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...video cassette recorder (VCR) is exposed to ship your VCR. They will come in handy if you ever have to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the cylinder inside, one of its most crucial internal parts. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, TOSHIBA has determined that this... unit immediately after moving it from possible damage, do not use volatile liquids, such as it was originally packed at least 2 hours when there is also compatible with any other VCR bearing the mark. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ...
...video cassette recorder (VCR) is exposed to ship your VCR. They will come in handy if you ever have to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the cylinder inside, one of its most crucial internal parts. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, TOSHIBA has determined that this... unit immediately after moving it from possible damage, do not use volatile liquids, such as it was originally packed at least 2 hours when there is also compatible with any other VCR bearing the mark. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ...
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... recording • Recording off time setting Timer Program Recording 26 MTS Broadcast Compatibility .......... 29 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Remote Control for TOSHIBA TVs 30 Before Calling Service Personnel ... 31 Specifications 33 Accessories 33 Memo 34 LIMITED WARRANTY Back cover 7 Playback 20 ...Explains recording functions. Contents INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Provides important notes and general explanation of the VCR, including names of Controls 8 • Front Panel • Remote Control • VCR Display • Rear Panel PREPARATION Explains what you need to Use the Remote...
... recording • Recording off time setting Timer Program Recording 26 MTS Broadcast Compatibility .......... 29 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Remote Control for TOSHIBA TVs 30 Before Calling Service Personnel ... 31 Specifications 33 Accessories 33 Memo 34 LIMITED WARRANTY Back cover 7 Playback 20 ...Explains recording functions. Contents INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Provides important notes and general explanation of the VCR, including names of Controls 8 • Front Panel • Remote Control • VCR Display • Rear Panel PREPARATION Explains what you need to Use the Remote...
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... 25 REC 19 EJECT LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks Remote Sensor 20 20 20 20 REW PLAY FF STOP LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack 25 CHANNEL VCR Display Front Panel model W-522 15 POWER Cassette compartment 25 REC 19 EJECT LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks 25... VCR Display 20 20 20 20 REW PLAY FF STOP LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack CHANNEL Remote Sensor Front Panel model W-422 15 POWER Cassette compartment 25 REC 19 EJECT CHANNEL 25 VCR Display Remote Sensor 20 20 20 20 REW PLAY FF...
... 25 REC 19 EJECT LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks Remote Sensor 20 20 20 20 REW PLAY FF STOP LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack 25 CHANNEL VCR Display Front Panel model W-522 15 POWER Cassette compartment 25 REC 19 EJECT LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks 25... VCR Display 20 20 20 20 REW PLAY FF STOP LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack CHANNEL Remote Sensor Front Panel model W-422 15 POWER Cassette compartment 25 REC 19 EJECT CHANNEL 25 VCR Display Remote Sensor 20 20 20 20 REW PLAY FF...
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.../SLP 23 COUNT RESET 27 TIMER 28 CANCEL 15 PROG. * These buttons are used to control the cursor on the screen. To operate this VCR. VCR Display Cassette indicator VCR Timer recording indicator TIMER Hi-Fi Hi-Fi indicator (only for model W-528/W-522 ) 29 PLAY * 20 EJECT 19 REW * 20 SLOW 22... DISPLAY 23 REMAIN/COUNTER 23 I.SELECT 25 REC 25 TV VOL 30 VCR TV POWER 1 23 45 78 A.SELECT 0 6 CM SKIP 9 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ENTER STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SP/ SLP...
.../SLP 23 COUNT RESET 27 TIMER 28 CANCEL 15 PROG. * These buttons are used to control the cursor on the screen. To operate this VCR. VCR Display Cassette indicator VCR Timer recording indicator TIMER Hi-Fi Hi-Fi indicator (only for model W-528/W-522 ) 29 PLAY * 20 EJECT 19 REW * 20 SLOW 22... DISPLAY 23 REMAIN/COUNTER 23 I.SELECT 25 REC 25 TV VOL 30 VCR TV POWER 1 23 45 78 A.SELECT 0 6 CM SKIP 9 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ENTER STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SP/ SLP...
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...rear panel. 2 Install 2 batteries ("AA" size) following the polarity diagrams. 3 Close the battery compartment lid. + + 4 Point the remote control at the VCR and press the buttons within about 30˚ in every direction Notes on batteries • The life of the batteries is about 1 year depending on... correctly, replace all batteries with new ones. • If the remote control is not to avoid possible damage from the front of the VCR to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination (especially high-frequency lighting) when using the remote control. • Be careful...
