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Toshiba W-804 VCR User Manual

1. 000 set up E preser CH DATE ON 25 8 30 9 30 10 m i i ae cies e EnD After about 30 seconds the screen disappears 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 POWER 2 With steps 2 to 9 change the items To cancel a program select the program you want to cancel in step 4 and press CANCEL The line is then cleared 3 Press both TIMER to return to the timer standby mode Recording or playback in the timer standby mode First press both TIMER to release the timer standby mode and then press POWER to turn on the VCR The VCR will be available for use Be sure to press both TIMER again to return the VCR to the timer standby mode after you are finished Error indication The E Error indicator appears in the VCR display if you press both T MER when cassette is not loaded the loaded cassette has no safety tab no timer program is set In these cases a recording can not be made If a power failure occurs during the timer program recording including VCR Plus system recording page 35 When a power failure has occurred appears in the VCR display Since the programmed contents have been cleared reset the clock and
2. or STOP and set to ON using REW It Or FF AUTO MANU EnG FRA on OF MORE EDD 2 Press PROG to exit 3 Select the desired channel using CHANNEL on the VCR or CH TRK on the remote control If you use a cable box select a desired channel on the box Select the recording tape speed using SP SLP Press REC to start recording Press STOP stop recording 45 46 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 CH TRK TV VOL DISPLAY Number buttons POWER 100 LSELECT ENTER 25 Setting Control Codes 1 Press TVto set the remote control operating your TV 2 While holding down PROG enter Hold down Example the two digits of your TV s brand Eno code listed right using number C O buttons 3 Release PROG 4 Point the remote control at your TV and use each button listed below to make sure that your TV is operated correctly POWER To turn the TV on or off CH TRK To select TV channels in the upper or lower direction TV VOL To adjust the sound level LSELECT To select an external source such as a VCR Number buttons select TV channels When selecting channels 1 to 9 first enter 0 and then the desired number 100 To substitute for 100 cha
3. ON Usually set to ON The DNR ON will appear on the TV screen and you can view the picture with less noise DNR OFF This function will not work Notes The DNR playback is available only in the playback mode Depending on the recorded picture for example too vivid or too noisy you may not notice a reduction in the noise The noise reduction may not work on pictures recorded from special equipment such as TV game machines or computers The picture sharpness can be changed by full screen OSD setting See page 16 Continued MOVEAV Id 21 22 Playback continued REW PLAY x2 FF STOP S VHS Playback 1 Load a cassette recorded in S VHS 5 5 The S indicator will light on the VCR display Power is turned on If the cassette has no safety tab playback starts automatically 2 Press PLAY x2to start playback rowno s 3 To stop playback press STOP Rewinding Fast forwarding Press REW or FF in the stop mode Note Tapes recorded in S VHS mode can not be played back successfully on normal VHS VCRs S VHS ET Playback 1 Load a cassette recorded in S VHS ET Power is turned on If the cassette has no safety tab playback starts automatically 2 Press PLAY x210 start playback POWER GG 3 To stop playback press STOP Rewinding Fast forwarding Press REW
4. cassette recorder can automatically select the Channel 2 ME U appropriate channel on your compatible cable Channel 3 8 WISH box or satellite receiver VCR Plus and Channel 4 4 WTTV PlusCode are registered trademarks of Channel 5 6 WRTV Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Channel 6 VCA Local origination Plus system is manufactured under license Channel 7 HOME BOX OFFICE from Gemstar Development Corporation Channel 8 A P News Plus Channel 9 9 WGN You must give the VCR the special numbers for guide channels also called VCR Plus system channel numbers assigned to each channel that you receive in your home The VCR identifies the channel to be recorded by the guide channel number you enter The guide channel numbers are published in TV guide magazine selected local TV publications or the channel guide from cable company If you cannot find the numbers call Gemstar s customer service department at 1 800 4321 VCR Continued DONIQHOO3H 33 4 VCR Plus C e system Set up continued 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 37 40 Prepare the list like below Example Guide channel number Your home channel number on the channel line up on the TV Guide local TV listings etc chart supplied by cable companies Station HBO Guide Channel Setting 1 Press PROG
5. On Screen Display Contents of recorded sound Type of receiving on the SET UP Press DISPLAY Normal sound HiFisound track screen SAP STEREO track Mono Regular monaural audio Stereo lit MONO MIXED STEREO not lit MONO Regular SAP i not lit MONO Stereo SAP OFF lit lit MONO MIXED STEREO Sounds in playback You can play SAP and or stereo broadcasts with this VCR Press A SELECT to select a desired sound Desired sound L R indicators in the VCR display Sound output SAP sound R right is on SAP Stereo sound Both R right and L left are on Stereo Note When the TV is connected to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR the output sound is monaural 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 Preparation Connect the TV and stereo system to the VCR as below Turn on the connected FM tuner and tune to the station for the simulcast program Broadcast or incoming cable 1 Ce coecco pr VI AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DNIQHOO3H AUDIO OUT LINE IN 1 AUDIO 6009 Simulcast Recording 1 On the SET UP screen page 15 SER select SIMULCAST using PLAY x2 120 160 180
6. PM ER Tuning in progress Auto Set Up completed ay 1 AN 1717 JEN d e If the VCR fails to set the clock will be displayed Set the clock manually Refer to Setting the clock on page 17 Notes f you press the CANCEL button the Auto Set Up is cancelled f Auto Set Up is not perform successfully perform the clock and Tuner Channel procedures manually page 17 to 19 If however you want to add or delete channels refer to Adding or erasing channels on page 19 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 1 1 Press VCH to set the remote control operating the VCR 8 3 Setting the Language VCR 1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR gt 2 Press PROG 2 The following screen appears on the TV CE SET UP ss PRESET POWER ENGLISH REW FRAN AIS PLAY x2 ESPANOL STOP FF ENTER PROS 3 Select the language using PLAY x2 CURSOR A or STOP CURSOR MENU w and press PROG The screen turns to the MENU screen set up PRESET aD 4 Press PROG t
7. sb ERE eni 120 V AC 60 Hz 25 W For W 808 only 24 W For W 804 only 430 x 96 5 x 314 mm W H D 4 2 kg VHF Channels 2 13 UHF Channels 14 69 CATV Channels 1 125 UHF VHF 75 Q F type connector Standard NTSC Recording VHS format SP SLP Playback VHS format SP LP SLP Video cassette with YHS mark SLP 11 1 mm s SP 33 4 mm s SLP 480 minutes SP 160 minutes When T 160 video cassette is used Within approx 80 s When T 120 video cassette is used Within approx 54 s when T 120 video cassette is used 1 V p p 75 unbalanced negative sync pin jack 1 V p p 75 unbalanced negative sync pin jack Line input 308 mV rms more than 47 pin jack Line output 308 mV rms less than 4 7 kO pin jack 20 Hz 20 kHz 90 dB Temperature 5 C to 40 Humidity less than RH 8096 Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice LIMITED WARRANTY TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc TACP and Toshiba Hawaii Inc 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 Limited Ninety 90 Day Warranty TACP THI warrant this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of ninety days after the date
8. FF to set to ser up preser ON The VCR starts scanning the channels are stored in the VCR in ascending order When the scanning is finished the screen automatically returns Press PROG to exit 2CH 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 2 Select ADD CH or ERASE CH using PLAY X2 or STOP To add channels sET UP E PRESET TO SET CH PUSH 0 9 KEYS MN EDD Gi TV OFF CATV To erase channels set_up PRESET PROGRAM TO SET CH PUSH 0 9 KEYS MN EnD Gig TV OFF CATV Channel reference chart 3 Enter a channel number of 1 to 125 using number buttons For more than 100 number first press 100 For CATV channels refer to the chart below For other orders check with your cable company 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add or erase channels as necessary 5 Press PROG to exit Selecting stored channels Once the active channels have been stored you can select the channels in two ways below Number buttons To enter digits of the channel number Foron
