DIGITAL VIDEO

Introduction

HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER

RD-XS24SB

OWNERS MANUAL

Connections

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Read this booklet first.

Basic setup
Printed in Slovakia N PM0024604010

2005 Toshiba Corporation

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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. This HDD/DVD video recorder employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owners 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.

CAUTION:

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: 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. Retain this information for future reference. Serial No.
Location of the required label
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNERS 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.
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.
2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
4. Follow all instructions. 11.Do not place a flaming object such as a burning candle on the apparatus. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
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. 20. Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and unit malfunction.
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.
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.
16. Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 22. During thunderstorms, do not touch the connecting cables or the apparatus.
17. Do not place anything on top of this unit. 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.
18. Do not place the apparatus on amplifiers or equipment that may produce heat.
19. Do not cover the ventilating holes for the inside cooling fan.

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.

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 boosters instruction manual for installation details.

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 recording and editing
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.

Power outage

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.

Connections Basic setup

Exemptions
Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by a third parties, accidents, owners 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 owners 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.
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.
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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.

Optical pick-up lens

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.

Its 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.

Wa it!

Wall outlet
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 Can be copied DVD-R/RW (VR mode) DVD-R/RW (Video mode)
Can be recorded Copy free
DVD-RAM disc Can be recorded Copy free DVD-R/RW Can be copied
Can be recorded Recording once permitted
DVD-RAM disc Cannot be copied (Can be moved*) DVD-R/RW (VR mode)
DVD-RAM disc DVD-R/RW (VR mode)

Cannot be copied

Cannot be recorded Recording once permitted

DVD-R/RW (Video mode)

Cannot be recorded Recording prohibited
DVD-RAM disc Cannot be recorded Recording prohibited DVD-R/RW (VR mode) DVD-R/RW (Video mode) 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.

Installation procedure

Read carefully SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and Precautions. ( pages 2 to 9)
Load the batteries in the remote control. ( page 12)

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, CB, 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 for optimum performance. To switch the output signal (Progressive/Interlaced) Press PROGRESSIVE on the remote control. PROGRESSIVE 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 interlace.
Setting TV TV or monitor equipped with component video inputs AV1 output on the Initial settings menu. page 32

Video or S-Video

Selecting RGB disables signal output from the COMPONENT OUT (Y, PB, 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.
Notes Refer to the owners 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 amplifiers 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 recorders power cord. If you leave the amplifier power on, the speakers may be damaged. 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.

ON/STANDBY button

Channel settings Select the time setting channel position Time setting

Turning the power off

INPUT SELECT OPEN/CLOSE
Press the ON/STANDBY button from the remote control or on the front panel of the recorder. 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.
INSTANT REPLAY PLAY SLOW/REV

INSTANT SKIP FWD/SLOW

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.

Loading

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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: Startup, reading a disc, finishing recording Unloading a disc, finishing the recorders operation

Entering numbers

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

MODE QUICK MENU

Un loading

Set it to NUMBER.

Open Close

Opening a disc tray

How to enter numbers

Closing a disc tray

PLAY SLOW/REV FWD/SLOW

SKIP REV

SKIP FWD

ADJUST

TIMESLIP

QUICK MENU
to select Yes, then press ENTER.

Channel settings

Ch search
If you select No, the channel Auto Search does not start. Set channels manually ( page 29). (Continued)

TV/DVR

DELETE
CHP DIVIDE ANGLE SUBTITLE

REC MODE ZOOM

SEARCH DISPLAY

PROGRESSIVE EXTEND

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.
Basic setup A: Initial settings (Continued)
Automatically presets the receiving channels of UHF page 29 E21-E69.

Auto Scan TV 24CH

Cancel
When finished channel presetting, the display changes as follows.
Manual Position 5 1/20 Home CH Station 22 BBCBBC2 2-25 I TV 3-32 CH4 CH5 37

Skip Off Off Off Off On

FRAME/ADJUST
Press / to check that each station is received correctly.
Make the following settings pressing (/+), if necessary.

then ADJUST

: Unused channels are not displayed when you select a channel with the CHANNEL buttons. On : Skips this channel. Off : Does not skip. : Make an adjustment for a channel when the TV or radio signal is weak or when the reception is disturbed with other TV or radio signals. When this is adjusted, you may get better image and sound.
After having checked, press ENTER.
Press / to select the channel position of a TV station which sends clock data.
The recorders clock is automatically corrected according to the clock data broadcast. For example, if you adjust the recorders clock using BBC1, select Position 1 (see step 2).
Select the time setting channel position.

