Toshiba VTV1400, VTV1400S User Guide

MODEL VTV1400 USER GUIDE

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Combination 14" TV/

Video Recorder

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.
This unit is supplied with an approved 13 amp (BS 1363) fused mains plug. When replacing the fuse

always use a 5 amp (BS 1362) approved type.
If the mains sockets in your home differ or are not suitable for the type of plug supplied, then the plug
should be cut from the mains lead and a suitable type fitted.

WARNING: If the mains plug is cut from the mains lead of this appliance the plug must be destroyed. A
mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if engaged in a mains output line socket.

You must use a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) and fit a 5 amp fuse (BS 1362). If any other type of plug is used
a 5 amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug, adaptor or at the distribution board.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE
BROWN——

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of the appliance may not
correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
No connection is to be made to the Earth (E, ) terminal.

HQ

This TV/VTR is equipped with HQ (High Quality) recording capability. A built-in detail enhancer is used to
boost the recorded signal for cleaner, sharper images and maximum picture playback.

NEUTRAL

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FEATURES

• Auto Set Up (Channel and Clock)

• 1 Month, 8 Programme Timer

• One-Touch Timer Recording (OTR)

• 30 Minute Back Up

• Real Time Tape Counter with Zero Return

• NTSC Playback (PAL 60Hz)

• Picture Control Adjustments

• TV Monitor

• Video Index Search System

• Digital Auto Tracking

• ON/OFF Timer

• Auto Power On/Auto Play

• Auto Rewind/Auto Eject

• Dual Picture Search

• 2 Speed (SP/LP) Record/ Playback

• Sleep Timer

• Auto Repeat Play

CONTENTS

PREPARATION

SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 2

PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 3

LOCATION OF CONTROLS................................................................................................................................. 5

REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................ 6

AERIAL CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................................................... 8

TV OPERATION

AUTO SET UP .......................................................................................................................................................9

MANUAL CLOCK SETTING ................................................................................................................................10

MANUAL TUNING ...............................................................................................................................................11

TV OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................13

PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS ...............................................................................................................15

TO SET THE ON TIMER .....................................................................................................................................17

TO SET THE OFF TIMER....................................................................................................................................18

PLAYBACK

LOADING AND UNLOADING THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE ...........................................................................19

PLAYBACK ..........................................................................................................................................................21

SPECIAL PLAYBACK ..........................................................................................................................................23

RECORDING

RECORDING A TV PROGRAMME .....................................................................................................................25

TIMER RECORDING ...........................................................................................................................................27

OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR TIMER RECORDING...............................................................................................29

ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) .........................................................................................................30

OTHER FUNCTIONS

USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER ........................................................................................................31

USING ZERO RETURN.......................................................................................................................................32

VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX)........................................................................................................33

DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ...........................................................................................................................34

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE.....................................................................................................................35

RECEPTION DISTURBANCE .............................................................................................................................37

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................ Back Cover

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SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and
safety is to be assured. So, please read the points below for your own safety . They are of a
general nature, intended to help you with all your electronic consumer products and some
points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.

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DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-

connections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing
connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment

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DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers,

tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.
DON'T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or
close to equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure
complete safety always fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided
according to the instructions.
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the
requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your
hearing.
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it
is designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the switch on the
equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may
need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working
normally, or if it is damaged in any way -switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your
dealer.

ABOVE ALL

---NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other
opening in the case - this could result in a fatal electrical shock;

---NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind

---it is better to be safe than sorry!
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PRECAUTIONS

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form inside the unit. In
this case, do not operate it for at least three hours.

WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?

When cold water is poured into a glass, for, example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of
the glass. This is called moisture condensation.

MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES;

• When you move the unit from a cold to a warm place.

• After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS;

Plug the AC cord to AC outlet, set the Main Power Switch to ON and leave the unit at the room temperature
until moisture condensation disappears. Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take two or
three hours.

Head Drum

Video Tape

VENTILATION SPACE

Do not block the ventilation holes. Place the unit at least 10 cm away from the walls for good air
circulation.

