Toshiba W-727 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
FILE NO. 120-200206
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
W-727
JAN, 2002
W-727 1/22/04 2:37 AM Page 1

TOTAL CONTENTS
1. Precautions
2. Reference Information
3. Product Specifications
4. Disassembly and Reassembly
5. Alignment and Adjustment
6. Exploded View
7. Replacement Parts List
8. Block Diagram
9. PCB Diagrams
10. Schematic Diagrams

Toshiba 1-1
1. Precautions
1. Be sure that all of the built-in protective devices are
replaced. Restore any missing protective shields.
2. When reinstalling the chassis and its assemblies, be
sure to restore all pretective devices, including :
control knobs and compartment covers.
3. Make sure that there are no cabinet openings
through which people--particularly children
--might insert fingers and contact dangerous
voltages. Such openings include the spacing
between the picture tube and the cabinet mask,
excessively wide cabinet ventilation slots, and
improperly fitted back covers.
If the measured resistance is less than 1.0 megohm
or greater than 5.2 megohms, an abnormality exists
that must be corrected before the unit is returned
to the customer.
4. Leakage Current Hot Check (See Fig. 1-1) :
Warning : Do not use an isolation transformer
during this test. Use a leakage current tester or a
metering system that complies with American
National Standards Institute (ANSI C101.1,
Leakage Current for Appliances), and Underwriters
Laboratories (UL Publication UL1410, 59.7).
5. With the unit completely reassembled, plug the AC
line cord directly the power outlet. With the unit’s
AC switch first in the ON position and then OFF,
measure the current between a known erath
ground (metal water pipe, conduit, etc.) and all
exposed metal parts, including : antennas, handle
brackets, metal cabinets, screwheads and control
shafts. The current measured should not exceed
0.5 milliamp. Reverse the power-plug prongs in the
AC outlet and repeat the test.
6. X-ray Limits :
The picture tube is designed to prohibit X-ray
emissions. To ensure continued X-ray protection,
replace the picture tube only with one that is the
same type as the original.
Fig. 1-1 AC Leakage Test
7. Antenna Cold Check :
With the unit’s AC plug disconnected from the
AC source, connect an electrical jumper across the
two AC prongs. Connect one lead of the ohmmeter
to an AC prong.
Connect the other lead to the coaxial connector.
8. High Voltage Limit :
High voltage must be measured each time
servicing is done on the B+, horizontal deflection
or high voltage circuits.
Heed the high voltage limits. These include the
X-ray protection Specifications Label, and the
Product Safety and X-ray Warning Note on the
service data schematic.
9. Some semiconductor (“solid state”) devices are
easily damaged by static electricity.
Such components are called Electrostatically
Sensitive Devices (ESDs); examples include
integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors.
The following techniques will reduce the
occurrence of component damage caused by static
electricity.
10. Immediately before handling any semiconductor
components or assemblies, drain the electrostatic
charge from your body by touching a known
earth ground. Alternatively, wear a discharging
Wrist-strap device. (Be sure to remove it prior to
applying power--this is an electric shock
precaution.)
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
(READING SHOULD
NOT BE ABOVE
0.5mA)
LEAKAGE
CURRENT
TESTER
EARTH
GROUND
TEST ALL
EXPOSED METER
SURFACES
ALSO TEST WITH
PLUG REVERSED
(USING AC ADAPTER
PLUG AS REQUIRED)
2-WIRE CORD

Precautions
1-2 Toshiba
11. High voltage is maintained within specified limits
by close-tolerance, safety-related components and
adjustments. If the high voltage exceeds the
specified limits, check each of the special
components.
12. Design Alteration Warning :
Never alter or add to the mechanical or electrical
design of this unit. Example : Do not add
auxiliary audio or video connectors.
Such alterations might create a safety hazard.
Also, any design changes or additions will void
the manufacturer’s warranty.
13. Hot Chassis Warning :
Some TV receiver chassis are electrically
connected directly to one conductor of the AC
power cord. If an isolation transformer is not
used, these units may be safely serviced only if
the AC power plug is inserted so that the chassis
is connected to the ground side of the AC source.
To confirm that the AC power plug is inserted
correctly, do the following : Using an AC
voltmeter, measure the voltage between the
chassis and a known earth ground. If the reading
is greater than 1.0V, remove the AC power plug,
reverse its polarity and reinsert. Re-measure the
voltage between the chassis and ground.
14. Some TV chassis are designed to operate with 85
volts AC between chassis and ground, regardless
of the AC plug polarity. These units can be safely
serviced only if an isolation transformer inserted
between the receiver and the power source.
15. Never defeat any of the B+ voltage interlocks.
Do not apply AC power to the unit (or any of its
assemblies) unless all solid-state heat sinks are
correctly installed.
16. Always connect a test instrument’s ground lead to
the instrument chassis ground before connecting
the positive lead; always remove the instrument’s
ground lead last.
17. Observe the original lead dress, especially near
the following areas : Antenna wiring, sharp
edges, and especially the AC and high voltage
power supplies. Always inspect for pinched, out-
of-place, or frayed wiring. Do not change the
spacing between components and the printed
circuit board. Check the AC power cord for
damage. Make sure that leads and components
do not touch thermally hot parts.
18. Picture Tube Implosion Warning :
The picture tube in this receiver employs
“integral implosion” protection. To ensure
continued implosion protection, make sure that
the replacement picture tube is the same as the
original.
19. Do not remove, install or handle the picture tube
without first putting on shatterproof goggles
equipped with side shields. Never handle the
picture tube by its neck. Some “in-line” picture
tubes are equipped with a permanently attached
deflection yoke; do not try to remove such
“permanently attached” yokes from the picture
tube.
20. Product Safety Notice :
Some electrical and mechanical parts have special
safety-related characteristics which might not be
obvious from visual inspection. These safety
features and the protection they give might be
lost if the replacement component differs from the
original--even if the replacement is rated for
higher voltage, wattage, etc.
Components that are critical for safety are
indicated in the circuit diagram by shading,
( or ).
Use replacement components that have the same
ratings, especially for flame resistance and
dielectric strength specifications. A replacement
part that does not have the same safety
characteristics as the original might create shock,
fire or other hazards.

