Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest
Color 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 ever before.
Before operating your TV set, please read all these safety
and operating instructions completely and then retain for
future reference.
Preparation
Safety Precautions
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 provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA
dealer regarding this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Reference Section
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 point in the triangle
tells you that important operating and
maintenance instructions follow this
symbol.
This TV set may be used only with TOSHIBA stand shown
on page 35. Use with other stands may result in instability
causing possible injury.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTIONS:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS
THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED INTO
THE OUTLET TO PREVENT ANY EXPOSURE OF
THE PRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG.
ATTENTION:
POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, 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.
Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV screen
for extended periods of time. Stationary patterns generated
by PIP display, computer displays, video games, stock
market reports, etc. can become permanently engrained
on the picture tube. This damage is not protected by your
warranty as it is the result of misuse. Should you wish to
use your TOSHIBA Television to display still images, it
is always advisable to reduce brightness and contrast
settings. Never leave a PIP display, a computer or video
game display unattended.
Note to CATV system installer in the USA:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
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.
Before Calling Service Personnel .............................. 36
Limited United States Warranty ............................... 37
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Set up
Set up
Introduction
This manual applies to models 27A50, 32A50 and 36A50, and there are slight differences among them.
The 32A50 is the model used for illustration purposes. Instructions in this manual are based on the Remote Control. Check the
model of your TV before using this manual.
Exploring your new TV
You can operate your TV using the buttons on the front panel or the Remote Control.
The back panel provides all the terminal connections you will need to connect other equipment to your TV.
Preparation
27A50
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
Selecting a location for the TV
●
Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform in a location where
light does not directly hit the screen.
●
Reference Section
Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which may damage
the TV.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury:
●
Do not stand or climb on the TV.
●
Do not put a VCR or any heavy object on top of the TV.
36A50
32A50
RECALL MUTE
1
4
7
100
TV
CABLE
VCR
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
Y
L
R
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
REC
SLOW
IN
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
ANT
COLOR
STREAM
VIDEO
VIDEO VIDEO
INPUT
Y
L/
L/
L
MONO
MONO
S-VIDEO
C
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
B
R
R
R
C
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
R
AUDIO
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
Caution:
The plug has one prong wider than the other
and will fit only one way into a standard electrical
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 nonstandard and must be replaced by a qualified
electrician. Do not tamper with the plug or
try to force it into a non-standard outlet.
Wide prong
POWER
o
2
5
8
CH RTN
ENT
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
EXIT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
PLAY
TV/VCR
STOP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
3
6
9
A
PIP
FF
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Connecting Your TV
If you haven’t connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this
section. (Cables are not supplied.)
●
A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your
antenna or cable converter box. Coaxial cables use “F”
connectors.
●
Audio and video cables are usually color coded according to
use: yellow for video and red and white for audio. The red
audio cable is for the stereo right channel, and the white audio
cable is for the stereo (or mono) left channel. If you look at
the rear panel of the TV, you will see that the terminals are
color coded in the same manner as the cables.
●
S-video cables provide better picture performance. S-video
cables can only be used with S-video compatible components.
●
ColorStream™ cables come in sets of three and provide the
best picture performance. ColorStream cables can only be
used with ColorStream compatible components.
Connecting a VCR
This connection allows you to watch local channels and video
programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and to
record from one channel while watching another channel.
Caution:
Do not plug the TV in until you have finished
connecting all of your equipment.
Antenna Coaxial Cable
AUDIO/VIDEO Cables
S-Video Cable
ColorStream Cable
Set up
Set up
Preparation
Basic Operation
Cable lead-in or
antenna
Stereo VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEOOUT
OR
LR
IN
OUT
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
TV
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
Y
L
R
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
IN
AUDIO
Connecting a cable converter box
This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels.
Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your
broadcast area), then use the converter box to change channels.
From cable
Caution:
If using a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR
Audio OUT using only one audio cable.
If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-video
connections and remove the video cable.
Do not connect the video cable and the S-video
cable to VIDEO 1 simultaneously.
Note:
The VIDEO 2 jacks can also be used for
connecting a second piece of video equipment,
such as a video disc player or camcorder etc.
with audio/video outputs.
Advanced Operation
Reference Section
INOUT
Cable converter
box
TV
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
Y
L
AUDIO
R
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
Note:
When you use a converter box with your TV,
there may be features that you cannnot program
using the Remote Control, such as blocking
channels, and programming your favorite
channels.
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Connecting Your TV (continued)
Set up
Set up
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 video tapes. Tune the TV
and VCR channels to 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels.
Preparation
Caution:
●
If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT
using only one audio cable.
If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-video connections and
remove the video cable. Do not connect the video cable and
the S-video cable to VIDEO 1 simultaneously.
●
When you use a converter box with your TV, there may be
features that you cannot program using the remote control,
such as blocking channels, and programming your favorite
Basic Operation
channels.
From Cable
INOUT
Cable converter box
Stereo VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
OR
LR
IN
OUT
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
TV
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
Y
L
R
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
IN
AUDIO
Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch satellite, video and TV programs.
You can record one TV channel while watching another channel.
From Satellite dish
Satellite Receiver
Advanced Operation
Reference Section
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEOAUDIO
LR
OUT
Satellite IN
TV
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
Stereo
VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
Y
L
AUDIO
R
LR
Caution:
●
You can use a video cable instead of the S-video
cable, but the picture quality will decrease.
Do not connect the video cable and the S-video
cable to VIDEO 1 simultaneously.
Notes:
●
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
OUT
IN
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
To watch from the Satellite Receiver, the TV must
select VIDEO 1.
●
To watch from the VCR, the TV must select
VIDEO 2.
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From antenna
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Connecting a DVD with component video and VCR
This connection allows you to watch DVD, video or TV programs and to record TV programs. Your TV is capable of using
ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a ColorStream compatible DVD can greatly enhance picture quality
and performance.
From Antenna
Stereo VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
OR
LR
IN
OUT
IN from ANT OUT to TV
TV
DVD
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CH3
CH4
IN
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
Y
L
AUDIO
R
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
Caution:
The unauthorized recording of television programs,
video tapes and other materials may infringe upon
the provisions of copyright laws.
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
Notes:
●
To watch from the VCR, the TV must select
VIDEO 1.
●
To watch from DVD, the TV must select VIDEO 2.
Set up
Set up
Preparation
Basic Operation
1
2
L
LR
AUDIO OUT
R
R
VIDEOS
VIDEO OUT
Cr
C
Y
b
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connecting two VCRs
This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a video program.
You will also be able to record from one TV channel while watching another channel.
