Toshiba 14VL43U User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

LCD TV

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Introduction

your TV

Connecting

Using the

Remote Control

your TV

Setting up

Features

Using the TV’s

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will
help you use the many exciting features of your new TV.

Before operating the TV, please read this manual
completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.

Child Safety

It Makes A Difference
Where Your TV Stands

Safety Precautions

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the
voltage inside this product may be strong enough to
cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE
THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.

The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that
important operating and maintenance instructions
follow this symbol.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the
polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or
other outlet unless the blades can be inserted
completely to prevent blade exposure.

NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS IN THE USA

This is a reminder to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical. For additional antenna grounding information,
see items 24 and 25 on page 4.

EXEMPTIONS

TACP/THI/TCL are not liable for:
(1) damage caused by fire, earthquake, use by third party,

accidents, owner’s intentional misuse, or use in other
improper conditions;

(2) incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption

in business, modification or erasure of record data, and
so forth) caused by use or misuse of this product;

(3) damage caused by neglect of 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.

Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy
your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind:

The Issue

If you are like most Americans, you have a TV in your home.
Many homes, in fact, have more than one TV.

The home theater entertainment experience is a growing
trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases; however, they
are not always supported on the proper TV stands.

Sometimes TVs are improperly secured or inappropriately
situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio
speakers, chests, or carts. As a result, TVs may fall over,
causing unnecessary injury.

Toshiba Cares!

The consumer electronics industry

is committed to making home

entertainment enjoyable and safe.

The Consumer Electronics

Association formed the Home

Entertainment Support Safety

Committee, comprised of TV and
consumer electronics furniture

manufacturers, to advocate

children’s safety and educate

consumers and their families about

television safety.

Tune Into Safety

One size does NOT fit all! Use appropriate

furniture large enough to support the weight of your

TV (and other electronic components).
Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to secure

your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly
into the TV).

Carefully read and understand the other enclosed
instructions for proper use of this product.

Do not allow children to climb on or play with furniture
and TVs.

Avoid placing any item on top of your TV (such as a VCR,
remote control, or toy) that a curious child may reach for.

Remember that children can become excited while watching
a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over.

Share our safety message about this hidden hazard of
home with your family and friends. Thank you!

2500 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201 U.S.A.
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
www.CE.org

CEA is the Sponsor, Producer and
Manager of the International CES

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Important Safety Instructions

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1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where
it exits the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when
unused for long periods
of time.

Wide plug

15) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Installation, Care, and Service

Installation

Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all
warnings when installing your TV:

16) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications
may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user’s authority to
operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal
Communications Commission.

17) Never place or store the TV in
direct sunlight; hot, humid areas;
areas subject to excessive dust or
vibration; or locations with
temperatures at or below 41°F
(5°C).

18) Always place the TV on the floor
or a sturdy, level, stable surface
that can support the weight of
the unit.

19) Never place items such as vases,
aquariums, or candles on top of
the TV.

20) Never block or cover the slots or
openings in the TV cabinet back,
bottom, and sides. Never place
the TV:

• on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar

surface;

• too close to drapes, curtains, or walls; or

• in a confined space such as a bookcase, built-in cabinet,

or any other place with poor ventilation.

The slots and openings are provided to protect the TV
from overheating and to help maintain reliable operation
of the TV.

21) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power
cord, and never place the TV where the power cord is
subject to wear or abuse.

22) Never overload wall outlets and
extension cords.

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14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.

23) Always operate this equipment from
a 110 – 220 VAC, 60 Hz power
source only.

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24) Always make sure the antenna system is properly

Ground clamp

Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)

Power service grounding
electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

Ground clamps

Antenna lead-in wire

Electric service equipment

grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the
National Electric Code).

25) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL

INJURY OR DEATH!

• Use extreme care to make sure you are never in

a position where your body (or any item you are in contact
with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally
touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna
near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.

• Never attempt to install any of the following during
lightning activity:
a) an antenna system; or b) cables, wires, or any home
theater component connected to an antenna or phone
system.

29) For added protection of your TV from lightning and power
surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the
antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or
unused for long periods of time.

30) During normal use, the TV may make
occasional snapping or popping
sounds. This is normal, especially
when the unit is being turned on or
off. If these sounds become frequent
or continuous, unplug the power cord
and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

31)The screen on this TV is

manufactured from glass.

To prevent damage, never
strike the glass with a sharp or
heavy object.

32) The liquid crystal display on this TV is manufactured using
an extremely high level of precision technology; however,
an occasional pixel (dot of light) may display constantly on
the screen.
This is a structural property of LCD technology and is not
a sign of malfunction.
Such pixels are not visible when the picture is viewed from
a normal viewing distance.

Note: Interactive video games that involve shooting a
“gun” type of joystick at on-screen target may not work on
this TV.

Care

For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA
TV, follow these recommendations and precautions:

26) Always unplug the TV before
cleaning. Clean only with a dry
cloth.
Never use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.

27)When dust has collected on the
power plug, remove the plug
and clean of the dust.

Do not hold the power cord
only to remove the plug.
Do not touch the power plug
with a wet hand.

28) WARNI NG: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind
into the TV cabinet slots.

Service

33) WARNI NG: RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK! Never attempt to service the

TV yourself. Opening and

removing the covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to a
Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

34) 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 safety checks to determine
that the TV is in safe operating
condition.

35) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a
qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV.
Improper disposal may result in a picture tube implosion
and possible personal injury.

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Table of contents

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Introduction................................................................ 6

Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 6

Exploring your new TV ................................................... 6

Selecting a location for the TV......................................... 7

Connecting the power cord and AC adaptor .................... 7

Connecting your TV .................................................. 7

Connecting a VCR .......................................................... 8

Connecting a cable converter box .................................... 8

Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR .................. 8

Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver

and a VCR ....................................................................... 9

Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream

(component video) and a VCR ...................................... 10

Connecting a camcorder ................................................ 11

Connecting an audio amplifier....................................... 11

Using the remote control ...................................... 12

Learning about the Remote Control .............................. 12

Installing the remote control batteries ............................ 12

Setting up your TV .................................................. 13

Menu function............................................................... 13

Turning the TV On and Off .......................................... 13

Changing the on-screen display language ....................... 14

Programming channels into the TV’s memory ............... 14

Programming channels automatically ...................... 14

Adding and erasing channels manually.................... 15

Changing channels ........................................................ 15

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Using the TV’s features.......................................... 16

Programming your favorite channels .............................. 16

Using the V-CHIP feature ............................................. 17

Selecting a PIN code ...............................................17

Blocking programs by ratings .................................. 18

Changing your PIN code ........................................ 20

Adjusting the Picture ..................................................... 21

Adjusting the picture quality ................................... 21

Using the blue screen feature................................... 21

Selecting the video input source ..................................... 22

Using the auto power off feature .................................... 22

Using the invert feature.................................................. 22

Using the closed caption feature..................................... 23

Setting the sleep timer.................................................... 24

Adjusting the Sound ...................................................... 24

Muting the Sound .................................................. 24

Adjusting the sound quality .................................... 24

Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts .............................. 25

Using the WOW (sound effect) feature ................... 26

Displaying on-screen information .................................. 26

Appendix ................................................................... 27

Specifications ................................................................. 27

Tr oubleshooting .............................................................28

Limited United States Warranty ..................................... 29

Limited Canada Warranty .............................................. 30

Index .......................................................................... 31

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Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to Toshiba

Congratulation! You have purchased one of the finest TFT LCD TV’s
on the market!

