DIGITAL VIDEO DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SD-38VEKE OWNER’S MANUAL ©2007 Toshiba Corporation 2K20301A [EN] cov 1 2/3/07, 2:20 PM
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. CAUTION: This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ************** DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the DVD/VCR, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For fully protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD/VCR. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD/VCR for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. The top and rear panels of the DVD/VCR may become warm after a long period of use. This is not a malfunction.
Notes on discs On handling discs Structure of disc contents Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. Video CDs and Audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc DVD video disc Title 1 Chapter 1 Title 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Playback side Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
Notes on discs About this owner’s manual Playable discs This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD/VCR. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD/VCR may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the DVD/ VCR. Refer to instruction notes of discs. This DVD/VCR can play the following discs. The following symbol may appear on the TV screen during operation.
Contents Before using your unit Disc playback operation SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................ 2 Precautions ...................................................... 4 Notes on discs .................................................. 5 Contents ........................................................... 7 Parts and functions .......................................... 8 Display ............................................................. 9 Remote control ........................................
Parts and functions Front VCR/DVD mode selector button OPEN/CLOSE button REC button DVD mode indicator FWD button ON/STANDBY button Cassette loading slot Disc tray Remote sensor VCR mode indicator EJECT button / CHANNEL PLAY button buttons Display window AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 3) jacks REV button STOP button Rear AC power cord SCART-socket (for VCR/DECODER) (L2) RF IN jack SCART-socket (for RGB OUT, Composite IN/OUT) (L1) RF OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y/PB/PR) jacks AUDIO (L/R)
Display Display window 1 2 3 4 11 5 10 No. 1 9 8 7 Display 6 Description VCR mode of TV/VCR switch VCR 2 Playback (lights) / Auto resume (flashes) 3 Still picture 4 DVD DVD disc is inserted. 5 CD VCD/CD is inserted.
Remote control Page OPEN/CLOSE Open or Close the disc tray 38 POWER Power on/off 15 TV/VCR Switch to TV only at Scart connection 30 VCR Select to operate VCR 15 DVD Select to operate DVD 38 CLOCK/COUNTER Change the front Display mode 27 PROGRAM Confirmation of Timer-Recording 33 ONE TOUCH REPEAT Skip back about 10 seconds of DVD/VCD/CD playback 40 INSTANT SKIP Skip the unwanted short material of a tape 25 VCR MENU/SETUP Display menu of setup 15,54 ZOOM Zoom 41 SLOW Slow motion playback 25,40 TOP MENU Select
Remote control How to install the batteries Use micro batteries type R03 (AAA/UM-4 Size). These batteries are offered as carbon / zinc-type or as alkaline-type. You may use both, but do not mix types. The alkaline type lasts longer compared to the carbon / zinc type but is more expensive. Note: Flat, weak batteries will leak. Corrosive electrolyte will damage the remote control. Leak proof batteries will not leak immediately when they are flat.
Basic connection Connect your DVD/VCR to your home's aerial and to your TV-set as shown in the illustration. When you have finished these connections, connect your DVD/VCR to the 230 V / 50 Hz outlet.
Playback connection The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of SCART socket.
Playback connection Component video outputs/inputs PROGRESSIVE outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video signal. Connecting to these inputs allows you to view the highest quality pictures with less flicker. INTERLACED outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Connecting to these inputs allows you to enjoy the highest quality DVD picture playback.
Setting the on-screen language Turn on your TV and select the AV input mode. So you can follow the setting on TV screen. Preparation: • Press POWER button to turn on the DVD/VCR. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) You can choose from five different languages for the on-screen displays. VCR MENU. Press 1 Press or to select the GRUNDEINSTELLUNG menu, then press ENTER.
Setting the clock You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) Example: Setting the clock to "11:30" March, 31 (SAT), 2007. 1 Press VCR MENU. The VCR menu screen will appear. or to select SYSPress 2 TEM SETUP, then press EN- TER.
Automatic TV station presetting Your DVD/VCR has one built-in tuner to receive the broadcast. Before you record one TV-Broadcast, you must set and preset the whole of the broadcasts. This DVD/VCR can preset up to 80 broadcast. Automatic station presetting All stations will preset in sequence available in your area. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) 1 Press VCR MENU. Press or to select CHANNEL SETUP.
Mapping TV stations Changing TV station names Preparation: For a number of TV stations (such as MTV) no name code will be displayed because these TV stations do not provide the necessary information. You can enter the respective names yourself. Moreover, unwanted station codes can be changed by the user. • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) Example: MTV is assigned to station No.
Mapping TV stations Reassigning TV station positions Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) Example: Reassign the TV station under No. 6 to position No. 2. 1 Select the “CHANNEL MAPPING” in Menu-screen 5 After approx. 12 seconds in the same way as the step 1~2 on page 17. Then press ENTER. 2 Press / or / repeatedly until the TV station to be reassigned blinks. 3 Press the number button 2.
