Toshiba 36AX61 User Manual

Toshiba

Welcome to

your TV

Connecting

Using the

Remote Control

Color Television

36AX61

your TV

Setting up

Features

Using the TV’s

Appendix

© 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved.

Owner’s Manual

®

Index

Reference

Reference

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES DE

ADVERTENCIA RIESGO DE

DESCARGA ELÉCTRICIA - NO ABRIR

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.

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.

PRECAUCIONES

PARA EVITAR DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO UTILICE ESTE
ENCHUFE POLARIZADO CON UN RECEPTÁCULO DE
CABLE DE EXTENSIÓN U OTRA TOMA SALVO QUE LA
CLAVIJA ESTÉ COMPLETAMENTE INSERTADA EN LA
TOMA PARA EVITAR CUALQUIER EXPOSICIÓN DE LOS
VÁSTAGOS DEL ENCHUFE POLARIZADO.

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.

ADVERTENCIA

Para evitar daños personales:

• No se ponga de pie en el TV ni suba a él.

• No coloque el vídeo (p. ej. VCR) ni otro objeto pesado en la parte
superior del TV.

Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV screen for extended
periods of time. Stationary patterns generated by a picture-in-picture
(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 because it is the result of
misuse. If you wish to use your TV to display still images, reduce
brightness and contrast settings. Never leave a PIP, computer, or video
game display unattended.

Use this TV set with the Toshiba stand listed

on page 45 only. Use with other stands may result in

instability, causing possible injury or death.

Note to CATV system installers in the USA

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines
for proper grounding, and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

SEGURIDAD

CAUTION

PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION AND
THOSE ON YOUR TV SET.

RETAIN THIS SECTION FOR REFERENCE.

PRECAUCIÓN

LEA Y TENGA EN CUENTA TODAS LAS ADVERTENCIAS E
INSTRUCCIONES QUE SE ENCUENTRAN EN ESTE
PANFLETO Y LAS DE LOS APARATOS DE TELEVISIÓN.

MANTENGA ESTE PANFLETO PARA FUTURAS
REFERENCIAS.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has
been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety.
However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV
set, observe the following basic rules for antenna/TV installation, use
and servicing.

Do not remove the cabinet cover. This may expose you to dangerous
voltages. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

La energía eléctrica puede realizar funciones muy útiles. Este televisor
ha sido diseñado y fabricado para asegurar su seguridad personal. Sin
embargo, la utilización inadecuada del mismo puede resultar en
descargas eléctricas o en el riesgo de incendios. Para no anular las
protecciones incorporadas en este televisor, tenga en cuenta las reglas
básicas de instalación de la antena/televisor, y en caso de proplemas
póngase en contacto con un centro de reparaciones.

No extraiga de la cubierta de la caja. Esto podría dejarle expuesto a
tensiones peligrosas. En caso de averia, consulte los servicios de
personal cualificado.

INSTALLATION / INSTALACIÓN

Power Sources — The TV set should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the TV set or as indicated in the Owner’s
Manual. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home,
consult your sales person or your local power company. For TV sets
designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating
instructions.

Fuentes de alimentación — Este televisor solamente deberá alimentarse
con la fuente de alimentación indicada en la etiqueta de características.
Si no está seguro del tipo de fuente de alimentación de su hogar,
consulte al proveedor de su televisor o a la compañia eléctrica local.
Para productos destinados a alimentarse con pilas, u otras fuentes,
consulte las instrucciones de operación.

Grounding or Polarization — The TV set is equipped with one of the
following type plugs. If the plug should fail to fit the power outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DO NOT
defeat the safety purpose of the type plug on the TV set.

Puesta a tierra o polarización — Este televisor puede poseer un enchufe
de los tipos siguinetes. Si el enchufe no entra en la toma de la red, póngase
en contacto con un electricista para que le cambie
anule el fin de seguirdad de sete tipo de enchufe del televisor.

la toma anticuada. NO

2

A polarized alternating current line plug — having one blade wider
than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug.

Un enchufe de línea de corriente alterna polarizado — posee una
cuchilla más ancha que la otra. Este enchufe entrará en la toma de la
red de una sola forma. Si no puede inertar el enchufe en la toma de la
red, trate de invertirlo.

