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TO INSERTTHE CASSETTE
TO PLAY THE RECORDEDTAPE
2. Insert the cassette into the cas-
2. Push the "PLAY" button. If tape was recorded onanother VCR,
settecompartment correctly.
it may be necessary to adjust "TRACKING" control for best
The cassette is automatically
drawn into the VCR for opera.
3. When the playback Is over, push the "STOP" Bulton.
tion, and the compartmentdoor
4. Wind the tape by pushing the "REW" Button.
closesautomatically.
5. Push "EJECT" bulton to remove the cassette,
3. The Cassette Indicator Lamp
will Ilght.
TO REMOVE THE CMS€lTE
1. Push the 'POWER" switch Yo
"ON".
2. Push themEJECT"button.
(The cassettewill appasar abouf
3 seconds after the 'EJECT'
button hasbeen pushed.)
3. Remove the cassette.
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS
1. Turn "ON" the 'POWER" swltches of theVCRand TV receiver.
2. Set the TV channel selector to the VCR CHANNEL(Channel 3
M 4).
3. Insert the cassette Into the compartmml.
4. Push the "TVIVCR" switch to the "VCR" position. he red lamp
willlight.
5. Select theVCRchannelwhich you wish to record.
6. Push Ihe'REC" Buttonof theVCR. TheVCRwill start recording
the program you see on your TV wn.
7. After recording, push the "STOP Button.
1. Turn ON the 'POWER" switches of the VCR and TV receiver.
(at the ~IMW Selectorsw~tch of the VCR to 'TV" position.)
2, Set the TV channel selector to the VCR CHANNEL (Ch 3 or
Ch 4).
3. Insert the cassette into the compartment.
4. Push the 'TViVCRW switch of VCR and set it to "VCR" position,
(The red Eamp lights up.)
5. Select the channel wtlch yw want to record.
6. Push the "REC" Button of theVCR. The VCR willstart recording
the program you see on your TV screen.
7. Set the 'TVIVCR" switch to '7V". (The lamp goes off.)
8. On your television receiver, select the channel you wish to view.
Recording
of the other program w~ll continue.
8. Push theuREWu butlon torewind the tape.

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PROGRAMMING WHILE YCMJ ARE AWAY
Example Program No.1: Channel 6 on Friday this (1st) week fmrn 8:15pm to 9:00 pm.
After
turning the VCR "ON" by presslng the "POWER" switch,
1. Press the "PGM" (PROGRAM) button. Then Program number "1" will
be flashing (For other program numbers, press the "SET' buttonuntil
you reach thedesirednumber.)
2. Press the "ENTER" button.
Then "1 stn will be flashing.
(For the '2nd" week or both "1 stn and "2nd" weeks, press the "SET"
button untilyou have the desiredindicatlonflashlng.)
3. Press the "ENTER" button.
Then "SUN" will be flashing.
4. Press the "SET" button until the day is'FRI".
5. Press the "ENTER" button.
Then the hour indicator, "--" will be flashing.
6. Press the "SET" buttonuntil the hour reads "PM 8".
7. Press the"ENTER" button.
Then tens minute digit will be flashlng.
8. Press the "SET" button untilthe tens minute digit reads "1':
9. Pressthe "ENTER" button.
Then
theminute digit "-" will be flashing.
10, Press the "SET" button until the minute dlgit reads "5".
11. Press the "ENTER" button.
Then "OFF" displaywill appear with "PMn and "8" flashing, belng ready
tor the
"OFF" tlme setting.
12. Set the "OFF" tlme to "PM" "9:OO" in the same manner as inthe above -
6) through 11 1.
Then "CH" will now be flashing.
13. Select Channel 6 by pushing "0" and "6" on the 10-KEY buttons.
14. Pressthe"ENTERw button. Then the "END" will appear.
The Program No. 1 has been now set.
15. For program No. 2, press the "ENTER" button again.
Then, "2" will be flashing, being ready for next program.
@ 1 1st FRI
Notes:
1) If you do not wish to set another program, press the "CLOCK"
button and then the'TIMER" button.
2) By pressing the "TIMER"button after completingprogram(s) as in
the above Note I), your VCR is all set for unattended timer
recording.
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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
<FEATURES>
1. Beta Hi-Fi Stereo
2. Four-HeadSystem
3. 20-FunctionWireless RemoteControl
4. New FashionableDesign
5. Electronic Counter & ElapsedTimer Display
6. CableTVFacility
7. Clean Editing System
8. Six Motors
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SHOULD YOUR UNITREQUIRESERVICE, PLEASEREFER
TO "TOSHIBA SERVICEPROCEDURE" ON BACK COVER.

