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TOSHIBA
The power to open people's eyes
V853UK
Video Tape Recorder
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 TOSHIBA The power to open people’s eyes V853UK Video Tape Recorder OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    – Setting the date and time providing adequate ventilation. However, if you do not use a Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information Toshiba stand, ensure that there is free space of at least 10cm DON’T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment Installation...

  • Page 3: General Identification Of The Vtr Controls

    GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION General Identification of the VTR Your Remote Control Controls The illustration below is to show a quick guide to the Remote Control. Detailed instructions occur throughout the book. Front Controls: At a Glance: On/Standby Tape eject button Channel selection buttons Tape playing buttons TV use to control the TV Functions...

  • Page 4: Preparing Your Remote Control

    Connecting your VTR You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video system : The Remote Control handset is needed to operate your new Toshiba video recorder. If used correctly, it should give years of • Types of connectors available on your systems trouble-free use.
  • Page 5 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Connecting your VTR Connecting your VTR continued continued To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: • An outdoor aerial • An indoor aerial • A cable television network • A satellite receiver Connecting the Audio Output Cable Connecting your VTR to the TV using the coaxial cable and SCART cable You can connect your VTR to a Hi-Fi system.
  • Page 6 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Satellite Receiver Plug & Auto Set Up Your VTR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. This VTR can be connected to your satellite receiver and you can enjoy watching or recording satellite programmes through The process takes a few minutes.
  • Page 7 CONNECTIONS GETTING STARTED Tuning your Television for the VTR Setting up your VTR Your VTR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: • Automatically stop programme recording You must tune your television for the VTR only if you are not using a Scart cable. •...
  • Page 8 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Installation Information Your VTR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. Your VTR displays most information both on the VTR and the television. You can choose to display or hide this information on Also, you can change the VTR output channel to adjust the frequency in which information is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 9 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Installation Installation continued continued You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up) You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. Presetting the stations automatically Presetting the stations manually Your VTR contains a built-in tuner used to receive...
  • Page 10 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Installation Installation continued continued When the RF connection on the satellite receiver connection page has been performed, the following settings must be carried out in order to activate satellite control. These settings are not necessary when the 21-pin SCART cable has been used for the connection. (see page 10) Presetting the stations manually Satellite Tuning Press MENU on the remote control.
  • Page 11 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Installation Installation continued continued Proceed with the setting instructions described below in order to activate the satellite receiver control functions. These settings are supported only by the satellite receivers found on the list of compatible satellite receivers ( see page 23). Satellite Setting Satellite Setting (continue)
  • Page 12 999. KATHREIN 12, 16, 20, 24, 29, 31, 46, 73, 97 THOMSON 7, 17, 39 LEMON VOLKSBOX TOSHIBA 17, 33, 34 STOP LENCO 17, 49 SAGEM With some satellite receivers, it is not possible to select as many as MACOM...
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Installation Clearing a Preset Station continued If you have stored a TV stations: • That you do not require • At the wrong programme position Common Satellite Receiver channel orders Station name You can cancel it GUIDE for VIDEO Plus+ system operation CHANNEL No.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Changing the Preset Station Table Set top box Monitor Functions For Set top box receiver with only ONE SCART socket: If the Set top box receiver has only one Scart output, Connect it to the BLUE input socket on the VTR. Use another Scart You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own preferences programme number assigned to the station.
  • Page 15 RECORDING RECORDING Recording Television Broadcast Recording Television Broadcast continued If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. Selecting the cassette type NICAM Press MENU on the remote control. NICAM programme are divided into 3 types.
  • Page 16 RECORDING RECORDING NexTViewLink Function of this NexTViewLink Function of this continued Preparation : If your TV has “Easy Link/nexTViewLink/AV-Link” function, the VTR can automatically store stations memorized in the TV in the • Turn on the TV same channel position as those of the TV. •...
  • Page 17 RECORDING RECORDING NexTViewLink Function of this NexTViewLink Function of this continued continued Preparation : turn on the TV TV Picture Record Setting Direct Record Procedure Note : If this option is in ON mode, you press two Note : Press MENU on the remote control. Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.
  • Page 18 NexTViewLink Function of this continued Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the Before contacting the Toshiba after sales service, perform the following simple checks. tape. TV Picture Record Setting...
  • Page 19 RECORDING RECORDING Recording a Programme with EXTEND Automatic Stop Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop To prevent delays or over-runs the VTR has a function called VIDEOPLUS EXTEND allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minute. This function enables you to record up to nine hours of programmes.

  • Page 20: System Recording

    RECORDING RECORDING System Recording System Recording Before presetting your VTR : continued • Switch on both the television and your VTR • Check that the date and time are correct • Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact). If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do so before Up to six programmes can be preset.
  • Page 21 RECORDING RECORDING Using the TIMER Programming Setting a Satellite Channel Feature Recording The TIMER Programming feature allows you to preset the VTR to record a programme up to one month before that programme When satellite input has been set, you can program a timer recording to a satellite channel by using the VIDEO PLUS+ and the is to be broadcast.

  • Page 22: Canceling A Preset Recording

    RECORDING RECORDING Checking a Preset Recording Advance Recording Feature You can check your preset recordings: • When you have finished presetting the VTR • You can connect other audio/video equipment to your VTR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on If you have forgotten which programmes will be recorded •...
  • Page 23 RECORDING RECORDING Advance Recording Feature Advance Recording Feature continued continued This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from : change.
  • Page 24 RECORDING BASIC OPERATION Advance Recording Feature Playing back continued This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. VPS/PDC Default Playing a Cassette MENU / TIMER TXT/ TV Switch on both the television and your VTR. Programme VPS/PDC is a system of telling the VTR when a programme actually starts.
  • Page 25 BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION Playing back Playing back continued continued Your VTR can automatically read a 16:9 signal from the AV2 input or a prerecorded 16:9 tape. It can broadcast a 16:9 signal The picture control feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image manually, according to your own preferences. through a 21 pin scart cable.
  • Page 26 BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION Selecting the Audio Output Mode Selecting the Colour Mode Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available.
  • Page 27 BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION Searching for a Sequence Picture Search, Fast Forward/ Rewind You can play a cassette in slow motion. Note : No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion Picture Search enables you to Fast Forward or Rewind and look for a particular part of a tape. Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind Press PLAY, the VTR will enter normal play mode.
  • Page 28 BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION Searching for a Specific Auto Repeat Play Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this VTR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point. Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows: You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuosly from beginning to end.
  • Page 29 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Other Function and Useful Other Function and Useful Recommendations Recommendations continued continued Low Power Mode reduces the Standby power consumption of the VTR when in Standby mode. The Auto Power Off feature automatically turn off your VTR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the Useful, for example, when you are away from the house on holiday.
  • Page 30 Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) • Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the VTR Your VTR remote control will work with Toshiba televisions and compatible brands. • Allows you to find the zero position of a prerecorded programmes easily.
  • Page 31 071 ~ 086 : CCIR STD , CATV 101 ~ 141 : CCIR CATV BRAND NAME OF YOUR TV BRAND CODE BRAND NAME OF YOUR TV BRAND CODE NORDMENDE 26 , 27 TOSHIBA 01, 09, 15, 16, 17, 18 DISP CH Band Fosc DISP CH Band Fosc...

  • Page 32: Problem And Solutions

    GLOSSARY PROBLEM SOLVING Specifications and Accessories For your guidance, before calling for help... SYSTEM Format: VHS PAL standard Recording system: Rotary, helical scan system Heads: 6 head Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Video signal system: CCIR;...

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