Toshiba MW27H63 Owner's Manual

Combination flat color television and video cassette recorder/dvd video player

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Page 1 AND VIDEO CASSETTE TV operation RECORDER / DVD VIDEO PLAYER W20H63 Playback (VCB) W24H63 Recording (VCB) W27H63 MANUAL _Sq "-". H _;.F _ o Illustration of MW20H63 @2007 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD viaeo aiscs.
Page 2 Dear Customer_ Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual it MakesA Difference completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
Page 3 iMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS important S afetyinstructions installation, C are, and Service 1) Read these instructions. installation 2) Keep these instructions. Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all 3) Heed all warnings. warnings when installing your TV: 4) Follow all instructions. 16) Never modify this equipment.
Page 4: Important Safeguards
¢_-_'_ _/_I surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. National Electric Code). 34) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Display: If Antenna lead-in v_'ire...
Page 5 ;AFETY PRECAUTION/Power source WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Page 6 Moisture condensation [] When s hipping the unit, the original shipping carton a nd damages the unit. Please packing materials come i nhandy. For f ully protection, read the following carefully. repack theunit a sitwas originally packed atthe factory. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you [] Donot u se volatile liquids, such asinsect spray, near...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Introduction Other functions (VCR) iMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3 Duplicating a video tape ........49 SAFETY PRECAUTION ........5 Recording a DVD/CD disc ....... 50 £ Power source ............. Precautions ............Basic playback (DVD) Contents ............Notes and information ........Playing a disc ........... identification of controls ........
Page 8: Notes And Information
and Information • Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. Video CDs and Audio CDs are divided into tracks..DVD video disc "'_ Playback side DVD video disc...
Page 9: Contents
Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD Software and/or the manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that the DVD player contained in this television will successfully play every disc bearing the DVD and CD Iogos.
Page 10 OPEN/CLOSE button CHANNEL ,t,/v buttons _- Model MW27H63 has a door on the front panel. Please open it to access the PHONES jack and the AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO (LINE IN 2) jacks. Illustration of MW20H63 ¢- COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack...
Page 11 The instructions in this manual describe the function on the remote control. See the page in [_ for details. DVD button POWER button [_ TV/VCR button SLEEP button I_ Direct channel Selection buttons (0-9) Number buttons (0-9) [_ DISPLAY button m button CM SKIP button JUMP button I_...
Page 12 of controls (Continued) Install two "RO3/AAA" batteries cover. Open the battery compartment cover in the (supplied), paying attention Replace the compartment direction of the arrow. to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. Caution: Never throw batteries into a fire. Notes: •...
Page 13 tenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see Cable TV connections {_). Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF/UHF antenna to the antenna jack.
Page 14: Cable Tv Connections
ble TV connections This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" inwhich the signal is scrambled. Descrambting these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company. _"...
Page 15 @nneetmg to optional equipment Before connecting the unit to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. You can enjoy the camcorder or high quality dynamic sounds of DVD video discs or audio CDs by connecting the unit to optional audio equipment.
Page 16 ¸¸¸¸5 • nneetmg to optional equipment (Continued) Youcan enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the • This section uses the following reference mark. unit to optional audio equipment. _ :Front speaker r4 : Center speaker :Rear speaker _ : Signalflow :Sub woofer Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available...
Page 17 MPEG2 sound You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with dynamic realistic sound by connecting an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder or MPEG2 audio processor. A"'mplifier equipped with an'_ MPEG2 audio decoder / To COAXIAL _ type digital To COAXIAL DIGITAL Use DVD video...
Page 18: Starting Setup
_l_*_I setttp The STARTING SETUP function help to install your unit easily. It leads you to the Language selection, TV/CABLE selection and auto channel memory automatically. iMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection made! Press POWER. starts.
Page 19: Tv Operation
ek setting The auto clock function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the unit is connected to an antenna or cable system and it is turned off. As the unit searches for a receivable station in your area and it receives a broadcast signal (analog) for auto clock, the auto clock needs several minutes to set itself.
Page 20 (Continued) setting In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two You can set the daylight saving time automatically stations in two different time zones, the unit may recognize manually. the wrong station for the auto clock set. To correct the situation: Press MENU, then...
Page 21 You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings, ON/OFF timer and daylight saving time if the auto clock 3rocess did not set them correctly. ¢) Example: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM", 31th. (SAT) March, 2007. Set the day, year and time as in step 3, then press ENTER.
Page 22 tttng the language/ operation status This unit can display the on screen language in English, White watching Spanish or French. Press DISPLAY to display the information on the screen. When the TV receives a digital signal, press once, the option. Press MENU, then press ,_ or _ to select...