Alternate Warnings — A three-wire grounding-type plug — a plug
having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into grounding­type power outlet.

Advertencias alternativas — Enchufe de tippo puesta a tierra de tres
conductores — enchufe que posee un tercer terminal (de puesta a
tierra). Este enchufe solamente encajará en una toma de la red de tipo
puesta a tierra.

Water and Moisture — Do not use the TV set near water — for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a
wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

Agua y humedad — No utilice el televisor cerca del agua — por
ejemplo, cerca de una bañera, un lavabo, un fregadero, una lavadora, en
un sótano húmedo, cerca de una piscina, ni lugares por el estilo.

Ventilation — The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or
bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. Never block or cover
these slots and openings to ensure reliable operation of the TV set and
to protect it from overheating.

Ventilación — Las ranuras y aberturas de la caja y de la parte posterior
o de la base son para proporcionar la ventilación necesaria. Para
asegurar la operación fiable del televisor para protegerlo contra el
recalentamiento. No bloquee ni cubra nunca estas ranuras y aberturas.

a. Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.
a. No cubra nunca las ranuras ni las aberturas con paños ni otros

materiales.

b. Never block the slots and openings by placing the TV set on a bed,

sofa, rug or other similar surface.

b. No bloquee nunca las ranuras ni las aberturas colocando el televisor

sobre una cama, un sofá, una alfombra, ni demás superficies similares.

c. Never place the TV set in a confined space such as a bookcase, built-

in cabinet, or any other place of poor ventilation.

c. No coloque nunca el televisor en un espacio cubierto, como una

librería o un estante empotrados, nien un lugar de mala ventilación.

Heat — Do not place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat
register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Calor — No coloque el televisor cerca ni sobre un radiador ni un
registro de calor, ni expuesto a la luz solar directa.

Power-Cord Protection — Do not allow anything to rest on or roll
over the power cord, and do not place the TV set where the power cord
is subject to wear or abuse.

Protección del cable de alimentación — No coloque ni pase sobre el
cable de alimentación, ni coloque el telivisor donde su cable de
alimentación pueda sufir cualquier tipo de daños.

Accessories — Do not place the TV set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The TV set may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage to the TV set. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or
sold with the TV set, and should use a mounting accessory recom­mended by the manufacturer.

Accesorios — No coloque el televisor sobre un carrito, una base, un
trípode, un soporte ni una mesea inestable. El televisor podría caerse,
causando serios daños a niños o adultos, o al propio televisor. Utilice
solamente el carrito, la base, el trípode, el soporte, o la mesa que
recomiende el fabricante, o que se venda con el televisor, y utilice un
accesorio de montaje recomendado por el fabricante.

A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product
and cart combination to overturn.

La combinación de un producto y
un carrito deberá moverse con
cuidado. Las paradas repentinas,
la fuerza excesiva, y las superficies
desiguales pondrían hacer que
volcase la combinación del carrito
y del producto.

USE / UTILIZACIÓN

Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in
fire or electric shock.

Sobrecarga — No sobrecargue las tomas de la red, los cables
prolongadores, ni los adaptadores para múltiples tomas, ya que esto
supondría el riesgo de incendios o de descargas eléctricas.

During lightning storms, or when the TV set will be left unattended
and unused for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the TV set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Durante tormentas eléctricas, o cuando no vaya a utilizar el televisor
durante mucho tiempo, desenchufe el cable de alimentación de la toma
de la red y desconecte la antena o el sistema de cablevisión. Esto evitará
que se dañe el televisor debido a rayos y a sobretensiones repentinas en
la red.

Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into the
TV set through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV set.

Entrada de objetos y líquidos — No introduzca nunca objetos de
ningún tipo en este televisor a través de las aberturas, ya que podrían
tocar puntos de tensión peligrosa o cortocircuitar piezas, lo que podría
resultar en incendio o descarga eléctrica. No vierta nunca liquidos de
ningún tipo sobre este televisor.

Cleaning — Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning or
polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth
lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the TV set.

Limpieza — Desenchufe el televisor de la toma de la red antes de
limpiarlo. No utilice limpiadores líquidos ni aerosoles. Para limpiar el
exterior del televisor, utilice un paño ligeramente humedecido en agua.

Attachments — Never add accessories that have not been specifically
designed for the TV set. Never remodel the TV set by yourself as this
can result in a fire hazard or electric shock.

