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RD-85DT_Ope_E_p001-146
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HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER
RD-85DTSB
OWNER'S MANUAL
OPERATIONS
Read "INSTALLATION GUIDE" first.
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Printed in China
PM0025461010
© 2006 Toshiba Corporation
3/28/06, 16:44
DIGITAL VIDEO

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER RD-85DTSB OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATIONS Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. Printed in China PM0025461010 © 2006 Toshiba Corporation RD-85DT_Ope_E_p001-146 3/28/06, 16:44...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of contents Introduction Playback Caution for safety ..........4 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) ..........54 About this product ..........5 Playing at various speeds ........56 Compatible discs ..........6 Folder function ..........58 Recording format and disc selection ....11 Creating folders ............
  • Page 3 Creating a DVD-Video using DVD-R/RW ..106 Other editing functions ........114 Changing the picture on CONTENT MENU .... 114 Combining two titles (Original) into one ....116 Function Setup Customizing the function settings ....122 DVD player settings ..........123 Picture/Audio settings ..........

  • Page 4: Caution For Safety

    Introduction Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and others of the “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first. RD-85DT_Ope_E_p002-013 3/27/06, 19:39...

  • Page 5: About This Product

    Introduction About this product Some differences Playback Restrictions This DVD recorder is more similar to a computer than to This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for a standard DVD player. In addition to a microprocessor, it this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a contains a hard disc drive (an HDD), an operating manner that allows specific or limited operation during system, random access memory (RAM), and a DVD-...

  • Page 6: Hdd

    • Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even if the disc is labeled as below. Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected.
  • Page 7 Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled Ver.1.1/2X etc,) can also be used. • Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused Select discs labeled “for video,” “for recording,” “120 directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this min.”...
  • Page 8 • There may be some DVD discs designed for this market that cannot be played on this recorder. If you encounter please contact TOSHIBA customer service. • Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Please see the discussion of compatibility on page 5.

  • Page 9: Structure Of Disc Contents

    Marks on DVD video discs Structure of disc contents The following are examples of marks and the meanings. Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Mark Meanings...
  • Page 10 Introduction Compatible discs (Continued) On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Playback side Do not stick paper or tape to discs. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.

  • Page 11: Recording Format And Disc Selection

    Introduction Recording format and disc selection Disc selection (for the first use of HDD & DVD recorder) You can use the following 3 types of disc (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R) on this recorder. Refer to the below to select discs. Disc DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW...
  • Page 12 Introduction Recording format and disc selection (Continued) VR mode and Video mode Available operations differ depending on the recording format of discs. Refer to the list below to select a disc and the recording format. VR mode (DVD Video recording) Video mode Compatible disc •...
  • Page 13 If such a disc is loaded on a device which is not compatible with VR mode, damage or malfunction may occur to the disc or the device. Toshiba is not liable for such damage or malfunction. • CPRM labeled DVD-R/RW (VR mode) which are recorded on the recorder can be played only on this recorder or other CPRM compatible device.

  • Page 14: Index To Parts And Controls

    Introduction Index to parts and controls See pages with arrows for details. Front panel Front panel Pull down here to open. Note • Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder. * The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open.

  • Page 15: Display

    Display 1 DISC indicators 4 Channel indicator RAM : Illuminates when a DVD-RAM disc is Displays the current channel or other numbers loaded. such as bit rate or input selection. : Illuminates when a DVD-R disc is loaded. RW : Illuminates when a DVD-RW disc is 5 DUB (Dubbing) indicator loaded.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Rear panel 1 Power cord page 15 in “INSTALLATION 6 Component VIDEO OUTPUT jacks page 17 GUIDE” in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Connects the supplied power cord. Outputs video signals to a connected TV or monitor.
  • Page 17 9 DIGITAL BITSTREAM/PCM COAXIAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack page 20 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Use this to connect the recorder to an audio receiver equipped with a coaxial digital audio input jack. RD-85DT_Ope_E_p014-019 3/27/06, 19:40...

