Toshiba W-608 VCR User Manual
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1. In some areas one channel may be i P 7 assigned more than one guide channel GUIDE CH V HOME CH number In this case enter the home TO SET CH PUSH 9 KEYS channel number to each of the guide END ROG channel numbers Press PROG three times to exit The set up is all over and your VCR Plus C system recording is now available 29 30 a RECORDING VCR Plus C system Recording After performing the VCR Plus C system set up you can easily program a recording simply by entering the PlusCode programming numbers The numbers are published in the TV listings of newspapers TV guide magazine etc Preparation Make sure that the clock is set correctly page 15 Load a cassette with a safety tab For cable box users e Finish the cable box set up pages 32 35 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 25 27 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 Zmeskal from novice to seasoned competitor PlusCode NIK HEY DUDE Children program One of Ted s teachers stays at the ranch number MY TWO DADS Comedy 5 35 TBS GOOD TIMES2. ID rocram Oise wp HO PRESET EnD 4 Press PROG to return to the normal TV screen Optional settings on the SET UP screen 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 D Procran a ser ve E PREE TAPE LENGTH 20 168 180 Page 22 SAP SET Page 40 COUNTER MEM Page 23 g LANGUAGE To change the language move down here and set to the desired one END PROG To exit press PROG twice Setting the Clock Example To set the clock to 2 30 p m on Press ENTER to start the AUTO clock set feature August 25 summer time 2000 1 Press PROG by the local TV stations The MENU screen appears on the TV The clock is Drala ase revised by 2 Select PRESET using FF or REW broadcasting CLOCK SET SUMMER TIME and press ENTER signal at 8 00 A M 9 time zone cu B D procran iai ser ur PReser every morning Ao ao A mo v scanning now p CLOCK SET Enp EROS ky CH MEMORY z i ees Select the options using FF or REW a Change the data using PLAY or STOP Z Enp Ro cm 1 Set SUMMER TIME Daylight Saving Time 3 Press ENTER to select CLOCK SET DST start Daylight saving time begins on the first Sunday in April Because the D ronal ser u lE Prese clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM CLOCK SET
3. month day and the year by the last two digits Proceed to step 10 to start the clock After the VCR is turned off it automatically updates the clock using the data broadcast 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 Now the clock starts 15 16 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 e 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 e Press ILSELECT 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 Number 2 Select PRESET using FF or REW buttons and press ENTER ID procram 1 ser up PRESET 100 CLO
4. Comedy 2261858 VCR Plus o system Programming 1 Press VCR Plus The VCR PLUS screen appears 2 Enter a PlusCode Example To record a program with the UCRPLUS PlusCode programming number 36295 PLUS CODE fictitious code MODE ONCE MO FR WKLY Press number button 3 6 2 9 and 5 jie a PT Confirm that the number is entered R Aea KEYS correctly END PROG To correct a mistake press CANCEL and enter the correct number 3 Select MODE using PLAY or STOP and set the recording frequency ONCE To record once BLUSIGODE DAILY MO FR To record programs on Mont __ nessa habits A SPEED SLP AUTO SP the same channel at the same time Monday through Friday WKLY To record programs on the same END PROG channel at the same time on the same day every week UCRPLUS 4 Select SPEED using PLAY or TN STOP and set the recording tape speed PLUS CODE MODE ONCE MO FR WKLY For AUTO speed see page 26 SPEED SLP AUTO sP END PROG CENTER 5 Press ENTER The program setting is now memorized e If your cable box is not remote controllable select the recording channel on the cable box beforehand VINIA Confirming the VCR Plus C system timer programs Before the VCR enters the timer standby mode TIMER indicator not lit 1 Press PROG to display the MENU screen 2 Press
5. PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds PAUSE STILL SLOW Picture Search 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 Tochange the tape speed to 7 times the normal playback speed press and hold FF or REW If you release it the tape speed returns to 5 times Note If you press FF or REW during picture search the mode changes to fast forwarding or rewinding To resume normal playback Press PLAY A picture freezes so that you can watch closer J Press PAUSE STILL during playback The picture freezes To resume normal playback Press PAUSE STILL again Notes e The still mode is automatically cancelled after about 5 minutes and returns to normal playback e The still picture may shake if a picture of a fast moving object or scene is frozen This is not a defect in the unit Adjusting Still Picture Stability If the still picture is distorted or flickers hold down one of CH TRK until the picture becomes stable Note The distortion of the still picture may not be eliminated completely 8 aaa A picture advances frame by frame J Press PLAY during still playback Each time you press PLAY the picture advances one frame To resume normal playback Press PAUSE STILL Slow motion Picture The tape run
6. Audio dynamic range Hi Fi 68 dB Utilization conditions Temperature 5 C to 40 C Humidity less than RH 80 Accessories Antenna cable cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 Remote control l enn 1 Batteries AAA neccen 2 Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice NOILVINYOANI TVNOILIGGV p LIMITED WARRANTY TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc TACP and Toshiba Hawaii Inc THI make the following limited warranties These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee 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 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 product to a TACP THI Authorized Service Station You are responsible 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
