Video Cassette Recorder W-708 W-701 OWNER’S MANUAL REV FF PLAY POWER EJECT STOP PROG.
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. INTRODUCTION 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.
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. INTRODUCTION 7.
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 CHANNEL 26 EJECT 20 PLAY 21 Cassette compartment 20 POWER 15 STOP 21 REV ( FWD ) PLAY POWER c EJECT SHUTTLE 23 STOP CHANNEL LINE IN 2 LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack PAUSE/STILL REC VIDEO L-MONO-AUDIO-R LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks PAUSE/STILL 22 Remote sensor 10 VCR display 9 REC 26 Remote Control VCR 14 To operate this VCR. To operate your TV.
INTRODUCTION VCR Display VCR indicator Cassette indicator Timer recording indicator REMAIN indicator OFF indicator POWER indicator POWER SLP VCR REC TIMER REC (Recording) indicator Tape speed indicator (SP/SLP) AM PM REMAIN OFF DT CH H M L R S Hi-Fi (L/R) indicators L: Left channel R:Right channel off: Normal track Multifunctional indicator DT (Digital Auto Tracking) indicator Channel indicator Tape running direction/speed indicator Rear Panel LINE OUT VIDEO jack RF 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 PREPARATION 1 UHF antenna only 1 (FROM ANT.
Connections (continued) Cable Connection Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box. 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 (only when you connect a cablecompatible TV). Incoming cable You will need to: • select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals. (See page 11.
PREPARATION This set-up will enable you to: – watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it. – record any channels through the cable box. Cable Box IN You will need 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. • 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.
PREPARATION Auto Set Up The Auto Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels and clock when power is first connected to the VCR. 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. • Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR.
PREPARATION Initial Settings Using On-screen Display Language selection must be set first when the VCR is first plugged in, or after it encounters a power failure. You can also easily make necessary settings using the on-screen displays. 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.
Initial Settings Using On-Screen Display (continued) Setting the Clock 8 Example: To set the clock to 2:30 p.m. on August 25 (summer time) 2000. 1 After a while, the VCR automatically updates the clock using the data broadcast by the local TV stations. The following screen will appear on TV depending on the broadcast at your location. Press PROG.. The MENU screen appears on the TV. 2 Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER. PROGRAM Note “GUIDE CH” is for W-708 only.
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 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.
Storing Channels on the VCR (continued) Adding or erasing channels 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. 1) Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Incoming Antenna/CATV Signals”. 2) Select “ADD CH” or “ERASE CH” using PLAY/X2 or STOP. Cable Box/DSS Output Channel Setting To set the Cable Box/DSS output Channel on the VCR. 1) Press PROG.
Channel reference chart Number on the VCR TV CATV STD (HRC/IRC) Corresponding channel number 1 – 1(A-8) 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 5 6 5(A-7) 6(A-6) 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 29 29 P 30 30 Q 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 A 15 15 B 16 16 C 17 17 D 18 18 E 19 19 F 20 20 G 21 21 H 22 22 I 23 23 J 24 24 K 25 25 L 26 26 M 27 27 N 28 28 O 31 31 R 32 32 S 33 33 T 34 34 U 35 35 V 36 36 W 37 37 AA 38 38 BB 39 40 39 40 CC DD 41 41 EE 42 42 FF 43 44 43 44 GG HH 45 45 II 46 46 JJ 47 4
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 CH/TRK Load a recorded cassette. 2 FF STOP 2 Press PLAY/x2 to start playback. FF POWER S P VCR DT 3 19 µ REW DNR POWER PLAYBACK Power is turned on. If the cassette has no safety tab, playback starts automatically.
PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds. Picture Search 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so that you can quickly locate a particular scene. 1 PLAY/x2 REW FF STOP PLAY/x2 REW Press FF or REW during playback. The tape runs at 5 times the normal playback speed. 2 FF To change the tape speed to 7 times the normal playback speed, press and hold FF or REW.
Frame Advance Double Speed Playback A picture advances frame by frame. A tape runs at twice the normal speed. 1 1 Press PLAY/x2 during still playback. Each time you press PLAY/x2, the picture advances one frame. If you press and hold PLAY/x2, the tape runs at 1/30th the normal playback speed. Press PLAY/x2 during playback. The picture runs at twice the normal playback speed. To resume normal playback Press PLAY/x2. To resume normal playback Press PAUSE/STILL.
PLAYBACK Useful Functions in Tape Operation These functions will help your playback. S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) • This VCR can also play back a tape which is recorded in S-VHS format. But the playback picture does not have the same quality and resolution as the original S-VHS playback picture. • This VCR cannot record in S-VHS format. * SQPB is an abbreviation for S-VHS Quasi Playback.
