Toshiba W612 VCR
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1. TAPE LENGTH 120 168 188 Page 22 SRP SET on off Page 28 COUNTER MEM on off Page 23 LANGUAGE EnG FRA ESP To change the language move down here and set to the desired one END PROG To exit press PROG once 14 Setting the Clock amp Press ENTER to start the AUTO clock Example To set the clock to 2 30 p m on set feature August 25 summer time 2001 After the VCR is turned off it automatically updates the clock using the data broadcast 1 Press PROG by the local TV stations The MENU screen appears on the TV pari Oe E s we es 2 Select PRESET using FF or REW broadcasting m ame and press ENTER signal at 8 00 A M TIME ZONE CH ID eRocnaw 9 str UP El PRESET every morning momo mmo aw ScAnninc now EnD PROG ENTE CLOCK SET CH MEMORY NOILVHVd3Hd H Q Select the options using FF or REW Change the data using PLAY or STOP 1 Set SUMMER TIME Daylight Saving Time 3 Press ENTER to select CLOCK SET DST start Daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM EnD ROG ID Procram 9 ser up preset CLOCK SET to 3 00 AM forward one hour SUMMER TIME DST end Daylight saving time ends on 0 TIME ZONE CH the last Sunday in2. CH DRTE On OFF SPD 25 8 580 9 20 10 00 SP REC 31 TIMER OOO UD Auto Speed Select If you are not sure the tape is long enough for timer program recording in the SP tape speed set the recording tape speed to AUTO Recording starts in the SP tape speed and the VCR automatically selects the tape speed to record the program to the end If the tape length is not long enough the tape speed automatically changes from SP to SLP page 22 When the SLP tape speed is selected and the tape length is not sufficient to record the program to the end the program cannot be recorded to the end The picture will be distorted when playing the part where the recording tape speed is switched from SP to SLP with the Auto Speed Select feature Confirming the timer programs Press PROG during timer recording mode The screen for confirming will appear ID PROGRAM 4 set uP H PRESET CH DATE ON OFF SPD 25 8 30 9 20 10 00 SP ka ufui z Press PROG again to exit from confirmation page Changing cancelling the timer programs 1 If the TIMER indicator is lit press both TIMER to turn it off and then turn the VCR on by pressing VOR POWER 2 With steps 2 to 9 change the items To cancel a program select the program you want to cancel in step 4 and press CANCEL The line is then cleared 3 Press both TIMER to return to the timer standby
3. Desired sound L R indicator in the On Screen Display Sound Output SAP Sound R right is on SAP Stereo Sound Both R right and L left are on HIFI Sound Note When the TV is connected to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR the output sound is monaural ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Multi Brand Remote Control The remote control can be compatible with various brands of TV by setting their control codes The TOSHIBA code has initially been set to control TOSHIBA TVs Setting Control Codes 1 1 Press TV to set the remote control operating your TV B n 2 While holding down PROG enter the two digits of your TV s 7 CH TRK brand code listed on page 30 using number buttons 109 3 Release PROG Number buttons 4 Point the remote control at your TV and use each button EE ENTER listed below to make sure that your TV is operated correctly 3 g DISPLAY POWER To turn the TV on or off 8 J ASELECT CH TRK To select TV channels in the upper or lower E direction TV VOL To adjust the sound level d LSELECT To select an external source such as a VCR 2 Number buttons To select TV channels When selecting channels E 1 to 9 first enter 0 and then the desired number o 100 To substitute for 100 channel key x DISPLAY To turn on or off TV s screen display ENTER To use for the TV s ENTER key Important Some TVs may not respond to all the operation
4. manual of your TV INE OUT VIDEO VIDEO 3 D LINE OUT AUDIO AUDIO Cable Connection Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box This set up will enable you to record an unscrambled channel watch an unscrambled channel while recording it record an unscrambled channel while watching another only when you connect a cable compatible TV You will need to select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals to record a channel while watching another press TV VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator in the VCR display and select a desired channel on the TV only when you connect a cable compatible TV 11 Connections continued Cable box 11m e Incoming cable IN OUT Cable box NY Incoming cable A B switch fj Cable box 12 This set up will enable you to record an unscrambled channel watch an unscrambled channel while recording it record an unscrambled channel while watching another scrambled or unscrambled You will need to set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box turn on the cable box and select cable channel 3 or 4 according to the output channel of the VCR torecord a channel while watching another press TV VCR on the re
5. L1 appear depending on your connection See pages 11 12 Press SP SLP to select the recording tape speed E H SP Suitable for general recording with ae better picture and sound quality SLP Suitable for tripling recording time but with less picture and sound quality than using the SP tape speed REC TIMER amp Press REC on the VCR or simultaneously press both REC on Se the remote control eo Ip Recording starts we HLL 6 Press STOPto stop recording Recording off time setting By setting the recording off time the recording 1 While recording press TV VCR to turn off VCR indicator 2 Choose another channel using the channel selector on the TV Skipping unnecessary scenes while stops and the VCR is turned off automatically While recording press simultaneously both REC on the remote repeatedly to set the desired off time Each time you press REC each half hour up to about 4 hours appear cyclically recording Press PAUSE STILL to sto i gt IER TEITI p recording HI FI momentarily To resume recording press vcr LILI PAUSE STILL again Notes Note To cancel the recording in progress press The VCR automatically shifts to the stop mode if the POWER on the VCR recording pause mode continues for 10 minutes 24 RECORDING Timer Program Recording The programmable timer allows you to record up to 6 different programs over
