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... transistorized and does not contain any parts that produce heat. 4 This unit is a safety feature. Ventilation Slots and openings in electric shock or fire hazard. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The safeguards incorporated in installation such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other instructions. 2. For products intended to protect it from battery power, or other ). If you are...
... transistorized and does not contain any parts that produce heat. 4 This unit is a safety feature. Ventilation Slots and openings in electric shock or fire hazard. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The safeguards incorporated in installation such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other instructions. 2. For products intended to protect it from battery power, or other ). If you are...
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... vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can result in a risk of antenna-discharge unit, connection to keep from the product. 9. When installing an outside antenna system should not be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be...
... vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can result in a risk of antenna-discharge unit, connection to keep from the product. 9. When installing an outside antenna system should not be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be...
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... following the operating instructions. this product during storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for service. 17. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are covered by the manufacturer. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have the same characteristics as an improper adjustment of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to lightning and power-line surges. 13...
... following the operating instructions. this product during storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for service. 17. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are covered by the manufacturer. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have the same characteristics as an improper adjustment of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to lightning and power-line surges. 13...
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...Explains what you need to Use the Remote Control ...... 10 Connections 11 Auto Set Up 14 Initial Settings Using On-screen Display 15 • Setting the Language • Optional settings on the SET UP screen • Setting the Clock Storing Channels on the VCR .......... 17 Video Cassette Use 20 PLAYBACK Explains variable functions concerning playback. Recording a TV Program 26 • Watching a TV program while recording another • Recording off time setting Timer Program Recording 27 VCR Plus+® system Set-up 30 VCR Plus+® system Recording ........ 32 MTS Broadcast...
...Explains what you need to Use the Remote Control ...... 10 Connections 11 Auto Set Up 14 Initial Settings Using On-screen Display 15 • Setting the Language • Optional settings on the SET UP screen • Setting the Clock Storing Channels on the VCR .......... 17 Video Cassette Use 20 PLAYBACK Explains variable functions concerning playback. Recording a TV Program 26 • Watching a TV program while recording another • Recording off time setting Timer Program Recording 27 VCR Plus+® system Set-up 30 VCR Plus+® system Recording ........ 32 MTS Broadcast...
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.... Front Panel CHANNEL 26 EJECT 20 POWER 15 Cassette compartment 20 POWER c EJECT CHANNEL LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack LINE IN 2 VIDEO L-MONO-AUDIO-R LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks REC Remote sensor 10 REC 26 PLAY STOP REV ( PAUSE/STILL PLAY 21 STOP 21 FWD ) SHUTTLE 23 PAUSE/STILL 22 VCR display 9 Remote Control To operate this VCR. This manual shows the names of Controls See the page in italics. CANCEL VCR Plus+ A.SELECT 19µ/ ENTER EJECT INDEX DNR POWER 15 CH...
.... Front Panel CHANNEL 26 EJECT 20 POWER 15 Cassette compartment 20 POWER c EJECT CHANNEL LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack LINE IN 2 VIDEO L-MONO-AUDIO-R LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks REC Remote sensor 10 REC 26 PLAY STOP REV ( PAUSE/STILL PLAY 21 STOP 21 FWD ) SHUTTLE 23 PAUSE/STILL 22 VCR display 9 Remote Control To operate this VCR. This manual shows the names of Controls See the page in italics. CANCEL VCR Plus+ A.SELECT 19µ/ ENTER EJECT INDEX DNR POWER 15 CH...
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... PROG. Move down here and set , you made the Audio/Video connection (page 11). • Press VCR to set to the desired one. The screen turns to the normal TV screen. You can see the station ID and program title displayed on the TV, and select the video channel (3 or 4), or the video input mode if you can also easily make necessary settings using PLAY/x2 (CURSOR ) or STOP (CURSOR...
... PROG. Move down here and set , you made the Audio/Video connection (page 11). • Press VCR to set to the desired one. The screen turns to the normal TV screen. You can see the station ID and program title displayed on the TV, and select the video channel (3 or 4), or the video input mode if you can also easily make necessary settings using PLAY/x2 (CURSOR ) or STOP (CURSOR...
