Toshiba SD-KV550SU manual

2 14 22 29 34 39 Introduction 42 45 57 64 D VD VIDEO PLA YER & VIDEO C ASSETTE RECORDER SD-KV550SU OWNER’S MANUAL ©2006 T oshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record cop y protected D VD Video Discs. Connections Basic setup (VCR) Playback (VCR) Recording (VCR) Other functions (VCR) Basic playback (DVD) Advanced playback (DVD) Functio[...]

2 Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, do not e xpose this appliance to rain or moisture. CA UTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO T USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD , RECEPT ACLE OR O THER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULL Y INSERTED T O PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. FCC NOTICE : This [...]

3 Introduction 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RET AIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED W ARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All[...]

4 Introduction IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will pre vent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges. 14. POWER LINES An outside anten[...]

5 Introduction 19. REPLA CEMENT P AR TS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 20. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any ser[...]

6 Introduction Notes on handling When shipping the DVD/VCR, the original shipping car ton and packing materials come in handy . F or maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the f actor y . Do not use volatile liquids , such as insect spray , near the DVD/VCR. Do not leave rubber or plastic products to contact the DVD/VCR [...]

7 Introduction Notes on discs On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Do not attach paper or tape to discs. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Alwa ys keep the disc clean. Do not use any type of solv ent such as th[...]

8 Introduction DIGITAL VIDEO About this owner’ s manual This owner’ s manual e xplains the basic instructions of this DVD/VCR. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during pla yback. As such, the D VD/VCR ma y not respond to all operating commands. This is not a def ect in the D VD/ VCR. Refer t[...]

9 Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................... 3 Power source ................................................... 5 Precautions ...................................................... 6 Notes on discs .................................................. 7 Contents. .................[...]

10 Introduction Identification of controls See the page in for details. Front panel Rear panel ON/ST ANDBY button A UDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jacks 22 40 EJECT b utton 29 Disc tray 42 Display windo w 11 REC button 34 CHANNEL / buttons 34 OPEN/CLOSE button 42 Remote sensor 13 VCR mode indicator D VD mode indicator 42 22 DVD S-VIDEO OUT jack 19[...]

11 Introduction VCR operation status CH 125 8 : 47 AM MON 00 : 00 : 00 SP STEREO SAP While watching TV DAY OF THE WEEK CHANNEL TAPE SPEED REAL TIME COUNTER CLOCK STEREO AND SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP) 8 : 30 AM MON 00 : 15 : 12 SP HI-FI STEREO While operating a tape OPERATING MODE TAPE IN AUTO REPEAT HI-FI STEREO Disc operation status Press CALL to [...]

12 Introduction Remote control DVD MENU button Use the DVD MENU button to display the menu included on many D VD video discs. T o operate a menu, follow the instructions in “DVD Menu.” 49 Identification of controls (Continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in for details. VCR DVD butt[...]

13 Introduction Operation • Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and press control buttons to operate. • Operate the remote control within 30 ° angle on either side of the remote sensor , up to a distance of approx. 7 meters. Replace the compartment cov er . Install two “AAA” batter ies (supplied), pa ying attention to the polarity [...]

14 Connections Notes: • A clear picture will not be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the antenna to the D VD/VCR properly . • F or better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use of an outdoor type antenna is required. • If you are not sure about the connection,[...]

15 Connections UHF VHF UHF VHF VHF/UHF IN Note: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CABLE menu option to the “TV” mode. Note: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CABLE menu option to the “TV” mode. Note: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CABLE menu option to the “TV” mode. 75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied) Splitt[...]

16 Connections Cable TV connections VHF/UHF IN (ANT) VHF/UHF IN (ANT) VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Many cab le companies offer services per mitting reception of extr a channels including pay or subscription channels . This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except f[...]

17 Connections VHF/UHF IN (ANT) A B VHF/UHF IN (ANT) A B This D VD/VCR cannot receive scr ambled progr ams since it does not contain a descrambler . In order to receive scr am- bled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Con- sult your local cab le company f or more information concer[...]

18 Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the D VD/VCR to your TV . To VIDEO OUT To ANALOG A UDIO OUT (red) (white) (yellow) Signal flow To w all outlet To video input (yellow) (red) Audio/video cable (supplied) To audio inputs (white) Notes: • Refer to the o wner’s man ual of the connected TV as well. • When you connect the D VD/VCR to y our[...]

19 Connections Notes: • Refer to the o wner’ s manual of the connected equipment as well. • When you connect the D VD/VCR to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. • If you place the DVD/VCR near a tuner or radio, the radio broadcast sound might be d[...]