...rear panel. 2 Install 2 batteries ("AA" size) following the polarity diagrams. 3 Close the battery compartment lid. + + 4 Point the remote control at the VCR and press the buttons within about 30˚ in every direction Notes on batteries • The life of the batteries is about 1 year depending on... correctly, replace all batteries with new ones. • If the remote control is not to avoid possible damage from the front of the VCR to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination (especially high-frequency lighting) when using the remote control. • Be careful...
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...-compatible TV). Antenna splitter (not supplied) AUDIO/VIDEO Connections The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are available depending on your use this way, the VCR sends the output signals to your equipment. LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN LINE OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN LINE OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN Cable Connection...RF IN terminal on the TV (only when you connect a cablecompatible TV). 12 record an unscrambled channel while watching another , press TV/VCR on your TV. record an unscrambled channel. Incoming cable Incoming cable You will enable you to the manual of your TV. PREPARATION Connections Before...
...-compatible TV). Antenna splitter (not supplied) AUDIO/VIDEO Connections The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are available depending on your use this way, the VCR sends the output signals to your equipment. LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN LINE OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN LINE OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN Cable Connection...RF IN terminal on the TV (only when you connect a cablecompatible TV). 12 record an unscrambled channel while watching another , press TV/VCR on your TV. record an unscrambled channel. Incoming cable Incoming cable You will enable you to the manual of your TV. PREPARATION Connections Before...
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... an unscrambled channel while recording it . - You will need to the output channel of the cable box. • turn off or the "VCR" indicator is not lit in the VCR display and select a desired cable channel on the remote control to turn on the cable box and select cable channel 3 or 4 according... to the output channel of the VCR. • to : - You will need to: • set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box. watch or record a channel through the cable...
... an unscrambled channel while recording it . - You will need to the output channel of the cable box. • turn off or the "VCR" indicator is not lit in the VCR display and select a desired cable channel on the remote control to turn on the cable box and select cable channel 3 or 4 according... to the output channel of the VCR. • to : - You will need to: • set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box. watch or record a channel through the cable...
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...set automatically. 3 When Auto set up has been completed, the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet 2 "Auto" blink while the VCR automatically sets the clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations. CANCEL CANCEL Auto Set up 1 Plug the VCR into the AC outlet. Notes • It may takes several... the Auto set-up • Press CANCEL on standby mode. PREPARATION Auto Set Up The VCR's clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is on the remote control to cancel the auto set-up. 14 VCR TV POWER 1 23 45 78 A.SELECT 0 6 CM SKIP 9 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ...
...set automatically. 3 When Auto set up has been completed, the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet 2 "Auto" blink while the VCR automatically sets the clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations. CANCEL CANCEL Auto Set up 1 Plug the VCR into the AC outlet. Notes • It may takes several... the Auto set-up • Press CANCEL on standby mode. PREPARATION Auto Set Up The VCR's clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is on the remote control to cancel the auto set-up. 14 VCR TV POWER 1 23 45 78 A.SELECT 0 6 CM SKIP 9 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ...
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...Initial Settings Using On-screen Display The language selection and clock setting must be made the Audio/Video connection (page 12). • Press VCR to the MENU screen. VCR TV POWER 1 23 456 CM SKIP 7 89 A.SELECT 0 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ENTER STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT ... : PROG ENTER 4 Press PROG. The following screen appears on the SET UP screen Other optional settings can be set the remote control operating the VCR. The screen turns to the desired one. once. 15 Press ENTER while "SET UP" is first plugged in or after it encounters a power ...
...Initial Settings Using On-screen Display The language selection and clock setting must be made the Audio/Video connection (page 12). • Press VCR to the MENU screen. VCR TV POWER 1 23 456 CM SKIP 7 89 A.SELECT 0 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ENTER STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT ... : PROG ENTER 4 Press PROG. The following screen appears on the SET UP screen Other optional settings can be set the remote control operating the VCR. The screen turns to the desired one. once. 15 Press ENTER while "SET UP" is first plugged in or after it encounters a power ...
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... signal at 8:00 A.M every morning. 3 Press ENTER to 2:30 p.m. remember that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that apply Daylight-saving time. AUTO: the VCR is using the data broadcast by the local TV stations. *The clock is not correct, select another time zone or use DST function. 2) Set "TIME... be recorded. Setting the Clock Example: To set the clock to select "CLOCK SET". 4 Select "AUTO" or "MANU" using PLAY or STOP. After the VCR is unsuccessful, set the time and date through the "MANU" clock set the clock manually. Proceed to step 10 to use the "MANU" option. 3) Set...