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... "MANU" clock set the hour. AUTO: The VCR automatically sets or adjusts the clock. PLAY/x2: To increase. If AUTO CLOCK SET is for this time. 2) Set "Time Zone". PROGRAM SET UP PRESET CL OCK SE T SUMMER T I ME T I DE CH EnD: PROG ENTER 3 Press ENTER to start the clock. 16 8 Press ENTER to select "CLOCK SET". Change the data using FF or REW. CL OCK SE T CH MEMORY CABL E BOX / DSS GU I ME DATE YEAR MANU...
... "MANU" clock set the hour. AUTO: The VCR automatically sets or adjusts the clock. PLAY/x2: To increase. If AUTO CLOCK SET is for this time. 2) Set "Time Zone". PROGRAM SET UP PRESET CL OCK SE T SUMMER T I ME T I DE CH EnD: PROG ENTER 3 Press ENTER to start the clock. 16 8 Press ENTER to select "CLOCK SET". Change the data using FF or REW. CL OCK SE T CH MEMORY CABL E BOX / DSS GU I ME DATE YEAR MANU...
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... cable box.) or line input mode "L1" using the I.SELECT button according to your connection type. 5) If set the Cable Box/DSS output Channel on the VCR (continued) Adding or erasing channels Adding channels If a desired channel cannot be scanned automatically because of a weak signal, it can be pressed within 2 seconds. Number buttons To enter digits of 1 to "C.BOX" or "DSS", select "OUTPUT CH" using PLAY/X2 or STOP. PROGRAM USE SET UP PRESET nO C . To add channels PROGRAM SET...
... cable box.) or line input mode "L1" using the I.SELECT button according to your connection type. 5) If set the Cable Box/DSS output Channel on the VCR (continued) Adding or erasing channels Adding channels If a desired channel cannot be scanned automatically because of a weak signal, it can be pressed within 2 seconds. Number buttons To enter digits of 1 to "C.BOX" or "DSS", select "OUTPUT CH" using PLAY/X2 or STOP. PROGRAM USE SET UP PRESET nO C . To add channels PROGRAM SET...
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... you may not be distorted. • The digital auto tracking is effective in the SLP tape speed. Press DNR repeatedly to select the following: DnR On: Usually set to the center, press both CHANNEL on pictures recorded from special equipment such as follows: 19U HEAD AUTO: Usually set the remote control operating the VCR. PLAYBACK Playback This section explains the basic playback operation. DnR OFF: This function will appear on the...
... you may not be distorted. • The digital auto tracking is effective in the SLP tape speed. Press DNR repeatedly to select the following: DnR On: Usually set to the center, press both CHANNEL on pictures recorded from special equipment such as follows: 19U HEAD AUTO: Usually set the remote control operating the VCR. PLAYBACK Playback This section explains the basic playback operation. DnR OFF: This function will appear on the...
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... RESET DISPLAY You can also play back a tape which is automatically reset to display the MENU screen. 3 Select "SET UP" using FF or REW, and press ENTER. 4 Select the length of the tape. S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) • This VCR can view the clock, linear time counter or tape remaining time in the VCR display, select the tape length beforehand. 1 Turn on the tape. • When the tape is ejected or the VCR is turned off, the display changes to reset...
... RESET DISPLAY You can also play back a tape which is automatically reset to display the MENU screen. 3 Select "SET UP" using FF or REW, and press ENTER. 4 Select the length of the tape. S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) • This VCR can view the clock, linear time counter or tape remaining time in the VCR display, select the tape length beforehand. 1 Turn on the tape. • When the tape is ejected or the VCR is turned off, the display changes to reset...
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... connection. (See pages 11 - 13.) 4 Press SP/SLP to select the recording tape speed. Note The VCR automatically shifts to set , this function will not activate. Each time you record cable channels via the cable box, make the output channel number of the cable box or "L1" appear, depending on the remote control. RECORDING Recording a TV Program This section explains the basic recording operation. Recording starts. While recording, press REC on the TV. L2: To record via the LINE...
