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Toshiba VTW2185 User Manual

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MODEL VTW2185
USER GUIDE
DIGITAL VIDEO
Region
discs only
Combination 21" Flat TV and
Video Recorder/DVD Video Player
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  • Page 1 MODEL VTW2185 USER GUIDE DIGITAL VIDEO Region discs only Combination 21" Flat TV and Video Recorder/DVD Video Player FASTEXT...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT Unauthorized recording of copyright television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. MAINS SUPPLY This unit is designed to operate from AC 230 ~ 240V 50Hz household mains supply.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FEATURES TV/VCR • Dual Speed Picture Search • Flat Picture Tube • 2 Speed (SP/LP) Record/ Playback • Twin Tuner • Sleep Timer • Auto Set Up (Channel and Clock) • Auto Repeat Play • FASTEXT Function • PDC (Programme Delivery Control) DVD Player •...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. DO NOT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DO NOT place hot objects such as candles or nightlights on, or close to, the equipment.
  • Page 5 Do not block the ventilation holes. Place the unit at least 10 cm away from the walls for good air circulation. 10cm Do not insert fingers or any other objects into Place the unit on a flat, stable, level surface, the cassette loading slot.

  • Page 6: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front REC Indicator STANDBY Indicator TIMER REC Indicator Disc tray Cassette Loading Slot Main Power Switch Sub Power ( ) button Phones socket Remote sensor FWD SKIP button (DVD) VIDEO/AUDIO IN (L/R) PLAY button (DVD) jacks (AV2) STOP button (DVD) REV (Reverse) button (VCR) REV (Reverse) SKIP button (DVD)

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL page TV/VCR Select to operate TV/VCR Select to operate DVD ON/STANDBY Sub Power on/off Direct channel selection of TV Input setting 28,49 Enter a security code CH/PAGE Select channel of the VCR 14,25 Utilize the teletext VOLUME Volume +/– DISPLAY Display VCR or DVD operation status 15,36,37,44...
  • Page 8 REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED) BATTERY INSTALLATION Open the battery compart- Install two “AAA/R03/UM-4” Replace the cover. ment cover in the direction (penlight size) batteries, of the arrow. paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. BATTERY CAUTIONS • Use two "AAA/R03/UM-4" size penlight batteries for the remote control transmitter. •...

  • Page 9: Aerial Connections

    AERIAL CONNECTIONS Connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to the aerial socket at the rear panel as shown below. For all aerial circuit problems, please consult your local dealer. Aerial socket Mains lead EXTERNAL AERIAL The type of aerial required depends on the position of your home, its distance from the transmitter and local interference.

  • Page 10: Connections To Other Equipment

    CONNECTIONS TO OTHER EQUIPMENT The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the unit is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
  • Page 11 Input Selection If you connect the unit to a VCR, camcorder or games console, you can select this input by pressing the AV button. Press the TV/VCR button to select the TV mode and AV1(Scart socket) then press the AV button repeatedly to select AV1 or AV2.

  • Page 12: Auto Set Up

    AUTO SET UP Make sure an aerial lead is connected from your household aerial (page 7). You must follow the instructions on this page carefully. Your unit will not function properly until Auto Set Up has been completed. Make sure an aerial lead is connected from your What is Auto Setup household aerial or cable box (if you subscribe to •...

  • Page 13: Manual Clock Setting

    MANUAL CLOCK SETTING You must set the correct time and date on your unit before you make Timer recordings. You should only need to set the time manually if it was not set during Auto Set Up. PREPARATION: Press the TV/VCR button to select TV/VCR mode. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to 11:30, 29th March, 2003.

  • Page 14: Manual Tuning

    MANUAL TUNING You should only need to manually tune channels on your unit if the Auto Set Up missed one station or you wish to tune. • Make sure that the MAIN POWER switch on the front panel is pushed in (ON). (The STANDBY ( ) indicator lights up.) •...
  • Page 15 Press the button to select your required If you can not get a clear picture, press the channel number (1-80). button until the picture becomes clear. Press ENTER button to store the channel number. When you have a clear crisp picture store this setting by pressing ENTER button.

  • Page 16: Tv Operation

    TV OPERATION Press the Direct Channel The VOLUME can be adjusted Press the ON button Selection buttons. to a desired level by pressing Then press The TV/VCR 1-9: Press one of keys 1-9 the VOLUME button. button to select TV/VCR as required.
  • Page 17 DISPLAY CHANNEL RETURN This button allows you to go back to Press the DISPLAY button. The current time, channel number, real the last channel selected by pressing time tape counter, tape speed and VCR operation will be indicated. the CHANNEL RETURN button. Press Press the DISPLAY button again to remove the call display.

