Toshiba CV32F68 User manual

TOSHIBA FILE NO. 020-9623
SERVICE MANUAL
COLOR TELEVISION
N6VF Chassis
CV32F68
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SECTION 1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Location of Controls
Front view POWER indicator (Red)
DOOR OPEN button
Press to open RECORDING indicator (Red)
lights when recording.
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Remote sensor
PR()GRAM indicator (Orange)
lights when a timer recording
setting has been entered.
POWER button
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Behind the door
Cassette compartment
REPEAT button
PLAY/x2 button
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REW button
CHANNEL • /• buttons
Menu •/• buttons
START/STOP button
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PLAY/x2
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FF button
W/VIDEO button
ENTER button
MENU button
SP/SLP button DEMO button
STOP/EJECT button VOLUME • /• buttons ADJUST • /•buttons
Menu _ /<buttons
DBY
button
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Location of Controls (Continued)
TVIVIDEO button
TIMER button
Channel Number
buttons
COUNTER RESET/
COUNTER REMAIN
buttons
REC button
SPISLPbutton
SLOW button
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REWbutton
ENTER button
MENU button
LOCATE button
SOURCE button
SWAP button
STILL button
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POWER button
RECALL button
MUTE button
VOLUME •/•buttons
CHANNEL •/•buttons
CH RTN button
FAV -/+ button
-- STANDBY button
PAUSE/STILL button
PLAY/x2 button
FFbutton
STOP button
EXIT button
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PIPbutton
PIPCH •/• bu_on
* Those buttons function as the cursor •/T/I_ /< buttons when using the menus.
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Before Using the Remote Control
Open the battery compartment lid on the rear of
the Remote Control.
Press and slide to open,
2Install 2 batteries (size AAA) into the Remote
Control.
Carefully install the batteries to match the polarity
markings inside the battery compartment.
3Close the battery compartment lid.
Notes
* Battery life is about 1 year. (The life depends on the
conditions of use.)
•Replace both batteries when the Remote Control is
unstable or not possible.
=Remove dead batteries immediately to prevent battery
acid from leaking into the battery compartment.
•If you are not going to use the Remote Control for a
long period, remove the batteries.
CAUTIONS:
•Do not throw batteries into fire. Dispose of them in a
designated disposal area.
•Do not combine used old batteries with new ones.
•Do not mix battery types.
When handling the Remote Control
•For correct operation, press the buttons on the
Remote Control in intervals of at least 1 second.
•Keep the unit away from heat, humidity, and sources
of electrical shock.
•Be careful not to drop or hit the Remote Control.
• Be careful not to spill water on the Remote Control or
to place it on anything wet,
•Do not take the Remote Control apart.
Operating Range
The Remote Control must have a "line of sight" with the
infrared remote sensor on the front of the TV. It must be
within an angle of 30 o on either side of a line
perpendicular to the front panel. When using the
Remote Control directly in front of the TV, the effective
operating distance is about 5 m(within 30 ° on either
side of center). Be sure there is no obstruction between
the Remote Control and the "IV.
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Quick Reference Menu Guide
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these proceduresfor using the Menu function.
Press MENU to call up an on-screen
menu.
Press < or •to
select the menu.
Press • or •to select
an item.
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select or
adjust a setting.
This mark indicates
which button you
should press next.
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SETUP INF0 REMOTE
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TV/CABLE
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USED TO TURN THE
TV ON AND OFF
Notes:
• Use the ENTER button to activate
the function settings in the SET UP
menu after step 4.
•The main menu display will
disappear automatically if you do
not press a button within 15
seconds, and the other displays
will disappear within 6 seconds.
•If you want to close all the on-
screen displays instantly, press the
EXIT button on the Remote
Control.
• The Menu •/•buttons on the "IV
function as the CHANNEL A/•
buttons when no menu display is
on the screen.
• The Menu • /_ buttons on the TV
function as the VOLUME • /•
buttons when no menu display is
on the screen.