Press ENTER.

Check the current time.
If it is not correct, adjust the clock manually. ( page 28)
The message of the end of a setup appears. To exit the menu, press the ENTER button again.

Proceed to

page 31, 2: Input signal setting.

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 Auto Channel setting Auto Input signal PAL AV1 output Video AV2 input Video 1 Clock set position Just clock On

1) When you select Manual and press ENTER, the following screen appears.
Manual Position 5 1/20 Home CH Station 22 BBCBBC2 2-25 I TV CH4 3-32 CH5 37
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.

Tuning range number

Skip Off Off Off Off On Adjust

MFT 0 Clear

Set Select Channel numberReturn

2 Channel setting

Press / to select Auto or Manual, then press ENTER. Auto : Automatically presets the receiving channels of UHF E21-E69. page 29 Manual : Manually sets the receiving channel and channel skip. page 29 Select Manual to set the channel if not set correctly by Auto.
2) Press / to move the cursor to the receiving channel (Home CH) of a position (Position) where you want to set the channel.
Manual Position 10 Home CH ----------2/20 Station ----------Skip On On On On --MFT ---
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) Band VHF TV channel number A J (1 10), 11, 13, E2 E12 (82 92) E21 E69 (21 69) X, Y, Z (71, 72, 73) (48MHz to 464MHz, 8MHz steps) S1 S41 (1 41)
Auto (Auto channel setting)
When you select Auto and press ENTER, the Auto channel setting function automatically starts.
UHF CATV CATV (IRELAND) CATV (CCIR)
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.
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.
Skip Off Off Off Off On MFT 0
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 TV or radio signal is weak or when the reception is disturbed with other TV or 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 position

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 / ENTER. to select On or Off, then press
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 adjusted.
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 recorders 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.
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.

2: Input signal setting

Make a selection according to the video system of receiving broadcasts or recording sources from the input sockets.
Press SETUP if the setup menu is not displayed.
to select Initial settings, then press ENTER.

Press / ENTER.

to select Input signal, then press
Initial settings Time & date setting Auto Channel setting Auto Input signal PAL AV1 output Video Video AV2 input 1 Clock set position Just clock On

PAL SECAM Auto

Press / to select the video input signal type, then press ENTER.
: Select when viewing and/or recording PAL signals broadcasted mainly in England. Additionally select when recording PAL signals from the AV1(TV) socket, the AV2(EXT) socket, or the LINE jacks on the front panel.
SECAM : Select when recording SECAM signals from the AV1(TV) socket, the AV2(EXT) socket, or the LINE jacks on the front panel. Auto : The recorder automatically identifies PAL or 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.

To exit the menu, press the SETUP button.
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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.
to select AV1 output, then press
Initial settings Auto Time & date setting Channel setting Auto Input signal PAL AV1 output Video Video AV2 input 1 Clock set position On Just clock

Video S-Video RGB

Press / to select the video output type corresponding to your TV system, then press ENTER.
: Select when connected to a normal TV.
S-Video : Select when connected to a TV compatible with S video signals. RGB : Select when connected to an RGB monitor.
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.

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. page 18) You need to select the type of video signals of the connected equipment. (
to select AV2 input, then press
Initial settings Auto Time & date setting Channel setting Auto Input signal PAL AV1 output Video Video AV2 input 1 Clock set position Just clock On

Video S-Video

Press / to select the type of video signals of the connected equipment, and press ENTER.
Video : Select this when the type of video signals of the connected equipment is standard.
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.
A: Initial settings are complete. Go to B: Output sound setting. (

page 34)

B: Output sound setting
Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system.
Press SETUP to display the setup menu.

