Toshiba SD-V295KU Owner's Manual

Toshiba SD-V295KU Owner's Manual

Dvd video player & video cassette recorder

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DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SD-V295KU
OWNER'S MANUAL
©2007 Toshiba Corporation
This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs.
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Introduction
2
Connections
14
Basic setup
19
(VCR)
Playback
21
(VCR)
Recording
26
(VCR)
Other functions
30
(VCR)
Basic playback
32
(DVD)
Advanced
35
playback
(DVD)
Function setup
48
(DVD)
Others
55
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  • Page 1 Recording (VCR) OWNER’S MANUAL Other functions (VCR) Basic playback (DVD) Advanced playback (DVD) Function setup (DVD) Others ©2007 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs. 2K10101A.indb 1 2K10101A.indb 1 12/22/2006 5:07:23 PM 12/22/2006 5:07:23 PM...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • 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 / Power source 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 Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the DVD/VCR. When shipping the DVD/VCR, the original shipping Please read the following carefully. carton and packing materials come in handy. For fully protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when the factory.
  • Page 7: Notes On Discs

    Notes on discs On handling discs Structure of disc contents Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. Video CDs and Audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc DVD video disc Title 1...
  • Page 8: Playable Discs

    DVD bearing the DVD logo and/or every CD may not work with some discs. 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 Basic playback (DVD) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........2 Playing a disc ...........32 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3 Power source .............5 Advanced playback (DVD) Precautions ............6 Zooming ............35 Notes on discs ...........7 Locating desired scene ........35 Contents ............9 Marking desired scenes ........36 Identification of controls ........10 Repeat playback ..........37 A-B Repeat playback ........37 Connections...
  • Page 10: Identification Of Controls

    Introduction Identifi cation of controls See the page in for details. Front panel VCR/DVD mode selector button OPEN/CLOSE button ON/STANDBY button REC button DVD mode indicator FWD button 22 34 Cassette loading slot Remote sensor Disc tray EJECT VCR mode indicator button SP/SLP button PLAY button...
  • Page 11: Display Window

    Display window Play indicator Still indicator DVD disc inserted indicator Recording CD inserted indicator indicator (VCR) Multifunctional indicator Track indicator (CD) Progressive indicator AM/PM indicator Tape loaded indicator (VCR) (AM is not displayed) Timer Recording indicator (VCR) VCR operation status Press CALL to display VCR operation status on the screen.
  • Page 12 Introduction Identifi cation of controls (Continued) The instructions in this manual describe the function on the remote control. See the page in for details. Remote controls VCR DVD button POWER button OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD) 32 EJECT button (VCR) CLOCK/COUNTER button 25 SLOW button VCR MENU button INPUT SELECT button...
  • Page 13 Inserting batteries Open the battery Install two “AAA” batteries Replace the compartment compartment cover in the (supplied), paying attention cover. direction of the arrow. to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. Caution: Never throw batteries into a fire. Notes: •...
  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections Connecting to a Cable or Satellite Box This DVD/VCR does not have a tuner. For recording TV programs, you need to connect to either Cable or Satellite Box. DVD/VCR to Cable/Satellite Box connection Signal flow (yellow) (white) (red) To VIDEO To ANALOG AUDIO IN To wall outlet Audio/video cable (not supplied)
  • Page 15: Connecting To A Tv

    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 component video outputs to your TV/monitor also. ® DVD/VCR to TV connection Signal flow (yellow) (red) (white)
  • Page 16 Connections 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. Connecting to these inputs allows you to view the highest quality pictures with less flicker.
  • Page 17: Connecting To Optional Audio Equipment

    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 • This selection uses the following reference mark. equipment. : Front speaker : Center speaker : Rear speaker : Signal flow Connection for video signal to your TV, see...
  • Page 18 Connections Connecting to optional audio equipment (Continued) 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 19: Basic Setup (Vcr)

    Basic setup (VCR) POWER Setting the language VCR DVD VCR MENU You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display. ENTER SET +/– Setting the language Preparation: Press VCR MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is cleared.
  • Page 20: Clock Setting

    Basic setup (VCR) VCR DVD Clock setting/Noise elimination VCR MENU SET +/– ENTER CANCEL Clock setting Noise elimination You must set the date and time for timer recording. A Blue back screen can be obtained by selecting the NO NOISE BACKGROUND to “ON”. When the unit is shipped Preparation: from the factory, the NO NOISE BACKGROUND is set to “ON”.
  • Page 21: Playback (Vcr)

    Playback (VCR) Loading and unloading a cassette tape EJECT Use only video cassette tapes marked Loading Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted. Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left. An inverted cassette tape cannot be inserted.
  • Page 22: Cassette Tape Playback

    Playback (VCR) Cassette tape playback VCR DVD To play a pre-recorded tape. STOP PLAY Playback Rewind or forward the tape Preparation: Stop the playback via STOP on remote control. • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video To rewind the tape: input.
  • Page 23: Special Playback