This instruction manual is important to you. Please read it. In a short time, it shows exactly
howto connect, operate and adjustthis
VCR for best performance.
It can save your money.
It shows you simple things to do and check before you call for
help.
.. so you may save thecost of unnecessaryseruice.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RlSK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX-
POSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH
VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN
THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNELONLY.
Record in the spaces provided below the Model and Serial Nos as found at the rear
of your video cassette recorder.
ModelNo Serial No
Retainthe informationfor future reference
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RlSK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
00 NOT REMOVE
CWER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABE PARTS INSIDE REFER
SERVICING TO QUAUFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
A
an equilateral triangle, is intended toalert the user
to the presence of uninsulated"dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute arisk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intendedtoalert the user to the presence
of important operatingand maintenance(servicing)
instructions
- in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing
material.

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NOTE: This Video Cassette Recorder is compatible with any Video Cassette Recorder bearing
the
m mark . The VCR is designed toexpandyour opportunitiesfor homeviewing
and not for
any usage which mightviolate the copy right laws .
!
Save the original shipping carton and packing materials; they will come inhandy if you ever
have to ship your VCR
. For maximum protection. repackthe set as it was originally packed at
the factory .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONNECT THE ANTENNA ................................................. 3
CONNECT THETELEVISION ............................................... 3
............................................
CABLE ANTENNA CONNECTION 4
TELECAPTION ADAPTOR CONNECTION ..................................... 4
.............................. SET YOUR TELEVlSlON TO THE VCR CHANNEL
5
SETTING THE CLOCK .................................................. -5-6
SYNTHESI'ZER TUNER (Autotuningsystem) ................................. 6-0
............................ MAKINGA SAMPLE RECORDING AND PLAYBACK 0
................................... PLAYBACKWITH TV EQUIPPEDWITH VIR B
...........................................
GET FAMILIARWITH YOUR VCR 8
IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS ........................ 9-20
AUDIO DUBBING ......................................................... 21
EDITING RECORDING ....................... ... ....................... 21
.....................
RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER
22
VCR TO VCR DUBBING ................................................... 22
USING ACAMERA WITH THE VCR ......................................... 23
PROGRAMMABLE TIMER .............................................. 24-27
.............................. CONFlRMlNG THAT PROGRAM(S)ARE PRESET
27
.............................. TOCANCEL PREVIOUSLY TIMED PROGRAM{S)
27
USING THE "PICTURE SEARCH" (CUEAND REVIEW) FEATURES ..:............ 28
USING THE "AUTO FINDHFEATURE ....................................... 29
USING THE "MEMORY" FEATURE ......................................... 29
......................... USING THE TAPE "COUNTERIPLAY TIME" FEATURE
30
.............................................. TIME/TAPE COUNTER CHART 30
HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES INTHE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ............... 31
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION RANGE ................................... 31
......................... USING THE REMOTE CONTROL SPECIAL FEATURES
32
. FORWARDSLOW ........................................................ 32
............................................... DOUBLE SPEED PLAYBACK 32
VAR lABLE "SEARCH" (5-20 times normal playback) ........................... 32
I SPECIAL FEATURE: "BETA hi-fi" SOUND SYSTEM ............................ 331
WHAT IS"BETA hi-fi"? .................................................... 33
"BETA hi-fi" RECORDINGIPLAYBACK CONNECTIONS .......................... 34
HOWTO OPERATE SWITCHES TO RECORD A TAPE WlTH
"BETA hi-fi" SOUND
..................................................... 35
. HOW TO OPERATE SWITCHESTO PLAYBACK A TAPE PRE-RECORDEDWlTH
1 "BETA hi-fi" SOUND ..................................................... 36 1
......................................................... DEWWARNING 37
OPERATING HINTS ...................................................... 37
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 38-39
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 40