20 Connections Connecting to optional audio equipment Y ou can enjo y high quality dynamic sounds of D VD video discs or audio CDs by connecting the DVD/VCR to optional audio equipment. Connection for video signal to y our TV , see 18 19 . : Front speaker : Rear speaker : Sub woofer : Center speaker : Signal flow Connecting to an amplifier equipped[...]

21 Connections 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) W arning When playing DTS-encoded discs (D VD video discs and audio CDs), e xcessiv e noise may be output from the analog stereo jacks. T o avoid possib le damage to the audio system, you should take proper precautions when the ANALOG A UDIO OUT (L/ R) jacks of t[...]

22 Basic setup (VCR) Setting the video channel When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cab le only . To view pla yback of a recorded tape or D VD disc, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector , the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). Setting the video c hannel Press POWER to turn on the DVD/VCR. Press [...]

23 Basic setup (VCR) Press SET + or – to select “LANGUAGE”, then press ENTER. Press VCR MENU. The VCR menu screen will appear . Press SET + or – to select “SYSTEM SETUP”, then press ENTER . If you use the unit for the first time, press VCR MENU , instead of the “SYSTEM SETUP” menu screen of the main menu screen in step 2 may appear [...]

24 Basic setup (VCR) Connect the Antenna or Cable system. • If you use a cable box, turn it on. Clock setting The A UTO CLOCK function will automatically set the built-in cloc k (Month, Day , Y ear and Time) when the D VD/VCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off. The D VD/VCR searches f or a station in y our area contai[...]

25 Basic setup (VCR) Press VCR MENU . 1 Press SET + or – to select “SYSTEM SETUP”, then press ENTER. 2 Press SET + or – to select “ST AND ARD TIME” , then press ENTER. 3 Press SET + or – to select y our time zone, then press ENTER. 4 Press VCR MENU until the MENU screen is c leared. 5 In the rare event that you live within broadcast r[...]

26 Basic setup (VCR) CANCEL Press VCR MENU. EXAMPLE: Setting the cloc k to “8:30 AM” March, 25 (SA T), 2006. 1 8 : 30 AM SAT Manual clock setting After setting the clock, date and time starts functioning automatically . 6 Note: After a power f ailure or disconnection of the power, the timer settings will be lost. In this case, reset the present[...]

27 Basic setup (VCR) T uner setting This DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the ne xt channel set into memor y , skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the D VD/VCR’ s memor y . In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this D VD/VCR can[...]

28 Basic setup (VCR) Repeat the step 1 on pag e 27 . Then press SET + or – to select the “ADD/DELETE” and press ENTER. 1 To ADD/DELETE channels Press VCR MENU until the menu screen is cleared. 3 To Add or Delete channels 2 1) Press Direct channel selection buttons (0–9) or SET +/– to select a channel number you want to add or delete. 2) T[...]

29 Basic setup (VCR) Loading and unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked . Loading Remove the erase prevention tab with a screwdriver. Cover the hole with a piece of adhesive tape. To record again Screwdriver Automatic tape eject This DVD/VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended. Once the tape is rewound[...]

30 Playback (VCR) Cassette tape playback To pla y a prerecorded tape. Load a prerecorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically). Preparation: •T urn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. (The VCR mode indicator will li[...]

31 Playback (VCR) Special playback Picture search Reverse picture search function Press REV once or twice during playback. Forward picture search function Press FWD once or twice during playback. To return to playback, press PLAY . Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY or PAUSE/STEP . During playback press SLOW . T[...]

32 Playback (VCR) Con v enience function To cancel repeat mode : Follow the above step 1 , then press ENTER to select “OFF” position. Press VCR MENU to return to the TV . Press VCR MENU. Press SET + or – to select “A UTO REPEA T”. 1 Press ENTER to select “ON” or “OFF”. If “ON” is selected, the playback will be repeated endless[...]

33 Playback (VCR) This function enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on the VCR. Recording an INDEX mark The Index Search function auto- matically records an INDEX mark on the tape whenever a recording is initiated. Index search Press INDEX + or – during stop or play mode. For Succeeding programs: Press INDEX + . For Precedin[...]

34 Recording (VCR) Recording a TV program Recording and viewing the same TV program. Recording a TV program Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. The DVD/VCR will automatically turn on. 1 Press SP/SLP to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP . The tape counter and “SP” or “SLP” will appear on the screen for about 4 se[...]

35 Recording (VCR) Press STOP to stop recording. “ ” will appear on screen for about 4 seconds. Press PAUSE/STEP to avoid recording unwanted material. Press again to continue the recording. “ ” will appear on screen for about 4 seconds. Notes: • The pause function will be released after 5 minutes to prevent damage to the tape or the VCR. [...]

