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TOSHIBA

Hi-Fi
IV_

SQPB

Video Cassette Recorder

W-528
W-522
W-422
OWNER'S MANUAL

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral tnangler fs intended to
alert the user to the presence of unEnsulated
dangerous voltage"withtn
the product's enclosure that may be of sufftc_ent magnitude
to constitute a nsk of e_ectr_c shock to persons
The exclamatton point within an equdatera_
tnangle ts _ntended to alert the user to the
presence of important operattng and maintenance (servicing) instructions tn the literature
accompanying
the apphance
WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE
DANGEROUS
HIGH VOLTAGES
ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE
ENCLOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET
REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFlED PERSONNEL
ONLY

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Product Name
Mode_ Number
FCC Notice

SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE

BLADE

OF PLUG TO WIDE

V_deo Cassette Recorder
W-526/W-522/W-422

'Declaratton

of Corformity"

Th_s device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operatton rs subject to the followtng two
condttrons (1) This device may not cause harmful Interference, and (2) th_s device must accept any
interference
received, includEng interference that may cause undesired operation
Contact Toshiba America Consumer
Products, Inc
Address
1420 Toshiba Dnve, Lebanon, TN 37087
Telephone
615-449-2360
User Installer Caution Changes or modification
made to this equipment not expressly approved by
Toshiba Corporation or parttes authorized by Toshiba Corporation could void the user's authority
to operate the equtpment
Note to CATM system installer
This remtnder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
that provtdes gutde_mes for proper groundtng and, _npart=cular, spectfies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the buddrng, as close to the point of cable entry as practica_

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.
In the spaces prowded
cassette recorder

below, record

the Model and Seria_ No

Model No

Retain this informattonfor future reference
2

Seria_ No

_ocated at the rear of your video

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTIONS

Save Original Packing Materials
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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

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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
Moisture Condensation
Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location
When the VCR is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the
cylinder inside, one of its most crucial internal parts 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
Compatibility
This video cassette recorder (VCR) is compatible with any other VCR bearing the [_
mark HQ VHS equipment is also compatible with existing, non-HQ VHS equipment

As an ENERGYSTAR _' Partner, TOSHIBA has determined that this product or
product model meets the ENERGYSTAR:-guidelines for energy efficiency

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 This unit is
fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
ONLY.
1.

Read owner's manual
After unpacking this product, read the owner s manual carefully, and follow all
the operating and other mstrucbons

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Power Sources
ThEsproduct should be operated only from the type of power source indicated

Grounding or Polarization
ThEsproduct may be equipped w_tha polanzed alternabng current line plug (a
plug hawng one blade wEder [han the other) This plug wdl fit into the power
outlet only one way Thts is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug
fullylntotheoutleLtryreverslngtheplug
Iftheplugshouldstdlfadtofit
contact
your electnc=an [o replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polanzed plug

4.

Ventdabon

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Slots and openings _n the cabinet are prowded for ventdabon and to ensure
rehable operabon of the product and to protect _tfrom overheating and these
openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be
blocked by plactng the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other slmdar surface Thin
product should not be placed in a budt-_n mstallabon such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper venblat_on _sprowded or the manufacturer s _nstrucbons have
been adhered to
5.

Heat
Theproductshouldbesltuatedawayfromheatsourcessuchasradlators,
heat
registers stoves, or other products (including amphflers} that produce heat

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on the marking label If you are not sure of [he type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power company For products
intended to operate from batter_ power, or other sources refer to the operabng
mstrucbons
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andMoisture
Donotusethisproduct
near
water
-forexample,
near
abath
tub,wash
bowl,
kitchen
sink,
orlaundry
tub;inawetbasement;
ornear
aswimming
pooland
thelike.
Unplug
this
product
fromtheUse
wall
outlet
before
Donotuseliquid
cleaners
oraerosol
cleaners.
adamp
cloth
fcleaning.
orcleaning.
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7. Cleaning
8. Power-Cord
Protection
Power-supply
cords
should
berouted
sothattheyarenotlikely
tobewalked_FF'_
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onorpinched
byitems
placed
upon
oragainst
them,
paying
particular
attention
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tocords
atplugs,
convenience
receptacles,
andthepoint
where
theyexit from
the product.

9.

Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience
tacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

recep-

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
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS]/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE

OF ANTENNA

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

GROUNDING

AS PER

CODE

GROUND
CLAMP

D_SCHARGE
UNiT
(NEC SECTION
8 _O-20)

POWER

SERVICE

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ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART
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11. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
12 Lightning
For added protection for this product during storm, or when _tis left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug Et from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the
product due to hghtnlng and power-line surges
13 Object and L_quld Entry
Never push objects of any kind into th_s product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could lesult tn a fire or
electric shock Never sp_ll liquid of any kind on the product

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14 Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended

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as they may cause hazards

15 Accessories
Do not place th_s product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
The product may fall, causing senous injury to a child or adult, and senous
damage to the product Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold wEththe product Any mounhng of
the product should follow the manufacturer s _nstruchons, and should use a
mounhng accessory recommended by the manufacturer
A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the ploduct and cart
combination to overturn
16 Damage Requ_nng Servece
Unplug th_sproduct from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quahfied service personnel under the
followEng condEhons
a) Wheel the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
b) If hquld has been sp_lled, or objects have fallen Hlto the product
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operahng instruchons Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operahng _nstruchons as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and wtll often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restole the
product to _tsnormal operahon
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged _nany way
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When the product exhibits a d_shnct change in performance - thEs Hldlcates a need for service
17 Serwclng
Do not attempt to servEce thEsproduct your self as opening or remowng covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to
quahfled service personnel
18 Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are requEred be sure the serwce technEc_an has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same charactenshcs as the ong_nal part Unauthorized
subshtuhons may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards
19 Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service
techn_c_antoperformsafetycheckstodetelmH_ethattheproductts_nploper
operahng condition

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Contents

INTRODUCTION

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Prowdes_mportantnotesand general
explanation
of the VCR includbng names of the
buttons
lacks etc
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

2

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ...................................

4

Contents ..............................................

