User manual TOSHIBA SD-V57HT

[. . . ] TH-C550M. NA1UTT_RH0074C_ENG DVD/VCR Home Theater System SD-V57HTSU OWNER'S MANUAL Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. ©2005 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs. Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. [. . . ] You must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to play the disc. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu. If the rating set is lower than the disc rating, a message will appear. Select "YES" if you want to continue playback and input the password followed by ENTER. If you forget your 4-digit password If you forget your password, to clear the current password follow the procedure below. 2 Enter the 6-digit number 210499. The 4-digit password is cleared. 3 Enter a new password as shown above to the left (Rating). 23 PREPARATION Enter the code of a area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See "Area Code List", page 45). 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. Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in "Selecting the Input/Output Source" on page 15. Special Effect Playbacks Special effects playback notes Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search. During high-speed picture search mode, a short period is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode. Insert a prerecorded video cassette. The indicator will light and the DVD/VCR Receiver will power-up automatically. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the unit will start playback automatically. Search This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward or reverse. PLAY appears on the TV screen . It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically. Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. Still picture will appear on the TV screen. If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it using CH/TRK(v/V) on the remote control. If the DVD/VCR Receiver is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the DVD/VCR Receiver will automatically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads. STOP appears on the TV screen. If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed, the DVD/VCR Receiver will automatically stop, rewind and eject the tape, and it will turn itself off. video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still picture. 3 To return to playback, press PLAY. Tracking Control Auto Tracking The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks. The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases: A tape is played back for the first time. Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape. Slow Motion 1 Press SLOW. The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. During slow playback, use CH/TRK (v/V) on the Remote Control to minimize noise bands. If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the DVD/VCR Receiver will automatically change to playback mode. Manual Tracking If noise appears on the screen during playback, press vV either CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control or CH/PRESET ( / ) on the front panel until the noise on the screen is reduced. If vertical jitter is present, adjust tracking controls very carefully. [. . . ] *Limited Warranty for Commercial Units TACP warrants DVD/VCR Home Theater Systems that are sold and used for commercial purposes as follows: all parts are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of original retail purchase. DURING THIS PERIOD, TACP WILL, AT TACP'S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART WITH A NEW OR REFURBISHED PART WITHOUT CHARGE TO YOU. Owner's Manual and Product Registration Card Read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating this DVD/VCR Home Theater System. Complete and mail the enclosed product registration card or register your DVD/VCR Home Theater System online at www. tacp. toshiba. com/service as soon as possible. [. . . ]