Page 2 - Introduction; THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM.; Location of the required Marking; - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; CAUTION
2 Introduction CAUTION: THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM. TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASEREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY AND RETAINFOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT REQUIREM A I N T E N A N C E , C O N TAC T A N AU T H O R I Z E D S E RV I C ELOCATION. USE OF CONT...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
3 Introduction 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 ...
Page 4 - When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.; REPLACEMENT PARTS
4 Introduction 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 theunit due to lightning and power line surges. 14. POWER...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION; IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS/; Power source
5 Introduction EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20) ANTENNA LEADIN WIRE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H) GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT 27...
Page 6 - Precautions; Notes on handling
Introduction 6 Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the unit, the original shipping cartonand packing materials come in handy. For maximumprotection, repack the unit as it was originally packedat the factory.Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, nearthe unit. Do not leave rubber ...
Page 7 - Contents
Introduction 7 Contents Introduction SEFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................ 2IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................... 3Precautions ...................................................... 6Contents ........................................................... 7Notes and lnformation ...
Page 8 - Structure of disc contents; Notes on copyright; On cleaning discs; Notes and Information
Introduction 8 Structure of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, andthe titles are sub-divided into chapters. Video CDs andAudio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Video CD/Audio CD Each title, chapter or track is assigned a number, whichis called “title number”,...
Page 9 - Playable discs; About this owner’s manual; Notes on region numbers; On Video CDs; • Video CD not equipped with PBC function
Introduction 9 D I G I T A L V I D E O Playable discs This unit can play the following discs. • You cannot play discs other than those listed above.• You cannot play discs of DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, Photo CD, etc., or non standardized discs even if they maybe labeled as above. • Some CD-R/RWs cannot be pl...
Page 10 - Playable Media cards; Notes on Media cards
Introduction 10 Notes and Information (Continued) This unit can play the following cards. Playable Media cards • Do not insert any cards other than those listed above as thismay cause a malfunction of the unit or cards. • Some Media cards may not be played back due to its capacityand/or manufacturer...
Page 11 - Front panel; Identification of controls
Introduction 11 LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) R VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT PUT DIGITAL AUDIO VHF/UHF COAXIAL LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) R VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT PUT DIGITAL AUDIO VHF/UHF COAXIAL Front panel Rear panel Cassette loading slot 34 REW (Rewind) button !# Remote sensor 13 POWER button AUDIO (L/...
Page 12 - Remote control
Introduction 12 Identification of controls (Continued) Remote control The instructions in this manual describe the function on the remote control. See the page in for details. 45 20 24 28 23 38 52 25 43 16 48 25 ! " ## 48 36 33 52 24 25 51 " 36 19 32 42 35 45 26 47 35 47 36 47 41 49 30 39 57...
Page 13 - POWER; Remote control basics; • Never throw batteries into a fire.
Introduction 13 Operation: • Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and press control buttons to operate. • Operate the remote control within 30 ° angle on either side of the remote sensor, up to a distance of approx. 5 meters. Replace the compar tmentcover. Install two “R03/AAA” batteries(supp...
Page 14 - Connections; Antenna connections
14 Connections 75 ohm coaxial cable(not supplied) 300-75 ohm matchingtransformer (supplied) 300-75 ohm matchingtransformer (supplied) UHF 300 ohmtwin-lead wire(not supplied) VHF 300 ohmtwin-lead wire(not supplied) UHF 300 ohmtwin-lead wire(not supplied) VHF 75 ohm(not supplied) Antenna jack Antenna ...
Page 15 - For subscribers to basic cable TV service; Cable TV connections
15 Connections For basic cable service not requiring a converter/descramblerbox, connect the Cable TV 75 ohm coaxial cable directly to theAntenna jack on the back of the unit. 75 ohmcoaxial cable If you subscribe to a cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels requ...
Page 16 - Connecting to optional equipment; Connecting to an audio system; TV GAME; Using the audio/video inputs; Press; repeatedly to select the desired mode.; INPUT
16 Connections Connecting to optional equipment Before connecting the unit to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power andunplug 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 DVDvideo discs or audi...
Page 17 - Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder; Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder
17 Connections LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) R VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT PUT DIGITAL AUDIO VHF/UHF COAXIAL LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) R VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT PUT DIGITAL AUDIO VHF/UHF COAXIAL LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) R VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT PUT DIGITAL AUDIO VHF/UHF COAXIAL : Front speaker: Rear sp...
Page 18 - Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a MPEG audio decoder; Connecting to optional equipment (Continued)
18 Connections LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO L (MONO) R VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT PUT DIGITAL AUDIO VHF/UHF COAXIAL MPEG2 sound You can enjoy motion picture and live concer t DVD video discs with dynamic realistic sound by connecting an amplifierequipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder or MPEG2 audio processor. Conne...
