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  • Toshiba 34HF81 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Connecting your TV OWNER'S MANUAL Color Television TM Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 34HF81 34HF81C © 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these
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    NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF. The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this -window, computer, or video game display unattended. Cleaning your TV • To clean the TV screen: 1. First remove the plug from the power outlet
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    Learning about the remote control 21 Setting up your TV 22 Learning about the menu system 22 Changing the on-screen display language 23 Selecting the antenna input 23 Adding channels to the TV's memory 24 Programming channels automatically 24 Adding and erasing channels manually 24 Adjusting
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    of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. This manual applies to models 34HF81 and 34HF81C. Before you start reading, check your model number on the back of the TV. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. You
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV If you have not connected electronic equipment before, is for the stereo (or mono) left channel. If you look at the rear panel of the TV, you will see that the terminals are color-coded in the same manner as the cables. •
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    video cable and an S-video cable to Video-1 (or Video-2) at the same time. When you use a converter box with your TV, the remote control will not operate some features, such as programming your favorite channels, labeling channels, and locking channels. IN VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 S-VIDEO ANT-1 OUT
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    TV Using the Remote Control Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, and TV programs, and record one TV on the TV and the VCR connected to Video-2 on the TV.) Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs,
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    Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting a DVD player (with or without ColorStream™) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs, and record DVD and TV programs. You can record from one source while watching a program from another source. Your TV has
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    TV Using the Remote Control Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box (with or without ColorStream™) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV broadcast), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV set the TV to Video-1. Caution: The unauthorized recording of television programs,
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    TV Using the Remote Control Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a videotape. You can also record from one TV channel while watching another TV to TV CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO L R IN OUT TV recording of television programs,
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio level. This also allows you to use external speakers. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the built-
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    to the owner's manuals for your other devices to determine their available features. If your TV's remote control does not operate a specific feature on a device,use the remote control that came with the device. Default device codes Mode Default device TV Toshiba TV CABLE/SAT Toshiba Satellite
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Remote Control functional key chart Key Label Toshiba TV Cable Satellite (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) VCR DVD/LD Receiver CD/MD Cassete (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (VCR) LIGHT Lights the remote key, and toggles between enabled
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    , all the devices will have their own volume. The AUDIO1/2 (Receiver, CD) modes will have their own volume even if Volume Lock is on TV, CABLE/SAT, VCR, or DVD. See "Using the Volume Lock feature" on page 16. Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 14
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    steps 3 and 4 using another code. 5. Press MODE to select the TV mode to control the TV. Note: • Every time you replace the batteries, you must reprogram the remote control. • Some newer VCRs are capable of working on either of two remote codes.These VCRs have a switch labeled "VCR1/VCR2." If your
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    Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Verifying the device code (990) Use this feature to verify the codes for your other devices. The number of blinks after pressing the 1, 2, 3, and 4
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    Next Level Panasonic Philips Primestar RCA Radio Shack Realistic STS Sony Star Choice Toshiba Uniden Zenith Code 0791 0072, 0235 0080 0288, 0299, 0794, 1024 0794 0080, 0875 17 Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction
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    Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Device code table 0060 Technics 0054, 0181 Teknika 0019, 0054, 0056 Thomas 0019 Tivo 0637 Toshiba 0062, 0064, 0076, 0085, 0229, 0231, 0385 Totevision 0056, 0259
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    Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sharp Sherwood Sony Technics Theta Digital Toshiba Yamaha Zenith Code 0660 0509, 0653 0541 0601 0577, 0642 0553 0480 19 Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction
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    Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Device code table Amplifier setup codes Brand Aiwa Carver Curtis Mathes Denon GE Harman/Kardon JVC Linn Magnavox Marantz Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Realistic Sony Soundesign Technics Toshiba Victor Wards Yamaha
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    your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control's functions, see the "Remote Control functional key chart" on pages 13 -14. POWER turns the TV on
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    or z select an item. 4. Press x or • to select or adjust a setting. TV front panel MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER MENU x •zy Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features P I CTURE ANTENNA MODE SPORTS CONTRAST 100 BR I GHTNESS 50 COLOR 50
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    on the remote control or TV/VIDEO on the TV (see illustrations below). The current signal source displays in purple. 2. Continue pressing the INPUT or TV/VIDEO button to select ANT 1 or ANT 2. TV front panel MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER MENU x •zy MENU yzx • INPUT MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME
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    appears. Note: To tune the TV to a channel not programmed in the channel memory, you must use the Channel Number buttons on the remote control. MENU yzx • Channel yz TV front panel MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER MENU x •zy Channel zy Using the TV's Features Appendix Index (continued on
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    30 31 32 33 34 35 Changing channels To change to the next programmed channel: Press Channel y or z on the TV or remote control. To change to the Number MENU yzx • Channel yz 25 Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's features Adjusting the channel settings 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 3. Press x or • to display the FAVORITE CH1 menu, for example. CH INPUT will be highlighted. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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    18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Channel Number MENU/ENTER yzx • 27 Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control 4. Press the Channel Number buttons to select a channel you want to label. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 CUSTOM 7 8 9 T I MER
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Viewing the wide-screen picture formats You can view programs that have the conventional TV picture format (4:3 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 While the above menu is on the screen, you can select the desired picture size by
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Conventional picture on a conventional TV screen Theater Wide 1 Theater Wide 2 Theater Wide 3 Theater Wide 1 (recommended mode): • The picture is non-uniformly enlarged-the center of the picture remains close to
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    TV Using the Remote Control Scrolling the Theater Wide picture (Theater Wide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the Theater Wide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press x or • until THEATER menu 32 33 34 35 4. Press x or • to display the Scroll Adjustment mode. PIC SIZE MENU yzx •
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    the POP window. Note: • The PIP buttons on the remote control operate the TV's POP features. • You cannot access POP features when viewing ColorStream try to watch a TV program that exceeds your set rating limits, the program will be blocked (see "Using the V-CHIP menu" on page 34). PIP SOURCE PIP
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    (See "Programming your favorite channels" on page 26.) 1. Press FAVORITE. The TV automatically enters POP mode, and begins a ninepicture scan of your favorite channels in SWAP 33 Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction
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    TV Using the Remote Control Using the LOCKS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V-Chip, CH Lock, Video Lock, and New PIN Code functions. You can use these functions after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu 32 33 34 35 2.
