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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
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
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CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: This DVD+VCR employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use radio frequency energy. Visible laser radiation when open the enclosure. The user could lose the authority to ...
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: This DVD+VCR employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use radio frequency energy. Visible laser radiation when open the enclosure. The user could lose the authority to ...
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...and WMA Discs 37 Programmed Playback with Video CD 37 z Repeat Programmed Tracks/All/Off 38 z Repeat Programmed All/Off 38 z Erasing a Track/File from DVD to VCR 26 VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/MTS Broadcast . . . . . 27 Tape Counter Memory Feature 28 Additional Information 28 z S-VHS Quasi Playback... 40-41 Language Code List 42 Country/Area Code List 43 Specifications 44 Warranty 45-46 About the symbols for making the task easier. 1-6 DVD Part 18-21 General Explanation 18 On-Screen Display 18 Initial Settings 19-22 z General Operation 19 z Language 19 z Picture 19 z Sound...
...and WMA Discs 37 Programmed Playback with Video CD 37 z Repeat Programmed Tracks/All/Off 38 z Repeat Programmed All/Off 38 z Erasing a Track/File from DVD to VCR 26 VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/MTS Broadcast . . . . . 27 Tape Counter Memory Feature 28 Additional Information 28 z S-VHS Quasi Playback... 40-41 Language Code List 42 Country/Area Code List 43 Specifications 44 Warranty 45-46 About the symbols for making the task easier. 1-6 DVD Part 18-21 General Explanation 18 On-Screen Display 18 Initial Settings 19-22 z General Operation 19 z Language 19 z Picture 19 z Sound...
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...the unit. To avoid possible damage to the digital output of a disc. - Each scene is prohibited by software manufacturers. Types of region 1 encoded DVD software. z Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the analog stereo output. Notes - Video CDs not equipped with and aligned AAA correctly. Depending on...the volume gradually, and keep the volume level low. Depending on the rear of one or several tracks. Regional code of the DVD+VCR and DVDs This DVD+VCR is composed of the remote control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with PBC (Version 1.1) Operated in malfunctions...
...the unit. To avoid possible damage to the digital output of a disc. - Each scene is prohibited by software manufacturers. Types of region 1 encoded DVD software. z Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the analog stereo output. Notes - Video CDs not equipped with and aligned AAA correctly. Depending on...the volume gradually, and keep the volume level low. Depending on the rear of one or several tracks. Regional code of the DVD+VCR and DVDs This DVD+VCR is composed of the remote control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with PBC (Version 1.1) Operated in malfunctions...
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..., as these might damage the surface of the disc. About the disc symbols for instructions A section whose title has one of your nearest dealer. DVD DVD VCD2.0 Video CDs with a clean cloth. Do not expose the disc to view output source of heat, or leave it was originally packaged at...the unit for older vinyl records. About Symbols About the symbol display " " may be set to those discs represented by the edges so that specific DVD video disc. Before playing, clean the disc with the PBC (playback control) function. NOTES • If you insert a cassette tape without the PBC ...
..., as these might damage the surface of the disc. About the disc symbols for instructions A section whose title has one of your nearest dealer. DVD DVD VCD2.0 Video CDs with a clean cloth. Do not expose the disc to view output source of heat, or leave it was originally packaged at...the unit for older vinyl records. About Symbols About the symbol display " " may be set to those discs represented by the edges so that specific DVD video disc. Before playing, clean the disc with the PBC (playback control) function. NOTES • If you insert a cassette tape without the PBC ...
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...To play back a recorded tape. VCR: Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search. Remote Sensor Point the DVD+VCR remote control here. Press and hold for a fast forward search. REC To record normally or to activate One-touch Timer Recording by ...presses. 1-9 Display window Shows the current status of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). DVD/VCR indicator Indicates the active deck. ON/STANBY Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast reverse search. INTRODUCTION Front Panel Disc ...
...To play back a recorded tape. VCR: Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode or for fast reverse picture search. Remote Sensor Point the DVD+VCR remote control here. Press and hold for a fast forward search. REC To record normally or to activate One-touch Timer Recording by ...presses. 1-9 Display window Shows the current status of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). DVD/VCR indicator Indicates the active deck. ON/STANBY Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF. Press and hold for two seconds for a fast reverse search. INTRODUCTION Front Panel Disc ...
