Video Cassette Recorder W-717 OWNER’S MANUAL 3 SQPB ABLE BOX ONTROL W717 W-717/Eng (1-9) 1 9/1/01, 10:38 AM
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 PREPARATION Explains what you need to do before operating the VCR.
INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls See the page in for details. This manual shows the names of buttons in italics. Front Panel CHANNEL Cassette compartment 24 POWER 18 PLAY 19 EJECT 14 STOP 19 REV 19 FWD 19 18 20 SHUTTLE LINE IN 2 24 LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack Remote 10 Sensor REC 20 PAUSE/STILL 9 LINE IN 2 AUDIO (L/MONO, R) jacks VCR Display Remote Control To operate this VCR. VCR 14 To operate your TV.
Hi-Fi indicator Cassette indicator Timer recording indicator INTRODUCTION VCR Display TIMER Hi-Fi SAP VCR VCR indicator SAP indicator Multifunctional indicator Rear Panel LINE OUT AUDIO jacks (L, R) RF IN (FROM ANT.) terminal LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks (L, R) LINE OUT LINE IN 1 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 combination antenna VHF antenna only IN LINE OUT LINE IN 1 (FROM ANT.) IN (FROM ANT.
Connections (continued) This set-up will enable you to: LINE OUT LINE IN 1 – record an unscrambled channel. – watch an unscrambled channel while recording it. – record an unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or unscrambled). IN (FROM ANT.) R AUDIO L OUT RF (TO TV) VIDEO CH 3 4 Cable box You will need to: Incoming cable OUT IN • set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box.
PREPARATION Auto Set Up The VCR’s clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet. Auto Set up 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 SLOW 3 the data broadcast by the local TV stations. While “Auto” is blinking, channel memory is also set automatically.
PREPARATION Initial Settings Using On-screen Display The language selection and clock setting must be set first when VCR is first plugged in or after it encounters a power failure. 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. Setting the Language VCR POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR. Press PROG..
8 Setting the Clock Example: To set the clock to 2:30 p.m. on August 25 (summer time) 2001. 1 Press PROG.. Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER. SCAnnInG nOW 9 EnD : PROG 3 ENTER Press ENTER to select “CLOCK SET”. DST start: Daylight-saving time begins on the first Sunday in April. Because the clock automatically changes from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (forward one hour). DST end: Daylight-saving time ends on the last Sunday in October.
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 The VCR scans through all receivable TV and CATV channels and stores only the active ones in your area into the memory. Once the storing is finished, you can select a desired channel using CH/TRK.
Adding or erasing channels 3) Enter a channel number of 1 to 125 using number buttons. For more than 100 number, first press 100. For CATV channels, refer to the chart below. (For other orders, check with your cable company.) 4) Repeat steps 2) and 3) to add or erase channels as necessary. 5) Press PROG. twice to exit. Adding channels If a desired channel cannot be scanned automatically because of a weak signal, it can be added to the memory.
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 CH/TRK 2 PLAY/x2 SLOW PAUSE/STILL CURSOR CURSOR REW FF VCR Plus+ EJECT ENTER CANCEL 3 S S L P VCR Press PLAY/x2 to start playback. REC VCR REC VCR REC To stop playback, press STOP. CABLE BOX L TIMER S CH A.
PLAYBACK Variable Speed Playback You can play back a tape at various tape speeds. Picture Search A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so that you can quickly locate a particular scene. 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 The tape runs at 5 times the normal playback speed. PLAY/x2 PLAY/x2 SLOW CURSOR CURSOR FF STOP VCR Plus+ EJECT PAUSE/STILL FF ENTER CANCEL CH A.SELECT 2 PAUSE/STILL REW PROG. Press FF or REW during playback.
Frame Advance A picture advances frame by frame. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 Each time you press PLAY/x2, the picture advances one frame. SLOW PAUSE/STILL CURSOR CURSOR REW PLAY/x2 PAUSE/STILL FF To resume normal playback Press PAUSE/STILL. STOP PROG. VCR Plus+ EJECT A pictures advances frame by frame using JOG DIAL. ENTER CANCEL CH A.SELECT PLAYBACK PLAY/x2 SLOW Press PLAY/x2 during still playback.
