Introduction SAFTY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the DO NOT OPEN product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19. REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 20.
Introduction Contents • Introduction Setting the screen ..........29 • TV SCREEN ............ 29 SAFTY PRECAUTIONS ........2 • STILL MODE ........... 29 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......3 • LINE1 INPUT/LINE2 INPUT ......29 • Contents ............. 6 • Setting the image quality ........ 30 Features ..............
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Contents • Tape playback Changing a disc name ........74 • Changing a disc name ........74 Loading and unloading a cassette tape ..48 • Using the keyboard screen ......75 Cassette tape playback ........49 • Special playback ..........50 Dubbing Picture search ..........
Introduction Features Recording function Timer recording Not only can you playback and record video tapes, but you can also playback DVD discs or make recordings using DVD-RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R discs with this unit. The timer recording system allows you to select the In addition, you can enjoy editing the programs you date, time and channel and record the desired pro- record.
• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. the creation of DVD and Video CD software and/or the manufacture of DVD and Video CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that this DVD/VCR will play every feture of every DVD bearing the DVD logo and/or every Video CD bearing the CD logo.
Introduction Disc The below DVD-Video may not be played back. DVD-R • DVD-Video that do not have the region number “1” or • You can record on the disc only in the Video mode. “ALL”. • You can record until the disc becomes full. •...
Some models of DVD player or DVD- ROM drive, therefore, will not playback recorded vid- • Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused eos. directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this DVD/...
Introduction Parts and functions Front * This unit has a door on the front panel. Please open it to access the S-VIDEO jack and the AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (INPUT 2) jacks. Display window REW (Rewind) button CHANNEL buttons PLAY button FF (Fast Forward) button Cassette Loading Slot STOP button...
Parts and functions Display window Display Description Lights during video tape playback. Video tape is temporarily stopped. Lights during video tape recording. Progressive scanning mode. Timer recording display. XP/SP/LP/SLP 4 DVD recording modes. XP, SP, LP or SLP can be selected in turn by pressing the REC MODE/SPEED repeatedly. SP/SLP 2 VCR recording modes.
Introduction Parts and functions Page Remote control OPEN/CLOSE Opens or Closes the tray. EJECT Ejects the cassette tapes PROGRESSIVE Activates the progressive scanning mode. TV/VIDEO Select to operate TV/VIDEO 22, 55 ON/STANDBY Turns power on/off. Direct channel selection of TV Setting input 37, 74 Entering a password...
Parts and functions Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control: Open the battery compartment Install two “AAA” batteries, pay- Replace the compartment cover. cover in the direction of the ar- ing attention to the polarity dia- row. gram in the battery compart- ment.
Introduction Antenna connections If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a Cable TV subscriber, skip ahead to page 18 for the proper connections. ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the DVD/VCR.
Antenna connections DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram.
Introduction Cable TV connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription chan- nels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
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Cable TV connections IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” mode. This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment.
Introduction Connections with the TV or audio component The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, and audio components to the DVD/VCR is dependent on the or revision of television programs, videotapes, model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s DVDs and other materials, is prohibited under Manual provided with each component for the location of video the Copyright Laws of the United States and...
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Connections with the TV or audio component Connect to a stereo amplifier with audio output You can enjoy high quality audio by connecting the audio output to your amplifier. Connect the audio output jacks to any line-level inputs (such as AUX, DVD, CD, etc.) of an audio amplifier. Stereo Amplifier Audio (L) output To Audio (L) input...
Introduction Auto clock setting / Setting the video channel Auto clock setting Preparation: You must connect the antenna or cable before connecting the AC cord to the power source. Wait at least 3 minutes with the power turned off, after the antenna or cable is connected, for the auto clock feature to activate.
Various settings SETUP MENU The SETUP MENU consists of several menus where Press to select the desired submenu and you can make various settings concerning lan- press ENTER. guage, audio functions, and images. In addition, this The screen for the selected submenu will appear. menu includes a clock, channel and other things that require setting just after purchase.
Various settings Setting the language You can choose the language of the menu screen, Selectable languages: DVD menu, DVD audio and subtitles. ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL The language you have selected will play if it is re- Preparation: corded on the disc. •...
Setting the parental control Some discs are specified as not suitable for chil- NOTES: • The selected level will apply to operations executed dren. This unit can prevent playback of such discs. after this. Preparation: • The unit cannot restrict playback of some discs. •...
