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...such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the cylinder inside, one of your VCR. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, TOSHIBA has determined that third party copyrights and other VCR bearing the mark. Model No. Retain this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR... IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Save Original Packing Materials The original shipping carton and packing materials will mar the finish. Compatibility This video cassette recorder (VCR) is permissible to record television programs, film, video tapes and other material only in handy if you ever have to a warm...
...such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the cylinder inside, one of your VCR. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, TOSHIBA has determined that third party copyrights and other VCR bearing the mark. Model No. Retain this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR... IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Save Original Packing Materials The original shipping carton and packing materials will mar the finish. Compatibility This video cassette recorder (VCR) is permissible to record television programs, film, video tapes and other material only in handy if you ever have to a warm...
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...• 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. Playback 21 • 19µ HEAD Variable Speed Playback ...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 Compatibility .......... 34 Simulcast Recording 35 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Multi Brand Remote Control...
...• 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. Playback 21 • 19µ HEAD Variable Speed Playback ...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 Compatibility .......... 34 Simulcast Recording 35 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Multi Brand Remote Control...
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...PAUSE/STILL PLAY 21 STOP 21 FWD ) SHUTTLE 23 PAUSE/STILL 22 VCR display 9 Remote Control VCR POWER 15 To operate this VCR. VCR 14 EJECT 20 To operate your TV. This manual shows the names ...DISPLAY • 1 • 4 • 7 SP/SLP • • REMAIN/ COUNT COUNTER RESET 23 • • TV/VCR A.SELECT 56 • • TV/VCORL •CH 8 9 +8 • •100 0 - 9 REW ( SLOW a ...+ FWD TV POWER 36 DISPLAY 24 INPUT SELECT 26 COUNT RESET 24 REMAIN/COUNTER 24 A.SELECT 34 TV/VCR 26 CH 26 TV VOL 36 PLAY 21 FF 21 PAUSE/STILL 22 TIMER 28 CURSOR UP 16 ENTER 16...
...PAUSE/STILL PLAY 21 STOP 21 FWD ) SHUTTLE 23 PAUSE/STILL 22 VCR display 9 Remote Control VCR POWER 15 To operate this VCR. VCR 14 EJECT 20 To operate your TV. This manual shows the names ...DISPLAY • 1 • 4 • 7 SP/SLP • • REMAIN/ COUNT COUNTER RESET 23 • • TV/VCR A.SELECT 56 • • TV/VCORL •CH 8 9 +8 • •100 0 - 9 REW ( SLOW a ...+ FWD TV POWER 36 DISPLAY 24 INPUT SELECT 26 COUNT RESET 24 REMAIN/COUNTER 24 A.SELECT 34 TV/VCR 26 CH 26 TV VOL 36 PLAY 21 FF 21 PAUSE/STILL 22 TIMER 28 CURSOR UP 16 ENTER 16...
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... Cassette indicator POWER indicator Timer recording indicator REMAIN indicator OFF indicator POWER REMAIN SLP VCR REC TIMER DT CH H AM PM L OFF R M S Hi-Fi (L/R) indicators L: Left channel R:Right channel off: Normal track REC (Recording) indicator Tape speed indicator (SP/SLP) ...
... Cassette indicator POWER indicator Timer recording indicator REMAIN indicator OFF indicator POWER REMAIN SLP VCR REC TIMER DT CH H AM PM L OFF R M S Hi-Fi (L/R) indicators L: Left channel R:Right channel off: Normal track REC (Recording) indicator Tape speed indicator (SP/SLP) ...
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...the rear panel. 2 Install 2 batteries ("AAA" 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...not operate correctly, replace all batteries with new ones. • If the remote control is not to be used for a long period 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 not...
...the rear panel. 2 Install 2 batteries ("AAA" 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...not operate correctly, replace all batteries with new ones. • If the remote control is not to be used for a long period 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 not...
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... you use of your TV. VHF/UHF combinaion antenna VHF antenna only UHF antenna only 1 IN (FROM ANT.) 2 OUT (TO TV) Setting the VCR Output Channel When the VCR is necessary to connect it to the RF IN terminal on your TV. When connected your TV. Several ways of connecting are also... available to your TV. For the video input mode, refer to the TV. Select one which is vacant in this VCR, it is connected in your area. Antenna/VCR/TV Connection 1 Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and connect it to channel 3 or 4 on your use this way, the...
