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Toshiba HI-FI SQPB Owner's Manual

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DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SD-V394SC
OWNER'S MANUAL
©2006 Toshiba Corporation
This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs.
2I30301A-En_cov
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Other functions
Basic playback
Function setup
1/12/06, 17:42
Introduction
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Connections
14
Basic setup
22
(VCR)
Playback
29
(VCR)
Recording
34
(VCR)
39
(VCR)
42
(DVD)
Advanced
45
playback
(DVD)
58
(DVD)
Others
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  • Page 1 DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SD-V394SC OWNER’S MANUAL ©2006 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs. 2I30301A-En_cov Introduction Connections Basic setup (VCR) Playback (VCR) Recording (VCR) Other functions (VCR) Basic playback (DVD) Advanced...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction 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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
  • Page 4 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.

  • Page 5: Power Source

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19. REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 20.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Introduction Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the DVD/VCR, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD/VCR.

  • Page 7: Notes On Discs

    Notes on discs On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Do not attach 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 8: Playable Discs

    TV will play every feature of every DVD bearing the DVD logo and/or every CD bearing the CD logo. As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are manufactured using the highest standards of quality, and as a result, such incompatibilities are rare.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 3 Power source ... 5 Precautions ... 6 Notes on discs ... 7 Contents..9 Identification of controls ... 10 Connections Antenna connections ... 14 Cable TV connections ... 16 Connecting to a TV ...

  • Page 10: Identification Of Controls

    Introduction Identification of controls See the page in for details. Front panel REC button ON/STANDBY button Cassette loading slot EJECT button CHANNEL buttons AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jacks Rear panel DVD S-VIDEO OUT jack AC power cord DVD COMPONENT OUT jacks 2I30301A-En_p02-13 VCR/DVD mode selector...

  • Page 11: Display Window

    Display window Play indicator VCR indicator (VCR) Recording indicator (VCR) Track indicator (CD) Tape loaded indicator (VCR) Timer Recording indicator (VCR) VCR operation status Press CALL to display VCR operation status on the screen. To cancel the display, press CALL again. While watching TV DAY OF THE WEEK CLOCK...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Introduction Identification of controls (Continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in Remote control VCR DVD button EJECT button (VCR) CLOCK/COUNTER button 33 VCR MENU button SETUP button 58 CM SKIP button ZOOM button TOP MENU button Direction buttons...
  • Page 13 Inserting batteries Open the battery compart- ment cover in the direction of the arrow. Caution: Never throw batteries into a fire. Notes: • Be sure to use AAA size batteries. • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. • Batteries should always be disposed of with the environment in mind. Always dispose of batteries in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections Antenna connections If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a Cable TV subscriber, skip ahead to page the proper connections. Antenna to DVD/VCR connection The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the DVD/VCR.
  • Page 15 DVD/VCR to TV connection After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram.

  • Page 16: Cable Tv Connections

    Connections Cable TV connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those premium channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a premium channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” mode. This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scram- bled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Con- sult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Tv

    Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD/VCR to your TV. Note: This method transports VHS and DVD-video signals. For enhanced DVD-video performance, we recommend you to connect the S-video or ColorStream Basic connection Signal flow To wall outlet Notes: •...
  • Page 19 S-video output An S-Video connection is superior to Video (Yellow) output. Use this method for DVD playback when the connected television has S- Video input, and does not have component video inputs. Component video outputs PROGRESSIVE outputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video signal.

  • Page 20: Connecting To Optional Audio Equipment

    Connections Connecting to optional audio equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds of DVD video discs or audio CDs by connecting the DVD/VCR to optional audio equipment. Connection for video signal to your TV, see Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home.
  • Page 21 Warning 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 ANALOG AUDIO OUT (L/ R) jacks of the DVD/VCR are connected to an amplification system.

  • Page 22: Basic Setup (Vcr)

    Basic setup (VCR) Setting the video channel When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only. To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel).

  • Page 23: Setting The Language

    Setting the language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display. Setting the language Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select to the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. (The VCR mode indicator will light.) Press VCR MENU.

  • Page 24: Clock Setting

    Basic setup (VCR) Clock setting The AUTO CLOCK function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the DVD/VCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off. The DVD/VCR searches for a station in your area containing the necessary AUTO CLOCK setting signals.
  • Page 25 To set STANDARD TIME In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two stations in two different time zones, the DVD/VCR may recognize the wrong station for the AUTO CLOCK setting. To correct the situation: Press VCR MENU. TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT CH SETUP...

  • Page 26: Manual Clock Setting

    Basic setup (VCR) Clock setting (Continued) If the AUTO CLOCK process did not set the date and time correctly, you must set them manually for timer recording and DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. Manual clock setting EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM” March, 25 (SAT), 2006.