Page 23 Press CH ^/v or Direct channel selection To turn on the unit, press POWER. The power indicator will light. buttons (0-9) and I button to select channel * Every time you turn on the TV, the unit starts from TV/VCR mode. When you use TVNCR after DVD To change to a operation, press TV/VCR.
Page 24 If you SKIP connect headphones, the sound from TV speakers muted. * Model MW27H63 has a door on the front panel. Please open it to access the PHONES jack. Note: The CHANNEL RETURN feature is invalid between other input sources.
Page 25: Closed Captions
captions WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display Tune the unit to the desired analog mode. Press MENU, then channel press in the 4 or closed captioned television programs. Closed captioning to select option. will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another...
Page 26 captions (Continued) Tune the unit to the desired channel in the Follow steps 1-2 on the left. digital mode. Press MENU, then press 4 or select option. Press A or v to select "CC ADVANCED", then press MENU SETUP Press • or T to select "DiGiTAL press _.
Page 27: To Memorize Channels
memorize channels This unit is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channet set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the unit's memory.To use this unit with an antenna, set the TV/CABLE selection to the TV position.
Page 28 memorize channels (Continued) After you have programmed the channels automatically, After you have programmed the channels automatically, 'ou can add or erase specific channels manually. _ou can add or erase specific channels manually. Press MENU in the analog mode, then press Press MENU in the digital mode, then press or _ to select...
Page 29 the V-Chip An age limitation can be set to forbid children to watch programs according to "TV RATING" and "MOVIE RATING" level set. To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. Notes: MENU • If you forget the password, you cannot set the V-Chip. •...
Page 30 ; tttng the V-Chip (Continued) in the V-CHIP menu, press A or v to select "V-CHIP SET", then press _. Press A or T to select press 4 or _ to select desired ON or OFF. Press MENU rating, then twice.
Page 31 As a supplement to the standard V-Chip rating system, your Toshiba Television will be able to download an additional rating system, if such a system becomes available in the future. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: In theV-CHIP menu, press A or T to select "V-...
Page 32: To Set The On Timer
set the on timer This feature allows you to have the unit automatically turn on at a pre-determined time. If you program the ON TIMER once, the unit will turn on the programmed day (daily/weekly) at the same time to the same channel. To set the on timer Example: Turning on the TV to channel...
Page 33: To Set The Off Timer
set the off timer This feature allows you to have the unit turn off automatically at a pre-determined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the unit will automatically turn off at the same time everyday. MENU PROGRAM To set the off timer Example: Turning off the TV at 11:30 AM.
Page 34 _ _eture control at_ustment Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: Press MENU, then press ,_ or _ to select option, then press v. MENU SETUP Press A or T to select the item you want to adjust, then press 4 or _ to adjust the setting.
Page 35 ewmg the wide-screen picture formats You can view 480i format programs in a variety of picture sizes--4:3, 16:9, ZOOM. The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes witi vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing. Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that looks best to you.
Page 36 _und control ac_ustment/Settmg bleSoumP/Setting the surround sound Sound controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: The StableSound feature limits the highest volume level to }revent extreme changes in volume when the signal source Press MENU and then option.
Page 37 reo and Second Audio Program (SAP) (::D(::¸i? c:? iii The unit is equipped with a feature known as multi-channel YV sound or MTS. AUDIO SELECT MTS broadcasts greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides an extra channel called the Second Audio Program or SAP which broadcasters can use to transmit a second language for bilingual...
Page 38 _ttmg the digital setup (digital mode) When two or more audio languages are included in a digital You can check the strength of the digital signal by viewing signal, you can select one of the audio languages, the digital signal meter. Press MENU in the digital or _ to select _4_ _/option.
Page 39 the auto shut off feature In case of "AUTO SHUT OFF" is "ON", if a station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes. Press MENU, then press 4 or =,-to < select _ option.
Page 40 ading and unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked [_. Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted. Insert the cassette tape with its labeled side facing up and the erase prevention tab positioned at your left.
Page 41 @ssette tape playback To play a pre-recorded tape. Illustration of MW20H63 CASSETTE LOADING SLOT STOP/EJECT 'LAY Stop the playback or recording with STOP. Load a pre-recorded tape: (When loading a cassette tape without the erase To rewind the tape: prevention tab, playback will start automatically). Press REW on the front panel or press REV on the remote control.
Page 42 Reverse picture search function When a tape is played, the Digital Auto Tracking system Press REV once or twice during the playback= automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best Forward picture search function possible picture. If noise bars appear during playback, Press FF once or twice during the playback= adjust the tracking manually...