Various settings Setting the clock The clock is set to the correct time automatically, STANDARD TIME (Time zone) but it can also be set manually. The clock can be set In the rare event that you live within the broadcast range for daylight saving time and time zone.
Setting the disc NEW DISC FORMAT You can format, protect, or finalize a disc. If you insert an unused DVD-RW disc, the disc is auto- Preparation: matically formatted. If you use the DVD-RW (Ver.1.1/1.2), you can select • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. the mode to be used for automatic format.
Various settings Setting the disc / Other (SYSTEM SETUP) NOTES: NOTES: • During the finalization the cursor will move repeatedly. • During the cancelling finalization the cursor will move When the finalization finished, “DISC FINALIZED” will repeatedly. appear. • The cancelling finalization process may require a few •...
Setting the screen This section describes settings about the screen. Note for the field still and frame still: (with 480i interlaced scanning mode) Preparation: • Field* still (240 lines) • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. Since only one field (half of the video information) is •...
Various settings Setting the image quality / Setting the audio This section describes image quality settings. This section describes audio settings. Preparation: Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. •...
Setting the audio / Setting the recording SAP (Second Audio Program) AUTO CHAPTER This unit is fitted with an SAP broadcast system that You can automatically make chapter marks on the DVD to be recorded. enables you to switch to a second audio program while viewing a selected channel.
Various settings Setting the channel / Setting other items This DVD/VCR is equipped with a channel memory You can set the switching interval between played feature that allows you to skip channels up or down back images in the slide show mode. to the next channel set in memory, hence skip over Preparation: unwanted channels.
Disc playback Playback procedure Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) Press OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray will open. Insert a disc. Disc without a cartridge Insert with the playback side down.
Disc playback Playback by selecting a title Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. When playing back a recorded • Load a recorded DVD. disc, you can display the title • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) menu and select the title to be played back.
Checking media information Preparation: Various information on the loaded • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. disc can be displayed on the TV • Load the disc. screen. • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) Press DISPLAY.
Disc playback Special playback Fast forward playback Press SEARCH during normal playback. Each press of SEARCH will increase the speed of the search NOTE: There may be a slight de- (x2), (x12), (x24), (x60). lay between pressing the button (The speed of the search is increased up to only 2 steps in Audio CD.) and the function activation.
Instant skip / Locating a specific scene Instant skip Use this function to skip commercials while you playback. Press INSTANT SKIP during playback. The time jumps to a point approx. 30 seconds later and playback re- sumes. NOTE: With some DVD-Video, the Commercial skip operation may not work. Locating a specific scene Specify the time recorded on the disc, chapter or title to playback.
Disc playback Repeat playback Instant replay This feature can be used to repeat the last 10 seconds of viewed material, and continues to play as normal. Press INSTANT REPLAY during playback. The video returns to a point 10 seconds before and playback resumes. NOTES: •...
Title selection / DVD menu Title selection Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu is recorded on the disc, you can select the desired title. Press TOP MENU/TITLE MENU during playback. The title menu appears on the screen. •...
Disc playback Changing angles / Zooming / Karaoke playback Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. Angle 1 out of 3 Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected.
Changing soundtrack language / Subtitles / To turn off the PBC Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. Press AUDIO during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. Audio 1/8 ENG Dolby Digital Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired language is selected.
Disc playback Various operations on CD Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load the music CD. This section describes the TRACK • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) INFO screen where music CDs can be played back using the various Press TOP MENU/TITLE MENU.
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Various operations on CD Random playback Press to select “RANDOM PLAY” from the menu list and press ENTER. The order of music tracks is randomly changed. Press PLAY. Music is played back in random order. To cancel random playback, select “RANDOM PLAY” from the menu list again, and press ENTER.
Disc playback MP3/WMA/JPEG playback Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load the disc storing MP3, WMA or JPEG. MP3 and WMA files can be played • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) back.
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Please be advised that you must obtain permission from the applicable copyright owners to download copyrighted content, including music files, in any format, including the MP3 and WMA formats, prior to the downloading thereof. Toshiba has no right to grant and does not grant permission to download any coprighted content.
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Disc playback MP3/WMA/JPEG playback Playing back JPEG files Press to select JPEG file. • In case the disc includes more than 10 files, you can turn to the next or the previous page. (See page 42.) BROWSER /popArt Alfred Ia Guigne.jpg Alone.jpg Ambassadeurs-Aristide_Bruant.jp Arlstide Bruant.jpg...