  • Page 27: Tuner Setting

    Tuner setting This DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the DVD/VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this DVD/VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels.

  • Page 28: Noise Elimination

    Basic setup (VCR) Tuner setting (Continued) To ADD/DELETE channels Repeat the step 1 on page or – to select the “ADD/DELETE” and press ENTER. To Add or Delete channels 1) Press Direct channel selection buttons (0–9) or SET +/– to select a channel number you want to add or delete.

  • Page 29: Playback (Vcr)

    Playback (VCR) Loading and unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked Loading Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted. Automatic power ON When you insert a cassette tape, the DVD/VCR power will turn ON automatically. Automatic playback When loading a cassette tape without an erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.

  • Page 30: Cassette Tape Playback

    Playback (VCR) Cassette tape playback To play a prerecorded tape. Playback Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. (The VCR mode indicator will light). Load a prerecorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically).

  • Page 31: Special Playback

    Special playback Picture search Reverse picture search function Press REV once or twice during playback. Forward picture search function Press FWD once or twice during playback. To return to playback, press PLAY. SPEED SEARCH TIMES PICTURE SEARCH SPEED TAPE SPEED PRESS ONCE SP (Standard Play) LP (Long Play)

  • Page 32: Zero Return Function

    Playback (VCR) Convenience function Repeat playback The entire video tape will play until its end. The tape will automatically rewind to the beginning and the playback will be repeated. Press VCR MENU. Press SET + or – to select “AUTO REPEAT”.

  • Page 33: Video Index Search System

    Clock/counter display Press CLOCK/COUNTER. The clock and tape counter alternate with each other in the display window. COUNTER CLOCK Press VCR DVD selector. The DVD mode and the VCR mode alternate with each other in the display. DVD mode VCR mode Notes: •...

  • Page 34: Recording (Vcr) Recording A Tv Program

    Recording (VCR) Recording a TV program Recording and viewing the same TV program. Recording a TV program Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select to the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. (The VCR mode indicator will light.) Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.
  • Page 35 To stop recording Press STOP to stop recording. “ ” will appear on screen for about 4 seconds. To stop recording temporarily Press PAUSE/STEP to avoid recording unwanted material. Press again to continue the recording. “ ” will appear on screen for about 4 seconds.

  • Page 36: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    Recording (VCR) One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select to the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. (The VCR mode indicator will light.) Example: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes.

  • Page 37: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. Timer recording Preparation: • Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. •...
  • Page 38 Recording (VCR) Timer recording (Continued) Setting procedure To set daily/weekly timer Weekly (e.g. WKL-TU: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. MO- SA: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording Follow the procedure of timer recording on page At step 3, press SET + or – repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

  • Page 39: Other Functions (Vcr)

    Other functions (VCR) Stereo recording and playback / Second Audio Program (SAP) Stereo recording and playback The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity record- ing of MTS STEREO TV broadcasts. When a MTS STEREO broad- cast is received, “STEREO” will appear on the screen for about 4 STEREO seconds and the program can...

  • Page 40: Duplicating A Video Tape

    Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a video tape If you connect the DVD/VCR to another VCR or Camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Duplicating a video tape Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input.

  • Page 41: Recording A Dvd/Cd Disc

    Recording a DVD/CD disc You can record disc material in DVD, Audio CD, etc. onto a Video tape with this DVD/VCR. Duplicating a DVD or CD disc Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. (The VCR mode indicator will light.) •...

  • Page 42: Basic Playback (Dvd)

    Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. Basic playback Preparations: • When you want to view a disc, turn on the TV and select the corresponding video input connected to the DVD. This may include S-video or component video inputs which are exclusive to DVD playback.
  • Page 43 VCR DVD To obtain a higher quality picture POWER Occasionally, some picture noise is not usually visible on the TV screen during a OPEN/CLOSE normal broadcast while playing a DVD video disc. It is because due to high resolution pictures on these discs which include a lot of information. The amount of noise depends on the TV you use with this unit.

  • Page 44: Playing Frame By Frame

    Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc (Continued) You can play discs at various speeds. Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FWD during playback. REV: Fast reverse playback FWD: Fast forward playback Each time you press REV or FWD, the playback speed changes.

  • Page 45: Advanced Playback (Dvd)

    Advanced playback (DVD) Zooming/Locating desired scene Zooming This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. Press ZOOM during playback. The center part of the image will be zoomed in.

  • Page 46: Marking Desired Scenes

    Advanced playback (DVD) Marking desired scenes The unit stores the points that you want to watch again up to 3 points. You can resume playback from each scene. Marking the scenes Press MARKER during playback. Marker1 Marker2 Marker3 Select the blank Marker using C or D. Then press ENTER at the desired scene.