6. Press VCH or TV depending on the equipment you want to operate pages 14 29 The cassette is ejected immediately after it is loaded The cassette was inserted with the label side not paralleling the compartment Reload it carefully page 18 The cassette does not go into the cassette compakment There is already a cassette in the VCR Eject the cassette and reload the new one page 18 32 Specifications Power Supply 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 18W External dimensions 430 x 94 x 252mm W H D Mass 3 0 kg Channels received VHF Channels 2 13 UHF Channels 14 69 CATV Channels A7 A1 A CCC 66 125 Antenna input output terminals UHF VHF 75 Q F type connector Signal system Standard NTSC Recording Playback system Recording VHS format SP SLP Playback VHS format SP LP SLP Cassette Video cassette with VHS mark Tape speed SLP 11 1 mm s SP 33 4 mm s Video recording playback time SLP 480 minutes SP 160 minutes When T 160 video cassette is used Fast forward rewind time Within approx 60 s When T 120 video cassette is used Video input 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced negative sync pin jack Video output 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced negative sync pin jack Audio input Line input 308 mV rms more than 47 kQ pin jack Audio output Line output 308 mV rms less than 4 7 kQ pin jack Audio frequency range Hi Fi 20 Hz 20 kHz Audio dynamic rang
7. S Move to the next using FF and set the recording date using PLAY or STOP The date changes as follows gt 8 25 gt 9 25 5 gt 7 25 5 WKLYSU gt MO FR lt WKLYSA lt ID PRocRAM P str up I PRESET CH DRTE On OFF SPD 25 8 3 Soo os SIP f zi Zea mas n D PROS WKLYSU WKLYSA You can record TV programs on the same channel on the day and time every week MO FR You can record TV programs on the same channel on the day and time Monday through Friday 6 Move to the next using FF and set omm T the hour and minutes of the CH DATE On OFF SPD recording start time m RE PERMET V M 7 Move to the next and set the D procram Pi str up eel preset recording off time CH DATE On OFF SPD 25 8 30 9 20 0 00 SLP n i Move to the next and select the tape speed SP using PLAY or STOP For the tape speed AUTO Auto Speed Select see below To set another program press FF and select the next line pressing STOP Repeat steps 4 to 8 Q Press PROG Now programming is completed 10 Press both TIMER simultaneously The power turns off and the VCR enters the timer standby mode ur mr Notes Make sure that the tape length is selected correctly according to the tape used on the SET UP screen str up PRESET
8. Station 4 These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U S A or Puerto Rico b Labor service charges for set installation Set up adjustment of customer controls and installation of repair or antenna systems are not covered by this warranty Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your responsibility 6 Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded by you or to damage to products or parts caused by misuse accident damage caused by Acts of God such as lightning or fluctuations in electric power improper installation improper maintenance or use in violation of instructions furnished by us or to units which have been altered or modified without authorization of TACP THI or to damage to products or parts there of which have had the serial number removed altered defaced or rendered illegible 7 Atyouoption afterthe warranty period has expired in the U S A Call 800 631 3811 to receive information concerning an exchange price Payment must be enclosed with the product in the form of a certified check or money order and forward your product to Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc Returns Center 1420C Toshiba Dr Lebanon TN 37087 8 Upon receipt we will at our option replace your unit with a new or refurbished unit of equal value Features may not
9. THI be liable for consequential or incidental damages No person agent distributor dealer or company is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of TACP THI arising under the warranty or under any statute or law of the United States or any state thereof is hereby limited to ninety 90 days from the date you discover or should have discovered the defect This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above provisions may not apply to you ATTENTION CANADIAN CONSUMERS Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian Warranty Registration Form enclosed and forward this completed form with a copy of bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to Register and Validate their warranty Product must be purchased from an Authorized Canadian Dealer Products purchased in the U S A and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties IMPORTANT PACKING AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTION When you send the product to a Service Station you should use the original carton box and packing material then
10. The video heads are dirty Clean the video heads with a commercially available cleaning tape The desired sound is not heard such as SAP stereo or regular sound Setting of sounds is not correct Select a desired sound using A SELECT page 28 Noise is present in the Hi Fi sound being played Tracking is not set appropriately Adjust the tracking manually page 19 The timer recording function does not work There is an error in programming Reset the timer recording program page 27 There is no cassette in the VCR Load a cassette with the safety tab attached page 18 The cassette does not have the safety tab Use another cassette with a safety tab or cover the hole with adhesive tape page 18 The timer indicator is not displayed Press both TIMER simultaneously page 26 There has been a power failure Reset the clock page 15 31 The remote contol does not work properly The batteries are exhausted Replace all batteries page 10 The remote control is operated beyond the operating range Make sure the remote control is within 30 of the remote sensor on the VCR page 10 Too far from the VCR Use the remote control within 7 m from the front of the VCR page 10 An obstacle may be in the way of the operation Remove the obstacle The operating mode of the remote control is not Set correctly
11. and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY 1 Read owner s manual After unpacking this product read the owner s manual carefully and follow all the operating and other instructions 2 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug Qe fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact ES your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety 5 purpose of the polarized plug 4 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure QW OS reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these A m openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be C NH blocked by placing the product on a bed sof
12. be identical to your original product 9 Physically damaged units are not acceptable for repair or exchange in or out of warranty and will be returned as received 35 LIMITED WARRANTY continued How to Obtain Warranty Service 1 Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your owner s manual This check list may solve your problem 2 Call the TACP toll free number 800 631 3811 within 30 days after you find a defective product or part 3 Arrange for the delivery of the product to the Authorized TACP THI Service Station Products shipped to the Service Station must be insured and safely and securely packed preferably in the original shipping carton and a letter explaining the defect and also a copy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be enclosed In Hawaii contact Toshiba Hawaii 327 Kamakee Street Honolulu HA 96814 808 591 8377 In the Continental United States contact Toll Free 800 631 3811 All warranties implied by state law including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties guarantees agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts In no event shall TACP
13. motion picture may flicker up and down This is not a defect in the unit Adjusting the Tracking Manually If the slow motion picture is noisy hold down one of CH TRK until the best picture is obtained Note The noise in the slow motion picture may not be eliminated completely 21 PLAYBACK Useful Functions in Tape Operation These functions will help your playback Counter Function You can view the clock linear time counter or tape remaining time in the VCR display or on the TV screen Each time you press REMAIN COUNTER the VCR display changes in sequence as follows Linear time counter Tape remaining time RT Clock 4 The indication above will also appear on the TV screen by pressing faa DISPLAY They are switchable with REMAIN COUNTER COUNTER 4 To PROG To reset the linear time counter to 0 00 00 memg SAY The counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 when a cassette is ejected If you want to reset at another point such as the beginning of a ae new recording just press COUNT RESET Notes The linear time counter does not work on non recorded portions on the tape When the tape is ejected or the VCR is turned off the display changes to clock If the tape rewinds back over 0 00 00 appears in the VCR display The displayed time of the linear time counter is only an approximation Tape Remaining Time To v
14. you want to watch a segment of the tape repeatedly You may also discover other useful application for this feature Press PROG to exit Notes If you are rewinding the tape and the VCR stops at OHOOMOOS M press REW again to continue rewinding If you press the FF fast forward button and the time counter never reaches OHOOMOOS M between that point and the end of the tape the VCR will continue to fastforward to the end of the tape 39V8AV ld fll 23 RECORDING Recording a TV Program This section explains the basic recording operation Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV To record from other connected equipment In step 3 press LSELECT to Switch the display as follows L1 To record via the LINE IN 1 jacks on the rear panel L2 To record via the LINE IN 2 jacks on the front panel Watching a TV program while recording another Basic Recording 1 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached 2 Press TV VCR so that the VCR so SS indicator appears in the VCR display E DIDIT 3 Select a channel to record with SS CHANNEL on the VCR or CH TRK LI ILI or number buttons on the remote vw LI LI control If you see L1 or L2 in the VCR display press I SELECT so that the channel number appears If you record cable channels via the cable box make the output channel number of the cable box or
15. D PROG 4 Set TV CATV to TV or CATV using FF or REW TV To store channels received via the antenna CATV To store channels received via the incoming cable 5 Select AUTO SCAN using PLAY or STOP and press FF to set to ON The VCR starts scanning and the channels are stored in the VCR in AUTO SCAM ascending order When the scanning is finished the screen automatically returns EnD PROS D PROGRAM 6 Press PROG twice to exit Adding or erasing channels Adding channels If a desired channel cannot be scanned automatically because of a weak signal it can be added to the memory Erasing channels You can erase a stored channel from the memory if it is unnecessary 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of Incoming Antenna CATV Signals 2 Select ADD CH or ERASE CH using PLAY or STOP To add channels PRESET KD PROGRAM TU CRTU AUTO SCAN ADD CH ERASE CH TU OFF TU SET CH PUSH 8 En D PROG To erase channels KD PROGRAM TU CRTU AUTO SCAN ADD CH ERASE CH TU OFF TO SET CH PUSH 8 9 KEYS END PROG Channel reference chart 3 Enter a channel number of 1 to 125 using number buttons For more than 100 number first press 100 For CATV channels refer to the chart b
