TOSHIBA o m_ _ R A M R AM4.7 o_ R/RW R4.7 V mD E 0 _ _ _ DIGITALAUDIO I HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS35SU RD-XS35SC OWNER'S MANUAL / Read this booklet first.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. ,_1,_ 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. 4. Follow all instructions. 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.
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. 16.Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the apparatus. 21. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus malfunction. 22.
• • • • 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. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the recorder for a long time.
÷ • • • • • • • • Do not give a shock or shake (especially during operation). Do not use in a shaky or unstable location. Hold the unit horizontally. Do not cover the ventilation holes for the cooling fan of the unit. Do not use in a place where the temperature rises or changes rapidly. Do not disconnect the power plug from a wall outlet while the unit is turned on. Do not disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet or break the power supply to the unit during recording or playing.
÷ Introduction Precautions(Continued) Moisture condensation damages read the following carefully. the unit. Please 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. • Moisture following • When you bring the unit directly from a cold place to a warm place.
÷ recordedCan be _ ....... copledCan be In the United States, TV Guide and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV Guide is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. _DVD.R/R_ / Content is not The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.
Accessories Read carefully "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS", "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and Remote control Batteries (AAA) × 2 "Precautions". (_ pages 2 to 9) _J Check the supplied (See right) Load the batteries (_ (_ cable in the remote control. Video/Audio page 18) Connect ÷ Coaxial accessories. an antenna cable to the recorder. ÷ page 20) G-LINK Connect a cable box or satellite system to the recorder. (_ pages 22 to 25) TM cable _Jf Connect (_ the recorder to a TV.
This owner's manual explains the basic instructions for this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the recorder may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the recorder.
When you want to play DVD or CD software appropriate disc into the recorder. information to select There an appropriate or copy programs are many types from the HDD to a recordable and formats of discs. Please DVD, load an use the following disc. Notes • Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual. • Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD Iogos will operate as expected.
÷ Disc Mark Remarks Specification • 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm • Region number DVD video disc (31/4 in.) VIDEO oVO The region number of this DVD recorder If region numbers, corresponding to a is 1. specific playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find or or [], or the disc is encoded playback disc playback recorder. • Color system: NTSC to permit only in regions other than Region will not be allowed 1, by the VIDEO CD ••12cm Color system: NTSC (31/4 in.) (43/4 in.
÷ Introduction Choosinga disc (Continued) • • • • • ÷ Use only DVD-RAM DVD-RAM standard 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.
÷ • Standards • DVD-R for General • ÷ The following are examples of marks and the meanings. Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. Discs compatible with the following can also be used: Ver. 2.0/2X Ver. 2.0/4X Ver. 2.0 or 2.1/8X Ver. 2.0 or 2.1/16X recording Mark speeds • Select discs labeled "for video," "for recording," min." etc. • Recording • Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted (copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded.
÷ Introduction Choosinga disc (Continued) 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 Cha_)terl , , Title 2 - Chal_ter2 IChal_terl Chal_ter2 Yes ChaPlter: Playback side • • Traik 1 Title: VIDEO CD / audio CD Traik 2 Trackl 3 Trackl 4 Divided contents Roughly stories. Chapter: ÷ Track: Do not stick paper or tape to discs.
Introduction • SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 6 • Installation procedure ........................................................................................................ 10 • About this product .....................................
1 Caution • Never throw batteries into a fire. Open the cover. Notes • Be sure to use AAA size batteries. • Batteries should always be disposed of with the environment in mind. Always dispose of batteries in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. • If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace batteries with new ones.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! AUTION: RISK OF Never plug in any power _ until you have f_nlshed connecting cords al! equipment Connection 1 procedure [' Connections Connecting an antenna and TV" (E_ page 20) ,L Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system • Connecting an antenna and TV , A A _ _.
Connect your TV and the antenna to this recorder for recording and to view broadcast signals on the TV. 1 2 Disconnect (FROM the antenna ANT.) terminal Using the supplied TV) terminal cable from your TV, and connect it to the RF IN on the recorder. coaxial cable of this recorder, connect the RF OUT (TO to the TV. Antenna cable (net supplied) To RF IN (FROM ANT.) 1 TV ÷ ÷ For connecting to a cable box or a satellite system, see @ page 22 to 25.
÷ Connect to a for TV watching equipedreceived with channels audio/video inputs. Connect as below or recorded contents. is not available. Watching via the RF OUT terminal S © © To OUTPUT (S-VIDEO) To OUTPUT (R/L) To OUTPUT (VIDEO) S-Video cable (not supplied) 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.
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 another TV). channel while watching (only when you connect a cable-compatible You will need to: • Incoming cable 7 on yourTV select a desired channel to watch while recording a different channel using the recorder.
÷ This - set-up will allow you to: watch or record a channel through the INPUT1 (VIDEO/L/R) jacks. the cable box via 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 S © TM 0 connect the supplied G-LINK TM cable to the G-LINK jack of the recorder. After you connect the G-LINK TM cable you will be able to control your cable box using the recorder's remote control.
