OWNER’S MANUAL Playback RD-XS34SU RD-XS34SC Recording HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER Introduction TOSHIBA HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS34SU/RD-XS34SC DIGITAL VIDEO Editing Function setup Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.
Introduction Table of contents Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV) .......................................................... 64 Introduction Caution for safety ................................................ 4 About this product .............................................. 5 Choosing a disc .................................................. 6 Index to Parts and Controls ............................. Front panel ........................................................... Rear panel ......
Introduction Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) ..................... 112 Line-U dubbing (Recording pictures while viewing them) ..... 116 Others Before calling service personnel ................... 168 Deleting selected items (Deleting multiple specified parts) ................ 118 Recording duration ......................................... 172 Combine Original titles (Combine two titles into one) ......................... 120 Specification .....................................
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”.
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 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.
Standards 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. Mark Meanings Number of audio streams recorded in the disc. (2 streams such as English and Japanese in this example.) 2 2 3 That’s (Taiyo-Yuden) 4X, 8X Number of subtitle languages recorded in the disc. (2 subtitle languages are recorded 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 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 1 4 6 8 10 12 3 5 7 9 11 2 15 16 13 14 17 18 * 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 page 20, 21 Turns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode. 2 ON/STANDBY indicator page 20, 21 Displays the operational state of the recorder. 3 CH buttons (PLAY) button Starts playback.
Introduction Recording Playback Editing Ö DV IN terminal page 136 Use this when recording from a digital video device such as a digital video camera. 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. Library Ü INPUT2 jacks page 44 Use this when recording from other input source such as a VCR or a camcorder. Function setup á LED Illuminates when the power is turned on.
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Rear panel 1 2 3 8 1 Power cord page 21 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” 2 Ventilation fan 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT BITSTREAM/PCM page 27 in “INSTALLATION OPTICAL jack GUIDE” Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with an optical digital audio input jack. 4 COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks page 26 in “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 9 OUTPUT jacks page 21, 23, 24, 26 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier.
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Remote control 1 15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 35 34 44 36 46 29 37 30 38 31 39 40 32 41 33 42 43 48 50 45 47 49 51 52
Introduction 1 OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 21 3 HDD button page 44 in page 42, 45, 116 4 TIMESLIP button page 64, 65 5 EASY NAVI button 36 ZOOM button 37 P in P button page 23 8 SLOW button 9 FRAME/ADJUST button page 41, 68 10 Direction buttons ( / / / ) button page 41, 45 page 57 14 Number buttons page 40, 69 16 CH/Page buttons 17 DVD button page 20, 21 page 20, 23, 40 page 62, 78, 80 18 INSTANT SKIP button page 74 page 71 page 19 39 DIMMER button page 19 40 DISPLAY button page 8
Introduction Index to Parts and Controls (Continued) Display 1 2 12 13 14 3 4 6 5 7 8 15 16 17 Illuminates when a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. 2 Program recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program. 3 Bit rate indicator Illuminates when displaying the bit rate selected for recording, or when displaying the actual bit rate. 4 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 É DUB (Dubbing) indicator Illuminates when copying.
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.
Function setup Others 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 data is not provided by Toshiba, Therefore Toshiba is not liable for the content of such data. The date provider may elect to discontinue the service or it may cease to be (or never be) available in your area. In any of these circumstances, the TV Guide On Screen feature will not function.
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 CANCEL Press / / / to select then press ENTER. The text entry box is highlighted.
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 49.
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 Using TV Guide On Screen™ (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 DVD-VIDEO : DVD video disc Recording Recording variations for many types of programs or situations. VCD : VIDEO CD Before recording CD : Audio CD (For CD containing JPEG or MP3/WMA files, page 78, 80.
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.
Editing To check space remaining on a disc 1) Press REMAIN. The current capacity per disc is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The current capacity of the selected drive is displayed on the front panel display. Playback If you want to record contents which will be copied to a DVD-R/RW disc later on page 43. See When the programmed settings overlap Before the first recording is completed, the second program is scheduled to begin recording.
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...
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 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.) • Recording a Recording-once-permitted program.
