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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.
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Safety Precautions CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water CAUTION (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. DO NOT OPEN FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifi- OF ELECTRIC SHOCK cations are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Th
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and oper- 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by ating instructions should be read before the product is the manufacturer. operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future refer- ence. 3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow all instructions. - All operating and use ins
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Table of Contents Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Introduction Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . . . 30 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before Use Note on DTS-encoded CDs Playable Discs When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise may be exhibited from the analog stereo output. To avoid DVD possible damage to the audio system, turn down the (8 cm/12 cm disc) volume before playing back such discs, adjust the vol- ume gradually, and keep the volume level low. To enjoy ® Video CD (VCD) DTS Digital Surround playback, an external 5.1 chan- ® (8 cm / 12 cm disc) nel DTS Digital Surround decoder system must be con- nected to the digi
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Before Use (Continued) Cleaning discs Precautions Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic- Handling the unit ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen- When shipping the unit ter out. 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. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio m
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0Front Panel EJECT ON/STANBY I/1 Switches the DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF. Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. VOLUME LINE IN 2 (VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) input Adjusts volume of speakers. Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, another VCR). N (PLAY) To play back a recorded Disc Tray (DVD deck) tape or disc. Insert a disc here. 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. Memorizes current
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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 p
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Remote Control TV POWER POWER ( ) I/1 Switches TV ON and OFF. Switches DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF. INPUT TV - Selects the VCR deck’s source To control multi-brand TV. (Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2) in VCR mode. DVD/CD - Selects the TV external source in TV mode. To control DVD/CD operating. AUX VCR To listen to an audio source connected to the To control VCR operating. DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack with FM/AM video from LINE 1. Selects the DVD/VCR Receiver’s tuner as SOUND MOD
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AAA Rear Panel VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN DVD/VCR OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO (Left/Right)) (Left/Right)) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. Connect the audio/video output of an external COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, Another (Y Pb Pr) (DVD OUT) VCR). Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. FOR DVD VIEWING ONLY. AC Power Cord ANT.IN Plug into the power source. Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal. RF.OUT Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inp
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Connections Tips Without Cable Box If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach connect, there are various ways you could connect the it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD/VCR Receiver. Use the sup- DVD/VCR Receiver. Use connections described on pages plied round coaxial cable to connect between the DVD/VCR 11-14. Receiver’s RF.OUT jack and the 75 ohm antenna input ja
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Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Optional TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on Note the capabilities of your TV. DVD playback can also be done using the S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT RF coaxial connection connection options below. The tuner and VCR ONLY Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD/VCR Receiver to output through the RF.OUT (R) or DVD/VCR OUT (A, the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial V) jack. (See left) Cable
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Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connections Speaker Positioning Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords For a normal setup use 6 speakers (2 front speakers, by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer). cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, • Front Speakers adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.). Based on your listening position, set up the speakers at equal distance. And by hearing posit
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Connections (Continued) Radio Antenna Connections Digital Device Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listen- Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jacks on ing. the DVD/VCR Receiver to the digital audio out (optical) jacks on your digital device (Game device, Digital Set 1. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna Top Box, etc.), using optional optical audio cable. connectors. To select source of DVD/VCR Receiver to OPTICAL IN, 2. Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM
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Selecting the Input/Output Source Follow these guidelines to select and switch among the AUX DVD/CD VCR FM/AM various DVD/VCR Receiver input and output sources: • DVD/CD 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. • VCR To view output from the VCR deck: INPUT Press VCR on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel until the VCR indicator on the
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Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions BYPASS Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Software with multichannel surround audio signals is played Surround mode according to the way it was recorded. (DTS) Sound Mode Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark. DTS Digital p
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VCR Operation Setup EASY INFORMATION On-Screen Display (OSD) If the Extended Data Service (XDS) signals are provided Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in “Selecting along with normal TV signal in your area or during play- the Input/Output Source” on page 15. back of a tape recorded with Extended Data Service (XDS) signals, the station ID, program title, and program Some of these functions appear during VCR operated. details are shown on the TV screen. When viewing a channel with Extended Dat
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VCR Operation Setup (Continued) VCR Setup Menu Options Channel Selection This DVD/VCR Receiver is equipped with a 1. Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 2. Use v v/V V to select the SETUP menu, then press 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF ENTER. channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. The SETUP menu will appear. Preparation: Connect the DVD/VCR Receiver to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as shown in
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VCR Operation Setup (Continued) Note Setting the Clock There are cases where the TV station does not send or sends The DVD/VCR Receiver gives you two ways to set the the wrong time. Therefore, the incorrect time will be set. If this time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The happens we recommend that you set the clock manually. Auto Clock feature enables the DVD/VCR Receiver to set up the clock while the DVD/VCR Receiver is turned Manual Clock Set off. Things to know before starting
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DVD Operation Setup Temporary Feedback Field Icons General Explanation This manual gives basic instructions for operating the TITLE Repeat Title DVD/VCR Receiver. Some DVDs require specific opera- CHAPT Repeat Chapter tion or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV TRACK Repeat Track (non-PBC Video CDs screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by and Audio CD only) the DVD/VCR Receiver or is not available on the disc. ALL Repeat
