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Hi-Fi

Video Cassette Recorder

W-717

OWNER'S MANUAL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons,

CAUTION:

ELECTRIC

TO REDUCE

SHOCK, DO

THE

NOT

RISK OF

REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK).

NO USERSERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE

ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-

FIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE

SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Product Name: Video Cassette Recorder

Model Number: W-717

FCC Notice: "Declaration of Corformity".

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful Interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Contact: Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc.

Address: 1420 Toshiba Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087

Telephone: 615-449-2360

User Installer Caution: Changes or modification made to this equipment not expressly approved by

Toshiba Corporation or parties authorized by Toshiba Corporation could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note to CATV system

installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Copyright

It is permissible to record television programs, film, video tapes and other material only

in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated.

In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located at the rear of your video cassette recorder.

Serial No, Model No,

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Retain this information for future reference,

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Save Original Packing Materials

The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy ifyou ever have to ship your VCR. For maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory.

Avoid Volatile Liquid

Do not use volatile liquids, such as an insect spray, near the unit.

Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the unit for a long time. They will mar the finish.

Moisture Condensation

Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location.

When the VCR is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the cylinder inside, one of its most crucial internal parts. To prevent the VCR from possible damage, do not use the unit for at least 2 hours when there is an extreme or sudden change in temperature.

Compatibility

This video cassette recorder (VCR) is compatible with any other VCR bearing the mark. HQ VHS equipment is also compatible with existing, non-HQ VHS equipment.

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As an ENERGY

STAR ®

Partner, TOSHIBA has determined that this product or

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE

GIVEN IN THIS OWNER'S

RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR

ALL WARNINGS

MANUAL AND

FUTURE

THOSE

AND INSTRUCTIONS

MARKED

REFERENCE.

ON THE UNIT.

This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

ONLY.

1,

Read owner's manual

After unpacking this product, read the owner's manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions.

2,

Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3,

Grounding or Polarization

This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

4,

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

5,

Heat % o registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

The product should be situated awayfrom heat sources such as radiators, heat ___ _c._"_ _,_.../

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Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool and the like.

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Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

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Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention ° __

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Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

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10. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article

810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

unit, connection to grounding

EXAMPLE

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OF ANTENNA

ELECTRICAL

GROUNDING

CODE

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NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

DISCHARGE

(NEC SECTION

UNIT

810-20)

ANTENNA

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POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

11. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

12.

Lightning

For added protection for this product during storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

13.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

14. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

15. Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

16. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers

17. Servicing voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

__ qualified service personnel.

18. Replacement Parts

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When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

19. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

INTRODUCTION

Provides important notes and general explanation of the VCR, including names of the buttons, jacks, etc.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents ..............................................

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Identification

of Controls ...................

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• Front Panel

• Remote Control

• VCR Display

• Rear Panel

PREPARATION

Explains what you need to do before operating the VCR.

How to Use the Remote Control ...... 10

Connections

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11

Auto Set Up .......................................

13

Initial Settings Using On-screen

Display ...............................................

• Setting the Language

• Optional settings on the SET UP screen

• Setting the Clock

14

Storing Channels on the VCR .......... 16

Video Cassette Use ..........................

18

PLAYBACK

Explains variable functions concerning playback.

Playback

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• Basic Playback

• Double Speed Playback

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Variable Speed Playback ................. 20

• Picture Search

• Still Picture

• Frame Advance

• Slow-motion Picture

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Useful Functions in Tape

Operation ...........................................

22

• Counter Function

• Tape Remaining Time

• Memory Stop Feature

RECORDING

Explains recording functions.

Recording

a TV Program .................. 24

• Basic Recording

• Watching a TV program while recording another

• Skipping unnecessary scenes while recording

• Recording off time setting

Timer Program Recording ............... 25

VCR Plus+ 03® System Set-up ........ 28

VCR Plus+ 03® System Recording.

30

Cable Box Set-up ................................

32

DSS®Satellite Receive Set-up ........... 36

MTS Broadcast

Compatibility .......... 40

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Multi Brand Remote Control ............ 41

Before Calling Service Personnel ... 43

Specifications

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45

Accessories

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LIMITED WARRANTY.

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Back

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This manual shows the names of buttons in italics.

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VCR Display

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To operate this VCR.

VCR

To operate your TV.

Number buttons

L SELECT

REMAIN/COUNTER

DISPLAY

SP/SLP

TV

SLOW

REW*

PROG.

VCR Plus+

CANCEL

EJECT

A.SELECT

JOG DIAL

POWER

CH/TRK

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TV/VCR

COUNT RESET

TIMER

PAUSE/STILL

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ENTER

POWER (CABLE

BOX)

CH (CABLE BOX)

SHUTTLE DIAL

* These buttons are used to control the cursor on the screen.

Cassette indicator Hi-Fi indicator

CR indicator

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SAP indicator

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Timer recording indicator z

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LINE OUT AUDIO jacks (L, R)

RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal

LINE IN 1 A

To wall outlet

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LINE OUT VIDEO jack 1VlOEOHJselector (3/4)

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RF OUT (TO TV) terminal

LINE IN 1 AUDIO (Rear), 2 (Front) jacks

If the connected equipment is monaural (has one audio output jack), connect the L (MONO) side, the same sound is recorded on both L and R on the Hi-Fi track.

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Open the battery compartment lid on the rear panel.

Install 2 batteries ("AAA" size) following the polarity diagrams.

Close the battery compartment lid.

Point the remote control at the VCR and press the buttons within the operating range.

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istance: within about 7 m from the front of the remote sensor

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Notes on batteries

• The life of the batteries is about 1 year depending on the conditions of use.

• If the remote control does not operate correctly, replace all batteries with new ones.

• If the remote control is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion.

Caring for the remote control

• Do not expose the remote sensor 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 to spill water on the remote control or to place it on anything wet, and avoid sharp impacts.

nections

you use this VCR, it is necessary to connect it to your TV.

Several ways of connecting are available depending on your use of TV or cable box.

Select one which is applicable to your equipment.

Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and connect it to the RF IN terminal on the

VCR.

Connect the RF OUT terminal to the TV.

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VHF antenna_ only

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Setting

the VCR Output Channel

When the VCR is connected in this way, the VCR sends the output signals to channel 3 or 4 on your TV.

Set the output channel selector (CH selector) of the VCR to "3" or "4", whichever is vacant in your area.

(not supplied)

The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are also available to connect your TV.

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT jacks

To watch video pictures, set the video input mode

When connected

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TV using the

on your TV. For the video input mode, refer to the manual of your TV.

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LINE OUT AUDIO

VIDEOIN

AUDIO IN

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Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box.

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This set-up will enable you to:

record an unscrambled channel.

- watch an unscrambled channel while recording it.

record an unscrambled channel while watching another (only when you connect a cablecompatible TV).

Incoming cabl!

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You

will

need to:

• select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals.

• 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 TV (only when you connect a cable-compatible TV).

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Connections

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Incomingcable [,j _J

Incoming cable

Cable box

A

A/B switch

This set-up

will

enable

you

to:

record an unscrambled channel.

watch an unscrambled channel while recording it.

record an unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or unscrambled).

