Toshiba SD-V393SU Owner's Manual
Toshiba SD-V393SU Owner's Manual

Toshiba SD-V393SU Owner's Manual

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Introduction
Connections
Basic setup
(VCR)
Playback
(VCR)
Recording
(VCR)
VHS] H i-FiSQPB
Other functions
(VCR)
@2005 Toshiba Corporation
This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs.

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  • Page 1 TOSHIBA Introduction Connections Basic setup (VCR) Playback (VCR) Recording (VCR) VHS] H i-FiSQPB Other functions (VCR) @2005 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs.
  • Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within A c=z'o" equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER...
  • 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 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 iMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS / Powersource 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 [] When shipping the DVD/VCR, the original shipping Moisture condensation damages the DVD/VCR. carton and packing materials come in handy. For Please read the following carefully. maximum protection, repack the unit as it was Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you originally packed at the factory.
  • Page 7 on discs • 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 •...
  • Page 8 DVD bearing the DVD logo and/or every Video 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

    introduction Basic playback (DVD) SAFTY PRECAUTIONS ........Playing a disc ..........IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3 Power source ........... Advanced playback (DVD) Precautions ............Zooming ............& Notes on discs ..........Locating desired scene ........Contents ............Marking desired scenes ......... Identification of controls .........
  • Page 10 of controls See the page in [_ for details. OPEN/CLOSE button [_ Cassette loading slot [_ DVD indicator [_ REW button [_ ON/STANDBY button [_ REC button [_ Remote sensor [_ FF button [_ EJECT VCR indicator [_ VCR/DVD mode selector button [_ ÷...
  • Page 11 Play indicator VCR indicator (VCR) Still indicator Disc inserted indicator (DVD) & indicReC_vIR_ _i!i " Track indicator (CD) Multifunctional indicator Tape loaded indicator (VCR) Progressive indicator Timer Recording indicator (VCR) Press CALL to display VCR operation status on the screen. To cancel the display, press CALL again.
  • Page 12 of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in _ for details. POWER VCR DVD button I_-- POWER button [_ EJECT OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE button (UVU) [_ EJECT button (VCR) CLOCK/COUNTER button CLOC_COUNTER INPUT...
  • Page 13 & Install two "AAA" batteries Replace the compartment Open the battery compart- ment cover in the direction cover. (supplied), paying attention to the the arrow. polarity diagram in the battery compartment. Caution: Never throw batteries into a fire. Notes: • Be sure to use AAA size batteries. •...
  • Page 14 tenna connections If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a Cable TV subscriber, skip ahead to page 16 for the proper connections. The DVD/VCR must be connected "between" the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect...
  • Page 15 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 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...
  • 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.
  • Page 18 nnecting 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 also connect the S-video or ColorStream :_' component video outputs to your TV/monitor. Signal flow @ ® ®...
  • 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 A Tv

    nnecting to optional equipment You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds of DVD video discs audio by connecting the DVD/VCR to optional audio • This selection uses the following reference mark. equipment......... nters ;eak r ....For connection to your TV, see "Connecting to a TV"...
  • Page 21: Precautions

    Warning When playing DTS-encoded discs (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. (Do not leave the ANALOG AUDIO OUT (L/R) wires dangling.) To enjoy DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround decoder system must be connected to the...
  • Page 22 POWER @ing the video channel VCR DVD -- TV/VCR 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 VCR DVD ring the language VCR MENU You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen displays. ENTER SET+_ c [: O ([ O Press VCR MENU until the MENU screen is Preparation: cleared. • Turn ON the TV and select to the corresponding video input.
  • Page 24 POWER VCR DVD setting VCR MENU The AUTO CLOCK function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the DVD/VCR is connected to an ENTER Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off. The DVD/VCR searches L _-) ....
  • Page 25 In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two You can set the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME automatically stations in two different time zones, the DVD/VCR manually. recognize the wrong station for the AUTO CLOCK setting. To correct the situation: Press VCR MENU.
  • Page 26 setting (continued) --VCR MENU If the AUTO CLOCK process did not set the date and time correctly, SET+_ you must set them manually for timer recording and DAYLIGHT ENTER SAVING TIME. CANCEL EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" March, 26 After setting the clock, date and time starts...
  • Page 27 VCR DVD her setting -;-i----ZEi3W _ -;;;ziY-i7_:.! VCR MENU This DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows ..... 'x ;;} channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, ENTER skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the DVD/VCR's memory.
  • Page 28 Gner setting (continued) ....VCR MENU ENTER SET +/- 112 i) When you don't want to receive a weak signal broadcast, a Blue back screen can be obtained by selecting the NO NOISE Repeat the step 1 on page 27. Then press SET + or BACKGROUND "ON".
  • Page 29 EJECT Push the center of the tape until it is automatically Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up inserted. and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left. An inverted cassette tape cannot be inserted. • Erase prevention tab Automatic power ON When you insert a cassette tape the DVDNCR...
  • Page 30: Cassette Tape Playback

    VCR DVD ssette tape playback To play a prerecorded tape. --STOP PLAY --FF :}_ O ) Rewind or forward the tape Preparation: Stop the playback or recording via STOP on remote. • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. •...
  • Page 31 c::2 ....,::_ ..CM SKIP SLOW k::,_. SET +/- ....PAUSE/STEP PLAY o o ') o ) 0 :) ) (rt ? o o ....[] Automatic tracking adjustment Reverse picture search function Press REW once or twice during playback. Whenever insert a tape...
  • Page 32: Convenience Function

    ... CLOCK/COUNTER nvenience function VCR MENU _5C77L_77_ SET +/- ENTER ....STOP PLAY CALL ZERO RETURN COUNTER RESET Repeat playback The entire video tape will play until its end. The tape will This function rewinds the tape to the "00:00:00" counter position automatically rewind to the beginning and the playback will automatically.
  • Page 33 VCR DVD CLOCK/COUNTER STOP INDEX +/- 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 auto-...
  • Page 34 a TVprogram ..CH +/- Recording and viewing the same TV program. t;, tit c....REC/OTR .._ (J _::,_,'_T,_ SP/SLP Preparation: Press Number buttons or CH +/- to select the channel to be recorded. • Turn ON the TV and select to the corresponding ÷÷÷...
  • Page 35 [] Auto Rewind feature Press STOP to stop recording. This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape "[] "will appear on screen for about has ended (except during OTR and timer recording). It will 4 seconds. STOP also eject the tape. ¢) &...
  • Page 36: Recording (Vcr)

    ....VCR DVD @e-touch Timer Recording (OTR) CH +/- The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. STOP REC/OTR CDCLb _ CDi SP/SLP _:::: dS:: ......Preparation: Press Direct channel CH +/- to select the channel selection to be recorded.
  • Page 37 VCR DVD recording z-(; EJECT VCR MENU Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. _:1":; t (13 SET +/- The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 ENTER programs within 1 month. CANCEL :i ) ( b'_- D (]];,-) C];,it TIMER REC C O (...
  • Page 38: Recording A Tv Program

    VCR DVD recording (continued) VCR MENU SET+_ --ENTER CANCEL ....TIMER REC QOQO 0 ) 0 To confirm or cancel a program ! ii ! ii ! ii ! ii ! ii ! ii ! ii ! ii ! ii ! ii ! ii ! ii...
  • Page 39: Second Audio Program (Sap)

    '7]_' ) -- VCR MENU recording and playback / ENTER Second Audio Program (SAP) I )_" SET +/- ()(C) II!![_ 12111 111[) 11115 [) 0 L) ]i 0 ,.> C D ,._"0 C) 0 -- AUDIO SELECT The VHS Hi-Fi audio system permits high fidelity record- Your DVD/VCR is fitted with a SAP broadcast system which enables you to switch to a second audio program when ing of MTS STEREO...
  • Page 40: Duplicating A Video Tape

    VCR DVD a video tape _s:i:::: L2::C:Ei_ r ....INPUT SELECT If you connect the DVD/VCR to another VCR or Carncorder, you can duplicate _':":b C a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. STOP ElL) : ::: ( SP/SLP REC/OTR Preparation:...
  • Page 41 a DVD/CD disc VCR DVD You can record disc rnaterial in DVD, Audio CD, etc. onto a Video tape with this DVD/VCR. STOP PLAY SP/SLP REC/OTR Notes: Preparation: • You may not be able to record the beginning of the disc. •...
  • Page 42 CAUTION 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. VCRiDVD SELECT Disc tray Display window PLAY OPEN/CLOSE...
  • Page 43: Contents

    VCR DVD To obtain a higher quality picture POWER Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a normal broadcast OPEN/CLOSE 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. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with this unit, you should generally...
  • Page 44 a disc (continued) -- SLOW I_ You can play discs at various speeds..PAUSE/STEP PLAY SKIP H_/I,I,I in fast reverse or fast forward directions inTo resume normal playback Press REW or FF during playback. Press PLAY. PLAY REW:Fast reverse playback Fast forward playback Notes:...
  • Page 45 oming/Locating desired scene ZOOM ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY re o olo ....00lO ....SEARCH 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.
  • Page 46 • rkmg 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 C5;(D f - Z (D C_CDCD MARKER Marking the scenes Returning to the scenes Press MARKER during playback.
  • Page 47: (Dvd)

    playback/A-B Repeat playback --PLAY --A-B PLAY MODE 0 (? 0 0 rback A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat material between Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. two selected points. SP/SLP PLAY MODE Press A-B RPT during playback. A-B RPT The start point is selected.
  • Page 48: Program Playback

    gram playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks or files on the disc. And A/T/.,_/_ ....ENTER also the unit selects tracks or files at random and playback them. CLEAR These feature works for Audio CD, Video CD and MP3/WMA/JPEG PLAY SKIP I_1 PLAY MODE...
  • Page 49 angmg angles/Title selection/DVD menu TOP MENU MENU A/T/._/_ ENTER (22):12) --PLAY CD(2) (2/) £_ ':_ 2 C? 0 ) C? it) (7 ;' ) ANGLE 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.
  • Page 50: Changing Soundtrack Language