Choose one of the following according to your type of satellite receiver. When the satellite video outputs 1 Connect a satellite receiver antenna does not have to the satellite audio/ 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. Sate tereceiver I.
To download program listings the TV Guide On Screen TM 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 TM cable to the G-LINK jack of the recorder. After you connect the G-LINK TM cable you will be able to control your cable box using the recorder's remote control. To connect the G-LIN KTM cable follow the instructions below.
If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better quality. To PB VIDEO OUT I To PR VIDEO OUT To Y VIDEO 0 _i,,_,I / S Video cable (not supplied) TV or monitor equipped with component video (INTERLACED/ PROGRESSIVE) inputs To PR video input J To PB video input J ToY video input /!1 I ==u II!_ ÷ ÷ Component video outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Connecting to these inputs allows you to enjoy higher quality picture playback.
You can enjoy multichannel surround-sound such as 5.1 channel by connecting to an amplifier compatible with Dolby_ Digital and DTS ® sound. • For connection to your TV, see _ pages 20 to 21, 26. • For details of output sound, see _ page 162 in "OPERATIONS GUIDE".
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Basicsetup Read thts chapter for necessat y 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 • Starting up the recorder • A:TV Guide On Screen TM setup Setting up TV Guide On Screen TM • B: Language setting • C: Satellite set top box setting • D: Output sound setting • E: TV shape setting • F: Remote control settings Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder Operating the second and third TOSHIBA
While the icon is flashing, the recorder is checking the status and reading data of the HDD and the DVD drive for startup. If the DVD drive does not contain a disc, the recorder consumes less time to startup, because it does not need to read data from the DVD drive. While the "Loading" icon is flashing, the recorder cannot respond to any operations of buttons other than CH/Page and INPUT SELECT. Operate all other functions after the icon has disappeared.
÷ • Turning the power off Press ON/STANDBY • button from the remote control or If a message appears The recorder may display a message. Each message varies according to operational status. To respond, follow the examples below. on the front panel of the recorder. The "Unloading" icon appears on the right corner of the top of the screen, and the ON/STANDBY indicator turns red. Then the power turns off.
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.) FOR SATELLITE USERS: The TV Guide System is NOT compatible with satellite DBS systems. Please select the option "Don't remind me again" in the Initial TV Guide Setup Screen shown in step 1 on _ page 33.
÷ Setting up TV Guide On ScreenTM 2 © © Setup selection © © @ © © Instructions ÷ are provided at the bottom for each screen. Press • / • to select "Set up TV Guide On Screen Now", then press ENTER. Country_ Press • / • to select, then press ENTER. (Continued) 33 RD=XS35SU/SC Inst E p29-43 33 _ 06.2.
÷ Basic setup A: TV Guide On ScreenTM setup(Continued) ZIP or postal code (_ TM Use one of the options below to enter your ZIP or Postal Code, then press ENTER: • Number buttons • • / • to select a number, ÷ then • / I_ to move to another field. ÷ Cable service Press • / • to select, then press ENTER. If the answer is "No", you will go to step 12. 5 Cable connection Press • / • to select, then press ENTER. If you select "Yes", the DSS set top box control function is disabled.
÷ Cable input s © © © © Press • / • to select, then press ENTER. @ © If you select "TUNER", you will go to step 7. If you select "Line 1", you will go to step 8. © Tuning channel for the cable box ÷ Press • / • to select, then press ENTER. Read the instructions and observe the diagram. Confirm that the G-LINK TM cable and its wand is properly installed. (_ page 25) If OK, press ENTER. @ (Continued) 35 RD-XS35SU/SC Inst E p29-43 35 _ 06.2.
÷ Basic setup A: TV Guide On ScreenTM setup(Continued) Cable box brand name Press • / • to view and select more brands, then press ENTER. 1 Cable box preparation ÷ ÷ 0 Follow the instructions, then press ENTER. 11 Cable box code testing When testing is done, the following screen automatically 36 RD=XS35SU/SC Inst E p29-43 36 _ 06.2.13, 4:33 PM appears.
÷ © 0 Press • / • 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. ÷ 2 Antenna ® © O 3 connection Press • / • to select, then press ENTER. 3 Confirmation Press • / • to select, then press ENTER. (Continued) 37 RD=XS35SU/SC Inst E p29-43 37 _ 06.2.
÷ Basic setup A: TV Guide On ScreenTM setup(Continued) 4 Confirmation You have successfully completed the setup! Press ENTER. 5 Information ÷ ÷ Read the information and press ENTER. Notes • When the clock data cannot be downloaded from the TV Guide On Screen TM system, set the clock manually. ( _ page 157, in "OPERATIONS GUIDE") • It may take about 24 hours for theTV Guide On Screen TM system to be fully available after the setup is finished.
