Toshiba VCR W 608 User Manual
Video Cassette Recorder  
W-6 0 8  
OW NER’S MANUAL  
3
ABLE BOX  
ONTROL  
FF  
POWER  
EJECT  
PLAY  
STOP  
CHANNEL  
REW  
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IMPORTANT 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 maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory.  
Avoid Volatile Liquid  
Do not use volatile liquids, such as an insect spray, near the unit.  
Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the unit for a long time. They will mar the  
finish.  
Moisture Condensation  
Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location.  
When the VCR is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the  
cylinder inside, one of its most crucial internal parts. To prevent the VCR from possible  
damage, do not use the unit for at least 2 hours when there is an extreme or sudden change  
in temperature.  
Compatibility  
This video cassette recorder (VCR) is compatible with any other VCR bearing the  
mark. HQ VHS equipment is also compatible with existing, non-HQ VHS equipment.  
®
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, TOSHIBA has determined that this product or  
®
product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS  
GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT.  
RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can  
result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect  
you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is  
fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.  
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, 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 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 dealer or local power company. For products  
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating  
instructions.  
3. Grounding or Polarization  
This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a  
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power  
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact  
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety  
purpose of the polarized plug.  
4. Ventilation  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure  
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these  
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be  
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This  
productshouldnotbeplacedinabuilt-ininstallationsuchasabookcaseorrack  
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have  
been adhered to.  
5. Heat  
Theproductshouldbesituatedawayfromheatsourcessuchasradiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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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-Cord Protection  
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked  
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention  
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the product.  
9. Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience recep-  
tacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
10. Outdoor Antenna Grounding  
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system  
is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article  
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 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, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding  
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
S2898A  
11. Power Lines  
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric  
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside  
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as  
contact with them might be fatal.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
12. Lightning  
For added protection for this product during 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  
product due to lightning and power-line surges.  
13. Object and Liquid Entry  
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may  
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or  
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
14. Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
15. Accessories  
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.  
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious  
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of  
the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a  
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.  
S3125A  
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,  
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
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 does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those  
controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls  
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the  
product to its normal operation.  
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.  
17. Servicing  
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers  
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
18. Replacement Parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
19. Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service  
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper  
operating condition.  
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Contents  
IN TRO DUCTIO N  
Variable Speed Playback ................. 20  
Provides important notes and general  
explanation of the VCR, including names of the  
buttons, jacks, etc.  
• Picture Search  
• Still Picture  
• Frame Advance  
• Slow-motion Picture  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................... 2  
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............. 3  
Useful Functions in Tape  
Operation........................................... 22  
• Counter Function  
• Tape Remaining Time  
• Memory Stop Feature  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS................................... 4  
Contents .............................................. 7  
Identification of Controls ................... 8  
• Front Panel  
• Remote Control  
• VCR Display  
• Rear Panel  
RECO RDIN G  
Explains recording functions.  
Recording a TV Program.................. 24  
• Basic Recording  
• Watching a TV program while  
PREPARATIO N  
recording another  
• Skipping unnecessary scenes while  
recording  
• Recording off time setting  
Timer Program Recording ............... 25  
Explains what you need to do before operating  
the VCR.  
How to Use the Remote Control ...... 10  
Connections ...................................... 11  
Auto Set Up ....................................... 13  
VCR Plus+ C3 System Set-up ........ 28  
®
Initial Settings Using On-screen  
Display ............................................... 14  
• Setting the Language  
• Optional settings on the SET UP  
screen  
VCR Plus+ C3 System Recording . 30  
®
Cable Box Set-up .............................. 32  
DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up ........ 36  
MTS Broadcast Compatibility .......... 40  
• Setting the Clock  
Storing Channels on the VCR.......... 16  
Video Cassette Use .......................... 18  
ADDITIO N AL IN FO RMATIO N  
Multi Brand Remote Control ............ 41  
Before Calling Service Personnel ... 43  
Specifications ................................... 45  
Accessories ...................................... 45  
Memo ................................................. 46  
LIMITED WARRANTY........................ 47  
PLAYBACK  
Explains variable functions concerning  
playback.  
Playback ............................................ 19  
• Basic Playback  
• Double Speed Playback  
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INTRODUCTION  
Identification of Controls  
See the page in  
for details.  
This manual shows the names of buttons in italics.  
Fro n t Pa n e l  
18  
Cassete compartment  
POWER  
EJECT  
14  
24  
CHANNEL  
FF  
19  
19  
PLAY  
REW  
18  
19 STOP  
19  
FF  
POWER  
EJECT  
PLAY  
STOP  
CHANNEL  
REW  
LINE IN  
2
VIDEO  
L/MONO AUDIO  
R
REC  
Remote  
Sensor  
10  
24 REC  
9
VCR Display  
LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack  
LINE IN 2 AUDIO  
(L/MONO, R) jacks  
Re m o te Co n tro l  
To operate this VCR.  
To operate your TV.  
VCR  
14  
VCR  
TV  
POWER  
14  
POWER  
TV 33  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
19  
17  
33  
CH/TRK  
100  
Number buttons  
24  
24  
22  
CH/TRK  
I. SELECT  
7
I.SELECT  
TV VOL  
TV VOL  
TV/VCR  
REMAIN/COUNTER  
DISPLAY  
100  
REMAIN/  
DISPLAY  
SP/SLP  
COUNT RESET  
TV/VCR  
TIMER  
COUNTER  
24  
22  
22  
24  
24  
REC  
COUNT RESET  
SP/SLP  
26  
19  
PLAY  
TIMER  
REC  
PLAY *  
REW  
FF  
CURSOR  
STOP  
REW *  
19  
21  
19 FF *  
SLOW  
PAUSE/STILL  
SLOW  
20  
PAUSE/STILL  
PROG.  
ENTER  
CANCEL  
19  
14  
+
VCR Plus  
A.SELECT  
STOP *  
PROG.  
CH  
14  
EJECT  
POWER  
ENTER  
VCR Plus+ 30  
CABLE  
BOX  
VC-608  
EJECT  
18  
27  
34 POWER (CABLE BOX)  
CANCEL  
34  
CH (CABLE BOX)  
A.SELECT  
32  
* These buttons are used to control the  
cursor on the screen.  
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VCR Disp la y  
Cassette indicator  
Timer recording indicator  
STEREO indicator  
Hi-Fi indicator  
SAP indicator  
Hi-Fi  
TIMER  
REC  
S L P  
VCR  
STEREO  
L
R
SAP  
REC (Recording)  
indicator  
Hi-Fi (L/R) indicators  
L: Left channel  
VCR indicator  
R:Right channel  
off: Normal track  
Tape speed indicator (SP/SLP)  
Multifunctional  
indicator  
Re a r Pa n e l  
RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal  
LINE OUT AUDIO jacks (L, R)  
LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks (L, R)  
LINE  
OUT  
LINE  
IN  
IN  
1
(FROM ANT.)  
R
AUDIO  
L
RF  
OUT  
(TO TV)  
VIDEO  
CH  
3
4
LINE IN 1 VIDEO jack  
LINE OUT VIDEO jack  
To wall outlet  
CH selector (3/4)  
RF OUT (TO TV) terminal  
LINE IN 1 AUDIO (Rear), 2 (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.  
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PREPARATION  
How to Use the Remote Control  
This section explains how to get ready for remote control operation.  
Se ttin g u p th e Re m o te Co n tro l  
Open the battery compartment lid on the  
rear panel.  
1
Install 2 batteries (“AAA” size) following  
the polarity diagrams.  
2
3
4
Close the battery compartment lid.  
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  
Angles: within about 30˚ in every direction  
N o te s o n b a tte rie s  
Ca rin g fo r th e re m o te co n tro l  
• The life of the batteries is about 1 year  
depending on the conditions of use.  
• If the remote control does not operate  
correctly, replace all batteries with new ones.  
• 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 spill water on the remote  
control or to place it on anything wet, and avoid  
sharp impacts.  
• If the remote control is not to be used for a  
long period of time, remove the batteries to  
avoid possible damage from battery corrosion.  
10  
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PREPARATION  
Connections  
Before you use this VCR, it is necessary to connect it to your TV. Several ways of connecting are  
available depending on your use of TV or cable box. Select one which is applicable to your equipment.  
An te n n a / VCR/ TV Co n n e ctio n  
Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and connect it to the RF IN terminal on the  
VCR.  
1
Connect the RF OUT terminal to the TV.  
2
VHF/UHF  
VHF antenna  
only  
UHF antenna  
only  
combinaion antenna  
IN  
LINE  
OUT  
LINE  
IN  
(FROM ANT.)  
IN  
1
(FROM ANT.)  
1
2
R
AUDIO  
L
RF  
OUT  
(TO TV)  
VIDEO  
CH  
3
4
RF  
VHF/UHF  
OUT  
(TO TV)  
VHF UHF  
Setting the VCR Output Channel  
Antenna splitter  
(not supplied)  
When the VCR is connected in this way, the VCR sends the output  
signals to channel 3 or 4 on your TV. Set the output channel  
selector (CH selector) of the VCR to “3” or “4”, whichever is vacant  
in your area.  
AUDIO / VIDEO Co n n e ctio n s  
The AUDIO/VIDEO jacks are also available to connect your TV.  
