User manual TOSHIBA SD-V394

[. . . ] Introduction 2 Connections 14 DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Basic setup (VCR) 22 SD-V394SU OWNER'S MANUAL Playback (VCR) 29 Recording (VCR) 34 Other functions (VCR) 39 Basic playback (DVD) 42 Advanced playback (DVD) 45 Function setup (DVD) 58 Others 65 2006 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs. 2I30101B-En_cov 1 1/12/06, 17:04 Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] Connection with second VCR Playback VCR To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO (R) OUT To AUDIO (L) OUT 1 2 Press SP/SLP to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP. It is recommended to set the tape speed to the SP mode on the recording VCR for best results. AUDIO/VIDEO cable (supplied) Recording VCR Press INPUT SELECT once or twice to select AUDIO/VIDEO input position. "L1" or "L2" will appear in the display. To VIDEO IN To AUDIO (R) IN To AUDIO (L) IN L1: on the rear panel L2: on the front panel Connection with Camcorder Playback Camcorder 3 4 5 40 Press PLAY on the playback VCR or Camcorder. To AV Jack Press REC/OTR on the recording VCR. The duplicating process begins. Recording VCR To AUDIO (R) IN To AUDIO (L) IN To VIDEO IN AUDIO/VIDEO cable (not supplied) Press STOP when you finish duplicating. For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer's instructions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is shown above. 2I30101B-En_p38-41 40 1/12/06, 17:06 Recording a DVD/CD disc You can record disc material in DVD, Audio CD, etc. onto a Video tape with this DVD/VCR. VCR DVD STOP PLAY SP/SLP REC/OTR Duplicating a DVD or CD disc Preparation: Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. (The VCR mode indicator will light. ) Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. Load a DVD/CD disc. Notes: You may not be able to record the beginning of the disc. When the scanning mode is set to the progressive mode, you cannot duplicate a disc material onto a video tape. When REC/OTR is pressed, the PROGRESSIVE indicator " " on the display window will flash. The following icon and text will show up on the TV screen. 1 2 3 4 5 Press SP/SLP to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP. Other functions (VCR) 00 : 00 : 00 SP DISC IS COPY PROTECTED Press VCR DVD selector to select the DVD mode. The DVD mode indicator will light. Press PLAY to start playback. Press REC/OTR to start recording. The DVD/VCR will change to the VCR mode automatically and the playback picture or sound will be duplicated on the video cassette tape. Press STOP when you finish recording. If you wish to stop a DVD/CD disc, press VCR DVD selector to change the DVD mode, then press STOP. 41 2I30101B-En_p38-41 41 1/12/06, 17:06 Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. CAUTION Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. ON/STANDBY VCR/DVD STOP Disc tray Display window PLAY OPEN/CLOSE DVD VCD 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. When you want to enjoy the sound of discs from the audio system, turn on the audio system and select the input connected to the DVD/VCR. 1 2 3 Press ON/STANDBY. On the TV-screen, " " changes to "Reading" and then playback commences. OR Press VCR/DVD to select the DVD mode. The DVD indicator will light. A menu screen will appear on the TV screen if the disc has a menu feature. Reading Press OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray opens. 6 7 8 Press / or / to select title. Press ENTER. Title is selected and play commences. 4 Place the disc on the disc tray. If you press STOP again or unload the disc (" " appears on the screen. ), the unit will clear the stopped point. There are two different disc sizes. If the disc is out of the guide, it may damage the disc and cause the DVD/VCR to malfunction. Do not place a disc which is unplayable in this DVD/VCR. To start playback in the stop mode Press PLAY. 42 2I30101B-En_p42-45 42 1/12/06, 17:06 VCR DVD POWER OPEN/CLOSE C/D/B/A ENTER STOP PLAY PAUSE/STEP To obtain a higher quality picture Occasionally, some picture noise is not usually visible on the TV screen during a normal broadcast while playing a DVD video disc. It is because due to high resolution pictures on these discs which include a lot of information. You should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs. About DVD VCD CD The DVD VCD CD icons on the heading bar show the playable discs for the function described under that heading. 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