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Toshiba RD-XV47KE User Manual

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HDD & DVD / Video Cassette Recorder
RD-XV47KE
TOSHIBA HDD & DVD / Video Cassette Recorder RD-XV47KE
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Playback
Editing
Others
Function Setup
Recording
OPERATIONS
GUIDE
Printed in China 1VMN23421 / E3B90ED ★★★★ © 2007 Toshiba Corporation
OWNER’S MANUAL
VCR Functions
COV_E3B90ED_EN.fm Page 1 Friday, February 9, 2007 11:06 AM

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Toshiba RD-XV47KE Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD Recorder
Video InputComposite, S-Video
Audio InputAnalog Stereo
Video OutputComposite, S-Video, Component
Audio OutputAnalog Stereo, Digital Optical
Video SystemPAL
Progressive ScanYes
Remote ControlYes
DVD FormatDVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Recording FormatDVD-Video
Playback FormatDVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD, MP3, JPEG
Dimensions430 x 99 x 355 mm
TV TunerAnalog
Audio Recording FormatDolby Digital
OutputsComposite, S-Video, Component, Analog Audio
InputsComposite, S-Video, Component, Analog Audio

Summary

Introduction

TOSHIBA RD-XV47KE OWNER’S MANUAL

The main title of the product manual for the Toshiba RD-XV47KE.

Precautions and Safety

Precautions and Safety

Important safety information regarding fire, electric shock, laser safety, and handling.

Installation and Environmental Guidelines

Guidelines for unit placement, avoiding hazards, and handling moisture condensation.

Compliance and Recycling Information

States compliance with regulations and provides recycling guidance.

Accessories Supplied

Maintenance and Cleaning

Servicing and Cabinet Cleaning

Guidance on troubleshooting, seeking service, and cleaning the unit's exterior.

HDD and VCR Head Care

Precautions for HDD handling and information on VCR auto head cleaning.

Product Features Overview

Recording and Dubbing Capabilities

Details on recording to HDD/DVD/VCR and bi-directional dubbing functions.

Playback Features

Overview of playback functions like Time Shift, Variable Skip, and Theatre-quality Sound.

Editing Functions

Chapter, Title, and Playlist Management

Procedures for managing chapters, titles, playlists, and deleting/combining/dividing titles.

Disc Selection Guide

Disc Types for Recording and Playback

Information on disc types suitable for recording, playback, and their purposes.

Playback Compatibility

DVD Disc Specifications

DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+R/RW Details

Details on DVD disc standards, recording, compatibility, and common symbols.

Disc Structure and Handling

Disc Contents and Handling Precautions

Explains disc organization and provides guidelines for proper handling, cleaning, and storage.

Disc Usage Comparison

Manual Navigation and Symbols

Guide to the Owner’s Manual

Explains how to use the manual and the symbols employed within it.

Functional Overview

Front Panel Controls

Identifies and describes the functions of the buttons and indicators on the front panel.

Rear Panel Connections

Remote Control Operations

Initial Setup and Mode Selection

Remote Control Battery Installation

Step-by-step guide for correctly inserting batteries into the remote control.

Selecting Operating Modes (HDD/DVD/VCR)

Instructions on how to select the desired operating mode (HDD, DVD, or VCR).

Display and Setup Menu Navigation

Understanding Display Information

Explains how to access and interpret information displayed on the unit's screen.

Navigating the Setup Menu

Overview of the on-screen menu structure and how to navigate its functions.

Front Panel Display Guide

Connecting to Your TV

Standard TV Connections (Scart)

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the unit to a television set using Scart.

Advanced Video Connections

Guidance on setting up for progressive scan and using S-Video/Component outputs.

Connecting External Equipment

Digital Audio for Better Sound

Recommendations for connecting to digital audio equipment for improved sound.

Advanced Audio Connections

Basic Setup Procedures

Initial Setup for First-Time Use

Initial setup procedures required when using the unit for the first time.

Basic Setup: Language and Channels

Setting the On-Screen Display Language

How to change the language displayed on the unit's on-screen menus.

Tuning TV Channels

Instructions for tuning TV channels, including automatic and manual methods.

Advanced Channel Tuning

Clock Setting

Automatic Clock Setting

How to automatically set the unit's clock using broadcast time signals.

Clock Setting Methods

Manual Clock Setting

Step-by-step instructions for manually setting the unit's clock.

