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Page 2 - Child Safety; The Issue; Safety Precautions; WAR NI NG; NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS IN THE USA; This type of; NOTICE OF POSSIBLE TV STAND INSTABILITY

FEB02 2 Child Safety It Makes A DifferenceWhere Your TV Stands Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoyyour new TV, keep these safety tips in mind: The Issue If you are like most Americans, you have a TV in your home.Many homes, in fact, have more than one TV. The home theater entertainment ex...

Page 3 - Installation; Important Safety Instructions; Read these instructions.

FEB02 3 Installation, Care, and Service Installation Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed allwarnings when installing your TV: 15) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user’s authority tooperate this equipment under the rules of...

Page 4 - Care; This item applies to projection TVs only.; Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Tube:; Service

FEB02 4 Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit(NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors(NEC Section 810-21) Power service groundingelectrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Ground clamps Antenna lead-in wire Electric service equipment QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN 23) Always operate this equipment from a 12...

Page 5 - Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream; If you forget your PIN code

5 Important Safety Information ........................ 2–4 Welcome to Toshiba ............................................ 6 Exploring your new TV ............................................. 6 Selecting a location for the TV ................................... 6 Connecting your TV ..................

Page 6 - OUT; Selecting a location for the TV; may cause overheating, which may damage the TV.; Welcome to Toshiba; Exploring your new TV

6 W elcome to Toshiba ANT (75 Ω ) ANT-1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 OUT VIDEO L/MONO R AUDIO DVD IN COLORSTREAMINPUT L R AUDIO Y Pb Pr IN R VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO S-VIDEO ANT (75 Ω ) ANT-1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 OUT VIDEO L/MONO R AUDIO DVD IN COLORSTREAMINPUT L R AUDIO Y Pb Pr IN R VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO S-VIDEO 36AF42 – Rea...

Page 7 - Connecting a VCR; Connecting your TV; Cables are not supplied with your TV.; NOTE REGARDING PICTURE QUALITY; Component video cables

7 W elcome to Toshiba Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Connecting y our T V Note: If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono toVCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use an S-videocable instead of a regular video cable. Do no...

Page 8 - Connecting a cable converter box; Connecting a cable converter box and VCR

Connecting y our T V 8 Connecting a cable converter box This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cablechannels. To view premium channels, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4(whichever channel is vacant in your area), and use the converter boxto change channels. IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO VIDE...

Page 9 - If your DVD player has component video connections, follow the

9 W elcome to Toshiba Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Connecting y our T V Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiverand a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TVprograms, and record from the satellite receiver or TV. Yo...

Page 10 - and a VCR; ) can greatly enhance picture quality; For the best picture performance, use ColorStream; Connecting two VCRs

Connecting y our T V 10 Connecting a DVD player withColorStream ® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, orTV programs. You can record one TV program whilewatching another TV program. You can also record aTV program while watching a DVD.Your TV has ColorStream ® (c...

Page 11 - Connecting a camcorder; Connecting an audio amplifier; • one pair of audio cables

11 W elcome to Toshiba Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Connecting y our T V Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch videos recorded on a camcorder. You will need: • one pair of audio cables• one video cable (see notes at right) AN...

Page 12 - Using the remote control; Preparing the remote control for use; To install the batteries:; • Dispose of batteries in a designated

12 Using the Remote Contr ol Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use The remote control will operate your TV, most VCR models, andmost cable TV converters together, even if they are different brands.• If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter, your r...

Page 13 - VCR code table; Brand; Cable TV converter: S

13 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix VCR code table Brand Code Adventura 019 Aiko 297 Aiwa 019 Akai 060, 068, 080, 125,261 American High 054 Asha 259 Audiovox 056 Beaumark 259 Bell & Howell 123 Brandt 206 B...

Page 15 - Learning about the remote control

15 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix TVCABLEVCR MENU/ ENTER CH RTN RECALL MUTE CH CH VOL VOL 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 0 ENT 100 POWER o REW PAUSE FF SOURCE STILL PIP SLOW PIP CH LOCATE SWAP STOP PLAY REC TV/VCR TV/VID...

