Toshiba RD-XS24SB User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO

HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER

RD-XS24SB

OWNER’S MANUAL

Introduction

Connections

INSTALLATION

GUIDE

Read this booklet first.

Basic setup

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_01-48 8/31/05, 5:40 PM1

Printed in Slovakia

P000422610

N PM0020763010

© 2005 Toshiba Corporation

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

2

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_02-12 8/31/05, 5:39 PM2

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.

Introduction

Connections

Basic setup

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.

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_02-12 8/31/05, 5:39 PM3

3

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.

4

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_02-12 8/31/05, 5:39 PM4

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.

Introduction

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.

Introduction

Connections

Basic setup

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

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_02-12 8/31/05, 5:39 PM5

5

Introduction

Precautions

Notes on handling

Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet
while the recorder is not in standby mode, unless it is
in an emergency. Doing so may cause malfunction.
When shipping the recorder, the original shipping
carton and packing materials come in handy. For
maximum protection, repack the unit as it was
originally packed at the factory.
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near
the recorder. 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.

6

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_02-12 8/31/05, 5:39 PM6

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.

Introduction

Connections

Basic setup

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.

7

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_02-12 8/31/05, 5:39 PM7

Introduction

Precautions (Continued)

Notes on moisture condensation

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

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

f

o

m

e

o

l

p

i

s

m

a

x

E

n

o

c

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.

t

u

r

e

s

n

a

e

t

i

d

o

n

!

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

8

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_02-12 8/31/05, 5:39 PM8

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

Copy free

Recording once

permitted

Can be
recorded

Can be
recorded

Can be
recorded

HDD

DVD-RAM

disc

DVD-R/RW

HDD

Can be
copied

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

TM

is a trademark of QSound Labs,

Inc. All rights reserved.

Introduction

Connections

DVD-RAM

Recording once

permitted

Recording once

permitted

Recording prohibited

Recording prohibited

Can be
recorded

Cannot be
recorded

Cannot 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

Basic setup

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_02-12 8/31/05, 5:39 PM9

9

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”.

10

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_02-12 8/31/05, 5:39 PM10

Introduction

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

Basic setup

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

Introduction

Connections

Basic setup

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_02-12 8/31/05, 5:39 PM11

11

Introduction

Preparation of the remote control

Notes on batteries

Open the cover.

1

2

1

Insert batteries (R03 type).

2

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.

3

Operating with the remote control

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

30°

30°

Within about 7 m

TV

DVD

INPUT SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

CHANNEL

INPUT SELECT

CHANNELVOLUME

TOP MENU

MENU

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.

12

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_02-12 8/31/05, 5:39 PM12

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

1

“Connecting an aerial
and TV” ( page 14)

“Connecting an aerial

2

and TV” ( page 14)

3

“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

4

“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.

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_13-20 8/31/05, 5:40 PM13

Connections

Connecting an aerial and TV

Connect your TV and the aerial to this recorder for recording and to view broadcast signals on the TV.

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV, and connect it to the VHF/UHF RF
IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder.

1

Connect the VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) terminal to the TV by using the
supplied coaxial cable.

2

VHF/UHF aerial

Aerial cable

To aerial input

2

Coaxial cable (supplied)

For connecting a satellite system, see page 18.

To VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT.)

To VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV)

1

2

14

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_13-20 8/31/05, 5:40 PM14

Connect to a TV equipped with SCART inputs.

Connect as below for watching received channels or recorded contents. Watching via the RF OUT terminal

3

is not available.

To AV1(TV)

• The following setting is required according to the TV that
you are connecting.

Setting

TV

Normal TV

“AV1 output” on the “Initial
settings” menu.

SCART cable (not supplied)

page 32

“Video”

For connections to TVs with no SCART
inputs, see “Connecting to a TV equipped
with phono type jacks” ( page 16).

• Normal TV

• TV compatible with S video signals

• RGB monitor

Introduction

Connections

TV compatible with S video signals

RGB monitor “RGB”

“S-Video”

To SCART input

Connect the power cord of the recorder to a wall outlet.

4

To wall outlet

Notes

• Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected TV as well.

• When you connect the recorder to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before any
connections.

• Connect the recorder directly to your TV. If you connect the recorder via a VTR, TV/VTR combination or video selector, the
playback picture may be distorted due to copy protection.

• When “PSO” is displayed on the front panel display, the picture is output only from the COMPONENT OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks.
( page 17)

Basic setup

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_13-20 8/31/05, 5:40 PM15

15

Connections

Connecting to a TV equipped with phono type jacks

Select the connection type depending on the TV. (Normal TV/TV equipped with an S video input)

Normal TV

To video
input
(yellow)

To S video
input

To audio
input

TV equipped with
an S video input

To audio
input

To AV OUT AUDIO
(R: red, L: white)

Video/Audio cable (supplied)

To AV OUT AUDIO
(R: red, L: white)

Audio cable (not supplied)

S video cable (not supplied)

To AV OUT VIDEO
(yellow)

To AV OUT S-VIDEO

Note

• If your television set has one audio input, connect the left and right audio outputs of the recorder to a Y cable adapter (not
supplied) and then connect to your TV.

16

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_13-20 8/31/05, 5:40 PM16

Connections

Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs

If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better quality.

TV or monitor equipped with
component video inputs

To Y video input

B video input

To P

To PR video input

To AV OUT AUDIO
(R: red)

Video cable (not supplied)

To
COMPONENT

R

OUT P

To AV OUT AUDIO
(L: white)

To
COMPONENT
OUT P

B

To
COMPONENT
OUT Y

Audio cable (not supplied)

To audio inputs of the amplifier

(white)(red)

Component video outputs/inputs

Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component
video inputs. Connecting to these inputs allows you to
enjoy higher quality picture playback.
Actual labels for component video inputs may vary
depending on the TV manufacturer. (ex.Y, R-Y, R-B or
Y, C

B, CR)

In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the
playback picture may be reduced slightly or the tint
may change. In such a case, adjust the TV or monitor

• The following setting is required according to the TV
that you are connecting.

