Toshiba MV13P3 manual

TELEVISION/VCR COMBINA TION Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly . MV13P3 OWNER’S MANUAL A TTENTION If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer , please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code. TV/CABLE MODE SELECTION When shipped from the factory , the TV/CABLE selection [...]

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's 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[...]

1 IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS S3126A PORT ABLE CAR T W ARNING (symbol provided by RET AC) 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RET AIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED W ARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the op[...]

2 IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED) 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. LIGHTNING T o protect your unit f[...]

3 20. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition. 21. HEA T The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce h[...]

4 FEA TURES Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a color TV and a video cassette recorder . High Quality Picture T echnology - This TV/VCR equipped “HQ” incorporates VHS High Quality technology . A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide picture quality during playback. It[...]

5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS PREP ARA TION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 6 LOCA TION OF CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................... 8 RE[...]

6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Avoid extreme moisture and dust. The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper . If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit, and the unit fails to function, simply unplug the unit from the wall outlet, wait[...]

7 Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust. Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a horizontal (flat) position only . Keep the unit away from flower vases, sinks, etc. If liquids should be spilled into the unit, serious dam[...]

8 LOCA TION OF CONTROLS REAR DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 10. VOLUME ▲ / ▼ buttons - Press to raise or lower the volume of the sound. 1 1. CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ buttons - Press to select a channel for viewing or recording. 12. STOP/EJECT button - Press once to stop the tape in any mode. Press again to eject the tape. 13. FF (Fast Forward) button[...]

9 INPUT SELECT SKIP SEARCH COUNTER RESET CHANNEL RETURN DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TV MONITOR SLEEP ZERO RETURN TIMER REC CANCEL MUTE ENTER TRACKING INDEX EJECT MENU SPEED PROGRAM CALL CLOSED CAPTION REC INPUT SELECT SKIP SEARCH COUNTER RESET CHANNEL RETURN DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TV MONITOR SLEEP ZERO RETURN TIMER REC CANCEL MUTE ENTER [...]

10 BA TTER Y INST ALLA TION BA TTER Y PRECAUTIONS The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. 3. D[...]

11 Combination VHF/UHF antenna (Separate VHF and UHF 300 ohm twin-lead wires) Combination VHF/UHF antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF/ UHF antenna to the antenna jack. If your combination VHF/UHF antenna has a 300 ohm twin-lead wire, the use of the 300-75 ohm matching transformer[...]

12 This TV/VCR 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 gener- ally provided by the cable company . FOR S[...]

13 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC 3 ST ARTING SETUP The ST ARTING SETUP function makes installing [...]

14 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC 3 SETTING THE LANGUAGE Press MENU . Press B or A to select optio[...]

15 AUT O CLOCK SETTING The auto clock function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day , Y ear and Time) when the TV/VCR is connected to an antenna or cable TV system and it is turned off. As the TV/VCR searches for a receivable station in your area and it receives a broadcast signal for auto clock, the auto clock needs several minute[...]

16 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC Press MENU . Press B or A to select option. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ t[...]

17 2 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC 4 MANUAL CLOCK SETTING Y ou must set the date and time manuall[...]

18 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC VHF/UHF/CABLE CHANNELS CABLE VHF 2-13 STD/HRC/IRC 14-36 (A) (W) [...]

19 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC Press CALL . The clock, date, channel number , real time tape co[...]

20 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC TV OPERA TION (CONTINUED) Press CLOSED CAPTION to switch between[...]

21 T ext: The text closed caption mode will usually fill the screen with a programming schedule or other information. After selecting a closed caption mode, it will stay in effect until it is changed, even if the channel is changed. If the captions signal is lost due to a commercial or a break in the signal, the captions will reappear when the sign[...]

22 T O MEMORIZE CHANNELS Cable TV chart The chart below is typical of many cable system channel allocations. Press MENU . Press B or A to select option. Press B or A to select “TV” or “CABLE”. The arrow indicates the selected position. Press MENU repeatedly until the menu screen is cleared. 1 3 4 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select “TV/CABLE”.[...]

23 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC Press MENU . Press B or A to select option. Press ▲ or ▼ to [...]

24 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC Press B or A to select option. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “ADD[...]

25 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC Press ▲ or ▼ to select “P ASSWORD”. 2 Enter the password[...]

26 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC SETTING THE V -CHIP (CONTINUED) Press ▲ or ▼ to select “MO[...]

27 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC Press MENU repeatedly until the menu screen is cleared. Press B [...]