7. CABLE BOX CANCEL A SELECT 34 CH CABLE BOX These buttons are used to control the cursor on the screen z 8 Cassette indicator STEREO indicator 5 Timer recording indicator Hi Fi indicator 5 SAP indicator 0 0 mmer Hi Fi SLP STEREO REC Recording Hi Fi L R indicators indicator L Left channel VCR indicator R Right channel Tape speed indicator SP SLP Multifunctional off Normal track indicator i RF IN FROM ANT terminal LINE OUT AUDIO jacks L R LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks L R f LINE IN 1 VIDEO jack To wall outlet LINE OUT VIDEO jack CH selector 3 4 RF OUT TO TV terminal 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 Setting up the Remote Control 1 Notes on batteries Open the battery compartment lid on the rear panel Install 2 batteries AAA size following the polarity diagrams Close the battery compartment lid Point the remote control at the VCR and press the buttons within the operating range Distance within about 7 m from the front of the remote sensor Angles within about 30 in every direction Caring for the remote control
8. 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 ONE OUT VIDEO VIDEO J LINE OUT AUDIO AUDIO Cable Connection Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box 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 compatible TV You will need to e select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals 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 aa Incoming cable Connections continued rr Cable box __J oo Incoming cable IN OUT Cable box ng OUT Incoming cable A B switch Cable box 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 scrambled o
9. CHANNEL on the VCR or CH TRK s gt l Li_ILI or number buttons on the remote bic LIIL I control If you see L1 or L2 in the VCR display press I SELECT so that the channel number appears LSELECT 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 12 4 Press SP SLP to select the eN eae recording tape speed SP k H R uf A VCR To record trom other A connected equipment CUEN picture ana Souno quarty In step 3 press LSELECT to SLP Suitable for tripling recording time but with less picture and switch the display as follows sound quality than using the SP tape speed L1 To record via the LINE IN REC TIMER 1 jacks on the rear panel Press REC on the VCR or SSC L2 To record via the LINE IN simultaneously press both REC on _ 2 jacks on the front panel the remote control zal im C l Recording starts ED L L 6 Press STOP to stop recording Watching a TV program while Recording off time setting recording another By setting the recording off time the recording 1 While recording press TV VCR to turn stops and the VCR is turned off automatically off VCR indicator While recording press simultaneously both REC 2 Choose another channel using the channel on the remote repeatedly to set the desired off selector on t
10. ENTER to select PROGRAM Check the programmed data 3 Press PROG twice to exit During the timer recording 1 Press PROG 2 The screen for confirming appears Check the programed data 3 Press PROG to exit Cancelling the VCR Plus C e 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 twice to exit Press both TIMER simultaneously The power turns off and the VCR enters the timer stand by mode ID procram DI SET UP PRESET CH DATE ON OFF SPD 25 8 38 9 30 16 00 SP l i To set another program repeat steps 1 to 5 Press PROG now programming is completed REC TIMER OO ower Ce ITT JILL 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 have finished SNIGHUOOSY al Error indications If FULL CANCEL PROG message appears on the TV during programming no more progr
11. 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 QQ RR SS TT UU VV WW XX YY ZZ AAABBB 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 AS A 4 A 3 A 2 A 1 100 101 102 103 121 122 123 124 125 CATV signals STD standard cable TV signals HRC Harmonic Related Carriers cable TV signals e IRC Incremental Related Carriers cable TV signals IRC is also called ICC Incremental Coherent Carriers NOILVYVdsud g 17 PREPARATION Video Cassette Use Video Cassette Use Loading a cassette Push the cassette into the cassette compartment with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front The VCR is automatically turned on The O O indicator will appear in the VCR display x E es 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 L Avoi
12. a 6 os Shs e e E WKLYSU WKLYSA You can record TV programs on the same channel on the day and time every week MO FR You can record TV programs on the same channel on the day and time Monday through Friday 6 Move to the next using FF and set the hour and minutes of the recording start time ID procram ib ser up feel PRESET CH DATE ON OFF SPD 25 8 38 19 50 i g e e E e vw e E 7 Move to the next and set the recording off time ID program leb SET UP PRESET CH DATE ON OFF SPD 25 8 30 9 30 6 00 SIP g e cl E n e e E Move to the next and select the tape speed SP using PLAY or 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 Q Press PROG Now programming is completed ProcRam SET uP PRESET CH DATE ON OFF SPD 25 8 38 9 30 M 10 po 10 Press both TIMER simultaneously eS gt gt The power turns off and the VCR enters e 4 5 the timer standby mode F En Auto Speed Select Notes e Make sure that the tape length is selected correctly according to the tape used on the SET UP screen page 22 If you are not sure the tape is long enough for timer program recording in the SP tape
13. e Front Panel e Remote Control e VCR Display Rear Panel PREPARATION Explains what you need to do before operating the VCR How to Use the Remote Conirol 10 CONNECTIONS cssseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 11 Auto Set Up i icccccccsecenccteteesiievticeseess 13 Initial Settings Using On screen LB 0 F e 14 e Setting the Language Optional settings on the SET UP screen e Setting the Clock Storing Channels on the VCR 16 Video Cassette Use ccsssseeeeees 18 PLAYBACK Explains variable functions concerning playback Playback ccseeceseseeeseeeeeeseeenenseeeeneeees 19 e Basic Playback Double Speed Playback Variable Speed Playback 20 e Picture Search e Still Picture e Frame Advance e Slow motion Picture Useful Functions in Tape Operation sisccecciictensecntitiacevessecvesscwetens 22 e Counter Function Tape Remaining Time Memory Stop Feature RECORDING Explains recording functions Recording a TV Program 24 e Basic Recording e Watching a TV program while recording another e Skipping unnecessary scenes while recording e Recording off time setting Timer Program Recording 0 25 VCR Plus Ce System Set up 28 VCR Plus C System Recording 30 Cable Box Set up sscsssesseceseeeeees 32 DSS Satellite Receiver Set up 36 MTS Broadcast Compatibility 40 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Multi Brand Remote