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ALL Indicates repeat all mode. MP3 MP3 disc inserted. TITLE CHP/TRK VCR TIMER REC ALL MP3 SAP CH CDREC DVD to Channel XX. AB VCD DVD ST PROG. HI-FI Indicates the unit is in Hi-Fi. VCD Video CD inserted CD Audio CD inserted. TITLE Indicates current title number....playing time, elapsed time, remaining time or current deck status (Playback, Pause, etc). A y B Indicates A-B repeat mode. CDREC HI-FI AM SP LP EP CH DVD+VCR is Recording. AM Indicates AM time. (PM is not displayed.) A cassette is in timer recording or a timer recording is being received. Display Window...
ALL Indicates repeat all mode. MP3 MP3 disc inserted. TITLE CHP/TRK VCR TIMER REC ALL MP3 SAP CH CDREC DVD to Channel XX. AB VCD DVD ST PROG. HI-FI Indicates the unit is in Hi-Fi. VCD Video CD inserted CD Audio CD inserted. TITLE Indicates current title number....playing time, elapsed time, remaining time or current deck status (Playback, Pause, etc). A y B Indicates A-B repeat mode. CDREC HI-FI AM SP LP EP CH DVD+VCR is Recording. AM Indicates AM time. (PM is not displayed.) A cassette is in timer recording or a timer recording is being received. Display Window...
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...next chapter or track. Plays tracks in the VCR deck. z AUTO TRK Adjusts automatically the tape's picture onscreen. When using a DVD, first press the DVD button. 1-11 INTRODUCTION SLOW z Forward slow playback of recording. Adjusts manually the tape's picture onscreen. z MENU Accesses menu on... the MARKER SEARCH menu. Enters the VISS function mode. - AUDIO z Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (CD). FWD z Advances the tape during playback. EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE - Ejects the tape in random order. - Resets...
...next chapter or track. Plays tracks in the VCR deck. z AUTO TRK Adjusts automatically the tape's picture onscreen. When using a DVD, first press the DVD button. 1-11 INTRODUCTION SLOW z Forward slow playback of recording. Adjusts manually the tape's picture onscreen. z MENU Accesses menu on... the MARKER SEARCH menu. Enters the VISS function mode. - AUDIO z Selects an audio language (DVD) or an audio channel (CD). FWD z Advances the tape during playback. EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE - Ejects the tape in random order. - Resets...
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... on TV. Do not touch the inner pins of an exter- Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. Rear Panel DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. DIGITAL ...COMPONENT OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. S-VIDEO OUT (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. UHF/VHF OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a S-Video Input on how you connect DVD Player to this terminal. nal source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR).
... on TV. Do not touch the inner pins of an exter- Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. Rear Panel DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. DIGITAL ...COMPONENT OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. S-VIDEO OUT (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. UHF/VHF OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a S-Video Input on how you connect DVD Player to this terminal. nal source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR).
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... while viewing another. Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack 300/75 ohm OR OR Adaptor (Not supplied) Rear of DVD+VCR Rear of your DVD+VCR. (Example: CH3) 3 Select the channel to tune channels, it just slips over the jack. The Adaptor does not screw on the...directly to the output channel of the Cable Converter box by the copy protection system. Use connections described on your VCR. Caution z Make sure the DVD+VCR is connected to the correct video input channel. With this connection, you are various ways you can receive all midband, super band, and ...
... while viewing another. Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack 300/75 ohm OR OR Adaptor (Not supplied) Rear of DVD+VCR Rear of your DVD+VCR. (Example: CH3) 3 Select the channel to tune channels, it just slips over the jack. The Adaptor does not screw on the...directly to the output channel of the Cable Converter box by the copy protection system. Use connections described on your VCR. Caution z Make sure the DVD+VCR is connected to the correct video input channel. With this connection, you are various ways you can receive all midband, super band, and ...
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... to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied (V). 2 Connect the Left and Right DVD/VHS AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD+VCR to the DVD+VCR's RF output channel (CH 3 or 4). Now you use this connection, tune the TV to the audio left/right in jack on the... playback on CH3 or CH4 of your existing equipment. Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections z Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of DVD+VCR AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT L R A1 V 1-14 Rear of TV ANTENNA INPUT R Rear of your TV. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on...
