Toshiba 36AFX63 Owner's Manual

Color Television

36AFX63

OWNER’S MANUAL

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.

Model number: 36AFX63

Serial number:

Introduction

Connecting

your TV

Using the

Remote Control

Setting up

your TV

Using the TV’s

Features

Appendix

Index

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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

the

home with your family and friends. Thank you!

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

Safety Precautions

WARNING

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

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.

NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS IN THE USA

This is a reminder to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. For additional antenna grounding information, see items 25 and 26 on page 4.

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

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE TV STAND INSTABILITY

DANG ER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!

Use this TV with

the TOSHIBA TV stand recommended in the

“Specifications” section only.

Use with other stands may

result in instability, causing possible injury or death.

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 engrained in the picture tube. This type of

damage is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY.

See item 33 on page 4.

0301

Installation, Care, and Service

Installation

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

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

17) 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.

23) Never overload wall outlets and extension cords.

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.

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.

15) 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.

Wide plug

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

TECHNICIAN

0301

Ground clamp

Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

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

Ground clamps

Antenna lead-in wire

Electric service equipment

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

TECHNICIAN

24) Always operate this equipment from a 120 VAC, 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

INJURY OR DEATH!

• Use extreme care to make sure you are never in

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

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

Care

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

27) Always sit approximately 10–25 feet away from the TV and as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can appear dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV, or if sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen. Turn the TV off to check for reflections on the screen, and then remove the source of reflections while viewing the TV.

28) Always unplug the TV before cleaning. Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

29) WARNI NG: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

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

30) [This item applies to projection TVs only.] If the air temperature rises suddenly (for example, when the TV is first delivered), condensation may form on the lenses. This can make the picture appear distorted or the color appear faded. If this happens, turn off the TV for 6 to 7 hours to allow the condensation to evaporate.

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

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

33) 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 engrained in the picture tube and cause subtle but permanent ghost images. This type of damage is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. Never leave your TV on for long periods of time while it is displaying the following formats or images:

• Fixed Images, such as PIP/POP windows, stock tickers,

video game patterns, TV station logos, and websites.

• Special Formats that do not use the entire screen. For

example, viewing letterbox style (16:9) media on a normal (4:3) display (gray bars at top and bottom of screen); or viewing normal style (4:3) media on a widescreen (16:9) display (gray bars on left and right sides of screen).

Service

34) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK! Never attempt to service the

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

35) If you have the TV serviced:

• Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer.

• Upon completion of service, ask

the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition.

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

0301

Important Safety Information ............................. 2-4

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

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

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

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

Note regarding picture quality ......................................... 7

Connecting a VCR .......................................................... 7

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

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

Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver

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

Connecting a DVD player with component video

and a VCR ..................................................................... 10

Connecting two VCRs ................................................... 11

Connecting a camcorder ................................................ 12

Connecting an audio system .......................................... 12

Connecting an A/V receiver ........................................... 13

Using the remote control ...................................... 14

Preparing the remote control for use .............................. 14

Installing the remote control batteries ............................ 14

Remote control functional key chart ................. 15–16

Programming the remote control for use with your

audio/video devices ........................................................ 17

Device code setup ................................................... 17

Searching and sampling the code of a device (8500)

... 17

Using the Volume Lock feature (8000) ................... 18

Operational feature Reset (8900) ............................ 18

Device code table .............................................. 19–20

Learning about the remote control ................................. 21

Setting up your TV .................................................. 22

Learning about the menu system ................................... 22

Changing the on-screen display language ....................... 23

Programming channels into the channel memory .......... 23

Programming channels automatically ...................... 23

Adding and erasing channels manually.................... 24

Using the INFO (channel preview) feature .................... 24

Changing channels ........................................................ 24

Selecting the signal source ..............................................25

Adjusting the IMAGE TILT feature ............................... 26

Adjusting the IMAGE SHAPE feature ........................... 26

Using the TV’s features.......................................... 27

Adjusting the channel settings ........................................ 27

Switching between two channels ............................. 27

Programming your favorite channels ....................... 27

Labeling channels ................................................... 28

Watching picture-in-picture (PIP).................................. 29

Swapping the main and PIP pictures....................... 30

Changing the location of the PIP window .............. 30

Freezing the PIP image ........................................... 30

Adjusting the picture ..................................................... 31

Adjusting the picture quality ................................... 31

Adjusting the color temperature .............................. 31

Selecting the picture preference mode ..................... 32

Using the SVM (scan velocity modulation)