From Antenna
VCR1
S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
OR
LR
IN
OUT
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
TV
VIDEOVIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
Y
L
R
OUT
ANT
VIDEO
L/
MONO
C
AUDIO
B
R
C
R
IN
AUDIO
Caution:
The unauthorized recording of television programs,
video tapes and other materials may infringe upon
the provisions of copyright laws.
Note:
The TV must select Video 1 to dub or edit from
VCR 1 to VCR 2. VCR 2 must select Line In when
editing or dubbing from VCR 1.
Advanced Operation
Reference Section
VCR2
VIDEOAUDIO
LR
IN from ANT OUT to TV
IN
OUT
CH3
CH4
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Preparing the Remote Control for Use
Set up
With the Remote Control, you can operate your TV, most VCR models, and cable TV converters together, even if they are
different brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR, your Remote Control is already programmed and ready
to use. If you own different brands of VCR's and/or converters, you first have to program your Remote Control.
(See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 11.)
Installing the Remote Control batteries
1 Slide the battery cover off of the back of the Remote Control.
Preparation
Preparation
Basic Operation
2 Install two “AA” size batteries. Match the + and – signs on the batteries to
the signs on the battery compartment.
Advanced Operation
Press and slide to remove.
Caution:
●
Dispose of your batteries in a designated disposal
area. Do not throw your 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.
●
If you do not intend to use the remote control for
a long time, remove the batteries.
Note:
This Remote Control’s functions may or may not
operate your VCR or cable TV converter.
Refer to the owner’s manuals supplied with the
equipment to see which features are available. In
addition, the original controllers may have features
not available on this Remote Control. If you would
like to continue to use these features, you may want
to use the original remote control.
3 Slide the battery cover back on to the Remote Control until the lock
snaps.
Reference Section
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Location of Controls
For details on the use of each control, refer to pages in brackets.
TV front panel
TV/VIDEO [18]
TV/VIDEO [18]
VOLUME T/S [15]
CHANNEL s/t [18]
27A50
32A50
VOLUME T/S [15]
CHANNEL s/t [18]
36A50
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUMECHANNEL
MENU [14]
T/S/t/s [14]
POWER
POWER [15]
Remote sensor
MENU
MENU [14]
VOLUMECHANNEL
TV/VIDEO
TS ts
T/S/t/s [14]
POWER indicator
Remote Control
●
This Remote Control is equipped with the buttons (marked ●) that glow (discharge) in the dark.
●
Only the buttons that are used to operate the TV set are described here.
POWER
POWER [15]
Remote sensor
POWER indicator
Set up
Preparation
Preparation
Basic Operation
MUTE [19]
RECALL [19]
CHANNEL s/t [18]
Menu s/t [14]
TV/CABLE/VCR [10]
Set to “TV” to control the TV.
FAV CH t/ s[28]
PIP functions [26]
RECALL MUTE
o
1
2
4
5
8
7
100
TV
CABLE
VCR
REC
SLOW
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
EXIT
TV/VCR
SOURCESTILL
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
STOP
REWPAUSE
POWER
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
POWER [15]
Channel Number [18]
CH RTN [19]
MENU [14]
VOLUME
T/S [15]
Menu T/S [14]
EXIT [14]
TV/VIDEO [18]
Advanced Operation
Reference Section
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Using the Remote with VCR or Cable TV Converter
Set up
●
To control a TOSHIBA VCR, first set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “VCR” position. The buttons shown below
will then control the VCR. The rest of the buttons operate the TV as usual.
If you have another brand of VCR, you can probably program your Remote to control it.
Details are on page 11.
●
To control a cable TV converter, this Remote Control must be programmed to recognize the brand of your
converter. See page 11.
The shaded buttons can be used to control the cable TV converter.
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “CABLE” position whenever you control the cable TV converter.
Preparation
Preparation
Basic Operation
Channel Number
Press the numbers desired
for direct access.
Advanced Operation
Aim at the VCR or cable TV converter
o
CH
POWER
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
RECALLMUTE
1
4
7
100
POWER
Press the button to turn the VCR
(or converter) on.
Press again to turn off.
ENTER
Some VCR's and Cable TV
converters require “ENT” to
change channel number.
TV/CABLE/VCR
“CABLE”: To control the
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“VCR”:To control the VCR
TV/VCR
Press to select the TV mode to
view one program while
recording another program.
REC (record)
Press to start recording.
SLOW
Press to view a slow-motion
picture in playback mode.
PAUSE
Press to freeze the picture during
playback or recording.
Press again to release.
cable box
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
REC
SLOW
EXIT
TV/VCR
STOP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
CHANNELs / t
Press s to select next higher channel.
Press t to select next lower channel.
STOP
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
Press to stop the tape.
PLAY
Press to begin tape playback.
FF (fast forward)
Press to rapidly advance the tape.
In playback mode, press to view the
picture moving rapidly in forward
direction.
REW (rewind)
Press to rewind the tape.
In playback mode, press to view
picture moving rapidly in
reverse.
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Programming the Remote Control
●
This Remote Control is preprogrammed to operate TOSHIBA VCR’s.
●
To use VCR’s other than TOSHIBA models (or cable converter), perform the following procedures before
operating.
Controlling other brands of VCR’s and cable TV converters
RECALL MUTE
o
1
2
4
5
8
7
100
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
SOURCESTILL
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
STOP
REWPAUSE
POWER
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
RECALL
POWER
Number
1 Refer to the “
table
”) on pages 12 and 13 to find the code number that corresponds to
the brand name of your VCR (or converter).
If more than one number is listed, try each one separately until you find
the one that works.
2 Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “VCR” (or “CABLE”).
3 Hold down RECALL while pressing the Number buttons for the three
digit code number for your brand of VCR (or converter).
4 Point the Remote Control at the VCR (or at the converter) and press
POWER to test the code number.
–If the right number was entered, the VCR (or the converter) should
turn off.
–If the VCR (or the converter) does not respond to the Remote
Control, repeat steps 1 to 4 with another code number.
For future reference, write down the code numbers you used:
VCR CODE
CABLE CODE
VCR code table
” (or “
Cable TV converter code
Set up
Preparation
Preparation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
Notes:
●
You have to reprogram the Remote Control when you change its batteries.
●
Some newer VCR’s are capable of working on either of two remote codes. These VCR’s
have a switch labeled “VCR1/VCR2”.
If your VCR has this kind of switch, and does not respond to all the code numbers for
your VCR brand name, set the switch to another position (“VCR1” or “VCR2”) and
reprogram the Remote Control.