W h e n co n n e cte d y o u r TV u sin g th e  
AUDIO / VIDEO O UT ja ck s  
LINE  
OUT  
LINE  
IN  
IN  
1
(FROM ANT.)  
R
AUDIO  
L
To watch video pictures, set the video input mode  
on your TV. For the video input mode, refer to  
the manual of your TV.  
RF  
OUT  
(TO TV)  
VIDEO  
CH  
3
4
LINE OUT VIDEO  
VIDEO IN  
LINE OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN  
Ca b le Co n n e ctio n  
Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box.  
Th is se t-u p w ill e n a b le y o u to :  
– record an unscrambled channel.  
– watch an unscrambled channel while recording it.  
LINE  
OUT  
LINE  
IN  
IN  
1
(FROM ANT.)  
R
AUDIO  
L
RF  
OUT  
(TO TV)  
VIDEO  
– record an unscrambled channel while watching  
another (only when you connect a cable-  
compatible TV).  
CH  
3
4
Yo u w ill n e e d to :  
• select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals.  
Incoming cable  
• 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).  
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Connections (continued)  
Th is se t-u p w ill e n a b le y o u to :  
– record an unscrambled channel.  
LINE  
OUT  
LINE  
IN  
IN  
1
(FROM ANT.)  
R
– watch an unscrambled channel while recording it.  
AUDIO  
L
RF  
OUT  
(TO TV)  
VIDEO  
CH  
– record an unscrambled channel while watching  
3
4
another (scrambled or unscrambled).  
Cable box  
Yo u w ill n e e d to :  
• set TV channel to the output channel of the cable  
Incoming cable  
OUT  
IN  
box.  
• turn on the cable box and select cable channel 3  
or 4 according to the output channel of the VCR.  
• 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 cable channel on the cable box.  
Th is se t-u p w ill e n a b le y o u to :  
LINE  
OUT  
LINE  
IN  
IN  
1
(FROM ANT.)  
– watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel  
while recording it.  
R
AUDIO  
L
RF  
OUT  
(TO TV)  
VIDEO  
CH  
3
4
– record any channels through the cable box.  
Cable box  
Yo u w ill n e e d to :  
• set TV channel 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.  
OUT  
IN  
Incoming cable  
• 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 the cable box.  
A/B switch  
A
Th is se t-u p w ill e n a b le y o u to :  
A
B
– watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel  
while recording it.  
B
Cable box  
– record an unscrambled channel while watching  
another unscrambled channel (only when you  
connect a cable-compatible TV).  
LINE  
OUT  
LINE  
IN  
IN  
1
(FROM NT.)  
R
AUDIO  
L
RF  
OUT  
(TO TV)  
VIDEO  
CH  
3
4
• A/B switch “A”: record and watch an  
unscrambled channel which  
comes bypassing the cable  
box.  
• A/B switch “B”: record and watch a scrambled  
or unscrambled channel coming  
through the cable box.  
Cable box  
Th is se t-u p w ill e n a b le y o u to :  
– watch or record a channel through the cable  
box via the LINE IN 1 (AUDIO/VIDEO) jacks.  
LINE  
OUT  
LE  
IN  
IN  
(FROM ANT.)  
Yo u w ill n e e d to :  
R
AUDIO  
L
RF  
OUT  
(TO TV)  
VIEO  
• press I.SELECT so that the VCR display  
CH  
3
4
shows “L1”.  
12  
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PREPARATION  
Auto Set Up  
The VCR’s clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.  
Au to Se t u p  
Plug the VCR into the AC outlet  
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
“AUTO” blink while the VCR automatically sets the clock  
using the data broadcast by the local TV stations.  
While “AUTO” is blinking, channel memory is also set  
automatically.  
9
100  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
STOP  
CANCEL  
When Auto set up has been completed, the VCR is on  
standby mode.  
3
Notes  
• It may takes several minutes during the Auto set-up  
• Press CANCEL on the remote control to cancel the auto set-up.  
13  
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PREPARATION  
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 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.  
Se ttin g th e La n g u a g e  
VCR  
POWER  
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.  
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Press PROG..  
The following screen appears on the TV.  
2
3
4
9
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
English  
Français  
Español  
100  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
REW  
FF  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
ENTER  
PLAY, STOP  
STOP  
ENTER  
PROG.  
Select the language using PLAY  
(CURSOR ) or STOP  
(CURSOR ) , and press PROG..  
The screen turns to the MENU screen.  
MEnU  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
E
nD  
:
PROG  
ENTER  
Press PROG. to return to the normal TV screen.  
O p tio n a l se ttin g s o n th e SET UP scre e n  
Other optional settings can be made. Press ENTER while “SET UP” is selected on the MENU screen.  
The screen turns to the SET UP screen.  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
TAPE LE  
n
GTH  
120 160 180  
Page 22  
SAP SET  
COUnTER MEM on  
LA GUAGE  
on  
off  
off  
ESP  
Page 40  
Page 23  
To change the language, move down here and set to the desired one.  
n
E
nG  
FRA  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
To exit, press PROG. twice.  
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Se ttin g th e Clo ck  
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.  
8
9
Example: To set the clock to 2:30 p.m. on  
August 25 (summer time) 2000.  
Press PROG..  
The MENU screen appears on the TV.  
1
*
The clock is  
revised by  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
Select “PRESET” using FF or REW,  
and press ENTER.  
broadcasting  
signal at 8:00 A.M  
every morning.  
2
SUMMER TIME  
TIME ZOnE CH  
AUTO 2  
AUTO  
AUTO AUTO  
SCAnnI  
PROG  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
n
G
nOW  
E
n
D
:
ENTER  
CLOCK SET  
CH MEMORY  
CABLE BOX / DSS  
GUIDE CH  
Select the options using FF or REW.  
Change the data using PLAY or STOP.  
1) Set “SUMMER TIME  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
ENTER  
(Daylight-Saving Time)”.  
Press ENTER to select “CLOCK SET”.  
3
4
DST start: Daylight-saving time begins on  
the first Sunday in April. Because the  
clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM  
to 3:00 AM (forward one hour).  
DST end: Daylight-saving time ends on  
the last Sunday in October. The VCR  
clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM  
to 1:00 AM (back one hour).  
remember that any part of a scheduled  
Timer Recording that falls between these  
two times will not be recorded.  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
SUMMER TIME  
TIME ZO  
n
E CH  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
PRESS EnTER  
TO START SETTInG  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
ENTER  
Select “AUTO” or “MANU” using PLAY 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, proceed to next  
step.  
AUTO: the VCR is using the clock data  
Broadcast by the local TV stations.  
IN: You want to use the DST function, and  
you are leaving in the area that apply  
Daylight-saving time.  
OUT: You are not leaving in the area that  
apply Daylight-saving time and you do not  
want to use DST function.  
2) Set “TIME ZONE”.  
Vary the digits to set the hour.  
PLAY : To increase.  
STOP : To decrease.  
5
6
7
If you select “AUTO” for your time zone,  
the VCR sets the clock using the first  
Coordinated Universal Time information it  
finds. If the time is not correct, select  
another time zone or use the “MANU”  
option.  
Move to the next using FF  
(To move back, press REW.)  
3) Set “CLOCK DATA CH”.  
Repeat step 5 and 6 to set the minutes,  
month, day, and the year (by the last  
two digits).  
If you don't know the clock data channel,  
select “AUTO”. The VCR will scan  
automatically to tune the channel carrying  
the clock data.  
Proceed to step 10 to start the clock.  
If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful, set the  
time and date through the “MANU” clock  
set menu selection.  
Press PROG..  
Now the clock starts.  
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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.  
In co m in g An te n n a / Ca b le (CATV) Sig n a ls  
The VCR scans through all receivable TV and CATV 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 Audio/Video  
connection (page 11).  
• Press I.SELECT so that the channel number will appear if “L1” or “L2” is displayed in the VCR display.  
In co m in g An te n n a / Ca b le (CATV) Sig n a ls  
Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.  
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Number  
buttons  
Select “PRESET” using FF or REW,  
and press ENTER.  
2
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
9
100  
CLOCK SET  
100  
I.SELECT  
CH MEMORY  
CABLE BOX / DSS  
GUIDE CH  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
En  
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PROG  
ENTER  
REW  
FF  
PLAY, STOP  
STOP  
Select “CH MEMORY” using PLAY  
or STOP, and press ENTER.  
3
ENTER  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
TV/CATV  
TV  
CATV  
AUTO SCAn  
ADD CH  
ERASE CH  
OFF  
On  
- - CH  
1, 6  
- - CH  
TO SET CH PUSH 0~9 KEYS  
PROG  
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Set “TV/CATV“ to “TV” or “CATV” using FF or REW.  
TV: To store channels received via the antenna.  
CATV: To store channels received via the incoming cable.  
4
5
Select “AUTO SCAN” using PLAY or  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
STOP, and press FF to set to “ON”.  
The VCR starts scanning and the  
channels are stored in the VCR in  
ascending order. When the scanning is  
finished, the screen automatically  
returns.  
AUTO SCAn  
2
CH  
on  
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PROG  
Press PROG. three times to exit.  
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3) Enter a channel number of 1 to 125 using  
number buttons.  
For more than 100 number, first press 100.  
For CATV 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.  
Ad d in g o r e ra sin g ch a n n e ls  
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.  
5) Press PROG. three times to exit.  
1) Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Incoming Antenna/  
CATV Signals”.  
2) Select “ADD CH” or “ERASE CH” using PLAY  
or STOP.  
Se le ctin g sto re d ch a n n e ls  
Once the active channels have been stored, you  
can select the channels in two ways below.  
Number buttons  
To add channels  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
To enter digits of the channel number.  
• For one-digit number, enter 0 before.  
• For more than 100 number, first press 100.  
TV/CATV  
TV  
CATV  
AUTO SCAn  
ADD CH  
ERASE CH  
OFF  
On  
- - CH  
- - CH  
• Each number button needs to be pressed  
within 2 seconds.  
TO SET CH PUSH 0~9 KEYS  
PROG  
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CH/TRK buttons  
To shift up or down the stored channel numbers.  
To erase channels  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
TV/CATV  
TV  
CATV  
AUTO SCAn  
ADD CH  
OFF  
On  
- - CH  
ERASE CH  
- - CH  
TO SET CH PUSH 0~9 KEYS  
PROG  
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Ch a n n e l re fe re n ce ch a rt  
CH NUMBER  
TV  
CATV STD (HRC/IRC)  
1
–
1(A-8)  
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
7
8
8
8
9
9
9
Number on the VCR  
Corresponding channel number  
5(A-7) 6(A-6)  
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30  
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30  
10 11 12 13  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51  
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51  
R
S
T
U
V
W
AA BB CC DD EE FF GG HH II  
JJ KK LL MM NN OO  
…
…
…
52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71  
52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69  
PP QQ RR SS TT UU VV WW XX YY ZZ AAA BBB 65 66 67 68 69 70 71  
–
–
…
…
…
93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103  
121 122 123 124 125  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
93 94 A-5 A-4 A-3 A-2 A-1 100 101 102 103  
121 122 123 124 125  
CATV signals  
• STD (standard) cable TV signals  
• HRC (Harmonic Related Carriers) cable TV signals  
• IRC (Incremental Related Carriers) cable TV signals  
IRC is also called ICC (Incremental Coherent Carriers)  
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PREPARATION  
Video Cassette Use  
Vid e o Ca sse tte Use  
Lo a d in g a ca sse tte  
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  
appear in the VCR display.  
indicator will  
Eje ctin g a ca sse tte  
Press EJECT. The cassette is ejected from the cassette compartment.  
Warning  
Do not insert your hands or any foreign objects into the compartment. This may result  
in injury or damage. Take special care with children to avoid accidents.  
Pre ca u tio n s w h e n u sin g vid e o ca sse tte s  
Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. If the tab has already been removed,  
recording cannot be performed.  
To prevent accidental erasure  
To record again  
Remove this safety tab with a screwdriver.  
Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
• Avoid exposing cassettes to direct sunlight. Keep them away from heaters.  
Avoid extreme humidity, vibrations or shock, strong magnetic fields (near a motor, transformer or  
magnet) and dusty place.  
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PLAYBACK  
Playback  
This section explains the basic playback operation.  
Preparation  
• Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV.  
• Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR.  
Ba sic Pla y b a ck  
Load a recorded cassette.  
Power is turned on.  
If the cassette has no safety tab,  
playback starts automatically.  
1
TIMER  
REC  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
S
L
P
S
CH/TRK  
L
VCR  
9
100  
Press PLAY to start playback.  
2
3
TIMER  
REC  
S
L
P
S
PLAY  
2
FF  
L
VCR  
REW  
FF  
STOP  
To stop playback, press STOP.  
TIMER  
REC  
S
L
P
S
3
REW  
L
VCR  
Do u b le Sp e e d Pla y b a ck  
Press PLAY during playback.  
A tape runs at double speed  
playback.  
1
Re w in d in g / Fa st-fo rw a rd in g  
Press REW or FF in the stop mode.  
Ad ju stin g th e tra ck in g  
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 distorted.  
• The digital auto tracking is activated only in the playback mode.  
• The noise on the screen may not be completely eliminated depending on the tape used, especially when the  
tape was recorded on another VCR.  
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PLAYBACK  
Variable Speed Playback  
You can play back a tape at various tape speeds.  
Pictu re Se a rch  
A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so  
that you can quickly locate a particular scene.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Press FF or REW during playback.  
1
9
The tape runs at 5 times the normal playback speed.  
100  
To change the tape speed to 7 times the normal playback  
speed, press and hold FF or REW.  
If you release it, the tape speed returns to 5 times.  
2
PLAY  
REW  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
FF  
STOP  
Note  
PAUSE/STILL  
If you press FF or REW during picture search, the mode changes to fast-  
forwarding or rewinding.  
SLOW  
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y b a ck  
Press PLAY.  
Still Pictu re  
A picture freezes so that you can watch closer.  
Press PAUSE/STILL during playback.  
The picture freezes.  
1
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y b a ck  
Press PAUSE/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 object or scene is  
frozen. This is not a defect in the unit.  
Ad ju stin g Still Pictu re Sta b ility  
If the still picture is distorted or flickers, hold down one of CH/TRK until  
the picture becomes stable.  
Note  
The distortion of the still picture may not be eliminated completely.  
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Fra m e Ad va n ce  
A picture advances frame by frame.  
Press PLAY during still playback.  
Each time you press PLAY, the picture advances one frame.  
1
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y b a ck  
Press PAUSE/STILL.  
Slo w -m o tio n Pictu re  
The tape runs at 1/7th or 1/15th the normal playback speed.  
Press SLOW during playback.  
The tape runs at about 1/7th the normal playback speed.  
1
Each time you press SLOW, the speed alternates between 1/7th and  
1/15th.  
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y b a ck  
Press PLAY.  
Notes  
• The slow-motion picture mode is automatically cancelled after about 5  
minutes and returns to normal playback.  
• The slow-motion picture may flicker up and down. This is not a defect in the  
unit.  
Ad ju stin g th e Tra ck in g Ma n u a lly  
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-motion picture may not be eliminated completely.  
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PLAYBACK  
Useful Functions in Tape Operation  
These functions will help your playback.  
Co u n te r Fu n ctio n  
You can view the clock, linear time counter or tape remaining  
time in the VCR display or on the TV screen.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
REMAIN/  
Each time you press REMAIN/COUNTER, the VCR display  
changes in sequence as follows:  
9
COUNTER  
100  
COUNT RESET  
→ Linear time counter → Tape remaining time (RT) → Clock  
DISPLAY  
PLAY  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
FF  
The indication above will also appear on the TV screen by pressing  
DISPLAY. They are switchable with REMAIN/COUNTER.  
REW  
STOP  
STOP  
ENTER  
To re se t th e lin e a r tim e co u n te r to “ 0 :0 0 :0 0 ”  
The counter is automatically reset to “0:00:00” when a cassette is  
ejected. If you want to reset at another point, such as the beginning of a  
new recording, just press COUNT RESET.  
PROG.  
Notes  
• The linear time counter does not work on non-recorded portions on the tape.  
• When the tape is ejected or the VCR is turned off, the display changes to  
clock.  
• If the tape rewinds back over “0:00:00”, “–” appears in the VCR display.  
• The displayed time of the linear time counter is only an approximation.  
Ta p e Re m a in in g Tim e  
To view the tape remaining time in the VCR display, select the  
tape length beforehand.  
Turn on the VCR and load a cassette.  
1
Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.  
2
Select “SET UP” using FF or REW, and press ENTER.  
3
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
Select the length of the tape, using  
FF or REW.  
4
TAPE LE  
nGTH  
120 160 180  
T120: for a T-120 tape or shorter  
T160: for a T-140 or T-160 tape  
T180: for a T-180 tape  
SAP SET  
COUnTER MEM on  
LA GUAGE  
on  
off  
off  
ESP  
n
E
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G
FRA  
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PROG  
Press PROG. twice to exit.  
5
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 tape speed (SP or SLP)  
and the cassette type.  
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Me m o ry Sto p Fe a tu re (Ze ro Re tu rn )  
On the SET UP screen, select  
1
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
“COUNTER MEM.” using PLAY or  
STOP, and set to “ON” using  
REW or FF.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
TAPE LE  
n
GTH  
120 160 180  
REMAIN/  
COUNTER  
9
SAP SET  
COUnTER MEM on  
LA GUAGE  
on  
off  
off  
ESP  
100  
COUNT RESET  
n
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FRA  
DISPLAY  
PLAY  
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PROG  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
FF  
REW  
STOP  
Press PROG. twice to exit.  
STOP  
2
The memory-stop feature allows you to quickly return to a  
ENTER  
counter reading of “0H00M00S” from any point on the tape.  
Memory stop is automatically turned on whenever the time  
counter with memory is displayed on the TV screen. This is  
convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape  
repeatedly. You may also discover other useful application for  
this feature.  
PROG.  
Notes: If you are rewinding the tape and the VCR stops at  
“0H00M00S M”, press REW again to continue  
rewinding.  
If you press the FF (fast-forward) button and the time  
counter never reaches “0H00M00S M” between that  
point and the end of the tape, the VCR will continue to  
fastforward to the end of the tape.  
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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 32-35)  
and turn on the cable box.  
Ba sic Re co rd in g  
Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.  
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Press TV/VCR so that the “VCR”  
TIMER  
REC  
3
9
S
L
P
indicator appears in the VCR display.  