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Remote control Remote control lid * 21 – 24 and 44 – 47 are in the remote control lid. RD-85DT_Ope_E_p014-019 3/28/06, 10:44...
  • Page 19 OPEN/CLOSE button page 20, 21 OK/ENTER button page 122 TV/FAV/RADIO button page 24 EXIT button page 43 DTV buttons page 24, 25 INSTANT REPLAY/SKIP button page 55 GUIDE / / TEXT FWD/SLOW button page 56 Colour buttons page 24, 25 PLAY button page 64 HDD button...

  • Page 20: Before Operating This Recorder

    Introduction Before operating this recorder Is your recorder ready? Loading a disc • Refer to the supplied “INSTALLATION GUIDE” Check disc compatibility beforehand ( page 6) and manual and finish the necessary preparations. use a proper playable disc. • Turn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder.
  • Page 21 This may turn the recorder on and open the disc tray. If it still won’t open, contact your nearest Press and hold PAUSE on the remote control for TOSHIBA dealer. longer than about 3 seconds. To unlock, during stop press the button for longer than about 3 seconds.
  • Page 22 Introduction Before operating this recorder (Continued) Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons Status display These icons are displayed at the top right corner of Each time you operate the recorder, the following the screen when startup or finishing. While they are displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the flashing, the recorder is operating as follows: status of the recorder.

  • Page 23: Main Function Buttons

    Introduction Main function buttons These buttons are the main gate to various functions of this recorder. Whenever you press any of these buttons, you can get a list or menu of functions to access to the desired one directly. To select the drive to operate. The recorded contents are displayed.

  • Page 24: Tv View Operation

    Introduction TV view operation The following options are available while viewing TV channels via this recorder’s tuner. TV/FAV/RADIO To change the programme list. Press this button, then press the buttons to select a programme list. • FAV can store up to 4 sets of favourite channels. page 29.) GUIDE To turn on/off EPG (Electronic Programme...

  • Page 25: Colour Buttons

    Notes • You can change the subtitle pressing the SUBTITLE button. To get the programme information. “Subtitles: On” → “Subtitles: Off” → “Subtitles: None” • You can change the audio output pressing the AUDIO Pressing the “ ” button to display the button.

  • Page 26: Dtv Menu Setting

    Introduction DTV menu setting You can make settings of the digital tuner from the DTV menu. DTV menu pages Exiting the menu mode In any condition in the menu mode, pressing the EXIT The DTV menu has two pages: SETUP MENU and button directly exits the menu mode and returns to the FEATURE MENU pages.

  • Page 27: Manual Tuning

    MANUAL TUNING AUTO TUNING This feature is available for service engineers or can 17 programmes found 6 TV 9 Radio 2 Text be used for direct channel entry if the multiplex Press OK to watch programme channel is known. Prog Name Type Quality Idal World...

  • Page 28: Parental Control

    Introduction DTV menu setting (Continued) PARENTAL CONTROL PROGRAMMES Mode Prog Name The HITS Change PIN DTV MENU Back EXIT Watch TV Ideal World Men & Motors Mode YooPlay Games Press the buttons to select a desired option from BBC Wolrd Sv. ON, LOCK MENU, LOCK INSTALL or OFF.

  • Page 29: Recording

    FAVOURITE AND LOCKED PROGRAMMES If you select the “Favourite and Locked Programmes” FEATURE MENU item and press the OK/ENTER button on the main screen of the FEATURE MENU page, the Parental Control FAVOURITE AND LOCKED PROGRAMMES window Favourite and Locked Programmes appears.

  • Page 30: Recording

    If new software is found, upgrading starts. DOWNLOADING NEW SOFTWARE Version 5.0 for your TV is available. Call 0800 888999 or visit www.toshiba.co.uk. if you experience any problems Loading EXIT C a n c e l U p g r a d e •...

