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DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SD-V396SU OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction 2 Connections 14 Basic setup 22 Playback (VCR) 29 Recording (VCR) 34 Other functions (VCR) 39 Basic playback (DVD) 42 Advanced playback 45 (DVD) Function setup (DVD) 55 Others 67 ©2004 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs. 2C53601A (E)COV 1 3/10/04, 11:30
DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SD-V396SU OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction 2 Connections 14 Basic setup 22 Playback (VCR) 29 Recording (VCR) 34 Other functions (VCR) 39 Basic playback (DVD) 42 Advanced playback 45 (DVD) Function setup (DVD) 55 Others 67 ©2004 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs. 2C53601A (E)COV 1 3/10/04, 11:30
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... jack 19 S-VIDEO/COMPONENT Video selector switch 19 DVD AUDIO (L/R) OUT jacks 19 AC power cord 5 DVD COMPONENT OUT jacks 19 10 2C53601A (E)p02-13 10 AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN1) jacks 40 RF OUT jack 14 3/10/04, 11:31 Front panel VCR/DVD mode selector button 22 Cassette loading slot 29 EJECT... button 29 DVD indicator 42 VCR indicator 22 OPEN/CLOSE button 42 Disc tray 42 ON/STANDBY button 22 REC button 34 Remote sensor 13...
... jack 19 S-VIDEO/COMPONENT Video selector switch 19 DVD AUDIO (L/R) OUT jacks 19 AC power cord 5 DVD COMPONENT OUT jacks 19 10 2C53601A (E)p02-13 10 AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN1) jacks 40 RF OUT jack 14 3/10/04, 11:31 Front panel VCR/DVD mode selector button 22 Cassette loading slot 29 EJECT... button 29 DVD indicator 42 VCR indicator 22 OPEN/CLOSE button 42 Disc tray 42 ON/STANDBY button 22 REC button 34 Remote sensor 13...
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... button 33 SKIP button 44 A-B RPT button 52 INDEX - buttons 34 CANCEL button 37 VCR CALL DVD DISPLAY EJECT 123 OPEN/CLOSE 456 7 INPUT SELECT PROGRESSIVE 890 AUDIO SELECT ATR TV/VCR AUDIO SUBTITLE COUNTER RESET SP/SLP ANGLE PLAY MODE A-B RPT CLOCK/COUNTER REC/OTR TIMER ... details. Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on many DVD video discs. Remote control CALL button 24 DISPLAY button 59 VCR DVD selector button 22 Direct channel selection buttons 28 Number buttons 45 INPUT SELECT button 40 PROGRESSIVE button 66...
... button 33 SKIP button 44 A-B RPT button 52 INDEX - buttons 34 CANCEL button 37 VCR CALL DVD DISPLAY EJECT 123 OPEN/CLOSE 456 7 INPUT SELECT PROGRESSIVE 890 AUDIO SELECT ATR TV/VCR AUDIO SUBTITLE COUNTER RESET SP/SLP ANGLE PLAY MODE A-B RPT CLOCK/COUNTER REC/OTR TIMER ... details. Introduction Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on many DVD video discs. Remote control CALL button 24 DISPLAY button 59 VCR DVD selector button 22 Direct channel selection buttons 28 Number buttons 45 INPUT SELECT button 40 PROGRESSIVE button 66...
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... basics • Press POWER ( ) to turn the DVD VCR on or off. • Select your desired operating mode (DVD or VCR) using VCR DVD. (DVD or VCR indicator on the remote control, switches the screen between the VCR screen (VCR mode) and the DVD screen (DVD mode). Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing...a distance of Approx. 7 meters. Battery precautions The precautions below should be followed when using Number buttons. • Each press of VCR DVD on the front panel will show you which mode is not to be recharged; versed batteries may cause damage to the device. If ...
... basics • Press POWER ( ) to turn the DVD VCR on or off. • Select your desired operating mode (DVD or VCR) using VCR DVD. (DVD or VCR indicator on the remote control, switches the screen between the VCR screen (VCR mode) and the DVD screen (DVD mode). Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing...a distance of Approx. 7 meters. Battery precautions The precautions below should be followed when using Number buttons. • Each press of VCR DVD on the front panel will show you which mode is not to be recharged; versed batteries may cause damage to the device. If ...
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...front panel will start to flash for 3 seconds in the display window. 2 Press POWER to turn on the screen for details. TV/VCR The VCR indicator will appear on the DVD/VCR. The channel number will appear in the display window. 6 Select any channel to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). Basic setup ... TV to CH 3 or 4, play back a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to select the VCR position. Refer to select the VCR mode. Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again. 3 Press VCR DVD selector to your TV, proceed as follows: set to receive a TV station in your area...
