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Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this unit. Model number: Serial number: 2009/01/29 17:04:54 Refer to these numbers in the spaces below. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information DVD VIDEO PLAYER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SDV398KC SD-V398 CHANNEL © 2009 Toshiba Corporation E8EB6CD_SD-V398KC_EN_v1.indd 1 Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of this unit.
Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this unit. Model number: Serial number: 2009/01/29 17:04:54 Refer to these numbers in the spaces below. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information DVD VIDEO PLAYER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SDV398KC SD-V398 CHANNEL © 2009 Toshiba Corporation E8EB6CD_SD-V398KC_EN_v1.indd 1 Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of this unit.
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... in electric shock or fire hazard. Heed all warnings. 4. This unit is capable of being walked on top of the unit. 17. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (see...
... in electric shock or fire hazard. Heed all warnings. 4. This unit is capable of being walked on top of the unit. 17. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (see...
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... ©1996-2008 DTS, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 480p DVD recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. Do not block the ventilation holes on the power cord when disconnecting it away from Dolby Laboratories. Avoid locations subject...the United States and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by accident, water is moved from DVD to VCR mode automatically. Auto Power Off and Screen Saver Function (DVD Only) If the player is left with no activity for more than 5 minutes, the screen saver ...
... ©1996-2008 DTS, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 480p DVD recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. Do not block the ventilation holes on the power cord when disconnecting it away from Dolby Laboratories. Avoid locations subject...the United States and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by accident, water is moved from DVD to VCR mode automatically. Auto Power Off and Screen Saver Function (DVD Only) If the player is left with no activity for more than 5 minutes, the screen saver ...
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... and Controls 7 Front Panel ...7 Rear Panel...7 Remote Control ...8 Installing the Batteries for the Remote Control 8 DVD Display Panel 9 VCR Display Panel 9 Selecting DVD or VCR Operation 9 Connections 10 Antenna Connection (Required 10 Connection to a TV 10 Connection to an Audio System 11 ...; Automatically cleans video heads as possible. in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be dirty. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information Maintenance Table of Contents SERVICING • Please refer to relevant topics on the "Troubleshooting" on page ...
... and Controls 7 Front Panel ...7 Rear Panel...7 Remote Control ...8 Installing the Batteries for the Remote Control 8 DVD Display Panel 9 VCR Display Panel 9 Selecting DVD or VCR Operation 9 Connections 10 Antenna Connection (Required 10 Connection to a TV 10 Connection to an Audio System 11 ...; Automatically cleans video heads as possible. in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be dirty. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information Maintenance Table of Contents SERVICING • Please refer to relevant topics on the "Troubleshooting" on page ...
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... this unit. an RCA audio cable. - 7 - Precautions Index to Parts and Controls Front Panel 1 2 34567 8 9* 10 SD-V398 CHANNEL Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information 21 20 19 18 17 16 (*) The unit can also be turned on and off the unit. 2. Press repeatedly to start or resume...) Use to change the channel up when a timer recording or OTR (One-touch Timer Recording) has been set. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CR/ PR ANT-IN ANT-OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 ...
... this unit. an RCA audio cable. - 7 - Precautions Index to Parts and Controls Front Panel 1 2 34567 8 9* 10 SD-V398 CHANNEL Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information 21 20 19 18 17 16 (*) The unit can also be turned on and off the unit. 2. Press repeatedly to start or resume...) Use to change the channel up when a timer recording or OTR (One-touch Timer Recording) has been set. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CR/ PR ANT-IN ANT-OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 ...
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...CD) • To call up the index or time search menu. • To call up the DVD setup menu. • To call up the DVD setup menu. • To call up the VCR menu. • To exit the VCR menu. • To skip chapters or titles. • To skip tracks or files. • To...step during playback. • To exit the VCR menu. • To reset the tape counter. • To display the current time, tape counter and channel. • To select DVD output mode. • To select the DVD output mode. • To activate DVD mode. • To activate DVD mode. • To move the cursor and...