  • Page 31: Recording

    Hint on reading this manual The following icons show the playable discs for each function described on this instruction manual. : HDD DVD-RAM : DVD-RAM disc DVD-RW : DVD-RW disc (VR mode) Recording (VR) DVD-RW : DVD-RW disc (Video mode) (Video) Recording variations for many types of programmes or : DVD-R disc (VR mode)

  • Page 32: Before Recording

    Recording Before recording Please be sure to read this section to get ready for your recording. Initializing a disc (Logical format) Initializing a disc 1) Load a disc. Initialize a new DVD disc before using on this 2) Press MENU. recorder.
  • Page 33 Naming a disc Initializing a disc (Physical format) (1) Press the buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc Use this method when a DVD-RAM is not recovered by Name” then press the OK/ENTER button. logical format method or when the recorder does not (2) Enter a disc name following the procedure of read a DVD-RAM which has been used.

  • Page 34: Setting For Recording On A Dvd-R/Rw Disc In Video Mode

    Recording Before recording (Continued) Setting for recording on a DVD-R/RW disc in Video mode Video mode recording enables playback of your favorite contents on other devices such as DVD players. Finish this setting beforehand if you make a Video mode recording, that is; - when you record on a DVD-R/RW (Video mode).

  • Page 35: Checking Disc Space

    Checking disc space Selecting recording mode 1) Press REMAIN. 1) Select the drive by pressing HDD or DVD. The current capacity per disc is displayed at the CONTENT MENU appears. bottom of the screen. The current capacity of the Pressing the same button turns it off. selected drive is displayed on the front panel display.

  • Page 36: Programming A Recording (Rec Menu)

    Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Programming a recording (REC MENU) Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW, load it into the recorder. • When you record on a DVD-R/RW (Video mode) or when you record contents which will be copied to a DVD-R/ RW (Video mode), make the necessary settings ( page 34).
  • Page 37 When complete, press OK/ENTER. e.g. Basic 4/23(Su)17:50 MENU Date Start Media Pict. Audio 4/30(Su) SP 4.6 D/M1 Rec time – h – – m/ HDD remaining (excluding above) 51h 24m Press to select “Set timer” then press OK/ENTER. e.g. Rec folder ROOT Genre No genre...
  • Page 38 Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Correcting a timer program Checking the remaining volume 1) Press MENU. 1) On REC MENU Timer Programming, press QUICK. 2) Press to select “Timer recording”, then press OK/ENTER. 2) Press to select “Disc budget calculation” then press OK/ENTER.
  • Page 39 Setting items ( page 36) A timer program with this mark will be executed, To disengage, remove √ Check mark on/off this indicator. Select a channel you want to record. (Selectable also by INPUT 1-999, L, AV1, AV2 SELECT.) Specified date (from today to 2 Select a date of a TV programme you want to record.

  • Page 40: Optional Settings On Rec Menu

    Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Optional settings on REC MENU The following setting options are available for each timer programme. Follow steps 1) to 3). 1) Select a desired one (1 - 7) using / , then press OK/ENTER. A sub menu (or keyboard) appears.
  • Page 41 Picture ratio when recording DVD-Video Make this setting when this timer programme is (or will be) onto DVD-R/RW (Video mode). Video mode cannot record a title which contains both 4:3 pictures and 16:9 pictures. 4:3: Aspect ratio is fixed to 4:3 to record. 16:9: Aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9 to record.
  • Page 42 Recording Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued) Changing the default settings of recording Turning the power off automatically after quality completing a programmed recording 1) While REC MENU Basic (e.g. step 4) is 1) While executing a programmed recording, displayed, press QUICK. press QUICK.

  • Page 43: Programming A Recording (Epg)

    Recording Programming a recording (EPG) Electronic programme guide (EPG) system enables you to programme a recording much easier. You only choose a programme and enter the selection! Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW, load it into the recorder. •...
  • Page 44 Recording Programming a recording (EPG) (Continued) Notes • To cancel the procedure, press the BACK/RETURN button (instead of the OK/ENTER button) at step 3. • If the number of timer programmes reaches the maximum, a message will appear to tell you that your selection cannot be accepted.