...front panel will start to flash for 3 seconds in the display window. 2 Press POWER to turn on the screen for details. TV/VCR The VCR indicator will appear on the DVD/VCR. The channel number will appear in the display window. 6 Select any channel to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). Basic setup ... TV to CH 3 or 4, play back a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to select the VCR position. Refer to select the VCR mode. Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again. 3 Press VCR DVD selector to your TV, proceed as follows: set to receive a TV station in your area...
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...-25 23 3/10/04, 11:31 23 CH - VCR DVD 1,4 1-3 1-3 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 return to select the desired language: English (ENGLISH...), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANCAIS), then press ENTER. CH - to select "SYSTEM VCR MENU SETUP", then press ENTER. SET...
...-25 23 3/10/04, 11:31 23 CH - VCR DVD 1,4 1-3 1-3 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 return to select the desired language: English (ENGLISH...), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANCAIS), then press ENTER. CH - to select "SYSTEM VCR MENU SETUP", then press ENTER. SET...
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... want AUTO CLOCK adjustment to be performed, the cable box must be updated at 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM everyday when the DVD/VCR turned off. • If you use a cable box, turn it is a difference of more than 5 minutes exists between the built-in clock time and the... - Basic setup Clock setting The AUTO CLOCK function will take approximately 4 minutes for a station in your area containing the necessary AUTO CLOCK setting signals. The DVD/VCR searches for the clock to set AUTO CLOCK to off Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. • Press...
... want AUTO CLOCK adjustment to be performed, the cable box must be updated at 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM everyday when the DVD/VCR turned off. • If you use a cable box, turn it is a difference of more than 5 minutes exists between the built-in clock time and the... - Basic setup Clock setting The AUTO CLOCK function will take approximately 4 minutes for a station in your area containing the necessary AUTO CLOCK setting signals. The DVD/VCR searches for the clock to set AUTO CLOCK to off Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. • Press...
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...channels, this menu option is in the CATV mode. To use this DVD/VCR with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into the DVD/VCR's memory. VCR DVD 1,4 1,3 1,2 TV/CATV selection Setting channels automatically 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 begin. The channel display...
...channels, this menu option is in the CATV mode. To use this DVD/VCR with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into the DVD/VCR's memory. VCR DVD 1,4 1,3 1,2 TV/CATV selection Setting channels automatically 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 begin. The channel display...
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... the erase prevention tab, playback will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. VCR DVD REW PLAY FWD STOP Playback Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to play a prerecorded tape. " " will start automatically). To forward the ... 11:32 " " will resume the tape advance or rewinding as soon as the button is being winded, you press VCR DVD selector, the tape playback and DVD playback alternate with each other on remote. Forward/Reverse picture search mode When the tape is released. Notes: • This...
... the erase prevention tab, playback will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. VCR DVD REW PLAY FWD STOP Playback Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to play a prerecorded tape. " " will start automatically). To forward the ... 11:32 " " will resume the tape advance or rewinding as soon as the button is being winded, you press VCR DVD selector, the tape playback and DVD playback alternate with each other on remote. Forward/Reverse picture search mode When the tape is released. Notes: • This...
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...(S-VHS Quasi Playback) You can be displayed in the S-VHS system. The DVD mode and the VCR mode alternate with each other in the display. selected and finds the portion, then playback starts automatically. DVD mode VCR DVD VCR mode Notes: • If you record an INDEX mark at the very ...Notes: • When you rewind the tape beyond "00:00:00", a minus sign ("-") will be accessed via this VCR. 2C53601A (E)p32-37 33 3/10/04, 11:32 33 Playback (VCR) VCR DVD CLOCK/COUNTER INDEX +/- Note: You cannot record S-VHS video format with old or worn out video tapes. • ...
...(S-VHS Quasi Playback) You can be displayed in the S-VHS system. The DVD mode and the VCR mode alternate with each other in the display. selected and finds the portion, then playback starts automatically. DVD mode VCR DVD VCR mode Notes: • If you record an INDEX mark at the very ...Notes: • When you rewind the tape beyond "00:00:00", a minus sign ("-") will be accessed via this VCR. 2C53601A (E)p32-37 33 3/10/04, 11:32 33 Playback (VCR) VCR DVD CLOCK/COUNTER INDEX +/- Note: You cannot record S-VHS video format with old or worn out video tapes. • ...
