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Symbio AVHD recorder 160HD4

Installation

Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all
warnings when installing your device.

19) Always provide a minimum of 4 inches (10 cm) of space around all

sides of the device to allow proper ventilation.

20) When choosing a location for the device, take into consideration the

potential for damage to the device from moisture condensation. Read
item 33, “Moisture condensation precautions,” at right.

21) Always place the device on a level surface. Never use the device

on a shaky, vibrating, or unstable surface such as a wobbly table or
inclined stand. Before installing the device, make sure the surface
can bear the weight of the device.

22)

CAUTION: Risk of personal injury or serious
equipment damage. Never place the device
in a high location. 

The device may fall, causing personal

injury or serious equipment damage.

23)

Never place the Symbio AVHD recorder 

near or above 

other

devices that emit high levels of heat

 (such as audio receivers or

amplifiers). Failure to observe this precaution may cause heat from
the other components to rise over the Symbio AVHD recorder and
overheat it.

24) If you place the device near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture

may become poor and the sound may be distorted, depending on the
location of said equipment. In such an event, place the device as far
away as possible from the offending equipment.

25) Never stack anything on top of the device.

26) Never cover the ventilation slots in the device’s case.

27) Never expose the device to dripping or splashing or place items such

as vases, aquariums, any other item filled with liquid, or candles on
top of the device.

28) Never place or store the device in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas;

areas subject to excessive dust, oily smoke, or vibration; or locations
with temperatures at or below 41°F (5°C). Such conditions may cause
the device to malfunction or shorten its service life.

29) Never place the device in an area where the temperature rises or

changes rapidly.

30) Always operate this device from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only.

31) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and

never place the device where the power cord is subject to wear or
abuse.

32) Always place the device horizontally; never install it vertically.

Moisture condensation precautions

33)

To prevent damage, never use the Symbio AVHD recorder
when moisture condensation appears on the device.

Read the following carefully before installing the device.

Moisture condensation can occur in the following situations:
• When you move the device from a cold or air conditioned room to a

hot, humid room.

• When you use the device in an area in which the temperature rises

or changes rapidly.

• When you place the device in an area in which cold air from an air

conditioner directly hits the device.

• When you use the device in a humid area.

Using the device when moisture condensation exists may
damage the hard disc drive and other parts, and is deemed
misuse. Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused
directly or indirectly by such misuse, and any such damage is
not covered under the Symbio warranty.

If moisture condensation appears on the device, follow these
steps:

a) Unplug the device’s IEEE-1394 cable from the TV.
b) Unplug the device’s power cord from the AC outlet.
c) Place the unplugged device in a dry, non-humid area for at least

6 hours.

d) Leave the device in the dry, non-humid area, and plug the power

cord into an AC outlet.

e) Allow the device to warm up for at least 2 hours.
f) Make sure the device is not returned to an area with conditions

as described in the bulleted items above.

Handling

For better performance and safer operation of your device, follow these
recommendations and precautions.

34)

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Never spill liquids or push objects of any
kind into the slots in the device’s cabinet. 

Failure to

follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury.

35) The top of the device may become hot during use. This is normal.

Always allow the device to cool before handling it.

36) When handling the device, always hold it horizontally.

37) Never shock or shake the device, especially during operation. Doing

so may cause malfunction.

38) Never disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet while the device

is recording or playing (unless it is an emergency). Before
disconnecting the power cord, close all AVHD functions on the TV
and make sure the REC and PLAY LEDs on the device’s front panel
are NOT illuminated. Unplugging the power cord during recording or
playback operation may cause malfunction or equipment damage.

39) For added protection of your device from lightning and power surges,

always unplug the power cord if you leave the device unattended or
unused for long periods of time.

40) Never use volatile compounds (such as insecticide) near the device,

and never leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the device
for long periods of time. Doing so may leave marks on the finish.

41) When shipping the device, it is recommended that you use the

original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum
protection, repack the device as it was originally packed at the
factory.