Recording Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode Introduction This setting is necessary to play the contents on a DVD-R/RW disc with other DVD players. Items to set up DVD compatible mode Only the main sound and SAP sound are available for recording in Video mode under DVD-R/RW standard. This is not for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc. Depending on Picture/Audio settings, making DVD Video may not be possible.
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. page 162) to “Main” or “SAP.” In DVD-R/RW • If you record on a DVD-R/RW disc, set “DVD compatible mode” ( recording, “Off” setting is regarded as “Main.
Suggestions for the user picture quality setting Recording B 1 Press QUICK MENU. Introduction • For normal recording or when you cannot decide which mode to choose. Select “SP”. • When you need a longer recording time and video quality is not important Select “LP”, lower quality than “SP” in picture quality, but it can record longer. • To record a high quality picture page 161.) The higher the bit rate, the better the picture Select “MN (Manual)” to set a desired bit rate.
Recording Recording a TV program (Continued) 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.
Introduction To play a recorded title while recording another on the same disc (Recorded Title Play) HDD DVD-RAM Recording 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. Playback Pressing STOP button stops playback, and the content currently being recorded returns. If you press PLAY button, playback resumes from the location you last stopped.
Recording HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording an external source 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 INPUT1 (L-1) Audio cable INPUT3 (L-3) • To record a clearer picture, use the S video jack.
Introduction INPUT SELECT Recording 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. 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. Playback L-2: To record pictures from equipment connected to the INPUT2 jacks on the front panel.
Recording Recording an external source (Continued) Notes on recording from a connected VCR or camcorder Check the condition of the source equipment before playing. Set the equipment in a good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum playback. Bad conditions may produce noises in playback. These noises may be detected as copy protection signals, resulting in a stoppage of the recording. Play a source in an usual mode.
Recording HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Setting a recording Introduction To record TV programs and end them automatically, follow the procedures of this chapter. page 32). Before setting recording, see “Before recording” ( Preparation Recording • 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.
Recording Setting a recording (Continued) Changing the recording options 1 Press TV Guide, then press program to record. TV Guide / to select a TV Or to search for a TV program, see page 24. Start ENTER 2 Press MENU. “Episode Options” appears. Menu 3 Press / to select “set recording” then press ENTER. “Record Options” appears. ENTER e.g.
Introduction recorder: HDD: Records onto the HDD. DVD: Records onto a loaded disc. Recording quality: See “Recording mode” Playback 5 When complete, press / to select “schedule recording” then ENTER. “Record Options” is closed. The icon appears on the TV program. ENTER Editing Note If you cancel the selections, select “cancel” then press ENTER button.
Recording Setting a recording (Continued) Set recording by specifying details manually 1) Press TV Guide. TV Guide On Screen LISTINGS appears. 2) Press / to select “SCHEDULE”. 3) Press Menu. “Schedule Options” appears. 4) Press / to select “new manual recording” then press ENTER. “Record Options” appears. 5) Press / to select “date” then press the number buttons to input the date (month, day, year). To shift the highlight, press / . 6) Press / to select “start” then press the number buttons or am/pm).
To stop a scheduled recording 2 ways are available. 1) Press TV Guide. On LISTINGS 2) Select a TV program you have set to record (icon displayed). 3) Press Menu. “Episode Options” appears. 2) Press / / / to select the TV program currently being recorded. Recording 1) Press TV Guide. Introduction Deleting a recording 3) Press REC repeatedly until the recording icon disappears. 4) Press / to select “delete recording”, then press ENTER.
Recording Others To delete recorded content To protect recorded content Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. 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 57) to contents (CONTENT MENU)” ( select a title.
HDD DVD-RAM This function automatically diverts a recording to the HDD if a DVD-RAM disc is near capacity. 10min. HDD Recording start To engage the Relay Recording function, set “Relay page 163). recording” to “On” ( About recording time 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.
Playback Play your favorite contents.
Playback Information on playback The operation procedure depends on the kind of disc. See the respective pages for basic procedures 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. You can play recorded TV programs also from TV Guide On Screen. See page 25. CONTENT MENU “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears. e.g. CONTENT MENU Title List 1 / 2 Page Recording 1 Press CONTENT MENU.
Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) To stop playback Press STOP. STOP To pause playback (still playback) Press PAUSE. Notes • Depending on conditions or contents, playback may not start from the location last stopped at, but instead another location. For example, from the beginning of the disc or title. • Depending on a disc, there may be a slight difference between the location the recorder memorizes and the actual location where playback starts.
Playing all titles (original) in a disc (Play All ORG Titles) 1) After step 1 on page 57, press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 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. 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 SKIP buttons.
Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Checking the background information on a selected title Changing the order of titles 1) At step 2 on page 57, select a title (chapter) then press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press / to select “Title information”, then press ENTER. Detail information of a selected title (chapter) appears. You can switch the chapters on the title by / ) buttons.
Introduction Jumping to a specified page 1) Press CONTENT MENU. CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. 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 discs in the same manner. page 57. 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. ( Start 1 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. Locating a title using the top menu 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.
Playback HDD Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV) 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. Start 1 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. The recorder begins to store the broadcast on the HDD the moment you press TIMESLIP button.
Playback Introduction HDD DVD-RAM Playing a TV program currently being recorded (Chase Play) 1 While recording a TV program on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, press TIMESLIP. 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 Start 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 1 DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD During normal playback, press PICTURE SEARCH. SE AR CH : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback PI C TU RE Start Notes • The playback speed may vary depending on a disc. • Depending on a disc or data condition, picture and sound in fast forward playback at “ ” speed may be distorted.
DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD CD Press SKIP ( / ) repeatedly until the chapter or track number you want appears. Recording 1 HDD Introduction Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track Playback starts from the selected chapter or track. SK IP Start HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO SL Press SLOW during playback. OW Start Function setup 1 VCD Library Playing in slow-motion Editing Notes • Some titles may not display chapter numbers.
Playback Playing at various speeds (Continued) Playing frame by frame HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO 1 VCD During playback, press PAUSE. A still picture is displayed. PAUSE 2 AM E /A DJ / ). : Playback direction : Opposite direction FR Start Press FRAME ( US T To resume normal playback Notes • Sound is muted during frame by frame playback. • Frame by frame playback cannot provide smooth playback. • Picture may advance more than 1 frame at a time.
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. If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2. e.g. T.SEARCH 001 Title Chapter 0001 Playback Search Press / to select a section (title or chapter) you want to locate. Editing 2 Recording 1 Press T.SEARCH. e.g.
Playback Locating by entering the number (Continued) Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search) 1 Press T.SEARCH. T.SEARCH You may have to press repeatedly, depending on a disc. Press the button until the following display appears. e.g. Search 2 Title Time 001 00 : 00 : 00 Press the number buttons and / to enter the desired time location on the disc. e.g.
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) P in P Recording 1 During playback, press P in P. A sub window (program on the air or on the recording) appears. e.g. Playback Editing 2 Press / / / sub window. to select the position of the You can shift the sub window in following 4 directions.
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 Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded with multiple angles. ANGLE While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the angle icon appears on the TV screen and on the front panel. Press ANGLE button while the angle icon is displayed. Angle icon e.g.
Playback HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Selecting Subtitles Introduction You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the disc. 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback. Recording The current subtitle setting appears. SUBTITLE e.g. Subtitle Status 1 –– Off Setting number and language Playback The language code appears instead of the language name. Refer to the list of languages and their abbreviations.
Playback HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD Zooming a picture You can magnify areas within a picture. 1 Press ZOOM. A zoom scope appears. ZOOM 2 e.g. Select a zoom point and magnification level. : Raises the magnification level. Start : Lowers the magnification level. ENTER CLEAR / / / : 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.
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 Press AUDIO during playback or while receiving a broadcast. Recording 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 173) abbreviations. ( Playback Press ADJUST while the audio setting is displayed on the TV screen.
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 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 a disc, a specific type of audio the disc has is output.
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 79) 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 42, “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) Press T.SEARCH. An input window appears. e.g. 1) Press CONTENT MENU. “CONTENT MENU Picture List” appears. Search Depending on the disc, the recorder creates either temporary folder, “Auto” or “All”.
