Toshiba RD-XS24SB User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO

HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER

RD-XS24SB

OWNER’S MANUAL

Introduction

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INSTALLATION

GUIDE

Read this booklet first.

Basic setup

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Printed in Slovakia

P000422610

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

CAUTION: This HDD/DVD video recorder employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

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Copyright It is permissible to record television programmes, film, video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated.

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk

of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located on the rear panel of your recorder.

Model No. Serial No.

Retain this information for future reference.

Location of the required label

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

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Following information is only for EU-member states:

The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS

OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11.Do not place a flaming object such as a burning candle on the apparatus.

12.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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13.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

14.Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

15.Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

16.Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury.

17.Do not place anything on top of this unit.

18.Do not place the apparatus on amplifiers or equipment that may produce heat.

20.Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and unit malfunction.

21.If the apparatus should smoke or smell, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait until the smoke or smell stops, then ask your dealer for a check and repair. Neglecting to do so may cause fire.

22.During thunderstorms, do not touch the connecting cables or the apparatus.

23.The apparatus includes lead, an ingredient of solder used on the PCB, which is a harmful substance to human and the environment. When disposing of this apparatus, follow the rules and regulations in your area.

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19.Do not cover the ventilating holes for the inside cooling fan.

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Precautions

Notes on handling

Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the recorder is not in standby mode, unless it is in an emergency. Doing so may cause malfunction. When shipping the recorder, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the recorder. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the recorder for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. The top and rear panels of the recorder may become warm after a long time of use. This is not a malfunction.

When not in use

For usual absence Be sure to remove the disc from the recorder and turn off the power. Prolonged absence Unplug the recorder from a wall outlet.

Notes on locating

Place the recorder on a level surface. Do not use it on a shaky or unstable surface such as a wobbly table or inclined stand. The loaded disc may dislodge from its proper position and cause damage to the recorder. Before placing the recorder, make sure that the surface can stand the weight of the recorder. For safety, avoid placing the recorder in a high location, as an accidental fall of the recorder may cause personal injury. When you place this recorder near a TV, radio, or VTR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted depending on the condition and location of said equipment. In such an event, place the recorder away as much as possible from the TV, radio, or VTR. Do not install this product in an area where it will be exposed to large amounts of oily smoke, steam or dust, as such exposure could result in fire or electric shock. Cigarette smoke, dust etc. can cause the product to malfunction.

Notes on cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.

Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner or benzine, as they may damage the surface of the recorder.

Notes on aerials

Image and sound quality depend very much on signal reception. Reception may be poor in weak signal areas. In this event, consult your dealer, or purchase a commercially available aerial booster. Refer to the booster’s instruction manual for installation details.

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Notes on recording and editing

Power outage

When you record/edit important content, make trial operations beforehand to confirm the recorder can function properly. Toshiba does not compensate for content which was not recorded/edited because of some malfunction of this product or discs during operation, and is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption of business, etc.) produced in such conditions. When the power plug is disconnected or when a power failure occurs during any operation of this product, all contents recorded in this recorder may be erased. Depending on the channel or programme, an excessive sound input level may cause noise or cut of recorded sound. Adjust the recording level when necessary. If a programme you have set a timer recording includes copy restriction signals, it may not be recorded. When programming a recording, confirm that a programme you want to record is not copy-restricted. Regular backups of recorded discs are recommended. Although digital signals are not deteriorated, disc aging may cause reading error or erasure of them. A backup of copy once content recording is not permitted because of copyright protection.

Exemptions

After a power outage the clock display will flash. Set the clock to the correct time.

Notes on the unit and the HDD

Do not give a shock or shake (especially during operation). Do not use in a shaky or unstable location. Hold the unit horizontally. Do not cover the ventilation holes for the cooling fan of the unit. Do not use in a place where the temperature rises or changes rapidly. Do not disconnect the power plug from a wall outlet while the unit is turned on. Do not disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet or break the power supply to the unit during recording or playing. Before disconnecting the power plug, be sure to press the power button and make sure the unit ends the finishing process and becomes the standby mode. If the power plug is disconnected or power supply is disrupted while the unit is recording, all recorded content will be erased. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss of recorded data caused by shock, shakes, misoperation or malfunction.

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Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by a third parties, accidents, owner’s intentional or unintentional misuse, or uses in other improper conditions. Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, modification or erasure of recorded data, etc.) caused by use or inability to use of this product. Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by neglect of the instructions described in the owner’s manual. Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by misuse or malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and the connected equipment or software that Toshiba is not concerned with. Toshiba does not compensate for contents which were not recorded/edited because of some malfunctions of this product or discs during operation, and is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, etc.) produced by such conditions.

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Precautions (Continued)

Notes on moisture condensation

Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully.

Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit.

Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases.

When you bring the unit directly from a cold place to a warm place. When you use the unit in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit. In summer, when you use the unit in a hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room. When you use the unit in a humid place.

Optical pick-up

lens

Notes on copyright

It is prohibited by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. Some DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. This unit incorporates CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) technology for copyright protection in recording devices, authorized by DVD forum. Recording and copying on this recorder depend on the contents as described next page.