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Summary of Contents for Symbio 160HD4

Page 1: ...r Record these numbers in the spaces below Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this AVHD recorder Model number Serial number 160HD4 IMPORTANT NOTE Toshiba Symbio AVHD recorder model 160HD4 is compatible only with Toshiba Integrated HD television models 51H94 57H94 51HX94 57HX94 46HM94 52HM94 62HM94 52HMX94 and 62HMX94 Symbio E _A_01 10 19 04 3 03 PM 1 ...

Page 2: ...RVICE PERSONNEL 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 ope...

Page 3: ...r in the following situations When you move the device from a cold or air conditioned room to a hot humid room When you use the device in an area in which the temperature rises or changes rapidly When you place the device in an area in which cold air from an air conditioner directly hits the device When you use the device in a humid area Using the device when moisture condensation exists may damag...

Page 4: ...a Authorized Service Station 47 The internal hard disk drive in this device has a limited service life If unexpected errors occur repeatedly or the device makes persistent noise the hard disk drive may need servicing or replacement Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Station 48 This device contains lead an ingredient of solder used on the PCB which is a harmful substance to humans ...

Page 5: ...nts Recording programs 12 One touch recording 12 One touch recording using the TV Guide On Screen LISTINGS screen 12 Scheduling a manual recording in the TV Guide On Screen LISTINGS screen 12 Scheduling a manual recording in the TV Guide On Screen SCHEDULE screen 13 Stopping or canceling a recording 13 Managing recorded programs 14 Displaying a list of recorded programs in the Stream Selection win...

Page 6: ...fee TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide built in to your Toshiba integrated HD television Not available during one touch or scheduled recordings LED indications The Symbio AVHD unit has three front mounted LEDs that display its status as follows POWER Illuminated when the unit is plugged in to an AC power source RECORD Illuminated when a program is being recorded PLAY Illuminated when a p...

Page 7: ...top of the Symbio AVHD recorder Never place the Symbio AVHD recorder near or above other devices that emit high levels of heat such as audio receivers or amplifiers Failure to observe this precaution may cause heat from the other components to rise over the Symbio AVHD recorder and overheat it Protect against power surges Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Position cables prop...

Page 8: ...ower cord back in to the AC outlet 2 Plug the IEEE 1394 cable from the television back in to the Symbio AVHD recorder Note If the POWER LED on the front of the Symbio device does not illuminate after plugging in the power cord check all cable connections and power sources 3 Turn on the television 4 Wait at least 30 seconds before using the Symbio AVHD recorder Connecting the Symbio AVHD recorder T...

Page 9: ...vice skip time to 1 3 5 or 15 minutes To set the AVHD skip time 1 Press MENU and then x or to open SETUP menu 2 Press y or z to highlight AVHD SKIP TIME and press ENTER 3 Press y or z to select the skip time amount 1 3 5 or 15 minutes and press ENTER Configuring the Symbio AVHD recorder 3 Configuring the device Follow these procedures to configure the Symbio AVHD recorder with your compatible Tosh...

Page 10: ...content intended to be recorded by the consumer If you attempt to change channels or inputs while a recording is in progress the message NOT AVAILABLE WHILE RECORDING will appear on screen Standard Definition SD programming is typically transmitted at 4 to 8 megabits per second depending on the content and content provider High Definition HD programming is typically transmitted at 19 megabits per ...

Page 11: ...st is recorded to the buffer If the Symbio s hard drive is full you will not be able to pause live TV and the TV will display the message Error AVHD is full see page 19 The Time Shift Control window closes automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity or you can press EXIT to close the window immediately You can fast forward or skip forward in the program until you reach the point of the live broadc...

Page 12: ...t Laws of the United States and other countries and may subject you to civil and criminal liability The Symbio AVHD recorder supports recording using the TV Guide On Screen system in your Toshiba integrated HD television Refer to your TV owner s manual for details on setting up and using the TV Guide On Screen system and configuring scheduled recordings Note In order to use the full functionality ...

