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    Printed in Thailand 04/1 1 K *J2E51001A* 2 14 22 29 34 39 Introduction DIGITAL VIDEO 42 45 55 67 DVD VIDEO PLA YER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SD-K531SU2 OWNER’S MANUAL ©2004 T oshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD Video Discs. Connections Basic setup Playback (VCR) Recording (VCR) Other functions (VCR) Basic p[...]

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    4 Introduction IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 13. LIGHTNING T o 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 prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges. 14. POWER LINES An outside antenna[...]

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    8 Introduction DIGITAL VIDEO About this owner’s manual 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 instru[...]

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    12 Introduction Remote control * MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu included on many DVD video discs. T o operate a menu, follow the instructions in “DVD Menu.” 54 Identification of Controls (continued) The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in for details. FWD REW STOP P AUSE[...]

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    16 Connections Cable TV connections VHF/UHF IN (ANT) OUT (TV) IN (ANT) VHF/UHF IN (ANT) OUT (TV) IN (ANT) VHF/UHF IN (ANT) OUT (TV) IN (ANT) Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without usin[...]

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    20 Connections Connecting to optional equipment Y ou can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds of DVD video discs or audio CDs by connecting the DVD/VCR to optional audio equipment. For connection to your TV , see “Connecting to a TV” 18 19 . : Front speaker : Rear speaker : Sub woofer : Center speaker : Signal flow Connecting to an amplifier equip[...]

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    24 Basic setup Connect the Antenna or Cable system. • If you use a cable box, turn it on. Clock setting The AUTO CLOCK function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day , Y ear and T ime) when the DVD/VCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off. The DVD/VCR searches for a station in your area containing the ne[...]

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    28 Basic setup Repeat the step 1 on page 27. Then press SET + or – to select the “ADD/DELETE” and press ENTER. 1 T o ADD/DELETE channels Press VCR MENU until the menu screen is cleared. 3 T o Add or Delete desired channels 2 CH SETUP TV ADD/DELETE CABLE +/–/ENTER/MENU AUTO CH MEMORY ADD CH 003 +/–/0–9/ENTER/MENU 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 Press[...]

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    32 Playback (VCR) Convenience function T o 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 “AUTO REPEA T”. 1 Press ENTER to select “ON” or “OFF”. If “ON” is selected, the playback will be repeated endlessly[...]

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    36 Recording (VCR) One-touch Timer Recording (O TR) The One-touch Timer Recording f eature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. One-touch Timer Recording (O TR) Press once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times NORMAL REC 0:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 NORMAL REC Recording time Press 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times 10 tim[...]

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    40 Other functions (VCR) T o AUDIO (L) OUT AUDIO/VIDEO cable (supplied) Playback VCR T o VIDEO OUT T o AUDIO (R) OUT Recording VCR T o AUDIO (L) IN T o VIDEO IN T o AUDIO (R) IN 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 po[...]

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    44 FWD Playing a disc (continued) Y ou can play discs at various speeds. Playing frame by frame REW PLA Y P AUSE/STILL SKIP / SLOW Basic playback (DVD) DVD VCD DVD VCD REW FWD PAUSE/STILL SLOW PLA Y PLA Y PLA Y INDEX SKIP + INDEX SKIP – Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REW or FWD during playback. REW : Fast reverse playbac[...]

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    48 Setting the Select Files 1 Press SETUP in the stop mode. Press or to select “Picture”, then press ENTER. Press or to select “Select Files”. Press ENTER or / to select your desired file type. All: Displays all files. Music Only: Displays only MP3/WMA files. Pictures Only: Displays only JPEG files. 3 T o make SETUP screen disappear, press [...]

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    52 Repeat playback of Title, Chapter and Track 1 Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. DVD Press / or ENTER once or twice to select “Chapter” or “Title”. ENTER ▼ / / Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback CD/VCD Press to select “Repeat”. Press / or ENTER once or twice to select “Track” or “All”. Press PLAY MODE again to m[...]

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    56 During DVD KARAOKE disc playback, press AUDIO. 2 On : The primary vocal is output when it is recorded on the disc. Off : The primary vocal is not output. Press or to select “On” or “Off”. Function setup (DVD) Setting subtitles/Karaoke playback T urning the subtitles on and off Press SUBTITLE during playback until “Off” appears. When [...]

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    60 Dynamic Range Control Press SETUP in the stop mode. Press or to select “Sound”. Press or ENTER to select “Dialogue”. Press or ENTER, then press or to select desired setting. 1 T o make SETUP screen disappear, press SETUP or RETURN while the SETUP screen is being displayed. 4 Dynamic Range Control DRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you t[...]

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    64 Function setup (DVD) Setting OSD language Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press or to select “Other”. Press or ENTER to select “OSD Language”. DVD VCD CD Language Other /Enter/Setup/Return Picture Parental Sound 1 2 Language OSD Language English Other /Enter/Setup/Return Picture Parental Sound T o make SETUP screen disappear, pr[...]

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    68 Others T roubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for 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. • Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating. DVD/VCR does not o[...]