  • Page 18: Picture Control Adjustments

    PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS The picture setting have been factory adjusted under optimum signal reception. However, conditions may not be the same in your area. After tuning in the unit, allow it to warm up for a few minutes. If the picture is not to your liking, make the following adjustments using the remote control.

  • Page 19: To Set The On Timer

    TO SET THE ON TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV automatically turn "ON" at predetermined time. If you programme the ON TIMER once the timer will turn "ON" the TV at the same time and to the same channel on the selected day(s). PREPARATION: Press the TV/VCR button to select TV/VCR mode.

  • Page 20: To Set The Off Timer

    TO SET THE OFF TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV turn "OFF" automatically at a predetermined time. If you programme the OFF TIMER once, the TV will be automatically turned off at the same time daily. PREPARATION: Press the TV/VCR button to select TV/VCR mode. EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 8:30.

  • Page 21: Loading And Unloading The Video Cassette Tape

    LOADING AND UNLOADING THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE Use only video cassette tapes marked PREPARATION: Press the TV/VCR button to select TV/VCR mode. LOADING Push the centre of the tape until it is automatically inserted. AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab intact, the unit will turn on and playback will start immediately.
  • Page 22 TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE TO RECORD AGAIN After recording, break off the erase prevention tab if Cover the hole with adhesive tape. you do not wish to record over the tape. Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of the cassette housing.

  • Page 23: Playback

    PLAYBACK To play a pre-recorded cassette tape. TO START PLAYBACK To turn "ON" the power of the unit, press the ON Load a pre-recorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, button. playback will start automatically). Press the TV/VCR button to select TV/VCR mode.
  • Page 24 TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY Press the FWD button when in the STOP mode. Press the REV button when in the STOP mode. " " will appear on the screen. " " will appear on the screen. FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH If you want to see the tape program during REV(FWD)mode, press and hold the REV(FWD) button.

  • Page 25: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK SPEED SEARCH TIMES TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS When either the FWD or REV button is pressed in the PICTURE SEARCH SPEED PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear. TAPE SPEED PRESS ONCE PRESS TWICE When pressed twice the search picture will increase in SP (Standard Play) speed.

  • Page 26: Frame Advance

    FRAME ADVANCE CM SKIP Press the PAUSE/STILL button repeatedly in the Press the CM SKIP button in the PLAY mode. The Still picture playback. The Frame by Frame picture unit will search forward through approximately 30 appears. seconds of the tape (e.g. unwanted commercial time) for each press of the CM SKIP button (maximum six presses) and then resume normal playback.

  • Page 27: Recording A Tv Programme

    RECORDING A TV PROGRAMME RECORDING ONE PROGRAMME WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER To turn "ON" the unit, press the ON button. Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention Press the TV/VCR button to select TV/VCR tab intact. mode. Press the Direct channel selection buttons or Press the SP/LP button to select the desired CH/PAGE to select the channel to be...
  • Page 28 TO STOP RECORDING Press the REC buttons. Press the STOP button to stop recording. " " and the channel number will appear on the " " will appear on the screen. screen and the REC indicator will light. While the unit is recording the one programme, another programme can be seen on this unit.

  • Page 29: Guide Ch Setting For Video Plus

    ® GUIDE CH SETTING FOR VIDEO PLUS + The TV stations must be stored according to the tuning guide at right, otherwise the GUIDE CHANNEL TABLE VIDEO Plus+ feature will not work. If for any reason you did not select channels BBC1, GUIDE CH BBC2, ITV, CH4, CH5 and Satellite in channel positions 1 through to 6 respectively, you STATION...

  • Page 30: Video Plus+ Timer Recording

    VIDEO PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS Your unit is equipped with VIDEO Plus+. This “automatic” system greatly simplifies timer programming because you do not have to enter the usual information such as date, channel, start and end times. By keying in the PlusCode for the TV programme you wish to record (listed in most TV guides) all the relevant information is set for you.
  • Page 31 VIDEO Plus+ recordings allow you to easily program your unit so that it will record at preset times. The built in timer allows unattended recording of up to 8 programmes within 1 month. Press the button to select the SPEED. When you have finished setting your recording press the ENTER button to complete your Press the...

  • Page 32: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING Timer recording can be programmed on screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programmes within 1 month. • Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. The unit will automatically turn on. •...
  • Page 33 PDC stands for Programme Delivery Control system. A PDC signal is broadcast at the beginning and end of most TV programmes. This lets your unit know if a TV programme is running early or late. PDC is default OFF on this unit. If you switch PDC ON then a recording will not start until your unit receives the PDC signal.

