Video Cassette Recorder W-608 OWNER’S MANUAL 3 ABLE BOX ONTROL FF POWER W-608/TSB (ENG) EJECT CHANNEL 1 REW PLAY STOP 1/17/01, 11:03 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 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 Variable Speed Playback .................
INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls See the page in for details. This manual shows the names of buttons in italics. Front Panel POWER 18 14 EJECT 24 CHANNEL FF 19 18 Cassete compartment 19 REW PLAY 19 19 STOP FF POWER EJECT CHANNEL REW PLAY STOP LINE IN 2 VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO R REC 10 24 LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack Remote Sensor 9 REC VCR Display LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks Remote Control To operate this VCR. VCR 14 To operate your TV. TV 33 Number buttons 24 I.
Cassette indicator STEREO indicator Timer recording indicator Hi-Fi indicator INTRODUCTION VCR Display SAP indicator Hi-Fi TIMER STEREO S L P VCR L REC REC (Recording) indicator VCR indicator Multifunctional Tape speed indicator (SP/SLP) indicator SAP R Hi-Fi (L/R) indicators L: Left channel R:Right channel off: Normal track Rear Panel LINE OUT AUDIO jacks (L, R) RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks (L, R) LINE OUT LINE IN 1 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 (“AAA” 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 combinaion antenna VHF antenna only IN LINE OUT LINE IN 1 IN (FROM ANT.) (FROM ANT.
Connections (continued) This set-up will enable you to: LINE OUT LINE IN 1 – record an unscrambled channel. – watch an unscrambled channel while recording it. – record an unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or unscrambled). IN (FROM ANT.) R AUDIO L OUT RF (TO TV) VIDEO CH 3 4 Cable box You will need to: Incoming cable OUT IN • set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box.
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 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 Plug the VCR into the AC outlet 2 “AUTO” blink while the VCR automatically sets the clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations. While “AUTO” is blinking, channel memory is also set automatically. PLAY REW FF PREPARATION 2 1 STOP CANCEL 3 When Auto set up has been completed, the VCR is on standby mode.
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 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 Press POWER to turn on the VCR. Press PROG..
Setting the Clock 8 Example: To set the clock to 2:30 p.m. on August 25 (summer time) 2000. 1 Press PROG.. Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET SCAnnInG nOW E n D : PROG ENTER CLOCK SET CH MEMORY 9 CABLE BOX / DSS GUIDE CH EnD : PROG 3 ENTER Press ENTER to select “CLOCK SET”. PROGRAM SET UP 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).
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. 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.
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. three 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 Power is turned on. If the cassette has no safety tab, playback starts automatically. CH/TRK 2 FF FF STOP 3 TIMER S S L P VCR Press PLAY to start playback. REC VCR 3 L TIMER S S L P 2 PLAY REW Load a recorded cassette.
PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds. Picture Search A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so that you can quickly locate a particular scene. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 The tape runs at 5 times the normal playback speed. PLAY REW PLAY REW 2 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. FF STOP 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. Slow-motion Picture 1 Press SLOW during playback. 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. PLAYBACK The tape runs at 1/7th or 1/15th the normal playback speed. To resume normal playback Press PLAY.
PLAYBACK Useful Functions in Tape Operation These functions will help your playback. Counter Function You can view the clock, linear time counter or tape remaining time in the VCR display or on the TV screen.
Memory Stop Feature (Zero Return) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 REMAIN/ COUNTER COUNT RESET FF FF REW STOP ENTER PROG. PRESET SET UP TAPE LEnGTH 120 SAP SET on COUnTER MEM on EnG 160 180 off FRA off ESP E n D : PROG 2 Press PROG. twice to exit. The memory-stop feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of “0H00M00S” from any point on the tape. Memory stop is automatically turned on whenever the time counter with memory is displayed on the TV screen.
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. Basic Recording 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 3 PLAY REW FF 2 5 4 1 2 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached. 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). • If you record cable channels, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32 – 35), and turn on the cable box.
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 ← PRESET PROGRAM SET UP CH DATE On OFF SPD 25 ---- 8/30 -/--/--/-- -:- -:- -:- -:- - -:- -:- -:- -:- - SLP - --- -/--/-- -:- -:- - -:- -:- - - E n D : PROG [WKLYSU]…[WKLYSA]: You can record TV programs on the same channel on the day and time every week.
Confirming the timer programs If a power failure occurs during the timer program recording (including VCR Plus+ C3 ® system recording (page 31)) Press PROG while timer recording. The screen for confirming will appear. PRESET PROGRAM SET UP CH DATE On OFF SPD 25 ------ 8/30 -/--/--/--/--/-- 9:30 -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- - P M 10:00 -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- - P M SP - E n D : PROG • When a power failure has occurred, “- -:- -” appears in the VCR display.
RECORDING VCR Plus+ C3 ® system Set-up VCR Plus+ C 3 ® 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 setup to make VCR Plus+ C 3 ® system recordings. The flow chart below will give you an idea as to what must be done to use the VCR Plus+ C 3 ® system feature.
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 Station Guide channel number (on the TV Guide, local TV listings etc.) HBO ESPN AMC 33 34 35 Your home channel number (on the channel line-up chart supplied by cable companies) 7 Guide Channel Setting 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 7 4 PLAY REW 1 2 3 FF STOP 4 5 2,3,6 6 Press PROG..