When it is already displayed, press the RETURN button.
Press / to select Picture/Audio settings, then press ENTER.
Picture/Audio settings PAL/Auto PAL Normal Custom picture select Custom picture setting Progressive conversion Auto Play DNR Bitstream Audio out select Virtual surround Off Off NICAM
Press / to select Audio out select, then press ENTER.
Picture/Audio settings PAL/Auto PAL Normal Custom picture select Custom picture setting Progressive conversion Auto Play DNR Bitstream Audio out select Virtual surround Off Off NICAM Bitstream PCM
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to select the output sound format.
Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG1 and MPEG2 decoder. ( page 20)

COAXIAL

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 page 20) system. (
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.
The submenu disappears. To exit the setting menu, press the SETUP button.
B: Output sound setting is complete. Go to C: TV shape setting. (

page 36)

C: TV shape setting
Select the picture shape according to the aspect ratio of your TV.
Press / to select Display settings, then press ENTER.
Display settings TV shape 4:3LB On On screen display 25% Transparency Startup screen On: Animation On Screen protector Blue Background
to select TV shape, then press
4:3 LB 4:3 normal 16:9 wide 16:9 shrink
to select the picture shape.
4:3 LB: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is 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.

Mode Mode setting Recorder

Remote control

SLOW/REV
PROGRESSIVE EXTEND SETUP REMAIN

FWD/SLOW

Be sure to set the OPERATION/NUMBER switch to OPERATION after having entered numbers.
Notes If the recorders mode and the remote controls mode are different, the recorders 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.)
Note This function is not available in Standby mode.

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CyberHome CH-DVR1600 100
Goodmans GDVDR305DVBT 150
-R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW +R/RW -RAM, -R/RW, +R -RAM, +R/RW, -R/RW -RAM, -R/RW, +R -RAM, -R/RW, +R/RW +R/RW +R/RW, -R/RW -R/RW R. DVD-R (DL)

/ Panasonic DMR EZ27EB

A no-nonsense deck boasting 1080p uscaling and straightforward, user-friendly operation. Full review: Issue 321
Nissan DR-200BB Panasonic DMR-ES10 Panasonic DMR-ES15 Panasonic DMR-ES20D Panasonic DMR-EZ25 Philips DVDR615 Philips DVDR3305 Samsung DVD-R100E

An/Di 0/0

Panasonic DMR-EZ27EB 250
-RAM, -R(DL)/RW, +R(DL)/RW 8hrs
Samsung DVD-SR150M 150 Sony RDR-GXD310 Sony RDR-GXD360 Tatung TDVR600S Thomson DTH-140
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW. DVD- 16hrs +R/RW, -R/RW -R/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW +R/RW +R/RW -R/RW, -RAM -R/RW DVD+RW 14hrs 15 hrs 8hrs 8hrs 6hrs 10hrs
An/Di 0/0 Di Di An An An An An/Di An 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0
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Toshiba D-R150 Toshiba D-R160 Toshiba D-R17DT Yamada DVR-8100
DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R. 8hrs +R/RW 6hrs
Key: An=Analogue Di=Digital

DVD RECORDING FORMATS

PAL PROG SCAN

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MAX RECORD TIME

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S-VIDEO OUT

TUNER TYPE

GUIDE PLUS/ VIDEO PLUS

OPTICAL/ ELECTRICAL DIGITAL OUT

GUIDE PRICE

DVD RECORDER/ VCR COMBI Bush DVHRS02 Dual DCRW5002 Funai DRV-B2737 Panasonic DMR-ES30VEB Panasonic DMR-EZ45 Samsung DVD-VR325 Sanyo DVR-V100E Sharp DV-RW25OH Toshiba D-VR15
+R/RW, VHS +R/RW, VHS -R/RW, VHS -R/RW, RAM, VHS (DL)/RW , VHS -R/RW, RAM, VHS +R/RW, VHS -R/RW, VHS -R/RW, RAM, VHS

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DVD recording formats

Quick tip

/ Save some disc space.

.by using your HDDs editing facilities to remove any unwanted material (eg adverts) before archiving your recordings to DVD.
THERE ARE FIVE main types of recordable DVD. The common division is between the plus (+) and minus (-) versions, each of which have use-once (R) or rewriteable (RW) versions. Most recorders use either plus or minus, while DVD-RAM recorders
also work with DVD-R. Increasingly, recorders use three or four of the ve types. The plus formats are DVD+R and DVD+RW and commonly appear on budget models. DVD+R discs must be nalised before playing in other decks, while DVD+RW discs can be
editted. Compatibility with other players is high. DVD-RW is similar to DVD+RW, but it can be formatted in one of two modes: Video or VR. The former allows discs to be played in most decks, while VR trades this compatibility for the ability to edit.
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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL/ ELECTRICAL DIGITAL OUT