This manual will help you use the many exciting and useful features to
make your TV viewing more enjoyable than before.

Before operating your TV set, please read all these safety and
operating instructions completely and then retain for future
reference.

Exploring your new TV

You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the Top panel or the
remote control. The Side and back panels provide terminal inputs for
connecting other equipment to your TV.

VOLUME x •

CHANNEL zy

Customer’s Record

You will find the model number and
serial number on the back of your TV
set.

Record these numbers in the spaces
prided below.

Refer to them whenever you call upon
your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this
product.

Model Number
Serial Number

Remote Control

Back

TV/VIDEO

AUDIO
OUT

VIDEO- 2

POWER

Front

Headphones
Jack

Remote Sensor

To remove the cover, pull the bottom of the cover
toward you

VIDEO- 1

DC input

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Selecting a location for the TV

Note: Before installing your TV, Please read the important safety information
on pages 2-4.

•Place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, levels stable surface.

•Place the TV in a location where light does not directly hit
the screen.

•Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which may damage the TV.

The LCD panel can be made to
incline forward and backward.

15˚ 5˚

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Connecting the power cord and AC adaptor

Back of TV

Adaptor (supplied)

Connecting your TV

Power cord (supplied)

Front

Introduction

your TV

Connecting

Wall outlet

Using the

Remote Control

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 cables usually come in sets of three, and are
typically color-coded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo
right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio. Your TV’s stand­ard A/V inputs are color-coded in the same manner as the cables.

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S-Video cable is for use with video equipment that has S-Video connectors.

●

Component video cables come in sets of three (typically color-coded
red, green, and blue), and are for use with video equipment that has
component video connectors. Your TV’s ColorStream® (component
video) inputs are color-coded in the same manner as the cables.

NOTE REGARDING PICTURE QUALITY

When connecting video equipment to your Toshiba TV:

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For GOOD picture quality: Use a standard yellow video cable.

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For BETTER picture quality:
tors, use an S-video cable instead of a standard yellow video cable. (You
still must connect the standard red and white audio cables for full system
connection, but do not connect a standard yellow video cable at the same
time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.)

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For BEST picture quality:
connectors, use component video cables instead of a standard yellow video
cable or S-video cable. (You still must connect the standard red and white
audio cables for full system connection.)

If your equipment has S-video connec-

If your equipment has component video

Coaxial (antenna) cable

Standard stereo A/V cables
(typically color-coded yellow for video,
red and white for audio)

S-video cable

Component video cables
(typically color-coded red, green, blue)

CAUTION:

Do not plug in any power cords
until you have finished connecting all
equipment.

your TV

Setting up

Features

Using the TV’s

Appendix

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Index

Connecting a VCR

This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs,
play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record from one
channel while watching another channel.

your TV

Connecting

Connecting a cable converter box

From antenna
or Cable

VCR

IN from ANT

CH 3
CH 4

Back of TV

OUT to TV

VIDEO AUDIO

LR

OUT

Note:

If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono
to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio
cable.

If you have an S-VHS VCR, use an S-video
cable (in the S-video jacks) instead of the

IN

regular video cable.

This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cable channels.
Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your
area), and use the converter box to change channels.

Back of TV

From Cable

IN

Cable converter box

OUT

Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR

This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium
cable channels, as well as watch videotapes. Set the TV signal source to
VIDEO 1(page 22). Tune the VCR to channel 3 or 4 (the same channel
as the converter box output switch), and use the cable converter box to
change channels.

VCR

VIDEO AUDIO

LR

IN

OUT

From Cable

IN from ANT

CH 3
CH 4

OUT to TV

Note:

When you use a converter box with your TV,
the channel selection feature does not
operate.

Note:

When you use a converter box with your TV,
the channel selection feature does not
operate.

If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono
to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio
cable.

If you have an S-VHS VCR, use an S-video
cable instead of a standard video cable.

The TV side panel can be used to connect a
VCR or other video equipment.

OUT

IN

The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of television

Cable converter box

programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other
materials is prohibited under the Copyright
Laws of the United States and other
countries, and may subject you to civil and

Back of TV

criminal liability.

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Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver
and a VCR

This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV
programs. You can record from the satellite receiver or TV. You can also
record one TV channel while watching another channel.

Note: If your DVD player has component video connections, see “Connecting a
DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR on page 10.

You will need:

• one coaxial cable

• one set of A/V cable

• one pair of audio cables

• one S-video cable (between the TV and DVD player/satellite
receiver)

From Antenna

Stereo VCR

IN from ANT

OUT to TV

CH 3
CH 4

Back of TV

VIDEO AUDIO

LR

Side of TV

IN

OUT

Note:

To watch a DVD /satellite program, the TV
must select VIDEO 1; to watch a VCR
program, the TV must select VIDEO 2 (see
page 22).

You can use a standard video cable instead
of an S-video cable between the TV and
DVD player/satellite receiver, but the picture
quality will decrease. The illustration at left
shows one S-video cable and one pair of
audio cables connected from the DVD
player/satellite receiver to VIDEO 1 on the
TV.

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Connecting

From

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Satellite Dish

DVD/Satellite receiver

IN from ANT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUTOUT

Satellete receiver use only

*

AUDIO

OUT

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The unauthorized recording, use,
distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other
materials is prohibited under the Copyright
Laws of the United States and other
countries, and may subject you to civil and
criminal liability.

Using the

Remote Control

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9

Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream

®

(component video) and a VCR

This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, or TV programs, and
record TV programs. You can record one TV program while watching
another TV program.

Your TV has ColorStream
your TV to a component video compatible DVD player (such as
Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream
quality and performance.