... connection. (See pages 11 - 13.) 4 Press SP/SLP to select the recording tape speed. Note The VCR automatically shifts to set , this function will not activate. Each time you record cable channels via the cable box, make the output channel number of the cable box or "L1" appear, depending on the remote control. RECORDING Recording a TV Program This section explains the basic recording operation. Recording starts. While recording, press REC on the TV. L2: To record via the LINE...
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.... to display the MENU screen. 3 Select "PROGRAM" using PLAY/x2, STOP or number buttons. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET CH DATE On OFF SPD 25 SLP EnD: PROG If you use the cable box, enter the output channel number of the cable box with the safety tab attached. 2 Press PROG. RECORDING Timer Program Recording The programmable timer allows you record cable channels via the cable box, keep the cable box turned on and select a channel to record on the cable box. Preparation • Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on...
.... to display the MENU screen. 3 Select "PROGRAM" using PLAY/x2, STOP or number buttons. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET CH DATE On OFF SPD 25 SLP EnD: PROG If you use the cable box, enter the output channel number of the cable box with the safety tab attached. 2 Press PROG. RECORDING Timer Program Recording The programmable timer allows you record cable channels via the cable box, keep the cable box turned on and select a channel to record on the cable box. Preparation • Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on...
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... power has failed for use. • Be sure to press both TIMER when: -- Reset the clock. The line is set. no safety tab. -- The VCR will appear. a cassette is lit, press both TIMER to return to turn the VCR on the VCR. Overlaps of the programs If two timer programs overlap, the recording start time of program 2 has priority over the recording off , and then turn it off time of the current time display...
... power has failed for use. • Be sure to press both TIMER when: -- Reset the clock. The line is set. no safety tab. -- The VCR will appear. a cassette is lit, press both TIMER to return to turn the VCR on the VCR. Overlaps of the programs If two timer programs overlap, the recording start time of program 2 has priority over the recording off , and then turn it off time of the current time display...
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... channel guide from cable company. The VCR identifies the channel to be done to a desired program. The guide channel numbers are registered trademarks of a Channel line-up chart from a cable-TV company CHANNEL LINE-UP CHART Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 ME/U 8 WISH 4 WTTV 6 WRTV VCA/Local origination HOME BOX OFFICE A.P News Plus 9 WGN. 30 If you cannot find the numbers, call Gemstar's customer service department at 1-800-4321-VCR. This section explains the necessary set...
... channel guide from cable company. The VCR identifies the channel to be done to a desired program. The guide channel numbers are registered trademarks of a Channel line-up chart from a cable-TV company CHANNEL LINE-UP CHART Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9 ME/U 8 WISH 4 WTTV 6 WRTV VCA/Local origination HOME BOX OFFICE A.P News Plus 9 WGN. 30 If you cannot find the numbers, call Gemstar's customer service department at 1-800-4321-VCR. This section explains the necessary set...
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... channel number if necessary by cable companies) 7 RECORDING 1 2 3 4 5 6 789 0 100 PLAY/x2 REW FF STOP Guide Channel Setting 7 2,4 3,6,7 ENTER 1,5,8 1 Press PROG.. 2 Select "PRESET" using FF or REW, and press ENTER. 3 Select "CH MEMORY" using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and press ENTER. 4 Set "TV/CATV" to exit. Preparation • Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the channel line-up is all over and your VCR Plus+® system recording...
... channel number if necessary by cable companies) 7 RECORDING 1 2 3 4 5 6 789 0 100 PLAY/x2 REW FF STOP Guide Channel Setting 7 2,4 3,6,7 ENTER 1,5,8 1 Press PROG.. 2 Select "PRESET" using FF or REW, and press ENTER. 3 Select "CH MEMORY" using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and press ENTER. 4 Set "TV/CATV" to exit. Preparation • Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the channel line-up is all over and your VCR Plus+® system recording...
