Video Cassette Recorder W-808 W-804 OWNER’S MANUAL REV FF PLAY POWER EJECT STOP PROG.
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 Variable Speed Playback ..................
INTRODUCTION Identification of Controls See the page in for details. This manual shows the names of buttons in italics.
VCR indicator Cassette indicator POWER indicator POWER SLP VCR REC TIMER REC (Recording) indicator Tape speed indicator (SP/SLP) Timer recording indicator REMAIN indicator S-VHS indicator OFF indicator S-VHS ET indicator AM PM REMAIN OFF DT CH H M L R S INTRODUCTION VCR Display Hi-Fi (L/R) indicators L: Left channel R:Right channel OFF: Normal track Multifunctional indicator DT (Digital Auto Tracking) indicator Channel indicator Tape running direction/speed indicator Rear Panel LINE OUT VIDEO ja
PREPARATION How to Use the Remote Control This section explains how to get ready for remote control operation. Whenever you operate the VCR, press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR. Setting up the Remote Control 1 Open the battery compartment on the front of the Remote Control by pressing on the centre of the slide cover and pull off in one motion in the direction of the arrow. 1 2 2 Install 2 batteries (“AAA” size) following the polarity diagrams. 3 Close the battery compartment lid.
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 PREPARATION 1 UHF antenna only 1 IN (FROM ANT.
Connections (continued) S-VIDEO Connection The S-VIDEO jack is also available to connect to your TV. When connected your TV using the S-VIDEO OUT jack To watch video pictures, set the video input mode on your TV. For the video input mode, refer to the manual of your TV. S-Video Cable (supplied) Audio/Video Cable (supplied) Cable Connection Choose one of the below according to your usage of the cable box. This set-up will enable you to: – record an unscrambled channel.
– watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while recording it. – record any channels through the cable box. Cable Box IN PREPARATION This set-up will enable you to: You will need to: • set TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals. (See page 11.) • set VCR channel to the output channel of the cable box, and select a desired cable channel on the cable box. • while the VCR is turned off or the “VCR” indicator is not lit in the VCR display, set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box.
PREPARATION Auto Set Up The Auto Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels 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.
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 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.
Initial Settings Using On-Screen Display (continued) Optional settings on the SET UP screen 2 PROGRAM SET UP MORE . . S - VHS REC S - VHS ET PLAY D nR RF Dn R S I n P U T D nR EnD: PROG On On F I nE On On PRESET OFF OFF SOF T OFF OFF Page 28 Page 29 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.
Setting the Clock 8 Example: To set the clock to 2:30 p.m. on August 25 (summer time) 2000. 1 Press PROG.. Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER. PROGRAM SET UP 3 ENTER 9 Press ENTER to select “CLOCK SET”. PROGRAM SET UP PRESET EnD: PROG Select “AUTO” or “MANU” using PLAY/ x2 or STOP. AUTO: The VCR automatically sets or adjusts the clock. If you select “AUTO” mode, proceed to step 8. MANU: You can set the clock manually. If you select “MANU” mode, select “SUMMER TIME” using FF.
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 Adding channels If a desired channel cannot be scanned automatically because of a weak signal, it can be added to the memory. Erasing channels You can erase a stored channel from the memory if it is unnecessary. 1) Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Incoming Antenna/CATV Signals”. 2) Select “ADD CH” or “ERASE CH” using PLAY/X2 or STOP. Selecting stored channels Once the active channels have been stored, you can select the channels in two ways below.
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 VCR can also play back a tape recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET format. 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 VCR 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 CH/TRK 1 REW ENTER FF STOP DNR VCR Plus+ A.SELECT REMAIN COUNTER COUNT RESET POWER CH DOWN CH UP 2 FF 3 POWER Power is turned on.
Playback (continued) S-VHS Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 Load a cassette recorded in S-VHS. The “ ” indicator will light on the VCR display. Power is turned on. If the cassette has no safety tab, playback starts automatically. 2 Press PLAY/x2 to start playback. REW PLAY/x2 REW ENTER FF STOP PLAY/x2 FF STOP POWER POWER S P VCR DT DNR VCR Plus+ A.SELECT REMAIN COUNTER COUNT RESET POWER CH DOWN CH UP 3 To stop playback, press STOP.
