RD-XS54SU Playback OWNER’S MANUAL Recording HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER Introduction TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS54SU DIGITAL VIDEO Editing Library OPERATIONS GUIDE Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. Network Navi Function setup Others Printed in China Printed on 70% Recycled Paper RD-XS54SU/SC_Ope_E_p001-180 1 H P000440770 PM0022745010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation 05.7.
Introduction Table of contents Introduction Playback Caution for safety ................................................ 4 About this product .............................................. 5 Choosing a disc .................................................. 6 Index to parts and controls .............................. 12 Front panel ............................................................... 12 Rear panel ............................................................... 14 Remote control ...............
Searching for a desired title ........................... 133 Changing the listing order ...................................... 133 Searching ............................................................... 133 Jumping ................................................................. 134 Checking remaining space ............................. 139 Viewing a number and space of a disc .................. 139 Viewing remaining space .......................................
Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and all other sections of the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” that came with this product prior to reading this “OPERATIONS GUIDE”. 4 RD-XS54SU/SC_Ope_E_p002-011 4 05.7.
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 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.
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.
Introduction For playback only Disc Mark DVD video disc 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 DVDRAM 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.
Introduction On DVD-R discs Marks on DVD video discs The following are examples of marks and the meanings. Standards Mark Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.) 2 Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted (copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded. Even if the disc is labeled as CPRM compatible, this recorder can only be used to record copy-free material. DVD-VR mode recording is not possible.
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 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.
Introduction Index to parts and controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel 4 2 1 20 3 5 6 7 9 8 17 15 13 11 18 16 14 12 10 19 * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover. q ON/STANDBY button / ON/STANDBY indicator page 20 Turns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode. u Disc tray page 20 Loads a disc into the disc drive. i (OPEN/CLOSE) button page 20 Opens and closes the disc tray.
Introduction Recording Playback Editing !7 (STOP) button page 50, 61 Stops playback or recording. 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. page 52 @0 DV IN terminal Use this when recording from a digital video device such as a digital video camera. Network Navi !9 INPUT2 jacks page 49 Use this when recording from other input source such as a VCR or a camcorder.
Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Rear panel 1 2 3 11 q AC IN socket GUIDE” 10 page 21 in “INSTALLATION w Ventilation fan e DIGITAL AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/PCM page 29 in “INSTALLATION OPTICAL jack GUIDE” Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack. page 28 in r COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Outputs video signals to a connected TV or monitor. Connects to a TV or monitor equipped with component video jacks.
Introduction Recording Playback Editing o OUTPUT jacks page 21, 23, 24, 28 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier. Library !0 G-LINK jack page 25 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connect the supplied G-LINK cable to this jack if you are connecting this recorder to a cable set top box. While the recorder is turned off, the TV Guide On Screen system changes channels on your cable box via the G-LINK cable to download free program listings for your area.
Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Remote control 1 15 2 16 17 18 19 20 21 3 4 5 6 7 8 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 9 10 11 12 13 35 34 44 36 46 29 37 30 38 31 39 40 32 41 33 42 43 14 48 50 16 47 49 51 52 16 RD-XS54SU/SC_Ope_E_p012-019 45 05.7.
Introduction 1 OPEN/CLOSE button page 20 3 HDD button page 46 in page 45, 50 4 TIMESLIP button page 29 36 ZOOM button 37 P in P button page 23 8 SLOW button page 62 page 62, 72 10 Direction buttons ( / / / ) 13 button page 60, 172 page 61, 62 page 40, 46 page 70 14 Number buttons page 45, 71 16 CH/Page buttons 17 DVD button page 20, 21 page 20, 23, 45 page 45, 66 18 INSTANT SKIP button page 70 page 19 39 DIMMER button page 19 40 DISPLAY button page 78 41 REMAIN button page 33
Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Display 1 2 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 15 16 q PBC indicator Illuminates when a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. w Program recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program. e Bit rate indicator Illuminates when displaying the bit rate selected for recording, or when displaying the actual bit rate. r REMAIN (Remaining space) indicator Illuminates when an available recording time is displayed.
