Toshiba 20AS21 User Manual

Toshiba America
Consumer Products, Inc.

Toshiba de Mexico,
S.A. de C.V .

TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

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01/07

ANTENNA/CATV CONNECTIONS

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

OWNER'S
MANUAL

COLOR TELEVISION

20AS21

ATTENTION

If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact
the remote manufacturer for the required programming code.

TV/CATV MODE SELECTION

When shipped from the factory, the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the "CABLE"
(Cable Television) mode. If not using CABLE, set this menu option to "TV " mode.

FEATURES

Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning System - Electronically locks in and

memorizes available channels for perfect reception.
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.
Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control - The On-Screen display allows
precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, CONTRAST,
SHARPNESS and TINT.
Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, this TV can be programmed up to
120 minutes to turn off automatically.
Memory Back Up - This system prevents loss of memorized channel selections in
case a power interruption to the TV should occur.
Closed Captioned Decoder - Displays text captions or 1/2 of full screen text on the
screen for hearing impaired viewers.
V-Chip - The V-Chip function can read the rating of a TV program or movie content
if the program is encoded with this information. V-Chip will allow you to set a
restriction level.

Audio/Video Input Jack - A VCR or other video device may be hooked up.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna

Single 75 ohm cable

300 ohm twin-lead wire

Splitter

UHF Antenna

300 ohm twin-lead wire

VHF Antenna

Single 75 ohm cable

300 ohm twin-lead wire

Incoming CATV

Take off the Splitter

Converter/Descrambler

Converter/Descrambler

Converter/Descrambler

Converter/Descrambler

Splitter

Splitter

A/B Switch

A/B Switch

300-75 OHM MATCHING
TRANSFORMER
(not supplied)

COMBINER
(not supplied)

300-75 OHM MATCHING
TRANSFORMER
(not supplied)

A

B

This television has an extended tuning range and
can tune most cable channels without using a cable
company supplied converter box. Some cable
companies offer "premium pay channels" in which
the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals
for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler
device which is generally provided by the cable
company.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm
cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire)

Connect the 75 ohm cable from a combination VHF/UHF
antenna to the antenna jack.
If your combination antenna has a 300 ohm twin-lead wire,
use the 300-75 ohm matching transformer (not supplied).

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Separate VHF
and UHF 300 ohm twin-leads)

Connect the UHF twin-lead wire to a combiner (not
supplied). Connect the VHF twin-lead to the 300-75 ohm
matching transformer (not supplied). Attach the
transformer to the combiner. Attach the combiner to the
antenna jack.

Separate VHF/UHF Antennas

Connect the 75 ohm cable from the VHF antenna and the
UHF antenna twin-lead to a combiner (not supplied).
Attach the combiner to the antenna jack.
NOTE: If your VHF antenna has a twin-lead wire, use the
300-75 ohm matching transformer (not supplied), then
connect the transformer to the combiner.

For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service

For basic cable service not requiring a converter/
descrambler box, connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable
directly to the antenna jack on the back of the television.

For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service

If you subscribe to a cable service which requires the use
of a converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming
cable to the converter/descrambler box and connect the
output of the box to the antenna jack on the back of the
television. Follow the connections shown left. Set the
television to the output of the converter/descrambler box
(usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/descrambler
box to select channels.

For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable
with Scrambled Premium Channels

If you subscribe to a cable service in which basic cable
channels are unscrambled and premium channels require
the use of a converter/descrambler box, you may wish to
use a two-set signal splitter (sometimes called a "two-set
coupler") and an A/B switch box from the cable installer or
an electronics supply store. Follow the connections shown
left. With the switch in the "B" position, you can directly tune
any nonscrambled channels on your TV. With the switch in
the "A" position, tune your TV to the output of the converter/
descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the box
to tune scrambled channels.

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WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS:

RISQUE DE CHOC

ELEETRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

WARNING:

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Important Information

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULL Y
INSERTED INTO THE OUTLET T O
PREVENT ANY EXPOSURE OF THE
PRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG.

ATTENTION

POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS
ÉLECTRIQUES NE P AS UTILISER

CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE A VEC UN
PROLONGA TEUR, UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ÊTRE INSÉRÉS À FOND
SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE À
DÉCOUVERT.