feature................................................................. 32

Using the AUTO SHARPNESS feature .................. 33

Resetting your picture adjustments ......................... 33

Using the closed caption feature..................................... 34

Using the V-CHIP (parental control) feature ................. 35

Entering the PIN code ............................................ 35

If you forget your PIN code .................................... 35

Using the SET RATING feature ............................. 36

MPAA rating blocking

(Independent rating

system for movies) ...........................................

TV and YOUTH TV rating blocking (Independent rating system for broadcasters)

... 37

Using the SET BLOCKING OPTIONS feature .... 38

BLOCK MPAA UNRATED .......................... 38

BLOCK TV NONE RATING ....................... 38

Unblocking programs temporarily .......................... 38

Using the BLOCK CHANNEL feature .................. 39

Using the VIDEO LOCK feature ........................... 40

Using the GAME TIMER feature ...........................41

Using the NEW PIN CODE feature ...................... 41

Adjusting the sound .......................................................42

Muting the sound ................................................... 42

Using the MTS feature to select stereo/SAP

broadcasts ........................................................... 42

Using the SURROUND sound feature................... 43

Using the BBE

High Definition Sound feature ..... 43

Adjusting the sound quality .................................... 44

Resetting your audio adjustments ........................... 44

Using the SBS (sub bass system) feature ..................45

Turning off the built-in speakers ............................. 45

Selecting fixed/variable AUDIO OUT.................... 46

Using the StableSound

feature .............................. 46

Displaying on-screen information .................................. 47

Setting the sleep timer.................................................... 47

Viewing the DEMO mode ............................................ 47

Understanding the auto power off feature ...................... 47

Understanding the last mode memory feature ................ 47

Appendix ................................................................... 48

Specifications ................................................................. 48

Tr oubleshooting .............................................................49

Limited United States Warranty ..................................... 51

Limited Canada Warranty .............................................. 52

Index .......................................................................... 53

Contents

Introduction

Welcome to Toshiba

Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible.

• This manual applies to model 36AFX63. The model and serial numbers are on the back of the TV. Write these numbers in the space on the front cover of this manual for future reference.

•You may need to purchase additional audio or video cables to connect other equipment to your TV. See “Connecting Your TV” on pages 7–13 for more information.

•Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. You also can use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those referred to in the instructions.

Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully, and keep this manual for future reference.

Exploring your new TV

You can operate your TV using the buttons on the remote control or TV front panel (behind the door). The TV’s front and back panels provide all the terminal connections you will need to connect other devices to your TV.

TV back

CT-90121

ANT( 75

)

ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2

L/ MONO

AUDIO

DVD IN

COLOR STREAM INPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

L/ MONO

AUDIO

OUT

ON OFF

VAR. AUDIO

AUDIO CENTER

CHANNEL IN

DEMO MENU TV/VIDEO V OLUME CHANNEL

VIDEO-3 IN

VIDEOS-VIDEO L/MONO-AUDIO-R

TV front

VIDEO 3

A/V inputs

w/optional S-video

POWER

VOLUME zy

CHANNEL zy

TV/VIDEO

DEMO

Remote sensor

POWER indicator

ANT( 75

)

ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

MONO

AUDIO

DVD IN

COLOR

STREAM

INPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ON OFF

AUDIO CENTER

CHANNEL IN

L/ MONO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VAR/FIX

PIP AUDIO

x •zy

Introduction

Connecting

your TV

Using the

Remote Control

Setting up

your TV

Using the TV’s

Features

Appendix

Index

ANT( 75

)

ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

MONO

AUDIO

DVD IN

COLOR

STREAM

INPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ON OFF

AUDIO CENTER

CHANNEL IN

IN from ANT

VIDEO AUDIO

OUT to TV

CH 3

CH 4

OUT

L/ MONO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VAR/FIX

PIP AUDIO

Connecting your TV

Note:

• If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono

to the VCR’s AUDIO OUT terminal using only one audio cable.