14. erase channels H preser TATU on CH CH ID program TU CATW AUTO SCAN ADD CH ERASE CH TO SET CH PUSH 9 KEYS END ROG 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 three times 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 For one 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 buttons To shift up or down the stored channel numbers Number on the VCR CH NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TV Bi n2 8 Sa Be BF 8 9 Corresponding channel number CATV STD HRC IRC 1 A8 2 3 4 5 AT A6 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 B C D E FGH J K LE MN O P 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
15. satellite receiver The VCR channel should be set to the output channel of the DSS satellite END ROG receiver Go to step 8 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 DSS satellite receiver identified by number 99 ID procaam i set up bel PRESET USE no c Box DSS j OUTPUT CH BTH VCR display CONTROL off fon BRAND TYPE no 99 I l I n o YOUR CABLE BON LII Jd EnD R0O 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 three times to exit Notes e If 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 e The VCR Plus C system recording is not available on satellite channels e The DSS satellite receiver control is not compatible with the cable box control Buttons to control a remote controllable DSS satellite receiver Table of DSS satellite receiver brand Once you complete the set up for a remote controllable DSS satellite receiver your DSS satellite receiver can b
16. speed set the recording tape speed to AUTO Recording starts in the SP tape speed and the VCR automatically selects the tape speed to record the program to the end If the tape length is not long enough the tape speed automatically changes from SP to SLP e 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 e The picture will be distorted when playing the part where the recording tape speed is switched from SP to SLP with the Auto Speed Select feature Confirming the timer programs Press PROG while timer recording The screen for confirming will appear ID program 10 ser up f PRESET CH DATE ON OFF SPD 9 30 10 9 00 3E 25 8 30 This screen can be sure only in the Timer Recording mode Changing cancelling the timer programs 1 If the TIMER indicator is lit 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 POWER to return to the timer standby mode Error indication The blinking TIMER indicator appears in the VCR display if you press both TIMER when a cassette is not loaded the loaded cassette has no safety tab In these cases a recording can not be made If a power failure occurs during the timer pro
17. 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 product to a TACP THI Authorized Service Station You are responsible 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 the 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 m
18. to 3 00 AM forward one hour SUMMER TIME DST end Daylight saving time ends on U TIME ZONE CH the last Sunday in October The VCR pu m w ae clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM TO START SETTING to 1 00 AM back one hour END PROG remember that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that falls between these 4 Select AUTO or MANU using PLAY or two times will not be recorded STOP AUTO the VCR is using the clock data j Broadcast by the local TV stations a Wes ae automatically sets or IN You want to use the DST function and adjusts the Coe you are leaving in the area that apply If you select AUTO mode proceed to step 8 Daylight saving time MANU You can set the clock manually OUT You are not leaving in the area that If you select MANU mode proceed to next apply Daylight saving time and you do not step want to use DST function 5 Vary the digits to set the hour 2 Set TIME ZONE PLAY To increase If you select AUTO for your time zone i the VCR sets the clock using the first STOF o decrease Coordinated Universal Time information it 6 Move to the next using FF finds If the time is not correct select another time zone or use the MANU To move back press REW opti ption 3 Set CLOCK DATA CH 77 Repeat step 5 and 6 to set the minutes If you don t know the clock data channel
19. 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 47 LIMITED WARRANTY 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 Hawaii contact Toshiba Hawaii 327 Kamakee Street Honolulu HA 96814 808 591 8377 In the Continental United States contact Toll Free 800 631 3811 All 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 replaceme
20. CK SET CH MEMORY seem CABLE BOX DSS REW GUIDE CH FFE EnD CROG PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Select CH MEMORY using PLAY or STOP and press ENTER D procran ser uP TU CATU wW AUTO SCAN 0FF 1 6 ADD CH ERASE CH TO SET CH PUSH 9 KEYS END PROG 4 Set TV CATV to TV or CATV using FF or REW TV To store channels received via the antenna CATV To store channels received via the incoming cable 5 Select AUTO SCAN using PLAY or moaullatan nea STOP and press FF to set to ON The VCR starts scanning and the channels are stored in the VCR in nuta scan ascending order When the scanning is finished the screen automatically returns EnD PROG 6 Press PROG three times to exit 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 or STOP To add channels m PRESET TATU on cH 7 CH TO SET CH PUSH 8 9 KEYS EnD PROG Coo set uP W OFF ID procram lB set up TU CATU AUTO SCAN ADD CH ERASE CH Ww OFF To
21. Control 41 Before Calling Service Personnel 43 Specifications cccseceeseeeseeeees 45 ACCOSSONIES oicicce tess cc acccet cecteccdees case 45 MOI A T 46 LIMITED WARRANTY 2 ccscceee 47 NOILONGOULNI g INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls See the page in for details This manual shows the names of buttons in italics Front Panel 18 Cassete compartment POWER 14 EJECT 24 CHANNEL FF 19 pew 19 PLay 18 19 19 sTop TOSHIBA L a aa fa H 1 a Lp t on emote 24 10 Sensor REC 9 VCR Display LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack LINE IN 2 AUDIO L MONO R jacks Remote Control To operate this VCR VCR 14 14 To operate yourTV TV POWER Number buttons 24 Oo 19 CH TRK I SELECT A 17 100 aA 33 TV VOL REMAIN COUNTER Sores aeeti NAA 24 DISPLAY i 22 COUNT RESET SP SLP 5 nee 26 TIMER 19 PLAY REW T9 19 FF SLOW 20 PAUSE STILL PROG 19 STOP VCR Plus 14 ENTER EJECT 34 POWER
