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Toshiba RD-XV48DTKF User Manual

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TOSHIBA HDD & DVD / Video Cassette Recorder RD-XV48DTKF
HDD & DVD / Video Cassette Recorder
RD-XV48DTKF
© 2008 Toshiba Corporation
OWNER’S MANUAL
Printed in China 1VMN24753 / E3NG0FD ★★★★★
Introduction Connections Basic Setup Playback Editing OthersFunction SetupRecording VHS Functions
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Toshiba RD-XV48DTKF Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD VCR Combo
DVD PlaybackYes
VCR PlaybackYes
Remote ControlYes
TV TunerYes
Progressive ScanYes
DVD Recording FormatsDVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Video SystemNTSC
VCR Playback FormatsVHS
Recording FormatDVD
Video OutputComposite, S-Video
Audio OutputStereo
DVD Playback FormatsDVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
InputsComposite, S-Video
OutputsComposite, S-Video
Dimensions430 x 270 x 60 mm
Tuner TypeDigital (DVB-T) and Analogue

Summary

Introduction

Precautions

Safety warnings to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock.

Laser Safety

Warnings about laser radiation and servicing precautions.

Power Supply Information

Information about connecting the unit to a power outlet.

Introduction

Installation Location Guidelines

Guidelines for safe and optimal placement of the unit.

Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

Warnings about handling the mains cable and avoiding hazards.

Moisture Condensation Warning

Advice on preventing condensation when moving the unit.

Copyright Information

Information regarding copyright protection and usage.

Maintenance Procedures

Cleaning the Unit

Instructions for cleaning the unit with a soft cloth.

Cleaning Discs

How to clean discs properly to avoid damage.

Disc Handling Best Practices

Best practices for handling discs to maintain their quality.

HDD Handling Precautions

Precautions for handling the HDD due to its sensitivity.

Servicing Guidance

Guidance on when and how to seek service.

Accessories Supplied

Remote Control and Batteries

Lists the remote control and batteries as supplied accessories.

Cables and Manuals Included

Mentions RF cable, Owner's Manual, and Quick Setup Guide.

Product Features Overview

Recording Capabilities

Details on recording capabilities like HDD/DVD/VHS, timer recording.

Dubbing Functions

Information on bi-directional dubbing between HDD, DVD, VHS.

Playback Features

Features for playback like theatre surround, quick search.

Product Features and Manual Guide

Editing Functions

Editing functions like chapter marks, title management.

Disc Compatibility

Information on playing back discs recorded in Video mode.

Other Features Overview

Mentions Progressive Scan and HDMI features.

Symbols Used in Manual

Explanation of symbols indicating media or function availability.

Symbols for Tuner Setting

Description of symbols used for tuner setting.

Functional Overview

Front Panel Controls

Detailed description of the unit's front panel buttons and indicators.

Rear Panel Connections

Remote Control Operations

Remote Control Installation and Operation

Installing Remote Control Batteries

Instructions for installing batteries in the remote control.

Remote Control Operation Guide

Information on the remote control's operating range and sensor.

Switching Operating Modes

On-Screen Display Guide

DISPLAY Menu Information

Explanation of the information shown on the on-screen display.

Main Setup Menu Navigation

General Settings

Playback Settings

Settings for playback options.

Display Settings

Settings for display options.

Video Settings

Settings for video options.

Recording Settings

Settings for recording options.

Clock Settings

Settings for the clock.

Channel Settings

Settings for channel tuning.

DivX Settings

Settings for DivX playback.

HDMI Settings

Settings for HDMI connection.

Reset All Settings

Option to reset all settings to factory default.

DVB Menu Settings

Adult Lock Configuration

Setting parental control for DVB programmes.

Maturity Lock for DVB

Locking DVB programmes based on age rating.

Language Settings for DVB

Changing audio and subtitle languages for DVB.

About DVB Information

Checking DVB system software version.

DVD Menu Operations

Disc Formatting Options

How to format discs (DVD-RW, DVD+RW).