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    TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the V-CHIP menu Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-CHIP control feature in this TV 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 To select each item: Press z or y
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    TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) 1. From the LOCKS menu, select MPAA RATING. 2. Press x or • to display the MPAA RATING menu 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 V-CHIP MENU: Press x or • to return to the LOCKS menu. LOCKS menu 1 2 3 4 5 6
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    TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Unlocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters program lock mode. After 4 seconds, the TV 33 34 35 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for other channels. ENTER yzx • MUTE LOCKS menu 1
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    TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction To unlock channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Press x or • to display the CH LOCK menu 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 4. Repeat step 3 for other channels. To clear all locked
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Using the front panel lock feature Lock the front panel buttons to prevent the buttons from being pressed accidentally (by children, for example). When the front panel lock is in ON mode, all control buttons on the TV front panel (except
  • Toshiba 34HF81 | Owners Manual - Page 40
    Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Adjusting the picture the PICTURE menu appears. 2. Press z or y to select MODE. 3. Press x or • to highlight the mode you prefer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 1
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    ) feature This feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV picture. This is useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak OFF in step 3 above. MENU yzx • 41 Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction
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    Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD movie (3-2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the ColorStream (component video) inputs on the TV, smoother and more
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    active, the POP window will close. Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Labeling the video input sources The video label 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 3. Press x or • to display the VIDEO LABEL menu. 4. Press y or z to highlight the video source you
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    Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control 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 TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as "CC" in TV listings). • Text
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    Remote Control Setting the sleep timer To set the sleep timer to turn the TV off automatically: 1. Press SLEEP to set the length of time until the TV turns off. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Adjusting the sound or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight MTS. 3. Press x or • to highlight STEREO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 1 1 2 2
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Using the WOW surround sound feature The WOW surround sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create exceptional sound quality from the TV's speakers. WOW consists of the three features: SRS 3D, FOCUS and TruBass
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    up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Resetting audio adjustments The RESET function returns the audio adjustments to the following factory settings: Bass center (50) Treble center (50) Balance center (0) To reset the audio adjustments: 1. Press MENU, and then
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    TV Using the Remote Control Turning off the built-in speakers Use this feature to turn the TV speakers off when you connect an audio system (see "Connecting an audio system" on page 11). To turn off the built-in speakers: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until AUDIO menu 30 31 32 33 34 35 To turn
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    Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Using the 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Selecting the background of the menu display You can change the background of the menu display by selecting from two preset types: shaded
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    Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Viewing the demonstration mode The demonstration mode is an option available in the MENU button on the TV front panel that will demonstrate several of your TV's features. To start the demo: Press and hold MENU on the TV for 4 seconds
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control 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 I) Super band (J through W) Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB) Ultra band (
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    Introduction Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem TV will not turn on Solution • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. • The remote control batteries may be dead.
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    after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the "Troubleshooting" section, you find that service is needed: (1) Call the TACP toll-free number 1-800-631-3811 to find the nearest TOSHIBA Authorized Service Station. In Hawaii, contact Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. 327 Kamakee
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    RATING 36 NEW PIN CODE 39 TV RATING 35 Unlocking programs temporarily 37 VCR connection 5-10 Video cables 5 VIDEO LABEL 43 VIDEO LOCK 38 W Warranty 54 WOW feature 47 55 Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction
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    WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470 NATIONAL SERVICE DIVISION:1420B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN. 37087 HEAD OFFICE/327 KAMAKEE STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAII 96814, U.S.A. TEL: (808) 591-9281 HEAD OFFICE/191 McNABB STREET MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R 8H2, CANADA TEL: (905) 470-5400 SERVICE CENTERS/TORONTO: 191 McNABB STREET
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Color Television
© 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
34HF81
34HF81C
O
WNER'S
M
ANUAL
TM
Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are on the back
of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
Model number:
Serial number:
Introduction
Connecting
your TV
Using the
Remote Control
Setting up
your TV
Using the TV’s
Features
Appendix
Index