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Toshiba Symbio 160HD4 Owner's Manual

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O
WNER'S
Audio/Video Hard Drive Recorder
160HD4
IMPORTANT NOTE: Toshiba Symbio AVHD
recorder model 160HD4 is compatible only with
Toshiba Integrated HD television models 51H94,
57H94, 51HX94, 57HX94, 46HM94, 52HM94,
62HM94, 52HMX94, and 62HMX94.
© 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
Symbio(E)_A_01
1
M
ANUAL
™
Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are on the back
of your AVHD recorder. Record these numbers in the spaces
below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
with your Toshiba dealer about this AVHD recorder.
Model number:
Serial number:
160HD4
600-005 (A)
10/19/04, 3:03 PM

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  • Page 1 WNER’S Audio/Video Hard Drive Recorder 160HD4 IMPORTANT NOTE: Toshiba Symbio AVHD recorder model 160HD4 is compatible only with Toshiba Integrated HD television models 51H94, 57H94, 51HX94, 57HX94, 46HM94, 52HM94, 62HM94, 52HMX94, and 62HMX94. © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: Safety And Care Information

    5. The use of the Symbio AVHD recorder with any television other than those listed on page 5 is deemed misuse. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by such misuse, and any such damage is not covered under the Symbio warranty.
  • Page 3 Using the device when moisture condensation exists may damage the hard disc drive and other parts, and is deemed misuse. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by such misuse, and any such damage is not covered under the Symbio warranty.
  • Page 4 Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury. Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Station. 47) The internal hard disk drive in this device has a limited service life.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and Care Information ... 2–4 FCC Declaration of Conformity ... 2 Chapter 1: Introduction ... 6 Welcome to Toshiba ... 6 Supplied items ... 6 Compatibility ... 6 Features of your new Symbio AVHD recorder ... 6 LED indications ... 6 Chapter 2: Connecting the Symbio AVHD recorder ...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    The use of the Symbio AVHD recorder with any television other than those listed above is deemed misuse. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by such misuse, and any such damage is not covered under the Symbio warranty.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Connecting The Symbio Avhd Recorder

    • Always use S400 type IEEE-1394 cable. • You can interconnect a maximum of 16 IEEE-1394 device chains. • Never make a “loop connection” in any IEEE-1394 device chain. Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 10/19/04, 3:01 PM 4-pin IEEE-1394 connector...

  • Page 8: Connecting The Symbio Avhd Recorder

    HD television) can be connected to either DTVLink port on the Symbio. Devices must be DTVLink-certified to send/receive encrypted content. To connect the Symbio AVHD recorder to the Toshiba integrated HD television: 1. Connect the AC power cord to the back of the Symbio AVHD recorder, and then plug the other end into an AC outlet or surge protector.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Configuring The Symbio Avhd Recorder

    Labeling the device The Device Initialization window allows you to change the label for the Symbio device. This label displays in the TV’s TheaterNet device list. The default device label is “Toshiba AVHD.” To keep the default label: Press x or • on the remote control to highlight SAVE in the Device Initialization window, and press ENTER.

  • Page 10: Chapter 4: Using The Symbio Avhd Recorder

    Before recording important content, make a trial recording to confirm proper connection and function of your Symbio AVHD recorder. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of the Symbio AVHD recorder, including, without limitation, failure to record content intended to be recorded by the consumer.

  • Page 11: Controlling Live Tv

    Controlling live TV After you connect the Symbio AVHD recorder to your Toshiba integrated HD television, set up the TV Guide On Screen system, and tune the TV to a channel, the Symbio automatically starts recording the tuned program. The Symbio will continue to record content up to 60 minutes behind the live broadcast.

  • Page 12: Recording Programs

    Note: • In order to use the full functionality of Symbio, you must first set up the TV Guide On Screen system in your Toshiba integrated HD television. See your TV owner’s manuals for details. • You can record from the ANT 1, ANT 2, and VIDEO 1 inputs only.

  • Page 13: Scheduling A Manual Recording In The Tv Guide On Screen Schedule Screen

    On Screen LISTINGS or SCHEDULE screen, and press MENU. 2. Highlight DELETE RECORDING and press ENTER. 3. Highlight YES to confirm that you want to delete the recording, and press ENTER. Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 10/19/04, 3:02 PM...

  • Page 14: Managing Recorded Programs

    Managing recorded programs Your Toshiba integrated HD television and Symbio AVHD recorder allow you to easily manage your recorded programs using the Stream Selection and Modify Program windows. Displaying a list of recorded programs in the Stream Selection window To open the Stream Selection window and display a list of recorded programs: 1.

  • Page 15: Deleting, Locking, And Unlocking Recorded Programs In The Modify Program Window

    TheaterNet DEVICE Opens the TheaterNet Device Selection TheaterNet CTRL x • ENTER EXIT Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 10/19/04, 3:02 PM Function window, from which you can select an IEEE-1394 device to view. After selecting a device, the Stream Selection window opens (see page 14).

  • Page 16: Playing Recorded Programs

    REW (3x, 15x, 60x) SKIP/SEARCH SS | SKIP/SEARCH | TT STOP EXIT Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 10/19/04, 3:02 PM Function Highlights the slider bar to perform a skip.* Highlights the control buttons.** *When the slider bar is highlighted, pressing x or •...

  • Page 17: Using Fast Reverse ( Rew ) And Fast Forward ( Ff ) During Playback

    *Skip forward can be used during live broadcasts only if the show is being recorded and you are watching the show delayed by more than the defined skip time. Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 10/19/04, 3:02 PM SEARCH | TT...

  • Page 18: Using The Pause Function

    Note: If the Symbio’s hard drive is full, you will not be able to pause live TV and the TV will display the message “Error: AVHD is full” (see page 19). Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 10/19/04, 3:02 PM...

  • Page 19: Chapter 5: Appendix

    Note: In order to use the full functionality of the Symbio AVHD recorder, you must first set up the TV Guide On Screen™ system in your Toshiba integrated HD television. For details on setting up the TV Guide On Screen system, refer to your TV owner’s manual.
  • Page 20 : Make sure the power cord is connected to the AVHD SOLUTION and the POWER light is illuminated. Reconnect the IEEE-1394 cable. Note: See “Disconnecting and relocating the Symbio AVHD recorder” on page 8 for proper disconnection/ reconnection procedures. Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 10/19/04, 3:02 PM...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    AC input frequency: 50–60 Hz AC input current: 0.6A max. (RMS) Dimensions Height: 2.0 in. (5 cm) Length: 10.5 in. (22.25 cm) Width: 8.45 in. (21.13 cm) Symbio(E)06_A_06-24 Chapter 5: Appendix Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 10/19/04, 3:02 PM...

  • Page 22: Limited United States Warranty

    “Troubleshooting” section, you find that service is needed: (1) Call TACP’s Customer Solutions Center toll-free at 1-800-319-6684. (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the Toshiba Authorized Service Station. For additional information, visit TACP’s web site: ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A.,...

  • Page 23: Limited Canada Warranty

    Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS AVHD RECORDER AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 24 VANCOUVER: 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY, RICHMOND, B.C., V6W 1J5, CANADA – TEL: (604) 303-2500 MANUFACTURED BY TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, L.L.C. Symbio is a trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (04-10) Symbio(E)06_A_06-24 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

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