Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RD-XS35SU Sony
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OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION GUIDE Read this booklet first. Introduction Connections Basic setup PM0025865010 HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS35SU RD-XS35SC © 2006 T oshiba Cor poration DIGITAL VIDEO P000453930 H RD-XS35SU/SC_Inst_E_p01 06.
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Introduction The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat- eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous v oltage” within the product’ s enclo- sure that ma y be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
3 Introduction Connections Basic setup Note to cable system installer: This reminder is provided to call the cab le system installer ’ s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelin.
4 S3125A IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. K eep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. F ollow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near w ater . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not bloc k any ventilation openings .
5 Introduction Connections Basic setup Introduction ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Do not overload wall outlets; e xtension cords, or integral con venience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electr ic shoc k.
6 Notes on recording and editing When you record/edit important content, make trial operations beforehand to confirm the recorder can function properly .
7 Introduction Connections Basic setup Notes on the unit and the HDD Do not give a shoc k 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.
8 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 f or m on the outside of the glass.
9 Introduction Connections Basic setup In the United States, TV Guide and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV Guide is a registered mark of T ranscontinental Inc.
10 Installation procedure Introduction Load the batteries in the remote control. ( page 18) Connect an antenna to the recorder . ( page 20) Connect a cable bo x or satellite system to the recorder . ( pages 22 to 25) Connect the recorder to a TV . ( pages 20 to 21, 26) Connect optional equipment to the recorder .
11 Introduction Connections Basic setup Some differences Because of its recording capacity and hard disc driv e (HDD), this D VD recorder operates more lik e a computer and diff erently than a standard D VD pla yer .
12 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.
13 Introduction Connections Basic setup For playback only • T oshiba is not liab le for an y damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this recorder , including, without limitation, any one of the f ollowing: • F ailure to record contents intended to be recorded by the consumer .
14 On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-RAM standard V ersion 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2. The recorder cannot record on a disc f or matted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initializ e it by using the disc-f or mat function of this recorder .
15 Introduction Connections Basic setup On DVD-R discs Standards D VD-R for Gener al V er .2.0 discs can be used for recording and pla yback. Discs compatible with the f ollowing recording speeds can also be used: V er . 2.0/2X V er . 2.0/4X V er . 2.
16 Pla yback side On handling discs Do not touch the playbac k side of the disc. Do not stick paper or tape to discs . On cleaning discs Finger prints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.
17 Introduction Connections Basic setup Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................
18 Operating with the remote control P oint the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Distance : About 7 m (23 ft) from the front of the remote sensor Angle : About 30 ° in each .
Connections Connect your recorder to y our TV or stereo system. Connecting an antenna and TV Connecting to cable TV signal Connecting to a satellite system Connecting the G-LINK ™ cable Connecting t.
20 VHF/UHF 1 2 2 Connecting an antenna and TV Connect your TV and the antenna to this recorder for recording and to view broadcast signals on the TV . Connections 1 Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV , and connect it to the RF IN (FROM ANT .) terminal on the recorder .
21 Connections Basic setup Introduction T o wall outlet T o OUTPUT (R/L) Notes • Refer to the o wner ’ s man ual of the connected TV as well. • When you connect the recorder to y our TV , be sure to tur n off the pow er and unplug both units from the wall outlet before an y connections.
22 Connections Incoming cable Incoming cable Incoming cable Cable box Cable box IN OUT IN OUT 3CH 4CH 3CH 4CH Connecting to cable TV signal Choose one of the setup options below to connect the recorder to your cable signal. Connect the recorder to the TV using the audio/video cable.
23 Connections Basic setup Introduction This set-up will allow you to: – watch or record a channel through the cab le box via the INPUT1 (VIDEO/L/R) jacks . T o download prog ram listings the TV Guide On Screen ™ system needs to be able to change channels on y our cable bo x when the recorder is not in use.
24 Connecting to a satellite system Choose one of the following according to your type of satellite receiver . Connections Satellite receiver Satellite antenna Satellite receiver Satellite antenna Vid.
25 Connections Basic setup Introduction Cab le/satellite box (Keep the power on to receive commands from the recorder .) T ransmitter 1 2 Secure the G-LINK ™ wand underneath the cable/satellite box so that the wand ’ s IR lens faces the front of cable/satellite box.
26 Connecting to a TV equipped with component video inputs If your TV has component video inputs, you can obtain pictures in better quality . Connections • Make the f ollowing setting. On-screen display Select Page “ A udio out select ” page 39 Component video outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs.
27 Connections Basic setup Introduction Connecting to an audio system Y ou can enjoy multichannel surround-sound such as 5.1 channel by connecting to an amplifier compatible with Dolby ® Digital and DTS ® sound. Connections • For connection to y our TV , see pages 20 to 21, 26.
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Basic setup Read this chapter for necessary settings to get star ted. When you use this recorder f or the first time, be sure to perform A to C in this order .
30 After all the necessary connections, • T urn on the equipment connected to the recorder . • Select the corresponding video input on your television. P erform these selections whene ver y ou operate the recorder . T urning the power on Press ON/ST ANDBY button from the remote control or on the front panel of the recorder .