7

Identification of Controls ................... 8
• Front Panel
• Remote Control
• VCR Display
• Rear Panel

Variable Speed Playback ................. 21
• Picture Search
• Commercial Movie Skip
• Still Picture
• Frame Advance
• Slow-motion Picture

PREPARATION
Explains

whatyou needto do before operating

the VCR
How to Use the Remote Control ...... 11
Connections ......................................

12

Auto Set Up .......................................

14

Initial Settings Using On-screen
Display ...............................................
15
• Setting the Language
• Optional settings on the SET UP
screen
• Setting the Clock
Storing Channels on the VCR .......... 17
Video Cassette

Use ..........................

19

recording

Playback ............................................
• Basic Playback
• Double Speed Playback
• S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

functions

Recording a TV Program .................. 25
• Basic Recording
• Watching a TV program while
recording another
• Skipping unnecessary scenes while
recording
• Recording off time setting
Timer Program Recording ............... 26
MTS Broadcast Compatibility
ADDITIONAL

.......... 29

INFORMATION

Remote Control
for TOSHIBA TVs ..............................

Specifications

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LIMITED WARRANTY
20

30

Before Calling Service Personnel ... 31

Memo ..................................................

Explains vanable functbons concerning
playback

23

RECORDING

Accessories
PLAYBACK

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Useful Functions in Tape
Operation ...........................................
• Counter Funct=on
• Tape Remaining Time
• Memory Stop Feature

Explains

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Back

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INTRODUCTION

Identification

of Controls

See the page in E'_ for detabls
This manual shows the names of buttons in italics

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_I-5_POWER

Cassettecompartment

L25_ REC

_19_ EJECT

LINE IN 2 AUDIO
{L/MONO,

R} jacks

L25_CHANNEL

LINE IN 2 VIDEO jack

3-5_ POWER

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Cassettecompartment

VCR Display

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(L/MONO R) jacks

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PLAY FF

STOP

CHANNEL
LINE IN 2 VlDEOjack

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POWER

Remote

Cassette compartment

Remote Sensor

Sensor

L25_ RE C

REW

_1-9_ EJECT

PLAY FF

STOP

To operate your TV
To operate this VCR

VCR

[15_ POWER

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2-0_ CH/TRK
Number buttons
A. SEL EC T
(only for model W-528/_V_22 )

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LI-5_ENTER

EJECT

_20_PLAY*
_2b_ FF*

REW *

_2_0_
STOP*
_2_1_
PAUSE/STILL

SLOW
DISPLA Y

]_2-5_ SP/SLP
_23_ COUNT RESET

REMAIN/COUNTER
LSELECT

_2_

REC

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_2_CANCEL

TV VOL

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PROG.

"rOGHIBA
• These buttons are used to control Ihe
cursor on the screen

Cassette indicator
Timer recording indicator

0-0

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HI-FI

VCR

indicator

(only for model

W-528/W-522;

VCR indicator
Multtfuncbonal
tndlcator

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RF IN (FROM ANT ) terminal
LINE OUT AUDIO jacks (L, R)
LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks (L, R)
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LINE IN 1 VIDEO jack
To wall outlet

LINE OUT VIDEO jack
CH selector (3/4)
RF OUT (TO TV) terminal

LINE IN 1 AUDIO (Rear), 2 (Front) jacks
If the connected
equipment is monaural (has one audio
sound _s recorded on both L and R on the Hi-Fi track

output

lack} connect

the L (MONO)

side

the same

RF IN (FROM ANT ) terminal
LINE OUT AUDIO jack
LINE IN AUDIO jack
_4 i,_1

To wall outlet

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LINE OUT VIDEO jack

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LINE IN VIDEO jack
CH selector (3/4)
RF OUT (TO TV) terminal

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PREPARATION

How to Use the Remote Control
Thrs sectbon explains how to get ready for remote control operation

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Open the battery compartment
rear panel

lid on the
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Install 2 batteries ('AA" size) following
the polarity diagrams

3

Close the battery compartment

4

Point the remote control at the VCR and press the buttons
D_stance wdhm about 7 m from the front of the remote sensor
Angles

Notes

lid

within

the operating

range

w_thln about 30 _n every direction

on batteries

• The Ide of the battenes is about 1 year
depending on the condEtEonsof 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 battenes to
avoid possible damage from battery corrosion

Caring

for the remote

control

• Do not expose the remote sensor of the VCR
to a strong hght source such as direct sunhght
or lUum_natlon (especially h_gh-frequency
hght_ngJ when using the remote contro_
• Be careful not to spdl water on the remote
control or to place it on anything wet, and avoid
sharp _mpacts

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PREPARATION

Conlzection$
Befot'e

you

use

this

VCR,

it _s necessary

to connect

it to your

TV

Several

ways

of connecting

are

avadable depending on your use of TV or cable box Select one whch is apphcable to your equipment

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Disconnect the antenna cable from your TV and connect it to the RF IN terminal on the
VCR

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Connect

the RF OUT terminal

to the TV_

VHF/UHF
comb,nat,on an,enna _

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an,enna _

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Setttng the VCR Output Channel
When the VCR is connected Jnthis way the VCR sends the output
signals to channel 3 or 4 on your TV Set Ihe output channel
selector (CH selector) of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever _svacant
in your"

Antenna sphtter
(not supphed_

area

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The AUDIO/VIDEO

jacks are also available

to connect

your TV

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the

To watch vEdeo p_ctures set the v_deo tnput mode
on
your TV For the OUT
v_deo jacks
_nput mode refer to the
AUDIO/VIDEO

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of your TV

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to your usage of the cable box
This set-up
will enable

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record an unscrambled

you

to:

channel

- record an unscrambled channel whde watching
- watch
unscrambled
channela whEle
recording TV}
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anotheran
(only
when you connect
cable compahble

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willTV need
• select
channelto:3 or 4 to receive v{de0 signals
• 1o record a channel whde watching another press
TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the VCR'
indicator m the VCR d_splay and select a desFed
channel on the TV #only when you connect a cablecompahble TV)

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This set-up
will enable
you
- record an unscrambled channel.

to:

- watch 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 ra
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 in the VCR display and select z
a desired cable channel on the cable box.