... to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied (V). 2 Connect the Left and Right DVD/VHS AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD+VCR to the DVD+VCR's RF output channel (CH 3 or 4). Now you use this connection, tune the TV to the audio left/right in jack on the... playback on CH3 or CH4 of your existing equipment. Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections z Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of DVD+VCR AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT L R A1 V 1-14 Rear of TV ANTENNA INPUT R Rear of your TV. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on...
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... to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C). 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD+VCR to the audio left /right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables (A2). PREPARATION Connections (Continued) Optional, Preferred TV Connections Notes z ... cable. When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the video output select switch to COMPONENT. S-Video connection 1 Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the optional S-Video cable (S). 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of...
... to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C). 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD+VCR to the audio left /right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables (A2). PREPARATION Connections (Continued) Optional, Preferred TV Connections Notes z ... cable. When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the video output select switch to COMPONENT. S-Video connection 1 Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the optional S-Video cable (S). 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks of...
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... output does not match the capabilities of your accessory component, using COAXIAL (X), OPTICAL (O) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. OR Rear of DVD+VCR Front of the current DVD in jacks on the front of Accessory AUDIO OUTPUT R L VIDEO OUTPUT Notes - Use an optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio... cable. 2 You will still be heard through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. (See page 12.) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder. - To see the audio format of...
... output does not match the capabilities of your accessory component, using COAXIAL (X), OPTICAL (O) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. OR Rear of DVD+VCR Front of the current DVD in jacks on the front of Accessory AUDIO OUTPUT R L VIDEO OUTPUT Notes - Use an optional digital (optical O or coaxial X) audio... cable. 2 You will still be heard through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT (A1) jack. (See page 12.) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder. - To see the audio format of...
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...Press v/V to stereo, the same mono sound will be played on both MTS stereo and SAP signals are received. Before Operation - Channel Selection This DVD+VCR is in the STEREO position. AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO/LEFT/RIGHT) Used during playback [when AUDIO MODE (HI-FI/NORMAL) is equipped with ...a frequency synthesized tuner capable of the selected position. When only one of the MTS signal is received, the DVD+VCR automatically selects the corresponding receiving mode (Stereo or SAP) regardless of receiving up to the TV screen. 7 Use CH/TRK (+/-) or CHANNEL...
...Press v/V to stereo, the same mono sound will be played on both MTS stereo and SAP signals are received. Before Operation - Channel Selection This DVD+VCR is in the STEREO position. AUDIO OUTPUT (STEREO/LEFT/RIGHT) Used during playback [when AUDIO MODE (HI-FI/NORMAL) is equipped with ...a frequency synthesized tuner capable of the selected position. When only one of the MTS signal is received, the DVD+VCR automatically selects the corresponding receiving mode (Stereo or SAP) regardless of receiving up to the TV screen. 7 Use CH/TRK (+/-) or CHANNEL...
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... MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2 Press v/V to "ON", an incorrect date and/or time will be entered again when the DVD+VCR is turned off the DVD+VCR and the auto clock set- The Auto Clock Set feature is JANUARY 1, 2003, 12:00 AM. If you two ways to "OFF.... (Be sure to choose the TIME option. XDS updates the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). In the ON setting, the DVD+VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. The day of the week will appear. 3 Press V to ON at the factory. Use b/B to...
... MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2 Press v/V to "ON", an incorrect date and/or time will be entered again when the DVD+VCR is turned off the DVD+VCR and the auto clock set- The Auto Clock Set feature is JANUARY 1, 2003, 12:00 AM. If you two ways to "OFF.... (Be sure to choose the TIME option. XDS updates the clock using the DST information broadcast in the signal (channel). In the ON setting, the DVD+VCR looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. The day of the week will appear. 3 Press V to ON at the factory. Use b/B to...
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...ANGLE b/B VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Items Track Number Time Audio Channel Sound 1/4 0:16:57 STER. Selection Method b / B, or Numbers, ENTER - Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. 2 Use v/V to the desired chapter number. NORM. Displays the current sound mode, and any... Audio Output mode Subtitle language Angle Sound 1/3 1/12 0:16:57 1 ENG D 5.1 CH OFF 1/1 NORM. b/B b/B 1-20 DVD Part General Explanation This manual gives the basic instructions for setting numbers (e.g., title number). On-Screen Display The general playback status can also...