22. D ONIGHUOOSY al Move to the next using FF and D procran Te select the channel number 25 by CH DATE ON OFF SPD pressing number buttons 2 and 5 Bam PLAY or STOP To record a cable program from the connected cable box Enter the cable channel number by number buttons PLAY 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 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 your DSS satellite receiver is not remote controllable choose the desired channel 100 to 999 on the DSS satellite receiver You can make L1 or L2 appear on the channel number position by pressing I SELECT depending on your connection See pages 8 and 13 To make corrections Press REW to move back to the item or FF to forward Continued 25 Timer Program Recording continued 5 Move to the next using FF and set the recording date using PLAY or STOP The date changes as follows gt 8 25 gt 9 25 gt gt 7 25 gt WKLYSU gt J MO FR lt WKLYSA Procran a5 ser up Ea ereser CH DATE ON OFF SPD 25 8 30 g e eo
23. 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 e Keep the DSS satellite receiver turned on even while the VCR is in the timer program recording Connection Type Type A p Satellite antenna a P DSS satellite receiver RF IN O Type B 7 Satellite antenna Incoming cable DSS satellite receiver o LINE IN 1 Ne Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV DSS Satellite Receiver Set up 1 Press PROG to display the MENU screen Number 2 Select PRESET using FF or REW butions and press ENTER O Proce ami ser up Lad Prese CLOCK SET LSELECT CH MEMORY CABLE BOX DSS REW GUIDE CH Fe EnD ROG PLAY STOP 3 Select CABLE BOX DSS using ENTER PLAY or STOP and press ENTER ozzullei set ur E Past POWER USE no c Box DSS CABLE BOX CH CABLE BOX PROG 4 Select DSS using FF Prosna 0 ser ur E Prese ONIGHUOOSY E U
24. EMAIN TAPE LENGTH 20 160 180 COUNTER REW or FF SAP SET on off COUNT RESET counter MEM on off LANGUAGE ENG FRA ESP DISPLAY END PROG PLAY REW 2 Press PROG twice to exit ENTER The memory stop feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of OHOOMOO0S from any point on the tape Memory stop is automatically turned on whenever the time PROG counter with memory is displayed on the TV screen This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape repeatedly You may also discover other useful application for this feature Notes If you are rewinding the tape and the VCR stops at OHOOMOOS M press REW again to continue rewinding If you press the FF fast forward button and the time counter never reaches OHOOMOOS M between that point and the end of the tape the VCR will continue to fastforward to the end of the tape MIVEAAV 1d p 23 RECORDING Recording a TV Program This section explains the basic recording operation Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV If you record cable channels via the cable box finish the cable box set up pages 32 35 and turn on the cable box Basic Recording 1 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached 3 2 Press TV VCR so that the VCR indicator appears in the VCR display a ERa 5 3 Select a channel to record with a 4
25. P 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 ID rogram SET UP PRESET Cable box display USE no e Box DSS VCR display OUTPUT CH ascu CONTROL Off fon E l L I BRAND TYPE no 36 _ LI l _ TO SET BRAND TYPE PUSH 9 KEYS END PROG Cable channel 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 still holds e Relocate the cable box on the VCR Use each of digits from 1 to 91 Press PROG three times to exit 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 e 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 Numbe
26. ROL Off on 2 fa Go to step 5 5 Select OUTPUT CH using PLAY or STOP and enter either of the following according to your connection Type B C the output channel number of Example your cable box using number buttons Usually 3 or 4 Check the rear of the program eD SET UP H PRESET cable box USE no e Box DSS Typa D tis line input mode L1 using oe H or Esen 6 Select CONTROL using PLAY or STOP and set to ON or OFF using FF or REW ON if your cable box is remote controllable ID PROGRAM SERUP H PRESET e Cable channels will be selected by CH USE no c Box DSS CABLE BOX on the remote control ai p5cH The VCR can change the cable ERAND TYPF ET mn channel to the desired one when timer recording or VCR Plus C system EnD PROG recording starts Go to step 7 OFF if your cable box is NON remote Procran iai ser uP PRESET controllable USE no c Box DSS Cable channels will be selected by the ourPur cH own channel selector of the cable box contTRoL The VCR channel should be set to the output channel of the cable box Go to step 8 EnD ROG Continued 33 34 Cable Box Set up continued 7 Select BRAND TYPE using STO
27. SE no c Box DSS OUTPUT CH ZTH CONTROL pit on END ROG 5 Select OUTPUT CH using PLAY or STOP and enter either of the following according to your connection Type A the output channel number of Example your DSS satellite receiver using number buttons Usually 3 or 4 Check Ne ASST Le ser the rear of the DSS satellite receiver USE no c Box SS OUTPUT CH SCH Type B the line input mode L1 using ConTROL OTT on LSELECT TO SET CH PUSH 9 KEYS END ROG Continued 37 38 DSS Satellite Receiver Set up continued 6 Select CONTROL using PLAY or STOP and set to On or OFF using FF or REW On if your DSS satellite receiver is remote controllable ID program SET UP H PRESET Satellite channels will be selected by Sai E AE ee CH CABLE BOX on the remote CONTROL off on control BRAND TYPE no 36 The VCR can change the satellite channel to the desired one when timer END PROG recording starts Go to step 7 OFF if your DSS satellite receiver is O procran ia ser up E preset NON remote controllable USE no c Box DSS e Satellite channels will be selected by OUTPUT CH BCH the own channel selector of the DSS CONTROL OTT on
