Toshiba 36A40 Owners Manual

Toshiba 36A40 Manual

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    Set up Preparation Reference Section Advanced Operation Basic Operation OWNER'S MANUAL Color Television TM 27A50 32A50 36A50 © TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 2000
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    strong enough to cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF. The exclamation point in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this symbol. This TV set may be used only with TOSHIBA stand shown on page 35. Use with other stands may
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    Remote with VCR or Cable TV Converter 10 Programming the Remote Control 11 Controlling other brands of VCR's and cable TV converters 11 Menu function (General Instructions 14 First-Time Operation 15 Turning the TV 35 Before Calling Service Personnel 36 Limited United States Warranty 37 3
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    there are slight differences among them. The 32A50 is the model used for illustration purposes. Instructions in this manual are based on the Remote Control. Check the model of your TV before using this manual. Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV using the buttons on the front panel or the
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    of the TV, you will see that the terminals are color coded in the same manner as the cables. G S-video cables provide better picture performance. When you use a converter box with your TV, there may be features that you cannnot program using the Remote Control, such as blocking channels, and
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    you use a converter box with your TV, there may be features that you cannot program using the remote control, such as blocking channels, and IN IN from ANT OUT to TV CH3 CH4 Caution: G You can use a video cable instead of the S-video cable, but the picture quality will decrease. Do not connect
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    TV programs and to record TV programs. Your TV is capable of using ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a ColorStream compatible DVD can greatly enhance picture television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe upon the provisions of copyright laws. Note: The TV must
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    Operation Basic Operation Preparing the Remote Control for Use With the Remote Control, you can operate your TV, most VCR models, and cable TV converters together, even if they are different brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR, your Remote Control is already programmed and
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    /VIDEO [18] VOLUME T/S [15] CHANNEL s/t [18] MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL T St s POWER T/S/t/s [14] POWER [15] MENU [14] Remote sensor POWER indicator T/S/t/s [14] POWER [15] MENU [14] Remote sensor POWER indicator Remote Control G This Remote Control is equipped with the buttons (marked
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    Remote with VCR or Cable TV Converter G To control a TOSHIBA VCR, first set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to "VCR" position. The buttons shown below will then control the VCR. The rest of the buttons operate the TV press to view the picture moving rapidly in forward direction. REW (rewind) Press to rewind
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    Control G This Remote Control is preprogrammed to operate TOSHIBA VCR's. G To use VCR's other than TOSHIBA models (or cable converter), perform the following procedures before operating. RECALL MUTE o POWER 1 23 4 5 6 7 89 CH RTN 100 0 ENT CH VOL MENU/ VOL ENTER TV CABLE VCR CH EXIT
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    cases, you may not be able to operate your non-Toshiba equipment with the supplied Remote Control. This is because your equipment may use a code that is not provided with this Remote Control. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control. VCR code table BRAND NAME CODE NUMBER BRAND
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    Preparation Reference Section Advanced Operation Basic Operation Cable TV converter code table BRAND NAME CODE NUMBER 034,059 Starquest 034 Sylvania 020 Teleview 059 Texscan 020 Tocom 031,032,078 Toshiba 019 Tusa 034 Unika 041,172 United Artists.......... 026 United Cable 022 Universal
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    the use of the Menu function is required. The adjustments that can be made to the TV appear on the screen. MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL MENU button (on TV and on Remote) Each time you press MENU, the Picture, Audio, Setup or Option menu on- POWER screen display is selected in order, then press
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    Section Advanced Operation Basic Operation VOLUME T/S MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL Turning the TV set on 1 Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the Remote Control to "TV" position. 2 Press POWER to turn on the TV. POWER To turn off the TV, press POWER again. MENU T/S t/s RECALL MUTE o POWER
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    displayed in purple. POWER MENU T/S t/s RECALL MUTE o POWER 1 23 4 5 6 7 89 CH RTN 100 0 ENT T/ S MENU CH VOL MENU/ VOL ENTER TV CABLE VCR CH EXIT FAV CH TV/VIDEO A REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY STILL SOURCE PIP SLOW PAUSE REW FF PIP CH LOCATE SWAP 3 Press T or S until the mode that corre
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    Corresponding CABLE channel Number on this TV Corresponding CABLE channel 1 A-8 67 67 5 5(A-7) 68 68 6 6(A-6) 69 69 14 A 15 B 92 92 16 C 93 93 94 94 34 U 95 A-5 35 V 96 A-4 36 W 97 A-3 37 AA 98 A-2 38 BB 99 A-1 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for other
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    be connected to your TV. (See "Connecting Your TV" on page 5.) Note: To operate your TV and video equipment properly, refer to the instructions furnished with the video equipment. 1 Turn the TV and the video equipment ON. 2 Press TV/VIDEO on the Remote Control or on the TV to select "VIDEO 1" or
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    Remote Functions RECALL MUTE o POWER 1 23 4 56 7 89 CH RTN 100 0 ENT CH VOL MENU/ VOL ENTER TV CABLE VCR CH EXIT FAV CH TV/VIDEO A REC TV when the Closed Caption mode is set to "OFF".) STEREO SAP CAPTION TEXT TV-PG L V CABLE 4 MUTE Changing quickly between two channels Press CH RTN
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    (CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, COLOR and TINT) to suit your taste. MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL MENU T/S t/s Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press MENU repeatedly until the Picture 1 menu is displayed on the screen. POWER 2 Press s or t until the item you want to adjust is displayed