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Set up
Programming the Remote Control (Continued)
●
In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your non-Toshiba equipment with the supplied Remote
Control. This is because your equipment may use a code that is not provided with this Remote Control. In this
case, please use the equipment’s own remote control.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
0 MIN
TV[CABLE]
[ADD]ERASE
MOVE[t s] SELECT[
TS
]
MOVE[t s] SELECT[T S]
LANGUAGE:[ENGLISH]FRANCAIS
DEMO:
C.CAPT:
START[STOP]
C1 C2 C3 C4 T1
T2 T3 T4[OFF]
ESPANOL
Menu Function (General Instructions)
Set up
We suggest you familiarize yourself with this procedure before using the Menu function.
To adjust any TV feature, the use of the Menu function is required. The adjustments that can be made to the
TV appear on the screen.
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUMECHANNEL
Preparation
Preparation
MENU
Basic Operation
RECALL
T/S
t/s
RECALL MUTE
o
1
2
4
5
POWER
3
6
POWER
MENU button (on TV and on Remote)
Each time you press MENU, the Picture, Audio, Setup or Option menu onscreen display is selected in order, then press t or s.
Picture 1
Picture 2
Audio
Setup
Advanced Operation
T/S
MENU
Reference Section
Notes:
●
The T/S buttons will function as the VOLUME
T/S buttons when no menu display is on the
screen.
●
The s/t buttons will function as the CHANNEL
s/tbuttons when no menu display is on the
screen.
14
7
100
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
TV
CABLE
VCR
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
8
9
CH RTN
ENT
0
CH
CH
EXIT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
STOP
PIP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
Option
s/t
EXIT
▼/▲ buttons (on TV and on Remote)
FF
Use t or s after you have selected the on-screen menu you want to adjust
with the MENU button.
Each time you press t or s, the function to be adjusted will be selected in
order.
t button ....................... from top to bottom
s button ....................... from bottom to top
The selected function will be displayed in purple.
T/S buttons (on TV and on Remote)
Use T or S to adjust the function you have selected with the t/s buttons.
EXIT button (on Remote)
The above four menu displays will automatically disappear from the screen if
no control has been operated for about 15 seconds.
If you want to clear the screen of all on-screen menus instantly, press EXIT.
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First-Time Operation
VOLUME T/S
Set up
Turning the TV set on
1 Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the
Remote Control to “TV” position.
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUMECHANNEL
MENU
T/S
RECALL MUTE
1
4
7
100
VOLVOL
o
2
5
8
0
CH
MENU/
ENTER
t/s
POWER
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
POWER
POWER
POWER
s/t
2 Press POWER to turn on the TV.
To turn off the TV, press POWER again.
3 Press VOLUMET/S to adjust the volume.
To increase the volume, press S.
To decrease the volume, press T .
Selecting the on-screen display language
1 Press MENU until the Option menu is
displayed on the screen.
2 Press s or t repeatedly until
“LANGUAGE” is displayed in purple.
TV4
VOLUME
–
TO CONTROL PUSH VOL
LANGUAGE:[ENGLISH]FRANCAIS
DEMO:
C.CAPT:
MOVE[
ESPANOL
START[STOP]
C1 C2 C3 C4 T1
T2 T3 T4[OFF]
t s
] SELECT[T S]
+
Preparation
Preparation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
STOP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
T/S
VOLUME
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
T/S
3 Press T or S until your desired language is
displayed in purple.
If you select “FRANCAIS” for example, the
display language changes to French.
LANGUE: ENGLISH[FRANCAIS]
DEMO:
S.TITRA:
BOUGER[
ESPANOL
MARCHE[ARRET]
C1 C2 C3 C4 T1
T2 T3 T4[ARRET]
t s
] CHOISIR[T S]
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Understanding Auto-Power-Off feature
If a vacant channel is tuned or TV broadcast for a day is finished, the TV will
automatically turn off after about 15 minutes.
This feature does not operate in the VIDEO mode.
Understanding Last Mode Memory feature
If the power is cut off while you are viewing the TV and the power is
resupplied, the TV is turned on automatically by the Last Mode Memory
feature. If the power is going to be off or when you leave home for a long
time, remove the power plug from the wall outlet to prevent the TV from
turning on in your absence.
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Set up
Programming Channel Memory
The channel memory is the list of TV channel numbers your TV will stop on when you press the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button.
First, use the TV/CABLE and CH PROGRAM functions to preset all active channels in your area.
If necessary, arrange the preset channels with the ADD/ERASE functions so that you can tune into only desired channels.
Preparation
Preparation
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUMECHANNEL
MENU
Basic Operation
RECALL MUTE
1
4
Advanced Operation
100
CHANNEL t/s
T/S
o
2
5
8
7
0
t/s
POWER
9
CH RTN
ENT
TV/CABLE function
1 Press MENU until the Setup menu is
displayed on the screen.
2 Press s or t until “TV/CABLE” is
displayed in purple.
POWER
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[
t s
] SELECT[T S]
[TV]CABLE
[ADD]ERASE
0 MIN
3 Press T or S until the mode that corre-
sponds to your TV signal system is displayed in purple.
TV: TV broadcast signals.
(VHF channels 2 through 13 and UHF
channels 14 through 69)
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[
t s
CABLE: Cable TV signals.
(Cable channels 1 through 125)
CH PROGRAM function
3
Channel
6
Number
1 Press MENU until the Setup menu is
displayed on the screen.
2 Press s or t repeatedly until “CH PRO-
GRAM” is displayed in purple.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[
t s
0 MIN
TV[CABLE]
[ADD]ERASE
] SELECT[T S]
0 MIN
TV[CABLE]
[ADD]ERASE
] START[T S]
T/S
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MENU
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
STOP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
s/t
CHANNEL
s/t
3 Press T or S to start channel programming.
The TV will automatically cycle through all
the TV or CABLE channels depending on
the mode selected, and store active channels
in the channel memory.
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
4 When channel programming is complete,
CH PROGRAM
CABLE 24
you will see the message at the right.
CH PROGRAMMING
COMPLETED
CABLE 4
5 Press CHANNEL sor t to make sure the channel programming has
been done properly.
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ADD/ERASE function
After performing the CH PROGRAM function, you can add or erase specific
channels.
1 Select the channel you want to erase using the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼
button, or select the channel you want to add using the ChannelNumber buttons.
CABLE channel reference chart
Number on
this TV
Corresponding CABLE
channel
Number on
this TV
1A-86767
55(A-7)6868
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Corresponding CABLE
channel
2 Press MENU repeatedly until the Setup
menu is displayed on the screen.
3 Press s or t repeatedly until “ADD/
ERASE” is displayed in purple.