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. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 The tape runs at 5 times the normal playback speed. REW PLAY/x2 REW ENTER FF PLAY/x2 FF STOP PAUSE/STILL DNR VCR Plus+ Press FF or REW during playback. SLOW A.
Variable Speed Playback (continued) Frame Advance Double Speed Playback A picture advances frame by frame. A tape runs at twice the normal speed. 1 1 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. Press PLAY/x2 during playback. The picture runs at twice the normal playback speed. To resume normal playback Press PLAY/x2. To resume normal playback Press PAUSE/STILL.
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 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 DISPLAY 1 REW ENTER FF STOP DNR VCR Plus+ A.
Useful Functions in Tape Operation (continued) Index Search Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 The VCR can find a point where a registered index signal is on a tape and play back for about 5 seconds. You can easily locate the desired program by inputting the index signal. 3 PLAY/x2 REW ENTER 2 FF DNR VCR Plus+ 1 1 2 Playback for 5 sec. Playback for 5 sec. Index search STOP A.SELECT REMAIN COUNTER COUNT RESET POWER CH DOWN CH UP 2 Playback for 5 sec. Playback for 5 sec.
RECORDING Recording a TV Program This VCR can record in VHS, S-VHS and S-VHS ET. 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 33-36), and turn on the cable box. Basic Recording on VHS cassette 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 3 I.SELECT PLAY/x2 REW ENTER FF STOP DNR VCR Plus+ A.
RECORDING S-VHS (Super VHS) and S-VHS ET Recording S-VHS allows you to make high quality video recordings with a horizontal resolution of 400 lines compared with 240 lines of resolution of normal VHS recordings. To Record in S-VHS Mode Cassette marked with “S-VHS” should be used. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 PLAY/x2 ENTER FF STOP DNR VCR Plus+ Load a cassette with the safety tab attached. The “ ” indicator will appear on the VCR display when the SVHS tape is loaded.
To Record in S-VHS ET Mode This VCR is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 3 1 2 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached. Press TV/VCR so that the “VCR” indicator appears in the VCR display. POWER SLP VCR CH I.SELECT PLAY/x2 REW ENTER FF STOP DNR VCR Plus+ A.
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 17). • Store the channels on the VCR (pages 18 and 19). • If you record cable channels, finish the cable box set-up (pages 37 – 40), and turn on the cable box.
5 Move to the next using FF, and set the recording date using PLAY/x2 or STOP. PROGRAM CH 25 –– –– –– –– –– The date changes as follows: → 8/25 → 8/26 → … → 9/24 → WKLYSU → … MO~FR ← WKLYSA ← EnD: DATE 8 / 30 – / –– – / –– – / –– – / –– – / –– SET UP On – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– PRESET OFF SPD – : –– SLP – : –– – – : –– – – : –– – – : –– – – : –– – PROG [WKLYSU]…[WKLYSA]: You can record TV programs on the same channel on the day and time every week.
Timer Program Recording (continued) Confirming the timer programs (in the timer standby mode) If a power failure occurs during the timer program recording (including VCR Plus+ C3 ® system recording (page 35)) Press PROG.. The screen for confirming will appear.
RECORDING VCR Plus+ C3 ® system Set-up VCR Plus+ C3 ® 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+ C3 ® system feature.
VCR Plus+ C3 ® system Set-up (continued) 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. Example Station Guide channel number (on the TV Guide, local TV listings etc.
RECORDING VCR Plus+ C3 ® system Recording After performing the VCR Plus+ C3 ® system set-up, you can easily program a recording simply by entering the PlusCode® programming number. The numbers are published in the TV listings of newspapers, TV guide magazine, etc. Preparation • Make sure that the clock is set correctly (page 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.
VCR Plus+ C3 ® system Recording (continued) 5 Press ENTER. PROGRAM The program setting is now memorized. • If your cable box is not remotecontrollable, select the recording channel on the cable box beforehand. CH 25 –– –– –– –– –– EnD: 6 7 DATE 8 / 30 – / –– – / –– – / –– – / –– – / –– SET UP On 9 : 30PM – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– PRESET OFF SPD 10 : 00 PM SLP – : –– – – : –– – – : –– – – : –– – – : –– – PROG To set another program, repeat steps 1 to 5.
