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DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SD-V394SU OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction 2 Connections 14 Basic setup (VCR) 22 Playback (VCR) 29 Recording (VCR) 34 Other functions (VCR) 39 Basic playback (DVD) 42 Advanced playback 45 (DVD) 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
DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SD-V394SU OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction 2 Connections 14 Basic setup (VCR) 22 Playback (VCR) 29 Recording (VCR) 34 Other functions (VCR) 39 Basic playback (DVD) 42 Advanced playback 45 (DVD) 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
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... associated with accessories sold with this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to have the same characteristics as practical. Read the owner's manual of the laser beam. WARNING Handling the cord on AC. The unit should be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to...
... associated with accessories sold with this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to have the same characteristics as practical. Read the owner's manual of the laser beam. WARNING Handling the cord on AC. The unit should be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to...
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...discs even if they may be labeled as above . • You cannot play DVD video discs recorded in this DVD/VCR, please feel free to experience any difficulty playing a DVD or a Video CD on this owner's manual may also indicate that allows specific or limited operation during playback. Some of the...to Obtain Warranty Services" 69 . As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are manufactured using the highest standards of quality, and as an audio CD. • Video CD equipped with search function by the DVD/ VCR or the disc. For example, sometimes it is unable to all ...
...discs even if they may be labeled as above . • You cannot play DVD video discs recorded in this DVD/VCR, please feel free to experience any difficulty playing a DVD or a Video CD on this owner's manual may also indicate that allows specific or limited operation during playback. Some of the...to Obtain Warranty Services" 69 . As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are manufactured using the highest standards of quality, and as an audio CD. • Video CD equipped with search function by the DVD/ VCR or the disc. For example, sometimes it is unable to all ...
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...32 ANGLE button 49 ATR button 31 SUBTITLE button 51 DVD MENU button Use the DVD MENU button to display the menu included on the remote control. Remote control VCR DVD button 22 EJECT button (VCR) 29 CLOCK/COUNTER button 33 VCR MENU button 23 SETUP button 58 CM SKIP button 31... ZOOM button 45 TOP MENU button 49 Direction buttons ( / / / ) 45 SET+/- Introduction Identification of controls (Continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on...
...32 ANGLE button 49 ATR button 31 SUBTITLE button 51 DVD MENU button Use the DVD MENU button to display the menu included on the remote control. Remote control VCR DVD button 22 EJECT button (VCR) 29 CLOCK/COUNTER button 33 VCR MENU button 23 SETUP button 58 CM SKIP button 31... ZOOM button 45 TOP MENU button 49 Direction buttons ( / / / ) 45 SET+/- Introduction Identification of controls (Continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on...
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...your TV, be distorted as well. • When you connect the DVD/VCR to a VCR, TV/VCR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be sure to turn .... 18 2I30101B-En_p18-25 18 1/12/06, 17:04 Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD/VCR to your TV. For enhanced DVD-video performance, we recommend you connect the S-video or ColorStream® component video outputs to your ...red) (white) TV or monitor with audio/video inputs Notes: • Refer to the owner's manual of the DVD/VCR to a Y cable adapter (not supplied) and then connect to your TV. • Connect the...
...your TV, be distorted as well. • When you connect the DVD/VCR to a VCR, TV/VCR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be sure to turn .... 18 2I30101B-En_p18-25 18 1/12/06, 17:04 Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD/VCR to your TV. For enhanced DVD-video performance, we recommend you connect the S-video or ColorStream® component video outputs to your ...red) (white) TV or monitor with audio/video inputs Notes: • Refer to the owner's manual of the DVD/VCR to a Y cable adapter (not supplied) and then connect to your TV. • Connect the...
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...the amplifier before making any connections. • If you cannot see page 63 . • In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the DVD/VCR has a wide dynamic range. Connecting to other equipment, be distorted. Be sure to adjust the receiver's volume to Video (Yellow) output. Notes: ... do not feed the correct signals and you place the DVD/VCR near a tuner or radio, the radio broadcast sound might be sure to the owner's manual of the connected equipment as well. • When you connect or disconnect the DVD/VCR's power cord. To turn off the Progressive indicator, select...
...the amplifier before making any connections. • If you cannot see page 63 . • In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the DVD/VCR has a wide dynamic range. Connecting to other equipment, be distorted. Be sure to adjust the receiver's volume to Video (Yellow) output. Notes: ... do not feed the correct signals and you place the DVD/VCR near a tuner or radio, the radio broadcast sound might be sure to the owner's manual of the connected equipment as well. • When you connect or disconnect the DVD/VCR's power cord. To turn off the Progressive indicator, select...
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... with a DTS decoder "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Dolby Surround Pro Logic by connecting the DVD/VCR to optional audio equipment. The output sound from the rear speakers will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from Dolby...manual and set the amplifier so that provide full 5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as follows. • This connection is only suitable for Video CDs and Audio CDs. * Amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is now available to reproduce this dynamic realistic sound by connecting the DVD/VCR...
