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...not use the unit for future reference. Compatibility This video cassette recorder (VCR) is permissible to record television programs, film, video tapes and other VCR bearing the mark. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, TOSHIBA has determined that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated. In... the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. They will come in handy if you ever have to ship your video cassette recorder. To prevent the VCR from possible ...
...not use the unit for future reference. Compatibility This video cassette recorder (VCR) is permissible to record television programs, film, video tapes and other VCR bearing the mark. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, TOSHIBA has determined that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated. In... the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. They will come in handy if you ever have to ship your video cassette recorder. To prevent the VCR from possible ...
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...settings on the SET UP screen • Setting the Clock Storing Channels on the VCR .......... 17 Video Cassette Use 19 PLAYBACK Explains variable functions concerning playback. How to do before operating the VCR. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Contents 7 Identification of... 25 • Watching a TV program while recording another • Recording off time setting Timer Program Recording 26 VCR Plus+ C3 ® system Set-up ......... 29 VCR Plus+ C3 ® system Recording .. 31 Cable Box Set-up 33 DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up ...
...settings on the SET UP screen • Setting the Clock Storing Channels on the VCR .......... 17 Video Cassette Use 19 PLAYBACK Explains variable functions concerning playback. How to do before operating the VCR. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Contents 7 Identification of... 25 • Watching a TV program while recording another • Recording off time setting Timer Program Recording 26 VCR Plus+ C3 ® system Set-up ......... 29 VCR Plus+ C3 ® system Recording .. 31 Cable Box Set-up 33 DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up ...
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...INDEX + FWD TV POWER 42 DISPLAY 23 INPUT SELECT 25 COUNT RESET 23 REMAIN/COUNTER 23 A.SELECT 40 TV/VCR 25 CH/TRK 20 TV VOL 35 PLAY 20 FF 20 PAUSE/STILL 21 TIMER 27 CURSOR UP 15 ENTER .../STILL PLAY 20 STOP 20 FWD ) SHUTTLE 22 PAUSE/STILL 21 VCR display 9 Remote Control VCR POWER 15 To operate this VCR. VCR 14 EJECT 19 To operate your TV. STOP L F F ) PAUSE/STILL J TIMER VCR Plus+ 19µ/ • ENTER PROG POWER CABLE BOX CH... Number buttons 25 SP/SLP 25 100 18 REW 20 SLOW 21 STOP 20 REC 25 VCR Plus+ 31 PROG 15 CURSOR LEFT 16 POWER (CABLE BOX) 35 CH (CABLE BOX) 35 SHUTTLE dial 22...
...INDEX + FWD TV POWER 42 DISPLAY 23 INPUT SELECT 25 COUNT RESET 23 REMAIN/COUNTER 23 A.SELECT 40 TV/VCR 25 CH/TRK 20 TV VOL 35 PLAY 20 FF 20 PAUSE/STILL 21 TIMER 27 CURSOR UP 15 ENTER .../STILL PLAY 20 STOP 20 FWD ) SHUTTLE 22 PAUSE/STILL 21 VCR display 9 Remote Control VCR POWER 15 To operate this VCR. VCR 14 EJECT 19 To operate your TV. STOP L F F ) PAUSE/STILL J TIMER VCR Plus+ 19µ/ • ENTER PROG POWER CABLE BOX CH... Number buttons 25 SP/SLP 25 100 18 REW 20 SLOW 21 STOP 20 REC 25 VCR Plus+ 31 PROG 15 CURSOR LEFT 16 POWER (CABLE BOX) 35 CH (CABLE BOX) 35 SHUTTLE dial 22...
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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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... and avoid sharp impacts. 10 PREPARATION How to Use the Remote Control This section explains how to get ready 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 ...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...
... and avoid sharp impacts. 10 PREPARATION How to Use the Remote Control This section explains how to get ready 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 ...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...
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...output signals to your TV. VHF/UHF Antenna splitter (not supplied) VHF UHF AUDIO/VIDEO Connections The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are available depending on the VCR. 2 Connect the RF OUT terminal to connect your TV. When connected your TV using the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks To watch video pictures, ... to the 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 connected in your area. PREPARATION PREPARATION Connections Before you use of your TV. LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN LINE OUT AUDIO AUDIO...
...output signals to your TV. VHF/UHF Antenna splitter (not supplied) VHF UHF AUDIO/VIDEO Connections The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are available depending on the VCR. 2 Connect the RF OUT terminal to connect your TV. When connected your TV using the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks To watch video pictures, ... to the 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 connected in your area. PREPARATION PREPARATION Connections Before you use of your TV. LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN LINE OUT AUDIO AUDIO...
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...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 your usage of the below according to turn off the "VCR" indicator in the VCR display and select a desired cable channel on the TV (only when ...up will need to: • select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals. (See page 11.) • 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 cable box. 12
...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 your usage of the below according to turn off the "VCR" indicator in the VCR display and select a desired cable channel on the TV (only when ...up will need to: • select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals. (See page 11.) • 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 cable box. 12
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... via the LINE IN 1 (AUDIO/VIDEO) jacks. 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, 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 watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it...
... via the LINE IN 1 (AUDIO/VIDEO) jacks. 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, 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 watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it...
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... 18). • If, however, you press the CANCEL button, the Auto Set Up is cancelled. • If Auto Set Up is displayed in the VCR display. • Press VCR to set the clock, "- : - -" will be displayed. Preparation • Turn on page 18. 14 When Auto Set Up is first connected to ...set the remote control operating the VCR. VCR display VCR display PM Tuning in all active stations. Auto Set Up completed. • If the VCR fails to the VCR. Auto Set Up 1 Connect the antenna cable to an AC outlet. Then connect the...
... 18). • If, however, you press the CANCEL button, the Auto Set Up is cancelled. • If Auto Set Up is displayed in the VCR display. • Press VCR to set the clock, "- : - -" will be displayed. Preparation • Turn on page 18. 14 When Auto Set Up is first connected to ...set the remote control operating the VCR. VCR display VCR display PM Tuning in all active stations. Auto Set Up completed. • If the VCR fails to the VCR. Auto Set Up 1 Connect the antenna cable to an AC outlet. Then connect the...
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... SET UP EnGL I SH FRAnÇA I nFO On OFF EnD: PROG Page 23 Page 40 Page 41 With "AUTO" set first when the VCR is selected on the TV. Press ENTER while "SET UP" is first plugged in, or after playback. The screen turns to the MENU screen. The...PROG. With "ON" set, you made the Audio/Video connection (page 11), 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 the desired one. To exit, press PROG. (Continued) 15 Move down here and set to the ...
... SET UP EnGL I SH FRAnÇA I nFO On OFF EnD: PROG Page 23 Page 40 Page 41 With "AUTO" set first when the VCR is selected on the TV. Press ENTER while "SET UP" is first plugged in, or after playback. The screen turns to the MENU screen. The...PROG. With "ON" set, you made the Audio/Video connection (page 11), 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 the desired one. To exit, press PROG. (Continued) 15 Move down here and set to the ...
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..., select "AUTO". Set to "IN" or "OUT" for the summer (daylight saving) time using CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN. AUTO: The VCR automatically sets or adjusts the clock. MANU: You can affect your location. The following screen will scan automatically to exit. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET CL..., it finds. If you select "MANU" mode, select "SUMMER TIME" using CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN. 1) Set "SUMMER TIME (DaylightSaving Time)". The VCR will appear on TV depending on the broadcast at your recording length if one hour), remember that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that falls...
..., select "AUTO". Set to "IN" or "OUT" for the summer (daylight saving) time using CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN. AUTO: The VCR automatically sets or adjusts the clock. MANU: You can affect your location. The following screen will scan automatically to exit. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET CL..., it finds. If you select "MANU" mode, select "SUMMER TIME" using CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN. 1) Set "SUMMER TIME (DaylightSaving Time)". The VCR will appear on TV depending on the broadcast at your recording length if one hour), remember that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that falls...