28. TOSHIBA Hi Fi VHS Video Cassette Recorder W 608 OW N ER S MANUAL ver pie SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol CAUTION within an equilateral triangle is intended to RISK BONOT OPEN O alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF to constitute a risk of electric shock to per ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE sons COVER OR BACK NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO The exclamation point within an equilateral QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance 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 QUALI FIED 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 608 FCC Notice Declaration of Corformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two
29. The life of the batteries is about 1 year Do not expose the remote sensor of the VCR depending on the conditions of use If the remote control does not operate correctly replace all batteries with new ones If the remote control is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination especially high frequency lighting when using the remote control Be careful not to spill water on the remote control or to place it on anything wet and avoid 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 J Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and connect it to the RF IN terminal on the VCR 2 Connect the RF OUT terminal to the TV VHF UHF VHF oo ae UHF ant combinaion antenna only Bill antenna annnnnnnnnnnnnnnuunnnnnuunnnnnnunnnapannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnn NOILVYVdJHd g E a mm Setting the VCR Output Channel Antenna splitter When the VCR is connected in this way the VCR sends the output not supplied signals to channel 3 or 4 on your TV Set the output channel selector CH selector of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever is vacant in your area
30. V to set the remote control operating your TV 2 While holding down PROG enter the two digits of your TV s brand code listed on page 42 using number 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 To select TV channels When selecting channels 1 to 9 first enter 0 and then the desired number 100 To substitute for 100 channel key DISPLAY To turn on or off TV s screen display ENTER 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 If you replace the remote control s batteries set the brand code again NOILVINYOANI TIVNOILIGGV p 41 42 Table of Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Brand Code Brand name of your TV Brand Code Toshiba 01 Pulser 14 Bell amp Howell 09 Quasar 07 15 Carv
31. ade 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 product or parts which have 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 authorization of TACP THI or to damage to products or parts there of which have had the serial number removed altered defaced or rendered illegible 7 Atyou 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 Upon receipt we will at our option replace your unit with a new or refurbished
32. ams can be entered If you want to add another delete one existing program on the screen by using a PLAY 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 you that two programs with the same recording start time have been entered Correct either of the two programs as follows 1 Enter the number of the program to correct by using PLAY 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 31 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 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 Sensor window The infrared signals come out of the sensor window and received by the cable box The VCR sends out infrared signals to your cable box even during timer program record
33. annels finish the cable box set up pages 32 35 e Prepare the list like below Example Station 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 HBO 33 7 ESPN 34 AMG 35 Notes e When your cable company changes the channel line up you must re do this set up for the channel e The VCRPlus C system feature does not work on programs from a connected DSS satellite receiver Guide Channel Setting 1 Press PROG 2 Select PRESET using FF or REW and press ENTER 3 Select CH MEMORY using PLAY or STOP and press ENTER 4 Set TV CATV to TV or CATV using FF or REW ONIGHUOOSY al S Press PROG to return to the PRESET screen Select GUIDE CH using PLAY or STOP and press ENTER SUINEXCHPASHUMEZCH the case of CATV mode 125 125 1 Procran a5 ser ue E reser 2 3 GUIDE CH W HOME CH TO SET CH PUSH 8 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 or STOP and enter the corresponding home channel number if necessary by using number buttons Example To enter home channel number 7 HBO with guide channel Procran am ser ve E ereser number 33 assigned GUIDE CH A HOME CH
34. arton 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 Indonesia AC68 00553A BY634255
35. conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful Interference and 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 TN 37087 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 Copyright It is 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 In the spaces provided below record the Model and Serial No located at the rear of your video cassette recorder Model No Serial No Retain this information for future reference 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
36. ctions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment 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 Ifthe 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 0 05 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS csssscceeesessseeees 4 Contents aii occiscsseteiss es cics Aiea asec 7 Identification of Controls 0 8
37. d 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 Playback This section explains the basic playback operation Preparation e Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV e Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR Basic Playback Load a recorded cassette A Power is turned on oo CH TRK If the cassette has no safety tab playback starts automatically v r 2 Press PLAY to start playback re gt sa ee OLI 5 2 we TLI 5 x FF 3 3 To stop playback press STOP PTAA ea JIU Double Speed Playback J Press PLAY during playback A tape runs at double speed playback Rewinding Fast forwarding Press REW or FF in the stop mode Adjusting the tracking When playback starts the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking for clear pictures and sound Digital Auto Tracking If the VCR cannot locate the best possible tracking point hold down one of CH TRK to adjust the tracking manually Notes e During the adjusting the playback picture and sound may be distorted e The digital auto tracking is activated only in the playback mode e The noise on the screen may not be completely eliminated depending on the tape used especially when the tape was recorded on another VCR 19 20
