Toshiba SD-V594SC Basic playback, Open/Close, Playing a Disc while the VCR section is recording

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Basic playback (DVD)

To obtain a higher quality picture

POWEROccasionally, some picture noise not usually visible on the TV screen during a normal broadcast may appear while playing a DVD video disc.

It is because due to high resolution pictures on these discs which include a lot of information. The amount of noise depends on the disc you use with this unit. You should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs.

 

About DVD VCD

CD ￿￿￿

STOP

The DVD VCD CD

icons on the heading bar show the playable discs for the

function described under that heading.

 

PLAY

DVD

: You can use this function with DVD video discs.

 

PAUSE/STILL

VCD

: You can use this function with Video CDs.

 

DVD/VCR SELECT

￿￿￿CD

: You can use this function with Audio CDs and CD-R/RW CDs.

 

OPEN/CLOSE

 

: You can use this function with USB Mass Storage.

 

 

 

 

DVD

Basic playback

 

 

 

VCD

 

 

 

CD

 

 

 

 

To pause playback (still mode)

 

 

Playing a Disc while the VCR section is recording

Press PAUSE/STILL during playback.

 

or standing by for timer recording

 

To resume normal playback, press

1) Start to record.

 

 

PLAY.

Follow steps 1~5 on page ￿￿.

¥ If the DVD/VCR is standing by for recording, turn on

¥The sound is muted during still mode.

To stop playback

Press STOP.

To remove the disc

Press OPEN/CLOSE.

Remove the disc after the disc tray opens completely.

the DVD/VCR.

2)Press DVD/VCR SELECT selector to select DVD mode.

3)Play a disc.

Follow steps 4 ~ 6 on page 47 .

¥Press PLAY if the DVD/VCR does not start to play a disc automatically.

4)Stop to play.

Press STOP to stop play back a disc.

Screen saver function

The screen saver operates when you leave the unit in DVD stop mode for approx. five minutes.

The screen will repeatedly get dark gradually and back to normal.

Please press any button when you want to return to an usual screen.

To turn on or off the screen saver, see page .

Be sure to press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray after you remove the disc.

Notes:

¥If a non-compatible disc is loaded, ÒIncorrect DiscÓ, ÒRegion Code ErrorÓ or ÒParental ErrorÓ will appear on the TV screen according to the type of loaded disc. In this case, check your disc again ￿￿￿.

¥Some discs may take a minute or so to start playback.

¥When you set a single-faced disc label downwards (i.e. the wrong way up) and press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY on the unit, ÒReadingÓ will appear on the display for a few minutes and then ÒIncorrect DiscÓ will continue to be displayed.

¥Some discs may not work the resuming facility.

¥Resuming cannot function when you play a PBC-featured Video CD while the PBC is on. To turn off the PBC, see page 56 .

¥Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally fixed by software producers. Since this unit plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.

¥Do not move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc.

¥Use the OPEN/CLOSE to open and close the disc tray. Do not push the disc tray while it is moving. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction.

¥Do not push up on the disc tray or put any objects other than discs on the disc tray. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction.

¥In many instances, a menu screen will appear after playback of a movie is completed. Prolonged display of an on-screen menu may damage your television set, permanently etching that image onto its screen. To avoid this, be sure to press POWER on your remote control once the movie is completed.

¥There may be a slight delay between the button is pressed and the function activates.

¥The screen saver does not operate when connecting this DVD/VCR to the TV using the HDMI cable.