Setting

TV

TV or monitor equipped with
component video inputs

“AV1 output” on the “Initial
settings” menu.

“Video” or “S-Video”

page 32

for optimum performance.

To switch the output signal (Progressive/Interlaced)

PROGRESSIVE

Press PROGRESSIVE on the remote control.
The output signal alternates between
component progressive and component
interlaced.

• When “PSO” is displayed on the front panel
display, the output signal is progressive. When
nothing is displayed, the output signal is

• Selecting “RGB” disables signal output from the
COMPONENT OUT (Y, P

B, PR) jacks. If the on-screen

display disappears immediately after you select “RGB”,
you can restore it by connecting the recorder using the
AV OUT VIDEO (yellow) jack.

• If you display the setup menu when the output signal is
progressive, it automatically changes to interlace.
Press PROGRESSIVE again after you exit the menu.

interlace.

Notes

• Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected TV as well.

• When you connect the recorder to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the
wall outlet before any connections.

• If you place the recorder near a tuner or radio, the radio broadcast sound might be distorted. In this event, place the recorder
away from the tuner and radio.

• The output sound of the recorder has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the amplifier’s volume to a moderate listening
level. Otherwise, the speakers and your hearing may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound.

•Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the recorder’s power cord. If you leave the amplifier power on, the
speakers may be damaged.

• When “PSO” is displayed on the front panel display, the picture is output only from the COMPONENT OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks.

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause
artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user
switch the connection to the “Standard Definition” output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this
model 625p DVD player, please contact our Customer Service Center.

Introduction

Connections

Basic setup

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_13-20 8/31/05, 5:40 PM17

17

Connections

Connecting a satellite receiver

You can connect a satellite receiver to this recorder to enjoy watching or recording satellite programmes
through the recorder.

By using SCART cable

If both your TV and satellite receiver have a SCART input, use a SCART cable to connect the recorder.

SCART cable
(not supplied)

VHF/UHF aerial

Satellite receiver

To AV2(EXT)

To AV1(TV)

SCART cable (not supplied)

To SCART input

TV

Note

According to the type of the TV set that you are connecting, set the output for the AV1(TV) socket. ( page 32)

For a satellite receiver
Where to connect:

Normally use the AV2(EXT) socket as above. (Also the AV1(TV) socket, the VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal,
or the LINE jacks on the front panel are also available.)

If you connect a satellite receiver to the AV2(EXT) socket, make the following settings:

•“AV2 input” ( page 33)

To aerial input

18

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_13-20 8/31/05, 5:40 PM18

By using RF coaxial cable

After making this connection, you must allocate a channel on the recorder to receive satellite stations.

Introduction

Satellite receiver

To SCART input

RF IN

RF OUT

SCART cable (not supplied)

Aerial

Connections

To AV1(TV)

Basic setup

To aerial input

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_13-20 8/31/05, 5:40 PM19

TV

19

Connections

Connecting to an audio system

You can enjoy multichannel surround-sound such as 5.1 channel by connecting to an amplifier
compatible with Dolby Digital and DTS sound.

• For connection to your TV, see pages 15 to 17.

• For details of output sound, see

Caution

• When you are connecting (via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby
Digital, Digital Theater Systems (DTS) or MPEG2 decoding function, be sure to set “Audio out select” to “PCM” from the
on-screen displays ( page 34). Otherwise, high volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers.

• When playing DTS-encoded discs (DVD video discs and audio CDs), excessive noise may be output from the analog
stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, you should take proper precautions when the AV OUT
AUDIO (L/R) jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround® playback,
an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround® decoder system must be connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL jack of the recorder.

page 134 in “OPERATIONS”.

Amplifier

To COAXIAL
type digital
audio input

75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

To DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT COAXIAL

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.

Notes

• DO NOT connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack of the recorder to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital Receiver.
This input on your A/V Receiver is reserved for Laserdisc use only and is incompatible with the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL jack of the recorder.

• Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack of the recorder to the “COAXIAL” input of a Receiver or Processor.

• Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected equipment as well.

• When you connect the recorder to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the
wall outlet before any connections.

• The output sound of the recorder has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the audio amplifier’s volume to a moderate
listening level. Otherwise, the speakers and your hearing may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound.

•Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the recorder’s power cord. If you leave the amplifier power on, the
speakers may be damaged.

• Make the setting on page 34, “Audio out select”.

20

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_13-20 8/31/05, 5:40 PM20

Basic setup

Read this chapter for necessary settings to get started.
When you use this recorder for the first time, be sure to
perform A to C in this order.
Proceed to D if necessary.

Starting up the recorder

Entering numbers

A: Initial settings

1: Channels and clock

settings

2: Input signal setting

3: AV1 output setting

4: AV2 input setting

B: Output sound setting

C: TV shape setting

D: Remote control settings

Operating a TV with the
remote control of
this recorder

Operating the second and
third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD
video recorders with the
remote control of this
recorder

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_21-30 8/31/05, 5:41 PM21

Basic setup

AV1 output
AV2 input

Input signal

Video
Video
1
On

PAL

Initial settings

Just clock

Clock set position

Channel setting

Time & date setting

Auto

Auto

e.g.

Starting up the recorder

While the icon is flashing, the recorder is checking

After all the necessary connections,

•Turn on the equipment connected to the
recorder.

• Select the corresponding video input on
your TV.

Perform these selections whenever you operate
the recorder.

Turning the power on

Press the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel of
the recorder or on the remote control.

ON/STANDBY button

the status and reading data of the HDD and the
DVD drive for startup. If the DVD drive does not
contain a disc, the recorder consumes less time to
startup, because it does not need to read data
from the DVD drive.

While the “Loading” icon is flashing, the recorder
cannot respond to any operations of buttons other
than CHANNEL and INPUT SELECT. Operate all
other functions after the icon has disappeared.

Note

When the recorder is turned on for the first time, the
following menu may be displayed. See “A: Initial settings”
( page 24).

