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- Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS24SG OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATIONS Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. Printed in Slovakia PM0024613010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation RD-XS24SG_Ope_E_p001-140 11/28/05, 16:31...
- Page 2 Introduction Table of contents Introduction Playback Caution for safety ..........4 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) ..........46 About this product ..........5 Playing at various speeds ........48 Compatible discs ..........6 Folder function ..........50 Recording format and disc selection ....11 Creating folders ............
- Page 3 Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW ..100 Other editing functions ........108 Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU ... 108 Combining two titles (Original) into one ....110 Function Setup Customizing the function settings ....116 DVD player settings ..........117 Picture/Audio settings ..........
- Page 4 Introduction Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and others of the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. RD-XS24SG_Ope_E_p002-013 11/28/05, 16:32...
- Page 5 Introduction About this product Some differences Playback Restrictions This DVD recorder is more similar to a computer than it This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for is to a standard DVD player. In addition to a this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a microprocessor, it contains a hard disc drive (an HDD), manner that allows specific or limited operation during an operating system, random access memory (RAM),...
- Page 6 • 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 Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.1.1/2X etc,) can also be used. • Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused Select discs labeled “for video,” “for recording,” “120 directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this min.”...
- 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 Marks on DVD video discs Structure of disc contents The following are examples of marks and the meanings. Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Mark Meanings...
- 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 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 DVD-R DVD-RW...
- 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) Video mode 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 be played only on this recorder or other CPRM compatible device.
- Page 14 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 1 Disc indicator 6 Multi display Displays the current channel, elapsed time, Illuminates when a disc is loaded. remaining time, input selection, picture quality mode or some operational status such as playing, etc. 2 Recording indicator When the power is turned off, it displays the current Illuminates when recording.
- Page 16 Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Rear panel 1 Power cord page 15 in “INSTALLATION 5 COMPONENT OUT jacks page 17 in GUIDE” “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connects to a wall outlet. Outputs video signals to a connected TV or monitor. Connects to a TV or monitor equipped with 2 Ventilation fan component video jacks.
- 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 Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Remote control 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 40 in ENTER button page 46, 116 “INSTALLATION GUIDE” EXIT button page 31 HDD button page 37, 46 INSTANT SKIP button page 47 DVD button page 37, 46, 56 FWD/SLOW button page 48 MODE button page 46 SKIP FWD button page 46, 48...
- Page 20 Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? Loading a disc • Refer to the supplied “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Check disc compatibility beforehand ( page 6) and manual and finish the necessary preparations. use a proper playable disc. • Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder.
- Page 21 If it still won’t open, Press and hold on the front panel or STOP on contact your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. the remote control for longer than about 3 seconds. To unlock, during stop press the button for longer than Turning the power off about 3 seconds.
- Page 22 Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons Status display These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the Each time you operate the recorder, the following screen when startup or finishing. While they are displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: status of the recorder.
- Page 23 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. To select the drive to operate. The recorded contents are displayed.
- 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 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) Recording (VR) DVD-RW : DVD-RW disc (Video mode) (Video) Recording variations for many types of programmes or : DVD-R disc (VR mode)
- Page 26 Recording Before recording Please be sure to read this section to get ready for your recording. Initializing a disc (Logical format) Initializing a disc 1) Load a disc. Initialize a new DVD disc before using on this 2) Press MENU. recorder.
- Page 27 Naming a disc Initializing a disc (Physical format) (1) Press the buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc Use this method when a DVD-RAM is not recovered by Name” then press the ENTER button. logical format method or when the recorder does not (2) Enter a disc name following the procedure of read a DVD-RAM which has been used.
- Page 28 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 Selecting the recording mode 1) Press REMAIN. 1) Select the drive by pressing HDD or DVD. The current capacity per disc is displayed at the CONTENT MENU appears. bottom of the screen. The current capacity of the Pressing the same button turns it off.
- Page 30 Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) 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 ( page 28).
