User manual TOSHIBA SD-3990SU

[. . . ] To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location -see service procedure. Use of controls or adjustments or 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. [. . . ] 4 seconds when playing HiFi video cassette tapes. HI-FI Note: When playing Hi-Fi cassette tapes recorded on another VCR, the sound output may be distorted. This is normal and no indication of a unit malfunction. Try to minimize sound distortions by using SET +/ or change to MONO by pressing AUDIO SELECT. 31 2J50101A [EN] P25-32 31 27/2/06, 5:40 PM Duplicating a video tape When you try to connect with a cable, make sure the power of both units have been turned off. Therefore you can just watch what the recording unit is recording. 1 Load a blank cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact into the recording DVD/VCR. Load the previously recorded cassette tape into the playback VCR or a video camera. 3 4 5 Press REC/OTR and then PAUSE/STEP of Recording unit. Press PLAY-button and then PAUSE/STEP-button of Playback unit. Now you can see the still picture of the scene that you wish to duplicate. Press PAUSE/STEP of both units simultaneously to start the duplicating. VCR 2 Use AUX or CH +/ of the recording DVD/VCR to select the "L1", "L2" or "L3" instead of the preset channel. L1 = TV-RGB/Composite Scart Socket L2 = VCR/DECODER Scart Socket L3 = Front AV jacks Note: Before starting the duplicating process, select the proper tape speed using SP/LP. For a pre-recorded tape the correct tape speed will be set automatically during playback. Connection with second Video recorder or Video camera OR Playback unit Recording unit Playback on camera (not supplied) (not supplied) Press AUX on the recording unit repeatedly until L3 appears. Duplicating a disc material onto a video tape You can record disc material in DVD, Video CD, Audio CD, etc. onto a video tape with this DVD/VCR only. If the disc is out of the guide, it may damage the disc and cause the DVD/VCR to malfunction. Do not place a disc which is unplayable in this DVD/VCR. To start playback in the stop mode Press PLAY. 33 2J50101A [EN] P33-36 33 27/2/06, 5:40 PM Playing a disc To pause playback (still mode) Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. Remove the disc after the disc tray opens completely. 1) Playing a Disc while the VCR section is recording or standing by for timer recording Start to record. If the DVD/VCR is standing by for recording, turn on the DVD/VCR. Press PLAY if the DVD/VCR does not start to play a disc automatically. Screen saver function The screen saver operates when you leave the unit in DVD stop mode for approx. The screen will repeatedly get dark gradually and back to normal. Please press any button when you want to return to an usual screen. To turn on or off the screen saver, see page 51. 2) 3) Be sure to press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray after you remove the disc. Notes: If a non-compatible disc is loaded, "Incorrect Disc", "Region Code Error" or "Parental Error" will appear on the TV screen according to the type of loaded disc. [. . . ] The unit is in the external input mode. The recording start/end time is not set correctly. The TIMER REC has not been pressed ( is not lit). Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit. [. . . ]