Page 43 <: ,_:::> DISPLAY A/T/4/_ MENU ::::> _ PLAY COUNTER RESET The entire video tape will be played until its end.The tape The on-screen real time tape counter shows the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning and the playback running time in hours, minutes and seconds.You can easily will be repeated.
Page 44: Playback (Vcr)
nvemen nctton ntinue The zero return function provides a convenient method [] Video head clogging of rapidly returning to the starting point of recording The video heads are the means by playback. The starting point can be indexed for any location which the unit reads the picture on the tape by pressing COUNTER...
Page 45 cording a TV program Recording and viewing the same TV program. _::::_!!!!!!!!!!!!!_i SPEED Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. Press STOP to stop recording. "[]" will appear on screen for about 4 seconds. The unit will automatically turn on. STOP Press SPEED to select the desired...
Page 46: Recording (Vcr)
e-toueh Timer Recording (OTR) The One-touch timer recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. Example: One-touch timer recording for 30 minutes. Press REC to begin recording. Press the button again to continue recording after 30 Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention...
Page 47 mer recording Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. A/v/4/_- ENTER MENU TIMER Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. Set the start Analog) and tape speed...
Page 48 met recording (Continued) Weekly (e.g. WKL-TUE: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. Press PROGRAM once. The TV screen displays MON-SAT: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording timer program list. Press PROGRAM again. The TV Follow the procedure of timer recording on page [_. screen displays the ON/OFF...
Page 49 a video tape If you connect the unit to another VCR or Camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the INPUT power. STOP S P E E D Preparation: Connection with second video recorder * Press TV/VCR to select the TVNCR mode.
Page 50: Recording A Dvd/Cd Disc
cording a D VD/CD disc You can record disc material in DVD, Audio CD, etc. onto a video tape with this unit. Notes: Preparation: You may net record the beginning of the disc, so start to • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. playback the disc, then start to record.
Page 51 a disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. iiilii CAUTION Illustration of MW20H63 Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 3,5 6 51 Preparations: •...
Page 52 a disc (Continued) [] To remove the disc [] To pause playback (stilJ mode) Press OPEN/CLOSE Press PAUSE/STILL during playback. To resume normal playback, press Remove the disc after the disc tray PAUSEISTILL O_EN_ClOS_ PLAY. opens completely. • The sound is muted during still mode.
Page 53 :::> :_ ::_ POWER i_ iLilii PAUSE/STILL ,_: >_ _, PLAY STOP SKIP I(_ / I'!'1 SLOW OPEN/CLOSE [] To resume normal playback Press REV or FF during playback. Press PLAY. REV: Fast reverse playback PLAY Fast forward playback Notes: Each time you press REV or FF, the playback speed changes.
Page 54 ocating desired scene This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image.You Use the title, chapter and time recorded on the DVD disc can then make selections by switching the position of the to locate the desired point to playback. In the case of frame.
Page 55: (Dvd)
eat playbaek/A-B Repeat playbaek ....PLAY MODE PLAY SKIP _ .... REPEAT A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat a section between two selected points. mode. Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop TRK- P_AY _ODE © Press REPEAT A-B during playback.
Page 56: Program Playback
ogram playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks on the disc. And the unit can also select tracks at random and playback them. These feature works for Video CD. For Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD, please see "Random playback (CD)" and "Program playback (OD)"...
Page 57: Dvd Menu
seleetion/D angmg angles/Title menu ENTER DVD MENU A/v/_/P- PLAY When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. Press ANGLE during playback. angle is selected. COU,T_,,ES_T current angle will appear. C0U_TER RESET Press ANGLE repeatedly...
Page 58 soum#raek language/ angmg titles You can select the language when you play a multilingual When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can disc. select the subtitle language or turn the subtitle off. Press AUDIO SELECT during playback Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback until the desired language is selected.
Page 59: To Turn Off The Pbc
_:_se status/To turn off the PBC DISPLAY PLAY MODE ENTER With press of DISPLAY, the status of the disc will appear on the screen. Press PLAY MODE in the stop mode. T_K" To cancel the display, press DISPLAY again. P[_ MO#E DISpLay Press ,A/V to select repeatedly...
Page 60 3/WMA/JPEG/Dw and Audio CD operation This player can playback the MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX<data which has been recorded on CD-R/RW. Audio CD also can be played back. To produce the MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivXe-data, you need a Windows-PC with CD-RW drive and a MP3/WMA/ JPEG/DivX®-encoding Software (not supplied).The Apple-HFS-System cannot be played.
