PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS WARNING: APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
“standard definition” output. If there are questions States of America. regarding your TV set compatibility with this 480p DVD recorder, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. Manufactured under license from Dolby Auto Power Off and Screen Saver Function (DVD Only) Laboratories.
Maintenance Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS SERVICING Laser Safety ......................2 • Please refer to relevant topics on the “Troubleshooting” IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........3 Installation Location .....................4 on page 31 before returning the unit. Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire ..........4 •...
• Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD software and/or the manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that this DVD player will successfully play every disc bearing the DVD and CD logos. If you happen to experience any difficulty playing a DVD and/or CD disc on this DVD player, please contact Toshiba Customer Service.
Index to Parts and Controls Front Panel 3 4 5 6 7 SD-V398 CHANNEL 21 20 19 18 ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons or by 12. C (STOP) button (DVD only) inserting a cassette tape.
Remote Control DVD mode VCR mode Media Button (Alphabetical order) • To turn the unit on/off. • To turn the unit on/off. • To turn the unit on/off. • To select channel. • To select chapter or title • To select track or file directly. •...
DVD Display Panel Displays a type of the disc which is inserted on the tray. No disc inserted or • DVD: DVD-video cannot read • CD: Audio CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG on CD Appears when the A-B repeat function Tray open is on. Appears when the Appears when the repeat function is on.
Connections Read this first: 1) Disconnect the AC power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below. 3) After making all the connections, connect the AC power cords of the devices. • Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the RCA audio/video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.
Connection to an Audio System If using this DVD player to play back a DVD in a Dolby Digital Multi-channel surround or DTS surround format, the DVD player outputs a Dolby Digital or DTS data stream from its COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack. By hooking up the player to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, you can enjoy more convincing, realistic ambience with powerful and high- quality surrounding sound of a professional standard which can be heard in movie theaters.
Connecting to a Cable / Satellite Box RCA audio cable RCA video cable DVD/VCR VIDEO IN RCA video cable AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN cable/satellite box RCA audio cable RF coaxial cable rear of this unit ANT.OUT...
Preparation for Use Turning on Unit for the First Time To Add or Delete Channels Please note: most instructions in this man- Press [SETUP] to select “CHANNEL SET UP”. ual refer to remote control use. - M E N U - Then press [B] to go to next step.
Clock Setting Press [SETUP] and select “CLOCK SET”. - M E N U - Then press [B] to go to next step. TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP B CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] •...
VCR FUNCTIONS Playback Before: Turn on the TV. Note: • When a cassette tape without a record tab is inserted, the unit will start Insert a cassette tape To start playback playback automatically. into this unit. • Tracking will be automatically adjusted upon playback.
Auto Repeat The unit will automatically rewind the cassette tape when it has reached the end and will automatically start playback unless you press [STOP C] or you turn off the unit. Press [SETUP], and choose “AUTO REPEAT”. - M E N U - Press [B] to “AUTO REPEAT”...
Select “ONCE”, “DAILY” (Mon-Fri), or “WEEKLY”. Select the desired recording speed. ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 Then press [B] to go to next step. Then press [SETUP]. PROGRAM NUMBER 1 B ONCE DATE 1 0 / 0 6 TUE DAILY START TIME 0 7 : 3 0...
Copying a Cassette Tape output jacks of Warning: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted cassette tapes external device rear of the unit may be an infringement of copyright laws. AUDIO OUT RCA audio/video 1) Insert a pre-recorded cassette tape into another external DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN...
MTS System (Multi-Channel Television Sound) When You Receive or Record a Program Broadcast in MTS • When you receive a broadcast on this unit, you can check the type of the broadcast by pressing [DISPLAY]. • When “TV STEREO” or “SAP” selection is valid, select them by Press [SETUP], then select “TV STEREO”...
DVD FUNCTIONS Playback Before: Turn on the TV, amplifier and any other components which are connected to this unit. Make sure the TV and audio receiver (not supplied) are set to the correct channel. CHANNEL Insert a disc with Lights up when power is on. label facing up.
On-Screen Display You can check the information about the current disc by pressing [DISPLAY] on the remote control. appears only in a case multi- angle is available on the DVD. current playback status current playback status 4/12 0:03:21 - 0:02:15 11/16 0:00:00 - 0:03:30 remaining time of the current track remaining time of the current...
MP3 / WMA / JPEG Playback MP3 / WMA / JPEG is a method of compressing files. You can copy For some JPEG discs, JPEG menu will be displayed. MP3 / WMA / JPEG files on CD-RW/-Rs from the computer and play 1) In stop mode, press [MENU].
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Folder Playback You may select to play a folder. This function is available only when Dual Playback is ON. Refer to page 30 on how to set the Dual Playback “ON” or “OFF”. 1) In stop mode, press [MODE]. • The FOLDER LIST will appear. 2) Press [K / L ] to select a folder, and then press [PLAY B] or [ENTER].
Search Functions Search function does not work during programmed or random playback. Using Title / Chapter Search Using Time Search Press [SEARCH MODE] repeatedly until the time search display Press [SEARCH MODE] once for the chapter search. appears. Press [SEARCH MODE] twice for the title search. 1:29:00 TOTAL Select a desired disc time by using [the Number buttons] within 30...
Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback Repeat Playback Random Playback Repeat function is available only during playback. This function shuffles the playing order of tracks instead of playback in sequence. Press [REPEAT] to select the desired option to repeat during playback.
Special Settings Subtitle Language Camera Angles This unit allows you to select a subtitle language (if available) Some DVD may contain scenes which have been shot during DVD playback. simultaneously from various angles. You can change the camera angle if appears on the TV screen.
DVD Setting QUICK Menu You can select “PLAYER MENU”, “TV ASPECT”, “PROGRESSIVE”, “DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” from “QUICK” menu quickly. Press [SETUP] in the stop mode. Select the desired item. SETUP menu Confirm that “QUICK” is selected. ENTER QUICK SETUP Page 27 Step 5 PLAYER MENU...
DISPLAY Setting You can change the display functions. Follow steps 1 to 3 in the “CUSTOM Menu” section on page 27. Select the desired item. To exit “TV ASPECT” or “STILL MODE” menu TV ASPECT: QUICK (Default: 4:3 LETTER BOX) Select the See note on the right.
PARENTAL Setting This function prevents unit from playing material inappropriate for children. Parental Levels Parental level allows you to set the rating levels of your DVD software. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set. Follow steps 1 to 3 in the “CUSTOM Menu” section on page 27. Enter your desired 4-digit Select “PARENTAL Select the desired level.
OTHERS Setting You can change the other functions. Follow steps 1 to 3 in the “CUSTOM Menu” section on page 27. Select the desired item. To exit the menu ANGLE ICON: (Default: ON) Set to “ON” to display when multiple camera angles are available during DVD playback.
INFORMATION Troubleshooting If this unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this manual. Refer to the following: Symptom Remedy No power. • Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. • Make sure the power is turned on. The unit switches from DVD •...
Symptom Remedy “ ” appears on the TV screen, • That operation is prohibited by this unit or the disc. prohibiting an operation. - This is not a malfunction. Completely distorted picture • Connect the unit directly to the TV. or black/white picture with •...