OWNER’S MANUAL Playback RD-XS32SU RD-XS32SC Recording HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER Introduction TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS32SU/RD-XS32SC DIGITAL VIDEO Editing Library OPERATIONS Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. Function setup Others Printed in China Printed on 70% Recycled Paper RD-XS32SU_Ope_E001-180 1 S PM0016170012 © 2004 Toshiba Corporation 04.3.
Introduction Table of contents Introduction Caution for safety ................................................ 4 About this product .............................................. 5 Compatible discs ................................................ 6 Index to parts and controls .............................. Front panel ........................................................... Rear panel ............................................................ Remote control ...........................................
Others Before calling service personnel ................... 166 Error codes on the display window ............... 169 Combine Original Titles (Combine two titles into one) ......................... 120 Recording duration ......................................... 170 Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW ....... 122 Specification .................................................... 172 DVD-Video finalizing process ........................ 132 Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER/RECORDER ....
Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and others of the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.
Introduction About this product “ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation. “ ” means that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or the disc. Recording Restrictions Copy-protected contents of DVD-Video disc, VIDEO CDs or audio CDs on the market cannot be copied on this recorder. Contents without copy protection should be copied or edited only in accordance with applicable copyright laws, which may restrict copying or editing.
Introduction Compatible discs When you want to play DVD or CD software or copy programs from the HDD to a recordable DVD, load an appropriate disc into the recorder. There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc. Notes • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • 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.
Introduction Disc Mark Recording For playback only DVD video disc • 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.) • Region number 1 or ALL • Color system: NTSC The region number of this DVD recorder is 1. If region numbers, corresponding to a specific playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find 1 or ALL , or the disc is encoded to permit playback only in regions other than Region 1, disc playback will not be allowed by the recorder. DVD-RW • 12cm (43/4 in.
Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVDRAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1. The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by using the disc-format function of this recorder. The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVDRAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with another manufacture’s equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity.
Standards Marks on DVD video discs The following are examples of marks and the meanings. Mark Meanings Recording DVD-R for General Ver.2.0/2.1 discs can be used for recording and playback. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.1/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.1/4X etc.) can also be used. Select discs labeled “for video,” “for recording,” “120 min.” etc. DVD-R for authoring Ver.1.1 cannot be used.
Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) Structure of disc contents On handling discs Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. Do not touch the playback side of the disc. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Yes Playback side Do not stick paper or tape to discs.
Introduction Discs and purposes The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per disc category. This will help you choose discs. DVD-R disc Suitable for repeat use of the disc, and data storage for video library. Copy once contents can be recorded using a compatible disc. Suitable for saving data in DVD-Video format to play on compatible devices. Suitable for saving data in DVD-Video format to play on compatible devices. You can erase recorded contents to use the disc repeatedly.
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel 12 13 1 2 3 4 14 15 16 17 5 18 19 20 6 7 21 8 9 10 11 22 * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover. 1 ON/STANDBY button pages 20, 21 Turns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode. 2 Three mode button (HDD, TIMESLIP, DVD) page 32, 55, 60 Selects recording/playback media.
Introduction Recording Playback Editing To open or close the cover on the front panel Put your finger on the left edge of the cover and pull it down to open. 17 Media indicator Indicates the current media. 19 HDD indicator Illuminates in the HDD mode. Function setup 18 Operation Status Indicator (HDD) Indicates the operation status of the HDD. : Recording : Playing : Copying within the disc Note • Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder.
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 RF IN (FROM ANT.) Y S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM VIDEO R RF OUT (TO TV) VHF/UHF S-VIDEO L OUTPUT1 INPUT3 CHANNEL CHANGE OUTPUT2 IR 7 page 15 in “INSTALLATION 1 AC IN socket GUIDE” Connects to the supplied power cord. 2 Ventilation fan 3 VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT.) input socket page 14 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connects to an antenna or cable signal.
Introduction Recording Playback Editing 10 OUTPUT1/OUTPUT2 jacks page 15, 17, 20 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier.
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Remote control OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU SL LIBRARY CONTENT MENU SK W O IP ENTER 18 19 20 21 16 DJ SE /A E 13 14 15 16 17 AM 12 AR FR CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY QUICK MENU REC REMAIN DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT TV ZOOM P in P PROGRESSIVE TV/VIDEO CHANNE
Introduction 1 OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 21 32 PICTURE SEARCH button 3 TOP MENU button 4 ANGLE button 33 ENTER button page 61 34 PLAY button page 70 5 SUBTITLE button 6 HDD button page 65 page 32, 55, 60 9 LIBRARY button page 150 37 STOP button 40 P in P button page 40 page 40, 66 13 Direction buttons ( / / / ) page 35 page 81 page 55, 150 page 69 page 72 42 PROGRESSIVE buttton “INSTALLATION GUIDE” 43 INPUT SELECT button button page 46 page 34 45 EXTEND button page 43, 45 46 Numb
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Display 1 11 2 3 12 4 5 13 6 7 8 14 1 PBC indicator page Illuminates when PBC function is “On” ( 156) and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. 2 Angle icon page 70 Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. 3 Program recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program. 4 Bit rate indicator Illuminates when displaying the bit rate selected for recording, or when displaying the actual bit rate.
Introduction Dimming the display Pressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/off). Recording Switching the display Every time you press the FL SELECT button, the display changes between the channel, title number, and time. The display may not change, depending on the disc or recording conditions. Playback Editing 14 Channel indicator Displays the current channel or other numbers such as a title number, track number, bit rate or input selection.
Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? Loading a disc • 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. Check disc compatibility beforehand ( and use a proper playable disc. Turning the power on (This owner’s manual instructions are based on the assumption that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is turned on.
Others Note • Turning the power off also unlocks the disc tray. Function setup The “Unloading” icon appears at the top right corner of the screen, and the ON/STANDBY indicator turns red, then the power turns off (Standby mode.) You can lock the disc tray. Press and hold on the front panel or PAUSE on the remote control for longer than about 3 seconds. To unlock, during stop press the button for longer than about 3 seconds.
Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons Status display 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: Each time you operate the recorder, the following displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the status of the recorder.
Introduction Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU EASY NAVI Introduction The EASY NAVI button opens the “EASY NAVI Main Menu”, a main gate to the functions of this recorder. From this menu, you can access the desired functions while viewing a current picture. Additionally, the QUICK MENU button provides you a sub menu of the current function. Press EASY NAVI. Sound is muted and the following GUI appears. (Actual displays vary depending on operational status.) e.g.
