Toshiba 14N21DB, 14N21DS User Manual

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MODEL 14N21DS

14N21DB

SETTING UP

For your safety

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. So, please read the points below for your own safety. consumer products and some points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.

Air Circulation… Do not…

They are of a general nature, intended to help you with all your electronic

Leave at least 10cm clearance around the television to allow adequate ventilation. This will prevent the TV from overheating and consequential possible damage to the TV. Dusty places should also be avoided.

Heat Damage…

Damage may occur if you leave the TV in direct sunlight or near a heater. Avoid places subject to extremely high temperatures or humidity, or locations where the temperature is likely to fall below 5°C (41 °F).

Mains Supply…

The mains supply required for this equipment is 230v AC 50Hz. Never connect to a DC supply or any other power source. DO ensure that the TV is not standing on the mains lead. IF IN DOUBT PLEASE CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

Do…

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt

to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the

mains plug, extension leads and inter-connections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON'T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing or objects filled with liquids, such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.

DON’T place hot objects or naked flame sources, such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.

DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws. To ensure complete safety, always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended, unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

continue to operate the equipment if you are

DON'T

in any doubt about it working normally, or it is damaged in any way – switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

DON'T throw your old batteries into a fire, dispose of them in a designated disposal area.

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ABOVE ALL – NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other openings in the case – this could result in a fatal electric shock.

NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind – it is better to be safe than sorry.

Features

• Your television has a scart connecter allowing improved reception from a VCR, Satellite system, a DVD player, cable or digital terrestrial STB connections.

• The programmable on and off timer can be set to switch your television automatically. If the channel being viewed stops broadcasting, your television will switch to standby after 15 minutes.

• The remote control allows you to operate the various functions of your television (when switched on) from the comfort of your favourite viewing position.

• The on screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of brightness, contrast, colour and sharpness. When you select a channel or make other changes, your television will show an indicator on the screen for a few seconds.

• Your TV can be connected to a video cassette recorder for enhanced picture and sound quality using a SCART lead.

• Your TV allows you to access Teletext, the magazine services operated by television companies. A variety of information is available including News, Weather, Financial and Travel information. In addition to Teletext your television incorporates Fastext. remote control you may move around Teletext services with greater ease and speed.

Using the four coloured Fastext buttons on the

Contents

Television and remote control ...........................................................................................2

How to insert batteries in the remote control.....................................................................3

Connecting an aerial or a VCR .........................................................................................4

Connecting a VCR/Satellite/Cable/Digibox using a SCART lead......................................5

How to tune in television stations......................................................................................6

Operating your television ..................................................................................................8

Adjusting the picture........................................................................................................10

On screen information.....................................................................................................11

Setting the Panel Lock protection ...................................................................................12

EXT COLOUR Adjusting .................................................................................................13

Timer functions................................................................................................................14

Language selection .........................................................................................................15

Manual Tuning ................................................................................................................16

Teletext feature ...............................................................................................................18

Before requesting service please check the following points..........................................22

Specifications ..................................................................................................... back cover

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Television and remote control

The majority of buttons listed in this section have the same function as the corresponding buttons on the remote control.

Front view of your TV

VIDEO 2

AUDIO

Back view of your TV

Earphone socket

Power/On Timer

indicator

Remote control sensor

Main power switch ON/OFF

Remote Control

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MENU OK

Video (EXT2)/Audio sockets

Channel UP/DOWN buttons

Volume UP/DOWN buttons

CALL

Aerial socket

Mains lead

SCART (EXT1) socket

Power

Input Select

CH Up CH Down

Volume Down

Call/Text Index

Page

6, 8, 15

11Previous

9 6~7, 10, 12~17 6~7, 10, 12~17

6~8, 10, 12~17, 19 6~8, 10, 12~17, 19

9~10, 15~17

9~10, 15~17Volume Up

18, 19Four Coloured Fastext keys

11, 20

CALL

Mute Selectable Picture

Sub Page Text/Mix/TV

Reveal Hold

20, 21Time/Text Cancel

18~20

20 21F/T/B

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How to insert batteries in the remote control

Push and lift the battery cover on the back of the remote control. Use two AAA / R03 / MN2400 size batteries for the remote control. Insert the batteries according to the polarity illustration inside the battery compartment. Make

sure + matches + and – matches –.

NOTES:

The batteries may last approximately one year depending on how much the remote control is used. For best performance it is recommended that batteries are replaced on a yearly basis, or when remote control operation becomes erratic.

Do not mix old and new batteries or different types.

Weak batteries can leak and severely damage your remote control. Always remove batteries immediately they become weak, or if your television is not to be used for a long time.