...CD) • To call up the index or time search menu. • To call up the DVD setup menu. • To call up the DVD setup menu. • To call up the VCR menu. • To exit the VCR menu. • To skip chapters or titles. • To skip tracks or files. • To...step during playback. • To exit the VCR menu. • To reset the tape counter. • To display the current time, tape counter and channel. • To select DVD output mode. • To select the DVD output mode. • To activate DVD mode. • To activate DVD mode. • To move the cursor and...
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...has been set. REC Appears during slow motion playback. Selecting DVD or VCR Operation You must first select either DVD or VCR operation. EN 2009/01/29 17:05:08 Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information DVD Display Panel Appears when the A-B repeat function is on ....activated. Appears when the inserted disc is lit.) SD-V398 CHANNEL VCR button DVD button VCR/DVD button VCR indicator DVD indicator E8EB6CD_SD-V398KC_EN_v1.indd 9 - 9 - Displays a type of the disc which is inserted on the tray. • DVD: DVD-video • CD: Audio CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG on CD...
...has been set. REC Appears during slow motion playback. Selecting DVD or VCR Operation You must first select either DVD or VCR operation. EN 2009/01/29 17:05:08 Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information DVD Display Panel Appears when the A-B repeat function is on ....activated. Appears when the inserted disc is lit.) SD-V398 CHANNEL VCR button DVD button VCR/DVD button VCR indicator DVD indicator E8EB6CD_SD-V398KC_EN_v1.indd 9 - 9 - Displays a type of the disc which is inserted on the tray. • DVD: DVD-video • CD: Audio CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG on CD...
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... component video cable This unit DVD AUDIO OUT L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CR/ PR or DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR VCR VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Supplied ... set "PROGRESSIVE" to "OFF" either in this connection are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to "ON" in DVD mode. Use this unit DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO...
... component video cable This unit DVD AUDIO OUT L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CR/ PR or DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT L R AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR VCR VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Supplied ... set "PROGRESSIVE" to "OFF" either in this connection are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to "ON" in DVD mode. Use this unit DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO...
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... jack RCA audio cable digital audio coaxial cable This unit DVD AUDIO OUT L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L VCR AUDIO IN L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CR/ PR DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL or AUDIO...
... jack RCA audio cable digital audio coaxial cable This unit DVD AUDIO OUT L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L VCR AUDIO IN L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CR/ PR DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL or AUDIO...
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..." on page 10. Connecting to a Cable / Satellite Box RCA audio cable RCA video cable DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN...instructions supplied with the RF modulator. In this unit) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CR/ PR DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L ANT-IN ANT-OUT R VIDEO OUT RCA Audio/Video ...
..." on page 10. Connecting to a Cable / Satellite Box RCA audio cable RCA video cable DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN...instructions supplied with the RF modulator. In this unit) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L L COAXIAL R CB/ PB R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN CR/ PR DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L ANT-IN ANT-OUT R VIDEO OUT RCA Audio/Video ...
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Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information Preparation for Use Turning on Unit for the First Time VCR Please note: most instructions in this unit, [K/ L] works on all. Then press [B] to next step. No Please wait for details.) 2 Select your on-screen language. ...
Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information Preparation for Use Turning on Unit for the First Time VCR Please note: most instructions in this unit, [K/ L] works on all. Then press [B] to next step. No Please wait for details.) 2 Select your on-screen language. ...
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.../01/29 17:05:16 Note: • To prevent damage to change speed in the still mode, stabilize the picture by using [CH. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information Playback Before: Turn on the TV. K / L] ([CHANNEL / ] on this unit). • If you want to the cassette tape, still or slow mode...
.../01/29 17:05:16 Note: • To prevent damage to change speed in the still mode, stabilize the picture by using [CH. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information Playback Before: Turn on the TV. K / L] ([CHANNEL / ] on this unit). • If you want to the cassette tape, still or slow mode...
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...entire program by pressing [s] while the program number blinks. 5) Press [SETUP] to exit. 6) Press [T-SET] to return to next step. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information 3 Select "ONCE", "DAILY" (Mon-Fri), or "WEEKLY". Then press [B] to go to next step. To check, correct or cancel...mode. AM B PM 7 Repeat the procedure in standby mode, press [ C/A (STOP/EJECT)] on this unit or [T-SET] on the remote control, and then press [VCR/DVD] on the remote control. Then press [B] to go to next step. or ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 1 0 / 0 6 TUE START TIME 0 7...