• The VCR menu can only be called
up while a tape is playing.
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select the button. You
will see a brief
explanation of its
functions.
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Basic Functions
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The VOLUME •/• buttons on the "IV
function as the MENU "4/ - buttons when
any of the menus are on the screen.
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Press POWERto turn on the IV.
The POWER indicator (Red) lights up.
To turn off the "I'V,pressPOWER
again.
Press VOLUME •/•to adjust the
volume.
To increase the volume, press •.
To decrease the volume, press •.
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Three different languages (ENGLISH, FRENCH and SPANISH) are
available for the on-screen displays (adjustment menus, and
messages), and you can choose the desired language.
Press MENU, then press • or • until
the SET UP menu appears. •
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CH PROGRAM
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Press • (or •) until "LANGUAGE" is
highlighted.
Press • or =, to selectthe language
you want.
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Programming Channel Memory
The channel memory is the list of TV channel numbers the TV tunes in when you press the CHANNEL • or
•button. First, use the W/CABLE and CH(ANNEL) PROGRAM functions to preset all active channels in
your area automatically.
If necessary, arrange the preset channels with the ADD/ERASE function so that you tune into only desired
channels.
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Press MENU, then press < or _until
the SET UP menu appears,
Press •(or •) until "W/CABLE" is
highlighted.
Press < or • to select "IV" or
"Cable" whichever you use.
If you select "TV" (for the VHF/UHF
antenna system), the setting is
complete.
If you select "Cable" (for the cable "IV
system),
complete the following steps.
Press ENTER to display the CABLE
BOX setting menu.
"CABLE BOX" will be highlighted.
Press 4 or •to select "USE" or
"NO."
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If you select "NO," the setting is
complete.
if you select "USE,"
complete step 6.
Press •or (•) to highlight
"OUTPUT CH," then press • or •to
select your cable box's output
channel number,
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Programming Channel Memory (Continued,
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Press MENU, then press ,I or •until
the SET UP menu appears.
Press • (or • ) until "CH PROGRAM"
is highlighted.
3Press ,1 or •to start channel
programming.
The TV automatically cycles through
all "IV or CABLE channels depending
on the mode selected, storing
received channels in the channel
memory.
When channel programming is
complete, the message at the right
appears.
Press CHANNEL • /•to make sure
channel programming has been done
properly.
LANGUAGE
CLOCK
TV/CABLE
CH PROGRAM
ADD /ERASE
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After performing the CH PROGRAM function, you can add or erase
specific channels.
1Select the channel to erase using the
CHANNEL • or •button, or select the
channel to add with the Channel Number
buttons.
Press MENU, then press •or _until the
SET UP menu appears.
Press •(or •) until "ADD/ERASE" is
highlighted.
Press •or _.
To erase the channel
Press •or D,to select "Erase." The
channel will be erased from the memory.
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To add the channel
Press •or _ to select "Add." The
channel will be memorized.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 for other
channels.
You have now completed channel programming.
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Setting the Clock
Set the clock to display the current time, and ensure correct timer recordings.
Example: Setting the time and date to 10:25 AM on November 27, 1996 (SUMMER TIME "OUT").
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Press MENU, then press < or •until
the SET UP menu appears.
Press • or •until "CLOCK" is
highlighted, then press •or •to
display the CLOCK SE'I-FING menu.
Press • or _, to set "SUMMER TIME
IN" or "OUT."
Press • to setthe "MONTH."
Eachtime you press _or •, the
displayed character (month) will
change in the following order.
• button
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(Press • to go in reverse order.)
5Press • to set the "DATE."
Each time you press •or _, the
displayed character (date) will change
in the following order.
•button
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(Press • to go in reverse order.)
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Press v to set the "YEAR."
Each time you press _or D,, the
displayed character (year) will change in
the following order.
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(Press < to go in reverse order.)
Press •or • to set the "HOUR."
