Specifications
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DVD PLAYERS & RECORDERS
TOSHIBA
RD-XS34 • RD-XS54
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DVD/HDD Combo Multi-Drive Recorders
The Multi-Drive RD-XS34 and RD-XS54
offer the option of recording on either a
DVD disc or storing up to 280 or 420
hours of video on their built-in massive
160GB and 250 GB hard disk drives
(respectively). This allows you to record
and playback your favorite TV broadcasts
as well as compile personal movie
libraries for archiving and preserving
family videos. They offer high speed dub-
bing from the HDD to DVD-RAM at up to
24x normal speed and 32x to DVD-R.
They can record and playback DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs and feature Time Slip function, Digital Cinema
Progressive Scan and ColorStream Pro component outputs, an IR Blaster for cable and DBS box controls and multimedia
playback for JPEGs, MP3 and WMA titles. The RD-XS54 steps up with an Ethernet port for system networking and greater
integration with a PC as well as an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) uncompressed, digital audio/video output
and video upconversion to 720p/1080i.
◆ With a built-in 160GB or 250GB hard disk
drive, they can store up to 280 or 420 hours
of recorded content and can be used to
perform the Time Slip (Chase Play and Pause
Live TV) function just like DVD-RAM. They
also allow high-speed dubbing from the
hard drive to DVD-RAM (12x normal speed)
or DVD-R (24x normal speed) without any
deterioration to the signal.
◆ To help with digital recordings, they feature
TV Guide On Screen. An interactive program
guide, it provides an easy to read listing of
the television programs available to view or
record: an 8-day program listing, flexibility
of recording directly to DVD or the HDD, the
ability to perform keyword searches for
locating favorite programs and includes the
G-Link IR Blaster for controlling cable boxes.
When recording television programs, the
name of the show, along with the channel
and date, are automatically captured.
◆ Preset bit rates and audio settings for 11
different recording options plus one user
adjustable setting, including selections for
LPCM audio recording.
◆ There are composite audio and video inputs, as well as audio L/R inputs on their front pane
for easy camcorder dubbing. Additionally, an IEEE1394 input on the front panel allows direct
dubbing from DV camcorders. The decks provide automatic recognition of the device and
on-screen menu controls to easily direct the “downloading” process with the recorders remote
control.
RD-XS52 Step-up Features
◆ Equipped with an HDMI interface for a single cable connection to compatible digital TVs and
monitors. The The RD-XS54 also uses the HDMI connection to support video upconversion from
480i to 720p and 1080i HDTV level resolution. This makes the RD-XS54 a perfect match for
today’s HDTVs. And because the conversion is performed in the player, the signal remains free
from excessive digital-to- analog conversion artifacts.
◆ Includes Toshiba’s Network NAVI system for connection and control within a home network for:
advanced editing, streaming content to a PC, e-mail timer and recordings and more.
◆ Incorporates an Ethernet port for system networking giving users the ability to dub copy free
content to another room if there are two units in the house—record content in one room and
watch it in another. It also allows for greater integration with a PC including the ability to:
◆ Dub copy free content from one RD-XS54 to
another if they are connected to the same
network.
◆ Stream recorded content or even live
programming to a PC.
◆ Add and edit title information to personal
home videos from a PC.
◆ Upload custom menu backgrounds for
creating DVD-R/RW discs.
◆ Remotely schedule recordings via email.
◆ Receive automatic software upgrades.
◆ Use a PC scroll mouse to control the
recorder for detailed editing of personal
home movies.
SAME FEATURES AS THE DR-4 (PREVIOUS PAGE) PLUS—