This

set-up

will

enable

you

to:

- watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel
while recording it.
- record any channels through the cable box.

You will need to:
• set TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals.
(See page 12).
• set VCR channel to the output channel of the
cable box, and select a desired cable channel
on the cable box.

Incoming cable

• whiletheVCRistumedofforthe"VCR"
indicator is not lit in the VCR display, set TV
channel to the output channel of the cable box.
A/B switch

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 cable box.
This

set-up

will

enable

you

to:

- watch or record a channel through the cable
box via the LINE IN 1 (AUDIO/VIDEO) jacks
for W-528/W-522, LINE IN (AUDIO/VIDEO)
jacks for W422.
You

will

need

to:

• press I.SELECTso that the VCR display
shows °LI" for W-528/W-522,"L"
for W-422.

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PREPARATION

Auto Set Up
The VCR's

clock and tuner channels

are set automatically

when the VCR _s plugged

_nto the AC outlet

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Plug the VCR into the AC outlet

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'Auto" blink while the VCR automatically sets the clock using
the data broadcast by the local TV stations
While Auto" is blinking, channel memory is also set
automatically

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When Auto set up has been completed, the VCR is on
standby mode

Notes
• It may takes several minutes dunng the Auto set-up
• Press CANCEL on the remote control to cancel the auto set-up

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PREPARATION

hdtial Settings Usblg On-screen Display
The language selection and clock
encounters
a power failure

setting

must be set hrst when VCR _s first plugged

Jn or after Jt

Preparation
• Turn on the TV, and select the v_deo channel (3 or 4;, or the v_deo bnput mode _f you made the AudJoN_deo
connection (page 12)
• Press VCR to set the remote control operating the VCR

VCR

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Press POWERto

turn on the VCR

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Press PROG.
The following screen appears on the TV

POWER

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STOP

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PROG

Select the language using PLAY or
STOP and press PROG.
The screen turns to the MENU screen

MEnU

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4,

Optional

settings

Press PROG. to return to the normal TV screen

on the SET UP screen

Other optional
settings can be made
Press
The screen turns to the SET UP screen

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ENTERwhde

SET

UP'

is selected

on the MENU

screen

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To change the language

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move down here and set [o the desired one

To exit press PROG. once

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Example
Tosettheclockto2 30pm on
August
25(summer
time)2002
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PROG.

Select
PRESET"
and press ENTER

using

FFor

start the

AUTO"

clock

After the VCR Esturned off, _tautomatically
updates the clock using the data broadcast
by the local TV stations

The MENU screen appears on the TV
2

Press ENTERto
set feature

"The clock ts
revEsed by

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Mbr°adcasttng

SUMMER

TIME

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TIME ZOnE CO l
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every morning

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CLOCK S'E[
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Change

mno_

3

Press

ENTERto

select

"CLOCK

SET"

ILSUMMER
TIME
n
TIME
ZOnE CH

EnD_TO |TART
Select
STOP

'AUTO"

or' MANU"

OETTInG

using

PLAY

or

AUTO The VCR automahcaUy sets or
adjusts the clock
If you select AUTO' mode proceed to step 8
MANU You can set the clock manuaUy
If you select MANU" mode, proceed to next
step
Vary the digits to set the hour
PLAY
To increase
STOP

the options

using

the data using

FFor

REW

PLAYor

STOP

1) Set 'SUMMERTIME
(Dayhght-Sawng
Time)"

CLOCK SD"

4

Select

To decrease

6

Move to the next using FF
(To move back press REW)

7

Repeat step 5 and 6 to set the minutes,
month, day, and the year (by the last
two digits)
Proceed to step 10 to start the clock

DST start Dayhght-sawng hme begins on
the first Sunday m Apnl Because the
clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM
to 3 00 AM (forward one hour)
DST end Dayhght-sawng time ends on
the last Sunday in October The VCR
clock automatically changes from 2 00 AM
to 1 00 AM (back one hour)
remember that any part of a scheduled
Timer Recording that falls between [hese
two times wdl not be recorded
AUTO the VCR is using the clock data
Broadcast by the local TV statEons
IN You want to use the DST function, and
you are leawng in the area that apply
Dayhght-sawng hme
OUT You are not leawng in the area that
apply Dayhght-sawng tEmeand you do no[
want to use DST function
2) Set'

TIME

ZONE"

If you select AUTO" for your time zone
the VCR sets the clock using the first
CoordEnated UnEversal Time _nformatEon _t
finds If the hme is not correct, select
another [Emezone or use the MANU"
option
3) Set'

CLOCK

DATA CH"

If you don't know the clock data channel,
select AUTO" The VCR wdl scan
automatically to tune the channel carrying
the clock data
If AUTO CLOCK SET ts unsuccessful

set the

tEmeand date through the MANU ' clock
set menu selection

|0 Press PROG.
Now the clock starts
16

PREPARATION

Storing Channels on the VCR
This

section

is required

if you

receFve

only

normal

TV

or unscrambled

cable

channels

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 stonng {s finished, you can select a des{red
channel using CH/TRK.

;0
ill
1;J

Preparation
• Turn on the TV, and select the v_deo channel {3 or 4) or the v_deo input mode if you made the Audio/Video
connection
{page 12)
• Press I SELECTso
that the channel number wt}l appear if L1 ! L2 ( For W-528/W-522
only ) or
'L ( For W-422 only) is displayed
in the VCR display

Number
buttons

][

Press PROG to display the MENU screen

2

Select' PRESET" using FFor REW,
and press ENTER

..4

Z

1

I

IO0
ca

MEMORY

REW
FF

'I1"_,
'-_2_ '

PLAE

£1ACK

SET

1

STOP

ENTER

-- _

3

Select'CH MEMORY'usng
PLAY
or STOP, and press ENTER

1,6

Ig
lorr

I SELECT

ICR1U
on

"I_IHIIA

I-- Ca
EnP.(_

4

Set TV/CATV
to 'TV" or CATV" ustng FFor
TM To store channels received via the antenna

REW

CATM. To store channels receEved wa the iricornlng cable

5

Select'AUTO

SCAN"

usnng PLAYor

The VCR starts scanning and the
channels are stored m the VCR in
ascending
scanning
STOP, andorder
pressWhen
FF the
to set
to "ON"is
finished, the screen automahcaUy
returns

6

I'_ _11_

.m sc.n

_11_4
_1
z CH

o.