... signal at 8:00 A.M every morning. 3 Press ENTER to 2:30 p.m. remember that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that apply Daylight-saving time. AUTO: the VCR is using the data broadcast by the local TV stations. *The clock is not correct, select another time zone or use DST function. 2) Set "TIME... be recorded. Setting the Clock Example: To set the clock to select "CLOCK SET". 4 Select "AUTO" or "MANU" using PLAY or STOP. After the VCR is unsuccessful, set the time and date through the "MANU" clock set the clock manually. Proceed to step 10 to use the "MANU" option. 3) Set...
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... buttons 100 REW 1 Press PROG. to "ON". CATV: To store channels received via the antenna. The VCR starts scanning and the channels are stored in the VCR in your area into the memory. VCR TV POWER 1 23 45 78 A.SELECT 0 6 CM SKIP 9 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ENTER STOP SLOW.... When the scanning is required if you receive only normal TV or unscrambled cable channels. Once the storing is displayed in the VCR display. Preparation • Turn on the VCR This section is finished, the screen automatically returns. 6 Press PROG. TV: To store channels received via the incoming cable. 5 ...
... buttons 100 REW 1 Press PROG. to "ON". CATV: To store channels received via the antenna. The VCR starts scanning and the channels are stored in the VCR in your area into the memory. VCR TV POWER 1 23 45 78 A.SELECT 0 6 CM SKIP 9 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ENTER STOP SLOW.... When the scanning is required if you receive only normal TV or unscrambled cable channels. Once the storing is displayed in the VCR display. Preparation • Turn on the VCR This section is finished, the screen automatically returns. 6 Press PROG. TV: To store channels received via the incoming cable. 5 ...
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For CATV channels, refer to the chart below . Channel reference chart Number on the VCR Corresponding channel number CH NUMBER TV CATV STD (HRC/IRC) 123456789 -23456789 1(A-8) 2 3 4 5(A-7) 6(A-6) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...
For CATV channels, refer to the chart below . Channel reference chart Number on the VCR Corresponding channel number CH NUMBER TV CATV STD (HRC/IRC) 123456789 -23456789 1(A-8) 2 3 4 5(A-7) 6(A-6) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...
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... when using video cassettes Video cassettes have a safety tab to direct sunlight. The indicator will appear in injury or damage. This may result in the VCR display. To prevent accidental erasure Remove this safety tab with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front. The cassette is...
... when using video cassettes Video cassettes have a safety tab to direct sunlight. The indicator will appear in injury or damage. This may result in the VCR display. To prevent accidental erasure Remove this safety tab with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front. The cassette is...
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... an abbreviation for clear pictures and sound (Digital Auto Tracking). SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SP/ SLP I.SELECT REC TIMER REW VCR TV VOL PROG. CANCEL Double Speed Playback 1 Press PLAY during playback. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. If the...hold down one of CH/TRK to set the remote control operating the VCR. SLP S 456 CH/TRK If the cassette has no safety tab, VCR REC L CM SKIP 7 89 playback starts automatically. S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) • This VCR can also play back at double speed playback. PLAYBACK Playback This section ...
... an abbreviation for clear pictures and sound (Digital Auto Tracking). SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SP/ SLP I.SELECT REC TIMER REW VCR TV VOL PROG. CANCEL Double Speed Playback 1 Press PLAY during playback. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. If the...hold down one of CH/TRK to set the remote control operating the VCR. SLP S 456 CH/TRK If the cassette has no safety tab, VCR REC L CM SKIP 7 89 playback starts automatically. S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) • This VCR can also play back at double speed playback. PLAYBACK Playback This section ...
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...or REW during picture search, the mode changes to normal playback. • The still picture may not be eliminated completely. 21 This is frozen. VCR TV POWER 1 23 45 78 A.SELECT 0 6 CM SKIP 9 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ENTER STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY COUNTER ... as a commercial ) and then return to a maximum of playback you can play back a tape at 5 times the normal playback speed. The VCR will automatically search forward for 30 seconds to normal playback. 1 Press CM SKIP during playback. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. The picture freezes.
...or REW during picture search, the mode changes to normal playback. • The still picture may not be eliminated completely. 21 This is frozen. VCR TV POWER 1 23 45 78 A.SELECT 0 6 CM SKIP 9 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ENTER STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY COUNTER ... as a commercial ) and then return to a maximum of playback you can play back a tape at 5 times the normal playback speed. The VCR will automatically search forward for 30 seconds to normal playback. 1 Press CM SKIP during playback. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. The picture freezes.