Each time you press _or _, the
displayed character (hour) will change in
the following order.
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(Press _to go in reverse order.)
Press • or •to set the "MIN."
Each time you press < or D,,the
displayed character will change in the
following order.
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(Press •to go in reverse order.)
Press • or •to set "AM" or "PM."
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0 Press ENTER to start the clock.
To monitor the time
Press RECALL.
Note
If the power source for the TV is interrupted (i.e., AC cord unplugged or
power failure), you must reset the clock. (The time display will show
"00:00".)
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Loading/Unloading a Cassette
Notes
• Only video cassettes with the _ mark
can be used with this VCR.
•You cannot insert a cassette when the
power cord is not plugged in.
Insert the cassette with the window facing up. Push the
cassette in lightly until the cassette is loaded
automatically.
When a cassette withthe safety tab in place is inserted,
the power turns on automatically.
When a cassette without the safety tab in place is
inserted, the power turns on automatically, and
playback begins.
Unlike audio cassettes, only one side of a video cassette
can be recorded on.
Note
This "IV is equipped with the Quick-Access-System.
When a cassette is inserted, the tape is readied for
immediate recording or playback. If the cassette is left
inserted, whether the TV is turned on or off, the TV
automatically unloads the tape after about five minutes.
Afaint mechanical sound may be audible at this time.
But this is not a malfunction. When watching "IV
programs, eject the cassette to prevent the tape from
being worn.
Press EJECT while the VCR is
in the stop mode.
The cassette is ejected.
EJECT
WARNING
Do not insert your hand or any foreign objects into the
compartment. This may result in injury or damage. Take
special care with children to avoid accidents.
Safety Tab
To prevent recording over a recorded program
If the safety tab is removed
from a cassette_ the tape
cannot be recorded over even
if the REC button'js pressed.
To prevent accidental
erasure, remove the safety
tab with a screwdriver.
Safety tab
To record on a cassette without the safety tab
Cover the tab hole with Adhesive tape
adhesive tape.
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Basic Playback
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Note
For stereo or SAP tape playback, you may
need to set the MTS mode. See page 25 for
details.
Insert a recorded cassette into the cassette compartment.
The VCR turns on automatically.
•If the cassette is inserted without the safety tab in place, the
auto play function starts playback automatically.
Press PLAY/x 2.
Playback begins.
Basic playback is possible in all three
modes: SP, LP, SLP. You can confirm
the recorded mode by pressing the
SP/SLP button. See page 30.
SP
LP
SLP
To stop playback
PressSTOP.
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To fast forward the tape
PressFFwhile the VCR isin STOP mode,
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To rewind the tape
PressREWwhile the VCR is in STOP mode.
REWIND
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Basic Playback (Continued,
Digital auto tracking
With the digital auto tracking function, the VCR
automatically adjusts the tracking for clear pictures and
sound during playback.
When playback starts, the digital auto tracking is
automatically activated.
Adjusting the tracking manuafly
If the digital auto tracking function doesn't provide the
best possible picture, try to adjust the tracking manually,
1Press MENU, then press
< or •until the VCR
menu appears. Then
press • or • until
"TRACKING" is
highlighted.
Press • or •until you
obtain the best possible
picture and sound.
A picture with noise bars
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In the normal, double-speed,
or slow playbackmode
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Inthe still picture mode
Press MENU, then press
,I or •until the VCR
menu appears.
Press • or •until "A.
SELECT" in highlighted.
Press •or •to select
the desired MTS mode.
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A. SELECT
TRACK I NG
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L/R
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NOR
The sound recorded on the Hi-Fi
sound track R is heard from the
RIGHT speaker, and the Hi-Fi sound
track L is heard from the LEFT
speaker.
The sound recorded on the Hi-Fi
sound track Lis heard from the
RIGHT and LEFT speakers.
The sound recorded on the Hi-Fi
sound track R is heard from the
RIGHT and LEFT speakers.