Introduction Dimming the display Pressing DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/off). Recording Switching the display Every time you press 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 !4 TITLE indicator Illuminates when a title number is displayed. !5 TRK (Track) indicator Illuminates when a track number is displayed.
Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? Loading a disc • Refer to “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 premise that all proper connections have been completed and the TV is turned on.
Network Navi Function setup The “Unloading” icon appears at the top right corner of the screen, and ON/STANDBY indicator turns red, then the power turns off (Standby mode.) You can lock the disc tray. Press and hold PAUSE on the remote control for longer than about 3 seconds. To unlock, press the button for longer than about 3 seconds. Library Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel of the recorder or on the remote control.
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 Using TV Guide On Screen® Introduction The TV Guide On Screen system in your recorder is a free interactive program guide that provides up to 8 days of program listings for over-the-air, cable-ready and analog cable in your area. The system allows you to easily find, set up reminders and schedule recordings of your favorite TV programs. Entering TV Guide On Screen mode Press TV Guide. TV Guide On Screen LISTINGS service is displayed.
Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen® (Continued) Note Over-the-air or cable access to stations carrying TV Guide On Screen data is required for the TV Guide On Screen system to operate. TV Guide On Screen does not work with satellite programming. Toshiba does not provide the TV Guide On Screen data. Rather, such data is provided by a third party, which is responsible for its accuracy and availability.
To search by entering a keyword Introduction 1) Press / to select “KEYWORD” then press ENTER. “Keyword Search” appears. 2) Press / to select “new search” then press ENTER. “Search Options” appears. / 3) Press to select “category” then press / to select a category. 4) Press / to select “enter keyword” then press ENTER. The keyboard appears. / / Recording / 5) Press to enter a keyword. e.g. CAL DONE Press / to select a entry point then press ENTER. The selected letter is entered.
Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen® (Continued) To delete recorded programs (“view as” is set to “group”) 1) Press / to select a TV program and press ENTER. 2) Press to select an episode and press Menu. “Episode Options” appears. 3) Press / to select “delete episode” then press ENTER. A confirming menu appears. 4) Press / to select “yes” or “no” then press ENTER. Note • When “view as” is set to “list”, press / to select a TV program and Menu. On “Episode Options”, press “delete episode” then ENTER.
SETUP If you select this service and press ENTER, options to change settings are listed. Introduction To execute the setup again 1) Press / to select “Change system settings” then press ENTER. Your current settings are displayed. 2) Press / to select your answer then press ENTER. 3) Follow the on-screen guidance. Recording To arrange the position the channel appears in LISTINGS To change the tuning channel number To switch channels on/off in LISTINGS 2) Press / to select a channel then press Menu.
Introduction Using TV Guide On Screen® (Continued) To change recording defaults 1) Press / to select “Change default options” then press ENTER. 2) Press / to select “Record defaults” then press Menu. “Record Defaults” appears. e.g. Record Defaults start Press / to select the time to start recording. end Press / to select the time to end recording. recorder Press / to select the drive. quality Press / to select the recording mode. page 42.
Introduction Key operation - EASY NAVI & QUICK MENU Introduction The EASY NAVI button opens “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, QUICK MENU button provides you a sub menu of the current function. EASY NAVI 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 Quick Menu. 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. Opening Quick Menu 1) Press QUICK MENU.
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 Recording Recording variations for many types of programs or situations. DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc Before recording VCD : VIDEO CD CD : Audio CD (For CD containing JPEG or MP3/WMA files, see page 74, 76.
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/R/RW disc in the same way as a tape.
Library 2) After checking the capacity, press REMAIN again to turn off the display. Network Navi 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 Notes Others • The “Loading” icon appears in the top right of the screen after recording. This indicates that the unit is executing the final recording process (writing managing information).