- Page 31 When complete, press ENTER. e.g. Basic 10/23(Su)17:50 MENU ENTER Date Start Media Pict. Audio 10/30(Su) 7 SP 4.6 D/M1 Rec time –h––m/ HDD remaining (excluding above) 51h 24m Press to select “Set timer” then press ENTER. e.g. Rec folder ROOT Genre No genre DVD mode...
- Page 32 Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Deleting a timer program Checking the remaining volume The maximum timer program capacity is 32. Any new 1) On REC MENU Timer Programming, press program will be rejected if the recorder is full. To enter a QUICK MENU.
- Page 33 Setting items at step 4, 7 ( page 30) √ A timer program with this mark will be executed, To disengage, remove Exec this indicator. Select a channel you want to record. 1-99, L, AV1, AV2 Specified date (from today to 2 Select a date of a TV programme you want to record.
- Page 34 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 / , then press ENTER. A sub menu (or keyboard) appears.
- Page 35 Picture ratio when recording DVD-Video Chapter division when DVD-Video Make this setting when this timer programme is Make this setting when this timer programme is (or will be) onto DVD-R/RW (Video mode). (or will be) onto DVD-R/RW (Video mode). Video mode cannot record a title which contains This feature creates chapters automatically while both 4:3 pictures and 16:9 pictures.
- Page 36 Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Changing the default settings of recording quality Turning the power off automatically after 1) While REC MENU Basic (e.g. step 4) is completing a programmed recording displayed, press QUICK MENU. 1) While executing a programmed recording, 2) Press to select “AV record quality”, then press QUICK MENU.
- Page 37 Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) 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 8 hours. Recording automatically stops at 8 hours. •...
- Page 39 Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) 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. A: Using the AV socket on the rear of the recorder AV2(EXT) (AV2) Rear of the recorder External equipment...
- Page 40 Recording Recording an external source (Continued) Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “LINE”, “AV1” or “AV2” appears on the front INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE Start panel display, corresponding to the input in which the device is connected. Each time you press the button, the indicator changes. CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT...
- 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 Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) 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) Press HDD or DVD, then press Start...
- Page 43 Recording Others However a high bit rate does not always mean that the To protect recorded content picture quality is high. The difference between the 1.4 Mbps and 9.2 Mbps is obvious, but when comparing You can protect recorded content from unexpected similar bit rates, the difference may be insignificant.
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- Page 45 Playback Play your favorite contents. Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Folder function Playing a DVD video disc Other playback functions RD-XS24SG_Ope_E_p042-048 11/28/05, 17:42...
- Page 46 Playback DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) 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. Press HDD or DVD to select the drive.
- Page 47 Reading CONTENT MENU To skip the contents in pre-determined increments Each recorded content is displayed as its thumbnail. During playback, press INSTANT SKIP. Each time you press the ZOOM button in the lid, Each time you press the button, you can skip by a you can switch displays between title thumbnail and specified time.
- Page 48 Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Playing at various speeds DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) INSTANT INSTANT REPLAY SKIP Playing in fast reverse or fast forward During normal playback, press SLOW/REV or FWD/SLOW. PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW : Fast forward playback...
- Page 49 Resuming playback from the location last Notes • The playback picture may appear after a delay of several stopped (Title resume) seconds. The recorder memorizes the location you last stopped • While you are using this function, the following operations/ playback to resume from there.
- Page 50 Playback DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Folder function You can create folders and put increasing recording titles into them to arrange. • Each folder can be named such as serial drama, sports, movie or user name.
- Page 51 • A DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW (VR mode) which contains folders created on this recorder may lose the folder Cartoon assortment or the titles may move onto the ROOT, if it is Football used on other players (including TOSHIBA products) or games PC, etc. Historical drama To change the folder name 1) After step 1) of “Creating folders”, press...
- Page 52 Playback Folder function (Continued) Moving into “GARBAGE” Emptying “GARBAGE” You can put recorded titles you want to delete into Titles in “GARBAGE” can be deleted collectively. “GARBAGE” so that they are deleted collectively later. Once you execute the deleting process, it cannot be The titles are not deleted automatically even though you cancelled.
