(E) Symbio16 0HD4
6Copyright © 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 guide
you through setting up and operating your Symbio as quickly
as possible.
•This manual applies to Toshiba Symbio AVHD recorder
model 160HD4.
•Please read all safety and operating instructions in this
manual carefully, andkeep this manual for future
reference.

Supplied items

•Symbio 160HD4 AVHD recorder
•120V AC power cord
•6.56 ft (2m) IEEE-1394 cable (4-pin to 6-pin)
•This owner’s manual

Compatibility

Toshiba Symbio AVHD recorder model 160HD4 is compatible
only with the following Toshiba integrated HD television
models:
•51H94 •52HM94
•57H94 •62HM94
•51HX94 •52HMX94
•57HX94 •62HMX94
•46HM94

Features of your new Symbio

AVHD recorder

Toshiba’s Symbio model 160HD4 is an audio/video hard drive
(AVHD) recorder designed specifically for high definition
television (HDTV). The Symbio connects via IEEE-1394
interface to Toshiba’s 2004 model year integrated HD televisions
to offer control over digital video recording and playback.
Unlike a traditional VCR, where you have to wait for a program
to finish recording before you can start watching it, the Symbio
AVHD recorder allows you to “pause live TV.” For example,
you can pause, rewind, and play back a program while it is being
recorded.* Since there is no tape to rewind, you can view a
program that started recording 20 minutes ago, even while it is
still recording.
Symbio also offers one-touch recording of both standard and
high definition programs through the no-fee TV Guide
On Screen
™
interactive program guide built in to your Toshiba
integrated HD television.
*Not available during one-touch or scheduled recordings.

LED indications

The Symbio AVHD unit has three front-mounted LEDs that
display its status, as follows:
•POWER—Illuminated when the unit is plugged in to an
AC power source.
•RECORD—Illuminated when a program is being
recorded.
•PLAY—Illuminated when a previously recorded program is
being played back.
Note: If all three LEDs are flashing, see “Troubleshooting” on
page19.
Note: In order to use the full functionality of
theSymbio AVH D recorder, you must first setup
theT V Guide On Screen™ system in your Toshiba
integrated HD television. For details on setting up the TV Guide
On Screen system, referto your TV owner’s manual.
Important Note: The Symbio AVHD recorder should
never be used with any television other than the
Toshiba Integrated HD television models listed
above. The use of the Symbio AVHD recorder with any
television other than those listed above is deemed misuse.
Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly
or indirectly by such misuse, and any such damage is not
covered under the Symbio warranty.
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In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark
of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide
International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. The TV Guide On Screen system is protected by one or more of the following issued United States patents: 6,498,895, 6,418,556, 6,331,877,
6,239,794, 6,154,203, 5,940,073, 4,908,713, 4,751,578, 4,706,121.
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