TV

CHANNEL

HDD DVD

MODE

RETURN

INSTANT

REPLAY

INPUT SELECT

TOP MENU

ENTER

OPEN/CLOSE

INPUT SELECT

MENU

MENU

INSTANT
SKIP

PLAY

DVD

ON/STANDBY button

CHANNELVOLUME

TIMESLIP

QUICK MENU

OPERATION

NUMBER

EXIT

When the power turns on, the display of the front
panel shows “ON”.
After a few seconds, a startup screen appears.

The following icon will appear on the top right corner
of the screen. The icon will continue flashing
momentarily.

e.g.

Loading

Turning the power off

Press the ON/STANDBY button from the remote
control or on the front panel of the recoder.

The “Unloading” icon appears on the right corner of
the top of the screen, and the display of the front panel
shows “OFF”. Then the recorder enters the standby
mode.

Note

If the recorder freezes for about 15 minutes or more and will
not respond to any buttons, holding down the ON/STANDBY
button on the front panel for about 10 seconds can force the
recorder to turn off. However, this is an emergency measure,
which contains a risk of damage to data or discs. Avoid
casual use of this measure. If you try this while the recorder
is operating properly, especially while the “Loading” or
“Unloading” icon is flashing, it may result in re-initialization of
the HDD.

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_21-30 8/31/05, 5:41 PM22

22

Startup/finishing (closing) icons

These icons are displayed on the right corner on the
top of the screen. While they are flashing, the recorder
is operating as follows:

Entering numbers

To enter the number with this remote control, set the
OPERATION/NUMBER switch to “NUMBER”.
Normally keep the switch to “OPERATION”.

Introduction

Loading

Un
loading

Open

Close

Startup, reading a disc, finishing
recording

Unloading a disc, finishing the recorder’s
operation

Opening a disc tray

Closing a disc tray

MODE

ENTER

RETURN

How to enter numbers

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

1

2

4

5

7

8

+10

0

123

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

456

–

ADJUST ADJUST

789

TV/DVR DELETE

+10 0

QUICK MENU

OPERATION

NUMBER

EXIT

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REC

Set it to
“NUMBER”.

+

CLEAR

Connections

3

6

Basic setup

9

CLEAR

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_21-30 8/31/05, 5:41 PM23

(e.g.)
To enter 38 ... (There are 2 ways)

3

+10 +10 +10

8

8

press 3 times

CLEAR button
Press the CLEAR button to erase the number.

When finished, set the switch to “OPERATION”.

23

Set

OK

message

No

OK

Yes

message

Message

2 selections

No selection

message

message

OK

1 selection

e.g.

e.g.

e.g.

e.g.

Basic setup

A: Initial settings

When the recorder is turned on for the first time, perform procedures from “1: Channels and clock
settings” in order.

Tip on setting

The recorder provides you with a variety of GUI
(Graphical User Interface) displays to perform key
operations including customizing of setting, playback
or recording.
Refer to the guide on the bottom on each GUI for
further programming related informations.

e.g.

Initial settings

RETURN

Return

Auto

Auto
PAL
Video
Video
1
On

SETUP

Exit

Set

Time & date setting

Channel setting
Input signal
AV1 output
AV2 input
Clock set position
Just clock

Select

Operation guide

FunctionExample of the icon

Direction buttons

RETURN

RETURN button

ENTER button

SETUP

SETUP button

To select an item.

To return to the previous
page.

To enter (confirm) a
selected item or setting.

To display/exit a setup
menu.

If a message appears

The recorder may display a message. Each message
varies according to operational status.
To respond, follow the below examples.

Select either response (by
highlighting in green) using the

/ buttons, then press the
ENTER button.
The message disappears.

Read the message, then press
the ENTER button.
The message disappears.

24

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_21-30 8/31/05, 5:41 PM24

The message disappears
automatically in a few seconds.

1: Channels and clock settings

This step sets the recorder’s clock and tuner to record broadcasting TV programmes.
Once you complete this process there is generally no need to reset the clock. (However, if there are discrepancies in
the recorder’s time display or changes made to receivable TV stations, you should set them again.)

Introduction

TV

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

TOP MENU

HDD DVD

MODE

ENTER

RETURN

INSTANT

REPLAY

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

123

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

456

–

ADJUST ADJUST

789

TV/DVR DELETE

DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

CHANNELVOLUME

INPUT SELECT

MENU

MENU

TIMESLIP

Start

QUICK MENU

OPERATION

INSTANT
SKIP

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REC

NUMBER

EXIT

+

Read the message, and press ENTER.

1

ENTER

Press / to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.

Configure the initial settings.

Press the End key to cancel settings.

Channel settings

Select the time setting channel position

Time setting

Start

2

ENTER

If you select “No”, the channel Auto Search does not
start. Set channels manually (

Channel settings

CH search

Yes No

page 29).

Connections

Basic setup

(Continued)

+10 0

CHP DIVIDE

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

CLEAR

AUDIO

Start

REC MODE

ZOOM

SEARCH DISPLAY

PROGRESSIVE

EXTEND

SETUP

REMAIN

Note

• If you want to redo this procedure in future, press the QUICK MENU button during stop, then select “Initial settings” from the
Quick Menu. The menu of step 1 will appear again.

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_21-30 8/31/05, 5:41 PM25

25

Basic setup

A: Initial settings (Continued)

TV

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

TOP MENU

HDD DVD

MODE

ENTER

RETURN

INSTANT

REPLAY

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

CHANNELVOLUME

INPUT SELECT

MENU

MENU

TIMESLIP

QUICK MENU

OPERATION

INSTANT
SKIP

PLAY

NUMBER

EXIT

123

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

STOP

456

–

ADJUST ADJUST

PAUSE

+

789

ANGLE

REC

SUBTITLE

CLEAR

AUDIO

TV/DVR DELETE

+10 0

CHP DIVIDE

Start

REC MODE

ZOOM

SEARCH DISPLAY

PROGRESSIVE

EXTEND

SETUP

REMAIN

Automatically presets the receiving channels of UHF
E21-E69.

page 29

Auto Scan TV 1–24 CH

Cancel

When finished channel presetting, the display changes
as follows.

Manual 1/20

Position Home CH

1 BBC1
2
3
4
5

2-25
3-32

22
28

37

Station Skip

BBC2

I TV
CH4
CH5

Press / to check that each station is
received correctly.

3

Make the following settings pressing / then ADJUST
(–/+), if necessary.

ENTER

Skip : Unused channels are not displayed when you

select a channel with the CHANNEL buttons.
On : Skips this channel.
Off : Does not skip.

MFT : Make an adjustment for a channel when the

radio signal is weak or when the reception is
disturbed with other radio signals. When this
is adjusted, you may get better image and
sound.

After having checked, press ENTER.

4

MFT
Off
Off
Off
Off
On

0
0
0
0
0

26

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_21-30 8/31/05, 5:41 PM26

ENTER

TV

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

HDD DVD

MODE

RETURN

TOP MENU

ENTER

DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

MENU

MENU

CHANNELVOLUME

TIMESLIP

QUICK MENU

INPUT SELECT

OPERATION

NUMBER

EXIT

Press / (or ADJUST) to select the channel
position of a TV station which sends clock

5

data.

The recorder’s clock is automatically corrected
according to the clock data broadcast.

ENTER

For example, if you adjust the recorder’s clock using
BBC1, select Positon 1 (see step 2).

Select the time setting channel position.

1

Introduction

Connections

INSTANT

REPLAY

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

123

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

456

–

ADJUST ADJUST

789

TV/DVR DELETE

+10 0

CHP DIVIDE

ANGLE

REC MODE

ZOOM

PROGRESSIVE

EXTEND

INSTANT
SKIP

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REC

CLEAR

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

SEARCH DISPLAY

SETUP

REMAIN

+

Press ENTER.

6

ENTER

Check the current time.

If it is not correct, adjust the clock manually. ( page 29)

7

Press ENTER.

8

The message of the end of a setup appears. To exit the
menu, press the ENTER button again.

ENTER

Basic setup

Proceed to page 31, “2: Input signal setting”.

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_21-30 8/31/05, 5:41 PM27

27

Basic setup

A: Initial settings (Continued)

To make the settings ( page 25) separately

Press SETUP, then press / to select “Initial settings”, and then press ENTER. The following menu appears.
Press

/ to select each item, then press ENTER.

Initial settings

Time & date setting

Channel setting
Input signal
AV1 output
AV2 input
Clock set position
Just clock

Auto

Auto
PA L
Video
Video
1
On

1Time & date setting

Press / to select “Auto” or “Manual”, then press
ENTER.

Auto : You can be free of entering each value.

Proceed to the next page.
(This function will not work correctly unless
the “Clock set position” is set correctly.
page 30)

Manual : You can set the clock manually. See

“Manual clock setting”. (

Select “Manual” to set the clock if not set correctly by
“Auto”.

page 29)

1To reset the clock and calendar.

2To preset the channel.

3To select the channel to set the clock automatically.

4To turn on or off the function which sets the clock

automatically.

Note

• The Auto clock setting function may not work, depending
on the radio reception or other conditions. If the Auto clock
setting function does not work successfully, use the
“Manual” clock setting menu to enter the time and date.

• This function does not work when the channel setting is not
complete or the channel set at 3 does not have the clock
information. ( page 30)

Manual (Manual clock setting)

1) When you select “Manual” and press ENTER,
the following screen appears.

e.g.

Auto (Auto clock setting)

When you select “Auto” and press the ENTER button,
the Auto clock setting function starts.

e.g.

Auto Time & Date Scanning.

• When the setting is complete, the “Initial settings” menu
returns.

28

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_21-30 8/31/05, 5:41 PM28

Manual clock set

2) Press

/ and ADJUST (–/+) to set the clock.

Year

2005

Date Time

10

21 (Fr) 3016 :

/

/ buttons:

To select “Year”, “Date”, “Time”.
ADJUST (–/+) buttons:
To change the data.

/ buttons can also be used in addition to the

(
ADJUST(–/+) buttons.)

3) After setting all the items, press ENTER.

O

1 BBC1

BBC2

I TV
CH4
CH5

2
3
4
5

Manual 1/20

Position Home CH

28

37

2-25

2-25

3-32

Station Skip

Off
Off
Off
Off
On

MFT

0
0
0
0
0

Return Clear

Set

OO

Select

FRAME/ADJUSTFRAME/ADJUST

Adjust

22

6- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

7
8
9

10

Manual 2/20

Position Home CH

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

Station Skip

On
On
On
On

- - -

MFT

0
0
0
0

- - -

- - -

1 BBC1

BBC2

I TV
CH4
CH5

2
3
4
5

Manual 1/20

Position Home CH

28

37

2-25
3-32

Station Skip

Off
Off
Off
Off
On

MFT

0
0
0
0
0

22

The following message appears.

Set date and time?

Yes No

4) Press

/ to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.

The “Initial settings” menu returns.

Notes

• This recorder is provided with a calendar extending to

2069. (However, this does not mean that the recorder is
supported to 2069.)

•To go back to the previous menu, press the RETURN
button.

•To exit the menu, press the SETUP button.

2 Channel setting

Press / to select “Auto” or “Manual”, then press
ENTER.
Auto : Automatically presets the receiving

channels of UHF E21-E69.

page 29

• The Auto channel setting function may not work,
depending on the radio reception or other conditions. If
the Auto channel setting function does not work
successfully, use the “Manual” channel setting menu to
enter the channel information.

Manual (Manual channel setting)

1) When you select “Manual” and press ENTER,
the following screen appears.

e.g.

Tuning
range
number

2) Press
channel (“Home CH”) of a position (“Position”)
where you want to set the channel.

Channel number

/ to move the cursor to the receiving

e.g.

Introduction

Connections

Manual : Manually sets the receiving channel and

channel skip.

page 29

Select “Manual” to set the channel if not set correctly
by “Auto”.