You will need to:

• set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box.

• turn on the cable box and 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 turn off the "VCR" indicator in the VCR display and select a desired cable channel on the cable box.

This set-up will enable

you

to:

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watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it.

record any channels 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, 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 the output channel of the cable box.

This set-up

will

enable

you

to:

- watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it.

record an unscrambled channel while watching another unscrambled channel (only when you connect a cable-compatible TV).

• A/B switch "A": record and watch an unscrambled channel which comes bypassing the cable box.

• A/B switch "B": record and watch a scrambled or unscrambled channel coming through the cable box.

This set-up

will

enable

you

to:

- watch or record a channel through the cable box via the LINE IN 1 (AUDIO/VIDEO) jacks.

You will need to:

• press LSELECTso that the VCR display shows "LI".

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_ Vca's clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.

Plug the VCR into the AC outlet

"Auto" blink while the VCR automatically sets the clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations.

While "Auto" is blinking, channel memory is also set automatically.

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CANCEL

When Auto set up has been completed, the VCR is on standby mode.

Notes

• It may takes several minutes during the Auto set-up

• Press CANCEL on the remote control to cancel the auto set-up.

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Settings Using On-so een Display

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he ianguage selection and clock setting must be set first when VCR is first plugged in or after it encounters a power failure.

Preparation

• Turn on the TV, and select the video channel (3 or 4), or the video input mode if you made the Audio/Video connection (page 11).

• Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR.

VCR

POWER

Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

Press PROG..

The following screen appears on the TV.

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FF

ENTER

STOP

PROG.

Select the language using PLAY/x2 or STOP and press PROG.

The screen turns to the MENU screen.

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Press PROG. to return to the normal TV screen.

MEnU

Optional settings on the SET UP screen

Other optional settings can be made.

Press ENTERwhile "SET UP" is selected on the MENU screen.

The screen turns to the SET UP screen.

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To exit, press PROG. once.

Example:

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The MENU screen appears on the TV.

Select "PRESET" using FF or REW, and press ENTER.

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Press

ENTER

to start the "AUTO" clock set feature.

After the VCR is turned off, it automatically updates the clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations.

*The clock is revised by broadcasting signal at 8:00 A.M

every morning.

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Press ENTER to select "CLOCK SET".

Select "AUTO" or "MANU" using

PLAY/x2

or STOP.

AUTO:

The VCR automatically sets or adjusts the clock.

If you select "AUTO" mode, proceed to step 8.

MANU:

You can set the clock manually.

If you select "MANU" mode, proceed to next step.

Vary the digits to set the hour.

PLAY/x2

• To increase.

STOP : To decrease.

Move to the next using FF

(To move back, press REW.)

Repeat step 5 and 6 to set the minutes, month, day, and the year (by the last

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Proceed to step 10 to start the clock.

Select the options using FF or REW.

Change the data using

PLAY/x2

or

STOP.

1) Set "SUMMER TIME

(Daylight-Saving Time)".

DST start: Daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (forward one hour).

DST end: Daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one hour).

remember that any part of a scheduled

Timer Recording that falls between these two times will not be recorded.

AUTO: the VCR is using the clock data

Broadcast by the local TV stations.

IN: You want to use the DST function, and you are leaving in the area that apply

Daylight-saving time.

OUT: You are not leaving in the area that apply Daylight-saving time and you do not want to use DST function.

2) Set "TIME ZONE".

If you select "AUTO" for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first

Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or use the "MANU" option.

3) Set "CLOCK DATA CH".

If you don't know the clock data channel, select "AUTO". The VCR will scan automatically to tune the channel carrying the clock data.

If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful, set the time and date through the "MANU" clock set menu selection.

Press PROG..

Now the clock starts.

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Channels on the VCR

required if you receive only normal TV or unscrambled between your TV and the VCR.

cable channels, or use a cable box

Incoming Antenna/Cable(CATV) Signals

The VCR scans through all receivable TV and CATV channels and stores only the active ones in your area into the memory.

Once the storing is finished, you can select a desired channel using CH/TRK.

Preparation

• Turn on the TV, and select the video channel (3 or 4), or the video input mode if you made the Audio/Video connection (page 11).

• Press

LSELECTso

that the channel number will appear if "LI" or "L2" is displayed in the VCR display.

Number buttons

LSELECT

REW

FF

PLA Y/x2,

STOP

Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.

Select "PRESET" using FFor REW, and press ENTER.

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CH MEMORY

CABLE

BOX

/ DSS

GUIDE CH

Select "CH MEMORY" using

PLAY/x2 or STOP, and press

ENTER.

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Set "TV/CATV" to "TV" or "CATV" using

FFor

REW.

TV: To store channels received via the antenna.

CATV: To store channels received via the incoming cable.

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Select "AUTO SCAN" using

PLAY/x2 or STOP, and press FF to set to "ON".

The VCR starts scanning and the channels are stored in the VCR in ascending order. When the scanning is finished, the screen automatically returns.

AUTO scan 2 CH on

Press PROG. twice to exit.

Adding or erasing channels

Adding channels

If a desired channel cannot be scanned automatically because of a weak signal, it can be added to the memory.

Erasing channels

You can erase a stored channel from the memory if it is unnecessary.

1) Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Incoming Antenna/

CATV Signals".

2) Select "ADD CH" or "ERASE CH" using

PLAY/x2 or STOP.

To add channels

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To erase channels

3) Enter a channel number of 1 to 125 using

number buttons.

For more than 100 number, first press 100.

For CATV channels, refer to the chart below.

(For other orders, check with your cable company.)

4) Repeat steps 2) and 3) to add or erase channels as necessary.

5) Press PROG. twice to exit.

Selecting stored channels

Once the active channels have been stored, you can select the channels in two ways below.

Number buttons

To enter digits of the channel number.

• For one-digit number, enter 0 before.

• For more than 100 number, first press 100

• Each

number button

needs to be pressed within 2 seconds.

CH/TRK buttons

To shift up or down the stored channel numbers.

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Channel reference chart

Number on the VCR

Corresponding channel number

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10

10

11

11

11

12

12

12

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15

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CH NUMBER

TV

CATVSTD(HRC/IRC)

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16 17

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18 19 20

18 19 20

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2

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21 22

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23 24

23 24

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3

3

3

4

4

5

5

6

6

7

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25 26

25 26

L M

27 28

27 28

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8

8

8

9

9

9

29 30

29 30

P Q

31

31

R

32 33

32 33

S T

34 35

34 35

U V

36 37

36 37

38

38

39

39

40

40

41

41

42

42

43

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52

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57

57

58

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59

59

60

60

61

61

62

62

63

63

64

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65

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93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 ...

121 122 123 124 125

93 94 A-5 A-4 A-3 A-2 A-1 100 101 102 103 ...

121 122 123 124 125

CATV signals

• STD (standard) cable TV signals

• HRC (Harmonic Related Carriers) cable TV signals

• IRC (Incremental Related Carriers) cable TV signals

IRC is also called ICC (Incremental Coherent Carriers)

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Cassette Use

Loading a cassette

Push the cassette into the cassette compartment with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front.