You will need:

• one coaxial cable

• one set of A/V cable

• one set of component video cables

• one pair of audio cables

From Antenna

®

(component video) connections. Connecting

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) can greatly enhance picture

Note:

For the best picture performance, use
component video cables between the TV
and DVD player. see “Note Regarding
picture quality” on page 7.

your TV

Connecting

Stereo VCR

IN from ANT

OUT to TV

VIDEO AUDIO

CH 3
CH 4

Back of TV

PRPBY

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD player with ColorStream
(component video)

LR

IN

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

L

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AUDIO

OUT

Side of TV

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Connecting a camcorder

This connection allows you to watch video recorded on a camcorder.

You will need:

• one pairs of audio cables

• one video cable (or one S-video cable)

Side of TV

Camcorder

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

L

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If your camcorder has an S- video connection, an S-video cable will
provide better picture performance than a standard video cable.

Note:

Do not connect a standard video cable and
an S-video cable to VIDEO 1(or VIDEO 2)at
the same time, or the picture performance
will be unacceptable.

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Connecting

Side of TV

S-VHS camcorder

VIDEO S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

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Connecting an audio amplifier

This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio
level. This connection also allows you to use external speakers.

You will need:

• one pair of audio cables

Side of TV

Note:

To control the audio, both the TV and the
amplifier must be turned on, and the volume
of the amplifier must be set above 0, or you
will not hear any sound.

Using the

Remote Control

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Using the remote control

Learning about the Remote Control

RECALL displays screen information.

CHANNEL NUMBERS (0-9) allow direct access to

channels.

+100 selects channels over 100.

POWER turns the TV on and off.

MUTE mutes the sound.

VIDEO1 selects video 1 mode.

VIDEO2 selects video 2 mode.

MENU allows access to programming menus.

ENTER sets programming menu information

SLEEP sets the TV to go off at a set time.

CH y z cycles through programmed channels. Also used to

highlight selections on the on-screen menus.

Using the

Remote Control

VOL x • adjusts the volume level. Also used to increase or

reduce the value of a menu option.

FAV y z cycles through favorite channels.

MTS switches MTS (stereo or SAP) sound.

WOW switches sound effect on and off.

Installing the remote control batteries

To install the batteries:

1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control.

2. Install two “AAA” size alkaline batteries. Match the + and – signs on
the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment.

1 2

3. Slide the battery cover back on to the remote control until the lock
snaps.

•You can use your remote control within a distance of 5m and an
angle of 30 degrees from the left and right sides of the remote sensor
of your TV.

Caution:

• Dispose of batteries in a designated
disposal area. Do not throw batteries into
a fire.

• Do not mix battery types or combine used
batteries with new ones.

• Remove dead batteries immediately to
prevent battery acid from leaking into the
battery compartment.

Note:

• If you do not intend to use the remote
control for a long time, remove the
batteries.

• If the remote control does not operate
correctly, or if the operating range
becomes reduced, replace both batteries
with new ones.

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Setting up your TV

Menu function

After you have installed the batteries, 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.

1. Press MENU to display menu.

2. Press x or • to select menu.

3. Press y or z select an item.

4. Press x or • to select or adjust a setting.

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CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
SHARPNESS
TINT
RESET
BLUE SCREEN

FEATURE

LANGUAGE
AUTO POWER

INVERT
CAPTION
V

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CHIP

ENTER PIN

ON

ENGLISH

OFF
OFF

ENTER

SOUND

BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
MTS
WOW

SET UP

TV/CABLE
SYSTEM
CH PROGRAM
EDIT
CH POSITION
ADD/ERASE
FAV. C H

STEREO

ON

TV

AUTO

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SET

•Press ENTER to activate the function settings in the menus.

• The main menu display will disappear automatically if you do not
make a selection within 30 seconds. If you want to close all the on­screen displays instantly, press EXIT.

Turning the TV On and Off

1. Press the POWER button on the TV or on the remote control. The
POWER indicator will light up in green and the picture will appear.

2. To turn off the TV, press the POWER button again, the POWER
indicator will light up in red (standby).

Note:

If you leave the TV unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the power
cord.

MENU

ENTER

Front

EXIT

yzx •

POWER

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Using the

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POWER indicator
Green- ON
Red- standby

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Changing the on-screen display language

Choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for
he on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages.

To select a language:

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the FEATURE

menu appears.

2. Press y or z to highlight LANGUAGE.

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FEATURE

LANGUAGE

AUTO POWER
INVERT
CAPTION

-

CHIP

V

ENGLISH

OFF
OFF

3. Press x or • to select your desired language.

Programming channels into the TV’s memory

When you press CHANNEL y z on the TV or remote control, the TV
stops only on the channels stored in the TV’s memory.

Note: To tune the TV to a channel not programmed into the channel memory, use
the CHANNEL N UM BER S on the remote control.

Follow the steps below and on the next page to program channels into
the TV’s memory.

Programming channels automatically

Your TV can automatically detect all active channels in your area and
store them in the TV’s memory. After the channels are stored
automatically, you can manually add or erase individual channels (see
page 15).

To program channels automatically:

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the SET UP menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight TV/CABLE .

3. Press x or • to select TV(if you use an antenna) or CABLE (if you

use Cable).

4. Press z to highlight SYSTEM.

5. Press x or • to select the correct color system.

AUTO, NTSC- M, PAL- M and PAL- N will appear cyclically.
Normally select AUTO.
This selection is necessary only when the color of a certain channel
is abnormal.

MENU

MENU

yzx •

CHANNEL
NUMBERS

CHANNEL

yz

yzx •

SET UP

TV/CABLE

SYSTEM
CH PROGRAM
EDIT
CH POSITION
ADD/ERASE
FAV. C H

TV

AUTO

12

ADD

CLEAR

6. Press z to highlight CH PROGRAM.

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TV/CABLE

SYSTEM

CH PROGRAM
EDIT
CH POSITION
ADD/ERASE
FAV. C H

TV

AUTO

12

ADD

CLEAR

7. Press x or • to start automatically channel programming (CH

Received Rating

Excessive Rating

TV PG V L–

PROGRAM window appears on-screen). The TV automatically
cycles through every TV or cable channel (depending on which you
selected), and stores all active channels in the TV’s memory.
Press MENU to stop on the way.

CH PROGRAM

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MENU

:

STOP

8. When the CH PROGRAM window disappears, the channel
programming is complete.

9. Press CHANNEL y z to view the programmed channels.

Adding and erasing channels manually

After you have automatically programmed the channels into the TV’s
memory, you can manually add and erase individual channels.