100  
VCR  
2
5
4
Select a channel to record with  
CHANNEL on the VCR, or CH/TRK  
or number buttons on the remote  
control.  
3
PLAY  
H
TIMER  
REC  
S
L
P
ST  
REW  
FF  
L
VCR  
S
STOP  
6
If you see “L1” or “L2” in the VCR display, press I.SELECT so that the  
channel number appears.  
I.SELECT  
• If you record cable channels via the cable box, make the output  
channel number of the cable box or “L1” appear, depending on your  
connection. (See pages 11 – 12.)  
Press SP/SLP to select the  
recording tape speed.  
4
TIMER  
S
L
P
S
REC  
L
VCR  
SP: Suitable for general recording with  
better picture and sound quality.  
SLP: Suitable for tripling recording time, but with less picture and  
sound quality than using the SP tape speed.  
To record from other  
connected equipment  
In step 3, press I.SELECT to  
switch the display as follows:  
L1: To record via the LINE IN  
1 jacks on the rear panel.  
L2: To record via the LINE IN  
2 jacks on the front panel.  
REC  
TIMER  
Press REC on the VCR, or  
simultaneously press both REC on  
the remote control.  
5
6
TIMER  
S
L
P
S
REC  
L
VCR  
Recording starts.  
Press STOP to stop recording.  
Wa tch in g a TV p ro g ra m w h ile  
re co rd in g a n o th e r  
Re co rd in g o ff tim e se ttin g  
By setting the recording off time, the recording  
stops and the VCR is turned off automatically.  
1)  
While recording, press TV/VCR to turn  
off “VCR” indicator.  
2)Choose another channel using the channel  
selector on the TV.  
While recording, press simultaneously both REC  
on the remote repeatedly to set the desired off  
time.  
Each time you press REC, each half-hour up to  
about 4 hours appear cyclically.  
Sk ip p in g u n n e ce ssa ry sce n e s w h ile  
re co rd in g  
Hi-Fi  
TIMER  
REC  
S
L
P
STEREO  
Press PAUSE/STILL to stop recording  
momentarily. To resume recording, press  
PAUSE/STILL again.  
L
R
VCR  
SAP  
Notes  
Note  
• To cancel the recording in progress, press  
POWER on the VCR.  
The VCR automatically shifts to the stop mode if the  
recording pause mode continues for 10 minutes.  
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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 15).  
• Store the channels on the VCR (pages 16 and 17).  
• If you record cable channels, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32 – 35), and turn on the cable box.  
• If you record satellite channels, finish the DSS® satellite receiver set-up (pages 36 – 39), and turn on the  
DSS® satellite receiver.  
Tim e r Pro g ra m m in g Pro ce d u re  
Example: To record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from  
9:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on August 30. Today is August 25.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
4
Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.  
Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.  
Select “PROGRAM” using FF or  
1
2
3
9
100  
10  
PLAY  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
REW, and press ENTER.  
REW  
FF  
CH DATE  
O
n
OFF SPD  
3-8  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
STOP  
-
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
-
3
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
CANCEL  
E
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D
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PROG  
2, 9  
Move to the next using FF, and  
select the channel number 25 by  
pressing number buttons 2 and 5,  
PLAY or STOP.  
4
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
CH DATE  
2 5 -/--  
O
n
OFF SPD  
-:- -  
-:- -  
SLP  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
E
n
D
:
PROG  
• To record a cable program from the connected cable box:  
Enter the cable channel number by number buttons, PLAY or  
STOP.  
If your cable box is not remote-controllable, choose the desired  
channel (1 to 125) on the cable box.  
• To record a satellite program from the connected DSS® satellite  
receiver:  
Enter the satellite channel number (100 to 999) by number  
buttons, PLAY or STOP. (If a number 1 to 99 is entered, the VCR  
will record a TV/CATV program on the channel, not a satellite’s.)  
If your DSS® satellite receiver is not remote-controllable, choose  
the desired channel (100 to 999) on the DSS® satellite receiver.  
• You can make “L1” or “L2” appear on the channel number position  
by pressing I.SELECT depending on your connection.  
(See pages 8 and 13).  
To make corrections:  
Press REW to move back to the item, or FF to forward.  
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Timer Program Recording (continued)  
Move to the next using FF, and set  
the recording date using PLAY or  
STOP.  
5
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
CH DATE  
O
n
OFF SPD  
2 5 8/30  
-:- -  
-:- -  
SLP  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
The date changes as follows:  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
-
…
…
→ 8/25 → 9/25 →  
→ 7/25 → WKLYSU →  
MO~FR ← WKLYSA ←  
E nD  
:
PROG  
…
[WKLYSU] [WKLYSA]: You can record TV programs on the same  
channel on the day and time every week.  
[MO~FR]: You can record TV programs on the same channel on the  
day and time Monday through Friday.  
Move to the next using FF, and set  
the hour and minutes of the  
recording start time.  
6
7
8
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
CH DATE  
O
n
OFF SPD  
9:30 P -:- -  
SLP  
M
2 5 8/30  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
-
E nD  
:
PROG  
Move to the next, and set the  
recording off time.  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
CH DATE  
O
n
OFF SPD  
P
9:30 P 10:00 SLP  
M
M
2 5 8/30  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
-
E
n
D
:
PROG  
Move to the next, and select the  
tape speed (SP) using PLAY or  
STOP.  
For the tape speed “AUTO (Auto Speed  
Select)”, see below.  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
CH DATE  
O
n
OFF SPD  
P
9:30 P 10:00  
SP  
M
M
2 5 8/30  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
-
To set another program, press FF, and  
select the next line pressing STOP.  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
Repeat steps 4 to 8.  
Press PROG..  
Now programming is completed.  
9
REC  
TIMER  
Press both TIMER simultaneously.  
10  
The power turns off and the VCR enters  
the timer standby mode.  
Hi-Fi  
STEREO  
TIMER  
L
SAP  
Notes  
Au to Sp e e d Se le ct  
• Make sure that the tape length is selected correctly  
according to the tape used on the SET UP screen  
(page 22).  
• When the SLP tape speed is selected and the tape  
length is not sufficient to record the program to the  
end, the program cannot be recorded to the end.  
• The picture will be distorted when playing the part  
where the recording tape speed is switched from  
SP to SLP with the Auto Speed Select feature.  
If you are not sure the tape is long enough for  
timer program recording in the SP tape speed,  
set the recording tape speed to “AUTO”.  
Recording starts in the SP tape speed and the  
VCR automatically selects the tape speed to  
record the program to the end. If the tape length  
is not long enough, the tape speed automatically  
changes from SP to SLP.  
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Co n firm in g th e tim e r p ro g ra m s  
If a p o w e r fa ilu re o ccu rs d u rin g th e  
tim e r p ro g ra m re co rd in g (in clu d in g  
VCR Plu s+ C3 sy ste m re co rd in g  
®
Pre ss PROG while timer recording.  
(p a g e 3 1 ))  
The screen for confirming will appear.  
• When a power failure has occurred, “- -:- -”  
appears in the VCR display. Since the  
programmed contents have been cleared,  
reset the clock and timer programming.  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
CH DATE  
O
n
OFF SPD  
P
9:30 P 10:00  
SP  
M
M
2 5 8/30  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
• When power has failed for a short time, the  
colon of the current time display blinks. The  
programmed contents are not affected. Reset  
the clock.  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
-
E nD  
:
PROG  
This screen can be sure only in the Timer  
Recording mode.  
O ve rla p s o f th e p ro g ra m s  
If two timer programs overlap, the recording start  
time of program 1 has priority over the recording  
off time of program 2.  
Ch a n g in g / ca n ce llin g th e tim e r  
p ro g ra m s  
1) If the TIMER indicator is lit, turn the VCR on by  
pressing POWER.  
Program 1  
(Start time)  
Program 2  
(Start time)  
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.  
The line is then cleared.  
Overlapped portion  
(not recorded)  
3) Press POWER to return to the timer standby  
mode.  
Erro r in d ica tio n  
The blinking “TIMER” indicator appears in the  
VCR display if you press both TIMER when:  
–– a cassette is not loaded.  
–– the loaded cassette has no safety tab.  
In these cases, a recording can not be made.  
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VCR Plus+ C system Set-up  
VCR Plus+ C3 system is a timer recording system for an easier programming that requires you only to  
®
enter a PlusCode®programming assigned to a desired program. This section explains the necessary set-  
up to make VCR Plus+ C3 system recordings.  
®
Sample of a Guide channel chart from a local TV listing  
The flow chart below will give you an idea  
as to what must be done to use the  
VCR Plus+ C3 SYSTEM CHANNEL NUMBERS  
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VCR Plus+ C ® system feature.  