9. Type D the line input mode L1 using OFF ms B LSELECT Select CONTROL using PLAY x2 or STOP and set to ON or OFF using FF or REW ON if your cable box is remote program ser up E preset controllable Cable channels will be selected by CH TENE nO C BOX DSS CABLE BOX on the remote control The VCR can change the cable no 1 channel to the desired one when timer recording or VCR Plus C system END recording starts Go to step 7 OFF if your cable box is NON remote controllable Cable channels will be selected by the USE own channel selector of the cable box The VCR channel should be set to the output channel of the cable box Go to step 8 END D Procram set E preset no C BOX DSS 3 CH CONTROL 7 Select BRAND TYPE using STOP and enter a brand code of your cable box using number buttons Refer to the table on the next page Example For a TOSHIBA cable box identified by number 36 ser uP ES preset Cable box display VCR display THEN C BOX DSS 3 CH OFF on 1 BRAND TYPE no 36 ED G9 Cablechannel number Make sure that the channel display of your cable box has changed to 9 If not try each brand code assigned to the brand of your cable box until the display changes to 9 If it
10. VIDEO jack on the front panel SLP Suitable for tripling recording time but with less picture and sound quality than using the SP tape speed Press PROG to display the MENU screen Select SET UP using FF or REW and press ENTER Wii e d IDEO Press STOP repeatedly to go to screen 2 of SET UP page to jacks are connected select S VHS REC and set to ON using REW or FF S indicator will appear on VCR display when is selected Ui Press REC on the VCR or p simultaneously press both on the remote control 5 The S VHS recording mode willbe PHa automatically selected Press STOP to stop recording Note If VHS cassette is loaded the VHS recording mode will be automatically selected regardless of the S VHS REC setting LSELECT NU A To Record in S VHS ET Mode This VCR is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible to record with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes 1 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached 2 Press TV VCR so that the VCR a indicator appears in the VCR display ux ee 9 Select a channel to record with POWERS z CHANNEL on the VCR or CH TRK 11 or number buttons on the remote control If you see L1 or L2 in the VCR display press SELECT so that the channel number appears If you record cable channel
11. authorization of TACP THI orto damage to products or parts there of which have had the serial number removed altered defaced or rendered illegible 7 At you option after the warranty period has expired in the U S A Call 800 631 3811 to receive information concerning an exchange price Payment must be enclosed with the product in the form of a certified check or money order and forward your product to Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc Returns Center 1420C Toshiba Dr Lebanon TN 37087 8 Uponreceipt we will at our option replace your unit with a new or refurbished unit of equal value Features may not be identical to your original product 9 Physically damaged units are not acceptable for repair or exchange in or out of warranty and will be returned as received LIMITED WARRANTY TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER continued How to Obtain Warranty Service 1 Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your owner s manual This check list may solve your problem 2 Call the TACP toll free number 800 631 3811 within 30 days after you find a defective product or part 3 Arrange for the delivery of the product to the Authorized TACP THI Service Station Products shipped to the Service Station must be insured and safely and securely packed preferably in the original shipping carton and a letter explaining the defect and also a copy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be enclosed In the Continental United St
12. clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations The following screen will appear on TV depending on the broadcast at your location Procram SET UP PRESET CLOCK SET SUMMER TIME TIME 2 CH MO WIN AWO 2 TIME DATE YEAR 9 57 1 01 00 SA Gu EnD Q Select the options using FF or REW Change the data using PLAY x2 or STOP 1 Set SUMMER TIME Daylight Saving Time IN daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 3 00 AM forward one hour remember that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that falls between these two times will not be recorded OUT daylight saving time ends on the last Sunday in October The VCR clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM to 1 00 AM back one hour Therefore it can affect your recording length if one is set for this time 2 Set Time Zone If you select AUTO for your time zone the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds If the time is not correct select another time zone or use the MANU option 3 Set CH If you don t know the clock data channel select AUTO The VCR will scan automatically to tune the channel carrying the clock data If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful set the time and date through the MANU clock set menu selection 10 Press PROG N
13. even while the VCR is in the timer program recording or VCR Plus C e System recording Connection Type Type A Continued DONIQHOO3H 37 Cable Box Set up continued 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 17 100 LSELECT PROG PLAY x2 CH DOWN CABLE BOX POWER CABLE BOX 38 Cable Box Set up 1 Press PROG to display the MENU screen 2 Select PRESET using FF or REW and press ENTER 3 Select CABLE BOX DSS using PLAY x2 or STOP and press ENTER 4 Select NO or C BOX using FF or REW according to your connection type NO Type A Type C switch proce ser uel E preser Cable channels will be selected using SSi C BOX DSS CH TRK on the remote control or CHANNEL on the VCR Go to step 8 C BOX Type B 7 Program 02 up preset ape CINE owiehe E 05 Type D 3 CH Go to step 5 on 5 Select OUTPUT CH using PLAY x2 or STOP and enter either of the following according to your connection Type B C the output channel number of your cable box using number buttons Usually 3 or 4 Check the rear of the Example procram ser E preset cable box DEINEN NO C BOX DSS
14. fast moving object or scene is frozen This is not a defect in the unit Notes The slow motion picture mode is automatically cancelled after about 5 minutes and returns to m normal playback Adjusting Still Picture Stability The slow motion picture may flicker up and down If the still picture is distorted or flickers hold This is not a defect in the unit down one of CH TRK until the picture becomes stable P Adjusting the Tracking Manually Note If the slow motion picture is noisy hold down one The distortion of the still picture may not be of CH TRK until the best picture is obtained eliminated completely Note The noise in the slow motion picture may not be eliminated completely Note When playing back a tape which is recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET format distortion may occur during the variable speed playback Continued 23 24 Variable Speed Playback continued Double Speed Playback A picture advances frame by frame A tape runs at twice the normal speed 1 Press PLAY x2 during still playback 1 Press PLAY x2 during playback Each time you press PLAY x2 the picture The picture runs at twice the normal playback advances one frame speed If you press and hold PLAY x2 the tape runs at 1 30th the normal playback speed To resume normal playback Press PLAY x2 To resume normal playback Press PAUSE STILL Jog Dial Operation You can control the speed of frame advance 1
15. of original retail purchase During this period TACP THI will repair a defective product or part without charge to you You must deliver the entire productto a TACP THI Authorized Service Station You areresponsible for all transportation and insurance charges for the set to and from the Authorized Service Station Limited One 1 Year Warranty TACP THI further warrant the parts in this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one 1 year after the date of original retail purchase During this period TACP THI will replace a defective part without charge to you except that if a defective part is replaced after ninety 90 days from the date of the original retail purchase you pay labor charges involved in the replacement You must also deliver the entire productto a TACP THI Authorized Service Station You areresponsible for all transportation and insurance charges for the set to and from the Authorized Service Station Rental Units The warranty for rental units begin with the first rental or thirty 30 days from the date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first Commercial Units Products sold and used for commercial use have a limited ninety 90 day warranty for all parts and labor Owner s Manual and Demographic Card You should read the owner s manual thoroughly before operating this product You should complete and mail the enclosed Demographic card within ten 10 days after you or th