Basic Setup: Sound and Aspect Ratio

Selecting the Sound Mode

How to switch between stereo and bilingual audio modes.

Selecting the TV Aspect Ratio

Guide on choosing the correct aspect ratio for optimal picture display on your TV.

Recording Information

Supported Media Types

Details on the types of media supported for recording and their formats.

Recording Media and Modes

Compatible Recordable Discs

Information on DVD disc types compatible with the unit for recording.

Recording Modes Explained

Explains the different recording modes (XP, SP, LP, EP, SLP) and their quality/time trade-offs.

Recording Restrictions and Finalization

Recording Limitations and Copy Control

Information on limitations for recording copy-protected content and copy control systems.

Finalizing Discs for Playback

Explains the process of finalising discs to ensure playback compatibility on other devices.

About the Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Disc Formatting Procedures

Formatting New Discs Automatically

Instructions for automatically formatting new discs when loaded.

Reformatting Existing Discs

Steps to reformat previously used DVD-RW/+RW discs, erasing all data.

HDD and Chapter Management

Deleting All HDD Contents

Procedure to erase all recorded data from the internal HDD.

Automatic Chapter Marking

How to automatically add chapter marks at set time intervals for easier navigation.

Recording Audio Settings

Setting Bilingual Recording Audio

How to select audio tracks (Main, Sub) for recording bilingual broadcasts.

Recording Audio Select (XP Mode)

Basic Recording and One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR)

Basic Recording Process

Step-by-step guide for recording TV programs or external inputs.

One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR)

Simple method to start recording immediately and set recording duration.

Timer Recording Setup

Timer Programming and VPS/PDC

Editing Timer Programs

How to change or delete existing timer recording programs.

Understanding VPS/PDC

Explanation of how VPS/PDC ensures accurate recording of programs.

External Input Audio Configuration

Satellite Link Recording Setup

Dubbing Operations Overview

Copying vs. Moving Content

Explains the distinction between copying content and moving it.

Fast Dubbing Functionality

Information on the high-speed dubbing feature and its limitations.

One Touch Dubbing Process

Simplified process for dubbing content with a single button press.

HDD/DVD to Videotape Dubbing

Bi-directional Dubbing (HDD to DVD)

Videotape to HDD/DVD Dubbing

External Device Dubbing and Connections

Setting External Connection (AV3)

How to configure the AV3 input for external devices using S-Video or Video inputs.

Dubbing from External Devices

General instructions for dubbing content from various external sources.

Finalizing Discs for Cross-Device Playback

Disc Management Settings

Auto Finalize Feature

How to automatically finalise discs when storage space runs out.

Protecting Discs from Editing

Steps to protect discs from accidental deletion or editing.

Playback Information

Supported Playable Discs

General information about playing back discs, including playable types and region codes.

Basic Playback Operations

HDD/DVD Playback Basics

Notes on how HDD/DVD contents are organized into titles and chapters for playback.

Direct Disc Playback

Instructions for playing back discs or HDD content directly.

Title and DVD Menu Navigation

Sorting and Displaying Titles

How to sort and display titles by name, date, or unplayed status.

Navigating DVD Menus

Steps for playing discs that display a DVD menu instead of a title list.

Media File Playback

Playing MP3 and JPEG Files

How to play back MP3 and JPEG files from discs, including folder and file selection.

DivX® File Playback

DivX® Playback Features

DivX® Subtitle Options

How to display subtitles for DivX® files and select subtitle languages.

Mixed Media and DivX® VOD

Playing Mixed Media Discs

How to select the media type (Video, Audio, Picture) for discs with mixed file formats.

DivX® VOD File Playback

Information on playing back DivX® Video-On-Demand files and obtaining registration codes.

Disc and Title Menu Navigation

Using the Disc Menu

How to navigate and use the disc menu for playback options like subtitles and features.

Using the Title Menu

How to select and play specific titles from a DVD's title menu.

Video CD Playback Features

PBC Function for Video CDs

Explains the Playback Control function for Video CDs and how to enable/disable it.

Menu-Based Video CD Playback

How to play back a Video CD with PBC function by navigating its menu.

Special Playback Functions

Resume Playback

Allows playback to resume from the last stopped point, even after powering off.

Rapid Playback

Plays back discs at slightly faster or slower speeds while maintaining audio quality.

Playback Speed Control

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse and Slow Motion

How to use fast forward, fast reverse, and slow motion playback functions.

