DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SD-K530SU 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.
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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set 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 does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Use Playable Discs Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R, CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3 or JPEG files. Notes Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit.
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 packed at the factory. When setting the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
Front Panel Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. INTRODUCTION Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. Remote Sensor Point the DVD+VCR remote control here. Display window Shows the current status of the DVD+VCR. OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. DVD/VCR indicator Indicates the active deck. SKIP (./> ) - Skip to beginning of current chapter or track, press twice in quick successions to go to previous chapter or track.
Display Window The DVD deck is selected. A disc is in the DVD deck. (Lights when a disc is in the DVD deck and Flashes when no disc.) Indicates when the Progressive scan is active. Indicates repeat mode. DVD+VCR is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.(VCR part only) A cassette is in the VCR deck. The VCR deck is selected. DVD [P] VCR REC PM TV Lights when TV mode is active (See page 22.) Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.) DVD+VCR is Recording.
Rear Panel INTRODUCTION 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). DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV, amplifier, receiver, or stereo system. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source.
Remote Control POWER EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE - Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. - Opens and closes the disc tray. Switches DVD+VCR ON and OFF. INPUT SELECT PROGRAM To select the VCR deck’s source (Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2). Accesses or removes Program menu. COUNT RESET, CLEAR CLK/CNT, DISPLAY - Resets tape counter to M 0:00:00 - Removes a track number on the program menu or a mark on the MARKER SEARCH menu. Accesses On-Screen display.
Connections Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD+VCR. Use connections described on pages 11-13. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. For better sound reproduction, connect the DVD+VCR’s DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jack to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment. See Optional, Preferred TV Connections on page 12-13.
Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R). Note If you use this connection, tune the TV to the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel (CH 3 or 4). How to set the DVD+VCR’s RF output channel 1.
Connections (Continued) Optional, Preferred TV Connections Rear of DVD+VCR PREPARATION Note You can ONLY listen to DVD playback using COAXIAL (X), OPTICAL (O) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The tuner and VCR will still be heard through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. (See page 12.
Before Operation - VCR Part On-Screen Display (OSD) Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated. ❶ ❷ ❸ PLAY SP HI-FI OCT 8 , FRI ❻ ❶ TAPE SPEED DISPLAY ❹ ❺ CH 4 STEREO 2:15 PM ❼ Easy Information If the Extended Data Service (XDS) signals are provided along with normal TV signal in your area or during playback of a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, the station ID, program title and program details are shown on the TV screen.
Setting the VCR Setup Menu Channel Selection VCR MENU and the MAIN menu will 1 Press appear. Press v/V to select the SETUP menu, then press 2 ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear. This DVD+VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. Preparation: Connect the DVD+VCR to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as shown in Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD+VCR on page 11.
Before Operation - VCR Part (Continued) Setting the Clock The DVD+VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the DVD+VCR to set up the clock when the DVD+VCR is turned off. Things to know before starting The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be sure to set AM and PM correctly.) The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1, 2004, 12:00 AM. Auto Clock Set The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory.
Before Operation - DVD Part Before using the remote control, press the DVD/VCR button to select the device to be operated. Then press DVD/VCR SELECT button to select DVD mode. General Explanation b/B to change the setting of an item. 3 Use The number buttons can also be used for setting numbers (e.g., title number). For some functions, press ENTER to execute the setting. Temporary Feedback Field Icons TITLE This manual gives the basic instructions for operating this unit.
Before Operation - DVD Part (Continued) Initial Settings Picture You can set your own Personal Preferences on this unit. TV Aspect General Operation 1 Press SETUP. The setup menu appears. DVD 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 4:3 Panscan: Select when a conventional TV set is connected.
Before Operation - DVD Part (Continued) Sound Dynamic Range Control (DRC) Digital Audio Output With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to digital audio technology. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). Then, you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to On for this effect.
Before Operation - DVD Part (Continued) Parental Control Area Code Rating Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Country/Area Code List”, page 43). DVD Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc.
Operation with tape Preparation: Turn on the TV. Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR 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 and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in Selecting the Viewing Source on page 6. 1 Insert a prerecorded video cassette. The indicator will light and the DVD+VCR will power-up automatically.