10cm

Under certain conditions, such as low humidity or walking across wool carpet, you may experience
a static discharge when touching the TV/VTR. If this happens and it fails to function, follow the
procedure below.

1)

Un-plug the TV/VTR from the AC outlet.

2)

Wait for static charge to disappear, this may
take two or three hours.

3)

Re-plug the unit again.

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PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)

Avoid extreme moisture and dust.

Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the
unit or use forced air to remove dust.

Avoid extreme heat and cold.

Place the unit on a flat, stable, level surface,
and never subject it to violent shaking or any
other shock or impact.

Do not place the unit on or near appliances
which may cause electromagnetic interference
eg. TV or hi-fi speakers, etc. Doing so may
affect operation of unit causing erratic playing
or recording, picture or sound distortion, or
noise.

When you leave your home for a long period of
time, unplug the AC mains lead.

When you finish operating the unit, always
unload the cassette and turn off the power.

To protect the unit during a thunder storm,
unplug the AC mains lead from the wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1

REARFRONT

AV1

AERIAL

2

9 10

REC/OTR

4

65 7

P

11

1312

83

14 15

AV IN 2

VIDEO

AUDIO

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

FRONT:

1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a

video tape.

2. Main Power ( ) switch - Turn the TV/VTR power
on or off completely.

3. ON (

off.

4. REC/OTR Indicator - Lights when the TV/VTR is
recording.

5. TIMER REC Indicator - This lights up when the
TIMER REC buttons are pressed.

6. STANDBY (

Power switch is turned on.

7. PLAY Button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

8. REW (Rewind) Button - In the Stop mode, this

button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the
Play mode, this button activates reverse search.

9. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control
are received here.

10. REC/OTR Button - Press once to start normal
recording. Additional presses activate One-T ouch T imer
Recording.

) Button - Press to turn the TV/VTR on or

) Indicator - Lights when the Main

16

17 18

19

11. VOLUME ▼ / ▲ Buttons - Press to raise or lower
the volume of the sound.

12. CHANNEL ▼ / ▲ Buttons - Press to select a
channel for viewing or recording.

13. STOP/EJECT Button - Press once to stop the tape
in any mode. Press again to eject the tape.

14. FF (Fast Forward) Button - In the Stop mode, this
button rapidly winds the tape forward. In the Play
mode, this button activates forward search.

15. AUDIO/VIDEO IN (AV2) Jacks - Audio and video
signal cables from an external source can be
connected here.

16. PHONES socket - Plug monaural headphones or an
earphone with a 3.5 mm miniplug into this socket for
private listening.

REAR:

17. 21 pin SCART socket (AV1) - Scart lead from an

external source can be connected here.

18. Aerial socket - Connect an outdoor aerial to this
socket.

19. MAINS LEAD - Connect to a 230~240V, 50Hz AC
outlet.

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REMOTE CONTROL

1

SLEEP

2

3

4

CALL 0 / AV MUTE

COUNTER

RESET

RETURN

PROGRAM SP/LP

ON/

STANDBYTV MONI.

321

CH/TRK

654

879

VOLUME

0

ZERO

INDEX

ENTER

AUTO

TRACKING

CANCEL

9

10

11

12

5

6

7
8

PLAY

FFREW

MENU PAUSE/STILL

STOP

REC/OTR

EJECT

TIMER

REC

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

SLEEP

879

CALL 0 / AV MUTE

0

COUNTER

ZERO

RESET

RETURN

PROGRAM SP/LP

PLAY

MENU

STOP

REC/OTR

EJECT

ON/

STANDBYTV MONI.

321

CH/TRK

654

VOLUME

AUTO

INDEX

TRACKING

ENTER CANCEL

FFREW

PAUSE/STILL

TIMER

REC

22

23

24

25

26

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

1. TV MONI. Button - Use to temporarily view a TV

channel selected on the TV/VTR while in the
playback mode.

2. Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allows
direct access to any channel.

3. CALL Button - Displays the present time/day of the
week, channel, counter, speed selection (and VTR
mode if VTR is playing) on the TV screen.