• If you have a VCR with S-video, use an

S-video cable (plus the standard audio cables) instead of a standard video cable for better picture quality. Do not connect a standard video cable and an S-video cable to VIDEO-1 on the TV back (or VIDEO-3 on the TV front) at the same time, or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

Connecting a VCR

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

You will need:

• two coaxial cables

• one set of standard A/V cables

Note: Cables are not supplied with your TV.



Coaxial cable is the cable that comes in from your antenna, cable TV service, or cable converter box. Coaxial cable uses “F” connectors.



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



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



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

(component video) inputs are color-coded in

the same manner as the cables.

NOTE REGARDING PICTURE QUALITY

When connecting video equipment to your Toshiba TV:



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



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



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

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

Coaxial (antenna) cable

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

S-video cable

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

Stereo VCR

From Cable or Antenna

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

Introduction

Connecting

your TV

Using the

Remote Control

Setting up

your TV

Using the TV’s

Features

Appendix

Index

ANT( 75

)

ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

MONO

AUDIO

DVD IN

COLOR

STREAM

INPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ON OFF

AUDIO CENTER

CHANNEL IN

Cable converter box

IN OUT

L/ MONO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VAR/FIX

PIP AUDIO

Note:

When you use a converter box with your TV, the remote control will not operate some features, such as programming your favorite channels, labeling channels, and blocking channels.

From

Cable

Note:

• When you use a converter box with your

TV, the remote control will not operate some features, such as programming your favorite channels, labeling channels, and locking channels.

• If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono

to the VCR’s AUDIO OUT terminal using only one audio cable.

• If you have a VCR with S-video, use an

• To view premium channels, select ANT 2

mode on the TV, tune the TV to channel to 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), and then use the converter box to change channels.

• To record, select VIDEO 1 mode on the TV,

and then use the converter box to change channels.

ANT( 75

)

ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

MONO

AUDIO

DVD IN

COLOR

STREAM

INPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ON OFF

AUDIO CENTER

CHANNEL IN

L/ MONO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VAR/FIX

PIP AUDIO

IN from ANT OUT to TV

CH 3 CH 4

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

Cable converter

box

OUT

two-way cable signal

splitter

From Cable

Stereo VCR

Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR

This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium cable channels, watch videotapes, and record one TV channel while watching another TV channel. To use the TV’s features, select ANT-1.

You will need:

• one two-way cable signal splitter

• five coaxial cables

• one set of standard A/V cables

Connecting a cable converter box

This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. To use the TV’s features, select ANT-1. To view premium channels,

select ANT-2 and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels.

You will need:

• three coaxial cables

Introduction

Connecting

your TV

Using the

Remote Control

Setting up

your TV

Using the TV’s

Features

Appendix

Index

Note:

• For the highest possible picture quality

from a DVD player/satellite receiver that does not have component video connections, use an S-video cable (plus the standard audio cables) between the TV and DVD player/satellite receiver.

If your DVD player (or satellite receiver) has component video, see “Connecting a DVD player with component video and a VCR” on page 10.

• Do not connect both an S-video cable and

a standard video cable to VIDEO-1 on the TV back (or VIDEO-3 on the TV front) at the same time, or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

• Do not connect the DVD player/satellite

receiver and VCR to the same VI DEO input on the TV. (See the illustration at left, which shows the DVD player/satellite receiver connected to VIDEO-1 and the VCR connected to VIDEO-2.)