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 User record quality SAP Exit e.g.
/ to select “Start,” then press ENTER. Introduction 4) Press 1) Press SETUP. 2) Press / to select “Management settings” then press ENTER. e.g. e.g. DVD format Start Cancel 0% Format e.g. SETUP 3) Press / to select “DVD-RAM Physical Format,” then press ENTER. 4) Press / execute. to select “Yes,” then press ENTER to Playback 5) Press / to select “Start,” then press ENTER. Initialization starts.
Recording Before recording (Continued) Entering characters Indicates the end of the first line on CONTENT MENU. e.g. Cursor An entered character will appear here. CONTENT Title information MENU Indicates the limit of Characters displayable on CONTENT MENU. Chapter 003 The character being selected appears. Language 1 q a z English Spanish French German Italian etc... 3 e d c 4 r f v 5 t g b Space Select Cursor 2 w s x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Input / , # 6 78 y u i h j k nm, Space 9 o l .
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 / / / buttons, then press ENTER button. Alternatively, press CLEAR button. Playback • Erasing one character before the cursor Select “BkSp” by pressing / / / buttons, then press ENTER button. Alternatively, press DELETE button.
Recording Before recording (Continued) Selecting a disc according to purposes of use (DVD-RAM/R/RW) There are various types of discs having different standards. Select one for your purpose of use. Purposes of use • Editing after recording (e.g. deleting unnecessary portions, dividing chapters). • Playing discs recorded on this recorder with other DVD players. • Recording so that the sound of bilingual broadcast can be switched. (Some DVD players may not play these discs.
Introduction Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode This setting is necessary to play the contents on a DVD-R/RW disc with other DVD players. How to set up When recording in Video mode, there are some restrictions by DVD-Video standard. Therefore, it is necessary to set up these items below. Set up the items in advance before copying contents from the HDD to a DVD-R/RW disc. SETUP menu appears. SETUP 2 Select “DVD recorder operation” and press ENTER. e.g.
Recording HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Setting a timer recording using TV Guide On Screen® To record TV programs and end them automatically, follow the procedures of this chapter. page 32). Before setting recording, see “Before recording” ( Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, load it into the recorder. – Load a disc which has sufficient remaining space to record the program. – Make sure the loaded disc is not write-protected. • Make sure that the disc has enough space to record.
Introduction Changing the recording options TV Guide / to select a TV Or to search for a TV program, see Recording 1 Press TV Guide, then press program to record. page 24. Start ENTER Playback 2 Press MENU. Editing “Episode Options” appears. Menu Library 3 Press / to select “set recording” then press ENTER. “Record Options” appears. ENTER e.g.
Recording Setting a timer recording using TV Guide On Screen® (Continued) recorder: HDD: Records onto the HDD. DVD: Records onto a loaded disc. quality: See “Recording mode” 5 When complete, press / to select “schedule recording” then ENTER. “Record Options” is closed. The icon appears on the TV program. ENTER Note If you cancel the selections, select “cancel” then press ENTER button.
Introduction Set recording by specifying details manually 2) Press / Recording 1) Press TV Guide. TV Guide On Screen LISTINGS appears. to select “SCHEDULE”. 3) Press Menu. “Schedule Options” appears. 4) Press / to select “new manual recording” then press ENTER. “Record Options” appears. 6) Press / to select “start” then press the number buttons or am/pm). To shift the highlight, press / . / Playback 5) Press / to select “date” then press the number buttons to input the date (month, day, year).
Recording Setting a timer recording using TV Guide On Screen® (Continued) Deleting a recording To stop a scheduled recording 2 ways are available. On LISTINGS 1) Press TV Guide. 2) Press / / / to select the TV program currently being recorded. 3) Press REC repeatedly until the recording icon disappears. 1) Press TV Guide. 2) Select a TV program you have set to record (icon displayed). 3) Press Menu. “Episode Options” appears. 4) Press / to select “delete recording”, then press ENTER.
Recording HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording a TV program Introduction To record a TV program currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter. Preparation Start Press HDD or DVD to select a media to record on. Playback 1 Recording • 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. page 184) to “Main” or “SAP.
Recording Recording a TV program (Continued) You can set in advance the desired mode for each recording media (“HDD”, “DVD”). See below. Also for your customization of the MN mode, see below. 4 Press REC. Recording starts. REC Customizing the MN mode 1) During stop or at step 3 on QUICK MENU. page 45, press 2) Press / to select “User record quality” then press ENTER. 3) Change the setting for each recording media. • Press / to select “HDD” or “DVD”. • Press ADJUST to select the setting number (1 - 5).
Introduction Recording Playback Notes • During recording, you cannot change the recording parameters, such as modes, channels, etc. • The number of titles cannot exceed 99 for a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc or 396 for the HDD. • One continuous recording cannot exceed in any case 9 hours. Recording automatically stops at 9 hours. • Even during normal recording, you can set the programmed recording. • You cannot start recording immediately before a programmed recording starts. • For recorded sound, see page 73.
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 ENTER. Playback of the selected title starts. Pressing STOP button stops playback, and the content currently being 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 To video output jack INPUT1 (L-1) Audio cable INPUT3 (L-3) White Red To audio output jack Yellow Rear of the recorder Recording • To record a clearer picture, use the S video jack.
Recording Recording an external source (Continued) 1 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 Each time you press the button, the indicator changes. L-1: To record pictures from equipment connected to the INPUT1 jacks on the rear panel. L-2: To record pictures from equipment connected to the INPUT2 jacks on the front 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 with its AC adapter, not batteries. If batteries are run down, the recording may not be finished completely. 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.
Recording 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 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 IN terminal 1 Press EDIT MENU. “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. EDIT MENU 2 Press / to select “DV Recording”. e.g.
Introduction / / to make the settings. As you select each item, an explanation is provided. ENTER To change the picture and sound rates: 1) Press / buttons to select “Change” then press ENTER button. 2) On the “User record quality” display, press ADJUST button to select a setting number. 3) Press ENTER button. Press / ENTER. / / Playback 5 / Recording 4 Press to select “Next”, then press Details of the recording appears. EDIT DV Recording Editing e.g.
Recording 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 ENTER button.
Recording HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Deleting recorded contents Introduction Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not possible. To delete a title (chapter) To display chapters, press e.g. CONTENT Title List MENU / / / Recording 1 Start Press CONTENT MENU, then press to select a title to delete. button.
Recording Others To protect recorded content You can protect recorded contents of the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc from unexpected deletion. Protection is provided for each title (original). 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded page 60) to contents (CONTENT MENU)” ( select a title. 2) Press QUICK MENU button, and press / buttons to select “Title information”. Then press ENTER button. 3) Press QUICK MENU button, and press / buttons to select “Lock” and then press ENTER button. The mark appears.
Introduction D /M1, D /M2 Recording Sound recording format onto DVD-RAM discs. When recording, sounds are converted into digital signals and compressed. In playback, they are extracted to the D /M1 original sound. The standard differenciates D /M2 in data volume to use. D /M1 and and D /M2 are applied the digital recording technology for consumer products of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby D /M1 and Dolby Digital Digital 192 kbps is set for D /M2.
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Playback Play your favorite contents. Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Playing a DVD video disc Other playback functions RD-XS54SU/SC_Ope_E_p059-065 59 05.7.
Playback HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you can easily locate a desired one. You can play recorded TV programs also from TV Guide On Screen. See page 25. 1 Press CONTENT MENU. CONTENT MENU “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears. e.g.
