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Precautions
Thank you for purchasing this DVD/VCR.
The DVD/VCR can play back both DVD discs and Audio CDs.
• Use only discs marked with the following.
DVD
[8 cm disc/12 cm disc]
Video CDs/Audio CDs
[8 cm disc/12 cm disc]
Important Warning
CAUTION:
A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM
WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE
THE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
THE FOLLOWING CAUTION LABEL IS LOCATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE DVD/VCR.
WHEN THIS DVD/VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO
THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS DVD/
VCR.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PER-
SONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
DIGITAL VIDEO
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Page 1: Precautions
ENGLISH Precautions Thank you for purchasing this DVD/VCR. The DVD/VCR can play back both DVD discs and Audio CDs. • Use only discs marked with the following. [8 cm disc/12 cm disc] Video CDs/Audio CDs [8 cm disc/12 cm disc] DIGITAL VIDEO Important Warning CAUTION:... - Page 2 Precautions Video Head Drum Moisture Condensation If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, do not operate it for two or three hours. What is moisture condensation When cold water is poured into a glass, for example, water vapour in the air will condense will form on the surface of the glass.
- Page 3 Precautions SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety stand- ards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
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Page 4: Features
Features Video Cassette Recorder • High Quality (HQ) Images • On-Screen Display in 2 Lan- • On-Screen Displays (OSD) guages • Nicam Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Re- • AV-Front Input Jacks cording and Playback • 2 Scart Sockets for Premiere • CATV Tuner with Hyperband •... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Before using your unit Disc playback operation Disc ..............39 Precautions ............2 Playing a disc ..........40 Features ............5 Zooming/Location desired scene ....43 Contents ............6 Marking desired scenes ......... 44 Parts and functions .......... 7 Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback .. -
Page 6: Parts And Functions
Parts and functions Front OPEN/CLOSE button REC button Disc tray ON/STANDBY button STOP button PLAY button Cassette Loading Slot VCR/DVD mode selector button FWD button CHANNEL M M M M M /? ? ? ? ? EJECT button Display window buttons DVD indicator AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN jacks(L3) -
Page 7: Display
Display Display window Display Description VCR mode Playback (lights) / Auto resume (flashes) Still picture DVD disc is inserted. CD is inserted. Clock display (colon[ : ] flashes) 10 : 00 01 : 00 Counter display by hour/minute at VCR/DVD / by minute/second at CD Track number display for CD TV channel position display CH 2... -
Page 8: Remote Control
Remote control Page OPEN/CLOSE Open or Close the tray 40,41,59 Power on/off TV/VCR Switch to TV only at Scart connection Select to operate VCR Select to operate DVD CLOCK/COUNTER Change the front Display mode PROGRAM Confirmation of Timer-Recording ONE TOUCH REPEAT Skip back about 10 seconds of DVD playback BLANK SEARCH Find unrecorded area on a tape INSTANT SKIP... -
Page 9: Remote Control
Remote control How to install the batteries Use micro batteries type UM-4 (R03/AAA-Size). These batteries are offered as carbon / zinc-type or as alkaline-type. You may use both, but do not mix types. The alkaline type lasts longer compared to the carbon / zinc type but is more expensive. Note: Flat, weak batteries will leak. -
Page 10: Basic Connection
Basic connection Connect your DVD/VCR to your home's antenna and to your TV-set as shown in the illustration. When you have finished these connections then connect your DVD/VCR to the 110~240 V / 50 Hz mains. Antenna Antenna-Input RF-Input (from To Scart socket house antenna) VCR/DECODER Scart Socket (L2) -
Page 11: Playback Connection
Playback connection The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of SCART socket. Connection to a Satellite Receiver If a Satellite Receiver is used, we recommend the following configuration: Satellite... - Page 12 Playback connection Component video outputs/inputs PROGRESSIVE outputs/inputs 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. INTERLACED outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs.
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Page 13: Setting The Tv To The Rf-Channel
Setting the TV to the RF-Channel We recommend that television and DVD/VCR are being connected with a scart cable. In this case, the setting of RF-channel is not necessary. Picture and sound of video cassette will be transmitted to television through the scart cable automatically. Please read the next page. Preparation In case of no scart cable connection, •... -
Page 14: Setting The On-Screen Language
Setting the On-screen language Turn on your TV and select the AV- Preparation: Program position, on which you have • Press the button to turn on the DVD/VCR. already set for your DVD/VCR. (it will • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) happen automatically by Scart-cable connection). -
Page 15: Sound System Selection
Sound system selection Preparation: Set the Sound System according to your TV set or residential area. • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) Press VCR MENU. -
Page 16: Clock Setting
Clock setting Your DVD/VCR is fitted with a 24 hour Preparation: clock. • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. You must set the date and time for • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) timer recordings. -
Page 17: Automatic Tv Station Presetting
Automatic TV station presetting Your DVD/VCR has one built-in tuner Automatic station presetting to receive the broadcast. Before you All stations will preset in sequence available in your area. record one TV-Broadcast, you must set and preset the whole of the broad- Preparation: casts. -
Page 18: Mapping Tv Stations
Mapping TV stations Changing TV station names Preparation: For a number of TV stations (such as • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. MTV) no name code will be displayed • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will because these TV stations do not light.) provide the necessary information. - Page 19 Mapping TV stations TO MOVE THE TV STATION TO ANOTHER CHANNEL POSITION EXAMPLE : Move the TV station from position 4 to position 6. Press VCR MENU. Press to select the CHANNEL SETUP, then press ENTER. Press to select the CHANNEL MAPPING, then press ENTER.