To add a channel to or erase a channel from the TV’s memory:

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the SET UP menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight EDIT, and then press z to display the
EDIT menu.

3. Press y or z to highlight
CH POSITION.

4. Press x or • to select the
channel you want to add or
erase.

SET UP

TV/CABLE
SYSTEM
CH PROGRAM
EDIT

CH POSITION

ADD/ERASE
FAV. C H

TV

AUTO

12

ADD
SET

5. Press z to highlight ADD

/ ERASE.

6. Press x or • to select ADD

or ERASE, whichever
function you want to
perform.

SET UP

TV/CABLE
SYSTEM
CH PROGRAM
EDIT
CH POSITION

ADD/ERASE

FAV. C H

TV

AUTO

12

ADD

SET

7. Repeat steps 3-6 for other channels you want to add or erase, or
press EXIT to return to normal TV viewing.

MENU

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Changing channels

To change to the next programmed channel:

Press CHANNEL (CH) yz.

To change to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed):

Press the CHANNEL NUMBERS (0–9 and 100).

Note: For channels +100 and higher, press the +100 button, and then the next
two channel numbers (for example, to select channel 100, press +100,0,0; to
select channel 125,press +100, 2, 5).

Note:

If V-Chip blocking is enabled when you
change channels exceeding the rating limits
will appear as a black screen with the
message. See “ Using the V-CHIP feature”
on page 17.

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Using the TV’s features

Programming your favorite channels

The favorite channel feature allow you to use the FAV yz buttons on
the remote control to cycle through your favorite channels, skipping
over channels you do not normally watch. You can program a maximum
of 12 favorite channels.

Note: You can still use CHANNEL (CH) yz to cycle through all the channels you
previously programmed into the TV’s memory (see “Programming channels into the
TV’s memory” on page 14).

To Program your favorite channels:

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the SET UP menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight EDIT, and then press z to display the

edit menu.

3. Press z to highlight CH POSITION.

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SET UP

TV/CABLE
SYSTEM
CH PROGRAM
EDIT

CH POSITION

ADD/ERASE
FAV. C H

TV

AUTO

12

ADD
SET

4. Press x or • to select a channel you want to program as a favorite

channel.

5. Press z to highlight FAV.CH.

SET UP

TV/CABLE
SYSTEM
CH PROGRAM
EDIT
CH POSITION
ADD/ERASE

FAV. C H

TV

AUTO

12
ADD

SET

6. Press x or • to select SET.

7. Repeat steps 3-6 for up to 12 channels.

8. Press EXIT.

To select your favorite channels:

Press FAV y or z on the remote control to cycle through the
favorite channels you programmed.

Note: The FAV yz buttons will not work unless you program at least one
favorite channel.

FAV

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MENU

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Select CLEAR in step 6 above.

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Using the V-CHIP feature

You can use the V-Chip feature to block certain programs or channels,
to prevent others from viewing them.

Selecting a PIN code

Before you can block programs or channels, you must select a personal
identification number(PIN)code. Your PIN code allows you to access
the V-Chip menu, and prevents others from changing the rating and
blocking limits you set.

To select PIN code and access the V-Chip menu:

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the FEATURE

menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP.

3. Press x or • to display the PIN code entering screen.

RECALL

MENU

ENTER

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LANGUAGE
AUTO POWER

INVERT

CAPTION

-

CHIP

V

ENGLISH

OFF
OFF

FEATURE

LANGUAGE
AUTO POWER

INVERT

CAPTION

-

CHIP

V

ENTER PIN

ENGLISH

OFF
OFF

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ENTER

4. Use the NUMBERS (0–9) to enter your four – digit PIN code.
After the code is entered, the V-Chip menu appears.

FEATURE

LANGUAGE
AUTO POWER

INVERT

CAPTION

-

CHIP

V

ENTER PIN

ENGLISH

OFF
OFF

ENTER

FEATURE

-

CHIP LOCK

V

TV GUIDELINE

MPAA RATING

CHANGE PIN

OFF

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• When the PIN code is already stored.

If the wrong PIN code is entered, the following message will
appear.

Error message

Enter the code again, and
then press ENTER.

FEATURE

LANGUAGE
AUTO POWER

INVERT

CAPTION

-

CHIP

V

PASSWORD FAIL !

ENGLISH

OFF
OFF

Note:

The default PIN number for new TV set is
“0-0-0-0. ”

If you forget your PIN code

1. Press MENU, and then press x
or • to display the FEATURE
menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight V-
CHIP.

3. Press x or • to display the PIN
code entering screen.

4. While the PIN code entering
screen is displayed, press
RECALL four time within five
seconds to reset the PIN code.

5. Press the default PIN number
“0,0,0 and 0. ”

6. Press EXIT to return to normal
TV viewing.

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5. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP LOCK.

6. Press x or • to select “ON”

which enables all blocking by
activating the V-Chip. (Select
“OFF” to deactivate the V-Chip
feature and disable blocking.)

FEATURE

-

CHIP LOCK

V

TV GUIDELINE

MPAA RATING

CHANGE PIN

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Blocking programs by ratings

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating
system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters
employ a similar rating system to qualify the content of television
programs.

The TV and MPAA ratings work with the V-Chip feature to allow you
to block access to programs that exceed the rating limits you set.

Ratings definitions

TV Ratings

Y7, Y7FV Directed to older children. Programs rated

Y7 are designed for children 7 and above.

Programs rated Y7FV contain fantasy
violence that may be more intense or
combative than Y7- rated programs.

YFor all children. Programs rated Y are

designed to be appropriate for all children.

MA Mature audience only. This program is

specifically designed to be viewed by adults
and therefore may be unsuitable for children
under 17.

Dialog Intensely suggestive dialog

Language Crude or indecent language

Sex Explicit sexual activity

Violence Graphic violence

14 Parents strongly cautioned. This program

contains some material that many parents
would find unsuitable for children under 14
years of age.

Dialog Frequent suggestive dialog

Language Frequent coarse language

Sex Intense sexual situations

Violence Intense violence

PG Parental guidance suggested. This program

G General audience. Most parents would find

MPAA Ratings

NR Not rated.

XFor adults only

NC17 Not intended for anyone 17 or under.

R Restricted. Under 17 requires an

PG13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material

PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material

G General audience. Appropriate for all ages.

contains material that parents may find
unsuitable for younger children.

Dialog Some suggestive dialog

Language Occasional coarse language

Sex Some sexual situations

Violence Moderate violence

this program suitable for all ages.

accompanying parent or adult guardian.

may not be appropriate for children under 13.

may not be appropriate for children.

