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Introduction Connections Basic Setup
DIGITAL VIDEO
HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER
RD-XS34SU
RD-XS34SC
OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
Read this booklet first.
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PM0020138010
© 2005 Toshiba Corporation
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Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat- CAUTION eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclo- DO NOT OPEN sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE ATTENTION PAS OUVRIR of electric shock to persons. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Note to cable system installer: This reminder is provided to call the cable system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. The instructions shall state that an ALL-POLE MAINS SWITCH with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, 2. Keep these instructions. consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 3. Heed all warnings. 10.Pro
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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Introduction ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 21.Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus 15.Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, malfunction. or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 22.If the apparatus should smoke or smell, immediately disconnect the power cord from the 16.Apparatus should not be exposed to d
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Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Notes on cleaning Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. while the recorder is turned in, unless it is in an Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner or emergency. Doing so may cause malfunction. benzine, as they may damage the surface of the When shipping the recorder, the original shipping recorder. carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was origi
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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Notes on recording and editing Power Outage When you record/edit important content, make trial After a power outage the clock display will flash. Set operations beforehand to confirm the recorder can the clock to the correct time. 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 Notes on the unit and the HDD for incidental damages (
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Wait! ! e r n u t o s i i o t m a s f 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. Optical pick-up lens Moisture co
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Introduction Connections Basic Setup In the United States, TV Guide and other related marks Program Recording Copy are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV Guide is a DVD-RAM disc registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used HDD Can be Can be under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. recorded copied DVD-R/RW Content is not The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under copyright license from Gemstar-TV Gu
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Introduction Installation procedure Accessories Read carefully “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, Remote control “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and Batteries (AAA) x 2 “Precautions”. ( pages 2 to 9) Coaxial cable Check the supplied accessories. (See right) Load the batteries in the remote control. Video/Audio cable ( page 18) Connect an antenna to the recorder. ( page 20) Connect a cable box or satellite system to the recorder. G-LINK cable ( pages 22 to 25) Connect the recorder to a TV. ( pages 20 to 21, 2
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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Introduction About this product Playback Restrictions Some differences This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for Because of its recording capacity and hard disc drive this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a (HDD), this DVD recorder operates more like a manner that allows specific or limited operation during computer and differently than a standard DVD player. In playback. As such, the recorder may not respond to all addition to co
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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. Additionally, Toshiba cannot guarantee that discs recorded in
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Introduction Connections Basic Setup For playback only Disc Mark Specification Remarks 3 1 DVD video • 12cm (4 /4 in.) / 8cm (3 /4 in.) The region number of this DVD recorder is 1. disc • Region number If region numbers, corresponding to a specific playable area, are printed on your 1 DVD video disc and you do not find or or 1 ALL ALL , or the disc is encoded to permit playback only in regions other than Region 1, disc playback will not be allowed by the • Color system: NTSC recorder. 3
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Introduction Choosing a disc (Continued) On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with To protect recorded contents Slide the write-protect tab to DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2. “PROTECT” with something small The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any enough. The disc can play, but other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by cannot be edited or erased. Refer using the disc-format function of this recorder. PROTECT to the instructions that come with T
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Introduction Connections Basic Setup On DVD-R discs Marks on DVD video discs Standards The following are examples of marks and the meanings. DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for recording and playback. Mark Meanings Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.0/2X etc.) and discs compatible with 4X speed recording (labeled Ver.2.0/4X etc.) and discs Number of audio streams compatible with 8X speed, recording (labeled Ver.2.0/ 2 recorded in the disc. 8X etc.) can also be u
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Introduction Choosing a disc (Continued) Structure of disc contents On handling discs Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the Do not touch the playback side of the disc. titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Yes Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Playback side Do not stick paper or tape to discs. VIDEO CD / audio CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 No Title: Divided contents of a D
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Introduction Connections Basic Setup Introduction Table of Contents Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 4 Precautions........................................................................................................................... 6 Installation procedure........................
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Introduction Preparation of the remote control Caution • Never throw batteries into a fire. Open the cover. 1 Notes • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. • Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. • Do not mix different battery types or combine used batteries with new ones. • If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace both batteries with new ones. • If the batteries are dead or if you wil
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Connection procedure 1 “Connecting an antenna and TV” ( page 20) Connections Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system. Connecting an antenna and TV Connecting to cable TV signal Connecting to a satellite system “Connecting an antenna Connecting the G-LINK cable 2 and TV” ( page 20) Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs 3 Connecting to an audio system “Connecting to a TV equipped with audio/video inputs” ( page 21) 4 “Connecting to an audio system” ( page 27) AV amplifi
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Connections Connecting an antenna and TV Connect your TV and the antenna to this recorder for recording and to view broadcast signals on the TV. Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV, and connect it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder. 1 Using the supplied coaxial cable of this recorder, connect the RF OUT (TO TV) terminal to the TV. 2 VHF/UHF antenna Antenna cable (not supplied) To RF IN (FROM ANT.) 1 TV To RF OUT (TO TV) 2 Coaxial cable (supplied) To antenna input 2 Antenna s