- Page 20 Mapping TV stations Skipping unwanted TV stations Preparation: (Skip those TV stations that are not • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. wanted to be selected by pressing the • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) CH+/–) Press VCR MENU.
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Page 21: Manual Tv Station Presetting
Manual TV station presetting Manual station presetting The Auto CH Memory function (See You activate the auto search function until your preferred station is page 18) memorizes all broadcasts to tuned in. Then you memorize this station into the chosen channel the suitable CH positions. - Page 22 Manual TV station presetting The Fine Tuning adjustment Press (higher frequencies) or (lower frequencies) once. Under a normal receiving condition, the The search starts. It stops at each broadcast automatically station-search will stops automatically at (“ 1 ” change to “ the best receiving position.
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Page 23: Loading And Unloading A Cassette Tape
Loading and Unloading a Cassette Tape Use only video cassette tapes marked Loading Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up and Push the center of the tape until it is automatically the erase prevention tab positioned at your left. An in- inserted. -
Page 24: Cassette Tape Playback
Cassette tape playback Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) Load a prerecorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start auto- matically) To start playback... -
Page 25: Special Playback
Special playback Picture Search Reverse picture search function Press REV x 1 or x 2 during the playback. Forward picture search function Press FWD x 1 or x 2 during the playback. To return to playback: Press PLAY. Still Picture Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. -
Page 26: Repeat Playback
Repeat playback Normal repeat playback The entire video tape will be played until its end. The tape will then automatically rewind to the beginning and the playback will be re- peated. Press VCR MENU. Press IMER REC SE to select AUTO RE- AU O REPEA [OFF] VCR SE UP... -
Page 27: Counter Display
Counter Display ZERO RETURN function Preparation This function makes tape-rewinding • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. stop at the counter 00:00:00 position • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) automatically. -
Page 28: Video Index Search System
Video Index Search System Whenever a recording is begun an Example: Indexing of TV commercials. invisible index mark is recorded on the tape. These index marks are all Start playback and wait until the identical, and each mark means: "Here end of the TV commercial is starts a new recording". -
Page 29: Recording A Tv Program
Recording a TV Program Preparation • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. (The DVD/VCR will auto- matically turn on.) Select the program(e.g.29) you want to record with CH +/–... - Page 30 Recording a TV Program You can record a program using the TV Press TV/VCR until “VCR” appears on the display. Select the program receiver of the DVD/VCR and at the same on the DVD/VCR you want to record. This program can be watched on time watch another program on the TV set the screen and recorded by the DVD/VCR.
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Page 31: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)
One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR) The one-touch timer recording feature Preparation provides a simple and convenient way • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. to make a timed recording. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. -
Page 32: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Timer recording can be programmed Preparation on the TV-screen with the remote con- • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. trol. The built-in timer allows automatic • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) unattended recording of up to 8 pro- •... - Page 33 Timer Recording In case of Timer programs-overlapping Press ENTER to accept them. Do not overlap timer programs as portions of the To enter other pro- conflicting programs will be lost. The first recording 13:30 14:30 23 MON grams, repeat steps time has priority over the next recording time as 2 through 5.
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Page 34: Stereo Recording And Playback
Stereo Recording and Playback This DVD/VCR is capable of recording Preparation: sound in Hi-Fi system. The recording • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. will be performed automatically. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) NICAM STEREO broadcasts are recorded in its original sound system NICAM stereo sound reception:... - Page 35 Stereo Recording and Playback German A2 stereo sound reception: Stereo program indication It will be displayed for approx. 4 seconds when stereo programs STEREO are being received. Bilingual program indica- tion It will be displayed for approx. BILINGUAL 4 seconds when bilingual pro- grams are being received.
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Page 36: Colour System Selection
Colour system selection Preparation: This unit can also playback tapes recorded in MESECAM. • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. In case you playback such a tape, • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) set to MESECAM as follows. -
Page 37: Duplicating A Video Tape
Duplicating a Video Tape When you try to connect with a cable, make sure the power of both units have been turned off. Connect the recording unit with the TV. Therefore you can just watch what the recording unit is recording. Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab Press REC/OTR and then PAUSE/STEP of Recording intact into the recording DVD/VCR. -
Page 38: Disc
Disc The region number of this unit is 5. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find , disc playback will not be allowed by the player. (In this case, the unit will display a message on-screen.) Playable Discs The loaded Disc (DVD, Video-CD, Audio-CD, SVCD and MP3/JPEG-CD) will be recognized automatically. -
Page 39: Playing A Disc
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 CAUTION select the corresponding AV input connected to the Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. - Page 40 Playing a disc To obtain a higher quality picture Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a normal broadcast may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information.