5 6 Press PROG. to exit. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 The VCR can find a point where a registered index signal is on a tape and play back for about 5 seconds. You can easily locate the desired program by inputting the index signal.
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. Basic Recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 3 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached. Press TV/VCR so that the “VCR” indicator appears in the VCR display. POWER SLP VCR CH PLAY/x2 REW 1 2 FF 2 5 4 3 STOP 6 Select a channel to record with CHANNEL on the VCR, or CH/TRK or number buttons on the remote control.
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 16). • Store the channels on the VCR (pages 18 and 19). • If you record cable channels via the cable box, keep the cable box turned on and select a channel to record on the cable box.
Timer Program Recording (continued) 6 Move to the next using FF, and set the hour and minutes of the recording start time. PROGRAM CH 25 –– –– –– –– –– DATE 8 / 30 – / –– – / –– – / –– – / –– – / –– SET UP On 9 : 30PM – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– PRESET OFF SPD – : –– SLP – : –– – – : –– – – : –– – – : –– – – : –– – EnD: PROG 7 Move to the next, and set the recording off time.
Confirming the timer programs (in the timer standby mode) If a power failure occurs during the timer program recording (including VCR Plus+® system recording (page 32)) Press PROG.. The screen for confirming will appear.
RECORDING VCR Plus+® system Set-up (For W-708 only) VCR Plus+® system is a timer recording system for an easier programming that requires you only to enter a PlusCode® programming number assigned to a desired program. This section explains the necessary set-up to make VCR Plus+® system recordings. The flow chart below will give you an idea as to what must be done to use the VCR Plus+® system feature.
Preparation • Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. • 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 PLAY/x2 REW FF STOP 1 7 2 3 4 2,4 5 3,6,7 6 ENTER Press PROG.. Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER.
RECORDING VCR Plus+® system Recording (For W-708 only) After performing the VCR Plus+® system set-up, you can easily program a recording simply by entering the PlusCode® programming number. The numbers are published in the TV listings of newspapers, TV guide magazine, etc. Preparation • Make sure that the clock is set correctly (page 16). • Load a cassette with a safety tab.
5 Press ENTER. PROGRAM The program setting is now memorized. CH 25 –– –– –– –– –– DATE 8 / 30 – / –– – / –– – / –– – / –– – / –– SET UP On 9 : 30PM – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– PRESET OFF SPD 10 : 00 PM SLP – : –– – – : –– – – : –– – – : –– – – : –– – EnD: PROG 6 7 To set another program, repeat steps 1 to 5. To finish press the two TIMER buttons simultaneously. The VCR enters the timer standby mode.
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 DISPLAY On the SET UP screen (page 15), select “SAP SET” using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and set to “ON” using REW or FF.
RECORDING Simulcast Recording When TV program such as MTV, HBO or MAX is being simulcast in FM stereo in your area, the VCR can also record the simulcast sound from an FM stereo tuner or receiver onto the Hi-Fi track and normal track. Preparation • Connect the TV and stereo system to the VCR as below. • Turn on the connected FM tuner and tune to the station for the simulcast program.
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/x2 REW 1 2 FF DISPLAY STOP I.SELECT ENTER 2, 3 3 4 Press TV to set the remote control operating your TV. While holding down PROG.
Table of Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Brand Code Brand name of your TV Brand Code 01 Proton 11 Bell & Howell 09 Pulser 14 Carver 10 Quasar 07, 15 Celebrity 03 Radio Shack 13 Citizen 12 RCA 02 Curtis Mathes 09, 12 Realistic 09, 11, 13 Dumont 14 Runco (NEC) 14 Electro band 03 Samsung 11, 12 Emerson 09, 11 Sanyo 09 Fisher 09 Scotch 11 GE 02, 07, 11 Scott 11 Gibralter 14 Sears 01, 02, 09, 10, 11 Goldstar 11 Sharp 08, 13 Hallmark 11 Sony 03 Hitachi
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 20) The clock does not work. • There has been a power failure. – Reset the clock. (page 16) The timer does not work properly. • The time is incorrect. – Set the clock correctly.
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: Cassette: Tape speed: Video recording/playback time: Fast forward time: High speed rewind time: Video input: Video output: Audio input: Audio output: Audio frequency range (Hi-Fi): Audio dynamic range (Hi-Fi): Utilization conditions: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 20 W (For W-708 only) 19 W (For W-701 only) 430 × 96.5 × 281 mm (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.