Toshiba 2-1
9
Rear Panel
Multifunctional indicator
VCR indicator
Cassette indicator Timer recording indicator
Hi-Fi indicator
SAP indicator
VCR Display
Hi-Fi
SAP
VCR
TIMER
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.
L
R
CH selector (3/4)
LINE OUT AUDIO jacks (L, R)
LINE OUT VIDEO jack
RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal
LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks (L, R)
RF OUT (TO TV) terminal
LINE IN 1 VIDEO jack
CH
OUT
(
TO TV)
IN
(
FROM ANT.)
LINE
OUT LINE
IN 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
34
RF
To wall outlet
8
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
CURSOR
STOP
123
456
789
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
0100
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
14
22
24
26
41
19 17
22
24
17
14
41
24
24
22
14
19
20
34
34
14
19
21
40
30 27
20
21
20
POWER
CH/TRK
100
TV VOL
TV/VCR
COUNT RESET
TIMER
PAUSE/STILL
PLAY/x2
*/
FF
*
STOP
*
ENTER
POWER (CABLE BOX)
For W-727 only
CH (CABLE BOX) For W-727 only
SHUTTLE DIAL
VCR
TV
Number
buttons
I. SELECT
REMAIN/COUNTER
DISPLAY
SP/SLP
REC
SLOW
REW
*
PROG.
VCR Plus+
For W-727 only
CANCEL
EJECT
A.SELECT
19
CM SKIP
JOG DIAL
18
Front Panel Remote Control
* These buttons are used to control the cursor on the screen.
INTRODUCTION
Identification of Controls
See the page in for details.
This manual shows the names of buttons in italics.
To operate this TV.
To operate your VCR.
14 18 24 19 20
24 20
19
18
10 9
CHANNEL STOP
Cassette compartment
Remote Sensor VCR Display
PLAY
POWER
LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack
LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks
REC PAUSE/STILL
SHUTTLE
EJECT
2. Reference Information
2-1 Operation of Controls

Reference Information
2-2 Toshiba
11
PREPARATION
VHF UHF
VHF/UHF
L
R
CH
OUT
(
TO TV)
IN
(
FROM ANT.)
LINE
OUT LINE
IN 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
34
RF
OUT
(
TO TV)
IN
(
FROM ANT.)
RF
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.
AUDIO/VIDEO Connections
TheAUDIO/VIDEO jacks are also available to connect your TV.
When connected your TV using the
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks To watch video pictures, set the video input mode on your TV. For the video input mode, refer to the manual of your TV.
Setting the VCR Output Channel When the VCR is connected in this way, the VCR sends the output signals to channel 3 or 4 on your TV. Set the output channel selector (CH selector) of the VCR to “3” or “4”, whichever is vacant in your area.
VHF/UHF combination antenna VHF antenna
only UHF antenna
only
Antenna splitter (not supplied)
1 2
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 one which is applicable to your equipment.
PREPARATION
L
R
CH
OUT
(
TO TV)
IN
(
FROM ANT.)
LINE
OUT LINE
IN 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
34
RF
LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN
AUDIO INLINE OUT AUDIO
Cable Connection
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 cable- compatible TV).
You will need to: • select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals. • to record a channel while watching another, press
TV/VCR
on the remote control to turn off the
“VCR” indicator in the VCR display and select a desired channel on the TV (only when you connect a cable-compatible TV).
L
R
CH
OUT
(
TO TV)
IN
(
FROM ANT.)
LINE
OUT LINE
IN 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
34
RF
Incoming cable
10
Setting up the Remote Control
1
Open the battery compartment lid on the rear panel.
2
Install 2 batteries (“AAA”size) following the polarity diagrams.
3
Close the battery compartment lid.
4
Point the remote control at the VCR and press the buttons within the operating range. Distance: within about 7 m from the front of the remote sensor Angles: within about 30˚in every direction
Notes on batteries •The life of the batteries is about 1 year
depending on the conditions of use.
•If the remote control does not operate correctly,
replace all batteries with new ones.
•If the remote control is not to be used for a
long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery corrosion.
Caring for the remote control •Do not expose the remote sensor of the VCR
to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination (especially high-frequency lighting) when using the remote control.
•Be careful not to spill water on the remote
control or to place it on anything wet, and avoid sharp impacts.
How to Use the Remote Control
This section explains how to get ready for remote control operation.
PREPARATION
+
+

Reference Information
Toshiba 2-3
13
PREPARATION
Auto Set Up
The VCR’s clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.
PREPARATION
Auto Set up
1
Plug the VCR into the AC outlet
2
“Auto”blink while the VCR automatically sets the clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations. While “Auto”is blinking, channel memory is also set
automatically.
3
When Auto set up has been completed, the VCR is on standby mode.
Notes •It may takes several minutes during the Auto set-up •Press
CANCEL
on the remote control to cancel the auto set-up.
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
CURSOR
STOP
123
456
789
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
0100
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
CANCEL
12
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 11.)
•set VCR channel to the output channel of the
cable box, and select a desired cable channel on the cable box.
•while the VCR is turned off or the “VCR”
indicator is not lit in the VCR display, set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box.
This set-up will enable you to: –watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel
while recording it.
–record an unscrambled channel while watching
another unscrambled channel (only when you connect a cable-compatible TV).
•A/B switch “A”:record and watch an
unscrambled channel which comes bypassing the cable box.
•A/B switch “B”:record and watch a scrambled
or unscrambled channel coming through the cable box.
Incoming cable
Cable box
OUT
IN
A/B switch
L
R
CH
OUT
(
TO TV)
IN
(
FROM ANT.)
LINE
OUT LINE
IN 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
34
RF
Cable box
L
R
CH
OUT
(
TO TV)
IN
(
FROM ANT.)
LINE
OUT LINE
IN 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
34
RF
A B
A B
A
B
This set-up will enable you to: –record an unscrambled channel. –watch an unscrambled channel while recording it. –record an unscrambled channel while watching
another (scrambled or unscrambled).
You will need to: •set TV channel to the output channel of the cable
box.
•turn on the cable box and select cable channel 3
or 4 according to the output channel of the VCR.
•to record a channel while watching another,
press
TV/VCR
on the remote control to turn off
the “VCR”indicator in the VCR display and select a desired cable channel on the cable box.
Connections (continued)
L
R
CH
OUT
(
TO TV)
IN
(
FROM ANT.)
LINE
OUT LINE
IN 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
34
RF
L
R
CH
OUT
(
TO TV)
IN
(
FROM ANT.)
LINE
OUT LINE
IN 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
34
RF
This set-up will enable you to: –watch or record a channel through the cable
box via the LINE IN 1 (AUDIO/VIDEO) jacks.
You will need to: •press
I.SELECT
so that the VCR display
shows “L1”.
Cable box
Incoming cable
Cable box
OUT
IN