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” ( 1 page 81. Press DVD. DVD Start 2 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.
Direct input of a track number 1) Press T.SEARCH. An input window appears. Search Track 001 2) Input a track number using the number buttons or ADJUST button. 3) Press ENTER. To change the playback order Library * 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. Editing e.g.
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 Press DISPLAY. The following on-screen display appears. (The actual display varies depending on the disc.) DISPLAY e.g. while playing the HDD Elapsed time of a title/ Elapsed time of a chapter Mode indicator Title No./ Chapter No. Playback mode Operating disc Receiving channel Status display e.g.
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 Start Chapter division Elapsed time 01 : 30 : 00 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 Functions in Quick Menu Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience. page 30 on how to operate 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 88.) “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.
Playback Functions in Quick Menu (Continued) To display the current bit rate HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO 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 About use of the HDD (internal hard disc) 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 DVDRAM disc. The reason is that discontinuous space inside the HDD expands and recorded contents are stored in gaps between used locations. Operating this repeatedly makes a recording area inside the HDD broken down into small and complicated spaces. (It is called fragmentation.
Introduction Outline of basic editing 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 HDD DVD-RAM Creating chapters 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. To create chapters in a title, insert a chapter mark. Playback the contents, locate a point where you want to divide, then press CHP DIVIDE button. You can insert a chapter mark also while recording, by pressing CHP DIVIDE button.
Introduction Recording 4 Press / to select “Chapter function”, then press ENTER. The submenu appears. e.g.
Editing Creating chapters (Continued) 7 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 Location 00:00:21:24F Divide To create new chapter, select desired start point via remote. To set, press enter. Title:004 00:00:00 Chapter:0001 00:54:30 B 8 Press / ENTER.
EDITMain Menu HDD MENU Chapter Editing Title 1 Merge Divide 1 2 3 4 5 DV Recording Chapter Editing Edit Functions Playlist editing Dub Selected Items Rate Conv. Items Combine ORG Title DVD-Video Creation DVD-Video Finalizing Del Selected Items 1) Perform steps 1 to 4 on pages 90 to 91. 2) Press / to select “Auto chapter create”, then press ENTER. 3) Press / to select “Chapter break edit mode”, then press ENTER. 4) Press / ENTER.
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 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. Recording 1 Press CONTENT MENU. “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears. CONTENT MENU 2 Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. QUICK MENU e.g.
Editing Playlist editing (Continued) 4 Press / to select “Playlist editing”, then press ENTER. “EDIT MENU Playlist editing” appears. e.g. EDIT Playlist Editing HDD MENU ENTER 5 / / PlayList Start to select a title or chapter. To select between titles and chapters, press ENTER e.g. EDIT Playlist Editing HDD MENU button.
Introduction Recording 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 Original Object :Title PlayList Playback Source:Title Title: 2005/05/07 10:30am Entire time: 00:13:45 Start Editing B A 8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to insert items.
Editing Playlist editing (Continued) Canceling selection of a part 1) From 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. 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 “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 CONTENT MENU) You can register your favorite scene as a thumbnail displayed on CONTENT MENU. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not available. 1 Press CONTENT MENU. “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears. CONTENT MENU e.g.
Introduction Recording 4 Press / to select “Create thumbnail” (or “Create CHP thumbnail” if selected a chapter at step 2), then press ENTER. “CONTENT MENU Create Thumbnail” appears. ENTER e.g. CONTENT MENU Create Thumbnail HDD 2005/03/24 11:00pm Ch:6 (0:29:50) Original Playback Location 00:00:00:03F Select desired thumbnail image via remote. To set, press enter. 00:00:00 B Press PLAY to start playback. PLAY Locate a scene you want to capture as a thumbnail. You can use the following buttons.
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 chapter mark ( page 93) or record or edit the disc on 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 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 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 Press CONTENT MENU. “CONTENT MENU Title List” appears. CONTENT MENU e.g.
Introduction ENTER to select “Copy”, “Move” or “Same 5 Editing “Copy” or “Move” is automatically selected in the following cases. Copy: When a specified title (or chapter) is a Playlist. When a specified title (or chapter) is locked ( page 52). Move: When a specified title (or chapter) is copy-protected. Playback Copy: After the operation is completed, a specified part will remain on the disc where it was previously located.
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 Press EDIT MENU. “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. EDIT MENU 2 Press / to select “Dub Selected Items”.
Introduction Recording 4 Press / / / to select a part (a title or chapter) to copy. • To go to the next or previous page, press PICTURE / ) button. SEARCH ( ENTER • To select a chapter, first select the title that contains button. the chapter you want, then press To go back to the title display, press button again. Dub Selected Items HDD Title Playback e.g. EDIT MENU Original Dubbing Media: DVD Editing 5 Press ENTER. B A A cursor appears in the lower area (destination media). e.g.
Editing Dubbing selected items (Dubbing specified parts together) (Continued) 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6. You can confirm the available space of the destination media via the bar at the bottom of the display. Each of the collected parts is recorded on the destination media as a title. • To cancel selection of an individual part, see 8 page 111. Press / to select “Start”, press ENTER, and select “Yes”, then press ENTER. ENTER The broadcast picture appears and dubbing starts.
Introduction Cancelling selection of an item e.g. EDIT MENU Dub Selected Items Quick Menu HDD 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. 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 onto the DVD-RAM disc.
Introduction ENTER 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. Confirm picture and sound rates. QUICK MENU Playback 5 / Recording 4 Press To make changes, follow the procedure below. 1) Press QUICK MENU button to display Quick Menu. e.g.
Editing Rate conversion dubbing (Dubbing at a modified bit rate) (Continued) Rate Conversion Dubbing for multiple parts 1 Press EDIT MENU. “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. EDIT MENU 2 Press / to select “Rate Conv. Items”, then press ENTER. “EDIT MENU Rate Conv. Items” appears. ENTER e.g. EDIT MENU Rate Conv. Items HDD Title Original Dubbing Media: DVD 3 Collect parts to be dubbed, using steps 4 to 6 page 109. on B A Each of the collected parts is recorded on the destination media as a title.
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) While dubbing, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / to select “Auto power off”. 3) Press ENTER. Others • Unlike High speed dubbing, Rate conversion dubbing may cause slight deterioration in picture and sound quality of recorded content.
Editing 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 copy-protected. This procedure can be used also to copy contents of a DVD-R/RW you created ( page 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 STOP Playing stops, and a black screen returns. Press HDD. Playback 7 Recording 6 When playback of contents you want to copy is finished, press STOP. HDD Editing 8 Press STOP. Recording stops. STOP Library Others 117 Function setup Notes • The following combinations of a source and a destination disc are possible.
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 HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to delete. 1 Press EDIT MENU. “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. EDIT MENU 2 Press / to select “Del Selected Items”. e.g.
Introduction Recording 4 5 Following steps 4 to 6 on page 109, assemble the items to delete. Press repeatedly to select “Start”, then press ENTER. When the process is finished, “EDIT MENU Main Menu” returns. Editing Library Notes • To confirm the first and last scenes of an item, first select an item then press QUICK MENU button. Press / buttons to select “Preview” (or “Title information”) then press ENTER button. This is available only on contents recorded on the HDD or DVD-RAM discs.
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 HDD or DVD button to select a disc that contains titles or chapters you want to merge. 1 Press EDIT MENU. “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. EDIT MENU 2 Press / to select “Combine ORG Title”, then press ENTER. “EDIT MENU Combine ORG Title” appears. e.g.
Introduction ENTER It is fixed at the left side at the beginning. Press ENTER button. The selected part moved into the location of the cursor. e.g. EDIT MENU Combine ORG Title HDD Title Original Playback Object :HDD For source, only 2 titles (original) can e selected. After combined, the second title is included into the first one. Start combining Title: B A Editing 6 Perform steps 3 to 5 and select the second title. You cannot select the same title.
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/RW, a popular media for distribution, and played on a compatible DVD video player. Notice • Beforehand confirm the contents of a disc. If you use a DVD-R disc, prepare a new one. This DVD-Video creation procedure is possible only once per disc on this recorder. Once you have copied to a DVD-R, you cannot redo, add, delete, or correct the copied contents in the disc.