4. ZERO RETURN Button - Use to stop the tape
when the counter reaches 00:00:00.

5. SP/LP Button - Sets the tape speed for recording.

6. REW (Rewind) Button - In the Stop mode, this

button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the Play
mode, this button activates reverse search. Use to
set or adjust in the menu mode.

7. MENU Button - Press to display the On-Screen
menu function.

8. REC/OTR Buttons - Press once to start normal
recording. Additional presses activate One-touch
Timer Recording.

9. CH/TRK Buttons - Press the

button to change to

higher numbered channel set into memory. Press the

button to change to lower numbered channel set
into memory. During playback, they are use to adjust
tracking manually.

10. MUTE Button - Press to turn off the sound. Press
again to turn the sound back on.

11. AUTO TRACKING Button - Automatic adjustment of
tracking to minimize picture noise during playback.

12. CANCEL Button - Use to clear the selected
program and to move the cursor backward.

13. FF (Fast Forward) Button - In the Stop mode, this
button rapidly winds the tape forward. In the Play
mode, this button activates forward search. Use to set
or adjust in the menu mode.

14. PAUSE/STILL Button - During recording, this button
temporarily stops the tape. During playback, it stops
the tape and displays a still image on the TV screen.

15. SLEEP Button - Sets the TV to turn off automatically
after up to 120 minutes.

16. AV Button - Select input signal source when
recording from an external unit.

17. COUNTER RESET Button - Use to reset the
counter to 00:00:00.

18. PROGRAM Button - Press to confirm the pro­grammed timer recording and ON/OFF timer.

19. PLA Y Button - Press to play a prerecorded tape. Use
to set or adjust in the menu mode.

20. STOP Button - Press once to stop the tape. Use to
set or adjust in the menu mode.

21. EJECT Button - Press to eject the tape.

22. ON/STANDBY Button - Press to turn the TV/VTR

on. Press again to turn the TV/VTR off.

23. VOLUME ▲ / ▼ Buttons - Press the ▲ button to
increase, or the ▼ button to decrease the volume level.

24. INDEX Button - Use to search for the INDEX mark.

25. ENTER Button - Use to enter information in the

menu mode.

26. TIMER REC Buttons - Use to set the TV/VTR to
start recording at a preset time.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

Open the battery compart­ment cover.

Install two “AAA/R03/UM-4”
(penlight size) batteries.

Replace the cover.

BATTERY CAUTIONS

• Use two "AAA/R03/UM-4" size penlight batteries for the remote control transmitter.

• The batteries may last approximately one year depending on how much the remote control is used. For best

performance it is recommended batteries be replaced on a yearly basis, or when remote operation becomes
erratic.

• Do not throw your batteries into a fire. Dispose your batteries in a designated disposal area.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the remote control transmitter. Always remove batteries as

soon as they become weak.

EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

NOTES: • When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the

remote sensor, the remote operation may be unstable.

• When there is an obstacle between the TV/VTR and the transmitter, the remote control transmitter may

not operate.

• When using the remote control, press the button at intervals of about 1 second to ensure the correct

mode of operation.

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AERIAL CONNECTIONS

Connect an indoor or outdoor aerial to the aerial socket at the rear panel as shown below.
For all aerial circuit problems, please consult your local dealer.

(A)

AERIAL

Wall Socket

(B)

AV1

AERIAL

Aerial socket

(A)

INDOOR AERIAL

A loop aerial is supplied with the unit. Insert the aerial holder into the mounting hole on the back cabinet until it
locks into place. Insert the aerial adaptor (supplied) to the aerial socket. Adjust the angle of the loop aerial to
receive the best possible picture.

EXTERNAL AERIAL

(B)

The type of aerial required depends on the position of your home, it's distance from the transmitter and local
interference. If you do not have an aerial and you are uncertain of what to buy, you should seek the advice of a
local aerial contractor.

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AUTO SET UP

When first connected to the mains electricity supply the VTR will automatically search and store TV stations in
memory and also set the clock.
Make sure an aerial lead is connected from your household aerial (page 8).
You must follow the instructions on this page carefully.
Your TV/VTR will not function properly until Auto Set Up has been completed.