Reference Information
2-4 Toshiba
15
PREPARATION
8
Press
ENTER
to start the “AUTO”clock
set feature.
After the VCR is turned off, it automatically updates the clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations. *
The clock is
revised by broadcasting signal at 8:00 A.M every morning.
9
Select the options using
FF
or
REW
.
Change the data using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
.
1) Set “SUMMER TIME
(Daylight-Saving Time)”.
DST start: Daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (forward one hour). DST end: Daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October. The VCR clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (back one hour).
remember that any part of a scheduled Timer Recording that falls between these two times will not be recorded. AUTO: the VCR is using the clock data
Broadcast by the local TV stations.
IN: You want to use the DST function, and you are leaving in the area that apply Daylight-saving time. OUT: You are not leaving in the area that apply Daylight-saving time and you do not want to use DST function.
2) Set “TIME ZONE”.
If you select “AUTO”for your time zone, the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not correct, select another time zone or use the “MANU”
option.
3) Set “CLOCK DATA CH”.
If you don't know the clock data channel, select “AUTO”. The VCR will scan automatically to tune the channel carrying the clock data.
If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful, set the time and date through the “MANU”clock
set menu selection.
10
Press
PROG.
.
Now the clock starts.
Setting the Clock
Example: To set the clock to 2:30 p.m. on August 25 (summer time) 2002. 1
Press
PROG.
.
The MENU screen appears on the TV.
2
Select “PRESET”using
FF
or
REW
,
and press
ENTER
.
3
Press
ENTER
to select “CLOCK SET”.
4
Select “AUTO”or “MANU”using PLAY/x2
or
STOP
.
AUTO
: The VCR automatically sets or
adjusts the clock. If you select “AUTO”mode, proceed to step 8.
MANU
: You can set the clock manually.
If you select “MANU”mode, proceed to next
step.
5
Vary the digits to set the hour. PLAY/x2
: To increase.
STOP
: To decrease.
6
Move to the next using
FF
(To move back, press
REW
.)
7
Repeat step 5and 6to set the minutes, month, day, and the year (by the last two digits). Proceed to step 10 to start the clock.
CLOCK SET
SUMMER TIME
TIME ZO
n
E CH
S C A n n I n G
n
O
W
1
CLOCK SET
SUMMER TIME
TIME ZO
n
E CH
P R E S S E
n
T E R
T O S T A R T S E T T I
n
G
14
Optional settings on the SET UP screen Other optional settings can be made. Press
ENTER
while “SET UP”is selected on the MENU screen.
The screen turns to the SET UP screen. To exit, press
PROG.
once.
Setting the Language
1
Press
POWER
to turn on the VCR.
2
Press
PROG.
.
The following screen appears on the TV.
PREPARATION
Initial Settings Using On-screen Display
The language selection and clock setting must be set first when VCR is first plugged in or after it encounters a power failure.
Preparation •Turn on the TV, and select the video channel (3 or 4), or the video input mode if you made the Audio/Video
connection (page 11).
•Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR.
4
Press
PROG.
to return to the normal TV screen.
ME
n
U
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
123
456
789
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
0
100
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
CURSOR
STOP
VCR
POWER
REW
FF
PLAY/X2, STOP
PROG.
ENTER
To change the language, move down here and set to the desired one. Page 22 Page 40 Page 23
3
Select the language using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
and press
PROG.
The screen turns to the MENU screen.

Reference Information
Toshiba 2-5
17
PREPARATION
To add channels
To erase channels
Channel reference chart
Number on the VCR Corresponding channel number TV
CATV STD (HRC/IRC)
CH NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
–23456789
1(A-8)
234
5(A-7) 6(A-6)
7
89
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 10 11 12 13 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
R S T U V W AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II JJ KK LL MM NN OO
52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 … 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 ––
…
PP QQ RR SS TT UU VV WW XX YY ZZ AAA BBB 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 …
93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 …121 122 123 124 125
–––––––––––
…–––––
93 94 A-5 A-4 A-3 A-2 A-1 100 101 102 103 …121 122 123 124 125
3)Enter a channel number of 1 to 125 using
number buttons
.
For more than 100 number, first press
100
.
For CATV channels, refer to the chart below. (For other orders, check with your cable company.)
4)Repeat steps 2) and 3) to add or erase
channels as necessary.
5)Press
PROG.
twice to exit.
Selecting stored channels Once the active channels have been stored, you can select the channels in two ways below. Number buttons To enter digits of the channel number. •For one-digit number, enter 0 before. •For more than 100 number, first press
100
.
•Each
number button
needs to be pressed
within 2 seconds.
CH/TRK buttons To shift up or down the stored channel numbers.
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)
Adding or erasing channels Adding channels If a desired channel cannot be scanned automatically because of a weak signal, it can be added to the memory. Erasing channels You can erase a stored channel from the memory if it is unnecessary. 1)Follow steps 1to 3 of “Incoming Antenna/
CATV Signals”.
2)Select “ADD CH”or “ERASE CH”using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
.
TO SET CH PUSH 0~9 KEYS
TO SET CH PUSH 0~9 KEYS
16
Incoming Antenna/Cable(CATV) Signals The VCR scans through all receivable TV and CATV channels and stores only the active ones in your area into the memory. Once the storing is finished, you can select a desired channel using
CH/TRK
.
Preparation •Turn on the TV, and select the video channel (3 or 4), or the video input mode if you made the Audio/Video
connection (page 11).
•Press
I.SELECT
so that the channel number will appear if “L1”or “L2”is displayed in the VCR display.
Incoming Antenna/Cable(CATV) Signals
1
Press
PROG
. to display the MENU screen.
2
Select “PRESET”using
FF
or
REW
,
and press
ENTER
.
3
Select “CH MEMORY”using PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and press
ENTER
.
4
Set “TV/CATV“to “TV”or “CATV”using
FF
or
REW
.
TV: To store channels received via the antenna. CATV: To store channels received via the incoming cable.
5
Select “AUTO SCAN”using PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and press
FF
to
set to “ON”.
The VCR starts scanning and the channels are stored in the VCR in ascending order. When the scanning is finished, the screen automatically returns.
6
Press
PROG.
twice to exit.
PREPARATION
Storing Channels on the VCR
This section is required if you receive only normal TV or unscrambled cable channels, or use a cable box between your TV and the VCR.
AUTO SCA
n
2 CH on
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
123
456
789
0
Number
buttons
100
CURSOR
STOP
1,6
ENTER
PLAY/x2,
STOP
REW
I.SELECT
100
FF

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PLAYBACK
Adjusting the tracking When playback starts, the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking for clear pictures and sound (Digital Auto Tracking). If the VCR cannot locate the best possible tracking point, hold down one of
CH/TRK
to adjust the
tracking manually.
Notes •During the adjusting, the playback picture and sound may be distorted. •The digital auto tracking is activated only in the playback mode. •The noise on the screen may not be completely eliminated depending on the tape used, especially when the
tape was recorded on another VCR.
Basic Playback
1
Load a recorded cassette. Power is turned on. If the cassette has no safety tab, playback starts automatically.
2
Press
PLAY/x2
to start playback.
3
To stop playback, press
STOP
.
To resume normal playback Press
PLAY/x2
.
Rewinding / Fast-forwarding Press
REW
or
FF
on the Remote control, turn
REV
or
FWD
on
the VCR in the stop mode.
S
SLP
VCR
REC
L
TIMER
PLAYBACK
Playback
This section explains the basic playback operation.
Preparation •Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. •Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR.
VCR
REC
L
TIMER
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
123
456
789
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
0100
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
CH/TR
K
CURSOR
STOP
3
2,
FF
REW
1
Press
PLAY/x2
during playback.
A tape runs at double speed playback.
Double Speed Playback
S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) •This VCR can also play back at tape which is recorded in S-VHS format. But the playback pictures does not have the same quality and resolution as the
original S-VHS playback picture.
•This VCR cannot record in S-VHS format. •SQPB is an abbreviation for S-VHS Quasi Playback.
VCR
18
Video Cassette Use
Loading a cassette
Push the cassette into the cassette compartment with the window side facing up and the label side towards the front. The VCR is automatically turned on. The indicator will appear in the VCR display. Ejecting a cassette Press
EJECT.
The cassette is ejected from the cassette compartment.
Warning Do not insert your hands or any foreign objects into the compartment. This may result in injury or damage. Take special care with children to avoid accidents.
Precautions when using video cassettes Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. If the tab has already been removed, recording cannot be performed. To prevent accidental erasure Remove this safety tab with a screwdriver. To record again
Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
•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.
PREPARATION
Video Cassette Use