Aditamentos — No utilice aditamentos no recomendados por el
fabricante del televisor, ya que podrían suponer un peligro. No
remodele nunca el televisor usted mismo, ya que esto podría causar el
riesgo de incendios o descargas eléctricas.

If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is heard continuously or
frequently while the TV set is operated, unplug the TV set and consult
your dealer or service technician. It is normal for some TV sets to make
occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned
on or off.

Si se oye un sonido seco de un televisor continuo o frecuente mientras
el televisor esté funcionando, desenchúfelo y consulte a su proveedor o
a un técnico de servicio. Es normal que algunos televisores produzcan
sonidos secos, particularmente cuando conecte o desconecte su
alimentación.

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SERVICE / SERVICIO DE REPARACIÓN

Damage Requiring Service — Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:

Daños que requieren el servicio de reparación — En los casos
siguientes, desenchufe el televisor de la toma de la red y solicite los
servicios de personal de reparación especializado:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
a. Cuando se haya dañado el cable de alimentación o el enchufe.
b. When liquid has been spilled into the TV set.

b. Cuando se haya vertido líquido dentro del televisor.

c. When the TV set has been exposed to rain or water.

c. Cuando el televisor haya estado expuesto a la lluvia o al agua.

d. When the TV set has been subject to excessive shock by being

dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

d. Cuando el televisor haya estado expuesto a golpes excesivos o haya

caído, o su caja se haya dañado.

e. When the TV set does not operate normally even though you follow

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the TV set to normal
operation.

When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in performance. This
indicates a need for service.

e. Cuando el televisor no funcione normalmente incluso al seguir las

instrucciones de operación. Ajuste solamente los controles indicados
en las instrucciones de operación, ya que un ajuste inadecuado de
otros controles podría resultar en daños y a menudo requerirán un
trabajo difícil por un técnico cualificado para devolver el televisor a
su funcionamiento normal.

Cuando el funcionamiento del televisor haya cambiado
notablemente — esto indica la necesidad del servicio de reparación.

Servicing — Do not attempt to service the TV set yourself. To open or
remove the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Reparación — No intente nunca reparar el televisor por sí mismo. La
apertura o extracción de cubiertas podría exponerle a tensiones
peligrosas u otros peligros. En caso de avería solicite los servicios de
personal de reparación cualificado.

Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as
the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

Reemplazo de piezas — Cuando sea necesario reemplazar piezas,
cerciórese de que el técnico de reparación utilice las piezas de reemplazo
especificadas por el fabricante u otras que posean las mismas
características que las originales. Las substituciones no autorizadas
podrían resultar en incendios, descargas eléctricas, u otros peligros.

Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to the TV
set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as
specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the TV set is in safe
operating condition, and to so certify.

Comprobación de seguridad — Al finalizar cualquier reparación de
este televisor, solicite al técnico de reparación que realice las
comprobaciones de sguridad (especificadas por el fabricante) para
determinar y certificar si el producto se encuentra en las condiciones de
operación apropiadas.

When the TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal
could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service
technician to dispose of the TV set.

Cuando el televisor llegue al final de su vida útil, si se deshace de él de
forma inapropiada, el tubo de imagen puede explotar. Cuando desee
deshacerse de un televisor, solicite este servicio a un técnico de
reparación especializado.

ANTENNA / ANTENA

Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outdoor antenna is installed,
follow the precautions below.

An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where
it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM,
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS
CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section
810 of the National Electrical Code in the USA and Section 54 of the
Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Puesta a tierra de la antena exterior — Cuando instale una antena
exterior, tenga en cuenta las precauciones siguientes.

Un sistema de antena esterior no deberá colocarse cerca de líneas de alta
tensión ni otros circuitos de iluminación o alimentación, ni donde
pueda entrar en contacto con tales líneas o circuitos.

CUANDO INSTALE UN SISTEMA DE ANTENA EXTERIOR,
TENGA EXTREMADO CUIDADO PARA EVITAR QUE ENTRE
EN CONTACTO CON TALES LÍNEAS DE ALIMENTACIÓN O
CIRCUITOS, YA QUE TAL CONTACTO PODRÍA RESULTAR
INVARIABLEMENTE FATAL.

