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- Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder W-705 OWNER’S MANUAL POWER EJECT PROG.TV PAUSE/STILL PLAY STOP This publication is printed on recycled paper 70971839...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Address: 1420 Toshiba Drive, Lebanon, TN37087 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... -
Page 3: Important Precautions
In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located at the rear of your video cassette recorder. Model No. Retain this information for future reference. Save Original Packing Materials Avoid Volatile Liquid Moisture Condensation Compatibility Copyright ® Partner, TOSHIBA has determined that this product or ® guidelines for energy efficiency. NERGY Serial No. -
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.
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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 CHANNEL EJECT POWER POWER c EJECT LINE IN 2 LINE IN 2 VIDEO L-MONO-AUDIO-R VIDEO jack LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks Remote Control VCR POWER... -
Page 9: Vcr Display
VCR Display Cassette indicator POWER indicator POWER REMAIN TIMER REC (Recording) indicator Tape speed indicator Tape running direction/speed indicator (SP/SLP) Rear Panel LINE OUT VIDEO jack To wall outlet LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks (L, R) LINE OUT AUDIO jacks (L, R) 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 (“AAA” 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) Cable Connection Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box. Incoming cable Cable Box Incoming cable This set-up will enable you to: – record an unscrambled channel. – watch an unscrambled channel while recording –...
- Page 13 Cable Box A/B switch Cable Box This set-up will enable you to: – watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it. – record any channels through the cable box. You will need to: • set TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals. (See page 11.) •...
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Page 14: Auto Set Up
PREPARATION Auto Set Up The Auto Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels and clock when power is first connected to the VCR. 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: Initial Settings Using On-Screen Display
PREPARATION Initial Settings Using On-screen Display Language selection must be set first when the VCR is first plugged in, or after it encounters a power failure. You can also easily make necessary settings using the on-screen displays. 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 16: Setting The Clock
Initial Settings Using On-Screen Display (continued) Setting the Clock Example: To set the clock to 2:30 p.m. on August 25 (summer time) 2000. Press PROG . The MENU screen appears on the TV. Select “PRESET” using CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT , and press ENTER . -
Page 17: 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 18 Storing Channels on the VCR (continued) 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.
- Page 19 Channel reference chart Number on the VCR Corresponding channel number PP QQ RR SS UU VV WW XX 99 100 101 102 103 – – – – – – – A-5 A-4 A-3 A-2 A-1 100 101 102 103 CATV signals •...
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Page 20: 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 21: 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. Basic Playback TV/VCR – TRK RESET PROG TRACKING... -
Page 22: Variable Speed Playback
PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds. TV/VCR – PLAY PAUSE/STILL SLOW PROG TRACKING Still Picture A picture freezes so that you can watch closer. Press PAUSE/STILL during playback. The picture freezes. To resume normal playback Press PAUSE/STILL . -
Page 23: 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. If you press and hold PLAY , the tape runs at 1/30th the normal playback speed. To resume normal playback Press PAUSE/STILL . -
Page 24: Useful Functions In Tape Operation
PLAYBACK Useful Functions in Tape Operation These functions will help your playback. DISPLAY COUNT RESET REMAIN/ COUNTER TV/VCR – ENTER CURSOR PROG RIGHT PROG CURSOR LEFT S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) • This VCR can also play back a tape which is recorded in S-VHS format. But the playback picture does not have the same quality and resolution as the original S-VHS playback picture. -
Page 25: Index Search Function
Press PROG to exit. Press REMAIN/COUNTER . The remaining time (“RT - : - -”) appears in the VCR display. Notes • The displayed remaining time is an approximation. • The remaining time is calculated according to the tape speed (SP or SLP) and the cassette type. -
Page 26: 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. INPUT SELECT TV/VCR – PROG To record from other connected equipment In step 3, press INPUT SELECT to switch the display as follows: LI: To record via the LINE IN... -
Page 27: 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 16). •... -
Page 28: Timer
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 29: Cancel
Confirming the timer programs (in the timer standby mode) Press PROG . The screen for confirming will appear. PROGRAM CH DATE 25 8 / 30 9 : 30 –– – / –– – : –– –– – / –– – : –– ––... -
Page 30: Vcr Plus+ System Set-Up
RECORDING VCR Plus+ ® VCR Plus+ system is a timer recording system for an easier programming that requires you only to enter a PlusCode ® programming number assigned to a desired program. This section explains the necessary set-up to make VCR Plus+ The flow chart below will give you an idea as to what must be done to use the VCR ®... - Page 31 Preparation • Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. • Prepare the list like below. Example Guide channel number Station (on the TV Guide, local TV listings etc.) ESPN Guide Channel Setting TV/VCR –...
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Page 32: Vcr Plus+ System Recording
RECORDING VCR Plus+ After performing the VCR Plus+ the PlusCode ® programming number. The numbers are published in the TV listings of newspapers, TV guide magazine, etc. Preparation • Make sure that the clock is set correctly (page 16). • Load a cassette with a safety tab. TV/VCR –... - Page 33 Confirming the VCR Plus+ ® timer programs Before the VCR enters the timer standby mode (TIMER indicator not lit) 1) Press PROG to display the MENU screen. 2) Press ENTER to select “PROGRAM”. Check the programmed data. 3) Press PROG to exit. During the timer standby mode (TIMER indicator lit) Press PROG .
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Page 34: 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. DISPLAY PLAY/x2 STOP... -
Page 35: Simulcast Recording
RECORDING Simulcast Recording When TV program such as MTV, HBO or MAX is being simulcast in FM stereo in your area, the VCR can also record the simulcast sound from an FM stereo tuner or receiver onto the Hi-Fi track and normal track. -
Page 36: 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. TV POWER INPUT SELECT DISPLAY Number buttons TV/VCR –... - Page 37 Table of Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Brand Code 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...
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Page 38: 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 39 The remote control 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 10) •...
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Page 40: 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 time: High speed rewind time: Video input: Video output: Audio input: Audio output: Audio frequency range (Hi-Fi): Audio dynamic range (Hi-Fi): Utilization conditions: Accessories... -
Page 41: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY 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 42 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.