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DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SD-V393SU 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) 55 Others 61 ©2005 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs. 2H20101A (E) COV 1 2/10/05, 7:31 PM
DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SD-V393SU 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) 55 Others 61 ©2005 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs. 2H20101A (E) COV 1 2/10/05, 7:31 PM
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...product's instructions. When you just turned on a shaky or unstable surface such as it was originally packed at the factory. If you use the DVD/VCR in a room where you use a chemical saturated cloth to remove the disc and the video cassette turn on a warm day. Do ...the optical pick-up and evaporated any type of water form on a level surface. They will have warmed up lens inside this DVD/VCR near the DVD/VCR. Please read the following cases. Exacmopnldeeonfsmatoioisnt!ure Tape Head drum Moisture condensation occurs during the following carefully. When you do not...
...product's instructions. When you just turned on a shaky or unstable surface such as it was originally packed at the factory. If you use the DVD/VCR in a room where you use a chemical saturated cloth to remove the disc and the video cassette turn on a warm day. Do ...the optical pick-up and evaporated any type of water form on a level surface. They will have warmed up lens inside this DVD/VCR near the DVD/VCR. Please read the following cases. Exacmopnldeeonfsmatoioisnt!ure Tape Head drum Moisture condensation occurs during the following carefully. When you do not...
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.... 2H20101A (E)p02-13 7 7 2/10/05, 7:31 PM Do not use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other materials, is intended for vinyl LPs. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other countries, and may..., benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. DVD video disc DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on...
.... 2H20101A (E)p02-13 7 7 2/10/05, 7:31 PM Do not use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other materials, is intended for vinyl LPs. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other countries, and may..., benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. DVD video disc DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on...
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...with the PBC function, you can be played on this DVD/VCR in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during the creation of DVD and Video CD software and/or the manufacture of DVD and Video CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that the feature is not permitted by the ...playback variations depending on types of discs. • Video CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1) Sound and movie can enjoy playback of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are printed on the TV screen during operation. For example, sometimes it is unable to all operating commands. " " may not work...
...with the PBC function, you can be played on this DVD/VCR in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during the creation of DVD and Video CD software and/or the manufacture of DVD and Video CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that the feature is not permitted by the ...playback variations depending on types of discs. • Video CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1) Sound and movie can enjoy playback of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are printed on the TV screen during operation. For example, sometimes it is unable to all operating commands. " " may not work...
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...function 32 Recording (VCR) Recording a TV program 34 One-touch Timer Recording (OTR 36 Timer recording 37 Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc 42 Advanced playback (DVD) Zooming 45 Locating desired scene 45 Marking desired scenes 46 Repeat playback 47 A-B Repeat playback 47 Program playback 48 Random... playback 48 Changing angles 49 Title selection 49 DVD menu 49 Changing soundtrack language 50 Setting surround sound 50 Subtitles 51 To turn off the PBC 51 MP3/WMA/JPEG operation ...
...function 32 Recording (VCR) Recording a TV program 34 One-touch Timer Recording (OTR 36 Timer recording 37 Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc 42 Advanced playback (DVD) Zooming 45 Locating desired scene 45 Marking desired scenes 46 Repeat playback 47 A-B Repeat playback 47 Program playback 48 Random... playback 48 Changing angles 49 Title selection 49 DVD menu 49 Changing soundtrack language 50 Setting surround sound 50 Subtitles 51 To turn off the PBC 51 MP3/WMA/JPEG operation ...
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... button 34 Remote sensor 13 OPEN/CLOSE button 42 REW button 30 Disc tray 42 EJECT button 29 VCR indicator 22 CHANNEL / buttons 34 VCR/DVD mode selector button 22 STOP button 30 FF button 30 AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jacks 40 Display window 11 PLAY button 30 Rear panel... DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 20 DVD S-VIDEO OUT jack 19 DVD/VCR common AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT jacks 18 ANT IN jack 14 AC power cord 5 DVD COMPONENT DVD AUDIO (L/R) AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT jacks 19 OUT jacks 19 IN (LINE IN1...
... button 34 Remote sensor 13 OPEN/CLOSE button 42 REW button 30 Disc tray 42 EJECT button 29 VCR indicator 22 CHANNEL / buttons 34 VCR/DVD mode selector button 22 STOP button 30 FF button 30 AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jacks 40 Display window 11 PLAY button 30 Rear panel... DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 20 DVD S-VIDEO OUT jack 19 DVD/VCR common AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT jacks 18 ANT IN jack 14 AC power cord 5 DVD COMPONENT DVD AUDIO (L/R) AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT jacks 19 OUT jacks 19 IN (LINE IN1...