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... 00 : 00 : 00 SP 3 Select "TV" or "CATV" to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will automatically turn on the screen for "12". 13-99 Press 2 digits in order from left to right. VCR DVD 4 2 5 4 Recording a TV program Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and... select to the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to the appropriate position 27 . The DVD/VCR will light.) 1 Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. Example: Press 110 for two seconds.) For channels...
... 00 : 00 : 00 SP 3 Select "TV" or "CATV" to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will automatically turn on the screen for "12". 13-99 Press 2 digits in order from left to right. VCR DVD 4 2 5 4 Recording a TV program Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and... select to the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to the appropriate position 27 . The DVD/VCR will light.) 1 Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. Example: Press 110 for two seconds.) For channels...
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... press of REC/OTR will light.) Example: One-touch Timer Recording for about 4 seconds. Note: If you wish to watch the DVD playback during OTR or standard recording, press VCR DVD selector to change to the appropriate position 27 . VHF/UHF channels CATV - CH + CH 110 5 Press REC/OTR...One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) 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 increase recording time as shown in the chart below, up to make a timed recording. SP/SLP PLAY MODE 00 ...
... press of REC/OTR will light.) Example: One-touch Timer Recording for about 4 seconds. Note: If you wish to watch the DVD playback during OTR or standard recording, press VCR DVD selector to change to the appropriate position 27 . VHF/UHF channels CATV - CH + CH 110 5 Press REC/OTR...One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) 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 increase recording time as shown in the chart below, up to make a timed recording. SP/SLP PLAY MODE 00 ...
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...the recording operation will be operated. VCR DVD EJECT 2,3 TIMER REC Recording (VCR) Timer recording 1,5 1-3 CANCEL Preparation: • Press VCR DVD selector to remove the cassette tape. • During timer recording standby mode, the VCR mode cannot be interrupted. VCR MENU • To return to select...recording for recording. to the normal screen, SETUP press VCR MENU twice. CH + ENTER SET - á+/Ð/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU ñ 4 Set the start at first, then press VCR DVD selector to change to VCR mode. DATE 26(SU START END CH 11:00PM ...
...the recording operation will be operated. VCR DVD EJECT 2,3 TIMER REC Recording (VCR) Timer recording 1,5 1-3 CANCEL Preparation: • Press VCR DVD selector to remove the cassette tape. • During timer recording standby mode, the VCR mode cannot be interrupted. VCR MENU • To return to select...recording for recording. to the normal screen, SETUP press VCR MENU twice. CH + ENTER SET - á+/Ð/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU ñ 4 Set the start at first, then press VCR DVD selector to change to VCR mode. DATE 26(SU START END CH 11:00PM ...
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... program. Then press ENTER. The timer symbol ( ) will be made continuously until the desired setting appears. Then press VCR DVD selector to change as follows, in program confirm mode. 38 2C53601A (E)p38-41 38 3/10/04, 11:32 SET + ENTER SET... 1 8 : 00 9 : 00 10 : 00 11 : 00 3 To cancel Timer program: Press SET + or - Recording (VCR) Timer recording (continued) VCR DVD SET +/- TIMER REC To sSeetttdinagilyp/wroeceekdlyurteimer VCR MENU ENTER CANCEL To confirm or cancel a program Weekly (e.g. WKL-TU: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. The first recording time has priority...
... program. Then press ENTER. The timer symbol ( ) will be made continuously until the desired setting appears. Then press VCR DVD selector to change as follows, in program confirm mode. 38 2C53601A (E)p38-41 38 3/10/04, 11:32 SET + ENTER SET... 1 8 : 00 9 : 00 10 : 00 11 : 00 3 To cancel Timer program: Press SET + or - Recording (VCR) Timer recording (continued) VCR DVD SET +/- TIMER REC To sSeetttdinagilyp/wroeceekdlyurteimer VCR MENU ENTER CANCEL To confirm or cancel a program Weekly (e.g. WKL-TU: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. The first recording time has priority...
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... tape Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will appear in the display. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is recommended that you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. ...cable (not supplied) For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer's instructions. Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a video tape If you connect the DVD/VCR to another VCR or Camcorder, you set the tape speed to the SP mode on the recording...
... tape Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will appear in the display. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is recommended that you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. ...cable (not supplied) For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer's instructions. Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a video tape If you connect the DVD/VCR to another VCR or Camcorder, you set the tape speed to the SP mode on the recording...
