Video Cassette Recorder W-412 OWNER’S MANUAL AUTO CLOCK SET 4HEAD VIDEO SYSTEM W-412 (ENG)* 1 1/17/01, 9:50 AM
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
Contents INTRODUCTION Provides important notes and general explanation of the VCR, including names of the buttons, jacks, etc. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................... 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 4 Contents .............................................. 7 Identification of Controls ................... 8 • Front Panel • Remote Control • VCR Display • Rear Panel PREPARATION Explains what you need to do before operating the VCR.
INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls See the page in for details. This manual shows the names of buttons in italics. Front Panel 14 18 24 POWER EJECT Cassette compartment CHANNEL Remote Sensor VCR Display 18 19 24 REW REC 19 STOP 19 19 PLAY FF Remote Control To operate your TV 14 POWER TV 28 To operate this VCR.
VCR Display Timer recording indicator TIMER VCR VCR indicator Multifunctional indicator Rear Panel RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal LINE OUT AUDIO jack LINE IN AUDIO jack IN (FROM ANT.
PREPARATION How to Use the Remote Control This section explains how to get ready for remote control operation. 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.
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. Antenna/VCR/TV Connection 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. VHF/UHF combination antenna VHF antenna only IN IN (FROM ANT.) (FROM ANT.
Connections (continued) This set-up will enable you to: – record an unscrambled channel. – watch an unscrambled channel while recording it. – record an unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or unscrambled). IN (FROM ANT.) AUDIO OUT IN OUT RF CH 3 (TO TV) 4 VIDEO Cable box Incoming cable You will need to: OUT IN • set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box. • turn on the cable box and select cable channel 3 or 4 according to the output channel of the VCR.
PREPARATION Auto Set Up The VCR’s clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet. Auto Set up VCR TV 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 the data broadcast by the local TV stations. While “Auto” is blinking, channel memory is also set automatically. VC-413 EJECT PLAY REW ENTER FF STOP SLOW REMAIN/ DISPLAY COUNTER I.
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. Setting the Language VCR TV POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 VCR POWER 1 2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
Setting the Clock 8 Example: To set the clock to 2:30 p.m. on August 25 (summer time) 2001. 1 Press PROG.. Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER. SCAnnInG E n D : PROG nOW ENTER CLOCK SET CH MEMORY 9 EnD : PROG 3 ENTER Press ENTER to select “CLOCK SET”. PRESS En TER TO START SETTIn G 4 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.
PREPARATION Storing Channels on the VCR This section is required if you receive only normal TV or unscrambled cable channels. Incoming Antenna/Cable(CATV) Signals 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).
Adding or erasing channels 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. 5) Press PROG. two times to exit. Adding channels If a desired channel cannot be scanned automatically because of a weak signal, it can be added to the memory.
PREPARATION Video Cassette Use 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. Warning Do not insert your hands or any foreign objects into the compartment. This may result in injury or damage.
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. Basic Playback VCR TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 VC-413 ENTER FF 2 2 TIMER S S L P VCR L REC Press PLAY to start playback. ST FF REW VCR L STOP SLOW REMAIN/ DISPLAY COUNTER I.SELECT COUNT RESET REC TV VOL PAUSE/STILL SP/ SLP 3 TIMER PROG.
PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds. Picture Search VCR 1 TV A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so that you can quickly locate a particular scene. POWER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 The tape runs at 5 times the normal playback speed. VC-413 EJECT PLAY PLAY REW ENTER FF STOP SLOW REMAIN/ DISPLAY COUNTER I.SELECT PAUSE/STILL COUNT RESET SP/ SLP PROG. CANCEL REC TV VOL Press FF or REW during playback.
Frame Advance A picture advances frame by frame. 1 Press PLAY during still playback. Each time you press PLAY, the picture advances one frame. To resume normal playback Press PAUSE/STILL. The tape runs at 1/7th or 1/15th the normal playback speed. 1 Press SLOW during playback. PLAYBACK Slow-motion Picture The tape runs at about 1/7th the normal playback speed. Each time you press SLOW, the speed alternates between 1/7th and 1/15th. To resume normal playback Press PLAY.
PLAYBACK Useful Functions in Tape Operation These functions will help your playback. Counter Function VCR 1 TV 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 Each time you press REMAIN/COUNTER, the VCR display changes in sequence as follows: VC-413 EJECT PLAY REW ENTER FF STOP SLOW REMAIN/ DISPLAY COUNTER I.SELECT You can view the clock, linear time counter or tape remaining time in the VCR display or on the TV screen. POWER COUNT RESET REC TV VOL PAUSE/STILL SP/ SLP TIMER PROG.
Memory Stop Feature (Zero Return) VCR 1 TV 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 VC-413 EJECT ENTER FF STOP SLOW REMAIN/ DISPLAY COUNTER I.SELECT COUNT RESET REC TV VOL PAUSE/STILL SP/ SLP TIMER PROG. CANCEL ENTER PLAY FF REW STOP COUNT RESET REMAIN/ COUNTER PROG. DISPLAY On the SET UP screen, select “COUNTER MEM.” using PLAY or STOP, and set to “ON” using REW or FF. TAPE LEnGTH 120 COUnTER MEM on LAnGUAGE EnG 160 180 FRA ESP off E n D : PROG 2 Press PROG. to exit.
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. VCR TV Basic Recording POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 3 1 2 VC-413 EJECT REW ENTER FF 3 STOP SLOW REMAIN/ DISPLAY COUNTER I.SELECT COUNT RESET REC TV VOL PAUSE/STILL SP/ SLP TIMER PROG. CANCEL Press TV/VCR so that the “VCR” indicator appears in the VCR display.
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). Timer Programming Procedure VCR TV POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 Number buttons VC-413 EJECT PLAY REW ENTER REW I.
Timer Program Recording (continued) 5 Move to the next using FF, and set the recording date using PLAY or STOP. The date changes as follows: → 8/25 → 9/25 → … → 7/25 → WKLYSU → … MO~FR ← WKLYSA ← [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. 6 Move to the next using FF, and set the hour and minutes of the recording start time.
Confirming the timer programs If the power failure occurs during the timer program recording Press PROG. during timer recording mode. • When a power failure has occurred, “--:--” appears in the VCR display. Since the programmed contents have been cleared, reset the clock and timer programming. • When power has failed for a short time, the color of the current time display blinks. The programmed contents are not affected. Reset the clock. The screen for confirming will appear.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Remote Control for TOSHIBA TV’s The remote control can control TOSHIBA TV’s. 1 VCR TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 POWER POWER CH/TRK VC-413 EJECT TOSHIBA TV’s control 1 2 100 Number buttons ENTER FF ENTER STOP SLOW REMAIN/ DISPLAY COUNTER I.SELECT COUNT RESET REC TV VOL PAUSE/STILL SP/ SLP TIMER PROG. Point the remote control at your TV and use each button listed below to make sure that your TV is operate correctly. POWER CH/TRK TV VOL I.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following symptoms before requesting servicing. No power. • The power cord is not plugged in. – Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly. Although the power is on, the VCR 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 time is incorrect. – Set the clock correctly. (page 15) The picture does not appear on the TV screen.
Specifications Power Supply: Power consumption: External dimensions: Mass: Channels received: Antenna input/output terminals: Signal system: Recording/Playback system: Cassette: Tape speed: Video recording/playback time: Fast forward/rewind time: Video input: Video output: Audio input: Audio output: Utilization conditions: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 16 W 360 x 94 x 252mm (W.H.D.) 3.
LIMITED WARRANTY TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) 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.
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.
