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Toshiba VTW2185 User Manual

Toshiba VTW2185
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Combination 21" Flat TV and
Video Recorder/DVD Video Player
FASTEXT
MODEL VTW2185 USER GUIDE
Region discs only
DIGITAL VIDEO
5G00101A[E] COVER-IN 26/03/2003, 14:591

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Toshiba VTW2185 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandToshiba
ModelVTW2185
CategoryTV
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT

WARNING

Safety instructions to prevent fire or electric shock hazards from exposure to rain or moisture.

MAINS SUPPLY

Details on the required mains voltage, plug type, fuse rating, and wiring instructions.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

Guidance on correctly connecting the mains lead wires to the unit's terminals.

CAUTION

Safety warning about the Class 1 Laser Product and potential radiation exposure.

FEATURES

TV/VCR

Lists the features available for the TV and VCR functions of the unit.

DVD Player

Lists the features available for the DVD playback functions of the unit.

PRECAUTIONS

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Explains how moisture can form inside the unit and the necessary waiting period before operation.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Front

Description of the controls located on the front panel of the unit.

REAR

Description of the connection ports and controls on the rear panel.

REMOTE CONTROL

REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED)

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Step-by-step instructions for inserting batteries into the remote control transmitter.

BATTERY CAUTIONS

Important warnings and advice regarding the use and handling of batteries.

EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

Information on the optimal range and factors affecting remote control performance.

AERIAL CONNECTIONS

EXTERNAL AERIAL

Guidance on selecting and connecting an external aerial based on location and signal strength.

CONNECTIONS TO OTHER EQUIPMENT

Using an Audio Amplifier

Diagram and steps for connecting an audio amplifier to the unit's audio outputs.

Using an AV Amplifier with built-in digital surround

How to connect an AV amplifier with digital surround sound capabilities.

Input Selection

1. To connect the unit to a VCR

Connecting a VCR to the unit and selecting the appropriate input.

2. To connect the TV to a TV Game

Connecting a TV game console and selecting the input.

3. To connect the TV to a camcorder

Connecting a camcorder for playback or recording.

4. To connect the unit to another TV set (ie. a widescreen set)

Connecting the unit to another TV via SCART for monitoring.

AUTO SET UP

What is Auto Setup

Explanation of the Auto Setup feature and its benefits for initial installation.

MANUAL CLOCK SETTING

MANUAL TUNING

DISPLAY

CHANNEL RETURN

SLEEP

TV OPERATION

MUTE

Method for temporarily muting the audio output of the TV.

USING CH/PAGE ^ OR < BUTTON

Using channel and page navigation buttons for TV and teletext.

DISPLAY

CHANNEL RETURN

SLEEP

PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

TO SET THE ON TIMER

TO SET THE OFF TIMER

LOADING AND UNLOADING THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE

LOADING

Steps for properly inserting a video cassette into the tape deck.

UNLOADING

Steps for safely ejecting a video cassette from the unit.

AUTOMATIC EJECT

Explanation of the automatic tape ejection feature after rewinding.

TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE

TO RECORD AGAIN

TAPE SPEED AND MAXIMUM RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME

PLAYBACK

TO START PLAYBACK

Steps to power on the unit and begin tape playback.

TO STOP PLAYBACK

How to halt the playback of a video cassette tape.

TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY

DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS

SPECIAL PLAYBACK

TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS

Using speed search to locate specific parts of a tape.

SLOW MOTION

Playing back tape content at reduced speeds.

STILL PICTURE

Freezing the video playback at a specific frame.

FRAME ADVANCE

CM SKIP

NTSC TAPE PLAYBACK

TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY

RECORDING A TV PROGRAMME

RECORDING ONE PROGRAMME WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER

How to record a program while viewing a different channel.

TO STOP RECORDING

TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY

GUIDE CH SETTING FOR VIDEO PLUS+®

VIDEO PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS

VIDEO Plus+ Timer Recordings

TIMER RECORDING

OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR TIMER RECORDING

TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER

Setting up recurring timer recordings for specific days or schedules.

TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS

Verifying the programmed timer settings before execution.

TO CANCEL A PROGRAM

Removing a previously programmed timer recording.

IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER

Note regarding potential conflicts with overlapping recording schedules.

PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

Setting the start time, end time, channel and tape speed

To set the timer for another programme

Press the TIMER REC buttons

NICAM STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

RECORDING

Steps to set NICAM to 'AUTO' for optimal stereo recording.