Auto (Auto channel setting)

When you select “Auto” and press ENTER, the Auto
channel setting function automatically starts.

Auto Scan TV 1–24 CH

Cancel

• The previous screen is displayed when the Auto
channel setting is completed.

•To cancel the Auto channel setting function while it is
running, press the ENTER button while “Cancel” is
highlighted.

3) Press PAUSE (

) and select the tuning range

number for the receiving channel.

See the table below to obtain the tuning range
number.

Tuning range

number

1

– (No display)

2

3

Band

VHF

UHF

CATV

CATV (IRELAND)

CATV (CCIR)

TV channel number

A – J (1 – 10), 11, 13,
E2 – E12 (82 – 92)
E21 – E69 (21 – 69)
X, Y, Z (71, 72, 73)

1 – 53 (48MHz to
464MHz, 8MHz steps)

S1 – S41 (1 – 41)

4) Press ADJUST (–/+) to set the receiving
channel.

Press SLOW/REV (

) or FWD/SLOW ( ) to

search the station that you want to receive.

5) Press

/ to move the cursor to “Station”.

e.g.

Basic setup

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_21-30 8/31/05, 5:41 PM29

29

Basic setup

A: Initial settings (Continued)

6) Change the name of the TV station if necessary.

Every time you press ADJUST (– / +) button, the
name changes.

STB (Set Top Box):

Set this when you have the satellite receiver
connected through RF cable. (

page 19)
To set the recorder to receive broadcasts via the
connected satellite receiver, select position 6 of
“Position” at step 2).

While selecting “Station”, press the MODE button.
An input window appears. Press the

/ buttons
to select a character from 0-9, A-Z, –/+ and space.
To shift to the next, press the

/ buttons. When

complete, press the MODE button.

7) Press

/ to move the cursor to “Skip” and

press ADJUST (–/+) to set “On/Off”.

Unused channels are not displayed when you
select a channel with the CHANNEL buttons.

On : Skips this channel.

Off : Does not skip.

8) Press

/ to move the cursor to “MFT” and
press ADJUST (–/+) to adjust the receiving
condition.

Make an adjustment for a channel when the radio
signal is weak or when the reception is disturbed
with other radio signals. When this is adjusted, you
may get better image and sound.

9) Press

, and set other receiving channels.

Repeat steps 2) to 8).

10

)When you have finished setting the receiving

channels, press ENTER.

Read the message, and press the

/ buttons to
select “Yes”, then press the ENTER button.
The selected receiving channels are set and you
will go back to the “Initial settings” menu.

•To cancel, select “No”, then press the ENTER

button.

•To exit the menu, press the SETUP button.

1) On the manual channel setting screen, press
/ to select the source position (e.g.,

Position 1) and press the MODE button.

The line for the selected position is highlighted.

2) Press

/ to select the target position (e.g.,

Position 4) and press the MODE button.

The channel in Position 1 and the channel in
Position 4 are swapped.

3 Clock set positon

1) Press / to enter the channel position of a

TV station which sends clock data.

For example, enter 1 if you select BBC1.

2) Press ENTER.

•To exit the menu, press the SETUP button.

4 Just clock setting

Press / to select “On” or “Off”, then press
ENTER.

Off : This feature is disabled.

To exit the menu, press the SETUP button.

On : The clock is automatically corrected

according to the clock data broadcast.
The daylight saving time can also be

Notes

• This function may not work correctly depending on the
signal conditon.
In this case, select “Off” to disable this function.

• This function will not work correctly unles the “Clock set
position” is set correctly.

• This function will not work if there is recording programmed
to begin or end within 1 hour and 15 minutes.

• Clock adjusting process will be stopped if the recorder’s
power turns on while it is in progress.

• This function will not work if the clock is ahead or behind
by more than 1 hour and 15 minutes.

adjusted.

Changing the preset station table

You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to
your own preferences position number assigned to the
station.
example: Swapping Position 1 and Position 4.

e.g.

Manual 1/20

Position Home CH

1 BBC1
2
3
4
5

30

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_21-30 8/31/05, 5:41 PM30

22

28
2-25
3-32

37

Station Skip

BBC2

CH4
CH5

I TV

Off
Off
Off
Off

On

MFT

0
0
0
0
0

2: Input signal setting

Make a selection according to the video system of receiving broadcasts or recording sources from the input sockets.

Introduction

TV

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

TOP MENU

HDD DVD

MODE

RETURN

INSTANT

REPLAY

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

123

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

456

–

ADJUST ADJUST

789

TV/DVR DELETE

+10 0

CHP DIVIDE

Start

REC MODE

PROGRESSIVE

ENTER

ANGLE

ZOOM

EXTEND

INPUT SELECT

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REC

SUBTITLE

SEARCH DISPLAY

SETUP

OPEN/CLOSE

MENU

MENU

TIMESLIP

QUICK MENU

INSTANT
SKIP

AUDIO

REMAIN

DVD

CHANNELVOLUME

OPERATION

NUMBER

EXIT

+

CLEAR

Press SETUP if the setup menu is not displayed.

1

Press / to select “Initial settings”, then press ENTER.

2

Press / to select “Input signal”, then press
ENTER.

3

e.g.

ENTER

Time & date setting
Channel setting
Input signal
AV1 output
AV2 input
Clock set position
Just clock

Initial settings

Auto
Auto
PAL
Video
Video
1
On

PAL

SECAM

Auto

Press / to select the video input signal
type, then press ENTER.

4

PAL : Select when viewing and/or recording PAL

signals broadcasted mainly in England.

ENTER

SECAM : Select when recording SECAM signals from

Auto : The recorder automatically identifies PAL or

•To exit the menu, press the SETUP button.

Additionally select when recording PAL
signals from the AV1(TV) socket, the
AV2(EXT) socket, or the LINE jacks on the
front panel.

the AV1(TV) socket, the AV2(EXT) socket, or
the LINE jacks on the front panel.

SECAM video system of receiving broadcasts
or recording sources. Some signal conditions
of the broadcasts or the sources may prevent
correct detection. In this case, select “PAL” or
“SECAM” according to the broadcast or the
source.