16. or tape remaining time in the VCR display or on the TV screen 1 Each time you press REMAIN COUNTER the VCR display changes in sequence as follows p Linear time counter HMS Tape remaining time REMAIN RT Clock 4 The indication above will also appear on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY They are switchable with REMAIN COUNTER MOVEAV 1d To reset the linear time counter to OHOOMOOS The counter is automatically reset to OHOOMO0S when a cassette is ejected If you want to reset at another point such as the beginning of a new recording just press COUNT RESET Notes The linear time counter does not work on non recorded portions on the tape When the tape is ejected or the VCR is turned off the display changes to clock If the tape rewinds back over OHO0MOOS appears in the VCR display The displayed time of the linear time counter is only an approximation Tape Remaining Time To view the tape remaining time in the VCR display select the tape length beforehand 1 Turn on the VCR and load a cassette 2 Press PROG to display the MENU screen 3 Select SET UP using FF or REW and press ENTER 4 Select the length of the tape T120 for a T 120 tape or shorter Tr e EE T160 for a T 140 or T 160 tape T180 for a 1 180 tape ENG FRA ESP on OFF MORE EnD Gi amp Press PROG to exit 6 Press REMAIN COUNTER The
17. output channel of the cable box This set up will enable you to watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it record an unscrambled channel while watching another unscrambled channel only when you connect a cable compatible TV switch record and watch an unscrambled channel which comes bypassing the cable box switch B record and watch a scrambled or unscrambled channel coming through the cable box This set up will enable you to watch or record a channel through the cable box via the LINE IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO jacks lii You will need to 2006 press SELECT so that the VCR display ooo g shows L1 13 14 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 Press SELECT so that the channel number will appear if L1 or L2 is displayed in the VCR display Press VCH to set the remote control operating the VCR Auto Set Up 1 Connect the antenna cable to the VCR see page 11 Then connect the VCR s power plug to an AC outlet Auto flashes in the VCR display as the VCR automatically tunes in all active stations When Auto Set Up is completed successfully the current time will be displayed VCR display VCR display
18. picture and sound quality than using the SP tape speed Press REC on the VCR or simultaneously press both REC on the remote control S P VCR Recording starts Press TV VCR so that the VCR piel indicator appears in the VCR display Tm E Select a channel to record with m CHANNEL on the VCR or CH TRK cH 2 POWERTGO SEVCR y I dcn REC 37 TIMER POWER GCG zl L Press STOP to stop recording Recording off time setting including S VHS S VHS ET recording 1 While recording press TV VCR to turn off VCR indicator 2 Choose another channel using the channel selector on the TV Skipping unnecessary scenes while By setting the recording off time the recording stops and the VCR is turned off automatically While recording press REC on the VCR repeatedly to set the desired off time Each time you press REC each half hour up to recording including S VHS S VHS ET recording Press PAUSE STILL to stop recording momentarily To resume recording press PAUSE STILL again Note The VCR automatically shifts to the stop mode if the about 4 hours later and appear cyclically POWER PM SPYR LP oF BEG tn Notes To cancel the recording in progress press STOP f the VCR clock is not set this function will not activate recording pause mode continues f
19. signals on a tape recorded on another VCR the recording may be blurred at the index point and the index search may not work properly RECORDING Recording a TV Program This VCR can record in VHS S VHS and S VHS ET This section explains the basic recording operation Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV f you record cable channels via the cable box finish the cable box set up pages 33 36 and turn on the cable box IL SELECT A N To record from other connected equipment In step 3 press LSELECT to switch the display as follows LI To record via the LINE IN 1 jacks on the rear panel L2 To record via the LINE IN 2 jacks on the front panel Watching a TV program while recording another including S VHS S VHS ET recording Basic Recording on VHS cassette 1 2 3 5 6 Load a VHS cassette with the safety tab attached or number buttons on the remote control If you see L1 or L2 in the VCR display press SELECT so that the channel number appears If you record cable channels via the cable box make the output channel number of the cable box or L1 appear depending on your connection See pages 11 13 Press SP SLP to select the recording tape speed SP Suitable for general recording with better picture and sound quality SLP Suitable for tripling recording time but with less
20. still holds Relocate the cable box on the VCR Use each of digits from 1 to 91 Press PROG to exit DNIQHOO3H Notes If your cable channel does not change to 9 in step 7 the cable box will not be able to change channels in the timer recording In this case set CONTROL to OFF in step 6 The cable box control is not compatible with the DSS satellite receiver control Buttons to control a remote controllable cable box Once you complete the set up for a remote controllable cable box your cable box can be controlled by the following buttons on the remote control of the VCR POWER CABLE BOX To turn the cable box on or off CH CABLE BOX To select cable channels in the upper or lower direction not applicable to some brands of cable box Number buttons 0 9 To select desired channels to record 100 Some cable boxes require you to use this button as the enter button Press this button after selecting the cable channel with number buttons Continued 39 Cable Box Set up continued Table of cable box brand codes Brand name of your Brand name of your Toshiba Telecaption 77 Anvision 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 Teleview 88 91 91 Cablestar 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 Unika 88 91 Cableview 30 42 44 52 63 88 Universal Citizen 30 42 44 52 63 88 8 26 58 62 84 30 42 44 52 63 88
21. the DSS satellite receiver on the top of the VCR as shown below Do not block the sensor window DSS satellite receiver L Front of the VCR Sensor window SVS 2 The infrared signals come out of the sensor window and the front of the VCR Then they bounce off walls and other objects in the room and are received by the DSS satellite receiver The VCR sends out infrared signals to your DSS satellite receiver even during timer program recording Notes If the channels cannot be controlled properly because the infrared signal fails to reach the DSS satellite receiver change the position of the receiver on the VCR so that it can receive the signal Keep the DSS satellite receiver turned on even while the VCR is in the timer program recording Connection Type Type A Satellite antenna DONIQHOO3H i Type B Satellite antenna Incoming cable A DSS satellite receiver LINE OUT B Continued 41 42 DSS Satellite Receiver Set up continued Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV DSS Satellite Receiver Set up 1 2 Number buttons L SELECT PROG PLAY x2 STOP CH UP CABLE BOX CH DOWN CABLE BOX POWER CABLE BOX 4 Press PROG to display the MENU screen Select PRESET using FF or REW and press ENTER procram UH SET UP LJ PRESET CLOCK SET CH MEMORY CAB
22. the Hi Fi sound being played Tracking is not set appropriately Adjust the tracking manually page 21 The timer recording function does not work There is an error in programming Reset the timer recording program page 30 There is no cassette in the VCR Load a cassette with the safety tab attached page 20 The cassette does not have the safety tab Use another cassette with a safety tab or cover the hole with adhesive tape page 20 The timer indicator is not displayed Press both TIMER simultaneously page 31 There has been a power failure Reset the clock page 17 The cable box set up has not been set correctly Make the set up correctly page 38 The cable box is not turned on Turn on the cable box The VCR Plus system recording cannot be done The guide channel numbers are not set up correctly Make the guide channel number setting page 33 The cable box is not turned on when the channel comes in the VCR via the cable box Turn on the cable box The cable box set up has not been set correctly Make the set up correctly page 38 The timer indicator is not displayed Press both TIMER simultaneously page 36 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 c