... you use of your TV. VHF/UHF combinaion antenna VHF antenna only UHF antenna only 1 IN (FROM ANT.) 2 OUT (TO TV) Setting the VCR Output Channel When the VCR is necessary to connect it to the RF IN terminal on your TV. When connected your TV. Several ways of connecting are also... available to your TV. For the video input mode, refer to the TV. Select one which is vacant in this VCR, it is connected in your area. Antenna/VCR/TV Connection 1 Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and connect it to channel 3 or 4 on your use this way, the...
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...channel to the output channel of the cable box. • turn off the "VCR" indicator in the VCR display and select a desired channel on the remote control to : - record an unscrambled channel while... watching another , press TV/VCR on the TV (only when you connect a cablecompatible TV). Connections (continued) Cable Connection Choose one... signals. (See page 11.) • to record a channel while watching another, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn on the cable box and select cable channel 3 or 4 according to the output channel...
...channel to the output channel of the cable box. • turn off the "VCR" indicator in the VCR display and select a desired channel on the remote control to : - record an unscrambled channel while... watching another , press TV/VCR on the TV (only when you connect a cablecompatible TV). Connections (continued) Cable Connection Choose one... signals. (See page 11.) • to record a channel while watching another, press TV/VCR on the remote control to turn on the cable box and select cable channel 3 or 4 according to the output channel...
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... box, and select a desired cable channel on the cable box. • while the VCR is turned off or the "VCR" indicator is not lit in the VCR display, set TV channel to : • press INPUT SELECT so that the VCR display shows "L1". 13 PREPARATION This set-up will enable you connect a cable-compatible... unscrambled channel coming through the cable box. You will need to: • set TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals. (See page 11.) • set VCR channel to the output channel of the cable box. This set-up will enable you to: - Cable Box Cable Box IN OUT A AA BB B Cable...
... box, and select a desired cable channel on the cable box. • while the VCR is turned off or the "VCR" indicator is not lit in the VCR display, set TV channel to : • press INPUT SELECT so that the VCR display shows "L1". 13 PREPARATION This set-up will enable you connect a cable-compatible... unscrambled channel coming through the cable box. You will need to: • set TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals. (See page 11.) • set VCR channel to the output channel of the cable box. This set-up will enable you to: - Cable Box Cable Box IN OUT A AA BB B Cable...
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... PM Tuning in all active stations. When Auto Set Up is displayed in the VCR display. • Press VCR to the VCR (see page 11). Then connect the VCR's power plug to the VCR. PREPARATION Auto Set Up The Auto Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels and clock when power is first ... the video channel (3 or 4), or the video input mode if you want to add or delete channels, refer to set the remote control operating the VCR. Preparation • Turn on page 16.) Notes • If you press the CANCEL button, the Auto Set Up is cancelled. • If Auto Set Up...
... PM Tuning in all active stations. When Auto Set Up is displayed in the VCR display. • Press VCR to the VCR (see page 11). Then connect the VCR's power plug to the VCR. PREPARATION Auto Set Up The Auto Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels and clock when power is first ... the video channel (3 or 4), or the video input mode if you want to add or delete channels, refer to set the remote control operating the VCR. Preparation • Turn on page 16.) Notes • If you press the CANCEL button, the Auto Set Up is cancelled. • If Auto Set Up...
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... RIGHT 3 Select the language using the on TV. Move down here and set the remote control operating the VCR. 123 456 TV/VCR 7 8 9 +8 0 -9 ( - ) a L J PROG - + REV FWD Setting the Language 1 VCR POWER Press VCR POWER to "AUTO" or "MANU". If you can see the station ID and program title displayed on -..."AUTO" set to turn on the TV. With "ON" set, you made the Audio/Video connection (page 11), set first when the VCR is selected on the SET UP screen Other optional settings can also easily make necessary settings using CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN, and press CURSOR...
... RIGHT 3 Select the language using the on TV. Move down here and set the remote control operating the VCR. 123 456 TV/VCR 7 8 9 +8 0 -9 ( - ) a L J PROG - + REV FWD Setting the Language 1 VCR POWER Press VCR POWER to "AUTO" or "MANU". If you can see the station ID and program title displayed on -..."AUTO" set to turn on the TV. With "ON" set, you made the Audio/Video connection (page 11), set first when the VCR is selected on the SET UP screen Other optional settings can also easily make necessary settings using CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN, and press CURSOR...