Disc Finalisation Process

Finalising discs for playback in other players.

Disc Protection Methods

Protecting discs from editing or erasing.

Playlist Management (DVD)

Deleting all playlists for VR mode DVD-RW discs.

Playback Modes Selection

Activating random playback feature and programme playback.

Video CD Functions

Selecting PBC function and slide show for Video CDs.

HDD Menu Operations

Title Management (HDD)

Deleting all titles, including protected ones.

Playlist Management (HDD)

Deleting all playlists for HDD.

Dubbing Operations

HDD to DVD Dubbing

Dubbing content from HDD to DVD.

DVD to HDD Dubbing

Dubbing content from DVD to HDD.

HDD to VHS Dubbing

Dubbing content from HDD to VHS.

VHS to HDD Dubbing

Dubbing content from VHS to HDD.

DVD to VHS Dubbing

Dubbing content from DVD to VHS.

VHS to DVD Dubbing

Dubbing content from VHS to DVD.

Front Panel Display Guide

Display Messages Explained

Explanations of various messages shown on the front panel display.

Connecting to a TV

Antenna and Cable Connections

Instructions for connecting antenna or cable to the unit and TV.

Scart Socket Connections

How to connect using the Scart socket for TV output.

Component and Audio Connections

Connecting component video and audio outputs to the TV.

Progressive Scan Playback

HDMI Connection Guide

HDMI Cable Connection Benefits

Benefits of connecting via HDMI for digital transfer.

Selecting HDMI Output Mode

How to select different HDMI output modes.

Copyright Protection System

Connecting External Equipment

Scart Output Connection (AV2)

Connecting external equipment with Scart output.

RCA Input Connection (AV3)

Connecting equipment without Scart output via RCA.

Digital Audio for Better Sound

After Completing Connections

Basic Setup Procedure

Initial Setting Steps

First-time setup guide for language, country, and tuning.

Channel Setting

Auto Tuning (DVB & ANALOG)

Automatic scanning of DVB and analogue channels.

Auto Tuning (ANALOG)

Automatic scanning of only analogue channels.

Manual Tuning (ANALOG)

Skipping Preset Channels

Moving Channels (ANALOG)

Auto Tuning (DVB)

Manual Tuning (DVB)

Country Setting for DVB

Selecting a Channel

Quick Select for DVB Channels

Editing DVB Channels

Editing DVB Group Lists

Skipping DVB Channels

Adult Lock for DVB

Deleting DVB Channels

DVB Channel Operations

Moving DVB Channels

Changing the order of DVB channels.

Editing DVB Channel Names

Editing DVB channel names.

Signal Information for DVB

Checking detailed information of the current DVB channel.

TV View Operations

Selecting TV Aspect Ratio

Selecting TV aspect ratio for playback.

Selecting Audio Mode

Switching between audio modes for analogue broadcasts.

Digital Teletext Reception

Using the DVB Teletext service.

EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)

Using the Electronic Programme Guide for DVB.

EPG Menu Navigation

Multiaudio Settings

Subtitle Display Options

DVB Menu Settings

Pincode Setting for Adult Lock

Setting Adult Lock and changing Pincode.

Maturity Lock for DVB

Locking DVB programmes based on age rating.

Language Setting for DVB

Changing audio and subtitle languages for DVB.

About DVB Information

Selecting On-Screen Display (OSD) Language

Clock Settings

Auto Clock Setting Procedure

Automatically setting the clock using time signals.

Manual Clock Setting Procedure

Manually setting the clock time and date.

Information on DVD Recording

DVD Recording Details

Details on types of discs and recording formats.

Recording Restrictions

Information on copy-protected video recording limitations.

Information on Copy Control

Details on copy protection for satellite broadcasts.

Making Discs Playable in Other DVD Players

About the HDD

Maximum Recordable Numbers

Formatting a Disc

Choosing Recording Format for DVD-RW

Selecting the format (Video or VR mode) for DVD-RW discs.