PLAYBACK Useful Functions in Tape Operation These functions will help your playback. Counter Function You can view the clock, linear time counter or tape remaining time in the VCR display or on the TV screen. 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 0 100 REMAIN/ COUNTER PLAY/x2 SLOW PAUSE/STILL CURSOR CURSOR REW FF STOP STOP PROG. ENTER CANCEL VCR Plus+ A.SELECT EJECT CH CABLE BOX VC717 COUNT RESET DISPLAY PLAY/x2, STOP FF REW ENTER PROG.
Memory Stop Feature (Zero Return) 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 REMAIN/ COUNTER PAUSE/STILL CURSOR CURSOR REW FF STOP STOP PROG. ENTER CANCEL VCR Plus+ A.SELECT EJECT CH CABLE BOX VC717 COUNT RESET DISPLAY PLAY/x2, STOP FF REW ENTER PROG. 2 TAPE LEnGTH SAP SET 120 on COUnTER MEM on LAnGUAGE EnG 160 180 off FRA ESP off Press PROG. once to exit. The memory-stop feature allows you to quickly return to a counter reading of “0H00M00S” from any point on the tape.
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. • If you record cable channels via the cable box, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32-35), and turn on the cable box. Basic Recording 1 2 33 44 5 66 7 8 9 0 100 3 PLAY/x2 SLOW PAUSE/STILL CURSOR REW FF STOP PROG. 3 CH CABLE BOX VC-717 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.
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 15). • Store the channels on the VCR (pages 16 and 17). • If you record cable channels, finish the cable box set-up (pages 32-35), and turn on the cable box.
Timer Program Recording (continued) 5 Move to the next using FF, and set the recording date using PLAY/x2 or STOP. The date changes as follows: → 8/25 → 9/25 → … → 7/25 → WKLYSU → … MO~FR ← WKLYSA ← [WKLYSU]…[WKLYSA]: You can record TV programs on the same channel on the day and time every week. [MO~FR]: You can record TV programs on the same channel on the day and time Monday through Friday. 6 Move to the next using FF, and set the hour and minutes of the recording start time.
Confirming the timer programs If a power failure occurs during the timer program recording (including 3 VCR Plus+ C ® system recording (page 31)) Press PROG. during timer recording mode. The screen for confirming will appear. P M P M • When a power failure has occurred, “- -:- -” appears in the VCR display. Since the programmed contents have been cleared, reset the clock and timer programming. • When power has failed for a short time, the color of the current time display blinks.
RECORDING VCR Plus+ C3® system Set-up 3 VCR Plus+ C ® 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+ C3® system recordings. The flow chart below will give you an idea as to what must be done to use the VCR Plus+ C 3® system feature.
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 32 – 35). • 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 66 7 8 9 0 100 7 PLAY/x2 SLOW PAUSE/STILL 4,2 CURSOR REW FF STOP STOP PROG.
RECORDING 33 VCR Plus+ C ® system Recording After performing the VCR Plus+ C 3 ® system set-up, you can easily program a recording simply by entering the PlusCode® programming numbers. The numbers are published in the TV listings of newspapers, TV guide magazine, etc. Preparation • Make sure that the clock is set correctly (page 15). • Load a cassette with a safety tab. For cable box users: • Finish the cable box set-up (pages 32 – 35), and turn on the cable box.
5 Press ENTER. The program setting is now memorized. • If your cable box is not remotecontrollable, select the recording channel on the cable box beforehand. 6 7 8 To set another program, repeat steps 1 to 5. Press PROG. now programming is completed. REC TIMER TIMERHi-Fi STERE L Confirming the VCR Plus+ C timer programs Recording or playback in the timer standby mode 3 ® system Before the VCR enters the timer standby mode (TIMER indicator not lit) 1)Press PROG. to display the MENU screen.