What is Auto Setup

• The AUTO SET UP feature makes installing your
TV/VTR easy. It automatically searches and tunes
all available TV Stations and stores them in your
TV/VTR, it then sets the correct time and date.

• During power failure or disconnection of the mains
lead, the clock and all its programmed setting will
remain in the memory for 30 minutes. If the power
failure is longer than 30 minutes you will have to
reset the present time.

Make sure an aerial lead is connected from your
household aerial or cable box (if you subscribe to
a cable service).
Plug your TV/VTR into a mains socket.

Press MAIN POWER (
VTR. The STANDBY ( ) indicator on the TV/

2

VTR will light up.

REC/OTR

NOTES:• To re-start AUTO SET UP, press and hold CHANNEL and buttons on the TV/VTR together for

more than a few seconds.

• Once you conduct AUTO SET UP, the previous settings will be cancelled.

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) switch on the TV/

P

Press ON ( ) button on the TV/VTR. The
STANDBY indicator on the TV/VTR turns off.

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(Wait for about 5 seconds before pressing the
ON button whenever the AC mains is switched
on.) "AUTO TUNING" appears on the screen.
Your TV/VTR is now automatically tuning in all
available TV stations and setting the correct time
and date. If the desired TV stations could not be
preset, set the channels manually. See page 11.
If the clock could not be set, set the clock
manually. See page 10.

AUTO TUNING

9

MANUAL CLOCK SETTING

STOP

You must set the correct time and date on your TV/VTR before you make Timer recordings. You should only need to
set the time manually if it was not set during Auto Set Up.

EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to 11:30, 26 October, 2002.

Press the MENU button.
Press the or button to select the CLOCK SET
mode, then press the ENTER button.

MENU

PLAY

STOP

ENTER

TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT OFF
CH TUNING
TV SETUP
CLOCK SET

:

SELECT

: ENTER

ENTER

: MENU

EXIT

1

MENU PAUSE/STILL

REC

TIMER

STOP

EJECT

REC/OTR

2

COUNTER
RESET

PROGRAM SP/LP

PLAY

FFREW

Press the or button to select the current
day, then press the button.

CALL O / AV MUTE

879

0

ZERO

RETURN

INDEX

ENTER

TRACKING

CANCEL

AUTO

654

VOLUME

FFREW

SLEEP

321

CH/TRK

STANDBYTV MONI.

ON/

STOP

CLOCK SET

SELECT
SET
OK

2 3

DAY
MONTH
YEAR
TIME
AUTO TIME ON

5

:
:/ 0-9
: ENTER

26 WED

1

2000

0:00

EXIT

: MENU

Set the month, year and hour
in the same way as in step 2.

3

FFREW

CLOCK SET

DAY
MONTH
YEAR
TIME
AUTO TIME ON

SELECT

:

SET

:/ 0-9

OK

: ENTER

NOTES:

During a power failure or disconnection of the mains lead the clock and all its programmed setting will

•

remain in the memory for 30 minutes. If the power failure is longer than 30 minutes you will have to reset the
present time.
If you want to correct the digits while setting, press the button until the item you want to correct, then press

•

or button to correct the desired setting.

the

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STOP

26 SAT
10
2002
11: 30

EXIT

: MENU

4

4

Press or button to
select current minute, then
press the button. The time
and date will be displayed.

FFREW

CLOCK SET

SELECT
SET

OK

26 SAT

DAY

10

MONTH

2002

YEAR

11: 30

TIME
AUTO TIME ON

:
:/ 0-9

EXIT

: ENTER

: MENU

Press or button to select
ON. Your TV/VTR automatically

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corrects the clock setting every
hour once you set AUTO TIME
to ON. Press MENU button to
return to normal TV screen.

FFREW

CLOCK SET

SELECT
SET

OK

MENU

26 SAT

DAY

10

MONTH

2002

YEAR

0:00

TIME
AUTO TIME ON

:
:

EXIT

: ENTER

: MENU