Connections

Basic setup

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_31-33 8/31/05, 5:41 PM31

31

Basic setup

A: Initial settings (Continued)

3: AV1 output setting

To select the video output type corresponding to your TV system. Be sure to make this setting if the recorder is
connected to your TV via the AV1(TV) socket using a SCART cable.

TV

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

TOP MENU

HDD DVD

MODE

RETURN

INSTANT

REPLAY

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

123

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

456

–

ADJUST ADJUST

789

TV/DVR DELETE

INPUT SELECT

ENTER

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REC

OPEN/CLOSE

MENU

MENU

TIMESLIP

QUICK MENU

INSTANT
SKIP

DVD

CHANNELVOLUME

OPERATION

NUMBER

EXIT

+

Press SETUP if the setup menu is not displayed.

1

Press / to select “Initial settings”, then press ENTER.

2

Press / to select “AV1 output”, then press
ENTER.

3

e.g.

ENTER

Time & date setting
Channel setting
Input signal
AV1 output
AV2 input
Clock set position
Just clock

Initial settings

Auto
Auto
PAL
Video
Video
1
On

Video

S-Video

RGB

Press / to select the video output type
corresponding to your TV system, then press

4

ENTER.

Video : Select when connected to a normal TV.

ENTER

S-Video : Select when connected to a TV compatible

with S video signals.

RGB : Select when connected to an RGB monitor.

•To exit the menu, press the SETUP button.

+10 0

CHP DIVIDE

ANGLE

Start

REC MODE

ZOOM

PROGRESSIVE

EXTEND

SUBTITLE

SEARCH DISPLAY

SETUP

CLEAR

AUDIO

REMAIN

Note

• If the on-screen display disappears immediately after you select “RGB”, you can restore it by connecting the recorder using
the AV OUT VIDEO (yellow) jack.

32

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_31-33 8/31/05, 5:41 PM32

4: AV2 input setting

You can connect a satellite receiver or other equipment to the AV2(EXT) socket on the rear panel of this recorder.
You need to select the type of video signals of the connected equipment. (

page 18)

Introduction

TV

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

TOP MENU

HDD DVD

MODE

RETURN

INSTANT

REPLAY

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

123

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

456

–

ADJUST ADJUST

INPUT SELECT

ENTER

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

OPEN/CLOSE

MENU

MENU

TIMESLIP

QUICK MENU

INSTANT
SKIP

DVD

CHANNELVOLUME

OPERATION

NUMBER

EXIT

+

Press SETUP if the setup menu is not displayed.

1

Press / to select “Initial settings”, then press ENTER.

2

Press / to select “AV2 input”, then press
ENTER.

3

e.g.

ENTER

Time & date setting
Channel setting
Input signal
AV1 output
AV2 input
Clock set position
Just clock

Initial settings

Auto
Auto
PAL
Video
Video
1
On

Video

S-Video

Press / to select the type of video signals
of the connected equipment, and press

4

ENTER.

Video :Select this when the type of video signals of

the connected equipment is standard.

ENTER

S-Video : Select this when the type of video signals of

the connected equipment is S video.

•To exit the menu, press the SETUP button.

Connections

Basic setup

789

ANGLE

ZOOM

EXTEND

REC

CLEAR

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

SEARCH DISPLAY

SETUP

REMAIN

TV/DVR DELETE

+10 0

CHP DIVIDE

Start

REC MODE

PROGRESSIVE

“A: Initial settings” are complete. Go to “B: Output sound setting”. ( page 34)

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_31-33 8/31/05, 5:41 PM33

33

Basic setup

B: Output sound setting

Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system.

TV DVD

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

TOP MENU

HDD DVD

MODE

RETURN

INSTANT

REPLAY

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

OPEN/CLOSE

INPUT SELECT

MENU

MENU

ENTER

PLAY

CHANNELVOLUME

TIMESLIP

QUICK MENU

OPERATION

NUMBER

EXIT

INSTANT
SKIP

123

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

STOP

456

–

ADJUST ADJUST

PAUSE

+

789

TV/DVR DELETE

+10 0

REC

CLEAR

Press SETUP to display the setup menu.

1

When it is already displayed, press the RETURN button.

SETUP

Press / to select “Picture/Audio settings”,
then press ENTER.

2

e.g.

ENTER

Press / to select “Audio out select”, then
press ENTER.

3

e.g.

ENTER

Picture/Audio settings

PAL/Auto

Custom picture select
Custom picture setting
Progressive conversion
Play DNR
Audio out select
Virtual surround
NICAM

Picture/Audio settings
PAL/Auto
Custom picture select
Custom picture setting
Progressive conversion

Play DNR
Audio out select
Virtual surround
NICAM

PAL

Normal

Auto

Bitstream
Off
Off

PAL
Normal

Auto

Bitstream
Off
Off

Bitstream

PCM

CHP DIVIDE

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

Start

REC MODE

ZOOM

SEARCH DISPLAY

PROGRESSIVE

EXTEND

SETUP

34

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_34-41 8/31/05, 5:42 PM34

AUDIO

REMAIN

Press / to select the output sound format.

4

Bitstream:

Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a

ENTER

Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 decoder. (
page 20)

COAXIAL

Amplifier

The recorder outputs digital audio signals in the
bitstream format when you play a DVD video disc
recorded on the Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and
MPEG2 recording system.

PCM:

Select when connected to a 2 channel digital stereo
system. (

page 20)

COAXIAL

Amplifier

Introduction

Connections

Basic setup

The recorder outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format
when you play a disc recorded on the Dolby Digital,
MPEG1 and MPEG2 recording system.

Once the proper setting is selected, press
ENTER.

5

The submenu disappears.
To exit the setting menu, press the SETUP button.

ENTER

“B: Output sound setting” is complete. Go to “C: TV shape setting”. ( page 36)

35

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_34-41 8/31/05, 5:42 PM35

Basic setup

C: TV shape setting

Select the picture shape according to the aspect ratio of your TV.