  • Page 45: Recording A Tv Programme

    Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Recording a TV programme To record a TV programme currently being broadcast, follow the procedures of this chapter. Preparation • When you record on a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc, load it into the recorder. - Load a disc which has sufficient space available to record the programme.
  • Page 46 Recording Recording a TV programme (Continued) Notes • The number of titles cannot exceed 99 for a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc or 396 for the HDD. • One continuous recording cannot exceed in any case 8 hours. Recording automatically stops at 8 hours. •...

  • Page 47: Recording An External Source

    Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Recording an external source You can record programmes from connected equipment on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc. Connect according to A or B. A: Using the AV socket on the rear of the recorder AV2(SAT/DECODER)IN/OUT Rear of the recorder External equipment...
  • Page 48 Recording Recording an external source (Continued) Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “L”, “AV1” or “AV2” appears on the front panel display, corresponding to the input in which the device is connected. Each time you press the button, the indicator changes. To record pictures from equipment connected to the INPUT jacks on the front panel.
  • Page 49 Notes on recording from a connected VTR or camcorder Check the condition of the source equipment before playing. Set the equipment in good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum playback. Bad conditions may produce noises in playback. These noises may be detected as copy protection signals, resulting in stop of recording on this recorder.

  • Page 50: Deleting Recorded Contents

    Recording DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Deleting recorded contents Important note Any deleted title/chapter (original) cannot be restored. Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc. On a finalized DVD-R/RW disc, this feature is not possible. To delete a title (chapter) Press HDD or DVD, then press select a title to delete.

  • Page 51: Others

    Recording Others However a high bit rate does not always mean that the To protect recorded content picture quality is high. The difference between the 1.4 Mbps and 9.2 Mbps is obvious, but when comparing You can protect recorded content from unexpected similar bit rates, the difference may be insignificant.
  • Page 52 RD-85DT_Ope_E_p050-056 3/27/06, 19:41...
  • Page 53 Playback Play your favorite contents. Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Folder function Playing a DVD video disc Other playback functions RD-85DT_Ope_E_p050-056 3/27/06, 19:41...

  • Page 54: Folder 1

    Playback DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapters recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM/R/RW disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you can easily locate a desired one. Press HDD or DVD to select the drive.

  • Page 55: Menu Title Thumbnail

    Reading CONTENT MENU To skip the contents in pre-determined increments Each recorded content is displayed as its thumbnail. During playback, press INSTANT REPLAY/SKIP Each time you press the ZOOM button in the lid, you can switch displays between title thumbnail and Each time you press the button, you can skip by a title list.

  • Page 56: Playing At Various Speeds

    Playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Playing at various speeds DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Playing in fast reverse or fast forward During normal playback, press SLOW/REV or FWD/SLOW. : Fast forward playback : Fast reverse playback Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes.
  • Page 57 Resuming playback from the location last Notes • The playback picture may appear after a delay of several stopped (Title resume) seconds. The recorder memorizes the location you last stopped • While you are using this function, the following operations/ playback to resume from there.

  • Page 58: Folder Function

    Playback DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Folder function You can create folders and put increasing recording titles into them to arrange. • Each folder can be named such as serial drama, sports, movie or user name.

  • Page 59: Rd-85Dt_Ope_E_P057-067

    • A DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW (VR mode) which contains folders created on this recorder may lose the folder Cartoon assortment or the titles may move onto the ROOT, if it is Football used on other players (including TOSHIBA products) or games PC, etc. Historical drama To change the folder name 1) After step 1) of “Creating folders”, press...