HARD-DISK CAPACITY

DVD RECORDER/ HARD DISK COMBIS Hitachi DV-DS161E Hitachi DV-DS253E JVC DR-MH300 LG RH199H LG RH200MH Lite-On LVW-5055GDL Packard Bell EHR2080 Panasonic DMR-EX77 Panasonic DMR-EX85 Panasonic DMR-EX87 Philips DVD-3300H Philips DVDR3577H7 Philips DVDR7250H Philips DVDR7260H Pioneer DVR-540HX Pioneer DVR-545HX Pioneer DVR-930H Pioneer DVR-LX60D Pioneer DVR-LX70D Pioneer DVR-RT601H Sony RDR-HXD560 Sony RDR-HXD860 Sony RDR-HXD870 Thomson DTH8550U Toshiba RD-85DT Toshiba RD-97DT Toshiba RD-XS24 Yamada DTR-1000HX

300 250

-R/RW, RAM, +R/R (DL)/RW -R/RW, RAM, +R/R (DL)/RW -R/RW, RAM -R/RW, RAM, +R/RW -R/RW, RAM, +R/R (DL)/RW +R/RW RAM
160GB 233hrs 250GB 338hrs 160GB 300hrs 250GB 356hrs 250GB 356hrs 80GB 104hrs

An An An An An An An Di

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Best HDD/ DVD decks with digital tuners

/ Panasonic DMR-EX77

This outstanding deck is superb value and ticks almost all the boxes. Full review: Issue 325
-R/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW, CD-R/RW 250GB 330hrs -R/R (DL)/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW, 160GB 284hrs -R/R (DL)/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW, 250GB 443hrs RAM -R/R (DL)/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW, 250GB 443hrs RAM +R/RW -R/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW +RW, +R, +R D Layer, -RW, -R RAM -R/R (DL)/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW, 160GB 455hrs RAM -R/RW DVD-RAM, DVD-RW/R/+RW/+R,-R/+R (DL) -RAM,-RW,-R,-R(DL),+RW,+R 500GB 1422hrs -R/RW -R/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW -R, -RW, +R, +R DL,+RW -R, -RW, +R, +R DL,+RW +R/RW -R/RW, RAM -R, -RW, +R, +RW -R/RW, RAM +R/RW 80GB 80GB 227hrs 106hrs -RAM,-RW,-R,-R(DL),+RW,+R 250GB 427hrs 160GB 249hrs 160GB 340hrs 160GB 240hrs 160GB 284hrs 250GB 424hrs 160GB 284hrs 160GB 204hrs 400GB 700hrs 250GB 711hrs 80GB 130hrs

An/Di 1/0 / Di An An 1/0 / 0/0 / 1/0
-R,-RW,+R,+RW,+R(DL),-R(DL) 160GB 180hrs 160GB 250hrs 160GB 250hrs
An/Di 0/0 / An/Di 0/0 / An/Di 0/0 / An/Di 1/0 / An 1/0 /

/ Pioneer DVR-LX70D

Cheap it aint, but youll struggle to nd a better specied recorder. Full review: Issue 330
-R/R (DL)/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW, 160GB 455hrs
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/ Sony RDR-HXD870

This ne offering won our DVD Recorder of 2007 award and provides amazing value for money. Full review: Issue 325

Samsung DVD-SH855M 300

An/Di 1/0

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

TWIN CHANNEL RECORDING

N0. OF TUNERS

MAX REC. TIME

NO. OF DIGITAL TUNERS

FREEVIEW PVRS Astratec PVRTU1 Daewoo 9503T Digifusion FVRT90 Digihome PVR160 Evesham iPLAYER Evesham DTR250 Evesham PVR160 Goodmans GHD8015F2 Humax PVR-9200T Sagem PVR6280T Sagem PVR7280T Sharp TU-R160HA Sony SVR-S500 Thomson DHD-4000 Topeld TF5800 Top-Up TV Anytime TVonics DVR-150 TVonics DVR-FP250

190 190

HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD

80GB 80GB 80GB

40hrs 40hrs 70hrs

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For DVD & VHS all in one.
/ Try the Toshiba SD-38VB

