Toshiba SD-K530SU owner manual Operation with tape Normal Playback, Special Effect Playbacks

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Operation with tape

Normal Playback

Preparation:

Turn on the TV.

Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR 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 and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to

VIDEO.

Set the Output Source to VCR as shown in Selecting the Viewing Source on page 6.

1

Insert a prerecorded video cassette.

The

indicator will light and the DVD+VCR will

 

power-up automatically.

 

Make sure that the TIMER 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 play- back. It will be automatically selected by the DVD+VCR. 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 will automatically stop, rewind, eject, 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:

When the ATR(AUTO TRK) button is pressed. A tape is played back for the first time.

Tape speed (SP, LP, SLP) changes.

Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape.

Manual Tracking

If noise appears on the screen during playback, press CH/TRK (+/-) until the noise on the screen is reduced.

In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully. Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is unplugged for more than 3 sec- onds.

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 the high-speed picture search modes, 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 and reverse.

1Press REW or FF during playback.

The DVD+VCR 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 by pressing CH/TRK (+/-) on the remote control.

If the DVD+VCR is left in the STILL mode for more than 5 minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically 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 during playback or still mode.

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

During slow playback, use CH/TRK (+/-) to minimize noise bands.

If slow motion mode continues for more than 3 minutes, the DVD+VCR will automatically change to playback mode.

2To return to playback, press PLAY.

Instant Skip

This is useful for skipping commercials or short program segments.

1Press INSTANT SKIP during the playback mode. The tape will fast forward picture search through 30 seconds of recording.

The skipping time can be extended by pressing INSTANT SKIP.

Subsequent presses result in advancing the fast forward picture search time by 30-second increments (maximum 3 minutes).

2When the search is completed, the DVD+VCR will go into playback mode automatically.

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Contents SD-K530SU Regulatory Information FCC Part Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Playable Discs Before UseAbout Symbols PrecautionsFront Panel REC Display WindowRear Panel Remote Control Connections Connecting Antenna/Cable TV toOptional, Preferred TV Connections Connections Basic TV ConnectionsRF coaxial connection Audio/Video connectionConnections Optional, Preferred TV Connections Accessory Audio/Video A/V Connections toDigital Multi-channel sound A1 A2Before Operation VCR Part On-Screen Display OSD Channel Selection Before Operation VCR Part Setting the VCR Setup MenuAuto Clock Set Before Operation VCR Part Setting the ClockGeneral Explanation Before Operation DVD PartOn-Screen Display On-screen display operationGeneral Operation Before Operation DVD Part Initial SettingsPicture LanguageOthers SoundRating DVD Parental ControlArea Code DVD Changing the 4-digit CodeSpecial Effect Playbacks Operation with tape Normal PlaybackEnter the number of Viss signals you wish to skip Viss -- indicator will appear in the display win- dowOperation with tape Viss VHS Index Search System Press either the FF or the REW buttonOperation with tape Timer Recording Operation with tape One touch Timer RecordingOTRCopying from DVD to VCR Dubbing and EditingVHS Hi-Fi Stereo System MTS Broadcast Multichannel TV Sound Indicator MTSMTS Multi-Channel TV Sound Playback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio SoundAdditional Information Operation with tape Tape Counter Memory FeatureOperation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD and Video CD General FeaturesMoving to another Title Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKTime Search Operation with DVD and Video CD General FeaturesDVD Video Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/Off Video CDs Repeat Track/All/OffSpecial DVD Features DVD Operation with Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc About MP3About WMAWindow Media Audio Repeat Track/All/Off CD MP3 WMA Moving to another Track CD MP3 WMARepeat A-B CD 3D Surround CDMoving to another File Operation with Jpeg Disc Viewing a Jpeg disc JpegStill Picture To flip the pictureRepeat Programmed Tracks Programmed Playback CD VCD2.0Erasing a Track from Program List Erasing the Complete Program ListDetailed Description of each Video Mode Video Mode Setting DVDAdditional Operation One Touch ReplayPower Setting TV Control CodesControlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote DisplayTMK Table of TV Brand CodesVictor Vidikron Vidtech Wards 10, 11 Zenith Brand name of your TV Brand CodeSetting Cable Box/DSS Satellite Receiver Control Codes Controlling Your Cable Box/DSS Satellite ReceiverBy pressing You can Table of Cable Box Brand Codes Table of DSS Satellite Receiver Brand CodesBrand name of your Cable box Brand Code Troubleshooting Symptom Cause CorrectionDVD+VCR Reference Code Language Language Code ListCode Country/Area Country/Area Code ListVCR Specifications SpecificationsDVD Specifications GeneralRental Units Limited Ninety 90 Day WarrantyCommercial Units Your ResponsibilityHow to Obtain Warranty Services No 3834RV0004G

SD-K530SU specifications

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