Introduction DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER Connections RD-XS35SU RD-XS35SC OWNER’S MANUAL Basic setup INSTALLATION GUIDE Read this booklet first. H P000453930 PM0025865010 RD-XS35SU/SC_Inst_E_p01 © 2006 Toshiba Corporation 1 06.1.
Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE ATTENTION RISQUE DEPAS OUVRIR WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Note to cable system installer: This reminder is provided to call the cable system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10.
Introduction ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 18. Do not place anything on top of this unit. 23. Dur ing thunderstor ms, do not touch the connecting cables or the apparatus. Basic setup 24. The apparatus includes lead, an ingredient of solder used on the PCB, which is a harmful substance to human and the environment.
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the recorder is not in standby mode, unless it is in an emergency. Doing so may cause malfunction. When shipping the recorder, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the recorder.
When you record/edit important content, make trial operations beforehand to confirm the recorder can function properly. Toshiba does not compensate for content which was not recorded/edited because of some malfunction of this product or discs during operation, and is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption of business, etc.) produced in such conditions.
Introduction Precautions (Continued) Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit.
Recording Can be recorded Copy HDD DVD-RAM disc Can be copied DVD-R/RW Content is not copyright protected The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.
Introduction Installation procedure Accessories Read carefully “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “Precautions”. ( pages 2 to 9) Remote control Batteries (AAA) x 2 Coaxial cable Check the supplied accessories. (See right) Load the batteries in the remote control. ( page 18) Video/Audio cable Connect an antenna to the recorder. ( page 20) Connect a cable box or satellite system to the recorder. ( pages 22 to 25) G-LINK® cable Connect the recorder to a TV.
Introduction About this product Some differences Recording Restrictions and Copyright Copy-protected contents of DVD-Video discs, 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. Contents that permit single copying (copy once contents) can be recorded onto DVD-RAM discs, with some dubbing and editing restrictions.
Introduction Choosing a disc 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. • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected.
For playback only Disc Mark Remarks • 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.) • Region number 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.
Introduction Choosing a disc (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2. 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 manufacturer’s equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity.
On DVD-R discs Marks on DVD video discs DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. Discs compatible with the following recording speeds can also be used: Ver. 2.0/2X Ver. 2.0/4X Ver. 2.0/8X Ver. 2.0/16X Select discs labeled “for video,” “for recording,” “120 min.” etc. Mark Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.
Introduction Choosing a disc (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 Table of Contents Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 2 Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 6 Installation procedure ........................................................................................................ 10 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................
Introduction Preparation of the remote control 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert batteries (AAA size). Caution • Never throw batteries into a fire. Notes • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. • Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. • Do not mix different battery types or combine used batteries with new ones. • If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace both batteries with new ones.
Connection procedure 1 Connections “Connecting an antenna and TV” ( page 20) Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system.
Connections Connecting an antenna and TV Connect your TV and the antenna to this recorder for recording and to view broadcast signals on the TV. 1 2 Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV, and connect it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder. Using the supplied coaxial cable of this recorder, connect the RF OUT (TO TV) terminal to the TV. VHF/UHF antenna Antenna cable (not supplied) To RF IN (FROM ANT.
3 Connect to a TV equiped with audio/video inputs. Connect as below for watching received channels or recorded contents. Watching via the RF OUT terminal is not available. Introduction (red) To OUTPUT (R/L) (white) (yellow) To OUTPUT (VIDEO) To OUTPUT (S-VIDEO) S-Video cable (not supplied) Video/audio cable (supplied) To S-video input Connections If the TV has an S-video input, connect the recorder with an S-video cable. When using an S-video cable, do not connect the yellow video cable.
Connections Connecting to cable TV signal Choose one of the setup options below to connect the recorder to your cable signal. Connect the recorder to the TV using the audio/video cable. This set-up will allow you to: – record an unscrambled channel. – record an unscrambled channel while watching another (only when you connect a cable-compatible TV). You will need to: • on your TV select a desired channel to watch while recording a different channel using the recorder.
This set-up will allow you to: To download program listings the TV Guide On Screen® system needs to be able to change channels on your cable box when the recorder is not in use. Please connect the supplied G-LINK® cable to the G-LINK jack of the recorder. After you connect the G-LINK® cable you will be able to control your cable box using the recorder’s page 25 remote control. Introduction – watch or record a channel through the cable box via the INPUT1 (VIDEO/L/R) jacks.
Connections Connecting to a satellite system Choose one of the following according to your type of satellite receiver. When the satellite receiver does not have audio/ video outputs 1 Connect a satellite antenna to the satellite receiver. 2 Connect the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder and the RF OUT terminal of the satellite receiver. 3 Connect the RF OUT (TO TV) terminal on the recorder and the antenna input connector of the TV.
