Toshiba SD-K531 User Manual

Toshiba sd-k531: user guide
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Duplicating a video tape

If you connect the DVD/VCR to another VCR or Camcorder, you can duplicate
a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power.
Duplicating a video 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 light.)
• Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab
intact.
• Load a previously recorded tape into the playback
VCR or Camcorder.
1
Press SP/SLP to select the desired tape speed
SP or SLP.
SP/SLP
It is recommended that you set the
PLAY MODE
tape speed to the SP mode on the
recording VCR for best results.
2
Press INPUT SELECT once or twice to select
AUDIO/VIDEO input position.
"L1" or "L2" will appear in the display.
INPUT SELECT
PROGESSIVE
L1: on the rear panel
L2: on the front panel
3
Press PLAY on the playback VCR or Camcorder.
4
Press REC/OTR on the recording VCR.
The duplicating process begins.
REC/OTR
5
Press STOP after duplicating a video tape.
STOP
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Connection with second VCR
Playback VCR
To VIDEO OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO cable (supplied)
Recording VCR
To AUDIO (R) IN
To VIDEO IN
To AUDIO (L) IN
Connection with Camcorder
Playback Camcorder
Recording VCR
To AUDIO (R) IN
To AUDIO (L) IN
AUDIO/VIDEO cable (not supplied)
To VIDEO IN
For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a
camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer's
instructions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is
shown above.
28/5/04, 1:40 PM
VCR DVD
2
1
4
5
To AUDIO (R) OUT
To AUDIO (L) OUT
To AV Jack

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  • Page 1: Duplicating A Video Tape

    Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a video tape If you connect the DVD/VCR to another VCR or Camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Duplicating a video tape Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input.
  • Page 2: Recording A Dvd/Cd Disc

    Recording a DVD/CD disc You can record disc material in DVD, Audio CD, etc. onto a Video tape with this DVD/VCR. Duplicating a DVD or CD disc Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and select the corresponding video input. • Press VCR DVD selector to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) •...
  • Page 3: Playing A Disc

    Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. Basic playback Preparations: • When you want to view a disc, turn on the TV and select the corresponding video input connected to the DVD/VCR. This may include S-video or component video inputs which are exclusive to DVD playback.
  • Page 4 To obtain a higher quality picture Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a normal broadcast VCR DVD may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high OPEN/CLOSE resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with this DVD/VCR, you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs.
  • Page 5: Playing Frame By Frame

    Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc (continued) You can play discs at various speeds. Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REW or FWD during playback. REW: Fast reverse playback FWD: Fast forward playback Each time you press the REW or FWD button, the playback speed changes.
  • Page 6: Mp3/Wma Playback

    Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG playback 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-ROM drive and a MP3/WMA/JPEG-encoding Software (not supplied). The Apple-HFS-System cannot be played. MP3/WMA playback Press OPEN/CLOSE.
  • Page 7: Jpeg Cd Playback

    Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG playback (continued) You can select your desired JPEG file on the file menu and picture menu. The selected JPEG file is automatically adjusted to the TV screen. (When the aspect ratio of the JPEG file is different to your TV screen, the black bar will appear at the top and bottom, or the both sides of the TV screen.
  • Page 8: Setting The Jpeg Interval

    Setting the 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. Press SETUP in the stop mode. Press select “Picture”, then press ENTER. VCR MENU SETUP Language Picture...
  • Page 9: Setting The Select Files

    Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG playback (continued) Setting the Select Files When playing back a CD containing a mixture of MP3, WMA and JPEG files, only MP3/WMA or JPEG files can be displayed on the file menu. Press SETUP in the stop mode. Press to select “Picture”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 10: Zooming (Jpeg Cd)

    Zooming (JPEG CD) This unit will allow you to zoom in on the JPEG image. Press ZOOM during playback. CM SKIP Enlarged JPEG images are displayed. ZOOM You can make the images even larger by repeatedly pressing ZOOM. Changing angles (JPEG CD) You can display JPEG images rotating at 90 degree intervals.
  • Page 11: Zooming/Locating Desired Scene

    Advanced playback (DVD) Zooming/Locating desired scene Zooming 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 ZOOM during playback. CM SKIP The centre part of the image will be ZOOM zoomed in.
  • Page 12: Marking Desired Scenes

    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. Marking the scenes Press MARKER during playback. MARKER Marker Marker Marker /Enter/Cancel/Marker Select the blank Marker using Then press ENTER at the desired scene.
  • Page 13: A-B Repeat Playback