The VCR is automatically turned on. The 0--0 indicator will appear in the VCR display.

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Ejecting a cassette

Press EJECT. The cassette is ejected from the cassette compartment.

Warning

Do not insert your hands or any foreign objects into the compartment.

This may result in injury or damage.

Take special care with children to avoid accidents.

Precautions when using video cassettes

Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure.

If the tab has already been removed, recording cannot be performed.

To prevent accidental

erasure

Remove this safety tab with a screwdriver.

To record again

Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

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Avoid exposing cassettes to direct sunlight.

Keep them away from heaters.

Avoid extreme humidity, vibrations or shock, strong magnetic fields (near a motor, transformer or magnet) and dusty place.

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Preparation

• Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV.

• Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR.

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Load a recorded cassette.

Power is turned on.

If the cassette has no safety tab, playback starts automatically.

Press PLAY/x2 to start playback.

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To resume normal playback Press PLAY/x2.

Rewinding

/ Fast-forwarding

Press REWor FF on the Remote control, turn REV or FWD on the VCR in the stop mode.

Adjusting the tracking

When playback starts, the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking for clear pictures and sound

(Digital Auto Tracking).

If the VCR cannot locate the best possible tracking point, hold down one of CH/TRK to adjust the tracking manually.

Notes

• During the adjusting, the playback picture and sound may be distorted.

• The digital auto tracking is activated only in the playback mode.

• The noise on the screen may not be completely eliminated depending on the tape used, especially when the tape was recorded on another VCR.

S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

• This VCR can also play back at tape which is recorded in S-VHS format.

But the playback pictures 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 S-VHS Quasi Playback.

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Speed Playback

can play back a tape at various tape speeds.

SHUTTLE

A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so that you can quickly locate a particular scene.

Press FF or REW during playback.

The tape runs at 5 times the normal playback speed.

To change the tape speed to 7 times the normal playback speed, press and hold FFor REW.

If you release it, the tape speed returns to 5 times.

Note

If you press FF or REW during picture search, the mode changes to fastforwarding or rewinding.

To resume normal playback

Press PLAY/x2.

Picture Search using SHUTTLE DIAL on the Remote control or on the VCR

When in PLAY mode turn the SHUTTLE DIAL clockwise (FWD) to search forwards and anti-clockwise (REV) to search backwards.

A picture freezes so that you can watch closer.

_ Press PAUSE/STILL during playback.

The picture freezes.

To resume normal playback

Press PAUSE/STILL again.

Notes

• The still mode is automatically cancelled after about 5 minutes and returns to normal playback.

• The still picture may shake if a picture of a fast-moving object or scene is frozen.

This is not a defect in the unit.

Adjusting Still Picture Stability

If the still picture is distorted or flickers, hold down one of CH/TRK until the picture becomes stable.

Note

The distortion of the still picture may not be eliminated completely.

A picture advances frame by frame.

_ Press PLAY/x2 during still playback.

Each time you press PLAY/x2, the picture advances one frame.

To resume normal

Press PAUSE/STILL.

playback

A pictures advances frame by frame using JOG DIAL.

During Still playback, turn the JOG DIAL clockwise or anti-clockwise to advance forward or backward one frame at a time. Frame advance is obtained according to the speed you turn the dial.When

you stop the dial, a still picture is obtained.

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Note

At certain speed, the operation may not be stable.

The tape runs at 1/7th or 1/15th the normal playback speed.

_ ress SLOWduring playback.

The tape runs at about 1/7th the normal playback speed.

1/7th and

To resume normal

playback

Press PLAY/x2.

Notes

• The slow-motion picture mode is automatically cancelled after about 5 minutes and returns to normal playback.

• The slow-motion picture may flicker up and down.

This is not a defect in the unit.

Adjusting the Tracking Manually

If the slow-motion picture is noisy, hold down one of CH/TRK until the best picture is obtained.

Note

The noise in the slow-motion picture may not be eliminated completely.

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Functions in Tape Operation

functions will help your playback.

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You can view the clock, linear time counter or tape remaining time in the VCR display or on the TV screen.

REMAIN/

COUNTER

COUNTRESET

DISPLAY

PLA Y/x2,

Each time you press REMAIN/COUNTER, the VCR display changes in sequence as follows:

F Linear time counter --> Tape remaining time (RT) -->Clock ]

REW

PROG.

The indication above will also appear on the TV screen by pressing

DISPLAY

They are switchable with REMAIN/COUNTER.

To reset the linear time counter

to "0:00:00'"

The counter is automatically ejected.

If you want to reset reset to "0:00:00" at another point, when such a cassette is as the beginning new recording, just press

COUNT RESET

of a

Notes

• The linear time counter does not work on non-recorded portions on the tape.

• When the tape is ejected or the VCR is turned off, the display changes to clock.

• If the tape rewinds back over "0:00:00", "-" appears in the VCR display.

• The displayed time of the linear time counter is only an approximation.

To view the tape remaining time in the VCR display, select the tape length beforehand.

Turn on the VCR and load a cassette.

Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.

Select "SET UP" using FFor REW, and press ENTER.

Select the length of the tape, using

FF or REW.

T120: for a T-120 tape or shorter

T160: for a T-140 or T-160 tape

T180: for a T-180 tape

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Press REMAIN/COUNTER.

The remaining time ("RT - • - -") appears in the VCR display.

Notes

• The displayed remaining time is an approximation.

• The remaining time is calculated according to the tape speed (SP or SLP) and the cassette type.

On the SET UP screen, select

"COUNTER MEM." using PLAY/x2 or

STOP, and set to "ON" using

REWor FF.

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REMAIN/

COUNTER

DISPLAY

PLA Y/x2,

STOP

REW

PROG,

Press PROG. once to exit.

The memory-stop feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of "OHOOMOOS"from any point on the tape.

Memory stop is automatically turned on whenever the time counter with memory is displayed on the TV screen. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape repeatedly. You may also discover other useful application for this feature.

Notes: If you are rewinding the tape and the VCR stops at

"OHOOMOOSM", press REWagain to continue rewinding.

If you press the FF (fast-forward) button and the time counter never reaches "OHOOMOOSM" between that point and the end of the tape, the VCR will continue to fastforward to the end of the tape.

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ding a TVProgram

section explains the basic recording operation.

.....

Preparation

• Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV.

• If you record cable channels via the cable box, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32-35), and turn on the cable box.

5

6

To record

from other connected equipment

In step 3, press LSELECTto switch the display as follows:

LI: To record via the LINE IN

1 jacks on the rear panel.

L2: To record via the LINE IN

2 jacks on the front panel.

Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.

Press TV/VCR so that the "VCR" indicator appears in the VCR display.

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Select a channel to record with

CHANNEL

on the VOR, or CH/TRK or number

buttons

on the remote control.

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If you see "LI" or "L2" in the VCR display, press LSELECTso that the channel number appears.

• If you record cable channels via the cable box, make the output channel number of the cable box or "LI" appear, depending on your connection.

(See pages 11 - 12.)

Press

SP/$LPto

select the o_

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recording tape speed.

