Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SD-KV550SU Toshiba
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9 Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................... 3 Power source ................................................... 5 Precautions .....................................................
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 wi.
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) .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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” ).
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 .
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 .
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.
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 .
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 Finn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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