  • Page 34: Other Functions For Timer Recording

    OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR TIMER RECORDING TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER When setting the date in the step 4 on page 30, press 1 If the timer has been set according to stage 7 on page 31, it is first necessary to turn on the unit using the ON/STANDBY button repeatedly when the current day is button.

  • Page 35: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) The one-touch timer recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. EXAMPLE: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes. Press the SP/LP button to Press the ON button to turn Load a video cassette select the desired tape on the unit.

  • Page 36: Micam Stereo Recording And Playback

    NICAM STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK RECORDING This unit is capable of recording sound in Hi-Fi system. NICAM STEREO broadcasts are recorded in its original sound system regardless of the setting. If you wish to record NICAM programmes, select NICAM "AUTO" as follows.
  • Page 37 PLAYBACK Selection of audio channels - audio channel is selected with the AUDIO SELECT button according to the chart below. NICAM Stereo programme NICAM Stereo programme On-screen indications On-screen indications (for 4 sec.) (for 4 sec.) Stereo signal output from Left channel signal output both loud-speakers.

  • Page 38: Using The Real Time Tape Counter

    USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER The On-Screen Real Time Tape Counter shows the tape running time in Hours, Minutes and Seconds. You can easily determine how long the tape has been running or how much time is left on the tape. TO VIEW THE COUNTER DISPLAY Press the COUNTER RESET button to set the Press the TV/VCR button to select TV/VCR mode.

  • Page 39: Using Zero Return

    USING ZERO RETURN The zero return function provides a convenient method of rapidly returning to the starting point of recording or playback. The starting point can be indexed for any location on the tape by pressing the COUNTER RESET button and ZERO RETURN button. Before playback or recording, press the Press the TV/VCR button to select TV/VCR mode.

  • Page 40: Video Index Search System (Index)

    VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX) The VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX) enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on the unit. The Index Search function automatically records an INDEX mark on the tape whenever a recording is initiated. This mark can easily be located by using the FWD and REV buttons.

  • Page 41: Duplicating A Video Tape

    DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE If you connect the unit to another VTR or VIDEO CAMERA, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Load a blank cassette tape with the erase To select the AV channel, press the AV button prevention tab intact into the recording unit.

  • Page 42: Duplicating A Disc Material Onto A Video Tape

    DUPLICATING A DISC MATERIAL ONTO A VIDEO TAPE With this unit it is theoretically possible to record from a DVD or Audio CD to a video tape. If the DVD disc has a Copy-guard feature, the duplication is not possible. A symbol mark “ ”...

  • Page 43: Fastext

    FASTEXT Most broadcasting stations offer the fastext in addition to their standard TV program. The fastext offers news, weather forecast, winning Lotto numbers, the program overview and other interesting news. The text is received page by page, as soon as you select the broadcasting station. A single page can be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 44 FASTEXT (CONTINUED) To call a fastext page / / / / / Leaf through the pages with the PAGE ( ) - button (forward or Enter the three-digit page number with the backward). number buttons. Note: you will not necessarily find an existing page. for every page Example: number you enter..E.g.

  • Page 45: Disc

    DISC DVD discs must be Region 2 type to play on this unit. The loaded Disc (DVD, Video-CD and Audio-CD) will be recognized automatically. The suitable Disc-formats are: DVD, CD-R and CD-RW. Some CD-R/RW discs may be incompatible. Do not play DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, CDV, CD-G or Photo CD to prevent accidental erasure of prerecorded material. Some DVDs are copy protected and forbid dubbing on to video tape.

  • Page 46: Preparation

    PREPARATION/STATUS DISPLAY OF DISC Preparation The following pages describe the setup/operation in DVD mode. Before DVD/CD operation, please make preparations as follows. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 230~240V 50Hz AC outlet. • If the AC cord plug is plugged in for the first time, wait for about 5 seconds before pressing ON/STANDBY.

  • Page 47: Setting Language

    SETTING LANGUAGE You can change the default settings Press DVD to select DVD Main Menu to customise performance to your mode. Language preference. Press SETUP in the stop Picture mode. Sound Press to select Parental “Language”, then press OPEN/ or ENTER. /Enter/Setup/Return EJECT CLOSE...

  • Page 48: Playback Procedure

    PLAYBACK PROCEDURE Press (OPEN/CLOSE) on the unit. The disc tray will open. Place a disc onto the tray. Position it with the printed label side up, align it with the guides, and place it in its proper position. Press PLAY. The disc tray closes auto- matically.

  • Page 49: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Note: There may be a slight delay be- Fast Forward Playback tween when you press the button and Press FWD during normal playback. the function activating. Each press of the FWD button will increase the speed of the search (x 2), (x 4),...