Broadcast  
channels  
Assigned  
channels  
KCRA NBC .................3  
KVIE PBS ...................6  
10 KXTV CBS ................10  
Cable  
Assigned  
channels channels  
A & E........................39  
AMC.........................35  
(
)
3
6
Setting the Clock (page 15)  
(
)
(
(
(
(
)
)
BET..........................57  
BRAV....................... 54  
CMTV.......................14  
CNBC.......................23  
CNN......................... 42  
↓
13 KOVR ABC ...............13  
)
19 KCSO SPAN .............19  
Cable Box Set-up (page 32)  
)
31 KRBK IND .................31  
(FOX)  
(IND)  
(IND)  
40 KTXL  
58 KSCH  
44 KBHK  
24 KCPM  
................40  
................ 25  
.................15  
...............24  
...............28  
.................27  
.................28  
↓
-
C SPAN....................28  
CUNY.......................29  
DIS...........................53  
ESPN....................... 34  
FAM......................... 47  
HBO......................... 33  
Storing Channels on the VCR  
(NBC)  
(NBC)  
KRNV  
(IND)  
(ABC)  
KGO  
4
(page 16)  
42 KFCB  
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↓
3
VCR Plus+ C ® system Set-up  
↓
3
Sample of a Channel line-up chart from a cable-TV  
company  
VCR Plus+ C ® system Recording  
(page 30)  
CHANNEL LINE-UP CHART  
* With the VCR Plus+ C3® system, this video  
cassette recorder can automatically select the  
appropriate channel on your compatible cable box  
or satellite receiver. VCR Plus+, C3® and PlusCode  
are registered trademarks of Gemstar  
Development Corporation. The VCR PLus+ system  
is manufactured under license from Gemstar  
Development Corporation.  
Channel 2  
Channel 3  
Channel 4  
Channel 5  
Channel 6  
Channel 7  
Channel 8  
Channel 9  
ME/U  
8 WISH  
4 WTTV  
6 WRTV  
VCA/Local origination  
HOME BOX OFFICE  
A.P News Plus  
9 WGN.  
You must give the VCR the special  
numbers for guide channels (also called  
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VCR Plus+ C ® system channel numbers)  
assigned to each channel that you receive  
in your home. The VCR identifies the  
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.  
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Preparation  
• Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV.  
• If you record cable channels, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32 – 35).  
• Prepare the list like below.  
Example  
Your home channel number (on the channel line-up  
chart supplied by cable companies)  
Guide channel number  
(on the TV Guide, local TV listings etc.)  
Station  
HBO  
ESPN  
AMC  
33  
34  
35  
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Gu id e Ch a n n e l Se ttin g  
Press PROG..  
1
2
3
1
4
7
2
3
6
Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER.  
7
5
8
0
9
Select “CH MEMORY” using PLAY or STOP, and press  
ENTER.  
100  
4
Set “TV/CATV” to “TV” or “CATV” using FF or REW.  
Press PROG. to return to the PRESET screen.  
Select “GUIDE CH” using PLAY or  
PLAY  
4
5
6
REW  
FF  
STOP  
2,3,6  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
STOP, and press ENTER.  
GUIDE CH  
HOME CH  
(the case of CATV mode)  
125  
1
125  
1
2
3
2
3
1,5,8  
GUIDE CH  
TO SET CH PUSH 0~9 KEYS  
HOME CH  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
Enter channel numbers on the right of the guide channel  
numbers.  
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Find a guide number you marked on the list using PLAY or STOP,  
and enter the corresponding home channel number if necessary by  
using number buttons.  
Example: To enter home channel  
number 7 (HBO) with guide channel  
number 33 assigned.  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
GUIDE CH  
HOME CH  
30  
31  
32  
33  
30  
31  
32  
7
In some areas, one channel may be  
assigned more than one guide channel  
number. In this case, enter the home  
channel number to each of the guide  
channel numbers.  
GUIDE CH  
TO SET CH PUSH 0~9 KEYS  
HOME CH  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
Notes  
• When your cable company  
changes the channel line-  
up, you must re-do this set-  
up for the channel.  
Press PROG. three times to exit.  
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The set-up is all over and your VCR Plus+ C3® system recording is  
now available.  
• The VCRPlus+C3 system  
®
feature does not work on  
programs from a connected  
DSS® satellite receiver.  
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VCR Plus+ C system Recording  
After performing the VCR Plus+ C3® system set-up, you can easily program a recording simply by  
entering the PlusCode® programming numbers. The numbers are published in the TV listings of  
newspapers, TV guide magazine, etc.  
Preparation  
• Make sure that the clock is set correctly (page 15).  
• Load a cassette with a safety tab.  
For cable box users:  
• Finish the cable box set-up (pages 32 – 35), and turn on the cable box.  
For DSS® satellite receiver users:  
• This VCR cannot record satellite programs with the VCR Plus+ C3 system feature. To make an unattended  
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recording of satellite programs, see “Timer Program Recording” (pages 25 – 27).  
Sample of TV program listing in a TV guide magazine  
5PM FAM  
HBO  
POPEYE  
725692  
Cartoon  
237945  
MAKING OF A CHAMPION  
A look at gymnast and Olympic hopeful Kim  
Zmeskal from novice to seasoned competitor.  
PlusCode®  
program  
number  
N I K  
HEY DUDE  
793571  
Children  
One of Ted’s teachers stays at the ranch.  
USA  
TBS  
MY TWO DADS  
GOOD TIMES  
586858  
2261858  
Comedy  
Comedy  
5:35  
VCR Plu s+ C3 ® sy ste m Pro g ra m m in g  
Press VCR Plus+.  
The VCR PLUS+ screen appears.  
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
2
7
9
Enter a PlusCode.  
2
100  
Example: To record a program with the  
PlusCode® programming number 36295  
(fictitious code).  
PLAY  
Press number button 3, 6, 2, 9 and 5.  
REW  
FF  
3, 4  
Confirm that the number is entered  
correctly.  
STOP  
PROG.  
To correct a mistake, press CANCEL and  
enter the correct number.  
5
Select “MODE” using PLAY or  
STOP, and set the recording  
frequency.  
3
CANCEL  
1
OnCE: To record once.  
DAILY(MO~FR): To record programs on  
the same channel at the same time  
Monday through Friday.  
WKLY: To record programs on the same  
channel at the same time on the same  
day every week.  
Select “SPEED” using PLAY or  
STOP, and set the recording tape  
speed.  
4
For AUTO speed, see page 26.  
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Press ENTER.  
The program setting is now memorized.  
• If your cable box is not remote-  
controllable, select the recording  
channel on the cable box beforehand.  
5
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
CH DATE  
O
n
OFF SPD  
P
9:30 P 10:00  
SP  
M
M
2 5 8/30  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
- - -/--  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-:- -  
-
-
-
E
n
D
:
PROG  
To set another program, repeat steps 1 to 5.  
6
7
8
Press PROG. now programming is completed.  
REC  
TIMER  
Press both TIMER simultaneously.  
The power turns off and the VCR  
Hi-Fi  
STERE  
TIMER  
enters the timer stand-by mode.  
L
SAP  
Co n firm in g th e VCR Plu s+ C3®sy ste m  
tim e r p ro g ra m s  
Re co rd in g o r p la y b a ck in th e tim e r  
sta n d b y m o d e  
First 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.  
Before the VCR enters the timer standby  
mode (TIMER indicator not lit)  
1) Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.  
2) Press ENTER to select “PROGRAM”.  
Check the programmed data.  
3) Press PROG. twice to exit.  
During the timer recording  
1) Press PROG..  
Erro r in d ica tio n s  
2) The screen for confirming appears.(Check the  
programed data).  
3) Press PROG to exit.  
If “FULL / CANCEL PROG?” message appears  
on the TV during programming, no more  
programs can be entered. If you want to add  
another, delete one existing program on the  
screen by using a PLAY or STOP.  
If an incorrect PlusCode® programming number  
is entered, “ERROR CODE ENTERED” appears  
on the screen. Press CANCEL to clear the  
number and enter correct one.  
Ca n ce llin g th e VCR Plu s+ C3 sy ste m  
®
tim e r p ro g ra m s  
1) If the TIMER indicator is lit, press both TIMER  
to turn it off, and turn on the VCR by pressing  
POWER.  
2) Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.  
3) Press ENTER to select “PROGRAM”.  
4) Select a program which you want to cancel.  
If “CLASH” message appears on the TV during  
programming, it tells you that two programs with  
the same recording start time have been entered.  
Correct either of the two programs as follows:  
1) Enter the number of the program to correct by  
using PLAY or STOP.  
5) Press CANCEL.  
The line is cleared out.  
2) Correct the data, or clear out the line by  
pressing CANCEL and then press  
VCR Plus+ to enter a PlusCode®programming  
number.  
6) Press PROG. twice to exit.  
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Cable Box Set-up  
The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected cable box.  
Ca b le Bo x Co n tro l  
Co n n e ctio n Ty p e  
Ty p e A  
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.  
It is also possible to automatically change  
the cable channels according to your  
program setting in the timer program  
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®
recording or VCR Plus+ C system  
recording.  
Pla cin g th e Ca b le Bo x  
Put the cable box on the top of the VCR as  
shown below. Do not block the sensor  
window.  
Ty p e B  
Cable box  
Sensor window  
The infrared signals come out of the sensor  
window and received by the cable box. The  
VCR sends out infrared signals to your  
cable box even during timer program  
Ty p e C  
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®
A
recording or VCR Plus+ C system  
A/B switch  
A
B
recording.  
B
Cable box  
Notes  
• If the channels cannot be controlled properly  
because the infrared signal fails to reach the cable  
box, change the position of the box on the VCR so  
that it can receive the signal.  
• Keep the cable box turned on even while the VCR  
is in the timer program recording or VCR Plus+ C3  
system recording.  
®
Ty p e D  
Cable box  
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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 16).  
Ca b le Bo x Se t-u p  
Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.  
