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Toshiba SD-KV540SU Owner's Manual

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VB9060CMZ.NA1UTT_RV0004T_ENG
DVD VIDEO PLAYER &
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SD-KV540SU
OWNER'S MANUAL
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
©2005 Toshiba Corporation
This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs.

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  • Page 1 VB9060CMZ.NA1UTT_RV0004T_ENG DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SD-KV540SU OWNER’S MANUAL Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. ©2005 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and oper- ating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future refer- ence.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions ....2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . .3 Table of contents ....4 Before Use .

  • Page 5: Before Use

    Before Use To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD+VCR. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Moisture Condensation Never operate the DVD+VCR immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location.

  • Page 6: Types Of Playable Discs

    DVD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that this player will play every feature of every DVD bearing the DVD logo. As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD+VCR players are manufactured using the highest standards of quality, and as a result, such incompatibili- ties are rare.

  • Page 7: Regional Code

    Before Use (Continued) Regional code This DVD+VCR is designed and manufactured for playback of region “1” encoded DVD soft- ware. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled “1” or “ALL”. Notes on Regional Codes Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more num- bers in it clearly visible on the cover.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Front Panel Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. Point the DVD+VCR remote control here. X (P/STILL) Pause playback or recording. Press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback. Stops playback of the disc or tape. To scan up or down through memorized channels. DVD: Skip to next chapter or track.

  • Page 9: Display Window

    Display Window The DVD deck is selected. A disc is in the DVD deck. (Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck and Flashes when no disc.) Indicates when the Progressive scan is active. Indicates repeat mode. DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.(VCR part only) Lights when TV mode is active (See page 24.) Indicates PM time.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote Control POWER (I/ / 1 1 ) Switches DVD+VCR ON and OFF. TV/VCR To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner. Select the DVD+VCR function mode to DVD. Select the DVD+VCR function mode to VCR.

  • Page 12: Connections

    Connections Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the player. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, stereo system or other devices as necessary for additional connection information. Notes: The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may •...

  • Page 13: Optional Tv Connections

    Connections (Continued) RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (R). How to set the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel 1. When the DVD+VCR is turned off, press and hold CH (V/v) on the front panel for more than five sec- onds.
  • Page 14 Connections (Continued) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1. Connect one of the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier.

  • Page 15: Initial Settings - Vcr

    Initial Settings - VCR By using the VCR Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as clock setting, and timer recordings. Your DVD+VCR allows remote control adjustment of several features. General Operation 1. Press VCR on the remote control. 2.

  • Page 16: Tuning

    Initial Settings - VCR (Continued) TUNING This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthe- sized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. Auto Channel Programming 1. Choose the SOURCE SELECT option, then use b/B to select TUNER.

  • Page 17: Initial Settings - Dvd

    Initial Settings - DVD By using the DVD Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 17 to 20.

  • Page 18: Display

    Initial Settings - DVD (Continued) DISPLAY TV Aspect 4:3 : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Display Mode Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to “4:3”. Letterbox: Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

  • Page 19: Audio

    Initial Settings - DVD (Continued) AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set this unit’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Bitstream: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the DVD+VCR’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an ampli- fier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

  • Page 20: Lock (Parental Control)

    Initial Settings - DVD (Continued) LOCK (Parental Control) Rating Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view. Many of these discs contain parental control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Movies and scenes are rated from 1 to 8, depending on the area.

  • Page 21: Operation With Tape

    Operation with tape This chapter describes how to operate the VCR and DVD. VCR Tape Playback Press the VCR button to select the device to be operat- Basic Instructions 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

  • Page 22: Slow Motion

    Operation with tape (Continued) Slow Motion 1. While in playback or still mode, press SLOW (y). The tape is played at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. 2. Use CH/TRK (v/V) on the Remote Control if necessary to adjust the tracking. 3.

  • Page 23: Vhs Hi-Fi Stereo / Mts Broadcast

    Operation with tape (Continued) VHS Hi-Fi Stereo / MTS Broadcast This DVD+VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The informa- tion below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode. Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound A stereo TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a stereo audio system is required for true stereo playback.