5 metres

Remote control operation may become erratic if direct sunlight, fluorescent lamp, standard household lamp (incandescent) or any other strong light source shines on the remote sensor on your TV.

Make sure there are no obstacles between your TV and the remote control.

Do not operate your TV from a distance greater than 5 metres.

Do not operate your TV away from the normal viewing angle; over 30 either side of the remote sensor on your TV.

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Connecting an aerial or a VCR

Your television can be tuned to receive up to 100 television broadcast stations (1-100) . Before you can tune in these stations your television must be connected to an aerial. reception.

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Aerial

Using an external aerial instead of the rod aerial may improve the TV’s

Back view of your TV

If you wish to record and playback through a VCR please follow the guidance given on this and the opposite page.

Back view of your TV

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Aerial

Aerial connector lead

Back view of a VCR

OUT

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NOTES:

• All connections must be made with both your TV and VCR unplugged from the mains supply.

• The type of aerial required depends on the position of your home, it's distance from the transmitter and local interference. If you do not have an aerial and you are uncertain of what to buy, you should seek the advice of a local aerial contractor.

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Connecting a VCR/Satellite/Cable/Digibox using a

SCART lead

By using a SCART lead you can improve the quality of playback. Remember you must still have the "normal" aerial connector connected as shown on the opposite page. If you are using a SCART lead you should not have

to tune your TV to your VCR; instead select the appropriate EXT input by repeatedly pressing the SELECT) button on the remote control until you see the signal from the VCR.

Back view of your TV

(INPUT

Aerial connector

lead

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EXT1

(not supplied)

Aerial

To Aerial OUT of VCR

NOTES:

• All connections must be made with both your TV and VCR unplugged from the mains supply.

To EXT1

Back view of a VCR/Satellite/Cable//Digibox

OUT

SCART lead

To Aerial

IN of VCR

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How to tune in television stations

Your television has an Automatic Tuning System which makes tuning in your television easy. This Automatic Tuning System scans the entire reception range in your area and automatically stores all available channels of suitable signal strength in the correct order.

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Before you can view a television station it must be stored in your television memory, this section will show you how to achieve this. You cannot tune TV channels if the aerial is not connected to the aerial socket of your television.

Make sure that your TV is properly installed.

Press

(main power) switch on the front panel, the red

standby indicator will light. Switch on your television by pressing (standby) on the remote

control.

If you have a VCR connected make sure that it is switched

on and it's test pattern is switched on or a video is playing . . . you will be unable to see anything at the moment!

Press MENU on your remote control. The on screen display will appear.

Press P ▲ or P ▼ on your remote control to select SETUP menu.

• When you plug the AC mains lead in for the first time, the LANGUAGE

ON/OFF TIMER SETUP PICTURE

EXT COLOUR AUTO LANGUAGE PANEL LOCK ON OFF

menu will appear instead of the main control menu. Select the language required.

PRESS : / /

OK /

CALL

Press OK to confirm.

The SETUP on screen display will appear. Press P ▲ or P ▼ to select

SETUP

MANUAL TUNING AUTOMATIC TUNING CH ALLOCATION

AUTOMATIC TUNING.

PRESS : / / OK / MENU

Press OK to confirm. This will start

the automatic tuning process.

CH 2

• This process will take a few minutes to complete ... please be patient.

When the programme on the screen

stops changing and the sound comes on, the tuning process is complete.

Press MENU twice to clear the SETUP menu display.

Your TV is now tuned in and ready to watch ... If any stations have been missed refer to the manual tuning section in this book.

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ON/OFF TIMER SETUP PICTURE

EXT COLOUR AUTO LANGUAGE PANEL LOCK ON OFF

PRESS : / /

OK / MENU

PRESS : / / OK / MENU

CH ALLOCATION CH1

CH 3

SETUP

MANUAL TUNING AUTOMATIC TUNING

PRESS : / / OK / MENU

CH ALLOCATION

How to tune in television stations

In many cases your channels will not tune in the correct order. In these cases you may wish to move the position of one of these stations. Channels can be put in the correct order using Channel Allocation.

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How to sort channels

Press MENU on your remote

control. The on screen display will appear.

Press P▲ or P▼ to select SETUP menu. Press OK to confirm.

Press P▲ or P▼ to select CH

ALLOCATION. Press OK to confirm.

Press P▲ or P▼ to select the

TV station you wish to move to a different channel number, then press OK.

Press P▲ or P▼ to select the new channel number.

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CALL

Press OK to move the TV station.

Press MENU to remove the

tuning menu from the screen. The channels will now have

changed position.

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