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Frame Advance

A picture advances frame by frame.

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.

To resume normal playback

Press

PAUSE/STILL

Double Speed Playback

A tape runs at twice the normal speed.

Press

PLAY/x2

during playback.

The picture runs at twice the normal playback
speed.

To resume normal playback

Press

PLAY/x2

Shuttle Dial Operation

You can also activate the picture search and slow playback at
various speeds by turning the shuttle dial on the VCR.

Turn the

shuttle dial

on the VCR.

The playback speeds differ depending on the recording tape speed of
the tape as follows.

Picture search

Reverse playback

SP:

-x1

SLP:

x15

x21

-x3

Note
If you playback a tape recorded in the SLP tape speed or a tape recorded on another VCR in various speed
mode, the picture may be noisy or monochrome.

Notes
• The still picture mode will be released automatically after about 5 minutes

and forward playback will start.

• Fast-forwarding or rewinding started from the stop mode continues even if

the

shuttle dial

is released. To stop, press

STOP

• The reverse playback mode will be released automatically after about 25

seconds and forward playback will start.

• Noise bar may appear in reverse playback.

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Initial mode of tape operation

Stop

Playback

Still

Normal

Picture

Fast-

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Rewinding

Reverse

playback

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Fast-

forwarding

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Slow

Reverse

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Summary of Contents for W-704C

Page 1: ...Video CassetteRecorder W 704C OWNER S MANUAL This publication is printed on recycled paper 70971857 PLAY STOP PROG TV POWER EJECT PAUSE STILL REC REV FF ...

Page 2: ...tion Changes or modification made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba Corporation or parties authorized by Toshiba Corporation could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular speci...

Page 3: ...nder 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 Copyright It is permissible to record telev...

Page 4: ... 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 product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 5 He...

Page 5: ...VICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A 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 ...

Page 6: ...e or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 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 fo...

Page 7: ... 19 PLAYBACK Explains variable functions concerning playback Playback 20 19µ HEAD Variable Speed Playback 21 Picture Search Still Picture Slow motion Picture Frame Advance Double Speed Playback Shuttle Dial Operation Useful Functions in Tape Operation 23 Counter Function Tape Remaining Time Index Search Function RECORDING Explains recording functions Recording a TV Program 25 Watching a TV program...

Page 8: ...V POWER CH TRK TV VOL TV VCR COUNT RESET TIMER PLAY x2 FF 100 TV Number buttons I SELECT DISPLAY REMAIN COUNTER SP SLP REC 20 21 15 19 REW SLOW VCR PAUSE STILL ENTER CH CABLE BOX POWER CABLE BOX STOP PROG VCR Plus EJECT CANCEL A SELECT INDEX 14 43 25 25 23 23 25 31 28 41 25 15 25 18 43 25 23 27 20 20 21 20 15 35 35 24 CURSOR CABLE BOX 19µ 20 19µ To operate your TV PLAY STOP CHANNEL POWER c EJECT R...

Page 9: ... SP SLP Cassette indicator Timer recording indicator REMAIN indicator OFF indicator Hi Fi L R indicators L Left channel R Right channel off Normal track VCR Display POWER indicator DT Digital Auto Tracking indicator Channel indicator Tape running direction speed indicator REMAIN VCR SLP L REC TIMER DT CH H M AM PM OFF S R POWER LINE IN 1 VIDEO jack LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks L R To wall outlet CH selec...

Page 10: ...onditions of use If the remote control does not operate correctly replace all batteries with new ones 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 Caring for the remote control Do not expose the remote sensor of the VCR to a strong light source such as direct sunlight or illumination especially high frequency...

Page 11: ...Setting the VCR Output Channel 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 VHF UHF combinaion antenna VHF antenna only UHF antenna only Antenna splitter not supplied 1 2 Connections Before you use this VCR it is necessary to connect it to your TV...

Page 12: ...isplay and select a desired channel on the TV only when you connect a cable compatible TV 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 You will need to set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box turn on the cable box and select cable channel 3 or ...

Page 13: ... of the cable box This set up will enable you to watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it record an unscrambled channel while watching another unscrambled channel only when you connect a cable compatible TV 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 ...

Page 14: ...ls 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 Tuning in progress Auto Set Up completed VCR display Notes I...

Page 15: ...en appears on the TV 3 Select the language using PLAY x2 CURSOR or STOP CURSOR and press PROG The screen turns to the MENU screen 4 Press PROG to return to the normal TV screen Page 23 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...

Page 16: ...y to tune the channel carrying the clock data If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful set the time and date through the MANU clock set menu selection 10 Press PROG Now the clock starts 11 Press PROG to exit PROG ENTER AM SUMME ME R T I 57 9 1 0 00 SA 1 nE ZO H C T I ME TE DA R A E Y T I ME CLOCK SET E D n AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO EAS I n TERn 2 SET UP PRESET PROGRAM PROG CLOCK S CH MEMORY CABLE B GU I DE H C...

