User manual TOSHIBA RD-XS24SB

[. . . ] DIGITAL VIDEO Introduction HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-XS24SB OWNER'S MANUAL Connections INSTALLATION GUIDE Read this booklet first. Basic setup N PM0024604010 © 2005 Toshiba Corporation SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's 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. [. . . ] When nothing is displayed, the output signal is interlace. · The following setting is required according to the TV that you are connecting. Setting TV TV or monitor equipped with component video inputs "AV1 output" on the "Initial settings" menu. page 32 Basic setup "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 owner's 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. Be sure to adjust the amplifier's 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 recorder's power cord. · 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. 17 Connections Connecting a satellite receiver You can connect a satellite receiver to this recorder to enjoy watching or recording satellite programmes through the recorder. By using SCART cable If both your TV and satellite receiver have a SCART input, use a SCART cable to connect the recorder. SCART cable (not supplied) VHF/UHF aerial Satellite receiver To AV2(EXT) To AV1(TV) SCART cable (not supplied) To SCART input To aerial input TV Note According to the type of the TV set that you are connecting, set the output for the AV1(TV) socket. ( page 32) For a satellite receiver Where to connect: Normally use the AV2(EXT) socket as above. (Also the AV1(TV) socket, the VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT. ) terminal, or the LINE jacks on the front panel are also available. ) If you connect a satellite receiver to the AV2(EXT) socket, make the following settings: · "AV2 input" ( page 33) 18 By using RF coaxial cable Introduction After making this connection, you must allocate a channel on the recorder to receive satellite stations. Satellite receiver Aerial RF IN RF OUT Connections To AV1(TV) SCART cable (not supplied) Basic setup To SCART input To aerial input TV 19 Connections Connecting to an audio system You can enjoy multichannel surround-sound such as 5. 1 channel by connecting to an amplifier compatible with Dolby Digital and DTS sound. · For connection to your TV, see · For details of output sound, see pages 15 to 17. page 132 in "OPERATIONS". Caution · When you are connecting (via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby Digital, Digital Theater Systems (DTS) or MPEG2 decoding function, be sure to set "Audio out select" to "PCM" from the on-screen displays ( page 34). Otherwise, high volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers. · When playing DTS-encoded discs (DVD video discs and audio CDs), excessive noise may be output from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, you should take proper precautions when the AV OUT AUDIO (L/R) jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround® playback, an external 5. 1 channel DTS Digital Surround® decoder system must be connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack of the recorder. Amplifier To COAXIAL type digital audio input To DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL 75 coaxial cable (not supplied) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. · Make the setting on page 34, "Audio out select". Notes · DO NOT connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack of the recorder to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital Receiver. [. . . ] ( page 20) COAXIAL Amplifier Connections 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. ( COAXIAL Basic setup Amplifier The recorder outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you play a disc recorded on the Dolby Digital, MPEG1 and MPEG2 recording system. 5 Once the proper setting is selected, press ENTER. The submenu disappears. To exit the setting menu, press the SETUP button. ENTER "B: Output sound setting" is complete. [. . . ]