REMOTE CONTROL

CAUTION

The plug has one prong wider than the
other and will fit only one way into a
standard electrical

wide prong

outlet (120 volt
AC, 60 Hz). If the
plug does not fit
into the outlet, try
turning it around.
If the plug still does not fit, the outlet is
probably non-standard and must be
replaced by a qualified electrician. Do not
tamper with the plug or try to force it into
a non-standard outlet.

Note to CA TV system installers in the
USA

This reminder is provided 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.

Precautions

Installing your TV

• Place the TV on the floor or on a
sturdy platform. The mounting surface
should be flat and steady. If you install
the TV on a soft floor, make sure that
the floor is not damaged by the weight
of the TV .

•

Place the TV far enough away from the
walls to allow proper ventilation. This
will prevent the TV from overheating
and avoid possible damage to the TV .
Avoid dusty areas too.

Using your TV

• Do not stand or climb on the TV.

• Do not put any heavy object on top of

the TV .

• Do not place containers with liquids
such as drinks, aquariums, or lighted
candles on the TV. If any foreign
material or water leaks into the TV,
unplug the power cord and contact
your dealer.

• Avoid displaying stationary images on
your TV screen for extended periods
of time. Stationary patterns (such as
those generated by computer displays,
video games, or stock market reports)
can become permanently engrained
on the picture tube. This damage is
not protected by your warranty
because it is the result of misuse. If
you wish to use your TV to display still
images, reduce brightness and
contrast settings. Never leave a
computer or video game display
unattended.

Cleaning your TV

• To clean the TV screen:

1. Unplug the TV from the power outlet
to avoid possible shock hazard.

2. Use a clean, dry cellulose sponge or
chamois cloth to clean TV screen
and trim. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaning agents. Liquid spilling into
the TV cabinet

may cause electric

shock or damage the TV.

CAUTION

Never use strong solvents such as
thinner, benzene, or other chemicals on
or near the cabinet, as they can damage
the finish of the cabinet.

Before using the remote control transmitter, batteries must first be installed.

HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

Use two "AAA" size penlight batteries
(supplied) for the transmitter.The
batteries may last approximately one
year depending on how much the
remote control is used. For best perfor­mance, it is recommended that batteries
should be replaced on a yearly basis, or
when the remote operation becomes
erratic. Do not mix old and new batteries
or different types.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

These precautions should be followed
when using batteries in this device:

1. Use only the size and type of

Install two "AAA" (penlight size) batteries.

2.

batteries specified.

2. Be sure to follow the correct
polarity when installing the batter­ies as indicated in the battery
compartment. Reversed batteries
may cause damage to the device.

3. Do not mix different types of
batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and
Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with
fresh ones.

4. If the device is not to be used for a
long period of time, remove the
batteries to prevent damage or
injury from possible battery leak-

3.

Replace the battery compartment cover.

age.

5. Do not try to recharge batteries not
intended to be recharged; they can
overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer's
directions.)

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POWER

123

2

3

4
5

6
7

8
9

1.

POWER Button - Press to turn the TV on.

Press again to turn the TV off.

2.

Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) -

Allows direct access to any channel.

3.

CH RTN Button - This button allows

you to go back to the previous channel
selected by just pressing the CH RTN
button. Press this button again to return to
the channel you were watching.

4.

SLEEP Button - To set the TV to turn off

after a preset amount of time, press the
SLEEP button on the remote control.
The clock will count down 10 minutes
each time the button is pressed in the
order of 120, 110, 100, ······ 20, 10, 0.

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CH RTN RECALL

0

VOL

–

SLEEP

MENU

–

RESET

TV/VIDEO

CH +

CH –

SET

CAP/TEXT

MUTE

VOL

ENTER

+

1/2

+

10

11

12

13

14

15

After the sleep time is programmed,
the display will disappear then reappear
momentarily every ten minutes to remind
you the sleep timer function is operating.
To confirm the sleep time setting, press
the SLEEP button once and the remaining
time will be momentarily displayed. To
cancel sleep time, press the SLEEP button
repeatedly until the display turns to 0.

5.

VOL (VOLUME) +/– Buttons - Press the

+ button to increase, or the – button to
decrease the volume level.

MENU Button - Press to display the On-

6.

Screen menu function.

7.

SET +/– Buttons - Press to select the

desired setting during On-Screen operations.

RESET Button - Press to reset the On-

8.