23. the VCR will not work There is no cassette Load a cassette page 20 The clock does not work There has been a power failure Reset the clock page 17 The timer does not work properly The time is incorrect Set the clock correctly page 17 The picture does not appear on the TV screen The video channel or video input mode is not set correctly Set the TV channel to the video channel 3 or 4 or set the video input mode on the TV page 11 The TV signal is weak Adjust the antenna direction or use an optional antenna booster The power cord is not plugged in Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly The picture does not appear on the TV screen during recording and playback The video channel or VCR mode is not set correctly Press TV VCH to select the VCR mode and set the TV channel to 3 or 4 pages 11 27 The VCR does not record The loaded cassette has no safety tab Use a cassette with a safety tab or cover the hole with adhesive tape page 20 The playback picture is poor Tracking is not set appropriately Adjust the tracking manually page 21 The video heads are dirty Clean the video heads with a commercially available cleaning tape The desired sound is not heard such as SAP stereo or regular sound Setting of sounds is not correct Select a desired sound using A SELECT page 44 Noise is present in
24. timer programming When power has failed for a short time the colon of the current time display blinks The programmed contents are not affected Reset the clock Overlaps of the programs If two timer programs overlap the recording start time of program 2 has priority over the recording off time of program 1 Overlapped portion not recorded Program 1 Start time Program 2 Start time S RECORDING VCR Plus C e system Set up 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 C e system recordings The flow chart below will give you an idea Sample of a Guide channel chart from a local TV listing as to what must be done to use the VCR Plus C 9 system feature VCR Plus SYSTEM CHANNEL NUMBERS Broadcast Assigned Cable Assigned enana S EO channels i channels channels 3 Setting the Clock page 17 S RUE RSS l 10 KXTV CBS 13 KOVR ABO 19 KCSO SPAN Cable Box Set up page 37 40 KTXL FOX 58 KSCH IND 44 KBHK IND Storing Channels on the VCR 24 KCPM NBC 4 KRNV 18 42 KFCB IND d 7 KGO ABC VCR Plus C system Set up VCR Plus system Recording a Channel line up chart from a cable TV page 35 With the VCR Plus C e system this video CHANNEL OBE
25. turn on the cable box f you record satellite channels finish the DSS satellite receiver set up pages 41 43 and turn on the DSS satellite receiver Timer Programming Procedure Example To record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from 9 30 p m until 10 00 p m on August 30 Today is August 25 1 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached 2 Press PROG to display the MENU screen 3 Select PROGRAM using FF or anal ao REW and press ENTER i i e e e j e j e END GD 4 Move to the next using FF and enter the channel number 25 by using 2 procram m SET UP PRESET PLAY x2 STOP or number rss eec mu am e j buttons 25 df ieee e e END To record a cable program from the connected cable box Enter the cable channel number by number buttons PLAY x2 or STOP If your cable box is not remote controllable choose the desired channel 1 to 125 on the cable box To record a satellite program from the connected DSS satellite receiver Enter the satellite channel number 100 to 999 by number buttons PLAY x2 or STOP If a number 1 to 99 is entered the VCR will record a TV CATV program on the channel not a satellite s If
26. your DSS satellite receiver is not remote controllable choose the desired channel 100 to 999 on the DSS satellite receiver To make corrections Press REW to move back to the item or FF to forward 5 Move to the next using FF and set the recording date using PLAY x2 or STOP The date changes as follows ro 8 25 5 8 26 2 9 24 2 WKLYSU gt MO FR WKLYSA Program 007 ET UP PRESET CH DATE ON OFF SPD e 25 8 30 e e e e e END D WKLYSU WKLYSA You can record TV programs on the channel on the day and time every week MO FR You can record TV programs on the same channel day and time Monday through Friday Move to the next using FF and set the hour and minutes of the recording start time 7 Move to the next and set the recording off time Move to the next and select the tape speed SP using PLAY x2or STOP For the tape speed AUTO Auto Speed Select see below To set another program press FF and select the next line pressing STOP Repeat steps 4 to 8 O Press PROG Now programming is completed 10 Press both TIMER simultaneously The power turns off and the VCR enters the timer standby mode Auto Speed Select Notes If you are not sure the tape is long enough for timer program recording in the SP tape speed page 25 set the rec
27. 2 Select PRESET using FF or REW and press ENTER Select CH MEMORY using PLAY x2 or STOP and press ENTER 4 Set TV CATV to TV or CATV using FF or REW amp Press PROG to return to the PRESET screen Select GUIDE CH using PLAY x2 or STOP and press ENTER the case of CATV mode 1 2 3 GUIDE a CH TO SET CH PUSH 0 9 KEYS EnD 7 Enter channel numbers on the right of the guide channel numbers Find a guide number you marked on the list using PLAY x2 or STOP and enter the corresponding home channel number if necessary by using number buttons Example To enter home channel number m 7 HBO with guide channel number 33 assigned 30 33 In some areas one channel may be TO SET CH PUSH 0 9 KEYS assigned more than one guide channel number In this case enter the home EnD Notes When your cable company channel number to each of the guide changes the channel line channel numbers up you must re do this set for the channel PROG to exit The VCR Plus C e system The set up is all over and your VCR Plus C system recording is feature does not work on now available programs from a connected DSS satellite receiver RECORDING VCR Plus C e system Recording After performing the VCR Plus C system set up you can easily program a re
28. Cassette indicator REMAIN indicator POWER indicator S VHS indicator OFF indicator NOILONGOULNI a S VHS ET indicator Hi Fi L R indicators L Left channel R Right channel OFF Normal track REC Recording Multifunctional indicator ee erp DT Digital Auto Tracking indicator Tape speed indicator SP SLP Tape running direction speed indicator LINE OUT VIDEO jack LINE IN 1 VIDEO jack RF IN FROM ANT terminal LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks L R LINE IN 1 S VIDEO jack To wall outlet LINE OUT AUDIO jacks L R LINE OUT S VIDEO jack RF OUT TO TV terminal CH selector 3 4 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 10 PREPARATION How to Use the Remote Control This section explains how to get ready for remote control operation Whenever you operate the VCR press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR Setting up the Remote Control 1 Open the battery compartment on the front of the Remote Control by pressing on the centre of the slide cover and pull off in one motion in the direction of the arrow 2 Install 2 batteries size following the polarity diagrams 3 Close the battery compartment lid 4 Point the remote control at the VCR and press the buttons within the operating range Distance within ab
29. Curtis Videoway Diamond 1 20 21 29 42 44 63 Viewstar Eagle 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 Warner Amex 6 26 58 62 84 Zenith 7 23 45 50 84 Eastern 26 28 GC Brand Gemini 4 30 85 General Instrument 1 2 3 4 31 34 55 85 91 Hamlin 14 15 28 41 Hitachi 31 79 80 Jerrold 1 2 3 4 31 34 55 85 91 Macom 31 79 80 Magnavox 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 58 62 84 Movietime 29 32 38 39 42 44 88 NSC OAK Panasonic 6 8 16 17 Philips 4 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 58 62 84 Pioneer 5 6 78 Pulsar Randtek 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 58 62 84 RCA 6 8 16 17 Realistic Regal Regency 26 28 Samsung Scientific Atlanta 8 9 56 61 Sheritech 27 SL Mark 4 6 32 42 78 Sprucher 6 8 16 17 Stargate 4 6 30 32 42 44 52 63 78 88 Sylvania Teknika RECORDING DSS Satellite Receiver Set up The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected 055 satellite receiver 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 satellite receiver by operating this VCR DSS is registered trademark of DIRECT V Inc a unit of GM Hughes Electronics It is also possible to automatically change the satellite channels according to your program setting in the timer program recording Placing the DSS Satellite Receiver Put
30. During playback press PAUSE STILL 2 Turn the jog dial on the VCR The speed of frame advance varies as you turn the jog dial When you stop turning the dial the picture freezes To cancel the jog dial mode Press PAUSE STILL Shuttle Dial Operation You can also activate the picture search and slow playback at various speeds by turning the shuttle dial on the VCR 1 Turn the shuttle dial on the VCR The playback speeds differ depending on the recording tape speed of the tape as follows Picture search Reverse playback SP xb 7 x1 SLP x15 x21 X3 Notes The still picture mode will be released automatically after about 5 minutes and forward playback will start Fast forwarding or rewinding started from the stop mode continues even if the shuttle dialis released To stop press STOP The reverse playback mode will be released automatically after about 25 seconds and forward playback will start Noise bar may appear in reverse playback Note If you playback a tape recorded in the SLP tape speed or a tape recorded on another VCR in various speed mode the picture may be noisy or monochrome Useful Functions in Tape Operation These functions will help your playback DISPLAY PROG PLAY x2 ENTER STOP PAUSE STILL REMAIN COUNTER COUNT RESET Counter Function You can view the clock linear time counter