38. d is recorded onto different tracks of the tape as below Set SAP SET to ON or OFF appropriately T Setting of SAP SET On Screen Display Contents of recorded sound pype of receiving on the SET UP Press DISPLAY Normal sound Hi Fi sound track Seren SAP STEREO track Mono L R Regular ON or OER i i monaural audio ON or OFF not lit not lit MONO MONO MONO Stereo ON or OFF not lit lit MONO MIXED STEREO ON lit not lit MONO MONO SAP Regular SAP z OFF lit not lit MONO MONO MONO ON lit lit MONO MONO SAP 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 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 1 POWER CH TRK TV VOL 100 Number buttons DISPLAY LSELECT ENTER 2 3 Setting Control Codes 1 Press T
39. e 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 OK oD reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these a lt x openings must not be blocked or covered The openings sh
40. e controlled by the following buttons on the remote control of the VCR POWER CABLE BOX To turn the DSS satellite receiver on or off CH 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 codes DSS satelite raceiver Brand code TOSHIBA 99 RCA 98 SONY 97 PANASONIC 96 ONIGHUOOSY al 39 40 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 J On the SET UP screen page 14 select SAP SET using PLAY or STOP and set to ON using REW ID program TAPE LENGTH fed PRESET 160 180 or FF SAP SET off DISPLAY COUNTER MEM off LANGUAGE FRA ESP EnD ROG 1 2 Press PROG twice to exit 1 2 3 Perform a recording SAP Second Audio Program broadcast A SELECT 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 soun
41. er 10 Radio Shack 13 Celebrity 03 RCA 02 Citizen 12 Realistic 09 11 13 Curtis Mathes 09 12 Runco NEC 14 Dumont 14 Samsung 11 12 Electro band 03 Sanyo 09 Emerson 09 11 Scotch 11 Fisher 09 Scott 11 GE 02 07 11 Sears 01 02 09 10 11 Gibralter 14 Sharp 08 13 Goldstar 11 Sony 03 Hallmark 11 Soundesign 11 Hitachi 06 Supreme 03 Infinity 10 Sylvania 10 JBL 10 Tandy 08 JCB 03 Technics 07 15 JVC 05 Techwood 07 LXI 01 02 09 10 11 Teknika 04 10 12 Magnavox 10 TMK 11 Marantz 10 Victor 05 Megatron 06 11 Vidikron 10 Memorex 04 09 11 Vidtech 11 MGA 04 11 Wards 10 11 13 Midland 02 07 14 Zenith 14 Mitsubishi 04 11 Motorola 08 MTC 12 NAD 01 11 Nikko 11 Optimus 09 Optonica 08 Panasonic 07 10 15 Penney 01 02 07 11 12 Philco 10 Philips 10 Princeclub 12 Prism 07 Proscan 02 Proton 11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following symptoms before requesting servicing No power The power cord is not plugged in Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly Although the power is on the VCR will not work e There is no cassette Load a cassette page 18 The clock does not work e There has been a power failure Reset the clock page 15 The timer does not work properly e The time is incorrect Set the clock correctly page 15 The picture does not appear on the TV screen e The video channel or video inp
42. ess I SELECT so that the VCR display shows L1 PREPARATION Auto Set Up The VCR s clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet Auto Set up 1 Plug the VCR into the AC outlet 2 AUTO blink while the VCR automatically sets the clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations While AUTO is blinking channel memory is also set automatically CANCEL 3 When Auto set up has been completed the VCR is on standby mode Notes e It may takes several minutes during the Auto set up e Press CANCEL on the remote control to cancel the auto set up NOILVYVdsud la 14 PREPARATION Initial Settings Using On screen Display The language selection and clock setting must be set first when VCR is first plugged in or after it encounters a power failure Preparation e 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 VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR Setting the Language VCR 1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR POWER 2 Press PROG The following screen appears on the TV procaanl ED ser up E PresET English Fran ais REW Espa ol FF PLAY STOP END PROG ial 3 Select the language using PLAY CURSOR a or STOP MENU PROG CURSOR w and press PROG The screen turns to the MENU screen
43. ge 18 The cassette does not have the safety tab Use another cassette with a safety tab or cover the hole with adhesive tape page 18 e The timer indicator is not displayed Press both TIMER simultaneously page 26 e There has been a power failure Reset the clock page 15 The cable box set up has not been set correctly Make the set up correctly page 32 e The cable box is not turned on Turn on the cable box The VCR Plus C esystem recording cannot be done The guide channel numbers are not set up correctly Make the guide channel number setting page 29 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 12 e The timer indicator is not displayed Press both TIMER simultaneously page 31 NOILVINYOANI TVNOILIGGV p 43 The remote control does not work properly e The batteries are exhausted Replace all batteries page 10 e The remote control is operated beyond the operating range Make sure the remote control is within 30 of the remote sensor on the VCR page 10 e Too far from the VCR Use the remote control within 7 m from the front of the VCR page 10 e An obstacle may be in the way of the operation Remove the obstacle e The operating mode of the remote control is not set c