Page 13: ...highlight CANCEL and press ENTER or press the TV GUIDE button on the remote control to close the TV Guide On Screen SCHEDULE menu Stopping or canceling a recording To stop a recording already in progress Press REC to stop the current recording To cancel a scheduled or manual recording 1 Highlight the scheduled recording in the TV Guide On Screen LISTINGS or SCHEDULE screen and press MENU 2 Highlig...

Page 14: ...Selection window remote control functions at right Managing recorded programs Sorting recorded programs in the Stream Selection window The recorded programs listed in the Stream Selection window are listed by default in order of the date they were recorded To sort the programs alphabetically by title press x To sort the programs by date press Chapter 4 Using the Symbio AVHD recorder Preview window...

Page 15: ...e see page 14 3 Press y or z to highlight the recording you want to modify and then press INFO to open the Modify Program window illustrated at right 4 Press x or to select either Locked or Unlocked and then press ENTER To delete a recorded program 1 Follow steps 1 4 above and select Unlocked in step 4 if the program is locked 2 Press z to highlight ERASE and then press ENTER Note You cannot delet...

Page 16: ...nd resume watching the program from the point you skipped to Note The PLAY PAUSE FF REW and SKIP SEARCH buttons on the remote control function in the same manner as the related on screen functions in the AVHD Control Panel window If you press one of these remote control buttons while the Control Panel window is open the window will close automatically after 5 seconds of inactivity AVHD Control Pan...

Page 17: ...rd playback and return to normal playback Chapter 4 Using the Symbio AVHD recorder Playing recorded programs continued Using skip reverse SKIP SEARCH TT and skip forward SKIP SEARCH SS during playback The Symbio AVHD recorder allows you to skip backward and forward in increments of the defined skip time during recorded playback The skip time can be set to 1 3 5 or 15 minutes To set the skip time s...

Page 18: ...Control window illustrated below opens displaying the present location of the paused image in reference to the rest of the buffered recording and the location of the live TV broadcast Press PLAY to begin playback from the paused location The recording is now time shifted and you can fast forward or skip forward in the program until you reach the point of the live broadcast Press x or to skip forwa...

Page 19: ...n next page Appendix 5 Note In order to use the full functionality of the Symbio AVHD recorder you must first set up the TV Guide On Screen system in your Toshiba integrated HD television For details on setting up the TV Guide On Screen system refer to your TV owner s manual PROBLEM The Symbio AVHD recorder does not respond Unplug the Symbio s AC power cord and plug it back in Make sure the device...

Page 20: ...pace available for recording or when all recorded programs have been locked SOLUTION Delete unwanted recorded programs If they are locked you must unlock them before deleting them ERROR MESSAGE The attached AVHD does not support this feature This message appears when you select a feature that the AVHD recorder does not support ERROR MESSAGE IEEE 1394 cable is disconnected This message appears when...

Page 21: ...abytes GB When referring to hard drive capacity a gigabyte GB means one billion bytes Not all clusters contained in the 160 GB hard drive are useable for recording because a portion of the drive space is allotted for directory information Recording Capacity High definition 16 hours max Standard definition 80 hours max Actual recording times will vary depending on the bit rate of the program being ...

Page 22: ...in the U S A or Puerto Rico 4 Labor charges for installation setup adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of antenna systems are not covered by these warranties Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your responsibility 5 Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any AVHD recorder or parts that have ...

Page 23: ...Labor charges for installation setup adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of antenna systems are not covered by these warranties Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your responsibility 5 Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any AVHD recorder or parts that have been lost or discarded by you ...

Page 24: ...B TOSHIBA DRIVE LEBANON TN 37087 U S A TOSHIBA OF CANADA LTD HEAD OFFICE 191 McNABB STREET MARKHAM ONTARIO L3R 8H2 CANADA TEL 905 470 5400 SERVICE CENTERS TORONTO 191 McNABB STREET MARKHAM ONTARIO L3R 8H2 CANADA TEL 905 470 5400 MONTREAL 18050 TRANS CANADA KIRKLAND QUEBEC H9J 4A1 CANADA TEL 514 390 7766 VANCOUVER 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY RICHMOND B C V6W 1J5 CANADA TEL 604 303 2500 MANUFACTURED BY TOS...

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