Toshiba M751 Owner's Manual

 TOSHIBA
OWNER'S MANUAL
Video Cassette Hecorder
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INTRODUCTION 1
PREPARATION 8
PLAYBACK 15
RECORDING 20
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION 25
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS —
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
DO NOT OPEN .
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE N The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu-
lated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
AN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE
alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte-
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO TION
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING: 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 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. +
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
USER-INSTALLER CAUTION: YOUR AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS FCC CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT COULD BE
VOIDED IF YOU MAKE CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THIS PARTY RESPONSI-
BLE FOR COMPLIANCE TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
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.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS —
Save Original Packing Materials
The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you 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 equipmentis also com-
patible with existing, non-HQ VHS equipment.
In the spaces provided below,.record the Model and Serial No. located at the rear of your video cassette recorder.
Model No. . Serial No.
Retain this information for future reference.
NSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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 4 ; 5. Heat
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After unpacking this product,read =‘ 7 YE The product should be situated KT" AS ze
the owner's manual carefully,and ~ vu away from heat sources such as or r/
follow allthe operating and other radiators, heat registers, stoves, GR. My IR
instructions. <A or other products (including am- u В —
RT plifiers) that produce heat. wa UY
2. Power Sources .
This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If Do not use this product near wa- "AN
you are not sure of the type of ter - for example, near a bath tub, por? Pe ) 7
power supply to your home, con- wash bowl, kitchen sink, orlaun- ( o 0
sult your product dealer or local dry tub; in a wet basement; or me sig’
power company. For products in- near a swimming pool and the > Zz als
tended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer like. —
to the operating instructions.
6. Water and Moisture
7. Cleaning
3. Grounding or Polarization Unplug this product from the wall
This product may be equipped outlet before cleaning. Do not
with a polarized alternating cur- use liquid cleaners or aerosol
rent line plug (a plug having one cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
blade wider than the other). This cleaning.
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 8. Power-Cord Protection
polarized plug. Power-supply cords should be
| routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention
; to cords at plugs, convenience
4. Ventilation receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
Slots and openings in the cabinet |
are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over-
heating, andthese openings must
not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked
9. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets; ex-
by placing the product on a bed, | tension cords, or integral
sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be convenience receptacles as this
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack can result in a risk of fire or elec-
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's tric shock.
instructions have been adhered to.
INTRODUCTION
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voltage points or short-out parts
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
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE |
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_„— ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
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|... ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTAIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT — |
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS *
"m POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
МЕС — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
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, ex-
treme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Lightning |
For added protection for this prod-
uct 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 prod-
uct due to lightning and power-line surges.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind ~ 4,
into this product through open- N
ings as they may touch dangerous
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.
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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 dam-
age to the product. Use only with
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manu-
facturer, 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.
WAL
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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. . о
с) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
) Ifthe 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) Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in per-
formance - this indicates a need for service.
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Servicing
Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose YOU = x
to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Replacement Parts
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 origi-
nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may resultin fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
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 п proper operating
condition.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. nn 1
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Provides important notes and IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS nn 2 O
general explanation of the VCR, CONTENTS 4 5
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| IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS линии иинниннннинннннннь 6 О
* Front Panel fr
« Remote Control =
* Rear Panel
- VCR Display
PREPARATION ‘HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL ns 8
| CONNECTIONS ............. ини шин ни инея 9 =<
betore operating eee do MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL rer. 11 O
INITIAL SETTINGS USING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY .................... 12 <
« Setting the Language Œ
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| INTEL-A-PLAY ........... нии bannen И 15
РЕАУВАСК VIDEO CASSETTE USE reins 15
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concerning playb funetions * 19u HEAD for Playback of SLP Tape Speed <
| VARIABLE SPEED PLAYBACK ................ ини линии инининнинильия 17 <
« Picture Search + Double Speed Playback u
« Still Picture « Frame Advance <
+ Slow-motion Picture «SHUTTLE Dial Operation A
USEFUL FUNCTIONS IN TAPE OPERATION ..................ьннннние 19
¢ Counter Function * Tape Remaining Time
* Index Search Function
RECORDING RECORDING A TV PROGRAM rennes. 20
Explains recording functions ‚ Watching a TV Program While Recording Another 0
| * One-touch Timer Recording >
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MTS BROADCAST COMPATIBILITY ................ иены 23 С
TAPE COPYING cerner. 24 O
SIMULCAST RECORDING essences 24 u
5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL „ana. ..25
SPECIFICATIONS. ........... нии линии щанн линии 26
ACCESSORIES ........... нии ннинннниь 26
LIMITED М/АВВАМТУ............. ии, 27
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
For convenient use of this manual |
Fold out the leaf of this раде.
Each part has a number for identification, which is
used also in the texts for reference.
You can easily locate the parts using these numbers.
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¢ Numbers in the circle refer to the parts on the front panel: those in the square to the remote control.
IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
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VCR/TV selector EJ —_ nn POWER button
INPUT SELECT button [RE E HA FEMAINCOUNTER button
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Number buttons (0 — 9) EN —_
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EX] 100 button
22. PROG. button
—_ EX] cancel button
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> PAUSE/STILL button
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INDEX buttons 6 |
REC buttons Е |
SLOW button EX
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PLAY/X2 button
STOP button
SP/SLP button m
A.SELECT button CT
EJECT button 14 Y
STANDBY button
—_ PROG.MENU button
> В: neworr button
POWER button and indicator
CHANNEL buttons
REC button
EJECT button
19u HEAD switch
Cassette compartment
PAUSE/STILL button
SHUTTLE dial
STOP button
PLAY button
VCR display
Remote sensor
LINE IN 2 AUDIO jacks (L/MONO, R)
LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack
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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.