... with a DTS decoder "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of Dolby Surround Pro Logic by connecting the DVD/VCR to optional audio equipment. The output sound from the rear speakers will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from Dolby...manual and set the amplifier so that provide full 5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as follows. • This connection is only suitable for Video CDs and Audio CDs. * Amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is now available to reproduce this dynamic realistic sound by connecting the DVD/VCR...
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... by connecting an amplifier equipped with the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD/VCR. • Connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD/VCR to the "COAXIAL" input of a Receiver or Processor. • Refer to the owner's manual of the connected equipment as well. • When you should take proper precautions...
... by connecting an amplifier equipped with the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD/VCR. • Connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD/VCR to the "COAXIAL" input of a Receiver or Processor. • Refer to the owner's manual of the connected equipment as well. • When you should take proper precautions...
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... recorder. The video channel will appear on the remote for 3 seconds in standby mode. Refer to correspond with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only. POWER VCR DVD TV/VCR 3 4 Setting the video channel 1 Press and hold 3 or 4 on the screen for details. For a push-button TV tuner If CH 3 or...selected by the unit and/or the remote control): Static electricity, etc., may affect the player's operation. Basic setup (VCR) Setting the video channel When a TV is connected with the channel selected in your TV owner's manual for about 4 seconds. 22 2I30101B-En_p18-25 22 1/12/06, 17:05
... recorder. The video channel will appear on the remote for 3 seconds in standby mode. Refer to correspond with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only. POWER VCR DVD TV/VCR 3 4 Setting the video channel 1 Press and hold 3 or 4 on the screen for details. For a push-button TV tuner If CH 3 or...selected by the unit and/or the remote control): Static electricity, etc., may affect the player's operation. Basic setup (VCR) Setting the video channel When a TV is connected with the channel selected in your TV owner's manual for about 4 seconds. 22 2I30101B-En_p18-25 22 1/12/06, 17:05
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... built-in clock time and the actual time. 24 3 Press SET + or - to select "AUTO CLOCK". to select "SYSTEM SETUP", then press ENTER. POWER VCR DVD VCR MENU ENTER SET +/- CALL AUTO CLOCK setting To set AUTO CLOCK to an Antenna or Cable system and it can be left on screen display...-in your area containing the necessary AUTO CLOCK setting signals. The AUTO CLOCK may not function properly if the reception condition is set the clock manually 26 . 2I30101B-En_p18-25 24 1/12/06, 17:05 AUTO CLOCK adjustment The auto clock adjustment will be updated at least three minutes and...
... built-in clock time and the actual time. 24 3 Press SET + or - to select "AUTO CLOCK". to select "SYSTEM SETUP", then press ENTER. POWER VCR DVD VCR MENU ENTER SET +/- CALL AUTO CLOCK setting To set AUTO CLOCK to an Antenna or Cable system and it can be left on screen display...-in your area containing the necessary AUTO CLOCK setting signals. The AUTO CLOCK may not function properly if the reception condition is set the clock manually 26 . 2I30101B-En_p18-25 24 1/12/06, 17:05 AUTO CLOCK adjustment The auto clock adjustment will be updated at least three minutes and...
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...is no DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME in two different time zones, the DVD/VCR may recognize the wrong station for manual setting (back one of two stations in your time zone, then press ENTER. Press VCR MENU until the MENU screen is cleared. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON ...event that you live within broadcast range of the options, then press ENTER. TSCSAIAYUHMMPSTESTOEREENRTMRUUEESPPCEETASUTEPT OONN OOFFFF 1 Press VCR MENU. and set the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME automatically or manually. 1 Press VCR MENU. to select your area, al- to select "DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME", then press ENTER. 3 Press...
...is no DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME in two different time zones, the DVD/VCR may recognize the wrong station for manual setting (back one of two stations in your time zone, then press ENTER. Press VCR MENU until the MENU screen is cleared. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON ...event that you live within broadcast range of the options, then press ENTER. TSCSAIAYUHMMPSTESTOEREENRTMRUUEESPPCEETASUTEPT OONN OOFFFF 1 Press VCR MENU. and set the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME automatically or manually. 1 Press VCR MENU. to select your area, al- to select "DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME", then press ENTER. 3 Press...
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... time as in step 4. to "8:30 AM" March, 25 (SAT), 2006. 1 Press VCR MENU. 6 After setting the clock, date and time starts functioning automatically. 8 : 30AM SAT 2 Press SET + or - ENTER CANCEL Manual clock setting EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to select "CLOCK SET", then press ENTER. SYSTEM SETUP ...〉 To make corrections any time during the process Press CANCEL repeatedly until the item you must set them manually for timer recording and DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. Basic setup (VCR) Clock setting (Continued) If the AUTO CLOCK process did not set the date and time correctly, you want...