Cerciórese de que el sistema de antena esté puesto a tierra a fin de que
proporcione cierta protección contra sobretensiones y cargas estáticas.
La Sección 810 del Código Eléctrico Nacional (NEC) de EE.UU. y la
Sección 54 del Código Eléctrico Canadiense ofrecen informacón con
respecto a la puesta a tierra adecuada de una unidad de descarga de
antena, el tamaño de los conductores de puesta a tierra, la ubicación de
la unidad de descarga de la antena, la conexión de los electrodos de
puesta a tierra, y los requisitos de tales electrodos.

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Welcome to Toshiba ..............................................................................................................................7

Exploring your new TV............................................................................................................................... 7

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

Notice of possible TV stand instability ................................................................................................ 7

Connecting your TV ...............................................................................................................................8

Note regarding picture quality ............................................................................................................. 8

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

Connecting a cable converter box ................................................................................................................ 9

Connecting a cable converter box and VCR ................................................................................................ 9

Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR .........................................................................10

Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream™ (component video) and a VCR....................................... 11

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

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

Connecting an audio amplifier .................................................................................................................. 12

Using the remote control .................................................................................................................. 13

Preparing the remote control for use.......................................................................................................... 13

Installing the remote control batteries ....................................................................................................... 13

Remote control functional key chart ......................................................................................................... 14

Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices .................................................... 16

Device code setup ............................................................................................................................... 16

Searching and sampling the code of a device (991) .............................................................................. 16

Verifying the device code (990) ........................................................................................................... 17

Using the Volume Lock feature (993).................................................................................................. 17

Operational feature Reset (980)........................................................................................................... 17

Device code table ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Learning about the remote control ............................................................................................................ 22

Setting up your TV .............................................................................................................................. 23

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

Selecting the antenna input ....................................................................................................................... 23

Selecting the signal source ......................................................................................................................... 24

Watching video input ................................................................................................................................ 24

Adding channels to the TV’s memory ....................................................................................................... 24

Programming channels automatically .................................................................................................. 24

Adding and erasing channels manually ................................................................................................ 25

Changing channels .................................................................................................................................... 25

Using the TV’s features......................................................................................................................26

Adjusting the channel settings ................................................................................................................... 26

Switching between two channels ......................................................................................................... 26

Programming your favorite channels ................................................................................................... 26

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Using the V-Chip menu ............................................................................................................................ 27

Selecting a PIN code ........................................................................................................................... 27

Changing your PIN code .................................................................................................................... 28

Blocking programs by ratings .............................................................................................................. 29

Ratings definitions (MPAA, Youth TV, TV) ........................................................................................29

Unblocking programs temporarily....................................................................................................... 31

Blocking unrated movies and programs ............................................................................................... 31

Blocking channels ............................................................................................................................... 32

Locking video inputs ................................................................................................................................. 33

Channel labels ........................................................................................................................................... 34

Video labels............................................................................................................................................... 35

Watching picture-in-picture (PIP) ............................................................................................................. 36

Switching the main and small pictures ................................................................................................ 36

Changing the location of the PIP window ........................................................................................... 37

Freezing the PIP display ...................................................................................................................... 37

Watching multi-window PIP ..................................................................................................................... 37

Adjusting the picture ................................................................................................................................. 38

Adjusting the picture quality ............................................................................................................... 38

Selecting the color temperature ........................................................................................................... 38

Adjusting the picture preference .......................................................................................................... 39

Displaying on-screen information ............................................................................................................. 39

Setting the sleep timer ............................................................................................................................... 39

Auto power off .......................................................................................................................................... 39

Using the closed caption feature ................................................................................................................ 40

Adjusting the sound .................................................................................................................................. 41

Muting the sound ............................................................................................................................... 41

Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts ........................................................................................................... 41

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

Using the surround sound feature ....................................................................................................... 42

Selecting variable audio OUT ............................................................................................................. 43

Turning off the built-in speakers ......................................................................................................... 43

Using the sub-bass system (SBS) ......................................................................................................... 44

Viewing the demonstration (DEMO) mode.............................................................................................. 44

Understanding the last mode memory feature ........................................................................................... 44

Appendix............................................................................................................................................... 45

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 45

Cleaning and care...................................................................................................................................... 46

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 46

Limited United States warranty ................................................................................................................. 47

Attention Canadian customers ............................................................................................................ 47

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Welcome to Toshiba

Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest color 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. Please make sure
you have received the following items: TV, remote control, batteries,
manual, registration card, and extended service plan literature. If you
did not receive all of the items or if any of the items are damaged or
broken, please contact your Toshiba dealer. In addition, you may need
to purchase other audio or video cables to connect your equipment.
See “Connecting your TV” on page 8 for more information.

Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before you
begin.

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.

36AX61

VIDEO L /MONO R

AUDIO

VIDEO-3 IN

TV/Video

Volume

Channel

MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER

Toshiba

Welcome to

your TV

Connecting

Using the

Remote Control

Video 3

Menu

ANT (75Ω)

ANT-1 OUT ANT-2

OUT

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

ANT (75Ω)

ANT-1OUT ANT-2

IN

OUT

DVD IN

S-VIDEO
COLOR
STREAM

Y

INPUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

Pb

L/MONO

L/MONO

L

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

Pr

R

R

R

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2

R

AUDIO

COLOR
STREAM
INPUT

L

R

DVD IN

Y

Pb

Pr

IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2

Selecting a location for the TV

• Place the TV on the floor or on the recommended TV stand (see
“Notice of Possible TV Stand Instability” at right).

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

• Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventila-

tion. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which may
damage the TV.

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: ________________________
Serial number: ________________________

36AX61

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POWER

Remote Sensor

Power Indicator (Red)

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

wide prong

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.

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE

TV STAND INSTABILITY

WARNING: RISK OF
SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH!

Use your TV with the Toshiba TV
stand recommended below only!

Use with other
stands may result
in instability,
causing possible injury or death.

TV Model TV Stand

36AX61 ST3641

your TV

Setting up

Features

Using the TV’s

Appendix

Index

Reference

Connecting your TV

If you have not connected electronic equipment before, or you have
been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this section.

Note: Cables are not supplied.

your TV

Connecting

• 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; red and white for audio. The red audio cable is
for the stereo right channel; 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 than standard
video cables. S-video cables can be used only with S-video
compatible components.

TM

• ColorStream

(component video) cables come in sets of three.
A ColorStream (component video) connection will provide the
best picture performance.

ANTENNA

Coaxial Cable

AUDIO

Cable

VIDEO

Cable

S-Video

Cable

ColorStream

Cable

NOTE REGARDING

PICTURE QUALITY

When connecting video equipment,
such as a VCR or DVD player:

• For GOOD picture quality: Use

regular video cables.

• For BETTER picture quality: If your

equipment has S-video connections,
use S-video cables instead of regular
video cables.

• For BEST picture quality: If your

equipment has component video
connections, (ColorStream is
Toshiba’s brand), use component
video cables instead of regular or
S-video cables. Component video
cables come in sets of three.

Note: Do not connect a regular video
cable and an S-Video cable to VIDEO-1
(or VIDEO-2) at the same time. Doing
so will distort the picture.

Caution:

Do not plug in the TV power cord until
you have finished connecting all of your
equipment.

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Connecting a VCR

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

You will need:

• one coaxial cable

• one pair of audio cables (one single audio cable for a mono VCR)

• one video cable

TV

Stereo VCR

From Cable or Antenna

ANT (75Ω)

ANT-1 OUT ANT-2

OUT

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

VIDEO AUDIO

DVD IN

COLOR
STREAM

Y

INPUT

Pb

L

AUDIO

Pr

R

LR

IN

OUT

IN from ANT

IN

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

OUT to TV

CH 3
CH 4

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Caution:

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

If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-video
connections and omit the video cable.

Do not connect a regular video cable and an
S-video cable to Video-1 (or Video-2) at the
same time.

Connecting a cable converter box

This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cable
channels. To use the TV features (such as PIP swap, Channel

y z,

channel block, favorite channels, or channel labels ), select ANT-1. To
view premium channels, select ANT-2, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4
(whichever channel is vacant in your area), and use the converter box
to change channels.

You will need:

• two coaxial cables

From Cable

ANT (75Ω)

ANT-1 OUT ANT-2

OUT

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

L

AUDIO

R

DVD IN

COLOR
STREAM
INPUT

IN

S-VIDEO

Y

Pb

Pr

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2

IN

OUT

Cable

Converter

Box

Connecting a cable converter box and VCR

Note:

When you use a converter box with your TV,
the remote control may not operate certain
features, such as PIP swap, channel y z,
channel block, favorite channels, or channel
labels.