Introduction Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU (continued) To exit the EASY NAVI Quick Menu operation Press EASY NAVI again. 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. Note • For a disc other than the specified one, the finder cannot be operated. To play the disc, exit the EASY NAVI then press the PLAY button, or select the “Play Contents” function.
Hint on reading this manual 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 76, 78.) Most instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted.
Recording Before recording Please be sure to read this critical background information prior to making a recording. This recorder is equipped with a built-in HDD. Conventional video cassette recorders have required tapes to record, while this recorder enables recording on the HDD whenever you want, without selecting an available tape or confirming its recording time or tape remaining. Further, the DVD-RAM drive on this recorder can record on a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc in the same way as a tape.
When “HDD recording is not possible due to...” appears The HDD is full. To record new content, delete unnecessary titles or transfer some content to a DVDRAM disc. Function setup Note • You can also check the capacity of the disc by selecting “Disc budget calculation” from the Quick Menu within the REC MENU ( page 44). Library 2) After checking the capacity, press the button again to turn off the display.
Recording Before recording (Continued) Initializing a DVD-RAM/RW disc (Logical Format) Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM/RW disc on this recorder for the first time. For DVD-R, initializing is not necessary. A disc should be initialized in the following cases: (The recorder may display a message to request you to do so.) e.g. Quick Menu Bit rate Special playback mode Disc management DVD compatible mode Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-Video:CHP create AV record quality SAP Exit e.g.
/ to select “Start,” then press ENTER. Introduction 4) Press 1) During stop, press SETUP. 2) Press / to select “Management settings” then press ENTER. e.g. e.g. DVD format Start Cancel 0% Format e.g. Management settings Genre setting Off Eco. mode HDD auto stop Off All HDD titles delete HDD format DVD-RAM physical format Software version DVD drive software SETUP 3) Press / to select “DVD-RAM Physical Format,” then press ENTER. 4) Press / to select “Yes,” then press ENTER to execute.
Recording Before recording (Continued) Entering characters Indicates the end of the first line on the CONTENT MENU. e.g. Cursor An entered character will appear here. CONTENT Title information MENU Indicates the limit of Characters displayable on the CONTENT MENU. The character being selected appears. Chapter 003 Language 1 q a z English Spanish French German Italian etc...
Introduction Entering characters The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. You can erase them if necessary by either of the following measures: Erasing characters Recording • Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select “Clear All” by pressing the / / / buttons, then press the ENTER button. Alternatively, open the lid of the remote control and press the CLEAR button.
Recording HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording a TV program To record a TV program 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 program. - Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected. • If you record on a DVD-R or a DVD-RW disc, set “DVD compatible mode” ( R/RW recording, “Off” setting is regarded as “Main.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO Press the number buttons to select a channel to record. The CHANNEL buttons ( CHANNEL TIMESLIP DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP / Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU Introduction 3 OPEN/CLOSE ) are also available. 0 EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU Playback 4 SK W O IP SL LIBRARY Press QUICK MENU to display the Quick Menu. (If you want to use the default setting for “AV Record Quality,” skip to step 8.
Recording Recording a TV program (Continued) HDD TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU The menu disappears. CONTENT MENU LIBRARY SK W O ENTER IP SL 7 Press ENTER. E /A DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER US RE T PAUSE STOP TU PI C PLAY 8 Press REC. Recording starts. REC REC QUICK MENU Selecting the recording mode Before recording, you can select the setting of picture and sound quality. During stop mode, press the REC MODE button.
Introduction To stop recording To record and play at the same time Press STOP. During recording, press PAUSE. To resume recording, press it again. Note • During a dubbing job, the unoccupied drive is available for recording or playback, however, cannot perform a function which records and plays simultaneously. To set an end time of a recording which is in progress 1) During recording, press PAUSE. Recording pauses. 1) During recording, press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears.
Recording Recording a TV program (Continued) To play a recorded title while recording another on the same disc (Recorded Title Play) HDD DVD-RAM During recording, you can play a title recorded on the same disc. 1) While recording, press CONTENT MENU. 2) Press / / / to select a desired title, then press the ENTER. Playback of the selected title starts. Pressing the STOP button stops playback, and the content currently recorded returns.
Recording HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording an external source Introduction You can record programs from connected equipment on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc. Connect according to A or B. A: Using the input jacks on the rear of the recorder Video cable INPUT3 (L-3) • To record a clearer picture, use the S video jack.
Recording Recording an external source (Continued) 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “L-1,” “L-2,” or “L-3” appears on the front panel display, corresponding to the input in which the device is connected. INPUT SELECT DVD Each time you press the button, the indicator changes. INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI L-1: To record pictures from equipment connected to the INPUT 1 jacks on the rear panel.
Introduction Notes on recording from a connected VCR or camcorder Editing When recording from a camcorder Follow the above notes. Be sure to power the camcorder by its AC adapter, not batteries. If batteries are used, the recording may be finished on the way. Playback Do not operate the source equipment during recording on this recorder. Operations such as pausing, resuming, fast-forwarding (CUE) and fast-reversing (REVIEW), etc. may produce noises, which may be detected as copy protection signals.
Recording HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Programing a recording (REC MENU) Use the REC MENU to program a recording. It will take less time to prepare, as it provides all necessary information for recording, including estimated disc space remaining. page 26). For more information, see “Before recording” ( page 27). Be careful when you program a recording across the change-over of Daylight-saving time ( 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL During stop, press REC MENU.
Setting items Exec Date A timer program with this mark will be executed, To disengage, remove this indicator. 2-69 (TV), 1-125 (Cable), 0-999 (When “IR control”**is “On”), L1-L3 Select a channel you want to record. (While “L1” - “L3” is selected, the number buttons are not available to select channels.) Specified date (from today to 2 month later) Every Sunday to Saturday, Monday to Thursday, Monday to Friday, Monday to Saturday, everyday. Select a date of a TV program you want to record.
Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Notes • 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. • It it not possible to record the same contents onto both the HDD and a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc simultaneously. • When there is little time before a programmed recording starts, you may not be able to start another recording.
3) Press / to select the item, then press ADJUST to set the item. 4) When complete, press ENTER. 5) Press REC MENU to exit. Note • While the recorder is preparing for or executing a programmed recording, you cannot add a timer program which will start within 5 minutes and 15 seconds from the current time. Deleting a timer program 1:00pm 1:54pm 4) Press / to select “Program cancel”, then press ENTER. Check the message, then delete the entry. 5) Press REC MENU to exit.
Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Elapsed programing (using past data for programing) 1) Press REC MENU. The REC MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press / to select “Elapsed programing”, then press ENTER. The “Elapsed programing” list appears. 4) Press / ENTER. to select a program, then press 5) Press / to select an item to correct, then press ADJUST to change the value. 6) When complete, press ENTER. 7) Press REC MENU to exit.
