Toshiba 20A45C User Manual

20A45C

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.

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

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 25 and 26 on page 4.

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS

ON TV PICTURE TUBE

If a fixed (non-moving) pattern remains on the TV
screen for long periods of time, the image can
become permanently ingrained in the picture
tube. This type of damage is NOT COVERED
BY YOUR WARRANTY. See item 33 on page 4.

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Child Safety

It Makes A Difference
Where Your TV Stands

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

The Issue

 If you are like most consumers, 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!

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Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near

water.

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.

6) Clean only with a 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.

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.

Wide plug

17) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL

INJURY, DEATH, OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE! Never place the TV on

an unstable cart, stand, or table. The TV
may fall, causing serious personal injury,
death, or serious damage to the TV.

18) 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).

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 items such as vases,
aquariums, or candles on top of the TV.

21) 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.

22) 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.

15)

inserted completely to prevent blade exposure.

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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

23) Never overload wall outlets and
extension cords.

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24) Always operate this equipment from
a 120V AC, 60 Hz power source only.

25) Always make sure the antenna system is properly
grounded to provide adequate protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges (see Section
810 of the National Electric Code).

26) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL

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.

INJURY OR DEATH!

• Use extreme care to make sure you are never

Care

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FEATURES

• 181 Channel Tuner - The tuning system is capable of receiving all 68 VHF/UHF standard broadcast channels that

are available in your area. When operating on a cable system, it can tune to the standard VHF channel frequencies
plus up to 113 cable channel frequencies. The actual number of channels received depends upon channel
reception in your area or your cable system.

• On-screen 3 Language Display - This TV can display the on-screen language in English, Spanish or French.

• Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the TV can be programmed to turn off automatically (from 10 to

120 minutes, in 10-minute increments).

• Memory Back Up - This system prevents loss of memorized channel selections in case a power interruption to the
TV should occur.

• Picture Control Adjustments - The on-screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS,
CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS.

• Closed Captioned Decoder - Displays closed captions or text on-screen (when available).

• Stereo/SAP Reception - This TV is designed to receive stereo and second audio program (SAP) broadcasts

where available.

• Lock feature - This feature has three functions, LOCKING CHANNELS, LOCKING VIDEO INPUT and SETTING
THE GameTimer

• Programmable ON Timer - Allows you to program the TV to automatically turn on at a set time.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

FRONT BACK

1. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV on or off.

2. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control

unit are received here.

3. POWER indicator - Lights up when the power is

turned on.

4. CHANNEL ▲/▼ Buttons - Press to select a higher or

lower numbered channel set into memory.
(ENTER Button) - Press to enter or select information
for on-Screen operations.
(RESET Button) - Press, while in the on-screen menu
mode, to reset the on-screen picture adjustments to
their factory preset positions.

5. VOLUME ▲/▼ Buttons - Press to raise or lower the

level of the sound.
(MENU Buttons) - Press both VOLUME ▲/▼ buttons
at the same time to display the on-screen menu
functions.
(SET + / – Buttons) - Press to select the desired
setting during on-screen operations.

6. AUDIO/VIDEO IN (VIDEO 2) Jacks - Audio and video

signal cables from an external source can be
connected here.

7. PHONES (Earphone) Jack - Plug an earphone or

monaural headphones with a 1/8" miniplug into this
jack for private listening.

8. VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Jack - Connect a VHF/UHF

antenna or CATV cable to this jack.

9. AUDIO/VIDEO IN (VIDEO 1) Jacks - Audio and

video signal cables from an external source can be
connected here.

10. AC Power Cord - Plug into an outlet with 120V,

60 Hz AC power only.

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