Reference Information
Toshiba 2-7
21
PLAYBACK
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
STOP
123
456
789
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
0
100
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
WHITE BUTTON KEY (ON)
CURSOR
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
JOG DIAL
Adjusting Still Picture Stability If the still picture is distorted or flickers, hold down one of
CH/TRK
until
the picture becomes stable.
Note: The distortion of the still picture may not be eliminated completely.
Frame Advance
A picture advances frame by frame. 1
Press
PLAY/x2
during still playback.
Each time you press
PLAY/x2
, the picture advances one frame.
Slow-motion Picture
The tape runs at 1/7th or 1/15th the normal playback speed. 1
Press
SLOW
during playback.
The tape runs at about 1/7th the normal playback speed. Each time you press
SLOW
, the speed alternates between 1/7th and
1/15th.
To resume normal playback Press
PLAY/x2
.
Notes •The slow-motion picture mode is automatically cancelled after about 5
minutes and returns to normal playback.
•The slow-motion picture may flicker up and down. This is not a defect in the
unit.
Adjusting the Tracking Manually If the slow-motion picture is noisy, hold down one of
CH/TRK
until the
best picture is obtained.
Note The noise in the slow-motion picture may not be eliminated completely. To resume normal playback Press
PAUSE/STILL
.
A pictures advances frame by frame using JOG DIAL. During Still playback, turn the JOG DIAL clockwise or anti-clockwise to advance forward or backward one frame at a time. Frame advance is obtained according to the speed you turn the dial.When you stop the dial, a still picture is obtained. Note At certain speed, the operation may not be stable.
20
PLAYBACK
Variable Speed Playback
You can play back a tape at various tape speeds.
Picture Search
A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so that you can quickly locate a particular scene. 1
Press
FF
or
REW
during playback.
The tape runs at 5 times the normal playback speed.
2
To change the tape speed to 7 times the normal playback speed, press and hold
FF
or
REW
.
If you release it, the tape speed returns to 5 times.
Note If you press
FF
or
REW
during picture search, the mode changes to fast-forwarding
or rewinding.
To resume normal playback Press
PLAY/x2
.
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
STOP
123
456
789
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
0
100
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
CURSOR
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
FF
REW
SHUTTLE
DIAL
CM Skip
Picture Search using SHUTTLE DIAL on the Remote control and on the VCR When in PLAY mode turn the
SHUTTLE
DIAL clockwise (
FWD
)
to search forwards and anti-clockwise (
REV
) to search
backwards.
Still Picture
A picture freezes so that you can watch closer. 1
Press
PAUSE/STILL
during playback.
The picture freezes.
To resume normal playback Press
PAUSE/STILL
again.
Notes: •The still mode is automatically cancelled after about 5 minutes and returns to
normal playback.
•The still picture may shake if a picture of a fast-moving object or scene is frozen.
This is not a defect in the unit. (Continued)
Commercial Movie Skip
You can skip a portion of playback you do not want ( such as a commercial ) and then return to normal playback. 1
Press
CM SKIP
during playback the VCR will automatically
search forward for 30 seconds to a maximum of 3 minutes ( six presses) and then resume normal playback

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2-8 Toshiba
23
PLAYBACK
1
On the SET UP screen, select “COUNTER MEM.”using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and set to “ON”using
REW
or
FF
.
2
Press
PROG.
once to exit.
The memory-stop feature allows you to quickly return to a
counter reading of “0H00M00S”from any point on the tape. Memory stop is automatically turned on whenever the time counter with memory is displayed on the TV screen. This is convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape repeatedly. You may also discover other useful application for this feature. Notes: If you are rewinding the tape and the VCR stops at
“0H00M00S M”, press
REW
again to continue
rewinding.
If you press the
FF
(fast-forward) button and the time
counter never reaches “0H00M00S M”between that point and the end of the tape, the VCR will continue to fastforward to the end of the tape.
Memory Stop Feature (Zero Return)
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
123
456
789
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
0100
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESE
T
PROG.
ENTER
CURSOR
STOP
PLAY/x2,
STOP
FF
REW
22
PLAYBACK
Useful Functions in Tape Operation
These functions will help your playback.
Tape Remaining Time
To view the tape remaining time in the VCR display, select the tape length beforehand. 1
Turn on the VCR and load a cassette.
2
Press
PROG.
to display the MENU screen.
3
Select “SET UP”using
FF
or
REW
, and press
ENTER
.
4
Select the length of the tape, using FF
or
REW
.
T120: for a T-120 tape or shorter T160: for a T-140 or T-160 tape T180: for a T-180 tape
5
Press
PROG.
once to exit.
6
Press
REMAIN/COUNTER
.
The remaining time (“R - : - -”) appears in the VCR display.
Notes •The displayed remaining time is an approximation. •The remaining time is calculated according to the tape speed (SP or SLP)
and the cassette type.
Counter Function
You can view the clock, linear time counter or tape remaining time in the VCR display or on the TV screen. Each time you press
REMAIN/COUNTER
, the VCR display
changes in sequence as follows:
The indication above will also appear on the TV screen by pressing DISPLAY
. They are switchable with
REMAIN/COUNTER
.
To reset the linear time counter to “0:00:00” The counter is automatically reset to “0:00:00”when a cassette is ejected. If you want to reset at another point, such as the beginning of a new recording, just press
COUNT RESET
.
Notes •The linear time counter does not work on non-recorded portions on the tape. •When the tape is ejected or the VCR is turned off, the display changes to
clock.
•If the tape rewinds back over “0:00:00”, “–” appears in the VCR display. •The displayed time of the linear time counter is only an approximation.
→Linear time counter →Tape remaining time (R) →Clock
E n D : PROG
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
123
456
789
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
0100
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
PROG.
ENTER
CURSOR
STOP
PLAY/x2,
STOP
FF
REW