TV

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

TOP MENU

HDD DVD

MODE

ENTER

RETURN

INSTANT

REPLAY

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

CHANNELVOLUME

INPUT SELECT

MENU

MENU

TIMESLIP

QUICK MENU

OPERATION

INSTANT
SKIP

PLAY

NUMBER

EXIT

123

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

STOP

456

–

ADJUST ADJUST

PAUSE

+

Press SETUP to display the setup menu.

1

When it is already displayed, press the RETURN button.

SETUP

Press / to select “Display settings”, then
press ENTER.

2

e.g.

ENTER

TV shape

On screen display
Transparency
Startup screen
Screen protector
Background

Press / to select “TV shape”, then press
ENTER.

3

e.g.

Display settings

4:3LB

On
25%
On: Animation
On
Blue

789

TV/DVR DELETE

REC

+10 0

CHP DIVIDE

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

Start

REC MODE

ZOOM

SEARCH DISPLAY

PROGRESSIVE

EXTEND

SETUP

36

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_34-41 8/31/05, 5:42 PM36

CLEAR

AUDIO

REMAIN

ENTER

TV shape
On screen display
Transparency
Startup screen
Screen protector
Background

Display settings

4:3LB
On
25%
On: Animation
On
Blue

4:3 LB

4:3 normal

16:9 wide

16:9 shrink

Press / to select the picture shape.

4

4:3 LB:

Select when a standard 4:3 TV is

ENTER

connected.
Displays theatrical images with
masking bars above and below the
picture.

4:3 normal:

Select when a standard 4:3 TV is
connected.
Displays pictures cropped to fill your
TV screen. Either or both sides of the
picture are cut off.

16:9 wide:

Select when a 16:9 wide TV is
connected.

16:9 shrink:

Select when a 16:9 wide TV is
connected.
When a 4:3 aspect ratio image has
been elongated to 16:9 wide picture
size, use this setting.
Masking bars to the right and left
appears.

Introduction

Connections

Basic setup

Once the proper setting is selected, press
ENTER.

5

The sub-menu disappears.
To exit the setting menu, press the SETUP button.

ENTER

Notes

• Actual picture shape may depend on signal type of broadcast or input source, or settings on the connected TV. Refer to the
owner’s manual of the TV.

• The displayable picture shape is preset on the DVD video disc. Therefore, the playback picture of some DVD video discs may
not conform to the picture shape you select.

“C: TV shape setting” is complete. Go to “D: Remote control settings”. ( page 38)

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_34-41 8/31/05, 5:42 PM37

37

Basic setup

1

0 0

7

HDD DVD

U

TIMESLIP

D: Remote control settings

Perform this step according to your preference and usage.

Operating a TV with the remote control of this recorder

The remote control of this recorder has a function to operate a TV.

Preparation: Entering a brand code into the remote control

MODE

RETURN

INSTANT

REPLAY

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

123

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

456

–

ADJUST ADJUST

789

TV/DVR DELETE

+10 0

CHP DIVIDE

ANGLE

REC MODE

ZOOM

PROGRESSIVE

EXTEND

Start

ENTER

INSTANT
SKIP

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REC

SUBTITLE

SEARCH DISPLAY

SETUP

REMAIN

QUICK MENU

OPERATION

NUMBER

EXIT

+

CLEAR

AUDIO

Set the OPERATION/NUMBER switch to
“NUMBER”.

1

OPERATION

NUMBER

While holding MODE, press the number
buttons to enter a corresponding brand code

2

(see the next page) of your TV.

e.g. To enter 0071

MODE

MODE

Hold down.

PLAY

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

123

STOP

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

456

PAUSE

–

ADJUST ADJUST

789

+

REC

0

Release MODE.

3

The brand code is memorized.
Be sure to set the OPERATION/NUMBER switch to
“OPERATION” after having entered numbers.

Operating the remote control

Point the remote control into which you have entered the brand code, to your TV and press the following buttons.

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

38

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_34-41 8/31/05, 5:42 PM38

TV

VOLUME

TV DVD

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

TOP MENU

HDD DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

CHANNELVOLUME

INPUT SELECT

MENU

MENU

TIMESLIP

TV : To turn on and off the TV

INPUT SELECT : To change the video input

CHANNEL : To select the TV channel

VOLUME : To adjust the volume

Brand code table

Brand name Brand code Brand name Brand code

TOSHIBA 2581 2601 3281 3771 3491
AIWA 3241
AKAI 2671 3091
BAIRD 3061 3211
BANG &OLUFSEN 2621
BEKO 2941 3331
BLAUPUNKT 2711 2801
BRIONVEGA 2621 3121
BUSH 2541 2681 2691 2751 2781

2851 2861 2881 3081 3131

3201 3291
CROWN 2541 2871 2921
DAEWOO 2541 2881 3221 3271
DECCA 2611
FERGUSON 2761 2841 3061 3351
FINLUX 2601 2611 2621 3071
FISHER 2671 2981 3181
FUNAI 2731 2781
GEC 2591 2611 3211
GOLDSTAR 3131
GOODMANS 2611 2691 2861 2881 3061

3221
GRANADA 2611 2671 3091 3111 3131
GRUNDIG 2601 2701 3151 3441
HINARI 2541 2681 2691 2901
HITACHI 2591 3021 3031 3041 3071

3081 3101 3131 3191 3211

3301 3471 3671 3511 3501

3701
INNO HIT 2611
ITT 3021 3071 3091 3181 3191

3211
JVC 2861 3361 3591
LUXOR 2701 3081 3101 3131
MARANTZ 2991
MATSUI 2541 2581 2611 2651 2671

2691 2781 2851 2861 3131

3151 3181
METZ 2621
MITSUBISHI 2621 2701 2961 3371
NATIONAL 2701

NOKIA 3191
OCEANIC 3021 3071
ORION 2691 2781 2851 3181 3381
PANASONIC 2701 2711 2741 3001 3021

3071 3211 3251 3551 3761

3531
PHILCO 2621 3201
PHILIPS 2561 2571 2591 2621 2811

2821 2881 2991 3461 3581

3731
PIONEER 2761 3021 3481 3681
SABA 2621 2761 2791 2841 3021

3031 3041 3061 3071 3171

3211 3321
SAISHO 2541 2651 2691 2731 3141

3181
SALORA 3021 3081 3101 3111 3131

3191
SAMSUNG 2541 2631 2731 2991 3161

3231 3521 3711 3721 3541
SANYO 2611 2671 3391
SCHNEIDER 2571 2681 2811 2861 3181
SEG 2731 3051 3201
SELECO 2661 2721 3021 3121
SHARP 2641 3401 3631 3611 3781