ANT( 75

)

ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

MONO

AUDIO

DVD IN

COLOR STREAM

INPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ON OFF

AUDIO CENTER

CHANNEL IN

IN from ANT

VIDEO AUDIO

OUT to TV

CH 3

CH 4

OUT

IN from ANT

VIDEO

OUTOUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

L/ MONO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VAR/FIX

PIP AUDIO

Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR

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

You will need:

• two (or three, if satellite receiver is used) coaxial cables

• one set of standard A/V cables

• one S-video cable

• one pair of standard audio cables

Stereo VCR

From Satellite Dish

(for Satellite

Receiver only)

DVD Player/Satellite Receiver with S-video

From Cable, Cable

Box, or Antenna

Introduction

Connecting

your TV

Using the

Remote Control

Setting up

your TV

Using the TV’s

Features

Appendix

Index

ANT( 75

)

ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

MONO

AUDIO

DVD IN

COLOR STREAM

INPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ON OFF

AUDIO CENTER

CHANNEL IN

IN from ANT OUT to TV

CH 3 CH 4

VIDEO AUDIO

OUT

Satelite IN

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

RPBY

L/ MONO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VAR/FIX

PIP AUDIO

Note:

• If your DVD player does not have

component video connections, see “Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR” on page 9.

• The ColorStream (component video)

inputs on this TV are for use with devices that output 480i interlaced signals ONLY. This TV will not accept or display 480p or 720p progressive scan signals or 1080i interlaced high-definition signals.

If you connect a high-definition set-top receiver, 480p progressive scan DVD player, or other similar device to the TV’s ColorStream inputs, you must switch the device’s output to 480i interlaced mode first

. Failure to do this will cause a poor picture or no picture to display.

• If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono

to the VCR’s AUDIO OUT terminal using only one audio cable.

• If you have a VCR with S-video, use an

S-video cable instead of a standard video cable. Do not connect a standard video cable and an S-video cable to VIDEO-1 on the TV back (or VIDEO-3 on the TV front) at the same time, or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

Stereo VCR

DVD player with component video

Connecting a DVD player with component video and a VCR

This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs, and record one channel while watching another channel.

Your TV has ColorStream

(component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DVD player with component video (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream

) can greatly enhance picture quality

and realism. You will need:

• two coaxial cables

• one set of standard A/V cables

• one set of component video cables

• one pair of standard audio cables

From Cable, Cable

Box, or Antenna

Introduction

Connecting

your TV

Using the

Remote Control

Setting up

your TV

Using the TV’s

Features

Appendix

Index

Note:

• Do not connect the same VCR to the

output and input connections on the TV at the same time. (See the illustration at left, which shows VCR1 connected to VIDEO-1IN on the TV, and VCR2 connected to A/V OUT on the TV.)

• If your VCR has S-video, you can use an

S-video cable (plus the standard audio cables) instead of a standard video cable for better picture quality. Do not connect both a standard video cable and an S-video cable to VIDEO-1 (or VIDEO-3) at the same time, or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

• To dub or edit, VCR 2 must select Line IN,

and the TV must select Video-1.

•

When recording to VCR 2 , set AUDIO OUT to FIXED.

With AUDIO OUT set to FIXED, the TV’s volume setting will not affect the sound level being recorded. See “Selecting fixed/variable AUDIO OUT” on page 46.

VIDEO AUDIO

CH 3

CH 4

OUT

VIDEO AUDIO

CH 3

CH 4

IN from ANT OUT to TV

OUT

ANT( 75

)

ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

MONO

AUDIO

DVD IN

COLOR

STREAM

INPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ON OFF

AUDIO CENTER

CHANNEL IN

L/ MONO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VAR/FIX

PIP AUDIO

VCR 1 (plays)

From

Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna

VCR 2 (records)

Connecting two VCRs

This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from “VCR 1” to “VCR 2” (as illustrated below) while watching the videotape. You can also record from one TV channel while watching another channel.

You will need:

• two coaxial cables

• two sets of standard A/V cables

The VIDEO OUT connection does not output the PIP picture.

The AUDIO OUT connections can output either FIXED or VARIABLE audio. See “Selecting fixed/variable AUDIO OUT” on page 46.

Introduction

Connecting

your TV

Using the

Remote Control

Setting up

your TV

Using the TV’s

Features

Appendix

Index

Note:

• For better picture quality, if your camcorder

has S-video, you can use an S-video cable (plus the standard audio cables) instead of a standard video cable.