4 Press T or S :
To erase the channel
Press the button until “ERASE” is displayed
in purple indicating that the channel has
been erased from the memory.
To add the channel
Press the button until “ADD” is displayed in
purple indicating that the channel has been
memorized.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for other channels.
You have now completed the channel programming.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[
t s
] SELECT[T S]
t s
] SELECT[T S]
t s
] SELECT[T S]
[TV]CABLE
[ADD]ERASE
[TV]CABLE
ADD[ERASE]
[TV]CABLE
[ADD]ERASE
0 MIN
0 MIN
0 MIN
66(A-6)6969
14A
15B9292
.....................
16C9393
9494
.....................
.....................
34U95A-5
35V96A-4
36W97A-3
37AA98A-2
38BB99A-1
100100
.....................
.....................
60XX101101
61YY102102
.....................
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62ZZ
.....................
63AAA123123
64BBB124124
6565125125
6666
The above chart is typical of many cable
system channel allocations. If in doubt,
consult your cable company.
.....................
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Watching TV Programs or Video input
Set up
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUMECHANNEL
Preparation
MENU
TV/VIDEO
RECALL MUTE
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
Reference Section
1
4
7
100
VOLVOL
TV
CABLE
VCR
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
CHANNEL t/s
T/S
POWER
o
3
2
6
5
8
9
CH RTN
ENT
0
CH
MENU/
ENTER
CH
EXIT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
STOP
PIP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
FF
t/s
POWER
RECALL
Channel
Number
CHANNEL
s/t
EXIT
TV/VIDEO
Selecting the TV channels
Select a channel in one of the following two ways.
●
To scan the memorized channels in numerical sequence
Press CHANNELs to select the next higher channel.
Press CHANNELt to select the next lower channel.
Press the button again to select the next memorized channels.
●
To select a channel directly
Press the Channel Number buttons (0-9 and 100).
To select channel 4, press “4” (or press “0”, “4”).
To select channel 38, press “3”, “8”.
To select channel 125, press “100”, “2”, “5” in sequence.
If you cannot select certain channels, either TV (off the air) or CABLE channels
Check if the TV/CABLE function is properly set. See page 16.
Selecting the video input source
You can use the TV/VIDEO button to view signal coming from other devices,
such as VCR's or video disc players that may be connected to your TV. (See
“Connecting Your TV” on page 5.)
Note: To operate your TV and video equipment properly, refer to the instructions
furnished with the video equipment.
1 Turn the TV and the video equipment ON.
2 Press TV/VIDEO on the Remote Control or
on the TV to select “VIDEO 1” or “VIDEO
2”.
The selected source will be displayed in
purple.
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
TO SELECT PUSH TV/VIDEO
3 Operate the video equipment normally.
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About the Demonstration Mode
When this function is activated, your TV will automatically display a variety
of its on-screen menus and special features. This function is provided for
demonstration purposes only.
1 Press MENU, then s or t until “DEMO”
in the Option menu is displayed in purple.
2 Press T or S to select “START”.
The on-screen demonstration will start after
about 15 seconds.
To stop the demonstration
Press EXIT or RECALL on the Remote or select “STOP” in the menu.
LANGUAGE:[ENGLISH]FRANCAIS
DEMO:
C.CAPT:
MOVE[
t s
ESPANOL
[START]STOP
C1 C2 C3 C4 T1
T2 T3 T4[OFF]
] SELECT[T S]
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Convenient Remote Functions
RECALL MUTE
o
1
2
4
5
8
7
100
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
SOURCESTILL
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
STOP
REWPAUSE
POWER
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
RECALL
MUTE
Channel
Number
CH RTN
Displaying on-screen information
Press RECALL to display the following onscreen information.
●
Channel number or VIDEO mode selected
●
Stereo or SAP audio status
●
V-CHIP rating
Muting the sound
Press MUTE to mute the sound. The word
“MUTE” will be displayed on the screen as
shown. This is useful during telephone calls or
other interruptions.
To restore the sound, press MUTE again.
Note: When the MUTE button is pressed, the Closed-
Captioned feature “C1” is activated. (“MUTE” on
the screen display will disappear.) To deactivate,
press the MUTE button again. (This feature only
functions when the Closed Caption mode is set
to “OFF”.)
Changing quickly between two channels
STEREO
SAP
CAPTION
TEXT
TV-PG
L V
CABLE4
MUTE
Set up
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Press CH RTN to return to the last channel viewed.
This is useful should you want to view two channels. This allows you to view
two programs without entering an actual channel number each time.
To operate this function
1 Select the first channel you want to view.
2 Select the other channel with the Channel
Number buttons.
(Viewing channel)
4
3 Press CH RTN.
The previous channel will return.
(Previous channel)
Each time you press CH RTN, the TV will
switch back and forth between the two
channels.
6
Advanced Operation
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Adjusting the Picture
Set up
You can adjust the picture quality (CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, COLOR and TINT) to suit your taste.
BRIGHTNESS .................................................... Center
●
COLOR ............................................................... Center
●
TINT ..................................................................... Center
●
SHARPNESS ..................................................... Center
●
COLOR TEMPERATURE ................................ COOL
●
PICTURE PREFERENCE .......................... NORMAL
●
BASS ................................................................... Center
●
TREBLE .............................................................. Center
●
BALANCE .......................................................... Center
Set up
Preparation
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
You can select a desired picture tone from three picture preset modes
(NORMAL, THEATER, MEMORY) instantly.
1 Select “PICTURE PREFERENCE”
following the steps 1 and 2 above.
COLOR
TEMPERATURE:
PICTURE
PREFERENCE:
MOVE[
[NORMAL] THEATER
MEMORY
t s
] SELECT[T S]
[COOL]MEDIUM WARM
2 Press T or S until the mode you want is
displayed in purple.
ModePicture quality
NORMALThe picture quality preset at the factory
THEATERMovie-like picture setting
MEMORYThe picture quality you set (First follow page 20.)
COLOR
TEMPERATURE:
PICTURE
PREFERENCE:
MOVE[
[COOL]MEDIUM WARM
NORMAL THEATER
[MEMORY]
t s
] SELECT[T S]
Advanced Operation
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Adjusting the Sound
Set up
You can adjust the sound quality (BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE) to suit your taste.
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUMECHANNEL
Preparation
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
MENU
T/S
T/S
RECALL MUTE
o
1
2
4
5
8
7
100
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
t/s
CH RTN
POWER
3
6
9
ENT
POWER
s/t
Adjusting the sound quality
1 Press MENU until the Audio menu is
displayed on the screen.
