Toshiba W706 Owners Manual

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  • Toshiba W706 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Video Cassette Recorder W-706 OWNER'S MANUAL POWER EJECT PROG.TV REC REV FF PLAY STOP PAUSE/STILL This publication is printed on recycled paper 70971837
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    the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO REDUCE to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba Corporation or parties authorized by Toshiba Corporation could void the user's authority to
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    tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, TOSHIBA has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. In the spaces provided below, record the Model
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    , OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read owner's manual After unpacking this product, read the owner's manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions. 2. Power Sources This product should be operated only from
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    70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) 11. Power Lines An
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    normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of in performance - this indicates a need for service. 17. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers
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    the buttons, jacks, etc. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Contents 7 Identification of Controls 8 • Front Panel • Remote Control Remote Control 43 Before Calling Service Personnel ... 45 Specifications 47 Accessories 47 LIMITED WARRANTY 48 7
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    INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls See the page in for details. This manual shows the names of buttons in italics. Front Panel CHANNEL 25 EJECT 19 POWER 15 Cassette compartment 19 POWER c EJECT CHANNEL LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack
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    INTRODUCTION VCR Display VCR indicator Cassette indicator POWER indicator Timer recording indicator REMAIN indicator OFF indicator POWER REMAIN SLP VCR REC TIMER DT CH H AM PM L OFF R M S Hi-Fi (L/R) indicators L: Left channel R:Right channel off: Normal track REC (Recording)
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    PREPARATION How to Use the Remote Control This section explains how to get ready for remote control operation. 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.
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    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. LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN LINE OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN 11
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    Connections (continued) Cable Connection Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box. Incoming cable 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 (
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    Cable Box Cable Box IN OUT A AA BB B Cable Box A/B switch 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
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    display VCR display PM Tuning in progress. Auto Set Up completed. • If the VCR fails to set the clock, "- : - -" will be displayed. Set the clock manually. (Refer to "Setting the clock" on page 16.) Notes • If you press the CANCEL button, the Auto Set Up is cancelled. • If Auto Set Up
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    PREPARATION PREPARATION Initial Settings Using On-screen Display Language selection must be set first when the VCR is first plugged in, or after it encounters a power failure. You can also easily make necessary settings using the on-screen displays. Preparation • Turn on the TV, and select the
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    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, select "SUMMER TIME" using FF. Set to "IN" or "OUT" for the summer (daylight saving) time using PLAY/x2 or
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    PREPARATION 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. Incoming Antenna/Cable (CATV) Signals The VCR scans through all receivable TV and CATV channels and stores only
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    Storing Channels on the VCR (continued) Adding or erasing channels Adding channels If a desired channel cannot be scanned automatically because of a weak signal, it can be added to the memory. Erasing channels You can erase a stored channel from the memory if it is unnecessary. 1) Follow steps 1
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    PREPARATION PREPARATION Video Cassette Use 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
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    the adjusting, the playback picture and sound may be distorted. • The digital auto tracking is activated only in the playback mode. • To reset the manual tracking point to the center, press both CHANNEL on the VCR simultaneously for not longer than 1 second. • The noise on the screen may not be
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    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
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    Variable Speed Playback (continued) 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. If you press and hold PLAY/x2, the tape runs at 1/30th the normal playback speed. To resume normal playback Press
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    PLAYBACK Useful Functions in Tape Operation These functions will help your playback. S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) • This VCR can also play back a tape which is recorded in S-VHS format. But the playback picture does not have the same quality and resolution as the original S-VHS playback picture. •
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    Useful Functions in Tape Operation (continued) 1 2 3 4 5 6 789 0 100 5 Press PROG. to exit. 6 Press REMAIN/COUNTER. The remaining time ("RT - : - -") appears in the VCR display. Notes • The displayed remaining time is an approximation. • The remaining time is calculated according to the
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    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 33-36), and turn on the cable box. Basic
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    RECORDING 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 16). • Store the channels on the VCR (pages 17
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    5 Move to the next using FF, and set the recording date using PLAY/x2 or STOP. The date changes as follows: → 8/25 → 8/26 9/24 → WKLYSU → ... MO~FR ← WKLYSA ← PROGRAM SET UP PRESET CH DATE On OFF SPD 25 8 / 30 SLP EnD: PROG [WKLYSU]...[WKLYSA]: You can record TV programs on the same channel on
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    Timer Program Recording (continued) Confirming the timer programs (in the timer standby mode) Press PROG.. The screen for confirming will appear. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET CH DATE On OFF SPD 25 8 / 30 9 : 30PM 10 : 00PMSP EnD: PROG After about 30 seconds, the screen disappears. Changing/cancelling the
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    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
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    • Prepare the list like below. Example Station HBO ESPN AMC Guide channel number (on the TV Guide, local TV listings etc.) 33 34 35 Your home channel 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. (the case of CATV mode)
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    feature. To make an unattended recording of satellite programs, see "Timer Program Recording" (pages 26 - 28). Sample of TV program listing in a TV guide magazine 5PM FAM POPEYE Cartoon 725692 HBO MAKING OF A CHAMPION 237945 A look at gymnast and Olympic hopeful Kim Zmeskal from novice to seasoned
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    VCR Plus+ C3 ® system Recording (continued) 5 Press ENTER. The program setting is now memorized. • If your cable box is not remotecontrollable, select the recording channel on the cable box beforehand. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET CH DATE On OFF SPD 25 8 / 30 9 : 30PM 10 : 00PMSLP EnD: PROG 6 To
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    RECORDING RECORDING Cable Box Set-up The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected cable box. Cable Box Control This VCR needs to be connected to a cable box equipped with an infrared wireless remote control. You can select cable channels from the cable box by operating this VCR.
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    Cable Box Set-up (continued) 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 17). 123 4 5 6 789 0 100 PLAY/x2 REW FF STOP 34 Cable Box Set-up 1 Press PROG. to display the MENU screen. Number buttons
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    "BRAND TYPE" using STOP, and enter a brand code of your cable box using number buttons. Refer to the table on the next page. Example: For a TOSHIBA cable box, identified by number 36. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET USE nO C. BOX DSS OUTPUT CH 3 CH COn TROL BRAnD TYPE OFFnO . On 36 Cable
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    Cable Box Set-up (continued) Table of cable box brand codes Brand name of your cable box Toshiba Anvision Archer Cablestar Cableview Citizen Curtis Diamond Eagle Eastern GC Brand Gemini General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macom Magnavox Movietime NSC OAK OAK Sigma Panasonic
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    RECORDING 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
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    DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up (continued) Preparation Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. 123 4 5 6 789 0 100 PLAY/x2 REW FF STOP DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up 1 Press PROG. to display the MENU screen. Number buttons 2 Select "PRESET" using FF or REW,
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    " 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 TOSHIBA DSS® satellite receiver, identified by number 99. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET USE nO C. BOX DSS OUTPUT CH 3 CH COn TROL BRAnD TYPE OFFnO . On 99
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    DSS® satellite receiver.) • Number buttons (0 - 9) To select desired channels to record. Table of DSS® satellite receiver brand codes Brand name of your DSS® satellite receiver TOSHIBA RCA SONY Brand code 99 98 97 40
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    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. 1
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    RECORDING Simulcast Recording When TV program such as MTV, HBO or MAX is being simulcast in FM stereo in your area, the VCR can also record the simulcast sound from an FM stereo tuner or receiver onto the Hi-Fi track and normal track. Preparation • Connect the TV and stereo system to the VCR as
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    Multi Brand Remote Control The remote control can be compatible with various brands of TV by setting their control codes. The TOSHIBA code has initially been set to control TOSHIBA TVs. 123 4 5 6 789 0 100 PLAY/x2 REW FF STOP 1 POWER CH/TRK TV VOL 100 Number buttons DISPLAY I.SELECT ENTER
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    of Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Toshiba Bell & Howell Carver Celebrity Citizen Curtis Mathes Quasar Radio Shack RCA Realistic Runco (NEC) Samsung Sanyo Scotch Scott Sears Sharp Sony Soundesign Supreme Sylvania Tandy Technics Techwood Teknika TMK Victor Vidikron Vidtech Wards Zenith Brand
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    before requesting servicing. ADDITIONAL . • Tracking is not set appropriately. - Adjust the tracking manually. (page 20) • The video heads are dirty. - Clean system recording cannot be done. • The guide channel numbers are not set up correctly. - Make the guide channel number setting. (page 29) •
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    Before Calling Service Personnel (continued) The remote control does not work properly. • The batteries are exhausted. - Replace all batteries. (page 10) • The remote control is operated beyond the
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    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Specifications Power supply: Power consumption: External dimensions: Mass: Channels received: Antenna input/output terminals: Signal system: Recording/Playback system: Cassette: Tape speed: Video recording/playback time: Fast forward time: High speed rewind time: Video input:
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    concerning an exchange price. Payment must be enclosed with the product in the form of a certified check or money order and forward your product to: Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc. Returns Center 1420C Toshiba Dr. Lebanon, TN 37087 (8) Upon receipt we will, at our option, replace your
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    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LIMITED WARRANTY (continued) How to Obtain Warranty Service (1)Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your owner's manual. This check list may solve your problem. (2)Call the TACP toll free number 800-631-3811 within (30) days after you find a defective product or part. (3)
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Video Cassette Recorder
W-706
OWNER’S MANUAL
This publication is printed
on recycled paper
70971837
PLAY
STOP
PROG.TV
POWER
EJECT
PAUSE/STILL
REC
REV
FF