Introduction “EDIT MENU Main Menu” appears. EDIT MENU e.g. EDIT HDD Main Menu MENU Chapter Editing Edit Functions Title Merge Divide 2 3 4 5 Playback Playlist Editing Dub Selected Items Rate Conv. Items Combine ORG Title DVD-Video Creation DVD-Video Finalizing Del Selected Items 1 1 Source DV Recording Chapter Editing Chapters can be divided on frame basis. Chapters can be merged and assigned names. Press / to select “DVD-Video Creation”, then press ENTER.
Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) 4 Press ENTER. A cursor appears in the lower area (destination media). ENTER e.g. EDIT MENU DVD-Video Create (Selected Items) HDD Sourece: Title Original Creating Media: DVD Cursor Next Capacity B 5 A Press / to select a location to place the selected part, 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 into the location of the cursor. e.
to select “Next”, then press A screen is displayed to select options. DVD Video Creation(Option Settings) Menu Create Start Play Title+Chapter Menu Title Menu Next Title After play on title Menu Title 1 Writing Test None Original Parts Test 4:3 fixed Stop All Test 16:9 fixed / / / Playback Return Next A B Press None Title 1 After play on title Set Aspect Ratio Chapter Recording e.g. EDIT MENU ENTER 8 Introduction 7 Press / ENTER. to set the items.
Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) 10 Press to select “Next”, then press ENTER. A display of title menu selection appears if “Menu Create” is set to “Title+Chapter” or “Title” at step 7. ENTER To view your captured images ( next page. e.g. EDIT MENU page 129), go to the DVD Video Creation(Title Menu Select) MR.
Introduction 13 Press ENTER on “EDIT MENU DVD-Video Creation (Chapter Menu Select)” display. A confirmation message is displayed. Recording ENTER ENTER / to select “Yes”, then press ENTER. Playback 14 Press The current broadcast picture appears and dubbing starts. The progress is displayed on the screen and in the front panel display on the recorder. • You can set the recorder to turn off automatically when the job finishes. 1) During the job, press QUICK MENU button.
Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) Notes • The number of titles that you can write on a DVD-R/RW disc 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.
2) Press / / / to select a title which contains a scene to use as menus. To delete all captured images, select “Delete all menus”. 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to select “Save captured images”. 5) Select a scene. Locate a scene using the buttons such as PLAY, SLOW, FRAME or PAUSE, etc. e.g.
Editing Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW (Continued) 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 page 135). On DVD-R discs, canceling of the DVDa DVD-RW disc can be restored by canceling the process of the disc ( Video finalizing process is not available.
Introduction / / to select. As you select each item, its function is explained. ENTER When “Menu Create” is set to “None”: “Start play” and “After play one title” are automatically omitted. Press / ENTER. to select “Next”, then press Playback 5 / Recording 4 Press Information on data to be processed appears. e.g. EDIT MENU DVD-Video Finalize(Disc Information) ENTER Disc name Edit Name Editing Total title number 11 1 hour 24 min.
Editing DVD-Video finalize process (Continued) 7 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. ENTER 8 Press / / / to select the chapter menu. A selected menu is applied to all chapters. You cannot allocate a menu to each chapter. ENTER button, you can preview the selected If you press menu. To return, press O button.
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 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.
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 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 a 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 2005/ 03/ 9 We 9:00 pm HDD 2005/03/ 9 Tu 10:27 pm CH Genre Sort by disc(DVD) An input window appears. 5/24 (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 Arrange by week 3 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 submenu appears. e.g. Summary LIBRARY Title (All tTitles) MENU No. 1/ 2 Quick Menu 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 2005 3/13(Su) 2005/03/13 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 “User record quality” setting Playback 1) Press QUICK MENU. Quick Menu appears. Note • You can rearrange the list by selecting “Arrange”, “Narrowing” or “Jump” from 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 Press SETUP. The following setup display appears. SETUP e.g. DVD player settings DVD disc menu language English DVD audio language English DVD subtitle language No subtitle DVD d i l O 2 Press / to select the icon of a group that contains a desired item, then press ENTER. SETUP For details on each setting, see the next page.