Page 16 - Setting up your TV; The TV front panel does not have an; Changing the on-screen display language; MENU

16 Setting up y our T V Setting up your TV After installing the batteries and programming the remote control, youwill need to set some preferences on your TV using the menu system.You can access the menus using the buttons on your TV or remotecontrol. • When you make a menu selection, your changes o...

Page 17 - Selecting the signal source; To change the signal source:; Programming channels into the TV’s memory; Programming channels automatically; To program channels automatically:

17 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix TV Front Panel Selecting the signal source Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or TV to select the signal source connected to your TV. To change the signal source:...

Page 18 - To add or erase a channel in the TV ’s memory:; Changing channels; To change to the next programmed channel:; To change to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed):; Image tilt correction; To adjust the image tilt:

18 Setting up y our T V Adding and erasing channels manually After you have automatically programmed all active channels into theTV’s memory, you can manually add and erase individual channels. To add or erase a channel in the TV ’s memory: 1. Tune the TV to the channel you want to add or erase. If ...

Page 19 - Using the TV’s features; Adjusting the channel settings; Switching between two channels; To switch between two channels:; Programming your favorite channels; To program your favorite channels:

19 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actualchannel number each time....

Page 20 - The; buttons function as menu; To select your favorite channels:; To clear a favorite channel:; Selecting a PIN code; To select your PIN code and access the V-Chip Control menu:

20 Using the T V’s F eatur es Note: The FAV zy buttons will not work unless you program at least one favorite channel. The FAV zy buttons function as menu x • buttons when a menu is on-screen. To select your favorite channels: Press FAV zy on the remote control to cycle through the favorite channels...

Page 21 - The BLOCK CHANNEL and VIDEO LOCK features are independent of the; Changing your PIN code

21 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix If you forget your PIN code 1. Press MENU . 2. Press x or • to highlight the SET UP menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL. 4. Press x or • to display the PIN cod...

Page 22 - Press; Blocking programs by ratings; M PAA Ratings; PG; Youth TV Ratings; MA; Ratings definitions; To block programs by rating:

22 Using the T V’s F eatur es Note: Press RECALL to see the rating of the program you are viewing. Not all programs are rated,however. To block programs or movies that arenot rated, see “Blocking unrated movies andprograms” on page 23. Blocking programs by ratings The Motion Picture Association of A...

Page 23 - Unblocking programs temporarily; MUTE; Blocking unrated movies and programs; To block unrated movies and programs:

23 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix 9. Press x or • to display the Set Rating menu. 10. Press y or z to highlight MPAA Rating, Youth TV Rating, or TV Rating. 11. Press • to select (or x to deselect) the rating...

Page 24 - Blocking channels

24 Using the T V’s F eatur es Note: After programming CHANNEL BLOCK, tunethe TV to a channel that is not blocked beforeturning the TV off. Caution: Blocking unrated television programs(those rated “TV NONE”) may blockemergency messages. 7. Press x or • to highlight “Y,” which enables all blocking by...

Page 25 - Locking video inputs; The Video Lock options are:

25 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix To unblock all blocked channels:Note: This will unblock every channel you have blocked. You cannot unblock individual channels. 1. Press MENU . 2. Press x or • to highlight ...

Page 26 - Channel labels; To create a channel label:; For a blank space in the label name, choose a blank space from the; To erase a channel label:

26 Using the T V’s F eatur es Channel labels You can assign labels to a maximum of 32 channels. Each channellabel can have a maximum of four characters.Channel labels appear on-screen above the channel number every timeyou turn the TV on, change the channel, or press RECALL . To create a channel lab...

Page 27 - Video labels; To set up video labels:

27 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Video labels Use the Video Label feature to label each input source for your TV,from the following preset list of labels:–: Uses the default label name VCR: Video cassette r...