44. gram recording including VCR Plus Ce system recording page 31 When a power failure has occurred appears in the VCR display Since the programmed contents have been cleared reset the clock and 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 1 has priority over the recording off time of program 2 WA Overlapped portion not recorded Program 1 Start time Program 2 Start time OSNIGHUOOSY al 27 28 RECORDING VCR Plus C e system Set up VER Plus C system is a timer recording system for an easier programming that requires you only to enter a PlusCode programming assigned to a desired program This section explains the necessary set up to make VCR Plus C system recordings The flow chart below will give you an idea as to what must be done to use the VCR Plus C system feature Setting the Clock page 15 Cable Box Set up page 32 v Storing Channels on the VCR page 16 VCR Plus C system Set up VCR Plus C system Recording page 30 With the VCR Plus C system this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite
45. he TV time Each time you press REC each half hour up to Skipping unnecessary scenes while about 4 hours appear cyclically recording i com TETI Press PAUSE STILL to stop recording s P L momentarily To resume recording press ver ee t LILI PAUSE STILL again Notes Note e To cancel the recording in progress press The VCR automatically shifts to the stop mode if the POWER on the VCR recording pause mode continues for 10 minutes 24 RECORDING Timer Program Recording The programmable timer allows you to record up to 6 different programs over one month Preparation e Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV e Make sure that the clock is set correctly page 15 e Store the channels on the VCR pages 16 and 17 e If you record cable channels finish the cable box set up pages 32 35 and turn on the cable box e If you record satellite channels finish the DSS satellite receiver set up pages 36 39 and turn on the DSS satellite receiver CANCEL 2 9 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 REW and press ENTER ID program laD SET UP H PRESET CH DATE ON OFF SP
46. ime 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 0 00 00 appears in the VCR display e The displayed time of the linear time counter is only an approximation Linear time counter Tape remaining time RT Clock PROG 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 using procraw ser ur E preset FF or REW T120 for a T 120 tape or shorter ote 2a ies or T160 for a T 140 or T 160 tape aE Ion ma T180 for a T 180 tape LANGUAGE ENG FRA ESP END ROG 5 Press PROG twice to exit 6 Press REMAIN COUNTER The remaining time RT appears in the VCR display Notes e The displayed remaining time is an approximation e The remaining time is calculated according to the tape speed SP or SLP and the cassette type Memory Stop Feature Zero Return 1 On the SET UP screen select COUNTER MEM using PLAY or Crosul sn w let ns STOP and set to ON using R
47. ing or VCR Plus C system recording Notes e 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 e Keep the cable box turned on even while the VCR is in the timer program recording or VCR Plus C system recording Connection Type Type A at 0 O Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV Set TV CATV on the CH MEMORY screen to CATV page 16 Cable Box Set up 1 Press PROG to display the MENU screen Number 2 Select PRESET using FF or REW and press ENTER buttons tas 3 Select CABLE BOX DSS using PLAY or STOP and press LSELECT ENTER REW 4 Select NO or C BOX using FF or REW according to your FF connection type PLAY STOP NO Type A ID procran fa ser ue PRESET Type C A B switch A USE mo c Box DSS ENTER e Cable channels will be selected using POWER CH TRK on the remote control or CABLE BOX CHANNEL on the VCR CH Go to step 8 D Procran a5 ser up E preset a CABLEBOX BOX Type B 8 PROG eee USE no c Box DSS o Type C A B switch B OUTPUT CH 82CH fs M Type D CONT
48. nt 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 TH 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 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 c
49. o provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 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 NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A 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 preven
50. orrectly Press VCR or TV depending on the equipment you want to operate pages 14 41 The cassette is ejected immediately after it is loaded e The cassette was inserted with the label side not paralleling the compartment Reload it carefully page 18 The cassette does not go into the cassette compartment e There is already a cassette in the VCR Eject the cassette and reload the new one page 18 44 Specifications Power Supply 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 18W External dimensions 430 x 94 x 252mm W H D Mass 3 0 kg Channels received VHF Channels 2 13 UHF Channels 14 69 CATV Channels A7 A1 A CCC 66 125 Antenna input output terminals UHF VHF 75 Q F type connector Signal system Standard NTSC Recording Playback system Recording VHS format SP SLP Playback VHS format SP LP SLP Cassette Video cassette with VHS mark Tape speed SLP 11 1 mm s SP 33 4 mm s Video recording playback time SLP 480 minutes SP 160 minutes When T 160 video cassette is used Fast forward rewind time Within approx 60 s When T 120 video cassette is used Video input 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced negative sync pin jack Video output 1 V p p 75 Q unbalanced negative sync pin jack Audio input Line input 308 mV rms more than 47 KQ pin jack Audio output Line output 308 mV rms less than 4 7 KQ pin jack Audio frequency range Hi Fi 20 Hz 20 kHz
51. ould never be CNC N blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This Z product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack S d Aun unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 5 Heat Ne The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat SSI yp N 5 registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat p H 10 11 Water and Moisture Qe Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl D 5 kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and SAL o the like DS Glo 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 g Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience recep tacles 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 t
