HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS55KU Quick Reference This booklet is to help you start up your recorder and experience a basic operation. To learn about the recorder and obtain its full performance, refer to the Owner's Manual. ( I xx is reference page in the INSTALLATION GUIDE, and O xx in the OPERATIONS GUIDE.) IMPORTANT: Before starting your hook-up and installation of your DVD recorder, please review the safety instructions on I 2 - I 9 in the "INSTALLATION GUIDE". Notes on HDD This unit contains a hard disc drive (HDD). A HDD is subject to shock, shakes, and environmental changes such as temperature, which can damage data stored on the disc. Observe the following instructions. Do not shock or shake the unit (especially during operation). Do not use the unit on a shaky or unstable surface. Do not place the unit on a location where it is not horizontal. Do not cover the ventilation holes for the cooling fan. Do not use in a location 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 a wall outlet or break power supply to the unit. Before disconnecting the power plug, be sure to press the power button and make sure the unit ends the finishing process and the power turns off completely. 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. H P000458250 PM0026073010 Make sure the following accessories are supplied. Supplied accessories Remote control ............................................................. 1 Batteries (AAA) ............................................................. 2 Coaxial cable ................................................................ 1 Video/audio cable .......................................................... 1 G-LINK® cable ............................................................... 1 LAN cable ...................................................................... 1 Power cord .................................................................... 1 OWNER'S MANUAL (INSTALLATION GUIDE) ............. 1 OWNER'S MANUAL (OPERATIONS GUIDE) .............. 1 Connections 1 Connect your cable box to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal or the INPUT1 jacks on the recorder. If you use the DSS set top box control function I 42 , connect your satellite set top box to the INPUT3 jacks. Preparing the remote control 1 Open the cover. If you are not using a cable box, disconnect the antenna cable from your TV, and connect it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal on the recorder. Then skip to step 3.) 2 Insert batteries (AAA size). Make sure to match the + and ­ on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. Connect the supplied G-LINK® cable to the G-LINK jack on the recorder. Place the transmitter as close as possible to the signal sensor of the cable box. 2 3 4 5 Connect the supplied coaxial cable of this recorder to the RF OUT (TO TV) terminal on the recorder and your TV. Connect the supplied video/audio cable to the OUTPUT jacks on the recorder and your TV. If you record from a VCR, connect it to the recorder. The following inputs are available: Rear: INPUT1 jacks, INPUT3 jacks Front: INPUT2 jacks (Open the lid on the left corner of the front panel.) 3 Close the cover. Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. 6 Connect the power cord of the recorder to a wall outlet. Make sure that the powered recorder lights the ON/STANDBY indicator on the front panel. 30° 30° Within about 7 m (23 ft) Distance: Angle: About 7 m (23 ft) from the front of the remote sensor About 30° in each direction of the front of the remote sensor ­2­ Refer to the owner's manual of each connected equipment as well. Select one of these connections. 1 Set top box Cable box Place close to the signal sensor of the set top box. Antenna cable (not supplied) 2 G-LINK cable (supplied) ® COMPONENT OUTPUT (See I 28 .) (Red) (White) (Yellow) HDMI OUTPUT (See I 26 .) 6 To wall outlet 4 (Red) (White) (Yellow) 3 5 VCR Coaxial cable (supplied) Power cord (supplied) LAN(10/100) (See O 146 .) Antenna splitter (not supplied) Types of an antenna terminal may vary depending on the TV. Check your type on your TV, and connect properly using either method as shown. Video/audio cable (supplied) If the TV has an S-video input, connect the recorder with an S-video cable. When using an S-video cable, do not connect the yellow video cable. To S-video input VHF/UHF To video input To audio input TV The RF OUT (TO TV) terminal (step 3) is for tuner pass through only. To view pictures from the recorder, the video cables must be connected. ­3­ Start Settings Preparation 1 2 3 Turn on the equipment (TV, VCR, etc.) connected to the recorder. Select the corresponding video input on your TV. Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel or on the remote control. When the power turns on, ON/STANDBY indicator changes color from red (standby mode) to green (operation). After a few seconds, a startup screen appears. The following icon will appear on the top right corner of the screen. e.g. Loading When the icon disappears, the recorder is ready to operate. Note To turn the recorder off, press ON/STANDBY again. When the recorder is turned on for the first time, the Welcome screen will be displayed after the "Loading" icon has disappeared. Press ENTER to start your setup. The next screen appears. Make the TV Guide On Screen® setup (next page). 