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...SET". Initial Settings Using On-Screen Display (continued) Setting the Clock Example: To set menu selection. 10 Press PROG. After a while, the VCR automatically updates the clock using CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT, and press ENTER. The following screen will not be recorded. MANU: You can affect ...AUTO 2 T I ME DATE YEAR MANU OUT 12 : 0 0AM1 / 0 1 ' 00 SA EnD: PROG 4 Select "AUTO" or "MANU" using CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one is set feature. If AUTO CLOCK SET is not correct, select another time zone...
...SET". Initial Settings Using On-Screen Display (continued) Setting the Clock Example: To set menu selection. 10 Press PROG. After a while, the VCR automatically updates the clock using CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT, and press ENTER. The following screen will not be recorded. MANU: You can affect ...AUTO 2 T I ME DATE YEAR MANU OUT 12 : 0 0AM1 / 0 1 ' 00 SA EnD: PROG 4 Select "AUTO" or "MANU" using CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one is set feature. If AUTO CLOCK SET is not correct, select another time zone...
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.../Video connection (page 11). • Press INPUT SELECT so that the channel number will appear if "L1" or "L2" is displayed in the VCR display. 123 456 TV/VCR 7 8 9 +8 0 -9 ( - ) a L J PROG - + REV FWD Incoming Antenna/Cable (CATV) Signals 1 Press PROG to display the MENU screen. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET... TV AUTO SCAn 2CH On EnD: PROG 6 Press PROG to exit. 17 PREPARATION Incoming Antenna/Cable (CATV) Signals The VCR scans through all receivable TV and CATV channels and stores only the active ones in ascending order. CATV: To store channels received via the ...
.../Video connection (page 11). • Press INPUT SELECT so that the channel number will appear if "L1" or "L2" is displayed in the VCR display. 123 456 TV/VCR 7 8 9 +8 0 -9 ( - ) a L J PROG - + REV FWD Incoming Antenna/Cable (CATV) Signals 1 Press PROG to display the MENU screen. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET... TV AUTO SCAn 2CH On EnD: PROG 6 Press PROG to exit. 17 PREPARATION Incoming Antenna/Cable (CATV) Signals The VCR scans through all receivable TV and CATV channels and stores only the active ones in ascending order. CATV: To store channels received via the ...
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... "C.BOX" or "DSS" using CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT 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 is unnecessary. 1) Follow steps ... buttons. CH To shift up or down the stored channel numbers. 18 For CATV channels, refer to the chart below . Storing Channels on the VCR. 1) Press PROG to display the MENU screen. 2) Select "PRESET" using CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT, and press ENTER. 3) Select "CABLE ...
... "C.BOX" or "DSS" using CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT 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 is unnecessary. 1) Follow steps ... buttons. CH To shift up or down the stored channel numbers. 18 For CATV channels, refer to the chart below . Storing Channels on the VCR. 1) Press PROG to display the MENU screen. 2) Select "PRESET" using CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT, and press ENTER. 3) Select "CABLE ...
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PREPARATION Channel reference chart Number on the VCR Corresponding channel 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 23 24 ...
PREPARATION Channel reference chart Number on the VCR Corresponding channel 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 23 24 ...
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...Avoid extreme humidity, vibrations or shock, strong magnetic fields (near a motor, transformer or magnet) and dusty place. 20 This may result in the VCR display. If the tab has already been removed, recording cannot be performed. Take special care with a screwdriver. Keep them away from the cassette compartment...avoid accidents. To record again Cover the tab hole with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front. The VCR is ejected from heaters. The indicator will appear in injury or damage. Warning Do not insert your hands or any foreign objects ...
...Avoid extreme humidity, vibrations or shock, strong magnetic fields (near a motor, transformer or magnet) and dusty place. 20 This may result in the VCR display. If the tab has already been removed, recording cannot be performed. Take special care with a screwdriver. Keep them away from the cassette compartment...avoid accidents. To record again Cover the tab hole with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front. The VCR is ejected from heaters. The indicator will appear in injury or damage. Warning Do not insert your hands or any foreign objects ...
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...to the center, press both CHANNEL on the TV screen as follows: 19U-HEAD AUTO: Usually set the remote control operating the VCR. 123 456 TV/VCR 7 8 9 +8 0 -9 ( - ) a L J PROG - + REV FWD VCR REW 2 FF 3 19µ TRK RESET TRACKING Basic Playback 1 Load a recorded cassette. By pressing 19µ repeatedly,... playback starts automatically. 2 Press PLAY to set to the picture search or variable speed playback. 21 As the playback starts, the VCR automatically activates the 19µ head and reproduces high quality pictures. 19U-HEAD OFF: Set to "OFF" if the pictures are marred by...