31. EL and enter the correct number 3 Select MODE using PLAY x2 or STOP and set the recording frequency 7 program m SET UP PRESET VCR PLUS ONCE To record once 2222 DAILY MO FR To record programs on SHADE SLP AUTO SP the same channel at the same time Monday through Friday Gu N5 WEEKLY To record programs on the same channel at the same time on the same day every week 4 Select SPEED using PLAY x2 or 02 ser UP preser STOP and set the recording tape VER PLUSS speed esq ONCE MO FR WKLY For AUTO speed see page 31 ERN CNN EnD D ENTER 35 VCR Plus C e system Recording continued amp Press ENTER The program setting is now memorized If your cable box is not remote controllable select the recording channel on the cable box beforehand EB set E PnESET CH DATE OFF SPD e 25 8 30 9 30 10 00 e j e j e e j e EDD Geo To set another program repeat steps 1 to 5 7 To finish press the two TIMER buttons simultaneously The VCR enters the timer standby mode Confirming the VCR Plus system timer programs Before the VCR enters the timer standby mode TIMER indicator not lit 1 Press PROG to display the
32. LE BOX DSS GUIDE CH EnD GHO Gu Select CABLE BOX DSS using PLAY x2 or STOP and press ENTER program 001 ser up preser TIEN DSS Select DSS using FF Procram ser preser SE DSS 3 CH OFF EnD 9 Select OUTPUT CH using PLAY x2 or STOP and enter either of the following according to your connection Example Type A the output channel number of your DSS satellite receiver using number buttons Usually 3 or 4 Check Procram 00 ser uP E preser N C BOX DSS CH the rear of the DSS satellite receiver OFF Type B the line input mode L1 using LSELECT PUSH 0 9 KEYS EnD Select CONTROL using PLAY x2 or STOP and set to ON or OFF using FF or REW ON if your DSS satellite receiver is ser ue E preser remote controllable Sala C BOX DSS e Satellite channels will be selected by CH 3 CH UP CH DOWN CABLE BOX on the COFEE remote control The VCR can change the satellite channel EnD GD to the desired one when timer recording starts Go to step 7 OFF if your DSS satellite receiver is remote controllable program ser up E preset e Satellite channels will be selected by the own IINE NO BOX DSS channel selector of the DSS sat
33. MATION Multi Brand Remote Control 46 Before Calling Service Personnel 48 Specifications 50 Accessories eese 50 LIMITED WARRANTY 51 NOILONGOULNI ii INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls See the page in for details This manual shows the names of buttons in italics CHANNEL EJECT PLAY 21 POWER 38 Cassette compartment STOP 21 TOSHIBA TZ l I m hoy shume LINEIN2 69 9 NETLOG VIDEO jack EZ LINE IN 2 AUDIO Remote sensor PAUSE STILL 23 LIMONO R jacks REC VCR display 5 LINE IN 2 S VIDEO jack Remote Control TV VOL CH TRK VCR To operate this VCR TV To operate your TV DISPLAY Number buttons 235 25 LSELECT POWER 15 PROG 15 EJECT CANCEL 32 B PLAY x2 21 ENTER 15 FF B3 REW 21 INDEX 26 STOP 21 SLOW 23 SLOW INDEX PAUSE STILL PA USE STILL 23 VCR Plus 35 DNR 21 For W 808 only TV VCR TIMER 31 REC COUNT RESET 25 CABLE BOX REMAIN COUNTER 25 CH UP CABLE BOX A SELECT POWER CABLE BOX CH DOWN CABLE BOX i Slide the lid down to open These buttons are used to control the cursor on the screen VCR Display VCR indicator
34. 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 The screen for confirming appears After about 30 seconds the screen disappears Canceling the VCR Plus C system timer programs 1 If the TIMER indicator is lit press both TIMER to turn it off and turn on the VCR by pressing POWER 2 Press PROG to display the MENU screen 3 Press ENTER to select PROGRAM 4 Select a program which you want to cancel 5 Press CANCEL The line is cleared out 6 Press PROG to exit REC 34 TIMER POWER 55 TIMER L _ T Recording or playback in the timer standby mode First press both TIMER to release the timer standby mode and then press POWER to turn on the VCR The VCR will be available for use Besure to press both TIMER again to return the VCR to the timer standby mode after you have finished Error indications If FULL CANCEL PROG message appears on the TV during programming no more programs can be entered If you want to add another delete one existing program on the screen by using PLAY x2 or STOP If an incorrect PlusCode programming number is entered ERROR CODE ENTERED appears on the screen Press CANCEL to clear the number and enter correct one If CLASH message appears on the TV during programming it tells yo
35. TOSHIBA Hi Fi SVHS Video Cassette Recorder W 808 W 804 OWNER S MANUAL veri S VHS ET This publication is printed on recycled paper 70971856 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Thelightning flash with arrowhead symbol CAUTION within an equilateral triangle is intended to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN alert the user to the presence of uninsu lated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient ELECTRIC CK DO NOT REMOVE magnitude to constitute a risk of electric COVER OR BACK NO USERSERVICEABLE shock to persons PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL i The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Product Name Video Cassette Recorder Model Number W 808 W 804 FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference a
36. allation use and servicing This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY 1 Read owner s manual After unpacking this product read the owner s manual carefully and follow all the operating and other instructions 2 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 4 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placi
37. ates contact In Hawaii contact Toshiba Hawaii 327 Kamakee Street Honolulu HA 96814 808 591 8377 Toll Free 800 631 3811 warranties implied by state law including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties guarantees agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts In no event shall TACP THI be liable for consequential or incidental damages No person agent distributor dealer or company is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of TACP THI arising under the warranty or under any statute or law of the United States or any state thereof is hereby limited to ninety 90 days from the date you discover or should have discovered the defect This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental
38. cle 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ELECTRIC NEC SECTION 810 20 SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 52898 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 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 Object and Liqu
39. cording simply by entering 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 17 Load a cassette with a safety tab For cable box users Finish the cable box set up pages 37 40 and turn on the cable box For DSS satellite receiver users This VCR cannot record satellite programs with the VCR Plus C system feature To make an unattended recording of satellite programs see Timer Program Recording pages 30 32 Sample of TV program listing in a TV guide magazine 5PM POPEYE Cartoon 725692 MAKING OF A CHAMPION 237945 A look at gymnast and Olympic hopeful Kim DONIQHOO3H Zmeskal from novice to seasoned competitor PlusCode NIK HEY DUDE Children programming One of Ted s teachers stays at the ranch number MY TWO DADS Comedy 5 35 GOOD TIMES Comedy 2261858 VCR Plus C system Programming Press VCR Plus The VCR Plus screen appears 2 2 Enter a PlusCode programming number Example To record a program with the 7 zm PlusCode programming number 36295 e E PLE PRESET 2 fictitious code 362955 STOP Press number button 3 6 2 9 and 5 M ONCE MOSER WKLY FF Confirm that the number is entered TOSET PLUSCODE y correctly EnD Gp To correct a mistake press CANC
40. e digit number enter 0 before For more than 100 number first press 100 Each number button needs to be pressed within 2 seconds CH TRK To shift up or down the stored channel numbers Number on the VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Corresponding channel number cATy STD HRC IRC 1 A8 2 3 4 5 78 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 10 11 12 13 A C D E F G H J K L Q 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 R S T U V W AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH Il JJ KK LL MM NN OO 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 PP RR SS TT UU VV WW XX ZZ 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 121 122 123 124 125 93 94 5 4 3 2 1 100 101 102 103 121 122 123 124 125 CATV signals STD standard cable TV signals HRC Harmonic Related Carriers cable TV signals IRC Incremental Related Carriers cable TV signals IRC is also called ICC Incremental Coherent Carriers NOILVHVdHHd i 19 20 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 sid