2 Press s or t until the item you want to
adjust is displayed in purple.
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
t s
MOVE[
3 Press T or S to adjust the level.
MTS:
Example: BASS adjustment mode display
Selection
TS
BASSweakerstronger
TREBLEweakerstronger
BALANCE
decreases thedecreases the
right channelleft channel
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
MOVE[
Pressing
t s
[STR]SAP MONO
–
–
–
[ON]OFF
] SELECT[T S]
[STR]SAP MONO
–
–
–
[ON]OFF
] ADJUST[T S]
+
+
+
+
+
+
MENU
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CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
STOP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
RECALL
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
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Using the Off-Timer (Sleep Timer)
With the off-timer, you can set the TV to turn off automatically after a pre-determined period of time (up to 3 hours, in 10
minutes increments).
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUMECHANNEL
Setting the off-timer
1 Press MENU until the Setup menu is
MENU
T/S
t/s
POWER
POWER
displayed on the screen.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[
t s
] SELECT[T S]
[TV]CABLE
[ADD]ERASE
0 MIN
2 Press s or t until “TIMER” is displayed in
RECALL MUTE
o
1
2
POWER
3
POWER
purple.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[
t s
0 MIN
[TV]CABLE
[ADD]ERASE
] SELECT[T S]
3 Press T or S to enter the length of time you
T/S
4
7
100
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
6
5
8
9
CH RTN
ENT
0
CH
want the TV to stay on.
Each time you press the button, the time
display will increase (S)or decrease (T) by
10 minutes.
0
10180 MIN170
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[
t s
] SELECT[T S]
[TV]CABLE
[ADD]ERASE
30 MIN
s/t
Set up
Preparation
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
MENU
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
STOP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
To cancel the setting
Press POWER twice, once to turn the TV off and once to turn it on again.
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
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Selecting Stereo/SAP Broadcasts
Set up
The MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) feature allows you to improve your TV viewing with high fidelity stereo sound.
This TV also allows you to activate or deactivate the stereo surround sound effect.
MTS also provides for an extra channel, SAP (Second Audio Program), used to transmit a second language or other audio
information.
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUMECHANNEL
Preparation
MENU
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
RECALL MUTE
Advanced Operation
T/S
MENU
Reference Section
T/S
o
1
2
4
5
8
7
100
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
STOP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
t/s
POWER
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
s/t
Listening to stereo sound
1 When the TV receives a stereo broadcast,
POWER
the word “STEREO” is displayed on the
screen whenever the TV is turned on, a
channel is selected, or the RECALL button
is pressed.
2 Press MENU until the Audio menu is
displayed on the screen.
3 Press s or t until “MTS” is displayed in
purple.
If a stereo broadcast is received, “STR” will
be displayed in yellow.
4 Press T or S until “STR” (stereo) is
displayed in purple.
You should leave your TV on “STR” so you
can automatically receive stereo or
monaural sound, depending on the
broadcast type. If the stereo sound is noisy,
select “MONO” to reduce the noise.
Activating the surround sound effect
1 Select the Stereo mode as described above.
2 Press MENU until the Audio menu is
displayed on the screen.
3 Press s or t until “SURROUND” is
displayed in purple.
STEREO
SAP
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
MOVE[
t s
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
MOVE[
t s
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
MOVE[
t s
TV4
STR SAP[MONO]
–
–
–
ON[OFF]
] SELECT[T S]
[STR]SAP MONO
–
–
–
ON[OFF]
] SELECT[T S]
[STR]SAP MONO
–
–
–
ON[OFF]
] SELECT[T S]
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Note: “MTS” function is not available while in the
VIDEO mode.
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4 Press T or S to select “ON”.
In general, you should leave your TV on
SURROUND [ON] so it can automatically
produce surround stereo or monaural sound,
depending on the broadcast type.
To deactivate the surround effect
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
MOVE[
t s
[STR]SAP MONO
–
–
–
[ON]OFF
] SELECT[T S]
+
+
+
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Listening to second language
1 When the TV receives a SAP broadcast,
the word “SAP” is displayed on the screen.
2 Press MENU until the Audio menu is
displayed on the screen.
3 Press t or s until “MTS” is displayed in
purple.
If a SAP broadcast is received, “SAP”
will be displayed in yellow.
4 Press T or S until “SAP” is displayed in
purple.
You will hear only the second language
from the left and right speakers.
STEREO
SAP
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
t s
MOVE[
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
TV6
[STR]SAP MONO
–
–
–
[ON]OFF
] SELECT[T S]
STR[SAP]MONO
–
–
–
[ON]OFF
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Preparation
+
+
+
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
+
+
+
MOVE[
t s
] SELECT[T S]
Advanced Operation
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Watching Picture-in-Picture
Set up
In addition to the main picture, another TV program or video source being received through the VIDEO input jacks can be
displayed simultaneously as a small picture. This is called PIP (Picture-in-Picture).
Be sure to connect a VCR with the VIDEO/AUDIO cables. See page 5 for details.
Note:
Signal source input through the COLOR STREAM
terminals cannnot be displayed as a small picture.
Also, when the main picture source is in “COLOR
Preparation
STREAM”, PIP is not available.
RECALL MUTE
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
STILL
PIP CH
Reference Section
t/s
o
1
2
4
5
8
7
100
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
STOP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
POWER
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
TV/VIDEO
SOURCE
PIP
SWAP
LOCATE
Displaying a small picture
1 Press PIP once to display a small picture.
The 1/9 size window picture will appear.
If you press twice: The 1/16 size window
picture will appear.
2 Press SOURCE to select the video input
source (“VIDEO1” or “VIDEO 2”) for the
small picture.
The selected source will be displayed in
purple.
PIP
TV
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
TO SELECT PUSH SOURCE
3 Select channels for the PIP using the
VCR’s channel keys.
Using the PIP CHt/s buttons
1 Press TV/VIDEO to select “VIDEO 1” or “VIDEO 2” (main picture
source) and press SOURCE to select “TV” (PIP source)
Picture from TV
Picture from VCR
1/16
1/9
PIP
7
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2 Press PIP CH tor s to select channels for the small picture.
If the V-CHIP Control feature is active
and you try to watch a TV program that
exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV
will enter into the program block mode.
See page 30 for details.
To turn off the small picture, press PIP
– Twice, if you watch the 1/9 size window picture.
– Once, if you watch the 1/16 size window picture.
PIP
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BLOCKED
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Using advanced functions
To change the position of the small picture
Press LOCATE repeatedly when a small picture is displayed. The display
position of the small picture will change in order.
To switch the main and small picture
Press SWAP when a small picture is displayed.