3791 3801 3811 3821 3831
SIEMENS 3071
SINGER 2621
SINUDYNE 2551 2621 2651 2691 3011

3051 3071 3181
SONY 2551 2951 3621 3641 3651
TECHNICS 2711 3001
TELEFUNKEN 2841 3061 3171 3421
TENSAI 2681 2781
THOMSON 2701 2761 2791 2831 3031

3041 3061 3081 3171 3431

3601
THORN 2581 2611 2951 2961 3061

3221
UNIVERSUM 2731 3201
ZANUSSI 2661 3131

Introduction

Connections

Basic setup

Notes

•TOSHIBA code is factory set.

• Some brands have several codes. Try one by one until the remote control can operate your TV.

• Depending on the TV, the remote control may not operate at all or some of the buttons may not work.

• When replacing the batteries of the remote control, re-enter the brand code of your TV.

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_34-41 8/31/05, 5:42 PM39

39

Basic setup

D: Remote control settings (Continued)

Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder

Switches the codes to operate the recorder.
If you use the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders, set the different remote codes for each
recorder to avoid confusion in the response of the recorders.

Example: Setting this recorder’s remote control mode to DR 2, after another HDD/DVD recorder has been

set to DR 1.

(It is necessary to set the remote control mode on both the recorder and the remote control.)

TV

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

TOP MENU

HDD DVD

MODE

ENTER

RETURN

INSTANT

REPLAY

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

123

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

456

–

ADJUST ADJUST

789

TV/DVR DELETE

DVD

OPEN/CLOSE

INPUT SELECT

CHANNELVOLUME

MENU

MENU

TIMESLIP

QUICK MENU

OPERATION

INSTANT
SKIP

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REC

NUMBER

EXIT

+

Setting up the recorder

Press SETUP.

1

The setting menu appears.

SETUP

Press / to select “Operational settings”,
then press ENTER.

2

e.g.

ENTER

IR code

Instant skip interval
Instant replay interval
Title thumbnail point
HDD/RAM title play
Still group interval
Priority contents

Press / to select “IR code”, then press
ENTER.

3

e.g.

ENTER

IR code
Instant skip interval
Instant replay interval
Title thumbnail point
HDD/RAM title play
Still group interval
Priority contents

Operational settings

Operational settings

DR 1

30
10
35
Title resume

Photo

DR 1
30
10
35
Title resume

Photo

sec.
sec.
sec.

sec.

3

sec.
sec.
sec.

3

sec.

DR 1

DR 2
DR 3

+10 0

CHP DIVIDE

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

Start

REC MODE

ZOOM

SEARCH DISPLAY

PROGRESSIVE

EXTEND

SETUP

40

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_34-41 8/31/05, 5:42 PM40

CLEAR

AUDIO

REMAIN

Press / to select “DR 2” (example), then
press ENTER.

4

The submenu disappears.
By pressing the ENTER button, the selected command

ENTER

mode is set in the recorder. Operation may not be
possible temporarily until you set the corresponding mode
in the remote control itself. Proceed to the next setting.

HDD DVD

MODE

RETURN

TOP MENU

ENTER

MENU

MENU

TIMESLIP

QUICK MENU

OPERATION

NUMBER

EXIT

Setting up the remote control

Set the OPERATION/NUMBER switch to
“NUMBER”.

5

OPERATION

NUMBER

Introduction

INSTANT

REPLAY

SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

123

SKIP REV SKIP FWD

456

–

ADJUST ADJUST

789

TV/DVR DELETE

+10 0

CHP DIVIDE

ANGLE

REC MODE

ZOOM

PROGRESSIVE

EXTEND

INSTANT
SKIP

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

REC

CLEAR

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

SEARCH DISPLAY

SETUP REMAIN

+

While pressing MODE, press 2 (example).

6

The remote control mode is set to DR 2.

MODE

PLAY

Be sure to set the OPERATION/NUMBER switch to
“OPERATION” after having entered numbers.

Select the same mode that you have set to the recorder.

Mode

Recorder Remote control

Mode setting

DR 1

2

DR 1

DR 2
DR 3

DR 1

DR 2

DR 2

DR 3

DR 1

DR 3

DR 2

DR 3

MODE

MODE

MODE

+

+

+

SLOW/REV

1

PLAY

FWD/SLOW

3

Connections

Basic setup

2

Notes

• If the recorder’s mode and the remote control’s mode are different, the recorder’s mode (DR 1, DR 2 or DR 3) appears in the
display of the front panel.

• When the batteries of the remote control are replaced or when the time indicator of the front panel flashes, check the remote
control modes of both the recorder and the remote control, and re-program if necessary.

Disabling the remote control for a temporary period

You can temporarily disable the reception of the remote control signals at the recorder, when the selection of DR 1,
DR 2 and DR 3 is not sufficient while you are using several Toshiba HDD/DVD video recorders.

Press HDD and DVD on the recorder at the same time for three seconds or more.

The recorder display shows “dR - OF”, indicating that the remote control is disabled.
To enable the remote control, perform the same step again. (The display shows “dR-1 , dR-2 or dR-3” depending on
your setting.)

Notes

• This function is not available in Standby mode.

•You cannot use this feature when the power is turned off, if you have set “Eco. mode” to “On”. ( page 126 in
“OPERATIONS”)

RD-XS24SB_inst(E)_34-41 8/31/05, 5:42 PM41

41