28 TO CHANGE P ASSWORD 1. Press MENU . 2. Press B or A to select option. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “P ASSWORD”. 4. Enter the password using Direct channel selection (0–9) , then press ENTER . 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “CHANGE P ASSWORD”, then press A . 6. Enter the new password using Direct channel selection (0–9) , then press E[...]

29 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC 6 5 1 6 NOTES: • The TV/VCR will automatically turn off approx[...]

30 Press B or A to set the desired minute, then press ▼ . CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC EXAMPLE[...]

31 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC Y ou can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences[...]

32 Mode Picture Quality ST A NDA RD Standard picture quality (factory-set) SPORTS Bright and dynamic picture (factory-set) MOVIE Movie-like picture setting (factory-set) MEMORY Y our personal preferences (set by you; see “Picture control adjustments” on previous page) CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNE[...]

33 2 EJECT Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted into the TV/VCR. AUTOMA TIC POWER ON AND PLA Y When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab intact, the TV/VCR will turn on automatically and playback will start immediately . Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you. An inverted video cassette c[...]

34 T APE SPEED T -160 2-2/3 hours 8 hours T -90 1-1/2 hours 4-1/2 hours T -60 1 hour 3 hours T -30 30 minutes 1-1/2 hours T -120 2 hours 6 hours After recording, break off the erase prevention tab if you do not wish to record over the tape. Cover the hole with adhesive tape. Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of the video cassette h[...]

35 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC TO ST ART PLA YBACK 1 2 PLA YBACK T o play a prerecorded tape. T[...]

36 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC TO REWIND OR FOR W ARD THE T APE RAPIDL Y Press REW (Rewind) in [...]

37 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC SPECIAL PLA YBACK Press PLA Y to resume normal viewing speed. Pr[...]

38 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC 1 TO W A TCH A T APE REPEA TEDL Y 4 3 Press MENU . Press B or A [...]

39 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM RECORDING A TV PROGRAM[...]

40 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC 5 CH 012 Press P AUSE/STILL to avoid recording unwanted material[...]

41 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC 1 3 EXAMPLE: One-touch T imer Recording for 30 minutes. 4 TV - V[...]

42 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote cont[...]

43 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC 8 5 NOTES: • The VCR section cannot be used while the TIMER RE[...]

44 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC PROGRAM CANCEL OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORDING NOTES: TO[...]

45 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC 4 3 NOTES: • If you rewind the tape from “00:00:00”, a min[...]

46 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC 5 1 4 The zero return function provides a convenient method of r[...]

47 CALL PROGRAM SPEED SLEEP CANCEL MUTE POWER CLOSED CAPTION INPUT SELECT CHANNEL RETURN ZERO RETURN TIMER REC 0 8 79 6 5 4 3 2 1 MENU ENTER DIGITAL TRACKING P AUSE /STILL TRACKING INDEX STOP PLA Y FF REW COUNTER RESET TV MONITOR SKIP SEARCH EJECT VOL+ + + – – VOL– CH– CH+ REC NOTES: Recording an INDEX mark When you record an INDEX mark at [...]

48 4 Press PLA Y on the playback VCR or Camcorder . NOTES: • It is recommended that the tape speed be set to the SP mode on the TV/VCR for best result. • Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video cassettes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. CONNECTION [...]

49 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 interfer- ence are shown below . If one of these symptoms appear when the TV/VCR is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused[...]

50 Press the TIMER REC buttons. Check the following chart before requesting service. PROBLEM AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE T ry another channel. Check picture control adjustments. Check for source of reception disturbance. Check CABLE connection or VHF/ UHF antenna, reposition or rotate antenna. T ry another channel. Check picture control adjustments. [...]

51 18 20, 21 TV station stopped broadcasting. Sleep timer is set. OFF timer is set. TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed captions. TV signal is weak. The CLOSED CAPTION button is not depressed. T une new channel. Set Sleep T imer to “0”. Set OFF TIMER to “CANCEL”. T ry another channel. Check CABLE connection of VH[...]

52 Picture tube: T ype 13 (335.4 mm diagonal) T uner type: Quartz PLL frequency synthesized Receiving channels: VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 Cable TV 14-36 (A)-(W) 37-59 (AA)-(WW) 60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ) 86-94 (86)-(94) 95-99 (A-5)-(A-1) 100-125 (100)-(125) 01 (5A) Antenna input: VHF/UHF In 75 ohms coaxial Speaker: 1-1/2 x 2-1 1/16 inches (38 x 69 mm), 8 ohm Audio[...]

53 T oshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“T ACP”) makes the following limited warranties. These limited warran- ties 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. Limited Ninety (90) Day W arranty T ACP warrants this produc[...]

04/04 PRINTED IN THAILAND U All warranties implied by state law , including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive [...]