Page 17: ...or CATV using FF or REW TV To store channels received via the antenna CATV To store channels received via the incoming cable 5 Select AUTO SCAN using PLAY x2 or 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 6 Press PROG to exit PREPARATION Storing Channels on the VCR Th...

Page 18: ...s below Number buttons To enter digits of the channel number For one digit number enter 0 before For more than 100 number first press 100 Each number button needs to be pressed within 2 seconds CH TRK To shift up or down the stored channel numbers Channel reference chart Number on the VCR Corresponding channel number TV CATV STD HRC IRC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 A 8 2 3 4 5 A 7 6 A 6 7 8...

Page 19: ...tment This may result in injury or damage Take special care with children to avoid accidents Precautions when using video cassettes 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 Remove this safety tab with a screwdriver To record again Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Avoid exposi...

Page 20: ...es while playing back a tape recorded in the SLP tape speed By pressing 19µ repeatedly the 19µ HEAD mode is displayed on the TV screen as follows 19U HEAD AUTO Usually set to AUTO As the playback starts the VCR automatically activates the 19µ head and reproduces high quality pictures 19U Continued HEAD OFF Set to OFF if the pictures are marred by dots Note During playback with the 19µ head momenta...

Page 21: ...ozen This is not a defect in the unit Adjusting Still Picture Stability 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 Slow motion Picture The tape runs at 1 7th or 1 15th the normal playback speed 1 Press SLOW during playback The tape runs at about 1 7th the normal pla...

Page 22: ...tape recorded on another VCR in various speed mode the picture may be noisy or monochrome Notes The still picture mode will be released automatically after about 5 minutes and forward playback will start Fast forwarding or rewinding started from the stop mode continues even if the shuttle dial is released To stop press STOP The reverse playback mode will be released automatically after about 25 se...

Page 23: ...ape Remaining Time To view the tape remaining time in the VCR display select the tape length beforehand 1 Turn on the VCR and load a cassette 2 Press PROG to display the MENU screen 3 Select SET UP using FF or REW and press ENTER 4 Select the length of the tape T120 for a T 120 tape or shorter T160 for a T 140 or T 160 tape T180 for a T 180 tape Useful Functions in Tape Operation These functions w...

Page 24: ...pe When an index signal is found the VCR plays back the tape for about 5 seconds and then resumes fast forwarding or rewinding This is repeated each time at an index signal 3 Press PLAY x2 when the desired program is found Normal playback starts Notes At the very beginning of the tape the index search may not work properly If you registered the index signals on a tape recorded on another VCR the r...

Page 25: ...ng time but with less picture and sound quality than using the SP tape speed 5 Press REC on the VCR or simultaneously press both REC on the remote control Recording starts 6 Press STOP to stop recording Recording off time setting By setting the recording off time the recording stops and the VCR is turned off automatically While recording press REC on the VCR repeatedly to set the desired off time ...

Page 26: ...red 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 To make corrections Press REW to move back to the item or FF to forward Timer Program Recording The programmable timer allows you to record up to 6 different programs over one month Preparation Selec...

Page 27: ... 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 PROG 25 8 30 SLP E D n On CH DATE OFF D P S PROGRAM SET UP PRESET 8 25 8 26 9 24 WKLYSU MO FR WKLYSA 5 Move to the next using FF and set the recording date using PLAY x2 or STOP The date changes as follows WKLYSU WKLYSA You can record TV programs...

Page 28: ...s Changing cancelling the timer programs 1 If the TIMER indicator is lit press both TIMER to turn it off and then turn the VCR on by pressing POWER 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 3 Press both TIMER to return to the timer standby mode Recording or playback in the timer standby mode Fi...

Page 29: ...blications or the channel guide from cable company If you cannot find the numbers call Gemstar s customer service department at 1 800 4321 VCR Sample of a Guide channel chart from a local TV listing Sample of a Channel line up chart from a cable TV company CHANNEL LINE UP CHART 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 origi...

Page 30: ...er and your VCR Plus C3 system recording is now available Example Station 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 HBO 33 7 ESPN 34 AMC 35 the case of CATV mode 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 33...

Page 31: ...at the clock is set correctly page 16 Load a cassette with a safety tab For cable box users Finish the cable box set up pages 33 36 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 recording of satellite programs see Timer Program Recording pages 26 28 Sample of TV program listing in a TV ...

Page 32: ...timer standby mode TIMER POWER Recording or playback in the timer standby mode 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 Error indications If FULL CANCEL PROG message appears on the TV during programming no mo...

Page 33: ...k the sensor window The infrared signals come out of the sensor window and the front of the VCR Then they bounce off walls and other objects in the room and are received by the cable box The VCR sends out infrared signals to your cable box even during timer program recording or VCR Plus C3 system recording Notes If the channels cannot be controlled properly because the infrared signal fails to rea...

