Basic playback (DVD)

To obtain a higher quality picture

POWER Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a normal broadcast may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with this unit, you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs.

C/D/B/A

 

About DVD VCD

CD CARD

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/CARD

CD

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

 

DVD/VCR SELECT

 

CARD

: You can use this function with Media cards.

 

OPEN/CLOSE

 

 

 

 

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 37.

• 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 45.

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.

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

Notes:

If a non-compatible disc is loaded, “Incorrect Disc”, “Region Code Error” or “Parental Error” will appear on the TV screen according to the type of loaded disc. In this case, check your disc again 10 ￿￿.

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, “Reading Disc” will appear on the display for a few minutes and then “Incorrect Disc” 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 54.

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 you pressing the button and the function activating.

The screen saver does not operate when connecting the DVD video player to the TV using the HDMI cable.

If the Media card is inserted during the playback, playback will stop and change to the CARD mode automatically. If you wish to change to the DVD mode, press DVD/CARD.

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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.

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