The main and small pictures will switch.
To switch them again, press SWAP again.
Set up
Preparation
Basic Operation
To freeze the small picture
Press STILL when a small picture is displayed.
The small picture will become a still picture.
To return to a moving picture, press STILL again.
Still picture
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
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Programming Your Favorite Channels
Set up
The Favorite Channel Programming feature allows you to program up to 12 of your favorite channels.
Once programmed, you can use the FAV CH t/sbuttons on the Remote Control to scan through only your favorite channels,
skipping other channels you do not normally view.
You can use the CHANNEL s/tbuttons to scan through all the channels you have programmed into the TV’s memory.
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUMECHANNEL
Preparation
MENU
Basic Operation
RECALL MUTE
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
T/S
MENU
TV
CABLE
VCR
Reference Section
REC
SLOW
T/S
t/s
o
1
2
4
5
8
7
100
VOLVOL
TV/VCR
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
0
CH
MENU/
ENTER
CH
EXIT
SOURCESTILL
CH RTN
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
STOP
REWPAUSE
POWER
3
6
9
ENT
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
POWER
s/t
FAV CH
t/s
Programming your favorite channels
1 Select a channel you want to program.
(You must be on the channel you want to
set or clear.)
Example: channel 2
2 Press MENU until the Setup menu is
displayed on the screen.
3 Press s or t until “FAVORITE CH” is
displayed in purple.
4 Press T or S to display the FAVORITE CH
program menu.
Each time you press T or S, you are guided
between “SET” and “CLEAR”.
5 To program channels:
Select “SET”. Then press s or t until the
channel number to be programmed (“2” in
this example) replaces “0” on the display.
To erase channels:
Select “CLEAR”. Then presssortuntil
“0” replaces the channel number to beerased, “2” for example.
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for other channels.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[
t s
[TV:CYAN,CABLE:BLUE]
SELECT[
[TV:CYAN,CABLE:BLUE]
SELECT[
0 MIN
[TV]CABLE
[ADD]ERASE
] START[T S]
FAVORITE CH
[SET]CLEAR
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
T S
] SET[
t s
FAVORITE CH
SET[CLEAR]
2 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
T S
] CLEAR[
t s
2
]
]
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Selecting your favorite channels
To select the favorite channels you have programmed, use the FAV CH
t/s buttons on the Remote Control instead of using the CHANNEL s/t
buttons.
Note: The FAV CH t/s buttons cannot function if you have not programmed your
favorite channels.
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Operating Closed Caption Feature
You have two options with the closed caption feature: captions or text.
A caption is a printed version of the dialogue, narration and/or sound effect of a TV program.Text is information not related to
the program that appears on the lower half of the screen.
Viewing captions or text
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUMECHANNEL
1 Select the desired program.
POWER
The captioned programs are usually noted
in your local TV listings by service marks
such as “CC”.
2 Press MENU until the Option menu is
o
t/s
displayed on the screen.
3 Press s or t until “C.CAPT” is displayed
in purple.
POWER
LANGUAGE:[ENGLISH]FRANCAIS
DEMO:
C.CAPT:
MOVE[
ESPANOL
START[STOP]
C1 C2 C3 C4 T1
T2 T3 T4[OFF]
t s
] SELECT[T S]
4 Press T or S to select the closed caption
3
2
6
5
mode.
LANGUAGE:[ENGLISH]FRANCAIS
DEMO:
C.CAPT:
ESPANOL
START[STOP]
[C1]C2 C3 C4 T1
T2 T3 T4 OFF
MENU
T/S
RECALL MUTE
1
4
Set up
Preparation
Basic Operation
T/S
MENU
8
7
100
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
STOP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
9
CH RTN
ENT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
s/t
MOVE[
t s
] SELECT[T S]
●
Select C1, C2, C3, or C4 to
view captions. Select C1 for
●
Select T1, T2, T3, or T4 to
view Text.
translation of the primary
language in your area.
The top of the mountain is covered
with snow all the year round.
WORLD WEATHER
LONDON
MOSCOW
PAR IS
ROME
TOKYO
Tem p s
F
51
57
53
66
65
Current
Weather
C
Clear
11
Cloudy
14
Clear
12
Cloudy
19
Rain
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To turn off the closed-captioned feature
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
Notes:
●
A closed-captioned signal may not be decoded in the following situations.
– When a video tape has been dubbed.
– When the signal reception is weak.
– When the signal reception is non-standard.
●
If you select a closed-captioned channel and the Text mode, the text screen always
appears.
However, text characters are not displayed when no signal is aired.
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
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Using V-CHIP Control
Set up
Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language).
The V-CHIP Control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections.
To use this feature, perform the following setup.
Preparation
RECALL
Basic Operation
T/S
MENU
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
RECALL MUTE
o
1
2
4
5
8
7
100
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
SOURCESTILL
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
STOP
REWPAUSE
POWER
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
Number
buttons
s/t
EXIT
Selecting the V-CHIP CONTROL menu
1 Press MENU then s or t repeatedly until
“V-CHIP CONTROL” in the Set up menu
is displayed in purple.
2 Press T or S to display the pin code
entering mode.
●
Factory reset status
Set your 4 digit code by pressing the
Number buttons (0-9).
Example: To enter “1110”
Press 1, 1, 1, and 0 in order.
●
When the pin code is already stored
Press the Number buttons (0-9) to
enter the 4-digit pin code used to
block channels.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[
t s
BLOCKING IS RESET
PLEASE ENTER NEW PIN CODE
1110
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
BLOCKING IS ACTIVE
PLEASE ENTER PIN CODE
1234
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
0 MIN
[TV]CABLE
[ADD]ERASE
] START[T S]
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To return to the normal picture
Press EXIT.
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If a wrong pin code has been entered
this message will appear. Try to enter the
correct code again.
If you can not remember the pin code you
have stored, while in the pin code entering
mode, press the RECALL button four
times within 5 seconds.
The pin code you have stored will be
released. (Factory reset status).
3 After about 1 second, the screen changes
to the V-CHIP CONTROL menu as
shown.
Continue to set each item following the steps
on the next page.
INCORRECT PIN CODE
PLEASE ENTER PIN CODE
1235
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
ENABLE BLOCKING : Y[N]
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
MOVE[t s ] SELECT[T S ]
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Adjusting the V-CHIP CONTROL menu
Set up
V-CHIP CONTROL menu
ENABLE BLOCKING : [Y]N
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
t s
MOVE[
] SELECT[T S ]
To select each item
Press tor s.
ENABLE BLOCKING
Press T or S to select “Y” or “N”.
