Function setup (DVD)

Customizing the function settings (Continued)

Setting details

Display

On screen display can be switched on or off when you press the buttons.

Off: On screen displays do not appear when you press any buttons.

On: On screen displays appear when you press the buttons (factory setting).

Picture Mode

There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures recorded from films at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per second). Make this selection according to the type of content being viewed.

Auto: Select this position normally.

The DVD player automatically detects source content, film or video, of playback source, and converts that signal in the progressive output format in an appropriate method.

Film: The DVD player converts film content pictures in the progressive output format appropriately. Suitable for playback of film content pictures. The progressive output feature will be most effective under this selection.

Video: The DVD player filters video signal, and converts it in the progressive output format appropriately.

Suitable for playback of video content pictures.

Note:

Depending on the disc, pictures may be cut off or doubled. In this case, select ÒVideoÓ.

JPEG Interval

You can continuously playback all JPEG files automatically.

After the selection below, the disc will start playback on which JPEG files have been recorded.

Off:

Plays back one file at a time.

5 Seconds:

Plays back images in the form of a slide show at 5 second intervals.

10 Seconds:

Plays back images in the form of a slide show at 10 second intervals.

15 Seconds:

Plays back images in the form of a slide show at 15 second intervals.

Screen Saver

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.

Off:

Screen Saver function is invalidated.

On:

Screen Saver function is made effective.

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Toshiba SD-V594SC owner manual Display, Picture Mode, Jpeg Interval, Off, Seconds, Screen Saver

SD-V594SC specifications

The Toshiba SD-V594SC is a versatile and innovative dual-format DVD player and VCR combo that serves as a bridge between traditional and modern media. With its ability to play both DVDs and VHS tapes, the SD-V594SC appeals to a broad audience, accommodating those who still cherish their classic VHS collections while enjoying the convenience of DVD technology.

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