Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
27. LASER BEAM Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laser beam. It may cause sight damage. 28. DISC Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction.
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the unit, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the unit.
Notes on discs On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Do not attach paper or tape to discs. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.
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Introduction Notes on discs (Continued) About this owner’s manual This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this unit. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the unit may not respond to all operating commands.
Introduction Identification of controls See the page in for details. Front panel Illustration of MW20FP3 Cassette loading slot PHONES jack AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jacks REW (Rewind) button STOP/EJECT button PLAY button FF (Fast Forward) button REC/OTR button CHANNEL buttons Rear panel...
Remote control The instructions in this manual describe the functions on the remote control. See the page in DVD button TV/VCR button Direct channel selection buttons (0-9) Number buttons (0-9) DISPLAY button 22 SLEEP button 24 AUDIO SELECT button 32 REC buttons 36 TIMER REC buttons 40 PLAY button 34...
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Introduction Identification of controls (continued) Inserting batteries Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Battery precautions: The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2.
Connections Antenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see page 14 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) Antenna jack 75 ohm coaxial cable...
Connections Cable TV connections This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.
Connecting to optional equipment Before connecting the unit to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. You can enjoy the TV game, camcorder or high quality dynamic sounds of DVD video discs or audio CDs by connecting the unit to optional audio equipment.
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Connections Connecting to optional equipment (Continued) You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the unit to optional audio equipment. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home.
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Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a MPEG audio decoder MPEG2 sound You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with dynamic realistic sound by connecting an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder or MPEG2 audio processor. Amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder To COAXIAL...
Basic setup Starting setup The STARTING SETUP function makes installing your unit easily. It leads you the Language selection, TV/CABLE selection and auto channel memory automatically. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made! Starting setup Press POWER.
Clock setting The auto clock function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the unit is connected to an antenna or cable system and it is turned off. As the unit searches for a receivable station in your area and it receives a broadcast signal for auto clock, the auto clock needs several minutes to set itself.
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Basic setup Clock setting (continued) To set standard time In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two stations in two different time zones, the unit may recognize the wrong station for the auto clock set. To correct the situation: Press MENU, then press option.
Manual clock setting You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings, ON/OFF timer and daylight saving time if the auto clock process did not set them correctly. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM”, 27th. (SAT) March, 2004. Press MENU, then press option.
Basic setup Setting the language/ TV/VCR operation status Setting the language This unit can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. Press MENU, then press option. MENU ENTER SETUP Press to select “LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/ LANGUE”, then press ENTER Press to select the desired language: English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or...
TV operation TV operation TV operation To turn on the unit, press POWER. The Power indicator will light. • Every time you turn on the TV, the unit starts from TV/VCR mode. When you use TV/VCR after DVD operation, press TV/VCR. POWER POWER Adjust the volume level by pressing VOLUME...
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TV operation TV operation (continued) TV operation CHANNEL UP/DOWN Press and release CHANNEL automatically stops at the next channel set into memory. For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be set into the memory. See page 26 “To memorize channels”. CHANNEL CHANNEL RETURN This button allows you to go back to the last channel...
Closed captions WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display closed captioned television programs. Closed captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language.
TV operation To memorize channels This unit is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the unit’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this unit can receive up to 113 cable TV channels.
Setting the V-Chip An age limitation can be set to forbid children to watch programs according to “TV RATING” and “MOVIE RATING” level set. To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. Notes: • If you forget the password, you cannot set the V-Chip. •...
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TV operation Setting the V-Chip (continued) To set the V-Chip In the V-CHIP menu, press CHIP SET”, then press ENTER Press to select “TV RATING”, then press to display the desired setting. After setting, press ENTER. : TV RATING is not set TV-Y : All children TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above TV-G : General audience...
To set the on timer This feature allows you to have the unit automatically turn on at a predetermined time. If you program the ON TIMER once, the unit will turn on the programmed day (daily/weekly) at the same time to the same channel. To set the on timer EXAMPLE: Turning on the TV to channel 12 at 7:00 AM, MONDAY-FRIDAY.
TV operation To set the off timer This feature allows you to have the unit turn off automatically at a predetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the unit will automatically turn off at the same time everyday. To set the off timer EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM.
Picture control adjustment/ Adjusting the picture preference Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: And also you can select four picture modes—Standard, Sports, Movie, and Memory—as described in the following table: Picture control adjustment Press MENU, then press option.
TV operation Sound control adjustment/ Stereo and Second Audio Program (SAP) Sound controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: The unit is equipped with a feature known as multi-channel TV sound or MTS. MTS broadcasts greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound.
Playback (VCR) Loading and unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked Loading Push the center of the tape until it is automatically inserted. Automatic power ON When you insert a cassette tape the unit power will turn ON automatically. Automatic playback When loading a cassette tape without an erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.
Playback (VCR) Cassette tape playback To play a prerecorded tape. Playback Load a prerecorded tape: (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically). To start playback: Press PLAY on the front panel or on the remote.