• Do not connect both a standard video cable

and an S-video cable at the same time, or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

Note:

• When using an external audio amplifier, if

you set AUDIO OUT to VARIABLE, the volume of both the TV and amplifier must be set above 0 (zero) or you will not hear any sound. See “Selecting fixed/variable AUDIO OUT” on page 46.

• If you set AUDIO OUT to VARIABLE, the

TV’s volume controls will adjust the volume. If you set AUDIO OUT to FIXED, you must use the amplifier’s volume controls to adjust the volume. See “Selecting fixed/variable AUDIO OUT” on page 46.

LINE IN

ANT( 75

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ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

MONO

AUDIO

DVD IN

COLOR STREAM

INPUT

OUT

AUDIO CENTER

CHANNEL IN

L/ MONO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VAR/FIX

AUDIO

PIP AUDIO

ON OFF

Amplifier

From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna

Connecting an audio system

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

To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the built-in speakers. (See“Turning off the built-in speakers” on page 45.)

You will need:

• one coaxial cable

• one pair of standard audio cables

DEMO MENU TV/VIDEO VO LUME CHANNEL

VIDEO-3 IN

VIDEOS-VIDEO L/MONO-AUDIO-R

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

Connecting a camcorder

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

You will need:

• one set of standard A/V cables

Camcorder

TV front panel

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Connecting

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Using the

Remote Control

Setting up

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Using the TV’s

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Caution:

To avoid damaging the speakers:

• Turn off the TV before connecting or

disconnecting the AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL cable.

• Do not connect from the A/V receiver’s

CENTER SPEAKER OUT terminal (amplified signal) to the TV’s AUDIO CENTER CHANNE L IN terminal.

Note:

• Refer to the instructions provided with your

A/V receiver for details about your surround sound system.

• To adjust the volume of the center channel

speakers, use the center level control on your A/V receiver.

• The TV’s volume buttons will not control

CENTER CHANNE L input; however, the MUTE function will mute CENTER CHANNEL input.

• To use the TV speakers as normal

speakers, set the AUDIO CE NTER CHANNEL ON /OFF switch to the OFF position.

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ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2

OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

MONO

AUDIO

DVD IN

COLOR

STREAM

INPUT

AUDIO

OUT

ON OFF

AUDIO CENTER

CHANNEL IN

MONO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VAR/FIX

PIP AUDIO

Center

Audio

OUT

TV Main

Audio

Video

OUT

TV PIP

Audio

ON OFF

Connecting an A/V receiver

This connection allows you to use an A/V (audio/video) receiver to enhance your TV’s sound.

This connection also allows you to ouput the sound of the PIP program to external speakers, so you can use the A/V receiver to switch between hearing the main picture sound and the PIP picture sound.

Note: If the PIP window is not open, the PI P AUDIO OUT terminals will not output a signal. For details about PIP, see page 29.

If you have a system with Dolby Pro Logic* surround sound, you can add to the realism of the sound by using the TV speakers as center channel speakers.

You will need:

• one set of standard A/V cables

• one single standard audio cable for the Audio Center Channel

A/V receiver

From

Antenna

*“Dolby” and “Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby Pro Logic* surround sound system connection example

T V

Right speaker

Left speaker

Surround speaker L

Surround speaker R

VCR

A/V receiver

Audio Video

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

center

channel

Audio

LDP/DVD

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Connecting

your TV

Using the

Remote Control

Setting up

your TV

Using the TV’s

Features

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Using the remote control

Preparing the remote control for use

Your Toshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five universal modes: VCR, Cable/SAT, DVD, Audio1, and Audio2. The target and default devices being programmed for each mode are as follows:

Target device/Mode mapping

Mode Device TV Toshiba TV CABLE/SAT Universal Cable, Satellite VCRUniversal VCR, DVD, LD, Cassette DVDUniversal DVD, VCR, LD, Cassette AUDIO1 Universal Audio: Amp., Tuner, Misc.Audio, CD/MD AUDIO2 Universal Audio: CD/MD, Amp., Tuner, Misc.Audio

Default device codes

Mode Default device TV Toshiba TV CABLE/SAT Toshiba Satellite receiver VCRToshiba VCR DVDToshiba DVD AUDIO1 Pioneer Audio receiver AUDIO2 Pioneer LD

Repeatedly press MODE to cycle among the modes. If you own different brands of audio/video devices, you first have to program your remote control (see “Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices” on page 17).