- Page 53 Deleting out from a folder Moving a recorded title into a 1) Select a title which you want to take out. folder 2) Press QUICK MENU. 3) Press to select “Folder function”, then Life with press ENTER. companion 4) Press to select “Move to folder”, then animal press ENTER.
- Page 54 Playback Folder function (Continued) Changing the order of the folders Removing the folder Folders are displayed in order from the smallest number. Unnecessary folders can be removed. You can change the display position by swapping the If a folder is removed, it will disappear and all the titles in folder numbers.
- Page 55 Operating “LOCK” Using “LOCK” “LOCK” changes its status as follows; “LOCK” is the function to protect the titles. The titles in Locked: “LOCK” cannot be deleted or played by others who do not know the security code. You can open this folder. To play the title, you need to “LOCK”...
- Page 56 Playback DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) 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 page 46.
- Page 57 Selecting Subtitles 2) Press ANGLE while the angle number is displayed on the TV screen. You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select You can also select the camera angle by pressing a subtitle language from those included on the disc. the ANGLE button several times.
- Page 58 Playback Other playback functions Playing a TV programme currently being recorded (Chase Play) INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) You can begin playback from the beginning of a programme currently Start being recorded. CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT...
- Page 59 Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV) DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) This function enables you to pause a TV broadcast and resume viewing at a later, more convenient time, by storing the TV broadcast temporarily on the HDD.
- Page 60 Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Zooming a picture DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) You can magnify areas within a picture. 1) Press ZOOM in the lid. A zoom scope appears. CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL Zoom scope...
- Page 61 Locating by entering the number of a desired section DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Normally titles, chapters, and tracks are numbered. By entering these numbers, you can access a desired section. 1) Press SEARCH in the lid. CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT...
- Page 62 Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Selecting the sound DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) You can select a preferred language and a sound format. Press AUDIO in the lid during playback or while receiving a broadcast. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE The current audio setting appears.
- 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. ( page 117) Depending on the disc, the sound that is specified the disc is played back.
- Page 64 Playback Other playback functions (Continued) ® Playing DivX files ® You can play DivX files on this recorder. Preparations • Make sure that a disc you want to play is compatible with this recorder. See page 65. • Set “DivX” ( page 123) to “On”.
- Page 65 “Repeat”, then press files). Given the fact that technology in this area is still ENTER. maturing, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all genre of Notes recordable discs will produce optimal playback quality. The technical criteria set out in this owner’s manual are •...
- Page 66 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 ( page 67) that contains JPEG files you want to view. •...
- Page 67 ADJUST. temporary folder, “Auto” or “All”. 3) Press ENTER. “Auto”: For CD of which compatibility confirmed by The selected photo appears in full screen. TOSHIBA. Only playable files are listed. e.g. CONTENT Picture List 1 / 3 Page...
- Page 68 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 69.
- Page 69 Customers should also note that permission is required in folder in a random order. 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. RD-XS24SG_Ope_E_p069-074...
- Page 70 Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Checking the current status and settings DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) You can confirm operational status and setting details. Operational status and setting details Press DISPLAY. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) DISPLAY CHANNEL...
- Page 71 Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. During playback or recording, press QUICK MENU. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE QUICK MENU CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL Start TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP Press to select “TimeBar”, then press MODE QUICK MENU ENTER.
- Page 72 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) 2) Press ENTER at the end of the segment (point B).
- Page 73 To check information on a title DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) DVD-VIDEO 1) During playback or stop, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press to select “Title information”, then press ENTER. Title information To exit the Quick Menu DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R...
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- Page 75 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 RD-XS24SG_Ope_E_p075-083 11/28/05, 17:44...
- Page 76 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 77 Basic flow Recording a TV program Record a TV program and it becomes an original title. Playlist editing Collect your favorite chapters to make them as one e.g. title. (Playlist) Title: The world of cats and If an original title is deleted, a playlist will be also dogs.