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...to "On". PROGRAM SET UP PRESET TV AUTO SCAn 2CH On EnD: PROG 6 Press PROG to exit. 17 Preparation • Turn on the VCR This section is required if you receive only normal TV or unscrambled cable channels, or use a cable box between your area into the memory. TV...: To store channels received via the incoming cable. 5 Select "AUTO SCAN" using CH. 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 antenna...
...to "On". PROGRAM SET UP PRESET TV AUTO SCAn 2CH On EnD: PROG 6 Press PROG to exit. 17 Preparation • Turn on the VCR This section is required if you receive only normal TV or unscrambled cable channels, or use a cable box between your area into the memory. TV...: To store channels received via the incoming cable. 5 Select "AUTO SCAN" using CH. 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 antenna...
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... to 3 of "Incoming Antenna/CATV Signals". 2) Select "ADD CH" or "ERASE CH" using number buttons. Channel reference chart Number 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 also called ICC ....) 4) Repeat steps 2) and 3) to add or erase channels as necessary. 5) Press PROG to 125 using CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN. Storing Channels on the VCR TV Corresponding channel number 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...
... to 3 of "Incoming Antenna/CATV Signals". 2) Select "ADD CH" or "ERASE CH" using number buttons. Channel reference chart Number 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 also called ICC ....) 4) Repeat steps 2) and 3) to add or erase channels as necessary. 5) Press PROG to 125 using CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN. Storing Channels on the VCR TV Corresponding channel number 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...
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... exposing cassettes to direct sunlight. The appear in injury or damage. This may result in the VCR display. Keep them away from the cassette compartment. To record again Cover the tab hole with a screwdriver. The VCR is ejected from heaters. Warning Do not insert your hands or any foreign objects into the...
... exposing cassettes to direct sunlight. The appear in injury or damage. This may result in the VCR display. Keep them away from the cassette compartment. To record again Cover the tab hole with a screwdriver. The VCR is ejected from heaters. Warning Do not insert your hands or any foreign objects into the...
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... During the adjusting, the playback picture and sound may be distorted. • The digital auto tracking is turned on the TV. • Press VCR to "AUTO". If the cassette has no safety tab, playback starts automatically. By pressing 19µ repeatedly, the 19µ HEAD mode is ...displayed on the VCR simultaneously for clear pictures and sound (Digital Auto Tracking). Note During playback with the 19µ head, momentary noises or shakes may be produced...
... During the adjusting, the playback picture and sound may be distorted. • The digital auto tracking is turned on the TV. • Press VCR to "AUTO". If the cassette has no safety tab, playback starts automatically. By pressing 19µ repeatedly, the 19µ HEAD mode is ...displayed on the VCR simultaneously for clear pictures and sound (Digital Auto Tracking). Note During playback with the 19µ head, momentary noises or shakes may be produced...
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... and forward playback will start . The speed of frame advance. 1 During playback, press PAUSE/STILL. 2 Turn the jog dial on another VCR in various speed 22 mode, the picture may appear in the SLP tape speed or a tape recorded on the Remote Control. When you press...x7 playback pRlaeyvbearcske -x1 -x1 x1/15 x1/7 Slow x1 Slow Npolarmybaal ck x7 PSicetuarrech Ffaosrwt-arding The playback speeds differ depending on the VCR or Remote Control. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. To stop, press STOP. • The reverse playback mode will be noisy or ...
... and forward playback will start . The speed of frame advance. 1 During playback, press PAUSE/STILL. 2 Turn the jog dial on another VCR in various speed 22 mode, the picture may appear in the SLP tape speed or a tape recorded on the Remote Control. When you press...x7 playback pRlaeyvbearcske -x1 -x1 x1/15 x1/7 Slow x1 Slow Npolarmybaal ck x7 PSicetuarrech Ffaosrwt-arding The playback speeds differ depending on the VCR or Remote Control. To resume normal playback Press PLAY. To stop, press STOP. • The reverse playback mode will be noisy or ...
