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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.
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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.
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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.
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 •...
INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls See the page in for details. This manual shows the names of buttons in italics. Front Panel EJECT POWER LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks Remote Control To operate this TV. To operate your VCR.
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.
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.
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.
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Connections (continued) LINE LINE IN 1 FROM ANT.) AUDIO VIDEO TO TV) 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 VIDEO TO TV)
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 CH/TRK TV VOL I.SELECT REMAIN/ DISPLAY COUNTER COUNT RESET TV/ VCR TIMER SP/ SLP PLAY/x2 SLOW PAUSE/STILL...
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).
Setting the Clock Example: To set the clock to 2:30 p.m. on August 25 (summer time) 2002. Press PROG. . The MENU screen appears on the TV. Select “PRESET” using FF or REW , and press ENTER . Press ENTER to select “CLOCK SET”. CLOCK SET SUMMER TIME P R E S S...
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.
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”.
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.
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 CH/TRK TV VOL I.SELECT REMAIN/ DISPLAY...
PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds. POWER CH/TRK TV VOL I.SELECT REMAIN/ DISPLAY COUNT RESET COUNTER TV/ VCR PLAY/x2 TIMER SP/ SLP PLAY/x2 SLOW PAUSE/STILL PAUSE/STILL CURSOR STOP PROG. CANCEL ENTER CABLE BOX VCR Plus+ A.SELECT CM SKIP...
Adjusting Still Picture Stability If the still picture is distorted or flickers, hold down one of CH/TRK until the picture becomes stable. Note: The distortion of the still picture may not be eliminated completely. POWER Frame Advance CH/TRK A picture advances frame by frame. TV VOL I.SELECT REMAIN/...
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. • If you record cable channels via the cable box, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32-35), and turn on the cable box .
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). •...
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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.
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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.
RECORDING VCR Plus+ C VCR Plus+ C 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+ C The flow chart below will give you an idea as to what must be done to use the VCR Plus+ C system feature.
Preparation • Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. • If you record cable channels, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32 – 35). • Prepare the list like below. Example Guide channel number Station (on the TV Guide, local TV listings etc.) ESPN...
RECORDING VCR Plus+ C system Recording After performing the VCR Plus+ C ® entering the PlusCode programming numbers. The numbers are published in the TV listings of newspapers, TV guide magazine, etc. Preparation • Make sure that the clock is set correctly (page 15). •...
Confirming the VCR Plus+ C system 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 . once to exit. During the timer recording 1) Press PROG.
RECORDING Cable Box Set-up The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected cable box. Cable Box Control This VCR needs to be connected to a cable box equipped with an infrared wireless remote control. You can select cable channels from the cable box by operating this VCR.
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Preparation • Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. • Set “TV/CATV” on the CH MEMORY screen to “CATV” (page 16). POWER CH/TRK Number TV VOL buttons I.SELECT REMAIN/ DISPLAY COUNTER COUNT RESET TV/ VCR I.SELECT TIMER...
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. Refer to the table on the next page. Example: For a TOSHIBA cable box, identified by number 36. D : PROG Make sure that the channel display of your cable box has changed to 36.
RECORDING ® Satellite Receiver Set-up The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected DSS ® Satellite Receiver Control This VCR needs to be connected to a DSS satellite receiver equipped with an infrared wireless remote control. You can select satellite channels from the DSS receiver by operating this VCR.
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Preparation Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. POWER CH/TRK Number buttons TV VOL I.SELECT REMAIN/ I.SELECT DISPLAY COUNTER COUNT RESET TV/ VCR TIMER SP/ SLP PLAY/x2 SLOW PAUSE/STILL CURSOR PLAY/x2, STOP STOP PROG.
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DSS satellite receiver using number buttons . Refer to the table on the next page. Example: For a TOSHIBA DSS number 99. Make sure that the background of the above display has changed to the satellite program on channel 200. If not, relocate the DSS satellite receiver on the VCR so that it can receive the infrared signal.
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 CH/TRK DISPLAY...
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. POWER POWER CH/TRK CH/TRK TV VOL TV VOL I.SELECT...
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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...
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.
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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) •...
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 ...
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.
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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.