Toshiba W522CG manual

SQPB V ideo Cassette Recorder W522CG OWNER’S MANUAL AC68-02123L W522CG ENG new(1-9) 2/20/04, 11:15 1[...]

2 Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. The l[...]

3 INTRODUCTION It is permissible to record television programs, film, video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated. IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS Save Original Packing Materials The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to ship your VCR. For maxi[...]

4 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 the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product deal[...]

5 6. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool and the like. 7. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 8. Power-Cor[...]

6 16. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product do[...]

7 INTRODUCTION Provides important notes and general explanation of the VCR, including names of the buttons, jacks, etc. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................... 2 IMPORT ANT PRECAUTIONS ............. 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 4 Contents .............................................. 7 Identification of Cont[...]

8 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 your TV. SLOW P AUSE/STILL REC TIMER TV VCR POWER I.SELECT SP/ SLP DISPLAY TV VOL COUNTER PROG. CANCEL REMAIN/ RESET COUNT EJECT[...]

9 INTRODUCTION VCR Display Multifunctional indicator VCR indicator RF OUT (TO TV) terminal Timer recording indicator VCR TIMER Hi-Fi LINE IN 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. Hi-Fi indicator Rear Panel LINE OUT VID[...]

10 Setting up the Remote Control 1 Open the battery compartment lid on the rear panel. 2 Install 2 batteries (“AA” 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 Angl[...]

11 PREP ARA TION 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 The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are also available to connect your TV . When connected your TV using the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks T o watch video pictures, set t[...]

12 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 [...]

13 PREP ARA TION Auto Set Up The VCR ’ s clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet. PREP ARA TION 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 m[...]

14 Setting the Language 1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR. 2 Press PROG. . The following screen appears on the TV . PREP ARA TION 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[...]

15 PREP ARA TION 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 PLA Y or STOP . 1) Set ?[...]

16 Incoming Antenna/Cable(CA TV) Signals The VCR scans through all receivable TV and CA TV 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[...]

17 PREP ARA TION To add channels To erase channels 3) Enter a channel number of 1 to 125 using number buttons . For more than 100 number , first press 100 . For CA TV 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 . two times to[...]

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. W arning Do not inse[...]

19 PREP ARA TION 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 dist[...]

20 Still Picture A picture freezes so that you can watch closer . 1 Press P AUSE/STILL during playback. The picture freezes. To resume normal playback Press P AUSE/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 objec[...]

21 PLA YBACK Frame Advance A picture advances frame by frame. 1 Press PLA Y during still playback. Each time you press PLA Y , 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 [...]

22 Counter Function Y ou 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 DISPLA Y . They are switchable with REMAIN/COUNTER . To reset the line[...]

23 PLA YBACK 1 On the SET UP screen, select “COUNTER MEM.” using PLA Y or STOP , and set to “ON” using REW or FF . 2 Press PROG. 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 disp[...]

24 W atching 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 P AUSE/STILL to stop recording momentarily . T o resume recording, press P AUSE/STILL again. Note The VCR automaticall[...]

25 RECORDING Timer Programming Pr ocedure Example : T o record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from 9:20 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on August 30. T oday 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 , an[...]

26 5 Move to the next using FF , and set the recording date using PLA Y or STOP . The date changes as follows: [WKL YSU] … [WKL YSA]: Y ou can record TV programs on the same channel on the day and time every week. [MO~FR]: Y ou can record TV programs on the same channel on the day and time Monday through Friday . 6 Move to the next using FF , and[...]

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 2 to 9 [...]

28 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 (pa[...]

29 RECORDING Remote Control for T OSHIB A TVs The remote control can control TOSHIBA TVs. ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Point the remote control at your TV and use each button listed below to make sure that your TV is operate correctly. SLOW PA USE/STILL REC TIMER TV VCR POWER I.SELECT SP/ SLP DISPLAY TV VOL COUNTER PROG. CANCEL REMAIN/ RESET COUNT EJECT[...]

30 No power . • The power cord is not plugged in. – Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly . Although the power is on, the VCR will not work. • There is no cassette. – Load a cassette. (page 18) The clock does not work. • There has been a power failure. – Reset the clock. (page 15) The timer does not work properly . • The time is [...]

31 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION Specifications Accessories Antenna cable ....................................... 1 Remote control ..................................... 1 Batteries (AA) .................................... 2 Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Power Supply: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption: 18 W External dim[...]

32 32 CANADIAN WARRANTY TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER To obtain a “CANADIAN WARRANTY”, the consumer must complete and forward the attached “CANADIAN WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM” to Toshiba of Canada Limited, Consumer Electronics Group Warranty Registration Office, 191 McNabb Street, Markham, Ontario L3R 8H2 within 30 days of purchase! This[...]