1
2
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Num ber  
buttons  
Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER.  
9
Select “CABLE BOX/DSS” using PLAY or STOP, and press  
ENTER.  
100  
100  
I.SELECT  
REW  
PLAY  
Select “NO” or “C.BOX” using FF or REW according to your  
4
FF  
connection type.  
REW  
FF  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
USE  
SET UP  
PLAY, STOP  
NO:  
• Type A  
STOP  
• Type C (A/B switch “A”)  
no c. Box  
DSS  
ENTER  
• Cable channels will be selected using  
CH/TRK on the remote control or  
CHANNEL on the VCR.  
POWER  
(CABLE BOX)  
CH  
→ Go to step 8.  
C.BOX: • Type B  
• Type C (A/B switch “B”)  
• Type D  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
USE  
SET UP  
no c. Box  
Off  
(CABLE BOX)  
DSS  
PROG.  
OUTPUT CH  
COnTROL  
02CH  
on  
→ Go to step 5.  
Select “OUTPUT CH” using PLAY or STOP, and enter either  
5
6
of the following according to your connection.  
Type B, C: the output channel number of  
(Example)  
your cable box using number buttons.  
(Usually 3 or 4. Check the rear of the  
cable box.)  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
no c. Box  
Off  
USE  
OUTPUT CH  
CO TROL  
DSS  
03CH  
on  
Type D: the line input mode “L1” using  
n
I.SELECT.  
Select “CONTROL” using PLAY or STOP, and set to “ON” or  
“OFF” using FF or REW.  
ON: if your cable box is remote-  
controllable.  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
USE  
OUTPUT CH  
CO TROL  
BRA  
no c. Box DSS  
03CH  
• Cable channels will be selected by CH  
(CABLE BOX) on the remote control.  
The VCR can change the cable  
channel to the desired one when timer  
recording or VCR Plus+ C3® system  
recording starts.  
n
n
Off  
TYPE no. 00  
on  
D
E
n
D
:
PROG  
→ Go to step 7.  
OFF: if your cable box is NON remote-  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
controllable.  
USE  
no c. Box DSS  
03CH  
• Cable channels will be selected by the  
own channel selector of the cable box.  
The VCR channel should be set to the  
output channel of the cable box.  
OUTPUT CH  
COn  
TROL  
Off  
on  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
→ Go to step 8.  
(Continued)  
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Cable Box Set-up (continued)  
Select “BRAND TYPE” using STOP, and enter a brand code  
of your cable box using number buttons. Refer to the table  
on the next page.  
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Example: For a TOSHIBA cable box, identified by number 36.  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
Cable box display  
VCR display  
USE  
OUTPUT CH  
CO TROL  
BRA  
no c. Box DSS  
03CH  
on  
n
n
Off  
TYPE no. 36  
D
TO SET BRAnD TYPE  
PUSH 0~9 KEYS  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
Cable channel number  
Make sure that the channel display of your cable box has changed to  
9. If not, try each brand code assigned to the brand of your cable box  
until the display changes to 9.  
If it still holds;  
• Relocate the cable box on the VCR.  
• Use each of digits from 1 to 91.  
Press PROG. three times to exit.  
8
Notes  
• If your cable channel does not change to 9 in step 7, the cable box will not  
be able to change channels in the timer recording. In this case, set  
“CONTROL” to “OFF” in step 6.  
• The cable box control is not compatible with the DSS® satellite receiver  
control.  
Bu tto n s to co n tro l a re m o te -  
co n tro lla b le ca b le b o x  
Once you complete the set-up for a remote  
controllable cable box, your cable box can be  
controlled by the following buttons on the remote  
control of the VCR.  
• POWER (CABLE BOX)  
To turn the cable box on or off.  
• CH (CABLE BOX)  
To select cable channels in the upper or lower  
direction. (not applicable to some brands of  
cable box.)  
• Number buttons (0 – 9)  
To select desired channels to record.  
• 100  
Some cable boxes require you to use this  
button as the enter button. Press this button  
after selecting the cable channel with number  
buttons.  
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Ta b le o f ca b le b o x b ra n d co d e s  
Brand name of your  
Brand code  
Brand name of your  
cable box  
Brand code  
cable box  
Telecaption  
Teleview  
Texscan  
Tocom  
77  
Toshiba  
Anvision  
36  
4, 6, 32, 42, 78  
18, 19  
1, 33, 34, 42, 48, 49, 73,  
91  
13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,  
26, 58, 62, 84  
1, 20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63,  
88, 91  
Archer  
Unika  
1, 20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63,  
88, 91  
Cablestar  
13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,  
26, 58, 62, 84  
Universal  
29, 42, 43, 44, 52, 63, 82,  
88  
7, 23, 45, 50, 84  
13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,  
26, 58, 62, 84  
6
Cableview  
Citizen  
Curtis  
30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88  
30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88  
8, 9, 56, 61  
1, 20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63,  
88, 91  
Videoway  
Viewstar  
Diamond  
Warner Amex  
Zenith  
Eagle  
13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,  
26, 58, 62, 84  
7, 23, 45, 50, 84  
Eastern  
GC Brand  
Gemini  
26, 28  
30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88  
4, 30, 85  
General Instrument 1, 2, 3, 4, 31, 34, 55, 85,  
83, 91  
Hamlin  
Hitachi  
Jerrold  
14, 15, 28, 41  
31, 79, 80  
1, 2, 3, 4, 31, 34, 55, 85,  
91  
Macom  
31, 79, 80  
Magnavox  
13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,  
26, 58, 62, 84  
29, 32, 38, 39, 42, 44, 88  
29, 32, 38, 39, 42, 44, 88  
10, 11, 12, 13, 46  
10, 11, 12, 13, 46  
6, 8, 16, 17  
4, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,  
25, 26, 58, 62, 84  
5, 6, 78  
Movietime  
NSC  
OAK  
OAK Sigma  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Pulsar  
Randtek  
30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88  
13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,  
26, 58, 62, 84  
6, 8, 16, 17  
RCA  
Realistic  
Regal  
44, 88  
14, 23, 41, 84  
26, 28  
29, 32, 38, 39, 42, 44, 88  
4, 6, 32, 42, 78  
8, 9, 56, 61  
Regency  
Rembrandt  
Samsung  
Scientific Atlanta  
Sheritech  
SL Mark  
Sprucher  
Stargate  
27  
4, 6, 32, 42, 78  
6, 8, 16, 17  
4, 6, 30, 32, 42, 44, 52, 63,  
78, 88  
Sylvania  
Teknika  
19  
74  
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RECORDING  
DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up  
The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected DSS® satellite receiver.  
DSS® Sa te llite Re ce ive r Co n tro l  
Co n n e ctio n Ty p e  
This VCR needs to be connected to a DSS®  
satellite receiver equipped with an infrared  
wireless remote control. You can select  
satellite channels from the DSS® satellite  
Ty p e A  
Satellite  
antenna  
receiver by operating this VCR.  
DSS® is registered trademark of DIRECTV,  
Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.  
RF IN  
RF OUT  
3CH  
4CH  
DSS® satellite receiver  
RF IN  
It is also possible to automatically change  
the satellite channels according to your  
program setting in the timer program  
recording.  
RF OUT  
Pla cin g th e DSS® Sa te llite  
Re ce ive r  
Ty p e B  
Put the DSS® satellite receiver on the top of  
the VCR as shown below. Do not block the  
sensor window.  
Satellite  
antenna  
Incoming cable  
DSS® satellite receiver  
3CH  
4CH  
DSS® satellite receiver  
LINE IN 1  
Sensor window  
LINE OUT  
The infrared signals come out of the sensor  
window and received by the DSS® satellite  
receiver. The VCR sends out infrared  
signals to your DSS® satellite receiver even  
during timer program recording.  
Notes  
• If the channels cannot be controlled properly  
because the infrared signal fails to reach the DSS®  
satellite receiver, change the position of the  
receiver on the VCR so that it can receive the  
signal.  
• Keep the DSS® satellite receiver turned on even  
while the VCR is in the timer program recording.  
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Preparation  
Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV.  
DSS® Sa te llite Re ce ive r Se t-u p  
Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.  
1
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Number  
buttons  
Select “PRESET” using FF or REW,  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
and press ENTER.  
9
100  
CLOCK SET  
I.SELECT  
CH MEMORY  
CABLE BOX / DSS  
GUIDE CH  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
En  
D
:
PROG  
ENTER  
REW  
FF  
PLAY, STOP  
STOP  
Select “CABLE BOX/DSS” using  
PLAY or STOP, and press ENTER.  
3
4
5
PRESET  
ENTER  
PROGRAM  
USE  
SET UP  
no c. Box DSS  
POWER  
(CABLE BOX)  
CH  
(CABLE BOX)  
PROG.  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
Select “DSS” using FF.  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
USE  
no c. Box DSS  
2CH  
OUTPUT CH  
COn  
TROL  
Off  
on  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
Select “OUTPUT CH” using PLAY or STOP, and enter either  
of the following according to your connection.  
(Example)  
Type A: the output channel number of  
your DSS® satellite receiver using  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
number buttons. (Usually 3 or 4. Check  
the rear of the DSS® satellite receiver.)  
USE  
OUTPUT CH  
CO TROL  
no c. Box DSS  
3CH  
n
Off  
on  
Type B: the line input mode “L1” using  
I.SELECT.  