SP: Suitable for general recording with vcR __C

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better picture and sound quality.

SLP: Suitable for tripling recording time, but with less picture and sound quality than using the SP tape speed.

_

TIMER

Press REC on the VCR, or simultaneously press both REC on the remote control.

Recording starts.

OREC _

Press STOPto stop recording.

Watching recording a TV program another while

1) While recording, press TV/VCR to turn off

"VCR" indicator.

2) Choose another channel using the channel selector on the TV.

Skipping unnecessary scenes while recording

24

Press PAUSE/STILL to stop recording momentarily.

To resume recording, press

PAUSE/STILL

again.

Note

The VCR automatically shifts to the stop mode if the recording pause mode continues for 10 minutes.

Recording off time setting

By setting the recording off time, the recording stops and the VCR is turned off automatically.

While recording, press simultaneously both REC on the remote repeatedly to set the desired off time.

Each time you press REC, each half-hour up to about 4 hours appear cyclically.

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Notes

• To cancel the recording in progress, press

POWER

on the VCR.

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Program Recording

timer allows you to record up to 6 different programs over one month.

Preparation

• Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV.

• Make sure that the clock is set correctly (page 15).

• Store the channels on the VCR (pages 16 and 17).

• If you record cable channels, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32-35), and turn on the cable box.

• If you record satellite channels, finish the DSS® satellite receiver set-up (pages 36 - 39), and turn on the

DSS® satellite receiver.

Number

Example: To record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from

9:20 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on August 30. Today is August 25.

Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.

Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.

Select "PROGRAM" using FF or

REW, and press ENTER.

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buttons

2 and 5,

PLAY/x2

or STOP.

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• To record a cable program from the connected cable box:

Enter the cable channel number by number

buttons, PLAYIx2

or

STOP.

If your cable box is not remote-controllable, choose the desired channel (1 to 125) on the cable box.

• To record a satellite program from the connected DSS ® satellite receiver:

Enter the satellite channel number (100 to 999) by number

buttons, PLAY/x2

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 not remote-controllable, choose the desired channel (100 to 999) on the DSS ® satellite receiver.

• You can make "LI" or "L2" appear on the channel number position by pressing LSELECTdepending on your connection.

(See pages 8 and 12 ).

To make corrections:

Press REWto move back to the item, or FFto forward.

(Continued)

25

Timer Program Recording

(continued)

26

Auto Speed Select

If you are not sure the tape is long enough for timer program recording in the SP tape speed, set the recording tape speed to "AUTO".

Recording starts in the SP tape speed and the

VCR automatically selects the tape speed to record the program to the end.

If the tape length is not long enough, the tape speed automatically changes from SP to SLE

Notes

• Make sure that the tape length is selected correctly according to the tape used on the SET UP screen

(page 22).

• When the SLP tape speed is selected and the tape length is not sufficient to record the program to the end, the program cannot be recorded to the end.

• The picture will be distorted when playing the part where the recording tape speed is switched from

SP to SLP with the Auto Speed Select feature.

Confirming the timer programs

Press PROG. during timer recording mode.

The screen for confirming will appear.

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Press PROG. again to exit from confirmation page.

Changing/cancelling programs.

the timer

1) If the TIMER indicator is lit, press both TIMER to turn it off, and then turn the VCR on by pressing VCR POWER.

2)With steps 2 to 9, change the items.

To cancel a program, select the program you want to cancel in step 4, and press CANCEL.

The line is then cleared.

3) Press both TIMER to return to the timer standby mode.

Error indication

The "--E--" ( Error ) indicator appears in the VCR display if you press both TIMER when:

-- a cassette is not loaded.

-- the loaded cassette has no safety tab.

-timer recording is in progress.

In these cases, a recording can not be made.

To Cancel the Timer Recording

By pressing the POWER button on the front panel of the VCR, it will cancel the timer recording and go to standby.

If a power failure occurs during the timer program recording (including

VCR Plus+ C_ system recording

(page 31))

When a power failure has occurred, " .:. " appears in the VCR display.

Since the programmed contents have been cleared, reset the clock and timer programming.

When power has failed for a short time, the color of the current time display blinks. The programmed contents are not affected. Reset the clock.

Overlaps of the programs

If two timer programs overlap, the recording start time of program 1 has priority over the recording off time of program 2.

Program 2 _

(Start time)

Overlapped portion

(not recorded)

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Plus+

system Set-up

: Plus+ C3® system is a timer recording system for an easier programming that requires you only to enter a PlusCode®programming number assigned to a desired program.

This section explains the necessary set-up to make VCR Plus+ C3® system recordings.

The flow chart below will give you an idea as to what must be done to use the

VCR Plus+ C_®system feature.

I

Setting the Clock (page 15)

4,

Cable Box Set-up (page 32)

4,

Storing Channels on the VCR

(page 16)

4,

VCR Plus+ C_ system Set-up

4,

VCR Plus+ C_ system Recording

(page 30)

* With the VCR Plus+ C_ system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver.

VCR Plus+ C 3 and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar

Development is manufactured

Corporation.

The VCR PLus+ system under license from Gemstar

Development Corporation.

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You must give the VCR the special numbers for guide channels (also called

VCR Plus+ ®system channel numbers) assigned to each channel that you receive in your home.

The VCR identifies the channel to be recorded by the guide channel number you enter.

The guide channel numbers are published in TV guide magazine, selected local TV publications, or the channel guide from cable company.

If you cannot find the numbers, call Gemstar's customer service department at 1-800-4321-VCR.

Sam 31eof a Guide channel chart from a local TV listing

VCR Plus+ ® SYSTEM

CHANNEL NUMBERS

Broadcast channels

3

6

KCRA

KV]E

Assigned channels

(NBC) .................

(PBS) ...................

10 KXTV (CBS) ................

13 KOVR (ABC) ...............

19 KCSO (SPAN) .............

19

31 KRBK (]ND) .................

31

10

13

3

6

40

KTXL (FOX) ................

58 KSCH (IND) ................

40

25

44

KBHK (]ND) .................

15

24 KCPM (NBC) ...............

24

4

KRNV (NBC) ...............

42

KFCB (]ND) .................

7 KGO (ABC) .................

Cable

Assigned channels channels

A & E........................

39

AMC .........................

BET ..........................

BRAV .......................

35

57

54

CMTV .......................

CNBC .......................

CNN .........................

C-SPAN ....................

CUNY .......................

DIS ...........................

14

23

42

28

29

53

ESPN .......................

34

28

FAM .........................

47

27

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Sample of a Channel line-up chart from a cable-TV company

CHANNEL

Channel

Channel

Channel

Channel

Channel

4

5

2

3

6

Channel

Channel

8

9

LINE-UP

ME/U

8 WISH

4 WTTV

6 WRTV

VCA/Local

CHART

origination

A.P

News

9 WGN.

Plus

Preparation

• Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV.

• If you record cable channels, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32 - 35).

• Prepare the list like below.

Example

Station

HBO

ESPN

AMC

Guide channel number

(on the TV Guide, local TV listings etc.)

33

34

35

Your home channel number (on the channel line-up chart supplied by cable companies)

7

7

Press PROG..