16. ITED WARRANTY 35 NOILONGOUYLNI p INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls See the page in for details This manual shows the names of buttons in italics Front Panel 19 PLAY 49 STOP Cassette compartment REW 14 POWER CHANNEL 18 Hg 19 FF 24 18 EJECT TOSHIBA 7 ES j LINE IN 2 AUDIO 24 10 Remote 9 VCR Display L MONO R jacks REC Sensor LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack Remote Control To operate your TV TV 29 14 POWER To operate this VCR VCR T4 19 CH TRK Number buttons 16 A SELECT 28 Dw 17 100 EJECT 18 PN Je c 14 ENTER REW 1 e mu 19 PLAY SLOW 121 24 TV VCR DISPLAY 22 19 FF 20 PAUSE STILL 22 COUNT RESET REMAIN COUNTER 22 24 SP SLP I SELECT 24 24 TIMER REC BA 27 CANCEL E 14 PROG TV VOL 29 79 STOP TOSHIBA These buttons are used t
17. October The VCR Am Mum EUN AUTO clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM TO START SETTING to 1 00 AM back one hour EnD PROG remember that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that falls between these 4 Select AUTO or MANU using PLAY or two times will not be recorded STOP AUTO the VCR is using the clock data Broadcast by the local TV stations IN You want to use the DST function and you are leaving in the area that apply Daylight saving time AUTO The VCR automatically sets or adjusts the clock If you select AUTO mode proceed to step 8 MANU You can set the clock manually OUT You are not leaving in the area that If you select MANU mode proceed to next apply Daylight saving time and you do not Step want to use DST function 5 Vary the digits to set the hour 2 Set TIME ZONE PLAY To increase If you select AUTO for your time zone the VCR sets the clock using the first STOPS TU decrease Coordinated Universal Time information it 6 Move to the next using FF finds If the time is not correct select another time zone or use the MANU To move back press REW opti ption 3 Set CLOCK DATA CH 7 Repeat step 5 and 6 to set the minutes If you don t know the clock data channel month day and the year by the last select AUTO The VCR will scan two digits automatically to tune the channel carrying Proceed to step 10 to start the clock the clock data If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuc
18. Princeclub 12 Prism 07 Proscan 02 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following symptoms before requesting servicing No power The power cord is not plugged in Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly Although the power is on the VCR will not work There is no cassette Load a cassette page 18 The dock does not work There has been a power failure Reset the clock page 15 The timer does not work pperly The time is incorrect Set the clock correctly page 15 The picture does not appear on the TV screen The video channel or video input mode is not Set correctly Set the TV channel to the video channel 3 or 4 or set the video input mode on the TV page 11 The TV signal is weak Adjust the antenna direction or use an optional antenna booster The power cord is not plugged in Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly The picture does not appear on the TV screen during recording and playback The video channel or VCR mode is not set correctly Press TV VCR to select the VCR mode and set the TV channel to 3 or 4 pages 11 24 The VCR does not record The loaded cassette has no safety tab Use a cassette with a safety tab or cover the hole with adhesive tape page 18 The playback pictur is poor Tracking is not set appropriately Adjust the tracking manually page 19
19. TOSHIBA Hi Fi VHS Video Cassette Recorder W 614 W 612 O W NER S MANUAL 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol CAUTION within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF to constitute a risk of electric shock to per ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE sons COVER OR BACK NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO The exclamation point within an equilateral QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET REFER SERVICING TO QUALI FIED PERSONNEL ONLY CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Product Name Video Cassette Recorder Model Number W 614 W 612 FCC Notice Declaration of Corformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause har
20. a rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack RD TQUE unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 5 Heat Sere PR The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat NE Sd Oy Q registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat p Tape Ng J Nd 5 10 11 Water and Moisture Qo Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl NS XO kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and i e the like S Glo Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked onor pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product NOILONGOULNI li Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience recep tacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surg
21. atically sets the clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations While Auto is blinking channel memory is also set automatically a E LI ice T AL a 3 When Auto set up has been completed the VCR is on standby mode Notes t may takes several minutes during the Auto set up Press CANCEL on the remote control to cancel the auto set up NOILVHVd3Hd n 13 PREPARATION Initial Settings Using On screen Display The language selection and clock setting must be set first when VCR is first plugged in or after it encounters a power failure Preparation Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 or the video input mode if you made the Audio Video connection page 11 Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR Setting the Language Press POWER to turn on the VCR 2 Press PROG The following screen appears on the TV Osa uP English Fran ais Espa ol EnD PRO 3 Select the language using PLAY or STOP and press PROG MENU The screen turns to the MENU screen gt procraw str UP 4 Press PROG to return to the normal TV screen Optional settings on the SET UP screen Other optional settings can be made Press ENTER while SET UP is selected on the MENU screen The screen turns to the SET UP screen ID procran ser up PRESET