The sound recorded on the Normal
sound track is heard from the
RIGHT and LEFT speakers.
Apicture adjusted with the
tracking function
Note
Depending on the tape, you may not be able to
completely remove the noise bars, especially if the tape
has been recorded on another VCR.
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Using the Counter
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Notes
• The remaining time displayed is only
approximate.
•While recording, the remaining time is
calculated based upon the recording speed
selected with the SP/SLP button, SP or SLP.
•During playback, the remaining time is
calculated based upon the speed the tape
was recorded in (SP, LP, SLP).
•The tape counter does not operate over
non-recorded portions of the tape.
• An error may occur with the counter
display when the tape length exceeds 120
minutes.
Linear time counter function
With the linear time counter, the VCR can display the elapsed time of
a played tape to the second.
To display the counter
Load a cassette and press ClREMAIN.
COUNTER
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Remain time display function
This function displays the remaining time on a tape.
Press C/REMAIN while the counter is displayed.
Note
If the remaining time shows "-H--M",
play the tape once.
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To reset the counter to OHOOMOOS
Press C.RESET.
The counter is reset to zero and the
previous counter reading is deleted from
the memory.
If you start recording or playback with the
counter reset to zero, you can easily
locate the recording/playback start point
later by searching for the counter zero
point.
PLAY
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To erase the counter display
Press C/REMAIN.
Note
The counter is automatically reset to 0H00M00S in the following
situations.
•When the tape is stopped for more than 4seconds.
•When the cassette is ejected.
•When the TVNCR is turned off.
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Special Playback
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Double-speed playback
PressPLAY/x 2during playback.
The picturemoves at twice the normal speed.
To return to normal playback, pressPLAY/x 2 again.
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Slow playback
This function has two settings: 1/7th and 1/15th the normal speed.
Press SLOW on the Remote Control during playback.
The picture will move at 1F/th the normal speed.
If the button is pressed again, the speed changes to 1/15th the normal
speed.
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To return to normal playback, press PLAY/x 2.
Notes
• The slow playback mode is automatically canceled after about 5
minutes and the VCR returns to normal playback.
•If noise bars appear in slow playback mode, adjust the tracking
manually.
Still picture
This function pauses playback for a still picture.
Press PAUSE/STILL on the Remote Control during playback to freeze
the picture.
To return to normal playback, press PAUSE/STILL again.
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•The still mode is automatically canceled after about 5 minutes and
the VCR returns to normal playback.
•If the picture is vertically unstable in the still picture mode, adjust
the tracking manually.
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These functions allow you to quickly locate a particular scene or
segment on the tape while monitoring the playback picture.
Forward picture search
Press FF during playback.
The tape plays at 5 times (SP speed) or 15 times (SLP speed) the
normal speed.
You can also switch to fast forward mode
and back to forward picture search mode
using the FF button.
To return to normal playback, press
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Reverse picture search
Press REW during playback.
The tape plays backward at 5 times (SP speed) or 15 times (SLP
speed) the normal speed.
You can also switch to rewind mode and
back to reverse picture search mode using
the REW button.
To return to normal playback, press
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AcceL search
By keeping the FF or REW button pressed during playback, the search
speed accelerates to 7 times (SP speed) or 21 times (SLP speed) the
normal speed.
When the button is released, the tape speed returns to 5 or 15 times
the normal speed.
To return to normal playback, press PLAY/x 2.
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Special Playback (Continued)
This function automatically repeats playback 10 times.
Press REPEAT on the TV during playback.
The tape automatically rewinds when it reaches the end,
and repeats playback.
Error messages (yellow)
When you press REPEAT in a mode other than normal
playback, "PLAY ONLY" is displayed.
REPEAT
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To cancel the auto repeat function
Press REPEAT again. When you press REPEAT and no cassette is loaded, "NO
CASSETTE" is displayed.
REPEAT OFF NO CASSETTE
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