Toshiba MW24F11 Owner's Manual

Combination flat color television and video cassette recorder / dvd video player

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Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO COMBINATION FLAT COLOR TELEVISION AND VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER / DVD VIDEO PLAYER MW20F11 MW24F11 OWNER’S MANUAL ©2005 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD video discs. 5T40301A [E]Cover Illustration of MW20F11 3/1/05, 10:15 Introduction Connections...
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Page 3 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
Page 4 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning 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 unit due to lightning and power line surges.
Page 5: Power Source
27. LASER BEAM Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laser beam. It may cause sight damage. 28. DISC Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction.
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: Notes On Discs
Notes on discs On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. 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 8 Toshiba cannot guarantee that this player will play every feature of every DVD bearing the DVD logo. As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are manufactured using the highest standards of quality, and as a result, such incompatibilities are rare. If you happen to experience any difficulty playing a DVD on a Toshiba DVD player, please feel free to call our Contact listed in “How to...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 2 Precautions ... 6 Notes on discs ... 7 Contents ... 9 Identification of controls ... 10 Connections Antenna connections ... 13 Cable TV connections ... 14 Connecting to optional equipment ... 15 Basic setup Starting setup ...
Page 10: Identification Of Controls
Introduction Identification of controls See the page in for details. Front panel Illustration of MW20F11 Cassette loading slot PHONES jack AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jacks REW (Rewind) button STOP/EJECT button PLAY button FF (Fast Forward) button REC/OTR button CHANNEL ▲/▼...
Page 11: Remote Control
Remote control The instructions in this manual describe the function on the remote control. See the page in *DVD MENU button Use the DVD MENU button to display the menu included on many DVD video discs. To operate a menu, follow the instructions in “DVD menu.”...
Page 12 Introduction Identification of controls (Continued) Inserting batteries Open the battery compart- ment cover in the direction of the arrow. Caution: • Never throw batteries into a fire. Notes: • Be sure to use AAA size batteries. • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. •...
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
Connecting to optional equipment Before connecting the unit to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. You can enjoy the TV game, camcorder or high quality dynamic sounds of DVD video discs or audio CDs by connecting the unit to optional audio equipment.
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: 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 19: Clock Setting
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 20 Basic setup Clock setting (Continued) 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 21: Manual Clock Setting
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”, 26th. (SAT) March, 2005. Press MENU, then press option.
Page 22: Setting The Language
Basic setup 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. Press to select “LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/ LANGUE”, then press Press to select the desired language: English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANCAIS), then press ENTER.
Page 23: 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 24 TV operation TV operation (Continued) TV operation ■ 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 26 “To memorize channels”.
Page 25: Closed Captions
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 26: To Memorize Channels
TV operation 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 27: Setting The V-Chip
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 28 TV operation Setting the V-Chip (Continued) To set the V-Chip In the V-CHIP menu, press “V-CHIP SET”, then press 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 29: To Set The On Timer
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. To set the on timer EXAMPLE: Turning on the TV to channel 12 at 7:00 AM, MONDAY-FRIDAY.
Page 30: To Set The Off Timer
TV operation 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 31: Picture Control Adjustment
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 32: Sound Control Adjustment
TV operation 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 33: 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 34: Cassette Tape Playback
Playback (VCR) Cassette tape playback To play a prerecorded tape. Playback Load a prerecorded tape: (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically). To start playback: Press PLAY on the front panel or on the remote.
Page 35: Special Playback
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 36: Convenient Function
Playback (VCR) 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. Press to select “AUTO REPEAT”. Press to select “ON”...
Page 37: Video Head Cleaning
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. Press DISPLAY.
Page 38: 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 39: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)
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. The unit will automatically turn on.
Page 40: Timer Recording
Recording (VCR) 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. •...
Page 41 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 the previous page. At picture 4 press repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Then press ENTER. When you press repeatedly, the indicator at DATE will change as follows, in this case the day is Friday.
Page 42: Other Functions (Vcr)
Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a video tape If you connect the unit to another VCR or Camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Duplicating a video tape Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. •...
Page 43: Recording A Dvd/Cd Disc
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 44: Basic Playback (Dvd)
Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc 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. Basic playback Preparations: •...
Page 45 To obtain a higher quality picture 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.
Page 46: Playing Frame By Frame
Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc (Continued) 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 during still playback.
Page 47: 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 48: Repeat Playback
Advanced playback (DVD) Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback Repeat playback Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. [DVD] Press B B B B B /A A A A A to select “Chapter” or “Title”. The unit automatically starts repeat playback after finishing the current title or chapter.
Page 49: Program Playback
Program playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks or files on the disc. And also the unit selects tracks or files at random and playback them. These feature works for Audio CD and Video CD. Program playback Press PLAY MODE in the stop mode.
Page 50: Changing Angles
Advanced playback (DVD) 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.
Page 51: Changing Soundtrack Language
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. 2/8 Fra Dolby Digital Press AUDIO SELECT repeatedly until the desired language is selected.
Page 52: Disc Status
Advanced playback (DVD) 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. 00:34:56 01:12:33 Title To make status display disappear, press DISPLAY again. Video CD 00:12 04:32...
Page 53: 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. /Enter/Setup/Return Press B or A to select the desired section, then press D or ENTER.
Page 54 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details Option Section Menu Subtitle Audio Tv Screen Display Picture Mode Password Parental 5T40301A [E]p53-58 Details To select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one language are available on the disc.
Page 55 Menu Subtitle Audio /Setup/Return 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 56 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details 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 57 Password Parental /0Ð9/Enter/Cancel/Setup/Return Parental control setting Some discs are specified not suitable for children. Such discs can be limited not to play back with the unit. 1) Press C or D to select “Parental”, then press B or A until the level you require appears. •...
Page 58: Temporary Disabling Of Rating Level By Dvd Disc
Function setup (DVD) 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. Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit If the DVD disc has been designed to temporarily...
Page 59: 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 60: 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 depressed.
Page 61 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 have not been pressed (the TIMER REC indicator is not lit).
Page 62: Reception Disturbances
Others 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 63: 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. 5T40301A [E]p59-63 MW20F11 MW24F11 135 W 24 in. (600 mm) diagonal* 79.4 lbs (36 kg)
Page 64: Limited Warranty
Limited warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes 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.
Page 65 ( 1 ) Call the TACP toll free number 1-800-631-3811 after you find a defective product or part to find the nearest Toshiba Authorized Service Station. ( 2 ) Please present your bill of sale or other proof to the Authorized Service Station.
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