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Page 1: Home Theater System
DVD/VCR Home Theater System SD-V55HTSU OWNER’S MANUAL Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. ©2004 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 CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Specifications ......46-47 Limited Warranty DVD/VCR Home Theater System ..... 48-49 About the symbols for instructions Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit itself or other material damage. -
Page 5: Before Use
Before Use Playable Discs (8 cm/12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R/±RW, SVCD, Kodak PICTURE CD and CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files. -
Page 6: Precautions
Before Use (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. -
Page 7: Front Panel
Front Panel POWER Switches the DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF. VIDEO / AUDIO (Left/Right) input Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, another VCR). Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. TUNING (v/V) Selects FM and AM band. COPY/MEMORY Press to copy a DVD in the DVD deck to a VHS tape in the VCR deck. -
Page 8: Display Window
Display Window Indicates encoding format of the current disc. RADIO Indicates RADIO mode is active Indicates sound mode is DOLBY PROLOGIC or DOLBY PROLOGICII. SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received. PROG Indicates when programmed playback is in progress. -
Page 9: Remote Control
Remote Control TV POWER Switches TV ON and OFF. INPUT - Selects the VCR deck’s source (Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2) in VCR mode. - Selects the TV external source in TV mode. To listen to an audio source connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack with video from LINE 1. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
Rear Panel VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. FOR DVD VIEWING ONLY. Connect the six supplied speakers to these terminals. -
Page 11: Connections
Connections Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD/VCR Receiver. Use connections described on pages 11-14. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. -
Page 12: Basic Tv Connections
Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD/VCR Receiver to the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R). -
Page 13: Speaker System Connections
Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connections Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.). otes Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3 and # to #. -
Page 14: Radio Antenna Connections
Connections (Continued) Radio Antenna Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listen- ing. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connectors. Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna connectors. otes To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the DVD/VCR Receiver and other compo- nents. -
Page 15: Selecting The Input/Output Source
Selecting the Input/Output Source DVD/CD INPUT Follow these guidelines to select and switch among the FM/AM various DVD/VCR Receiver input and output sources: • DVD/CD To view output from the DVD deck: Press DVD/CD on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel until the DVD indicator on the front panel lights and output from the DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen. -
Page 16: Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions
This feature works with DVD discs encoded with Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital audio tracks. -
Page 17: Vcr Operation Setup
VCR Operation Setup On-Screen Display (OSD) Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in “Selecting the Input/Output Source” on page 15. Some of these functions appear during VCR operated. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ PLAY HI-FI CH 4 STEREO OCT 8 , FRI 2:15 PM ❻... -
Page 18: Vcr Setup Menu Options
VCR Operation Setup (Continued) VCR Setup Menu Options Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. Use v v /V V to select the SETUP menu, then press ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear. Use v v /V V to choose a desired option on the SETUP menu. -
Page 19: Setting The Clock
VCR Operation Setup (Continued) Setting the Clock The DVD/VCR Receiver gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock feature enables the DVD/VCR Receiver to set up the clock while the DVD/VCR Receiver is turned off. -
Page 20: Dvd Operation Setup
DVD Operation Setup General Explanation This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD/VCR Receiver. Some DVDs require specific opera- tion or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD/VCR Receiver or is not available on the disc. -
Page 21: Initial Settings
DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Initial Settings You can set your personal preferences on the DVD/VCR Receiver. General Operation Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. Original Disc Audio Disc Subtitle English Disc Menu French Rating German Spanish Area Code TV Aspect Italian Menu Language Chinese... -
Page 22: Speaker Setup
DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Speaker setup 5.1 Speaker settings Select speaker settings, including volume balance and distance, or test the speaker settings. Speaker settings are only active on the Analog Multi- Channel Output. (See “Speaker Setup”, page 37.) Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Front L... -
Page 23: Parental Control
DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Parental Control Rating Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for chil- dren. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control infor- mation that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs. -
Page 24: Vcr Operation
VCR Operation Normal Playback Preparation: Turn on the TV. Tune the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD/VCR Receiver and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. -
Page 25: Normal Recording
VCR Operation (Continued) Normal Recording Preparation: Turn on the power of both the DVD/VCR Receiver and TV. Tune the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD/VCR Receiver and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. -
Page 26: Timer Recording
VCR Operation (Continued) 1 1 0 0 Use V V to choose the SPEED option. Use b b /B B to choose the desired recording speed (AUTO, SP or SLP). AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to SLP, if necessary, to com- plete recording the program. -
Page 27: Instant Timer Recording