Page 61 ENTER STOP PLAY RETURN OPEN/CLOSE Place a MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX ® CD or an Audio desired file. In the file browser, press A/v to select the CO onto the disc tray, then press OPEN/CLOSE. 0f_EN/OLOSE A file browser screen will appear on the screen. Operation status File number Elapsed time...
Page 62 3/WMA/JPE G/DivX and Audio ZOOM • • CD operation (Continued) DVD MENU ENTER A/v/4/P. PLAY STOP SKIP I_ PAUSE/STILL ANGLE TOP MENU To display a thumbnail list, press DVD MENU. Preparation: Press _/_/A/T to select the desired file. Set '3PEG Interval" setting to "5 Seconds", "10 Seconds"...
Page 63 CZ_CDCO iii <::¸7 o o o iii DivX ® VOD content is protected by DRM (Digital Rights Press A/_ to select desired DivX ® file. Management) system. This restricts playback of content to specific registered devices. If the incorrect DRM file is loaded, "Authorization Error This player is not authorized...
Page 64 3/WMA/JPE G/DivX "_ and Audio • • CD operation (Continued) ENTER A/T/4/_ PLAY SKIP III / (22? 2 In the file browser, "Repeat" during stop press mode. A/T/_/_ to select _n the file browser, "Mode" during stop mode. press A/T/_/_ to select Press ENTER to select "Random".
Page 65 ENTER in the file browser, "Edit Mode", then press press _/_/A/T ENTER. to select Press press ENTER. Program View shows A/T to select "Program View", only the then programed files that you have added in Step 2. When "Edit Mode" is black color, you can mark the files which you want to Browser View add into Program list.
Page 66 _ _stomizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. ENTER A/v/4/_ SETUP RETURN Press SETUP during stop mode. to the corresponding Change the selection pages using A or T, by referring _~[_. The following on-screen display Press ENTER to save the setting.
Page 67 Section Option Details Page To select the language of "Menu", "Subtitle" and Menu Subtitle "Audio" if more than one language are available on the Audio disc. TV Screen To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV. Display To turn on or off the operational status display on the screen.
Page 68 stomtzmg" " the function settings (Continued) Menu :English Subtitle : English Display picture Mode :Auto Audio :English JPEG Interval :Off Screen : 4:3 [] TV Screen [] Menu, Subtitle, Audio You can select the language of "Menu", "Subtitle" and You have the following screen sizes to choose from: "Audio"...
Page 69 [] Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures recorded from films at 24 frames per second) and :Off video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per second). Make this selection according to the type of content being viewed.
Page 70: Dvd Disc
stomtzmg" " the function settings (Continued) [] Set the new password Parental :Off Password :Change 1) Press _, or v to select "Password", then press ENTER OivX(R) :Display "Enter Current Password" screen will appear. 2) Press Number buttons (0-9) to input the current password (If the password has not been set yet after...
Page 71 mporary eanee! the rating level by D VD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. Note: Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/...
Page 72 nguage code list Enterthe appropriate code numberforthe initialsettings "Menu", " Subtitle"and/or "Audio" [ _. Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 2919 Fiji 162O Lingala 2224 Singhalese Afar 1111 Finnish 1619 Lithuanian 2230 Slovak 2921 Afrikaans...
Page 73 ceptton disturbances Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interference are shown below, if one of these symptoms appear when the unit is connected a CaNe TV system, the disturbance...
Page 74: Picture Control Adjustment
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. s' MPTOMS CAUSE POSS,BLE SOLUTIONS IPAG POWER The AC power cord is not connected. Connect the AC power cord to the AC No power. outlet. Cassette or disc is not inserted. Insert a video cassette or disc.
Page 75 SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS I PAGE'_ Place a piece of adhesive tape ever the The video cassette's erase prevention TV recording does not work. hole. tab is broken off. The time is not set correctly. Reset the present time. 20,21 Reset the start/end time.
Page 76: Specifications
Model MW20H63 MW24H63 MW27H63 General AC 120 V 60 Hz Power supply Power consumption Operation: 115W 140W 150W Stand by: Picture tube 20 inches (508.0 mm) 24 inches (600.0 mm) 27 inches (676.0 mm) Speaker 1-13/16 x 3-7/8 inches (45.7 x 99.1 mm), 8 [3 x 2 Audio output power 2.5W+2.5W...
Page 77 United States Warranty for model MW20H63/MW24H63/MW27H63 ("TV Combination") Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("TACP") makes the following limited warranties to original consumers the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TV COMBINATION...
Page 78: Troubleshooting
"Troubleshooting," find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TACP Authorized Service Station, visit TACP's website at www.tacp.toshiba.com/service contact TACP's Consumer Solution Center toll free at 1-800-631-3811. (2) You must present your original bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the TACP Authorized Service Station.
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