Installing the remote control batteries

To install the batteries:

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

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

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

Note:

Your TV remote control may not operate certain features on your VCR, DVD player, cable TV converter, or other electronic device.

Refer to the owner’s manuals for your other devices to determine their available features. If your TV remote control does not operate a specific feature on another device, use the remote control that came with the device.

Note:

• Battery life expectancy is about one year with normal use.

Caution:

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

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

• If the batteries are dead or you do not intend to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment.

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Introduction

Connecting

your TV

Using the

Remote Control

Setting up

your TV

Using the TV’s

Features

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Index

Remote Control functional key chart

Key Label

Toshiba TV Cable Satellite VCR DVD/LD Receiver CD/MD Cassete

(TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (VCR) LIGHT Lights the remote key, and toggles between enabled and disabled Illumination mode. SLEEP Sleep timer --- --- --- --- --- --- --POWER Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power 1/MOVIE Digit 1 Digit 1 Digit 1 Digit 1 Digit 1 AV input 1 Digit 1 Digit 1 2/SPORTS Digit 2 Digit 2 Digit 2 Digit 2 Digit 2 AV input 2 Digit 2 Digit 2 3/NEWS Digit 3 Digit 3 Digit 3 Digit 3 Digit 3 AV input 3 Digit 3 Digit 3 4/SERVICES Digit 4 Digit 4 Digit 4 Digit 4 Digit 4 AV input 4 Digit 4 Digit 4 5/LIST Digit 5 Digit 5 Digit 5 Digit 5 Digit 5 CD Digit 5 Digit 5 6Digit 6 Digit 6 Digit 6 Digit 6 Digit 6 Tuner Digit 6 Digit 6

MODE Remote control device mode selection

PIC SIZE Selects the TV TV TV TV TV TV TV

image shape. 7Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Phono Digit 7 Digit 7 8Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Cassette Digit 8 Digit 8 9Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Aux Digit 9 Digit 9 ACTION --- ---

Action, Menu

--- Menu --- --- --100/– 100 --- 100 100 100 100 100 100 0Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 ENT --- CH Enter CH Enter CH Enter --- --- --- --GUIDE/SETUP

--- --- Guide --- DVD setup --- --- ---

INFO/TITLE Channel --- INFO --- TITLE= --- --- ---

preview Top menu

FAVORITE/ --- ---

Favorite CH

--- Subtitle --- --- --SUBTITLE

ALPHASORT/ --- --- Alphasort --- Audio --- --- --AUDIO

MENU/ Menu open/ --- Select --- Enter --- --- --ENTER Enter

yz Menu select --- Menu select --- Menu select --- --- --- x •/FAV zy Menu select/ --- Menu select --- Menu select --- --- ---

FAV zy

VOL yz Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume ---

up/down* up/down* up/down* up/down* up/down* up/down* up/down*

EXIT/ Exit Exit Exit Exit DVD clear Exit/Clear Exit/Clear Exit/Clear DVD CLEAR

yz Channel Channel Channel Channel --- Channel --- ---

up/down up/down up/down up/down up/down

INPUT TV/Video TV TV VCR input TV Input TV TV

select

MUTE

Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute*

---

RECALL On-screen

---

On-screen On-screen On-screen --- --- ---

display display display display

CH RTN/ Previous Previous Previous Previous DVD --- --- --DVD RTN channel channel channel channel return

SLOW/

•

--- --- --- Forward Forward --- --- ---

DIR x--- --- --- --- Reverse --- --- --SKIP/

•

--- --- --- --- Forward

---

Forward Forward

SEARCH x--- --- --- --- Reverse

---

Reverse Reverse REW VCR VCR VCR Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind PAUSE/STEP VCR VCR VCR Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause PLAY VCR VCR VCR Play Play Play Play Play FF VCR VCR VCR F. Forward F. Forward F. Forward F. Forward F. Forward