TO SET CH PUSH 0~9 KEYS  
PROG  
E
n
D
:
(Continued)  
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DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up (continued)  
Select “CONTROL” using PLAY or STOP, and set to “On” or  
“OFF” using FF or REW.  
6
On: if your DSS® satellite receiver is  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
remote-controllable.  
USE  
OUTPUT CH  
CO TROL  
BRA  
no c. Box DSS  
3CH  
• Satellite channels will be selected by  
CH (CABLE BOX) on the remote  
control.  
n
n
Off  
TYPE no. 36  
on  
D
The VCR can change the satellite  
channel to the desired one when timer  
recording starts.  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
→ Go to step 7.  
OFF: if your DSS® satellite receiver is  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
NON remote-controllable.  
USE  
no c. Box DSS  
3CH  
on  
• Satellite channels will be selected by  
the own channel selector of the DSS®  
satellite receiver.  
OUTPUT CH  
COn  
TROL  
Off  
The VCR channel should be set to the  
output channel of the DSS® satellite  
receiver.  
E
n
D
:
PROG  
→ Go to step 8.  
Select “BRAND TYPE” using STOP, and enter a brand code  
of your DSS® satellite receiver using number buttons. Refer  
to the table on the next page.  
7
Example: For a TOSHIBA DSS® satellite receiver, identified by  
number 99.  
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
USE  
OUTPUT CH  
CO TROL  
BRA  
no c. Box DSS  
3CH  
on  
VCR display  
n
n
Off  
D TYPE no.99  
TEST SIGnAL  
TO YOUR CABLE BOX  
PROG  
SEnDING  
A
E
n
D
:
Make sure that the background of the above display has changed to  
the satellite program on channel 200. If not, relocate the DSS®  
satellite receiver on the VCR so that it can receive the infrared signal.  
Press PROG. three times to exit.  
8
Notes  
• If your satellite channel does not change to 200 in step 7, the DSS® satetllite  
receiver will not be able to change channels in the timer recording. In this  
case, set “CONTROL” to “OFF” in step 6.  
• The VCR Plus+ C3®system recording is not available on satellite channels.  
• The DSS® satellite receiver control is not compatible with the cable box  
control.  
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Bu tto n s to co n tro l a re m o te -  
Ta b le o f DSS® sa te llite re ce ive r b ra n d  
co d e s  
co n tro lla b le DSS® sa te llite re ce ive r  
Once you complete the set-up for a remote  
controllable DSS® satellite receiver, your DSS®  
satellite receiver can be controlled by the  
following buttons on the remote control of the  
VCR.  
• POWER (CABLE BOX)  
To turn the DSS® satellite receiver on or off.  
• CH (CABLE BOX)  
Brand name of your  
Brand code  
DSS® satellite receiver  
TOSHIBA  
RCA  
99  
98  
97  
96  
SONY  
PANASONIC  
To select satellite channels in the upper or  
lower direction. (not applicable to some brands  
of DSS® satellite receiver.)  
• Number buttons (0 – 9)  
To select desired channels to record.  
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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.  
Re co rd in g th e SAP/ Ste re o Bro a d ca st  
On the SET UP screen (page 14),  
1
PRESET  
PROGRAM  
SET UP  
select “SAP SET” using PLAY or  
STOP, and set to “ON” using REW  
or FF.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
TAPE LEnGTH  
SAP SET  
120 160 180  
9
on  
off  
100  
COUnTER MEM on  
off  
ESP  
DISPLAY  
LA  
n
GUAGE  
E
n
G
FRA  
E
nD  
:
PROG  
PLAY  
REW  
FF  
1
Press PROG. twice to exit.  
2
STOP  
1, 2  
1
Perform a recording.  
3
SAP (Second Audio Program broadcast):  
A separate audio program, usually broadcast in a second language with the  
main language.  
A.SELECT  
Se le ctin g a so u n d  
Sounds recorded on the tape  
According to your setting of “SAP SET” on the SET UP screen, the sound is recorded onto different  
tracks of the tape as below. Set “SAP SET” to “ON” or “OFF” appropriately.  
Contents of recorded sound  
On-Screen Display  
(Press DISPLAY.)  
Setting of “SAP SET”  
on the SET UP  
screen  
Type of receiving  
broadcast  
Hi-Fi sound track  
Normal sound  
track (Mono)  
L
“SAP”  
“STEREO”  
R
Regular  
(monaural audio)  
“ON” or “OFF”  
not lit  
not lit  
MONO  
MONO  
MONO  
Stereo  
“ON” or “OFF”  
“ON”  
not lit  
lit  
lit  
not lit  
not lit  
lit  
MONO (MIXED)  
MONO  
STEREO  
MONO  
MONO  
MONO  
SAP  
MONO  
SAP  
Regular+SAP  
“OFF”  
lit  
MONO  
“ON”  
lit  
MONO  
Stereo+SAP  
“OFF”  
lit  
lit  
MONO (MIXED)  
STEREO  
Sounds in playback  
You can play SAP and/or stereo broadcasts with this VCR. Press A.SELECT to select a desired sound.  
Desired sound  
SAP sound  
L , R indicators in the VCR display  
R (right) is on.  
Sound output  
SAP  
Stereo sound  
Both R (right) and L (left) are on.  
Stereo  
Note  
When the TV is connected to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR, the output sound is monaural.  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
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.  
Se ttin g Co n tro l Co d e s  
1
Press TV to set the remote control operating your TV.  
1
2While holding down PROG. enter the two digits of your TV’s  
POWER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
CH/TRK  
TV VOL  
brand code (listed on page 42) using number buttons.  
9
100  
100  
Number  
Release PROG.  
3
buttons  
PLAY  
Point the remote control at your TV and use each button  
listed below to make sure that your TV is operated correctly.  
4
DISPLAY  
REW  
FF  
STOP  
I.SELECT  
ENTER  
POWER  
CH/TRK  
To turn the TV on or off.  
To select TV channels in the upper or lower  
direction.  
2, 3  
TV VOL  
To 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, first enter 0 and then the desired number.  
100  
DISPLAY  
ENTER  
To substitute for 100 channel key.  
To turn on or off TV’s screen display.  
To use for the TV’s ENTER key.  
Important  
Some TVs may not respond to all the operations above, or  
may not be operated at all with this remote control. In this  
case, operate your TV with its own remote control.  
Notes  
• For some brands, several control codes (brand codes) are allocated. Try  
each of them until the buttons work on your TV.  
• If you replace the remote control’s batteries, set the brand code again.  
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Ta b le o f Bra n d Co d e s  
Brand name of your TV  
Brand name of your TV  
Brand Code  
Brand Code  
Toshiba  
Bell & Howell  
Carver  
01  
09  
10  
03  
12  
Pulser  
14  
Quasar  
Radio Shack  
RCA  
07, 15  
13  
Celebrity  
Citizen  
02  
Realistic  
Runco (NEC)  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
09, 11, 13  
Curtis Mathes  
Dumont  
Electro band  
Emerson  
Fisher  
09, 12  
14  
14  
11, 12  
03  
09  
09, 11  
Scotch  
11  
09  
Scott  
11  
GE  
02, 07, 11  
Sears  
01, 02, 09, 10, 11  
Gibralter  
Goldstar  
Hallmark  
Hitachi  
14  
Sharp  
08, 13  
11  
Sony  
03  
11  
Soundesign  
Supreme  
Sylvania  
Tandy  
11  
06  
03  
Infinity  
10  
10  
JBL  
10  
08  
JCB  
03  
Technics  
Techwood  
Teknika  
TMK  
07, 15  
JVC  
05  
07  
LXI  
01, 02, 09, 10, 11  
04, 10, 12  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
Megatron  
Memorex  
MGA  
10  
11  
10  
Victor  
05  
06, 11  
Vidikron  
Vidtech  
Wards  
10  
04, 09, 11  
11  
04, 11  
10, 11, 13  
14  
Midland  
Mitsubishi  
Motorola  
MTC  
02, 07, 14  
Zenith  
04, 11  
08  
12  
NAD  
01, 11  
Nikko  
11  
Optimus  
Optonica  
Panasonic  
Penney  
Philco  
09  
08  
07, 10, 15  
01, 02, 07, 11, 12  
10  
10  
12  
07  
02  
11  
Philips  
Princeclub  
Prism  
Proscan  
Proton  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Before Calling Service Personnel  
Check the following symptoms before requesting servicing.  
N o p o w e r.  
Th e d e sire d so u n d is n o t h e a rd , su ch a s  
SAP, ste re o , o r re g u la r so u n d .  
• The power cord is not plugged in.  
• Setting of sounds is not correct.  
– Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly.  
– Select a desired sound using A.SELECT.  
(page 40)  
Alth o u g h th e p o w e r is o n , th e VCR w ill  
n o t w o rk .  
N o ise is p re se n t in th e Hi-Fi so u n d b e in g  
p la y e d .  
• There is no cassette.  
– Load a cassette. (page 18)  
• Tracking is not set appropriately.  
–Adjust the tracking manually. (page 19)  
Th e clo ck d o e s n o t w o rk .  
• There has been a power failure.  
– Reset the clock. (page 15)  
Th e tim e r re co rd in g fu n ctio n d o e s n o t  
w o rk .  
Th e tim e r d o e s n o t w o rk p ro p e rly.  