- Page 78 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-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Press HDD or DVD to select the drive. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE HDD: Contents in the HDD...
- Page 79 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (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 80 Editing Creating your own title — 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters (Continued) Press to select “Edit function”, then press ENTER. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE The sub-menu appears. e.g. CONTENT 1 / 5 HDD (VR) Title List Page MENU ENTER Quick Menu CHANNEL...
- Page 81 At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press PAUSE. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE The picture pauses. PAUSE e.g. E D I T Chapter Editing HDD (VR) MENU CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL Fishing Guide Original Aspect Ratio 4 : 3 Location 00 : 00 : 21 : 24F...
- Page 82 Editing Creating your own title — 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters (Continued) Notes Notes on contents with 4:3 and 16:9 sizes • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a mixed which will be copied to DVD-R/RW disc.
- Page 83 Merging chapters Notes • When chapters are merged, the numerical value of 1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on pages 79 to 80, to following chapters will decrease correspondingly. view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display. • Merging chapters does not affect the related titles 2) Press to highlight a chapter.
- Page 84 Editing Creating your own title — 3: Collecting necessary scenes (Continued) 3: Collecting necessary scenes DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. Press MENU. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE The Menu display appears.
- Page 85 Press to select “Create a playlist”, then INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE press ENTER. The “EDIT MENU Playlist Editing” appears. e.g. E D I T CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL HDD (VR) Playlist Editing MENU ENTER Source: (VR)Title HDD : Original TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP...
- Page 86 Editing Creating your own title — 3: Collecting necessary scenes (Continued) Press to select a point where you want to insert the item, then press ENTER. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press the ENTER button.
- Page 87 Cancelling selection of a part Using a part in a Playlist also in another Playlist 1) From the “EDIT MENU Playlist Editing”, press 1) In play or stop mode of a Playlist title, press to select a part to cancel. MENU.
- Page 88 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 89 4: Dubbing to save When you want to dub, press MENU then select “Dubbing”, then press ENTER. E D I T HDD (VR) Dubbing menu MENU Dubbing HDD Dub videos recording on the HDD to a DVD. Use the picture quality rate set Create DVD-Video at the time of recording.
- Page 90 Editing Creating your own title — 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) “Copy” and “Move” Notes • If either the HDD or DVD-RAM is not in optimum physical This recorder’s “Dubbing” has the following two condition, an error may occur when you execute “Move” definitions: and some titles or chapters may be lost.
- Page 91 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 92 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” ( page 89), then press ENTER. Press to select a title or chapter to copy, then press ENTER.
- Page 93 Repeat steps 1 to 2. E D I T HDD (VR) Dub. You can confirm the available space of the MENU HDD : Source (VR)Title Original destination media via the bar at the bottom of the display. Dub. Each of the collected parts is recorded on the destination media as a title.
- Page 94 Editing Creating your own title — 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) Enabling a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) to which 7) Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. you dubbed contents to be played on other Information on data to be processed appears. DVD players e.g.
- Page 95 9) Press to select the title menu, then To cancel the finalize process DVD-RW (Video) press ENTER. You can cancel the DVD-Video finalizing process A display of chapter menu selection appears if executed to a DVD-RW disc (Video mode) so that the “Menu Create”...
- Page 96 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” ( page 89) Perform steps 1 to 2 on page 92, to select a part.
- Page 97 Recording copy-free content in a disc to the HDD while playing Press MENU. A menu appears. E D I T HDD (VR) Dubbing menu MENU Load a disc you want to play. Dubbing HDD Play a video on a DVD without copy protection while recording it to the Create DVD-Video HDD.
- Page 98 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). Perform steps 1 to 2 on page 92, to select a part.
- Page 99 Discs and dubbing functions High-speed From To fit Change quality Record to HDD dubbing 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 100 * 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 101 Press MENU. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE The Menu display appears. MENU Start MENU CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU Press to select “Dubbing”, then press MENU TIMESLIP ENTER. MODE QUICK MENU The EDIT MENU Dubbing menu appears. OPERATION NUMBER ENTER ENTER RETURN...