Page 19 - Starting setup; Basic setup
19 Basic setup Press POWER.The starting setup function begins and theLanguage setup menu appears on the screen.Press or to select your desired language, then press ENTER. Starting setup The STARTING SETUP function makes installing your unit easily. It leads youthe Language selection, TV/CABLE select...
Page 20 - Clock setting; Auto clock setting; Auto clock adjustment
20 Basic setup 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 systemand it is turned off. As the unit searches for a receivable station in your areaand it receives a broadcast signal for aut...
Page 21 - To set daylight saving time; MENU
21 Basic setup Press MENU, then press or to select option. 1 Press or to select “STANDARD TIME”, then press . 2 Press / / / to select your time zone, then press ENTER. 3 Press MENU repeatedly until the menuscreen is cleared. 4 In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of twostations in ...
Page 22 - Manual clock setting; To make corrections any time during the process
22 Basic setup Manual clock setting You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings, ON/OFF timer and daylight saving time if the auto clockprocess did not set them correctly. Notes:• After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timersettings will be lost. In this case, rese...
Page 23 - Setting the language; While watching TV; ENTER
23 Basic setup Press or to select the desired language: English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) orFrench (FRANCAIS), then press ENTER. 3 Press MENU, then press or to select option. 1 Press MENU repeatedly until the menu screenis cleared. 4 Setting the language/TV/VCR operation status Setting the langua...
Page 24 - Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL; TV; TV operation; TV operation
24 TV operation Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL + or – . The volume level will be indicated on the screenby green bars. As the volume level increases, sodo the number of bars. If the volume decreases,the number of green bars also decreases. Set the TV/CABLE selection to the appropriatepositi...
Page 25 - SLEEP
25 Basic setup ■ CHANNEL UP/DOWN Press and release CH or . The channel auto- matically stops at the next channel set into memory.For proper operation, before selecting channels, theyshould be set into the memory. See page 27 “Tomemorize channels”. ■ CHANNEL RETURN This button allows you to go back t...
Page 26 - TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS; CLOSED CAPTION; Closed captions; CLOSED CAPTION
26 Closed captions Captions: This closed caption mode will display text on the screen in English or another language (depending on the setting of the closed captions CH 1/2).Generally, closed captions in English are transmitted on captions channel 1 and closed captions in other lan-guages are transm...
Page 27 - To memorize channels; To ADD/DELETE channels
27 Basic setup Select the desired channel to be added ordeleted using Direct channel selection buttons(0–9) or / . Press MENU in the TV mode, then press or to select option. Press or to select “TV/CABLE”. 1 2 Press MENU repeatedly until the menu screen iscleared. 4 Press or to select “TV” or “CABLE”...
Page 28 - To register password; To change password
28 TV operation Press MENU, then press or to select option. To register password Notes: • If you forget the password, you cannot set the V-Chip.• To avoid forgetting the password, write it down and keep in the safe place. Press or to select “PASSWORD”. 1 2 Enter the same password again using Numberb...
Page 30 - To set the on timer
30 TV operation To set the on timer This feature allows you to have the unit automatically turn on ata predetermined time. If you program the ON TIMER once, theunit will turn on the programmed day (daily/weekly) at the sametime to the same channel. 1 To set the on timer Press or to select “ON/OFF TI...
Page 31 - To set the off timer; PROGRAM
31 TV operation To set the off timer To set the off timer This feature allows you to have the unit turn off automatically at apredetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the unit willautomatically turn off at the same time everyday. 1 EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM. Press MENU. P...
Page 32 - Selection; Picture control adjustment; Mode
32 TV operation 4 Press or to select the desired picture mode, then press ENTER. 3 After your desired setting press MENUrepeatedly until the menu screen is cleared. Press or to select “PICTURE”, then press . 1 2 Press MENU, then press or to select option. After your desired setting press MENUrepeate...
Page 33 - To select desired sound; Sound control adjustment; CANCEL
33 TV operation Press MENU, then press or to select option. 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 grea...
Page 34 - Loading and unloading a cassette tape; Loading; To record again; Automatic tape eject; Unloading; To prevent accidental erasure; EJECT
34 Playback (VCR) Loading and unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked . Loading Remove the erase prevention tab with a screwdriver. Cover the hole with a piece of adhesive tape. To record again Screwdriver Automatic tape eject This unit will automatically rewind the tape when ...
Page 35 - Cassette tape playback; Load a prerecorded tape:; STOP; Playback; Forward/Reverse picture search mode; FF
35 Playback (VCR) Cassette tape playback To play a prerecorded tape. Load a prerecorded tape: (When loading a cassette tape without the eraseprevention tab, playback will start automatically). 1 Press PLAY on the front panel or on the remote.Playback will start. “ ” will appear on the screen for abo...
