Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; CAUTION; FCC Declaration of Conformity
2 Symbio AVHD recorder 160HD4 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba Symbio AVHD recorder.This manual will help you use the many exciting features ofyour new AVHD recorder. Before operating the AVHD recorder, please read this manual completely , and keep it nearby for future reference....
Page 3 - Installation; Moisture condensation precautions; Handling
3 Symbio AVHD recorder 160HD4 Installation Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed allwarnings when installing your device. 19) Always provide a minimum of 4 inches (10 cm) of space around all sides of the device to allow proper ventilation. 20) When choosing a location for the device,...
Page 4 - Cleaning; Service; Operation
4 Symbio AVHD recorder 160HD4 Cleaning Follow these recommendations and precautions when cleaning thedevice. 43) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!Always unplug the device’s power cord beforecleaning. Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury. 44) Clean only with soft, dry c...
Page 5 - Contents
5 Symbio AVHD recorder 160HD4 Safety and Care Information ................................................. 2–4 FCC Declaration of Conformity .............................................. 2 Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................... 6 Welcome to Toshiba ...
Page 6 - Introduction; Welcome to Toshiba; only; LED indications
(E) Symbio 160HD4 6 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Introduction 1 Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba Symbio AVHD (audio/video hard drive) recorder. The goal of this manual is to guideyou through setting up and operating your Symbio as quicklyas possi...
Page 7 - Connecting the Symbio AVHD recorder; Before you connect; Read all items under “Installation” on page 3.; • Always provide a minimum of 4 inches (10 cm) of; other devices that emit high levels of heat; Protect against power surges.
(E) Symbio 160HD4 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 7 Connecting the Symbio AVHD recorder 2 Before you connect Before you connect your Symbio AVHD recorder, follow theserecommendations and precautions, and heed all warnings. ■ Read all items under “Installation” on page 3. ■...
Page 8 - To shut down and disconnect the Symbio AVHD recorder:; To reconnect the Symbio AVHD recorder:
(E) Symbio 160HD4 8 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Disconnecting and relocating theSymbio AVHD recorder When moving your Symbio AVHD recorder, follow theseprocedures to prevent damage to the device’s hard drive. Note: Never disconnect the power from the AVHDrecorder while...
Page 9 - To edit the device information:; Setting the AVHD skip time; To set the AVHD skip time:; Configuring the Symbio AVHD recorder; Configuring the device; Device Initialization window; To keep the default label:
(E) Symbio 160HD4 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 9 Editing IEEE-1394 device informationin the Device Management window IEEE-1394 device information is saved in the TV’s memory.You can edit this information in the Device Managementwindow, including changing the device labe...
Page 10 - and the remote control is in “TV” mode; Using the Symbio AVHD recorder
(E) Symbio 160HD4 10 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. CT-90216 ACTION ENTER MENU – 100 +10 Using the TV remote control tooperate the Symbio AVHD recorder The Symbio AVHD recorder uses commands similar to thoseon a standard VCR, including RECORD, PLAY, FORWARD,REVERSE (REWIN...
Page 11 - Using the Time-Shift Control window; Controlling live TV; Button
(E) Symbio 160HD4 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 11 After you connect the Symbio AVHD recorder to your Toshibaintegrated HD television, set up the TV Guide On Screensystem, and tune the TV to a channel, the Symbio automaticallystarts recording the tuned program. The Symbi...
Page 12 - Recording programs
(E) Symbio 160HD4 12 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Recording programs Chapter 4: Using the Symbio AVH D recorder Scheduling a manual recording in theTV Guide On Screen LISTINGS screen 1. Press TV GUIDE on the remote control to open the TV Guide On Screen system. 2. Press...
Page 13 - Stopping or canceling a recording; To stop a recording already in progress:
(E) Symbio 160HD4 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 13 Chapter 4: Using the Symbio AVH D recorder Scheduling a manual recording in theTV Guide On Screen SCHEDULE screen 1. Press TV GUIDE on the remote control to open the TV Guide On Screen system. 2. Press x or • to open the...
Page 14 - Managing recorded programs
(E) Symbio 160HD4 14 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Your Toshiba integrated HD television and Symbio AVHDrecorder allow you to easily manage your recorded programsusing the Stream Selection and Modify Program windows. Displaying a list of recorded programsin the Stream Se...
Page 15 - • If the hard drive becomes full, unlocked programs will; To lock or unlock a recorded program:
(E) Symbio 160HD4 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 15 Deleting, locking, and unlockingrecorded programs in the ModifyProgram window The Symbio AVHD recorder can record a maximum of 300programs. (The total number will be less than 300 if you recordseveral long programs or hi...
Page 16 - Playing recorded programs
(E) Symbio 160HD4 16 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Displaying play location and total recordtime in the Remote Panel window After you select a program in the Stream Selection window(page 14) and it is playing in full screen on the TV, if youpress PLAY, FF, REW, or PAUSE,...
Page 17 - during playback
(E) Symbio 160HD4 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 17 Using fast reverse ( REW ) and fast forward ( FF ) during playback The Symbio AVHD recorder allows you to fast reverse andfast forward through both live (buffered recording) and recordedprograms. To use fast reverse whil...
Page 18 - Pausing during playback of a recorded program; Using the PAUSE function; Pausing live TV
(E) Symbio 160HD4 18 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. You can press PAUSE to freeze the screen image during eitherbuffered recording of live programs or playback of previouslyrecorded programs. Pausing during playback of a recorded program When you press PAUSE during playba...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting; Appendix
(E) Symbio 160HD4 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 19 Troubleshooting PROBLEM : The program did not record. • Check the connections on the back of the TV and the Symbio AVHD recorder. • Make sure the TV Guide On Screen system was configured correctly. See your Toshiba integ...
Page 21 - Specifications
(E) Symbio 160HD4 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 21 Chapter 5: Appendix Specifications NOTE: • This model complies with the specifications listed below. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and...
Page 22 - Limited United States Warranty; for Toshiba AVHD recorders
(E) Symbio 160HD4 22 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 5: Appendix Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the followinglimited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTE ND TO THE ORIGINALCONS UMER PURCHASER...
Page 23 - Limited Canada Warranty
(E) Symbio 160HD4 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. 23 Chapter 5: Appendix Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties tooriginal consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTE ND TO THE ORIGINALCONS UMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THI...
Page 24 - TOSHIBA OF CANADA LTD.
(E) Symbio 160HD4 24 Copyright © 2004 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. (04-10) Symbio is a trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 600-005 (A) TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, L.L.C. HEAD OFFICE: 82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NJ 07470, U.S.A.NATIONAL SERVICE DIVISION:1420-B TOSHIB...