Mapping TV stations Skipping unwanted TV stations Preparation: (Skip those TV stations that are not wanted to be selected by pressing the CH +/–.) • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) 1 Press VCR MENU. Press or to select CHANNEL SETUP. Then press ENTER. or to select CHAN2 Press NEL MAPPING.
Manual TV station presetting The Auto CH Memory function (See page 17) memorizes all broadcasts to the suitable CH positions. However, one broadcasts may not be memorized due to weak signal. In this case, use manual tuning function. Manual station presetting You can activate the auto search function until your preferred station is tuned in. Then you memorize this station into the chosen channel memory. Repeat this procedure for each station. Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode.
Manual TV station presetting The Fine Tuning adjustment Under a normal receiving condition, the station-search will stop automatically at the best receiving position. That picture will appear without disturbance. This receiving position will be memorized automatically. The Fine Tuning cannot be memorized additionally. In rare case of bad receiving condition, the station-search might not stop at the best receiving position. That picture will appear with disturbance, e.g. waving lines.
Loading and unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked . Loading Push the centre of the tape until it is automatically inserted. Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left. An inverted cassette tape cannot be inserted. VCR Erase prevention tab Automatic power ON When you insert a cassette tape, the DVD/VCR power will turn ON automatically.
Cassette tape playback Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) 1 2 Load a pre-recorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically). To start playback Press PLAY. Playback will start. VCR To stop playback Press STOP. VCR To rewind the tape or forward it rapidly Stop the playback or recording with STOP. To rewind the tape: Press REV.
Special playback Picture Search Reverse picture search function Press REV once or twice during the playback. To resume normal playback: Press PLAY. Forward picture search function Press FWD once or twice during the playback. To resume normal playback: Press PLAY. Still Picture Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. To resume normal playback: Press PLAY. VCR Slow Motion During playback, press SLOW. You can change the slow speed by pressing SLOW several times. To resume normal playback: Press PLAY.
Repeat playback Normal repeat playback The entire video tape will be played until its end. The tape will then automatically rewind to the beginning and the playback will be repeated. VCR MENU. Press or 1 Pressto select AUTO REPEAT. 2 Then press / or ENTER to select [ON] or [OFF]. If [ON] is selected, the playback will be repeated endlessly.
Counter display ZERO RETURN function Preparation This function makes tape-rewinding stop at the counter 00:00:00 position automatically. • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) Press CALL. 1 The counter display shows the tape running time during playback or recording. The Recorder will indicate REC during recording. VCR 2 Press COUNTER RESET at the desired tape position.
Video Index Search System Whenever a recording is begun, an invisible index mark is recorded on the tape. These index marks are all identical, and each mark means: "Here starts a new recording". Every DVD/ VCR equipped with the Video Index Search System (VISS) can locate these marks at the beginning of any recording. Example: Indexing of TV commercials. playback and wait until the 1 Start end of the TV commercial is reached, then press STOP. 2 Press REC/OTR once.
Recording a TV program Preparation • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) 1 Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. (The DVD/VCR will automatically turn on.) 8+4 the program(e.g.29) you want to record with CH +/– or 2 Select Number buttons (0-9). 1~9 : e.g. 5 = press “5” 10~80 : e.g. 29 = press “2” and “9”. 3 VCR If a recording in Long Play mode is intended, press SP/LP to display “LP”.
Recording a TV Program You can record a program using the TV receiver of the DVD/VCR and at the same time watch another program on the TV set using its receiver. As the DVD/VCR automatically switches the TV set the following points should be observed: Press TV/VCR until “VCR” appears on the display. Select the 1 program on the DVD/VCR you want to record. This program can be watched on the screen and recorded by the DVD/VCR. VCR “VCR” indicator lights.
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) The one-touch timer recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. Preparation • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) 1 Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. (The DVD/VCR will automatically turn on.) 8+4 the program(e.g.29) you want to record with CH +/– or 2 Select number buttons. 1~9 : e.g. 5 = press “5” 10~80 : e.g.
Timer recording Timer recording can be programmed on the TV-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. Preparation • Turn ON the TV and set to the AV input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) • Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact. Make sure with CALL that the time and date are correct.(see page 30).
Timer recording 5 To enter other programs, repeat steps 2 through 5. • To return to the normal screen, press VCR MENU twice. 6 In case of Timer programs-overlapping Press ENTER to accept them. 23 MON 13:00 ------------------------------------ --:---:---:---:---:---:---:-- 14:30 --:---:---:---:---:---:---:-- 1 -------- LP -- / ENTER SELECT : EXIT : MENU Do not overlap timer programs as portions of the conflicting programs will be lost.