Select "PRESET" using FF or REW, and press ENTER.

Select "CH MEMORY" using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and press

ENTER.

Set "TV/CATV" to "TV" or "CATV" using FFor REW.

Press PROG. to return to the PRESET screen.

Select "GUIDE CH" using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and press ENTER.

(the case of CATV mode)

GUIDE CH •

HOME CH

125 125

2

3

2

3

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Notes

• When your cable company changes the channel lineup, you must re-do this setup for the channel.

• The VCR Plus+ C_ system feature does not work on programs from a connected

DSS ® satellite receiver.

Enter channel numbers on the right of the guide channel numbers.

Find a guide number you marked on the list using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and enter the corresponding home channel number if necessary by using number buttons.

Example: To enter home channel number 7 (HBO) with guide channel number 33 assigned.

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GUIDE CH • HOME CH

38

31

32

38

31

32

In some areas, one channel may be assigned more than one guide channel number.

In this case, enter the home channel number to each of the guide channel numbers.

GUIDE CH • HOME CH

TO SET CH PUSH

8~9

KEYS

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_ Press

PROG.

twice to exit.

The set-up is all over and your VCR Plus+ C3®system recording is now available.

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Plus+ C a®system Recording

performing the VCR Plus+ C3®system set-up, you can easily program a recording simply by entering the PlusCode ® programming numbers.

The numbers are published in the TV listings of newspapers, TV guide magazine, etc.

Preparation

• Make sure that the clock is set correctly (page 15).

• Load a cassette with a safety tab.

For cable box users:

• Finish the cable box set-up (pages 32 - 35), and turn on the cable box.

For DSS ® satellite receiver users:

• This VCR cannot record satellite programs with the VCR Plus+ C 3®system feature.

To make an unattended recording of satellite programs, see "Timer Program Recording" (pages 25 - 27).

Sample of TV program listing in a TV guide magazine

5PM _ POPEYE -- Cartoon 725692

(_B@ MAKING OF A CHAMPION 237945

A look at gymnast and Olympic hopeful Kim

Zmeskal from novice to seasoned competitor.

HEY DUDE--Children __

One of Ted's teachers stays at the ranch.

MY TWO DADS -- Comedy _r

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5:35 _ GOOD TIMES -- Comedy 2261858

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PlusCode ® programming number

2

Press VCR Plus+.

The VCR PLUS+ screen appears.

Enter a PlusCode.

Example: To record a program with the

PlusCode ® programming number 36295

(fictitious code).

Press number button 3, 6, 2, 9 and 5.

Confirm that the number is entered correctly.

To correct a mistake, press CANCEL and enter the correct number.

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Select "MODE" using PLAY/x2 or

STOP,

and set the recording frequency.

ONCE: To record once.

DAILY(MO~FR): To record programs on the same channel at the same time

Monday through Friday.

WKLY: To record programs on the same channel at the same time on the same day every week.

Select "SPEED" using PLAY/x2 or

STOP, and set the recording tape speed.

For AUTO speed, see page 26.

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Press

ENTER.

The program setting is now memorized.

• If your cable box is not remotecontrollable, select the recording channel on the cable box beforehand.

To set another program, repeat steps l to 5.

Press PROG. now programming is completed.

Press both TIMER simultaneously.

The power turns off and the VCR enters the timer standby mode.

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Confirming the VCR Plus+

C _system

timer programs

Before the VCR enters the timer standby mode (TIMER indicator not lit)

1)Press

PROG

to display the MENU screen.

2)Press ENTER to select "PROGRAM".

Check the programmed data.

3)Press PROG. once to exit.

During the timer recording

1) Press PROG..

2)The screen for confirming appears.(Check the programed data).

3) Press PROG to exit.

Cancelling timer programs

3

the VCR Plus+

C ® system

1)If the TIMER indicator is lit, press both TIMER to turn it off, and turn on the VCR by pressing

POWER.

2)Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.

3)Press ENTER to select "PROGRAM".

4)Select a program which you want to cancel.

5)Press

CANCEL.The

line is cleared out.

6)Press PROG. once to exit.

Recording or playback in the timer standby mode

First press both TIMER to release the timer standby mode, and then press POWER to turn on the VCR. The VCR will be available for use.

• Be sure to press both TIMERagain to return the VCR to the timer standby mode after you have finished.

Error indications

If "FULL / CANCEL PROG?" message appears on the TV during programming, no more programs can be entered.

If you want to add another, delete one existing program on the screen by using a PLAY/x2or

STOP.

If an incorrect PlusCode ® programming number is entered, "ERROR CODE ENTERED" appears on the screen.

Press CANCEL to clear the number and enter correct one.

If "CLASH" message appears on the TV during programming, it tells you that two programs with the same recording start time have been entered.

Correct either of the two programs as follows:

1) Select the number of the program to correct by using PLAY/x2 or STOP.

2)Correct the data, or clear out the line by pressing

CANCEL

and then press

®

VCR Plus+ to enter a PlusCode Rprogramming number.

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.......' eVcR can directly control channel selecting of the connected cable box.

Cable Box Control

This VCR needs to be connected to a cable box equipped with an infrared wireless remote control.

You can select cable channels from the cable box by operating this VCR.

It is also possible to automatically change the cable channels according to your program setting in the timer program recording or VCR Plus+ C_®system recording.

Placing

the

Cable Box

Put the cable box on the top of the VCR as shown below.

Do not block the sensor window.

Cable box

Connection

Type A

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Type

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L

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The infrared signals come out of the sensor window and received by the cable box. The

VCR sends out infrared signals to your cable box even during timer program recording or VCR Plus+ C _®system recording.

Notes

• If the channels cannot be controlled properly because the infrared signal fails to reach the cable box, change the position of the box on the VCR so that it can receive the signal.

• Keep the cable box turned on even while the VCR is in the timer program recording or VCR Plus+C_ system recording.

Type C

4._133._

_B switch

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Type D

Cable box

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Preparation

•Select channel ontheCHMEMORY

Number buttons

100

LSELEC T

FF

PLA Y/x2,

STOP

ENTER

PROG.

Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.

Select "PRESET" using FFor REW, and press ENTER.

Select "CABLE BOX/DSS" using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and press ENTER.

Select "NO" or "C.BOX" using

FFor

REWaccording connection type.

NO:.

• Type A

I_

to your

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• Type C (NB switch "A")

• Cable channels will be selected using

CH/TRKon

the remote control or

CHANNEL

on the VCR.

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• Type C (AJB switch "B")

• Type D

-_ Go to step 5.

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Select "OUTPUT CH" using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and enter either of the following according to your connection.

Type B, C: the output channel number of (Example) your cable box using number buttons.

(Usually 3 or 4. Check the rear of the cable box.)

Type D: the line input mode "LI" using

LSELECT

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Select "CONTROL" using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and set to "ON" or "OFF" using

FFor REW.

ON: if your cable box is remotecontrollable.

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• Cable channels will be selected by CH

(CABLE BOX) on the remote control.

The VCR can change the cable channel to the desired one when timer recording or VCR Plus+ C _®system recording starts.

-e Go to step 7.