22. cessful set the time and date through the MANU clock Set menu selection 10 Press PROG Now the clock starts 15 16 PREPARATION Storing Channels on the VCR This section is required if you receive only normal TV or unscrambled cable channels or use a cable box between your TV and the VCR Incoming Antenna Cable CATV Signals The VCR scans through all receivable TV and CATV channels and stores only the active ones in your area into the memory Once the storing is finished you can select a desired channel using CH TRK Preparation Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 or the video input mode if you made the Audio Video connection page 11 Press SELECT so that the channel number will appear if L1 or L2 is displayed in the VCR display Incoming Antenna Cable CATV Signals 1 Press PROG to display the MENU screen 2 Select PRESET using FF or REW and press ENTER procran set_up Number buttons 3636 IREA emm cpm i CLOCK SET Coe 100 CH MEMORY REW FF PLAY STOP EnD PROG I 3 Select CH MEMORY using PLAY I LSELECT or STOP and press ENTER ID procran i45 ser up bel PRESET f 1 6 TU CRTU TU cari auo scan OFF on l ADD CH CH ERRSE CH CH En
23. d after ninety 90 days from the date of the original retail purchase you pay labor charges involved in the replacement You must also deliver the entire product to a TACP THI Authorized Service Station You are responsible for all transportation and insurance charges for the set to and from the Authorized Service Station Rental Units The warranty for rental units begin with the first rental or thirty 30 days from the date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first Commercial Units Products sold and used for commercial use have a limited ninety 90 day warranty for all parts and labor Owner s Manual and Demographic Card You should read the owner s manual thoroughly before operating this product You should complete and mail the enclosed Demographic card within ten 10 days after you or the person who has given you this product as a gift purchased this product This is one way to enable TACP THI to provide you with better customer service and improved products Failure to return the card will not affect your rights under this warranty Your Responsibility The above warranties are subject to the following conditions 1 You must retain your bill of sale or provide other proof of purchase 2 You must notify an Authorized TACP THI Service Station within thirty 30 days after you discover a defective product or part 3 All warranty servicing of this product must be made by an Authorized TACP THI Service
24. e Hi Fi 68 dB Utilization conditions Temperature 5 C to 40 C Humidity less than RH 80 Accessories Antenna Cable sssessssss 1 Remote control l enn 1 Batteries AA 2 Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice NOILVINHOHNI TVNOILIGGV m LIMITED WARRANTY TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc TACP and Toshiba Hawaii Inc THI make the following limited warranties These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee Limited Ninety 90 Day Warranty TACP THI warrant this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of ninety days after the date of original retail purchase During this period TACP THI will repair a defective product or part without charge to you You must deliver the entire product to a TACP THI Authorized Service Station Youare responsible for all transportation and insurance charges for the set to and from the Authorized Service Station Limited One 1 Year Warranty TACP THI further warrant the parts in this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one 1 year after the date of original retail purchase During this period TACP THI will replace a defective part without charge to you except that if a defective part is replace
25. elect SAP SET using PLAY or STOP and set to ON using REW or FF KD PROGRAM SET UP ES preset TAPE LENGTH 120 160 180 SRP SET on off COUNTER MEM on off LANGUAGE EnG FRR ESP END PROG GGG CO C9 99 A SELECT 2 Press PROG once to exit 3 Perform a recording SAP Second Audio Program broadcast A separate audio program usually broadcast in a second language with the main language Selecting a sound Sounds recorded on the tape According to your setting of SAP SET on the SET UP screen the sound is recorded onto different tracks of the tape as below Set SAP SET to ON or OFF appropriately 28 o Setting of SAP SET On Screen Display Contents of recorded sound pype of receiving Jon the SET UP Press DISPLAY Normal sound Hi Fi sound track Sapen SAP STEREO track Mono L R Regular ON or monaural audio ON or OFF not lit not lit MONO MONO MONO Stereo ON or OFF not lit lit MONO MIXED STEREO ON it not lit MONO MONO SAP Regular SAP 7 OFF it not lit MONO MONO MONO ON it lit MONO MONO SAP Stereo SAP OFF it lit MONO MIXED STEREO Sounds in playback You can play SAP and or stereo broadcast with this VCR Press A SELECT to select a desired sound
