Toshiba SD-V290-S-TU manual

1-3 SD-V290-S-TU OWNER’S MANUAL DVD VIDEO PLA YER & VIDEO CASETTE RECORDER Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely . ©2002 T oshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs.[...]

1-4 Safety Precautions This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle i[...]

1-5 INTRODUCTION IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT . RET AIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety . Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safegu[...]

1-6 T able of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 T able of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

1-7 INTRODUCTION Before Use Playable Discs DVD (8 cm/12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R, CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3 or JPEG files. Notes – Depending on the conditions of the recording equip- ment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/R W discs cannot[...]

1-8 Before Use (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy . For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory . When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV , VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In [...]

1-9 INTRODUCTION Front Panel OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray . Remote Sensor Point the DVD+VCR remote control here. Display window Shows the current status of the DVD+VCR. Disc T ray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. ON/ST ANBY Switches the DVD+VCR ON and OFF . CHANNEL ( / ) T o scan up or down through memorized chan- nels. LINE 2 (VIDEO IN/A[...]

1-10 Display Window CDREC TIMER VCR CHP/TRK TITLE PROG. AB SP LP EP MP3 ALL CH SAP DVD VCD ST HI-FI REC AM ANGLE active. MP3 MP3 disc inserted. ST Indicates a stereo broadcast is being received. DVD DVD inserted. VCD Video CD inserted CD Audio CD inserted. A y B Indicates A-B repeat mode. ALL Indicates repeat all mode. SAP Indicates when a SAP BILI[...]

1-11 INTRODUCTION Remote Control DVD/VCR select button Select the output source (DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen. 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu. INPUT SELECT T o select the VCR deck’s source (T uner , LINE 1, or LINE 2). ANGLE z Selects a DVD camera angle if available. SUBTITLE z Selects a subtitle language. AUDIO [...]

1-12 Rear Panel Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. LINE 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an exter- nal source (Audio system, TV/Monitor , Another VCR). UHF/VHF IN (ANTENNA INPUT) Connect the VHF/UHF/CA TV antenna to this term[...]

1-13 PREP ARA TION Connections Tips z Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD+VCR. Use connections described on pages 1 1-14. z Please refer to the manuals of your TV , VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. z For better sound reproduction[...]

1-14 Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections z Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF .OUT jack on the DVD+VCR to the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R) . Note If you use this connection, tune the TV to the DVD+VCR?[...]

1-15 Connections (Continued) Optional, Preferred TV Connections Notes z Y ou can ONL Y watch and listen to DVD playback through the connections shown below . z When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the video output select switch to COMPO- NENT . When using the S-VIDEO OUT jack, set the video output select switch to S-VIDEO. S-Video connecti[...]

1-16 Connections (Continued) Optional, Preferred TV Connections Note Y ou can ONL Y listen to DVD playback using COAXIAL (X) , OPTICAL (O) and AUDIO OUT (A2) connections. The tuner and VCR 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 two channel analog stereo or [...]

1-17 PREP ARA TION On-Screen Display (OSD) Some of these functions will be displayed every time the VCR is operated. ❶❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻❼ ❶ T APE SPEED DISPLA Y Shows the current tape speed. ❷ FUNCTION DISPLA Y Indicates the function in progress. ❸ HI-FI DISPLA Y Indicates when this unit is playing back tape recorded with Hi-Fi. ❹ CHAN[...]

1-18 Before Operation - VCR Part (Continued) Setting the VCR Setup Menu 1 Press VCR MENU and the MAIN menu will appear . 2 Press / to select the SETUP menu, then press ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear . 3 Press / to choose a desired option on the SETUP menu. Then press / to choose a desired setting. FUNCTION OSD The on-screen display of this DVD+V[...]

1-19 PREP ARA TION Before Operation - VCR Part (Continued) Setting the Clock The DVD+VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually . The Auto Clock Feature enables the DVD+VCR to set up the clock when the DVD+VCR is turned off. Auto Clock Set The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory . In the ON se[...]

1-20 Before Operation - DVD Part General Explanation This manual gives the basic instructions for operating the DVD+VCR. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD+VCR or is not available on the[...]