Rear Panel
LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks (R, L (MONO))
LINE IN 1 VIDEO jack
RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal
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AUDIO OUT jacks (R, |
/ OUT (ТО TV) terminal
Output channel selector (3CH/4CH)
VIDEO OUT jack
VCR Display
VCR indicator / Tape speed indicator (SP/SLP)
Cassette va 1} REMAIN indicator
TIMER indicator OFF indicator Hi-Fi (УВ) indicators
L: Left channel
R: Right channel
off: Normal track
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REC (Recording) indicator :
Tape running direction/speed indicator
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Channel indicator
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Multifunctional indicator
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(Digital Auto Tracking) indicator
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2 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL
This section explains how to get ready for remote control operation.
Setting up the Remote Control
Open the battery compartment lid on the rear
panel.
2 Install 2 batteries (“AAA” size) following the
polarity diagrams.
Point the remote control at the VCR and press
the buttons within the operating range as
illustrated.
Distance: within about 7 m from the front of the
remote sensor
Angles: within about 30° in every direction
The life of the batteries is about 1 year depending
on the conditions of use. |
lf the remote control does not operate correctly,
replace all batteries with new ones.
Do not dispose of the batteries by fire.
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.
When using the remote control, press the buttons at
intervals of about 1 second to ensure the correct
mode of operation.
Keep the remote control away from extremely hot
or humid places and avoid sharp impacts.
Do not expose the remote sensor of the VCR to a
strong light source such as direct sunlight or |
illumination.
Be careful not to spill water on the remote control or
to place it on anything wet.
PREPARATION
BA CONNECTIONS
Before 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 o
Antenna/VCR/TV Connection
1 Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and connect it to the RF IN terminal on the VCR.
2 Connect the RF OUT terminal to the TV.
VHF/UHF combination antenna VHF/UHF separate antenna VHF Antenna only UHF Antenna only
750 Coaxial 3000 Twin
cable lead
300-752
Transformer
Antenna mixer 300-7522
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Transformer
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Setting the VCR Output Channel
When the VCR is connected in this way, the VCR sends the video
signals to channel 3 or 4 on your TV. Set the output channel selector on
the rear panel of the VCR to “3CH” or “4CH”, whichever is vacant in your
area, so that your TV can receive the signals. If you made the connection
with the audio/video cable (on next page), you do not need to set this.
Antenna
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Incoming cable
Ш Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box.
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 cabie-compatible TV).
You will need to:
« select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals. (See page 9.)
+ to record a channel while watching another, press the TV/VCR button 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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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 the TV/VCR button on the
remote control to turn off the “VCR” indicator in the VCR display and select a
desired cable channel on the cable box.
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This set-up will enable you to:
— 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 9.)
« 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.
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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).
« А/В switch “A”: record and watch an unscrambied channel which comes
bypassing the cable box.
« A/B switch “В”: record and watch a scrambled or unscrambled channel
coming through the cable box.
The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are also available to connect your TV or cable box.
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Connecting your cable box using the LINE IN 1 (AUDIO/VIDEO)
jacks
To watch or record a channel via the connected cable box, press
the INPUT SELECT button so that the VCR indicator shows “L1”.
For details, see page 24.
Connecting your TV using the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks
lt is not necessary to set the output channel selector (3CH/4CH) on
the VCR and TV channel 3 or 4. To watch video pictures, set the
video input mode on your TV. For the video input mode, refer to the
manual of your TV.
AUDIO IN
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PREPARATION
MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL
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set to control TOSHIBA TVs.
Preparation
Set the VCR/TV selector to “TV”.
VCRe e TV
1 While holding down the PROG. button, enter the [xq
two digits of your TV’s brand code (listed right) EN
using number buttons.
Hold down.
PROG.
example
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2 Release the PROG. button. 22
3 Point the remote control at your TV and use
each button listed below to make sure that your
TV is operated correctly.
POWER To turn the TV on or off.
CH/TRK To select TV channels in [Pay
the upper or lower
direction.
SHIFT/VOL To adjust the sound level. ZI
INPUT SELECT To select an external EJ
source such as a VCR. ,
Number buttons To select TV channels. EN
When selecting channels
1 to 9, first enter O and
then the desired number.
100 To substitute for ENTER
or 100 channel key.
DISPLAY To turn on or off TV’s 5
screen display.
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Some TVs may not respond to all the operations
above, or may not be operated at all with this
remote control. In this 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.
Setting Control Codes |
The remote control can be compatible with various brands of TV by setting their control codes. The TOSHIBA code has initially been
Brand name
Brand name
18, 21, 30
of your TV Brand code of your TV Brand code
Toshiba 01, 09, 12 Nikko 21
Admiral 08 Onwa 29
Akai 21 Optonica 08, 13
Anam 29 Orion 31
Anam National | 23 Panasonic 07, 10, 15, 23
AOC 18, 21 Penney 01,02, 12, 17
Audiovox 29 18, 19, 21, 22
Bell 8 Howell ¡09 24
Candle 21,30 Philco 10, 18, 21
Carver 10 Philips 10
Citizen 12,21, 22, 30 Portland 18, 22
32 Proton 11
Concerto 30 Pulsar 14
| Contec 29 Quasar 07, 15, 23
Cralg 29 Radio Shack 13, 29
Crown 22, 29 RCA 02, 17, 18, 24
Curtis Mathes | 12, 21, 22 Realistic 09
CXC 29 Випсо (NEC) | 14, 21
Daewoo 18, 22 Sampo 21
Daytron 22 Samsung 12, 18, 21, 22
Emerson 11, 22, 28, 29 30
31, 32 Sanyo 09, 26
Envision 21 Scott 28, 29, 33
Fisher 09, 26 Sears 01,02, 09, 10
Fortress 08 11,26, 28, 30
Fujitsu 28 Sharp 08, 13, 22
Funai 28, 29 Sony 03
Futuretech 29 Soundesign 171,29
GE 02,07, 11, 19 SSS 18, 29
20, 23 Starlite 29
Goldstar 11, 18, 21, 22 Syivania 10, 21
30 Symphonic 27
Hallmark 11 Tandy 08, 22
Hitachi 06, 25, 30 Tatung 23
Infinity 10 Technics 07,15
JBL 10 Techwood 30
JVC 05 Teknika 04, 12, 18, 22
Kenwood 21 28, 29, 30
KTV 22, 29, 32 TMK 11, 30
Luxman 30 Totevision 22
LX! 01, 02, 09, 10 | | Universal 19, 20
Magnavox 10,21 Vector Research! 21
Marantz 10, 21 Victor 05, 15
Matsushita 15 Vidtech _ 11,18
Memorex 09, 11 Wards 10, 11, 13, 18
MGA 04, 11, 18, 21 19, 20, 21, 28
Mitsubishi 04, 11, 18 30
MTC 12, 18, 21, 30 Yamaha 18, 21
NAD 01 Zenith 14
NEC
INITIAL SETTINGS USING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
The VCR needs to be made the language selection and clock setting when first plugged in or encountered a power failure.
