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DIGITAL VIDEO COMBINATION FLAT COLOR TELEVISION AND VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER / DVD VIDEO PLAYER Introduction 2 Connections 13 Basic setup 18 TV operation 23 MW20F12 MW24F12 Playback (VCR) 33 Recording (VCR) 38 OWNER'S MANUAL Other functions (VCR) 42 Basic playback (DVD) 44 Advanced playback 47 (DVD) Function setup (DVD) 53 Others 59 Illustration of MW20F12 ©2006 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD video discs. 5W50101A [E]Cover 1 2/22/06, 6:40 PM
DIGITAL VIDEO COMBINATION FLAT COLOR TELEVISION AND VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER / DVD VIDEO PLAYER Introduction 2 Connections 13 Basic setup 18 TV operation 23 MW20F12 MW24F12 Playback (VCR) 33 Recording (VCR) 38 OWNER'S MANUAL Other functions (VCR) 42 Basic playback (DVD) 44 Advanced playback 47 (DVD) Function setup (DVD) 53 Others 59 Illustration of MW20F12 ©2006 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD video discs. 5W50101A [E]Cover 1 2/22/06, 6:40 PM
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...5W50101A [E]p02-05 2 2/22/06, 6:40 PM Tune Into Safety One size does NOT fit all! As you enjoy your new TV, keep it nearby for future reference. Toshiba Cares! NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS This is committed to climb on page 4. See page 4 for extended periods of time, the image ... images. Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to secure your furniture to advocate children's safety and educate consumers and their families about this Toshiba TV. Tel. 703-907-7600 Fax 703-907-7690 www.CE.org CEA is the Sponsor, Producer and Manager of damage is a growing trend, ...
...5W50101A [E]p02-05 2 2/22/06, 6:40 PM Tune Into Safety One size does NOT fit all! As you enjoy your new TV, keep it nearby for future reference. Toshiba Cares! NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS This is committed to climb on page 4. See page 4 for extended periods of time, the image ... images. Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to secure your furniture to advocate children's safety and educate consumers and their families about this Toshiba TV. Tel. 703-907-7600 Fax 703-907-7690 www.CE.org CEA is the Sponsor, Producer and Manager of damage is a growing trend, ...
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...7) Do not block any other . Installation, Care, and Service Installation Follow these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all warnings when installing your TV: 16) Never modify this equipment. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or ... Never allow anything to rest on or roll over . 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the TV. 11) Only use this apparatus near any heat sources such as vases, aquariums, or candles on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar...
...7) Do not block any other . Installation, Care, and Service Installation Follow these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all warnings when installing your TV: 16) Never modify this equipment. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or ... Never allow anything to rest on or roll over . 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the TV. 11) Only use this apparatus near any heat sources such as vases, aquariums, or candles on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar...
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... of your body (or any home theater component connected to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. Turn the TV off . or b) cables, wires, or any item you leave the TV unattended or unused for extended periods of your TV from lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and ...disconnect the antenna from the TV if you are never in a position where your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds become permanently ingrained in the cathode ray tube(s) of the TV and cause subtle but not limited to provide adequate protection against voltage...
... of your body (or any home theater component connected to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. Turn the TV off . or b) cables, wires, or any item you leave the TV unattended or unused for extended periods of your TV from lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and ...disconnect the antenna from the TV if you are never in a position where your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds become permanently ingrained in the cathode ray tube(s) of the TV and cause subtle but not limited to provide adequate protection against voltage...
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..., which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in . These limits are on AC. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for approx. 5 seconds before pressing the POWER button. 5 5W50101A [E]p02-05 5 2/22/06, 6:40 PM DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. Power source Wider Hole...
..., which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in . These limits are on AC. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for approx. 5 seconds before pressing the POWER button. 5 5W50101A [E]p02-05 5 2/22/06, 6:40 PM DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. Power source Wider Hole...
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... or plastic products in the future. When you use the unit in such a situation, it on a shaky or unstable surface such as insect spray, near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may become warm after you pour a cold drink into a glass on the unit... the video tape may damage the surface of solvent, such as thinner and benzine, as it for example, when you move the unit from the TV, radio or VCR. Please read the following cases. In summer, when you use the unit for a long period, the unit may occur. Moisture condensation occurs...
... or plastic products in the future. When you use the unit in such a situation, it on a shaky or unstable surface such as insect spray, near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may become warm after you pour a cold drink into a glass on the unit... the video tape may damage the surface of solvent, such as thinner and benzine, as it for example, when you move the unit from the TV, radio or VCR. Please read the following cases. In summer, when you use the unit for a long period, the unit may occur. Moisture condensation occurs...
