Basic playback (DVD)

Playing a disc

DVD/VCR

This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc.

CAUTION

Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury.

DVD

VCD Basic playback

CD

ON/STANDBY

VCR/DVD STOP Disc tray

C/D/B/A

ENTER

Display window

PLAY OPEN/CLOSE

Preparations:

¥When you want to view a disc, turn on the TV and select the corresponding video input connected to the DVD/VCR. This may include S-video or component video inputs which are exclusive to DVD playback.

¥When you want to enjoy the sound of discs from the audio system, turn on the audio system and select the input connected to the DVD/VCR.

1Press DVD/VCR on the remote control to operate the DVD/VCR.

2

Press

ON/STANDBY.

 

The DVD/VCR turns on.

3Press VCR/DVD on the unit to select the DVD mode. The DVD indicator will light.

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray opens.

6Press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY on the unit.

The disc tray closes automatically.

On the TV-screen, ÒÓ changes to

OR ÒReadingÓ and then playback commences.

¥A menu screen will appear on the TV screen, if the disc has a menu feature.

Reading

7Press / or / to select title.

8 Press ENTER.

¥ Title is selected and play commences.

Basic playback (DVD)

5Place the disc on the disc tray.

With the playback side down

¥There are two different disc sizes. Place the disc in the correct guide on the disc tray. If the disc is out of the guide, it may damage the disc and cause the DVD/VCR to malfunction.

¥Do not place a disc which is unplayable in this DVD/VCR.

9Press STOP to end playback.

¥The unit records the stopped point,

depending on the disc. Ò Ó appears on the screen. Press PLAY to resume playback (from the scene point).

¥If you press STOP again or unload the disc (Ò Ó appears on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point.

To start playback in the stop mode

Press PLAY.

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Toshiba SD-V594SC Playing a disc, VCD Basic playback, Basic playback DVD, To start playback in the stop mode, On/Standby

SD-V594SC specifications

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