EnD

Press PROG. twice to exit

17

Adding

or erasing

3) Enter a channel number of 1 to 125 using
number buttons.

channels

Adding channels
Jfa desired channel cannot be scanned
automatically because of a weak signal, it can be
added to the memory.

For more than 100 number, first press 100.
For CATV channels, refer to the chart below.
(For other orders, check with your cable
company.)

Erasing channels
You can erase a stored channel from the memory
if it is unnecessary.
1) Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Incoming
CATV Signals".
2) Select "ADD
or STOP.

CH"

or "ERASE

Antenna/

Selecting

CH" using

PLAY

To add channels

_

4) Repeat steps 2) and 3) to add or erase
channels as necessary.
5) Press PROG. two times to exit.

channels

Once the active channels have been stored, you
can select the channels in two ways below.
Number buttons

/
/

w
_

stored

To enter digits of the channel number.
• For one-digit number, enter O before.

clc_ I
on I
|

• For more than 100 number, first press 100.
• Each number button needs to be pressed
within 2 seconds.

TO SETCll PUSH11-9 KEYS
FCH
1
EnD:_

CH/TRK buttons
To erase channels

To shift up or down the stored channel numbers.

T.

clc_ /

e_eFF on

_€,

/
/

J
E:OS..n_

Channel

reference

KE'S

1

chart

Number on the VCR
Corresponding

USHe"

CH NUMBER
TV
CATV STD (HRC/IRC)

channel number

3
3
3

4
4
4

5
6
5
6
5(A-7)6(A-6)

7
7
7

8
8
8

9
9
9

10
10
10

11
11
11

12
12
12

13
13
13

14
14
A

15
15
B

16
16
C

17
17
D

18
18
E

19
19
F

20
20
G

21
21
H

22
22
I

23
23
J

24
24
K

25
25
L

26
26
M

27
27
N

28
28
O

29
29
P

30
30
Q

31
31
R

32
32
S

33
33
T

34
34
U

35
35
V

36
36
W

37
37
AA

38
38
BB

39
39
CC

40
40
DD

41
41
EE

42
42
FF

43
43
GG

44
44
HH

45
45
II

46
46
JJ

47
47
KK

48
48
LL

49
49
MM

50
50
NN

51
51
OO

52
52
PP

53
53
QQ

54
54
RR

55
55
SS

56
56
TT

57
57
UU

58
58
VV

59
59
WW

60
60
XX

61
61
YY

62
62
ZZ

63
64
63
64
AAA BBB

65
65
65

66
66
66

67
67
67

68
68
68

69
69
69

70

71

"'"

70

71

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

100

101

102

103

.-.

121

122

123 124

125

93

94

A-5

A-4

A-3

A-2

A-1

100

101

102

103

.-.

121

122

123 124

125

CATM signals
• STD (standard) cabJeTV signals
• HRC (Harmonic Related Carriers) cabJe TV signals
• IRC (Incremental Related Carriers) cable TV signals
IRC is also called ICC (Incremental Coherent Carriers)

18

1
2
2
1(A-8) 2

1

J

PREPARATION

Video Cassette Use

Loading
a cassette
Push the cassette tnto the cassette compartment with the window side factng up and the
label side towards the front The VCR is automatically turned on The CTO indicator will
appear tn the VCR display

_,
5

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 Take special care with children to avoid accidents

Precautions

when

using

video

cassettes

Vtdeo cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accEdental erasure
recordeng cannot be performed
To prevent acctdental

erasure

Remove thts safety tab wtth a screwdnver

If the tab has already been removed

To record again
Cover the tab hole with adhesive tape

• AvoEd exposing cassettes to dtrect sunhght Keep them away from heaters
AvoEd extreme humEdety,wbratlons or shock strong magnetic f_elds (near a motor transformer
magnet) and dusty place

or

19

PLAYBACK

Playback
This section

explabns the basic playback

operation

Preparatton
• Select the v_deo channel {3 or 4; or video input mode on the TV
• Press VCR to set the remote control operatmg the VCR

I ;]_1l"_i'.ll_i_,_.'F_1
][

Load a recorded cassette
Power

CH/TRK
_,QQ

I
2
L

_s turned

on

If the cassette
has no safety
playback starts automatlcaUy

2

tab,

PressPLAYtostartplayback

--

FF

,°Lfill

vcR

3

3

Tostop playback, press STOP

REW

vc.

an.mR
UU

UU

000Q

II

I'OII4UlIL

][

Press PLAYdurmg playback
A tape runs at double speed
playback

To resume normal playback Press PLAY
Rewinding
/ Fast-forwarding
Press REWor FFm the stop mode
Adjusting

the tracking

When playback starts, the VCR automatlcaUy adjusts the tracking for dear pictures and sound
{DEgdal Auto Tracking)
If the VCR cannot locate the best possible tracking poent, hold down one of CH/TRKto adjust the
tracking manually
Notes
• During the adjusting
the playback p_cture and sound may be dlslorted
• The digital auto tracking _s activated only _n the playback mode
• The no_se on the screen may not be completely
ehmlnated depending
tape was recorded on another VCR

S-VHS

Quasi

Playback

on the tape used, especially

(SQPB)

• This VCR can also play back at tape which _s recorded
_n S-VHS format
But the playback
pictures
does not have the same quahty and resolution
playback picture
• This VCR cannot record m S-VHS format
• SQPB is an abbrewat_on for S-VHS Quas_ Playback

20

when the

as the

original

S-VHS

PLAYBACK

Variable Speed Playback
You can play back a tape at vanoustape speeds

A tape runs at 5 times or 7 times the normal playback speed so
that you can quickly locate a particular scene
CM SKIP

][

Press

FFor

REWduring

playback

The tape runs at 5 t_mes the nor real playback speed
PLAY

'_

•I'_IHI M

the tape speed

to 7 times

press and hold FFor

the normal

playback

REW
_0
)>

If you release _t the tape speed returns to 5 times

PAUSE/STILL
SLOW

To change
speed,

FF
REW

Note
If you press FFor REWdunng picture search, the mode changes to fastforwarding or rewinding

