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1 4 HEAD Hi -Fi STEREO VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly . W525 OWNER’S MANUAL ATTENTION If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code. TV/CA TV MODE SELECTION When shipped from the factory , the TV/C[...]
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2 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO [...]
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3 3 PORTABLE CART WARNING (symbol provided by RETAC) S3125A 8. ACCESSORIES Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit. 8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cau[...]
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4 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 18. SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. For example : a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spi[...]
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5 MOISTURE CONDENSATION DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON THE VCR. WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION? When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is called moisture condensation. MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UN[...]
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6 • Open the battery compartment cover . • Install two "AAA" batteries. • Replace the cover . High Quality Picture Technology - This video cassette recorder marked "HQ" incorporates VHS high quality technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality in playback. [...]
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7 Automatic Repeat Play System - When the AUTO REPEAT option is turned on, this VCR will automatically play back the same cassette tape repeatedly. (more on pg 18) On-Screen 3 Language Display - This TV can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. (more on pg 15) Slow Motion - This VCR provides slow motion which of- fers steady[...]
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8 LOCA TION OF CONTROLS TV/VCR SP/SLP SLOW MENU REW REC P A USE/STILL CHANNEL FF SET ENTER STOP PLA Y 12 3 45 6 7 0 89 – TRACKING + DISPLA Y CANCEL COUNTER RESET AUDIO SELECT DIGIT AL TRACKING TIMER INPUT SELECT POWER FRONT REMOTE CONTROL 7 30 27 26 25 24 23 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape. 2. REW button - In the STOP [...]
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9 REAR UHF/VHF OUT(TV) IN(ANT) VIDEO L R OUT LINE1 AUDIO 15. Direct Channel Selection buttons (0-9) - Allows direct access to any channel. 16. STOP button - Press to stop the tape. 17. MENU button - Press to display the on-screen menu function. 18. TRACKING SET + / – buttons - During playback, they are used to adjust tracking manually. Used to se[...]
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10 NOTES: • A clear picture will not be obtained by the VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the antenna to the VCR properly . • For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use of an outdoor type antenna is required. • If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to quali[...]
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11 NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode. NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode. NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV menu option to the "TV" mode. 75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied) Splitter 75 ohm Input 75/300 o[...]
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12 Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This 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 w[...]
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13 IMPORT ANT : Make sure the TV/CA TV menu option is set to the "CA TV" mode. This 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 [...]
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14 OUT IN OUT IN If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks, you can connect your VCR to them to receive a higher quality picture and sound. If you have a stereo, you can connect a stereo amplifier to enjoy powerful sound. AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION When you connect your VCR to a Stereo Component System, you can view the picture[...]
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15 SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable only. 1 During power off, press and hold the “3” or “4” number button on the remote control for 3 seco[...]
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16 1 Press the MENU button. Press the TRACKING SET + or – button to select the CH SET UP option, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the TRACKING SET + or – button to select the ADD/DE- LETE mode, then press the ENTER button. 3 Select the desired channels to be added or deleted using the TRACKING SET + or – button. 4 Press the ENTER button i[...]
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17 TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY Press the REW button in the STOP mode. " " will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. Press the FF button in the STOP mode. " " will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. When a tape is played, the Digital Auto Tracking System automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best [...]
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18 RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN • T urn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. • T urn ON the VCR POWER button. • Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR mode. When a TV is connected with an audio/video cable, turn the TV on and select the video input mode on the TV . 1 Load a cassette ta[...]
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19 4 Press the REC button. " " will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds and the REC indicator will light. Press the PAUSE/STILL button to avoid recording unwanted material. Press again or press the REC button to continue the recording. Press the STOP button to stop recording. " " will appear on screen for about 4 seconds. T[...]
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20 1 Press the MENU button. Check the TIMER REC SET option is selected, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the TRACKING SET + or – button to select one of the program lines then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the TRACKING SET + or – button to select the date, then press the ENTER button. 4 Set the start time, end time, channel and tape speed[...]
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21 When setting the date in step 3, press the TRACKING SET – button repeatedly. The setting changes as follows: Example Press the TRACKING SET + or – button to select the TIMER REC SET option in the MENU. Then press the ENTER button to display the timer program list. Press the MENU button twice to return to the normal screen. TO CONFIRM THE SET[...]
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22 SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM ( SAP ) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the TRACKING SET + or – button to select the SAP option. 2 Press the ENTER button to select the ON position. 3 Press the MENU button again. When the VCR is turned on or a channel selection is made, make certain “SAP” appears on the screen. This means that the "Second Audio Pr[...]
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23 The video heads are the means by which the VCR reads pictures from the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy). If this is t[...]
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24 No picture on screen when playing back a recorded tape. Noise bars on screen. The TV is not set to the video channel 3 or 4. Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit. Video heads are dirty. The tape is worn or damaged. Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or adjust the fine tuning button on your TV set. 15 17 23 – PLAYBACK BEF[...]
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25 Remote control does not work. It is not aimed at the remote sensor. Distance too far or too much light in the room. There is an obstacle in the path of the beam. The batteries are weak. The +, – polarity of the batteries are not inserted correctly. The TV/VCR function is in the VCR mode. Aim it at the remote sensor. Operate within 15 feet (5 m[...]
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26 T oshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. ("T ACP") and T oshiba Hawaii Inc. ("THI") make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this VCR as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee. Limited Ninety ([...]
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27 All warranties implied by state law , including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other [...]
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28 4F22901A U 02/06 Printed in Thailand 4F22901A P20-LAST 11/5/2002, 3:11 28[...]