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Summary of Contents for Toshiba SD-37VBSB
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Page 1: Dvd Player
DVD PLAYER Hi-Fi VIDEO SD-37VBSB CASSETTE RECORDER USER’S GUIDE DIGITAL VIDEO 2J50101A [EN]Cover 27/2/06, 5:38 PM... -
Page 2: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION: This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. - Page 3 —NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind —it is better to be safe than sorry! Toshiba shall under no circumstances be liable for loss and/or damage to the product caused by: fire; earthquake;...
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Page 4: Precautions
Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the DVD/VCR, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For fully 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 5: 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 centre outwards with a soft cloth. - Page 6 Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD Software and/or the manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that the DVD player contained in this TV will successfully play every disc bearing DVD and CD logos.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Before using your unit SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 2 Precautions ... 4 Notes on discs ... 5 Contents ... 7 Parts and functions ... 8 Display ... 9 Remote control ... 10 Basic connection ... 12 Playback connection ... 13 Setting up the VCR section Tuning the TV stations and setting the time and date automatically ... -
Page 8: Parts And Functions
Parts and functions Front REC button ON/STANDBY button Cassette loading slot EJECT button CHANNEL buttons AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jacks Rear AC mains read SCART-socket (for VCR/DECODER) (L2) SCART-socket (for RGB OUT, Composite IN/OUT) (L1) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y/P 2J50101A [EN] P08-13 VCR/DVD mode selector button DVD mode indicator... -
Page 9: Display
Display window Display VCR mode of TV/VCR switch 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 10: Remote Control
Remote control 2J50101A [EN] P08-13 OPEN/CLOSE Open or Close the tray POWER 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 INSTANT SKIP Skip the unwanted short material of a tape... -
Page 11: 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 12: Basic Connection
Basic connection Connect your DVD/VCR to your home's aerial and to your TV-set as shown in the illustration. When you have finished these connections then connect your DVD/VCR to the 230 V / 50 Hz mains. Aerial-Input DVD/VCR AC mains lead 230V/50 Hz Connect a TV with the Scart socket In addition to the coaxial cable connection, you should also connect the supplied SCART cable from the DVD/VCR to your TV as shown. -
Page 13: 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 Aerial... - Page 14 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 15: Tuning The Tv Stations And Setting The Time And Date Automatically
Tuning the TV stations and setting the time and Plug your DVD/VCR into the mains sup- ply and it will start to automatically tune itself in and set the correct date and time. Notes: • The DVD/VCR automatically corrects the clock setting every hour and automatically adjusts the clock setting for Daylight Saving Time (see page 16). -
Page 16: Setting The On-Screen Language
Setting the on-screen language Turn on your TV and select the AV input mode. So you can follow the setting on TV screen. Notes: • If the unit does not operate properly, or No key operation (by the unit and/ or the remote control): Static elec- tricity, etc., may affect the player's operation. -
Page 17: Setting The Time And Date Manually
You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings if Auto setup process did not set them correctly. Notes: • In case of a power failure, the clock will continue to operate for another 30 min- utes with quartz-controlled precision. To indicate that the power failure has lasted for an excessive period of time "- -:--"... -
Page 18: Tuning The Tv Stations Manually
Tuning the TV stations manually The Auto setup function (see page 15) memorizes all broadcasts to the suit- able CH positions. However some broadcast may not be memorized due to weak signal. In this case, use manual tuning function. CH 01 BBC 1 CH 02 BBC 2... -
Page 19: Loading And Unloading A Cassette Tape
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 20: Cassette Tape Playback
Cassette tape playback Notes: • This VCR selects the playback tape speed SP or LP automatically. • The Cassette tape and DVD disc can be played back simultaneously. If you press VCR or DVD, the tape playback and DVD playback alternate with each other on the screen. -
Page 21: Special Playback
Notes: • The audio output is muted during spe- cial playback. • During picture search mode there will be noise bars which are caused by the system. • The Special Playback will automati- cally change to playback after approx. 5 minutes to protect the video tape against excessive wear. -
Page 22: Repeat Playback
Repeat playback Note: If the unit is turned off or starts recording, the repeat mode is cancelled. 2J50101A [EN] P20-24 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. -
Page 23: Counter Display
ZERO RETURN function This function makes tape-rewinding stop at the counter 00:00:00 position automatically. Notes: • When you load a video cassette, the display indication changes to "00:00". • The counter display does not function on non-recorded (blank) sections of the tape. -
Page 24: Video Index Search System
Video Index Search System Whenever a recording is begun an invisible index mark is recorded on the tape. These index marks are all identical, and each mark means: "Here starts a new recording". Every DVD/ VCR equipped with the Video Index Search System (VISS) can locate these marks at the beginning of any recording. -
Page 25: Recording A Tv Program
Notes: • Since the DVD/VCR has a built-in TV tuner the TV set may be turned off when recording. The TV set may only be used to check for accurate program adjust- ments or to monitor recordings. • If you wish to watch the DVD playback during the recording on VCR, press DVD to change to DVD mode and per- form the DVD playback (see page 33). - Page 26 Recording a TV Program You can record a program using the TV receiver of the DVD/VCR and at the same time watch another program on the TV set using its receiver. As the DVD/VCR auto- matically switches the TV set the following points should be observed: Auto Rewind Feature The DVD/VCR will automatically rewind when...
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Page 27: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)
The one-touch timer recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. Note: If the tape supply has not sufficed for OTR recording, the clock symbol ( ) will blink at the tape-end and then VCR mode will change to DVD mode. -
Page 28: Timer Recording
Timer recording Timer recording can be programmed on the TV-screen with the remote con- trol. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 pro- grams within 1 month. Notes: • In the event of a power failure the data of the automatic recording will be main- tained in the built-in memory for about 30 minutes. - Page 29 Press ENTER to accept them. To enter other pro- 23 MON grams, repeat steps ------ --:-- --:-- -- ------ --:-- --:-- -- 2 through 5. ------ ------ ------ • To return to the ------ ------ normal screen, SELECT : press VCR MENU EXIT : MENU twice.
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Page 30: Stereo Recording And Playback
Stereo recording and playback This DVD/VCR is capable of recording sound in Hi-Fi system. The recording will be performed automatically. NICAM STEREO broadcasts are recorded in its original sound system regardless of the setting. If you wish to record NICAM programmes, select NICAM “AUTO”... - Page 31 Note: When playing Hi-Fi cassette tapes re- corded on another VCR, the sound out- put may be distorted. This is normal and no indication of a unit malfunction. Try to minimize sound distortions by using SET +/– or change to MONO by pressing AUDIO SELECT.
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Page 32: 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 intact into the recording DVD/VCR. -
Page 33: 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 34 Playing a disc To pause playback (still mode) Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. • The sound is muted during still mode. To stop playback Press STOP. To remove the disc Press OPEN/CLOSE. Remove the disc after the disc tray opens completely.
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Page 35: Playing In Fast Reverse Or Fast Forward Directions
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. Playing frame by frame Press PAUSE/STEP during still playback. -
Page 36: Zooming/Location Desired Scene
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 37: 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. 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 38: Repeat Playback/A-B Repeat Playback
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 title or chapter. [Video CD] Press D D D D D to select “Repeat”. Press ENTER to select “Track”... -
Page 39: Program Playback/Random Playback (Vcd/Cd)
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 CD, please see “Random playback (CD)” on page 47 and “Program playback (CD)” on page 48. -
Page 40: 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. 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. -
Page 41: 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. Press AUDIO during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired lan- guage is selected. • The on screen display will disappear after a few seconds. -
Page 42: Subtitles/To Turn Off The Pbc/Disc Status
Subtitles/To turn off the PBC/Disc status Subtitles When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can select the subtitle language or turn the subtitle off. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during play- back until the desired language is selected. To turn off the subtitle, press SUBTITLE until “Off”... -
Page 43: Mp3/Jpeg/Divx And Audio Cd Operation
(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 44 ® MP3/JPEG/DivX MP3 CD and Audio CD playback Place an Audio CD or a disc on which MP3 files have been recorded onto the disc tray. A file browser screen will appear on the screen. Press to select file. • In case the current directory includes more than 8 files, press to scroll in the file list.
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Page 45: Jpeg Cd Playback
MP3/JPEG/DivX 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 file. To display a thumbnail list, press DVD MENU. Press B/A or C/D to select the desired file. -
Page 46: Playing Divx Vod Content
® MP3/JPEG/DivX ® DivX CD playback Place a disc on which DivX 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. • When PLAY has been pressed after the file browser displayed, playback begins auto- matically starting from the first file. -
Page 47: Repeat And Program Playback Using File Browser
Repeat and program playback using file browser 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 48 Repeat and program playback using file browser 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.
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Page 49: 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 C or D to select the desired section, then press B or A. First option will be highlighted. Press C or D to select the desired option. -
Page 50: Setting Details
Customizing the function settings Setting details Parental E.B.L. Menu QSound TV Screen Subtitle Audio Display 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 51 Display On screen display can be switched on or off when you press any buttons. On: On screen displays appear when you press the buttons (factory setting). Off: On screen displays do not appear when you press any buttons. 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 52 Customizing the function settings Setting details Parental Menu E.B.L. QSound Subtitle TV Screen Output Display Audio 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 53 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 at the same time press STOP on the front panel.
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Page 54: Temporary Cancel The Rating Level By Dvd Disc
Temporary cancel the 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/ CLOSE on the unit (see page 33). -
Page 55: Language Code List
Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” (see page 50). 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 German... -
Page 56: Problems And Troubleshooting
Problems and troubleshooting Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS DVD/VCR DVD/VCR does not operate. No picture. No sound. The remote control does not function. -
Page 57: Video Head Cleaning
Angle cannot be changed. appears on the screen. Contact for technical assistance If you are still having problem, please contact the Toshiba helpline on 0115 976 6958. Video head cleaning Video head clogging The video heads are the means by which the DVD/VCR reads the picture from the tape during playback. -
Page 58: Specifications
Specifications GENERAL Power supply: AC 230V 50Hz Power consumption: Operation: 21W Stand by: 5W Weight: 3.6 kg Dimensions: Width : 430.6 mm Height : 89.7 mm Depth : 254.7 mm Input Level: SCART-socket: Audio IN jack: Video IN jack: Output Level: SCART-socket: Audio OUT jack: 500 mV, 1 k Ω... - Page 59 2J50101A [EN] P56-Back 27/2/06, 5:41 PM...
- Page 60 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.