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 Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Aux Etats Unis TV Guide et d'autres marques relatives sont des marques déposées de Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. et/ou d'une de ses sociétés affiliées. Au Canada TV Guide est une marque déposée de Transcontinental Inc., utilisée sous licence de Gemstar-TV Guide International. Inc. The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. Le système TV Guide On Screen est fabriqués sous licence de GemstarTV Guide International, Inc. et/ou d'une de ses sociétés affiliées. The TV Guide On Screen system is protected by one or more of the following issued United States patents 6,498,895, 6,418,556, 6,331,877, 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121. Le système TV Guide On Screen est protégés par un ou plusieurs brevets émis aux Etats Unis, comme le 6,498,895, 6,418,556, 6,331,877, 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121. Please note that over-the-air or cable access to stations carrying TV Guide On Screen® data is required for the TV Guide On Screen® system to operate. TV Guide On Screen® does not work with satellite programming. Toshiba does not provide the TV Guide On Screen® data. Instead, the data is provided by a third party, which is responsible for the accuracy and availability of the data. Additionally, occasional compatibility issues may exist between the TV Guide On Screen® system contained in your HDD/DVD Video Recorder and the data provided by the third party. In the event that you experience any performance issues with your TV Guide On Screen® system, please do not hesitate to contact the Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Consumer Solutions Department by calling (800) 631-3811 or by visiting http://www.tacp.com/customersupport/contact.asp Start ON/STANDBY indicator ­4­ TV Guide On Screen® Setup 1 Setup selection Reminder Your DVD Recorder is equipped with the TV Guide On ScreenTM Interactive Program Guide, which provides program listings, one-touch recording, and more ­­ all subscription FREE! Please follow the on-screen setup instructions to enable your TV Guide On Screen system now. Or, press the GUIDE Key on your DVD Recorder remote at any time. 4 Cable service STEP 2: Configuring for Cable To supply your DVD Recorder with correct program listings, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know if your DVD Recorder receives its signal from a cable service. Do you have cable service connected to this DVD recorder? Yes No What would you like to do now? Set up TV Guide On Screen now Remind me to set it up later Don't remind me again Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up or down to highlight your answer. Press Enter to choose. Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up or down to highlight your answer. Press Enter to choose. Press / to select, then press ENTER. If the answer is "No", you will go to step 12. Instructions are provided at the bottom for each screen. Press / to select "Set up TV Guide On Screen Now", then press ENTER. 5 Cable connection STEP 2: Configuring for Cable You have indicated that you have cable service. Now the TV Guide On Screen system needs some additional information. 2 Country STEP 1: Identifying Your Location To supply your DVD Recorder with correct program listings, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know your DVD Recorder's location. Is a cable box connected to this DVD Recorder? Yes No Which country is your DVD Recorder located in? USA Canada Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up or down to highlight your answer. Press Enter to choose. Press Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up or down to highlight your answer. Press Enter to choose. / to select, then press ENTER. Press / to select, then press ENTER. If you select "Yes", the DSS set top box control function is disabled. To use this function, select "No" and make the setting of I 42 . 3 Zip or postal code STEP 1: Identifying Your Location To supply your DVD Recorder with the correct program listings, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know the town or city where your DVD Recorder is installed. 6 = = = Cable input STEP 2: Configuring for Cable Your DVD Recorder has more than one input jack. To operate properly with your cable box, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know which one your cable box is plugged into. You may have to look at the back of your DVD Recorder if you are unsure, as an incorrect selection will result in a blue or snowy screen while watching TV. Please indicate which DVD Recorder input the cable box is plugged into. Please enter the 5-digit ZIP code where your DVD Recorder is located: = = TUNER Line 1 Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up or down to highlight your answer. Press Enter to choose. Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up, down, left, or right to enter your information. Press Enter to confirm. Press / to select, then press ENTER. Input your numbers by either below, then press ENTER: · Number buttons · / to select a number, then another field / to move to ­5­ If you select "TUNER", you will go to step 7. If you select "Line 1", you will go to step 8. (Continued) Settings (Continued) 7 STEP 2: Configuring for Cable Tuning channel for the cable box To operate properly with your cable box, the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know the channel your DVD Recorder is on when using the cable box. The most commonly used output channel is 03. Please consult your cable box provider if you are unsure, as an incorrect selection will result in a blue or snowy screen while watching TV. 11 Cable box code testing STEP 2: Configuring for Cable What is your DVD Recorder tuned to when using the cable box? Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Cable testing in progress... please do not press any keys on any remote control. Now testing code 036 (Toshiba)... Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up or down to highlight your answer. Press Enter to choose. Press Enter to continue. Press / to select, then press ENTER. When testing is done, the following screen automatically appears. STEP 2: Configuring for Cable The TV Guide On Screen system needs to locate the correct code for yourcable box brand in order to work properly. 8 9 Read the instruction and the diagram, and confirm the G-LINK® cable is properly installed. If OK, press ENTER. Cable box brand name STEP 2: Configuring for Cable Selecting the correct cable box brand from the list is needed to automatically receive program listings. If you do not know the cable box brand, please consult your cable provider. Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09? Yes No Test the code again Using your DVD Recorder remote, move up or down to highlight your answer. Press Enter to choose. Press What brand of cable box is connected to this DVD Recorder? Not listed Archer Cable Cinema Cabletenna / to select, then press ENTER. If your answer is "Yes", and: · if you selected "TUNER" at step 6, you will go to step 13. · if you selected "Line 1" at ...