Detailed Description of the VPS/PDC Function VPS is a service provided by the public TV station. When you select a VPS-compatible TV station and activate the VPS function, the beginning and the end of the timer recording will be controlled by the TV station. Any program air time delays will be taken care of. The private TV companies have not provided this service yet. Thus, please turn OFF the VPS function when performing timer recordings of programs aired by private TV stations.
NICAM/German A2 Stereo Recording and Playback This DVD/VCR is capable of recording sound in Hi-Fi system. The recording will be performed automatically. NICAM STEREO broadcasts are recorded in its original sound system regardless of the setting. If you wish to record NICAM programmes, select NICAM “AUTO” as follows. And, this DVD/VCR can also receive and record German A2 stereo program. The tape recording is always both in Hi-Fi and in MONO on the standard longitudinal track.
NICAM/German A2 Stereo Recording and Playback German A2 stereo sound reception: Stereo program indication It will be displayed for approx. 4 seconds when stereo programs are being received. Bilingual program indication It will be displayed for approx. 4 seconds when bilingual programs are being received. STEREO BILINGUAL Playback Use AUDIO SELECT to select under stereo/mono or bilingual playback. See the table below for more information. On-screen indications Stereo playback (for 4 sec.
Duplicating a video tape When you try to connect video recorder or Video camera to the recording DVD/VCR with audio/video cables, make sure the power of both units have been turned off. Connect the recording DVD/VCR with the TV. Therefore, you can watch what the recording DVD/VCR is recording. 1 Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention 3 Press REC/OTR and then PAUSE/STEP on the tab intact into the recording DVD/VCR. Load the Recording DVD/VCR.
Playing a disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. 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 (DVD/VCD/CD) 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 component video inputs which is exclusive to DVD playback.
Playing a disc To pause playback (still mode) Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. • The sound is muted during still mode. 1) 2) 3) To stop playback Press STOP. 4) To remove the disc Press OPEN/CLOSE. Remove the disc after the disc tray opens completely. Playing a Disc while the VCR section is recording or standing by for timer recording Start to record. Follow steps 1~4 on page 29. • If the DVD/VCR is standing by for recording, turn on the DVD/VCR.
Playing a disc You can play discs at various speeds. Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions (DVD/VCD/CD) Press REV or FWD during playback. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. REV: Fast reverse playback FWD: Fast forward playback Each time you press REV or FWD, the playback speed changes. Notes: • The DVD/VCR mutes sound during reverse and forward scan of DVD/VCD/Audio CD video discs. • The playback speed may differ depending on the disc.
Zooming/Locating desired scene Locating desired scene (DVD/VCD/CD) Zooming (DVD/VCD) This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position Use the title, chapter and time recorded on the DVD of the frame. disc to locate the desired point to playback. In the case of VCD/Audio CD discs, time and track are used to Press ZOOM during playback. locate the desired point to playback. To check the title, chapter/track and time, press DISPLAY.
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 (DVD/VCD) 1 Press MARKER during playback. Returning to the scenes (DVD/VCD) 1 Press MARKER during playback or stop mode. Marker 1 Marker 2 Marker 3 2 Marker 1 Marker 2 Marker 3 Select the blank Marker using C or D. Then press ENTER at the desired scene. 2 Press C or D to select the Marker 1-3.
Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback Repeat playback (DVD/VCD) 1 Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. A-B Repeat playback (DVD/VCD/CD) A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat selection between two selected points. 1 2 Press A-B RPT during playback. The start point is selected. [DVD] Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Chapter” or “Title”. A Play Mode Repeat : Off The unit automatically starts repeat playback after finishing the current title or chapter.
Program playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks on the disc and the unit can also select tracks at random and play them back. These features work for Video CD. For Audio CD and MP3/JPEG/DivX® CD, please see “Random playback (CD)” on page 52 and “Program playback (CD)” on page 53. Program playback (VCD) 1 Press PLAY MODE during stop mode.
Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu Changing angles (DVD) 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 during playback. The current angle will appear. 2 Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected. 1/2 Note: Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD. Title selection (DVD) Two or more titles are recorded on some discs.
Changing soundtrack language/Setting surround sound Changing soundtrack language (DVD/VCD) You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. 1 Press AUDIO during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. 1/2 Eng Dolby Digital 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired language is selected. 2/2 Fre Dolby Digital • The on screen display will disappear after a few seconds. In case of Video CD playback Audio type changes as follows each time you press AUDIO.
Subtitles/To turn off the PBC/Disc status Subtitles (DVD) Disc status (DVD/VCD) When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can select the subtitle language or turn the subtitle off. 1 With press of DISPLAY, the status of the disc will appear on the screen. To cancel the display, press DISPLAY again. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback until the desired language is selected. 1/5 Eng [DVD] 2 To turn off the subtitle, press SUBTITLE until “Off” appears.