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 To activate or deactivate the operational status display (e.g., ) on the TV screen. 159 To select the transparency of the on-screen menus relative to background pictures. 159 Startup screen 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 User record quality 161 To make further settings when you cannot adjust the image quality with “Custom picture setting” of the “Picture/audio settings”. 161 To select the black level of recording pictures. 161 To set the aspect ratio for DVD-R recording. 162 To set the audio for DVD-R recording. 162 To set whether or not chapters are to be automatically created at a specified interval for DVD-R 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 DVD audio language English 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 173). Spanish: To display disc menus in Spanish.
Introduction DVD parental lock 4) Press 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 On: Select this to activate Parental Lock function or to change the setting. After pressing ENTER button, follow steps 1) – 3) below. Off: Deactivate the Parental Lock function. After pressing 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 / buttons, and then press ENTER button. e.g.
Introduction Picture/Audio settings Pause/Still HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Normal setting. Pause the moving image without blurring. Frame: Displays high resolution still image. Output Black level HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO VCD You can adjust the black level of the output signal. Standard: Normal black level. Enhanced: Editing To display deeper, richer black than in “Standard” setting.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Play DNR HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-VIDEO Analog 2ch: VCD Selects a setting for playback at a reduced noise level. Press / buttons to select an item then select “On” or “Off” using / buttons. 3D-DNR: Not activated. On: Reduces the noise levels of brightness signals and color signals present in the video signal during playback.
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 42, “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 CD Turn on or off a confirmation beeper announcing when a command is received. Sets how far back is replayed when INSTANT REPLAY button is pressed. Off: 5 sec. : 10 sec. : 30 sec. : 5 min. Turns off the beep sound. On: Title thumbnail point Turns on the beep sound.
Introduction DVD recorder operation Picture record mode User record quality HDD HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R e.g. User 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 Manual 3.2 D/M1 5 Total recording time: approx. 71min. (with 4.7 GB unused) SETUP 1) Press / / / buttons to select the desired item (“Mode”, “Rate”, or “Audio quality”). 2) Press 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 “User record quality” is set to “1.0(Mbps)” and “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 Quick Menu. 1) Press / buttons to select a position in the “Current Genre List” you want to change, then press ENTER button. On: A list of genres appears. You can turn the pages using button. 2) Press / buttons to select a genre, then press ENTER button.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) All HDD titles delete HDD Format HDD HDD This deletes all the titles on the HDD. Only the recorded contents are deleted, so a DVD-RAM disc Library information and reservation history are left as is and can continue to be used. All titles are about to be deleted in spite of title protected. Proceed? Yes Initializes the HDD. Normally it is not required to initialize the HDD.
Introduction Initial settings Language To set a preferred language for on-screen displays. Recording English: To view on-screen display in English. French: To view on-screen display in French. Time & Date setting 1) Press clock. / / and ADJUST ( / Playback To set the clock manually if it is not set correctly. ) to set the buttons: To select “Year”, “Date”, “Time”, or “am/pm”. / Editing ADJUST ( ) buttons: To change the date. ( / buttons can also be used in addition to ADJUST ( / ) buttons.
Function Setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting of picture and sound quality for recording Sound setting D/M1 D/M2 L-PCM Picture quality setting DVD HDD DVD HDD DVD HDD SP Yes Yes Yes Yes No No LP Yes Yes Yes Yes No No MN Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 166
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.
Cannot be recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. TV Guide On Screen TV program list does not appear when TV Guide is pressed. Playback → Leave the recorder turned off overnight. →Check the connection and setup TV Guide On Screen™ again. →Listings are not provided for satellite services. • If you are using a cable box: →Ensure the G-LINK cable is connected and its IR transmitter (the G-LINK wand) is placed correctly page 25, in front of the cable box. See “INSTALLATION GUIDE”.
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 18, “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 1.0 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 173 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 34W ■ Power requirement at standby 17W or below (Front panel display: on) 16W or below (Front panel display: off) ■ Power supply 120V AC, 60 Hz ■ Mass 5.
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. Recording DAV PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CANADA AND MEXICO, ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.
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.
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