Time Shift Playback

Allows playback of a recording from the beginning while recording continues.

Time Slip and Simultaneous Operations

Using the Time Slip Button

Functionality to pause live TV and resume watching later without missing content.

Simultaneous Playback and Recording

How to play back a title from HDD while simultaneously recording another.

Playback Navigation and Zoom

Variable Replay and Skip Functions

How to skip forward or backward by a user-defined time amount.

Zoom Functionality

How to zoom in on the picture and navigate the zoomed image.

Repeat and Programme Playback

Repeat Playback Modes

How to set playback to repeat a title, chapter, disc, track, or group.

Programme Playback Setup

How to create a custom playback order for tracks on a disc.

Slide Show and Search Functions

Slide Show Configuration

How to configure and view a slide show of JPEG files with adjustable display times.

Search Functions (Index and Time)

How to skip to specific recorded points using index marks or time search.

Audio, Video, and Picture Settings

Managing Audio and Subtitles

How to select available subtitle languages and audio tracks for DVD playback.

Picture Quality Adjustment

How to adjust picture settings like brightness, contrast, and color.

Advanced Playback Adjustments

Camera Angle and Virtual Surround Options

How to switch camera angles and enable virtual surround sound.

Editing Overview and Menus

Guide to Editing Functions

Overview of the editing functions available and how they are organized.

Available Editing Operations

Lists the specific editing operations supported across different media types.

Title and Chapter Editing Fundamentals

Understanding Original vs. Playlist Titles

Explains the concepts of Original recordings and Playlists for organizing titles.

Manually Adding/Deleting Chapter Marks

Step-by-step instructions for manually adding or removing chapter markers.

Creating Playlists

Deleting Titles and Selected Titles

Deleting a Single Title

How to remove individual titles from the HDD or discs.

Deleting Multiple Titles at Once

Procedure for deleting multiple titles at once from the HDD or discs.

Deleting Specific Scenes from Titles

Editing Title Names

Protecting Titles

Combining Titles

Dividing Titles

Function Setup Menu

Tour of Setup Menus

An overview of all the settings available in the Setup menus and their default values.

Setup Menu: Playback Settings

Setup Menu: Recording and Display Settings

Initial Setting Configuration

Digital Audio Settings

Playback Setup Menu: Audio and Subtitle

Audio and Subtitle Language Settings

How to select audio language and subtitle language for playback.

Playback Setup Menu: Disc Menu and DivX® Subtitle

Playback Settings: Still Mode and Parental Lock

Still Mode Configuration

How to set the unit's still image mode for playback.

Parental Lock Setup

Instructions for setting parental controls and managing passwords.

Playback Setup Menu: Advanced Settings

Angle Icon, TV System, and Replay/Skip Speed

Settings for angle icon display, TV system, and variable replay/skip intervals.

Initializing Playback Settings

How to reset playback settings to factory defaults.

Recording Setup Menu Options

Noise Reduction and Fast Dubbing Audio

How to activate noise reduction and set fast dubbing audio for recordings.

Initializing Recording Settings

How to reset recording settings to factory defaults.

Display Settings Configuration

Front Panel Display Brightness

Adjusting the brightness of the front panel display.

Display Status and Screen Saver

Controlling the display of operating status indicators and enabling a screen saver.

VCR Functions

VCR Playback Operations

Instructions for playing back videotapes using the VCR function.

VCR Recording and OTR

Basic recording procedures and how to use the one-touch timer recording feature.

VCR Search Functions

VCR Tape Search Options

How to skip to specific recorded points on a VCR tape using index marks or time search.

Other Operations

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System

Information on the unit's Hi-Fi stereo sound capabilities and selection modes.

Video Colour System Adjustment

How to manually adjust the video colour system for different broadcast standards.

Troubleshooting Guide

HDD/DVD Error Messages and Solutions

Common error messages encountered with HDD/DVD operations and their solutions.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Power, General, and Channel Issues

Solutions for power, general operation, and TV channel reception problems.

Recording and Playback Issues

Troubleshooting steps for recording failures and playback problems.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Playback Issues (HDD/DVD/VCR)

Solutions for playback issues like distorted picture, no sound, or playback not starting.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Editing, Remote Control, and Other Issues

Solutions for editing failures, remote control problems, and other common issues.

Language Code Reference

Glossary of Technical Terms

Product Specifications

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