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Page 41: Locating A Chapter Or Track
Playing a disc You can play discs at various speeds. 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: • The DVD/VCR mutes sound and subtitles during reverse Each time you press the REV or and forward scan of DVD/VCD video discs. -
Page 42: Zooming/Location Desired Scene
Zooming/Locating desired scene Zooming Locating desired scene Use the title, chapter and time recorded on the DVD disc to This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You locate the desired point to play back. In the case of VCD/CD can then make selections by switching the position of the disc, time and track are used to locate the desired point to frame. -
Page 43: Marking Desired Scenes
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. Returning to the scenes Marking the scenes Press MARKER during playback or stop mode. Press MARKER during playback. arker 1 arker 1 arker 2... -
Page 44: Repeat Playback/A-B Repeat Playback
Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback Repeat playback A-B Repeat playback A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat material between Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop two selected points. mode. Press A-B RPT during playback. The start point is selected. [DVD] Press once or twice to select “Chapter”... -
Page 45: Program Playback/Random Playback (Vcd/Cd)
Program playback/Random playback (VCD/CD) You can arrange the playback order of tracks or files on the disc. And also the unit selects tracks or files at random and playback them. These feature works for Audio CD, Video CD and MP3/JPEG CD. Program playback Press to select “Program... -
Page 46: Changing Angles/Title Selection/Dvd Menu
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. Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected. The current angle will appear. -
Page 47: Changing Soundtrack Language/Setting Surround Sound
Changing soundtrack language/Setting surround sound Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. In case of Video CD playback Press AUDIO during playback. The current soundtrack language will Audio type changes as follows each time you press AUDIO. -
Page 48: Subtitles
Subtitles 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. 1/8 Eng To turn off the subtitle, press SUBTITLE until “Off”... -
Page 49: Disc Status/To Turn Off The Pbc
Disc status/To turn off the PBC Disc status To turn off the PBC With each press of DISPLAY, the status of the disc Press PLAY MODE in the stop mode. will appear on the screen and change as follows. Press to select Play Mode, then press [DVD] to select “Off”. -
Page 50: Mp3/Jpeg Operation
Prerecorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 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 51 MP3/JPEG operation MP3 CD playback Press STOP to end playback. Place a disc on which MP3 files have been recorded onto the disc tray. A file menu screen will appear on the screen. Press or ENTER to select folder. • The unit records the stopped point. “ ”...
- Page 52 MP3/JPEG operation JPEG CD playback Slide show playback The slide show enables you to view pictures (files) one Place a disc on which JPEG files have been after another automatically. recorded onto the tray. Preparation: • Set “JPEG Interval” setting to “5 Seconds”, “10 Sec- A file menu screen will appear on the screen.
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Page 53: Customizing The Function Settings
Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Setting procedure To make SETUP screen disappear, press Press SETUP during stop mode. SETUP or RETURN. The following on-screen display appears. Enter Setup Return Press B or A to select the desired section, then press D or ENTER. - Page 54 Customizing the function settings Setting details Details Section Option Page Menu To select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and Subtitle “Audio” if more than one language are available on Audio the disc. E.B.L. To select On or Off for E.B.L. (Enhanced Black Level).
- Page 55 Customizing the function settings Setting details .B.L êÛÒÒÍËÈ Subtitle Tv Screen êÛÒÒÍËÈ Audio Display êÛÒÒÍËÈ Picture Mode Auto JP G Interval /Setup/Return /Setup/Return Menu, Subtitle, Audio E.B.L. You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and To select the black level of playback pictures, set your “Audio”...
- Page 56 Customizing the function settings Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures Dialogue Off: DRC (Std) recorded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures QSound recorded from films at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per /Setup/Return second).
- Page 57 Customizing the function settings Setting details 4. While holding 7 down on the remote control and then press STOP on the front panel. “PASSWORD CLEAR” appears on the screen. assword ---- arental 5. Enter a new password again. Select Files Output Select Files /0Ð9/Enter/Clear/Setup/Return...
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Page 58: Temporary Disabling Of Rating Level By Dvd Disc
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. Enter the password with Number buttons (0–9). -
Page 59: Language Code List
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” (see page 56). Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 Afar 1111 Finnish 1619... -
Page 60: Problems And Troubleshooting
Problems and troubleshooting Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE DVD/VCR... -
Page 61: Video Head Cleaning
Problems and troubleshooting/Video head cleaning SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE No 4:3 (16:9) picture. • The setup does not match your TV. No on-screen display. • Select Display On. No surround sound. • The setup does not match your stereo system. The unit or remote operation key •... -
Page 62: Specifications
Specifications GENERAL Power supply: AC 110~240V 50Hz Power consumption: Operation: 21W Stand by: 5W Weight: 3.6 kg Dimensions: Width : 430 mm Height : 89.5 mm Depth : 256 mm VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 1 Input Level: SCART-socket: AUDIO: 500 mV, 50 k 1 500 mV, 50 k 1 Audio IN jack: 1 Vp-p, 75 1... - Page 63 – Following information is only for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.