Setting the Language Setting the Clock
The item to be set blinks. You can change the 24
position by pressing the SHIFT buttons.
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 10).
+ Set the VCR/TV selector to “VCR”.
1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR.
POWER
> Press the PROG. button. |
The following screen appears on the TV.
ENGLISH
PROG. FRANCAIS
ESPANOL
SELECT=—-8)
‘SELECTION =EI-S)
SELECCIONAR -1-8
3 Press number button 1, 2 or 3 to select a
language.
. The screen turns to the MENU screen.
(т) MENU
CLOCK SET
SETUP
(2) PROGRAM
CH MEMORY
(3) SELECT =MHA
ЕМО-МЕЗа
Press the PROG. button to return to the normal
TV screen.
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Other optional settings can be made. Press number
button 2 while the MENU screen is displayed. The
screen turns to the SETUP screen.
For details on each item, refer to pages respectively
as below.
SETUP
TAPE LENGTH (1120 --— See page 19.
SAP SET (OFF
SIMUL corre — See page 23.
AUTO ANTENNA ( ON) see page 24.
LANGUAGE ( ENGLISH)
SET -fHa ЕМО-= ele
_ To change the language, press number button
5 repeatedly until the desired language
appears.
— With “ON” set, a TV broadcast will appear via
the TV tuner after playback. Press number
button 4 to switch “ON” or “OFF”.
If you made the Audio/Video connection, set to
“OFF”.
To exit, press the PROG. button twice.
‚ To set the clock to 2:30 p.m. on August
- 25 (summer time) 1995.
Press the PROG. button. 22
The MENU screen appears on the TV.
PROG.
Press number button 1 to select “CLOCK SET”. [EX
—— : ——M 1. 1.795 SU
HOUR MIN. MONTH DATE YEAR
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SUMMER TIME (el)
IN OUT=
ENDS
To set it for summer (daylight saving) time, EN
press number button 1: if not set, press
number button 2.
Set the hour and minutes.
2:30 1. 1.'95 SU
HOUR MIN. MONTH DATE YEAR
@-+@2@-@-@
SUMMER TIME ( iN}
AM PM=B
ENDE]
Set “AM” or “PM” to “РМ” by number button 2. EY
Set the month and day. — EN
2:30M 8.25. EB FR
HOUR MIN MONTH DATE YEAR
Q-@-@-®
SUMMER TIME { IN)
ENDOSO
Set the year with its last two digits. EN
Press the PROG. button.
Now the clock starts.
Press the PROG. button again to exit. .
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РНЕРАНАТОМ
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STORING CHANNELS ON THE VCR
VCR.
Automatic TV/CATV Channel Scanning
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 by using the CH/TRK buttons.
Preparation
connection (page 10).
. Set the VCR/TV selector to “VCR”.
* Turn on the VCR.
display. .
¢ Turn on the TV, and select the video channel (3 or 4), or the video input mode if you made the Audio/Video
. Press the INPUT SELECT button so that the channel number will appear if “L1” or “L2” is displayed in the VCR
This section is required if you receive only norma! TV or unscrambled cable channels, or use a cable box between your TV and the
Automatic TV Channel Scanning
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1 Press the PROG. button to display the MENU
screen.
> Press number button 4 to select “CH
MEMORY”.
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3 Make sure that “TV/CATV” shows “TV”.
If it does not, press number button 1 to set to
“TV”.
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SCAN”.
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The VCR starts scanning and the channels are
stored in the VCR in ascending order. When
the scanning is finished, the screen
automatically returns.
5 Press the PROG. button to exit.
1 Press the PROG. button to display the MENU
screen.
2 Press number button 4 to select “CH
MEMORY”.
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“CATV”.
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The VCR starts scanning and the channels are
stored in the VCR in ascending order. When
the scanning is finished, the screen
automatically returns.
5 Press the PROG. button to exit.
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 “Automatic TV Channel
Scanning” or “Automatic CATV Channel
Scanning”.
Select “ADD CHANNEL” or "ERASE CHANNEL”
by number button 3 or 4.
(3) To add channels
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2)
(4) To erase channels
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ADD CHANNEL ERASE CHANNEL
ENTER CHANNEL NUMBER
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ENTER CHANNEL NUMBER
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3) Enter a channel number of 1 to 125 by using
number buttons.
For more than 100 number, first press the 100
button.
For CATV channels, refer to the chart below. (For
other orders, check with your cable company.)
4) Repeat steps 2) and 3) above to add or erase
channels as necessary.
5) Press the PROG. button to exit.
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 O before. EN
‚ For more than 100 number, first press the 100 button. EX]
‚ Each number button needs to be pressed within 2
seconds.
CH/TRK buttons: to shift up or down the stored ЕР
channel numbers
Number on the VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
| TV - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Corresponding channel number CATY STD (HRC/IRC) 1{А8) 2 3 4 SAN 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A B C D E
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 .41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
FCH 1 JJ] K LM ON ОР Q R S T Ц V W AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH Il JJ KK LL
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57.58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 93 94 95 96 97 98
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 - - 2 = = -
MM NN OO PP QQ RR SS TT UU VV WW XX YY ZZ AAA BBB 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 93 94 АБ A-4 АЗ A2
99 100 101 102 103 121 122 123 124 125
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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PREPARATION
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INTEL-A-PLAY/ VIDEO CASSETTE USE
INTEL-A-PLAY Function |
Preparation
+ See “MULTI BRAND REMOTE CONTROL” on
page 11 and make your TV compatible with this
VCR. |
+ Locate the VCR and a TV as close as possible so
both units can receive the infrared signals from
the remote control. |
1 Press the STANDBY button firmly several times
until “READY” appears on the TV screen.
Do not press it over and over again quickly, or
this function may not work.
STANDBY
READY
> Press the STANDBY button to select TV
channel 3, 4 or the video input mode.
Each time you press the button, the screen
changes as follows.
sch > Ach — Video input mode (ex. VIDEO IN 1)
|
.The setting is finished and the function is now
available.
This function lets you make a set of basic operations on both the VCR and the TV by simply pressing a button.
By pressing a button, the VCR and TV work as
below. |
TV: Turns on. EE
STANDBY Selects the video channel (3 or 4) or
video input mode as you have set.
VCR: Turns on.
rRewoorr TV: Turns off.
VCR: Rewinds the tape to the beginning
and then turns off.
proamenu IV: Turns on. 17
VCR: Turns on and displays a screen for
timer program recording.
Notes
« Do not press the STANDBY button while “READY” is on
the TV screen, or the memory of the input source is
canceled. If that happens, repeat the setting again.
‚ If your TV has more than one external input, connect the
VCR to the first input jack (ex. VIDEO IN 1, LINE JN 1,
E1, and etc.) of the TV, or the INTEL-A-PLAY function
won't work even though it is compatible with the VCR.
« Depending on the TV you use, this function may not be
compatible with your set. Due to different
manufacturing sources from TV brands, INTEL-A- PLAY
might not work even though the manual shows
compatibility with your brand.
* This function is not available when the VCR is in the :
recording mode.
Video Cassette Use |
Ш 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 indicator will appear in the
VCR display.
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Ш Ejecting a Cassette
Press the EJECT button. 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.
Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent
accidental erasure. if the tab has already removed,
recording cannot be performed.
№ To record again
Cover the tab hole
with adhesive tape.
Ш To prevent accidental .
erasure
Remove this safety tab
with a screwdriver.
+ 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. ,
PLAYBACK
This section explains the basic playback operation.
Basic Playback
Preparation
« Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input
mode on the TV. |
. Set the VCR/TV selector to “VCR”.
Load a recorded cassette. Power is turned on.
If the cassette has no safety tab, playback starts
automatically.
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3 To stop playback, press the STOP button.
Ш То rewind, press the REW button in the stop
mode.
Ш To fast-forward, press the FF button in the stop
mode.
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Ш Digital Auto Tracking
When playback starts, the VCR automatically
adjusts the tracking for clear pictures and sound.
The “DT” indicator blinks during the adjusting.
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Notes
« During the adjusting, the playback picture and sound
may be distorted. |
. The digital auto tracking is activated only in the playback
mode.
Ш Adjusting the tracking manually
If the VCR cannot locate the best possible tracking
point, hold down one of the CH/TRK button until
you obtain the best possible picture and sound.
Notes р
+ To reset the tracking point to the center, press both the
CHANNEL buttons on the VCR simultaneously for no
longer than 1 second.
* To resume the digital auto tracking, hold down both the
CHANNEL buttons on the VCR simultaneously for about 2
seconds.
* The noise on the screen may not be completely eliminated
depending on the tape used, especially when the tape was
recorded on another VCR.
You can view high quality pictures while playing back
a tape recorded in the SLP tape speed.
Set the 19u HEAD switch as follows:
AUTO: Usually set to “AUTO”. As the playback
starts, the VCR automatically activates the
19u head and reproduces high quality
pictures.
OFF: Set to “OFF” if the pictures are marred by
dots.
Note
During playback with the 19u head, momentary noises or
shakes may be produced when you change the mode to the
picture search or variable speed playback.
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PLAYBACK
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БЯ VARIABLE SPEED PLAYBACK
You can play back a tape at various tape speeds.
Picture Search
You can locate a particular scene while viewing a
playback picture in the fast-forwarding or rewinding
mode.
During playback, press the REW or FF button.
The tape runs at 5 times the normal playback
speed.
Playback DR to reverse picture search
(5 times)
to forward picture search
Piayback => = (5 times)
2 If you continue to press and hold the REW or FF
button, the search speed increases.
iS down.
“Reverse picture => (= to reverse picture
search (5 times) search (9 times)
Forward picture >? to forward picture
search (5 times) search (9 times)
“ Hold down.
When you release the button, the speed returns
to 5 times.
3 To resume normal playback, press the PLAY/X2 [EJ
button. ©
Notes
+ The picture will have some interference. This is not a
defect in the unit.
« If you play back a tape recorded in the SLP tape speed
or a tape recorded on another VCR in various speed
mode, the picture may be noisy or monochrome.
- If you press the REW or FF button while rewinding or
fast-forwarding the tape, the VCR enters the picture
search mode.
Н you press the REW or FF button while picture
searching, the VCR enters the rewinding or fast-
forwarding mode, respectively.
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Still Picture | |
Adjusting St
You can freeze a picture to watch closer.
1 During playback, press the PAUSE/STILL
button. ©
The picture freezes.
