Toshiba W-412 Owner's Manual

Toshiba W-412 Owner's Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder
W-412
OWNER'S MANUAL
AUTO CLOCK SET
4
HEAD
VIDEO SYSTEM

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  • Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder W-412 OWNER’S MANUAL AUTO CLOCK SET HEAD VIDEO SYSTEM...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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...
  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    HQ VHS equipment is also compatible with existing, non-HQ VHS equipment. As an E NERGY product model meets the E Save Original Packing Materials Avoid Volatile Liquid Moisture Condensation Compatibility ® Partner, TOSHIBA has determined that this product or ® guidelines for energy efficiency NERGY...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 6. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool and the like. 7. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. 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 power-line surges.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    • Skipping unnecessary scenes while recording • Recording off time setting Timer Program Recording ... 25 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Remote Control for TOSHIBA TV’s... 28 Before Calling Service Personnel ... 29 Specifications ... 30 Accessories ... 30 Memo ... 31 LIMITED WARRANTY ... Back cover...
  • Page 8: Identification Of Controls

    INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls See the page in for details. This manual shows the names of buttons in italics. Front Panel POWER Remote Sensor Remote Control To operate your TV To operate this VCR. VCR 14 Number buttons 17 EJECT REW * SLOW DISPLAY...
  • Page 9: Vcr Display

    VCR Display Cassette indicator VCR indicator Rear Panel LINE OUT VIDEO jack To wall outlet Timer recording indicator TIMER TIMER Multifunctional indicator LINE OUT AUDIO jack LINE IN AUDIO jack LINE IN VIDEO jack RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal FROM ANT.) AUDIO TO TV) VIDEO...
  • Page 10: Preparation

    PREPARATION How to Use the Remote Control This section explains how to get ready for remote control operation. Setting up the Remote Control Open the battery compartment lid on the rear panel. Install 2 batteries (“AA” size) following the polarity diagrams. Close the battery compartment lid.
  • Page 11: Connections

    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 Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and connect it to the RF IN terminal on the VCR.
  • Page 12 Connections (continued) FROM ANT.) AUDIO TO TV) VIDEO Cable box Incoming cable FROM ANT.) AUDIO TO TV) VIDEO Cable box Incoming cable A/B switch Cable box AUDIO VIDEO Cable box FROM ANT.) AUDIO TO TV) VIDEO This set-up will enable you to: –...
  • Page 13: Auto Set Up

    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 POWER VC-413 EJECT PLAY ENTER STOP PAUSE/STILL SLOW REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SP/ SLP TIMER I.SELECT TV VOL...
  • Page 14: Initial Settings Using On-Screen Display

    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).
  • Page 15: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Example: To set the clock to 2:30 p.m. on August 25 (summer time) 2001. Press PROG. . The MENU screen appears on the TV. Select “PRESET” using FF or REW , and press ENTER . CLOCK SET CH MEMORY D : PROG Press ENTER to select “CLOCK SET”.
  • Page 16: Storing Channels On The Vcr

    Storing Channels on the VCR This section is required if you receive only normal TV or unscrambled cable channels. 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 .
  • Page 17: Adding Or Erasing Channels

    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”.
  • Page 18: Video Cassette Use

    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 appear in the VCR display. Ejecting a cassette Press EJECT.
  • Page 19: 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 control operating the VCR. POWER CH/TRK VC-413 EJECT PLAY PLAY ENTER STOP...
  • Page 20: Variable Speed Playback

    PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds. POWER VC-413 PLAY EJECT PLAY PLAY ENTER STOP PAUSE/STILL SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT SLOW DISPLAY SP/ SLP COUNTER RESET TIMER I.SELECT TV VOL PROG. CANCEL Picture Search A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so that you can quickly locate a particular scene.
  • Page 21: Frame Advance

    Frame Advance A picture advances frame by frame. 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. Press SLOW during playback.
  • Page 22: Useful Functions In Tape Operation

    PLAYBACK Useful Functions in Tape Operation These functions will help your playback. POWER VC-413 ENTER EJECT PLAY PLAY PLAY ENTER STOP STOP STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY SP/ SLP COUNTER RESET COUNT RESET I.SELECT TIMER REMAIN/ COUNTER TV VOL PROG.
  • Page 23: Memory Stop Feature

    Memory Stop Feature (Zero Return) POWER VC-413 ENTER EJECT PLAY PLAY PLAY ENTER STOP STOP STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY SP/ SLP COUNTER RESET COUNT RESET I.SELECT TIMER REMAIN/ COUNTER TV VOL PROG. CANCEL PROG. DISPLAY On the SET UP screen, select “COUNTER MEM.”...
  • Page 24: Recording

    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. POWER VC-413 EJECT PLAY ENTER STOP STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY RESET SP/ SLP COUNTER...
  • Page 25: Timer Program Recording

    RECORDING Timer Program Recording The programmable timer allows you to record up to 6 different programs over 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). •...
  • Page 26 Timer Program Recording (continued) 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.
  • Page 27: Error Indication

    Confirming the timer programs Press PROG. during timer recording mode. The screen for confirming will appear. 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 VCR POWER .
  • Page 28: Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Remote Control for TOSHIBA TV’s The remote control can control TOSHIBA TV’s. POWER POWER CH/TRK Number VC-413 buttons EJECT PLAY ENTER ENTER STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SP/ SLP DISPLAY TIMER I.SELECT I.SELECT TV VOL PROG.
  • Page 29: Before Calling Service Personnel

    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.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications Power Supply: Power consumption: External dimensions: Mass: Channels received: Antenna input/output terminals: Signal system: Recording/Playback system: Cassette: Tape speed: Video recording/playback time: Fast forward/rewind time: Video input: Video output: Audio input: Audio output: Utilization conditions: Accessories Antenna cable ... 1 Remote control ...
  • Page 31: Memo

    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.
  • Page 32 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.

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