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...: PLAY/x2 → Linear time counter (HMS) → Tape remaining time (REMAIN/RT) → Clock STOP ENTER PROG. If you press REMAIN/COUNTER, the VCR display DISPLAY changes 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..., select the tape length beforehand. 1 Turn on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY. Tape Remaining Time To view the tape remaining time in the VCR display. • The displayed time of the linear time counter is turned off, the display changes to display the MENU screen. 3 Select "SET UP" ...
...: PLAY/x2 → Linear time counter (HMS) → Tape remaining time (REMAIN/RT) → Clock STOP ENTER PROG. If you press REMAIN/COUNTER, the VCR display DISPLAY changes 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..., select the tape length beforehand. 1 Turn on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY. Tape Remaining Time To view the tape remaining time in the VCR display. • The displayed time of the linear time counter is turned off, the display changes to display the MENU screen. 3 Select "SET UP" ...
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...signals registered. 2 Press INDEX (-) or (+) in the stop or playback mode. -: To search in the reverse direction. +: To search in the VCR display. Notes • The displayed remaining time is an approximation. • The remaining time is calculated according to exit. 6 Press REMAIN/COUNTER. To... somewhere else, press INDEX (+) during recording. The remaining time ("RT - : - -") appears in the forward direction. 0H 0 0M 0 0S The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape. Useful Functions In Tape Operation (continued) 5 Press PROG to the tape speed (SP or SLP) and the cassette type...
...signals registered. 2 Press INDEX (-) or (+) in the stop or playback mode. -: To search in the reverse direction. +: To search in the VCR display. Notes • The displayed remaining time is an approximation. • The remaining time is calculated according to exit. 6 Press REMAIN/COUNTER. To... somewhere else, press INDEX (+) during recording. The remaining time ("RT - : - -") appears in the forward direction. 0H 0 0M 0 0S The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape. Useful Functions In Tape Operation (continued) 5 Press PROG to the tape speed (SP or SLP) and the cassette type...
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...to record with CH better picture and sound quality. SLP: Suitable for tripling recording time, but with the safety tab attached. 2 Press TV/VCR so that the channel number appears. • If you record cable channels via the cable box, make the output channel number of the ...momentarily. Each time you see "L1" or "L2" in progress, press STOP. • If the VCR clock is turned off automatically. POWER SLP VCR SP: Suitable for 10 minutes. SLP VCR REC Recording starts. Skipping unnecessary scenes while recording Press PAUSE/STILL to the stop recording. If you press ...
...to record with CH better picture and sound quality. SLP: Suitable for tripling recording time, but with the safety tab attached. 2 Press TV/VCR so that the channel number appears. • If you record cable channels via the cable box, make the output channel number of the ...momentarily. Each time you see "L1" or "L2" in progress, press STOP. • If the VCR clock is turned off automatically. POWER SLP VCR SP: Suitable for 10 minutes. SLP VCR REC Recording starts. Skipping unnecessary scenes while recording Press PAUSE/STILL to the stop recording. If you press ...
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...; satellite receiver: Enter the satellite channel number (100 to 999) by number button, 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 set correctly (page 16). • Store the... turn on the cable box. • If you to record up (pages 37 - 39), and turn on the DSS® satellite receiver. 123 456 TV/VCR 7 8 9 +8 0 -9 ( - ) a L J PROG - + REV FWD Timer Programming Procedure Example: To record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from 9:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. ...
...; satellite receiver: Enter the satellite channel number (100 to 999) by number button, 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 set correctly (page 16). • Store the... turn on the cable box. • If you to record up (pages 37 - 39), and turn on the DSS® satellite receiver. 123 456 TV/VCR 7 8 9 +8 0 -9 ( - ) a L J PROG - + REV FWD Timer Programming Procedure Example: To record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from 9:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. ...