Operation with tape (Continued) VISS (VHS Index Search System) Normal Recording The VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on this VCR. Whenever a recording begins, an invisible INDEX mark is recorded on the tape. Preparation: VISS Scan VISS SCAN lets you search out each VISS mark on the recorded tape and play 5 seconds before advancing to the next VISS mark. a cassette tape that has VISS signals 1 Insert marked.
Operation with tape (Continued) This DVD+VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending times. Things to know before starting If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock, PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears for a moment and then CLOCK menu appears on the TV screen. Set the time and date before proceeding.
Operation with tape (Continued) Checking (Erasing) the Timer Program Programming can be checked whenever the DVD+VCR is turned on. 1 Press VCR MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2 Use v/V to choose the PROGRAM menu. Press ENTER and the PROGRAM menu will appear. the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) by 3 Set pressing SP/SLP. The tape speed will appear on the TV screen. 4 Press REC/OTR twice. REC/OTR repeatedly to select the 5 Press recording time length.
Dubbing and Editing Copying from DVD to VCR If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this DVD+VCR, the rear (or Front) panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks make the connections quick and easy. These direct A/V jacks will also provide better picture results than using the RF jack on the rear panel. This unit allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape. 1 Connect the Camcorder’s (or Another VCR’s) A/V outputs to your DVD+VCR as illustrated on page 13.
Operation with tape (Continued) VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/ MTS Broadcast MTS (Multi-Channel TV Sound) This DVD+VCR 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. This DVD+VCR will decode MTS stereo and bilingual (SAP) off-the-air broadcast sound signals.
Operation with tape (Continued) 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 CLOCK 0:05:25 COUNTER REM 1:07 REMAINING TIME Counter changes to “0:00:00” when the cassette is ejected. The real-time counter does not operate if nothing is recorded on the tape. The real-time counter will not work unless a tape is inserted.
Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD and Video CD Playback Setup DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD+VCR. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR. 1 your chosen disc in the tray, with the play2 Load back side down. When a double-sided DVD is inserted, make sure Press OPEN/CLOSE Z to open the disc tray. the side you want to play is facing up. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z to close the tray.
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Slow Motion DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 1 Press SLOW T during playback or still mode. The player will enter SLOW mode. 2 Press SLOW T repeatedly to select the required speed : T 1/16, T 1/8, T 1/4 or T 1/2 (forward). 3 To exit slow motion mode, press PLAY N. Random VCD2.0 Karaoke DVD VCD1.1 1 Press RANDOM during playback or in stop mode. The unit automatically begins Random Playback and “RANDOM” appears on the TV screen.
Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (continued) Special DVD Features Zoom Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move through the enlarged image. 1 Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function. If you press ZOOM repeatedly, the magnification level increase up to six steps 2 Use the b B v V buttons to move through the zoomed picture.
Operation with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc MP3 About MP3 WMA The DVD Player can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3/WMA recordings, read the notes on MP3/WMA Recordings on right. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. Audio CD; Audio CD menu appears on the TV screen go to step 4. MP3/WMA disc; The MP3/WMA-JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen go to step 2.
Operation with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc (Continued) Pause CD MP3 Repeat A-B WMA 1 Press PAUSE/STEP X/C during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY N or press PAUSE/STEP X/C again. CD To repeat a sequence. 1 During disc playback, press A-B RPT at your chosen starting point. The Repeat icon and “A * ” appears on the menu screen. Moving to another Track CD MP3 WMA Press SKIP > or . briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track.
Operation with JPEG Disc JPEG This DVD+VCR can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read the notes on JPEG Recordings on right. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/WMA-JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen. MP3 WMA JPEG Press v/V to select the JPEG then press 2 ENTER. The JPEG menu appears on the TV screen. Moving to another File Press SKIP . or > once during viewing a picture to advance to the next file or to the previous file.
Programmed Playback VCD2.0 CD Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. VCD1.1 MP3 WMA Video CD and close the tray. 1 Insert 2 Press PROGRAM while playback is stopped. The VCD Program menu will appear. VCD Program E TRACK 1 TRACK 2 Program can contain 30 tracks. TRACK 3 TRACK 4 TRACK 5 TRACK 6 1 TRACK 7 Press PROGRAM during playback or in the stop mode to enter the Program Edit mode.