OFF: if your cable box is NON remotecontrollable.

• Cable channels will be selected by the own channel selector of the cable box.

The VCR channel should be set to the output channel of the cable box.

-_ Go to step 8.

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34

Cable Box Set-up

(continued)

Select "BRAND TYPE" using STOP, and enter a brand code of your cable box using number

buttons.

Refer to the table on the next page.

Example: For a TOSHIBA cable box, identified by number 36.

Cable box display

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C._

DSS

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VCR display

9

TO SET

BAABD

PUSH _-9

TYPE

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Cable channel number

Make sure that the channel display of your cable box has changed to

9. If not, try each brand code assigned to the brand of your cable box until the display changes to 9.

If it still holds;

• Relocate the cable box on the VCR.

• Use each of digits from 1 to 91.

Press PROG. twice to exit.

Notes

• If your cable channel does not change to 9 in step 7, the cable box will not be able to change channels in the timer recording.

In this case, set

"CONTROL" to "OFF" in step 6.

• The cable box control is not compatible with the DSS ® satellite receiver control.

Buttons to control a remotecontrollable cable box

Once you complete the set-up for a remote controllable cable box, your cable box can be controlled by the following buttons on the remote control of the VCR.

•

POWER (CABLE BOX)

To turn the cable box on or off.

•

CH (CABLE BOX)

To select cable channels in the upper or lower direction.

(not applicable to some brands of cable box.)

• Number buttons (O - 9)

To select desired channels to record.

•

100

Some cable boxes require you to use this button as the enter button.

Press this button after selecting the cable channel with number buttons.

Table of cable box brand codes

Brand name of your cable box

Toshiba

Anvision

Archer

Cablestar

Cableview

Citizen

Curtis

Diamond

Eagle

Eastern

GC Brand

Gemini

General Instrument

Hamlin

Hitachi

Jerrold

Macom

Magnavox

Movietime

NSC

OAK

OAK Sigma

Panasonic

Philips

Pioneer

Pulsar

Randtek

RCA

Realistic

Regal

Regency

Rembrandt

Samsung

Scientific Atlanta

Sheritech

SL Mark

Sprucher

Stargate

Sylvania

Teknika

Brand code

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13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62, 84

1, 20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63,

88, 91

13, 20, 21,22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62, 84

30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88

30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88

8, 9, 56, 61

1,20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63,

88, 91

13, 20, 21,22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62, 84

26, 28

30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88

4, 30, 85

1, 2, 3, 4, 31, 34, 55, 85,

83, 91

14, 15, 28, 41

31, 79, 80

1,2, 3, 4, 31, 34, 55, 85,

91

31, 79, 80

13, 20, 21,22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62, 84

29, 32, 38, 39, 42, 44, 88

29, 32, 38, 39, 42, 44, 88

10, 11, 12, 13, 46

10, 11, 12, 13, 46

6, 8, 16, 17

4, 13, 20, 21,22, 23, 24,

25, 26, 58, 62, 84

5, 6, 78

30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88

13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62, 84

6, 8, 16, 17

44, 88

14, 23, 41, 84

26, 28

29, 32, 38, 39, 42, 44, 88

4, 6, 32, 42, 78

8, 9, 56, 61

27

4, 6, 32, 42, 78

6, 8, 16, 17

4, 6, 30, 32, 42, 44, 52, 63,

78, 88

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Brand name of your cable box

Telecaption

Teleview

Texscan

Tocom

Unika

Universal

Videoway

Viewstar

Warner Amex

Zenith

Brand code

77

4, 6, 32, 42, 78

18, 19

1,33, 34, 42, 48, 49, 73,

91

1,20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63,

88, 91

29, 42, 43, 44, 52, 63, 82,

88

7, 23, 45, 50, 84

13, 20, 21,22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62, 84

6

7, 23, 45, 50, 84

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Satellite Receiver Set-up

can directly control channel selecting of the connected DSS ® satellite receiver.

DSS ® Satellite

Receiver Control

This VCR needs to be connected to a DSS ® satellite receiver equipped with an infrared wireless remote control.

You can select satellite channels from the DSS ® satellite receiver by operating this VCR.

DSS ® is registered trademark of DIRECTV,

Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.

It is also possible to automatically change the satellite channels according to your program setting in the timer program recording.

Connection

Type

T _,pe A

Satellite antenna

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DSS ® satellite receiverl_ RFIN1

Placing the

DSS ® Satellite

Receiver

Put the DSS ® satellite receiver on the top of the VCR as shown below.

Do not block the sensor window.

DSS ® satellite receiver

T cpe B

Satellite antenna

_DSS ® satellite receiver

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Incoming cabl_

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The infrared signals come out of the sensor window and received by the DSS® satellite receiver.

The VCR sends out infrared signals to your DSS ®satellite receiver even during timer program recording.

Notes

• If the channels cannot be controlled properly because the infrared signal fails to reach the DSS ® satellite receiver, change the position of the receiver on the VCR so that it can receive the signal.

• Keep the DSS ® satellite receiver turned on even while the VCR is in the timer program recording.

LINE OUT l_b_ _

Preparation

Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV.

Number buttons

LSELECT

REW

FF

PLA Y/x2,

STOP

ENTER

POWER

(CABLEBOX)

CH

(CABLEBOX)

PROG.

_ Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.

Select "PRESET" using FFor REW, and press ENTER.

Select "CABLE BOX/DSS" using

PLAY/x2 or STOP, and press

ENTER.

Ell D :

Select "DSS" using FF.

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Select "OUTPUT CH" using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and enter either of the following according to your connection.

(Example)

Type A: the output channel number of your DSS ® satellite receiver using

number buttons.

(Usually 3 or 4. Check the rear of the DSS ® satellite receiver.)

Type B: the line input mode "LI" using

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DS_ Satellite Receiver Set-up

(continued)

_ Select "CONTROL" using

PLAY/x2

or STOP, and set to "On" or "OFF" using

FFor REW.

ON: if your DSS ® satellite receiver is remote-controllable.

• Satellite channels will be selected by

CH (CABLE BOX) on the remote control.

The VCR can change the satellite channel to the desired one when timer recording starts.

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NON remote-controllable,

• Satellite channels will be selected by the own channel selector of the DSS ® satellite receiver.

The VCR channel should be set to the output channel of the DSS ® satellite receiver.

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STOP,

and enter a brand code of your DSS ® satellite receiver using

number buttons.

to the table on the next page.

Example: For a TOSHIBA DSS ® satellite receiver, identified by number 99.

Refer

VCR display

Make sure that the background of the above display has changed to the satellite program on channel 200.

If not, relocate the DSS ® satellite receiver on the VCR so that it can receive the infrared signal.

Press PROG.

twice to exit.

Notes

•

If your satellite channel does not change to 200 in step 7, the DSS ® satetllite receiver will not be able to change channels in the timer recording.

In this case, set "CONTROL" to "OFF" in step

6.

• The VCR Plus+ C3® system recording is not available on satellite channels.

• The DSS ® satellite receiver control is not compatible with the cable box control.

