The disc is protected from deleting data. → Set the write-protect tab to the opposite of “PROTECT” ( page 7). • The disc is protected by a PC or the recorder. →...

  • Page 132: Output Sound Conversion Table

    Others Output sound conversion table Disc Sound format Dolby Digital 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/24 bit Linear PCM DVD-video 96 kHz/16 bit disc* 96 kHz/20 bit 96 kHz/24 bit MPEG2 VIDEO CD MPEG1 Linear PCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit Audio CD Dolby Digital Linear PCM 48 kHz/16 bit...

  • Page 133: Error Codes On The Display Window

    Unexpected error detected. ER7000 Possible error detected in the HDD. Note • If you find an error code other than listed above, consult your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. RD-XS24SB_Ope_E_p127-137 • When creating a DVD-Video • When creating a DVD-Video • When recording on DVD-R/RW •...

  • Page 134: Recording Duration

    Others Recording duration D/M1(192kbps) Sound rate DVD-RAM Picture quality rate Hour Minute Hour Minute • The recording duration listed above is reference only. Not guaranteed. • This recording duration applies to the DVD-RAM disc in its initialized condition. The display may vary depending on the disc.

  • Page 135: Language Code List

    Others Language code list Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language – – – No alternate language CHI (ZH) Chinese DUT (NL) Dutch ENG (EN) English FRE (FR) French GER (DE) German ITA (IT) Italian JPN (JA) Japanese KOR (KO) Korean MAY (MS) Malay...

  • Page 136: Specification

    Others Specification ■ Power requirement during operation ??.?W ■ Power requirement at standby ?.?W (Eco mode: off) ?.?W (Eco mode: on) ■ Power supply 230V AC, 50/60 Hz ■ Mass ?.?kg ■ External dimension Width 430 x Height 69 x Depth 316mm ■...

  • Page 137: Supplied Accessories

    ■ DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM (COAXIAL terminal) 0.5Vp-p (75Ω), pin jack x 1 system ■ Remote control Wireless remote control (SE-R0207) ■ Operating conditions Temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C, Position: Horizontal ■ Clock display 24 hour digital display ■ Clock accuracy Quartz (monthly deviation: approximately ±30 seconds) ■...

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