Brand: TOSHIBA
Category: DVD Player
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for SD-K220U
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:38 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Warranty Information
Limited 90-day warranty for product defects and 1-year for parts.
Basic Operation
- Playing a Disc: Insert disc, press OPEN/CLOSE, press PLAY.
- VCR Cassette Playback: Load tape, press PLAY. Rewind/Forward using REW/FWD. Stop with STOP.
- Recording a TV Program: Load tape, select channel, select tape speed (SP/SLP), press REC.
- Setting Clock: Use AUTO CLOCK or manual setting via MENU.
- Tuner Setup: Automatic channel scanning or manual ADD/DELETE.
- Playback Features: Frame by frame, slow motion, picture search, CM skip.
- Convenience Functions: Repeat playback, zero return, index search.
- Connections: Connect to TV, audio systems, and other equipment via various cables (HDMI, S-Video, RCA, Optical).
Advanced DVD Features
- MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback: Play compatible media files from discs.
- Zooming: Zoom in on JPEG images during playback.
- Changing Angles: Select different camera angles for multi-angle discs.
- Title/Menu Selection: Navigate disc menus to select content.
- Setting Language/Subtitles: Choose preferred audio and subtitle languages.
- Parental Control: Set restrictions for viewing content.
Troubleshooting
Refer to the 'Before calling service personnel' section for common issues and solutions.
Important Safeguards
Always read and follow safety instructions to prevent electric shock, fire, or injury.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| SYMPTOMS | POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS | PAGE |
|---|---|---|
| DVD/VCR does not operate. | • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. • Try another AC outlet. • Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker. • Unplug unit, then plug it back in. • Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating. |
5 5 5 5 30,42 |
| Tuner | • Antenna connection is not correct or antenna cable is disconnected. • The video channel is not in the correct position or the TV is not set to the video channel 3 or 4. |
14~17 22 |
| No picture. | • Check the unit is connected correctly. • The video input selector of the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set to VIDEO (or equivalent). • Channel is set to the external mode. |
14~19 19 16~17 |
| No sound. | • Check the unit is connected correctly. • Check the input selector of the amplifier is set properly. • The unit is in the Special playback mode. |
14~19 19 31,44 |
| The remote control does not function. | • Aim at the remote control at the remote sensor. • Operate within Approx. 7 Meters or reduce the light in the room. Clear the path of the beam. • The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries. • Check the batteries are inserted correctly. |
13 13 13 13 |
| No CATV reception. | • Check all CATV connections. • Station or CATV system problems, try another station. |
16,17 16,17 |
| TV recording does not work. | • The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off. • The unit is in the external input mode. |
29,34 30 |
| Timer recording does not work. | • The time is not set correctly. • The recording start/end time is not set correctly. |
24 37 |
| Noise bars on screen. | • The TIMER has not been pressed (2) is not lit). • Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit. Try Manual tracking adjustment. • Video beads are dirt damaged. |
37 31 31 |
| Display is not shown in your language. | • Select proper language in the menu options. | 63 |
| Playback doesn't start. | • No disc is inserted. • The disc may be dirty. Clean up the disc. |
42 42 |
| Stopping playback, slow-motion play, repeat play, or memory play, etc. cannot be performed. | • The S-VIDEO/COMPONENT selector is not set correctly • The setup does not match your TV. • Select Display "On". • The setup does not match your stereo system. • Turn off the unit and unplug the AC power cord for several minutes, then replug it. |
19 57 58 20 5 |
| No picture | • No 4:3 (16:9) picture. • No on-screen display. • No surround sound. • The unit cannot play DVD-ROMs, etc. • Some discs may not do some of the functions. |
57 58 20 60,61 44 |
| The unit cannot play DVD-ROMs, etc. | • Check the Parental setup. | 60,61 |
| Some discs may not do some of the functions. | • Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language is not changed when you play back a DVD. • No subtitle. |
65,66 56 |