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Contents SD-V594SC Introduction Location of the required MarkingS3125A IntroductionLightning Power source HeatDisc Precautions Do not use the DVD/VCR when moisture condensation may occurWait Moisture condensation occurs during the following casesOn cleaning discs Structure of disc contentsOn handling discs On storing discsAbout this ownerÕs manual On Video CDsPlayable USB Mass Storages Equipment Brand ModelsContents Identification of controls Front panelRear panel Display window VCR operation statusDisc operation status While watching TV While operating a tapeRemote control DVD Menu buttonTV control buttons ¥CABLE BOX control buttonsInserting batteries OperationMulti brand remote control Setting TV control codes Table of TV brand codesPower TV Display Input Select Program VOL +/Ð EnterBrand name Brand CodeAntenna connections Antenna to DVD/VCR connectionConnections UHFConnections Set the TV/CABLE menu option to Òtvó mode To the Òtvó modeSet the TV/CABLE menu option to Òtvó mode DVD/VCR to TV connectionCable TV connections Connections Allows Prevents Connecting to a TV Basic connectionConnections Progressive outputsInterlaced outputs Connecting to a display Using the Hdmi cable About HdmiPicture Output ¥ DVD Mode ¥ VCR ModeWhen Hdmi Output setting is ÒOffÓ During Hdmi OutputConnecting to an audio equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoderDolby Digital Dolby Surround Pro LogicMPEG2 sound Connecting to a USB Mass Storage Connecting to a USB Mass StorageSetting the video channel Setting the video channelBasic setup VCR Power DVD/VCR TV/VCR DVD/VCR SelectSetting the language Setting the languageDVD/VCR Enter SET +/Ð VCR Menu DVD/VCR SelectClock setting Auto Clock settingAuto Clock adjustment Power DVD/VCR Call Enter SET +/Ð VCR Menu DVD/VCR SelectTo set Standard Time Press SET + or Ð to select your time zone, then press EnterManual clock setting SET +/Ð Enter CancelBasic setup VCR Press SET + or Ð to set the month, then pressTuner setting Setting channels automaticallyTV/CABLE selection DVD/VCR Enter SET +/Ð VCR Menu DVD/VCR SelectTo ADD/DELETE channels Noise eliminationEnter SET +/Ð VCR Menu To delete channelsLoading and unloading a cassette tape LoadingUnloading To prevent accidental erasureCassette tape playback Playback Rewind or forward the tapeDVD/VCR Stop Play FWD REV DVD/VCR Select Special playback Convenience function Repeat playback Zero return functionClock/counter display Video index search system Sqpb S-VHS Quasi PlaybackStop Viss +/Ð CLOCK/COUNTER DVD/VCR Select CounterRecording a TV program Recording a TV programRecording VCR SP/SLP DVD/VCR Select REC/OTRTo stop recording To stop recording temporarilyRecording one program while watching another Stop PAUSE/STILL TV/VCROne-touch Timer Recording OTR One-touch Timer Recording OTRStop SP/SLP DVD/VCR Select REC/OTR Timer recording Timer recordingPress VCR MENU. Select Òtimer REC Setó Then press Enter Press SET + or Ð to select the date, then pressSetting procedure To set daily/weekly timer To confirm or cancel a programSET +/Ð Enter Cancel VCR Menu DVD/VCR Select Timer REC If the programs overlap anotherStereo recording and playback Second Audio Program SAP Stereo recording and playback Second Audio Program SAPOther functions VCR Enter SET +/Ð VCR Menu Audio SelectDuplicating a video tape Duplicating a video tapeDVD/VCR Input Select Stop SP/SLP Press DVD/VCR Select selector to select the DVD mode Press Stop when you finish recordingRecording a DVD/CD disc Duplicating a DVD or CD discTo start playback in the stop mode Playing a discVCD Basic playback Basic playback DVDOr standing by for timer recording Basic playbackOPEN/CLOSE Playing a Disc while the VCR section is recordingVCD Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Vcddvd Playing frame by frameVcddvd Playing in slow-motion VCD Locating a chapter or trackZooming/Locating desired scene VCD ZoomingAdvanced playback DVD Display JumpMarking desired scenes Enter Clear MarkerRepeat playback/A-B Repeat playback Vcddvd Repeat playbackVCD A-B Repeat playback Enter Play Playmode RPTProgram playback/Random playback VCD Program playbackVCD Random playback Enter Clear Play PlaymodeChanging angles/Title selection/DVD menu DVD Changing anglesDVD Title selection DVD DVD menuChanging soundtrack language Setting surround sound DVD Changing soundtrack languageAudio Subtitles/To turn off the PBC DVD SubtitlesTo turn off the PBC see Enter Subtitle PlaymodeMP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX and Audio CD operation MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ data informationLimitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ playback Limitations on displayLoading media MP3/WMA and Audio CD playbackEnter Return Stop Play DVD/USB OPEN/CLOSE Press Stop to end playbackSlide show playback TOP Menu Zoom DVD MenuSkip Playing DivX¨ VOD content DivX¨ playbackEnter Stop Play Repeat playback CD/USB Random playback CD/USBProgram playback CD/USB Enter PlayBrowser View Program View Customizing the function settings VCD Setting procedureFunction setup DVD Enter Return SetupSetting details Menu, Subtitle, Audio English, Francais, EspanolOther Original AudioPicture Mode DisplayJpeg Interval OffDRC Digital OutPCM BitstreamParental control setting If you forget the passwordSet the new password HD JpegOutput InterlaceProgressive DivX¨ VODPlayback will commence if the entered password was correct DVD Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD discEnter Return Play OPEN/CLOSE Load a DVD disc and press Play or OPEN/ Close on the unitLanguage code list OthersTroubleshooting Symptoms SolutionsSpecifications Supplied accessoriesGeneral Input/OutputCanadian Warranty Information Garantie Canadienne Memo Others2I40301A-Enp70-BACK 21/3/06, 946 AM

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.

One of the standout features of the SD-V594SC is its compatibility with a wide range of formats. It supports not only standard DVDs but also DVD-R, DVD-RW, and various other DVD formats, ensuring users can play their favorite movies and shows without hassle. On the VHS side, it delivers a reliable performance, enabling users to relive nostalgic moments with old tapes.

The Toshiba SD-V594SC also incorporates several noteworthy technologies to enhance the viewing experience. The unit features a progressive scan output, which provides improved picture quality for DVDs. This technology reduces motion artifacts and delivers a clearer, more vibrant image, making it ideal for larger television screens. Furthermore, the VCR section comes equipped with features such as automatic tracking and a built-in 19-time playback, allowing for smooth playback of tapes and minimizing the wear on old VHS content.

Another significant characteristic of the SD-V594SC is its user-friendly interface. The remote control offers easy access to functions, including one-touch recording, which streamlines the process of transferring content from TV to VHS. This makes it a practical choice for those who wish to preserve their favorite shows from broadcast television.

Connectivity options are plenty with the Toshiba SD-V594SC. It includes composite video outputs, as well as S-Video output for those who seek better video quality. There are also audio outputs, allowing users to connect to their home theater systems for an immersive audio experience. The unit’s compact design fits easily into most entertainment centers, making it a convenient addition to any setup.

Overall, the Toshiba SD-V594SC epitomizes the fusion of old and new technologies. With its dual-format capabilities, enhanced picture quality, user-friendly functions, and versatile connectivity options, it stands as an attractive choice for consumers looking to enjoy both their vintage VHS tapes and modern DVDs in one reliable device. This combination ensures that users can make the most of their multimedia libraries, regardless of the medium.