41. e person who has given you this product as a gift purchased this product This is one way to enable TACP THI to provide you with better customer service and improved products Failure to return the card will not affect your rights under this warranty Your Responsibility The above warranties are subject to the following conditions 1 You must retain your bill of sale or provide other proof of purchase 2 You must notify an Authorized TACP THI Service Station within thirty 30 days after you discover a defective product or part 3 All warranty servicing of this product must be made by an Authorized TACP THI Service Station 4 These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U S A or Puerto Rico 5 Labor service charges for set installation Set up adjustment of customer controls and installation of repair or antenna systems are not covered by this warranty Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your responsibility 6 Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any productor parts whichhave been lost or discarded by you or to damage to products or parts caused by misuse accident damage caused by Acts of God such as lightning or fluctuations in electric power improper installation improper maintenance or use in violation of instructions furnished by us or to units which have been altered or modified without
42. e towards the front The VCR is automatically turned on The indicator will appear in the VCR display x Ejecting a cassette Press EJECT The cassette is ejected from the cassette compartment Warning Do not insert your hands or any foreign objects into the compartment This may result in injury or damage Take special care with children to avoid accidents Precautions when using video cassettes Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure If the tab has already been removed recording cannot be performed To prevent accidental erasure To record again Remove this safety tab with a screwdriver Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Avoid exposing cassettes to direct sunlight Keep them away from heaters Avoid extreme humidity vibrations or shock strong magnetic fields near a motor transformer or magnet and dusty place Playback This VCR can also play back a tape recorded in S VHS or S VHS ET format This section explains the basic playback operation Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV Press VCH to set the remote control operating the VCR VCR CH TRK Adjusting the tracking When playback starts the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking for clear pictures and sound Digital Auto Tracking The indicator blinks during the adjusting If the VCR cannot locate the best
43. ellite receiver The VCR channel should be set to the output OFF channel of the DSS satellite receiver Go to step 8 END GD 7 Select BRAND TYPE using STOP and enter a brand code of your DSS satellite receiver using number buttons Refer to the table on the next page Example For a TOSHIBA 055 satellite receiver identified by number 99 VCR display m pnocnaM EB ser up Ed preset 2 2 SSS nO C BOX DSS 3 CH 2 oFF d o BRAND TYPE no 99 EDD 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 Press PROG to exit Notes f your satellite channel does not change to 200 in step 7 the DSS satetllite receiver will not be able to change channels in the timer recording In this case set CONTROL to OFF in step 6 The VCR Plus C e system recording is not available on satellite channels The DSS satellite receiver control is not compatible with the cable box control Buttons to control a remote Table of DSS satellite receiver brand controllable DSS satellite receiver codes Once you complete the set up for a remote controllable DSS satellite receiver your DSS Brand name of your Brand toie satellite receiver can be controlled by the 055 satellite
44. ent of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 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 oec ria didi 7 Identification of Controls 8 Front Panel Remote Control VCR Display Rear Panel PREPARATION Explains what you need to do befo
45. id Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustm
46. linder inside one of its most crucial internal parts To prevent the VCR from possible damage do not use the unit for at least 2 hours when there is an extreme or sudden change in temperature Copyright Itis permissible to record television programs film video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated Cassettes marked with S VHS and VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However S VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked S VHS By using S VHS ET itis possible to record and play back with S VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with this VCR As an ENERGY Star Partner TOSHIBA has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY Star guidelines for energy efficiency In the spaces provided below record the Model and Serial No located at the rear of your video cassette recorder Model No gt gt Serial No Retain this information for future reference NOILONAOYLNI a 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 The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for inst
47. nd 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation Contact Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc 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 NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Save Original Packing Materials The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to ship your VCR For maximum protection repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory Avoid Volatile Liquid Do not use volatile liquids such as an insect spray near the unit Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the unit for a long time They will mar the finish Moisture Condensation Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location When the VCR is exposed to such a change in temperature moisture may condense on the cy
48. ng the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placedin a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 5 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 10 11 Water and Moisture Nees Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl s cO kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and ML e the like 9 Clo Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked onor pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product NOILONGOULNI i Overloading Donotoverload wall outlets extension cords orintegral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Arti
49. nnel key DISPLAY To turn on or off TV s screen display ENTEH To use for the TV s ENTER key Important Some TVs may not respond to all the operations above or may not be operated at all with this remote control In this case operate your TV with its own remote control Notes For some brands several control codes brand codes are allocated Try each of them until the buttons work on your TV f you replace the remote control s batteries set the brand code again Table of Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Brand Code Brand name of your TV Brand Code Toshiba 01 Proton 11 09 14 10 07 15 12 RCA 02 Curtis Mathes 09 12 Realistic 09 11 13 14 Runco NEC 14 03 11 12 09 11 09 Gibralter 14 Sears 01 02 09 10 11 Goldstar 11 08 13 06 11 03 Tandy 08 JVC 05 Technics 07 15 LXI 01 02 09 10 11 Techwood 07 10 04 10 12 Memorex 04 09 11 Vidikron 10 MGA 04 11 Vidtech 11 Midland 02 07 14 Wards 10 11 13 08 12 01 11 Nikko 11 Optimus 09 Optonica 08 Panasonic 07 10 15 Penney 01 02 07 11 12 Philco 10 Philips 10 Pioneer 16 12 07 02 NOIIVIWHOHNI TVNOILIGGV 47 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
50. o return to the normal TV screen Optional settings on the SET UP screen 1 Other optional settings can be made Press ENTER while SET UP is selected on the MENU screen The screen turns to the SET UP screen Page 25 7 program ser up E preset Page 44 120 160 180 on Page 45 on AUTO With AUTO set a TV broadcast will appear via the TV tuner after playback Move down here and set to AUTO or MANU If you made the Audio Video connection page 11 set to MANU To change the language move down here and set to the desired one With ON set you can see the station ID and program title displayed on TV EnG FRA ESP on MORE EnD Gi Press STOP repeatedly to go to screen 2 of SET UP page for more features To exit press PROG Continued 15 Initial Settings Using On Screen Display continued Optional settings on the SET UP screen 2 Page 28 Page 29 ser up E PRESET on FINE With DNR selected See page 21 move down here to obtain a on FFL FINE or SOFT playback picture For W 808 only E Setting to FINE will give a normal picture with DNR effect EnD GED Setting to SOFT will give a softer picture With set the reception from Antenna is improved with less background noise For W 808 only With set the reception from S VIDEO is improved wi