CONNECT THE ANTENNA
Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it
is a roundcable as illustrated, it is a 75-ohmcoaxial
antenna cable. This cable will connect directty to
the connector marked "ANTENNA IN" on your
VCR.
If your antenna lead wire
is a flat type antenna
cable, connect
it to the 300/75-ohm Matching
Transformer (accessory number 3). Then slip the
Matching Transformer onto the "ANTENNA IN"
connector on the VCR. The MatchingTransformer
does not screw onto the VCR,
it just slips over the
connector.
Note: If your antenna has two leads (onefor UHF
and one for VH
F), you will have to purchase a com-
biner/mixer to combine the two leads before con-
nectiontothe VCR.
ANTENNAS VCR
1. Locate the Antenna Cable (accessory number
1).
2. Slide one end onto the VCR connector marked
"TELEVISION OUT" !ocated on the back of
the VCR.
3. Locatethe U/V Splitter (accessory number
2.)
and connect it tothe opposite end of the cable.
4. Connect the wires marked "UHF" on the
Splitter to the UHF terminals on the back of
your television. Ifyou already have an adaptor
on your TV antenna terminals, remove
it.
5. Connect the wires marked "VHF" on the
- Splitter to the VHF terminals on the back of
your television. Again, if you already have an
adaptor on your TV antenna terminal, remove
it.
6. Locate the "TV/VCR" switch on the front of
the VCR. Press the "TV/VCRV switch to TV
position, and then the lightwill go off.
7. Check that your TV is operatingcorrec3y. If it
is not, recheck the antenna connections you
just made.
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VCR
ANTENNA CABLE (Supplied)
"n//vc R" Switch

CABLE ANTENNA CONNECTION
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Ifyou have cable TV inyour area, you may be able touse one of the following methodsof connection.
CABLE ANTENNA LEADAND CONVERTER
CABLE ANTENNA
"TELEVISION
2 SET COUPLER OUT"
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"ANTENNA IN"
This hook-upwill permit all VCR functions except that you cannot recordany encoded (scrambled)channels.
CABLE ANTENNA LEAD-NO CONVERTER
CABLE ANTENNA
LEAD VCR
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OUT"
1 TO "VHF ANT"
This hook-upwill permit all VCR functions.
NOTE: These are the most popular types of CableSystems. If your Cable Company uses adifferent system,
please consultwith the Cable Company for proper connections.
CONNECTING THE VCR AND TELECAPTlON ADAPTOR
.
TO "VHF ANT"
TELECAPTION
"TELEVISION OUT"
1. Connect the TV antenna lead to the VC.R OUT on the Telecaption Adaptor. Connect the
"ANTENNA IN" Connector. other end to
theTV VH F Antenna Terminal.
2. Connect the Antenna Cable (accessorynumber NOTE: The Telecaption Adaptor should al-
1) to the "TELEVISION OUT" Connector on ways be connected so that
it is between the
the VCR. Connect the other end to the VHF VCR and TV.
For alternate antenna connec-
. .
INon theTelecaption Adaptor. tions, consult your Telecaption Adaptor Own-
3. Connect another antenna cable to the VHF ers Manual.