PAUSE/STILL
Playback => Cif) to still picture
9 To resume playback, Press the PAUSE/STILL EF
button again. | ©
PAUSE/STILL
Still picture > (ID) to normal playback
The still mode is automatically canceled after
about 5 minutes and returns to normal playback.
Notes
‚ The still picture may shake if a picture of a fast-moving
obiect or scene is frozen. This is not a defect in the unit.
‚ If you play back a tape recorded in the SLP tape speed
or recorded on another VCR in various speed mode, the
picture may be noisy or monochrome.
« |f noises appears in the still picture, adjust the tracking
manually in the slow-motion mode. (See next page.)
If the still picture is distorted or flickers, hold down ES
one of the CH/TRK button until the picture becomes
stable. |
Note
The distortion of the still picture may not be eliminated
completely.
Double Speed Playback
Press the PLAY/X2 button during olayback.
The picture runs at twice the normal speed.
To resume normal playback, press the
PLAY/X2 button.
Frame Advance
You can advance the picture frame by frame.
1 During playback, press the PAUSE/STILL
button.
PAUSE/S TILL
> Press the PLAY/X2 button.
Fach time you press the button, the picture
advances one frame.
While the button is held down, the tape runs at
1/30th the normal playback speed.
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3 To resume normal playback, press the
PAUSE/STILL button.
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Slow-motion Picture
You can playback at 1/7th or 1/15th the normal
playback speed.
1 During playback, press the SLOW button. ES
The tape will run at about 1/7th the normal
If the slow-motion picture is noisy, hold dawn one of
the CH/TRK button until the best picture is obtained.
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playback speed. Y
son
г)" the SLOW b in, the speed Note
2 you press tne utton again, the spee 8 The noise in the slow-motion picture may not be eliminated
changes to 1/15 slow. . completely by the tracking adjustment.
Each time you press the button, the speed
changes between 1/7 and 1/15.
3 To resume normal playback, press the PLAY/X2 [EN
button. © | | .
The slow-motion picture mode will be canceled
automatically after approximately 5 minutes to
shift to the normal playback mode.
Note
The slow-motion picture may flicker up and down. This is
not a defect in the unit.
SHUTTLE Dial Operation.
You can also activate the picture search and slow playback at various speeds by turning the SHUTTLE dial on the VCR.
The picture search and slow playback speed differ depending on the recording tape speed of the tape used.
. The diagram below explains for the case of tape recorded at SP tape
SP SEP speed. For the tape recorded at SLP tape speed, refer to the left table.
1/15 slow 1/15 slow
Slow playback
1/7 slow 1/7 slow
nitial mode of tape operation |
Picture search x5 x15
Accel. picture
search x9 x27
Notes
- The reverse slow playback mode will be released automatically after about 1 minute and forward playback will start.
- The still picture mode or reverse playback mode will be released automatically after about 5 minutes and forward playback will start.
. Fast-forwarding or rewinding started from the stop mode continues even if the SHUTTLE dial is released. To stop, press the STOP
button.
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PLAYBACK
Counter Function
These functions will help your playback.
BA USEFUL FUNCTIONS IN TAPE OPERATION
You can view the clock, linear time counter or tape
remaining time in the VCR display or on the TV
screen.
Preparation
Set the VCR/TV selector to “VCR”.
Each time you press the REMAIN/COUNTER
button, the VCR display changes in sequence as
follows:
Linear time counter (HMS)
REMAIN /
COUNTER
CD Tape remaining time (REMAIN/RT)
Clock
The indication above will also appear on the TV
screen by pressing the DISPLAY button. They are
switchable with the REMAIN/COUNTER button.
To reset the linear time counter to “OHOOM00S”
The counter is automatically reset to “OHOOMOOS”
when a cassette is ejected. If you want to reset at
another point, such as the beginning of a new
recording, just press the COUNTER RESET button.
Notes
‚ The linear time counter does not work оп 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 “OHOOMOOS”, “—” appears
in the VCR display.
¢ The displayed time of the linear time counter is only an
approximation. '
Turn on the VCR and load a cassette.
Press the PROG. button to display the MENU
screen.
Press number button 2 to select “SETUP”.
BE so
Press number button 1 to select the tape
length to be used.
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T120: for a T-120 tape or shorter
1160: for a T-140 or T-160 tape
T180: for a T-180 tape
Press the REMAIN/COUNTER button.
The “REMAIN” indicator appears in the VOR
display, and “RT” is displayed on the TV screen
with the tape remaining time.
5 Press the PROG. button twice to exit.
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.
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Index Search Function
The VCR can find a point where a registered index
signal is on atape and play back for about 5
seconds. You can easily locate the desired
program by inputting the index signal.
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Index ©
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for 5 sec for 5 sec for 5 sec for 5 sec
Each time a recording starts, an index signal is
automatically registered.
To register it somewhere else, press the INDEX
button during recording.
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INDEX DB
Notes
‚ An index signal is not registered when the recording is
resumed from the pause mode.
+ А certain interval is required between the index signals:
more than 1 minute in the SP tape speed and more than
3 minutes in the SLP tape speed.
1 Load a cassette with the index signals ©
registered.
2 Press the INDEX button in the stop or playback №
mode.
Mea INDEX "То search in the reverse
direction.
МОЕХ №2] : to search in the forward
direction.
The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape.
When an index signal is found, the VCR plays
back the tape for about 5 seconds, and then
resumes fast-forwarding or rewinding. This is
repeated each time at an index signal.
3 Press the PLAY/X2 button when the desired EN
program is found. ©
Normal playback starts.
Notes
« Atthe very beginning of the tape, the index search may
not work properly.
« If you registered the index signals on a tape recorded on
another VCR, the recording may be blurred at the index
point and the index search may not work properly.
This section explains the basic recording operation.
7 В RECORDING A TV PROGRAM
Basic Recording
Preparation
¢ Turn on the VCR.
« Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input
mode on the TV.
- Set the VCR/TV selector to “VCR”. 2
1 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached. о
Press the TV/VCR button so that the “VCR”
indicator appears in the VCR display.
TV /VCR
3 Select a channel to record with the CHANNEL
buttons on the VCR, or the CH/TRK buttons or
number buttons on the remote control.
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If you see “L1” or “L2” in the VCR display, press [Ry
the INPUT SELECT button so that the channel
number appears.
e If you record cable channels via the cable box, make the
output channel number of the cable box or “L1” appear,
depending on your connection. (See page 10.)
4 Press the SP/SLP button to select the recording 12]
tape speed.
SP / SLP
SP: Suitable for general recording with better
picture and sound quality.
SLP: Suitable for tripling recording time, but with
less picture and sound quality than using
the SP tape speed.
h Press the REC button on the VCR, or ©
simultaneously press the two REC buttons on
the remote control.
Recording starts.
6 Press the STOP button to stop recording.
1) While recording, press the TV/VCR button so that
the “VCR” indicator disappears in the VCR display.
2) Choose another channel using the channel
selector on the TV.
Note
To monitor the program which is being recorded, press the
TV/VCR button so that the “VCR” indicator will appear in the
VCR display. Select the video channel! or video input mode
on the TV.
Press the PAUSE/STILL button to stop recording
momentarily. To resume recording, press the
PAUSE/STIILL button again.
Note
The VCR automatically shifts to the stop mode if the
recording pause mode continues for 10 minutes.
While recording, you can set the off time.
Press the REC button on the VCR to set the off time.
Each time you press the button, it changes the VCR
display as follows:
Example
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Press REC Recording off time
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once the next hour or half hour
twice 1 hour
three times 1 hour 30 min.
eight times 4 hours
nine times One-touch Timer Recording
cancelled (-:- —)
By setting the recording off time, the recording stops
and the VCR is turned off automatically.
Notes
. To cancel the one-touch timer recording in progress, press
the STOP button.
« To delay the recording off time, further press the REC
button on the VCR.
. {if the VCR clock is not set, the one-touch timer recording
will not activate.
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RECORDING
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TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING
Timer Programming Procedure
Preparation
« Turn on the VCR.
mode on the TV.
(See page 12.)
« Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input
« Make sure that the clock is set correctly.
« Select TV or CATV mode. (See pages 13 and 14.)
« Set the VCR/TV selector to “VCR”.
‚ If you record cable channels via the cabel box,
keep the cable box turned on and select a channel
to record on the cable box.
_ The programmable timer allows you to record up to 6 different programs over one month.
PROG.
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2 Press the PROG. button.
3 Press number button 3.
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A Select program number 1.
1 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.
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To select cable channel 25, make sure that the
“C” for cable channel is displayed, and press
number button 2 and 5.
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If you use the cable box, enter the output
channel number of the cable box with number
buttons or make “L1” appear by pressing the
INPUT SELECT button, depending on your
- connection. (See page 10.)
. to record cable channel 25 in the SP tape
speed from 9:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on
- August 30. Today is August 25.
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To make corrections:
Press the SHIFT (<) button to move back to the
item, or the SHIFT (>) button to forward.
6 Select a one-time recording.
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You can also set daily or weekly timer program
recordings. See next page.
7 Set the recording date.
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Set the hours and minutes and a.m. or p.m. of
the recording start time. |
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Set the hours and minutes and a.m. or p.m. of
recording off time.
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For the tape speed “AUTO (Auto Speed Select)”,
see next page.
To set another program, follow steps 4 to 10. In
step 4, select next program number.
1 Press the PROG. button.
Now programming is complete.
MENU
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PROG.
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12 Press the two TIMER buttons simultaneously.
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The power turns off and the VCR enters the
timer standby mode.
Press the PROG. button.
The screen for confirming will appear.
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After about 30 seconds, the screen disappears.
buttons to turn it off, and then turn the VCR on by
pressing the POWER button.
2) With steps 2 to 11, change the items.
. To cancel a program, select the program number
you want to cancel in step 4, and press the
CANCEL button. The line is then cleared.
3) Press the two TIMER buttons to return to the timer EX]
standby mode.
You can record TV programs on the same channel at
- the same time Monday through Friday. Press number
button 2 for “DAILY” in step 6.
Weekly recording:
You can record TV programs on the same channel on
the same day and time every week. Press number
button 3 for “WEEKLY”, then number button 1 to 7 to
select a day of the week in step 6.
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 SLP.
Notes
‚ Make sure that the tape length is selected correctly
according to the tape used on the SETUP screen. (See
page 19.)
. 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.
First press the two TIMER buttons to release the timer
standby mode, and then press the POWER button to
turn on the VCR. The VCR will be available for use.
‚ Be sure to press the two TIMER buttons again to
return the VCR to the timer standby mode after you
are finished.
Error Indication
* The “E” (Error) indicator appears in the VCR display if you
press the TIMER button when:
—a cassette is not loaded.
—the loaded cassette has no safety tab.
—no timer program is set.
In these cases, a recording can not be made.
If a power failure occurs during the timer program
recording
+ When a power failure has occurred, “12:00AM” blinks 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 colon 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
2 has priority over the recording off time of program 1.
Overlapped portion
ЛА (not recorded) |
Program 1
(Start time)
Program 2
(Start time)
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RECORDING
LE MTS BROADCAST COMPATIBILITY
This VCR can receive or record MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) broadcasts. By connecting the VCR to your stereo system or stereo
TV, you \ will experience 1 the: SAP € or stereo sound.
Recording the SAP/Stereo Broadcast
Ш Make sure that the VCR is connected to a mono
TV and stereo system with speakers, or a
stereo TV.
Preparation
Set the VCR/TV selector to “VCR”.
1 Press the PROG. button to display the MENU
screen.