Each recorded content is displayed as its thumbnail. HDD 1 / 2 Page HDD : 2005/03/24 11:00 pm TV:6 (0:29:50) Original 2005/03/29 09:00 pm TV:3 (0:52:40) Original 2005/04/07 11:00 am TV:4 (0:30:08) Original 2005/04/07 07:00 am TV:8 (0:54:30) Original 2005/04/08 09:00 pm TV:10 (0:51:28) Original A recorded title is marked with “Original”. A fictitious title created by editing is marked with “Playlist”. Titles (Original) precede titles (Playlist) in order from the oldest one.
Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Playing at various speeds HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Playing in fast reverse or fast forward During normal playback, press PICTURE SEARCH. SE AR CH : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback P U IC T RE Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes. During fast forward playback at “ ” speed, sound is reproduced. (Not available on VIDEO CD.
The recorder memorizes the location you last stopped playback to resume from there. This feature repeats playback of about 5 seconds and skip of 1 minute from the beginning to the end of a recorded title, so that you can view the digest of it. To use this function, set “HDD/RAM title play” ( page 183) to “Title resume.” The recorder will memorize the location you last stopped at in each title, so you can resume playback from there.
Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Playing all titles (original) in a disc (Play All ORG Titles) Checking the background information on a selected title You can play all Original titles in the HDD or a DVDRAM disc in the order of the thumbnails on CONTENT MENU, as if they were recorded in one video tape. 1) At step 2 on page 60, select a title (chapter) then press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 1) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears.
Jumping to a specified page You can change the order or sort the titles by genres. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. CONTENT MENU appears. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 3) Press / to select “Display changeover”, then press ENTER.
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 discs in the same manner. page 60. 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. ( 1 Start Press DVD. DVD 2 The DVD indicator on the front panel will illuminate.
DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can resume playback from the location where you stopped at. If you stop playback by pressing STOP button twice, the resume playback feature will be cancelled. If a disc contains several languages, you can select a preferred language from them to hear. 1) During playback, press AUDIO. Each time you press the button, output sound changes. You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the disc.
Playback Other playback functions Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV) HDD 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 Start While viewing a TV broadcast via this recorder or immediately before it starts, press TIMESLIP. TIMESLIP 2 When pause TV mode is ready, playback starts automatically.
HDD DVD-RAM You can begin playback from the beginning of a program currently being recorded. You will find this function of great advantage on long programs, as you do not have to wait for the end of recording to begin playback. TIMESLIP The recorder displays a TV program as it is being recorded. Go back to the beginning of the TV program using SKIP. SK Playback 2 Recording 1 Start While recording a TV program on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, press TIMESLIP.
Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Zooming a picture HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD You can magnify areas within a picture. 1) Press ZOOM. A zoom scope appears. Zoom scope 2) Select a zoom point and magnification level. : Raises the magnification level. : Lowers the magnification level. / / / : Moves the zoom point. (only after the image has been magnified) CLEAR : Returns the zoom point to the center of the picture. Notes • Some discs may not respond to zoom feature.
HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD 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. / Search to select a section (title or chapter) you want to locate. Playback 2) Press e.g. If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2. Chapter 0001 Search Recording 1) Press T.SEARCH. e.g. 001 Title When you want to locate a chapter.
Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Selecting the sound HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD You can select a preferred language and a sound format. 1 Press AUDIO during playback or while receiving a broadcast. The current audio setting appears. AUDIO 2 The language code appears instead of the language name. Refer to the list of languages and their page 195) abbreviations. ( Press ADJUST while the audio setting is displayed on the TV screen.
Introduction Recording Notes • Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press MENU button and choose the appropriate language from the selections on the disc menu. • When you turn on the recorder or replace a disc, the recorder returns to the initial default setting. ( page 176) Depending on a disc, a specific type of audio the disc has is output.
Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Viewing JPEG files You can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the recorder. Preparations • Prepare a compatible disc ( page 75) that contains JPEG files you want to view. page 183) 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”).