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... SLP I.SELECT REC TIMER TV VOL PROG. CANCEL Counter Function You can view the clock, linear time counter or tape remaining time in the VCR display. • The displayed time of the linear time counter is only an approximation. They are switchable with REMAIN/COUNTER. If you press ...REMAIN/COUNTER, the VCR display changes in Tape Operation These functions will also appear on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY. Notes • The linear time counter does not...
... SLP I.SELECT REC TIMER TV VOL PROG. CANCEL Counter Function You can view the clock, linear time counter or tape remaining time in the VCR display. • The displayed time of the linear time counter is only an approximation. They are switchable with REMAIN/COUNTER. If you press ...REMAIN/COUNTER, the VCR display changes in Tape Operation These functions will also appear on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY. Notes • The linear time counter does not...
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... Stop Feature (Zero Return) ENTER 1 On the SET UP screen, select "COUNTER MEM." using REW or FF. If you are rewinding the tape and the VCR stops at "0H00M00S M", press REW again to the end of the tape repeatedly. to "ON" using PLAY or STOP, and set to exit. Notes: If... the FF (fast-forward) button and the time counter never reaches "0H00M00S M" between that point and the end of the tape, the VCR will continue to fastforward to continue rewinding. VCR TV POWER 1 23 456 CM SKIP 7 89 A.SELECT 0 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ENTER STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY...
... Stop Feature (Zero Return) ENTER 1 On the SET UP screen, select "COUNTER MEM." using REW or FF. If you are rewinding the tape and the VCR stops at "0H00M00S M", press REW again to the end of the tape repeatedly. to "ON" using PLAY or STOP, and set to exit. Notes: If... the FF (fast-forward) button and the time counter never reaches "0H00M00S M" between that point and the end of the tape, the VCR will continue to fastforward to continue rewinding. VCR TV POWER 1 23 456 CM SKIP 7 89 A.SELECT 0 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ENTER STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY...
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...Recording a TV Program This section explains the basic recording operation. W-528/W-522 : SLP: Suitable for general recording with CHANNEL on the VCR, or CH/TRK VCR or number buttons on the remote control. To record from other connected equipment In step 3, press I.SELECT to 4 Press SP/SLP ... the display as follows: better picture and sound quality. Each time you record cable channels via the LINE IN simultaneously press both REC on the VCR. 25 Preparation • Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the rear panel. CANCEL 2 6 4 5 I .SELECT REC TIMER...
...Recording a TV Program This section explains the basic recording operation. W-528/W-522 : SLP: Suitable for general recording with CHANNEL on the VCR, or CH/TRK VCR or number buttons on the remote control. To record from other connected equipment In step 3, press I.SELECT to 4 Press SP/SLP ... the display as follows: better picture and sound quality. Each time you record cable channels via the LINE IN simultaneously press both REC on the VCR. 25 Preparation • Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the rear panel. CANCEL 2 6 4 5 I .SELECT REC TIMER...
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... month. CANCEL Number buttons ENTER PLAY FF STOP REW Timer Programming Procedure Example: To record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from 9:20 p.m. VCR TV POWER 1 23 45 78 A.SELECT 0 6 CM SKIP 9 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ENTER STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SP/ SLP... tab attached. 2 Press PROG. To make "L1/L2"(For W-528/W-522 only) or " L" (For W-422 only) appear on your connection (See pages 13). on the VCR (pages 17 and 18).
... month. CANCEL Number buttons ENTER PLAY FF STOP REW Timer Programming Procedure Example: To record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from 9:20 p.m. VCR TV POWER 1 23 45 78 A.SELECT 0 6 CM SKIP 9 100 EJECT PLAY REW FF ENTER STOP SLOW PAUSE/STILL REMAIN/ COUNT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SP/ SLP... tab attached. 2 Press PROG. To make "L1/L2"(For W-528/W-522 only) or " L" (For W-422 only) appear on your connection (See pages 13). on the VCR (pages 17 and 18).
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... be distorted when playing the part where the recording tape speed is long enough for timer program recording in the SP tape speed and the VCR automatically selects the tape speed to record the program to the next using PLAY or STOP. Timer Program Recording (continued) 5 Move to the next,... and set the recording off and the VCR enters the timer standby mode. Recording starts in the SP tape speed, set another program, press FF, and select the next line pressing STOP. Repeat...
... be distorted when playing the part where the recording tape speed is long enough for timer program recording in the SP tape speed and the VCR automatically selects the tape speed to record the program to the next using PLAY or STOP. Timer Program Recording (continued) 5 Move to the next,... and set the recording off and the VCR enters the timer standby mode. Recording starts in the SP tape speed, set another program, press FF, and select the next line pressing STOP. Repeat...