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This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium
cable channels, as well as watch videotapes. Set the TV signal source
to Video1 (see “Watching video input” on page 24). Tune the VCR to
channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the converter box output switch).
Use the cable converter box to change channels. Set the PIP source to
TV mode (see page 36).

You will need:

• three coaxial cables

• one pair of audio cables (one single audio cable for a mono VCR)

• one video cable

• one cable splitter

From Cable

Cable
Signal
Splitter

Cable
Converter Box

Stereo VCR

TV

ANT (75Ω)

ANT-1 OUT ANT-2

OUT

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

VIDEO AUDIO

DVD IN

COLOR
STREAM

Y

INPUT

Pb

L

AUDIO

Pr

R

LR

IN

OUT

IN from ANT

IN

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

OUT to TV

CH 3
CH 4

OUT

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

Note:

When you use a converter box with your
TV, the remote control may not operate
certain features, such as PIP swap,
channel y z, channel block, favorite
channels, or channel labels.

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

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

Do not connect a regular video cable
and an S-video cable to Video-1 (or
Video-2) at the same time.

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Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver
and a VCR

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

Note: If your DVD player has component video connections, follow
the connection instructions under “Connecting a DVD player with
ColorStream

™

(component video) and a VCR” on page 11.

your TV

You will need:

Connecting

• one coaxial cable

• three pairs of audio cables (one pair and two single audio cables

for a mono VCR)

• two regular video cables

• one S-video cable

DVD / Satellite Receiver

AUDIO

OUT

L

VIDEO

OUT

R

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

To Satellite

ANT (75Ω)

ANT-1 OUT ANT-2

OUT

R

L

AUDIO

R

COLOR
STREAM
INPUT

DVD IN

Satellite IN

Y

Pb

Pr

S VIDEO

IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2

To Antenna

Note:

You can use a regular video cable instead of
an S-video cable between the TV and DVD
player/satellite receiver, but the picture quality
will decrease.

The illustration at left shows one S-video cable
and one pair of audio cables connected to
Video-1 on the TV. Make sure you do not
connect a regular video cable and an S-video
cable to Video-1 (or Video-2) at the same
time. Doing so will distort the picture.

Reference

Stereo VCR

VIDEO AUDIO

IN

OUT

LR

IN from ANT

OUT to TV

CH 3
CH 4

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Connecting a DVD player with
ColorStream™ (component video) and
a VCR

This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, or
TV programs, and record DVD or TV programs
(when authorized). You can record from one source
while watching a program from another source.

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

You will need:

• one coaxial cable

• three pairs of audio cables (one pair and two

single audio cables for a mono VCR)

• two regular video cables

• one set of ColorStream (component) video cables

Note:

For the best picture performance, use ColorStream/
component video cables between the TV and DVD
player. To record from the DVD player, the DVD player
and TV must select VIDEO 1.

™

) can greatly enhance

DVD Player with ColorStreamTM (component video)

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Stereo VCR

LRL

TV

R

ANT-1 OUT ANT-2

OUT

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

VIDEO AUDIO

YPb Pr

ANT (75Ω)

AUDIO

ColorStream

(Component Video)

DVD IN

COLOR
STREAM

Y

INPUT

Pb

L

Pr

R

LR

TM

IN

OUT

S VIDEO

IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2

IN from ANT OUT to TV

CH 3
CH 4

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Using the

Remote Control

Connecting two VCRs

This connection allows you to record from one VCR to another VCR
while watching a video program. You also will be able to record from
one TV channel while watching another channel.

You will need:

• one coaxial cable

• two pairs of audio cables (two single audio cables for mono VCRs)

• two video cables

Stereo VCR [Playback]

Stereo VCR
[Recording]

VIDEO AUDIO

TV

ANT-1 OUT ANT-2

OUT

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

VIDEO AUDIO

ANT (75Ω)

AUDIO

LR

DVD IN

COLOR
STREAM

Y

INPUT

Pb

L

Pr

R

LR

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

IN from ANT

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2

IN from ANT

IN

OUT to TV

CH 3
CH 4

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

OUT to TV

CH 3
CH 4

To Antenna

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Caution:
The unauthorized recording of

television programs, videotapes,
DVDs, and other materials may
infringe upon the provisions of
copyright laws.