Special playback Picture search Reverse picture search function Press REV once or twice during the playback. Forward picture search function Press FWD once or twice during the playback. To return to playback, press PLAY. SPEED SEARCH TIMES PICTURE SEARCH SPEED TAPE SPEED PRESS ONCE SP (Standard Play)
Playback (VCR) Convenient function Repeat playback The entire video tape will be played until its end. The tape will automatically rewind to the beginning and the playback will be repeated. Press MENU, then press option. MENU ENTER SETUP Press to select “AUTO REPEAT”. ENTER Press to select “ON”...
Zero return function The zero return function provides a convenient method of rap- idly returning to the starting point of recording or playback. The starting point can be indexed for any location on the tape by pressing COUNTER RESET and ZERO RETURN. Press DISPLAY.
Recording (VCR) Recording a TV program Recording and viewing the same TV program. Recording a TV program Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. The unit will automatically turn on. Press SP/SLP to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP.
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) The One-touch timer recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. One-touch timer recording (OTR) Example: One-touch timer recording for 30 minutes. Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. The unit will automatically turn on.
Recording (VCR) 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 programs within 1 month. Timer recording Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. •...
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To set daily/weekly timer Weekly (e.g. WKL-TUE: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g. MON-SAT: Monday to Saturday) Timer recording Follow the procedure of timer recording on the previous page. At picture 4 press desired setting appears. Then press ENTER. When you press repeatedly, the indicator at DATE will change as follows, in this case the day is Friday.
Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a video tape If you connect the unit to another VCR or Camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Duplicating a video tape Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. •...
Recording a DVD/CD disc You can record disc material in DVD, Audio CD, etc. onto a video tape with this unit. Duplicating a DVD or CD disc Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. • Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. •...
Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. CAUTION Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. Basic playback Preparations: •...
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To obtain a higher quality picture Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible during a normal broadcast may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with this unit, you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs.
Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc (continued) Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FWD during playback. REV: Fast reverse playback FWD: Fast forward playback Each time you press REW or FWD button, the playback speed changes. Playing frame by frame Press PAUSE/STILL during still playback.
Advanced playback (DVD) 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 playback. The centre part of the image will be INPUT zoomed in.
Advanced playback (DVD) Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback Repeat playback Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. TRK - PLAY MODE [DVD] Press or ENTER once or twice to select “Chapter” or “Title”. The unit automatically starts repeat playback after finishing the current title ENTER or chapter.
Program playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks or files on the disc. And also the unit selects tracks or files at random and playback them. These feature works for Audio CD and Video CD. Program playback Press PLAY MODE in the stop mode.
Advanced playback (DVD) Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. COUNTER RESET ANGLE Title selection...
Changing soundtrack language/ Subtitles Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. Press AUDIO SELECT during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. Press AUDIO SELECT repeatedly until the de- sired language is selected. •...
Advanced playback (DVD) Karaoke playback/Disc status/ To turn off the PBC Karaoke playback You can turn the vocal on or off recorded on the DVD KARAOKE. During DVD KARAOKE disc playback, press AUDIO SELECT. The KARAOKE symbol ( • If you play non-Karaoke disc, the KARAOKE sym- bol ( ) does not appear.
Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop mode. The following on-screen display appears. Language Picture /Enter/Setup/Return Press to select the desired section, then press or ENTER.
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Function setup (DVD) Customizing the Function Settings (continued) Setting details Language Language Picture Menu Subtitle Audio Menu, Subtitle, Audio You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one languages are recorded onto the disc. English, Francais, Espanol: The selected language will be heard or seen.
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Sound Language Picture /Enter/Setup/Return DRC (Dynamic Range Control) enables you to control the dynamic range so as to achieve a suitable sound for your equipment. On: Loud sound such as explosion or similar is toned down slightly when played back. This makes it suitable for when it is connected to a stereo.
Function setup (DVD) Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit (see page 44).
Others Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” (see page 54). Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927 Frisian Amharic 1123 Galician Arabic 1128...
Others Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. SYMPTOMS POWER The AC power cord is not connected. No power. Although the power is on, the Cassette or disc is not inserted. unit does not operate. The TIMER REC buttons are depressed.
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SYMPTOMS The video cassette's erase prevention tab TV recording does not work. is broken off. The time is not set correctly. The recording start/end time is not set Timer recording does not correctly. work. The TIMER REC buttons have not been pressed at the same time (the TIMER REC indicator is not lit).
Others Reception disturbances Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the unit is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast.
• Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. 5L00301C [E]p56-61 MW20FP3 135 W Type 24 (600 mm diagonal) 79.4 lbs (36 kg) 25-13/16 inches (655 mm) 22-13/16 inches (580 mm) 18-5/8 inches (472.5 mm) coaxial 20/4/04, 16:16 MW24FP3...
Limited warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes 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 .
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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. Products purchased in the U.S.A. and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties.
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