Toshiba 36AF43 User Manual

Toshiba 36AF43 Manual

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    Introduction Connecting your TV OWNER'S MANUAL Color Television ® Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 32AF43 36AF43 © 2003 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved RICA CONSUMER PR O 14001 FILE No. A96 Owner's Record The model number and serial number
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    children's safety and educate consumers and their families about television safety. Tune Into Safety NOTICE OF POSSIBLE TV STAND INSTABILITY DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! Use this TV with the TOSHIBA TV stand recommended in the "Specifications" section only. Use with other
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    or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. 20) Never place items such as vases, aquariums, or candles on top of the TV. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
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    hazards. Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN 35) If you have the TV serviced: • Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. • Upon completion of service, ask the service technician to perform routine
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    15 Remote control codes 15-16 Using the remote control to operate a cable converter box, satellite receiver, VCR, DVD player, or HTIB (home theater in a box 17 Setting up your TV 18 40 Appendix 41 Specifications 41 Troubleshooting 42-43 Limited United States Warranty 44 Limited Canada Warranty 45
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    have purchased one of the finest TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. • This manual applies to models 32AF43 and 36AF43. The model and serial numbers are on the back of the TV. Write these numbers in the
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Connecting your TV Note: Cables are not supplied with your TV. Coaxial cable is the cable that comes in from your antenna, cable TV service, or cable converter box. Coaxial cable uses "F" connectors. Standard stereo A/V
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    Note: When you use a converter box with your TV, the remote control may not operate certain features, such as channel TV back (or VIDEO-3 on the TV front) at the same time, or the picture performance will be unacceptable. The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television
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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, or TV programs, and record from the satellite receiver or TV. You can record one TV program while watching another TV revision of television programs,
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    video cable and an S-video cable to VIDEO-1 on the TV back (or VIDEO-3 on the TV front) at the same time, or the picture performance will be unacceptable. The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the
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    TV Using the Remote Control Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from "VCR 1" to "VCR 2" (as illustrated below) while watching the videotape. You also can record from one TV , use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials
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    or the picture performance will be unacceptable. VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R TV front panel VIDEO-3 IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO-AUDIO-R DEMO MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Connecting an audio system This connection allows you
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    in a box), even if they are different brands. If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. See pages 14 and 17. If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate: You can program the
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    ) MENU [18] VOLUME st CHANNEL st [20] VIDEO-3 IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO-AUDIO-R DEMO MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL x •zy DEMO TV/VIDEO [40] [21] POWER Remote sensor Power indicator Remote control TV/VIDEO [21] RECALL [40] SLEEP [40] MENU [18] FAV ts (favorite channels) [23] Access channels
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    program your TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that it is not preprogrammed to operate, follow the steps below. For details on using the remote control to operate the device, see page 17. RECALL POWER } Channel Numbers 1 In the remote control code table (below
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Remote control codes (cont.) Satellite receiver ( , 012, 065, 066, 068, 069, 070 Sylvania: 027 Teac: 071 Technics: 072 Techwood: 075 Toshiba: 000, 013, 076, 077, 078 Yamaha: 079, 080, 081 Zenith: 014, 082, 092 Portable
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    a box) If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so). See pages 15-16. To use your TV remote control to operate a: • cable converter box
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    the menu system After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you will need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu system. You can access the menus using the buttons on your TV or remote control. • Press MENU to display the menu system. • Press x or • to select
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    on the remote control or TV front panel, your TV will stop only you can manually add or erase service). 4. Press z to highlight CH PROGRAM. yzx • MENU CHANNEL yz TV front panel Channel zy DEMO MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL MENU x •zy SET UP LANGUAGE: [ENGLISH] FRANCAIS ESPANOL TV/CABLE: [TV
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control (Continued from previous page) Adding and erasing channels manually After you automatically program the channels into the channel memory (see previous page), you can manually add or erase specific channels. To manually add or erase channels
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    you select that particular signal source. For device connection details, see "Connecting your TV" on pages 7-12. To select the signal source: Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control or TV front panel. The 0: TV 1: VIDEO 1 current signal source displays in 2: VIDEO 2 purple on-screen. 3: VIDEO
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    enables you to watch 16:9 content in the highest possible resolution (when you select "16:9" mode in step 2, below). See "Notice of possible adverse effects on TV picture tube," below right. To adjust the image shape: 1. Press PIC SIZE on the remote control. The SET UP menu opens and IMAGE SHAPE is
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    Introduction Using the TV's features Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Adjusting the channel (shown at left). To select your favorite channels: Press FAV z or FAVy on the remote control. Note: You can still use CH yz to cycle through the channels you programmed
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    Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Labeling channels You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number display each time you turn on the TV, change the