  • Page 47: Repeat Playback (Title, Chapter, Track)

    Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback Repeat playback Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. [DVD] Press ENTER to select “Chapter” or “Title”. Repeat The unit automatically starts repeat playback after finishing the current ti- tle or chapter. [Video CD] Press D D D D D to select “Repeat”. Press ENTER to select “Track”...

  • Page 48: Program Playback

    Advanced playback (DVD) Program playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks or files on the disc. And the unit can also select tracks or files at random and playback them. These feature works for Video CD. For Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD, please see “Random playback (CD)”...

  • Page 49: Changing Angles

    Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. Title selection Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu is recorded on the disc, you can select the desired title. Press TOP MENU during playback.

  • Page 50: Changing Soundtrack Language

    Advanced playback (DVD) Changing soundtrack language/ Setting surround sound Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. Press AUDIO during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired lan- guage is selected.

  • Page 51: Subtitles

    Subtitles/To turn off the PBC Subtitles When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can select the subtitle language or turn the subtitle off. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback until your desired language appears. To turn off the subtitle, press SUBTITLE until “Off”...

  • Page 52: Mp3/Wma/Jpeg/Divx And Audio Cd Operation

    Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3/WMA files). Given the fact that technology in this area is still maturing, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all genre of recordable discs will produce optimal playback quality. The technical criteria set out in this owner’s manual are meant as a guide only.
  • Page 53 MP3/WMA CD and Audio CD playback Place an Audio CD or a disc on which MP3 or WMA files have been recorded onto the disc tray. A file browser screen will appear on the screen. Press to select the desired file. •...
  • Page 54 Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD operation (Continued) JPEG CD playback Place a disc on which JPEG files have been recorded onto the tray. A file browser screen will appear on the screen. Press C/D to select the desired file. To display a thumbnail list, press DVD MENU. Press B/A or C/D to select the desired file.
  • Page 55 DivX ® CD playback Place a disc on which DivX ® files have been recorded onto the tray. A file browser screen will appear on the screen. /Movie-01.DIVX Movie-01 Movie-02 Movie-03 Movie-04 Movie-05 Movie-06 Movie-07 Movie-08 Press C/D to select file. •...
  • Page 56 Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD operation (Continued) Repeat playback (CD) In the file browser, press B/A or C/D to select “Repeat” during stop mode. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3-3 Press ENTER to select “Track” or “All”. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3 3 Press PLAY.
  • Page 57 Program playback (CD) In the file browser, press B/A or C/D to select “Edit Mode”, then press ENTER. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3 3 When “Edit Mode” is black color, you can mark the files which you want to add into Program list. Press B/A or C/D to select file you want to add into the program list.

  • Page 58: Function Setup (Dvd)

    Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop mode. The following on-screen display appears. Press to select the desired section, then press B or A. First option will be highlighted.
  • Page 59 Setting details Option Section Menu Subtitle Audio E.B.L. TV Screen Display Picture Mode JPEG Interval Screen Saver QSound Parental Password Output DivX(R) VOD 2I30301A-En_p58-63 Details To select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one language are available on the disc.
  • Page 60 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details Parental E.B.L. Menu TV Screen Subtitle QSound Display Audio Output Picture Mode JPEG Interval Screen Saver Menu, Subtitle, Audio You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one languages are recorded onto the disc.
  • Page 61 Display On screen display can be switched on or off when you press the buttons. Off: On screen displays do not appear when you press any buttons. On: On screen displays appear when you press the buttons (factory setting). Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures recorded from films at 24 frames per second) and...
  • Page 62 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details E.B.L. Parental Menu QSound Subtitle TV Screen Display Audio Output Picture Mode JPEG Interval Screen Saver DRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you to control the dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound for your equipment.
  • Page 63 If you forget the password... 1) Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 2) Remove the disc. 3) Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray. “No Disc” appears on the screen. 4) While holding 7 down on the remote control and then press STOP on the front panel.

  • Page 64: Temporary Disabling Of Rating Level By Dvd Disc

    Function setup (DVD) Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/ "...

  • Page 65: Others

    Others Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927 Frisian Amharic 1123 Galician Arabic 1128 Georgian Armenian 1835...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptoms and some solutions. Symptoms DVD/VCR DVD/VCR does not operate. No picture. No sound. The remote control does not function. No Cable TV reception. TV recording does not work.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications General Power supply Power consumption Weight Dimensions Tuner Antenna input/output RF channel output Color system Video head Audio track Hi-Fi frequency response Hi-Fi dynamic range FF/REW time at 25˚C (77˚F) Applicable disc Frequency range S/N ratio Harmonic distortion Wow and flutter Operating conditions Input/Output DVD/VCR...

  • Page 68: Canadian Warranty Information

    Toshiba of Canada Limited 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario L3R 8H2 ColorStream and ColorStream Pro are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. J2I30301A SH 06/01 2I30301A-En_p64-BACK...

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