Playback (VCR)

Special playback

CM SKIP

SET +/–

PLAY

PAUSE/STILL

FF

SLOW

REV

ATR

Picture search

Adjusting tracking condition

Reverse picture search function

Press REV once or twice during playback.

Forward picture search function

Press FF once or twice during playback.

To return to playback, press PLAY.

SPEED SEARCH TIMES

TAPE SPEED

PICTURE SEARCH SPEED

 

 

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 or SLOW.

Slow tracking and vertical lock adjustment

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

If the still picture jitters excessively, press SET +/– 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 +/– to eliminate the noise. “MANUAL TR.” will appear on the screen. Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment.

Press ATR to reactivate automatic tracking again. “AUTO TR.” will appear on the screen.

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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. unwanted commercial time) for each press of CM SKIP (maxi-

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, have the DVD/VCR checked and cleaned by qualified service personnel.

Notes:

Good Picture

Snowy Picture

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-V593SU specifications

The Toshiba SD-V593SU is a versatile and highly capable DVD/VCR combo player that showcases Toshiba's commitment to innovative home entertainment solutions. Designed to provide users with the ultimate in convenience and functionality, the SD-V593SU stands as a remarkable addition to any home theater setup.

At the core of the SD-V593SU's functionality is its dual-format playback capability, allowing users to enjoy both DVDs and VHS tapes. This feature appeals to a broad audience, particularly those who have extensive collections of both formats and appreciate the ability to playback their favorite movies and shows with ease. The player supports a variety of DVD formats, including DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and CD-R/RW, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of media.

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