It’s too

warm!

Do not use the unit when moisture condensation may occur in the situations above.

If you use the unit in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of the unit to the wall outlet, turn on the unit, and leave it for two or three hours. After two or three hours, the unit will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the unit connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur.

Wait!

Wall outlet

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This recorder incorporates CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) technology for copyright protection over copy once content (content which can be recorded only once).

Program Recording Copy

DVD-RAM

disc

DVD-R/RW

(VR mode)

DVD-R/RW

(Video mode)

HDD

DVD-RAM

disc

DVD-R/RW

(VR mode)

Copy free

Recording once

permitted

Can be recorded

HDD

DVD-RAM

disc

DVD-R/RW

HDD

Can be copied

Cannot be copied (Can be moved*)

Manufactured under license from QSound Labs, Inc. U.S. patent Nos. 5,105,462, 5,208,860 and 5,440,638 and various foreign counterpart. Copyright QSound Labs, Inc. 1998-2002. QXpander

is a trademark of QSound Labs,

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DVD-RAM

Recording once

permitted

Recording once

permitted

Recording prohibited

Can be recorded

Cannot be recorded

disc

DVD-R/RW

(VR mode)

DVD-R/RW

(Video mode)

HDD

DVD-RAM

disc

DVD-R/RW (VR mode)

DVD-R/RW

(Video mode)

Cannot be copied

HDD:Hard Disc Drive

•DVD-R/RW (Video mode) cannot record copy once content due to restriction.

* Copy once content recorded in the HDD cannot be

copied. They can only be moved (deleted the original one after dubbing) to DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW (VR mode) compatible with CPRM.

HDD

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Introduction

Installation procedure

Read carefully “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “Precautions”. ( pages 2 to 9)

Load the batteries in the remote control. ( page 12)

Connect an aerial to the recorder. ( page 14)

Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder. (

pages 18 to 19)

Connect the recorder to a TV. ( pages 14 to 17)

Connect optional equipment to the recorder. ( pages 20)

Make the initial settings. ( page 24)

Your recorder is ready. Read the separate volume “OPERATIONS”.

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Table of contents

Introduction

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 4

Precautions........................................................................................................................... 6

Installation procedure........................................................................................................ 10

Preparation of the remote control .................................................................................... 12

Connections

Connecting an aerial and TV ............................................................................................. 14

Connecting to a TV equipped with phono type jacks ..................................................... 16

Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs ......................................... 17

Connecting a satellite receiver ......................................................................................... 18

Connecting to an audio system ........................................................................................ 20

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Starting up the recorder .................................................................................................... 22

A: Initial settings ................................................................................................................ 24

B: Output sound setting .................................................................................................... 34

C: TV shape setting............................................................................................................ 36

D: Remote control settings ............................................................................................... 38

By using SCART cable .......................................................................................... 18

By using RF coaxial cable ..................................................................................... 19

Entering numbers .................................................................................................. 23

1: Channels and clock settings .............................................................................. 25

2: Input signal setting ............................................................................................ 31

3: AV1 output setting ............................................................................................. 32

4: AV2 input setting ................................................................................................ 33

Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder ........................................ 38

Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with

the remote control of this recorder ........................................................................ 40

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Preparation of the remote control

Notes on batteries

Open the cover.

Insert batteries (R03 type).

Improper use of batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion. To operate the remote control correctly, follow the instructions below.

• Do not insert batteries into the remote control in the wrong direction.

• Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit the batteries. Do not throw batteries into a fire.

• Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the remote control.

• Do not use different types of batteries together, or mix old and new batteries.

• If you do not use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion.

• If the remote control does not function correctly or if the operating range is reduced, replace all batteries with new ones.

• If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the battery compartment, then insert new batteries.

Make sure to match the + and – on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment.

Close the cover.

Operating with the remote control

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

30°

Within about 7 m

DVD

INPUT SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

CHANNEL

INPUT SELECT

CHANNELVOLUME

TOP MENU

HDD DVD

TIMESLIP

MODE

QUICK MENU

OPERATION

NUMBER

ENTER

RETURN

EXIT

Distance : About 7 m from the front of the remote

sensor

Angle : About 30° in each direction of the front of

the remote sensor

* Do not expose the remote sensor of the recorder to a

strong light source such as direct sunlight or other illumination. If you do so, you may not be able to operate the recorder via the remote control.

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Notes

• Direct the remote control at the remote sensor of the recorder.

• Do not drop or give the remote control a shock.

• Do not leave the remote control near an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not spill water or put anything wet on the remote control.

• Do not disassemble the remote control.

Connection procedure

“Connecting an aerial and TV” ( page 14)

“Connecting an aerial

and TV” ( page 14)

“Connecting to a TV equipped with SCART inputs” ( page 15)

Connections

Connect your recorder to your TV and/or audio system.

Connecting an aerial and TV

Connecting to a TV equipped with phono type jacks

Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs

Connecting a satellite receiver

Connecting to an audio system

“Connecting to an audio system” ( page 20)

AV amplifier

When you connect a TV equipped with SCART inputs

Perform steps 1, 2 and 3.

When you connect an audio system

Perform steps 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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