Direct input of a photo number Viewing a specified photo (single view) Full screen still view. 2 ways are available: On “CONTENT MENU Picture List” e.g. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. “CONTENT MENU Picture List” appears. Search “Auto”: For CD of which compatibility confirmed by TOSHIBA. Only playable files are listed.
Playback Other playback functions (Continued) 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 183) to “Audio”. • Set “Priority contents” ( 1 page 77. Press DVD. DVD 2 Start Load a CD that contains MP3/WMA files. Playback starts from the first track of a current folder. OPEN/CLOSE Notes • WMA tracks copy-protected cannot be played.
Notes • “CONTENT MENU Audio 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. 1) Press T.SEARCH. An input window appears. e.g. Search Track 001 3) Press ENTER. * This recorder supports ID3v2 (ID3 Tag Version 2) of MP3, to display text data such as names of title and artist. Some characters may be displayed properly. 1) Press QUICK MENU.
Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Checking the current status and settings HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can confirm operational status and setting details. Operational status and setting details 1 Press DISPLAY. DISPLAY The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) e.g. while playing the HDD Mode indicator Elapsed time of a title/ Elapsed time of a chapter Title No./ Chapter No.
Introduction Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in playback or recording. Recording 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 Location 00 : 55 : 00:00F Chapter division Elapsed time Start Total playing time of a current title (In the case of a VIDEO CD or audio CD, it shows the total playing time of the disc.) Locator (Shows the current location.
Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Functions in Quick Menu Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience. See page 30 on how to operate Quick Menu. Repeat all PL titles To play repeatedly (Repeat playback) HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD You can repeat a desired section. 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 84.) “Editing” on 1) Press QUICK MENU. Special playback mode The sub menu appears. Select the next item by pressing / buttons and ENTER button. e.g.
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Editing You can create your own movie from your assembled scenes. Save your favorite videos in DVD discs. Creating your own title Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW DVD-Video finalizing process Other editing functions RD-XS54SU/SC_Ope_E_p083-091 83 05.7.
Editing Creating your own title You can edit recorded contents and create your own library. Note on deleting unnecessary scenes It is not recommended that you delete many chapters from titles recorded on the HDD to remove unnecessary parts of the titles and copy those contents on a DVD-RAM disc. The reason is that discontinuous space inside the HDD expands and recorded contents are stored in gaps between used locations.
Introduction Basic flow Recording a TV program Record a TV program and it becomes a original title. e.g. Title: The world of cats and dogs. Recording Playlist editing Collect your favorite chapters to make them as one title. (Playlist) If an original title is deleted, a playlist will be also deleted because playlists are fictitious titles. e.g. Making a playlist by collecting scenes of cats from title 1 “The world of cats and dogs”.
Editing Creating your own title (Continued) 1: Changing a name of a recorded title 1 2 HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW Press CONTENT MENU, then press to select a title. / / / Press QUICK MENU then select “Title information” by pressing / from the Quick Menu, then press ENTER. Start “CONTENT MENU Title information” appears. QUICK MENU e.g. CONTENT Title information MENU Title : 006 3CH 2005 3/13(Su) 2005/03/13 10:00pm TV:3 ENTER 3 HDD Media : Quality : XP Mode : LP Rate : 2.
HDD DVD-RAM 1 title is created by recording at a time, 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. Playback Notes • Chapters cannot be created in the following modes: Dubbing / Fast-reverse, Fast-forward / Slow-motion • You cannot divide a title of a DVD-R/RW disc into chapters.
Editing Creating your own title – 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters (Continued) 3 Press / to select “Chapter function”, then press ENTER. The submenu appears. e.g.
Introduction Recording 6 At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press PAUSE. The picture pauses. PAUSE e.g. EDIT Chapter Editing MENU HDD Fishing Guide Original Aspect Ratio 4:3 Title:004 00:00:00 Chapter:0001 Playback Location 00:00:21:24F Divide To create new chapter, select desired start point via remote. To set, press enter. 00:54:30 B ENTER / / to select “Divide,” then press Editing 7 Press / ENTER.