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Toshiba 2-9
25
RECORDING
Timer Programming Procedure
Example: To record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from 9:20 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on August 30. Today is August 25. 1
Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.
2
Press
PROG
. to display the MENU screen.
3
Select “PROGRAM”using
FF
or
REW
, and press
ENTER
.
4
Move to the next using
FF
, and
select the channel number 25 by pressing
number buttons
2 and 5,
PLAY/x2
or
STOP.
•To record a cable program from the connected cable box:
Enter the cable channel number by
number buttons
,
PLAY
/
x2
or
STOP. If your cable box is not remote-controllable, choose the desired channel (1 to 125) on the cable box.
•To record a satellite program from the connected DSS®satellite
receiver: Enter the satellite channel number (100 to 999) by
number
buttons
,
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
. (If a number 1 to 99 is entered, the
VCR will record a TV/CATV program on the channel, not a satellite’s.) If your DSS®satellite receiver is not remote-controllable, choose
the desired channel (100 to 999) on the DSS®satellite receiver.
•You can make “L1”or “L2”appear on the channel number position
by pressing
I.SELECT
depending on your connection.
(See pages 8 and 12 ). To make corrections: Press
REW
to move back to the item, or
FF
to forward. (Continued)
Timer Program Recording
The programmable timer allows you to record up to 6 different programs over one month.
Preparation •Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. •Make sure that the clock is set correctly (page 15). •Store the channels on the VCR (pages 16 and 17). •If you record cable channels, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32-35), and turn on the cable box . •If you record satellite channels, finish the DSS®satellite receiver set-up (pages 36 –39), and turn on the
DSS®satellite receiver.
RECORDING
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
CURSOR
STOP
123
456
789
0100
Number
buttons
10
PLAY/x
2
STOP
ENTER
REW
2,9
FF
24
Watching a TV program while recording another 1)While recording, press
TV/VCR
to turn off
“VCR”indicator.
2) Choose another channel using the channel
selector on the TV.
Skipping unnecessary scenes while recording Press
PAUSE/STILL
to stop recording
momentarily. To resume recording, press
PAUSE/STILL
again.
Note The VCR automatically shifts to the stop mode if the recording pause mode continues for 10 minutes.
Basic Recording
1
Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.
2
Press
TV/VCR
so that the “VCR”
indicator appears in the VCR display.
3
Select a cannel to record with
CHANNEL
on the VCR, or
CH/TRK
or
number buttons
on the remote
control.
If you see “L1”or “L2”in the VCR display, press
I.SELECT
so that the
channel number appears. •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 pages 11 –12..)
4
Press
SP/SLP
to select the
recording tape speed.
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.
5
Press
REC
on the VCR, or
simultaneously press both
REC
on
the remote control.
Recording starts.
6
Press
STOP
to stop recording.
Recording off time setting By setting the recording off time, the recording stops and the VCR is turned off automatically. While recording, press simultaneously both
REC
on the remote repeatedly to set the desired off time. Each time you press
REC
, each half-hour up to
about 4 hours appear cyclically.
Notes •To cancel the recording in progress, press
POWER
on the VCR
.
H
ST
S
VCR
L
S
VCR
L
S
VCR
L
VCR
RECORDING
Recording a TV Program
This section explains the basic recording operation.
Preparation •Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. •If you record cable channels via the cable box, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32-35), and turn on the
cable box .
To record from other connected equipment In step 3, press
I.SELECT
to
switch the display as follows: L1: To record via the LINE IN 1 jacks on the rear panel. L2: To record via the LINE IN 2 jacks on the front panel.
TIMERREC
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
CURSOR
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
123
456
789
0
100
STOP
3
2
5
6
I.SELECT
4
VCR

Reference Information
2-10 Toshiba
27
RECORDING
Confirming the timer programs Press
PROG.
during timer recording mode.
The screen for confirming will appear. Press
PROG
. again to exit from confirmation
page.
Changing/cancelling the timer programs. 1)If the TIMER indicator is lit, press both
TIMER
to turn it off, and then turn the VCR on by pressing VCR
POWER.
2)With steps 2to 9, change the items.
To cancel a program, select the program you want to cancel in step 4, and press
CANCEL.
The line is then cleared.
3) Press both
TIMER
to return to the timer
standby mode.
Error indication The “--E--”( Error ) indicator appears in the VCR display if you press both
TIMER
when:
–– a cassette is not loaded. –– the loaded cassette has no safety tab.
–– timer recording is in progress. In these cases, a recording can not be made.
To Cancel the Timer Recording By pressing the
POWER
button on the front
panel of the VCR , it will cancel the timer recording and go to standby.
P
MP
M
3®
If a power failure occurs during the timer program recording (including VCR Plus+ C system recording (page 31) •When a power failure has occurred, the
programmed contents are not effected, reset the clock
Overlaps of the programs If two timer programs overlap, the recording start time of program 1 has priority over the recording off time of program 2.
Program 1 (Start time) Program 2
(Start time) Overlapped portion
(not recorded)
26
5
Move to the next using
FF
, and set
the recording date using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP. The date changes as follows: [WKLYSU]…[WKLYSA]: You can record TV programs on the same channel on the day and time every week. [MO~FR]: You can record TV programs on the same channel on the day and time Monday through Friday.
6
Move to the next using
FF
, and set
the hour and minutes of the recording start time.
7
Move to the next, and set the recording off time.
8
Move to the next, and select the tape speed (SP) using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
.
For the tape speed “AUTO (Auto Speed Select)”, see below. To set another program, press
FF
, and
select the next line pressing
STOP.
Repeat steps 4to 8.
9
Press
PROG.
.
Now programming is completed.
10
Press both
TIMER
simultaneously.
The power turns off and the VCR enters the timer standby mode.
Auto Speed Select If you are not sure the tape is long enough for timer program recording in the SP tape speed, set the recording tape speed to “AUTO”. Recording starts in the SP tape speed and the VCR automatically selects the tape speed to record the program to the end. If the tape length is not long enough, the tape speed automatically changes from SP to SLP.
Notes •Make sure that the tape length is selected correctly
according to the tape used on the SET UP screen (page 22).
•When the SLP tape speed is selected and the tape
length is not sufficient to record the program to the end, the program cannot be recorded to the end.
•The picture will be distorted when playing the part
where the recording tape speed is switched from SP to SLP with the Auto Speed Select feature.
Hi-Fi
STEREO
SAP
L
TIMER
Timer Program Recording (continued)
→8/25 →9/25 →…→7/25 →
WKLY
SU →…
MO~FR ←
WKLY
SA ←
TIMERREC
P
M
SP