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...the unit may also indicate that allows specific or limited operation during playback. Notes on the TV screen during the creation of DVD and CD Software and/or the manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that the operation is a trademark of problems and errors that can be played... on the TV screen (Menu Playback). Disc Mark Contents Disc Size Maximum playback time DVD video discs Audio +...
...the unit may also indicate that allows specific or limited operation during playback. Notes on the TV screen during the creation of DVD and CD Software and/or the manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that the operation is a trademark of problems and errors that can be played... on the TV screen (Menu Playback). Disc Mark Contents Disc Size Maximum playback time DVD video discs Audio +...
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... 14 Connecting to optional equipment 15 Basic setup Starting setup 18 Clock setting 19 Setting the language 22 TV/VCR operation status 22 TV operation TV operation 23 Closed captions 25 To memorize channels 26 Setting the V-Chip 27 To set the on timer 29 To ...64 Playback (VCR) Loading and unloading a cassette tape ......... 33 Cassette tape playback 34 Special playback 35 Convenient function 36 Recording (VCR) Recording a TV program 38 One-touch Timer Recording (OTR 39 Timer recording 40 Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a video tape 42 Recording a DVD/CD disc 43 5W50101A...
... 14 Connecting to optional equipment 15 Basic setup Starting setup 18 Clock setting 19 Setting the language 22 TV/VCR operation status 22 TV operation TV operation 23 Closed captions 25 To memorize channels 26 Setting the V-Chip 27 To set the on timer 29 To ...64 Playback (VCR) Loading and unloading a cassette tape ......... 33 Cassette tape playback 34 Special playback 35 Convenient function 36 Recording (VCR) Recording a TV program 38 One-touch Timer Recording (OTR 39 Timer recording 40 Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a video tape 42 Recording a DVD/CD disc 43 5W50101A...
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... included on the remote control. Introduction Remote control The instructions in "DVD menu" # . 5W50101A [E]p06-12 11 2/23/06, 1:43 PM 11 DVD button 44 TV/VCR button 19 Direct channel Selection buttons (0-9) 23 Number buttons (0-9) 27 DISPLAY button 22 CH / buttons 24 ZERO RETURN button 37 SUBTITLE button 51 INPUT...
... included on the remote control. Introduction Remote control The instructions in "DVD menu" # . 5W50101A [E]p06-12 11 2/23/06, 1:43 PM 11 DVD button 44 TV/VCR button 19 Direct channel Selection buttons (0-9) 23 Number buttons (0-9) 27 DISPLAY button 22 CH / buttons 24 ZERO RETURN button 37 SUBTITLE button 51 INPUT...
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... acid from remote control if they are also used to navigate on-screen menu system. • You can directly access specific channels using TV/VCR or DVD. • Tap CH or to move through the channels one channel at the remote sensor and press control buttons to ...operate. • Operate the remote control within 30° angle on or off. • Select your desired operating mode (TV/VCR or DVD) using Direct channel selection buttons. Illustration of MW20F12 Operation: • Aim the remote control at a time. • The Direction buttons ( / /...
... acid from remote control if they are also used to navigate on-screen menu system. • You can directly access specific channels using TV/VCR or DVD. • Tap CH or to move through the channels one channel at the remote sensor and press control buttons to ...operate. • Operate the remote control within 30° angle on or off. • Select your desired operating mode (TV/VCR or DVD) using Direct channel selection buttons. Illustration of MW20F12 Operation: • Aim the remote control at a time. • The Direction buttons ( / /...
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... 300 ohm twin-lead wire to the combiner (not supplied). If your antenna system. Connections Antenna connections If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see 14 for Cable TV connections. If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your combination VHF/UHF antenna...
... 300 ohm twin-lead wire to the combiner (not supplied). If your antenna system. Connections Antenna connections If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see 14 for Cable TV connections. If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your combination VHF/UHF antenna...
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...company. Follow the connections shown below . Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in the "B" position, you subscribe to a cable TV service which requires the use the converter/descrambler box to the converter/descrambler box. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use a ...you may wish to use of a converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm coaxial cable to select channels. Connections Cable TV connections This unit has an extended tuning range and can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on the unit. With the switch in ...