    < @anging soundtrack language/ Setting surround sound ,_/_ -- AUDIO 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. AUDIOSELECT The current soundtrack language will...
  • Page 51: To Turn Off The Pbc

    titles/To turn off the PBC ENTER C3 :ZD OC>O0 ....PLAYMODE o o o o o ',; 3 --SUBTITLE When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can select the subtitle language or turn the subtitle off. Press PLAY MODE in the stop mode. SP/SLP PLAY MODE Press SUBTITLE...
  • Page 52: Mp3/Wma/Jpeg Operation

    Please be advised that you must obtain permission from the applicable copyright owners to download copyrighted content, including music files, in any format, including the MP3 and WMA formats, prior to the downloading thereof. Toshiba has no right to grant and does not grant permission to download any copyrighted content. IVIP3/WMA/JPEG...
  • Page 53 _<:,Z: :i ::t 4 TOP MENU ENTER ....PLAY STOP Place a disc on which MP3 or WMA flies have Press STOP to end playback. been recorded onto the disc tray. STOP A file menu screen will appear on the screen. Press </_ or ENTER to select folder.
  • Page 54 operation (continued) TOP MENU MENU A/V/41/I_ ENTER PLAY STOP SKIP H_/I,t,I PAUSE ANGLE The slide show enables you to view pictures (files) one after another automatically. Place a disc on which JPEG files have been recorded onto the tray. Preparation: Set "JPEG Interval"...
  • Page 55 stomizing the function settings You can change the default settings to custornize performance SETUP to your preference. A/T/</I_ ENTER RETURN CD (D : D C)CD CDCD (:)/:> C 0 0 C) o o D 0 Press SETUP during step mode. SETUP or RETURN.
  • Page 56 @stomizing the function settings (continued) Section Option Details Page Menu To select the language of "Menu", "Subtitle" and Subtitle "Audio" if more than one language are available on the disc. Audio E.B.L. To select On or Off for E.B.L. (Enhanced Black Level).
  • Page 57: Others

    []@[][] Menu _ii_ EIBIL ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Tv Screen Subtitle English Display Audio English Picture Mode Auto JPEG Interval AT/Setup/Return AT,'SetupiReturn [] E.B.L. [] Menu, Subtitle, Audio You can select the language of "Menu", "Subtitle" To select the black level of playback pictures, set your "Audio"...
  • Page 58 stomizing the function settings (continued) [] Picture Mode [][][][] There are two types of source content in pictures Dialogue recorded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures ()Sound recorded from films at 24 frames per second) video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per AV/Setup/Return second).
  • Page 59 4. While holding STOP down on the front panel, press 7 on the remote control. "PASSWORD CLEAR" appears on the screen. P_ot°l 5. Enter a new password again. Select Files Output Interlace m Select Files AV/o-g/Enter/Clear/Set up/Retu mj When playing back a CD containing a mixture of MP3, WMA and JPEG files, only MP3/WMA or JPEG files can...
  • Page 60 OPEN/CLOSE orary 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. --ENTER It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. --RETURN PLAY c::)CDC:;_ CD!
  • Page 61 nguage code list -nter the appropriate code number for the initial settings "Menu", "Subtitle" and/or "Audio" _. _anguage NameCode Language NameCode Language NameCode Language NameCode _,bkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 _,far 1111 Finnish 1619 Lithuanian 2230 SIovak 2921 _,frikaans 1116...
  • Page 62: Cable Tv Connections

    Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptoms and some solutions. Solut!ons Symptoms Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Try another AC outlet. DVD/VCR does not operate. Unplug unit, then plug it back in. Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating.
  • Page 63: Specifications

    General Power supply AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption Operation: 18 W, Stand by: 2 W Weight 7.7 Ibs (3.5 kg) Dimensions Width: 16-15/16 inches (430 mm) Height: 3-1/2 inches (89.5 mm) Depth: 9-1/18 inches (230 mm) Tuner 181 channel freq.
  • Page 64 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 CON- SUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEiViNG THiS DVDNCR...
  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    TACP's Call Center. You must pay for all transportation and insurance charges for the 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 ÷...
  • Page 66 ÷ TOSHIBA ÷ ÷ ColorStream and ColorStream Pro are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1|111111111111111111 Printed in Thailand J2H20101A SIt 05102 [] 2H20101A (E)p64-BACK 2/10/05, 7:35 PM...

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