Make Recording Compatible

Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode Recording

Setting Auto Chapter

Reformatting a Disc Manually

Selecting the Sound Mode

Setting External Input Audio

Setting Bilingual Recording Audio

Recording Audio Select (XP)

Basic Recording Procedure

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)

Timer Recording Setup

Timer Recording Details

Alternate Recording (DVD only)

VPS (Video Programme System) / PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

Managing Timer Programming

Checking, Cancelling or Correcting Timer Programming

Managing programmed timer recordings.

Skipping Periodical Timer Recording

Temporarily deactivating periodical timer recordings.

Stopping Timer Recording in Progress

How to stop a timer recording that is currently running.

Timer Programming Errors

Information on error numbers related to timer programming.

Hints for Timer Recording

Priority of Overlapped Settings

Timer Recording Using EPG

Satellite Link Recording Setup

Preparing for Satellite Link Timer Recording

Setting the external tuner and the unit for Satellite Link recording.

Settings for External Equipment

Video Colour System Settings

Setting the colour system (Auto, PAL, SECAM) for recording.

Recording from External Equipment

Information on DV Dubbing

Guide to DV and On-Screen Display

How to display DVC information and control basic operations.

DVC to HDD / DVD Dubbing Procedure

Dubbing Information

Copy vs. Move Difference

Explains the difference between copying and moving data during dubbing.

Dubbing Directions for Copy-Once

Table showing dubbing availability for copy-once content.

Recording Modes for Dubbing

High-Speed Dubbing Mode

Details on high-speed dubbing mode.

Auto Dubbing Mode

How the unit automatically selects the best recording mode.

Before Starting Dubbing

One Touch Dubbing Operation

One Touch Dubbing (VHS to DVD)

One-Title Dubbing (HDD to DVD)

Selected Title Dubbing

Deleting a Title from Dubbing List

How to delete a title from the dubbing list.

Moving a Title in Dubbing List

How to move a title within the dubbing list.

Erasing All Titles from Dubbing List

Deleting all titles from the dubbing title list.

Adding Titles to a Playlist

Selected Title Dubbing (Stopping Dubbing)

Stopping Dubbing in Progress

Instructions on stopping ongoing dubbing processes.

VHS to HDD / DVD Dubbing

Setting a Disc to Protect

Finalising Discs for Other Players

Auto Finalise Function

Basic Playback Procedures

HDD/DVD Playback Overview

How titles and chapters are divided for HDD/DVD playback.

Playing HDD/DVD Discs

Steps for basic playback of various disc types and HDD.

Playing DVD-V / Video CD (without PBC)

Playing back DVD-V or Video CD without PBC function.

Playing Back Audio CD, MP3, or JPEG

Playing Back DivX® Files

DivX® Subtitle Settings

DivX® VOD Operations

DivX® File Playback Hints

Playing Back Discs Using the Disc Menu

Playing Back Using the Title Menu

PBC Function for Video CDs

Cancelling and Recalling the PBC Function

Special Playback: Resume Playback

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Controls

Pause and Resume Playback

Rapid Playback Function

Step by Step Playback

Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback

Zoom Functionality

Marker Setup Guide

Chasing Playback during Recording

Simultaneous Playback and Recording

Search Functions

Title / Chapter Search

Searching for specific titles or chapters.

Track Search

Direct Search

Time Search

Repeat Playback Options

Random Playback

Programme Playback

Slide Show Function

Selecting Audio and Video Format

Switching Subtitles

Switching subtitle languages during DVD playback.

Switching Audio Soundtrack

Switching audio tracks (languages) during DVD playback.

Virtual Surround System

Switching Camera Angles

Reducing Block Noise

Editing Operations

Guide to Title List

How to view and manage recorded titles.

Editing Discs Overview

Overview of available editing functions for discs.

Original vs. Playlist Explanation

Explanation of Original and Playlist modes.