While a programmed recording has started, open the lid of the remote control and press EXTEND. The first press displays the programmed end time (in the front panel display). Each time you press the button, it is delayed 10 minutes, up to 60 minutes. Notes • Pressing a button except EXTEND in the above procedure will set the currently selected delay. • You cannot delay the end time of a programmed recording which will end within 1 minute from the current time.
Recording HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R VCR Plus+ Recording You can program a recording simply by entering the corresponding PlusCode® numbers. Preparation • Make sure that “Time & date setting”, “Channel setting” and “Guide channel setting” are set correctly ( “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, load it into the recorder. – Load a disc which has space available to record the program. – Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Select an item by pressing / , then press ADJUST ( / ) to set the item, if necessary. For details about items, see CHANNEL ENTER HDD TIMESLIP INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP REC MENU EDIT MENU FR E /A W O US T 5 Press ENTER. E /A US RE TU PI C PLAY T PAUSE STOP Editing DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER Playback DJ SK IP SL AM CONTENT MENU page 40.
Recording Others Relay Recording HDD DVD-RAM This function automatically diverts a recording to the HDD if a DVD-RAM disc is near capacity. When the remaining time of the DVD-RAM disc has reached about 10 minutes, the recorder starts recording the same content on the HDD as well as DVD-RAM. The chapter marks are automatically made at the start and end points of the overlapped recording portion. You can delete the unnecessary overlapped portion afterwards by referring to the chapter marks.
To stop the Reservation Disc recording Press the STOP button on the front panel once. The message appears. While it is displayed, press the STOP button again. Recording stops. 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc. If the start time of a programmed recording of a Reservation Disc comes while recording 2) Press REC MENU. The REC MENU appears. 4) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. Not recorded.
To delete recorded content HDD To protect recorded content HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. ENTER / / / DVD-RAM You can protect recorded content from unexpected deletion. Protection is provided for each title (original). 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded page 55) to contents (CONTENT MENU)” ( select a title.
About recording time Editing Library L-PCM (Linear PCM) Sound recording format, like Dolby Digital. However, sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded as they are without compression. This process requires more data than Dolby Digital. Function setup Others The higher you set the bite rate, the more the volume of information for the picture. The lower the bit rate, the less the volume of picture information. However a high bit rate does not always mean that the picture quality is high.
Playback Play your favorite contents.
Playback Information on playback The operation procedure depends on the kind of disc. See the respective pages for basic procedure to play the disc.
Playback HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Introduction 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. OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN AUDIO CHANNEL 1 Recording ANGLE SUBTITLE During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU. The following CONTENT MENU (Title List) appears. HDD TIMESLIP DVD CONTENT MENU e.g.
Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) To stop playback Press STOP. STOP To pause playback (still playback) Press PAUSE. Notes • Depending on the status or the contents, playback may not start from the location last stopped, but instead another location. For example, from the beginning of the disc or title. • Depending on the disc, there may be a slight difference between the location the recorder memorized and the actual location where playback starts.
Playing all titles (original) in a disc (Play All ORG Titles) 1) After step 1 on page 55, press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. You can play all Original titles in the HDD or a DVDRAM disc in the order of the thumbnails on the CONTENT MENU, as if they were recorded in one video tape. 3) Press / to select “Intro scan”, then press ENTER. The recorder plays the first 5 seconds of each title beginning from title 1. You can go forward or back by pressing the SKIP buttons.
Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Checking the background information on a selected title Changing the order of the titles 1) At step 2 on page 55, select a title (chapter) then press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. The CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press / to select “Title information”, then press ENTER. Detailed information of a selected title (chapter) appears. You can switch the chapters in the title by / ) buttons.
Introduction Jumping to a specified page 1) Press CONTENT MENU. The CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. Recording 3) Press / to select “Specific page jump”, then press ENTER. 4) Enter the page number you want by pressing ADJUST, / or the number buttons. e.g.
Playback DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Playing a DVD video disc You can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed DVD-R/RW discs in the same manner. page 55. To play recorded contents, follow the instructions on Preparation • Turn on a TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the recorder is connected to. page 20) • Load a disc you want to play. ( MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP DVD 1 Press DVD.
DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can resume playback from the location where you stopped. If you stop playback by pressing the STOP button twice, the resume playback feature will be cancelled. DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Some DVD video discs may include a top menu, on which you can view the structure of contents or select a scene. Most of the top menus automatically appear in certain scenes, and also are displayed on demand. Actual operation of the top menu depends on the disc.
Playback HDD Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later 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. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO While viewing a TV broadcast via this recorder or immediately before it starts, press TIMESLIP. CHANNEL TIMESLIP HDD TIMESLIP The current picture pauses.
Playback Introduction HDD DVD-RAM Playing a TV program currently being recorded OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP 1 While recording a TV program on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, press TIMESLIP. DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP TIMESLIP Recording ANGLE SUBTITLE Introduction You can begin playback from the beginning of a program currently being recorded.
Playback HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Playing at various speeds Playing in fast reverse or fast forward HDD TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU 1 VCD CD : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback CH SK W O DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO During normal playback, press PICTURE SEARCH. SE AR IP SL LIBRARY HDD PI C TU RE Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes.
HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Introduction Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track CD NAVI SK W O IP SL CONTENT MENU Press SKIP ( / ) repeatedly until the chapter or track number you want appears. Recording 1 REC MENU EDIT MENU LIBRARY Playback starts from the selected chapter or track. SK IP E /A DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER T STOP RE TU PI C PLAY IP SL DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Press SLOW during playback.
Playback Playing at various speeds (Continued) SK W O HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO 1 IP SL Playing frame by frame ENTER VCD During playback, press PAUSE. A still picture is displayed. E /A DJ SE AM AR FR CH PAUSE US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY 2 QUICK MENU REC Press FRAME ( AM DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM /A E PLAY DJ ).
Playback HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Locating by entering the number Introduction Locating by entering the number of a desired section Normally titles, chapters, and tracks are numbered. By entering these numbers, you can access a desired section. RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP 1 Press T.SEARCH. If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2. e.g. DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU T.
Playback Locating by entering the number (Continued) Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search) ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI 1 REC MENU EDIT MENU You may have to press repeatedly, depending on the disc. Press the button until the following display appears. e.g. Title 001 T.SEARCH CONTENT MENU LIBRARY SK W O IP SL Press T.SEARCH.