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2 Press number button 2 to display the SETUP
Stereo TV Mono Y ‚ screen.
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SAP (Second Audio Program broadcast):
A separate audio program, usually broadcast in a 5
second language with the main language.
Selecting a Sound
Ш Sounds recorded on the tape
According to your setting of “SAP SET” on the SETUP screen, the sound is recorded onto different tracks of the tape.
as below. Set “SAP SET” to “ON” or “OFF” appropriately.
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AUDIO IN
Broadcast or
incoming cable
Press number button 2 to set “SAP SET” to |
“ON”.
SETUP
Ш TAPE LENGTH
E SAP SET
E SiMUL
(T120)
( ON)
(OFF)
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AUTO ANTENNA (
LANGUAGE ( ENGLISH
(2)
SET =@-8 ЕМО = ее]
Each time you press the button, “ОМ” or “OFF” |
appears alternately.
Press the PROG. button twice to exit.
Perform a recording.
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On-Screen Display Contents of recorded sound
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Туре of receiving ACI Pear SET” on button Normal sound Hi-Fi sound track EX
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proadeast “SAP” | “STEREO” track (Mono) L R
Regular | “ОМ” or “OFF” not lit not lit MONO MONO | MONO
(monaural audio)
Stereo “ON” or “OFF” not lit lit MONO (MIXED) STEREO
“ON” lit not lit MONO MONO SAP
Regular+SAP
“OFF” fit not lit MONO MONO ¡ MONO
“ON” lit lit MONO MONO SAP
Stereo+SAP
“OFF” lit lit MONO (MIXED) STEREO
Ш Sounds in playback
You can play SAP and/or stereo broadcasts with this VCR. Press the A.SELECT button to select a desired sound.
Note
Desired [В] indicators in the VCR Sound When the TV is connected to the RF OUT
sound display | output terminal of the VCR, the output sound is
| monaural.
SAP sound R(right) is on. SAP
Stereo sound Both R (right) and L (left) are on. Stereo
РА ТАРЕ COPYING/SIMULCAST RECORDING
Variable recordings are avaiable by connecting other equipment to the VCR.
Copying a Tape
Method 1
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AUDIO OUT Another VCR
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Preparation
‚ Set the VCR/TV selector to “VCR”.
‚ Make the connection of Method 1 or Method 2
above.
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1 Press the INPUT SELECT button repeatedly so
that the indicator shows “L1” when using
Method 1, ”L2” when using Method 2.
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2 Press the SP/SLP button to select the recording
tape speed.
3 Play the tape on another VCR for playback and
press the REC buttons simultaneously to start
recording on this VCR.
4 Press the STOP button on each VCR when
copying is finished.
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Warning
Tapes can be copied and used only in
accordance with the applicable copyright laws.
But, if the tape is covered by a copyright, it is
illegal to copy it and/or charge an 1 entrance fee
to see it.
Notes
° The picture quality of the copied tape is slightly less than
the original picture quality.
+ When monitoring a picture being recorded, press the
TV/VCR button to make the “VCR” indicator appear in
the VCR display and select the video channel on the TV.
Simulcast Recording
When TV program such as MTV, HBO or MAX is
being simulcast in FM stereo in your area, the VCR
can also record the simulcast sound from an FM
stereo tuner or receiver onto the Hi-Fi track and
normal track.
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antenna terminal |
incoming cable
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AUDIO IN EL AUDIO OUT
| LINE IN 1 AUDIO
Preparation
+ Connect the TV and stereo system to the VCR as
above.
¢ Turn on the connected FM tuner and tune to the
station for the simulcast program.
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1 Press the PROG. button to display the MENU _
screen.
р Press number button 2 to display the SETUP
screen.
3 Press number button 3 to set “SIMUL” to "ON.
SETUP
TAPE LENGTH (1120)
SAP SET (OFF)
SIMUL { ON)
(3) AUTO ANTENNA { ON)
LANGUAGE { ENGLISH)
SET -È ЕМО- ТО
Press the PROG. button twice to exit.
Select the desired channel by using the
CHANNEL buttons on the VCR or the CH/TRK gx
buttons on the remote control.
« If you use a cable box, select a desired
channel on the box.
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6 Select the recording tape speed by using the
SP/SLP button.
Press the REC button to start recording.
Press the STOP button to stop recording.
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RECORDING
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| BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL
Check the following symptoms before requesting servicing.
e No power. The power cord is not plugged in. | e Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly. _
e Although the power is on, | e There is no cassette. e Load a cassette. 15
the VCR will not work.
e The clock does not work. e There has been a power failure. |» Reset the clock. 12
e The timer does not work e The time is incorrect. e Set the clock correctly.
properly. 12
e The picture does not e The video channel or video input | + Set the TV channel to the video channel (3 or 4) ,
appear on the TV screen. mode is not set correctly. or set the video input mode on the TV. 9, 10
e The TV signal is weak. e Adjust the antenna direction or use an optional
antenna booster. | 7
e The power cord is not plugged in. | » Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly. —
e The picture does not e The video channel or VCR mode | + Press the TV/VCR button to select the VCR
appear on the TV screen is not set correctly. mode and set the TV channel to 3 or 4. 9.20
during recording and |
playback.
e The VCR does not record. | e The loaded cassette has no e Use a cassette with a safety tab or cover the 15
safety tab. hole with adhesive tape.
e The playback picture is e Tracking is not set appropriately. | e Adjust the tracking manually. 16
poor. e The video heads are dirty. e Clean the video heads with a commercially _
available cleaning tape.
e The desired sound is not e Setting of the A.SELECT button |e Select a desired sound using the A.SELECT
heard, such as SAP, is not correct. button. | 23
stereo, or regular sound.
e Noise is present in the Hi-Fi! e Tracking is not set appropriately. | Adjust the tracking manually.