- Page 102 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) Press ENTER. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE A cursor appears in the lower area (destination media). e.g. E D I T HDD (VR) DVD-Video Create (Selected Items) ENTER MENU HDD : Source: (VR)Title Original CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL...
- Page 103 Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE A screen is displayed to select options. e.g. DVD Video Creation(Option Settings) ENTER E D I T MENU CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL Menu Create Title+Chapter Title Chapter None Start Play Menu Title 1 After play one title...
- Page 104 Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE A display of title menu selection appears if “Menu Create” is set to “Title+Chapter” or “Title” at step 9. ENTER CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL To view your captured images ( page 106), press...
- Page 105 Press ENTER on the “EDIT MENU DVD Video Creation (Chapter Menu Select)” display. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE A confirmation message is displayed. ENTER CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP Press to select “Yes”, then press ENTER. MODE QUICK MENU The current broadcast picture appears and dubbing OPERATION...
- Page 106 • Content recorded on a recorder other than this recorder 00 : 00 : 00 : 03F Location Loading (including TOSHIBA products) cannot be copied to a DVD- Select back ground picture R/RW (Video mode) using High speed dubbing. First set 00 : 00 : 00...
- Page 107 3) Set each item by / , referring to the To delete a captured image guidance on the right half of the display, finally Press to select an image to delete then press RETURN to exit. press QUICK MENU. Press to select “Delete Menu”...
- Page 108 Editing Other editing functions Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (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. Press HDD or DVD, then press select a title.
- Page 109 Press PLAY to start playback. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE Locate a scene you want to capture as a thumbnail. You can use the following buttons. PLAY SLOW/REV, FWD/SLOW, SKIP REV, SKIP FWD, CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL PAUSE, ADJUST, etc. TOP MENU MENU MENU TIMESLIP...
- Page 110 Editing Other editing functions (Continued) Combining two titles (Original) into one DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (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.
- Page 111 Press to select the location to put the part and press ENTER. INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE It is fixed at the left side at the beginning. Press ENTER button. The selected part moved into the location of the cursor. ENTER CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL...
- Page 112 Editing Other editing functions (Continued) Discs and editing functions Available editing functions may differ depending on the disc, DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RAM VR mode Video mode VR mode Video mode Dividing into chapter Deleting titles or chapter Merging chapters Combining tltles (Original) Editing a Playlist Most suitable.
- Page 113 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 116 Function Setup DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Press SETUP in the lid. CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT SELECT CHANNEL The following setup display appears. TOP MENU MENU e.g.
- Page 117 DVD player settings DVD disc menu language French: DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) To play sound tracks recorded in French. DVD-VIDEO German: Selects a preferred language for disc menus. To play sound tracks recorded in German. English: Spanish: To display disc menus in English.
- Page 118 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) No subtitle: Karaoke vocal To disable subtitles. DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Others: DVD-VIDEO To make a further choice. Turns on or off the vocal output during DVD KARAOKE After pressing the ENTER button, follow steps 1) –...
- Page 119 When “US” is selected, its limitation level 2) Press the buttons to move the corresponds to the following settings. cursor. Then press the ADJUST button to Level 7 : NC-17 Level 3 : PG enter the code of a country/area whose Level 6 : R Level 1 : G standards were used to rate the DVD video...
- Page 120 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Picture/Audio settings PAL/Auto Contrast DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) (–7) Lower ⇔ Higher (7) DVD-VIDEO Selects the video system of a disc. Color (–7) Duller ⇔ Brighter (7) PAL: To play a PAL disc.
- Page 121 Play DNR PCM: DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Select this when a 2ch digital stereo amplifier is DVD-VIDEO connected to this recorder. When you play back a disc Selects a setting for playback at a reduced noise level. recorded in Dolby Digital, MPEG1 or MPEG2 format, Press the buttons to select an item then select “On”...