Playback HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Watching a TV broadcast in the sub window (P in P Playback) Introduction During playback, you can watch a TV broadcast in the sub window. (P in P : Picture in Picture) DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback, press P in P. CHANNEL P in P HDD TIMESLIP Recording 1 OPEN/CLOSE A sub window (program on the air or on the recording) appears. e.g.
Playback DVD-VIDEO Selecting the camera angle If the scene was recorded with multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. CHANNEL ANGLE HDD TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the angle icon appears on the TV screen and on the front panel.
Playback HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Selecting Subtitles Introduction You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the disc. 1 OPEN/CLOSE RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO The current subtitle setting appears. CHANNEL SUBTITLE HDD Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU Press SUBTITLE during playback. TIMESLIP DVD e.g.
Playback HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Zooming a picture You can magnify areas within a picture. OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP 1 Press ZOOM. A zoom scope appears. ZOOM DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP e.g. EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK W O IP SL LIBRARY E /A DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER US RE TU PI C PLAY T PAUSE STOP 2 Select a zoom point and magnification level. : Raises the magnification level.
Playback HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Selecting the sound Introduction You can select a preferred language and a sound format. 1 OPEN/CLOSE RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO The current audio setting appears. CHANNEL AUDIO HDD Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU Press AUDIO during playback or while receiving a broadcast. TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI The language code appears instead of the language name. Refer to the list of languages and their page 171) abbreviations.
Playback Selecting the sound (Continued) Recorded sounds According to your setting of “SAP” on the setup menu screen, ( page 158), the sound is recorded onto different channels of the disc below. Set “SAP” to “On” or “Off” appropriately.
Introduction Recording 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. page 154) • 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.
Playback 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 77) that contains JPEG files you want to view. page 160) to “Photo”. • Set “Priority contents” ( • Make your TV shape conform to the 4:3 picture size. Only 4:3 pictures can be played regardless of the function page 44, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). If the TV is adjusted settings via the on-screen displays of the recorder ( to other sizes, e.g.
Direct input of a photo number Viewing a specified photo (single view) Full screen still view. 2 ways are available: 1) During playback or stop, press T.SEARCH. An input window appears. e.g. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. The “CONTENT MENU Picture List” appears. Search Depending on the disc, the recorder creates either temporary folder, “Auto” or “All”. e.g. CONTENT Picture List MENU 3) Press ENTER. The selected photo appears in full screen.
Playback Playing MP3/WMA files You can play MP3/WMA 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 160) to “Audio”. • Set “Priority contents” ( OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP 1 page 79. Press DVD.
Direct input of a track number 1) During playback or stop, press T.SEARCH. An input window appears. Search Track 001 2) Input a track number using the number buttons or the ADJUST button. 3) Press ENTER. Library To change the playback order Editing e.g. Playback Notes • The “CONTENT MENU Autio List” cannot show all the tracks in a disc, but only ones regarded as objects of proper play of the disc. • Letters of a file/folder name overflowing the given space are not displayed.
Playback HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Checking the current status and settings You can confirm operational status and setting details. Operational status and setting details 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU Press DISPLAY. RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL DISPLAY The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g.
Introduction Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. CH E DJ SE AM AR FR /A US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY 1 During playback or recording, press TIME BAR. The time bar appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) TIME BAR e.g. Playback Locator (Shows the current location.) 00 : 00 : 00 Location 00 : 55 : 00:00F Chapter division Elapsed time DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE TV CHANNEL ZOOM P in P PROGRESSIVE e.g.
Playback Functions in the 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. See Repeat all ORG titles To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can repeat a desired section. Repeat all PL titles 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / to select “Special playback mode”, then press ENTER. Special playback mode The sub menu appears.
(in Random play mode) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can select 30 titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in favorite order. (To play contents in the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc in favorite order, make a playlist. For details, see page 86.) “Editing” on 1) During playback or stop, press QUICK MENU. Special playback mode The sub menu appears. Select the next item by pressing the / buttons and the ENTER button. e.g.
Playback Functions in the Quick Menu (Continued) To display the current bit rate HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / ENTER. to select “Bit rate”, then press Bit rate Note • To turn off the bit rate display, select this item again. To check information on a title HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / to select “Title information”, then press ENTER.
Editing You can create your own movie from your assembled scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs.
Editing Before editing Be sure to read before performing any editing. For better use the HDD of this recorder When you save necessary scenes from recorded contents, it may not be a good method to delete unnecessary portions from a recorded title in the HDD, then copy the remainder to a DVD-RAM disc.
Introduction Editing on this recorder Creating chapters ➔ Programming a Playlist ➔ Dub (Copy) the Playlist (this will create an Original title of the desired scenes) Playback Editing is executed by a title and a chapter. Titles and chapters are classified into “Original” and “Playlist.” First, specify a desired scene by dividing a title (Original) into chapters. Then compile the necessary chapters (Original) in desired order by programming a Playlist. Then dub (copy) the Playlist on the same disc.
Editing Before editing (Continued) Compile chapters in a desired order. You can select any chapter or order of chapters, as you want. Also you can assign a title to multiple chapters. Title (Original) 1 (including three chapters (Original)) Chapter 1 Each element to be compiled is called a part. In the example to the right, the three chapters in Wednesday, Friday, and Monday are the parts. When compiled, the source chapter (Original) remains as it is in the title (Original).
You are now converting the virtual file (playlist) into an actual file that will become a new original file. Playlist Chapter (Playlist) 1 Chapter (Playlist) 2 Chapter (Playlist) 3 Recording If you just want to play the compiled chapters in desired order, you only play the Playlist. If you want to delete a title (Original) which contains unnecessary chapters, be sure to dub (copy) the Playlist and make it into a title (Original). Introduction Make the compiled chapters into a title (Original).
Editing HDD DVD-RAM Creating chapters 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. To create chapters in a title, insert a chapter mark. Playback the content, locate a point where you want to divide, then press the CHP DIVIDE button. You can insert a chapter mark also while recording, by pressing the CHP DIVIDE button.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / to select “Chapter function”, then press ENTER. The Submenu appears. CHANNEL e.g.
Editing Creating chapters (Continued) 7 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press PAUSE. The picture pauses. CHANNEL PAUSE e.g. EDIT MENU HDD TIMESLIP Fishing Guide INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP Original EASY NAVI SK CH E SE AM AR FR DJ US RE T PAUSE STOP TU PI C PLAY 8 Press / ENTER.
EDITMain Menu HDD MENU Chapter Editing Title 1 Merge Divide 1 2 3 4 5 Edit Functions Playlist editing Dub Selected Items Rate Conv. Items Combine ORG Title DVD-Video Creation DVD-Video Finalizing Del Selected Items 3) Press / to select “Chapter break edit mode”, then press ENTER. 4) Press / ENTER. to select the item, then press “by frame (VR mode)” The chapter mark shifts by one frame. For contents which will be copied to DVD-RAM discs.
Editing Creating chapters (Continued) Merging chapters 1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on pages 90 to 91, to view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display. 2) Press / / / to highlight a chapter. Pressing the PICTURE SEARCH button can access preceding or following pages. 3) Press QUICK MENU. e.g.
Editing HDD DVD-RAM Playlist editing (Collecting desired scenes) Introduction Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During stop, playback or recording, press CONTENT MENU. The CONTENT MENU Title List appears. CHANNEL CONTENT MENU HDD TIMESLIP Recording 1 OPEN/CLOSE Pressing the HDD or DVD button can switch the drives.
Editing Playlist editing (Continued) 4 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / to select “Playlist editing”, then press ENTER. The “EDIT MENU Playlist editing” appears. CHANNEL e.g.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / to select a point where you want to insert the item, then press ENTER. Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU Introduction 7 OPEN/CLOSE If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press the ENTER button. CHANNEL ENTER HDD TIMESLIP The selected part is inserted at the location of the cursor. DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI e.g.
Editing Playlist editing (Continued) Canceling selection of a part 1) From the EDIT MENU Playlist editing, press / / / to select a part to cancel. Note • You cannot edit a title (Playlist) of still pictures, or a title (Playlist) which contains both still and moving pictures. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. 3) Press / to select “Cancel selected title”, then press ENTER. The part you have selected is canceled.
Introduction Making a Playlist of recorded contents where starting times are the same (i.e. daily or weekly recordings) This will help to sort serials. Recording 1) From the CONTENT MENU Title List, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / ENTER. 3) Press / to select “Edit function”, then press to select the item. Playback “Playlist(Mon-Fri)” To sort out programs recorded on the same time on Monday to Friday to make a Playlist.
Editing HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on the CONTENT MENU) 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. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU. The CONTENT MENU Title List appears. CHANNEL CONTENT MENU HDD TIMESLIP e.g.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO Press / to select “Create thumbnail” (or “Create CHP thumbnail” if selected a chapter at step 2), then press ENTER. The CNTENT MENU Create Thumbnail display appears. CHANNEL TIMESLIP Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU Introduction 4 OPEN/CLOSE DVD ENTER e.g.
Editing Creating thumbnails (Continued) Notes • You cannot create thumbnails of chapters in a title that contains a still picture. • If you create a chapter thumbnail, and then shift the page 93) or record or edit the disc on chapter mark ( other devices, the chapter thumbnail may return to the top of the chapter.
Editing Before dubbing This recorder has the following dubbing functions. High speed dubbing You can copy recorded contents without changing the picture and sound quality. “High speed” means the dubbing time is shorter than the actual time of the content. Use this function on the purposes such as the followings: – when you copy a whole title to a DVD-RAM/R/ RW disc. Use this function when you unify the compatibility of several titles and contents all at once.
Editing Before dubbing (Continued) “Copy” and “Move” This recorder’s “Dubbing” has the following two definitions: Copy: The original program remains after the operation is completed. Move: The moved program will be erased from the original location after the operation is completed. Whether or not you select either command depends entirely on the given situation. The command may be predetermined in some situations. You cannot “move” contents in the following situations.
Introduction Recording and playback during a dubbing Dubbing process by “High speed dubbing” and “Dub selected items” procedures will allow you to make a recording or playback of other titles.
Editing HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R High speed Library dubbing (Dubbing only a specified part) This section explains how to dub a spefific title or chapter. To select several parts and dub them all at page 108. once, refer to 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press CONTENT MENU. The CONTENT MENU Title List appears. CHANNEL CONTENT MENU HDD TIMESLIP e.g.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO Press Disc”. CHANNEL TIMESLIP ENTER DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU CH E SE AM AR FR US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY QUICK MENU REC 5 Press ENTER. DISPLAY TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P QUICK MENU TV PROGRESSIVE Copying starts. The job progress is displayed on the screen and the front panel display. When the job finishes, the graph disappears and the buzzer sounds.
Editing HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Dubbing selected items (Dubbing specified parts together) This section explains how to copy several specific titles or chapters. Assigned names of titles/chapters or other information can also be copied. A title or chapter becomes a title by being copied. Preparation • Press the HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to copy. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO Press / / / to select a part (a title or chapter) to copy. • To go to the next or previous page, press the / ) button. PICTURE SEARCH ( CHANNEL TIMESLIP ENTER DVD • To select a chapter, first select the title that contains the chapter you want, then press the button. To go back to the title display, press the button again. INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU EDIT Dub Selected Items HDD MENU Title Playback e.g.
Editing Dubbing selected items (Dubbing specified parts together) (Continued) 7 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO You can confirm the available space of the destination media via the bar at the bottom of the display. CHANNEL TIMESLIP Repeat steps 4 to 6. DVD Each of the collected parts is recorded on the destination media as a title.
Introduction Cancelling selection of an item e.g. EDIT Dub Selected Items MENU HDD Quick Menu Cancel selected title Preview Preview all selected items Title information Clear all selected items Auto power off Exit Title Recording 1) Press / / / to select an item then press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. Original Capacity Playback Dubbing Media: DVD Start B A 2) Press / to select “Cancel selected title” (or “All clear” for cancelling selection of multiple items at a time).
Editing HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) You can reduce the recorded picture or sound rate when copying. This procedure enables content originally recorded onto the HDD at high rate setting to be dubbed onto a DVD-RAM disc at a reduced bit rate. Use the Rate conversion dubbing when • you recorded a lengthy content on the HDD using the manual high rate, and it is too large to dub in the DVD-RAM disc.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press CHANNEL ENTER HDD TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP / to select “Copy” or “Same Disc”. Copy: After the operation is completed, a specified part will remain on the disc where it was previously located. Same Disc: A part will be copied to the same disc and the copied part will become another title. Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU Introduction 4 OPEN/CLOSE EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU IP SL SK W O 5 Confirm picture and sound rates.
Editing Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) (Continued) Rate Conversion Dubbing for multiple parts 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. CHANNEL EDIT MENU HDD TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK W O IP SL LIBRARY 2 Press / to select “Rate Conv. Items”, then press ENTER. The “EDIT MENU Rate Conv. Items” appears. ENTER e.
Introduction 5 Press / to select “Start”, and select “Yes”, then press ENTER. 1) Press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / to select “Cancel dubbing”. Note • A portion of content from the start of recording to the moment you cancel dubbing will be copied. 1) During dubbing, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / to select “Auto power off”. 3) Press ENTER. Library Turning off the power automatically after dubbing Editing 3) Press ENTER.