    CM SKIP SLOW Special playback SET +/– PAUSE/STEP PLAY Picture search Adjusting tracking condition Automatic tracking adjustment Reverse picture search function Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, the Press REV once or twice during playback. automatic tracking feature continuously analyzes the Forward picture search function signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback.
  • Page 24: Zero Return Function

    Playback (VCR) CLOCK/COUNTER Convenient function VCR MENU SET +/– ENTER STOP PLAY CALL ZERO RETURN COUNTER RESET Repeat playback Zero return function The entire video tape will play until its end. The tape will This function rewinds the tape to the “00:00” counter position automatically rewind to the beginning and the playback will be automatically.
  • Page 25: Video Index Search System

    VCR DVD CLOCK/COUNTER STOP INDEX – Clock/counter display Video index search system This function enables you to locate the beginning of any Press CLOCK/COUNTER. The clock and tape counter recording made on the VCR. alternate with each other in the display window. Recording an INDEX mark COUNTER The Index Search function...
  • Page 26: Recording (Vcr)

    Recording (VCR) VCR DVD Recording a TV program INPUT SELECT STOP PAUSE/STEP REC/OTR SP/SLP Recording a TV program To stop recording Preparation: Press STOP to stop recording. • Connect the AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN jacks on the rear panel (LINE IN 1) to the AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT “...
  • Page 27: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    VCR DVD One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) INPUT SELECT The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. STOP REC/OTR SP/SLP One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Select the channel you wish to record on your Preparation: cable/satellite box.
  • Page 28: Timer Recording

    Recording (VCR) Timer recording VCR DVD EJECT VCR MENU Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. SET +/– The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. ENTER CANCEL TIMER REC Timer recording Preparation: To enter other programs, repeat step 2 through 4.
  • Page 29 VCR DVD VCR MENU SET +/– ENTER CANCEL TIMER REC To set daily/weekly timer To confirm or cancel a program Weekly (e.g. WKL-TU: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. If the Timer has been activated, press TIMER MO-SA: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording REC to deactivate the Timer.
  • Page 30: Other Functions (Vcr)

    Other functions (VCR) VCR DVD Audio output selection/ Recording a DVD/CD disc STOP PLAY SP/SLP REC/OTR AUDIO SELECT Duplicating a DVD or CD disc Audio output selection You can record disc material in DVD, Audio CD, etc. onto a When playing a prerecorded VHS Video tape with this DVD/VCR.
  • Page 31: Duplicating A Video Tape

    Duplicating a video tape VCR DVD INPUT SELECT 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. STOP SP/SLP REC/OTR Duplicating a video tape Preparation: Connection with second VCR •...
  • Page 32: Basic Playback (Dvd)

    Basic playback (DVD) CAUTION Playing a disc Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. ON/STANDBY VCR/DVD STOP...
  • Page 33 VCR DVD ■ To obtain a higher quality picture POWER Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible on the TV screen during a normal OPEN/CLOSE broadcast may appear while playing a DVD video disc. It is because due to high resolution pictures on these discs which include a lot of information.
  • Page 34 Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc (Continued) SLOW You can play discs at various speeds. PAUSE/STEP PLAY SKIP Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions ■ To resume normal playback Press REV or FWD during playback. Press PLAY. REV: Fast reverse playback FWD: Fast forward playback Notes: Each time you press REV or FWD, the...
  • Page 35: Advanced Playback (Dvd)

    Advanced playback (DVD) Zooming/Locating desired scene ZOOM ▲/▼/◀/▶ ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY 0–9 JUMP 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. Press ▲/▼/◀/▶...
  • Page 36: Marking Desired Scenes

    Advanced playback (DVD) Marking desired scenes ▲/▼ The unit stores the points that you want to watch again up to 3 points. ENTER You can resume playback from each scene. CLEAR MARKER Marking the scenes Returning to the scenes Press MARKER during playback. Press MARKER during playback or stop mode.
  • Page 37: Repeat Playback

    Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback SKIP ENTER ▼ PLAY A-B RPT PLAY MODE Repeat playback A-B Repeat playback A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat a section between Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop two selected points. mode. Press A-B RPT during playback. The start point is selected.
  • Page 38: Program Playback

    Advanced playback (DVD) Program playback/Random playback ▲/▼/◀/▶ You can arrange the playback order of tracks on the disc. And the unit can also select tracks at random and playback them. These ENTER CLEAR feature works for Video CD. PLAY For Audio CD and MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD, please see ®...
  • Page 39: Changing Angles

    Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu TOP MENU DVD MENU ▲/▼/◀/▶ ENTER PLAY ANGLE 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. Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected.
  • Page 40: Changing Soundtrack Language

    Advanced playback (DVD) Changing soundtrack language/ Setting surround sound ◀/▶ AUDIO Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. ■ In case of Video CD playback Press AUDIO during playback. Audio type changes as follows each time you press AUDIO. The current soundtrack language will appear.
  • Page 41: Subtitles

    Subtitles/To turn off the PBC ▲/▼ ENTER PLAY MODE SUBTITLE Subtitles To turn off the PBC (see page 8) When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can Press PLAY MODE in the stop mode. select the subtitle language or turn the subtitle off. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback until your desired language is selected.
  • Page 42: Mp3/Wma/Jpeg/Divx ® And Audio Cd Operation

    The technical criteria set forth in this owner’s manual are meant only as a guide. Use of CD-RW for MP3 files is not recommended. You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD information ®...
  • Page 43 TOP MENU ▲/▼/◀/▶ ENTER RETURN PLAY STOP MP3/WMA CD and Audio CD playback About file browser Place an Audio CD or a disc on which MP3 or WMA files have been recorded onto the disc tray. Operation status File number Elapsed time Selected file name A file browser screen will appear on the screen.
  • Page 44 Advanced playback (DVD) ZOOM MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX and Audio ® TOP MENU DVD MENU ▲/▼/◀/▶ CD operation (Continued) ENTER PLAY STOP SKIP PAUSE/STEP ANGLE JPEG CD playback Slide show playback The slide show enables you to view pictures (files) one after Place a disc on which JPEG files have been another automatically.
  • Page 45 ▲/▼ ENTER PLAY STOP DivX CD playback Playing DivX VOD content ® ® DivX VOD content is protected by DRM (Digital Rights ® Place a disc on which DivX files have been ® Management) system. This restricts playback of content to recorded onto the disc tray.
  • Page 46 Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX and Audio ® CD operation (Continued) ▲/▼/◀/▶ ENTER PLAY SKIP Repeat playback (CD) Random playback (CD) In the file browser, press ◀/▶/▲/▼ to select In the file browser, press ◀/▶/▲/▼ to select “Repeat” in stop mode. “Mode”...
  • Page 47 ▲/▼/◀/▶ ENTER PLAY Program playback (CD) In the file browser, press ◀/▶/▲/▼ to select Press ▲/▼ to select “Program View”, then “Edit Mode”, then press ENTER. press ENTER. Program View shows only the programed files that you have added in step 2. MP3-1 Edit Mode MP3-2...
  • Page 48: Function Setup (Dvd)

    Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance SETUP to your preference. ▲/▼/◀/▶ ENTER RETURN Setting procedure Press SETUP in stop mode. Change the selection using ▲ or ▼, by referring to the corresponding pages .
  • Page 49 Setting details Section Option Details Page Menu To select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and Subtitle “Audio” if more than one language are available on the Audio disc. E.B.L. To select On or Off for E.B.L. (Enhanced Black Level). TV Screen To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV.
  • Page 50 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details Parental E.B.L. Menu : Off : Off : Off : English Parental Menu E.B.L. : Off : Off : English : Off QSound TV Screen Subtitle Set Password : On : 4:3 : English QSound...
  • Page 51 ■ Display ■ JPEG Interval On screen display can be switched on or off when you You can continuously playback all JPEG files press any buttons. automatically. After the selection below, the disc will start playback on JPEG files which have been recorded. Off: On screen displays do not appear when you press any buttons.
  • Page 52 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details Menu E.B.L. Parental : Off : English : Off : Off Parental Menu E.B.L. Night Mode : Off : English : Off : Off QSound Subtitle TV Screen Password : On : English : 4:3 : Change...
  • Page 53 ■ Set the new password ■ DivX(R) VOD In order to play DivX VOD (Video On Demand) content 1) Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Password”, then press ENTER. ® on this unit, you first need to register the unit with your “Enter Current Password”...
  • Page 54: Temporary Cancel The Rating Level By Dvd Disc

    Function setup (DVD) OPEN/CLOSE Temporary cancel the rating level by DVD disc ENTER Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating RETURN level that you have set. PLAY It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. 0–9 Temporary cancel the rating level by DVD disc Note:...
  • Page 55: 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 Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 Afar 1111 Finnish 1619 Lithuanian 2230 Slovak 2921...
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptoms and some solutions. Symptoms Solutions Page DVD/VCR • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Try another AC outlet. –...
  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifi cations General Power supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption Operation: 17 W, Stand by: 2 W Weight 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) Dimensions Width: 16-15/16 inches (430.6 mm) Height: 3-9/16 inches (89.7 mm) Depth: 9 inches (228.7 mm) Color system NTSC Video head...
  • Page 58: Limited Warranty

    Limited United States Warranty DVD/VCR Combinations - 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 DVD/VCR COMBINATION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 59 DVD/ VCR Combination to and from the Authorized TACP Service Station. 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 60 ColorStream and ColorStream Pro are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Printed in Thailand J2K10101A SH 07/01 2K10101A.indb 60 2K10101A.indb 60 12/22/2006 5:12:15 PM 12/22/2006 5:12:15 PM...

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