Page 34: ...ill 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 Go to step 7 OFF if your cable box is NON remote controllable 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 Go to step 8 Preparati...

Page 35: ...n 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 Buttons to control a remote controllable cable box 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 C...

Page 36: ...0 11 12 13 46 OAK Sigma 10 11 12 13 46 Panasonic 6 8 16 17 Philips 4 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 58 62 84 Pioneer 5 6 78 Pulsar 30 42 44 52 63 88 Randtek 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 58 62 84 RCA 6 8 16 17 Realistic 44 88 Regal 14 23 41 84 Regency 26 28 Rembrandt 29 32 38 39 42 44 88 Samsung 4 6 32 42 78 Scientific Atlanta 8 9 56 61 Sheritech 27 SL Mark 4 6 32 42 78 Sprucher 6 8 16 17 Stargate 4 6 30 32 42...

Page 37: ...below Do not block the sensor window The infrared signals come out of the sensor window and the front of the VCR Then they bounce off walls and other objects in the room and are 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 f...

Page 38: ...4 Check the rear of the DSS satellite receiver Type B the line input mode L1 using I SELECT Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video input mode on the TV Example PROG O SET CH PUSH 9 0 EYS K T USE OUT UT CH P E D n SET UP PRESET PROGRAM C BOX S S D H C 3 O n n O FF O COnT O R L Number buttons PROG CLOCK S CH MEMORY CABLE B GUIDE H C OX DSS ET ENTER E D n SET UP PRESET PROGRAM PROG C BO...

Page 39: ...OSHIBA DSS satellite receiver identified by number 99 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 8 Press PROG to exit Notes If your satellite channel does not change to 200 in step 7 the DSS satetllite receiver will not be able to change chann...

Page 40: ...e 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 Number buttons 0 9 To select desired channels to record Table of DSS satellite receiver brand codes TOSHIBA 99 RCA 98 SONY 97 Brand name of your DSS satellite receiver Brand code DSS Satel...

Page 41: ... Contents of recorded sound On Screen Display Press DISPLAY Setting of SAP SET on the SET UP screen Type of receiving broadcast Normal sound track Mono L R SAP STEREO ON or OFF not lit not lit MONO MONO MONO ON or OFF not lit lit MONO MIXED ON lit not lit MONO MONO SAP OFF lit not lit MONO MONO MONO ON lit lit MONO MONO SAP OFF lit lit MONO MIXED STEREO STEREO Regular monaural audio Stereo Regular...

Page 42: ...or STOP and set to ON using REW or FF 2 Press PROG to exit 3 Select the desired channel using CHANNEL on the VCR or CH TRK on the remote control If you use a cable box select a desired channel on the box 4 Select the recording tape speed using SP SLP 5 Press REC to start recording 6 Press STOP to stop recording Broadcast or incoming cable RECORDING To the FM antenna terminal 7 8 0 100 9 6 5 2 3 4 ...

Page 43: ... To substitute for 100 channel key DISPLAY To turn on or off TV s screen display ENTER 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 wor...

Page 44: ...11 Optimus 09 Optonica 08 Panasonic 07 10 15 Penney 01 02 07 11 12 Philco 10 Philips 10 Pioneer 16 Princeclub 12 Prism 07 Proscan 02 Table of Brand Codes Proton 11 Pulser 14 Quasar 07 15 Radio Shack 13 RCA 02 Realistic 09 11 13 Runco NEC 14 Samsung 11 12 Sanyo 09 Scotch 11 Scott 11 Sears 01 02 09 10 11 Sharp 08 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 11 Supreme 03 Sylvania 10 Tandy 08 Technics 07 15 Techwood 07 Tek...

Page 45: ... commercially available cleaning tape 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 page 41 Noise is present in the Hi Fi sound being played Tracking is not set appropriately Adjust the tracking manually page 20 The timer recording function does not work There is an error in programming Reset the timer reco...

Page 46: ...le 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 43 The cassette is ejected immediately after it is loaded The cassette was inserted with the label side not paralleling the compartment Reload it carefully page 19 The cassette does not go into the cassette c...

Page 47: ...tes SP 160 minutes When T 160 video cassette is used Fast forward time Within approx 80 s When T 120 video cassette is used High speed rewind time Within approx 54 s when T 120 video cassette is used Video input 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 outp...

Page 48: ...umber removed altered replaced or defaced will not be covered by this warranty ALL IN WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE MADE BY A TOSHIBA FACTORY SERVICE DEPARTMENT OR BY AN AUTHORIZED TOSHIBA SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS MADE ELSEWHERE WILL INVALIDATE THIS WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WHEN THE SET IS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED TOSHIBA DEALER AND USED IN CANADA THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR...

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