To resume normal
Press PLAY

playback

You can skip a portion of playback you do not want ( such as a
commercial ) and then return to normal playback
][

Press CMSKIP
during playback
The VCR will automatically search forward for 30 seconds to
a maximum of 3 minutes ( six presses ) and then resume
normal playback

A picture freezes so that you can watch closer
][ Press PAUSE/STILL during playback
The p_cturefreezes
To resume normal
Press PAUSE/STILL

playback
again

Notes
• The st_ll mode bs automatbcally cancelled after about 5 mrnutes and returns
normal playback
• The still p_cture may shake _fa prcture of a fast-rnowng
ob}ecl or scene _s
frozen This bs not a defect in the unit

Adjusting

Still

Picture

to

Stability

If the std[ picture ts distorted or fhckers, hold down one of CH/TRK until
the picture becomes stable
Note
The dJstorbon of the st;ll pcture may not be ehm_nated completely

21

A picture advances frame by frame.
,g still playback.
Each time you press PLAY, the picture advances one frame.
To resume normal playback
Press PAUSE/STILL.

The tape runs at 1/7th or 1/15th the normal playback speed.

The tape runs at about 1/7th the normal playback speed.
Each time you press SLOW, the speed alternates between 1/7th and
1/15th.

To resume normal
Press PLAY.

playback

Notes
• The slow*motion
picture mode is automatically
cancelled after about 5
minutes and returns to normal playback.
• The slow*motion
picture may flicker up and down. This is not a defect in the
unit.

Adjusting

the

Tracking

Manually

If the slow-motion picture is noisy, hold down one of CHfrRKuntil the
best picture is obtained.
Note
The noise in the slow-motion picture may not be eliminated completely.

22

PLAYBACK

Usefid Functions in Tape Operation
These functions wd_help your playback

[_,'_IT[Tb_ It II"tt'4"lt';_
You can view the clock, hnear time counter or tape remaining
time in the VCR display or on the TV screen

ENTER

Each time you press REMAIN/COUNTER,
changes m sequence as follows

PLAY

_'

FF

Linear brae courtier _ Tape remaining

the VCR display

time (R) _ CLock

REW
STOP
COUNTRESET
PROG
REMAIN;
COUNTER
DISPLAY

The ind_cabon above will also appear on the TV screen by pressing
DISPLAy
They are swdchable with REMAIN/COUNTER

To reset the linear

time counter

to "0:00:00"

The counter Esautomatically reset to 0 00 00' when a cassette =s
ejected [f you want to reset at another po=nt, such as the beginning of a
new recording just press COUNTRESET
Notes
• The hnear hme counter does not work on nonrecorded porIions on the tape
• When the tape ;s elected or the VCR is turned off the dlsp}ay changes to
clock
• it the Iape rewinds back over O000',
' appears in the VCR display
• The d_splayed brae of the hnear bme counter is only an appro×lmabon

To view the tape remaining brae In the VCR display, select the
tape length beforehand
][

Turn on the VCR and load a cassette

2

Press PROG. to display the MENU screen

3

Select'SET

4

Select the length of the tape.
FF or REW

UP" using FF or REW, and _ressENTER

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

I'__11_

using
F_
W _2_

v,522
_'"

wll,_ ul
120

161

0.
En6

196

orr
Fail

ESP

REMAIN/COUNTER

The remalnEng bme I R - - -J appears _n the VCR d_splay
Notes
• The d_splayed remaining brae _san approx_mabon
• The remaining brae is calculated according to the tape speed (SP or SLP)
and the cassette type

23

][

r_,

On the SET UP screen, select

QG

STOP, and set to'ON"
REWor FF

_r_

G_JE_J
_

I_

"_

_

_

ENTER
Pt_ Y

STOP

using

_

raze ise

_o, ,/, s2_,,,_z2_l,

_

on

COUNTER MEM " uslng PLAY or

loft

Ion
off
I J m_'m_mlens
w_Fen_el
160

EnD

Press PROG.

I_

to exit

COUNTRESET 2

PRO

The memory-stop feature allows you to quickly return to a
counter reading of ' OHOOMOOS"from any point on the tape
Memory stop is automatically turned on whenever the time
counter with memory is displayed on the TV screen This is
convenient when you want to watch a segment of the tape
repeatedly You may also discover other useful apphcatlon for
this feature
Notes: If you are rewinding the tape and the VCR stops at
'0H00M00S M", press REW again to continue
rewinding
If you press the FF(fast-forward) button and the time
counter never reaches '0H00M00S M" between that
pont and the end of the tape, the VCR will continue to
fastforward to the end of the tape

24

RECORDING

Recording a TV Program
Th_s sectbon explains the basic recording operahon
Preparation
• Select the vbdeo channel {3 or 4) or v_deo _nput mode on the TV

I ;_d_'_ I:T_r;"J"_I1T_,j

_

1

Load a cassette with the safety tab attached

3

Z

Press TV/VCR so that the ' VCR"
indicator appears in the VCR display

2

3

-

Select
a channel
recordor with
CHANNEL
on the toVCR,
CH/TRK

_ _

or number
control

4
I SELECT

a TV program
another

Press
select
recordingSP,$LPto
tape speed

o

the

[

,,:_

_

L

P

SP.
Suitable for general record,lg w_th
better picture and sound quahty
SLP Suitable for tnphng recording time but with less picture and
sound quahty than using the SP tape speed
Press

REC on the VCR,

simultaneously
the remote
Recording

press

• REC _,

or

TIMER

both REC on

control

[

starts

=

L vc_

_C]"Ii

L L

Press STOPto stop recording
while

2) Choose another channel using the channel
selector on the TV

unnecessary

O

on the remote

z

1) WhEle recording, press TV/VCR to turn off
VCR' indecator

Skipping
recording

?/_. [

4

6
Watching
recording

EH

vcR

If you see L1/L2" (For W-528/W-522 only) or L r I For W-422 only) _n
the VCR display presslSELECTso that the channe} number appears
• [f you record cable channels wa the cable box make the output
channel number of the cable box or Ll'(For W-528/W-522 only).
L' IFor W-422 only) appear, depend=rig on your connection
(See pages 12 - 13)