Progressive scan Preparation: • Connect to a TV equipped with component jacks which support the The unit supports the progressive progressive video input. scanning system as well as the con- • Turn ON the TV and set it to the corresponding video input mode. ventional interlaced scanning sys- •...
Tape playback Loading and unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked • Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder However, S-VHS recording is not possible with this model. • This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to playback S-VHS recordings with regular VHS resolution.
Cassette tape playback Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Press VCR to select the VCR mode. (The VCR indicator will light.) Load a prerecorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically).
Tape playback Special playback Repeat playback The entire video tape will be played until its end. The Picture search tape will then automatically rewind to the beginning and Reverse picture search function the playback will be repeated. Press REW x 1 or x 2 during the playback. Forward picture search function Press REPEAT while the VCR is playing back.
ZERO RETURN function / Video index search system Press DISPLAY. The counter display shows the tape run- 8 : 47 HI-FI ning time during playback or recording. ZERO RETURN function This function makes tape rewind- 00 : 04 : 38 SP ing stop at the counter “00:00:00”...
Recording Read this before recording on disc Types of disc This section explains things you must You can use DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to record video. know to record onto a disc. Read it before attempting to record. DVD-RAM/-RW (VR mode) •...
Read this before recording on disc Images that cannot be recorded The unauthorized recording, use, Some DVD-Video and broadcasts contain copy-restriction signals to distribution, or revision of television protect copyrights. There are 3 types of copy-restriction signals: “Copy programs, videotapes, DVDs and Free”, “Copy Never”...
Recording Recording a TV program Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set it to the video input mode. • Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit. You can record programs you • Press DVD or VCR to select the appropriate mode. watch on TV onto video tapes or VCR mode Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the re-...
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Recording a TV program To stop recording Press STOP to stop recording. “ ” will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. NOTE: When recording onto a DVD, even if STOP is pressed during record- ing, recording does not stop instantly. Recording may continue for as long as 1 minute maximum.
Recording One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. The One-touch Timer Recording • Load a recordable DVD or video tape into the unit. feature provides a simple and con- • Press DVD or VCR to select the appropriate mode. venient way to make a timed re- cording.
Timer recording Setting timer recording Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. The timer recording system allows • Load a recordable DVD or video tape. you to select the date, time and • Press DVD or VCR to select the appropriate mode. channel and record the desired pro- •...
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Recording Timer recording Press to select “TYPE” and press ENTER. Press to select “ONCE” from the list and press ENTER. SETUP MENU TIMER REC SET TYPE ONCE MODE ONCE DATE (MM/DD) 11,08,03(--) EVERY SUN START 02:17 EVERY MON EVERY TUE 03:17 EVERY WED EVERY THU...
Timer recording SETUP MENU TIMER REC SET TYPE ONCE MODE DATE (MM/DD) 11/20(TH) START 08:00PM 09:30PM REC TO REC MODE SELECT ENTER RETURN BACK SETUP ENTER Select “OK” and press ENTER. The timer program is determined and the TIMER REC SET screen appears again.
Recording Chase Playback While recording a TV program on the DVD-RAM disc, press PLAY to start chase playback. You can begin playback from the The TV program as it is being recorded will played back. beginning of a program currently being recorded.
Stereo recording and playback When a MTS STEREO broadcast is re- The VHS Hi-Fi audio system per- ceived, the word “STEREO” will appear on mits high fidelity recording of MTS the screen and the program can be viewed STEREO STEREO TV broadcasts. or recorded in stereo.
Editing the disc Editing the disc Title menu This section explains how to edit the recorded contents on DVD- When the content is recorded, a title name that includes the date, time, RWs. However, the items that you channel number and other information is created automatically. can edit vary with the recording The title menu can be used when you playback after confirming the formats.
Editing a playlist Preparation: You can create and edit the playlist • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. based on the original title. • Load the recorded DVD-RAM/RW (VR). • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) Creating a playlist Press TITLE MENU.
Editing the disc Editing a playlist Changing a title name Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu. Select the playlist where you want to change the title name. • Press to select the playlist. • Press to display the editing menu of the playlist. •...
Editing a playlist Erasing a scene (Edit title) You can erase an unnecessary scene from the created playlist. When you erase the scene from the playlist, the scene is not erased from the original title. Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu. Select the playlist where a scene you want to erase is included.
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Editing the disc Editing a playlist Press to select “SET START” at the start point of the scene that you want to erase and press ENTER. (To set the start point easily, search the start point while “SET START” is selected) The still image at the start point appears at the left small screen.