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... OPERATION TITLE NO. Introduction Display window Play indicator VCR indicator (VCR) Still indicator Disc inserted indicator (DVD) Recording indicator (VCR) Track indicator (CD) Multifunctional indicator Tape loaded indicator (VCR) Progressive indicator Timer Recording indicator (VCR) Disc inserted indicator (CD) AM/PM ... : 30AM MON HI-FI STEREO 00 : 15 : 12 SP OPERATING MODE AUTO REPEAT TAPE IN Rec/Pause : Play : Stop : Eject : REAL TIME COUNTER OUTPUT SELECTION DVD/CD/VCD operation status Each press of DISPLAY, the status display of the disc will appear on the screen.
... OPERATION TITLE NO. Introduction Display window Play indicator VCR indicator (VCR) Still indicator Disc inserted indicator (DVD) Recording indicator (VCR) Track indicator (CD) Multifunctional indicator Tape loaded indicator (VCR) Progressive indicator Timer Recording indicator (VCR) Disc inserted indicator (CD) AM/PM ... : 30AM MON HI-FI STEREO 00 : 15 : 12 SP OPERATING MODE AUTO REPEAT TAPE IN Rec/Pause : Play : Stop : Eject : REAL TIME COUNTER OUTPUT SELECTION DVD/CD/VCD operation status Each press of DISPLAY, the status display of the disc will appear on the screen.
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... selection buttons (0Ð9) & Number buttons (0Ð9) "# COUNTER RESET button ! AUDIO button # 2/10/05, 7:31 PM Remote control VCR DVD button EJECT button (VCR) ' CLOCK/COUNTER button !! SKIP button "" FF button ! "" A-B RPT button "% SP/SLP button !" See the page in... "DVD Menu." 49 12 2H20101A (E)p02-13 12 POWER button OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD) " TV/VCR button INPUT SELECT button " SLOW button ! "" MENU button "' ENTER button ! ## RETURN button ## PLAY button !...
... selection buttons (0Ð9) & Number buttons (0Ð9) "# COUNTER RESET button ! AUDIO button # 2/10/05, 7:31 PM Remote control VCR DVD button EJECT button (VCR) ' CLOCK/COUNTER button !! SKIP button "" FF button ! "" A-B RPT button "% SP/SLP button !" See the page in... "DVD Menu." 49 12 2H20101A (E)p02-13 12 POWER button OPEN/CLOSE button (DVD) " TV/VCR button INPUT SELECT button " SLOW button ! "" MENU button "' ENTER button ! ## RETURN button ## PLAY button !...
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... show you which mode is not to use new and used for an extended period of VCR DVD on -screen menu system. • You can directly access specific channels using VCR DVD. (DVD or VCR indicator on the front panel will prevent battery acid from remote control if they are...the remote control, switches the screen between the VCR screen (VCR mode) and the DVD screen (DVD mode). Remote control basics • Press POWER to turn the DVD/VCR on or off. • Select your desired operating mode (DVD or VCR) using Direct channel selection buttons (0-9). • Each press of time. ...
... show you which mode is not to use new and used for an extended period of VCR DVD on -screen menu system. • You can directly access specific channels using VCR DVD. (DVD or VCR indicator on the front panel will prevent battery acid from remote control if they are...the remote control, switches the screen between the VCR screen (VCR mode) and the DVD screen (DVD mode). Remote control basics • Press POWER to turn the DVD/VCR on or off. • Select your desired operating mode (DVD or VCR) using Direct channel selection buttons (0-9). • Each press of time. ...
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...are 3 common methods of an outdoor type antenna is required. 14 • If you are using and follow these instructions. Connect the antenna to the DVD/VCR properly. • For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is good. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and ...connect it to the TV. Then connect the DVD/VCR to the DVD/VCR. Notes: • A clear picture will not be connected "between" the antenna and the TV. The use a combiner having two 300 ...
...are 3 common methods of an outdoor type antenna is required. 14 • If you are using and follow these instructions. Connect the antenna to the DVD/VCR properly. • For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is good. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and ...connect it to the TV. Then connect the DVD/VCR to the DVD/VCR. Notes: • A clear picture will not be connected "between" the antenna and the TV. The use a combiner having two 300 ...
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... VHF antenna inputs TV UHF VHF Note: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used , set the TV/CABLE menu option to the "TV" mode. This DVD/VCR has a single 75 ohm output for VHF and UHF reception. 75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied) TV VHF/UHF IN Note: If a VHF or UHF... option to a TV. Find the type of connecting your TV has separate VHF and UHF antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for connection to the TV. TV with 300 ohm UHF and 300 ohm VHF antenna inputs 2H20101A (E)p14-17 15 2/10...
... VHF antenna inputs TV UHF VHF Note: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used , set the TV/CABLE menu option to the "TV" mode. This DVD/VCR has a single 75 ohm output for VHF and UHF reception. 75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied) TV VHF/UHF IN Note: If a VHF or UHF... option to a TV. Find the type of connecting your TV has separate VHF and UHF antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for connection to the TV. TV with 300 ohm UHF and 300 ohm VHF antenna inputs 2H20101A (E)p14-17 15 2/10...
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...through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled). * Using the programmable timer to the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4. 3 Incoming Cable DVD/VCR IN (ANT) OUT (TV) Converter/Descrambler TV VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: * Recording of nonscrambled channels. * Use of extra ...) Allows: * Recording of nonscrambled channels. * Use of the programmable timer. * Recording of one channel while watching another. 2 Converter/ Descrambler Incoming Cable DVD/VCR IN (ANT) OUT (TV) TV VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: * Recording of the Converter/Descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4. 16...
...through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled). * Using the programmable timer to the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4. 3 Incoming Cable DVD/VCR IN (ANT) OUT (TV) Converter/Descrambler TV VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: * Recording of nonscrambled channels. * Use of extra ...) Allows: * Recording of nonscrambled channels. * Use of the programmable timer. * Recording of one channel while watching another. 2 Converter/ Descrambler Incoming Cable DVD/VCR IN (ANT) OUT (TV) TV VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: * Recording of the Converter/Descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4. 16...
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... programmable timer to their descrambler equipment. Consult your existing descrambler must be used. Below are six common methods of connection. 4 Splitter DVD/VCR TV IN (ANT) Incoming Cable Converter/Descrambler OUT (TV) A/B Switch A B VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: * Recording... of all channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels. * Using the programmable timer. DVD/VCR 6 Converter/Descrambler Splitter IN (ANT) OUT (TV) Converter/Descrambler Incoming Cable A/B Switch A B TV VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: ...
... programmable timer to their descrambler equipment. Consult your existing descrambler must be used. Below are six common methods of connection. 4 Splitter DVD/VCR TV IN (ANT) Incoming Cable Converter/Descrambler OUT (TV) A/B Switch A B VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: * Recording... of all channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels. * Using the programmable timer. DVD/VCR 6 Converter/Descrambler Splitter IN (ANT) OUT (TV) Converter/Descrambler Incoming Cable A/B Switch A B TV VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: ...
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... to your TV, be distorted as well. • When you connect the DVD/VCR to your TV. Note: This method transports VHS and DVD-video signals. For enhanced DVD-video performance, we recommend you also connect the S-video or ColorStream® component video outputs to your TV/monitor. 19 Connecting to ...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 DVD/VCR directly to a VCR, TV/VCR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be sure to...
... to your TV, be distorted as well. • When you connect the DVD/VCR to your TV. Note: This method transports VHS and DVD-video signals. For enhanced DVD-video performance, we recommend you also connect the S-video or ColorStream® component video outputs to your TV/monitor. 19 Connecting to ...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 DVD/VCR directly to a VCR, TV/VCR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be sure to...
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... performance. To turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the tuner and radio. • The output sound of the DVD/VCR has a wide dynamic range. Connecting to these inputs allows you to an audio system and TV equipped with less flicker. Connecting to ... manufacturer. (ex. INTERLACED outputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. In such a case, adjust the TV or monitor for DVD playback when the connected television has SVideo input, and does not have component video inputs. Otherwise, the speakers may be distorted. Audio cable (not...
... performance. To turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the tuner and radio. • The output sound of the DVD/VCR has a wide dynamic range. Connecting to these inputs allows you to an audio system and TV equipped with less flicker. Connecting to ... manufacturer. (ex. INTERLACED outputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. In such a case, adjust the TV or monitor for DVD playback when the connected television has SVideo input, and does not have component video inputs. Otherwise, the speakers may be distorted. Audio cable (not...