'ln_mllBA

To record from other
connected equipment
In step 3 press ISELECTto
switch the display as follows
W-528/W-522
L1 To record via the LINE }N
1 lacks on the rear panel
L2 To record wa the LINE IN
2 _acks on the front panel
W-422
L
To record via the LINE }N
lacks on the rear panel

buttons

Fin nn
I_lLI I_lLI

scenes while

Press PAUSE/STILL to stop recording
momentanly
To resume recordeng, press
PAUSE/STILL again
Note
The VCR automallcafly shifts to the stop mode _fthe
recording pause mode continues for 10 m_nutes

Recording

off time setting

By setting the recordeng off time, the recording
stops and the VCR _sturned off automatically
While recording, press sm_ultaneously both REC
on the remote repeatedly to set the desired off
t_me
Each t_me you press REC, each half-hour up to
about 4 hours appear cychcaUy

=

onDn

Notes
• To cancel the recording _nprogress press
POWER on the VCR

25

RECORDING

Timer Program Recording
The programmable

thiner allows you to record up to 6 different

programs

over one month

Preparation
• Select the wdeo channel (3 or 4; or video input mode on the TV
• Make sure that the clock is set correctly (page t61
• Store the channels on the VCR {pages t7 and 18)

Number
buttons
ENTER

PLAY
FF

Example To record cable channel 25 in the SP tape speed from
9 20 p m until 10 00 p m on August 30 Today is August 25
][

Load a cassette with the safety tab attached

2

Press PROG to display the MENU screen

3

Select 'PROGRAM" using FFor
REFZ and press ENTER

STOP
REW

r
|

--

-/ ........

---

-/--/--

$

c5_5_

I

O
0

10
2,9

liI

CH -/-_l,_ll___
on
--

OFF $PB

EIIO

4

Move to the next using IF, and
select the channel number 25 by
pressing number buttons 2 and 5,
PLAY or STOP.

_

_L_J _
CH

Om_

12s -/ ........
-__
__
__
__

0n

0FF

SPD

stP

_1__
_/__
_/__
_/__
_/__

EnD

• Youcanmake
Ll/L2'tForW-528/W-522only)or
L' (ForW-422oniy)
appear on the channel nun_berposdlon by pressing I SELECTdepend_ng on
your connection {See pages t3)
To make corrections
Press REWto move back to the item, or FFto forward

(Continued)

26

Timer Program

Recording

5

(continued)
Move to the next using FF, and set
the recording
date using PLAYor
STOP.
The date changes as follows
8/25 _ 9/25 _
_ 7/25 _ WKLYSU
L
MO-FR _ WKL_SA

|

l

CII

DR11E

--

-/ .........

011

0
--/ .........
|
/
25
0eEnoI(_1|
-- lil__l__

OFF

SPD

......

lip

[WKLYSU]
I_NKLYSA] 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

o.o.. ,. 0. ,,./8
|
|

---

-I .........
-/ ......

0

--

-/ .........

°

_-

,

°

-

/

EnD._

7

Move to the next, and set the
recording off time

I_

i
_

_L_J _
£H DRI1E on

•
0
0

25
---

8/s|
-/ .........
-/--

•

--

_/__

•

--

-/--

OFF

SPD

g20_,_O_DII_ILP
_--

_--

DR11E

Oft

OFF

0/50
_/ .........
_/__
_/__
/
_/__

9"zo PN I000_

-

•EnD-- _ -/--

8

Move to the next, and select the
tape speed (SP) using PLAYor
STOP.
For the tape speed AUTO (Auto Speed
Select)", see below

CII
25
-__
__
__

To set another program, press FF and
select the next hne plessmg STOP

SPD
]O[

EnO'

Repeat steps 4 to 8

9

Press

PROG.

Now programming

_scompleted
OREC_

]0 Press

both TIMERsimultaneously
The power turns off and the VCR enters
the timer standby mode

_

,

r_
O

J'L
Auto Speed Select
If you are not sure the tape is long enough for
timer program recording m the SP tape speed
set the recordtng tape speed to AUTO"
Recording starts in the SP tape speed and the
VCR automatically selects the tape speed to
record the program to the end If the tape length
is not long enough, the tape speed automatically
changes from SP to SLP

TIMER

LS
_-7/-/ _"

LI

Notes
• Make sure that the tape lenglh _s selected correctly
according to the tape used on the SET UP screen
(page 231
• When the SLP tape speed ts selected and the tape
length ts not sufftctent to record the program to the
end, the program cannot be recorded to the end
• The pqcture wdl be d_storted when playing the part
where the recording tape speed ts switched from
SP to SLP wtth the Auto Speed Select feature

27

Confirming

the timer

programs

Press PROG. during timer recording

If a power
failure
the timer
program

• When a power failure has occurred, the

mode.

programmed contents are not affected,
reset the clock.

The screen for confirming will appear.

Overlaps

•

--- -

-I-_/_
-I--

-:--:--:- -

-:-.:__
-:- -

-

i
I

-- -

-/--/--

-:--:- -

-:--:- -

-

eo

Press PROG.again to exit from confirmation
page.
Changing/cancelling
programs

the

timer

1) If the TIMER indicator is lit, press beth
TIMER to turn it off, and then turn the VCR
on by pressing VCR 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.

Error

indication

The "-EJ' ( Error ) indicator appears in the VCR
display if you press both TIMER when:
i a cassette is not loaded.
i the loaded cassette has no safety tab.
itimer
recording is in progress.
In these cases, a recording can not be made.

To cancel

the

Timer

Recording

By pressing the POWER button on the front
panel of the VCR, it will cancel the timer
recording and go to standby.

28

occurs during
recording

of the

programs

If two timer programs overlap, the recording
start time of program 1 has priority over the
recording off time of program 2.