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Toshiba 2-11
29
RECORDING
Guide Channel Setting
1
Press
PROG.
.
2
Select “PRESET”using
FF
or
REW
, and press
ENTER.
3
Select “CH MEMORY”using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and press
ENTER.
4
Set “TV/CATV”to “TV”or “CATV”using
FF
or
REW.
5
Press
PROG.
to return to the PRESET screen.
6
Select “GUIDE CH”using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and press
ENTER
.
7
Enter channel numbers on the right of the guide channel numbers. Find a guide number you marked on the list using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
,
and enter the corresponding home channel number if necessary by using number buttons. Example: To enter home channel number 7 (HBO) with guide channel number 33 assigned. In some areas, one channel may be assigned more than one guide channel number. In this case, enter the home channel number to each of the guide channel numbers.
8
Press
PROG.
twice to exit.
The set-up is all over and your VCR Plus+ C system recording is now available.
Example
Station Your home channel number (on the channel line-up
chart supplied by cable companies)
Guide channel number (on the TV Guide, local TV listings etc.)
Notes •When your cable company
changes the channel line- up, you must re-do this set- up for the channel.
•The VCR Plus+ C system
feature does not work on programs from a connected DSS®satellite receiver.
HBO 33 7 ESPN 34 AMC 35
(the case of CATV mode)
Preparation •Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. •If you record cable channels, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32 –35). •Prepare the list like below.
GUIDE CH HOME CH
GUIDE CH HOME CH
TO SET CH PUSH 0~9 KEYS
125 125
2 2
3 3
1 1
E
n
D : PROG
GUIDE CH HOME CH
GUIDE CH HOME CH
TO SET CH PUSH 0~9 KEYS
30 30
31 31
32 32
33 7
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
100
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
123
456
789
0
STOP
CURSOR
3,6
1,5,8
4,2
7
3®
3®
28
The flow chart below will give you an idea as to what must be done to use the VCR Plus+ C system feature.
Setting the Clock (page 15)
↓
Cable Box Set-up (page 32)
↓
Storing Channels on the VCR
(page 16)
↓
VCR Plus+ C system Set-up
↓
VCR Plus+ C system Recording
(page 30)
* With the VCR Plus+ C system, this video
cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. VCR Plus+C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR PLus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
You must give the VCR the special numbers for guide channels (also called VCR Plus+system channel numbers) assigned to each channel that you receive in your home. The VCR identifies the channel to be recorded by the guide channel number you enter. The guide channel numbers are published in TV guide magazine, selected local TV publications, or the channel guide from cable company. If you cannot find the numbers, call Gemstar’s customer service department at 1-800-4321-VCR.
Sample of a Guide channel chart from a local TV listing Sample of a Channel line-up chart from a cable-TV company
RECORDING
VCR Plus+ C
system Set-up
VCR Plus+ C system is a timer recording system for an easier programming that requires you only to enter a PlusCode programming number assigned to a desired program. This section explains the necessary set-up to make VCR Plus+ C system recordings.
CHANNEL LINE-UP CHART
Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Channel 9
ME/U 8 WISH 4 WTTV 6 WRTV VCA/Local origination HOME BOX OFFICE A.P News Plus 9 WGN.
3
®
®
3
3 KCRA (NBC).................3
VCR Plus+ SYSTEM CHANNEL NUMBERS
6 KVIE (PBS)...................6
10 KXTV (CBS)................10 13 KOVR (ABC)...............13 19 KCSO (SPAN).............19 31 KRBK (IND).................31
Broadcast channels Assigned
channels
A & E........................39 AMC.........................35 BET..........................57 BRAV.......................54 CMTV.......................14 CNBC.......................23
Assigned
channels
Cable channels
40 KTXL (FOX)................40
58 KSCH (IND)................25 44 KBHK (IND).................15
24 KCPM (NBC)...............24
4 KRNV (NBC)...............28
42 KFCB (IND).................27
7 KGO (ABC).................28
CNN.........................42 C-SPAN....................28
CUNY.......................29 DIS...........................53 ESPN.......................34 FAM.........................47 HBO.........................33
®
3®
3®
3®
3®
3®
3®