...to the center, press both CHANNEL on the TV screen as follows: 19U-HEAD AUTO: Usually set the remote control operating the VCR. 123 456 TV/VCR 7 8 9 +8 0 -9 ( - ) a L J PROG - + REV FWD VCR REW 2 FF 3 19µ TRK RESET TRACKING Basic Playback 1 Load a recorded cassette. By pressing 19µ repeatedly,... playback starts automatically. 2 Press PLAY to set to the picture search or variable speed playback. 21 As the playback starts, the VCR automatically activates the 19µ head and reproduces high quality pictures. 19U-HEAD OFF: Set to "OFF" if the pictures are marred by...
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... after about 5 minutes and returns to fastforwarding or rewinding. PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds. 123 456 TV/VCR 7 8 9 +8 0 -9 ( - ) a L J PROG - + REV FWD Picture Search A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so that you can watch closer. 1 Press PAUSE/STILL during...
... after about 5 minutes and returns to fastforwarding or rewinding. PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds. 123 456 TV/VCR 7 8 9 +8 0 -9 ( - ) a L J PROG - + REV FWD Picture Search A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so that you can watch closer. 1 Press PAUSE/STILL during...
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... the dial, the picture freezes. Initial mode of the tape as you playback a tape recorded in the SLP tape speed or a tape recorded on the VCR or Remote Control. If you press PLAY, the picture advances one frame. Jog Dial Operation You can also activate the picture search and slow playback... during playback. Double Speed Playback A tape runs at various speeds by frame. PLAYBACK Frame Advance A picture advances frame by turning the shuttle dial on the VCR or Remote Control. 1 Turn the shuttle dial on another...
... the dial, the picture freezes. Initial mode of the tape as you playback a tape recorded in the SLP tape speed or a tape recorded on the VCR or Remote Control. If you press PLAY, the picture advances one frame. Jog Dial Operation You can also activate the picture search and slow playback... during playback. Double Speed Playback A tape runs at various speeds by frame. PLAYBACK Frame Advance A picture advances frame by turning the shuttle dial on the VCR or Remote Control. 1 Turn the shuttle dial on another...
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...switchable with REMAIN/COUNTER. But the playback picture does not have the same quality and resolution as the original S-VHS playback picture. • This VCR cannot record in S-VHS format. * SQPB is an abbreviation for a T-180 tape PROGRAM SET UP PRESET TAPE LEnGTH 120 160 180 SAP SET On... time in Tape Operation These functions will also appear on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY. PLAYBACK Useful Functions 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 CURSOR RIGHT or ...
...switchable with REMAIN/COUNTER. But the playback picture does not have the same quality and resolution as the original S-VHS playback picture. • This VCR cannot record in S-VHS format. * SQPB is an abbreviation for a T-180 tape PROGRAM SET UP PRESET TAPE LEnGTH 120 160 180 SAP SET On... time in Tape Operation These functions will also appear on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY. PLAYBACK Useful Functions 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 CURSOR RIGHT or ...
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... displayed remaining time is an approximation. • The remaining time is automatically registered. This is found , the VCR plays back the tape for about 5 seconds, and then resumes fastforwarding or rewinding. 123 456 TV/VCR 7 8 9 +8 0 -9 ( - ) a L J 3 PROG - + REV FWD 2 5 Press PROG to ...or playback mode. -: To search in the reverse direction. +: To search in the VCR display. The remaining time ("RT - : - -") appears in the forward direction. 0H 0 0M 0 0S The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape. Registering index signals Each time a recording starts, ...
... displayed remaining time is an approximation. • The remaining time is automatically registered. This is found , the VCR plays back the tape for about 5 seconds, and then resumes fastforwarding or rewinding. 123 456 TV/VCR 7 8 9 +8 0 -9 ( - ) a L J 3 PROG - + REV FWD 2 5 Press PROG to ...or playback mode. -: To search in the reverse direction. +: To search in the VCR display. The remaining time ("RT - : - -") appears in the forward direction. 0H 0 0M 0 0S The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape. Registering index signals Each time a recording starts, ...