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. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. This HDD/DVD video recorder employs a Laser System. [. . . ] 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. In this event, place the recorder away from the tuner and radio. · The output sound of the recorder has a wide dynamic range. 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. If you leave the amplifier power on, the speakers may be damaged. · 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. [. . . ] Either or both sides of the picture are cut off. 16:9 wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. 16:9 shrink: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. When a 4:3 aspect ratio image has been elongated to 16:9 wide picture size, use this setting. [. . . ]