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2-12 Toshiba
31
RECORDING
5
Press
ENTER
.
The program setting is now memorized. •If your cable box is not remote-
controllable, select the recording channel on the cable box beforehand.
6
To set another program, repeat steps 1to 5.
7
Press
PROG.
now programming is completed.
8
Press both
TIMER
simultaneously.
The power turns off and the VCR enters the timer standby mode.
Hi-Fi
STER
E
SAP
L
TIMER
Recording or playback in the timer standby mode First press both
TIMER
to release the timer
standby mode, and then press
POWER
to turn
on the VCR. The VCR will be available for use. •Be sure to press both
TIMER
again to return
the VCR to the timer standby mode after you have finished.
Error indications If “FULL / CANCEL PROG?”message appears on the TV during programming, no more programs can be entered. If you want to add another, delete one existing program on the screen by using a
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
.
If an incorrect PlusCode programming number is entered, “ERROR CODE ENTERED”appears on the screen. Press
CANCEL
to clear the
number and enter correct one. If “CLASH”message appears on the TV during programming, it tells you that two programs with the same recording start time have been entered. Correct either of the two programs as follows: 1)Select the number of the program to correct by
using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
.
2)Correct the data, or clear out the line by
pressing
CANCEL
and then press
VCR Plus+
to enter a PlusCode programming
number.
TIMERREC
SP
®
®
Confirming the VCR Plus+ C system timer programs Before the VCR enters the timer standby mode (TIMER indicator not lit) 1)Press
PROG
.to display the MENU screen.
2)Press
ENTER
to select “PROGRAM”.
Check the programmed data.
3)Press
PROG
. once to exit.
During the timer recording 1) Press
PROG.
.
2)The screen for confirming appears.(Check the programed data). 3) Press
PROG
to exit.
Cancelling the VCR Plus+ C system timer programs 1)If the TIMER indicator is lit, press both
TIMER
to turn it off, and turn on the VCR by pressing POWER
.
2)Press
PROG
. to display the MENU screen.
3)Press
ENTER
to select “PROGRAM”.
4)Select a program which you want to cancel. 5)Press
CANCEL
.The line is cleared out.
6)Press
PROG.
once to exit.
®
3
®
3
30
VCR Plus+ C system Programming
1
Press
VCR Plus+
.
The VCR PLUS+ screen appears.
2
Enter a PlusCode. Example: To record a program with the PlusCode programming number 36295 (fictitious code). Press
number button 3, 6, 2, 9 and 5.
Confirm that the number is entered correctly. To correct a mistake, press
CANCEL
and
enter the correct number.
3
Select “MODE”using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and set the recording
frequency.
OnCE:To record once.
DAILY(MO~FR): To record programs on the same channel at the same time Monday through Friday. WKLY: To record programs on the same channel at the same time on the same day every week.
4
Select “SPEED”using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and set the recording tape
speed.
For AUTO speed, see page 26.
RECORDING
VCR Plus+ C system
Recording
After performing the VCR Plus+ C system set-up, you can easily program a recording simply by entering the PlusCode programming numbers. The numbers are published in the TV listings of newspapers, TV guide magazine, etc.
Preparation •Make sure that the clock is set correctly (page 15). •Load a cassette with a safety tab. For cable box users: •Finish the cable box set-up (pages 32 –35), and turn on the cable box. For DSS®satellite receiver users ):
•This VCR cannot record satellite programs with the VCR Plus+ C system feature. To make an unattended
recording of satellite programs, see “Timer Program Recording”(pages 25 –27).
Sample of TV program listing in a TV guide magazine
PlusCode programming number
5PM 5:35
FAM
Cartoon
POPEYE
MAKING OF A CHAMPION
A look at gymnast and Olympic hopeful Kim Zmeskal from novice to seasoned competitor. One of Ted’s teachers stays at the ranch.
TBS
Comedy
GOOD TIMES
USA
Comedy
MY TWO DADS
NIK
Children
HEY DUDE
HBO
725692237945
793571
586858
2261858
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36295
36295
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
100
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
123
456
789
0
2
8
CURSOR
STOP
CANCEL
5
3,4
PROG.
1
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Reference Information
Toshiba 2-13
33
RECORDING
Preparation •Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. •Set “TV/CATV”on the CH MEMORY screen to “CATV”(page 16).
(Example)
(Continued)
Cable Box Set-up
1
Press
PROG.
to display the MENU screen.
2
Select “PRESET”using
FF
or
REW
, and press
ENTER
.
3
Select “CABLE BOX/DSS”using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and
press
ENTER
.
4
Select “NO”or “C.BOX”using
FF
or
REW
according to your
connection type.
NO: •Type A
•Type C (A/B switch “A”)
•Cable channels will be selected using
CH/TRK
on the remote control or
CHANNEL
on the VCR.
→Go to step 8.
C.BOX: •Type B
•Type C (A/B switch “B”) •Type D
→Go to step 5.
5
Select “OUTPUT CH”using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and enter
either of the following according to your connection.
Type B, C: the output channel number of your cable box using
number buttons
.
(Usually 3 or 4. Check the rear of the cable box.) Type D: the line input mode “L1”using
I.SELECT
.
6
Select “CONTROL”using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and set to “ON”
or “OFF”using
FF
or
REW
.
ON: if your cable box is remote- controllable. •Cable channels will be selected by
CH
(CABLE BOX)
on the remote control.
The VCR can change the cable channel to the desired one when timer recording or VCR Plus+ C system recording starts.
→Go to step 7. OFF: if your cable box is NON remote- controllable. •Cable channels will be selected by the
own channel selector of the cable box. The VCR channel should be set to the output channel of the cable box.
→Go to step 8.
3®
USE no C. ox DSS
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
0
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
123
456
789
Number
buttons
100
I.SELECT
REW
FF
PLAY/x2
STOP
ENTER
PROG.
100
STOP
CURSOR
USE no C. ox DSS
OUTPUT CH 2 CH
COnTROL Off on
USE no C. ox DSS
OUTPUT CH 3 CH
RA
n
D TYPE no. 1
CO
n
TROL Off on
USE no C. ox DSS
OUTPUT CH 3 CH
COnTROL Off on
32
Cable Box Control This VCR needs to be connected to a cable box equipped with an infrared wireless remote control. You can select cable channels from the cable box by operating this VCR. It is also possible to automatically change the cable channels according to your program setting in the timer program recording or VCR Plus+ C system recording. Placing the Cable Box Put the cable box on the top of the VCR as shown below. Do not block the sensor window. The infrared signals come out of the sensor window and received by the cable box. The VCR sends out infrared signals to your cable box even during timer program recording or VCR Plus+ C system recording. Notes •If the channels cannot be controlled properly
because the infrared signal fails to reach the cable box, change the position of the box on the VCR so that it can receive the signal.
•Keep the cable box turned on even while the VCR
is in the timer program recording or VCR Plus+C system recording.
Cable Box Set-up
The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected cable box.
RECORDING
Connection Type
Cable box
Sensor window
Type A Type B Type C Type D
Cable box
Cable box
A/B switch
A B
A B
A
B
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3®
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Reference Information
2-14 Toshiba
35
RECORDING
Table of cable box brand codes
Toshiba 36 Anvision 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 58, 62, 84
Archer 1, 20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63,
88, 91
Cablestar 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 58, 62, 84
Cableview 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88 Citizen 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88 Curtis 8, 9, 56, 61 Diamond 1, 20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63,
88, 91
Eagle 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 58, 62, 84
Eastern 26, 28 GC Brand 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88 Gemini 4, 30, 85 General Instrument 1, 2, 3, 4, 31, 34, 55, 85,91 Hamlin 14, 15, 28, 41 Hitachi 31, 79, 80 Jerrold 1, 2, 3, 4, 31, 34, 55, 85,
91
Macom 31, 79, 80 Magnavox 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 58, 62, 84
Movietime 29, 32, 38, 39, 42, 44, 88 NSC 29, 32, 38, 39, 42, 44, 88 OAK 10, 11, 12, 13, 46 OAK Sigma 10, 11, 12, 13, 46 Panasonic 6, 8, 16, 17 Philips 4, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,
25, 26, 58, 62, 84
Pioneer 5, 6, 78 Pulsar 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88 Randtek 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 58, 62, 84
RCA 6, 8, 16, 17 Realistic 44, 88 Regal 14, 23, 41, 84 Regency 26, 28 Rembrandt 29, 32, 38, 39, 42, 44, 88 Samsung 4, 6, 32, 42, 78 Scientific Atlanta 8, 9, 56, 61 Sheritech 27 SL Mark 4, 6, 32, 42, 78 Sprucher 6, 8, 16, 17 Stargate 4, 6, 30, 32, 42, 44, 52, 63,
78, 88
Sylvania 19 Teknika 74 Telecaption 77
Brand name of your cable box Brand code
Teleview 4, 6, 32, 42, 78 Texscan 18, 19 Tocom 1, 33, 34, 42, 48, 49, 73,
91
Unika 1, 20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63,
88, 91
Universal 29, 42, 43, 44, 52, 63, 82,
88
Videoway 7, 23, 45, 50, 84 Viewstar 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 58, 62, 84
Warner Amex 6 Zenith 7, 23, 45, 50, 84
Brand name of your cable box Brand code
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Cable Box Set-up (continued)
VCR display
Cable box display
Cable channel number
7
Select “BRAND TYPE”using
STOP
, and enter a brand code
of your cable box using
number buttons
. Refer to the table
on the next page.
Example: For a TOSHIBAcable box, identified by number 37. Make sure that the channel display of your cable box has changed to 36. If not, try each brand code assigned to the brand of your cable box until the display changes to 36. If it still holds; •Relocate the cable box on the VCR. •Use each of digits from 1 to 91.
8
Press
PROG
. twice to exit.
Notes •If your cable channel does not change to 9 in step 7, the cable box will not
be able to change channels in the timer recording. In this case, set “CONTROL”to “OFF”in step 6.
•The cable box control is not compatible with the DSS®satellite receiver
control.
Buttons to control a remote- controllable cable box Once you complete the set-up for a remote controllable cable box, your cable box can be controlled by the following buttons on the remote control of the VCR. •
POWER (CABLE BOX) To turn the cable box on or off.
•
CH (CABLE BOX) To select cable channels in the upper or lower direction. (not applicable to some brands of cable box.)
•Number buttons (0 –9)
To select desired channels to record.
•
100 Some cable boxes require you to use this button as the enter button. Press this button after selecting the cable channel with number buttons.
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n
D : PROG

Reference Information
Toshiba 2-15
37
RECORDING
DSS®Satellite Receiver Set-up
1
Press
PROG
. to display the MENU screen.
2
Select “PRESET”using
FF
or
REW
,
and press
ENTER
.
3
Select “CABLE BOX/DSS”using PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and press
ENTER
.
4
Select “DSS”using
FF
.
5
Select “OUTPUT CH”using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and enter
either of the following according to your connection.
Type A: the output channel number of your DSS®satellite receiver using number buttons
. (Usually 3 or 4. Check
the rear of the DSS®satellite receiver.)
Type B: the line input mode “L1”using
I.SELECT
.
6
Select “CONTROL”using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and set to “On”
or “OFF”using
FF
or
REW
.
ON: if your DSS®satellite receiver is
remote-controllable. •Satellite channels will be selected by
CH (CABLE BOX) on the remote control. The VCR can change the satellite channel to the desired one when timer recording starts.
→Go to step 7.
USE no C. ox DSS
OUTPUT CH 3CH
CO
n
TROL Off on
RA
n
D TYPE no. 36
Preparation Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV.
(Continued)
(Example)
EnD : PROG
USE no C. ox DSS
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
100
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
123
456
789
0
Number
buttons
I.SELECT
CURSOR
STOP
FF
PLAY/x2,
STOP
POWER
(CABLE BOX)
PROG.
ENTER
REW
CH
(CABLE BOX)
E
n
D : PROG
USE no C. ox DSS
OUTPUT CH 3 CH
CO
n
TROL Off on
EnD : PROG
USE no C. ox DSS
OUTPUT CH 3 CH
CO
n
TROL Off on
TO SET CH PUSH 0~9 KEYS
36
DSS
®
Satellite Receiver Set-up
The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected DSS®satellite receiver.
RECORDING
DSS®Satellite Receiver Control This VCR needs to be connected to a DSS® satellite receiver equipped with an infrared wireless remote control. You can select satellite channels from the DSS®satellite
receiver by operating this VCR. DSS®is registered trademark of DIRECTV,
Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics. It is also possible to automatically change the satellite channels according to your program setting in the timer program recording.
Placing the DSS®Satellite
Receiver
Put the DSS®satellite receiver on the top of
the VCR as shown below. Do not block the sensor window. The infrared signals come out of the sensor window and received by the DSS®satellite
receiver. The VCR sends out infrared signals to your DSS®satellite receiver even
during timer program recording.
Notes •If the channels cannot be controlled properly
because the infrared signal fails to reach the DSS®
satellite receiver, change the position of the receiver on the VCR so that it can receive the signal.
•Keep the DSS®satellite receiver turned on even
while the VCR is in the timer program recording.
Connection Type
DSS®satellite receiver
Sensor window
Type A Type B
DSS®satellite receiver
RF OUT
RF IN
Satellite antenna
DSS®satellite receiver
Satellite antenna Incoming cable
LINE IN 1
LINE OUT
RF OUT
RF IN
3CH
4CH
3CH 4CH

Reference Information
2-16 Toshiba
39
RECORDING
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 the SAP or stereo sound.
Preparation Connect a stereo TV or stereo system to the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR.
Recording the SAP/Stereo Broadcast
1
On the SET UP screen (page 14), select “SAP SET”using
PLAY/x2
or
STOP
, and set to “ON”using
REW
or
FF
.
2
Press
PROG
. once to exit.
3
Perform a recording.
SAP (Second Audio Program broadcast): A separate audio program, usually broadcast in a second language with the main language.
Selecting a sound Sounds recorded on the tape According to your setting of “SAP SET”on the SET UP screen, the sound is recorded onto different tracks of the tape as below. Set “SAP SET”to “ON”or “OFF”appropriately.
Hi-Fi sound track
Contents of recorded sound
On-Screen Display (Press
DISPLAY
.)
Setting of “SAP SET” on the SET UP screen
Type of receiving broadcast Normal sound
track (Mono) LR“SAP”“STEREO”
“ON”or “OFF”not lit not lit MONO MONO MONO “ON”or “OFF”not lit lit MONO (MIXED)
“ON”lit not lit MONO MONO SAP
“OFF”lit not lit MONO MONO MONO
“ON”lit lit MONO MONO SAP
“OFF”lit lit MONO (MIXED)
STEREO
STEREO
Regular (monaural audio) Stereo Regular+SAP Stereo+SAP
Sounds in playback You can play SAP and/or stereo broadcasts with this VCR. Press
A.SELECT
to select a desired sound.
Note When the TV is connected to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR, the output sound is monaural.
Desired sound SAP sound Stereo sound
L , R indicators in the on - screen display R (right) is on. Both R (right) and L (left) are on.
Sound output SAP HIFI Sound
RECORDING
TV
VCR
PROG. ENTER
TV/VCR
POWER
CH/TRK
TV VOL
I.SELECT
REMAIN/
COUNTER
DISPLAY
COUNT RESET
SP/SLP
REC TIMER
SLOW
PLAY/x2
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
123
456
789
CANCEL
A.SELECT
EJECT
0100
VCR Plus+
CH
CABLE BOX
CM SKIP POWER
CURSOR
STOP
DISPLAY
1
2
A.SELECT
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DSS
®
Satellite Receiver Set-up (continued)
VCR display
OFF: if your DSS®satellite receiver is
NON remote-controllable. •Satellite channels will be selected by
the own channel selector of the DSS®
satellite receiver. The VCR channel should be set to the output channel of the DSS®satellite
receiver.
→Go to step 8.
7
Select “BRAND TYPE”using
STOP
, and enter a brand code
of your DSS®satellite receiver using
number buttons
. Refer
to the table on the next page.
Example: For a TOSHIBADSS®satellite receiver, identified by
number 99. Make sure that the background of the above display has changed to the satellite program on channel 200. If not, relocate the DSS®
satellite receiver on the VCR so that it can receive the infrared signal.
8
Press
PROG
. twice to exit.
Notes •If your satellite channel does not change to 200 in step 7, the DSS®satetllite
receiver will not be able to change channels in the timer recording. In this case, set “CONTROL”to “OFF”in step 6.
•The VCR Plus+ C system recording is not available on satellite channels. •The DSS®satellite receiver control is not compatible with the cable box
control.
TOSHIBA 99 RCA 98 SONY 97 PANASONIC 96
Buttons to control a remote- controllable DSS®satellite receiver Once you complete the set-up for a remote controllable DSS®satellite receiver, your DSS® satellite receiver can be controlled by the following buttons on the remote control of the VCR. •
POWER (CABLE BOX) To turn the DSS®satellite receiver on or off.
•
CH (CABLE BOX) To select satellite channels in the upper or lower direction. (not applicable to some brands of DSS®satellite receiver.)
•
Number buttons (0 –9) To select desired channels to record.
Table of DSS®satellite receiver brand codes
Brand name of your DSS®satellite receiver Brand code
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