- Page 122 Deactivates the operational status display (e.g., ) on Activates the screen protector function. the TV screen. Note • Toshiba does not guarantee that this function protects the TV screen by all means. Activates the operational status display (e.g., ) on the TV screen.
- Page 123 Operational settings IR code Still group interval DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM Switches the codes to operate the recorder. (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) DVD-VIDEO page 42, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”. Sets an interval for display of still pictures (in seconds) when playing back a collection of still images. 1 sec.
- Page 124 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) DVD recorder operation AV record quality Picture record mode DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) DVD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO You can select from 4 combined picture and sound Adjusts problems with the brightness of video signals of TV broadcasts or other external input.
- Page 125 DVD-RW rec. mode setting Relief recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) DVD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO Sets recording mode when formatting DVD-RW. If you set a timer programme to a loaded DVD disc but the disc does not have remaining space to record the Video mode: programme, the recorder records the whole programme...
- Page 126 Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Management settings Security folder setting Sets the security folder to turn on/off. Off: page 55. Turns off an HDD auto stop mode. Turns HDD drive off after recorder is idle for Genre setting approximately 5 minutes.
- Page 127 HDD Format DivX(R) Video On Demand DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-RAM (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) DVD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO Initializes the HDD. Displays the registration code of this recorder. Normally it is not required to initialize the HDD. However when the HDD does not function correctly, initializing the HDD may solve the situation.
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- Page 129 Others Entering characters Before calling service personnel Output sound conversion table Error codes on the display window Recording duration Language code list Specification RD-XS24SG_Ope_E_p129-139 11/28/05, 17:47...
- Page 130 Others Entering characters Indicates the end of the first line on CONTENT MENU. Indicates the limit of Characters displayable Cursor on CONTENT MENU. An entered e.g. character Chapter will appear here. The character being selected appears. 0 - = / ’ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 English Language...
- Page 131 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 buttons, then press the ENTER button.
- Page 132 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 Playback The power is not turned on. A DVD or CD does not play.
- Page 133 Recording Program Cannot be recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. Timer programming cannot be completed. • The disc is protected from deleting data. • Clock setting has not been completed. → Set the write-protect tab to the opposite of → Complete the clock setting ( page 28, “PROTECT”...
- Page 134 Others Output sound conversion table Audio setting ( page 121) and output in the default setting display Bitstream Disc Sound format DIGITAL AUDIO AV OUT AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO AV OUT AUDIO OUT jack jacks OUT jack jacks Dolby Digital Bitstream 48 kHz/20 bit 48 kHz/16 bit 48 kHz/20 bit...
- Page 135 Writing failed. (Title not reserved) ERR39 Writing failed. (Title saved.) ERR3A Unexpected error detected. E7000 Possible error detected in the HDD. Note • If you find an error code other than listed above, consult your nearest TOSHIBA dealer. RD-XS24SG_Ope_E_p129-139 11/28/05, 17:47...
- Page 136 Others Recording duration D/M1(192kbps) D/M2(384kbps) L-PCM Sound rate DVD-RAM DVD-RAM DVD-RAM Remarks Picture quality rate Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Hour Minute Picture quality rate for LP with D/M2. Picture quality rate for LP with D/M1.
- Page 137 Others Language code list Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language – – – No alternate Guarani Portuguese language Gujarati Quechua CHI (ZH) Chinese Hausa Rhaeto-romance DUT (NL) Dutch Hindi Kirundi ENG (EN) English Croatian Rumanian FRE (FR) French...
- Page 138 Others Specification ■ Power requirement during operation ■ VIDEO input 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), Sync signal negative, Pin jack x 1 system, 1 in front ■ Power requirement at standby SCART socket x 2 at rear 25.7W ■ VIDEO output ■ Power supply 1.0Vp-p (75Ω), Sync signal negative, 230 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz Pin jack x 1 system, 1 at rear...
- Page 139 ■ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack 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) ■...