Buttonsto controla remotecontrollableDSS

receiver

Once you complete the set-up for a remote controllable DSS ® satellite receiver, your DSS ® satellite receiver can be controlled by the following buttons on the remote control of the

VCR.

• POWER (CABLE BOX)

To turn the DSS® satellite receiver on or off.

• CH (CABLE BOX)

To select satellite channels in the upper or lower direction. (not applicable to some brands of DSS ® satellite receiver.)

•

Number buttons (0 - 9)

To select desired channels to record.

Table of DSS ® satellite

receiver brand codes

Brand name of your

DSS®satellite receiver

TOSHIBA

RCA

SONY

PANASONIC

Brand code

99

98

97

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can receive or record MTS (Multichannel your stereo system or stereo TV, you will experience

IV Sound) broadcasts.

the SAP or stereo sound.

By connecting

Preparation

Connect a stereo TV or stereo system to the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR.

the VCR to

On the SET UP screen (page 14), select "SAP SET" using PLAY/x2 or

STOP, and set to "ON" using REW or FF.

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off

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Press PROG. once to exit.

Perform a recording.

SAP (Second

Audio Program

broadcast):

A separate audio program, usually broadcast in a second language with the main language.

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Selecting a sound

Sounds recorded on the tape

According to your setting of "SAP SET" on the SET UP screen, the sound is recorded onto different tracks of the tape as below. Set "SAP SET" to "ON" or "OFF" appropriately.

Type of receiving broadcast

Setting of "SAP SET" on the SET UP screen

On-Screen Display

(Press DISPLAY)

"SAP ....

STEREO"

Contents of recorded sound

Hi-Fisoundtrack

Normal sound track (Mono) L R

Regular

(monaural audio)

Stereo

"ON" or "OFF" not lit not lit MONO MONO MONO

Regular+SAP

Stereo+SAP

"ON" or "OFF"

"ON"

"OFF"

"ON"

"OFF" not lit lit lit lit lit lit not lit not lit lit lit

MONO (MIXED)

MONO

MONO

MONO

MONO (MIXED)

STEREO

MONO SAP

MONO

MONO

MONO

STEREO

SAP

Sounds in playback

You can play SAP and/or stereo broadcasts

Desired sound

SAP sound

Stereo sound

L, R indicators

R (right) is on.

with this VCR.

in the VCR display

Both R (right) and L (left) are on.

Press

A.SELECTto

Sound output

SAP

HIFI Sound select

Note

When the TV is connected to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR, the output sound is monaural.

a desired sound.

Brand Remote Control

control can be compatible with various brands of TV by setting their control codes.

The

TOSHIBA code has initially been set to control TOSHIBA TVs.

POWER

CH/TRK

TV VOL

100

Number buttons

DISPLAY

I.SELECT

Press TVto set the remote control operating your TV.

_While holding down PROG. enter the two digits of your TV's brand code (listed on page 42 )using

number buttons.

Release PROG.

Point the remote control at your TV and use each button listed below to make sure that your TV is operated correctly.

POWER

CH/TRK

Toturnthe TV on or off.

Toselect TV channels in the upper or lower direction.

TV VOL

I.SELECT

Toadjust the sound level.

TOselect an external source such as a VCR.

Number buttons Toselect TV channels. When selecting channels

1 to 9 first enter 0 and then the desired number.

100

DISPLAY

Tosubstitute for 100 channel key.

Toturn on or off TV's screen display.

ENTER

To use for the TV's ENTER key.

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In this

I mportant case, operate your TV with its own remote control.

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Notes

• For some brands, several control codes (brand codes) are allocated.

Try each of them until the buttons work on your TV.

• If you replace the remote control's batteries, set the brand code again.

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42

Brand name of your TV

Toshiba

Bell & Howell

Carver

Hallmark

Hitachi

Infinity

JBL

JCB

JVC

LXI

Magnavox

Marantz

Celebrity

Citizen

Curtis Mathes

Dumont

Electro band

Emerson

Fisher

GE

Gibralter

Goldstar

Megatron

Memorex

MGA

Midland

Mitsubishi

Motorola

MTC

NAD

Nikko

Optimus

Optonica

Panasonic

Penney

Philco

Philips

Pioneer

Princeclub

Prism

Proscan

Brand Code

01

09

10

03

12

09, 12

14

03

09, 11

09

02, 07, 11

14

11

11

06

10

10

03

05

01, 02, 09, 10, 11

10

10

10

16

12

07

02

06, 11

04, 09, 11

04, 11

02, 07, 14

04, 11

08

12

01, 11

11

09

08

07, 10, 15

01, 02, 07, 11, 12

10

Brand name of your TV

Teknika

TMK

Victor

Vidikron

Vidtech

Wards

Zenith

Sears

Sharp

Sony

Soundesign

Supreme

Sylvania

Tandy

Technics

Techwood

Proton

Pulser

Quasar

Radio Shack

RCA

Realistic

Runco (NEC)

Samsung

Sanyo

Scotch

Scott

Brand Code

11

14

07, 15

13

02

09, 11, 13

14

11, 12

09

11

11

01, 02, 09, 10, 11

08, 13

03

11

03

10

08

07, 15

07

04, 10, 12

11

05

10

11

10, 11, 13

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Calling Service Personnel

_g symptoms before requesting servicing.

No power.

• The power cord is not plugged in.

Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly.

Although not work.

the power is on,

• There is no cassette.

Load a cassette.

(page 18)

the VCR will

The clock does not work.

• There has been a power failure.

Reset the clock.

(page 15)

The timer does not work

• The time is incorrect.

- Set the clock correctly.

properly.

(page 15)

The picture screen.

does not appear on the TV

• The video channel or video input mode is not set correctly.

- Set the TV channel to the video channel (3 or

4) or set the video input mode on the TV.

(page 11)

• The TV signal is weak.

- Adjust the antenna direction optional antenna booster.

or use an

• The power cord is not plugged in.

Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly.

The picture does not appear on the TV screen during recording and playback.

• The video channel or VCR mode is not set

correctly.

Press

TV/VCRto

select the VCR mode and set the TV channel to 3 or 4. (pages 11, 12)

The VCR does not record.

• The loaded cassette has no safety tab.

Use a cassette with a safety tab or cover the hole with adhesive tape.

(page 18)

The playback picture is poor.

• Tracking is not set appropriately.

- Adjust the tracking manually.

(page 19)

• The video heads are dirty.

- Clean the video heads with a commercially available cleaning tape.

The desired

SAP, stereo, sound is not heard, or regular sound.

such

• Setting of sounds is not correct.

- Select a desired sound using

A.SELECT.

(page 40) as

Noise is present played.

in the Hi-Fi sound being

• Tracking is not set appropriately.

- Adjust the tracking manually.

(page 19)

The timer recording work.

function does not

• There is an error in programming.

- Reset the timer recording program.

(page 27)

• There is no cassette in the VCR.

- Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.

(page 18)

• The cassette does not have the safety tab.

- Use another cassette with a safety tab or cover the hole with adhesive tape.

(page 18)

• The timer indicator is not displayed.

- Press both TIMER simultaneously.

(page 26)

• There has been a power failure.

- Reset the clock.