  • Page 60: Moving Into "Garbage

    Playback Folder function (Continued) Moving into “GARBAGE” Emptying “GARBAGE” You can put recorded titles you want to delete into Titles in “GARBAGE” can be deleted collectively. “GARBAGE” so that they are deleted collectively later. Once you execute the deleting process, it cannot be The titles are not deleted automatically even though you cancelled.

  • Page 61: Moving A Recorded Title Into A Folder

    Deleting out from a folder Moving a recorded title into a 1) Select a title which you want to take out. folder 2) Press QUICK. 3) Press to select “Folder function”, then Life with press OK/ENTER. companion 4) Press to select “Move to folder”, then animal press OK/ENTER.

  • Page 62: Changing The Order Of Folders

    Playback Folder function (Continued) Changing the order of folders Removing a folder Folders are displayed in order from the smallest number. Unnecessary folders can be removed. You can change the display position by swapping the If a folder is removed, it will disappear and all the titles in folder numbers.

  • Page 63: Using "Lock

    Operating “LOCK” Using “LOCK” “LOCK” changes its status as follows; “LOCK” is the function to protect the titles. The titles in Locked: “LOCK” cannot be deleted or played by others who do not know the security code. You can open this folder. To play the title, you need to “LOCK”...

  • Page 64: Playing A Dvd Video Disc

    Playback DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Playing a DVD video disc You can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed DVD-R/RW discs (Video mode) in the same manner. To play recorded contents, follow the instructions on page 54.
  • Page 65 Selecting the sound Selecting the camera angle If a disc contains several languages, you can select a If the scene was recorded with multiple angles, you preferred language from them to hear. can easily change the camera angle of the scene you are watching.

  • Page 66: Other Playback Functions

    Playback Other playback functions Playing a TV programme currently being recorded (Chase Play) DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) You can begin playback from the beginning of a programme currently being recorded. You will find this function of great advantage on long programmes, as you do not have to wait for the end of recording to begin playback.
  • Page 67 Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later (Pause TV) DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) This function enables you to pause a TV broadcast and resume viewing at a later, more convenient time, by storing the TV broadcast temporarily on the HDD.

  • Page 68: Zooming A Picture

    Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Zooming a picture DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) You can magnify areas within a picture. 1) Press ZOOM in the lid. A zoom scope appears. Zoom scope 2) Select a zoom point and magnification level. MODE : Raises the magnification level.
  • Page 69 Locating by entering the number of a desired section DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) Normally titles, chapters, and tracks are numbered. By entering these numbers, you can access a desired section. 1) Press SEARCH. e.g. If you are using a VIDEO Title Chapter...

  • Page 70: Selecting The Sound

    Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Selecting the sound DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO (VR) (Video) (VR) (Video) You can select a preferred language and a sound format. Press AUDIO during playback or while receiving a broadcast. The current audio setting appears. The language code appears instead of the language name.
  • Page 71 Notes • Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press the MENU button and choose the appropriate language from the selections on the disc menu. • When you turn on the recorder or replace a disc, the recorder returns to the initial default setting. ( page 123) Depending on the disc, the sound that is specified the disc is played back.

  • Page 72: Viewing Jpeg Files

    Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Viewing JPEG files You can play JPEG files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the recorder. Preparations • Prepare a compatible disc ( page 73) that contains JPEG files you want to view. •...

  • Page 73: Jpeg Files Compatibility

    ADJUST. temporary folder, “Auto” or “All”. 3) Press OK/ENTER. “Auto”: For CD of which compatibility confirmed by The selected photo appears in full screen. TOSHIBA. Only playable files are listed. e.g. CONTENT Picture List 1 / 3 Page...

  • Page 74: Playing Mp3 Files

    Playback Other playback functions (Continued) Playing MP3 files You can play MP3 files that have been recorded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on this recorder. Preparations • Make sure that a disc you want to play is compatible with this recorder. See page 75.
  • Page 75 : To play files in the current order to download MP3 files and music from the internet. folder in a random order. Toshiba has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner. RD-85DT_Ope_E_p075-080...

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