PAY TV COMPATIBLE

ELECTRICAL DIGITAL OUT

RECORDING FORMATS

160GB 80hrs 160GB 77hrs 250GB 160hrs 160GB 80hrs 80GB 80GB 80GB 80GB 80GB 40GB 35hrs 35hrs 40hrs 40hrs 80hrs 26hrs

Goodmans GHD8020F2 130

160GB 100hrs

160GB 80hrs

160GB 88hrs 160GB 120hrs 160GB 80hrs 250GB 125hrs
This combi deck from Toshiba is ideal for those that are reluctant to leave their VHS tapes behind, but who also want a DVD player. The deck plays various recordable formats, supports DiVX playback and also offers progressive scan. Theres no upscaling or digital tuner, but at just 90, its still an absolute bargain. Full review: issue 325.

Key: Di=Digital *=RGB Loopthrough
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BUYERS GUIDE / DVD PLAYERS
OPTICAL DIGITAL SACD PLAYBACK MPEG4 PLAYBACK DiVX PLAYBACK PAL PROG SCAN MP3 PLAYBACK NO. OF SCARTS JPEG VIEWER COMPONENT VIDEO RGB SCARTS GUIDE PRICE ELECTRICAL DIGITAL

DVD-AUDIO PLAYBACK

DOLBY DIG DECODER

HDMI/DVI OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

DVD PLAYERS

DVD decks to die for

/ Arcam DV137

It might be a tad pricey, but this universal deck offers exceptional pictures and sound along with advanced video upscaling. Full review: Issue 323
Alba DVD382STB Arcam DV137

50 1,200

0/0 1/0 1/1 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/1 1/1 0/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
Cambridge Audio DVDCyberHome CH-DVD 635S 100 Denon DVD-1730 Denon DVD-1740 Denon DVD-1930 Denon DVD-2930 Denon DVD-3930 Denon DVD-A1XV Denon DVD-A1XVA Dual DVD860 Evesham DVD650 1,100 2,500 2,100

/ Denon DVD-1740

Excellent picture, sound and build quality from this 150 1080p upscaling wonder deck. Full review: Issue 326
Goodmans GDVD 100WLCD (portable) Goodmans GDVD164HDMI Helios HVD2085 LG DNX190UH Marantz DV4001 Marantz DV6001 Marantz DV6600 Marantz DV7001 Marantz DV7600 NAD T515 NeoDigits X5000 Oppo DV-981HD Panasonic DVD-S33EB Panasonic DVD-S49

/ Pioneer DV-400V

100 seems like a ridiculous amount of money to pay for such a classy deck, particularly when it offers such good 1080p upscaling. Full review: Issue 323
Mustek DTV407 (portable) 180
Panasonic DVD-LS85 (portable) 300

/ Marantz DV7001

A fantastic universal deck which plays pretty much any disc format you can think of and offers excellent upscaling. Full review: Issue 322
Panasonic DVD-LX97 (portable) 300 Panasonic DVD S53 Philips PET710 (portable) Philips PET1000 (portable) Pioneer DV-380 Pioneer DV-400V Pioneer DV-585A Pioneer DV-989AVi Philips DVP80 60

/ NeoDigits X5000

Networkable, high-def compatible and regionfree player with 1080p upscaling and support for internet radio. Full review: Issue 315

Philips PET1030 (portable) 250 Samsung DVD-HD850 Samsung DVD-HD860 Samsung DVD-HD870 Sharp DV-SV97H Shinco SDP-1250 (portable) Sony DVP-NS36S Toshiba SD-270E Toshiba SD-38VB (combi) Toshiba SD-350E Toshiba SD-360 Toshiba SD-370E

.and a portable classic

/ Philips PET1030
The bright screen, slick design and easy operation make this a great portable. Full review: Issue 330
Toshiba SD-37VB (combi) 90
Toshiba SD-P1600 (portable) 170 Toshiba SD-P2700 (portable) 300 Toshiba SD-P2800 (portable) 300 Xoro HSD 7500 (portable, IDTV) Yamaha DVD-S657 Yamaha DVD-S375 250
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/ HIGH-DEFINITION DISC PLAYERS / DVD SYSTEMS
ETHERNET PORT DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS/TRUEHD DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO RECORDABLE BD COMPATABLE HDMI VERSION