Select a preferred language for on-screen displays. SETUP. Press S % © The setup menu appears. 0 SETUP •/1_ to select "Initial Press press ENTER. settings", then © © ® © O 3 ÷ Refer to the guide on the bottom on each GUI for further programming related information. ENTER. Press • / • to select "Language", then press e.g. Start Press • / • to select a language, then press ENTER. English: French: I "B: Language setting" is complete.
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 connect a DSS set top box. If you selected "Yes" at step 5 on _ page 34, you do not need to do this setting. Skip to "D: Output sound setting" (_ page 44). Important • Be sure to connect your satellite set top box to the INPUT3 jacks of the recorder. • Make the G-LINK TM cable connection (@ page 25) between your satellite set top box and the recorder.
÷ Press ADJUST (or _1/I_) to set "DBS" used" or "Use". to "Not S Not used: When a satellite set top box is not connected INPUT3 jacks of the recorder. Skip to step 8. % © to the 0 Use: When a satellite set top box is connected jacks of the recorder. "IR control" "On" ADJUST or "Off". Press v, thento press Off: Channels of the satellite by its own selector. Skip to step 8.
÷ Basic setup C: Satelliteset top boxsetting(Continued) Press ENTER. "Initial settings" menu returns. To exit the setting menu, press SETUP O If you have set '1R control" button. to "On" at step 5 ( _ page 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, TM TM shift the G-LINK wand of the G-LINK cable or try another brand code. J "C: Satellite set top box setting" is complete.
÷ • Satellite set top box brand code Brands Codes DirecTV Drake 106 093 Echostar Hitachi 092 091 100 099 Hughes Magnavox Optimus Panasonic 091 094 094 096 Philips Primestar ProScan RCA S © O 102 105 099 095 095 102 105 091 092 097 097 099 100 103 103 102 105 Samsung Sony Toshiba Uniden 097 098 090 094 103 Zenith 101 © © 3 3 ® © © 095 @ Note ÷ • Some models of satellite set top box may not be controlled with this recorder. 43 RD-XS35SU/SC Inst E p29-43 43 _ 06.2.
Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system. Press SETUP to display the setup menu. SETUP Press press
÷ Press • / • to select the output sound format. © Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 page 27) V 2 Amp,itie [] decoder. O with a (_ © © © 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 analog audio jacks.
Select the picture shape according to the aspect ratio of your TV. Press SETUP to display the setup menu. SETUP Press
÷ Press • / • to select the picture shape. S © 4:3LB: Select when a standard connected. Displays masking picture. 0 4:3 TV is theatrical images with bars above and below the 4:3 normal: Select when a standard connected. 4:3 TV is © 0 Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Either or both of the picture's ® © sides are cut off. O 3 16:9 wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. 16:9 shrink: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Take this step according to your preference and usage. _peratinga TV with the remotecontrol 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. While holding buttons to enterTV a CODE, corresponding press the brand number code (see the next page) of your TV. e.g. To enter 0071 TV CODE TV CODE CD--CD-,CD- CD CD Hold down. ÷ ÷ Release TV CODE. The brand code is memorized.
÷ • Brand code table Brand name Brand code Toshiba 0001 0431 1611 2121 0081 0051 0851 0051 0851 0051 0161 0431 0691 2481 0251 2481 0041 0371 0741 2481 0051 0501 1431 0051 0021 0831 1621 2461 0431 0381 1561 0391 1521 0111 0201 0521 1241 0071 0841 1681 2491 0311 0851 1781 0471 0551 0621 0431 1561 0121 0211 0561 1291 0531 2501 0141 0351 0571 1371 0621 0401 0431 1151 2451 0051 0391 0881 2501 0061 0621 1561 0621 0091 0591 1041 0181 0621 1471 0321 0711 1521 0161 0661 2481 0231 0771 0451 0
÷ Basic setup F: Remotecontrol settings(Continued) peratingthesecondandthirdTOSHIBAHDD/DVD videorecorders withtheremotecontrolofthisrecorder 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.
÷ f Setting up the remote control S _ While pressing EASY NAVI, press © 2. 0 The remote control mode is set to "DR 2". OE_, _ CC) © 0 ® © 0 3 Select the same mode that you have set to the recorder.
÷ Limited Digital United Audio States Video Warranty ("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 WITHOUT PURCHASED LIMITATION, DAV PRODUCTS IN THE U.S.A.
÷ How to Obtain Warranty Services 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.
÷ TOSHIBA - IMPORTANT - CANADIAN WARRANTY INFORMATION GARANTIE CANADIENNE STANDARD WARRANTY TYPE OF SET GARANTIE NORMALE TYPE D'APPAREIL DVD Player DVDNCR Combination Home Theatre in a Box DVD Recorder Portable DVD WARRANTY PERIOD DUREE DE LA GARANTIE: 12 MONTHS CanadianWarranty Information Should service be required on this unit during the one year warranty period, TCL's option will be to repair or exchange the defective unit.
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