Screen picture adjustments to their
factory preset positions.

9.

TV/VIDEO Button - Switches between TV

and external inputs.

10.

RECALL Button - When you press this

button, the channel number will appear in
the upper right corner of the screen. Press
the button again to remove display from
the screen.

11.

MUTE Button - To turn off the sound,

press this button once. The TV will be
silenced and the symbol "MUTE" will
appear on the screen. The muting feature
can be released by pressing the MUTE
button again or one of the VOL + or – buttons.

12.

CH (CHANNEL) +/– Buttons - Press

the + button to change to a higher
numbered channel set into memory. Press
the – button to change to a lower numbered
channel set into memory.

13.

ENTER Button - Press to enter or select

information for On-Screen operations.

14.

CAP/TEXT Button - Press this button to

switch between normal TV and the two
Closed Caption modes (captions and 1/2
of full screen text). Closed Captioning will
display text on screen for hearing impaired
viewers.

1/2 Button - Switches between Channel 1

15.

and Channel 2 in the Closed Caption mode.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

VIDEO

CHANNEL

VOLUME

POWER

SET

MENU

VIDEO

CHANNEL

AUDIO

VOLUMEPOWER

SET

RESETENTER

MENU

3 6

12

AUDIO

RESETENTER

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1. POWER Indicator - Lights up when the power is turned on.

2. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control unit are received here.

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. AUDIO VIDEO IN Jack - Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be
connected here.

SETTING LANGUAGE

This TV can display the channel number, on screen displays and picture adjustments on the
screen in English, Spanish or French.
On-screen language selection (step 3) will automatically appear on the screen when you press
the MENU button initially. Select the language you prefer first, then proceed with the other menu
options.

MENU

Press the MENU button.

1

Press the SET + or – button to select the LANGUAGE

2

mode, then press the ENTER button.
Press the SET + or – button until the "

3

points to the desired language: English (ENGLISH),

" indicator

Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANCAIS), then
press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button again.

4

CH SET
PICTURE
LANGUAGE
V-CHIP SET

+

〈

/ – / ENTER / MENU

LANGUAGE / IDIOMA / LANGUE

+

〈

/ – / ENTER / MENU

ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS

〉

〉

NOTE:

If Spanish or French is chosen, the Closed Caption indicators will be in the selected language,
but the Closed Caption text will not be affected by the language selection.

TV OPERATION

To turn on the TV, press the POWER button.

1

The VOLUME can be adjusted to a desired level by pressing the VOL (VOLUME) + or –

2

button.
The sound level will be indicated on the TV screen by GREEN BARS AND A NUMBER.

As the sound level increases, so do the number of BARS AND THE NUMBER on the
screen. The same is true for decreasing the level.

Set the TV/CATV menu option to the appropriate position. When shipped from the

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factory, this menu option is in the CATV setting. See "To Memorize Channels".

TV - VHF/UHF channels
CATV - CABLE TV channels

CH (CHANNEL) + and – buttons

4

Press and release the CH (CHANNEL) + or – button. The channel automatically stops at
the next channel set into memory. Press and hold the button down to change channels
more quickly.

For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be set into the TV's
memory. See "To Memorize Channels".

DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION buttons (0-9) - Press these buttons to select a
channel.The channel number will appear on the upper right corner of the TV screen. If an
invalid channel number is selected, the display will revert to the previous channel.
TV MODE DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION - When the TV/CATV menu option is in the
TV position, all channels can be instantly selected by using two buttons (For example, to
select channel 2, press "0", then "2". If you press only "2", channel selection will be
delayed for a few seconds). For channels 10 and above, press the 2 digits in order.

CATV mode direct channel selection

When the TV/CATV menu option is in the CATV position, channels can be selected as
follows:

1-9
10-12
13-99
100-125

NOTE: If the station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will automatically shut off

Press "0" twice, then 1-9 as needed.
Example, to select channel 2, press "002".
Press "0", then remaining 2 digits.
Example, to select channel 12, press "012".
Press the 2 digits in order.
Example, to select channel 36, press "36".
Press the 3 digits in order.
Example, to select channel 120, press "120".

after 15 minutes.

CLOSED CAPTION

WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING?

This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs.
Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will
translate and display text in another language.

TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS

Press the CAP/TEXT button on the remote control to switch between normal TV and the two
Closed Caption Modes (Captions and 1/2 of Full Screen Text).

Captions: This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another
language (depending on the setting of the Closed Captions 1/2 button). Generally, Closed
Captions in English are transmitted on Captions Channel 1 and Closed Captions in other
languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2.

Text: The Text Closed Caption Mode will usually fill 1/2 of full screen with a programming
schedule or other information. After selecting a Closed Caption Mode, it will stay in effect until
it is changed, even if the channel is changed. If the Captions signal is lost due to a commercial
or a break in the signal, the Captions will reappear when the signal is received again. If the
channels are changed, the Captions will be delayed approximately 10 seconds.
The Captions will appear in places on the screen where they will least interfere with the
picture, usually on the bottom of the screen. News programs will usually show three-line
Closed Captions which scroll onto the screen. Most other shows provide two or three lined
Captions placed near the character who is speaking so the viewer can follow the dialogue.
Words in italics or underlined describe titles, words in foreign languages or words requiring
emphasis. Words that are sung usually appear enclosed by musical notes.
For television programs broadcasting with Closed Captions, look in your TV guide for the
Closed Captions symbol (CC).

• When activating the Closed Captioned Decoder, there will be a short delay before the
Closed Captioned text appears on the screen.

• Closed Captioned text is only displayed in locations where it is available.

• If no caption signal is received, no captions will appear, but the television will remain in

the Caption Mode.

• Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during Closed Captioning.
This is normal with Closed Captioning, especially with live programs. This is because
during live programs, captions are also entered live. These transmissions do not allow
time for editing.

• When Captions are being displayed, on-screen displays, such as volume and mute may
not be seen or may interfere with Closed Captions.

• Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed
Captioned signal.

• If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor, the Closed Caption Decoder
may not appear or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words. In this case,
adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna.

SETTING V-CHIP

This TV is fitted with a V-CHIP controller which provides you with channel viewing access
controls and restrictions. This function
sexual scenes

1
2
3

that you may choose to exclude.
Press the MENU button.
Press the SET + or – button to select the V-CHIP SET option, then press the ENTER button.
Enter your password (4 digits) using the Direct channel selection buttons (0-9).

In the event of entering incorrect password press the RESET button. Then press the
ENTER button.

Enter the same password for confirmation, then press the ENTER button.

4

Press the SET + or – button to select the V-CHIP option.

5

Press the ENTER button to select the ON.
Press the SET + or – button to select the TV RATING or MOVIE RATING option.

6

Press the ENTER button.
Press the SET + or – button to select the desired rating for the applicable video or TV

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channel. Press the ENTER button.

TV RATING

SET– SET+

OFF

TV-Y

: all children

TV-Y7

: 7 years old and above

TV-G

: childrens program

When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, press the RECALL button to explain the rating.
Press the SET + or – button to select the desired rating you want. Press the ENTER button to
select the setting ON or OFF.

MOVIE RATING

SET– SET+

OFF

: all ages

G

: parental guidance

PG

: parental guidance

PG-13

less than 13 years old

Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared.

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NOTES:

• If you want to change password, follow step 1 and 2 and select "CHANGE PASSWORD"
option then enter your new password.

• The V-Chip function is activated only on programs and tapes that have the rating signal.

• Once you block a program using the V-Chip function, the blocked program cannot be watched

based on the content of the show. When the program starts, the "ENTER PASSWORD" will
appear on the screen. When you want to release the V-Chip temporarily, enter the password.
If you change the channel or turn off the TV while the V-Chip function was temporarily
released, the original setting will be resumed. If you return to the channel you were watching
you must re-enter your password to temporarily release your V-Chip function again.

• When you watch the TV from the cable box or the VCR with the RF Modulator, then you
release the V-Chip temporarily, the V-Chip setting will not be resumed until you turn off the
TV. The TV channel is not used in this case.

• When changing the channel with the cable box or the VCR, approximately 10 seconds will
pass until the program appears.

is to prevent your children from watching violence or

TV-Y7 TV-G TV-14 TV-MATV–Y TV-PG

TV-PG

: parental guidance

TV-14

: 14 years old and above

TV-MA

: 17 years old and above

PG PG-13 R NC-17 XG

: under 17 years old parental

R

guidance suggested

: 17 years old and above

NC-17

: adult only

X

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