Note:

If you have S-VHS VCRs, use S-video cables
instead of regular video cables.

Do not connect a regular video cable and an
S-video cable to Video-1 (or Video-2) at the
same time.

Do not connect the same VCR to the output
and input jacks on the TV at the same time.

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Connecting a camcorder

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

You will need:

• one pair of audio cables

• one video cable

Note:

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

Do not connect a regular video cable and an
S-video cable to Video-1 (or Video-2) at the
same time.

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Connecting

Connecting an audio amplifier

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

To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier.

You will need:

Camcorder

S-VIDEO

TV Back

ANT (75Ω)

ANT-1 OUT ANT-2

OUT

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

L

AUDIO

R

DVD IN

COLOR
STREAM
INPUT

Pb

• one pair of audio cables

To Cable, Cable Box,

Audio Amplifier

or Antenna

Y

Pr

AUDIOVIDEO

L

R

AUDIO

LR

OUT

IN

Camcorder

AUDIOVIDEO

OUT

L

R

Or

IN

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2

TV Front

VIDEO L/MONO R

AUDIO

VIDEO-3 IN

Note:

The volume of both the TV and the amplifier
must be set above 0, or you will not hear any
sound.

Reference

TV

ANT (75Ω)

ANT-1 OUT ANT-2

OUT DVD IN

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

AUDIO

R

COLOR
STREAM
INPUT

L

R

OUT

IN

S-VIDEO

Y

Pb

Pr

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

VIDEO 1VIDEO 2

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Using the remote control

Preparing the remote control for use

Your Toshiba 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
VCR Universal VCR, DVD, LD, Cassette
DVD Universal DVD, VCR, LD, Cassette
AUDIO1 Universal Audio: Amp., Tuner, Misc.Audio, CD/MD
AUDIO2 Universal Audio: CD/MD, Amp., Tuner, Misc.Audio

Note:

Your TV’s remote control may or may not
operate your audio/video devices.

Refer to the owner’s manuals supplied with
the devices 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.

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Default device codes

Mode Default device
TV Toshiba TV
CABLE/SAT Toshiba Satellite receiver
VCR Toshiba VCR
DVD Toshiba 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 audio/video devices” on page 16).

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.

Caution:

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

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

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

• Battery life expectancy is about one year
with normal use. If you do not intend to use
the remote control for a long time, remove
the batteries.

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Remote Control

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Appendix

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

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Remote Control functional key chart

Using the

Remote Control

Key Label

LIGHT Illuminates the remote
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
6 Digit 6 Digit 6 Digit 6 Digit 6 Digit 6 Tuner Digit 6 Digit 6
MODE Device mode selection for the remote control
PIC SIZE This button is not available for this TV model or any other device connected to this TV.
7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Phono Digit 7 Digit 7
8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Cassette Digit 8 Digit 8
9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Aux Digit 9 Digit 9
ACTION --- Menu
100/– 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0
ENT --- CH Enter CH Enter CH Enter --- --- --- --­GUIDE/SETUP
INFO/TITLE TV preview TV INFO TV TITLE= TV TV TV

FAVORITE/ Favorite CH --­SUBTITLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

CH

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

MUTE
RECALL On-screen On-screen On-screen On-screen On-screen --- --- ---

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

SLOW/
DIR x--- --- --- --- Reverse --- --- ---

SKIP/
SEARCH x--- --- --- --- Reverse CH 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
TV/VCR VCR Bypass A/B TV/SAT TV/VCR --- --- --- ---

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

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

Action, Menu

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

Favorite CH

FAV x •

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

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

select
Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute*

display display display display display

•

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

•

--- --- --- --- Forward CH forward Forward Forward

Menu Menu --- --- ---

Top menu

--- Subtitle --- --- ---

---

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

A/B switch
STOP VCR VCR VCR Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop
REC VCR VCR VCR Record --- Record Record Record
PIP CH

PIP PIP on/off TV TV TV TV TV TV TV
MULTI Strobe
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:

• “---” will send nothing.

• “ 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

*

yz

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 17.

PIP channel TV TV TV TV TV TV TV
up/down

TV TV TV TV TV TV TV

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