(Start time) [
Program 1

Program 2

_f_j_

(Start time)
Overlapped portion
(not recorded)

RECORDING

MTS Broadcast Compatibility (For 1"-528/t1"-522 o,dy
This VCR can recewe or record MTS (MultFchannel TV Sound) broadcasts
By connecting
your stereo system or stereo TV you wdl expenence
the SAP or stereo sound
Preparation
Connect a stereo

I_C'
....
IL_L_L_
L_J _J

TV or stereo

system to the AUDIO

1

L_J L_J

L

A SELECT

,ll-,Iv[-_lL,

OUT lacks of the VCR

I:l'_g:'/'t:lt_jff,'1_l_.'

G
L_

)

the VCR to

"

--.

: ...

On the SET UP screen (page 15),
select ' SAP SET" using PLAYor
STOP, and set to' ON" usng REW
or FF

]

.
_

_L_J _
120 160

180

on
EnG

off
off
ESP

_lon
FAg

me _D
_u

DISPLAY

2

2

Press PROG once to exit

3

Perform a recording

z
63

'lll_mlllU

SAP (Second Audto Program broadcast)
A separate audio program, usually broadcast _na second language with the
ma_nlanguage

Selecting

a sound

Sounds recorded on the tape
According to your setting of SAP SET" on the SET UP screen the sound _s recorded onto d_fferent
tracks of the tape as below Set SAP SET" to ON" or OFF" appropriately
Type of receiving
broadcast

So[ring of SAP SET"
on the SET UP
screen

On-Screen Dqspfay
Press DISPLAY I

Contents

SAP'

STEREO'

Normal sound
track _Monol

not lit

MONO

of recorded sound
HI-FI sound [rack
L
R

Regular
monaural audio)

ON' or OFF'

not lit

Stereo

ON' or OFF'

not lit

ht

MONO (MIXED)

ON'

ht

not lit

MONO

MONO

SAP

OFF"

ht

not lit

MONO

MONO

MONO

ON'

ht

h[

MONO

MONO

SAP

OFF"

ht

ht

MONO (MIXED)

Regular+SAP

MONO

MONO

STEREO

Stereo+SAP

Sounds

STEREO

=n playback

You can play SAP and/or
Desired sound

L

stereo

broadcasts

wdh th_s VCR

R indicators _ntile On-Screen

drsplay

Press

A.SELECTto

select

a desired

sound

Sound output

SAP sound

R (rlgbtl is on

SAP

Stereo sound

Both R {nghp and L (left) are on

HIFI Sound

Note
When the TV _sconnected to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR, the output sound is monaural
29

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

Remote Control for TOSHIBA TVs
The remote control can control TOSHIBA TVs

1
POWER
CH/TRK
,_

,_1

_=_1

][

Press TVto set the remote control operating your TV

_

_

]1[u lid

T

,li=,_

Number 2
i,oo
buttons
ENTER

listed
to make
sureatthat
operate
Point below
the remote
control
youryour
TV TV
and isuse
each correctly
button

POWER

To turn the TV on or off

CHq-RK

To select TV channels in the upper or lower
direction

TV VOL
I SELECT

To adjust the sound level
To select an external source such as a VCR

Number buttons

To select TV channels When setect,ng channels
1 to 9, first enter 0 and then the desired number

100
DISPLAY

To substitute for 100 channel key
To turn on or off TV's screen display

ENTER

To use for the TV's ENTER key

DISPLA Y

"IUlltI_

TV VOL
I SELECT

I

Some TVs may not respond to all
the operations above, or may not
be operated at all with this remote
control
ImportantIn this case, operate your
1
TV with it's own remote control

3O

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

Before Calling Service Personnel
Check

the following

symptoms

before requesting

No power.

The

• The power cord is not plugged
-

Plug the power cord into

Although the power
will not work.
• There
-

the outlet firmly

• There

The timer

properly.

• The time is incorrect
-

(page

16)

The picture does not appear
TV screen.
• The v_deo channel
set correctly
-

Hi-Fi

sound

Set the TV channel to the video channel (3 or
4) or set the video input mode on the TV
(page 12)

or use an

• The power cord is not plugged

in

function

does
>

_s an error Fn programming
recording

is no cassetle

Load a cassette
(page 19)

on the

or video input mode is not

Plug the power cord into

using A SELECT

in the

recording

Reset the ttmer

• There

• The TV signal is weak
- Adjust the antenna
dwectlon
optional antenna booster

-

sound

is present
played.

• There
-

Set the clock correctly

such

sound.

of soLmds rs not correct

The timer
not work.

(page 16)

does not work

heard,

• Tracking Jsnot se[ appropriately
- Adjust the tracking manually (page 20)

has been a power failure

Reset the clock

is not

regular

or

Select a deswed
(page 29)

Noise
being

(page 19)

sound

stereo,

• Setting

is on, the VCR

_s no cassette

Load a cassette

desired

SAP,

as

in

The clock does not work.
-

servicing

o

program

(page

28)

_n the VCR

with

the safety

tab attached

• The cassette does not have the safety tab
Use another cassette wtth a safety tab or
cover the hole with adheswe
tape (page 19)

O
z
>
rz
O
._

z
• The bmer indicator is not d_splayed
-

Press both

• There
-

TIMER

stmultaneously

has been a power

Reset the clock

(page 27)

failure

(page 16)

the outlet firmly

The picture does not appear on the
TV screen during recording and
playback.
• The v_deo channel or VCR mode is not set
correctly
- Press TV/VCR to select the VCR mode and
set the TV channel to 3 or 4 (pages 12, 25)
]'he

VCR

does

not

record.