Using the TV’s

Features

To block programs by TV rating:

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the FEATURE

menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP.

3. Press x or • to display the PIN code entering screen.

4. Use the NUMBERS (0–9) to enter your four – digit PIN code.
After the code is entered, the V-Chip menu appears.

5. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP LOCK select ON.

FEATURE

-

CHIP LOCK

V

TV GUIDELINE
MPAA RATING
CHANGE PIN

ON

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6. Press y or z to highlight TV GUIDELINE.

7. Press x or • to display the TV Rating menu.

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8. Press y or z to select one of the six age- based categories.

FEATURE

V

-

CHIP LOCK

TV GUIDELINE

MPAA RATING
CHANGE PIN

ON

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FEATURE

-

TV Y

-

TV Y7

-

TV G

-

TV PG

-

TV 14

-

TV MA

ALL FV V S L D

UUU
U
U

UUUU

U

UUU

U

UUU

U

U

9. Press • to highlight “ALL” or sub-ratings (FV,V,S,L or D).

10. Press y or z to select (or deselect) the ratings to be blocked.

Blocked rating will be marked with “B”; unblocked ratings will be
marked with “U”.

11. Press x to highlight x •, and then press y or z to highlight a

different category.

12. Repeat steps 9 and 10.

13. To return to normal TV viewing, press EXIT.

To block programs by MPAA rating:
The MPAA Rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of

America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies.
(Eventually, movie videocassettes will be encoded with MPAA ratings.)
When the V-Chip Lock is on, the TV will automatically block any
programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or
TV- Ratings).

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the FEATURE

menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP, and then press x or • to display

the PIN code entering screen.

3. Enter your four – digit PIN code.
The V-Chip menu appears.

4. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP LOCK, and then press x or •
to select “ON”.

5. Press y or z to highlight MPAA RATING, and then press x or •
to display the MPAA Rating menu.

Notes:

• The V-Chip will automatically block
certain categories that are “more
restrictive”.

For example, if you block “TV-Y” category,
then TV-Y7 will automatically be blocked.
Similarly, if you block the TV-G category,
then all the categories in the “young adult”
group will be blocked (TVG, TV-PG, TV­14 and TV-MA).

The sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work together
similarly. (See “Ratings definitions on page

18.)

• The V-Chip will automatically block
certain categories that are “More
restrictive”.

For example, if you block “L” sub-rating in
TV-PG, then the “L” sub-ratings in TV-14
and TV-MA will automatically be blocked.

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-

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V
TV GUIDELINE

MPAA RATING

CHANGE PIN

ON

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FEATURE

G

PG

-

PG 13
R

-

NCNR17
X

U
U
U
U
U
U
U

6. Press y or z to highlight a particular MPAA categories, and then
press x or • to activate it.

7. Press y or z to select (or deselect) the ratings to be blocked.
Blocked rating will be marked with “B”; unblocked ratings will be
marked with “U”.

8. Press x, and repeat steps 6 and
7 to set a different MPAA
rating category.

FEATURE

G
PG

-

PG 13

R

-

NCNR17
X

U
U
B
B
B
B
U

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Index

Changing your PIN code

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the FEATURE

menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP.

3. Press x or • to display the PIN code entering screen.

4. Use the NUMBERS(0–9) to enter your existing PIN code.
After the code is entered, the V-Chip menu appears.

5. Press y or z to highlight CHANGE PIN.

NUMBERS

FEATURE

LANGUAGE
AUTO POWER
INVERT
CAPTION

-

CHIP

V

ENTER PIN

ENGLISH

OFF
OFF

ENTER

FEATURE

-

CHIP LOCK

V
TV GUIDELINE
MPAA RATING

CHANGE PIN

ON

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6. Use the NUMBERS(0–9) to enter a new PIN code.
After the new code is entered, the CONFIRM PIN appears.

FEATURE

V

-

CHIP LOCK
TV GUIDELINE
MPAA RATING
CHANGE PIN

CONFIRM PIN

ON

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7. Reenter the new PIN code.

Press EXIT to return to normal TV viewing.

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Adjusting the picture quality

You can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences,
including the contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, and tint . The
qualities you choose will be stored automatically in your TV’s memory.

To adjust the picture quality:

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the PICTURE

menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight the PICTURE item you want to adjust.

3. Press x or • to adjust the level.

PICTURE

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
SHARPNESS
TINT
RESET
BLUE SCREEN

ON

The PICTURE items you have adjusted will be stored in the TV’s
memory automatically.

Selection x Pressing •
Contrast lower higher
Brightness darker lighter
Color paler deeper
Sharpness softer sharper
Tint greenish reddish

Using the blue screen feature

With the blue screen function ON, the screen will automatically turn
blue and the sound will be muted when no signal is received.

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Note:

To reset the picture adjustments to the
factory-preset status.

(Contrast maximum and all other
adjustments centered.)

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to

display the PICTURE menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight RESET, and
then press x or •.

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To turn on the blue screen:

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the PICTURE

menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight BLUE SCREEN, and then press x or •

to select “ON”.

PICTURE

CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
SHARPNESS
TINT
RESET

BLUE SCREEN

Note:

If the blue screen tends to mis-operate due to unstable signal strength or frequency,
select “OFF” in step 2.

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Selecting the video input source

You can use the VIDEO1 or VIDEO 2 buttons on the remote control
to view a signal coming from other devices, such as VCRs or video disc
players that may be connected to your TV. (see “Connecting your TV”
on page 8.)

Or press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV repeatedly to select
VIDEO1, VIDEO2 or TV.

Using the auto power off feature

The TV will automatically turn itself off (standby mode) after
approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station
that completes its broadcast for the day. This feature does not work in
VIDEO mode.

To turn on the auto power off feature:

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the FEATURE

menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight

AUTO POWER, and then
press x or • to select “ON”.

FEATURE

LANGUAGE

AUTO POWER

INVERT
CAPTION
V-CHIP

ENGLISH

OFF

OFF

TV top panel

TV/VIDEO

VIDEO1
VIDEO2

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To turn off the auto power off feature:

Select “OFF” in step 2.

Using the invert feature

This is a function to invert the on-screen menu.

To select the invert mode:

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the FEATURE

menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight INVERT, and then press x or • to select

the desired invret mode.

