Special playback

Playback (VCR)

CM SKIP

SET +/Ð

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

FWD

SLOW

REV

ATR

Picture search

Adjusting tracking condition

Reverse picture search function

Press REV once or twice during playback.

Forward picture search function

Press FWD once or twice during playback.

To return to playback, press PLAY.

SPEED SEARCH TIMES

TAPE SPEED	PICTURE SEARCH SPEED

	PRESS ONCE	PRESS TWICE
	PRESS ONCE	PRESS TWICE

SP (Standard Play)	3 X	5 X

LP (Long Play)	7 X	9 X

SLP (Super Long Play)	9 X	15 X

Still picture

Press PAUSE/STILL during playback.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY or PAUSE/STILL.

Slow motion

During playback press SLOW.

To return to playback, press PLAY.

Slow tracking and vertical lock adjustment

If noise bars appear in the picture during slow motion, press the SET + /Ð to reduce the noise bars.

If the still picture jitters excessively, press SET +/Ð to stabilize the still picture.

Automatic tracking adjustment

Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, the automatic tracking feature continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback.

Manual tracking adjustment

If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, press SET +/Ð to eliminate the noise. ÒMANUAL TR.Ó will appear on the screen. Press it once for a fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.

Press ATR to reactivate automatic tracking again. ÒAUTO TR.Ó will appear on the screen.

Notes:

¥The audio output is muted during PICTURE SEARCH, STILL, FRAME ADVANCE and SLOW MOTION.

¥During picture search mode there will be noise bars. This is not a defect.

¥Playback will commence after approx. 5 minutes to protect the video tape against excessive wear during pause mode.

Video head cleaning

Frame by frame picture

Press PAUSE/STILL during playback.

Press SLOW repeatedly. The picture advances frame by frame.

To return to playback, press PLAY or PAUSE/STILL.

CM skip

Press CM SKIP during playback. The DVD/VCR will search forward through approximately 30 seconds of the tape (e.g.

Video head clogging

The video heads are the means by which the DVD/VCR reads the picture from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be displayed. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy). If this is the case, the DVD/ VCR need to check and clean by the qualified service personnel.

Notes:

Good Picture

Snowy Picture

unwanted commercial time) for each press of CM SKIP (maxi- mum six presses) and then resume normal playback.

For example : 1 press: 30 seconds of tape 2 press: 60 seconds of tape 3 press: 90 seconds of tape

¥DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE REAR COVER.

¥Video heads may eventually wear out and should be re- placed when they fail to produce clear pictures.

¥To help prevent video head clogging, use only good qual- ity VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.

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SD-V594SC specifications

The Toshiba SD-V594SC is a versatile and innovative dual-format DVD player and VCR combo that serves as a bridge between traditional and modern media. With its ability to play both DVDs and VHS tapes, the SD-V594SC appeals to a broad audience, accommodating those who still cherish their classic VHS collections while enjoying the convenience of DVD technology.

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