RECORDING Cable Box Set-up The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected cable box. Cable Box Control Connection Type Type A RECORDING 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 recording or VCR Plus+ C3 ® system recording.
Cable Box Set-up (continued) 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 17). Cable Box Set-up 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 PLAY/x2 REW ENTER FF STOP DNR VCR Plus+ A.SELECT REMAIN COUNTER COUNT RESET POWER CH DOWN CH UP Number buttons 100 I.SELECT PROG. PLAY/x2, STOP FF ENTER REW 1 2 3 Press PROG. to display the MENU screen. 4 Select “NO” or “C.
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. PROGRAM SET UP USE OUT PUT CH CO n T ROL BRA n D T YPE PRESET Cable box display VCR display nO C . BOX DSS 3 CH OFF On nO . 36 EnD: PROG Cable channel number 8 RECORDING Make sure that the channel display of your cable box has changed to 9.
Cable Box Set-up (continued) Table of cable box brand codes Brand name of your cable box Toshiba Anvision Archer Cablestar Cableview Citizen Curtis Diamond Eagle 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 40 Sylvania Teknika Brand code 36 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 58, 62, 84 1, 20, 21, 29, 42
RECORDING DSS® Satellite Receiver Set-up The VCR can directly control channel selecting of the connected DSS® satellite receiver. DSS® Satellite Receiver Control Connection Type ® Type A Satellite antenna RF IN 3CH 4CH RF OUT DSS® satellite receiver RECORDING 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® Satellite Receiver Set-up (continued) 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 7 8 9 0 100 Number buttons PLAY/x2 REW ENTER FF STOP DNR VCR Plus+ A.SELECT REMAIN COUNTER COUNT RESET POWER CH DOWN CH UP I.SELECT PROG. PLAY/x2, STOP FF ENTER REW 1 2 Press PROG. to display the MENU screen. Select “PRESET” using FF or REW, and press ENTER.
OFF: if your DSS® satellite receiver is NON remote-controllable. • Satellite channels will be selected by the own channel selector of the DSS® satellite receiver. The VCR channel should be set to the output channel of the DSS® satellite receiver. → Go to step 8. 7 PROGRAM SET UP USE OUT PUT CH CO n T ROL nO PRESET C . BOX DSS 3 CH OFF On EnD: PROG Select “BRAND TYPE” using STOP, and enter a brand code of your DSS® satellite receiver using number buttons. Refer to the table on the next page.
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 DISPLAY PLAY/x2 REW ENTER FF EnD: DNR A.SELECT A.
RECORDING Simulcast Recording When TV program such as MTV, HBO or MAX is being simulcast in FM stereo in your area, the VCR can also record the simulcast sound from an FM stereo tuner or receiver onto the Hi-Fi track and normal track. Preparation • Connect the TV and stereo system to the VCR as below. • Turn on the connected FM tuner and tune to the station for the simulcast program.
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 CH/TRK TV VOL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 DISPLAY Number buttons POWER 100 I.SELECT PLAY/x2 REW ENTER FF ENTER STOP DNR VCR Plus+ A.SELECT REMAIN COUNTER COUNT RESET POWER CH DOWN CH UP 2, 3 1 2 3 4 Press TV to set the remote control operating your TV.
Table of Brand Codes Brand name of your TV Brand Code Brand name of your TV Brand Code 01 Proton 11 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 Hitachi
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 20) The clock does not work. • There has been a power failure. – Reset the clock. (page 17) The timer does not work properly. • The time is incorrect. – Set the clock correctly.
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 cassette is ejected immediately after it is loaded.
Specifications Power supply: Power consumption: External dimensions: Mass: Channels received: Antenna input/output terminals: Signal system: Recording/Playback system: Cassette: Tape speed: Video recording/playback time: Fast forward time: High speed rewind time: Video input: Video output: Audio input: Audio output: Audio frequency range (Hi-Fi): Audio dynamic range (Hi-Fi): Utilization conditions: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 25 W (For W-808 only) 24 W (For W-804 only) 430 × 96.5 × 314 mm (W.H.D.) 4.
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 TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER (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.