...entire program by pressing [s] while the program number blinks. 5) Press [SETUP] to exit. 6) Press [T-SET] to return to next step. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information 3 Select "ONCE", "DAILY" (Mon-Fri), or "WEEKLY". Then press [B] to go to next step. To check, correct or cancel...mode. AM B PM 7 Repeat the procedure in standby mode, press [ C/A (STOP/EJECT)] on this unit or [T-SET] on the remote control, and then press [VCR/DVD] on the remote control. Then press [B] to go to next step. or ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 1 0 / 0 6 TUE START TIME 0 7...
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... cables with Audio / Video outputs. • "L1" or "L2" is not copy protected. Note: • For best results during DVD to start the recording. 2 Press [VCR] so VCR indicator lights up again. • To stop playback of the external device. Press [PLAY B] to the correct Video In channel. (Check...unit ANT-IN ANT-OUT You can use buttons on this unit, then stop recording, press [VCR], then press [STOP C]. output jacks of external device AUDIO OUT L or R VIDEO OUT L1 RCA audio/video cables DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN rear of this unit will...
... cables with Audio / Video outputs. • "L1" or "L2" is not copy protected. Note: • For best results during DVD to start the recording. 2 Press [VCR] so VCR indicator lights up again. • To stop playback of the external device. Press [PLAY B] to the correct Video In channel. (Check...unit ANT-IN ANT-OUT You can use buttons on this unit, then stop recording, press [VCR], then press [STOP C]. output jacks of external device AUDIO OUT L or R VIDEO OUT L1 RCA audio/video cables DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN L L R R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN rear of this unit will...
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...second audio pro- TV STEREO (stereo main audio program) SAP (second audio program) TV STEREO (stereo main audio program) SAP (second audio program) VCR 1 Press [SETUP], then select "TV STEREO" or "SAP". M E N U - gram HIFI L-channel R-channel Monaural Monaural L R Main ...the remote control is needed when you record the program. • SAP means Second Audio Program (usually second language). Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information MTS System (Multi-Channel Television Sound) When You Receive or Record a Program Broadcast in MTS • When you...
...second audio pro- TV STEREO (stereo main audio program) SAP (second audio program) TV STEREO (stereo main audio program) SAP (second audio program) VCR 1 Press [SETUP], then select "TV STEREO" or "SAP". M E N U - gram HIFI L-channel R-channel Monaural Monaural L R Main ...the remote control is needed when you record the program. • SAP means Second Audio Program (usually second language). Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information MTS System (Multi-Channel Television Sound) When You Receive or Record a Program Broadcast in MTS • When you...
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... title number / total titles layer numbers, appears only when playing a two-layered disc. EN 2009/01/29 17:05:31 E8EB6CD_SD-V398KC_EN_v1.indd 21 - 21 - DVD DVD 1 11/16 0:00:00 - 0:03:30 2 1/3 0:00:00 - 1:23:45 3 T L1 4 appears only in play will be displayed. L0: Layer 0...based on tag information currently in play will be displayed. 1-B ARTIST NAME Artist name based on the remote control. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information On-Screen Display You can check the information about the current disc by pressing [DISPLAY] on tag information currently in...
... title number / total titles layer numbers, appears only when playing a two-layered disc. EN 2009/01/29 17:05:31 E8EB6CD_SD-V398KC_EN_v1.indd 21 - 21 - DVD DVD 1 11/16 0:00:00 - 0:03:30 2 1/3 0:00:00 - 1:23:45 3 T L1 4 appears only in play will be displayed. L0: Layer 0...based on tag information currently in play will be displayed. 1-B ARTIST NAME Artist name based on the remote control. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information On-Screen Display You can check the information about the current disc by pressing [DISPLAY] on tag information currently in...