VCR Operation (Continued) Instant Timer Recording Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the programma- ble timer. Preparation: Turn on the power of both the DVD/VCR Receiver and the TV. Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH3 or 4). -
Page 28: Vhs Hi-Fi Stereo System/Mts Broadcast
VCR Operation (Continued) VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/ MTS Broadcast This DVD/VCR Receiver is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode. -
Page 29: Tape Counter Memory Feature
VCR Operation (Continued) Tape Counter Memory Feature Real-Time Counter Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press CLK/CNT to select the real-time counter display. Every press of CLK/CNT changes the TV screen as illustrated below. 2:15 AM 0:05:25 CLOCK COUNTER... -
Page 30: Dvd And Video Cd Operation
DVD and Video CD Operation Playing DVD and Video CD Playback Setup VCD2.0 Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD/VCR Receiver. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD/VCR Receiver. Set the Output Source to DVD as shown in “Selecting the Input/Output Source”... -
Page 31: Search
1 Press SOUND MODE to select “3D SUR” during playback. 2 To turn off the 3D Surround effect, press SOUND MODE again to select “BYPASS”. -
Page 32: Marker Search
DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Marker Search VCD2.0 MARKER SEARCH You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to nine points can be memorized. To enter a mark, follow these steps. 1 During disc playback, press MARKER when playback reaches the spot that you want to memorize. -
Page 33: Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Disc Operation
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Discs The DVD/VCR Receiver can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3/WMA discs, read the notes on MP3/WMA Recordings on right. Insert a disc and close the tray. Audio CD: Audio CD menu appears on the TV screen go to step 4. -
Page 34: Pause
1 Press SOUND MODE to select “3D SUR” during playback. 2 To turn off the 3D Surround effect, press SOUND MODE again to select “BYPASS”. -
Page 35: Jpeg File Operation
JPEG File Operation Viewing JPEG Files on a Disc This DVD/VCR Receiver can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG files, read the notes on JPEG Files on right. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/WMA-JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen. -
Page 36: Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback Programmed Playback with Audio CDs and MP3/WMA Discs The Program function enables you to store your favourite tracks from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 30 tracks. Press PROGRAM during playback or in the Stop mode to enter the Program Edit mode. -
Page 37: Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup Adjust the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surround decoder. Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Front L Rating Volume Area Code Size TV Aspect Distance Menu Language Test Progressive Scan Return 5.1 Speaker Setup Others Select “5.1 Speaker Setup” using the 3 3 /4 4 buttons on the setup menu. -
Page 38: Radio Operation
Radio Operation Presetting the Radio Stations You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM. Before tun- ing, make sure that you have turned down the volume. Press FM/AM on the remote control or RADIO on the front panel until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen. -
Page 39: Tuning Into A Station Manually
Radio Operation (Continued) Tuning into a Station Manually Press FM/AM on the remote control until the fre- quency band appears on the display and TV screen. Press FM/AM on the remote control to select the desired band. Press TUNING (4 4 /3 3 ) on the remote control to tune in the desired station. -
Page 40: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote
The remote control can be compatible with various brands of TV by setting their control codes. The TOSHI- BA code has initially been set to control TOSHIBA TVs. Setting TV Control Codes 1. Press TV to set the remote control operating your TV. -
Page 41: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote (Continued) Table of TV Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Brand Code Toshiba Bell & Howell Carver Celebrity Citizen Curtis Mathes 09, 12 Dumont Electro band Emerson 09, 11 Fisher 02, 07, 11... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom The power cord is disconnected. No power. The power is on, but the No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. DVD/VCR Receiver does not work. No picture. - Page 43 Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom INPUT, VOLUME Incorrect mode (e.g. Remote control in buttons on TV mode). b/B/v/V remote control cannot operate. Those channels were deleted with the Some channels are skipped over when using CH. ADD/DEL option. CH/TRK (v/V) Picture and sound of Antenna or cables are loose.
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Page 44: Language Code List
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 21). Code Language Code 6566 Abkhazian 7074 6565 Afar 7073 6570 Afrikaans 7082 8381 Albanian 7089 6577 Amharic 7176 6582 Arabic 7565... -
Page 45: Country/Area Code List
Country/Area Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Area Code List” (See page 23). Code Country Code Country Andorra Eritrea United Arab Emirates Spain Afghanistan Ethiopia Antigua and Barbuda Finland Anguilla Fiji Albania Falkland Islands Armenia Micronesia Netherlands Antilles Faroe Islands... -
Page 46: Specifications
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system Inputs ANTENNA IN VCR VIDEO IN VCR AUDIO IN FM ANTENNA IN AM ANTENNA IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN Outputs VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) Audio output (analog audio) RF OUT... -
Page 47: Specifications
Specifications (Continued) FM Tuner Tuning Range Intermediate Frequency AM Tuner Tuning Range Intermediate Frequency Amplifier Stereo mode Surround mode Inputs Speakers Type Impedance Frequency Response Sound Pressure Level Rated Input Power Max. Input Power Net Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Accessories: Video cable . -
Page 48: Limited Warranty Dvd/Vcr Home Theater System
Limited Warranty DVD/VCR Home Theater System 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 HOME THEATER SYSTEM AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. -
Page 49: Home Theater System
DVD/VCR Home Theater System to the Authorized TACP Service Station specified by the Call Center. You must pay for all transportation and insurance charges for the DVD/VCR Home Theater System to the Service Station. For additional information, visit TACP’s web site: www.tacp.toshiba.com... - Page 50 P/NO : 3834RH0033W...