51. on your TV Set the output channel Antenna splitter selector CH selector of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever is vacant not supplied in your area AUDIO VIDEO Connections The AUDIO VIDEO jacks are also available to connect your TV When connected your TV using the AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks To watch video pictures set the video input mode on your TV For the video input mode refer to the manual of your TV LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN p EE e LINE OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN 11 Connections continued S VIDEO Connection The S VIDEO jack is also available to connect to your TV IC BA p IC Tp Audio Video Cable supplied When connected your TV using the S VIDEO OUT jack To watch video pictures set the video input mode on your TV For the video input mode refer to the manual of your TV Cable Connection Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box Incoming cable Cable Box y our Incoming cable 12 This set up will enable you to record an unscrambled channel watch an unscrambled channel while recording it record an unscrambled channel while watching another only when you connect a cable compa
52. ontrol is within 30 of the remote sensor on the VCR page 10 Too far from the VCR Use the remote control within 7 m from the front of the VCR page 10 An obstacle may be in the way of the operation Remove the obstacle The operating mode of the remote control is not set correctly Press VCH or TV depending on the equipment you want to operate pages 14 46 The cassette is ejected immediately after it is loaded The cassette was inserted with the label side not paralleling the compartment Reload it carefully page 20 The cassette does not go into the cassette compartment There is already a cassette in the VCR Eject the cassette and reload the new one page 20 NOILVINYOSNI TVNOILIGGV a 49 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 Antenna Gables Remote control Batteries AAA Video cable yellow Audio cable white red S Video Cab Od
53. or 10 minutes 27 4 _ RECORDING S VHS Super VHS and S VHS ET Recording S VHS allows you to make high quality video recordings with a horizontal resolution of 400 lines compared with 240 lines of resolution of normal VHS recordings To Record in S VHS Mode Cassette marked with S VHS should be used 1 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached The S indicator will appear on the VCR display when the S VHS tape is loaded 2 Press TV VCR so that the VCR rowno s indicator appears in the VCR display EX 3 Select a channel to record with POWERS s CHANNEL on the VCR or CH TRK cH or number buttons on the remote control Eo J If you see L1 or L2 in the VCR display press I SELECT so that the channel number appears If you record cable channels via the cable box make the output channel number of the cable box or L1 appear depending on your connection See pages 11 13 Ta record irom other 4 Press SP SLP to select the connected equipment recording tape speed SP Ven gu In step 3 press lL SELECT to SP Suitable for general recording with Switch the display as follows better picture and sound quality LI To record via the LINE IN 1 jacks or the LINE IN 1 S VIDEO jack on the rear panel L2 To record via the LINE IN 2 jacks or LINE IN 2 S
54. or FF in the stop mode Note S VHS ET recordings can only be played back on an S VHS VCR or a VHS VCR equipped with SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK function However there may be cases where S VHS ET playback is not possible on a particular VCR 9 PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so that you can quickly locate a particular scene 1 Press FF or REW during playback The tape runs at 5 times the normal playback speed 2 To change the tape speed to 7 times the normal playback Reale speed press and hold FF or REW If you release it the tape speed returns to 5 times PAUSE STILL Note If you press FF or REW during picture search the mode changes to fast SLOW forwarding or rewinding MOVEAV 1d To resume normal playback Press PLAY x2 M Eee A picture freezes so that you can watch The tape runs at 1 7th or 1 15th the normal closer playback speed 1 Press PAUSE STILL during playback 1 Press SLOW during playback The picture freezes The tape runs at about 1 7th the normal playback speed To resume normal playback Each time you press SLOW the speed Press PAUSE STILL alternates between 1 7th and 1 15th Notes The still mode is automatically cancelled after To resume normal playback about 5 minutes and returns to normal playback Press PLAY x2 The still picture may shake if a picture of a
55. or consequential damages so the above provisions may not apply to you ATTENTION CANADIAN CONSUMERS 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 Products purchased in the U S A and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties IMPORTANT PACKING AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTION When you send the product to a Service Station you should use the original carton box and packing material then insert the original carton box containing the unite into another carton using more packing material TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC Printed in China
56. ording tape speed to AUTO Recording starts in the SP tape speed and the VCR automatically selects the tape speed to LP TERRI procrawl EB SET UP PRESET CH DATE On 3X OFF SPD 30 9 30lj Program 007 ET CH OFF SPD 25 d 8 30 9 30hi ery e e i END 0 000512 7 EB SET UP PRESET CH DATE On OFF SPD e 25 PSP 8 30 9 30 10 e j e e e e EDD 37 TIMER POWER TIMER is not long enough the tape speed automatically SLP with the Auto Speed Select feature changes from SP to SLP Continued 31 Make sure that the tape length is selected correctly according to the tape used on the SET UP screen When the SLP tape speed is selected and the tape length is not sufficient to record the program to the end the program cannot be recorded to the end The picture will be distorted when playing the part record the program to the end If the tape length where the recording tape speed is switched from SP to DONIQHOO3H B Timer Program Recording continued Confirming the timer programs in the timer standby mode Press PROG The screen for confirming will appear
57. out 7 m from the front of the remote sensor Angles within about 30 in every direction Notes on batteries Caring for the remote control The life of the batteries is about 1 year Do not expose the remote sensor of the VCR depending on the conditions of use to a strong light source such as direct sunlight If the remote control does not operate correctly or illumination especially high frequency replace all batteries with new ones lighting when using the remote control If the remote control is not to be used for a Be careful not to spill water on the remote long period of time remove the batteries to control or to place it on anything wet and avoid avoid possible damage from battery corrosion sharp impacts 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 1 Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and connect it to the RF IN terminal on the VCR VHF antenna UHF antenna only only 2 Connect the RF OUT terminal to the TV 1 FROM ANT gt 67 e CoD NOILVHVddHHd VHF UHF combination antenna Ir Setting the VCR Output Channel When the VCR is connected in this way the VCR sends the output signals to channel 3 or 4
58. ow the clock starts 1 Press PROG to exit NOILVHVdHHd b 17 18 Y 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 Once the storing is finished you can select a desired channel using CH TRK 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 Press SELECT so that the channel number will appear if L1 or L2 is displayed in the VCR display Incoming Antenna Cable CATV Signals 1 Press PROG to display the MENU screen 2 Select PRESET using FF or REW Paes and press ENTER 7 Program set_up S preset CLOCK SET CH MEMORY CABLE BOX DSS GUIDE CH En G9 3 Select CH MEMORY using PLAY 2 STOP and press ENTER procaanl ser up E preset TV CATV OFF CH CH EnD Ge 4 Set TV CATV to TV or using REW TV store channels received via the antenna CATV To store channels received via the incoming cable 5S Select AUTO SCAN using PLAY x2 or STOP and press