Top-and-bottom invert

FEATURE

LANGUAGE
AUTO POWER

INVERT

CAPTION
V-CHIP

ENGLISH

OFF

OFF

V-CHIP
CAPTION

INVERT

AUTO POWER
LANGUAGE

FEATURE

OFF

ENGLISH

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OFF

ENGLISH

Right-and-left invert

V-CHIP
CAPTION

INVERT

AUTO POWER
LANGUAGE

FEATURE

Right-and-left invertTop-and-bottom and

OFF

ENGLISH

FEATURE
LANGUAGE
AUTO POWER

INVERT

CAPTION
V-CHIP

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—An on-screen display of information not related to the
current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided
by individual stations).

To view captions or text:

1. Tune the TV to the desired program.

2. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the FEATURE

menu.

3. Press y or z to highlight CAPTION.

4. Press x or • to display CAPTION menu, and then press x or • to

select closed caption “ON” or “OFF”.

Note:

A closed caption signal may not display in
the following situations:

• when a videotape has been dubbed

• when the signal reception is weak

• when the signal reception is nonstandard

When “ON” mode is selected, the last
selected caption or text mode is
selected.
At this time, C1-T4 are not
highlighted.

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INVERT

ENGLISH

OFF
OFF

FEATURE

CAPTION

ON

C1T1C2T2C3T3C4

T4

CAPTION

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5. Press y, z, x or • to highlight the desired closed caption mode, as

follows:

•To view captions, highlight C1, C2, C3, or C4 (C1 displays
translation of the primary language in your area).

Note: If the program or video you selected is not closed captioned, no captions
will display on the screen.

Giant pandas eat leaves.

•To view text, highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4.

Note: If text is not available in your area, a black rectangle may appear on your
screen. If this happens, turn the Closed Caption feature OFF.

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WORLD WEATHER

Temps Current
F C Weather
LONDON 51 11
MOSCOW
PARIS
ROME
TOKYO

57 14
53 12
66 19
65 18

Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Cloudy
Rain

To turn off the Closed Caption feature:

Select OFF in step 4.

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Setting the sleep timer

To set the sleep timer to turn the TV off (standby mode) automatically:

1. Press SLEEP to set the length
of time until the TV turns off.

SLEEP TIMER

00

ENTER

Every time you press the button, the time display will decrease by
30 minutes.

>>>>>>>

180 — 150 — 120 — 90 — 60 — 30 — 00 — 180.

2. Press ENTER.

To cancel the sleep timer:

Press SLEEP until it is set to 00.

Adjusting the Sound

Muting the Sound

This is useful during telephone calls or other interruptions.

1. Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound.
While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE.

Note :

To display the amount of time left until the
TV turns off automatically, press SLEEP
once.

MUTE

MENU

ENTER

VOL
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MUTE

2. To restore the sound, press MUTE again or simply press either VOL
x or VOL •.

Adjusting the sound quality

You can change the sound quality of your TV by adjusting the bass,
treble, and balance.

To adjust the sound quality:

1. Press MENU, then press x or • to display the SOUND menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight the item you want to adjust.

3. Press x or • to adjust the level.

SOUND

BASS

TREBLE
BALANCE
MTS
WOW

STEREO

ON

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• x makes the sound quality weaker or decreases the balance in

the right channel, depending on the item selected.

• • makes the sound quality stronger or decreases the balance in

the left channel, depending on the item selected.

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The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to listen to
high-fidelity stereo sound while watching TV. MTS can also transmit a
second audio program (SAP) containing a second language, music, or
other audio information (when provided by individual stations).

When the TV receives a stereo or SAP broadcast, the word STEREO or
SAP appears on-screen every time the TV is turned on, the channel is
changed, or the RECALL button is pressed.

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The MTS feature is not available when the TV is in VIDEO mode.

To listen to stereo sound:

•Press MTS on the remote control
repeatedly until “MTS
STEREO” appears on the screen.

MTS STEREO

Each time you press the button, Stereo, SAP or Mono mode is selected
in order.

You can leave your TV in STEREO mode because it will automatically
output the type of sound being broadcast (stereo or monaural).

If the stereo sound is noisy, select MONO to reduce the noise.

To listen to SAP (if available):
Press MTS on the remote control

until “MTS SAP” appears on the
screen.

MTS SAP

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Note :

A second audio program (SAP) can be
heard only on those TV stations that offer it.

For example, a station might broadcast
music as a second audio program. If you
have SAP on, you will see the current
program on the screen but hear music
instead of the program’s normal audio.

However, if you have SAP on, and the
station you are watching is not currently
broadcasting a second audio program, you
will see the picture but not hear any sound. If
this happens, put the TV in STEREO mode
so you can hear the station’s normal audio.

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You will hear the station’s second audio program (if available) from the
speakers, while viewing the original program’s picture (see note at right).

You can also select stereo or SAP using the SOUND menu function.

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the SOUND menu

appears.

2. Press y or z to highlight

MTS.

3. Press x or • to select desired

mode.

SOUND

BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE

MTS

WOW

STEREO

OFF

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Using the WOW (sound effect) feature

WOW is a special combination of SRS audio technologies that creates a
thrilling surround sound experience with deep rich bass from a mono or
stereo sound sources. Your audio now sounds fuller, richer and wider.

Based on the elements of the flagship SRS 3D technology, WOW
restores the spatial cues and ambient information that is lost during
standard stereo playback.

To turn the WOW feature on:
Press WOW on the remote control to select WOW x or • in the

SOUND menu.
To turn the WOW off press WOW again.

WOW

MENU

SOUND

BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
MTS

WOW

STEREO

ON

You can also switch the WOW feature on or off using the SOUND
menu function:

1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the SOUND menu.

2. Press y or z to highlight WOW and then press x or • to select

“ON” or “OFF”.

SOUND

BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
MTS

WOW

STEREO

OFF

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• SRS WOW, SRS and
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

• SRS WOW technology is incorporated
under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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Press RECALL to display the following information on-screen:

• Channel number or VIDEO mode selected

•Stereo or SAP audio status

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Specifications

Receiving System Antenna input

PAL M/N
NTSC M

Video input

PAL(50/60 Hz) 3.58 PAL(M/N)
NTSC(50/60Hz) 3.58 NTSC

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DC 16V(TV input)

Power Consumption 14VL43U: 45 W (average)

20VL43U: 60 W (average)

Audio Power 2.5W + 2.5W(10% THD)

Speaker Type 1 - 3/4 inches (45 mm) round

Headphones jack 3.5 mm (stereo-mini type), Impedance 8-32 ohm

Video/Audio Terminals S-VIDEO INPUT

Y: 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync.
C: 0.286 V(p-p) (burst signal), 75 ohm

VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT (1, 2)

VIDEO: 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync.
AUDIO: 150 mV(rms) (Impedance 22k ohm or above)

ColorStream

Y: 1V(p-p), 75 ohm
CB: 0.7 V(p-p), 75 ohm
C

AUDIO OUTPUT

150mv(rms)(Impedance 22k ohm or above)

Dimensions 14VL43U: Width 14 - 3/32 inches (358.2 mm)

20VL43U: Width 19 - 13/32inches (493 mm)

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(component video) INPUT

R: 0.7 V(p-p), 75 ohm

Height 16 ­Depth 7.0 inches (177 mm)

Height 20 - 19/32 inches (523 mm)
Depth 7 - 25/32 inches (198 mm)

13/32 inches (416.5 mm)

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Mass 14VL43U: 9.1 lbs. (4.15 kg)

20VL43U: 13.9 lbs. (6.3 kg)

Supplied Accessories Remote Control with 2 size “AAA” batteries

Power cord
AC adaptor
(This AC adaptor can be only used for this LCD TV. Do not use for other apparatus.)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Troubleshooting

Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some
solutions.

