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Introduction PORTABLE DVD PLAYER SDP74SWN OWNER'S MANUAL Preparations Playback Function Settings DIGITAL VIDEO Connections Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the bottom of your DVD player. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
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's manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location - see service procedure Recycling Seals on the rechargeable batteries that power Toshiba cordless products, Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment. For more
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, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment
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PRECAUTIONS Responsible party: Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 82 Totowa Rd.; Wayne, N.J.07470 Phone: (800)631-3811 CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that
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the electric shock by an electric surge. 12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way does not operate normally, or has been dropped. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. When you use headphones, keep the volume at a
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. 22. When you use this product in an airplane, follow the instructions of the airline. Disregarding them may cause harmful interference to radio communication with any broken glass or liquid from the damaged DVD player. The LCD panel inside the DVD player contains glass and a toxic liquid. If the
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ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the DVD player any time it has been damaged or dropped. 27. Use the player in a location that may cause poisoning. d) Do not install the battery backwards. Follow the instructions for battery replacement. e) Do not charge, heat, open, or short-circuit
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NEVER operate the apparatus or view a DVD Video while operating an automobile or other air bag. Failure to observe this instruction could result in the prevention of an vehicle adapter other than the model supplied, to power the apparatus Consult your vehicle owner's manual before using this adapter.
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not in use. j) WARNING: Do not charge the battery by this adapter. Charging will start when powered off. ALWAYS disconnect this adapter from the player after powering off. k) Some cars may not have a compatible socket. NEVER modify this adapter to fit an incompatible cigarette lighter socket and/or
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a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this case, move the player away from the TV, radio, or VCR. Notes on cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. Do not use any type of solvent, such as
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or three hours. After two or three hours, the player will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Notes on products incorporated laser system This product incorporates laser system. For proper and safety use of this product, read this owner's manual carefully, and keep near at hand for future
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Introduction Precautions (continued) About this owner's manual This owner's manual explains the basic instructions of this player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the player may not respond to all operating commands.
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MENU MENU MODE SKIP PAUSE SKIP VOL STOP VOL PLAY OPEN * * Opening the cabinet is permitted only to qualified service personnel. If this seal is broken, warranty of this player is void. 3 Pull out the connector and remove the battery. Battery Connector 4 Cover the connector with insulating tape
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Table of contents Introduction Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Precautions 10 Identification of controls 16 Accessories 19 Notes and Information 20 Playable discs 20 Preparations Preparation of the remote control 26 Power connection 27
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/picture files 56 Selecting enhancement modes 50 Adjusting the picture 50 On-screen display mode 51 Other Before calling service 68 Specifications 70 Limited United States Warranty 72 Limited Canadian Warranty 75 Function Settings Customizing function settings 54 Connections Viewing
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instructions are based on remote control operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use the buttons on the remote control and those on the main unit as well when they have the same function. Some functions are available only from the remote control. TOP MENU button 35 To display a top menu of DVD
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Introduction Right side POWER switch 29 To turn the player on and off Headphone jacks (× 2) 33 To connect headphones Front DC IN 12V jack 27 To connect the AC adapter (supplied) AV OUT jack 62
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Number buttons 38 12 SHIFT button 13 +10 button MENU button Use the MENU button to display the menu included on many DVD video discs. To operate a menu, follow the instructions in "Using the top menu" 35 . Function MENU To display a disc menu MODE To select a mode TOP MENU To display a top
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accessories Remote control (SE-R0367) Coin-shaped battery (CR2025) Audio/video cable AC adapter (EADP-18SB F)* Vehicle adapter (MEDC01AX)* Owner's manual Warranty 4%148/@&@JOEE * Do not use an AC adapter and a vehicle adapter other than one specified. Also, do not use these
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Notes and Information Introduction Playable discs This player can play the following discs. Disc DVD Video disc DVD-RW DVD-R VIDEO CDs Audio CDs CD-ROM Disc Mark DIGITAL VIDEO Disc Size Contents DNDN r7JEFP NPWJOHQJDUVSFT "VEJP DN DN DNDN r7JEFP "VEJP %7%
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and CD logos. If you happen to experience any difficulty playing a DVD and/or CD disc on this player, please contact Toshiba Customer Service. On VIDEO CDs This player supports VIDEO CDs equipped with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is an abbreviation for Playback Control.) You can enjoy two
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Notes on copyright 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
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any damage caused by the use of any memory card with this player. Toshiba will not compensate for any lost data or recording(s) caused by the use of such cards. • For instructions on using your memory card, refer to the owner's manual for your memory card. • Failure to take proper care of a memory
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Notes and Information (continued) Introduction Notices for use Ensure that you insert the memory card correctly into this player. Do not eject the memory card while it is in use. If ejected while in use, information on the memory card may be lost. This
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Preparations Preparations before using. Preparation of the remote control Power connection Battery charge Powering on/off Changing modes 4%148/@&@JOEE
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front of the remote sensor Do not expose the remote sensor of the player to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or other illumination. If you do so, you may not be able to operate the player via the remote control. • Do not drop or give the remote control a
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• Do not use an AC adapter other than one specified, as it can cause a fire or damage to the player. • When the AC adapter is in use, its temperature may increase. This is normal. Make sure that the AC Note • Do not use the supplied AC adapter with any device other than this player. 27
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the AC adapter until the POWER indicator turns off. • The attached battery may get warm when you are charging it or operating the player. This is not a defect. Charging time of a battery Approximately 3.5 hours • This value is for reference only. Charging time may vary depending on battery
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Powering on/off Preparations Slide the POWER switch to turn the power on or off. Important • When you use this player for the first time, before powering, be sure to open the disc cover by pressing the OPEN button on the main unit and remove the
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press MODE, the mode changes on the screen as below. DVD/CD Select when you want to view the picture of a disc on the LCD monitor of this player. • Make sure that DVD/CD is selected when you play a disc. CARD (Back to DVD/CD) Select when you want to play a memory card. 30
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Playback Play your favorite disc. Loading a disc Connecting headphones Playing a disc Changing playback speed Playing a desired scene Playing in random order Playing repeatedly Playing in a favorite order Zooming a picture Changing the camera angle Selecting subtitles Selecting audio formats
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2 Press OPEN on the main unit. The disc cover opens. Before using the player for the first time, remove the protective sheet beneath the disc cover. 3 Set gently on the center of the disc to affix it to the spindle. The player will be unable to recognize or correctly play the disc if it is not
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, it may cause hearing damage. • Before connecting, temporarily turn down the volume. Readjust to your preference when playback starts. • Turn off the player before you connect or disconnect the headphone cable. Possible shakes produced by plug connecting/disconnecting may cause damage to the disc
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icons are used in this manual to indicate features and/or functions that are applicable to each disc. DVD-V : DVD Video disc VCD : VIDEO CD CD : Audio CD Preparations • Turn on the power of the player. • Place a disc to the player. 1 Press MODE repeatedly to select DVD/CD. 2 Press PLAY. Playback
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playback of a movie is completed. If you have connected the DVD player to a television, and depending on the type of television that covered by your Toshiba Warranty. To avoid this, be sure to press that contains a top menu. • Instruction notes of discs may refer to the button that displays the
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on the main unit or remote control. Automatic power off function If the player is stopped or the screen saver is engaged for approximately 20 minutes, the LCD power automatically turned off. To restore, turn on the power of the player. About the LCD • The LCD panel contained in this product is
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press and hold SKIP on the main unit. Notes • The player mutes sound and omits subtitles during reverse and forward scan of DVD video discs. • The playback speed may differ depending on the disc. • This equipment supports playback of DVD-RW (VR mode) discs. However, playback or fast-forward/rewind
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track. Locating by entering numbers 1 Press T several times to display "Search". The display changes each time this button is pressed. e.g. DVD-V Search Title Chapter Time ˠ Bookmark Bookmark 1 Bookmark 2 Bookmark 3 ˠ Off 38 2 Press / to select the category you want to search
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then operate these steps below. 1 During playback, press T repeatedly to display "Bookmark". e.g. DVD-V Search Title Chapter Time ˠ Bookmark Bookmark 1 Bookmark 2 Bookmark 3 ˠ Off ˠ disc is inserted or the power of the player is turned off. 39 4%148/@&@JOEE
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Playback Playing in random order DVD-V VCD CD Playing repeatedly DVD-V VCD CD 1 During playback, press RANDOM while A-" appears. 2 Press A-B again at the end of the segment (point B). The player automatically returns to point A and starts playback of the selected segment (A-B). To resume normal