59. possible tracking point hold down one of CH TRK to adjust the tracking manually To resume the digital auto tracking hold down both CHANNEL on the VCR simultaneously for about 2 seconds Notes During the adjusting the playback picture and sound may be distorted The digital auto tracking is activated only in the playback mode To reset the manual tracking point to the center press both CHANNEL on the VCR simultaneously for not longer than 1 second The noise on the screen may not be completely eliminated depending on the tape used especially when the tape was recorded on another VCR 1 Load a recorded cassette Power is turned on If the cassette has no safety tab playback starts automatically FF 2 Press PLAY x2 to start playback POWER GO 3 To stop playback press STOP Rewinding Fast forwarding Press REW or FF in the stop mode DNR Digital Noise Reduction For W 808 only The noise reduction function of this VCR is based on a digital signals system utilizing memory It is effective in the playback of noisy tapes as well as S VIDEO and RF in video signal Furthermore the CSE Color Signal Enhancement circuit which is included in the System compensates for color signal weakness and gives the best possible color Thanks to this circuit color distortion is reduced and a sharp picture is played back Press DNH repeatedly to select the following
60. re operating the VCR How to Use the Remote Control 10 Connections ios isi kac nasa Ri eDuU RAE 11 A to Set UD iouis coa 14 Initial Settings Using On screen Display aso ciere roni dieci 15 e Setting the Language Optional settings on the SET UP screen 1 and 2 Setting the Clock Storing Channels on the VCR 18 Video Cassette Use 20 PLAYBACK Explains variable functions concerning playback 21 Variable Speed Playback 23 Picture Search e Still Picture Slow motion Picture Frame Advance Double Speed Playback Jog Dial Operation e Shuttle Dial Operation Useful Functions in Tape 25 Counter Function Tape Remaining Time Index Search Function RECORDING Explains recording functions Recording a TV Program 27 Watching a TV program while recording another Recording off time setting S VHS SuperVHS and S VHS ET Recording iideecciccete na custatananvtetacetcatas 28 To Record in S VHS Mode To Record in S VHS ET Mode Timer Program Recording 30 VCR Plus C system Set up 33 VCR Plus C system Recording 35 Cable Box Set up 37 DSS Satellite Receiver Set up 41 MTS Broadcast Compatibility 44 Simulcast Recording 45 ADDITIONAL INFOR
61. receiver following buttons on the remote control of the TOSHIBA 99 VCR POWER CABLE BOX ROA 28 To turn the DSS satellite receiver or off SONY 97 CH UP CH DOWN CABLE BOX To select satellite channels in the upper or lower direction not applicable to some brands of DSS satellite receiver Number buttons 0 9 To select desired channels to record 43 44 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 Recording the SAP Stereo Broadcast 1 On the SET UP screen page 15 select SAP SET using PLAY x2 or DISPLAY STOP and set to ON using REW or FF ENG FRA ESP on MORE 1 2 EnD G 1 program EID ser up preser on 2 Press PROG to exit A SELECT 3 Perform a recording SAP Second Audio Program broadcast A separate audio program usually broadcast in a second language with the main language Selecting a sound Sounds recorded on the tape According to your setting of SAP SET on the SET UP screen the sound is recorded onto different tracks of the tape as below Set SAP SET to ON or OFF appropriately x Setting of SAP SET
62. 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 Continued 25 26 Useful Functions in Tape Operation continued Index Search Function The VCR can find a point where a registered index signal is on a tape and play back for about 5 seconds You can easily locate the desired program by inputting the index signal Registering index signals Each time a recording starts an index signal is automatically registered To register it somewhere else press INDEX ei during recording Note A certain interval is required between the index signals more than 1 minute in the SP tape speed and more than 3 minutes in the SLP tape speed Index search 1 Load a cassette with the index signals registered 2 Press INDEX in the stop or playback mode K INDEX To search in the reverse direction INDEX P To search in the forward direction The VCR fast forwards or rewinds the tape When an index signal is found the VCR plays back the tape for about 5 seconds and then resumes fast forwarding or rewinding This is repeated each time at an index signal 3 Press PLAY x2 when the desired program is found Normal playback starts Notes At the very beginning of the tape the index search may not work properly If you registered the index
63. s via the cable box make the output channel number of the cable box or L1 appear depending on your connection See pages 11 13 4 Press SP SLP to select the recording tape speed Ven 24 SP Suitable for general recording with E better picture and sound quality SLP Suitable for tripling recording time but with less picture and sound quality than using the SP tape speed Press PROG to display the MENU screen Select SET UP using FF or REW and press ENTER Ui Press STOP repeatedly to go to screen 2 of SET UP page to select S VHS ET and set to ON using REW or FF S ET indicator will appear on VCR display when ON is selected amp Press REC on the VCR or enEc o5 simultaneously press both REC on the remote control POWERS SET S P VCR The S VHS ET recording mode will be RE automatically selected Press STOP to stop recording Note S VHS ET does not work with S VHS tapes 29 30 n 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 17 Store the channels on the VCR pages 18 and 19 If you record cable channels finish the cable box set up pages 37 40 and
64. th less background noise For W 808 only Press PLAY x2 repeatedly to go back to screen 1 of SET UP page To exit press PROG 16 Setting the Clock Example To set the clock to 2 30 p m on August 25 summer time 2000 1 Press PROG The MENU screen appears on the TV 2 Select PRESET using FF or REW and press ENTER program ser up preset CLOCK SET CH MEMORY CABLE BOX DSS GUIDE CH EDD Gu 3 Press ENTER to select CLOCK SET Procram E PRESET CLOCK SET SUMMER TIME TIME DATE YEAR M mu OUT 12 00 1 01 00 SA EnD Gi 4 Select AUTO or MANU using PLAY x2or STOP AUTO The VCR automatically sets or adjusts the clock If you select AUTO mode proceed to step 8 MANU You can set the clock manually If you select MANU mode select SUMMER TIME using FF Set to IN or OUT for the summer daylight saving time using PLAY x2 or STOP For IN and OUT selections see the description in step 9 5 Move to the next using FF To move back press REW Vary the digits to set the hour PLAY x2 To increase STOP To decrease 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set the minutes month day and the year by the last two digits Proceed to step 10 to start the clock Press ENTER to start the AUTO clock set feature After a while the VCR automatically updates the
65. tible TV You will need to select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals See page 11 to record a channel while watching another press TV VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator in the VCR display and select a desired channel on the TV only when you connect a cable compatible TV This set up will enable you to record an unscrambled channel watch an unscrambled channel while recording it record an unscrambled channel while watching another scrambled or unscrambled You will need to set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box turn on the cable box and select cable channel or 4 according to the output channel of the VCR to record a channel while watching another press TV VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator in the VCR display and select a desired cable channel on the cable box 0006 Cable Box This set up will enable you to NOILVHVdHHd watch 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 set VCR channel to the output channel of the cable box and select a desired cable channel on the cable box while the VCR is turned off or the VCR indicator is not lit in the VCR display set TV channel to the
66. u that two programs with the same recording start time have been entered Correct either of the two programs as follows 1 Select the number of the program to correct by using PLAY x2 or STOP 2 Correct the data or clear out the line by pressing CANCEL and then press VCR Plus to enter a PlusCode programming number 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 It is also possible to automatically change the cable channels according to your program setting in the timer program recording or VCR Plus C 9 system recording Placing the Cable Box Put the cable box on the top of the VCR as shown below Do not block the sensor window Cable box ANNOS NOS 2 The infrared signals come out of the sensor window and the front of the VCR Then they bounce off walls and other objects in the room and are received by the cable box The VCR sends out infrared signals to your cable box even during timer program recording or VCR Plus C system recording Notes If the channels cannot be controlled properly because the infrared signal fails to reach the cable box change the position of the box on the VCR so that it can receive the signal Keep the cable box turned on

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