Problem Solution

TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER.

• The remote control batteries may be dead.
Replace the batteries.

No picture, no sound • Check the antenna/cable connections.

No sound, picture OK • The sound may be muted. Press VOLUME (VOL).

• The station may have broadcast difficulties.
Tr y another channel.

Poor sound, picture OK • The station may have broadcast difficulties.

Tr y another channel.

Poor picture, sound OK • Check the antenna connections.

• The station may have broadcast difficulties.
Tr y another channel.

• Adjust the PICTURE menu.

Poor reception of broadcast channels • The station may have broadcast difficulties.

Tr y another channel.

• Check the antenna connections.

Cannot receive above channel 13 • Make sure TV/CABLE is set to CABLE mode.

Black box appears on the screen • The closed caption feature may be set to one of the Text modes

(T1,T2, T3, or T4). Turn closed captioning OFF.

Unable to select a certain channel • The channel may be blocked out with the V-Chip feature, or Erased

with the add/erase feature.

Multiple images • The station may have broadcast difficulties.

Tr y another channel.

• Use a highly directional outdoor antenna.

Poor color or no color • The station may have broadcast difficulties.

Tr y another channel.

• Adjust the TINT and/or COLOR in the PICTURE menu.

No stereo or SAP sound from a known • Make sure the MTS feature is set properly.
MTS broadcast

The remote control does not operate • There may be an obstruction between the remote control and the

remote control sensor.

• The remote control batteries may be dead.
Replace the batteries.

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The V-Chip PIN code does not work • Change or reset your PIN code (see page 17 or 20).

Limited United States Warranty

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for LCD TV

Toshiba America Consumer Products,Inc. (“TACP ”) and Toshiba
Hawaii,Inc.(“THI ”)make the following limited warranties to
originalconsumers in the United States.

THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL
CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING TH IS
LCD TV AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONS UMER
PURCHASERAND TO NO OTHER PURCHAS ER OR
TRANSFEREE.

PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A.AND USED IN
CANADA ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.

PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA AND USE D IN THE
U.S.A. ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.

Limited One (1)Year Warranty on Parts and Labor*

TACP/THI warrant this LCD TV and its parts against defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of one (1)year after the
date of original retail purchase. DURING THIS PERIOD, TACP/
THI WILL, AT TACP/THI’S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE A
DEFECTIVE PART WITH A NEW OR RE FURBISHED PART
WITHOUT CHARGE TO YOU FOR PARTS OR LABOR.
TACP/THI Authorized Service Station personnel will come to your
home when warranty service is required.Depending on the type
of repair required,either the service will be performed in your
home or the set will be taken to the TACP/THI Authorized Service
Station for repair and returned to your home at no cost to you.

Rental Units

The warranty for rental units begins with the date of first rental or
thirty (30)days from the date of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.

*Commercial Units

LCD TVs sold and used for commercial purposes have a limited
ninety (90)day warranty for all parts, labor.

Owner ’s Manual and Product Registration Card

Read this owner ’s manual thoroughly before operating this LCD
TV. Complete and mail the enclosed product registration card
within ten days after you,or the person who has given you this
product as a gift,purchased this LCD TV. Returning the product
registration card will enable TACP/THI to provide you with better
customer service and improved product support.Failure to return
the product registration card will not affect your rights under this
warranty.

Your Responsibility

THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

(1) You must provide your bill of sale or other proof of purchase.

(2) All warranty servicing of this LCD TV must be made by an

Authorized TACP/THI Service Station.

(3) The warranties from TACP and THI are effective only if the

LCD TV is purchased and operated in the U.S.A. or Puerto
Rico.

(4) Labor service charges for set installation, setup, adjustment

of customer controls, and installation or repair of antenna
systems are not covered by these warranties.Reception
problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your
responsibility.

(5) Warranties extend only to defects in materials or

workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any LCD
TV or parts that have been lost or discarded by you or to
damage to LCD TV or parts caused by misuse, accident, Acts
of God (such as lightning or fluctuations in electric power),
improper installation, improper maintenance, or use in
violation of instructions furnished by TACP/THI; or to units
that have been modified or had the serial number removed,
altered, 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) To find the nearest TACP/THI Authorized Service Station:

For LCD TVs purchased in the United States,except Hawaii,
visit TACP ’s web site at www.toshiba.com/tacp, or call
toll free 1-800-631-3811. For LCD TVs purchased in
Hawaii,contact Toshiba Hawaii,Inc., 327 Kamakee Street,
Honolulu, HI 96814,[phone].

(2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the

Authorized Service Station.Authorized TACP/THI Service
Station personnel will come to your home when warranty ser­vice is required.Depending on the type of repair
required,either the service will be performed in your home or
the set will be taken to the Authorized Service Station for
repair and returned to your home at no cost to you.

For additional information, visit TACP’s web site:

ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF
THE U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE.WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF
ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A.AS HEREBY LIMITED, TH E
FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, AG REEMENTS, AND
SIMILAR OBLIGATIONS OF TACP OR THI WITH RESPECT TO
THE REPAIR OR REPLACEM ENT OF ANY PARTS.IN NO EVENT
SHALL TACP OR THI BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.

No person, agent, distributor, dealer, or company is authorized to
change, modify, or extend the terms of these warranties in any
manner whatsoever. The time within which action must be
commenced to enforce any obligation of TACP or THI arising
under this warranty or under any law of the United States or of
any state thereof is hereby limited to 90 days from the date you
discover, or should have discovered,the defect.This limitation
does not apply to implied warranties arising under the law of any
state of the U.S.A.