1-21 PREP ARA TION Before Operation - DVD Part (Continued) Initial Settings Y ou can set your own Personal Preferences on the DVD+VCR. General Operation 1 Press SETUP . The setup menu appears. 2 Use / to select the desired option. The screen will show the current setting for the selected option, as well as alternate setting(s). 3 While the desired [...]

1-22 Before Operation - DVD Part (Continued) Sound Digital Audio Output Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the DVD+VCR’s Digital Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. DOLBY DIGIT AL/PCM: Select DOLBY DIGIT AL/PCM if you connected the DVD+VCR’s DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jack to a Dolby Digital decoder (or an [...]

1-23 PREP ARA TION Before Operation - DVD Part (Continued) Parental Control Rating Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, and alternatively , more suitable scenes are[...]

1-24 Operation with tape Normal Playback Preparation: z T urn on the TV . z T une the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’ s source selector to VIDEO. z If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV , set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. z Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in Setting the [...]

1-25 OPERA TION Operation with tape (Continued) VISS (VHS Index Search System) The VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on this VCR. Whenever a recording begins, an invisible INDEX mark is recorded on the tape. VISS Scan VISS SCAN lets you search out each VISS mark on the recorded tape and play 5 seconds[...]

1-26 Operation with tape (Continued) T imer Recording This DVD+VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year . For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the starting and ending times. Preparation: z T urn on the power of both the DVD+VCR and the TV . z Be sure the TV is set to the[...]

1-27 OPERA TION Operation with tape (Continued) Checking (Erasing) the Timer Program Programming can be checked whenever the DVD+VCR is turned on. 1 Press VCR MENU and the MAIN menu will appear . 2 Use / to choose the PROGRAM menu. Press ENTER and the PROGRAM menu will appear . 3 Use / to select a program you want to check or erase. If you want to [...]

1-28 Operation with tape (Continued) Dubbing and Editing If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this DVD+VCR, the rear (or Front) panel mounted Audio and Video (A/V) input jacks make the connections quick and easy . These direct A/V jacks will also provide better picture results than using the RF jack on the rear p[...]

1-29 OPERA TION Operation with tape (Continued) VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/ MTS Broadcast This DVD+VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The informa- tion below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode. Playback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound A stereo [...]

1-30 Operation with tape (Continued) T ape Counter Memory Feature Real-Time Counter Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and sec- onds. Press CLK/CNT to select the real-time counter display . Every press of CLK/CNT changes the TV screen as illustrated below . z Counter changes to “0:00:00” when the cassette is ejected. z The real-time co[...]

1-31 OPERA TION Operation with DVD and Vi deo CD Playing DVD and Vi deo CD Playback Setup z T urn on the TV and select the video input source con- nected to the DVD+VCR. z Audio system: T urn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD+VCR. z Set the Output Source to DVD as shown in Setting the Output Source on page 6. 1 Pr[...]

1-32 Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-frame playback 1 Press P AUSE/STEP during playback. The DVD+VCR will now go into P AUSE mode. 2 With a DVD, you can advance the picture frame by frame by pressing P AUSE/STEP repeatedly on the remote control. 3 T o return to playback, press PLA [...]

1-33 OPERA TION Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Repeat DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter/T itle/Off 1 T o repeat the currently playing chapter , press REPEA T . The Repeat Chapter icon appears on the TV screen. 2 T o repeat the title currently playing, press REPEA T a second time. The Repeat T itle icon appears on the TV screen. 3 T o ex[...]

1-34 Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Special DVD Features Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus DVDs may contain menus that allow you to access spe- cial features. T o use the disc menu, press MENU. Then, press the appropriate number button to select an option. Or , use / / / buttons to highlight your selection, then press ENT[...]

1-35 OPERA TION Operation with Audio CD Playing an Audio CD 1 Insert a disc and close the tray . The menu appears on the TV screen. Audio CD menu 2 Press / to select a track then press PLA Y . Playback starts. During playback, the current track’s elapsed playing time will appear on the display window . Playback will stop at the end of the disc. 3[...]

1-36 Operation with MP3 Disc Playing an MP3 disc The DVD Player can play MP3 formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3 recordings, read the notes on MP3 Recordings on right. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray . The MP3/JPEG/WMA choice menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press / to select the MP3 then press ENTER. The MP3 [...]