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... number button 3, 6, 2, 9 and 5. Preparation • Make sure that the number is set the recording tape speed. For AUTO speed, see page 28. The VCR Plus+ screen appears. 2 Enter a PlusCode® programming number. To correct a mistake, press CANCEL and enter the correct number. 3 Select "MODE" using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and set correctly (page 16). • Load a cassette with the PlusCode® programming number 36295 (fictitious code). PROGRAM SET UP PRESET VCR PLUS + PLUSCODE 36295- MODE OnCE MO~FR WKLY SPEED SLP AUTO...
... number button 3, 6, 2, 9 and 5. Preparation • Make sure that the number is set the recording tape speed. For AUTO speed, see page 28. The VCR Plus+ screen appears. 2 Enter a PlusCode® programming number. To correct a mistake, press CANCEL and enter the correct number. 3 Select "MODE" using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and set correctly (page 16). • Load a cassette with the PlusCode® programming number 36295 (fictitious code). PROGRAM SET UP PRESET VCR PLUS + PLUSCODE 36295- MODE OnCE MO~FR WKLY SPEED SLP AUTO...
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The VCR enters the timer standby mode. During the timer standby mode (TIMER indicator lit) Press PROG.. Canceling the VCR Plus+® system timer programs 1) If the TIMER indicator is now memorized. to 5. 7 To finish press the two TIMER buttons simultaneously. Recording or playback in the timer standby mode First press both TIMER again to return the VCR to turn on the VCR by using PLAY/x2 or STOP. Error indications If "FULL / CANCEL PROG...
The VCR enters the timer standby mode. During the timer standby mode (TIMER indicator lit) Press PROG.. Canceling the VCR Plus+® system timer programs 1) If the TIMER indicator is now memorized. to 5. 7 To finish press the two TIMER buttons simultaneously. Recording or playback in the timer standby mode First press both TIMER again to return the VCR to turn on the VCR by using PLAY/x2 or STOP. Error indications If "FULL / CANCEL PROG...
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RECORDING Simulcast Recording When TV program such as below. • Turn on the connected FM tuner and tune to exit. 3 Select the desired channel using CHANNEL on the VCR or CH/TRK on the box. 4 Select the recording tape speed using SP/SLP. 5 Press REC to start recording. 6 Press STOP to "ON" using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and set to stop recording. 35 to the station for the simulcast program. Preparation •...
RECORDING Simulcast Recording When TV program such as below. • Turn on the connected FM tuner and tune to exit. 3 Select the desired channel using CHANNEL on the VCR or CH/TRK on the box. 4 Select the recording tape speed using SP/SLP. 5 Press REC to start recording. 6 Press STOP to "ON" using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and set to stop recording. 35 to the station for the simulcast program. Preparation •...
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... displayed. - The picture does not appear on the TV screen during recording and playback. • The video channel or VCR mode is not turned on when the channel comes in programming. - Clean the video heads with adhesive tape. (page 20) • The timer indicator is present in . - Adjust the tracking manually. (page 21) The timer recording function does not work properly. • The time is not turned on . - Press both TIMER simultaneously. (page 33) 38 Make the guide channel number setting...
... displayed. - The picture does not appear on the TV screen during recording and playback. • The video channel or VCR mode is not turned on when the channel comes in programming. - Clean the video heads with adhesive tape. (page 20) • The timer indicator is present in . - Adjust the tracking manually. (page 21) The timer recording function does not work properly. • The time is not turned on . - Press both TIMER simultaneously. (page 33) 38 Make the guide channel number setting...
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... the serial number removed, altered, defaced or rendered illegible. (7) At you . Limited Ninety (90) Day Warranty TACP/THI warrant this set installation. You should read the owner's manual thoroughly before operating this warranty. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LIMITED WARRANTY TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. ("TACP") and Toshiba Hawaii Inc. ("THI") make the following conditions: (1) You must retain your bill of sale or provide...
... the serial number removed, altered, defaced or rendered illegible. (7) At you . Limited Ninety (90) Day Warranty TACP/THI warrant this set installation. You should read the owner's manual thoroughly before operating this warranty. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LIMITED WARRANTY TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. ("TACP") and Toshiba Hawaii Inc. ("THI") make the following conditions: (1) You must retain your bill of sale or provide...