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OWNER'S MANUAL
4 HEAD
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
W525
If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the
remote manufacturer for the required programming code.
When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" (Cable
Television) mode.
If not using CATV (Cable TV), set this menu option to the "TV" mode.
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.
4F11701A COV-07
ATTENTION
TV/CATV MODE SELECTION
1
10/16/01, 1:35 PM
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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 4 HEAD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER W525 ATTENTION If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code. TV/CATV MODE SELECTION When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" (Cable Television) mode.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to CAUTION alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude DO NOT OPEN to constitute a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 9. VENTILATION 13. LIGHTNING Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable it is left unattended and unused for long periods of operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19. REPLACEMENT PARTS For example: When replacement parts are required, be sure the a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. service technician uses replacement parts specified b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen by the manufacturer or those that have the same into the unit.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS • If you cause a static discharge when touching the VCR, MOISTURE CONDENSATION and the VCR fails to function, simply unplug the unit DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST THREE from the wall outlet, wait 10 minutes and plug it back HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES in.

  • Page 6: Features

    PRECAUTIONS FEATURES BATTERY CAUTIONS High Quality Picture Technology - This video cassette recorder marked "HQ" incorporates VHS high quality Follow these precautions when using batteries in this technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost device: the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality in playback.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Automatic Repeat Play System - When the AUTO CAUTIONS REPEAT option is turned on, this VCR will automatically play back the same cassette tape repeatedly. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........2 PRECAUTIONS ............5 On-Screen 3 Language Display - This TV can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French.

  • Page 8: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT PLAY STOP / EJECT POWER LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO TV/VCR T.REC POWER CHANNEL 13 12 11 10 REMOTE CONTROL 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape. 2. REW button - In the STOP mode, this button POWER rapidly winds the tape backwards.
  • Page 9 REAR UHF/VHF LINE1 IN(ANT) VIDEO OUT(TV) AUDIO 15. Direct Channel Selection buttons (0-9) - Allows 25. DIGITAL TRACKING button - Allows automatic direct access to any channel. adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise 16. STOP button - Press to stop the tape. during playback.

  • Page 10: Basic Connections

    BASIC CONNECTIONS If you are using an antenna system, follow the instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber,skip ahead to page 12 for the proper connections. ANTENNA TO VCR CONNECTION The VCR must be connected "between" the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the VCR.
  • Page 11 VCR TO TV CONNECTION After you have connected the antenna to the VCR, you must connect the VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting your VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram.

  • Page 12: Catv (Cable Tv) Connections

    CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode. This VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment.

  • Page 14: Audio/Video Connections

    AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks, you can connect your VCR to them to receive a higher quality picture and sound. If you have a stereo, you can connect a stereo amplifier to enjoy powerful sound. AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION From ANTENNA/CATV system To UHF/VHF IN...

  • Page 15: Setting The Video Channel

    SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL Press the TRACKING SET + To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE or – button to select the program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the ENGLISH desired language: English TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). ESPAÑOL (ENGLISH), Spanish FRANCAIS...

  • Page 16: Setting The Channels

    SETTING THE CHANNELS This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted MENU Press the MENU button. CLOCK SET channels.

  • Page 17: Loading And Unloading

    LOADING AND UNLOADING TO STOP PLAYBACK Use only video cassette tapes marked LOADING Press the STOP button once. The tape will stop but remain fully Push the center of the tape until it loaded and ready to play. is automatically retracted. "...

  • Page 18: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY DESIRED POINTS CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN When either the FF or REW button is pressed in the • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear.
  • Page 19 RECORDING A TV PROGRAM VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS " " will appear on screen for about 4 seconds and the REC indicator will blink to continue pause mode. CATV NOTE: The pause function will be released after 5 2-13 2-13 minutes to prevent damage to the tape or the STD/HRC/IRC VCR.

  • Page 20: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    ONE-TOUCH TIMER SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING ( OTR ) RECORDING The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with a simple and convenient way to make a timed the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic recording.

  • Page 21: On-Screen Function Display

    SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS ANOTHER While setting, press the ENTER button to flash the item NOTE: Do not overlap programs as portions of the to correct, then re-enter the setting with the TRACKING conflicting programs will be lost.

  • Page 22: Duplicating A Video Tape

    DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE If you connect the VCR to another VCR or camcorder, Press the REC/OTR button on the recording VCR, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. then press the PAUSE button. Make all connections before turning on the power. Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR, then press the PAUSE/STILL button.

  • Page 23: Video Head Cleaning

    VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING VIDEO HEAD CLEANING The video heads are the means by which the VCR Video head cleaning is needed when the playback reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the picture becomes unclear. This signifies that the heads unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be are getting dirty and can occur when playing poor quality clogged, no picture will be played back.

  • Page 24: Before Requesting Service

    BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Make sure by first checking the following points. SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PAGE POWER Connect the AC power cord to the The AC power cord is not connected. No power. AC outlet. Although the power is on, it Insert a video cassette.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION PAGE REMOTE CONTROL It is not aimed at the remote sensor. Aim it at the remote sensor. Distance too far or too much light in Operate within 15 feet (5 meters) the room. reduce the light in the room. There is an obstacle in the path of Clear the path of the beam.

  • Page 26: 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 VCR as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee .
  • Page 27 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. Products must be purchased from an Authorized Canadian Dealer. Products purchased in the U.S.A. and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties.
  • Page 28 4F11701A U Printed in Thailand 01/11 4F11701A P20-BACK 10/16/01, 1:33 PM...

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