Toshiba W708 Owners Manual

Toshiba W708 Manual

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  • Toshiba W708 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Video Cassette Recorder W-708 W-701 OWNER'S MANUAL POWER EJECT PROG.TV REC REV FF PLAY STOP PAUSE/STILL This publication is printed on recycled paper 70971842
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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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    packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to ship your VCR. For maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at 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®
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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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    Timer Program Recording 27 VCR Plus+® system Set-up 30 VCR Plus+® system Recording ........ 32 MTS Broadcast Compatibility .......... 34 Simulcast Recording 35 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Multi Brand Remote Control 36 Before Calling Service Personnel ... 38 Specifications 40 Accessories 40 LIMITED
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    of Controls See the page in for details. This manual shows the names of buttons in italics. Front Panel ( PAUSE/STILL PLAY 21 STOP 21 FWD ) SHUTTLE 23 PAUSE/STILL 22 VCR display 9 Remote Control To operate this VCR. VCR 14 To operate your TV. TV 36 Number buttons 26 I.SELECT 26 REMAIN/
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    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) indicator Tape speed indicator (SP
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    , 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
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    UHF antenna only 1 IN (FROM ANT.) 2 OUT (TO 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 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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    TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals. (See page 11.) • 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). Incoming cable Cable
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    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
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    Auto Set Up is completed successfully, the current time will be displayed. VCR 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
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    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. 123 4 5 6 789 0 100 PLAY/x2 REW FF STOP VCR POWER REW FF PLAY/x2, STOP ENTER PROG. Setting the Language 1 Press POWER to turn on the
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    PRESET" using FF or REW, and press ENTER. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET Note "GUIDE CH" is for W-708 only. CL OCK SE T CH MEMORY CABL E 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
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    the channel number will appear if "L1" or "L2" is displayed in the VCR display. 123 4 5 6 789 0 100 PLAY/x2 REW FF STOP Number buttons Select "PRESET" using FF or REW, and press ENTER. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET Note "GUIDE CH" is for W-708 only. 3 Select "CH MEMORY" using PLAY/ x2 or STOP,
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    Storing Channels on the VCR (continued) Adding or erasing channels Adding channels If a Press PROG. to exit. Cable Box/DSS Output Channel Setting To set the Cable Box/DSS output Channel on the VCR. 1) Press PROG. to display the MENU screen. 2) Select "PRESET" using FF or REW, and press ENTER
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    PREPARATION Channel reference chart Number on the VCR Corresponding channel number TV CATV STD (HRC/IRC) 123456789 -23456789 1(A-8) 2 3 4 5(A-7) 6(A-6) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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    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
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    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 completely eliminated depending on the
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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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    You can also activate the picture search and slow playback at various speeds by turning the shuttle dial on the VCR. 1 Turn the shuttle dial on the VCR. Initial mode of tape operation foFrawsatr-ding Rewinding rection: Reverse Rewinding Stop Playback Playback dir Playback di forFwaarstd-ing
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    of the linear time counter is only an approximation. 24 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
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    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 speed (SP or SLP) and the cassette type. Index Search Function The VCR can find a point where a registered index signal is on a tape
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    cable box or "L1" appear, depending on your connection. (See pages 11 - 13.) 4 Press SP/SLP to select the recording tape speed. POWER SLP VCR SP: Suitable for general recording with CH better picture and sound quality. SLP: Suitable for tripling recording time, but with less picture and sound
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    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 18 and 19). • If you record cable channels via the cable box, keep the cable box turned on and select a channel to record on
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    SPD 25 8 / 30 9 : 30PM 10 : 00PMSP EnD: PROG 9 Press PROG.. Now programming is completed. 10 Press both TIMER simultaneously. The power turns off and the VCR enters the timer standby mode. REC POWER TIMER TIMER Auto Speed Select If you are not sure the tape is long enough for timer program
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    the screen disappears. 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 POWER. 2) With steps 2 to 9, change the items. To cancel a program, select the program you want to cancel in step 4, and press CANCEL
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    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 VCR Plus+® SYSTEM CHANNEL NUMBERS Broadcast Assigned channels channels 3 KCRA (NBC 3 6 KVIE (PBS 6 10 KXTV (CBS 10
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    on the right of the guide channel numbers. Find a guide number you marked on the guide channel numbers. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET GU I DE CH HOME CH 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 7 GU I DE CH HOME CH TO SET CH PUSH 0~9 KEYS EnD: PROG 8 Press PROG. to exit. The set-up is all over and your VCR
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    Plus+® system Recording (For W-708 only) After performing the VCR Plus+® system set-up, you can easily program a recording simply by entering the PlusCode® programming number. The numbers are published in the TV listings of newspapers, TV guide magazine, etc. Preparation • Make sure that the clock
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    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
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    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. 123 4 5 6 789 0 100 PLAY/x2 REW FF STOP DISPLAY Recording the SAP/Stereo Broadcast 1 On the SET UP screen (page 15), select "SAP SET" using
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    and normal track. Preparation • Connect the TV and stereo system to the VCR as below. • Turn on the connected FM tuner and tune to the station PROG 2 Press PROG. to exit. 3 Select the desired channel using CHANNEL on the VCR or CH/TRK on the remote control. If you use a cable box, select a desired
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    various brands of TV by setting their control codes. The TOSHIBA code has initially been set to control TOSHIBA TVs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 789 0 100 adjust the sound level. I.SELECT To select an external source such as a VCR. Number buttons To select TV channels. When selecting channels 1 to 9,
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    Table of Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Toshiba Bell & Howell Carver Celebrity Citizen Curtis Mathes Dumont Electro band Emerson Fisher GE Gibralter Goldstar Hallmark Hitachi Infinity JBL JCB JVC LXI Magnavox Marantz Megatron
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    servicing. No power. • The power cord is not plugged in. - Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly. Although the power is on, the VCR . - Adjust the tracking manually. (page 21) The VCR Plus+® system recording cannot be done. • The guide channel numbers are not set up correctly. - Make the guide
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    ) • An obstacle may be in the way of the operation. - Remove the obstacle. • The operating mode of the remote control is not set correctly. - Press VCR or TV depending on the equipment you want to operate. (pages 14, 36) The cassette is ejected immediately after it is loaded. • The cassette was
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    Specifications Power supply: Power consumption: External dimensions: Mass: Channels received: Antenna input/output terminals: to 40°C Humidity: less than RH 80% Accessories Antenna cable 1 Remote control 1 Batteries (AAA 2 Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. 40
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    manual thoroughly before operating this product. You should complete and mail the enclosed Demographic card within ten (10) days after you, or the person who has given you this product as a gift, purchased this product. This is one way to enable TACP/THI to provide you with better customer service
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    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)Arrange for the delivery
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Video Cassette Recorder
W-708
W-701
OWNER’S MANUAL
This publication is printed
on recycled paper
70971842
PLAY
STOP
PROG.TV
POWER
EJECT
PAUSE/STILL
REC
REV
FF