Y: To enable your setting (Block)
N: To release your setting (Unblock)
Note: The BLOCK CHANNEL function is not affected with this
selection.
SET RATING (Setting the movie or TV ratings for your choice)
1 Press T or S to display the SET RATING menu.
2 Press t (or s) to select item.
3 Press S to block (display “✕”)
Press T to unblock (display “✓”)
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the next item.
1st menu
MPAA RATING:
X NC17 R PG13 PG G
YOUTH TV RATING:
Y7FV Y7 Y
t
TV RATING
MOVE[t s ] SELECT[T S ]
About Rating
Press t
Press s
2nd menu
TV RATING MA 14 PG G
DIALOG:
LANGUAGE:
SEX:
VIOLENCE:
NO DLSV:
BACK TO V-CHIP MENU
MOVE[t s ] SELECT[T S ]
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The rating of the TV programs you are now
watching can be confirmed by pressing the
RECALL button.
TV-PG
L V
TV 6
PG
V
L
MPAA RATING: Independent rating system for movies
G: General Audience (Appropriate for all ages)
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may not be suitable for children)
PG13:Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be inappropriate
for children under 13)
R: Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.)
NC17: Not intended for anyone 17 and under
X: X-rated (For adults only)
TV RATING: Independent rating system for Broadcasters
Y:
All Children (This program is designed to be appropriate for all children)
Y7, Y7FV: Directed to Older Children (This program is designed for children
age 7 and above. Note: For those programs where fantasy violence
may be more intense or more combative than other programs in this
category, such programs will be designated TV-Y7-FV.)
G: General Audience (Most parents would find this program suitable for
all ages.)
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested (This program contains material that
parents may find unsuitable for younger children.)
D) Some suggestive dialogL) Infrequent coarse language
S) Some sexual situations V) Moderate violence
14: Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some material that many
parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.)
D) Intensely suggestive dialogL) Strong coarse language
S) Intense sexual situationsV) Intense violence
MA:Mature Audience Only
(This program is specifically designed to be
viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.)
L) Crude or indecent languageS) Explicit sexual activity
V) Graphic violence
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Using V-CHIP Control (continued)
Adjusting the V-CHIP CONTROL menu (continued)
V-CHIP CONTROL menu
ENABLE BLOCKING : [Y]N
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
Preparation
MOVE[t s ] START[T S ]
To select each item
Press t or s.
Basic Operation
RECALL MUTE
Advanced Operation
Advanced Operation
T /S
o
1
2
4
5
8
7
100
0
CH
MENU/
VOLVOL
ENTER
POWER
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
Number
buttons
s/t
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
Press T or S to display the SET BLOCKING OPTIONS menu, then
press t or s to select item.
BLOCK MPAA UNRATED
Press T or S to select “Y”(Block) or “N”(Unblock) for unrated programs on MPAA rating system.
BLOCK TV NONE RATING
Press T or S to select “Y”(Block) or “N”(Unblock) for programs rated
NONE on TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES.
If you select “Y”, the NOTICE shown below will be displayed since the
emergency information may also be blocked.
Note: The Picture-in-Pcture is not blocked even if “Y” is selected.
SET BLOCKING OPTION menuIf you select “Y” on TV rating
BLOCK MPAA UNRATED: Y [N]
BLOCK TV NONE RATING:Y [N]
BACK TO V-CHIP MENU
MOVE[t s ] SELECT[T S ]
BLOCK MPAA UNRATED: Y [N]
BLOCK TV NONE RATING:[Y ]N
BACK TO V-CHIP MENU
NOTICE:ENABLING THIS OPTION
MAY BLOCK EMERGENCY
MESSAGES
MOVE[t s ] SELECT[T S ]
BACK TO V-CHIP MENU
Press T or S to return to the V-CHIP CONTROL menu.
NEW PIN CODE (Changing Pin Code)
1 Press T or S to display the NEW PIN
CODE menu.
PLEASE ENTER NEW PIN CODE
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MENU
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CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
TV/VCR
REC
SLOW
STOP
SOURCESTILL
REWPAUSE
PIP CHLOCATE SWAP
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
EXIT
TV/VIDEOFAV CH
A
PLAY
PIP
FF
2 Press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter
a 4-digit code.
The numbers you enter will replace the
dashes in the display.
Example: To enter “1122”
PLEASE ENTER NEW PIN CODE
1122
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
Press 1, 1, 2, and 2 in order.
3 After about 1 second, the display will
return to the V-CHIP CONTROL menu.
ENABLE BLOCKING : [Y]N
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
MOVE[t s ] SELECT[T S ]
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Unblocking programs temporarily
Set up
BLOCK CHANNEL function
1 If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating
limits you set, the TV will enter into the program block
mode.
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN BLOCKED!
TV–PG L V
EXCEEDS SET LIMITS
PUSH MUTE TO ENTER PIN
CABLE 4
2 If you want to watch the blocked program temporarily,
press MUTE.
Press the Number buttons
(0-9) to enter the 4-digit
code you have stored.
If the number is correct, the
block mode will be
released.
After 1 second, normal
picture will appear.
All blocking is disabled until the TV is turned off.
It will be enabled when the power is reapplied.
If a wrong pin code is
entered, this message
appears.
Enter the correct code
again.
BLOCKING IS ACTIVE
PLEASE ENTER PIN CODE
TO TEMPORARILY UN-BLOCK
~~~–
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
INCORRECT PIN CODE
PLEASE ENTER PIN CODE
TO TEMPORARILY UN-BLOCK
~~~~
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
With the CHANNEL BLOCK function, you can block
specific channels. The TV will not be able to tune these
channels with the CHANNEL s/t buttons or ChannelNumber buttons, unless you clear the setting.
This TV has 8 memory spaces total, 4 for TV mode and 4
for CABLE mode.
To block channels
1 Select a channel you want to block.
2 Select “BLOCK
CHANNEL” in the V-CHIP
CONTROL menu by
pressing t or s.
ENABLE BLOCKING: [Y]N
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
MOVE[t s ] SELECT[T S ]
3 Press T or S to display the
BLOCK CHANNEL menu.
BLOCK CHANNEL
[SET]CLEAR
0 0 0 0
SELECT[T S ] SET[t s ]
END[EXIT]
4 Press T or S to select
“SET”, then press t or s
until the channel number to
be blocked (“2” in this
example) replaces “0” on
the display.
BLOCK CHANNEL
[SET]CLEAR
0 0 0 2
SELECT[T S ] SET[t s ]
END[EXIT]
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5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for other channels.