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Precautions Setup Folder Playback DVD You may select to exit. Note: • The Folder Playback work only when both MP3 and JPEG files...appears in the same folder. Refer to page 30 on how to set the Dual Playback "ON" or "OFF". 1) In stop playback. Slide Show Mode DVD You can switch to stop mode, press [MODE]. • The FOLDER LIST will appear. 2) Press [K / L ] to select a folder, and ... screen or JPEG menu screen. 2) Press [s] or [B] or [ENTER]. • The Slide Show Mode will play a folder. VCR Functions DVD Functions Information E8EB6CD_SD-V398KC_EN_v1.indd 23 - 23 -
Precautions Setup Folder Playback DVD You may select to exit. Note: • The Folder Playback work only when both MP3 and JPEG files...appears in the same folder. Refer to page 30 on how to set the Dual Playback "ON" or "OFF". 1) In stop playback. Slide Show Mode DVD You can switch to stop mode, press [MODE]. • The FOLDER LIST will appear. 2) Press [K / L ] to select a folder, and ... screen or JPEG menu screen. 2) Press [s] or [B] or [ENTER]. • The Slide Show Mode will play a folder. VCR Functions DVD Functions Information E8EB6CD_SD-V398KC_EN_v1.indd 23 - 23 -
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... (repeat off) (current track repeat) (current group repeat) Note: • To repeat the current track in stop mode. Repeat A-B Playback DVD Repeat function is available only during playback. 1 Press [A-B] at step 2. • While a program is being played back, [STOP C] works ... C] and [PLAY B] next, so that playback restarts from the current point. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback Repeat Playback Random Playback DVD DVD Repeat function is available only during playback. 1 Press [REPEAT] to select the desired option to...
... (repeat off) (current track repeat) (current group repeat) Note: • To repeat the current track in stop mode. Repeat A-B Playback DVD Repeat function is available only during playback. 1 Press [A-B] at step 2. • While a program is being played back, [STOP C] works ... C] and [PLAY B] next, so that playback restarts from the current point. Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback Repeat Playback Random Playback DVD DVD Repeat function is available only during playback. 1 Press [REPEAT] to select the desired option to...
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...DISC MENU: *1 (Default: ENGLISH) Sets the language for "AUDIO" and "SUBTITLE" are not available with QUICK . Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information DVD Setting DVD QUICK Menu You can make all settings in "CUSTOM" menu. or SETUP menu Confirm that "QUICK" is selected on "AUDIO", .... Refer to the sections "PLAYER MENU", "TV ASPECT", "PROGRESSIVE", "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS" section on pages 27-28 indicates DVD setting menus also accessible from "QUICK" menu quickly. 1 Press [SETUP] in the stop mode. 2 Select "CUSTOM". EN E8EB6CD_SD-V398KC_EN_v1...
...DISC MENU: *1 (Default: ENGLISH) Sets the language for "AUDIO" and "SUBTITLE" are not available with QUICK . Precautions Setup VCR Functions DVD Functions Information DVD Setting DVD QUICK Menu You can make all settings in "CUSTOM" menu. or SETUP menu Confirm that "QUICK" is selected on "AUDIO", .... Refer to the sections "PLAYER MENU", "TV ASPECT", "PROGRESSIVE", "DOLBY DIGITAL" or "DTS" section on pages 27-28 indicates DVD setting menus also accessible from "QUICK" menu quickly. 1 Press [SETUP] in the stop mode. 2 Select "CUSTOM". EN E8EB6CD_SD-V398KC_EN_v1...
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... the input settings on the audio component. Video or color fades in the selected language. - DVD function does not work . • Press [VCR/DVD] on this unit directly to light up the DVD indicator. Turn it on only if your TV has progressive scan and you are using the component... cable firmly. • Insert a correct video disc that the VCR indicator will illuminate. only recorded for DVDs which do not contain multiple angles. EN E8EB6CD_SD-V398KC_EN_v1.indd 31 2009/01/29 17:36:55 Turn up . DVD / VCR This unit does not respond to the remote control. • ...
... the input settings on the audio component. Video or color fades in the selected language. - DVD function does not work . • Press [VCR/DVD] on this unit directly to light up the DVD indicator. Turn it on only if your TV has progressive scan and you are using the component... cable firmly. • Insert a correct video disc that the VCR indicator will illuminate. only recorded for DVDs which do not contain multiple angles. EN E8EB6CD_SD-V398KC_EN_v1.indd 31 2009/01/29 17:36:55 Turn up . DVD / VCR This unit does not respond to the remote control. • ...