Connections Connecting the G-LINK® cable To download program listings the TV Guide On Screen® system needs to be able to change channels on your cable box when the recorder is not in use. Please connect the supplied G-LINK® cable to the G-LINK jack of the recorder. After you connect the G-LINK® cable you will be able to control your cable box using the recorder’s remote control. To connect the G-LINK® cable follow the instructions below.
Connections Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better quality. To PB VIDEO OUT To Y VIDEO OUT To PR VIDEO OUT TV or monitor equipped with component video (INTERLACED/ PROGRESSIVE) inputs Only video signals are output from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks. (Audio signals are not output.) To obtain the sound, connect an audio system to the audio output terminals.
Connections Connecting to an audio system You can enjoy multichannel surround-sound such as 5.1 channel by connecting to an amplifier compatible with Dolby® Digital and DTS® sound. pages 20 to 21, 26. page 162 in “OPERATIONS GUIDE”.
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Basic setup Read this chapter for necessary settings to get started. When you use this recorder for the first time, be sure to perform A to C in this order. Proceed to D if necessary.
Basic setup Starting up the recorder After all the necessary connections, • Turn on the equipment connected to the recorder. • Select the corresponding video input on your television. Perform these selections whenever you operate the recorder. Turning the power on Press ON/STANDBY button from the remote control or on the front panel of the recorder. While the icon is flashing, the recorder is checking the status and reading data of the HDD and the DVD drive for startup.
If a message appears Introduction The recorder may display a message. Each message varies according to operational status. To respond, follow the examples below. Message e.g. message OK e.g. message Yes OK No Connections Set Select either response (by highlighting in green) using / buttons, then press ENTER button. The message disappears. 2 selections message Basic setup e.g. Read the message, then press ENTER button. The message disappears. OK 1 selection e.g.
Basic setup A: TV Guide On Screen® setup This step sets the recorder’s clock and tuner to record broadcasting TV programs. Once you complete this process there is generally no need to reset the clock. (However, if there are discrepancies in the recorder’s time display or changes made to receivable TV stations, you should make this setting again.) To set up the recorder for the first time see the TV Guide On Screen® setup instructions on page 33. 1 Start Press TV Guide.
Setting up TV Guide On Screen® Introduction 1 Setup selection Reminder Your DVD Recorder is equipped with the TV Guide On Screen™ Interactive Program Guide, which provides program listings, one-touch recording, and more –– all subscription FREE! Please follow the on-screen setup instructions to enable your TV Guide On Screen system now. Or, press the GUIDE Key on your DVD Recorder remote at any time.
Basic setup A: TV Guide On Screen® setup (Continued) 3 ZIP or postal code STEP 1: Identifying Your Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To supply your DVD Recorder with the correct program listings, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know the town or city where your DVD Recorder is installed.
STEP 2: Configuring for Cable Your DVD Recorder has more than one input jack. To operate properly with your cable box, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know which one your cable box is plugged into. You may have to look at the back of your DVD Recorder if you are unsure, as an incorrect selection will result in a blue or snowy screen while watching TV. Introduction 6 Cable input ENTER Please indicate which DVD Recorder input the cable box is plugged into.
Basic setup A: TV Guide On Screen® setup (Continued) 9 Cable box brand name STEP 2: Configuring for Cable Selecting the correct cable box brand from the list is needed to automatically receive program listings. If you do not know the cable box brand, please consult your cable provider. ENTER What brand of cable box is connected to this DVD Recorder? Not listed Archer Cable Cinema Cabletenna Press / to view and select more brands, then press ENTER.
ENTER Introduction STEP 2: Configuring for Cable The TV Guide On Screen system needs to locate the correct code for yourcable box brand in order to work properly. Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09? Yes No Test the code again / to select, then press ENTER. If your answer is “Yes”, and: • if you selected “TUNER” at step 6, you will go to step 13. • if you selected “Line 1” at step 6, you will go to step 12.
Basic setup A: TV Guide On Screen® setup (Continued) 14 Confirmation Congratulations! You have completed the setup of your TV Guide On Screen system.Up-to-date listings will begin loading over the next 24 hours when your DVD Recorder is powered off. ENTER It may take more than one day for all eight days of listings to update. During this period feel free to use your DVD Recorder. The guide will automatically receive updates during the period when your DVD Recorder is turned off.
Basic setup B: Language setting Select a preferred language for on-screen displays. Introduction 1 Press SETUP. The setup menu appears. SETUP e.g. Connections 2 Press / to select “Initial settings”, then press ENTER. Initial settings Language English Time & Date setting Guide and Clock reset Set Top Box setting ENTER Return Select Set SETUP Exit Refer to the guide on the bottom on each GUI for further programming related information. e.g.