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the disc cover. • If you press STOP twice, the repeat mode ends and playback stops. Disc Mode DVD-V Repeat Chapter DVD-V Repeat Title VCD CD Repeat single VCD CD Repeat all DVD-V Repeat off VCD CD Repeating range Current chapter Current title Current track Whole disc Returns to normal
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stop, press MEMORY while pressing SHIFT. The programming display appears. e.g. DVD-V T ʗɹC Program 1 2 3 ɹ Play Clear program Enter you want. 42 3 Press to select " Play" then press ENTER. The player starts memory playback. To cancel the programmed selections • Select a number to cancel,
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Playback Zooming a picture DVD-V VCD CD 1 Press ZOOM during playback. The zoom icon appears. This operation is available x2 also during slow, still, fast forward or fast reverse playback. 2
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you press the SUBTITLE button, you can select a subtitle language from those included on the DVD video disc. Notes • When you select a subtitle language which is not included on the disc, the player plays a prior language programmed on the disc. • Depending on scenes, the subtitles may not appear
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you press the button, you can select a preferred sound from those included on the DVD video disc. Selecting sound channels of VIDEO CDs During playback, press AUDIO repeatedly to on the disc, the player plays a prior sound track programmed on the disc. Playback 4%148/@&@JOEE 45
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on this player. MP3 compatibility Playable media Sampling Frequency Bit rate CD physical format File system File name Total number of files CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, SD . The technical criteria set forth in this owner's manual are meant only as a guide. Use of CD-RW for MP3 files is not
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Playback How to use a memory card 1 Insert a memory card into the slot. 2 Press MODE repeatedly until "CARD" appears. 1 Insert a media you want to play. The menu appears. e.g. 1/8 /Track01.CDA Track01 Track02 Track03 Track04 Track05 Track06 Track07 Track08 Repeat Mode : Off : Normal Edit Mode
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Playing audio/picture files (continued) Playback Playing repeatedly Select "Repeat" on the screen using / / / during playback then press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the repeat mode changes. Off: Resumes to normal playback. Single: All: Folder: Repeats current track. Repeats all tracks
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then press ENTER. The check mark ( ) appears next to the selected track/file. 4 Select "Add to program" using / / / then press ENTER. The player memorizes the selected track/file. 5 Select "Program view" on the screen using / / / then press ENTER. Programmed selections appear. 6 Press PLAY. Playback
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on the disc. 50 This function operates on the LCD of this player only. Cannot connected external equipment. 1 Press PICTURE. The setting screen (Paler) to 16 (Deeper) View Mode 4:3: The picture recorded on the DVD video disc will be played back in 4:3 picture format. 16:9: 4:3 format picture
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VCD CD 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The current instructional information appears. e.g.: DVD video disc Elapsed time of the current title Current title Remained time of number the current title DVD Video Time 00:22:59 / 01:56:59 Title 1/13 Chapter 6/51 Current chapter or track number
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Function Settings You can change the default settings to customize your preferences. Customizing function settings 4%148/@&@JOEE
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. The setting menu disappears, and the procedure finishes. Function Settings Icon Language 54 Setting OSD Menu Subtitle Audio DVD menu Disc DVD-V VCD DVD-V VCD DVD-V VCD DVD-V VCD Details CD To select a preferred language for on-screen displays. CD To select a preferred language for subtitles
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Aspect Ratio View Mode E.A.M. D.R.C. Parental control PBC Screen saver Default DVD-V VCD DVD-V VCD DVD-V VCD DVD-V VCD DVD-V VCD CD To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV, when connected to this player to monitor playback picture. CD To select a picture size of the
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. A prior language may be programmed on the disc. DVD Menu DVD-V VCD CD Preferred language for disc menus. English : French : Spanish Note • Some DVD video discs may not include your preselected language. In this case, the player automatically displays disc menus consistent with the disc's initial
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playback. Images will appear to be horizontally compressed. Always be sure that your TV shape conforms to the actual TV in use. View Mode DVD-V VCD CD Fill: Pictures are expanded horizontally and vertically to fit the shape of the screen. No picture cropping. Original: Pictures are displayed in
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discs may or may not respond to the parental lock settings. This is not a defect in the player. Make sure this function works with your DVD video discs. To set a security code First you need to set a security code. Follow this procedure also when you change the code later. 1 Press / to
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-R 4 : PG-13 3 : PG 2 : G 1 : Kid Safe To change the parental lock level Follow the step "To set the parental level" to change the parental level. PBC DVD-V VCD CD On: To use the menu when playing a PBC-featured VIDEO CD. Off: When playing a VIDEO CD without using the menu. Screen saver
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Function Settings Customizing function settings (continued) Default Default No: To not restore the function settings to their default settings. Yes: To restore the function settings to their default settings. 60 4%148/@&@JOEE
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Connections You can connect the player to a TV or audio system. Viewing on a connected TV Connecting to an audio system equipped with analog audio inputs Using the automobile/vehicle adapter or power port 4%148/@&@JOEE
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AV OUT jack of this player. Signal flow Notes • Refer to the owner's manual of the connected TV as well. • When you connect the player to your TV, be player directly to your TV. If you connect the player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD
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volume to a moderate listening level. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound. Notes • Refer to the owner's manual of the connected equipment as well. • If you place the player near a tuner or radio, the radio broadcast sound might be distorted. In this case, place the
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DVD player located in the front seating section of a vehicle is illegal in many jurisdictions. Failure to observe the above instructions model supplied, to power the player. Do not use the supplied vehicle adapter to power an apparatus other than this player the vehicle owner's manual be consulted. 3
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of the adapter from the cigarette lighter socket or power port. Turning off the vehicle engine while the DVD player is powered via the adapter may cause damage to the DVD player. • When the DVD player is not in use be sure to remove the adapter power plug from the cigarette lighter socket or power
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/vehicle adapter or power port (continued) • Do not operate the DVD player using the adapter for a prolonged period with the car engine off. The car battery may be too exhausted to turn the engine on. • Depending on the vehicle model or the location of the cigarette lighter socket, this adapter may
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Other Useful information. Before calling service Specifications Limited United States Warranty Limited Canadian Warranty 4%148/@&@JOEE
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Before calling service Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom No power. Cause • audio receiver so you can listen cable is not set to receive DVD signal output. to the sound from the player. • The volume is too low. • Adjust the volume.
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interrupt correct operation. • The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the player. • The remote control is too far from the player. • The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. • The player's remote sensor is exposed to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or other
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Specifications Player Power supply DC 12 V (Rated current : 1.5 A (Maximum: during battery charging)) 120 V AC, 60 Hz (with the supplied AC adapter) Mass Approximately 890 g External dimensions (envelope)
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. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. Supplied accessories Audio/video cable 1 Remote control (SE-R0367 1 Coin-shaped battery (CR2025 1 AC adapter (EADP-18SB F 1 Vehicle adapter (MEDC01AX 1 Owner's manual 1 Warranty 1 Other
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Limited United States Warranty Digital Audio Video ("DAV") Product - Depot Repair Warranty 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
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manual thoroughly before operating this DAV Product. Complete and mail the enclosed product registration card or register your DAV Product on-line at www.tacp.toshiba.com/ service this warranty. Reception problems caused by inadequate or use in violation of instructions furnished by TACP; use or
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Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section "Troubleshooting," you find that service is needed: (1) For instructions on how to obtain warranty service information, visit TACP's website: www.tacp.toshiba.com. ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW
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RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND DVD PLAYER, DVD RECORDER, DVD/VCR COMBO PLAYER OR PORTABLE DVD PLAYER (the "PLAYER(S)" or "Player(s)") AS A DELIVER THE ENTIRE PLAYER TO THE CLOSEST TCL DESIGNATED DVD PLAYER, DVD RECORDER, DVD/VCR COMBO PLAYER OR PORTABLE DVD PLAYER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER ("ASP
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Warranty For Toshiba Brand DVD Players, DVD Recorders, DVD/VCR Combo Players and Portable DVD Players (continued) Your Responsibility THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: (1) You must provide your bill of sale or other proof of purchase. (2) All warranty servicing of this
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, ETC.). YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL SET-UP AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE APPLICABLE USER GUIDES AND/ OR MANUALS. IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, THIS PLAYER MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND YOU MAY SUFFER DAMAGE. THIS WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER ANY SERVICE THAT IS REQUIRED, IN PART OR IN WHOLE, AS A RESULT OF
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Toshiba Brand DVD Players, DVD Recorders, DVD/VCR Combo Players and Portable DVD Players Player you have purchased is not designed for any "critical applications." "Critical applications" means life support TCL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO SERVICE ANY PLAYER USED IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION. TCL,
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If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the "Troubleshooting" section, you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TCL Authorized Service Depot, visit TCL's web site at www.toshiba.ca/support, or call toll free 1 (800) 268-3404. (2) Present
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