Basic setup (VCR)

Setting the video channel

When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only.

To view playback of a recorded tape or DVD disc, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel).

POWER DVD/VCR

3

4

TV/VCR

DVD/VCR SELECT

Setting the video channel

1Press DVD/VCR to operate the DVD/VCR.

2Press and hold 3 or 4 on the remote for 3 seconds in standby mode.

 

The video channel will

 

OR

start to flash for 3

 

 

seconds in the display

 

 

window.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a push-button TV tuner

If CH 3 or 4 corresponding to the video channel cannot be tuned on your TV, proceed as follows: set the VCR 3/4 channel selector and the TV to CH 3 or 4, playback a prerecorded tape and tune the TV to receive a sharp color picture from the video cassette recorder. Refer to your TV owner's manual for details.

Note:

If the unit does not operate properly, or No key operation (by the unit and/or the remote control): Static electricity, etc.,

may affect the player's operation. Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again.

Basic setup (VCR)

3Press POWER on the remote control or ON/ STANDBY on the unit to turn on the DVD/VCR.

4Press DVD/VCR SELECT to select the VCR mode.

The VCR indicator on the

front panel will light.

5Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to corre- spond with the channel selected in step 2.

6Press TV/VCR to select the VCR position.

The VCR indicator will appear in the display window.

7Select any channel to receive a TV station in your area.

The channel number will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds.

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Toshiba SD-V594SC owner manual Setting the video channel, Basic setup VCR, Power DVD/VCR TV/VCR DVD/VCR Select

SD-V594SC specifications

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