Toshiba W-808, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Video Cassette Recorder W 808 W 804 OWNER S MANUAL This publication is printed on recycled paper 70971856 PLAY STOP PROG TV POWER EJECT PAUSE STILL REC FF REV ...

Page 2: ...aution 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 spe...

Page 3: ... 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 Copyright It is permissible to record television programs film video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated Cassettes marked with S VHS and VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder Howev...

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: ...ning playback Playback 21 Variable Speed Playback 23 Picture Search Still Picture Slow motion Picture Frame Advance Double Speed Playback Jog Dial Operation Shuttle Dial Operation Useful Functions in Tape Operation 25 Counter Function Tape Remaining Time Index Search Function RECORDING Explains recording functions Recording a TV Program 27 Watching a TV program while recording another Recording of...

Page 8: ...STILL 23 LINE IN 2 AUDIO L MONO R jacks LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack 24 CH TRK TV VOL VCR PROG A SELECT REMAIN COUNTER COUNT RESET POWER CH DOWN CH UP DNR TV 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 0 100 DISPLAY POWER EJECT CANCEL PLAY x2 ENTER STOP SLOW VCR Plus INDEX PAUSE STILL REW FF SP SLP I SELECT TV VCR REC CABLE BOX TIMER VCR SP SLP FF TIMER PLAY x2 100 Number buttons I SELECT A SELECT TV VCR POWER CABLE BOX CH DOWN CA...

Page 9: ...ng 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 To wall outlet LINE IN 1 VIDEO jack LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks L R CH selector 3 4 LINE OUT AUDIO jacks L R LINE OU...

Page 10: ...nding on the conditions 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 ...

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 combination 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 T...

Page 12: ...atch 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 4 according to the output channel of the VCR to record a channel while watching another press TV VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR indicator...

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: ...guage 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 PROG SET UP E E nGL S I H FRAnÇA ...

Page 16: ...to go back to screen 1 of SET UP page To exit press PROG With DnR On selected see page 21 move down here to obtain a FInE or SOFT playback picture For W 808 only Setting to FInE will give a normal picture with DNR effect Setting to SOFT will give a softer picture Page 28 Page 29 With On set the reception from Antenna is improved with less background noise For W 808 only With On set the reception f...

Page 17: ...l 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 OX DSS ET ENTER E D...

Page 18: ...nnels 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 This section is required if you receive o...

Page 19: ...r 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 9 10 11 12 1...

Page 20: ...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 exposing cas...

Page 21: ... gives the best possible color Thanks to this circuit color distortion is reduced and a sharp picture is played back Press DNR repeatedly to select the following DnR On Usually set to On The DnR On will appear on the TV screen and you can view the picture with less noise DnR OFF This function will not work Notes The DNR playback is available only in the playback mode Depending on the recorded pict...

Page 22: ... SELECT REMAIN COUNTER COUNT RESET POWER CH DOWN CH UP DNR 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 0 100 VCR Plus REW FF PLAY x2 STOP ENTER FF STOP REW PLAY x2 S VHS ET Playback 1 Load a cassette recorded in S VHS ET Power is turned on If the cassette has no safety tab playback starts automatically 2 Press PLAY x2 to start playback 3 To stop playback press STOP Rewinding Fast forwarding Press REW or FF in the stop mode...

Page 23: ...ing 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 playback speed Each time you press SLOW the spe...

Page 24: ...s 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 P l a y b a c k d i rection Reverse Initial mode of tape operation Stop Playback Still Normal Picture Fast x7 x1 x 1 x1 x1 R e w in d in g Rewinding Rewinding R e v e r s e p la y b a c k P i c t u r e s e a r c h x 1...

Page 25: ... 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 5 Press PROG to exit 6 Press REMAIN COUNTER The remaining time RT appears...

Page 26: ... INDEX f To search in the forward direction The VCR fast forwards or rewinds the tape 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 p...

Page 27: ... 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 including S VHS S VHS ET recording 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 tim...

Page 28: ...time but with less picture and sound quality than using the SP tape speed 5 Press PROG to display the MENU screen 6 Select SET UP using FF or REW and press ENTER 7 Press STOP repeatedly to go to screen 2 of SET UP page to select S VHS REC and set to ON using REW or FF indicator will appear on VCR display when ON is selected 8 Press REC on the VCR or simultaneously press both REC on the remote cont...

Page 29: ...SP Suitable for general recording with better picture and sound quality SLP Suitable for tripling recording time but with less picture and sound quality than using the SP tape speed 5 Press PROG to display the MENU screen 6 Select SET UP using FF or REW and press ENTER 7 Press STOP repeatedly to go to screen 2 of SET UP page to select S VHS ET and set to ON using REW or FF S ET indicator will appe...

Page 30: ...gram 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 Select the video channel 3 or 4 or video i...

Page 31: ... 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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...ng 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 37 40 Prepare the list like below PROG 1...

Page 35: ...ge 17 Load a cassette with a safety tab For cable box users Finish the cable box set up pages 37 40 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 30 32 Sample of TV program listing in a TV guide magazine PlusCode programm...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...emote 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 Preparation Select the video channel 3 or 4 or vi...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...using FF or REW ON if your DSS satellite receiver is remote controllable Satellite channels will be selected by CH UP CH DOWN 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 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...

Page 43: ...he timer recording In this case set CONTROL to OFF in step 6 The VCR Plus C3 system recording is not available on satellite channels The DSS satellite receiver control is not compatible with the cable box control PROG USE OUT UT CH P E D n SET UP PRESET PROGRAM C BOX S S D H C 3 9 9 O n O n n O FF O COnT O R L BRAn T D YPE PROG USE OUT UT CH P E D n SET UP PRESET PROGRAM C BOX S S D H C 3 O n n O ...

Page 44: ... 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 SAP Stereo SAP Sounds in playback You can pl...

Page 45: ...F 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 AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN LINE IN 1 AUDIO SET UP PROGRA...

Page 46: ...urn 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 work on your TV If you replace the remote control ...

Page 47: ...ola 08 MTC 12 NAD 01 11 Nikko 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 ...

Page 48: ...cially 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 44 Noise is present in the Hi Fi sound being played Tracking is not set appropriately Adjust the tracking manually page 21 The timer recording function does not work There is an error in programming Reset the timer recording p...

Page 49: ...ront 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 Press VCR or TV depending on the equipment you want to operate pages 14 46 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 20 The cassett...

Page 50: ...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 output 308 mV rms less than 4 ...

Page 51: ...oduct as a gift purchased this product This is one way to enable TACP THI to provide you with better customer service and improved products Failure to return the card will not affect your rights under this warranty Your Responsibility The above warranties are subject to the following conditions 1 You must retain your bill of sale or provide other proof of purchase 2 You must notify an Authorized T...

Page 52: ... is authorized to change modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of TACP THI arising under the warranty or under any statute or law of the United States or any state thereof is hereby limited to ninety 90 days from the date you discover or should have discovered the defect This limitation does not ap...