36 Recording (VCR) One-touch T imer Recording (O TR) The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. One-touch Timer Recor ding (O TR) Press once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times NORMAL REC 0:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 NORMAL REC Recording time Press 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times 10 ti[...]

37 Recording (VCR) T imer recording Timer recording can be progr ammed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. Timer recor ding Notes: • Press CANCEL to move cursor backward for correction. • To record from external source set the channel to “L1” or “L[...]

38 Recording (VCR) Setting procedure To set daily/weekl y timer To confirm Timer program: At step 1 on page 37 select “TIMER REC SET” and press ENTER . The timer program list will appear on the screen. 2 The current day (Friday) SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday) MO-SA (Monday to Saturday) MO-FR (Monday to Friday) WKL-WE WKL-TH (Weekly Thursday) (Weekl[...]

39 Other functions (VCR) Stereo recording and playback / Second A udio Program (SAP) When a MTS STEREO broad- cast is received, “STEREO” will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds and the program can be viewed or recorded in stereo. The Hi-Fi stereo recording pro- cedure is the same as for normal recordings. Notes: • When playing back a ta[...]

40 Other functions (VCR) To A UDIO (L) OUT A UDIO/VIDEO cable (supplied) Pla yback VCR To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO (R) OUT Recording VCR To A UDIO (L) IN To VIDEO IN To AUDIO (R) IN Duplicating a video tape If you connect the D VD/VCR to another VCR or Camcorder , you can duplicate a previously recorded tape . Make all connections bef ore turning on the [...]

41 Other functions (VCR) Press REC/OTR to start recording. The DVD/VCR will change to the VCR mode automatically and the playback picture or sound will be duplicated on the video cassette tape. Recording a D VD/CD disc Y ou can record disc material in D VD , Audio CD , etc. onto a Video tape with this DVD/VCR. Duplicating a DVD or CD disc Press SP/[...]

42 CAUTION Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury . Basic playback Playing a disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. Basic pla yback (D VD) Preparations: • When you w ant to view a disc , turn on the TV and select the corresponding video input con[...]

43 To pause playbac k (still mode) Press PA USE/STEP dur ing pla yback. To resume normal playback, press PLA Y . • The sound is muted during still mode. To stop playback Press ST OP . Notes: • If a non-compatible disc is loaded, “Incorrect Disc”, “Region Code Error” or “Parental Error” will appear on the TV screen according to the t[...]

44 Playing a disc (Continued) Y ou can pla y discs at various speeds. Playing frame by frame Basic pla yback (D VD) DVD VCD DVD VCD Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FWD during playbac k. REV :F ast rev erse pla yback FWD :F ast forw ard playback Each time you press REV or FWD , the pla yback speed changes . To resume [...]

45 Zooming 1 2 Press ZOOM during playback. The center part of the image will be zoomed in. Each press of ZOOM will change the ZOOM 1 (x 1.3), 2 (x 1.5) and 3 (x 2.0). Zooming/Locating desired scene This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. Press C C C C C / D D D D D[...]

46 Adv anced playback (D VD) Marking the scenes Returning to the scenes 1 Press MARKER during playback or stop mode. 2 1 3 Marking desired scenes The unit stores the points that you want to watch again up to 3 points. You can resume playback from each scene. 2 3 Notes: Some discs may not work with the marking operation. The marking is canceled when[...]

47 Repeat playback 1 Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playbac k Press PLAY MODE again to clear the screen. 3 A-B Repeat pla yback 1 Press A-B RPT during playback. The start point is selected. A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat material between two selected points. 2 2 A Notes: • In A-B Repeat mode, su[...]

48 Program playback Press PLAY MODE during stop mode. 1 Press B B B B B / A A A A A to return to the left column, then press C C C C C / D D D D D to select the “Program Playback” and press ENTER. The programs you selected will start to playback in the order. • To resume normal playback, select Mode: “Off” in step 2. 4 Program playback/Ra[...]

49 Press C C C C C / D D D D D / B B B B B / A A A A A to select the desired title. Changing angles/T itle selection/D VD menu Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. 1 Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desir[...]

50 Changing soundtrack language 1 2 Press AUDIO during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. Changing soundtrack languag e/ Setting surround sound You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. Notes: • If the desired language is not heard after pressing the button several times, the language is not recorded on th[...]

51 Adv anced playback (D VD) Subtitles/T o turn of f the PBC SUBTITLE When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can select the subtitle language or tur n the subtitle off . To turn off the subtitle, press SUBTITLE until “Off” appears. • The on screen display will disappear after a few seconds. 1 Notes: • Depending on the DVD, yo[...]