NICAM STEREO broadcast

On-screen indicator for a received NICAM STEREO signal.

NICAM OFF

On-screen indicator when NICAM is set to 'OFF'.

PLAYBACK

NICAM Stereo programme

Details on stereo, left channel, and right channel audio outputs.

Hi-Fi signal indication

On-screen display indicating playback of Hi-Fi video tapes.

USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER

TO VIEW THE COUNTER DISPLAY

Steps to activate and display the tape counter on the screen.

USING ZERO RETURN

VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX)

SEARCHING FOR AN INDEX MARK

How to use the FWD/REV buttons to skip or locate specific INDEX marks.

DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE

CONNECTION TO ANOTHER VTR

Diagram illustrating connections for dubbing tapes between VCRs.

CONNECTION TO CAMCORDER

Typical hookup diagram for dubbing video from a camcorder.

DUPLICATING A DISC MATERIAL ONTO A VIDEO TAPE

FASTEXT

Basic operation

Fundamental steps for using the Fastext feature, including page selection.

HOLD

Function to freeze the currently displayed Fastext sub-page.

FASTEXT (CONTINUED)

To call a fastext page

Navigating through different Fastext pages using the PAGE buttons.

How to call a definite sub-page

Accessing specific sub-pages within a Fastext broadcast.

Magnifying

Enlarging text for better readability on Fastext pages.

REVEAL

Displaying hidden answers on interactive Fastext quiz pages.

DISC

Title

Explanation of how a disc is divided into multiple sections called Titles.

Chapter

Explanation of how Titles are further subdivided into Chapters.

Track

Description of individual items on an Audio CD assigned to Tracks.

Removing Disc from Case

Proper techniques for safely removing discs from their cases to prevent damage.

Storing Disc

Guidelines for storing discs to maintain their condition and prevent scratches.

Cleaning Disc

Instructions on how to clean discs using a dry cloth.

PREPARATION/STATUS DISPLAY OF DISC

Preparation

Steps to ensure the unit is ready for DVD/CD operation.

Status display of disc

How to view playback details like title, chapter, time, audio, and subtitles.

SETTING LANGUAGE

PLAYBACK PROCEDURE

MP3 PLAYBACK

MP3 CD Information

Limitations and requirements for playing MP3 CDs, including file naming and structure.

Notes on MP3 files

Tips for organizing MP3 files for optimal playback order and compatibility.

ZOOMING/LOCATING DESIRED SCENE

Zooming

How to zoom in on the picture and adjust the viewing frame.

Locating Desired Scene

Using the JUMP function to find specific titles or chapters.

REPEAT/RANDOM/PROGRAM PLAYBACK AND REPEAT A-B

REPEAT A-B

Setting specific start and end points for repeated playback of a disc segment.

REPEAT A-B

CHANGING SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGE/SUBTITLES

Changing soundtrack language

Selecting desired audio language tracks from multilingual discs.

Subtitles

Turning subtitles on/off and changing subtitle language options.

CHANGING ANGLES/TITLE SELECTION/DVD MENU

Changing Angles

Selecting different viewing angles available on multi-angle discs.

Title Selection

Choosing specific titles from discs containing multiple recorded titles.

DVD Menu

Navigating the main menu of a DVD to access content and settings.

SETTING THE ASPECT RATIO OF TV SCREEN/SETTING ON SCREEN DISPLAY

Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen

Options to set picture aspect ratio to 16:9, 4:3 Letterbox, or 4:3 Panscan.

Status on screen display

Enabling or disabling the on-screen display of information during operation.

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL

PARENTAL CONTROL SETTING

TO CHANGE THE PARENTAL LEVEL

TEMPORARY DISABLING OF RATING LEVEL BY DVD DISC

LANGUAGE CODE LIST

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE (CONTINUED)

RECEPTION DISTURBANCE/VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING

RECEPTION DISTURBANCE

Common types of TV signal interference and their visual effects.

VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING

Symptoms and solutions for dirty video heads affecting playback quality.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE (CONTINUED)

RECEPTION DISTURBANCE/VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING

RECEPTION DISTURBANCE

Explains ignition, ghosts, snow, RFI, and picture size variation.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Instructions for cleaning the unit's exterior safely.

VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING

Information on video head wear and tape quality for prevention.

SPECIFICATION

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