Toshiba W-727 User Manual

Video Cassette RecorderW-727OWNER’S MANUAL3ABLE BOXONTROLSQPBW-727/Eng (1-9) 3/6/02, 1:37 PM1

10Setting up the Remote Control1Open the battery compartment lid on therear panel.2Install 2 batteries (“AAA” size) followingthe polarity diagrams.3Cl

11PREPARATIONVHF UHFVHF/UHFLRCHOUT(TO TV)IN(FROM ANT.)LINEOUTLINEIN 1VIDEOAUDIO34RFOUT(TO TV)IN(FROM ANT.)RFAntenna/VCR/TV Connection1Disconnect the

12This set-up will enable you to:– watch an unscrambled or scrambled channelwhile recording it.– record any channels through the cable box.You will ne

13PREPARATIONAuto Set UpThe VCR’s clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.PREPARATIONAuto Set up1Plu

14Optional settings on the SET UP screenOther optional settings can be made. Press ENTER while “SET UP” is selected on the MENU screen.The screen tur

15PREPARATION8Press ENTER to start the “AUTO” clockset feature.After the VCR is turned off, it automaticallyupdates the clock using the data broadcast

16Incoming Antenna/Cable(CATV) SignalsThe VCR scans through all receivable TV and CATV channels and stores only the activeones in your area into the m

17PREPARATIONTo add channelsTo erase channelsChannel reference chartNumber on the VCRCorresponding channel numberTVCATV STD (HRC/IRC) CH NU

18Video Cassette UseLoading a cassettePush the cassette into the cassette compartment with the window side facing up and thelabel side towards the fro

19PLAYBACKAdjusting the trackingWhen playback starts, the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking for clear pictures and sound(Digital Auto Tracking).I

2In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located at the rear of your videocassette recorder.Model No. Serial No.Retain this info

20PLAYBACKVariable Speed PlaybackYou can play back a tape at various tape speeds.Picture SearchA tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback s

21PLAYBACKTVVCRPROG. ENTERTV/VCRPOWERCH/TRKTV VOLI.SELECTREMAIN/COUNTERDISPLAYCOUNT RESETSP/SLPRECTIMERSLOWPLAY/x2PAUSE/STILLREW FFSTOP123456789CANCEL

22PLAYBACKUseful Functions in Tape OperationThese functions will help your playback.Tape Remaining TimeTo view the tape remaining time in the VCR disp

23PLAYBACK1On the SET UP screen, select“COUNTER MEM.” using PLAY/x2 orSTOP, and set to “ON” usingREW or FF.2Press PROG. once to exit. The memory-

24Watching a TV program whilerecording another1) While recording, press TV/VCR to turn off“VCR” indicator.2) Choose another channel using the channels

25RECORDINGTimer Programming ProcedureExample: To record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from9:20 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on August 30. Today is

265Move to the next using FF, and setthe recording date using PLAY/x2 orSTOP.The date changes as follows:[WKLYSU]…[WKLYSA]: You can record TV programs

27RECORDINGIf a power failure occurs during thetimer program recording (includingVCR Plus+ C system recording(page 30)• When a power failure has oc

28The flow chart below will give you an ideaas to what must be done to use theVCR Plus+ C system feature.Setting the Clock (page 15)↓Cable Box Set-u

29RECORDINGGuide Channel Setting1Press PROG..2Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER.3Select “CH MEMORY” using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and pressEN

3IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONSSave Original Packing MaterialsThe original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to shipyou

30VCR Plus+ C system Programming1Press VCR Plus+.The VCR PLUS+ screen appears.2Enter a PlusCode.Example: To record a program with thePlusCode pro

31RECORDING5Press ENTER.The program setting is now memorized.• If your cable box is not remote-controllable, select the recordingchannel on the cable

32Cable Box ControlThis VCR needs to be connected to a cablebox equipped with an infrared wirelessremote control. You can select cablechannels from t

33RECORDINGPreparation• 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).(E

34Cable Box Set-up (continued)VCR displayCable box displayCable channel number7Select “BRAND TYPE” using STOP, and enter a brand codeof your cable box

35RECORDINGTable of cable box brand codesToshiba 36Anvision 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,26, 58, 62, 84Archer 1, 20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63,88, 91Cablestar

36DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-upThe VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected DSS® satellite receiver.RECORDINGDSS® Satellite Receiv

37RECORDINGDSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up1Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.2Select “PRESET” using FF or REW,and press ENTER.3Select “CABLE BOX/D

38DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up (continued)VCR displayOFF: if your DSS® satellite receiver isNON remote-controllable.• Satellite channels will be se

39RECORDINGMTS Broadcast CompatibilityThis VCR can receive or record MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) broadcasts. By connecting the VCR toyour stereo syst

41. Read owner’s manualAfter unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow allthe operating and other instructions.2. Power So

40TVVCRPROG. ENTERTV/VCRPOWERCH/TRKTV VOLI.SELECTREMAIN/COUNTERDISPLAYCOUNT RESETSP/SLPRECTIMERSLOWPLAY/x2PAUSE/STILLREW FFCURSORSTOPCANCELA.SELECTEJE

41ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONToshiba 01Bell & Howell 09Carver 10Celebrity 03Citizen 12Curtis Mathes 09, 12Dumont 14Electro band 03Emerson 09, 11Fisher

42No power.• The power cord is not plugged in.– Plug the power cord into the outlet firmly.Although the power is on, the VCR willnot work.• There is n

43ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe remote control does not workproperly.• The batteries are exhausted.– Replace all batteries. (page 10)• The remote control

44SpecificationsAccessoriesAntenna cable ... 1Remote control... 1Batteries (AAA

LIMITED WARRANTYTOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERToshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”)and Toshiba Hawaii Inc. (“THI”) make the followinglimit

LIMITED WARRANTY (continued)How to Obtain Warranty Service(1)Refer to the troubleshooting guide in your owner's manual. This check list may solve

56. Water and MoistureDo not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or

616. Damage Requiring ServiceUnplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under thefollowing conditions

7INTRODUCTIONProvides important notes and generalexplanation of the VCR, including names of thebuttons, jacks, etc.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...

8TVVCRPROG. ENTERTV/VCRPOWERCH/TRKTV VOLI.SELECTREMAIN/COUNTERDISPLAYCOUNT RESETSP/SLPRECTIMERSLOWPLAY/x2PAUSE/STILLREW FFCURSORSTOP123456789CANCELA.S

9Rear PanelMultifunctionalindicatorVCR indicatorCassette indicatorTimer recording indicatorHi-Fi indicatorSAP indicatorVCR DisplayHi-FiSAPVCRTIMERLINE