Page 36 - Special playback; Slow tracking and vertical lock adjustment; PLAY
36 Playback (VCR) Special playback Picture search Reverse picture search function Press REV once or twice during the playback. Forward picture search function Press FF once or twice during the playback. To return to playback, press PLAY . Press PAUSE/STILL during playback. To resume normal playback,...
Page 37 - Convenient function; Repeat playback
37 Playback (VCR) To start the playback, press PLAY. The playback will be repeated endlessly. Press MENU repeatedly until the menu screenis cleared. If you press DISPLAY , “ ” will appear on the screen 23 . Convenient function To cancel repeat mode : In step 3 above, press or to select “OFF” positio...
Page 38 - Zero return function; Begin playback or recording.; Video head cleaning
38 Playback (VCR) Press ZERO RETURN. The tape will rewind andautomatically stop at the “00:00:00” position. 5 Zero return function Press DISPLAY. 1 Before playback or recording, press COUNTERRESET to set the counter to “00:00:00”. 2 Begin playback or recording. 3 Press STOP. 4 The zero return functi...
Page 39 - Recor; Press STOP to stop recording.; To stop recording temporarily; Auto Rewind feature; To stop recording; REC; Select “TV” or “CABLE” to the appropriate; Recording a TV program; SPEED
39 Recor ding (VCR) Press STOP to stop recording. “ ” will appear on screen for about4 seconds. Note: The pause function will be released after 5 minutes to preventdamage to the tape or the unit. The unit will change to the STOPmode. To stop recording temporarily This VCR will automatically rewind t...
Page 40 - To cancel OTR; DVD
40 Recording (VCR) One-touch timer recording (OTR) Press once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times NORMAL REC 0:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 NORMAL REC Recording time Press 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times 10 times Recording time Load a cassette tape with the eraseprevention tab intact. The unit wi...
Page 41 - Timer recording
41 Recor ding (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 8programs within 1 month. Timer recording Notes: • Press to move cursor backward for correction. • To record from external source ...
Page 42 - To set daily/weekly timer; If the programs overlap another; To confirm the settings; To cancel a program
42 Recording (VCR) To set daily/weekly timer The current day (Friday) SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) WKL-WED WKL-THU (Weekly Thursday) (Weekly Wednesday) One month later minus one day Weekly (e.g. WKL-TUE: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g.MON-SAT: Mon...
Page 43 - Duplicating a video tape; Connection with Camcorder; Press PLAY on the playback VCR or camcorder.; Connection with second video recorder
43 Other functions (VCR) LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO L(MONO) R VIDEO AUDIO L R OUT PUT DIGITAL AUDIO VHF/UHF COAXIAL To AUDIO (R) IN To AUDIO (L) OUT Audio/Video cable (not supplied) Playback VCR To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO (R) OUT Recording VCR Duplicating a video tape If you connect the unit to another VCR or...
Page 44 - Duplicating a DVD or CD disc; Press DVD to select the DVD mode.; Recording a DVD/CD disc
44 Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a DVD or CD disc Press SPEED to select the desired tape speedSP or SLP. Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. • Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.• Load a DVD/CD disc. 1 Press DVD to select the DVD mode. 2 Press PLAY to st...
Page 45 - Basic playback; Playing a disc
45 Basic pla ybac k (D VD) Press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY. The disc tray closes automatically.On the TV-screen, “ ” changes to “Reading Disc” and then playbackcommences. Press STOP to end playback. 3 Resuming facility • The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “ ” appears on the screen. ...
Page 47 - Playing frame by frame; To resume normal playback; Playing in slow-motion
47 Basic pla ybac k (D VD) Playing frame by frame Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FF during playback. REV : Fast reverse playback FF : Fast forward playback Each time you press REV or FF , the playback speed changes. To resume normal playback Press PLAY . Notes: • The...
Page 48 - Zooming/Locating desired scene; ZOOM; Zooming; Locating desired scene
48 Advanced playback (DVD) Press / / / to view a different part of the frame. You may move the frame from thecenter position to UP, DOWN, LEFTor RIGHT direction. In the zoom mode press ZOOM repeatedly toreturn to a 1:1 view ( Off). Press JUMP during playback or stop mode. Press or to select the “Tim...
Page 49 - Off; PLAY MODE
49 Adv anced pla ybac k (D VD) [Audio CD, Video CD]Press D D D D D to select “Repeat”. Press B B B B B / A A A A A to select “Track” or “All”. The unit automatically star ts repeatplayback after finishing the currenttrack. • If you set the repeat mode during stop mode, press PLAY to start Repeat pla...
Page 50 - Program playback/Random playback; Program playback; Random playback
50 Advanced playback (DVD) Program playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks or files on the disc. And alsothe unit selects tracks or files at random and playback them. These featureworks for Audio CD and Video CD. ENTER ▲ / ▼ / / PLAY MODE 0–9 CANCEL Program playback VCD...