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... • You may not be duplicated on the video cassette tape. 5 Press STOP if you wish to stop a DVD/CD disc, press VCR DVD selector to change to the REC/OTR VCR mode automatically and the playback picture or sound will appear on the TV screen. 00 : 00 : 00 SP DISC ...IS COPY PROTECTED 2 Press VCR DVD selector to start recording. VCR DVD 3 Press PLAY to select the DVD mode. If you finish recording. onto a Video tape with the erase prevention tab intact. • Load a DVD/CD disc. 1 Press SP/SLP to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will show up on the screen....
... • You may not be duplicated on the video cassette tape. 5 Press STOP if you wish to stop a DVD/CD disc, press VCR DVD selector to change to the REC/OTR VCR mode automatically and the playback picture or sound will appear on the TV screen. 00 : 00 : 00 SP DISC ...IS COPY PROTECTED 2 Press VCR DVD selector to start recording. VCR DVD 3 Press PLAY to select the DVD mode. If you finish recording. onto a Video tape with the erase prevention tab intact. • Load a DVD/CD disc. 1 Press SP/SLP to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will show up on the screen....
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...video inputs which is closing. CAUTION Keep your fingers well clear of the guide, it is unplayable in this DVD/VCR. 7 Press ENTER. This may damage the disc and cause the DVD/VCR to play commences. The disc tray closes automatically. On the TV-screen, " " changes to OR "Reading..." and then playback commences. 2 Press VCR/DVD SELECT to end playback. • The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc tray. The DVD indicator will light. • A menu screen will clear the stopped point. Reading 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE...
...video inputs which is closing. CAUTION Keep your fingers well clear of the guide, it is unplayable in this DVD/VCR. 7 Press ENTER. This may damage the disc and cause the DVD/VCR to play commences. The disc tray closes automatically. On the TV-screen, " " changes to OR "Reading..." and then playback commences. 2 Press VCR/DVD SELECT to end playback. • The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc tray. The DVD indicator will light. • A menu screen will clear the stopped point. Reading 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE...
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... be a slight delay between you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on the DVD/VCR. 2) Press VCR DVD selector to select DVD mode. Also refer to play. To avoid this function with the DVDs. • Do not move the DVD/VCR during playback. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button. • The...once the movie is on -screen menu may damage your television set a single-faced disc label downwards (ie. Doing so may cause the DVD/VCR to malfunction. • In many instances, a menu screen will repeatedly get dark gradually and back to record. Press STOP to stop mode...
... be a slight delay between you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on the DVD/VCR. 2) Press VCR DVD selector to select DVD mode. Also refer to play. To avoid this function with the DVDs. • Do not move the DVD/VCR during playback. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button. • The...once the movie is on -screen menu may damage your television set a single-faced disc label downwards (ie. Doing so may cause the DVD/VCR to malfunction. • In many instances, a menu screen will repeatedly get dark gradually and back to record. Press STOP to stop mode...
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... window will light. • The unit recognizes the picture source (film or video) of the current disc according to start playback. VCR DVD 1 2 DVD VCD Selecting PROGRESSIVE scan CD Preparation: • Connect to a TV equipped with less flicker and line structure. Function setup...video input mode. • Set the S-VIDEO/COMPONENT video selector switch on the rear panel to COMPONENT position. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) 1 Press PROGRESSIVE in the stop mode. If you are using the Component video jacks for connection to a ...
... window will light. • The unit recognizes the picture source (film or video) of the current disc according to start playback. VCR DVD 1 2 DVD VCD Selecting PROGRESSIVE scan CD Preparation: • Connect to a TV equipped with less flicker and line structure. Function setup...video input mode. • Set the S-VIDEO/COMPONENT video selector switch on the rear panel to COMPONENT position. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) 1 Press PROGRESSIVE in the stop mode. If you are using the Component video jacks for connection to a ...
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...8226; Turn off . • The unit is inserted. • The disc may be • Some discs may not do some of the functions. VCR TV recording does not work . No 4:3 (16:9) picture. • The setup does not match your stereo system. No surround sound. • Select...does not work . • The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is plugged in . • Select the DVD or VCR mode before contacting service. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS DVD/VCR DVD/VCR does not operate. No sound. Try Manual tracking adjustment. • Video heads are dirty. • The tape is...
...8226; Turn off . • The unit is inserted. • The disc may be • Some discs may not do some of the functions. VCR TV recording does not work . No 4:3 (16:9) picture. • The setup does not match your stereo system. No surround sound. • Select...does not work . • The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is plugged in . • Select the DVD or VCR mode before contacting service. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS DVD/VCR DVD/VCR does not operate. No sound. Try Manual tracking adjustment. • Video heads are dirty. • The tape is...