Dubbing HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Line-U dubbing (Recording pictures while viewing them) You can record the picture being played back in either disc, or to the other disc, if the content is not page copy-protected. This procedure can be used also to copy contents of a DVD-R/RW you created ( 122), back to the HDD. Preparation • Make sure that the destination disc has adequate available remaining space. • When you want to copy to the HDD, load a disc you want to play.
Introduction DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP When playback of content you want to copy is finished, press STOP. STOP Recording 6 OPEN/CLOSE Playing stops, and a black screen returns. DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU SK W O IP SL CONTENT MENU 7 ENTER Press HDD. Playback LIBRARY DJ SE E /A US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY QUICK MENU REC 8 Editing AM AR FR CH HDD Press STOP. Recording stops.
Editing HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Deleting selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts) This section explains how to simultaneously delete unnecessary titles and chapters. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not possible. Preparation • Press the HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to delete. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears.
IP SL SK W O CH E DJ Press repeatedly to select “Start”, then press ENTER. SE AM AR FR /A Following steps 4 to 6 on page 109, assemble the items to delete. Recording ENTER 4 5 Introduction CONTENT MENU LIBRARY US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY Playback ENTER The recorder begins the deletion process. To cancel deleting, press the / buttons to select “No”, then press the ENTER button. QUICK MENU REC When the process is finished, the “EDIT MENU Main Menu” returns.
Editing HDD DVD-RAM Combine Original titles (Combine two titles into one) 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. Preparation • Press the HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to merge. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / to select the location to put the part and press ENTER. CHANNEL ENTER HDD TIMESLIP Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU Introduction 5 OPEN/CLOSE It is fixed at the left side at the beginning. Press the ENTER button. The selected part moved into the location of the cursor. DVD e.g.
Editing DVD-RW DVD-R Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW Content stored on the HDD of the recorder can be edited and copied to a DVD-R, a popular media for distribution, and played on a compatible DVD video player. Rewriteable DVD-RW are also available. Caution • Beforehand confirm the content in the disc. If you use a DVD-R, prepare a new one. This DVD-Video creation procedure is possible only once per disc on this recorder.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press EDIT MENU. The “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. CHANNEL EDIT MENU e.g. EDITMain Menu HDD MENU Chapter Editing HDD TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP Edit Functions Title Merge SL 4 5 IP U IC T T PAUSE STOP RE 2 Press / to select “DVD-Video Creation”, then press ENTER. The “EDIT MENU DVD-Video Create (Selected Items)” appears. P PLAY ENTER e.g.
Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Confined) 4 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press ENTER. A cursor appears in the lower area (destination media). e.g.
DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN AUDIO to select “Start”, then press A screen is displayed to select options. e.g. CHANNEL EDIT DVD Video Creation(Option Settings) Recording ANGLE SUBTITLE Press / ENTER.
Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Confined) 10 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. A display of title menu selection appears if “Menu Create” is set to “Tltle+Chapter” or “Title” at step 7. CHANNEL ENTER HDD TIMESLIP To view your captured images ( next page. DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI e.g. EDIT DVD Video Creation(Title Menu Select) REC MENU EDIT MENU 1/ 2 MENU CONTENT MENU LIBRARY MR.
DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN AUDIO Press ENTER on the “EDIT MENU DVD-Video Creation (Chapter Menu Select)” display. A confirmation message is displayed. CHANNEL Recording ANGLE SUBTITLE Introduction 13 OPEN/CLOSE ENTER HDD TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU SK W O 14 Press ENTER to select “Yes”, then press ENTER. The current broadcast picture appears and dubbing starts.
Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Confined) Notes • The number of titles that you can write on a DVD-R/RW is limited (99 titles. Each title should have 99 chapters or less). If you have a large number of titles or chapters, you may not be able to write due to the limitation of the DVD specifications. Also, even if the number of titles and chapters is within the limit, you may not be able to write if you have a large number of menu items.
You can select favorite scenes from the recorded contents and use them as menus of DVD-Video page 126) DVD-R/RW. Created ( 1) During stop or playback, press CONTENT MENU. To delete all captured images, select “Delete all menus”. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to select “Save captured images”. Selecting color options on menus Several options are available: a translucent background for better legibility, character color and cursor color selections. 6) Press / ENTER.
Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Confined) To improve legibility of characters on menus Press / / / to set “Back ground color” to “On”. Then select “Color” (“White” or “Black”) according to the menu’s tone, and set “Permeation Ratio”, which sets the how translucent the selected Back ground color is. The higher the ratio, the Back ground color will be more translucent but the lower legibility of characters. To change the character color Press / / / to select from 12 colors.
Introduction If a message appears while selecting a part Recording You may receive a message, such as “Selection of Writing Test in the next option setting is recommended to check whether Aspect Ratio coexists”. If a copyprohibited content is included, or if the aspect ratio is changed meanwhile, cancel the selection. If you are not sure, select Writing Test (“Parts Test” or “All Test”). Playback Note • Depending on selection or condition of items, copying may result in failure.
Editing DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video finalizing process The recorder processes recorded data in a DVD-R/RW disc so that it can be played on other compatible devices. Important • You cannot rewrite data onto a disc after you execute the DVD-Video finalizing process. However, the disabled rewritability of a DVD-RW disc can be restored by canceling the process of the disc ( page 135). On DVD-R discs, canceling of the DVD-Video finalizing process is not available.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / / to select. As you select each item, its function is explained. CHANNEL ENTER HDD / Recording DVD MENU TOP MENU Introduction 4 OPEN/CLOSE TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP When “Menu Create” is set to “None”: “Start play” and “After play one title” are automatically omitted. EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU IP SL SK W O 5 Press / ENTER. to select “Next”, then press Information on data to be processed appears. e.g.
Editing DVD-Video finalize process (Continued) 7 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press / / / press ENTER. to select the title menu, then A display of chapter menu selection appears if “Menu Create” is set to “Tltle+Chapter” or `Chapter” at step 3.
Introduction Recording Notes • DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder may not be recognized on other devices unless you execute DVDVideo finalizing process to them. • You can record onto a DVD-R disc additionally to the limit of the disc capacity, unless you execute the DVD-Video finalizing process to it. Deleting of recorded titles is also possible, however, the disc space cannot be restored.
Editing HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DV recording (Recording from a digital video camera) You can connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal to record from it. Preparation • Press the HDD or DVD button to select a recording media • Connect a DV format digital video camera to the DV terminal on the front panel. DV terminal 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO During playback or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears.
RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO Press TIMESLIP DVD INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU / to make the settings. 5 / / to select “Next”, then press Details on the recording appears. E /A US T PAUSE STOP RE TU PI C PLAY e.g. ENTER EDIT Editing DJ SE AM AR FR CH ENTER Press / ENTER. Playback To change the picture and sound rates: 1) Press the / buttons to select “Change” then press the ENTER button.
Editing DV Recording (Recording from a digital video camera) (Continued) Notes • The DV terminal of this recorder supports only input from a DV format digital video camera. It cannot output to a connected device. Some models of DV format digital video cameras may be not compatible. • At step 5, you can enlarge the video image by selecting “Full Display”, then pressing the ENTER button.
Library To facilitate your collecting.
Library HDD DVD-RAM Using Library data The recorder has a “Library Management” database which memorizes various properties of recordings made on this recorder, including date, media, title, genre, etc. Using this database, you can search for desired or available discs. You can utilize Library data as follows. • To search for a DVD-RAM disc that contains a desired title. • To check or change information of title or disc. • To check the remaining space of a DVD-RAM disc.
Library HDD DVD-RAM Searching for a desired title Changing the listing order Summary LIBRARY Title (All tTitles) No. 1/ 2 Quick Menu Date Day Time pm pm pm pm pm pm pm HDD 2004/ 6/ 9 We 9:00 pm 10:27 pm 2004/ 6/ 8 Tu HDD CH Genre Sort by disc(DVD) An input window appears. 6/22 (Tu) 2:49 pm Title Name Arrange by title name Arrange by2004/06/20 disc no. 07:00pm ... 5 genre 11:00pm ... 4Arrange by 2004/06/19 week 3Arrange by 2004/06/18 07:00pm ...
Library Searching for a desired title (Continued) Appoint disc no. Jumping The on-screen keyboard appears. Jump e.g. 1) From the Quick Menu, select “Jump” by then press ENTER. The sub menu appears. e.g. Summary LIBRARY Title (All tTitles) MENU 1/ 2 Quick Menu No. Date Day Time DVD space remaining discSu no.
Library HDD DVD-RAM Viewing Library data Introduction This section explains how to check and maintain the Library data. “Lock” Set the protection for the currently selected title. The protection icon “ ” appears. Viewing title information Title information e.g. CONTENT Title informatin MENU Title : 006 3CH 2004 7/11(Su) 2004/07/11 10:00pm TV:3 (2:06:32) Documentary/Culture(General) Original Chapter : 0001 (0:04:15) Note • When you change settings of a DVD-RAM disc, load the DVD-RAM disc.
Library Viewing Library data (Continued) Maintenance of Library data The recorder usually controls the Library database system automatically. However, in the following cases, you must maintain and create data manually. Registering a disc manually 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc that contains information you want to add. 2) Press LIBRARY. • When you want to add information about a title, (for example when you use a DVD-RAM disc recorded on another device, etc.), to the Library system of the recorder. page 144).
Deleting all the Library information only When the Library database is full (3000 entries).→ Select “Del title information”. Use this feature when you want to rearrange the whole Library information from the beginning. 1) Press LIBRARY. 1) Press LIBRARY. / to select a title. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to select “Library management” then press ENTER. 6) Press / to select “Yes”, then press ENTER. Library data of the title selected in step 2) is erased.
Library Viewing Library data (Continued) Saving the Library data in a DVD-RAM disc 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc to save the Library data. 2) Press LIBRARY. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to select “Library management”, then press ENTER. 5) Press / to select “Create backup”, then press ENTER. 6) Press / to select “Yes”, then press ENTER. To cancel, select “No”. Re-installing the backup data 1) Load the DVD-RAM disc containing the Library database. 2) Press LIBRARY. 3) Press QUICK MENU.
Library HDD DVD-RAM Checking remaining space Introduction You can check the remaining space of each disc prior to recording. Viewing a number and space of a disc Viewing remaining space DVD space remaining DVD all disc no. To recheck the remaining space for a different “AV record quality” setting Playback 1) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. Note • You can rearrange the list by selecting “Arrange”, “Narrowing” or “Jump” from the Quick Menu.
Function Setup You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference.
Function Setup HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Customizing the Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. 1 OPEN/CLOSE DVD MENU TOP MENU RETURN ANGLE SUBTITLE HDD AUDIO CHANNEL TIMESLIP During stop, press SETUP. The following setup display appears. SETUP e.g.
Details Page DVD player settings DVD disc menu language To select a preferred language for disc menus. 154 To select a preferred language for the sound track. 154 To select a preferred language for subtitles. 154 To turn on or off a function that makes faint sounds easier to hear even if you lower the volume during late-hour playback. 155 To turn on or off the vocal output during DVD KARAOKE disc playback. 155 DVD-VIDEO DVD parental lock To turn the parental lock function on or off.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting Details Page Display settings TV shape To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. 159 DVD-R To turn on or deactivate the operational status display (e.g., ) on the TV screen. 159 DVD-R To select the transparency of the GUI relative to background pictures. 159 DVD-R To turn on or off the start-up screen setting that makes the background picture appear automatically when turning on the power.
Details Page DVD recorder operation AV record quality 161 To make further setting when you cannot adjust the image quality with “Custom picture setting” of the “Picture/audio settings”. 161 To adjust the level of recording sound. 161 To set the aspect ratio for DVD-R/RW recording. 162 To set the audio for DVD-R/RW recording. 162 To set whether or not chapters are to be automatically created at a specified interval for DVD-R/RW recording.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) DVD player settings DVD disc menu language e.g. DVD-VIDEO DVD player settings DVD disc menu language English English DVD audio language No subtitle DVD subtitle language DVD dynamic range control On Karaoke vocal Off English: To display disc menus in English. French: To display disc menus in French. 1) Obtain the language code of the preferred language from the Language Code List ( page 171). Spanish: To display disc menus in Spanish.
Introduction DVD parental lock 4) Press the ENTER button. DVD dynamic range control DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Off: The DVD Dynamic Range Control does not function. The DVD Dynamic Range Control functions. Karaoke vocal DVD-VIDEO Off: On: Select this to activate the Parental Lock function or to change the setting. After pressing the ENTER button, follow steps 1) – 3) below. Off: Deactivate the Parental Lock function. After pressing the ENTER button, follow steps 1) below.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Country/Area AUSTRALIA BELGIUM CANADA CHINA CHINA HONG KONG DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY INDONESIA ITALY JAPAN MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NORWAY PHILIPPINES RUSSIAN FEDERATION SINGAPORE SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES Code AU BE CA CN HK DK FI FR DE ID IT JP MY NL NO PH RU SG ES SE CH TW TH GB US 3) Select the desired limitation level by pressing the / buttons, and then press the ENTER button.