Page 28 - Adjusting the picture; Adjusting the picture quality; To adjust the picture quality:; Selection; Selecting the color temperature; Mode; To select the color temperature:

28 Using the T V’s F eatur es Adjusting the picture Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture’s contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, andtint. Your picture quality adjustments are stored automatically in theTV’s memory. You can keep these settings or choose preset options inthe PREF...

Page 29 - Adjusting the picture preference; Sports; Picture Quality; To adjust the picture preference:; Displaying on-screen information; Setting the off timer; To set the off timer:; Auto power off

29 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Adjusting the picture preference You can select four picture modes—Sports, Standard, Movie, andMemory—as described in the following table: Mode Sports Standard Movie Memory ...

Page 30 - Using the closed caption feature; To view captions or text:; When a videotape has been dubbed

30 Using the T V’s F eatur es Using the closed caption feature The Closed Caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of programs and videos that are closed-captioned(usually identified in your local TV listing as “CC”). • Text—An on...

Page 31 - Adjusting the sound; Muting the sound; To listen to stereo sound:

31 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen displays the word “MUTE” in the lower right corner. Tor...

Page 32 - To adjust the sound quality:; Using the surround sound feature; To turn the surround sound feature on:; To turn the surround sound feature off:

32 Using the T V’s F eatur es Adjusting the sound quality You can change the sound quality of your TV by adjusting the bass,treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU . 2. Press x or • to highlight the AUDIO menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight the quality you want to adjust (BASS...

Page 33 - Selecting variable audio OUT; To select variable audio output:; To select fixed audio output:; Turning off the built-in speakers

33 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Selecting variable audio OUT If you connect external audio equipment (such as a stereo,audio amplifier, or surround sound system) to the TV’s Audio OUTjack, you can use the ...

Page 34 - To start the demonstration mode:; Understanding the last mode memory feature; To adjust the SBS level:

34 Using the T V’s F eatur es Viewing the demonstration (DE MO) mode The demonstration (DEMO) mode is an option available on theSET UP menu that will demonstrate several features of your TV. To start the demonstration mode: 1. Press MENU . 2. Press x or • to highlight the SET UP menu. 3. Press y or ...

Page 35 - Appendix; Troubleshooting; Problem

35 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for possible causes of the problem andsome solutions. Problem Solution TV will...

Page 36 - Specifications; Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

36 Appendix Specifications Television system NTSC standard Channel coverage VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 through 69 Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through 1) Super band ( J through W)Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB)Ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 125) Power source 120 AC, 60 Hz Power...

Page 37 - Limited United States Warranty; and All Larger Television Models; TH ES E LIM ITED WARRANTI E S; Rental Units; (1) You must provide your bill of sale or other proof of purchase.; How to Obtain Warranty Services; (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the; For additional information, visit TACP’s web site:

37 W elcome to Toshiba Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Limited United States Warranty for 27'' FST PURE ® and All Larger Television Models Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and ToshibaHawaii, Inc. (“THI”) make the...

Page 38 - DU R ING TH I S PE RIOD, TCL WI LL, AT TCL’S; IN-HOM E S ERVICE ONLY APPLI E S; For additional information, visit TCL’s web site:; Limited Canada Warranty

38 Appendix Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limitedwarranties to original consumers in Canada. THE SE LI MITED WAR RANTIE S EXTEN D TO THE OR IG INALCON SU M E R PU RCHASE R OR ANY PE R SON R ECE IVING THI STE LEVISION AS A G IFT FROM THE OR IG INAL CONS U M ERPU RCHASE R AN D ...

Page 39 - Notes

Page 40 - TOSHIBA OF CANADA LTD.; MANUFACTURED BY

TOSHIBA OF CANADA LTD. PRINTED IN USA(02-04) R TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. MANUFACTURED BY TOSHIBA HAWAII, INC. HEAD OFFICE: 327 KAMAKEE STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96814, U.S.A. — TEL: (808) 591-9281 HEAD OFFICE: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA — TEL: (905) 470-5400SERVICE...