6 Select another channel before turning off the TV.
To restore channels
1 Select “CLEAR” following the
above steps 2 to 4.
BLOCK CHANNEL
SET [CLEAR]
15 10 6 2
2 Press t or s until “0”
replaces the channel
numbers.
SELECT[T S ] CLEAR[t s ]
END[EXIT]
0 0 0 0
3 Press EXIT to erase the display.
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Cleaning and Care
Set up
Preparation
Basic Operation
WARNING:TV sets use High Voltage. Do not try to remove the cabinet back. Refer servicing to qualified service
■
To clean the TV screen:
1. First remove the plug from the power outlet to
avoid possible shock hazard.
2. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth
dampened with a solution of mild detergent and
warm water to clean TV screen and trim. Do not
use too much water on the TV screen. Water spills
into the cabinet and may cause damage to the TV.
Avoid excessive water.
3. Remove any extra moisture with the same cloth or a
dry one.
personnel.
■ To maintain the finish and appearance of the cabinet,
polish it from time to time with a quality furniture
polish.
Caution: Never use strong solvents such as thinner, benzene or
other chemicals on or near cabinet, as they might damage
the finish of the cabinet.
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Specifications
Television systemNTSC standard
Channel coverageVHF: 2 through 13
UHF: 14 through 69
Cable TV: mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I)
super band (J through W)
hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB)
ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 125)
Supplied accessoriesRemote Control with 2 size “AA” batteries
Optional TV stand27A50:—
32A50: ST3230
36A50: ST3615, ST3640
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Before Calling Service Personnel
Set up
Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. A
minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore your TV reception.
ProblemChecks and AdjustmentsPage
TV will not turn on
No picture, no sound
Preparation
No sound, picture OK
Poor sound, picture OK
Poor picture, sound OK
Poor reception of broadcast channels
Basic Operation
No UHF, VHF OK
Black box appears on the screen
Cannot select a certain channel
Multiple images (ghosts)
Advanced Operation
Poor color or no color
No stereo or SAP sound from an MTS
broadcast
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The Remote Control does not operate
●
Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER button.15
●
Check battery in the Remote. (Maybe batteries are “dead”.)8
●
Check antenna/cable connections.5
●
Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing VOLUME S button.15
●
Try another channel. (Maybe station trouble.)
●
Try another channel. (Maybe station trouble or local interference
from appliance.)
●
Check antenna/cable connections.
●
Try another channel. (Maybe station trouble or local interference.)
●
Adjust Picture menu.20
●
Try another channel.
●
Check antenna connections.5
●
If using VCR, check TV/VCR button.10
●
Make sure TV/CABLE function is in “TV” mode.16
●
Text may be turned on29
●
That channel may be locked out with BLOCK CHANNEL function, or33
erased with the ADD/ERASE function.17
●
Try another channel. (Maybe station trouble.)
●
Use a highly directional outdoor antenna.
●
Try another channel. (Maybe station trouble or local interference.)
●
Adjust TINT and/or COLOR in the Picture menu.20
●
If you change the direction of the TV while the TV is activated, the
picture may suffer from color shading. If so, turn off the TV and allow
it to cool for about 30 minutes, then turn on the TV again.
The picture should improve.
●
Check if MTS function is properly set.24
●
Check if TV/CABLE/VCR switch is properly set.9, 10
●
Maybe something was between the Remote and the remote sensor.
●
Maybe batteries are dead. Try replacing batteries with new ones.8
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Limited United States Warranty
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend
to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
Limited One (1) Year Warranty
TACP and THI warrant this product 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 and THI will repair or replace a defective part, at their
option, with a new or refurbished part, without charge to you. TACP/THI
Authorized Service Station personnel will come to your home when warranty
service is required. Depending on the type of repair required, the service will
either 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.
Limited Two (2) Year Warranty of Picture Tube
TACP and THI further warrant the picture tube in this product against defects
in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of original
retail purchase. During this period, TACP and THI will repair or replace a
defective picture tube, at their option, with a new or refurbished picture tube
without charge to you, except that if a defective picture tube is replaced after one
(1) year from the date of the original retail purchase, you pay labor charges
involved in the replacement.
Rental Units
The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or thirty (30) days from
the date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
Commercial Units
Products sold and used for commercial use have a limited ninety (90) day
warranty for all parts, labor and picture tube.
Owner’s Manual and Demographic Card
You should read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this product.
You should complete and mail the enclosed Demographic card within ten days
after you, or the person who has given you this product as a gift, purchased this
product. This is one way to enable TACP/THI to provide you with better
customer service and improved products. Failure to return the Demographic
card will not affect your rights under this warranty.
Your Responsibility
The above warranties are subject to the following conditions:
(1) You must retain your bill of sale or provide other proof of purchase.
(2) All warranty servicing of this product must be made by an Authorized
TACP/THI Service Station.
(3) These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and
operated in the U.S.A.or Puerto Rico.
(4) Labor service charges for set installation, set up, adjustment of customer
controls and installation or repair of antenna systems are not covered by this
warranty. 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 product or parts which have been lost or
discarded by you or to damage to products or parts caused by misuse,
accident, damage caused by Acts of God, such as lightning or fluctuations
in electric power, improper installation, improper maintenance or use in
violation of instructions furnished by us; or to units which have been
modified or had the serial number removed, altered, defaced or rendered
illegible.
Set up
Preparation
Basic Operation
How to Obtain Warranty Service
If after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the
section “BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL”, you find that service
is needed;
(1) Call the TACP toll free number 1-800-631-3811 after you find a defective
product or part to find the nearest TOSHIBA Authorized Service Station.
(2) Please present your bill of sale or other proof to the Authorized Service
Station.
“TACP/THI Authorized Service Station personnel will come to your home
when warranty service is required. Depending on the type of repair required,
the service will either 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.”
All warranties implied by state law, 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 state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in
lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement 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 statute, or law of the United States or 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 state law.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may
not apply to you.
ATTENTION CANADIAN CONSUMERS:
In the Continental United States contact:
Toll Free
1-800-631-3811
In Hawaii contact:
Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. 327 Kamakee Street, Honolulu, Hawaii
96814 (808) 591-8377
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Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian “Warranty Registration Form” enclosed, and forward this completed form
with a copy of bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to “Register and Validate” their warranty.
Products purchased in the U.S.A. and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties.
Products purchased in Canada and used in the U.S.A. are not covered by these warranties.
Rev. 09-01-98
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TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
HEAD OFFICE/82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER/ 1420B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TENNESSEE 37087
TOSHIBA HAWAII, INC.
HEAD OFFICE/327 KAMAKEE STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAII 96814, U.S.A.