Best Systems

5.1 AUDIO OUT COMPONENT OUT S-VIDEO OUT OPTICAL/ ELECTRICAL DIGITAL OUT GUIDE PRICE 720p UPSCALING 1080i UPSCALING 1080p UPSCALING RATING (1-5) SCART
HIGH-DEFINITION DISC PLAYERS LG BH100 Panasonic DMP-BD10 Panasonic DMP-BD10A Pioneer BDP-LX70 Samsung BD-P1000 Sharp Sony BDP-S1E Sony PlayStation 3 Toshiba HD-E1 Toshiba HD-EP35 Toshiba HD-XE1

1,000 1,1,350 650

1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.3 n/a

IMAGE STABILISER

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320 316

/LG HT902TB
Assuming you can live with the sizeable tower speakers, youll struggle to nd a single box system that offers more bang for your buck. Full review: Issue 330
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MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

MANUAL FOCUS

OPTICAL ZOOM

PROGRAM AE MODES

/ Panasonic SC-PTX7

If 5.1 surround sound is not for, this 3.1 DVD system offers features galore and a performance thatll take some beating. Full review: Issue 330 COMPONENT VIDEO FIREWIRE RATING (1-5) ISSUE 323

RESOLUTION

HARD DRIVE

LCD SCREEN

MANUAL EXPOSURE

FORMAT

HD CAMCORDERS Canon JVC GZ-HD7 Panasonic HDC-DX1 Sanyo VPC-HD2 Sony HDR-HC7

600 1,700 1,900

HD HD HD HDV HD

1920x1080

10x 10x 12x 10x 10x DVD-A PLAYBACK

Optical

2.7in 3in 2.2in 2.7in
1920x1080 60GB 1920x1080 1280x720 1440x1080
Optical 2.8in Optical Elec. Optical

SACD PLAYBACK

DOLBY DIGITAL

No. OF SCARTS

TOTAL POWER OUTPUT

COMPATIBLE FORMATS

RGB SCARTS

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

/ Pioneer DSC-363
This astonishing compact all-in-one system is great if youre short on space and provides a knockout performance. Thats why it came top in our awards back in 2007. Full review: Issue 326
DVD SYSTEMS Denon DHT-1356XP Denon DHT-550SD Denon DHT-M330DV JVC TH-P7 JVC TH-R3 JVC TH-S55 LG HT902TB LG LH-RH361SE LG LH-RH7506 LG LHT7601A LG LH-RH760TF Loewe Individual 40 Marantz Hollywood Take 2 Panasonic SC-HT545W Panasonic SC-PTX7 Philips HTS6600 Philips HTS9800W Philips LX7500R Pioneer DCS-333 Pioneer DCS-360 Pioneer DSC-363 Pioneer RCS-77H Samsung HT-TXQ120 Samsung HT-X200 Samsung HT-XQ100 Samsung HTP-1200 Sharp SD-PX15H Sony DAR-RH1000 Sony DAV-X10 Toshiba SD44HK
n/a n/a n/a -R/RW, +R/RW DVD-R/RW, RAM -R/RW. +R/RW, RAM, -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW, RAM -R/RW, +R/RW n/a -R/-RW, +R/+RW, +DL, RAM n/a +R/-R/+RW, DivX RAM,+R,+RW,-R,-RW, DivX +R/-R/+RW, DivX -R/RW, +R/RW +R/RW, -R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW, RAM -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW n/a -R/RW, +R/RW DVD/-R/-RW/RW)VR)/+R /+RW/CDR/-RW/SVCD/VCD/MP3/JPEG/DiVX n/a

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425W 600W 5 x 20W 360W 810W 810W 1000W 300W 5x 100W 700W 700W 4 x 40W 560W 6 x 110W 330W 800W 2 x 100W 5 x 100W 360W 360W 5 x 110W 1000W 300W 500W 800W 175W 5 x 120W 480W 300W
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 / 0/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0

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Sky TV and Virgin already have their own high-denition TV offerings in the shape of the SkyHD and V+ set-top boxes, but the terrestrial TV channels arent far behind. The BBC is still conducting its own HD trial (which ends in the summer), while ITV, Channel 4 and Five have also all successfully completed their trials.
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