Precautions Setup DVD VIDEO PLAYER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VCR Functions SD-V296KU DVD Functions Information Español Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your product. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this product. © 2008 Toshiba Corporation E8EB5UD_SD-V296KU_EN_ES_v1.
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This unit has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 2.
Installation Location Supplied Accessories For safety and optimum performance of this unit: • Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from devices of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit.
Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS • Please refer to relevant topics on the “Troubleshooting” on page 27 before returning the unit. • If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call our help line to locate an Authorized Service Center. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................3 Laser Safety ...............................................................
SETUP Choosing a Disc / Cassette Tape Playable Media Type of media Mark (logo) cassette tape DVD-video Recorded signals Media size Tape speed and disc types analog video tape width 1/2 inches (12.65mm) SP: 1-5/16 inch/sec. (33.40 mm/sec.) SLP: 7/16 inch/sec. (11.12 mm/sec.) digital video (MPEG2) 5 inches (12 cm) or 3 inches (8 cm) Region code or *1, 2, 3, 5, 8 DVD-RW DVD-R *1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 e.g.
Precautions Index to Parts and Controls Front Panel 1 2 34567 8 9* 10 Setup 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11* DVD Functions Information Español 11. B (PLAY) button (DVD only)* Press to start or resume playback. 12. C (STOP) button (DVD only) Press to stop playback or recording. Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in DVD. 13. VCR/DVD button Press to select the component you wish to operate. 14. VCR/DVD indicator Lights up when the VCR/DVD output mode is selected. 15.
Remote Control DVD mode • To turn the unit on/off. • To turn the unit on/off. • To select chapter or title directly. • To select track or file directly. • To search forward/backward through a disc. • To begin slow forward/reverse playback in the pause mode. • To search forward/backward through a disc. (CD) A-B • To repeat between your chosen point of A and B. • To repeat between your chosen point of A and B. (CD) ANGLE • To select camera angles on a disc.
Appears when the A-B repeat function is on. Displays a type of the disc which is inserted on the tray. • DVD: DVD-video • CD: Audio CD/JPEG on CD No disc inserted or cannot read Tray open Appears when the repeat function is on. Appears when the progressive scan system is activated. Tray closed P.SCAN DVD Loading the Disc Setup GROUP Precautions DVD Display Panel CD Appears when the ALL repeat function is on. Appears when the inserted disc comes to a pause. Appears during slow motion playback.
Connections If your TV has AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks, see the section “Connection to a TV” on this page. If not, it is still possible to connect this unit to your TV by using a STEREO AUDIO/VIDEO RF modulator (commercially available). In this case, follow the instructions below. Connection to RF Modulator (Not Supplied) 1) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet.
If using this DVD player to play back a DVD in a Dolby Digital Multi-channel surround or DTS surround format, the DVD player outputs a Dolby Digital or DTS data stream from its COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. By hooking up the player to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, you can enjoy more convincing, realistic ambience with powerful and highquality surrounding sound of a professional standard which can be heard in movie theaters.
Preparation for Use Turning on Unit for the First Time Clock Setting Please note: most instructions in this manual refer to remote control use. VCR 1 Be sure your TV’s input is set to VIDEO. (Name may vary with TV manufacturer. See your TV manual for details.) 2 Select your on-screen language. Then press [B] to continue. VCR 1 SETUP B ENGLISH [ON] • If the clock is not set, “CLOCK SET” menu appears when you press [SETUP]. In this case, go to step 2.
Precautions VCR FUNCTIONS Playback Before: Turn on the TV. 4 VCR 1 Insert a cassette tape into this unit. 2 Note: 1 To start playback PLAY 3 4 To stop playback To eject the cassette tape 2 OPEN/CLOSE STOP 4 3 2 When You Playback a Cassette Tape Recorded in Hi-Fi Stereo Press [AUDIO ] on the remote control, then select “HIFI” or “MONO”. • During playing back non Hi-Fi tapes, [AUDIO ] on the remote control is not available.
Auto Repeat The unit will automatically rewind the cassette tape when it has reached the end and will automatically start playback unless you press [STOP C] or you turn off the unit. VCR 1 Press [SETUP], and choose “AUTO REPEAT”. 2 -MENUTIMER PROGRAMMING SATELLITE LINK B AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT SETUP or Press [B] to “AUTO REPEAT” to set “ON” or “OFF”. -MENUTIMER PROGRAMMING SATELLITE LINK B AUTO REPEAT [ON] CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT Press [SETUP] to exit.
Select “ONCE”, “DAILY” (Mon-Fri), or “WEEKLY”. Then press [B] to go to next step. 9 PROGRAM NUMBER 1 B ONCE DAILY WEEKLY SETUP or 4 or PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 1 0 / 0 7 TUE START TIME 0 7 : 3 0 PM END TIME 0 8 : 3 0 PM L1/L2 L1 REC SPEED SP B SP SLP • To set another program after step 9, press [B]. Then continue with step 2. Select the desired date. Then press [B] to go to next step. or ONE TIME PROGRAM 10 Press [T-SET] to set the timer standby mode.
Satellite Link You can set the unit to start recording whenever it detects a video signal from the external tuner. Preparing for the Satellite Link Timer Recording: Preparation on the tuner • Satellite link accepts only the connection from L1 (rear) with the external tuner. (The connection from L2 cannot read any signals from the external tuner.) • The external tuner should be equipped with some kind of timer function.
1 Press [DVD]. Press [PLAY B] to play back the disc, then press [PAUSE F] at the point where you want to start the recording. 2 Press [VCR] so VCR indicator lights up on the front panel. Press [INPUT SELECT] repeatedly until “DISC” appears on the TV screen. 3 Press [SPEED] repeatedly until the desired tape speed (SP or SLP) appears briefly on the screen. For details about tape speed, refer to page 16. 4 Press [REC/OTR] to start recording. “REC” will appear on the display panel. 5 Press [DVD].
Slow Forward / Reverse Search Zoom DVD DV DVD DV Press [g] or [h] repeatedly in the pause mode to select the required forward or reverse speed. To continue playback, press [PLAY B]. 1 1) Press [ZOOM] during playback. 2) Press [ZOOM] repeatedly to select the required zoom factor: 2x, 4x or off. x2 Note: • Slow forward or reverse speed is different depending on the disc. Approximate speed is 1(1/16x), 2(1/8x), 3(1/2x).