Toshiba W-614 Owner's Manual

Toshiba W-614 Owner's Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder
W-614
W-612
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder W-614 W-612 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • 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

    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 Contents ... 7 Identification of Controls ... 8 • Front Panel •...
  • 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 LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks REC LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack Remote Control To operate your TV. VCR 14 To operate this VCR.
  • Page 9: Vcr Display

    VCR Display Cassette indicator VCR indicator Rear Panel LINE OUT AUDIO jacks (L, R) LINE OUT VIDEO jack To wall outlet 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.
  • 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) LINE LINE IN 1 FROM ANT.) AUDIO TO TV) VIDEO Cable box Incoming cable LINE LINE IN 1 FROM ANT.) AUDIO VIDEO TO TV) Cable box Incoming cable A/B switch Cable box LINE LINE IN 1 FROM ANT.) AUDIO TO TV) VIDEO...
  • 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 A.SELECT VC-513 EJECT PLAY ENTER STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL 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 . Press ENTER to select “CLOCK SET”. Select “AUTO”...
  • Page 16: Storing Channels On The Vcr

    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.
  • Page 17 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

    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 appear in the VCR display. Ejecting a cassette Press EJECT.
  • Page 19: Playback

    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 A.SELECT VC-613 EJECT PLAY PLAY...
  • Page 20: Variable Speed Playback

    PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds. POWER A.SELECT VC-613 PLAY EJECT PLAY PLAY ENTER STOP PAUSE/STILL PAUSE/STILL SLOW REMAIN/ COUNT SLOW DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SP/ SLP TIMER I.SELECT PROG. TV VOL 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 A.SELECT VC-613 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 On the SET UP screen, select “COUNTER MEM.” using PLAY or STOP , and set to “ON” using A.SELECT REW or FF . VC-613 ENTER EJECT PLAY PLAY PLAY ENTER STOP STOP STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT...
  • 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 A.SELECT VC-613 EJECT PLAY ENTER STOP STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET...
  • 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 Confirming the timer programs PROG . Press 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: Mts Broadcast Compatibility

    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. POWER A.SELECT A.SELECT...
  • Page 29: Additional Information

    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 POWER POWER CH/TRK A.SELECT...
  • Page 30 Table of Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Toshiba Bell & Howell Carver Celebrity Citizen Curtis Mathes 09, 12 Dumont Electro band Emerson 09, 11 Fisher 02, 07, 11 Gibralter Goldstar Hallmark Hitachi Infinity 01, 02, 09, 10, 11...
  • Page 31: 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 32 The remote contr ol 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 33: 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: Audio frequency range (Hi-Fi): Audio dynamic range (Hi-Fi): Utilization conditions: Accessories Antenna cable ...
  • Page 34: 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 35: Limited Warranty

    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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