sound being played. 6
e The timer recording e There is an error in programming. | « Reset the timer recording program. 21, 22
function does not work. e There is no cassette in the VCR. |. Load a cassette with the safety tab attached. — 15
e The cassette does not have the | e Use another cassette with a safety tab or cover 15
safety tab. - the hole with adhesive tape.
e The timer indicator is not _ | e Press the two TIMER buttons simultaneously.
displayed. | 22
e There has been a power failure. |e Reset the clock. 12
e The cable box is not turned on. |e Turn on the cable box. —
| ® The remote control does e The batteries are exhausted. e Replace all batteries. 8
not work properly. e The remote control is operated e Make sure the remote control is within 30° of the 8
beyond the operating range. remote sensor on the VCR.
e Too far from the VCR. e Use the remote control within 7 m from the front 8
of the VCR.
e An obstacle may be in the way of | e Remove the obstacle. _
the operation.
e Setting of the VCR/TV selector is | e Check the VCR/TV selector setting. 41
not correct.
e The cassette is ejected e The cassette was inserted with e Reload it carefully.
immediately after it is the label side not paralleling the 15
loaded. compartment.
e The cassette does not go | e There is already a cassette in the | « Eject the cassette and reload the new one.
into the cassette VCR. | | 15
compartment. | |
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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:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
22 W
430 x 92 x 318.5 mm (W.H.D.)
4.5 Kg
VHF: Channels 2-13
UHF: Channels 14-69
CATV: Channels 1-125
UHF/VHF: 75Q 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. 100 s (When T-120 video cassette is used.)
1 V (р-р), 75Q, unbalanced, negative sync., pin jack
1 V (p-p), 75Q, unbalanced, negative sync., pin jack
Line input: 308 mV (rms), more than 47 kQ, pin jack
Line output: 308 mV (rms), less than 4.7 kQ, pin jack
20 Hz — 20 kHz
90 dB
Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
Humidity: less than RH 80%
ACCESSORIES
Antenna cable ............... ленин: 1
Remote control... 1
Batteries (AAA)... 2
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
LIMITED WARRANTY
TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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 and THI warrant this product against defects in materials or workman-
ship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of original retail purchase.
During this period, TACP and THI will repair a defective product or part,
without charge to you. You must deliver the entire product to a TACP/THI
Service Center. You pay for all transportation and insurance charges for the
set to and from the Service Center.
Limited One (1) Year Warranty
TACP and THI further warrant the parts in this product against defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of original
retail purchase. During this period, TACP and 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 one of the TACP/THI Service Centers. You pay for all transpor-
tation and insurance charges for the set to and from the Service Center.
Owner’s Manual and Registration Card
You should read the owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this
product. You should also insure that your name and address are on file as
owners of a TACP/THI product by completing and mailing the enclosed
registration card within ten days after you, or the person who has given you
this product as a gift, purchased this product. This is one way to enable
Step-By-Step Procedures = How To Obtain Warranty Service
IN THE CONTINENTAL
UNITED STATES...
Should your unit require
service or parts, CALL
TACP/THI to establish the date of purchase of the product, as well as to
provide you with better customer service and improved products. Failure to
return the card will not affect your rights under this warranty so long as you
retain other proof of purchase such as a bill of sale.
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.
Completing and mailing in the enclosed registration card within ten
days afterthe original retail purchase is one way of providing such other
proof of purchase.
(2) You must notify an Authorized TACP/THI Service Station within thirty
(30) days after you discover a detective 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 if the product is purchased and
operated in the U.S.A..
(5) Labor service charges for set installation, set up, adjustment of cus-
tomer 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, 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 thereof which have had the serial number
removed, altered, defaced or rendered illegible.
HAWAII
Toshiba Hawaii Inc.
Service Department
327 Kamakee Street
Honolulu, Hi 96814
Phone Number:
(808) 521-5377
Toit Free
800-631-3811
IN THE EVENT A PROBLEM SHOULD DEVELOP WITH YOUR PRODUCT, PLEASE PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
` (1) Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your owner's manual. This check
list may solve your problem.
(2) Contact one of the TACP/THI Service Centers listed below for warranty
service or call the TACP toll free number 1-800-631-3811 within thirty
(30) days after you find a defective product or part.
(3) Arrange for the delivery of the product to the Authorized TACP/THI
Service Center. Products shipped to the Service Center 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. All transportation
and insurance charges must be prepaid by you. (See PROCEDURE.)
(4) If you have any question about service, please contact one of the
following TACP/THI Service Centers:
EAST SOUTHEAST MIDWEST SOUTHWEST WEST
82 Totowa Road 490 Armour Circle, 1010 Johnson Drive 1421 Champion Drive 5490 E. Francis
Wayne, NJ 07470 N.E. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Suite 304 Street, Ontario,
Atlanta, GA 30324
Phone Number:
(404) 872-6955
IMPORTANT: PACKING AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
When you send the product to a service center, you must use the original
carton box and packing material, then insert the original carton box
containing the unit into another carton, using more packing material.
Phone Number:
(201) 628-8000
Phone Number:
(708) 541-9400
CA 91761
Phone Number:
(909) 988-5303
Carroollton, TX 75006
Phone Number:
(214) 243-1 367 _. Tope
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ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY STATE LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTIC-
ULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so that above limitation may not apply to you. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED
BY STATE LAW AS HEREBY LIMITED, THE FOREGOING EXPRESS 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 REPLACE-
MENT OF ANY PRODUCT OR PARTS. |
IN THE EVENT SHALL TACP OF THI BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you.
‘No person, agent, distributor, dealer, service station or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner
whatsoever. The time within which an action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of TACP and THI arising under this warranty or under any statute,
or law of the United States or any state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date you discover or should have discovered, the defect. This limitation
does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law. Some states do not permit limitation of the time within which you may bring an action beyond
the limits provided state law so the above provision may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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