THIS WARRANTY GIVE S YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U.S.A. SOME STATES OF THE
U.S.A. DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON TH E DURATION OF
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, LIM ITATIONS ON THE TIME WITHIN
WHICH AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAM AG ES; THEREFORE, THE ABOVE LIM ITATIONS OR
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH
CIRCUMSTANCES.

FST PUR E® is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products,
Inc.

www.toshiba.com/tacp.

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S

Introduction

your TV

Connecting

Using the

Remote Control

your TV

Setting up

Features

Using the TV’s

Appendix

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Index

Limited Canada Warranty

for LCD TV

Appendix

Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL ”)makes the following limited
warranties to original consumers in Canada.

THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL
CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS
LCD TV AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONS UMER
PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR
TRANSFEREE.

PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A.AND USED IN
CANADA ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.

PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA AND U SE D IN THE
U.S.A.ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.

Limited One (1)Year Warranty on Parts and Labor*

TCL warrants this LCD TV and its parts against defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of one (1)year after the
date of original retail purchase. DURING THIS PERIOD,TCL
WILL,AT TCL ’S OPTION,REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE
PART WITH A NEW OR REFURBISHED PART WITHOUT
CHARGE TO YOU FOR PARTS OR LABOR.TCL Authorized
Service Depot personnel will come to your home when warranty
service is required. Depending on the type of repair
required,either the service will be performed in your home or the
set will be taken to the TCL Authorized Service Depot for repair
and returned to your home at no cost to you.IN-HOME SERVICE
ONLY APPLIES WITHIN 100 KILOMETERS OF AN
AUTHORIZED TCL SERVICE DEPOT.

Rental Units

The warranty for rental units begins with the date of first rental or
thirty (30) days from the date of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.

*Commercial Units

LCD TVs sold and used for commercial purposes have a limited
ninety (90)day warranty for all parts, labor.

Owner ’s Manual

Read this owner ’s manual thoroughly before operating this LCD
TV.

Your Responsibility

THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

(1) You must provide your bill of sale or other proof of purchase.

(2) All warranty servicing of this LCD TV must be made by an

Authorized TCL Service Depot.

(3) The warranties from TCL are effective only if the LCD TV is

purchased in Canada from an authorized TCL dealer and
operated in Canada.

(4) Labor service charges for set installation, setup, adjustment

of customer controls, and installation or repair of antenna
systems are not covered by these warranties. Reception
problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your
responsibility.

(5) Warranties extend only to defects in materials or

workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any LCD
TV or parts that have been lost or discarded by you or to
damage to LCD TV or parts caused by misuse, accident, Acts
of God (such as lightning or fluctuations in electric power),
improper installation, improper maintenance, or use in
violation of instructions furnished by TCL; or to units that
have been modified or had the serial number removed,
altered, 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) 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 to the

Authorized Service Depot.Authorized TCL Service Depot
personnel will come to your home when warranty service is
required. Depending on the type of repair required, either the
service will be performed in your home or the set will be
taken to the Authorized Service Depot for repair and returned
to your home at no cost to you.IN-HOME SERVICE ONLY
APPLIES WITHIN 100 KILOMETERS OF AN AUTHORIZED
TCL SER VIC E DEPOT.

For additional information, visit TCL’s web site:

ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY PROVINCE
OF CANADA, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, AR E EXPRESSLY LIMITE D TO THE DURATION OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE.WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF
ANY PROVINCE OF CANADA AS HEREBY LIMITED, THE
FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, AG RE EM ENTS,AND
SIMILAR OBLIGATIONS OF TCL WITH RE SPECT TO THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS. IN NO EVENT
SHALL TCL BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQU ENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAM AGE S.

No person, agent, distributor,dealer,or company is authorized to
change, modify, or extend the terms of these warranties in any
manner whatsoever. The time within which action must be
commenced to enforce any obligation of TCL arising under this
warranty or under any law of Canada or of any province thereof, is
hereby limited to 90 days from the date you discover, or should
have discovered, the defect. This limitation does not apply to
implied warranties arising under the law of any province of
Canada.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS,WH ICH MAY VARY
FROM PROVINCE TO PR OVI N CE I N CANADA.SOME
PROVINCES OF CANADA DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
THE DURATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, LIMITATIONS
ON THE TIME WITHIN WHICH AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT,
OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIM ITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THEREFORE, THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU
UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES.

FST PUR E® is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products,
Inc.

www.toshiba.ca

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Index

A

AC adaptor connection ......................................................... 7

A/V cables (standard) ........................................................... 7

Antenna cables (coaxial) ..................................................... 7

Audio amplifier connection ............................................... 11

Auto power off........................................................................ 22

B

Back of the TV .......................................................................... 6

Blue screen .............................................................................. 21

C

Cable converter box connection ....................................... 8

Camcorder connection........................................................ 11

CH yz buttons...................................................................... 14

Channel Number buttons ..................................................14

Channel programming

ADD/ERASE ....................................................................... 15

Automatic programming ...............................................14

TV/CABLE selection ........................................................ 14

Closed caption........................................................................ 23

Color adjusting .......................................................................21

S

Safety instructions................................................................... 3

SAP sound ................................................................................25

Satellite receiver connection............................................... 9

SLEEP button ..........................................................................24

Sleep timer ............................................................................... 24

Sound quality adjustments ................................................ 24

Specifications.......................................................................... 27

Stereo sound ...........................................................................25

S-video cable ............................................................................ 7

System........................................................................................14

T

Troubleshooting .....................................................................28

TV/VIDEO button ...................................................................22

V

V-CHI P

CHAGING PIN ...................................................................20

MPAA RATING .................................................................. 18

V-CHIP LOCK .....................................................................18

VCR connection ................................................................8–10

E

F

S

Introduction

your TV

Connecting

D E

DVD connection................................................................ 9, 10

EXEMPTIONS ........................................................................... 2

EXIT button ..............................................................................13

F I

FAV zy buttons ....................................................................16

Favorite channels ..................................................................16

Front of the TV.......................................................................... 6

INVERT ......................................................................................22

L M

Language selection ..............................................................14

Menu system........................................................................... 13

MTS feature ............................................................................. 25

MUTE button ........................................................................... 24

P

Picture adjustments

COLOR .................................................................................. 21

Picture quality ....................................................................21

Power cord connection .........................................................7

R

RECALL button ......................................................................26

Remote control

Battery installation ...........................................................12

Learning about the buttons.......................................... 12

W

Warranty............................................................................ 29, 30

WOW feature........................................................................... 26

Using the

Remote Control

your TV

Setting up

Features

Using the TV’s

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Appendix

Index

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