Editing Creating your own title – 2: Dividing a recorded title into several chapters (Continued) Notes • This recorder supports a limited number of chapters on a disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this event, reduce the number of chapters by merging chapters. ( page 91) • “EDIT MENU Chapter Editing” can also be viewed by selecting “Chapter Editing” from “EDIT MENU Main Menu”. e.g. EDIT HDD Main Menu MENU Chapter Editing Chapters can be divided on frame basis.
1) Perform steps 1 to 5 on pages 87 to 88, to view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing display. 3) Press QUICK MENU. e.g. EDIT Chapter Create MENU HDD Quick Menu Chapter break edit mode 2005/03/30 05:09pm CH:3 Original Aspect Ratio 4:3 Location 00:00:00:03F Divide To create new chapter, select desired start point via remote. To set, press enter.
Editing Creating your own title (Continued) 3: Collecting necessary scenes HDD DVD-RAM Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. 1 Press CONTENT MENU. “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears. CONTENT MENU Start 2 Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. QUICK MENU 3 Pressing the HDD or DVD button can switch the drives. e.g.
Introduction Recording 4 Press / to select “Playlist editing”, then press ENTER. “EDIT MENU Playlist editing” appears. e.g. EDIT Playlist Editing HDD MENU ENTER / Start to select a title or chapter. e.g. EDIT Playlist Editing HDD MENU button.
Editing Creating your own title – 3: Collecting necessary scenes (Continued) 7 Press / to select a point where you want to insert the item, then press ENTER. If there are no parts in the lower area, leave the cursor to the left and press ENTER button. ENTER The selected part is inserted at the location of the cursor. e.g. EDIT Playlist Editing HDD MENU Title: 2005/05/07 10:30am B Source:Title Original Object :Title PlayList Entire Time: 00:13:45 Start A 8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to insert items.
1) From EDIT MENU Playlist editing, press / / / to select a part to cancel. Introduction Canceling selection of a part Note • You cannot edit a title (Playlist) of still pictures, or a title (Playlist) which contains both still and moving pictures. 3) Press / to select “Cancel selected title”, then press ENTER. The part you have selected is canceled. 1) Press EDIT MENU. “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. 2) Press / / / to select “Playlist editing,” then press ENTER. “EDIT MENU Playlist editing” appears.
Editing Creating your own title – 3: Collecting necessary scenes (Continued) Making a Playlist of recorded contents where starting times are the same (i.e. daily or weekly recordings) This will help to sort serials. 1) From “CONTENT MENU Title List”, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / ENTER. 3) Press / to select “Edit function”, then press to select the item. “Playlist(Mon-Fri)” To sort out programs recorded on the same time on Monday to Friday to make a Playlist.
You can dub (copy or move) contents recorded in the HDD or DVD-RAM/R/RW, between HDD and DVD-RAM drive or within the same drives. Learn about dubbing on this recorder to select the best method.
Editing Creating your own title – 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) High speed Library dubbing of several parts Rate conversion dubbing Rate conversion dubbing of several parts Line-U dubbing To High speed Library dubbing HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVD-RAM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVD-R/RW (Not finalized yet) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVD-RAM Yes Yes No No No HDD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DVD-R/RW No No No No No From HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW • • • • It is n
Introduction Recording and playback while 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 Creating your own title – 4: Dubbing to save (Continued) A: High speed dubbing (Dubbing only a specified part) HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R This section explains how to dub a specific title or chapter. To select several parts and dub them all at once, refer to page 102. 1 2 Start Press CONTENT MENU, then press to select a title. / / Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Menu appears. QUICK MENU 3 Press / to select “High speed dubbing” from the Quick Menu, then press ENTER.