RECORDING 3 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.
5 Press ENTER. The program setting is now memorized. • If your cable box is not remotecontrollable, select the recording channel on the cable box beforehand. PRESET PROGRAM SET UP CH DATE On OFF SPD 25 ------ 8/30 -/--/--/--/--/-- 9:30 -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- - P M 10:00 -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- - P M SP - EnD : PROG 6 7 8 To set another program, repeat steps 1 to 5. Press PROG. now programming is completed. Press both TIMER simultaneously. The power turns off and the VCR enters the timer stand-by mode.
RECORDING Cable Box Set-up The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected cable box. Cable Box Control Connection Type 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 recording or VCR Plus+ C 3 ® system recording.
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). Cable Box Set-up 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 Number buttons 100 I.SELECT REW PLAY REW FF STOP FF 1 2 3 Press PROG. to display the MENU screen. 4 Select “NO” or “C.BOX” using FF or REW according to your connection type. PLAY, STOP Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER. Select “CABLE BOX/DSS” using PLAY or STOP, and press ENTER.
Cable Box Set-up (continued) 7 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. Example: For a TOSHIBA cable box, identified by number 36. PROGRAM USE SET UP PRESET Cable box display VCR display no c. Box DSS OUTPUT CH COnTROL Off BRAnD TYPE no. 36 03CH on TO SET BRAnD TYPE PUSH 0~9 KEYS EnD : PROG Cable channel number Make sure that the channel display of your cable box has changed to 9.
Table of cable box brand codes Brand name of your cable box Toshiba Anvision Archer Cablestar Cableview Citizen Curtis Diamond Eagle Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macom Magnavox Movietime NSC OAK OAK Sigma Panasonic Philips Pioneer Pulsar Randtek RCA Realistic Regal Regency Rembrandt Samsung Scientific Atlanta Sheritech SL Mark Sprucher Stargate Sylvania Teknika 36 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 58, 62, 84 1, 20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63, 88, 91 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 58, 62, 84 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, 88 30, 4
RECORDING DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected DSS® satellite receiver. DSS® Satellite Receiver Control 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 receiver by operating this VCR. DSS® is registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.
Preparation Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 Number buttons 1 2 Press PROG. to display the MENU screen. Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER. PROGRAM PRESET SET UP CLOCK SET I.SELECT CH MEMORY CABLE BOX / DSS REW PLAY REW FF STOP GUIDE CH FF EnD : PROG ENTER PLAY, STOP ENTER 3 Select “CABLE BOX/DSS” using PLAY or STOP, and press ENTER. PROGRAM USE PROG.
DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up (continued) 6 Select “CONTROL” using PLAY or STOP, and set to “On” or “OFF” using FF or REW. On: if your DSS® satellite receiver is remote-controllable. • Satellite channels will be selected by CH (CABLE BOX) on the remote control. The VCR can change the satellite channel to the desired one when timer recording starts. → Go to step 7. OFF: if your DSS® satellite receiver is NON remote-controllable.
Buttons to control a remotecontrollable DSS® satellite receiver 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) To select satellite channels in the upper or lower direction. (not applicable to some brands of DSS® satellite receiver.
RECORDING MTS Broadcast Compatibility This VCR can receive or record MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) broadcasts. By connecting the VCR to your stereo system or stereo TV, you will experience the SAP or stereo sound. Preparation Connect a stereo TV or stereo system to the AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR. Recording the SAP/Stereo Broadcast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 On the SET UP screen (page 14), select “SAP SET” using PLAY or STOP, and set to “ON” using REW or FF.
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. Setting Control Codes 1 POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 CH/TRK TV VOL 100 Number buttons PLAY REW FF DISPLAY 1 Press TV to set the remote control operating your TV. 2 While holding down PROG. enter the two digits of your TV’s brand code (listed on page 42) using number buttons.
Table of Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Brand Code Brand name of your TV Brand Code Toshiba 01 Pulser 14 Bell & Howell 09 Quasar 07, 15 Carver 10 Radio Shack 13 Celebrity 03 RCA 02 Citizen 12 Realistic 09, 11, 13 Curtis Mathes 09, 12 Runco (NEC) 14 Dumont 14 Samsung 11, 12 Electro band 03 Sanyo 09 Emerson 09, 11 Scotch 11 Fisher 09 Scott 11 GE 02, 07, 11 Sears 01, 02, 09, 10, 11 Gibralter 14 Sharp 08, 13 Goldstar 11 Sony 03 Hallmark 11 Soundesign
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 desired sound is not heard, such as SAP, stereo, or regular sound. • Setting of sounds is not correct. – Select a desired sound using A.SELECT.
The remote control does not work properly. • 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.
Specifications Power Supply: Power consumption: External dimensions: Mass: Channels received: Antenna input/output terminals: Signal system: Recording/Playback system: Fast forward/rewind time: Video input: Video output: Audio input: Audio output: Audio frequency range (Hi-Fi): Audio dynamic range (Hi-Fi): Utilization conditions: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Cassette: Tape speed: Video recording/playback time: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 18 W 430 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.