• There is an error in programming.  
• The time is incorrect.  
– Reset the timer recording program. (page 27)  
– Set the clock correctly. (page 15)  
• There is no cassette in the VCR.  
– Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.  
(page 18)  
Th e p ictu re d o e s n o t a p p e a r o n th e TV  
scre e n .  
• The cassette does not have the safety tab.  
• The video channel or video input mode is not  
set correctly.  
– Use another cassette with a safety tab or  
cover the hole with adhesive tape. (page 18)  
– Set the TV channel to the video channel (3 or  
4) or set the video input mode on the TV.  
(page 11)  
• The timer indicator is not displayed.  
– Press both TIMER simultaneously. (page 26)  
• The TV signal is weak.  
– Adjust the antenna direction or use an  
optional antenna booster.  
• There has been a power failure.  
– Reset the clock. (page 15)  
• The cable box set-up has not been set correctly.  
– Make the set-up correctly. (page 32)  
• The power cord is not plugged in.  
– Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly.  
• The cable box is not turned on.  
– Turn on the cable box.  
Th e p ictu re d o e s n o t a p p e a r o n th e TV  
scre e n d u rin g re co rd in g a n d p la y b a ck .  
Th e VCR Plu s+ C3 sy ste m re co rd in g  
®
• The video channel or VCR mode is not set  
correctly.  
ca n n o t b e d o n e .  
– Press TV/VCR to select the VCR mode and  
set the TV channel to 3 or 4. (pages 11, 24)  
• The guide channel numbers are not set up  
correctly.  
– Make the guide channel number setting.  
(page 29)  
Th e VCR d o e s n o t re co rd .  
• The loaded cassette has no safety tab.  
– Use a cassette with a safety tab or cover the  
hole with adhesive tape. (page 18)  
• The cable box is not turned on when the  
channel comes in the VCR via the cable box.  
– Turn on the cable box.  
Th e p la y b a ck p ictu re is p o o r.  
• The cable box set-up has not been set correctly.  
– Make the set-up correctly. (page 12)  
• Tracking is not set appropriately.  
– Adjust the tracking manually. (page 19)  
• The timer indicator is not displayed.  
– Press both TIMER simultaneously. (page 31)  
• The video heads are dirty.  
– Clean the video heads with a commercially  
available cleaning tape.  
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Th e re m o te co n tro l d o e s n o t w o rk  
p ro p e rly.  
• The batteries are exhausted.  
– Replace all batteries. (page 10)  
• The remote control is operated beyond the  
operating range.  
– Make sure the remote control is within 30° of  
the remote sensor on the VCR. (page 10)  
• Too far from the VCR.  
– Use the remote control within 7 m from the  
front of the VCR. (page 10)  
• 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, 41)  
Th e ca sse tte is e je cte d im m e d ia te ly a fte r  
it is lo a d e d .  
• The cassette was inserted with the label side  
not paralleling the compartment.  
– Reload it carefully. (page 18)  
Th e ca sse tte d o e s n o t g o in to th e ca sse tte  
co m p a rtm e n t.  
• There is already a cassette in the VCR.  
– Eject the cassette and reload the new one.  
(page 18)  
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Specifications  
Power Supply:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power consumption:  
External dimensions:  
Mass:  
18 W  
430 x 94 x 252mm (W.H.D.)  
3.0 kg  
Channels received:  
VHF: Channels 2–13  
UHF: Channels 14–69  
CATV: Channels A7-A1,A-CCC, 66-125  
UHF/VHF: 75 Ω F type connector  
Standard NTSC  
Antenna input/output terminals:  
Signal system:  
Recording/Playback system:  
Recording: VHS format (SP, SLP)  
Playback: VHS format (SP, LP, SLP)  
Cassette:  
Video cassette with  
mark  
Tape speed:  
SLP: 11.1 mm/s, SP: 33.4 mm/s  
Video recording/playback time:  
SLP: 480 minutes, SP: 160 minutes (When T-160  
video cassette is used.)  
Fast forward/rewind time:  
Video input:  
Within approx. 60 s (When T-120 video cassette is  
used.)  
1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, unbalanced, negative sync., pin  
jack  
Video output:  
1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, unbalanced, negative sync., pin  
jack  
Audio input:  
Line input: 308 mV (rms), more than 47 kΩ, pin  
jack  
Audio output:  
Line output: 308 mV (rms), less than 4.7 kΩ, pin  
jack  
Audio frequency range (Hi-Fi):  
Audio dynamic range (Hi-Fi):  
Utilization conditions:  
20 Hz – 20 kHz  
68 dB  
Temperature: 5°C 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.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”)  
Your Responsibility  
and Toshiba Hawaii Inc. (“THI”) make the following  
limited warranties. These limited warranties extend  
to the original consumer purchaser or any person  
receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer  
purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.  
The above warranties are subject to the following  
conditions:  
(1) You must retain your bill of sale or provide other  
proof of purchase.  
(2) You must notify an Authorized TACP/THI Service  
Station within thirty (30) days after you discover a  
defective product or part.  
Limited Ninety (90) Day Warranty  
TACP/THI warrant this product against defects in  
materials or workmanship for a period of ninety days  
after the date of original retail purchase. During this  
period, TACP/THI will repair a defective product or  
part, withoutchargetoyou. Youmustdelivertheentire  
product to a TACP/THI Authorized Service Station.  
Youareresponsibleforalltransportationandinsurance  
charges for the set to and from the Authorized Service  
Station.  
(3) All warranty servicing of this product must be  
madebyanAuthorizedTACP/THIServiceStation.  
(4) These warranties are effective only if the product is  
purchased and operated in the U.S.A or Puerto  
Rico.  
(5) Labor service charges for set installation. Set up,  
adjustment of customer controls and installation  
of repair or antenna systems are not covered by  
this warranty. Reception problems caused by  
inadequate antenna systems are your  
responsibility.  
Limited One (1) Year Warranty  
TACP/THI further warrant the parts in this product  
against defects in materials or workmanship for a  
period of one (1) year after the date of original retail  
purchase. During this period, TACP/THI will replace a  
defective part without charge to you, except that if a  
defective part is replaced after ninety (90) days from  
the date of the original retail purchase, you pay labor  
charges involved in the replacement. You must also  
deliver the entire product to a TACP/THI Authorized  
Service Station. You are responsible for all  
transportation and insurance charges for the set to  
and from the Authorized Service Station.  
(6) Warranties extend only to defects in materials or  
workmanship as limited above and do not extend  
to any product or parts which have been lost or  
discarded by you or to damage to products or  
partscausedbymisuse,accident,damagecaused  
by Acts of God, such as lightning or fluctuations in  
electric power, improper installation, improper  
maintenance or use in violation of instructions  
furnished by us; or to units which have been  
alteredormodifiedwithoutauthorizationofTACP/  
THI or to damage to products or parts there of  
which have had the serial number removed,  
altered, defaced or rendered illegible.  
(7) Atyouoption,afterthewarrantyperiodhasexpired  
in the U.S.A. Call (800)-631-3811 to receive  
information 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:  
Rental Units  
The warranty for rental units begin with the first rental  
or thirty (30) days from the date of shipment to the  
rental firm, whichever comes first.  
Commercial Units  
Products sold and used for commercial use have a  
limited ninety (90) day warranty for all parts and labor.  
Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc.  
Returns Center  
1420C Toshiba Dr.  
Lebanon, TN 37087  
Owner’s Manual and Demographic Card  
Youshouldreadtheowner’smanualthoroughlybefore  
operating this product. You should complete and mail  
the enclosed Demographic card within ten (10) days  
afteryou, orthepersonwhohasgivenyouthisproduct  
as a gift, purchased this product. This is one way to  
enable TACP/THI to provide you with better customer  
service and improved products. Failure to return the  
card will not affect your rights under this warranty.  
(8) Upon receipt we will, at our option, replace your  
unit with a new or refurbished unit of equal value.  
Features may not be identical to your original  
product.  
(9) Physically damaged units are not acceptable for  
repairorexchangeinoroutofwarrantyandwillbe  
returned as received.  
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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 of the product to the Authorized TACP/THI Service Station. Products shipped to  
the Service Station must be insured and safely and securely packed, preferably in the original shipping  
carton, and a letter explaining the defect and also a copy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must  
be enclosed.  
In Hawaii contact  
Toshiba Hawaii  
In the Continental United States contact:  
327 Kamakee Street,  
Honolulu, HA 96814  
Toll Free  
(808)-591-8377  
800-631-3811  
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  
warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair  
or replacement of any parts. In no event shall TACP/THI be liable for consequential or incidental damages.  
No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these  
warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of  
TACP/THI arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or any state thereof, is hereby  
limited to ninety (90) days from the date you discover or should have discovered the defect. This limitation does  
not apply to implied warranties arising under state law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may  
also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an  
implied warranty lasts, when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.  
ATTENTION CANADIAN CONSUMERS:  
Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian “Warranty Registration Form” enclosed  
and forward this completed form with a copy of bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to “Register and Validate”  
their warranty. Product must be purchased from an Authorized Canadian Dealer.  
Products purchased in the U.S.A and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties.  
IMPORTANT: PACKING AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTION  
When you send the product to a Service Station, you should use the original carton box and packing material, then  
insert the original carton box containing the unite into another carton, using more packing material.  
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