Toshiba MW20F52 Owner's Manual

Toshiba MW20F52 Owner's Manual

Combination flat color television and video cassette recorder / dvd video player
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DIGITAL VIDEO
COMBINATION FLAT COLOR
TELEVISION AND VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER / DVD VIDEO PLAYER
MW20F52
MW24F52
OWNER'S MANUAL
©2006 Toshiba Corporation
This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD video discs.
5W70101A [E]Cover
Illustration of MW20F52
1
30/1/06, 2:28 PM
Introduction
2
Connections
13
Basic setup
19
TV operation
24
Playback
34
(VCR)
Recording
39
(VCR)
Other functions
43
(VCR)
Basic playback
45
(DVD)
Advanced
48
playback
(DVD)
Function setup
60
(DVD)
Others
66

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  • Page 1 TELEVISION AND VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER / DVD VIDEO PLAYER MW20F52 MW24F52 OWNER’S MANUAL ©2006 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD video discs. 5W70101A [E]Cover Illustration of MW20F52 30/1/06, 2:28 PM Introduction Connections Basic setup TV operation Playback (VCR)
  • Page 2: Dear Customer

    Introduction Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
  • Page 4 Grounding conductors or continuous, unplug the power cord (NEC Section 810-21) and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 33) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Display If a fixed (non-moving) pattern or image remains on the TV screen for extended periods of time, the image can...
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTION/ WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 6: Precautions

    Introduction Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the unit, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the unit.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 5 Power source ... 5 Precautions ... 6 Contents ... 7 Notes and lnformation ... 8 Identification of controls ... 10 Connections Antenna connections ... 13 Cable TV connections ... 14 Connecting to optional equipment ...
  • Page 8: Notes And Lnformation

    Introduction Notes and Information On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Playback side Do not attach paper or tape to discs. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.
  • Page 9: Playable Discs

    If you SDCZ2-512-A10 happen to experience any difficulty playing a DVD on a PFD01GU20RF Toshiba DVD player, please feel free to call our Contact YP-T7Z listed in “How to Obtain Warranty Service” (see back NW-E507 cover page).
  • Page 10: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of controls See the page in for details. This owner’s manual uses the illustrations of MW20F52. MW24F52 has some differences in appearance from the illustrations. Example: Model MW24F52 has a door on the front panel. Front panel Illustration of MW20F52...
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control The instructions in this manual describe the function on the remote control. See the page in DVD button TV/VCR button Direct channel Selection buttons (0-9) Number buttons (0-9) & DIS LAY button buttons ZERO RETURN button !& SUBTITLE button IN UT button ZOOM button &...
  • Page 12 5 meters. 5W70101A [E]p06-12 Install two “R03/AAA” batteries (supplied), paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. ) are also used to navigate on-screen menu system. Illustration of MW20F52 30/1/06, 2:29 PM Replace the compartment cover. Approx. 5 meters...
  • Page 13: Connections

    Connections Antenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see page 14 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) Antenna jack 75 ohm coaxial cable...
  • Page 14: Cable Tv Connections

    Connections Cable TV connections This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.
  • Page 15: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Note: This key will not operate in DVD mode. Connecting to a camcorder To playback from the camcorder, connect the camcorder to the unit as shown. Signal flow Illustration of MW20F52 (yellow) To AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) (white) (red) Model MW24F51 has a door on the front panel.
  • Page 16 Connections Connecting to optional equipment (Continued) You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the unit to optional audio equipment. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to repro- duce this realistic effect in the home.
  • Page 17 Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a MPEG audio decoder MPEG2 sound You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with dynamic realistic sound by connecting an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder or MPEG2 audio processor. Amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder To COAXIAL...
  • Page 18: Connecting To A Usb Storage Device

    RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE COPYRIGHT LAWS IN USING THIS DEVICE (INCLUDING MAKING BACK UP COPIES). 5W70101A [E]p13-18 ® data for any memory card reader/writer or digital camera that Illustration of MW20F52 To USB port USB Cable (not supplied) 6/2/06, 4:46 PM...
  • Page 19: Basic Setup

    Basic setup Starting setup The STARTING SETUP function makes installing your unit easily. It leads you the Language selection, TV/CABLE selection and auto channel memory automatically. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made! Starting setup Press POWER.
  • Page 20: Clock Setting

    Basic setup Clock setting The auto clock function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the unit is connected to an antenna or cable system and it is turned off. As the unit searches for a receivable station in your area and it receives a broadcast signal for auto clock, the auto clock needs several minutes to set itself.
  • Page 21 To set standard time In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two stations in two different time zones, the unit may recognize the wrong station for the auto clock set. To correct the situation: Press MENU, then press option.
  • Page 22: Manual Clock Setting

    Basic setup Clock setting (Continued) Manual clock setting You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings, ON/OFF timer and daylight saving time if the auto clock process did not set them correctly. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM”, 25th. (SAT) March, 2006.
  • Page 23: Setting The Language

    Setting the language/ TV/VCR operation status Setting the language This unit can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. Press MENU, then press option. LANGUAGE/ PICTURE AUDIO PICTURE PREFERENCE Press to select “LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/ LANGUE”, then press LANGUAGE/ PICTURE AUDIO PICTURE PREFERENCE...
  • Page 24: Tv Operation

    TV operation TV operation TV operation To turn on the unit, press POWER. The Power indicator will light. • Every time you turn on the TV, the unit starts from TV/VCR mode. When you use TV/VCR after DVD operation, press TV/VCR. POWER Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL The volume level will be indicated on the screen...
  • Page 25 ■ CHANNEL UP/DOWN Press and release . The channel auto- matically stops at the next channel set into memory. For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be set into the memory. See page 27 “To memorize channels”. ■ CHANNEL RETURN This button allows you to go back to the last channel selected by pressing CH RTN.
  • Page 26: Closed Captions

    TV operation Closed captions WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display closed captioned television programs. Closed captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language.
  • Page 27: To Memorize Channels

    To memorize channels This unit is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the unit’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this unit can receive up to 113 cable TV channels.
  • Page 28: Setting The V-Chip

    TV operation Setting the V-Chip An age limitation can be set to forbid children to watch programs according to “TV RATING” and “MOVIE RATING” level set. To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. Notes: • If you forget the password, you cannot set the V-Chip. •...
  • Page 29 To set the V-Chip In the V-CHIP menu, press “V-CHIP SET”, then press V-CHIP V-CHIP SET CHANGE PASSWORD Press to select “TV RATING”, then press to display the desired setting. After setting, press ENTER. : TV RATING is not set TV-Y : All children TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above TV-G : General audience...
  • Page 30: To Set The On Timer

    TV operation To set the on timer This feature allows you to have the unit automatically turn on at a predetermined time. If you program the ON TIMER once, the unit will turn on the programmed day (daily/weekly) at the same time to the same channel.
  • Page 31: To Set The Off Timer

    To set the off timer This feature allows you to have the unit turn off automatically at a predetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the unit will automatically turn off at the same time everyday. To set the off timer EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM.
  • Page 32: Picture Control Adjustment

    TV operation Picture control adjustment/ Adjusting the picture preference Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: And also you can select four picture modes—Standard, Sports, Movie, and Memory—as described in the following table: Picture control adjustment Press MENU, then press option.
  • Page 33: Sound Control Adjustment

    Sound control adjustment/ Stereo and Second Audio Program (SAP) Sound controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: The unit is equipped with a feature known as multi-channel TV sound or MTS. MTS broadcasts greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound.
  • Page 34: Playback (Vcr)

    Playback (VCR) Loading and unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked Loading Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted. Automatic power ON When you insert a cassette tape, the unit power will turn ON automatically. Automatic playback When loading a cassette tape without an erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.
  • Page 35: Cassette Tape Playback

    • When you select the TV/VCR mode during DVD playback, DVD playback will change to the still mode, and after 5 minutes it will change to the resuming playback mode automatically. 5W70101A [E]p34-38 Illustration of MW20F52 PLAY STOP/EJECT Rewind or forward the tape Stop the playback or recording with STOP.
  • Page 36: Special Playback

    Playback (VCR) Special playback Picture search Reverse picture search function Press REV once or twice during the playback. Forward picture search function Press FF once or twice during the playback. To return to playback, press PLAY. SPEED SEARCH TIMES PICTURE SEARCH SPEED TAPE SPEED PRESS ONCE SP (Standard Play)
  • Page 37: Convenient Function

    Convenient function Repeat playback The entire video tape will be played until its end. The tape will automatically rewind to the beginning and the playback will be repeated. Press MENU, then press option. TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT Press to select “AUTO REPEAT”. TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT Press...
  • Page 38: Video Head Cleaning

    Playback (VCR) Convenient function (Continued) Zero return function The zero return function provides a convenient method of rap- idly returning to the starting point of recording or playback. The starting point can be indexed for any location on the tape by pressing COUNTER RESET and ZERO RETURN.
  • Page 39: Recording (Vcr)

    Recording (VCR) Recording a TV program Recording and viewing the same TV program. Recording a TV program Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. The unit will automatically turn on. Press SPEED to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP.
  • Page 40: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    Recording (VCR) One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) The One-touch timer recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. One-touch timer recording (OTR) Example: One-touch timer recording for 30 minutes. Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.
  • Page 41: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. Timer recording Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. • Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. •...
  • Page 42 Recording (VCR) Timer recording (Continued) To set daily/weekly timer Weekly (e.g. WKL-TUE: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. MON-SAT: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording Follow the procedure of timer recording on page 41. At picture 4 press repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
  • Page 43: Other Functions (Vcr)

    To AUDIO (R) IN Connection with Camcorder • Select “LINE2” on step 2. Playback Camcorder Recording VCR Illustration of MW20F52 To AUDIO (R) IN To AUDIO (L) IN To VIDEO IN Audio/Video cable (not supplied) For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer’s...
  • Page 44: Recording A Dvd/Cd Disc

    Other functions (VCR) Recording a DVD/CD disc You can record disc material in DVD, Audio CD, etc. onto a video tape with this unit. Duplicating a DVD or CD disc Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. • Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. •...
  • Page 45: Basic Playback (Dvd)

    • Do not place a disc which is unplayable on the disc tray. 5W70101A [E]p45-48 3,5 6 5 Illustration of MW20F52 Press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY. The disc tray closes automatically. On the TV-screen, “ ” changes to “Reading” and then playback commences.
  • Page 46 Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc (Continued) Basic playback To pause playback (still mode) Press PAUSE/STILL during playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. • The sound is muted during still mode. To stop playback Press STOP. 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.
  • Page 47: Playing Frame By Frame

    Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FF during playback. REV: Fast reverse playback Fast forward playback Each time you press REV or FF, the playback speed changes. Playing frame by frame Press PAUSE/STILL during still playback. Each time you press PAUSE/STILL, the picture advances one frame.
  • Page 48: Advanced Playback (Dvd)

    Advanced playback (DVD) Zooming/Locating desired scene Zooming This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. Press ZOOM during playback. The center part of the image will be zoomed in.
  • Page 49: Repeat Playback

    Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback Repeat playback Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. [DVD] Press ENTER to select “Chapter” or “Title”. The unit automatically starts repeat playback after finishing the current title or chapter. Play Mode Repeat [Video CD] Press D D D D D to select “Repeat”.
  • Page 50: Program Playback

    Advanced playback (DVD) Program playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks or files on the disc. And the unit can also select tracks or files at random and playback them. These feature works for Video CD. For Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD, please see “Random playback (CD/USB)” and “Program playback (CD/USB)”...
  • Page 51: Changing Angles

    Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. Title selection Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu is recorded on the disc, you can select the desired title. Press TOP MENU during playback.
  • Page 52: Changing Soundtrack Language

    Advanced playback (DVD) Changing soundtrack language/ Subtitles Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilin- gual disc. Press AUDIO SELECT during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. Press AUDIO SELECT repeatedly until the desired language is selected.
  • Page 53: Disc Status

    Disc status/To turn off the PBC Disc status With each press of DISPLAY, the status of the disc will appear on the screen and change as follows. To cancel the display, press DISPLAY again. ELAPSED DISC OPERATION TIME TITLE NO. 00:15:25 01:41:39 Title 1/3 Chapter 2/24...
  • Page 54: Mp3/Wma/Jpeg/Divx And Audio Cd Operation

    The technical criteria set forth in this owner's manual are meant only as a guide. Use of CD-RW for MP3 files is not recommended. You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX ®...
  • Page 55 Loading media ® [MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD, Audio CD] ® Place a MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD onto the disc tray, then press OPEN/CLOSE. [USB Mass Storage] Connect USB Mass Storage to the USB port on the front of the unit (see page Press DVD/USB to display the media selection window.
  • Page 56: Jpeg Playback

    Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD operation (Continued) JPEG playback In the file browser, press C/D to select the desired JPEG file. To display a thumbnail list, press DVD MENU. Press B/A or C/D to select the desired file. (To return to a file browser, press TOP MENU.) When PLAY is pressed after displaying the file browser, or when the disc tray is closed by pressing PLAY, playback begins automatically...
  • Page 57 ® DivX playback Press C/D to select desired DivX /Movie-01.DIVX Movie-01 Movie-02 Movie-03 Movie-04 Movie-05 Movie-06 Movie-07 Movie-08 When PLAY has been pressed after displaying the file browser, or when the disc tray has been closed after pressing PLAY, playback begins automatically starting from the first file.
  • Page 58 Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD operation (Continued) Repeat playback (CD/USB) In the file browser, press B/A or C/D to select “Repeat” during stop mode. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3-3 Press ENTER to select “Track” or “All”. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3 3 Press PLAY.
  • Page 59 Program playback (CD/USB) In the file browser, press B/A or C/D to select “Edit Mode”, then press ENTER. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3 3 When “Edit Mode” is black color, you can mark the files which you want to add into Program list. Press B/A or C/D to select file you want to add into the program list.
  • Page 60: Function Setup (Dvd)

    Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop mode. The following on-screen display appears. Menu E.B.L. Parental TV Screen QSound Subtitle Display Audio Output Picture Mode : Auto JPEG Interval : 5 Seconds...
  • Page 61 Setting details Option Section Menu Subtitle Audio TV Screen Display Picture Mode JPEG Interval Parental Password DivX(R) VOD 5W70101A [E]p60-65 Details To select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one language are available on the disc. To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV.
  • Page 62 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details Menu, Subtitle, Audio You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one languages are recorded onto the disc. English, Francais, Espanol: The selected language will be heard or seen. Other: Other language can be selected (see the “Language code list”...
  • Page 63 Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures re- corded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures re- corded from films at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per sec- ond).
  • Page 64 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details Parental Menu E.B.L. QSound TV Screen Subtitle Password DivX(R) VOD Audio Display Picture Mode JPEG Interval Screen Saver Parental control setting Some discs are specified not suitable for children. Such discs can be limited not to play back with the unit.
  • Page 65: Temporary Disabling Of Rating Level By Dvd Disc

    Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit...
  • Page 66: Others

    Others Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927 Frisian Amharic 1123 Galician Arabic 1128 Georgian Armenian 1835...
  • Page 67: Reception Disturbances

    Reception disturbances Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the unit is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast.
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. SYMPTOMS POWER The AC power cord is not connected. No power. Although the power is on, the Cassette or disc is not inserted. unit does not operate. The TIMER REC button is pressed.
  • Page 69 SYMPTOMS The video cassette's erase prevention tab TV recording does not work. is broken off. The time is not set correctly. The recording start/end time is not set Timer recording does not correctly. work. The TIMER REC button is not pressed (the TIMER REC indicator is not lit).
  • Page 70: Specifications

    • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. 5W70101A [E]p66-70 MW20F52 135 W 24 in. (600 mm) diagonal* 79.4 lbs (36 kg)
  • Page 71: Limited United States Warranty

    Complete and mail the enclosed product registration card or register your TV Combination online at www.tacp.toshiba.com/service as soon as possible. By registering your TV Combination you will enable TACP to bring you new products specifically designed to meet your needs and help us to contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification is required under the U.S.
  • Page 72 If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and reviewing the section entitled "Troubleshooting," you find that service is needed: To find the nearest TACP Authorized Service Station, visit TACP's website at www.tacp.toshiba.com/service or contact TACP's Consumer Solution Center toll free at 1-800-631-3811.

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