26. elow For other orders check with your cable company 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add or erase channels as necessary 5 Press PROG two times to exit Selecting stored channels Once the active channels have been stored you can select the channels in two ways below Number buttons To enter digits of the channel number For one digit number enter 0 before For more than 100 number first press 100 Each number button needs to be pressed within 2 seconds CH TRK buttons To shift up or down the stored channel numbers Number on the VCR CH NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TV 2 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 Corresponding channel number CATV STD HRC IRO 1 A8 2 3 4 SIA7 6 A6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 10 11 12 13 A B C D E F GH J K L M N OP Q 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 R S T U V W AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH Il JJ KK LL MM NN OO 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 PP QQ RR SS TT UU VV WW XX YY ZZ AAABBB 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 121 122 123 124 125 93 94 AS A 4 A 3 A2 A 1 100 101 102 103 121 122 123 124 125 CATV signals STD standard cable TV signals HRC Harmonic Related Car
27. eries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion Do not expose the remote sensor of the VCR to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination especially high frequency lighting when using the remote control Be careful not to spill water on the remote control or to place it on anything wet and avoid sharp impacts PREPARATION Connections Before you use this VCR it is necessary to connect it to your TV Several ways of connecting are available depending on your use of TV or cable box Select one which is applicable to your equipment Antenna VCR TV Connection 1 Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and connect it to the RF IN terminal on the VCR 2 Connect the RF OUT terminal to the TV VHF UHF VHF a combination T only Ta antenna x MassseuuuuuuususuusenusennuenseuuuensQuneesseeusenseesseossensesssense NOILVHVd3Hd n QUI J VHF UHF Setting the VCR Output Channel Antenna splitter When the VCR is connected in this way the VCR sends the output not supplied signals to channel 3 or 4 on your TV Set the output channel selector CH selector of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever is vacant in your area AUDIO VIDEO Connections The AUDIO VIDEO jacks are also available to connect your TV When connected your TV using the AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks To watch video pictures set the video input mode on your TV For the video input mode refer to the
28. es and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT UU adi GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Lightning For added protection for this product during storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and p
29. iew the tape remaining time in the VCR display select the tape length beforehand 1_ Turn on the VCR and load a cassette 2 Press PROG to display the MENU screen 3 Select SET UP using FF or REW and press ENTER 4 Select the length of the tape using KD rrocran 85 ser ve EJ preset FF or REW T120 for a T 120 tape or shorter iz9sten fort T160 for a T 140 or T 160 tape STUNT on ort T180 for a T 180 tape LANGUAGE EnG FRA ESP EnD PROG amp Press PROG to exit 6 Press REMAIN COUNTER The remaining time RT appears in the VCR display Notes The displayed remaining time is an approximation The remaining time is calculated according to the tape speed SP or SLP and the cassette type 22 Memory Stop Feature Zero Return 1 On the SET UP screen select COUNTER MEM using PLAY or D real ser w ES musa STOP and set to ON using TENE 78 160 190 REW or FF SRP SET on ott COUNTER MEM on off LANGUAGE EnG FRR ESP END PROG tt COUNT RESET REMAIN 2 COUNTER Mi The memory stop feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of OHOOMOOS from any point on the tape Memory stop is automatically turned on whenever the time counter with memory is displayed on the TV screen This is convenient when
30. insert the original carton box containing the unite into another carton using more packing material TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC Printed in Indonesia AC68 01190A Rev 01
31. iquid Do not use volatile liquids such as an insect spray near the unit Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the unit for a long time They will mar the finish Moisture Condensation Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location When the VCR is exposed to such a change in temperature moisture may condense on the cylinder inside one of its most crucial internal parts To prevent the VCR from possible damage do not use the unit for at least 2 hours when there is an extreme or sudden change in temperature Compatibility This video cassette recorder VCR is compatible with any other VCR bearing the VHS mark HQ VHS equipment is also compatible with existing non HQ VHS equipment LD As an ENERGY Star Partner TOSHIBA has determined that this product or Groggy product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency NOILONGOUYLNI g IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation use and servicing This unit is fully transistorized
32. mful Interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc Address 1420 Toshiba Drive Lebanon TN 37087 Telephone 615 449 2360 User Installer Caution Changes or modification made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba Corporation or parties authorized by Toshiba Corporation could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Copyright It is permissible to record television programs film video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated In the spaces provided below record the Model and Serial No located at the rear of your video cassette recorder Model No Serial No Retain this information for future reference IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Save Original Packing Materials The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to ship your VCR For maximum protection repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory Avoid Volatile L