... time as in step 4. to "8:30 AM" March, 25 (SAT), 2006. 1 Press VCR MENU. 6 After setting the clock, date and time starts functioning automatically. 8 : 30AM SAT 2 Press SET + or - ENTER CANCEL Manual clock setting EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to select "CLOCK SET", then press ENTER. SYSTEM SETUP ...〉 To make corrections any time during the process Press CANCEL repeatedly until the item you must set them manually for timer recording and DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. Basic setup (VCR) Clock setting (Continued) If the AUTO CLOCK process did not set the date and time correctly, you want...
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... motion, press the SET +/- Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback. to playback, press PLAY or PAUSE/STEP. AUTO TR. This can easily be To return to eliminate the noise. determined if, during playback. The DVD/VCR will be displayed. forward through... 30 seconds of tape • Video heads may eventually wear out and should be clogged, no picture (picture is the case, the DVD/ VCR need to check and clean by the Press CM SKIP during playback of CM SKIP (maxi- Snowy Picture unwanted commercial time) for a ...
... motion, press the SET +/- Manual tracking adjustment If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback. to playback, press PLAY or PAUSE/STEP. AUTO TR. This can easily be To return to eliminate the noise. determined if, during playback. The DVD/VCR will be displayed. forward through... 30 seconds of tape • Video heads may eventually wear out and should be clogged, no picture (picture is the case, the DVD/ VCR need to check and clean by the Press CM SKIP during playback of CM SKIP (maxi- Snowy Picture unwanted commercial time) for a ...
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...and MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® files, only audio tracks are automatically set out in this owner's manual are replaced in order to the ISO standardized files. • This unit can read MP3/WMA/...with CD-RW drive and a MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX®-encoding Software (not supplied). Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® and Audio CD operation This player can play back MP3/WMA/JPEG/...DivX® CD in this area is still maturing, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all genre of recordable discs will produce optimal playback quality. Given the fact that...
...and MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® files, only audio tracks are automatically set out in this owner's manual are replaced in order to the ISO standardized files. • This unit can read MP3/WMA/...with CD-RW drive and a MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX®-encoding Software (not supplied). Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® and Audio CD operation This player can play back MP3/WMA/JPEG/...DivX® CD in this area is still maturing, Toshiba cannot guarantee that all genre of recordable discs will produce optimal playback quality. Given the fact that...
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.... • No disc is inserted. • The disc may be • Some discs may not do some solutions. VCR TV recording does not work . Try Manual tracking adjustment. • Video heads are weak. Page 5 - 5 30,42 14~17 22 14~19 - - 14...Some discs have no subtitles. • Subtitles are cleared. Stopping playback, slow-motion play, repeat play, or memory play DVD-ROMs, etc. Symptoms Solutions DVD/VCR DVD/VCR does not operate. Others Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for several minutes, then replug it...
.... • No disc is inserted. • The disc may be • Some discs may not do some solutions. VCR TV recording does not work . Try Manual tracking adjustment. • Video heads are weak. Page 5 - 5 30,42 14~17 22 14~19 - - 14...Some discs have no subtitles. • Subtitles are cleared. Stopping playback, slow-motion play, repeat play, or memory play DVD-ROMs, etc. Symptoms Solutions DVD/VCR DVD/VCR does not operate. Others Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for several minutes, then replug it...
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...BEYOND, TACP WILL EXCHANGE A DEFECTIVE DVD/VCR COMBINATION WITH A NEW OR REFURBISHED DVD/VCR COMBINATION FOR A (2) All warranty servicing of customer controls and installation or VCR COMBINATION TO THE EXCHANGE CENTER. NOMINAL FEE. or Puerto Rico. Exchange Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("TACP")...IN THE U.S.A., ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES. Limited Ninety (90) Day Warranty Owner's Manual and Product Registration Card TACP warrants this DVD/VCR Combination and its Read this warranty. or to complete TIONS ON HOW TO PROCESS YOUR IN WAR-...
...BEYOND, TACP WILL EXCHANGE A DEFECTIVE DVD/VCR COMBINATION WITH A NEW OR REFURBISHED DVD/VCR COMBINATION FOR A (2) All warranty servicing of customer controls and installation or VCR COMBINATION TO THE EXCHANGE CENTER. NOMINAL FEE. or Puerto Rico. Exchange Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("TACP")...IN THE U.S.A., ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES. Limited Ninety (90) Day Warranty Owner's Manual and Product Registration Card TACP warrants this DVD/VCR Combination and its Read this warranty. or to complete TIONS ON HOW TO PROCESS YOUR IN WAR-...
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...AN for exchange program DVD/VCR Combinations, ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION contact TACP's Call Center toll free at 1-866-583- The time within which an action must include the original bill of these warranties in this RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER manual and checking the ...extend the terms of sale (or a copy STANCES. You must pay for all of pur- For additional information, visit TACP's website: www.tacp.toshiba.com ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE...
...AN for exchange program DVD/VCR Combinations, ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION contact TACP's Call Center toll free at 1-866-583- The time within which an action must include the original bill of these warranties in this RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER manual and checking the ...extend the terms of sale (or a copy STANCES. You must pay for all of pur- For additional information, visit TACP's website: www.tacp.toshiba.com ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE...