Precautions
Notes on handling
When shipping the DVD/VCR, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For fully protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD/VCR. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD/VCR for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish.
The top and rear panels of the DVD/VCR may become warm after a long period of use. This is not a malfunction.
When the DVD/VCR is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power.
If you do not use the DVD/VCR for a long period, the unit may not function properly in the future. Turn on and use the DVD/VCR occasionally.
Notes on locating
Notes on moisture condensation
Moisture condensation damages the DVD/VCR. Please read the following carefully.
Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the head drum or the optical
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Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases:
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Do not touch the playback side of the disc. | Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the | |
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Playback side | Chapter 1 Chapter 2 | Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 |
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Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
Video CD/Audio CD
Video CD/Audio CD
Track 1 | Track 2 | Track 3 | Track 4 | Track 5 |
On cleaning discs
Place the DVD/VCR on a level surface. Do not use it on a shaky or unstable surface such as a wobbling table or inclined stand. The loaded disc or video tape may become 
When you place this DVD/VCR near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this case, place the DVD/ VCR away from the TV, radio, or VCR.
When you bring the DVD/VCR directly from a cold place to a warm place.
When you use the DVD/VCR in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit.
In summer, when you use the DVD/VCR in a hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room.
When you use the DVD/VCR in a humid place.
Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the centre outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.
Each title, chapter or track is assigned a number, which is called “title number”, “chapter number” or “track number” respectively.
There may be discs that do not have these numbers.
Notes on copyright
Notes on cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. 
Use a dry cloth to wipe.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and benzine, as they may damage the surface of the DVD/ VCR.
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Do not use the DVD/VCR when moisture condensation may occur.
If you use the DVD/VCR in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc or the video tape, connect the power cord of the DVD/VCR to the wall outlet, turn on the DVD/VCR, and leave it for two or three hours. After two or three hours, the DVD/VCR will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the DVD/VCR connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur.
Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.
On storing discs
Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.
Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier. 
Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of copyrighted materials including, without limitation, television programs, videotapes, and DVDs is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case
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Notes on discs
of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the “STANDARD DEFINITION” output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks
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Contents
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 instruction notes of discs.
The following symbol may appear on the TV screen during operation.
It means that the operation is not permitted by the DVD/ VCR or the disc.
For example, sometimes it is unable to stop the playback of copyright message of the disc when the STOP (
) button is pressed. Alternatively, this symbol may also indicate that the feature is not available for the disc.
Notes on region numbers
The region number of this DVD/VCR is 2. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not find 
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or ALL , disc playback will not be allowed by the player. (In this case, the DVD/VCR will display a message
On Video CDs
This DVD/VCR supports Video CDs equipped with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of
Playable discs
This DVD/VCR can play the following discs.
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Before using your unit |
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS | 2 |
Precautions | 4 |
Notes on discs | 5 |
Contents | 7 |
Parts and functions | 8 |
Display | 9 |
Remote control | 10 |
Basic connection | 12 |
Playback connection | 13 |
Setting up the VCR section |
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Tuning the TV stations and setting the time and | |
date automatically | 15 |
Setting the | 16 |
Setting the time and date manually | 17 |
Tuning the TV stations manually | 18 |
Tape playback operation |
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Loading and unloading a cassette tape | 19 |
Cassette tape playback | 20 |
Special playback | 21 |
Repeat playback | 22 |
Counter display | 23 |
Video Index Search System | 24 |
Disc playback operation |
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Playing a disc | 33 |
Zooming/Locating desired scene | 36 |
Marking desired scenes | 37 |
Repeat | 38 |
Program playback/Random playback | 39 |
Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu ... | 40 |
Changing soundtrack language/Setting |
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surround sound | 41 |
Subtitles/To turn off the PBC/Disc status | 42 |
MP3/JPEG/DivX® and Audio CD operation .... | 43 |
Repeat and program playback using file |
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browser | 47 |
Advanced function of DVD section |
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Customizing the function settings | 49 |
Temporary cancel the rating level by |
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DVD disc | 54 |
Language code list | 55 |
Additional information |
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Problems and troubleshooting | 56 |
Video head cleaning | 57 |
Specifications | 58 |
Playback Control.) You can enjoy two playback variations depending on types of discs.
•Video CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1)
Sound and movie can be played on this DVD/VCR in the same way as a DVD.
•Video CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)
In addition to operation of a Video CD not equipped with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback of interactive software with search function by using the menu displayed on the TV screen (Menu Playback). Some of the functions described in this owner’s manual may not work with some discs.
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Kodak Picture CD, FUJICOLOR CD format Some of these discs may be incompatible.
•You cannot play discs other than those listed above.
•You cannot play discs of
•Some
•This DVD/VCR output the PAL/NTSC colour system, depending on the discs, and cannot output other colour system (SECAM, etc.).
•NTSC DVD or VCD discs will be playback in black and white if only PAL TV is used.
In this case, if your TV is RGB compatible, select “RGB” in the “Output” menu (see page 53). Alternatively, use a
•For MP3/JPEG/DivX® CD, see page 43.
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 the DVD player will successfully play every disc bearing 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.
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
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Timer recording | 28 |
Advanced function of VCR section |
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Stereo recording and playback | 30 |
Duplicating a video tape | 32 |
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