52. 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 cylinder 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 Compatibility This video cassette recorder VCR is compatible with any other VCR bearing the VHS mark HQ VHS equipment is also compatible with existing non HQ VHS equipment LD As an Enercy Star Partner TOSHIBA has determined that this product or Gregg K product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency NOILONGOULNI g 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 installation us
53. r 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 Table of cable box brand codes Brand name of your Brand name of your General Instrument 1 2 3 4 31 34 55 85 83 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 29 32 38 39 42 44 88 OAK 10 11 12 13 46 OAK Sigma 10 11 12 13 46 Panasonic 6 8 16 17 Philips 4 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 58 62 84 Pioneer 5 6 78 Pulsar 30 42 44 52 63 88 Randtek 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 58 62 84 RCA 6 8 16 17 Realistic 44 88 Regal 14 23 41 84 Regency 26 28 Rembrandt 29 32 38 39 42 44 88 Samsung 4 6 32 42 78 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 19 Teknika 74 cable box Brand code zabl box Brand code Toshiba 36 Telecaption 77 Anvision 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 Teleview 4 6 32 42 78 26 58 62 84 Texscan 18 19 A
54. r unscrambled You will need to e set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box e turn on the cable box and select cable channel 3 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 This set up will enable you to watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it record any channels through the cable box You will need to e 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 e while the VCR is turned off or the VCR indicator is not lit in the VCR display set TV channel to the 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 e A B switch A record and watch an unscrambled channel which comes bypassing the cable box e A B 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 You will need to pr
55. rcher 1 20 21 29 42 44 63 Tocom 1 33 34 42 48 49 73 88 91 91 Cablestar 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 Unika 1 20 21 29 42 44 63 26 58 62 84 88 91 Cableview 30 42 44 52 63 88 Universal 29 42 43 44 52 63 82 Citizen 30 42 44 52 63 88 88 Curtis 8 9 56 61 Videoway 7 23 45 50 84 Diamond 1 20 21 29 42 44 63 Viewstar 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 88 91 26 58 62 84 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 30 42 44 52 63 88 Gemini 4 30 85 OSNIGHUOOSY E 35 36 RECORDING DSS Satellite Receiver Set up The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected DSS 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 DIRECTV 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 the DSS satellite receiver on the top of the VCR as shown below Do not block the sensor window DSS satellite receiver Sensor window The infrared signals come out of the sensor window and received by the
56. receiver VCR Plus C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR PLus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation You must give the VCR the special numbers for guide channels also called VCR Plus C 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 Sample of a Guide channel chart from a local TV listing VCR Plus C e SYSTEM CHANNEL NUMBERS Broadcast channels 3 KCRA NBC 6 KVIE PBS 10 KXTV CBS 13 KOVR ABC 19 KCSO SPAN 31 KRBK IND 40 KTXL FOX 58 KSCH IND 44 KBHK IND 24 KCPM NBC KRNV NBC 42 KFCB IND 7 KGO ABC Assigned channels 23 Cable Assigned channels channels A amp E 39 3 Sample of a Channel line up chart from a cable TV company CHANNEL LINE UP CHART Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 ME U 8 WISH 4WTTV 6 WRTV VCA Local origination HOME BOX OFFICE A P News Plus 9 WGN Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 Preparation e Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV If you record cable ch
57. s at 1 7th or 1 15th the normal playback speed J Press SLOW during playback The tape runs at about 1 7th the normal playback speed Each time you press SLOW the speed alternates between 1 7th and 1 15th To resume normal playback Press PLAY Notes The slow motion picture mode is automatically cancelled after about 5 minutes and returns to normal playback The slow motion picture may flicker up and down This is not a defect in the unit Adjusting the Tracking Manually If the slow motion picture is noisy hold down one of CH TRK until the best picture is obtained Note The noise in the slow motion picture may not be eliminated completely MIVEAAV 1d p 21 E ee ea _aaare PLAYBACK Useful Functions in Tape Operation These functions will help your playback Counter Function You can view the clock linear time counter or tape remaining time in the VCR display or on the TV screen REMAIN Each time you press REMAIN COUNTER the VCR display COUNTER __ changes in sequence as follows COUNT RESET DISPLAY PLAY new The indication above will also appear on the TV screen by pressing STOP DISPLAY They are switchable with REMAIN COUNTER ENTER To reset the linear time counter to 0 00 00 The counter is automatically reset to 0 00 00 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 e The linear t
58. t damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Object and Liquid 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 2 the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer IAr A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops sa 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 instru
59. ut 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 e 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 e The video channel or VCR mode is not set correctly Press TV VCR to select the VCR mode and set the TV channel to 3 or 4 pages 11 24 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 18 The playback picture is poor e Tracking is not set appropriately Adjust the tracking manually page 19 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 40 Noise is present in the Hi Fi sound being played e Tracking is not set appropriately Adjust the tracking manually page 19 The timer recording function does not work There is an error in programming Reset the timer recording program page 27 e There is no cassette in the VCR Load a cassette with the safety tab attached pa
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