Contents | Toshiba MW24F12, MW20F12 guide

Contents
Introduction
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS	3
SAFETY PRECAUTION	5
Power source	5
Precautions	6
Notes on discs	7
Contents	9
Identification of controls	10
Connections
Antenna connections	13
Cable TV connections	14
Connecting to optional equipment	15
Basic setup
Starting setup	18
Clock setting	19
Setting the language	22
TV/VCR operation status	22
TV operation
TV operation	23
Closed captions	25
To memorize channels	26
Setting the V-Chip	27
To set the on timer	29
To set the off timer	30
Picture control adjustment	31
Adjusting the picture preference	31
Sound control adjustment	32
Stereo and Second Audio Program (SAP)	32

Basic playback (DVD)
Playing a disc	44
Advanced playback (DVD)
Zooming	47
Locating desired scene	47
Repeat playback	48
A-B Repeat playback	48
Program playback	49
Random playback	49
Changing angles	50
Title selection	50
DVD menu	50
Changing soundtrack language	51
Subtitles	51
Disc status	52
To turn off the PBC	52
Function setup (DVD)
Customizing the function settings	53
Temporary disabling of rating level
by DVD disc	58
Others
Language code list	59
Troubleshooting	60
Reception disturbances	62
Specifications	63
Limited United States Warranty	64

Introduction

Playback (VCR)
Loading and unloading a cassette tape	33
Cassette tape playback	34
Special playback	35
Convenient function	36
Recording (VCR)
Recording a TV program	38
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)	39
Timer recording	40
Other functions (VCR)
Duplicating a video tape	42
Recording a DVD/CD disc	43

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Toshiba MW24F12, MW20F12 owner manual Contents

Contents

MW20F12 MW24F12 Introduction Dear Customer Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Rating sheet and the safety caution Power sourceLocation of the required Marking Introduction Precautions Do not use the unit when moisture condensation may occurMoisture condensation occurs during the following cases Structure of disc contents On cleaning discsOn handling discs On storing discs On Video CDs Playable discsDVD Contents Front panel Identification of controlsSee the page in for details Illustration of MW20F12 DVD Menu button Remote control Operation Inserting batteries Connections Antenna connectionsConnections Antenna Converter Cable TV connectionsDescrambler Converter Descrambler Connecting to a camcorder Connecting to optional equipmentConnecting to an audio system LINE1 LINE2 Dolby Digital Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoderDolby Surround Pro Logic Digital Theater Systems DTS Channel digital stereo MPEG2 sound Starting setup Starting setupBasic setup Enter Auto clock setting Clock settingAuto clock adjustment To set auto clock to OFF GMT Greenwich Mean Time To set standard time Setup Manual clock settingTo make corrections any time during the process Basic While watching TV Setting the languageWhile operating a tape VCR operation TV operation TV operationTV operation Channel UP/DOWN HeadphonesChannel Return Mute Closed captions What is Closed CAPTIONING?Closed captions On TV Picture Display To memorize channels Automatic memory tuningTV/CABLE selection To ADD/DELETE channels To register password To change password Setting the V-ChipCancel If you put a wrong number, press OFF To set the V-ChipTV-Y TV-G To set the on timer To set the on timerPress MENU. Press or to select Option To set the off timer To set the off timerTo cancel the OFF Timer function To confirm the ON/OFF Timer Picture control adjustment Picture control adjustment Adjusting the picture preferenceAdjusting the picture preference Mode Picture quality Listening to stereo sound Sound control adjustmentListening to SAP Second Audio Program To select desired sound Loading Loading and unloading a cassette tapeUnloading To prevent accidental erasure Cassette tape playback PlaybackRewind or forward the tape Special playback Convenient function Repeat playback Using the real time tape counterPress MENU, then press or to select option Be repeated endlessly Video head cleaning Zero return function Video head cleaningPress Display Video head clogging Recording a TV program Recording a TV programTo stop recording To stop recording temporarily One-touch timer recording OTR One-touch Timer Recording OTRTo cancel OTR Set TV or Cable option to the appropriate Position Timer recording Timer recordingExample Speed as in step Then press Enter To confirm the settings To set daily/weekly timerTo cancel a program If the programs overlap another Duplicating a video tape Duplicating a video tapeOther functions VCR Connection with second video recorder Recording a DVD/CD disc Duplicating a DVD or CD discOther functions VCR Playing a disc Vcdcd Basic playbackBasic playback DVD To obtain a higher quality picture To pause playback still mode To remove the discIcons on the heading bar show the playable discs for Play Vcddvd Playing frame by frame VCD Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directionsVcddvd Playing in slow-motion VCD Locating a chapter or track DVD Zooming VCD Locating desired sceneAdvanced playback DVD Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback VCD Repeat playbackVCD A-B Repeat playback Program playback/Random playback Program playbackVCD Random playback Changing angles Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menuTitle selection DVD menu Changing soundtrack language Subtitles Changing soundtrack language SubtitlesLanguage is selected Case of Video CD playback VCD Disc status Disc status/To turn off the PBCVCD To turn off the PBC VCD with PBC VCD Setting procedure Customizing the function settingsFunction setup DVD Function setup DVD Setting details English, Francais, Espanol Menu, Subtitle, AudioOther Original Audio DRC Picture Mode Parental control setting If you forget the passwordTo change the parental level Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Playback will commence if the entered password was correctDVD Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Load a DVD disc and press Play or OPEN/ Close on the unit Language code list OthersOthers Symptoms Cause Possible Solutions Power Troubleshooting Function is prohibited with the unit or Disc Memory playback, etc Proper progress of the contents Ignition Reception disturbances Supplied accessories SpecificationsMW20F12 MW24F12 General Input/Output Limited United States Warranty Your Responsibility How to Obtain Warranty Service Memo 5W50101A Ep64-Back 23/06, 200 PM J5W50101A SH06/03 N