Toshiba SD-V280 Owner’s Manual

TOSHIBA

DVD VIDEO PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SD-V280A

Quick set-up guide

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CAUTION

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The 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,

CAUTION: TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTSINSIDE.REFER SERVICINGTO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, do not expose this appliance to rain or

moisture.

WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation, tf this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to t_y to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partly responsible for compliance with the FCC

Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:
THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM.

TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THIS USER'S GUIDE CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FU-
TURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT REQUIRE MAINTENANCE, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCATION-

SEE SERVICE PROCEDURE.

USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR THE PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM, DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THE ENCLOSURE VISIBLE LASER RADIA-
TION MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPENED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

79077193 @2002 Toshiba Corporation

This device does not tape-recorded copy protected DVD Video Discs,

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

rh READ INSTRUCTIONS

AllLhe safetyand operatinginstructionsshould be read before theunitisoperated.

2, RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructionsshould be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the unit and in the operatinginstructionsshould be adhered to.

4, FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructionsshould be fofIowed.

5. CLEANING

Unplug this unit from the wail outIet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleane_
or aerosof cleaners.

Use a damp cIofh for cIeaning the exterior cabinet onty.

6, ATTACHMENTS

The manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attach_
merits, as they may cause hazards.

7, WATERAND MOISTURE

DOnot use thisunit near water. ForexampIe, near a bathtub,washbowl, kitchen
sink, faundry tub, in8 wet basement, or near a swimming pool

8, ACCESSORIES

Do not pIace this unit on an unsfable cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or fable.
The unit may fall, causing serious injury,and serious damage tothe unit.

8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved withcare. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause theappliance and cart
combinationto overturn.

9, VENTILATION

Slots and openings inthe cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation,

to ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating.

These openingsmust not be blocked or covered. The openings should never
be bIockad by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This unit shoutd never be pfaced near or over a radador or heat source. This
unit shoutd not be piacad ina builtdn insfaIlation such as a bookcase or rack

unless proper ventilation isprovided andfar the manufaoturer's instructions
have been adhered to.

tO. POWER SOURCE

Thisunit should be operated only from thetype of power source iadicafadon the
ratiag plate. Ifyou are not sure ofthe type of power supply to your home, consult
your adptiance dealer or local power company. For units intended to operate

from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

trh GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

This unit is equipped with a polarized alfamatiag-current tine plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power out_etonly one
way. This is a safety feature, if you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlfa, tryreversing the plug. Ifthe plug should stillfail to fit, contact your electrician

to replace your obsolete outlet. DOnot defeat the safety purpose ofthe pofadzad

bjag, if your unit isequipped with a 3-wire grour_dingdype plug, a plag having a

third (grounding) pin. This plag wilt only fit into a groundiagrtype power oupet.

This too, is a safety feature. If you are unable to insertthe plug into the out_et,
contact your electrician to repIace your obsctate oupet.Do not defeat the safety

purposeof the grounding-type pIag.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likelyto be walked on

or pinched by itemsplaced upon or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appIfance.

13. LIGHTNING

TOprotect your unit from a lightningstorm, or when it is left unat_endad and
unusad for Ioagperiods of time, unplug itfrom the wall outlet and disconnect the

ardenna or cable system. This wiII prevent damage to the unit due to lightning
and power linesurges.

14. POWER LINES
An outside antenna system should not be Iocafad in the vicinity of overhead

power linesor otherelectric light or power circuits, or where itcan fall intosuch
powerlinesor circuits. When insfalliag an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power linesor circuits, as contact

withthem might be fafaI.

15. OVERLOADING

Do not ovadoad wall outlats and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.

16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Do not pushobjects through any openings in this unit, as they may touch
dangerous voftage points or shott out parts that could result in fire or eleofdc

shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outsideantenna or cadIe system is connected to the unit, be sure the
ardenna or cable system isgrounded to providesome protectionagainst

voltage surges and buitt-up static charges, Section 810 of the NationaI
ElectdcaI Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides informationwith respect to proper

grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the teaddn wire

to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, locationof
antenna disada_e unit, connec_on to grounding electrodes, and requirements

for the grounding eteofrode.

18. SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening Or_moviag covers may

expose you to dangerous volfage or other hazards.Refer alt serv_ciagto
pe_fiad service personnel

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

UnpIag this unit from the wall outIat and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the foltowing
conditions:

a. When the pewer-supely cord or pIagis damaged.
b. If liquidhas been spilled, or objects have fallen intothe unit.
c. Ifthe unit has been exposed to rainor wafa_

d. Ifthe unit does not operate normally by foltowiag the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controts that are cove_d by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other cont_ls may result in

damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the unit to itsnormal operation.

e. Ifthe unit has been d_pped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance,this indicates a

need for service.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS

When repfacement parts are _quirad, be sure the service technician uses
repiacemerd parts specified by the man_actorer or those that have the same

characteristics as the odginal part.
Unaothadzed substitutions may result in f_re,etectr_ shock or other hazards.

21. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service
technicianto perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper

operating condition.

22. HEAT

The p_duct should be situated away f_m heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or otherproducts (includingamplifiers) that produce
heat.

23. DISC TRAY

Keep your fingers wellclear of the disc tray as it isdosing. It may cause
serious personal ibjur_

24. CONNECTING

When you connect the p_duct to other equipment, turn off the power and
unplug aIt of the equipment f_m the walloutlet. Failure to do so may cause
an etectdc shock and sedous patsonal injury.Read the owner's manual of the
other equipment ca_faIly and foIfaw the instructionswhen making any

connections.

25. LASER BEAM

Do not lookinto the openingof the disc tray or ventitfaion openingof the

p_duot to see the source of the taser beam. It may cause sight damage.

26. DISC

Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily

b_ken and may cause serious personal injuryand product malfanction.

27. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder isprovided to call the CATV system installer'sattention to ArticIe

82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for propergrounding and, in
particular,specifies that the cadIe ground shalt be connected to the grounding

system of the building, as cfase to the point of cable entry 8s practical

CONDENSATION

Moisture will form in the operating section of the DVD/VCR tt the player is
brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of

the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the DVD/VCR's performance
will be impaired.
TO prevent this, let the DVD/VCR stand in its new surroundings for about an

hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises

gradually.
Condensation may also form during the summer if the DVDNCR is exposed
to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of
the DVD/VCR.

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Combination
VHF/UHF antenna

_ Signal flow

To wall outlet

D @ @ @

@

To VIDEO OUT

RFINjack

\

_-RF OUT jack

(white)

Audio/video cable

(supplied)

Foaudio inputs

To video input TV or monitor with

(yellow) audio/video inputs

To antenna input

Press POWER to turn on the DVD/VCR.

Press DVD/VOR to select the VCR mode
DMD/VCR The VCR indicator on the front panel

O will light.

Set the 3/4 Channel selector switch on the rear panel
toCH3or4.

3 -]4

CH

Turn ON the TV and set to CH a or 4 to correspond
with the channel selected in step 3.

Press TVNCR to select the VCR position,

TV/VCR The VCR indicator will appear in the

display window.

Select any channel to receive a TV station in your area.
The channel number will appear on the screen for

about 4 seconds.

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Press VCR MENU.

SET UP press VCR MENU, instead of the main

VCR MENU

Press SET + or - to select "LANGUAGE", then press
ENTER.

Press SET + or- to select the desired language: English

(ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAI_IOL) or French FRANCAIS
then press ENTER.

Press VCR MENU until the MENU screen is cleared.

SET UP

VCR MENU

If you use the unit for the first time and

menu screen on the right the "SYSTEM
SET UP" menu screen in step 2 may
appear.

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