52 MP3/WMA/JPEG and A udio CD operation This player can play back the MP3/WMA/JPEG-data which has been recorded on CD-R or CD-RW. To produce the MP3/WMA JPEG-data, you need a Windows-PC with CD-RW drive and a MP3/WMA/JPEG-encoding Software (not supplied). The Apple- HFS-System cannot be played. Note: This unit requires discs/recordings to meet cert[...]

53 Adv anced playback (D VD) Press / to select the desired file. • In case the current directory includes more than 8 files, press or to scroll in the file list. • To see contents in folder, select the folder and then press ENTER . To return to the upstairs directory, select “ Go Up ...” then press ENTER . • When PLA Y is pressed after di[...]

54 The slide show enables you to view pictures (files) one after another automatically . Preparation: Set “JPEG Interval” setting to “5 Seconds”, “10 Seconds” or “15 Seconds” 60 . Place a disc on which JPEG files have been recorded onto the tray. 1 A file browser screen will appear on the screen. 2 Press C / D to select the desired [...]

55 Adv anced playback (D VD) CD CD Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3-3 Select Files Repeat :Off Mode :Off Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3 3 Select Files Repeat :Track Mode :Off Repeat playbac k (CD) In the file browser, press B / A or C / D to select “Repeat” during stop mode. Press ENTER to select “Track” or “All”. Press PLAY. The un[...]

56 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3-3 WMA-3 JPEG Preview Edit Mode Browser View Clear Program Program Vie w In the file browser, press B / A or C / D to select “Edit Mode”, then press ENTER. When “Edit Mode” is black color, you can mark the files which you want to add into Program list. Press B / A or C / D to select file you want to add into the program li[...]

57 Function setup (D VD) Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop mode. The following on-screen display appears. 1 2 3 To clear SETUP screen, press SETUP or RETURN. 6 Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. ENTER C / D / B / A Press C or D to select the desired section, the[...]

58 Function setup (D VD) Section Option Menu Subtitle A udio E.B.L. TV Screen Display Picture Mode JPEG Interval Screen Saver DRC QSound Parental Password Output Details To select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one language are available on the disc. To select On or Off for E.B .L. (Enhanced Black Le vel). T[...]

59 Function setup (D VD) Menu, Subtitle, Audio You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one languages are recorded onto the disc. English, Francais, Espanol: The selected language will be heard or seen. Other: Other language can be selected (see the “Language code list” ). Original: (Audio) The unit[...]

60 Function setup (D VD) JPEG Interval You can continuously play back all JPEG files automatically. After the setting below, start playing the disc on which JPEG files have been recorded. Off: Plays bac k one file at a time. 5 Seconds: Plays bac k images in the form of a slide show at 5 second inter vals . 10 Seconds: Plays bac k images in the form[...]

61 Function setup (D VD) Parental control setting Some discs are specified not suitable for children. Such discs can be limited not to play back with the unit. 1) Press C or D to select “P arental”, then press ENTER. “Enter Pass word” will appear . 2) Press “0000” using Number buttons (0–9) . (Please note, this is pre-setting password[...]

62 Function setup (D VD) Output You can select the video output signal of the DVD video player to the TV from “Interlace” or “Progres- sive”. Interlace: Select when connecting to a composite TV or a TV equipped with component video inputs but progressive scan is not compatible. Progressive: Select when connecting to a TV equipped with compo[...]

63 T emporary disabling of rating level by D VD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit . Note: This temporary cancellation of rating level will be kept unt[...]

64 Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” 59 . Abkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 Afar 1111 Finnish 1619 Lithuanian 2230 Slovak 2921 Afrikaans 1116 French 1628 Macedonian 2321 Slovenian 2922 Albanian 2927 Frisian 1635 Malagasy 2317 Somali 2925 Am[...]

65 Others Tr oubleshooting Bef ore calling a service technician, please chec k the following tab le f or a possible cause of the symptoms and some solutions . Symptoms Solutions • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Try another AC outlet. • Unplug unit, then plug it back in. • Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating. DVD/VCR does [...]

66 Others Specifications AC 120 V 60 Hz Operation: 18 W , Stand by: 2 W 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) Width: 16-15/16 inches (430.6 mm) Height: 3-9/16 inches (89.7 mm) Depth: 9 inches (228.7 mm) 181 channel freq. synthesized VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 Cable TV 113 Channels UHF/VHF In/Out: 75 Ω coaxial Channel 3 or 4, Switchable NTSC 4 Rotary heads Hi-Fi sound - 2 Tra[...]

67 Others Limited w arranty Limited United States Warranty DVD/VCR Combinations - Exchange Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("TACP") makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DVD/VCR CO[...]

68 Others How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section "Troubleshooting," you fund that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service for exchange program DVD/VCR Combinations, contact TACP's Call Center toll free at 1-866-583[...]

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