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Using the

Remote Control

Setting up

your TV

Using the TV’s

Features

Appendix

Index

Key Label

Toshiba TV Cable Satellite VCR DVD/LD Receiver CD/MD Cassete

(TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (VCR)

TV/VCR VCR

---

TV/SAT TV/VCR --- --- --- Reverse

AM/FM DISC --- --- --- --- Disc shift AM/FM Disc shift Deck side

A/B switch STOP VCR VCR VCR Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop REC

VCRVCR VCR Record --- Record Record Record

PIP CH

PIP channel TV TV TV TV TV TV TV

up/down PIPPIP on/off TV TV TV TV TV TV TV MULTI

--- TV TV TV TV TV TV TV STILL PIP Still TV TV TV TV TV TV TV SWAP PIP Swap TV TV TV TV TV TV TV LOCATE PIP Locate TV TV TV TV TV TV TV SOURCE PIP Source TV TV TV TV TV TV TV

Notes:

• “---” means the device does not have this feature.

•“ TV” will jump to TV.

•“ VCR” will jump to last active VCR or DVD. Active VCR/DVD is defined as the mode that remains for a minimum of 5 seconds, or if a key is pressed in that mode.

The VOLUME and MUTE will jump to “TV” by default. When the volume is unlocked, all the devices will have their own volume. The AUDIO1/2 (Receiver, CD) modes will have their own volume even if Volume Lock is on TV, CABLE/SAT, VCR, or DVD. See “Using the Volume Lock feature” on page 18.

Press the REC button two times within 5 seconds to record each A/V source.

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Connecting

your TV

Using the

Remote Control

Setting up

your TV

Using the TV’s

Features

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Index

Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices

Device code setup

1. Refer to the device code table on pages 19–20 to find the code for the brand of your device.

If more than one code is listed, try each one separately until you find one that works.

2. Repeatedly press MODE until the correct device mode indicator (CABLE/SAT, VCR, DVD, AUDIO1, AUDIO2) lights up.

3. While holding down the RECALL button, press the Channel Number buttons to enter the four-digit code for your device. If a valid code is entered, the mode indicator will blink two times. If an invalid code is entered, the mode indicator will blink one long blink.

4. Point the remote control at the device and press POWER to test the code. If the device responds to the remote control, you have entered a correct code.

Note: In addition to POWE R, confirm that all necessary keys on the TV remote control operate your device. If some keys are not operational, repeat the device code setup using another code (if other codes are listed for your device). If, after trying all listed codes, the necessary keys do not operate your device, use the device’s original remote control.

If the device does not respond to the remote control, you may have entered an invalid code. Repeat steps 3 and 4 using another code.

5. To control the TV, repeatedly press MODE until the “TV” mode indicator lights up.

Searching and sampling the code of a device (8500)

If you do not know the device code for a particular device, you can cycle the remote through the available codes for that device mode and sample functions in order to find the code that properly operates the target device. The keys available to be sampled, provided they are applicable to that mode, are 0, 1, 2, 3, POWER, VOL y, CH y, PLAY and STOP. Invalid keys will be ignored while in program mode.

To cycle through each available device code and sample its functions:

1. Press MODE to select the mode you want to set up.

2. While holding down RECALL, press 8-5-0-0. The remote control will enter program mode.

3. Point the remote control at the target device and press POWER (or other function buttons that are available to be sampled).

4. If the device responds to the remote control:

Press RECALL to store the device code. The mode indicator will blink two times and the remote control will exit the program mode.

If the device does not respond to the remote control:

Press y, and then press POWER. Repeat this step until the device responds to the remote control, and then press RECALL.

Note: When a search cycle is complete, the mode indicator will blink three times. The remote control will begin to cycle through the available codes again. If no key is pressed within 10 seconds while programming, the remote control will exit the program mode and return to the previous code.

POWER

Channel Numbers

RECALL

Note:

• Every time you replace the batteries, you must reprogram the remote control.

• Some newer VCRs are capable of working on either of two remote codes. These VCRs have a switch labeled “VCR1/VCR2.” If your VCR has this kind of switch and does not respond to any of the codes for your VCR brand, set the switch to the other position (VCR1 or VCR2) and reprogram the remote control.

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