31 Introduction Connections Basic setup Startup/finishing (closing) icons These icons are displa yed on the right corner on the top of the screen. While the y are flashing, the recorder is operating a.
32 Basic setup A: TV Guide On Screen ™ setup This step sets the recorder ’ s clock and tuner to record broadcasting TV programs. Once you complete this process there is generally no need to reset the clock.
33 Introduction Connections Basic setup Setting up TV Guide On Screen ™ ENTER 1 Setup selection Instructions are provided at the bottom f or each screen. Press / to select “ Set up TV Guide On Screen Now ” , then press ENTER. 2 Country Press / to select, then press ENTER.
34 A: TV Guide On Screen ™ setup (Continued) Basic setup 3 ZIP or postal code Use one of the options below to enter your ZIP or Postal Code, then press ENTER: • Number b uttons • / to select a number , then / to mov e to another field. 4 Cable service Press / to select, then press ENTER.
35 Introduction Connections Basic setup 6 Cable input Press / to select, then press ENTER. If you select “ TUNER ” , you will go to step 7. If you select “ Line 1 ” , you will go to step 8. 7 T uning channel for the cable box Press / to select, then press ENTER.
36 A: TV Guide On Screen ™ setup (Continued) Basic setup 9 Cable box brand name Press / to view and select more brands, then press ENTER. 10 Cable box preparation Follow the instructions, then press ENTER. 11 Cable box code testing When testing is done, the f ollowing screen automatically appears.
37 Introduction Connections Basic setup Press / to select, then press ENTER. If your ans wer is “ Ye s ” , and: • if you selected “ TUNER ” at step 6, you will go to step 13. • if you selected “ Line 1 ” at step 6, you will go to step 12.
38 A: TV Guide On Screen ™ setup (Continued) Basic setup 14 Confirmation Y ou have successfully completed the setup! Press ENTER. 15 Information Read the information and press ENTER. Y ou have completed the setup of your TV Guide On Screen system.Up-to-date listings will begin loading over the next 24 hours when your DVD Recorder is powered off.
39 Introduction Connections Basic setup Basic setup B: Language setting Select a preferred language for on-screen displays. 1 Press SETUP . The setup menu appears. 2 Press / to select “ Initial settings ” , then press ENTER. 3 Press / to select “ Language ” , then press ENTER.
40 Basic setup C: Satellite set top box setting Set your recorder to control channels of a connected satellite set top box. (DSS set top box control function) 1 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. 2 Press / to select “ Initial settings ” , then press ENTER.
41 Introduction Connections Basic setup 4 Press ADJUST (or / ) to set “ DBS ” to “ Not used ” or “ Use ” . Not used: When a satellite set top box is not connected to the INPUT3 jacks of the recorder . Skip to step 8. Use: When a satellite set top box is connected to the INPUT3 jacks of the recorder .
42 C: Satellite set top box setting (Continued) Basic setup 8 Press ENTER. “ Initial settings ” menu retur ns . T o exit the setting menu, press SETUP b utton.
43 Introduction Connections Basic setup Satellite set top box brand code DirecTV 106 Drak e 093 Echostar 092 100 Hitachi 091 099 102 105 Hughes 091 099 102 105 Magnav ox 094 095 Optimus 094 095 P anas.
44 Basic setup D: Output sound setting Select the output sound setting corresponding to the connected TV or audio system. 1 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. 2 Press / to select “ Picture/Audio settings ” , then press ENTER. 3 Press / to select “ Audio out select ” , then press ENTER.
45 Introduction Connections Basic setup “ D: Output sound setting ” is complete . Go to “ E: TV shape setting ” . ( page 46) 4 Press / to select the output sound format. Bitstream: Select when connected to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital, DTS , MPEG1 and MPEG2 decoder .
46 Basic setup 1 Press SETUP to display the setup menu. 2 Press / to select “ Display settings ” , then press ENTER. 3 Press / to select “ TV shape ” , then press ENTER. SETUP ENTER ENTER E: TV shape setting Select the picture shape according to the aspect ratio of your TV .
47 Introduction Connections Basic setup 4 Press / to select the picture shape. 4:3LB: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars abov e and below the picture. 4:3 normal: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
48 Basic setup F: Remote control settings T ake 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: Please find the brand code on the next page for the TV you wish to control.
49 Introduction Connections Basic setup Brand code table Notes • T OSHIBA code is already set when you operate this recorder for the first time . • Some brands ha ve se veral codes. T r y one b y one until the remote control can operate y our TV .
50 F: Remote control settings (Continued) Basic setup Operating the second and third TOSHIBA HDD/DVD video recorders with the remote control of this recorder Switches the codes to operate the recorder .
51 Introduction Connections Basic setup Setting up the remote control 5 While pressing EASY NA VI, press 2. The remote control mode is set to “ DR 2 ” .
52 Limited United States W arranty Digital Audio Video ( “ DA V ” ) Product-Depot Repair W arranty T oshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C ,. ( “ TA C P ” ) mak es the follo wing limited warranties to original consumers in the United States.
53 Introduction Connections Basic setup How to Obtain W arranty Services If , after f ollowing all of the operating instructions in this manual and chec king the section “ Bef ore calling ser vice p.
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