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Introduction
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DIGITAL VIDEO
Connections
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COMBINATION FLAT COLOR
TELEVISION AND VIDEO CASSETTE Basic setup
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RECORDER / DVD VIDEO PLAYER
TV operation
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MW20F51
Playback
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(VCR)
MW24F51
Recording
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(VCR)
MW27F51
Other functions
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(VCR)
OWNER’S MANUAL
Basic playback
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(DVD)
Advanced
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playback
(DVD)
Function setup
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(DVD)
Others
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Illustration of MW27F51
©2005 Toshiba Corporation
This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD video discs.
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Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's DO NOT OPEN enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. CLEANING Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq
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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. 14. POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall onto or against such
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS/Power source 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. 29. NOTE TO CABLE TV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the
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Wait! ! e r n u t o s i i o t m a s f Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Notes on moisture condensation When shipping the unit, the original shipping carton Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please and packing materials come in handy. For maximum read the following carefully. protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you at the factory. pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of Do not use volatile liquids, s
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Introduction Contents Introduction Basic playback (DVD) SEFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................ 2 Playing a disc ................................................. 45 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................... 3 Precautions ...................................................... 6 Advanced playback (DVD) Contents ........................................................... 7 Zooming ......................................................... 48 Notes and lnformation ................
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Introduction Notes and Information On handling discs Structure of disc contents Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. Video CDs and Audio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc DVD video disc Title 1 Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Playback side Do not attach paper or tape to discs. Video CD/Audio CD Video CD/Audio CD Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 On cle
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Introduction About this owner’s manual Playable discs This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of This unit can play the following discs. this unit. Some DVD video discs are produced in a Disc Maximum manner that allows specific or limited operation during Disc Mark Contents Size playback time playback. As such, the unit may not respond to all operating commands. This is not a defect in the unit. Approx. 4 hours Refer to instruction notes of discs. (single sided disc) 12 cm Audio “ ”
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Introduction Notes and Information (Continued) Playable Media cards Notes on Media cards This unit can play the following cards. • Ensure that you insert the Media card correctly into the media card slot. Playable • Never remove the Media card or turn off the unit while using Card Mark Contents card the Media card. Doing so may result in loss of data or capacity damage to the Media card or the unit. SUCH DAMAGE IS TM NOT COVERED BY YOUR TOSHIBA WARRANTY. SD (Secure Digital ) 32 MB – • It is reco
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Introduction Identification of controls See the page in for details. This owner’s manual uses the illustrations of MW27F51. MW24F51 and MW20F51 has some differences in appearance from the illustrations. Example: Model MW27F51 has a door on the front panel. Front panel Illustration of MW27F51 TIMER REC indicator 41 Cassette loading slot 34 Remote sensor 13 Disc tray MEDIA CARD slot *PHONES jack 25 POWER button *AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jacks 43 SKIP button REW (Rewind) but
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Introduction 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 19 20 25 $%&’ ’() &* 24 &*&’ $ +, -. / &% +, -. 28 23 36 ! 48 25 " 24 38 33 52 52 16 43 25
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Introduction Inserting batteries Open the battery compart- Install two “R03/AAA” batteries Replace the compartment ment cover in the direction of (supplied), paying attention to the cover. 1 23 the arrow. polarity diagram in the battery compartment. Caution: •Never throw batteries into a fire. Notes: • Be sure to use AAA size batteries. • Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. • Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. • Do not mix different batter
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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 15 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination Antenna Antenna VHF/UHF antenna to the antenna jack. jack jack If your combination VHF/UHF antenna has a 300 ohm twin-lead wire, the use of the 30
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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. For subscribers to basic cable TV service For basic cable service not requiring a converter/descrambler Antenna box, connect the Cable
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Connections 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. INPUT 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. Using the audio/video inputs Press INPUT repeatedly to select the desired mode. “LINE1”, “LINE2” or TV channel will display on the scree
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Connections You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the • This section uses the following reference mark. unit to optional audio equipment. : Front speaker : Center speaker : Rear speaker : Signal flow : Sub woofer 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 repro- duce this realistic effect in the home. You can enjoy motion picture
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Connections Connecting to optional equipment (Continued) 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 OUT PUT LINE 1 IN MPEG2 audio decoder VHF/UHF VIDEO VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO L L(MONO) COAXIAL AUDIO AUDIO R R To COAXIAL type digital To COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT au
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Basic setup Basic setup POWER 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 ENTER is made! Starting setup Press POWER. Now the “AUTO CH MEMORY” and “AUTO The starting setup function begins and the CLOCK”starts. 4 1 After the starting setup is completed, the TV Language setup menu appears on the screen.
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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 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. Auto clock setting To set auto clock to OFF When shipped from factory the AUTO CLOCK is set to “ON”. Preparation: But if you do not want a