MP3/JPEG/DivX® and Audio CD operation This player can play back the MP3/JPEG/DivX®-data which has been recorded on CD-R or CD-RW. Audio CD also can be played back. To produce the MP3/JPEG/DivX®-data, you need a Windows-PC with CD-RW drive and a MP3/JPEG/DivX®-encoding Software (not supplied). The Apple-HFS-System cannot be played. Note: This unit requires discs/recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality.
MP3/JPEG/DivX® and Audio CD operation MP3 CD and Audio CD playback 1 2 Place an Audio CD or a disc on which MP3 files have been recorded onto the disc tray. A file browser screen will appear on the screen. About file browser 3/15 00:00:00 /Folder-1/MP3-7.MP3 MP3-5 Repeat :Off MP3-7 MP3-8 Mode :Off Picture-1 Picture-2 3 Press / Movie-1 Movie-2 to select file.
MP3/JPEG/DivX® and Audio CD operation Slide show playback JPEG CD playback 1 2 Place a disc on which JPEG files have been recorded onto the disc tray. A file browser screen will appear on the screen. /Picture-01.JPG Picture-01 Picture-02 Picture-03 Picture-04 Picture-05 Picture-06 Picture-07 Picture-08 3 Select Files Repeat :Off Mode :Off JPEG Preview W: 2048 H: 1536 Press C/D to select the file. To display a thumbnail list, press DVD MENU. Press B/A/C/D to select the desired file.
MP3/JPEG/DivX® and Audio CD operation DivX® CD playback 1 2 3 Playing DivX® VOD content Place a disc on which DivX® files have been recorded onto the disc tray. A file browser screen will appear on the screen. !"#$ %&'( &) * Press C/D to select file. DivX® VOD content is protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) system.
Repeat and program playback using file browser Repeat playback (CD) 1 Random playback (CD) In the file browser, press B/A/C/D to select “Repeat” in stop mode. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 1 In the file browser, press B/A/C/D to select “Mode” in stop mode. Select Files Repeat :Off Mode :Off MP3-2 MP3-3 2 Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Track” or “All”. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 2 Press ENTER to select “Random”.
Repeat and program playback using file browser Program playback (CD) 1 In the file browser, press B/A/C/D to select “Edit Mode”, then press ENTER. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 Repeat :Off Mode :Off 4 Press C/D to select “Program View”, then press ENTER. Program View shows only the programed files that you have added at step 2.
Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Setting procedure 1 Press SETUP in stop mode. The following on-screen display appears. Parental DRC E.B.L. Menu 4 Then press A or ENTER. The selectable settings will appear. Parental DRC Menu E.B.L.
Customizing the function settings Setting details Parental DRC E.B.L. Menu : Deutsch Off Parental DRC Menu E.B.L.
Customizing the function settings Setting details Display JPEG Interval On screen display can be switched on or off when you press any buttons. On: On screen displays appear when you press the buttons (factory setting). Off: On screen displays do not appear when you press any buttons. You can continuously playback all JPEG files automatically. After the selection below, the disc will start playback on JPEG files which have been recorded. Off: Plays back one file at a time.
Customizing the function settings Setting details Parental Menu E.B.L. Night Mode &$ $ &$ , # $% # & *-.
Customizing the function settings Setting details If you forget the password. 1) Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 2) Remove the disc. 3) Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray. “No Disc” appears on the screen. 4) While holding 7 down on the remote control and at the same time press STOP on the front panel. “Password Clear” appears on the screen. Now the password has been returned to the initial value (“0000”).
Temporary cancel the 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. 1 Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit (see page 38). 2 If the DVD disc has been designed to temporarily cancel the Rating level, the screen which follows the “Reading” screen will change, depending on which disc is played.
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” (see page 55).
Problems and troubleshooting Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE DVD/VCR DVD/VCR does not operate. • Make sure the AC mains lead is plugged in. • Try another AC outlet. • Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker. • Unplug unit, then plug it back in. • Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating. – – – – 15,38 No picture.
Problems and troubleshooting/Video head cleaning SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE No 4:3 (16:9) picture. • The setup does not match your TV. 55 No on-screen display. • Set Display to On. 56 No surround sound. • The setup does not match your stereo system. 14 The unit or remote operation key is not functioning. • Turn off the unit and unplug the AC mains lead for several minutes, then replug it. 15 • Check the Parental control setting.
Specifications GENERAL Power supply: Power consumption: AC 230V 50Hz Operation: 21W Stand by: 5W Weight: 3.6 kg Dimensions: Width : 430.6 mm Height : 89.7 mm Depth : 254.7 mm Input Level: SCART-socket: VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω AUDIO: –3.8 dBm, 50 k Ω Audio IN jack: –3.8 dBm, 50 k Ω Video IN jack: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω Output Level: SCART-socket: VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω AUDIO: –3.8 dBm, 1 k Ω Audio OUT jack: –3.
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