Toshiba SD-V57HTSU owner manual VCR Operation Normal Playback, Special Effect Playbacks

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VCR Operation

Normal Playback

Preparation:

Turn on the TV.

Tune the TV to the DVD/VCR Receiver output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD/VCR Receiver and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.

Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in “Selecting the Input/Output Source” on page 15.

1.Insert a prerecorded video cassette.

The indicator will light and the DVD/VCR Receiver will power-up automatically.

Make sure that the indicator in the display window is not lighted. If it is, press POWER once.

If a tape without a safety tab is inserted, the unit will start playback automatically.

2.Press PLAY once.

PLAY appears on the TV screen .

It is not necessary to select the tape speed for playback. It will be automatically selected by the DVD/VCR Receiver.

In playback, the TV/VCR selector switches to VCR mode automatically.

3.Press STOP to stop playback. STOP appears on the TV screen.

If the tape reaches the end before STOP is pressed, the DVD/VCR Receiver will automatically stop, rewind and eject the tape, and it will turn itself off.

Tracking Control

Auto Tracking

The automatic tracking function adjusts the picture to remove snow or streaks.

The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases:

A tape is played back for the first time.

Tape speed (SP, SLP) changes.

Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.

Manual Tracking

If noise appears on the screen during playback, press either CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control or CH/PRE- SET ( / ) on the front panel until the noise on the screen is reduced.

If vertical jitter is present, adjust tracking controls very carefully.

Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 seconds.

Special Effect Playbacks

Special effects playback notes

Horizontal lines (noise bars) will appear on the TV screen. This is normal.

The audio is automatically muted during special effect modes, so there is no sound during search.

During high-speed picture search mode, a short period is needed to stabilize tape speed when re-entering the PLAY mode. Slight interference may be observed during this period.

Search

This function lets you quickly and visually search for a desired tape section in either direction: forward or reverse.

1Press REW (m) or FWD (M) during playback. The DVD/VCR Receiver will be activated in the SEARCH mode.

2To return to playback, press PLAY.

Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback

1Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. Still picture will appear on the TV screen.

If a still picture vibrates vertically, stabilize it using CH/TRK(v/V) on the remote control.

If the DVD/VCR Receiver is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the DVD/VCR Receiver will auto- matically enter the STOP mode to protect the tape and video heads.

2Press PAUSE/STEP repeatedly to advance the video picture one frame at a time while viewing a still picture.

3To return to playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion

1Press SLOW.

The tape will be played back at a speed 1/19 times slower than the normal speed.

During slow playback, use CH/TRK (v/V) on the Remote Control to minimize noise bands.

If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the DVD/VCR Receiver will automatically change to play- back mode.

2To return to playback, press PLAY.

Variable playback speed control

During Playback use b/B, you can reach the follow- ing playback speeds.

(-7xplay (REV), -3xplay (-3PLY), -play (-PLAY), still (STILL), 1/19 slow (SLOW), play (PLAY), 2xplay (2PLY), 7xplay(CUE)).

During slow motion and shuttle, the noise bars may appear on the picture according to the status of tape. If distortions can be seen in the picture, reduce them with CH/TRK (v/V) on the remote control.

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Contents SD-V57HTSU Safety Precautions Regulatory Information FCC PartImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Before Use Playable DiscsDisc-related Terms Types of Video CDsPrecautions About SymbolsSelecting the Viewing Source 0Front Panel Display Window Remote Control Remote Control Operation Range Remote control battery installationRear Panel Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD/VCR Receiver ConnectionsConnections Basic TV Connections Optional TV ConnectionsConnections Speaker System Connections Speaker PositioningAbout Ferrite Core Accessory Audio/Video A/V Connections to DVD/VCR Receiver Connections Radio Antenna ConnectionsDigital Device Connections Game Device Digital Set Top Box Rear of DVD/VCR ReceiverSelecting the Input/Output Source AUXSound Mode Volume ControlWhen DVD is inserted MutingVCR Operation Setup On-Screen Display OSD On-Screen Menus SetupMenu Selection VCR Operation Setup VCR Setup Menu Options Channel SelectionVCR Operation Setup Setting the Clock Auto Clock SetManual Clock Set DVD Operation Setup General Explanation On-Screen DisplayOn-screen display operation DVD Operation Setup Initial Settings PictureGeneral Operation LanguageDVD Operation Setup Speaker setupOthers Changing the 4-digit password If you forget your 4-digit passwordParental Control Rating DVDVCR Operation Normal Playback Special Effect PlaybacksTimer Recording VCR Operation Normal RecordingTo pause recording To record one TV program while watching anotherChecking Erasing Timer Record Programming VCR OperationProgram Priority ClearInstant Timer Recording Checking the Recording TimeTo extend the Recording Time Dubbing and EditingMultichannel TV Sound Indicator MTS VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System MTS BroadcastPlayback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound MTS Multi-Channel TV SoundVCR Operation Tape Counter Memory Feature Additional InformationGeneral Features DVD and Video CD Operation Playing DVD and Video CDMoving to another Title Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKDVD and Video CD Operation General Features Repeat A-B3D Surround Time Search DVDSpecial DVD Features Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc Operation About MP3About WMA Windows Media Audio Files Moving to another Tracks CD MP3 WMA Repeat Track/All/Off CD MP3 WMARepeat A-B CD 3D Surround CDJpeg File Operation Viewing Jpeg Files on a Disc Jpeg Selecting other FilesStill Picture To flip the pictureProgrammed Playback with Audio CDs MP3/WMA Discs Programmed Playback with Video CDSpeaker Setup Radio Operation Presetting the Radio Stations Listening to the RadioTo Clear the Stored Radio Stations Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store other stationsTuning into a Station Manually Tuning into a Station AutomaticallyRadio Operation For your referenceSetting TV Control Codes Controlling Your TV with the Supplied RemoteTable of TV Brand Codes Victor Vidikron Vidtech Wards 10, 11 ZenithBrand name of your TV Brand Code Troubleshooting Symptom Cause SolutionSensor of the DVD/VCR Receiver Reference Language Code List Code LanguageArea Code List Code AreaSpecifications FM Tuner AM TunerSpeakers Limited Ninety 90 Day Warranty on Labor Limited One 1 Year Warranty on PartsLimited Warranty for Commercial Units Rental UnitsHow to Obtain Warranty Service No 3834RH0074C

SD-V57HTSU specifications

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