( SET YOUR TELEVISION TO THE VCR CHANNEL
1. Set your TV to Channel 3 unless Channel 3 is
one of the TV stations in your area. If Channel
3 is used in your area, set your TV to Channel
4.
2. Locate the RF Channel Select Switch an the
lower portion of the back panel.
3. With a small screwdriver, slide the RF Channel
Select Switch toward Channel
4. This is the
VCR channel on your television set. Your tele-
vision receiver
must be tuned to this channel
any time
a video cassette is played back on the
VCR.
4. Plug the VCR power cord into a 120V electri-
cal outlet and press the
"POWER" Switch.
The "POWER" Light will come on. The clock
will be flashing. (Don't worry,
we will set that
later.)
5. Press the "TV/VCRH Switch to the "VCR"
position. The "VCR" Light will come on.
Select an active TV channel by pushing the
proper
VCR Channel Selector Button. The
picture from that channel should now
be dis-
playedonyour television.
1 "VCR" I
I "POW€R" Switch
----
Channel'~elector 1
6. Finetune the television for bestpicture.
SETTING THE CLOCK
(EXAMPLE: Monday 9:00 AM)
1. When connecting the VCR to the AC power,
the digital display will start flashing "SUN"
"AM" "12:00". CH
2. Press the "CLOCK SET" bu'tton.
(The
"SUN" will flash.)
3. Press the "SET" button until the day indicator
reaches correctday. (See Note
1 .)
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"'9 uu CH
Press "ENTER" button.
(Thehour indicator will now be flashing.)
4. Press the "SET" button until the hour indica-
tor-reachescorrect figure.
...... "AM 9"
CH
Press "ENTER" button.
(The tens minute digit indicator will now be
flashing.)
5. Press the "SET" button until the tens minute
digit
indicator reaches correctfigure.
CH
-..... "0"
Press "ENTER" button.
(The minute digit indicator will now
be flash-
ing.)
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6. Press the "SET" button until the minute digit CH
indicator reaches correct figure.
...... "0"
Press "ENTER" button.
(The "END" indicator will now light.)
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7. Press the "CLOCK" button to start clock. For
CH
the zero second setting, push "CLOCK" button
when the correct time passes through zero
seconds.
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Notes 1. If the "SET" button is held down, the
day will change rapidly.
2. Always be certain the clock
is set tothe
correct time and day before attempting
programming.
3. Be careful toset "AM-PM" correctly.
4. Even if AC power tothe VCR is interrupt-
ed, the clock will continuetorun and the
programming will not be disturbed for
about
10 minutes. After 10 minutes of
power interruption, if the clock flashes
"SUN" "AM" "12:009', the clock and pro-
gramming will have to be reset. (During
power interruption there will be no clock
display.)
(If the colon flashes,
it indicatesthere has
been short power interruption. Then push
the "CLOCK SET" button once and
flashing
of colon goes out now and the
day of week will be flashing. Then push
the "CLOCK SET" button once again and
the flashingwill go out.)
5. The clock setting can be made whether
the power
is turned on or off.
OPEN
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Press the "POWER" switch "ON" after connect-
ing antenna. The VCR automatically searches
and memorizes the STANDARD Channels in
. your local area.
* while memorizing the STANDARD Channels,
the Channel lndicator changes the number from
2 through 83.
* After memorizing the active channels in your
area, the 'tuner will automatically stop
at the
lowest activechannel number.
* If you move to a different area, press the
"AUTO MEMORY" button inside the door to
reprogramthe active channelsfor your new area.
+ The Automatic Memory operation will work
with STANDARD Channels only;
it will not
work with CATV Channels.
Channel Indicator
Channel ~;lector
8utton
( Insidethe Compartment
"AUTO
MEM~RY" Button
< To Select aChannel >
This tuner is designed to allow you to select the
desired channels by 10-KEY buttons as well as to
automatically stop at next active channels by
CHANNEL UP
( A )/DOWN ( r ) buttons.
oao
7-*
10-KEYCHANNEL Buttons
CHANNEL UP/DOWN Buttons

< ToSelect a Channel withthe 10-KEY CHANNEL Buttons >
Example 1. Suppose you wish to select channel 4.
< Procedure 1. >
Supposethe TV is on channel 2. Press "0" and "4". Channel 4 willbeselectedimmediatelyafter pressing "4".
a Now, channel "2" Push button "0" @ Push button "4" @J Channel "4" is
is being received received
Note: For timed recording, always follow this pro-
cedure
for selecting single-digit number
channels on
VCR.
< Procedure 2. >
Channel 0 through 9 may also be selected by pushing only the single channel number. For example, push
"4" and wait 2-3 seconds. Then channel "4" will automatically be selected.
@ Push button "4"
a1 .2-3 seconds
@) Single-digit number
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channel is received
by pushingonly
Note: For timed recording, always follow (Pro-
cedure
1) for selecting single-digit number
channelson
VCR.
one button.
Example
2. Supposeyou wish toselect channel "38".
Two digit channelswill, of course, require 2 buttonstobe pressed in sequence.
Now, channel
"4" is
Push button "3"
Push button "8"
Channel "38" is
beingreceived within 2 Seconds received
Note: If you wait longer than
2 seconds before channel
"3" will beselected. Ifanonexisting
pushingthe second button, the tuner figures channel number
is pressed, the tuner will
out you want only the first number you select channel
"2". For example 0, 1, 84,
pushed and will select that station. In the in STANDARD Channel or 47, 48, ...... in
above example, if you wait more than
2 CATV.
seconds before pushing the "8" button,