33. mode Error indication The E Error indicator appears in the VCR display if you press both TIMER when a cassette is not loaded the loaded cassette has no safety tab timer recording is in progress In these cases a recording can not be made To cancel the Timer Recording By pressing the POWER button on the front panel of the VCR it will cancel the timer recording and go to standby If a power failure occurs during the timer program recording When a power failure has occurred appears in the VCR display Since the programmed contents have been cleared reset the clock and timer programming When power has failed for a short time the color of the current time display blinks The programmed contents are not affected Reset the clock Overlaps of the programs If two timer programs overlap the recording start time of program 1 has priority over the recording off time of program2 Wa Overlapped portion not recorded Program 1 Start time Program 2 Start time 5SNIQHOD3H g 27 RECORDING MTS Broadcast Compatibility This VCR can receive or record MTS Multichannel TV Sound broadcasts By connecting the VCR to your stereo system or stereo TV you will experience the SAP or stereo sound Preparation Connect a stereo TV or stereo system to the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR Recording the SAP Stereo Broadcast J On the SET UP screen page 14 s
34. mote control to turn off the VCR indicator in the VCR display and select a desired cable channel on the cable box This set up will enable you to watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it record any channels through the cable box You will need to Set TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals See page 11 set VCR channel to the output channel of the cable box and select a desired cable channel on the cable box while the VCR is turned off or the VCR indicator is not lit in the VCR display set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box This set up will enable you to watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it record an unscrambled channel while watching another unscrambled channel only when you connect a cable compatible TV A B switch A record and watch an unscrambled channel which comes bypassing the cable box A B switch B record and watch a scrambled or unscrambled channel coming through the cable box This set up will enable you to watch or record a channel through the cable box via the LINE IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO jacks You will need to press L SELECT so that the VCR display shows L1 PREPARATION Auto Set Up The VCR s clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet Auto Set up 1 Plug the VCR into the AC outlet D Auto blink while the VCR autom
35. nd hold FF or REW If you release it the tape speed returns to 5 times Note If you press FF or REW during picture search the mode changes to fast forwarding or rewinding To resume normal playback Press PLAY A picture freezes so that you can watch closer 1 Press PAUSE STILL during playback The picture freezes To resume normal playback Press PAUSE STILL again Notes The still mode is automatically cancelled after about 5 minutes and returns to normal playback The still picture may shake if a picture of a fast moving object or scene is frozen This is not a defect in the unit Adjusting Still Picture Stability If the still picture is distorted or flickers hold down one of CH TRK until the picture becomes stable Note The distortion of the still picture may not be eliminated completely Frame Advance A picture advances frame by frame J Press PLAY during still playback Each time you press PLAY the picture advances one frame To resume normal playback Press PAUSE STILL Slow motion Picture The tape runs at 1 7th or 1 15th the normal playback speed 1 Press SLOW during playback The tape runs at about 1 7th the normal playback speed Each time you press SLOW the speed alternates between 1 7th and 1 15th 39V8AV ld Wi To resume normal playback Press PLAY Notes The slow motion picture mode is automatically cancelled after about 5 minutes and returns to normal playback The slow
36. ntrol VCR Display Rear Panel PREPARATION Explains what you need to do before operating the VCR How to Use the Remote Control 10 Connections 11 Auto Set Up eene 13 Initial Settings Using On screen Display ee 14 Setting the Language Optional settings on the SET UP screen Setting the Clock Storing Channels on the VCR 16 Video Cassette Use 18 PLAYBACK Explains variable functions concerning playback Playback eren 19 Basic Playback Double Speed Playback Variable Speed Playback 20 Picture Search e Still Picture Frame Advance Slow motion Picture Useful Functions in Tape Operation esses 22 Counter Function Tape Remaining Time Memory Stop Feature RECORDING Explains recording functions Recording a TV Program 24 Basic Recording Watching a TV program while recording another Skipping unnecessary scenes while recording Recording off time setting Timer Program Recording 25 MTS Broadcast Compatibility 28 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Multi Brand Remote control 29 Before Calling Service Personnel 31 Specifications 33 Accessories cesses 33 Memo eeIRLEL 34 LIM
37. o control the cursor on the screen VCR Display Cassette indicator Timer recording indicator NOILONGOUYLNI E Hi Fi indicator VCR indicator SAP indicator Multifunctional indicator RF IN FROM ANT terminal LINE OUT AUDIO jacks L R LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks L R LINE IN 1 VIDEO jack To wall outlet LINE OUT VIDEO jack CH selector 3 4 RF OUT TO TV terminal LINE IN 1 AUDIO Rear 2 Front jacks If the connected equipment is monaural has one audio output jack connect the L MONO side the same sound is recorded on both L and R on the Hi Fi track 10 PREPARATION How to Use the Remote Control This section explains how to get ready for remote control operation Setting up the Remote Control 1 Open the battery compartment lid on the rear panel 2 Install 2 batteries AA size following the polarity diagrams 3 Close the battery compartment lid 4 Point the remote control at the VCR and press the buttons within the operating range Distance within about 7 m from the front of the remote sensor Angles within about 30 in every direction Notes on batteries Caring for the remote control The life of the batteries is about 1 year depending on the conditions of use If the remote control does not operate correctly replace all batteries with new ones If the remote control is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batt
38. one month Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV Make sure that the clock is set correctly page 15 Store the channels on the VCR pages 16 and 17 Timer Programming Procedure 1 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached 2 Press PROG to display the MENU screen Example To record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from 9 20 p m until 10 00 p m on August 30 Today is August 25 3 Select PROGRAM using FF or KD PROGRAM 4 P SET UP PRESET REW and press ENTER Jis CH DATE On OFF SPD 9 e e e c e LJ E 4 Move to the next using FF and SET UP im PRESET select the channel number 25 by CH DATE pressing number buttons 2 and 5 praem PLAY or STOP 0 OFF SPD d SEP To record a cable program from the connected cable box Enter the cable channel number by number buttons PLAY or STOP If your cable box is not remote controllable choose the desired channel 1 to 125 on the cable box You can make L1 or L2 appear on the channel number position by pressing L SELECT depending on your connection See pages 8 and 12 To make corrections Press REW to move back to the item or FF to forward Continued SNIQHOD3H p 25 Timer Program Recording continued
39. ontrol operating the VCR Basic Playback 1 Load a recorded cassette Power is turned on oo If the cassette has no safety tab i EES playback starts automatically S lt 2 Press PLAY to start playback m gt ji LILI 5 VCR I L I ld A 3 To stop playback press STOP es FTAA ver d ILI Double Speed Playback 1 Press PLAY during playback A tape runs at double speed playback Rewinding Fast forwarding Press REW or FF in the stop mode Adjusting the tracking When playback starts the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking for clear pictures and sound Digital Auto Tracking If the VCR cannot locate the best possible tracking point hold down one of CH TRK to adjust the tracking manually Notes During the adjusting the playback picture and sound may be distorted The digital auto tracking is activated only in the playback mode The noise on the screen may not be completely eliminated depending on the tape used especially when the tape was recorded on another VCR 19 20 PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds Picture Search A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so that you can quickly locate a particular scene J Press FF or REW during playback The tape runs at 5 times the normal playback speed 2 To change the tape speed to 7 times the normal playback speed press a
40. ower line surges Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may EAE Y f Me Z touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or See e electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Ne 7 c Ss Ad Attachments A Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product C Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only tho
41. riers cable TV signals IRC Incremental Related Carriers cable TV signals IRC is also called ICC Incremental Coherent Carriers NOILVHVd3Hd Mi 17 PREPARATION Video Cassette Use Video Cassette Use Loading a cassette Push the cassette into the cassette compartment with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front The VCR is automatically turned on The O indicator will appear in the VCR display x RSS ee ee SSS et Ejecting a cassette Press EJECT The cassette is ejected from the cassette compartment Warning Do not insert your hands or any foreign objects into the compartment This may result in injury or damage Take special care with children to avoid accidents Precautions when using video cassettes Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure If the tab has already been removed recording cannot be performed To prevent accidental erasure To record again Remove this safety tab with a screwdriver Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Avoid exposing cassettes to direct sunlight Keep them away from heaters Avoid extreme humidity vibrations or shock strong magnetic fields near a motor transformer or magnet and dusty place PLAYBACK Playback This section explains the basic playback operation Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV Press VCR to set the remote c
42. s above or may not be operated at all with this remote control In this case operate your TV with its own remote control Notes For some brands several control codes brand codes are allocated Try each of them until the buttons work on your TV If you replace the remote control s batteries set the brand code again 29 Table of Brand Codes 30 Brand name of your TV Brand Code Brand name of your TV Brand Code Toshiba 01 Proton 11 Bell amp Howell 09 Pulser 14 Carver 10 Quasar 07 15 Celebrity 03 Radio Shack 13 Citizen 12 RCA 02 Curtis Mathes 09 12 Realistic 09 11 13 Dumont 14 Runco NEC 14 Electro band 03 Samsung 11 12 Emerson 09 11 Sanyo 09 Fisher 09 Scotch 11 GE 02 07 11 Scott 11 Gibralter 14 Sears 01 02 09 10 11 Goldstar 11 Sharp 08 18 Hallmark 11 Sony 03 Hitachi 06 Soundesign 11 Infinity 10 Supreme 03 JBL 10 Sylvania 10 JCB 03 Tandy 08 JVC 05 Technics 07 15 LXI 01 02 09 10 11 Techwood 07 Magnavox 10 Teknika 04 10 12 Marantz 10 TMK 11 Megatron 06 11 Victor 05 Memorex 04 09 11 Vidikron 10 MGA 04 11 Vidtech 11 Midland 02 07 14 Wards 10 11 13 Mitsubishi 04 11 Zenith 14 Motorola 08 MTC 12 NAD 01 11 Nikko 11 Optimus 09 Optonica 08 Panasonic 07 10 15 Penney 01 02 07 11 12 Philco 10 Philips 10 Pioneer 16
43. se controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Contents INTRODUCTION Provides important notes and general explanation of the VCR including names of the buttons jacks etc SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Contenls cicero sonnccca 7 Identification of Controls 8 Front Panel Remote Co
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