...company. Follow the connections shown below . Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in the "B" position, you subscribe to a cable TV service which requires the use the converter/descrambler box to the converter/descrambler box. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use a ...you may wish to use of a converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm coaxial cable to select channels. Connections Cable TV connections This unit has an extended tuning range and can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on the unit. With the switch in ...
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"LINE1", "LINE2" or TV channel will not operate in DVD mode. Signal flow 5W50101A [E]p13-17 VHF/UHF OUT PUT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL L AUDIO R LINE 1 IN VIDEO L(MONO) ... (not supplied) To AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) (yellow) (white) (red) Camcorder Connecting to an audio system Connect the unit to the unit as shown. TV Channel LINE1 LINE2 LINE 1 (Back) (Front) Note: This key will display on the screen for 4 seconds. Using the audio/video inputs Press INPUT repeatedly to...
"LINE1", "LINE2" or TV channel will not operate in DVD mode. Signal flow 5W50101A [E]p13-17 VHF/UHF OUT PUT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL L AUDIO R LINE 1 IN VIDEO L(MONO) ... (not supplied) To AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) (yellow) (white) (red) Camcorder Connecting to an audio system Connect the unit to the unit as shown. TV Channel LINE1 LINE2 LINE 1 (Back) (Front) Note: This key will display on the screen for 4 seconds. Using the audio/video inputs Press INPUT repeatedly to...
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..."Time of day" or "Local time zone". 18 5W50101A [E]p18-21 18 2/22/06, 6:41 PM CHANNEL PLAN TV CABLE AUTO CLOCK STOP : CANCEL 3 Press or to select "TV" or "CABLE", then press ENTER. The starting setup function will work only when you press POWER for the first time...the "AUTO CH MEMORY" and "AUTO CLOCK"starts. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is completed, the TV channel appears on the screen. If you the Language selection, TV/CABLE selection and auto channel memory automatically. After the starting setup is made! POWER / ENTER Starting setup...
..."Time of day" or "Local time zone". 18 5W50101A [E]p18-21 18 2/22/06, 6:41 PM CHANNEL PLAN TV CABLE AUTO CLOCK STOP : CANCEL 3 Press or to select "TV" or "CABLE", then press ENTER. The starting setup function will work only when you press POWER for the first time...the "AUTO CH MEMORY" and "AUTO CLOCK"starts. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is completed, the TV channel appears on the screen. If you the Language selection, TV/CABLE selection and auto channel memory automatically. After the starting setup is made! POWER / ENTER Starting setup...
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... you want auto clock set (Adjustment): 1 Press MENU, then press or to the AC outlet. The Auto clock may affect the player's operation. TV/VCR POWER DISPLAY /// MENU Basic setup Auto clock setting To set auto clock to OFF Preparation: • Connect the antenna or cable system. •...Clock set is not effective. 2 Wait at least three minutes and press POWER. • Depending on the reception condition, it may take approx. thirty minutes. TV/VCR 8 : 47AM MON STEREO SAP CH 125 CLOCK SET ON/OFF TIMER AUTO CLOCK ON STANDARD TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME / / / / MENU 2 Press...
... you want auto clock set (Adjustment): 1 Press MENU, then press or to the AC outlet. The Auto clock may affect the player's operation. TV/VCR POWER DISPLAY /// MENU Basic setup Auto clock setting To set auto clock to OFF Preparation: • Connect the antenna or cable system. •...Clock set is not effective. 2 Wait at least three minutes and press POWER. • Depending on the reception condition, it may take approx. thirty minutes. TV/VCR 8 : 47AM MON STEREO SAP CH 125 CLOCK SET ON/OFF TIMER AUTO CLOCK ON STANDARD TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME / / / / MENU 2 Press...
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...language This unit can display the on the screen. LANGUAGE/ IDIOMA/LANGUE PICTURE AUDIO PICTURE PREFERENCE / / / / MENU 2 Press or to select option. TV/VCR operation status Press DISPLAY to select the desired language: English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANCAIS), then press ENTER. To cancel the... display, press DISPLAY again. While watching TV TV/VCR Clock Stereo and second audio program Day of the week TV/VCR 8 : 47AM MON STEREO SAP CH 125 Channel 00 : 00 : 00 SP While operating a tape Hi-Fi...
...language This unit can display the on the screen. LANGUAGE/ IDIOMA/LANGUE PICTURE AUDIO PICTURE PREFERENCE / / / / MENU 2 Press or to select option. TV/VCR operation status Press DISPLAY to select the desired language: English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANCAIS), then press ENTER. To cancel the... display, press DISPLAY again. While watching TV TV/VCR Clock Stereo and second audio program Day of the week TV/VCR 8 : 47AM MON STEREO SAP CH 125 Channel 00 : 00 : 00 SP While operating a tape Hi-Fi...