  • Page 50: Mp3 Playback

    MP3 PLAYBACK This player can play back the MP3-data Preparation: which has been recorded on CD-R or CD- • Turn ON the TV and set to the video input mode. RW. To produce the MP3-data, you need a • Press DVD to select the DVD mode. Windows-PC with CD-ROM drive and a MP3- encoding Software (not supplied).

  • Page 51: Zooming

    ZOOMING/LOCATING DESIRED SCENE Zooming This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. Press ZOOM during play- back. The centre part of the image will be zoomed in. Each press of ZOOM will change the ZOOM (x 2),...

  • Page 52: Repeat/Random/Program Playback And Repeat A-B

    REPEAT/RANDOM/PROGRAM PLAYBACK AND REPEAT A-B Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. Each time you press PLAY MODE, playback mode changes as follows. Audio CD/MP3 CD/Video CD On screen On screen Operation Operation display display Title: Repeats the current title. All: Repeats entire disc.

  • Page 53: Changing Soundtrack Language

    CHANGING SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGE/SUBTITLES Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. Press AUDIO SELECT during playback. 2/8 Fra Dolby Digital The current soundtrack language will appear. Press AUDIO SELECT repeatedly until the desired 1/8 Eng Dolby Digital language is selected.

  • Page 54: Changing Angles

    CHANGING ANGLES/TITLE SELECTION/DVD MENU Changing Angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facil- ity, you can change the view angle. Press ANGLE during play- back. The current angle will ap- pear. Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected. Title Selection Two or more titles are recorded on some discs.

  • Page 55: Setting The Aspect Ratio Of Tv Screen

    SETTING THE ASPECT RATIO OF TV SCREEN/SETTING ON SCREEN DISPLAY Setting the aspect ratio of TV screen You can select the aspect ratio of the picture. Press SETUP in the stop Main Menu mode or No Disc. Language Press to select Picture “Picture”, then press Sound...

  • Page 56: Dynamic Range Control

    DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL DRC (Dynamic Range Control) ena- Press SETUP in the stop Main Menu bles you to control the dynamic range mode. Language so as to achieve a suitable sound for Press to select Picture your equipment. “Sound”. Sound Parental /Enter/Setup/Return Sound...

  • Page 57: Parental Control Setting

    PARENTAL CONTROL SETTING Some discs are specified not suitable Press SETUP in the stop Main Menu for children. Such discs can be limited mode. Language not to play back with the unit. Press to select Picture “Parental”, then press Sound or ENTER.

  • Page 58: To Change The Parental Level

    TO CHANGE THE PARENTAL LEVEL Press SETUP in the stop mode or No Disc. Press to select “Parental”, then press ENTER. Press to select Parental “Password”, then press Password or ENTER. Parental Level Press number buttons (0– 9) to enter the password you have stored.

  • Page 59: Temporary Disabling Of Rating Level By Dvd Disc

    TEMPORARY DISABLING OF RATING LEVEL BY DVD DISC Depending on the DVD disc, the disc Load a DVD disc and press may try to temporarily cancel the PLAY (see page 46). rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not.

  • Page 60: Language Code List

    LANGUAGE CODE LIST Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings "AUDIO", "SUBTITLE" and/or "MENU LANGUAGE" (see page 45). Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 Afar 1111 Finnish...

  • Page 61: Before Requesting Service

    BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE If your unit does not work properly check the following before calling a service engineer. SYMPTOMS SOLUTION CAUSE PAGE POWER Connect Mains lead to AC outlet. The Mains lead is not connected. No power. Main power switch is OFF. Set it to ON.
  • Page 62 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE (CONTINUED) SYMPTOMS CAUSE SOLUTION PAGE No disc is inserted. Insert a disc. Insert a playable disc (Check the disc type An unplayable disc is inserted. and colour system). The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the playback side down. The unit does not start Place the disc correctly inside the guide on The disc is not placed within the guide.

  • Page 63: Reception Disturbance

    RECEPTION DISTURBANCE/VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The most common types of television interference are as follows. IGNITION Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from car ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills and other electrical appliances.

  • Page 64: Specification

    SPECIFICATION TELEVISION Picture Tube: 21" (51 cm "V") measured diagonally 90 degree deflection Television System: UK 625 Lines 50 Fields PAL I Tuner: Electronic Tuner Receiving Channels: UHF: 21 - 69 Aerial Input: UHF 75 ohm unbalanced Audio Output Power: 1.5 W+1.5W (max) Speaker: (4.6 x 9.9 cm 8 ohm) x 2...

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