1-37 OPERA TION Operation with JPEG Disc Viewing a JPEG disc This DVD Player can play discs with JPEG files on it. Make sure the resolution of the JPEG files is less than 2 mega pixels (2M). Notes z Depending upon the size and number of the JPEG files, it could take a long time for the DVD player to read the disc’s contents. If you don’t see an[...]

1-38 Operation with WMA Disc Playing an WMA disc The DVD Player can play WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray . The MP3/JPEG/WMA choice menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press / to select the WMA then press ENTER. The WMA menu appears on the TV screen. WMA menu 3 Press / to select a track then p[...]

1-39 Programmed Playback VCD1.1 VCD2.0 WMA JPEG MP3 CD OPERA TION Programmed Playback with Audio CD, MP3, JPEG and WMA Disc Program allows you to store your favorite tracks (or files) for a particular disc in the player memory . Program can contain 32 tracks (Audio CD/Video CD) or 60 tracks (MP3/JPEG/WMA disc). 1 Insert a disc and close the tray . [...]

1-40 Repeat Programmed T racks/All/Off 1 T o repeat the track currently playing, press REPEA T . The Repeat T rack icon appears on the menu screen. 2 T o repeat all tracks on the program list, press REPEA T two times. The Repeat All icon appears on the menu screen. 3 T o cancel Repeat mode, press REPEA T repeatedly until the Repeat Off icon appears[...]

1-41 Additional Information - DVD Part OPERA TION One T ouch Replay Press INST ANT REPLA Y during playback and the disc will reverse picture search through 10 seconds of play- back. And then the playback will start from the point again. Screen Saver A screen saver image appears when you leave the DVD Player in stop mode for about five minutes. Vide[...]

1-42 T roubleshooting Symptom No power . The power is on, but the DVD+VCR does not work. No picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor . The DVD+VCR does not start playback. The remote control does not work properly . Cause z The power cord is disconnected. z No disc is inserted. z No tape is inserted. z The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR si[...]

1-43 OPERA TION T roubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Some channels are skipped over when using CH/TRK (+/-) Picture and sound of broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder image via A/V input to DVD+VCR is not shown on TV screen. T imer recording is not possible. TIMER indicator appears after DVD+VCR is turned[...]

1-44 Language Code List Code Language 6566 Abkhazian 6565 Afar 6570 Afrikaans 8381 Albanian 6577 Amharic 6582 Arabic 7289 Armenian 6583 Assamese 6588 Aymara 6590 Azerbaijani 6665 Bashkir 6985 Basque 6678 Bengali; Bangla 6890 Bhutani 6672 Bihari 6682 Breton 6671 Bulgarian 7789 Burmese 6669 Byelorussian 7577 Cambodian 6765 Catalan 9072 Chinese 6779 C[...]

1-45 REFERENCE Country/Area Code List Code Country/Area AD Andorra AE United Arab Emirates AF Afghanistan AG Antigua and Barbuda AI Anguilla AL Albania AM Armenia AN Netherlands Antilles AO Angola AQ Antarctica AR Argentina AS American Samoa A T Austria AU Australia A W Aruba AZ Azerbaidjan BA Bosnia-Herzegovina BB Barbados BD Bangladesh BE Belgium[...]

1-46 Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 23W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 97.5 X 293 mm (16.9 x 3.9 x 1 1.5 inches) (w x h x d) Mass (approx.) 4.8 kg (10.58 lbs) Operating temperature 5˚C to 40˚C (41˚F to 104˚F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC Inputs ANTENNA IN Antenna or CA TV input, 75 o[...]

1-47 REFERENCE LIMITED W ARRANTY DVD VIDEO PLA YER T oshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“T ACP”), T oshiba Hawaii (“THI”) and T oshiba Canada Limited (“TCL”) make the follow- ing limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to original purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from t he orig- inal purchaser and to[...]

1-48 LIMITED W ARRANTY DVD VIDEO PLA YER (Continued) How to Obtain W arranty Service (1) Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your owner’s manual. This check list may solve your problem. (2) In the U.S.A., only call the T ACP toll free number 800-631-381 1, or if in Hawaii or Canada see listing below within (30) days after you find a defective p[...]