  • Page 24: Vcr Tape Recording

    Operation with tape (Continued) VCR Tape Recording Basic Instructions 1. Turn on the DVD+VCR and TV. 2. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or if a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
  • Page 25 Operation with tape (Continued) CHANNEL: Select a TV channel, LINE1 or LINE2. If you have CABLE TV and use a cable box (convert- er) you must set the channel to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Change chan- nels on the cable box instead of with the DVD+VCR.

  • Page 26: One-Touch Timer Recording

    Operation with tape (Continued) One-touch Timer Recording With this feature you can record for a preset length without using the program timer. 1. Turn on DVD+VCR and the TV. 2. Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4).

  • Page 27: Copying From Dvd To Vcr

    Operation with tape (Continued) Copying from DVD to VCR You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. 1. Insert the disc you wish to copy into the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 2. Insert a blank VHS video tape into the VCR deck. 3.

  • Page 28: Additional Vcr Information

    Operation with tape (Continued) Additional VCR Information • During manual recording, timer recording, One-touch Timer Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the DVD+VCR automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette stops at the beginning of the tape and is ejected. •...

  • Page 29: Operation With Dvd And Video Cd

    Operation with DVD and Video CD Playback Setup 1. Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD+VCR. 2. Turn on the audio system (if applicable) and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR. 3.

  • Page 30: Still Picture And Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X/C) during playback. Advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP (X/C) repeatedly. 2. To exit still motion mode, press PLAY (N). Search 1. Press REW ( ) or FWD ( ) during playback.

  • Page 31: Changing The Audio Channel

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Changing the Audio Channel Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio channel (Stereo, Left, Right). Last Scene Memory This player memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player.

  • Page 32: On-Screen Display - Dvd

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) On-Screen Display - DVD You can display the general playback status on the TV screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. To use the on-screen display: 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. 2.

  • Page 33: Playing An Audio Cd Or Mp3/Wma Disc

    (see above) to ensure compat- ible playback. Because this area of technology is still evolving, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all recordable discs will produce optimal playback quality. The tech- nical criteria set forth in this owner’s manual are meant only as a guide.

  • Page 34: Audio Cd And Mp3 / Wma Disc Features

    Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc (Continued) Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Disc Features Pause 1. Press PAUSE/STEP (X/C) during playback. 2. To return to playback, press PLAY (N) or press PAUSE/STEP (X/C) again. Moving to another Track 1.

  • Page 35: Programmed Playback

    Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc (Continued) Programmed Playback The program function enables you to store your favourite tracks from any disc in the player memory. A program can contain 30 tracks. 1. Insert a disc. AUDIO CD or MUSIC menu appears. 2.

  • Page 36: Viewing A Jpeg Disc

    Viewing a JPEG Disc Using this DVD+VCR you can view discs with JPEG files. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears.

  • Page 37: Language And Area Code List

    Language and Area Code List Language Code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Code Language Abkhazian 6566 Fiji Afar 6565 Finnish Afrikaans 6570 French Albanian 8381 Frisian Ameharic...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom No power. The power cord is disconnected. The power is on, but DVD or VCR button is not switched the DVD+VCR does not properly. work.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom The DVD+VCR does An unplayable disc is inserted. not start playback. The disc is placed upside down. The disc is not placed within the guide. The disc is dirty. The Rating level is set. Is the cassette compartment empty? Video tape cannot be inserted.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Weight (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system Inputs ANTENNA IN VHS VIDEO IN(LINE1, 2) VHS AUDIO IN(LINE1, 2) Outputs VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio) RF OUT VCR Specifications...
  • Page 41 Limited United States Warranty Digital Audio Video ("DAV") Product - Exchange Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("TACP") makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DAV PRODUCT AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHAS- ER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 42 DAV Product to the TACP Warranty Exchange Center. For additional information, visit TACP's website: www.tacp.toshiba.com ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND...
  • Page 43 ColorStream and ColorStream Pro are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. P/NO: 3834RV0004T Printed in Indonesia...

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