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... Pro Logic sound. If you have a DTS decoder or processor, you can obtain the full benefit of Dolby Laboratories. • Use DVD video discs encoded via the Dolby Digital recording system. Manufactured under license from titles with a Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital processor. Amplifier... to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of 5.1 channel DTS encoded sound tracks on DVD video discs or audio CDs. With an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is now available to reproduce this dynamic...
... Pro Logic sound. If you have a DTS decoder or processor, you can obtain the full benefit of Dolby Laboratories. • Use DVD video discs encoded via the Dolby Digital recording system. Manufactured under license from titles with a Dolby Digital decoder or Dolby Digital processor. Amplifier... to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of 5.1 channel DTS encoded sound tracks on DVD video discs or audio CDs. With an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is now available to reproduce this dynamic...
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... playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD/VCR. Amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder or MPEG2 audio processor. Otherwise, the speakers and your A/V Receiver is reserved for Laserdisc...channel digital stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input 2 channel digital stereo You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs encorded via the MPEG2 recording system. To COAXIAL type digital audio input 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) To COAXIAL ...
... playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the BITSTREAM/PCM AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD/VCR. Amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder or MPEG2 audio processor. Otherwise, the speakers and your A/V Receiver is reserved for Laserdisc...channel digital stereo by connecting an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input 2 channel digital stereo You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs encorded via the MPEG2 recording system. To COAXIAL type digital audio input 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) To COAXIAL ...
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...sharp color picture from the video cassette recorder. The video channel will appear on the DVD/VCR. Note: If the unit does not operate properly, or No key operation (by... PM For a push-button TV tuner If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to receive a TV station in your area. POWER VCR DVD TV/VCR 3 4 Setting the video channel 1 Press and hold 3 or 4 on your TV owner's manual for 3 seconds in...back a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to select the VCR mode. To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to select the VCR position. Refer to your TV, proceed as follows: set to CH 3 or 4...
...sharp color picture from the video cassette recorder. The video channel will appear on the DVD/VCR. Note: If the unit does not operate properly, or No key operation (by... PM For a push-button TV tuner If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to receive a TV station in your area. POWER VCR DVD TV/VCR 3 4 Setting the video channel 1 Press and hold 3 or 4 on your TV owner's manual for 3 seconds in...back a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to select the VCR mode. To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to select the VCR position. Refer to your TV, proceed as follows: set to CH 3 or 4...
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... SET + or - Basic setup Setting the language Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select to the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will appear. Press SET + or - to select the desired language: English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPA...FRANCAIS 〈+/-/ENTER/MENU 〉 23 2/10/05, 7:32 PM 23 CSASTYUIHAMMSTPSETOEERENTRMRUUEESPPCEETASUTEPT OONN OOFFFF Notes: • Both the VCR and the DVD have their own player menus 55 . • If no buttons are pressed for more than 60 seconds, the VCR MENU screen will return...
... SET + or - Basic setup Setting the language Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select to the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will appear. Press SET + or - to select the desired language: English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPA...FRANCAIS 〈+/-/ENTER/MENU 〉 23 2/10/05, 7:32 PM 23 CSASTYUIHAMMSTPSETOEERENTRMRUUEESPPCEETASUTEPT OONN OOFFFF Notes: • Both the VCR and the DVD have their own player menus 55 . • If no buttons are pressed for more than 60 seconds, the VCR MENU screen will return...
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...OONN OOFFFF +/Ð/ENTER/MENU 3 Press SET + or - TSCSAIAYUHMMPSTESTOEREENRTMRUUEESPPCEETASUTEPT OONN OOFFFF +/Ð/ENTER/MENU 2 Press SET + or - to select "OFF". The DVD/VCR searches for the clock to set to "OFF", the AUTO CLOCK adjustment does not function. • Set the clock manually 26 . 2H20101A (E)p18-25.... Basic setup Clock setting The AUTO CLOCK function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the DVD/VCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is not good. Once received, it will take approximately 4 minutes for a...
...OONN OOFFFF +/Ð/ENTER/MENU 3 Press SET + or - TSCSAIAYUHMMPSTESTOEREENRTMRUUEESPPCEETASUTEPT OONN OOFFFF +/Ð/ENTER/MENU 2 Press SET + or - to select "OFF". The DVD/VCR searches for the clock to set to "OFF", the AUTO CLOCK adjustment does not function. • Set the clock manually 26 . 2H20101A (E)p18-25.... Basic setup Clock setting The AUTO CLOCK function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the DVD/VCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is not good. Once received, it will take approximately 4 minutes for a...