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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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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and oper- ating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future refer- ence.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions......2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... . 3 Table of Contents.

  • Page 5: Before Use

    Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and Video CD software and/or the manufacture of DVD and Video CD discs, Toshiba can- not guarantee that this DVD/VCR Receiver will play every feature of every DVD bearing the DVD logo and/or every Video CD bearing the CD logo.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    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. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback.

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    0Front Panel ON/STANBY I/1 Switches the DVD/VCR Receiver ON and OFF. 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. TUNING ( Selects FM and AM band.

  • Page 8: Display Window

    Display Window Indicates encoding format of the current disc. RADIO Indicates RADIO mode is active Indicates sound mode is DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC II. SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received. PROG Indicates when programmed playback is in progress.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Remote Control TV POWER Switches TV ON and OFF. INPUT - Selects the VCR deck’s source (Tuner, LINE 1, or LINE 2) in VCR mode. - Selects the TV external source in TV mode. To listen to an audio source connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) jack with video from LINE 1.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    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 AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. Connect to a S-Video Input on TV. FOR DVD VIEWING ONLY. Connect the six supplied speakers to these terminals.

  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections Tips Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD/VCR Receiver. Use connections described on pages 11-14. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

  • Page 12: Basic Tv Connections

    Connections (Continued) Basic TV Connections Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your TV. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the DVD/VCR Receiver to the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R).

  • Page 13: Speaker System Connections

    Connections (Continued) Speaker System Connections 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.). Notes Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3 and # to #.

  • Page 14: Radio Antenna Connections

    Connections (Continued) Radio Antenna Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for radio listen- ing. 1. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connectors. 2. Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM antenna connectors. Notes To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the DVD/VCR Receiver and other compo- nents.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Input/Output Source

    Selecting the Input/Output Source DVD/CD INPUT Follow these guidelines to select and switch among the 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.

  • Page 16: Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions

    Before Operation - Sound Mode Descriptions Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround 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. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio(which means identical to the original masters) and results in excep- tional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field.

  • Page 17: Vcr Operation Setup

    VCR Operation Setup On-Screen Display (OSD) 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 ❹ PLAY HI-FI CH 4 STEREO OCT 8 , SAT 2:15 PM ❻...

  • Page 18: Vcr Setup Menu Options

    VCR Operation Setup (Continued) VCR Setup Menu Options 1. Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear. 2. Use v v /V V to select the SETUP menu, then press ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear. 3. Use v v /V V to choose a desired option on the SETUP menu.

  • Page 19: Setting The Clock

    VCR Operation Setup (Continued) Setting the Clock 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.

  • Page 20: Dvd Operation Setup

    DVD Operation Setup General Explanation This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD/VCR Receiver. Some DVDs require specific opera- tion 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.

  • Page 21: Initial Settings

    DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Initial Settings You can set your personal preferences on the DVD/VCR Receiver. General Operation 1. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. Original Disc Audio Disc Subtitle English Disc Menu French Rating German Area Code Spanish TV Aspect Italian Menu Language Chinese...

  • Page 22: Speaker Setup

    DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Speaker setup 5.1 Speaker settings Select speaker settings, including volume balance and distance, or test the speaker settings. Speaker settings are only active on the Analog Multi- Channel Output. (See “Speaker Setup”, page 37.) Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Front L...

  • Page 23: Parental Control

    DVD Operation Setup (Continued) Parental Control Rating Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for chil- dren. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control infor- mation that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs.

  • Page 24: Vcr Operation

    VCR Operation Normal Playback Preparation: 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.

  • Page 25: Normal Recording

    VCR Operation (Continued) Normal Recording Preparation: 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. If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD/VCR Receiver and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.
  • Page 26 VCR Operation (Continued) 10. Use V V to choose the SPEED option. Use b b /B B to choose the desired recording speed (AUTO, SP or SLP). AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switch- es speed from SP to SLP, if necessary, to complete record- ing the program.

  • Page 27: Instant Timer Recording

    VCR Operation (Continued) Instant Timer Recording Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the programma- ble timer. Preparation: Turn on the power of both the DVD/VCR Receiver and the TV. Be sure the TV is tuned to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH3 or 4).

  • Page 28: Vhs Hi-Fi Stereo System/Mts Broadcast

    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.

  • Page 29: Tape Counter Memory Feature

    VCR Operation (Continued) Tape Counter Memory Feature Real-Time Counter Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press CLK/CNT to select the real-time counter display. Every press of CLK/CNT changes the TV screen as illustrated below. 2:15 AM 0:05:25 CLOCK COUNTER...

  • Page 30: Dvd And Video Cd Operation

    DVD and Video CD Operation Playing DVD and Video CD Playback Setup 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.

  • Page 31: Search

    DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Search VCD2.0 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).

  • Page 32: General Features

    DVD and Video CD Operation (Continued) General Features (Continued) Marker Search VCD2.0 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.

  • Page 33: Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Disc Operation

    MP3 and WMA formats, prior to the downloading thereof. Toshiba has no right to grant and does not grant permission top download any copyrighted content.

  • Page 34: Pause

    Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation (Continued) Pause 1 Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY or press PAUSE/STEP again. Moving to another Tracks Press SKIP (. or >) briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track.

  • Page 35: Jpeg File Operation

    JPEG File Operation Viewing JPEG Files on a Disc 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.

  • Page 36: Programmed Playback

    Programmed Playback 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. 1. Press PROGRAM during playback or in the Stop mode to enter the Program Edit mode.

  • Page 37: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup Adjust the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surround decoder. Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Front L Rating Volume Area Code Size TV Aspect Distance Menu Language Test Progressive Scan Return 5.1 Speaker Setup Others 1. Select “5.1 Speaker Setup” using the 3 3 /4 4 buttons on the setup menu.

  • Page 38: Radio Operation

    Radio Operation Presetting the Radio Stations You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM. Before tun- ing, make sure that you have turned down the volume. 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.

  • Page 39: Tuning Into A Station Manually

    Radio Operation (Continued) Tuning into a Station Manually 1. Press FM/AM on the remote control until the fre- quency band appears on the display and TV screen. 2. Press FM/AM on the remote control to select the desired band. 3. Press TUNING (3 3 /4 4 ) on the remote control to tune in the desired station.

  • Page 40: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    The remote control can be compatible with various brands of TV by setting their control codes. The TOSHI- BA code has initially been set to control TOSHIBA TVs. Setting TV Control Codes 1. Press TV to set the remote control operating your TV.

  • Page 41: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote (Continued) Table of TV Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Brand Code Toshiba Bell & Howell Carver Celebrity Citizen Curtis Mathes 09, 12 Dumont Electro band Emerson 09, 11 Fisher 02, 07, 11...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom The power cord is disconnected. No power. The power is on, but the No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. DVD/VCR Receiver does not work. No picture.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Incorrect mode (e.g. Remote control in INPUT, VOLUME ( TV mode). buttons on b/B/v/V remote control cannot operate. Some channels are Those channels were deleted with the skipped over when using CH. ADD/DEL option. CH/TRK (v/V) Picture and sound of Antenna or cables are loose.

  • Page 44: Language Code List

    Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 21). Code Language Code 6566 Abkhazian 7074 6565 Afar 7073 6570 Afrikaans 7082 8381 Albanian 7089 6577 Amharic 7176 6582 Arabic 7565...

  • Page 45: Area Code List

    Area Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Area Code List” (See page 23). Code Area Code Area Andorra Eritrea United Arab Emirates Spain Afghanistan Ethiopia Antigua and Barbuda Finland Anguilla Fiji Albania Falkland Islands Armenia Micronesia Netherlands Antilles Faroe Islands...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system Inputs ANTENNA IN VCR VIDEO IN VCR AUDIO IN FM ANTENNA IN AM ANTENNA IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN Outputs VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) Audio output (analog audio) RF OUT...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications (Continued) FM Tuner Tuning Range Intermediate Frequency AM Tuner Tuning Range Intermediate Frequency Amplifier Stereo mode Surround mode Inputs Speakers Type Impedance Frequency Response Sound Pressure Level Rated Input Power Max. Input Power Net Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Accessories: Video cable .

  • Page 48: Limited United States Warranty

    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.
  • Page 49 "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 1-800-631- 3811. (2) You must present your original bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the TACP Authorized Service Station.
  • Page 50 ColorStream and ColorStream Pro are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. P/NO : 3834RH0074C Printed in Indonesia.

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