Editing a playlist Combining the title You can create a playlist by combining the several original titles or playlists. To combine the titles, it is necessary to create a playlist at first. By combining the titles in the playlist, a playlist where several titles are combined is created.
Editing the disc Editing a playlist Erasing a playlist You can erase the created playlist. Even if you erase the playlist, the original title will not be erased. Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu. Select the playlist that you want to erase. •...
Editing an original title Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load the recorded disc. In VR mode, you can edit various • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) items, whereas in Video mode, you can edit the title names only.
Editing the disc Editing an original title When the scene you want to add a chapter mark, press ENTER. The playback is paused and the position of the added chapter mark appears green. ADD CHAPTER MARK NAME 11/25/2003 08:41 AM CHAPTER LENGTH 00:03:08/00:30:17 The added chapter mark...
Editing an original title COMBINE CHAPTERS NAME 11/25/2003 10:03 PM CHAPTER LENGTH 00:02:03/00:30:17 SELECT TITLE ENTER ENTER RETURN BACK MENU Press SKIP + or SKIP - to select the chapter marks to be erased. Press ENTER. The chapter marks are erased and 2 chapters are combined into 1 chapter.
Editing the disc Editing an original title Erasing a scene (Edit title) You can erase an unnecessary scene from the original title. Erase the scene after checking the title. You cannot restore the erased scene. When you erase the scene, you can increase the disc space. Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.
Editing an original title Erasing an original title You can erase an original title. Erasing the title deletes both the title and the recording saved under that title name. Erase the original title after checking its title. The erased title cannot be restored. When you erase the title, you can increase the disc space.
Editing the disc Changing a disc name You can change a disc name from Preparation: the title menu. • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. • Load the recorded DVD disc. • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. (The DVD indicator will light.) Changing a disc name Press TITLE MENU to display the title menu.
Changing a disc name Using the keyboard screen Character input 2 Example: Explained here is the procedure when you This section explains the function of the keyboard input “F” and “J”. screen and how to input characters. The disc name and the title name can be changed using the keyboard Press the numeric keys continuously and select screen.
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Editing the disc Changing a disc name Erasing a character Press to select the type of letters in the You can erase the input character. list below and press ENTER. Erasing method 1 Auto caps: Determines uppercase and lower- case automatically. Press to select “Back”.
Dubbing Dubbing a tape onto a disc Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. You can record video or audio on • Load a source video tape and a disc for recording. a video tape onto a disc. •...
Dubbing Dubbing a disc onto a tape Preparation: • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. You can record both video and • Load a source disc and a video tape for recording. audio from a disc to a video tape. •...
Dubbing using other equipment You can connect another VCR or camcorder to dubbing. Typical connection: When using this unit as a recording device Playback VCR Playback Camcorder To AV jack To Audio (R) OUT To Video OUT Recording VCR To Audio (L) OUT AUDIO/VIDEO cord (supplied) Recording VCR To Video IN...
Additional information Glossary A-B Repeat Playback Playback that repeats between two set points, A and This is a digital sound system developed by Digital Theater Systems for use in cinemas. This system uses 6 audio channels and provides accurate sound field angle positioning and realistic acoustics.
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Glossary parental control settings Video mode Level 1: Adult discs and general discs (R-rated This recording format is compatible with commercially discs included) cannot be played back. available DVD players. Level 2 to 3: Adult discs and R-rated discs cannot be virtual surround played back.
Additional information Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “DVD MENU”, “AUDIO” and/or “SUBTITLE” (see page 24). Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 Afar 1111 Finnish...
Problems and troubleshooting Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE DVD/VCR...
Additional information Problems and troubleshooting / Video head cleaning SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE • The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off. TV recording does not work. 48, 54 • The unit is in the external input mode. •...
Error/Warning message list ERROR/WARNING MESSAGE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE The power was shut down without completing the Power ON SYSTEM ERROR termination process due to a power failure or dis- Wait until the message disappears. PLEASE WAIT connection of the AC cord plug. (Abnormal termi- nation) SYSTEM ERROR The power was abruptly turned off before writ-...
Limited United States Warranty Digital Audio Video ("DAV") Product - Depot Repair Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("TACP") makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DAV PRODUCT AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
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DAV Product to the Depot Warranty Repair Center specified by the TACP Consumer Solutions Center. For additional information, visit TACP's website: www.tacp.toshiba.com ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS...