Toshiba 36HF73 User Manual

Toshiba 36HF73 Manual

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    Connecting your TV OWNER'S MANUAL Color Television Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features 45 Appendix 32HF73 36HF73 RICA CONSUMER P TOSHIBA AME RODUCTS, INC. IS Owner's Record O 14001 FILE No. A96 The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV
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    (3) damage caused by neglect of the instructions described in the owner's manual; and (4) damage caused by misuse or malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and the connected equipment. 2 0303 Child Safety It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands Congratulations on your purchase! As
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    or has been dropped. QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN 15) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the polarized plug with an extension below 41°F (5°C). 19) Always place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. 20) Never place
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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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    the remote control 19 Setting up your TV 20 Learning about the menu system 20 Changing the on-screen display language 21 Selecting the antenna input 21 Adding channels to the TV's memory 22 Programming channels automatically 22 Adding and erasing channels manually 22 Using the Quick Connect
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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 32HF73 and 36HF73. 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 can
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    NOTE REGARDING PICTURE QUALITY When connecting video equipment to your Toshiba TV: ● For GOOD picture quality: Use a standard yellow video cable finished connecting all equipment. Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Connecting a VCR This connection
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    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. The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and
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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 channel while watching another channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables (three if satellite receiver is used) • one set
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs, and record TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream® (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DVD
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream (
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    Connecting your 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 channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables • two sets
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting a device to the DVI/HDCP input The DVI/HDCP1 input on your TV is designed to accept HDCP program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861-compliant2 consumer electronic devices, such as a set-top box or DVD player equipped with
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    Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV 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 Refer to the instructions provided with your
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    compartment. 3. Reinsert the battery cover in the remote control until the tab snaps. Note: If your Toshiba TV remote control does not operate all the features of your other device, use the original remote control for that device. Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 15
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    use the remote control that came with the device. 5. Remember to set the Device Switch back to TV to control the TV. 6. For future reference, write down the code(s) you used: DEVICE CODE DEVICE CODE TV/VIDEO RECALL POWER INFO 123 456 78 +10 100 0 MFAEVNOURITE FAV 9 CHRTN ENT PIC GUID
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    Introduction Remote control codes (cont.) Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Satellite receiver (cont.) RCA: 008, 009, 013, 016 Realistic: 030 Samsung: 059 Sony: 014, 055 Star Choice: 057 Star Trak: 025, 026, 037, 054 STS: 024 Toshiba: 000, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005,
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the remote control to operate a cable converter box, satellite receiver, VCR, DVD player, or HTIB (home theater in a box) If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. POWER turns the TV on and off RECALL displays screen information (page 52) SLEEP sets the TV to turn off at a specific time (page 46) TV/VIDEO
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    TV Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Learning about 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 menu using the buttons on your TV
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Changing the on-screen display language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, and
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    not programmed in the channel memory, you must use the Channel Number buttons on the remote control. TV/VIDEO RECALL POWER INFO 123 TOP AR E ENT 456 78 +10 100 0 MFAEVNOURITE FAV 9 CHRTN ENT PIC GUID SIZE MENU DVDMENU ENTER ER FAV EXIT CLE TV CBL/SAT CH VCR DVD VOL POP DIRECT CH
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    Press y or z to highlight ADD/ERASE. Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV SET UP LANGUAGE ENGL I SH CLOCK SET --:-- ANT 1 / 2 ANT1 TV / CABLE CABLE CH PROGRAM ADD / ERASE ADD / ERASE T I L T CORRECT I ON 0 Q U I C K CONNECT GU I DE E ENT ▼ 4. Press x or
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Changing channels To change to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed): Press the Channel Number buttons (0-9 and 100). For channels 100 and higher, press the 100 button, and then the next two
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Using the TV's features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. 1.
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control 3. Press x or • to display the FAVORITE CH1 menu, for example. CH INPUT will be highlighted. CUSTOM T I MER ON SLEEP CC FAVOR I TE CH1 FAVOR I TE CH2 CH L A B E L I NG V I DEO LABEL BACKGROUND 00h00m 0h00m OFF CH I NPUT 000 000 0 TV CABLE
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    Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Labeling channels Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number display each time you turn on the TV, change a channel, or press RECALL. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. To create channel labels: 1. Press MENU
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV 5. Press z to highlight CLEAR. CUSTOM T I MER ON SLEEP CC FAVOR I 9 CHRTN ENT PIC GUID SIZE MENU DVDMENU ENTER ER FAV EXIT CLE TV CBL/SAT CH VCR DVD VOL POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE STOP PLAY
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    bars in wide-screen picture or PIP/POP formats) can become permanently engrained in the picture tube. This type of damage is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY because it is the result of misuse. See item 33 on page 4. Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index
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    aspect. Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features TV/VIDEO RECALL POWER INFO 123 456 78 +10 100 0 MFAEVNOURITE FAV 9 CHRTN ENT PIC GUID SIZE MENU DVDMENU ENTER ER FAV EXIT CLE TV CBL/SAT CH VCR DVD VOL POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the POP double-window feature The POP (picture-out-picture) feature splits the screen into a double window that allows you to watch two programs at the same time. The POP program can come from a TV broadcast or an
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Switching the main and POP pictures Press SWAP while you are using the POP feature to switch the main and POP pictures. Freezing the POP picture 1. Press FREEZE while the POP is not on the screen. The POP window will appear with a still
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Double-Window with keeping aspect ratio The Double-Window displays the pictures with various aspect ratio according to the input signal format. 480i 480i 480p/720p/1080i 480i 480i 480p/720p/1080i 480p/720p/1080i 480p/720p/1080i TV/
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Using the favorite channel search function You can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan your favorite channels (see "Programming your favorite channels" on page 25). 1. Press FAVORITE. The TV automatically enters POP
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    Connecting your 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
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    Introduction Connecting your 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 conrol feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the
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    Introduction Connecting your 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, then press z or y to highlight MPAA RATING. LOCKS MPAA RAT I NG X NC1 7 R
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    Introduction Connecting your 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 starts the auto favorite channel search function (see
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    menu. 3. Press yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, then press ENTER. Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV LOCKS V-CHI P ENABLE BLOCK I NG ON TV GUID SIZE MENU DVDMENU ENTER ER FAV EXIT CLE TV CBL/SAT CH VCR DVD VOL POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/
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    , the timer will start countdown. Note: After the game timer operates, set the VIDEO LOCK to "OFF" if necessary. Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features LOCKS V-CH I P ENABLE BLOCK I NG TV RAT I NG MPAA RAT I NG BLOCK I NG OPT I ON CH LOCK
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    . To save your new picture quality settings, you must select SAVE NEW PREFERENCE (see page 42) before closing the Picture menu or the TV will return to the previous picture mode. TV front panel DEMO MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL Using the Remote Control P I CTURE ANTENNA MODE SPORTS / STANDARD
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    ENT PIC GUID SIZE MENU DVDMENU ENTER ER FAV EXIT CLE TV CBL/SAT CH VCR DVD VOL POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE STOP PLAY FREEZE SOURCE SPLIT REW FF SKIP / SEARCH CH SCAN SWAP REC POP CH LIGHT MENU yzx • Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Selecting the color temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures: cool, medium, and warm. To select the color temperature: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or •
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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 video input source Press the TV/VIDEO on the remote control or the TV to view a signal coming from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or video disc
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    Introduction 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
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting the ON-timer To set the ON-timer to turn the TV on automatically: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight ON. 3. After the number position starts to blink, press the Number
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    Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting the clock To set the clock: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight CLOCK SET GUID SIZE MENU DVDMENU ENTER ER FAV EXIT CLE TV CBL/SAT CH VCR DVD VOL POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. While the sound is reduced, the screen will display "1/2 MUTE" or "MUTE" in the lower right corner. Every time you press the
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Using the WOW™ surround sound feature WOW is the latest audio enhancement technology combined with SRS 3D and TruBass of SRS Labs individual technologies. The feature uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input. To adjust the WOW
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Resetting your 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
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    Connecting your 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 14). To turn off the built-in speakers: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until AUDIO menu
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    Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Using the StableSound® feature When the signal source is changed, the StableSound® feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Viewing the demo mode The demo mode automatically demonstrates several of your TV's features. This function is provided for demonstration purposes only. To start the demo: Press DEMO on the TV front panel. To stop the
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV 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,
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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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    Limited United States Warranty for 27'' FST PURE® and All Larger Television Models Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. ("TACP") and Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. ("THI") make the following limited warranties to original consumers
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    Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Limited Canada Warranty for 27'' FST PURE® and All Larger Television Models Toshiba of Canada Limited ("TCL") makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO
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    Introduction Index Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV A A/V cables (standard 7 A/V receiver connection 14 ANT 1/2 21 Antenna cables (coaxial 7 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting 51 Audio system connection 14 Auto aspect 30 Auto favorite 34 Auto power off 53 B
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    HEAD OFFICE: 82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NJ 07470, U.S.A. NATIONAL SERVICE DIVISION:1420-B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN 37087, U.S.A. HEAD OFFICE: 327 KAMAKEE STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96814, U.S.A. - TEL: (808) 591-9281 HEAD OFFICE: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2,
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