Toshiba SD-V390-S-TU - Manual (Page 5)

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INTRODUCTION
Before Use
Playable Discs
DVD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play a DVD-R, CD-R or
CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3 or JPEG files.
Notes
– Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-
ment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW
discs cannot be played on the unit.
– The unit cannot play discs that contain data other
than MP3 and CD-DA data.
– Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
– Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-
shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.
Notes on DVDs and Video CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs
may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers.
As this unit plays DVDs and Video CDs according to
disc content designed by the software manufacturer,
some playback features of the unit may not be avail-
able, or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs
and Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business pur-
poses may not be playable on this unit.
Regional code of the DVD+VCR and DVDs
This DVD+VCR is designed and manufactured
for playback of region 1 encoded DVD software.
The region code on the labels of some DVD
discs indicates which type of DVD+VCR can
play those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs
labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the
message “Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV
screen. Some DVD discs may not have a region code
label even though their playback is prohibited by area
limits.
Note on DTS-encoded CDs
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise may
be exhibited from the analog stereo output. To avoid
possible damage to the audio system, turn down the
volume before playing back such discs, adjust the vol-
ume gradually, and keep the volume level low. To enjoy
DTS Digital Surround
TM playback, an external 5.1 chan-
nel DTS Digital Surround TM decoder system must be
connected to the digital output of the unit.
Disc-related terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chap-
ters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to
enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.
Track (Video CD and audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD
or an audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number,
enabling you to locate the track you want.
Scene
On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sec-
tions called “Scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the
menu screen and assigned a scene number, enabling
you to locate the scene you want.
A scene is composed of one or several tracks.
Types of video CDs
There are two types of video CDs:
Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)
PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact
with the system via menus, search functions, or other
typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures
of high resolution can be played if they are included in
the disc.
Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)
Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs
allow playback of video pictures as well as sound, but
they are not equipped with PBC.
Remote control battery installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the
remote control, and insert two R03 (size
AAA) batteries with
and aligned
correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
Remote Control Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
z Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor
z Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor
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