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    Basic Operation Selecting the color temperature These selections change the appearance of gray and white tones of the picture. 1 Press MENU repeatedly until the Picture 2 menu is displayed on the screen. 2 Press t or s until "COLOR TEMPERA- TURE" is displayed in purple. COLOR TEMPERATURE
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    + SURROUND: [ON]OFF MOVE[t s] SELECT[T S] RECALL MUTE o POWER 1 23 4 5 6 7 89 CH RTN 100 0 ENT T/ S MENU CH VOL MENU/ VOL ENTER TV CABLE VCR CH EXIT FAV CH TV/VIDEO A REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY STILL SOURCE PIP SLOW PAUSE REW FF PIP CH LOCATE SWAP RECALL 3 Press T or S to adjust the
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    Basic Operation Using the Off-Timer (Sleep Timer) With the off-timer, you can set the TV to turn off automatically after a pre-determined period of time (up to 3 hours, in 10 minutes increments). MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL Setting the off-timer 1 Press MENU until the Setup menu is displayed
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    on the screen whenever the TV is turned on, a channel is selected, or the RECALL button is pressed. STEREO SAP TV 4 RECALL MUTE o POWER 1 23 4 56 7 89 CH RTN 100 0 ENT T/ S MENU CH VOL MENU/ VOL ENTER TV CABLE VCR CH EXIT FAV CH TV/VIDEO A REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY STILL SOURCE
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    Press T or S until "SAP" is displayed in purple. You will hear only the second language from the left and right speakers. TV 6 MTS: [STR]SAP MONO BASS - + TREBLE - + BALANCE - + SURROUND: [ON]OFF MOVE[t s] SELECT[T S] MTS: STR[SAP]MONO BASS - + TREBLE - + BALANCE - + SURROUND
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    is active and you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter into the program block mode. See page 30 for details. PIP 24 BLOCKED To turn off the small picture, press PIP - Twice, if you watch the 1/9 size window picture. - Once, if you watch the 1/16
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    the main and small picture Press SWAP when a small picture is displayed. The main and small pictures will switch. To switch them again, press SWAP again. To freeze the small picture Press STILL when a small picture is displayed. The small picture will become a still picture. To return to a moving
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    programmed, you can use the FAV CH t/s buttons on the Remote Control to scan through only your favorite channels, skipping other channels Each time you press T or S, you are guided between "SET" and "CLEAR". FAVORITE CH [SET]CLEAR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 [TV:CYAN,CABLE:BLUE] SELECT[T S] SET[t s]
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    program. The captioned programs are usually noted POWER in your local TV listings by service marks such as "CC". 2 Press MENU until the Option menu 66 19 TOKYO 65 18 Current Weather Clear Cloudy Clear Cloudy Rain To turn off the closed-captioned feature Select "OFF" in step 4 above. Notes
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    : [TV]CABLE CH PROGRAM ADD/ERASE: [ADD]ERASE V-CHIP CONTROL FAVORITE CH MOVE[t s] START[T S] BLOCKING IS RESET PLEASE ENTER NEW PIN CODE 1110 SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT] BLOCKING IS ACTIVE PLEASE ENTER PIN CODE 1234 SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT] To return to the normal picture Press EXIT. If a wrong
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    (Block) N: To release your setting (Unblock) Note: The BLOCK CHANNEL function is not affected with this selection. SET RATING (Setting the movie or TV ratings for your choice) 1 Press T or S to display the SET RATING menu. 2 Press t (or s) to select item. 3 Press S to block (display "✕") Press T to
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    Press T or S to select "Y"(Block) or "N"(Unblock) for programs rated NONE on TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES. If you select "Y", the NOTICE shown below will be displayed since the emergency information may also be blocked. Note: The Picture-in-Pcture is not blocked even if "Y" is selected. To select each
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    is correct, the block mode will be released. After 1 second, normal picture will appear. BLOCKING IS ACTIVE PLEASE ENTER PIN CODE TO TEMPORARILY UN-BLOCK ~~~- SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT] All blocking is disabled until the TV is turned off. It will be enabled when the power is reapplied. If a wrong
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    High Voltage. Do not try to remove the cabinet back. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. I To clean the TV screen: 1. First remove the plug from the power outlet to avoid possible shock hazard. 2. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of
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    Operation Basic Operation Television system NTSC standard Channel coverage VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 through 69 Cable TV: mid band 2kg) 36A50: 158.0 lbs (71.6kg) Supplied accessories Remote Control with 2 size "AA" batteries Optional TV stand 27A50: - 32A50: ST3230 36A50: ST3615, ST3640
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    calling service personnel, please check the following chart for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. A minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore your TV reception. Problem TV will not turn on No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor sound, picture OK
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    instructions in this manual and checking the section "BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL", you find that service is needed; In the Continental United States contact: (1) Call the TACP toll free number 1-800-631-3811 after you find a defective product or part to find the nearest TOSHIBA Authorized
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    PRODUCTS, INC. HEAD OFFICE/82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470 FACTORY SERVICE CENTER/ 1420B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TENNESSEE 37087 TOSHIBA HAWAII, INC. HEAD OFFICE/327 KAMAKEE STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAII 96814, U.S.A. TOSHIBA OF CANADA LTD. HEAD OFFICE/191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R
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TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 2000
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Set up
Preparation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
Reference Section
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