(page 15)

• The cable box set-up has not been set correctly

- Make the set-up correctly.(32)

• The cable box is not turned on.

- Turn on the cable box.

The VCR Plus+ C_ system cannot be done.

recording

• The guide channel numbers are not set up correctly.

- Make the guide channel number setting.

(page 29)

• The cable box is not turn on when the channel comes in the VCR via the cable box.

- Turn on the cable box.

• The cable box set-up has not been set correctly

- Make the set-up correctly.(12)

• The timer indicator is not displayed.

- Press both TIMER simultaneously.

(page 26)

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The remote control does not work properly.

• The batteries are exhausted.

Replace all batteries.

(page 10)

• The remote control is operated beyond the operating range.

-

Make

sure the remote

control

is within 30 ° of the remote

sensor

on the VCR.

(page 10)

• Too far from the VCR.

- Use the remote

control

within 7 m from the front of the VCR.

(page 10)

• An obstacle may be in the way of the operation.

- Remove the

obstacle.

• The operating mode of the remote control is not

set correctly.

Press

VCR or TV depending equipment

on the you want to operate.

(pages 14, 41)

The cassette it is loaded.

is ejected

immediately after

• The cassette was inserted with the label side not paralleling the compartment.

Reload it carefully. (page 18)

The cassette compartment.

does not go into the cassette

• There is already a cassette in the VCR.

Eject

the cassette

and reload

the

new one.

(page 18)

Specifications

Power Supply:

Power consumption:

External dimensions:

Mass:

Channels received:

Antenna input/output terminals:

Signal system:

Recording/Playback system:

Cassette:

Tape speed:

Video recording/playback time:

Fast forward/rewind

time:

Video input:

Video output:

Audio input:

Audio output:

Audio frequency

range (Hi-Fi):

Audio dynamic range (Hi-Fi):

Utilization conditions:

Accessories

Antenna cable .......................................

1

Remote control .....................................

1

Batteries (AAA) ....................................

2

120 V AC, 60 Hz

18W

430 x 94 x 252mm (W.H.D.)

3.0 kg

VHF: Channels 2-13

UHF: Channels 14-69

CATV: Channels A7-A1,A-CCC, 66-125

UHF/VHF: 75 _:_F type connector

Standard NTSC

Recording: VHS format (SP, SLP)

Playback: VHS format (SP, LP, SLP)

Video cassette with _] mark

SLP: 11.1 mm/s, SP: 33.4 mm/s

SLP: 480 minutes, SP: 160 minutes (When T-160 video cassette is used.)

Within approx. 60 s (When T-120 video cassette is used.)

1 V (p-p), 75 _:_,unbalanced, negative sync., pin jack

1 V (p-p), 75 _:_,unbalanced, negative sync., pin jack

Line input: 308 mV (rms), more than 47 k_:_,pin jack

Line output: 308 mV (rms), less than 4.7 k_:_,pin jack

20 Hz - 20 kHz

68 dB

Temperature: 5°C to 40°C

Humidity: less than RH 80%

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Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. ("TACP") and Toshiba Hawaii Inc. ("THi") make the following limited warranties.

These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.

Limited Ninety (90) Day Warranty

TACP/THI warrant this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of ninety days after the date of original retail purchase. During this period, TACP/THI will repair a defective product or part, without charge to you. You must deliver the entire product to a TACP/THI Authorized Service Station.

You are responsible for all transportation and insurance charges for the set to and from the Authorized Service

Station.

Limited One (1) Year Warranty

TACP/THI further warrant the parts in this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of original retail purchase. During this period, TACP/THI will replace a defective part without charge to you, except that if a defective part is replaced after ninety (90) days from the date of the original retail purchase, you pay labor charges involved in the replacement. You must also deliver the entire product to a TACP/THI Authorized

Service Station.

You are responsible for all transportation and insurance charges for the set to and from the Authorized Service Station.

Rental Units

The warranty for rental units begin with the first rental or thirty (30) days from the date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

Commercial Units

Products sold and used for commercial use have a limited ninety (90) day warranty for all parts and labor.

Owner's Manual and Demographic Card

You should read the owner's manual thoroughly before operating this product. You should complete and mail the enclosed Demographic card within ten (10) days after you, orthe person who has given you this product as a gift, purchased this product. This is one way to enable TACP/THI to provide you with better customer service and improved products. Failure to return the card will not affect your rights under this warranty.

LIMITED WARRANTY

TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Your Responsibility

The above warranties are subject to the following conditions:

(1) You must retain your bill of sale or provide other proof of purchase.

(2) You must notify an Authorized TACP/THI Service

Station within thirty (30) days after you discover a defective product or part.

(3) All warranty servicing of this product must be made by an Authorized TACP/THI Service Station.

(4) These warranties are effective only ifthe product is purchased and operated in the U.S.A or Puerto

Rico.

(5) Labor service charges for set installation. Set up, adjustment of customer controls and installation of repair or antenna systems are not covered by this warranty.

Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your responsibility.

(6) Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded by you or to damage to products or parts caused by misuse, accident, damage caused by Acts of God, such as lightning or fluctuations in electric power, improper installation, improper maintenance or use in violation of instructions furnished by us; or to units which have been altered or modified without authorization of TACP/

THI or to damage to products or parts there of which have had the serial number removed, altered, defaced or rendered illegible.

(7) At you option, after the warranty period has expired in the U.S.A. Call (800)-631-3811 to receive information concerning an exchange price.

Payment must be enclosed with the product in the form of a certified check or money order and forward your product to:

Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc.

Returns Center

1420C Toshiba Dr.

Lebanon, TN 37087

(8) Upon receipt we will, at our option, replace your unit with a new or refurbished unit of equat value.

Features may not be identical to your original product.

(9) Physically damaged units are not acceptable for repair or exchange in or out of warranty and will be returned as received.

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LIMITED WARRANTY (continued)

How to Obtain Warranty Service

(1)Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your owner's manual. This check list may solve your problem.

(2)Call the TACP toll free number 800-631-3811 within (30) days after you find a defective product or part.

(3)Arrange for the delivery of the product to the Authorized TACP/THI Service Station. Products shipped to the Service Station must be insured and safely and securely packed, preferably in the original shipping carton, and a letter explaining the defect and also a copy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be enclosed.

In the Continental United States contact:

In Hawaii contact

Toshiba Hawaii

327 Kamakee Street,

Honolulu, HA 96814

(808)-591-8377

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall TACP/THI be liable for consequential or incidental damages.

No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of

TACP/THI arising under the warranty or under any statute, or taw of the United States or any state thereof, is hereby limited to ninety (90) days from the date you discover or should have discovered the defect. This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an

impliedwarranty lasts, when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.

ATTENTION CANADIAN CONSUMERS:

Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian "Warranty Registration Form" enclosed and forward this completed form with a copy of bill of sate to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to "Register and Validate" their warranty. Product must be purchased from an Authorized Canadian Dealer.

Products purchased in the U.S.A and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties.

IMPORTANT: PACKING AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTION

When you send the product to a Service Station, you should use the original carton box and packing material, then

insert the original carton box containing the unite into another carton, using more packing material.

TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

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