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Adjusting the picture You can adjust the TV's picture to your personal preferences or to factory settings. The settings you can adjust include the picture quality (contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, tint) and color
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Selecting the picture preference mode You can select from four picture preference modes-Sports, Standard, are watching to look more natural, try turning off the SVM feature. Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 26
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Resetting your picture adjustments The RESET function returns your picture adjustments 50 COLOR 50 TINT 0 SVM: [ON] OFF RESET MOVE [ ] ADJUST [ ] TV/VIDEO yzx • MENU Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 27
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    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 programs and videos that are closed-captioned (usually identified as "CC" in program guides). • Text
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    TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the V-CHIP (parental control) feature The V-CHIP CONTROL menu includes the ENABLE BLOCKING, SET RATING, SET BLOCKING OPTIONS, NEW PIN CODE not supported. RECALL Channel Numbers yzx • MENU If you forget your PIN code: While the PIN code entering
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    TV, and TV ratings supported. MPAA rating blocking (Independent rating system for movies) To enable MPAA rating blocking and select the level of blocking: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL, and then press •. The PIN code
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    your TV Using the Remote Control TV and YOUTH TV rating blocking (Independent rating system for broadcasters) To enable TV (and YOUTH TV) rating SET BLOCKING OPTIONS NEW PIN CODE BLOCK CHANNEL VIDEO LOCK OFF GAME TIMER OFF MOVE [ ] SELECT [ ] TV and YOUTH TV ratings that can be blocked
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    . If the wrong PIN code is entered, the message "Incorrect PIN code" appears. Enter the code again. If the correct code is entered, blocking will be disabled (unblocked) and the normal picture will appear. All blocking is disabled (unblocked) until the TV is turned off, and will be enabled (blocked
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    in the list. SET UP ENABLE BLOCKING SET RATING SET BLOCKING OPTIONS NEW PIN CODE BLOCK CHANNEL VIDEO LOCK GAME TIMER [Y] N OFF OFF MOVE [ ] SELECT Numbers yzx • MENU 33 Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction
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    will not be able to view the external video input sources using the TV/VIDEO button or Channel Numbers unless the VIDEO LOCK feature is set to Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL, and then press •. The PIN code entering screen opens. SET UP MORE V-CHIP CONTROL FAVORITE CH CH LABEL TIMER:
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    Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features SET UP MORE V-CHIP CONTROL FAVORITE CH CH LABEL TIMER: 0 MIN MORE MOVE [ ] START [ ] SET UP ENABLE BLOCKING: Y [N] SET RATING SET BLOCKING OPTIONS NEW PIN CODE BLOCK CHANNEL VIDEO LOCK OFF GAME TIMER OFF [30
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    SURROUND: MORE [STR] SAP MONO 50 50 0 [ON] OFF MOVE [ ] SELECT [ ] You can leave your TV in STR mode because it automatically outputs the type of sound being broadcast (stereo or monaural). If the stereo sound is noisy If this happens, set the MTS feature to STR mode. Using the TV's Features 36
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Using the SURROUND sound feature The SURROUND sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create exceptional sound quality from the TV's speakers. This feature uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input.
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    AUDIO output (page 39). • If the SBS level is adjusted when the SBS feature is OFF, the SBS feature is automatically turned ON. Using the TV's Features 38
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    external audio equipment (such as a stereo audio amplifier or surround sound system) to the TV's AUDIO OUT terminal, you can use the AUDIO OUT feature to select either fixed [ ] yzx • MENU 39 Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your
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    DEMO. Also see note at right. To stop the DEMO mode: Press DEMO or POWER on the TV, or press RECALL, EXIT, or POWER on the remote control. Understanding the auto power off feature The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or
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    TV Using the Remote Control Appendix Specifications Television System Channel Coverage Power Source Power Consumption Audio Power Speaker Type Video/Audio Terminals Dimensions Weight Supplied Accessories Optional TV stand NTSC standard VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 through 69 Cable TV 36AF43 Width
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    TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV 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 Picture problems the MTS feature to STR mode (p. 36). • If you hear audio that
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Troubleshooting Problem Remote control problems Channel tuning problems Closed caption problems Black box on screen V-Chip (blocking) problems Cannot see emergency broadcasts Solution • Make sure the remote control device switch is set to the correct position (p.
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    , defaced, or rendered illegible. How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the "Troubleshooting" section, you find that service is needed: (1) Visit TACP's web site at www.toshiba.com/tacp or call toll free 1-800-631-3811
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    If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the "Troubleshooting" section, you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TCL Authorized Service Depot, visit TCL's web site: www.toshiba.ca. (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase
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    41 Stereo sound 36 Sub bass system (SBS 38 Surround sound 37 S-video cables 7 T Tilt correction 21 Troubleshooting 42-43 TV/VIDEO button 21 V V-CHIP BLOCKING OPTION 32 ENABLE BLOCKING 32 MPAA RATING 32 NEW PIN CODE 35 PIN code, entering 29 TV RATING 32 Unblocking programs
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    OFFICE: 82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NJ 07470, U.S.A. NATIONAL SERVICE DIVISION:1420-B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN 37087, U.S.A. TOSHIBA OF CANADA LTD. HEAD OFFICE: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA - TEL: (905) 470-5400 SERVICE CENTERS: TORONTO: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R
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Color Television
© 2003 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
32AF43
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Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are on the back
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Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
Model number:
Serial number:
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