Additional Operation One Touch Replay OPERATION Press INSTANT REPLAY during playback and the disc will reverse picture search through 10 seconds of playback. And then the playback will start from the point again. Screen Saver A screen saver image appears when you leave the DVD Player in stop mode for about five minutes. Video Mode Setting DVD With certain discs, the playback picture may be flickering or Dot Crawl is shown on straight lines.
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote The remote control can be compatible with various brands of TV/Cable box/DSS satellite receiver by setting their control codes. The TOSHIBA code has initially been set to control TOSHIBA TVs. Setting TV Control Codes DISPLAY INPUT SELECT 1. Press TV to set the remote control operating your TV. TV 2. While holding down PROGRAM button, enter the two digits of your TV’s brand code (listed on page 37) using number buttons. POWER 3. Release PROGRAM.
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote (Continued) Brand name of your TV Brand Code Brand name of your TV Brand Code Toshiba 01 Runco (NEC) 14 Bell & Howell 09 Samsung 11,12 Carver 10 Sanyo 09 Celebrity 03 Scotch 11 Citizen 12 Scott 11 Curtis Mathes 09, 12 Sears 01, 02, 09, 10, 11 Dumont 14 Sharp 08, 13 Electro band 03 Sony 03 Emerson 09, 11 Soundesign 11 Fisher 09 GE 02, 07, 11 Gibraiter 14 Goldstar 11 Hallmark 11 Technics 07, 15 Hitachi 06 Techw
Controlling Your Cable Box/DSS® Satellite Receiver Setting Cable Box/DSS® Satellite Receiver Control Codes 1. Press CABLE BOX to set the remote control operating your Cable box/DSS® Satellite Receiver. 2. While holding down PROGRAM button, enter the two digits of your Cable box/DSS® Satellite Receiver Brand Code (listed on page 39) using number buttons. 3. Release PROGRAM.
Controlling Your Cable Box/DSS® Satellite Receiver (Continued) Brand name of your Cable box Brand Code Brand name of your Cable box Brand Code Toshiba 36 Stargate Anvision 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 58, 62, 84 4, 6, 30, 32, 42, 44, 52, 63, 78, 88 Sylvania 19 Archer 1, 20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63, 88, 91 Teknika 74 Telecaption 77 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 58, 62, 84 Teleview 4, 6, 32, 42, 78 Texscan 18, 19 Tocom 1, 33, 34, 42, 48, 49, 73, 91 Cablestar Cableview 30, 42, 44, 52
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Correction No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the DVD+VCR does not work. No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) No picture. The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR signal output.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Correction Those channels were deleted with the CH. ADD/DEL option. Use CH. ADD/DEL. to restore channels. See “Channel Selection” on page 15. Picture and sound of broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten connections or replace cable. Wrong TUNING BAND option is being used. Try all TUNING BAND options. See “Channel Selection” on page 15 for details. Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder is off.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 18).
Country/Area Code List Code AD AE AF AG AI AL AM AN AO AQ AR AS AT AU AW AZ BA BB BD BE BF BG BH BI BJ BM BN BO BR BS BT BV BW BY BZ CA CC CF CG CH CI CK CL CM CN CO CR CS CU CV CX CY CZ DE DJ DK DM DO DZ EC EE EG EH Country/Area Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaidjan Bosnia-Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Berm
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system AC 120V , 60 Hz 19W 430 X 78.5 X 275 mm (16.9 X 3.1 X 10.8 inches) (w x h x d) 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) 5 % to 90 % NTSC Inputs ANTENNA IN VHS VIDEO IN (LINE1, 2) VHS AUDIO IN (LINE1, 2) 75 ohms (VHF/UHF/CATV) 1 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 -6.
Limited United States Warranty DVD/VCR COMBINATION - 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 CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DVD/VCR COMBINATION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A.
How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section “Troubleshooting”, you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for exchange program DVD/VCR COMBINATIONs, contact TACP’S toll free Call Center at 1-866-5837353.
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