    Advanced playback (DVD) Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback Repeat playback of Title, Chapter and Track Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. SP/SLP PLAY MODE Press or ENTER once or twice to select “Chapter” or “Title”. SET + Repeat Repeat /Enter/Play Mode /Enter/Play Mode CH –...
  • Page 14: Program Playback/Random Playback (Cd)

    Program playback/Random playback (CD) You can arrange the order of tracks on the disc. Program playback Press PLAY MODE in the stop mode. SP/SLP Play Mode PLAY MODE Repeat Press to select Play Mode, then press or to select “Program”. SET + Play Mode Repeat...
  • Page 15: Changing Angles/Title Selection/Dvd Menu

    Advanced playback (DVD) Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. COUNTER RESET ANGLE Title selection Two or more titles are recorded on some discs.
  • Page 16: Changing Soundtrack Language/Setting Surround Sound

    Function setup (DVD) Changing soundtrack language/ Setting surround sound Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. Press AUDIO during playback. AUDIO SELECT The current soundtrack language will AUDIO appear. 2/8 Fra Dolby Digital Spatializer Off Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired lan- guage is selected.
  • Page 17: Changing The Subtitle Language

    Function setup (DVD) Setting subtitles/Karaoke playback Turning the subtitles on and off When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can turn the subtitles on or off. Press SUBTITLE during playback until “Off” appears. SUBTITLE Changing the subtitle language You can select the language when playing back a disc recorded with multi-lingual subtitles.
  • Page 18: Enhanced Black Level)

    E.B.L. (Enhanced Black Level) To select the black level of playback pictures, set your preference and monitor’s ability. Setting E.B.L. Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press to select “Picture”. VCR MENU SETUP Language Picture SET + CH –...
  • Page 19: Setting The Aspect Ratio Of Tv Screen

    Function setup (DVD) Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen You can select the aspect ratio for your TV. The following pages describe the setup/operation in DVD mode. Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press to select “Picture”.
  • Page 20: Setting On Screen Display/Status Display Of Disc

    Setting on screen display/Status display of disc Setting on screen display On screen display can be switched on or off when you press the buttons. Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press to select “Picture”. VCR MENU Language Picture SETUP SET +...
  • Page 21: Dynamic Range Control

    Function setup (DVD) Dynamic Range Control DRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you to control the dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound for your equipment. Dynamic Range Control Press SETUP in the stop mode. Press to select “Sound”. VCR MENU Language Picture SETUP...
  • Page 22: Parental Control Setting

    Parental control setting Some discs are specified not suitable for children. Such discs can be limited not to play back with the unit. Parental control setting Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press to select “Parental”. Then press or ENTER.
  • Page 23: To Change The Parental Level

    Function setup (DVD) To change the parental level To change the parental level Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press to select “Parental”. Then press or ENTER. VCR MENU SETUP Language Password Parental SET + CH – CH + ENTER 0–9/Cancel...
  • Page 24: Temporary Disabling Of Rating Level By Dvd Disc

    Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD 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. Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit (see page 42).
  • Page 25: Setting Osd Language

    Function setup (DVD) Setting OSD language The setup language can be selected. Setting OSD language Press SETUP in the stop mode or NO DISC. Press to select “Other”. VCR MENU Language SETUP SET + CH – CH + ENTER SET – Press or ENTER to select “OSD Language”.
  • Page 26: Setting Language

    Setting language You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if their languages are recorded onto the disc more than one language. Setting language Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press to select “Language”. VCR MENU Language Picture SETUP SET +...
  • Page 27: Selecting Progressive Scan

    Function setup (DVD) Selecting PROGRESSIVE scan The progressive scan capability provides the highest resolution pictures with less flicker and line structure. If you are using the Component video jacks, but are connecting the DVD/VCR to a standard (analog) television, set PROGRESSIVE to Off. If you are using the Component video jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set PROGRESSIVE to On.
  • Page 28: Language Code List

    Others Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” (see page 65). Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927 Frisian Amharic 1123 Galician Arabic 1128...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. SYMPTOMS DVD/VCR DVD/VCR does not operate. No picture. No sound. The remote control does not function. No Cable TV reception. TV recording does not work. Timer recording does not work.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications General Power supply Power consumption Weight Dimensions Tuner Antenna input/output RF channel output Color system Video head Audio track Hi-Fi frequency response Hi-Fi dynamic range F.FWD/REW time at 25˚C (77˚F) Applicable disc Frequency range S/N ratio Harmonic distortion Wow and flutter Operating conditions Input/Output DVD/VCR...
  • Page 31: Limited Warranty

    Others Limited warranty J2D81701A (E)p68-BACK.p65 28/5/04, 1:42 PM...
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