Introduction Picture/Audio settings Pause/Still HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Normal setting. Pause the moving image without blurring. Brightness (0) Darker ⇔ Brighter (7) Frame: Displays high resolution still image. Contrast (–7) Lower ⇔ Higher (0) Black level Color VCD Playback DVD-VIDEO Recording Auto: 2) Press the / buttons to select adjustable items, and then press the / buttons to select each parameter. (–7) Duller ⇔ Brighter (0) Normal: Edge Enhance Normal black level.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Play DNR HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD 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: Not activated. On: Reduces the noise levels of brightness signals and color signals present in the video signal during playback. Mosquito NR: Select this when a 2ch digital stereo amplifier is connected to this recorder.
Introduction Display settings TV Shape HDD Background DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO For details on this setting, see “TV shape setting” page 44, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). ( Selects a screen color when receiving no video signals such as selecting a non-broadcasting channel. Off: No color. Black: Recording Select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. Black is displayed.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Operational settings Operation beep HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Instant replay interval VCD CD HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Turn on or off a confirmation beeper announcing when a command is received. Sets how far back is replayed when the INSTANT REPLAY button is pressed. Off: 5 sec. : 10 sec. : 30 sec. : 5 min. CD Turns off the beep sound. On: Title thumbnail point Turns on the beep sound.
Introduction DVD recorder operation Picture record mode AV record quality HDD HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R e.g. AV record quality DVD SP Rate 6.6 4.6 ––– 4.6 D/M1 Audio quality L-PCM D/M1 3 LP 2.2 D/M1 4 Manual 6.0 D/M2 5 Manual 3.2 D/M1 Total recording time: 71min. (with 4.7 GB unused) SETUP 1) Press the / / / buttons to select the desired item (“Mode”, “Rate”, or “Audio quality”). 2) Press the ADJUST button to change the setting of each item.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-Video:CHP create DVD-RW DVD-R To set the aspect ratio when recording onto a DVD-R/RW disc. To set whether chapters are to be automatically created at a selected interval during DVD-R/RW recording. 4:3: Off: Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3. 16:9: 5 min. : 10 min. : 15 min. : 20 min. Fixes the aspect ratio at 16:9. Note • When the bit rate on “AV record quality” is set to “1.
Introduction Management settings Relay recording HDD DVD-RAM Off: Deactivates this function. HDD This registers a frequently used genre name onto the menu. Genre names registered here are displayed in the “Genre” on the Quick Menu. 1) Press the / buttons to select a position in the “Current Genre List” you want to change, then press the ENTER button. On: A list of genres appears. You can turn the pages using the Playback Activates this function. button.
All HDD titles delete HDD Format HDD HDD This deletes all the titles on the HDD. Only the recorded contents are deleted, so the DVD-RAM disc Library information and reservation history are left as is and can continue to be used. 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 and library information stored in the HDD are permanently deleted.
Others Before calling service personnel Error codes on the display window Recording duration Language Code List Specification
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. • The power cord is not connected securely. → Connect the power cord securely. • The format of the recorded data does not correspond to this recorder, or the region number is neither “1” nor “ALL”. → Check the disc.
Introduction Recording Program Timer programming cannot be completed. • The disc is protected from deleting data. → Set the write-protect tab to the opposite of page 8). “PROTECT” ( • The disc is protected by a PC or the recorder. → Disable the protection on the device which protected the disc. • The disc space is not sufficient. page 50) or prepare a → Delete unwanted data ( new disc. • The disc is not initialized. page 28). → Initialize the disc ( • The disc may contain errors.
Others Before calling service personnel (Continued) Remote control The remote control does not work. • The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. → Replace all the batteries in the remote control page 12, “INSTALLATION GUIDE”). ( • The light emitter of the remote control is not pointed at the receptor of this recorder. → Point the emitter of the remote control at the receptor of this recorder. • The receptor of this recorder is located too far away from the remote control.
Others Error codes on the display window Error code Description ERR-01 Error detected in the physical format. ERR-10 Exceeded volume detected. ERR-11 Exceeded number of titles detected. ERR-12 Exceeded number of chapters detected. ERR-13 Copy protection information detected. ERR-14 DVD disc access error detected. ERR-15 Other errors detected. ERR-16 HDD access error detected. ERR-17 Wide image recorded at 1.4 Mbps detected. ERR-18 Different aspects detected in the same part.
Others Recording duration Sound rate Picture quality rate 1.4 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6.0 6.2 6.4 6.6 6.8 7.0 7.2 7.4 7.6 7.8 8.0 8.2 8.4 8.6 8.8 9.0 9.
Others Language Code List Introduction Table of languages and their abbreviations Abbreviation 171 Others Portuguese Quechua Rhaeto-Romance Kirundi Rumanian Russian Kinyarwanda Sanskrit Sindhi Sango Serbo-Croatian Singhalese Slovak Slovenian Samoan Shona Somali Albanian Serbian Siswati Sesotho Sundanese Swedish Swahili Tamil Telugu Tajik Thai Tigrinya Turkmen Tagalog Setswana Tongan Turkish Tsonga Tatar Twi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapük Wolof Xhosa Yoruba Zulu Function setup PT QU RM RN RO
Others Specification ■ Power requirement during operation 45W ■ Power requirement at standby 2.7W or below (Eco mode: off) 0.8W or below (Eco mode: on) ■ Power supply 120V AC, 60 Hz ■ Mass 4.
Introduction ■ Remote control Wireless remote control (SE-R0125) ■ Operating conditions Recording Temperature: 41°F ~ 95°F (5°C ~ 35°C), Position: Horizontal ■ Clock display 12 hour digital display ■ Clock accuracy Playback Quartz (monthly deviation: approximately ±30 seconds) • The design and specifications may change without prior notice. • The Illustrations and screens described in this manual may be exaggerated or simplified for easy recognition and may be slightly different from the actual unit.
Limited Warranty DVD PLAYER/RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DVD PLAYER/RECORDER AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED IN CANADA ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES. PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA AND USED IN THE U.
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- IMPORTANT CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION GARANTIE CANADIENNE STANDARD WARRANTY TYPE OF SET WARRANTY PERIOD DVD Player DVD/VCR Combination Home Theatre in a Box DVD Recorder Portable DVD 12 MONTHS CANADIAN WARRANTY Toshiba of Canada Limited (TCL) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. Please retain your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase. To obtain a “Canadian Warranty” please register online at www.toshiba.ca.
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