TH-C550M.NA1UTT_RH0074C_ENG DVD/VCR Home Theater System SD-V57HTSU OWNER’S MANUAL Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. ©2005 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs.
Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. INTRODUCTION 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow all instructions.
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note on DTS-encoded CDs When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise may be exhibited from the analog stereo output. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, turn down the volume before playing back such discs, adjust the volume gradually, and keep the volume level low. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround® playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround® decoder system must be connected to the digital output of the unit.
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. Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
0Front Panel LINE IN 2 (VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) input Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, another VCR). Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. VOLUME Adjusts volume of speakers. INTRODUCTION ON/STANBY I/1 Switches the DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF. N (PLAY) To play back a recorded tape or disc. TUNING ( / ) Selects FM and AM band. COPY/MEMORY Press to copy a DVD in the DVD deck to a VHS tape in the VCR deck.
Display Window Indicates encoding format of the current disc. A cassette is in the VCR deck. RADIO Indicates RADIO mode is active MUTE The speaker sound is muted. Indicates sound mode is DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC II. SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received. HI-FI Indicates the unit is playing back a tape recorded in Hi-Fi. REC DVD/VCR Receiver is Recording. COPY DVD to VCR copy is in progress. TIMER DVD/VCR Receiver is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed.
Remote Control TV POWER POWER (I/1) Switches TV ON and OFF. Switches DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF. - Selects the VCR deck’s source (Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2) in VCR mode. - Selects the TV external source in TV mode. AUX PROGRAM Accesses or removes Program menu. COUNT RESET, CLEAR - Resets tape counter to 0:00:00 - Removes a track number on the program menu or a mark on the MARKER SEARCH menu. 0-9 numerical buttons TOP MENU ZOOM Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.
Rear Panel VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another VCR). DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. FOR DVD VIEWING ONLY. ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. RF.OUT Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs.
Tips Without Cable Box If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD/VCR Receiver. Use the supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the DVD/VCR Receiver’s RF.OUT jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on the TV. With this connection, you can receive all midband, super band, and hyperband channels.
Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Optional TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV. Note DVD playback can also be done using the S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT connection options below. The tuner and VCR ONLY output through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR OUT (A, V) jack. (See left) RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.
Speaker System Connections Speaker Positioning Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.). For a normal setup use 6 speakers (2 front speakers, center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer). Notes Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3 and # to #.
Connections (Continued) Radio Antenna Connections Digital Device Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listening. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jacks on the DVD/VCR Receiver to the digital audio out (optical) jacks on your digital device (Game device, Digital Set Top Box, etc.), using optional optical audio cable. To select source of DVD/VCR Receiver to OPTICAL IN, press AUX on the remote control. 1. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connectors. 2.
Selecting the Input/Output Source AUX DVD/CD VCR FM/AM Follow these guidelines to select and switch among the various DVD/VCR Receiver input and output sources: To view output from the DVD deck: Press DVD/CD on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel until the DVD indicator on the front panel lights and output from the DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen.
Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround mode BYPASS Software with multichannel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded. Sound Mode (DTS) Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark.
VCR Operation Setup Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in “Selecting the Input/Output Source” on page 15. Some of these functions appear during VCR operated. ❶ ❷ ❸ PLAY SP HI-FI ❹ ❺ CH 4 STEREO OCT 8 , SAT 2:15 PM ❻ ❼ ❶ TAPE SPEED DISPLAY Shows the current tape speed. ❷ FUNCTION DISPLAY Indicates the current function.
VCR Operation Setup (Continued) VCR Setup Menu Options Channel Selection 1. Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. This DVD/VCR Receiver is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. V to select the SETUP menu, then press 2. Use v/V ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear.
VCR Operation Setup (Continued) The DVD/VCR Receiver gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock feature enables the DVD/VCR Receiver to set up the clock while the DVD/VCR Receiver is turned off. Things to know before starting The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be sure to set AM and PM correctly.) The initial Clock Setting is JANUARY 1, 2005, 12:00 AM. Note There are cases where the TV station does not send or sends the wrong time.
DVD Operation Setup Temporary Feedback Field Icons General Explanation This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD/VCR Receiver. 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 Receiver or is not available on the disc.
DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Picture You can set your personal preferences on the DVD/VCR Receiver. TV Aspect General Operation 1. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. Disc Audio Original Disc Subtitle English Disc Menu French Rating German Area Code Spanish TV Aspect Italian Menu Language Chinese Progressive Scan Polish Hungarian 5.1 Speaker Setup Other — — — — DVD 4:3 Letterbox: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Speaker setup 5.1 Speaker settings Auto Play DVD Select speaker settings, including volume balance and distance, or test the speaker settings. Speaker settings are only active on the Analog MultiChannel Output. (See “Speaker Setup”, page 37.) DVD You can set up the DVD/VCR Receiver so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted.
DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Parental Control Area Code Rating Enter the code of a area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Area Code List”, page 45). Disc Audio 8 Disc Subtitle 7 Disc Menu 6 Rating 5 Area Code 4 TV Aspect 3 Menu Language Progressive Scan 2 1 Disc Audio Code Set Disc Subtitle U S Disc Menu Rating Area Code TV Aspect Menu Language Progressive Scan 5.1 Speaker Setup Others 1.
VCR Operation Normal Playback Special Effect Playbacks Preparation: Special effects playback notes Turn on the TV. Tune the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD/VCR Receiver and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in “Selecting the Input/Output Source” on page 15. 1. Insert a prerecorded video cassette.
Normal Recording Timer Recording Preparation: This DVD/VCR Receiver 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. Turn on the power of both the DVD/VCR Receiver and TV. Tune the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
VCR Operation (Continued) 10. Use V to choose the SPEED option. B to choose the desired recording speed Use b/B (AUTO, SP or SLP). AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to SLP, if necessary, to complete recording the program. There will be some picture and sound distortion at the point of the speed change. 11. Use V to choose the REPEAT option. B to choose the desired repeat (ONCE, Use b/B WEEKLY or DAILY). ONCE event....
Instant Timer Recording Dubbing and Editing Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the programmable timer. Preparation: If you wish to edit or dub your camcorder (or another VCR) recordings to this DVD/VCR Receiver, 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 panel.
VCR Operation (Continued) VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/ MTS Broadcast This DVD/VCR Receiver is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information 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 TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks or a stereo audio system is required for true stereo playback.
Tape Counter Memory Feature Additional Information Real-Time Counter In manual recording, Timer recording, Instant Timer Recording, playback, or fast forward modes, the DVD/VCR Receiver automatically starts rewinding the tape at the end of the tape. The cassette will stop at the beginning of the tape and be ejected, and the DVD/VCR Receiver will turn itself off. After you have finished using the DVD/VCR Receiver, rewind, eject, and remove the cassette.
DVD and Video CD Operation Playing DVD and Video CD General Features Playback Setup Note Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu. DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD/VCR Receiver. Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the input source connected to the DVD/VCR Receiver.
DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) Search DVD VCD2.0 Repeat A-B DVD VCD1.1 1 Press REW (m) or FWD (M) during playback. The DVD/VCR Receiver will now go into SEARCH mode. 2 Each press of the REW (m) or FWD (M) button will increase the speed of the search mX2, mX4, mX16, mX100 (backward) or MX2, MX4, MX16, MX100 (forward). With a Video CD, the Search speed changes: mX2, mX4, mX8, (backward) or MX2, MX4, MX8, (forward). 3 To return to playback, press PLAY. VCD2.0 Karaoke DVD VCD1.
DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Special DVD Features Marker Search Checking the contents of DVD Video discs: Menus 1/9 DVD VCD2.0 VCD1.1 MARKER SEARCH You can start playback from a memorized point. Up to nine points can be memorized. To enter a mark, follow these steps. 1 During disc playback, press MARKER when playback reaches the spot that you want to memorize. DVDs may contain menus that allow you to access special features.
Playing an Audio CD and MP3/WMA Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings Discs About MP3 CD MP3 WMA The DVD/VCR Receiver can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3/WMA discs, read the notes on MP3/WMA Recordings on right. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. Audio CD: Audio CD menu appears on the TV screen. Go to step 4. MP3/WMA disc: The MP3/WMA-JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen. Go to step 2. MP3 WMA 4 to select the MP3/WMA then press 2. Use 3/4 ENTER.
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation (Continued) Pause CD MP3 Repeat A-B WMA 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY or press PAUSE/STEP again. CD To repeat a sequence. 1 During disc playback, press REPEAT A-B at your chosen starting point. The Repeat icon and “A * ” appears on the menu screen. Moving to another Tracks CD MP3 WMA Press SKIP (. or >) briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track.
JPEG File Operation JPEG This DVD/VCR Receiver can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG files, read the notes on JPEG Files on right. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MP3/WMA-JPEG choice menu appears on the TV screen. Selecting other Files Press SKIP (> or .) once while viewing a picture to advance to the next file or to the previous file. Still Picture OPERATION Viewing JPEG Files on a Disc 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during slide show. The player will now go into PAUSE mode.
Programmed Playback VCD2.0 CD Programmed Playback with Audio CDs and MP3/WMA Discs The Program function enables you to store your favourite tracks from any disc in the player memory. Program can contain 30 tracks. VCD1.1 MP3 WMA Programmed Playback with Video CD Note On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on the setup menu to use the Program function. See page 22. 1. Insert Video CD and close the tray. 2. Press PROGRAM while playback is stopped. The VCD Program menu will appear. 1.
Speaker Setup Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Rating Area Code TV Aspect Menu Language Progressive Scan R R Front L Volume Size Distance 0 dB Distance If you connected speakers to your DVD/VCR Receiver , setting the Distance lets the speakers know how far the sound has to travel to reach your set listening point. This allows the sound from each speaker to reach the listener at the same time. (1~20 ft, 1 ft = 0.30 m) Small 1 ft Test Return Note You can not set the distance of subwoofer speaker.
Radio Operation Presetting the Radio Stations Listening to the Radio You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM. Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down the volume. Preset radio stations in the DVD/VCR Receiver memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on the left). 1. Press FM/AM on the remote control or RADIO on the front panel until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen. 1.
Radio Operation (Continued) Tuning into a Station Manually OPERATION 1. Press FM/AM on the remote control until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen. 2. Press FM/AM on the remote control to select the desired band. 3/4 4) on the remote control to 3. Press TUNING (3 tune in the desired station. For your reference Weak FM stations “ST” may flash when a weak FM stereo signal is received, select another station or realign the antenna.
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote The remote control can be compatible with various brands of TV by setting their control codes. The TOSHIBA code has initially been set to control TOSHIBA TVs. TV POWER Setting TV Control Codes 1. Press TV to set the remote control operating your TV. 2. While holding down PROGRAM button, enter the two digits of your TV’s brand code (listed on page 41) using number buttons. INPUT PROGRAM 3. Release PROGRAM.
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote (Continued) Brand name of your TV Brand Code Brand name of your TV Brand Code Toshiba 01 Runco (NEC) 14 Bell & Howell 09 Samsung 11,12 Carver 10 Sanyo 09 Celebrity 03 Scotch 11 Citizen 12 Scott 11 Curtis Mathes 09, 12 Sears 01, 02, 09, 10, 11 Dumont 14 Sharp 08, 13 Electro band 03 Sony 03 Emerson 09, 11 Soundesign 11 Fisher 09 GE 02, 07, 11 Gibraiter 14 Goldstar 11 Supreme 03 Sylvania 10 Tandy 08 07, 15 Hallm
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Solution Cause Symptom No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the DVD/VCR Receiver does not work. No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) No picture. The TV is not set to receive DVD/VCR Receiver signal output.
Troubleshooting (Continued) INPUT, VOLUME (v/V) and b/B/v/V buttons on remote control cannot operate. Some channels are skipped over when using CH/TRK (v/V) Picture and sound of broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Camcorder image is not shown. Camcorder image via A/V input to DVD/VCR Receiver is not shown on TV screen. Timer recording is not possible. Use CH. ADD/DEL to restore channels. See “Channel Selection” on page 18. Antenna or cables are loose.
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 21).
Area Code List Code AD AE AF AG AI AL AM AN AO AQ AR AS AT AU AW AZ BA BB BD BE BF BG BH BI BJ BM BN BO BR BS BT BV BW BY BZ CA CC CF CG CH CI CK CL CM CN CO CR CS CU CV CX CY CZ DE DJ DK DM DO DZ EC EE EG EH Area Andorra United Arab Emirates Afghanistan Antigua and Barbuda Anguilla Albania Armenia Netherlands Antilles Angola Antarctica Argentina American Samoa Austria Australia Aruba Azerbaidjan Bosnia-Herzegovina Barbados Bangladesh Belgium Burkina Faso Bulgaria Bahrain Burundi Benin Bermuda Brunei Daru
Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system AC 120V, 60 Hz 110 W 430 X 81 X 360 mm (17 x 3.2 x 14.2 inches) (w x h x d) 7.2 kg (15.8 lbs) 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) 5 % to 90 % NTSC Inputs ANTENNA IN VCR VIDEO IN VCR AUDIO IN FM ANTENNA IN AM ANTENNA IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms 1 V (p-p) 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 -6.
Specifications (Continued) FM Tuner 87.5 - 108.0 MHz 10.7 MHz REFERENCE Tuning Range Intermediate Frequency AM Tuner Tuning Range Intermediate Frequency 530 - 1,720 kHz 450 kHz Amplifier Stereo mode Surround mode 70W + 70W (6Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Front: 70W + 70W (6Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Center*: 70W (6Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Surround*: 70W + 70W (6Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Subwoofer*: 150W (4Ω at 30 Hz, THD 10 %) *Depending on the sound mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Limited United States Warranty for DVD/VCR Home Theater System 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 HOME THEATER SYSTEM AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. DVD/VCR HOME THEATER SYSTEMS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A.
How to Obtain Warranty Service If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and reviewing the section entitled "Troubleshooting," you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TACP Authorized Service Station, visit TACP's website at www.tacp.toshiba.com/service or contact TACP's Consumer Solution Center toll free at 1-800-6313811. (2) You must present your original bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the TACP Authorized Service Station.
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