Playlist Information

Deleting Titles

Deleting Selected Titles

Editing Title Names

Editing Title Names Guide

Adding or Deleting Chapter Markers Manually

Chapter Marks (Video Mode DVD-RW)

Adding/Deleting Chapter Marks at Once

Adding or clearing chapter marks simultaneously for Video Mode DVD-RW.

Hiding Chapters

Hiding Chapters (Visibility)

Protecting Titles

Dividing a Title

Combining Titles

Adding Titles to a Playlist

Deleting All Playlists

Deleting Parts of Titles (Scene Delete)

Deleting All Titles in HDD

Function Setup Options Overview

General Settings Details

Recording Settings Details

Setup items related to recording, like Auto Chapter, Finalise.

Clock Settings Details

Settings for clock auto and manual adjustment.

Channel Settings Details

Settings for DVB and analogue channel tuning.

DivX Settings Details

Settings for DivX VOD and Subtitle.

HDMI Settings Details

Settings for HDMI output format and audio.

Reset All Settings Details

Option to reset all settings to factory defaults.

Playback Settings

Parental Lock (DVD only)

Setting parental lock levels for DVD playback.

Audio Out Settings

Choosing appropriate audio output settings.

Dynamic Range Control Settings

PCM Sampling Settings

Dolby Digital Conversion Settings

MPEG Settings

DTS Settings

Disc Menu Language Settings

Audio Language Settings

Subtitle Language Settings

Angle Icon Settings

Still Mode Settings

Variable Skip / Replay Settings

TV System Settings

Display Settings

OSD Language Selection

Setting the language for the on-screen display.

Screen Saver Settings

Setting the screen saver time delay.

FL Dimmer Settings

Adjusting the brightness of the front panel display.

Video Settings

TV Aspect Ratio Selection

Selecting TV aspect ratio for playback.

Video Output Mode Selection

Setting the video output mode (SCART, Component).

DivX® Settings

DivX Subtitle Settings

Displaying subtitles for DivX files.

DivX® VOD Settings

Playing DivX Video-On-Demand files.

HDMI Settings

HDMI Format Settings

Setting the colour space for HDMI output.

HDMI Audio Settings

Enabling or disabling HDMI audio output.

HDMI Settings (Continued)

RGB Range Settings

Adjusting RGB range for HDMI images.

Reset All Settings

VHS Functions

VHS Playback

Steps for playing back VHS tapes.

VHS Recording & OTR

Basic recording and OTR for VHS tapes.

Basic VHS Recording Steps

Steps for basic recording on VHS.

Accidental Erasure Prevention (VHS)

One-touch Timer Recording (VHS)

DVC to VHS Dubbing

Search Functions (VHS)

Index Search (VHS)

Searching for recordings using index marks.

Time Search (VHS)

Other Operations

Changing Video Colour System

Changing the video colour system for playback.

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System

Information on Hi-Fi stereo sound recording and playback.

Selecting Sound Mode

Selecting audio modes for Hi-Fi stereo sound.

Troubleshooting Guide

Power Issues Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting issues related to power.

General Unit Malfunctions Troubleshooting

General troubleshooting for unit malfunctions.

Troubleshooting

Channel Issues

Troubleshooting channel reception and selection issues.

Recording Issues

Troubleshooting recording failures.

DVD Recording Issues

Troubleshooting recording issues specific to DVDs.

VHS Playback/Recording Issues

Troubleshooting VHS playback and recording issues.

Editing & Dubbing Issues

Troubleshooting editing and dubbing problems.

Playback Issues

Troubleshooting playback issues.

Sound & Picture Issues

General troubleshooting for sound and picture.

Troubleshooting: Playback Errors

HDD/DVD Playback Errors

Troubleshooting HDD/DVD playback errors.

DVD Playback Errors

Troubleshooting DVD playback errors.

VHS Playback Errors

Troubleshooting VHS playback issues.

Editing & Dubbing Errors

Troubleshooting editing and dubbing errors.

Error Message Solutions

Error Message Solutions (Continued)

Language Code Reference

Glossary of Terms

Product Specifications

Related product manuals