Page 51 - Changing angles; ANGLE; Title selection
51 Adv anced pla ybac k (D VD) Changing angles ANGLE ENTER ▲ / ▼ / / TOP MENU PLAY DVD MENU Title selection DVD menu Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. ...
Page 52 - Press AUDIO SELECT during playback.; In case of Video CD playback; AUDIO SELECT; Subtitles; SUBTITLE
52 Advanced playback (DVD) 1 2 Press AUDIO SELECT during playback. The current soundtrack language willappear. Press AUDIO SELECT repeatedly until the desiredlanguage is selected. • The on screen display will disappear after a few seconds. Changing soundtrack language/Subtitles You can select the la...
Page 53 - Disc status/To turn off the PBC; Disc status; To turn off the PBC
53 Adv anced pla ybac k (D VD) Disc status/To turn off the PBC With each press of DISPLAY, the status of the discwill appear on the screen and change as follows. DVD To make status display disappear, press DISPLAY again. Video CD When you playback the CD disc, the status display willappear on the sc...
Page 54 - Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG file playback; Limitations on display
54 Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG operation This player can play back the MP3/WMA/JPEG-data which has been recorded on CD-R, CD-RW or Media card. Note: This unit requires discs/recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality.Prerecorded DVDs are auto...
Page 55 - anced pla
55 Function pla ybac k (D VD) Press C C C C C / D D D D D / B B B B B / A A A A A or Number buttons (0–9) to se- lect the desired file. • In case the folder includes more than 15 files, press B B B B B or A A A A A to display next file list. • When PLAY has been pressed after displaying the file men...
Page 56 - JPEG slide show
56 Advanced playback (DVD) TOP MENU ▲ / ▼ / / ENTER 0–9 The slide show enables you to view pictures (files) one afteranother automatically. Preparation: Set “JPEG Interval” setting to “5 Seconds”, “10 Seconds”or “15 Seconds” $ . Place a CD-R/RW on which JPEG files have beenrecorded onto the disc tra...
Page 57 - Setting procedure; Customizing the function settings; SETUP; RETURN
57 Function setup (D VD) Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop mode. The following on-screen displayappears. 1 2 3 To make SETUP screen disappear, pressSETUP or RETURN. 5 Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performanceto your preference. ENTER C / D...
Page 58 - Customizing the function settings (Continued); Input 4-digit password to set the parental level.; Setting details
58 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Section Option MenuSubtitleAudio TV Screen Display Picture Mode JPEG Interval DRC Password Parental Select Files Details To select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and“Audio” if more than one language are available onthe disc. T...
Page 59 - TV Screen; OPEN; Display
59 Function setup (D VD) Menu, Subtitle, Audio You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and“Audio” if more than one languages are recorded ontothe disc. English, Francais, Espanol: The selected language will be heard or seen. Other: Other language can be selected (see the“Language code list...
Page 60 - Picture Mode; DRC
60 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures re-corded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures re-corded from films at 24 frames per second) and videocontent (video signals recorded at 30 frames per sec-ond). ...
Page 62 - Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc
62 Function setup (DVD) Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/CLOSE on the unit "# . If the DVD disc has been designed to temporarilycancel the Rating level, the screen which followsthe “Reading Disc” screen will change, depend-ing on which disc is played. If you select “YES”with the ENTER key,...
Page 63 - Language code list; Others
63 Others Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” #' . Abkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 Afar 1111 Finnish 1619 Lithuanian 2230 Slovak 2921 Afrikaans 1116 French 1628 Macedonian 2321 Slovenian 2922 Albanian 2...
Page 64 - GHOSTS; Reception disturbances
64 Others Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHFantenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of televisioninterference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the unit is connected t...
Page 65 - Troubleshooting
65 Others Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE Try another channel.Check picture control adjustments.Check for source of reception distur-bance.Check CABLE connection or VHF/UHFantenna, reposit...
Page 67 - Specifications
67 Others MW20F51 MW24F51 MW27F51 General Power supply Power consumption Operation: Stand by: Picture tube Speaker Audio output power Weight Dimensions Width: Height: Depth: Tuner Antenna input Color system Video head Audio track Hi-Fi frequency response Hi-Fi dynamic range F.FWD/REW time at 25˚C (7...
Page 68 - Limited warranty
68 Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties. These limitedwarranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from theoriginal consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee. Limited Ninety (90) ...
Page 69 - Other; How to Obtain Warranty Service; nearest Toshiba Authorized Service Station.; Toll Free; In the Continental United States contact:
69 Other s All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particularpurpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception ofany warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the fo...
Page 70 - Memo
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Page 72 - Printed in Thailand
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