• The loaded cassette has no safety tab
- Use a cassette wtth a safety tab or cover the
hole wtth adhesive tape (page 19)
]'he

playback

• Tracking
-

Adjust

the tracking

• The wdeo
-

picture

is poor.

is not set appropriately
manually

(page

20)

heads are dirty

Clean the video heads with a commercmlly
avadable cleaning tape

31

The remote

control

does

not

work

properly.
• The batteries are exhausted.
- Replace all batteries. (page 11)
• 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 11)
• Too far from the VCR.
- Use the remote control within 7 m from the
front of the VCR. (page 11)
• 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 TVdepending on the
equipment you want to operate. (pages 15, 30)
The cassette
is ejected
after
it is loaded.

immediately

• The cassette was inserted with the label side
not paralleling the compartment.
- Reload it carefully. (page 19)
The cassette
does not go into the
cassette
compartment.
• There is already a cassette in the VCR
- Eject the cassette and reload the new one.
(page 19)

32

Specifications
120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power Supply:
Power consumption:

18 W (for W-528/W-522 only)
16 W (for W-422 only)
360 x 94 x 252mm (W.H.D.)

External dimensions:
Mass:
Channels received:

3.0 kg
VHF: Channels 2-13
UHF: Channels 14-69
CATV: Channels A7-A1,A-CCC,

66-125

Antenna input/output terminals:
Signal system:
RecordinglPlayback system:

UHF/VHF: 75 £2 F type connector
Standard NTSC

Cassette:

Video cassette with _
mark
SLP: 11.1 mm/s, SP: 33.4 mm/s
SLP: 480 minutes, SP: 160 minutes (When T-160

Tape speed:
Video recording/playback

time:

Recording: VHS format (SP, SLP)
Playback: VHS format (SP, LP, SLP)

>

z
>
r_
-_
-11

Fast forward/rewind

time:

Video input:
Video output:
Audio input:
Audio output:
Audio frequency range (Hi-Fi):
Audio dynamic range ( Hi-Fi):
Utilization conditions:

video cassette is used.)
o
Within approx. 60 s (When T-120 video cassette is
used.)
__
1 V (p-p), 75 _, unbalanced, negative sync., pin
z
jack
1 V (p-p), 75 _, unbalanced, negative sync., pin
jack
Line input: 308 mV (rms), more than 47 k£2, pin
jack
Line output: 308 mV (rms), less than 4.7 k_, pin
jack
26 Hz - 20 kHz ( W-528/W-522 )
68 dB ( W-528/VV-522 )
Temperature: 5°C to 4O°C
Humidity: less than RH 80%

Accessories
Antenna cable .......................................
Remote control .....................................
Batteries (AA) ....................................

1
1
2

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

33

LIMITED

WARRANTY

TOSHIBA VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. ("TACP")
and Toshiba Hawaii Inc, ("THr') 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 Ninety (90) Day Warranty
TACP/THI warrant this product against defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of ninety days
after the date of original retail purchase. Daring this
period, TACP/THI will repair a defective product or
part, without charge to you. You must deliver the entire
product to a TACP/THI Authorized Service Station,
You are responsible forall transportation and insurance
charges for the set to and from the Authorized Service
Station,
Limited One (1) Year Warranty
TACP/THI further warrant the parts in this product
against defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of one (1) year after the date of original retail
purchase. During this period, TACP/THI will replace a
defective part without charge to you, except that if a
defective part is replaced after ninety (90) days from
the date of the original retail purchase, you pay labor
charges involved in the replacement. You must also
deliver the entire product to a TACP/THI Authorized
Service Station. You are responsible
for all
transportation and insurance charges for the set to
and from the Authorized Service Station.
Rental Units
The warranty for rental units begin with the first rental
or thirty (30) days from the date of shipment to the
rental firm, whichever comes first,
Commercial Units
Products sold and used for commercial use have a
limited ninety (90) day warranty for all parts and labor.
Owner's Manual and Demographic Card
You should read the owner's manual thoroughly before
operating this product. You should complete and mail
the enclosed Demographic card within ten (10) days
after you, or the person who has given you this product
as a gift, purchased this product. This is one way to
enable TACP/TH_ 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 Authodzed TACP/THI Service
Station within thirty (30) days after you discover a
defective product or part,
(3) All warranty servicing of this product must be
made byan Authorized TAC P/THI Service Station,
(4) These warranties are effective only if the product is
purchased and operated in the U,S,A or Puerto
Rico,
(5) Labor service charges for set installation. Set up,
adjustment of customer controls and installation
of repair or antenna systems are not covered by
this warranty, Reception problems caused by
inadequate
antenna
systems
are your
responsibility,
(6) Warranties extend only to defects in materials or
workmanship as limited above and do not extend
to any product or parts which have been lost or
discarded by you or to damage to products or
parts caused by misuse, accident, damage caused
by Acts of God, such as lightning or fluctuations in
electric power, improper installation, improper
maintenance or use in violation of instructions
furnished by us; or to units which have been
altered or modified without authorization of TACP/
TH_ or to damage to products or parts there of
which have had the serial number removed,
altered, defaced or rendered illegible,
(7) At you option, after the warranty period has expired
in the U,S.A, Call (800)-631-3811 to receive
information concerning
an exchange price.
Payment must be enclosed with the product inthe
form of a certified check or money order and
forward your product to:
Toshiba America Consumer Products Inc.
Returns Center
1420C Toshiba Dr.
Lebanon, TN 37087
(8) Upon receipt we will, at our option, replace your
unit with a new or refurbished unit of equal value.
Features may not be identical to your original
product.
(9) Physically damaged units are not acceptable for
repair or exchange inor out of warranty and will be
returned as received.

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 888-631-3811 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, Products shipped to
the Service Station must be insured and safely and securely packed, preferably in the original shipping
carton, and a letter explaining the defect and also a copy of the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must
be enclosed.
In the Continental

United States contact:

Toll Free

In Hawaii contact
Toshiba Hawaii
327 Kamakee Street,
Honolulu, HA 96814
(808)-591-8377

AI_warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above, With the exception of any
warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other
warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair
or replacement of any parts, In no event shal_TACP/THI be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company 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 apply to implied wa rra nties a rising under state law, This wa rranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an
implied warranty lasts, when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you,
ATTENTION CANADIAN CONSUMERS:
Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian "Warranty Registration Form _enclosed
and forward this completed form with a copy of bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to "Register and Validate"
their warranty, Product must be purchased from an Authorized Canadian Dealer.
Products purchased in the U.S.A and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties,
IMPORTANT: PACKING AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTION
When you send the product to a Service Station, you shoold use the original carton box and packing material, then
insert the original carton box containing the unite into another carton, using more packing material

TOaHIBA

AMERICA

CONSUMER

PRODUCTS,

INC.

Printed in indonesia
AC68-01704A (Rev.01)



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