Basic setup C: Satellite set top box setting Set your recorder to control channels of a connected satellite set top box. (DSS set top box control function) This setting is only for users who do not or can not control channels of a connected cable box by means of TV Guide On Screen® system. page 34, If you selected “Yes” at step 5 on you do not need to do this setting. Skip to “D: page 44). Output sound setting” ( STEP 2: Configuring for Cable You have indicated that you have cable service.
Not used: When a satellite set top box is not connected to the INPUT3 jacks of the recorder. Skip to step 8. FR AM E /A DJ US / ) to set “DBS” to “Not Introduction 4 Press ADJUST (or used” or “Use”. T Use: When a satellite set top box is connected to the INPUT3 jacks of the recorder. / ) to set Off: Channels of the satellite set top box are selected by its own selector. Skip to step 8. ENTER Connections 5 Press , then press ADJUST (or “IR control” to “On” or “Off”.
Basic setup C: Satellite set top box setting (Continued) 8 Press ENTER. “Initial settings” menu returns. To exit the setting menu, press SETUP button. ENTER page If you have set “IR control” to “On” at step 5 ( 41), turn on your satellite set top box and confirm its channels are selected by the number buttons or CH/Page buttons of the recorder’s remote control. If not, shift the G-LINK® wand of the G-LINK® cable or try another brand code. “C: Satellite set top box setting” is complete.
Satellite set top box brand code DirecTV Drake Echostar Hitachi Hughes Magnavox Optimus Panasonic Philips Primestar ProScan RCA Samsung Sony Toshiba Uniden Zenith 106 093 092 091 091 094 094 096 091 092 097 097 097 098 090 094 101 100 099 099 095 095 099 100 103 103 103 102 102 105 105 102 105 Connections Codes Introduction Brands 095 Note • Some models of satellite set top box may not be controlled with this recorder. Basic setup 43 RD-XS35SU/SC_Inst_E_p29-43 43 06.1.
Basic setup D: Output sound setting Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system. 1 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. When it is already displayed, press button. SETUP 2 Press / to select “Picture/Audio settings”, then press ENTER. e.g.
ENTER / to select the output sound format. Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 decoder. ( page 27) Introduction 4 Press OPTICAL Amplifier Connections The recorder outputs digital audio signals in the bitstream format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 recording system. Analog 2ch: Select when connected to a TV or audio system via the pages 21, 26) analog audio jacks.
Basic setup E: TV shape setting Select the picture shape according to the aspect ratio of your TV. 1 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. SETUP 2 When it is already displayed, press (To return to the previous menu) button. Press / to select “Display settings”, then press ENTER. e.g. ENTER Display settings TV shape 4:3LB On screen display On Transparency 25% Startup screen On On Screen protector Background Blue Closed caption TV SETUP 3 Press / ENTER. to select “TV shape”, then press e.g.
ENTER / to select the picture shape. 4:3LB: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 16:9 wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. 5 Basic setup 16:9 shrink: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. When a 4:3 aspect ratio image has been elongated to 16:9 wide picture size, use this setting. Masking bars to the right and left appears. Connections 4:3 normal: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Basic setup F: Remote control settings Take this step according to your preference and usage. Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder The remote control of this recorder has a function to operate a TV. Preparation: Please find the brand code on the next page for the TV you wish to control. INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP EASY NAVI Menu TV Guide O CONTENT MENU 1 e.g.
Brand code table 0001 0431 1611 2121 0081 0051 0851 0051 0851 0051 0161 0431 0691 2481 0251 2481 0041 0371 0741 2481 0051 0501 1431 0051 2381 0301 0811 1241 1741 2131 0631 0631 0101 0511 1321 0001 0621 2491 0051 0421 0971 0051 2491 0081 0051 0621 0051 0491 2231 0051 0001 0541 2301 1351 1801 0051 0161 0271 0291 0361 0421 0501 0551 0621 0631 0661 0711 Philips 0051 0161 0271 0321 0361 Bell & Howell 0421 0461 0551 0631 0661 Citizen 0471 0551 0621 0711 2141 2351 Proton 0051 0161 0621 0651 2491 Curtis Mathes 043
Basic setup F: Remote control settings (Continued) Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder Switches the codes to operate the recorder. If you use the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders, set the different remote codes for each recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the recorders. Example: Setting this recorder’s remote control mode to DR 2, after another HDD/DVD recorder has been set to DR 1.
5 Introduction Setting up the remote control While pressing EASY NAVI, press 2. The remote control mode is set to “DR 2”. EASY NAVI Connections 2 Select the same mode that you have set to the recorder.
Limited United States Warranty Digital Audio Video (“DAV”) Product-Depot Repair Warranty 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 DAV PRODUCT AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A.
How to Obtain Warranty Services Introduction If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section “Before calling service personnel”, you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your DAV Product, contact TACP’s Consumer Solution Center toll-free at 1-800-631-3811.
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