RECORDING Cable Box Set-up The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected cable box. Cable Box Control Connection Type This VCR needs to be connected to a cable box equipped with an infrared wireless remote control. You can select cable channels from the cable box by operating this VCR. It is also possible to automatically change the cable channels according to your program setting in the timer program 3 recording or VCR Plus+ C ® system recording.
Preparation • 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). Cable Box Set-up 1 2 3 4 5 66 7 8 9 0 100 100 PLAY/x2 SLOW PAUSE/STILL FF ENTER CANCEL CH VCR Plus+ A.SELECT EJECT 4 Select “NO” or “C.BOX” using FF or REW according to your connection type. Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER. Select “CABLE BOX/DSS” using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and press ENTER.
Cable Box Set-up (continued) 7 Select “BRAND TYPE” using STOP, and enter a brand code of your cable box using number buttons. Refer to the table on the next page. Example: For a TOSHIBA cable box, identified by number 36. Cable box display USE no C. Box OUTPUT CH COnTROL Off BRAnD TYPE no. 36 3 VCR display DSS CH on TO SET BRAnD TYPE PUSH 0~9 KEYS EnD : PROG Cable channel number Make sure that the channel display of your cable box has changed to 9.
Table of cable box brand codes Brand name of your cable box Toshiba Anvision Archer Cablestar Cableview Citizen Curtis Diamond Eastern GC Brand Gemini General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macom Magnavox Movietime NSC OAK OAK Sigma Panasonic Philips Pioneer Pulsar Randtek RCA Realistic Regal Regency Rembrandt Samsung Scientific Atlanta Sheritech SL Mark Sprucher Stargate Sylvania Teknika 36 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 58, 62, 84 1, 20, 21, 29, 42, 44, 63, 88, 91 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 58
RECORDING DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected DSS® satellite receiver. DSS® Satellite Receiver Control This VCR needs to be connected to a DSS® satellite receiver equipped with an infrared wireless remote control. You can select satellite channels from the DSS® satellite receiver by operating this VCR. DSS® is registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics.
Preparation Select the video channel (3 or 4) or video input mode on the TV. DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up 1 2 3 4 5 6 77 8 9 0 100 SLOW 1 2 Number buttons Press PROG. to display the MENU screen. Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER. CLOCK SET PLAY/x2 PAUSE/STILL I.SELECT REW FF CH MEMORY CABLE BOX / DSS GUIDE CH CURSOR CURSOR REW EnD : PROG FF STOP STOP VC-717 3 CH (CABLE BOX) Select “CABLE BOX/DSS” using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and press ENTER. USE ENTER no C.
DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up (continued) 6 Select “CONTROL” using PLAY/x2 or STOP, and set to “On” or “OFF” using FF or REW. ON: if your DSS® satellite receiver is remote-controllable. • Satellite channels will be selected by CH (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. OFF: if your DSS® satellite receiver is NON remote-controllable.
Buttons to control a remotecontrollable DSS® satellite receiver Once you complete the set-up for a remote controllable DSS® satellite receiver, your DSS® satellite receiver can be controlled by the following buttons on the remote 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.
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 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 3 DISPLAY PLAY/x2 SLOW CURSOR CURSOR FF STOP STOP VCR Plus+ ENTER CANCEL 120 SAP SET on COUnTER MEM on EnG LAnGUAGE 1 2 CH A.
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 PLAY/x2 SLOW PAUSE/STILL CURSOR REW FF TV VOL 100 Number buttons DISPLAY STOP VCR Plus+ EJECT ENTER CANCEL CH A.SELECT brand code (listed on page 42 ) using number buttons. 3 4 I.SELECT ENTER Release PROG.
Table of Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Brand Code Brand name of your TV Brand Code Toshiba 01 Proton 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 Hit
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 18) 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.
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: Fast forward/rewind time: Video input: Video output: Audio input: Audio output: Audio frequency range (Hi-Fi): Audio dynamic range (Hi-Fi): Utilization conditions: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Cassette: Tape speed: Video recording/playback time: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 18 W 430 x 94 x 252mm (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.
