User manual TOSHIBA SD-V290

[. . . ] DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASETTE RECORDER SD-V290-S-TU OWNER'S MANUAL Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. ©2002 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs. 1-3 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. [. . . ] 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 Setting the Output Source on page 6. Search This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward and reverse. The DVD+VCR will be activated in the SEARCH mode. If the DVD+VCR is left in the SEARCH mode for more than 3 minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and video heads. 1 Insert a prerecorded video cassette. The indicator will light and the DVD+VCR will power-up automatically. Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the display window is not lighted. If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the unit will start playback automatically. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY. Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1 Press PAUSE/STILL during playback. Still picture will appear on the TV screen. If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it by pressing CH/TRK (+/-) on the remote control. If the DVD+VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads. 2 Press PAUSE/STILL repeatedly to advance the PLAY 2 Pressappearsonce. the TV screen . PLAY on 3 It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically. Press STOP to stop playback. STOP appears on the TV screen. If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed, the DVD+VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, 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. Slow Motion 1 Press SLOW during playback or still mode. The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed. During slow playback, use CH/TRK (+/-) on the Remote Control to minimize noise bands. If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically change to playback mode. 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: When the AUTO TRK button is pressed. Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY. Instant Skip This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments. The tape will fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording. The skipping time can be extended by pressing INSTANT SKIP. Subsequent presses result in advancing the fast forward picture search time by 30-second increments (maximum 3 minutes). Manual Tracking If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either CH/TRK (+/-) on the remote control or CHANNEL (v/V) on the front panel until the noise on the screen is reduced. In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully. Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds. 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 the high-speed picture search modes, a short period is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode. Slight interference may be observed during this period. 2 When the search is completed, the DVD+VCR will go into playback mode automatically. 1-24 Operation with tape (Continued) VISS (VHS Index Search System) The VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on this VCR. [. . . ] Your Responsibility The above warranties are subject to the following conditions: (1) You must retain your bill of sale or provide other proof of purchase. (2) You must notify a TACP/THI/TCL /Authorized Service Station within thirty (30) days after you discover a defective product or part. (3) All warranty servicing of this product must be made by a TACP/THI/TCL Authorized Service Station. warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the Continental U. S. A. [. . . ]