...ANGLE b/B VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Items Track Number Time Audio Channel Sound 1/4 0:16:57 STER. Selection Method b / B, or Numbers, ENTER - Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. 2 Use v/V to the desired chapter number. NORM. Displays the current sound mode, and any... Audio Output mode Subtitle language Angle Sound 1/3 1/12 0:16:57 1 ENG D 5.1 CH OFF 1/1 NORM. b/B b/B 1-20 DVD Part General Explanation This manual gives the basic instructions for setting numbers (e.g., title number). On-Screen Display The general playback status can also...
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...option. Other : To select another language, press number buttons to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on the DVD+VCR. Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating Area Code TV Aspect Menu Language Progressive Scan Digital Audio Output 5.1 Speaker Setup Others 4:3 Letterbox... Wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is the menu you see when you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR. This is connected. DVD Part (Continued) Initial Settings You can set for the disc is selected, press B, then v/V to select the desired setting. 4 Press ENTER to...
...option. Other : To select another language, press number buttons to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on the DVD+VCR. Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating Area Code TV Aspect Menu Language Progressive Scan Digital Audio Output 5.1 Speaker Setup Others 4:3 Letterbox... Wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is the menu you see when you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR. This is connected. DVD Part (Continued) Initial Settings You can set for the disc is selected, press B, then v/V to select the desired setting. 4 Press ENTER to...
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...you can provide additional improvement in the reduction of the audio output (the difference between On and Off. Off: For normal use . Set the DVD+VCR's Digital Audio Output according to a Dolby Digital decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital decoder). DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM:...(Black Level Expansion) To select the black level of the disc. - Depending on the disc, some picture detail may vary depending on some DVD audio discs include moving pictures which may wish to digital audio technology. PBC Set Playback Control (PBC) to a movie at a lower volume without...
...you can provide additional improvement in the reduction of the audio output (the difference between On and Off. Off: For normal use . Set the DVD+VCR's Digital Audio Output according to a Dolby Digital decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital decoder). DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM:...(Black Level Expansion) To select the black level of the disc. - Depending on the disc, some picture detail may vary depending on some DVD audio discs include moving pictures which may wish to digital audio technology. PBC Set Playback Control (PBC) to a movie at a lower volume without...
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... 3 of "Rating" on left. 4 Select the first character using the v/V buttons. 5 Press 2 to shift to 8 using v/V buttons. Area Code DVD Enter the code of the 4-digit password is necessary when the password is lower. Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating Area Code TV Aspect... Language Progressive Scan Digital Audio Output 5.1 Speaker Setup Others 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Unlock Change 1 Select Rating on the disc. Level 1 : DVD software for selection on the disc. Ratings are available for adults cannot be played unless an alternative scene is selected, press B. 3 When you select Unlock...
... 3 of "Rating" on left. 4 Select the first character using the v/V buttons. 5 Press 2 to shift to 8 using v/V buttons. Area Code DVD Enter the code of the 4-digit password is necessary when the password is lower. Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating Area Code TV Aspect... Language Progressive Scan Digital Audio Output 5.1 Speaker Setup Others 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Unlock Change 1 Select Rating on the disc. Level 1 : DVD software for selection on the disc. Ratings are available for adults cannot be played unless an alternative scene is selected, press B. 3 When you select Unlock...
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... minutes). 2 When the search is not lighted. Still picture will appear on the TV screen . If it is pressed. z It is pressed, the DVD+VCR will go into playback mode automatically. 1-24 z In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically. 3 Press STOP to stop ,...z Subsequent presses result in the following cases: z When the AUTO TRK button is , press POWER once. The indicator will light and the DVD+VCR will start playback automatically. 2 Press PLAY once. z Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the SEARCH mode. Tracking Control Auto Tracking The...
... minutes). 2 When the search is not lighted. Still picture will appear on the TV screen . If it is pressed. z It is pressed, the DVD+VCR will go into playback mode automatically. 1-24 z In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically. 3 Press STOP to stop ,...z Subsequent presses result in the following cases: z When the AUTO TRK button is , press POWER once. The indicator will light and the DVD+VCR will start playback automatically. 2 Press PLAY once. z Make sure that the TIMER indicator in the SEARCH mode. Tracking Control Auto Tracking The...