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... be instantly selected by using two buttons. (for a few seconds.) For channels 10 and above, press the 2 digits in order. TV operation TV operation 1 To turn on the screen by pressing VOL + or -. As the volume level increases, so do the number of green bars ...also decreases. Example, to select the channel. POWER 2 Adjust the volume level by green bars. Cable TV channels 4 Press Direct channel selection buttons (0-9) to select channel 2, press "002". 10-12: Press "0", then the remaining 2 digits. NOTE FOR CHANNELS 1-12: ...
... be instantly selected by using two buttons. (for a few seconds.) For channels 10 and above, press the 2 digits in order. TV operation TV operation 1 To turn on the screen by pressing VOL + or -. As the volume level increases, so do the number of green bars ...also decreases. Example, to select the channel. POWER 2 Adjust the volume level by green bars. Cable TV channels 4 Press Direct channel selection buttons (0-9) to select channel 2, press "002". 10-12: Press "0", then the remaining 2 digits. NOTE FOR CHANNELS 1-12: ...
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...will be set into the PHONES jack on by pressing CH RTN. The unit's sound will appear briefly on the remote control. MUTE CH RTN TV operation ■ CHANNEL UP/DOWN Press and release CH or . See page 26 "To memorize channels". ■ CHANNEL RETURN This button allows ... after a preset amount of VOL +/-. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the display turns to remind you connect headphones, the sound from TV speakers is muted. ■ MUTE Press MUTE to turn off the sound. SLEEP 120 ■ HEADPHONES Insert a stereo headphones (not supplied) with a 1/8"...
...will be set into the PHONES jack on by pressing CH RTN. The unit's sound will appear briefly on the remote control. MUTE CH RTN TV operation ■ CHANNEL UP/DOWN Press and release CH or . See page 26 "To memorize channels". ■ CHANNEL RETURN This button allows ... after a preset amount of VOL +/-. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly until the display turns to remind you connect headphones, the sound from TV speakers is muted. ■ MUTE Press MUTE to turn off the sound. SLEEP 120 ■ HEADPHONES Insert a stereo headphones (not supplied) with a 1/8"...
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... if the channel is because during closed captioning. See 4 for hearing impaired viewers. The captions will be delayed approximately 10 seconds. TV operation Notes: • When selecting closed captions symbol (CC). Most other languages are also entered live. Closed captioning will display text...Closed captioning will display text on captions channel 2. This type of time. This television has the capability to switch between normal TV and the two closed captions which scroll onto the screen. CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions Captions: This closed caption mode will display...
... if the channel is because during closed captioning. See 4 for hearing impaired viewers. The captions will be delayed approximately 10 seconds. TV operation Notes: • When selecting closed captions symbol (CC). Most other languages are also entered live. Closed captioning will display text...Closed captioning will display text on captions channel 2. This type of time. This television has the capability to switch between normal TV and the two closed captions which scroll onto the screen. CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions Captions: This closed caption mode will display...
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... an antenna, set the TV/CABLE selection to the TV position. TV/CABLE AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE CABLE / / / / MENU Press or to select "TV" or "CABLE". TV - TV/CABLE AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE CABLE / / / MENU TV/CABLE AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE TV 2 Select the desired channel...using Direct channel selection buttons (0-9) or / . / / / / MENU 4 Press MENU repeatedly until the menu screen is in the CABLE position. 0-9 /// MENU TV/CABLE selection Automatic memory tuning 1 Press MENU in your area. ADD CH 001 26 5W50101A [E]p22-26 26 0-9 / / / / / MENU Note: You cannot ...
... an antenna, set the TV/CABLE selection to the TV position. TV/CABLE AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE CABLE / / / / MENU Press or to select "TV" or "CABLE". TV - TV/CABLE AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE CABLE / / / MENU TV/CABLE AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE TV 2 Select the desired channel...using Direct channel selection buttons (0-9) or / . / / / / MENU 4 Press MENU repeatedly until the menu screen is in the CABLE position. 0-9 /// MENU TV/CABLE selection Automatic memory tuning 1 Press MENU in your area. ADD CH 001 26 5W50101A [E]p22-26 26 0-9 / / / / / MENU Note: You cannot ...