Toshiba CZ 36T31 User Manual
TOSHIBA
Color Television
CZ32T31/CZ36T31
OWNER'S MANUAL
©TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 1999
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Dear Customer
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest
Color TV’s on the market!
This manual will help you use the many exciting and
useful features to make your TV viewing more en joyable
than ever before.
Before operating your TV set, please read all these safety
and operating instructions completely and then retain for
future reference.
Safety Precautions
Customer's Record
You will find the model number and serial number on the
back of your TV set.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA
dealer regarding this product.
Model Number___________________________________
Serial Number
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER
SONNEL
A The lightning symbol in the triangle
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
/h\ tells you that the voltage inside this
/ y \ product may be strong enough to cause
an electric shock.
DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS
PRODUCT YOURSELF.
A The exclamation point in the triangle
/|\ tells you that important operating and
• - maintenance instructions follow this
symbol.
I'hi.s TV set may be used only with TOSHIBA stand shown
on page 33. Use with other stands may result in instability
causing possible injury.
CAUTIONS:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORDRECEPTACLEOROTHEROUTLETUNLESS
THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED INTO
THE OUTLET TO PREVENT ANY EXPOSURE OF
THE PRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG.
ATTENTION:
POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE
COURANT, SAUF Sf LES LAMES PEUVENT
ÊTRE INSÉRÉS À FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE À DÉCOUVERT.
Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV screen
for extended periods of time. Stationary patterns generated
by computer displays, video games, stock market reports,
etc. can become permanently engrained on the picture
tube. This damage is not protected by your warranty as it
is the result of misuse. Should you wish to use your
TOSHIBA Television to display still images, it is always
advisable to reduce brightness and contrast settings.
Never leave a computer or video game display unat
tended.
Note to CA TV system installer in the USA:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
providc.sguidclincsforpropcrgroundingand. in patlicular.
Specifics that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Table of Contents
Set Up...............................................................................................4
Introduction................................................................................ 4
F.xplorijig yoLii* new TV
Selecting ;i location lor the I V'.................................................4
C’oniicctinj^ Your TV
C’onnecling a VCR
Connecting a cable converter box
Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR
Connecting a satellite leeeiver and a VCR
Connecting a DVD (or laserdisc player) and VCR
Connecting two V^CRs........................................................... 7
Preparation.......................................................................................8
Preparing the Remote Control for Use
Installing the Remote Control batteries.................................. X
Location of Controls
Using the Remote with V^CR or Cable TV
Converter............................................................................ 10
Programming the Remote Control............................................11
Controlling other brands of VCR's and
cable TV converters .......................................................... 1 I
Menu function (General Instructions)........................................14
First-Time Operation
Turning the TV set on
Selecting the on-screeii display language
Programming Channel Memory
TV/CABLE function .............................................................. 16
CH PROGRAM function
ADD/ERASE function ........................................................... 17
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Basic Operation
Watching TV Programs or Video Input..................................... IX
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Selecting the TV channels
Seieeting the \ ideo input source
Convenient Remote Eimctions
Displaying on-scrcen information......................................... 19
Muting the Sound................................................................. 19
C'hanging quickly between two channels
Adjusting the Picture.................................................................20
Adpisting the picture quality................................................. 20
Seieeting the color temperature
Seieeting the picture preference function.............................21
Adjusting the Sound
Adjusting the sound quality...................................................22
Using the Off-Timer (Sleep Timer)
Setting the off-timer.............................................................. 23
Selecting Stereo/SAP Broadcasts............................................24
Listening to stereo sound..................................................... 24
Activating the surround sound effect
Listening to second language...............................................25
Advanced Operation......................................................................26
Programming Your Favorite Channels
Programming your favorite channels
' Selecting your favorite channels................................................ 26
Operating Closed Caption Feature
Viewing captions or text........................................................27
Using V-CHIP Control
Selecting the V-CHlP CONTROL menu
Adjusting the V-CHIP CONTROL menu
Unblocking programs temporarily
BLOCK CHANNEL function
Reference Section......................................................................... 32
Cleaning and Care
Specifications........................................................................... 33
Before Calling Service Personnel
Limited United States Warranty................................................ 35
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Introduction
This m;uuml applies nuxicls CZ,i2T.' i aiiJ CZ36T3 I, and lliere ate slight (.hiTeieiKes hetw ecu ihein.
Thc fVonl and rear panel illuslralions in the lc.\t are based on CZ32T3 1. Check the model of yonr TV' before using
this manual,
Exploring your new TV
You can operate your TV using the buttons on the frmil panel or the Remote Control.
fhe back panel pro\ ides all the terminal connections you will need to cotinect other equipment to >ottr fV.
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Selecting a location for the TV
• F’lace the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform in a location
where light does not directly hit the screen.
• Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper
ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating,
which may damage the TV.
WARNING
To itvotti persomii injury:
• Do not slttiid or climb on the fV.
• Do not pLit ;i VCR or any heavy object on top of the TV.
Csution :
riìi' filili’ hiìs ouc jiniiìf’ ivukr ilìiiii thf uihvr
iiiliì iviii fu tiiìlv tinv mn’ ilìUi a sluili/anl
cU-clriruI ornici (120 \ iill. 60 Ihi. f llic
fillio ihìcs noi III imo ihc oiillcl, Irv liiniino il
iironiiil II tlic fìllio Mill (loci noi fi, llic Olitici
/.V fimlnihlc iioii-siitiiiliinl tiihì iiiii.sl he
rc/ilaccil hi' il ifiailllicti clcclrn inii.
liinipcr n ifli thè pilli; or liy lo force il iiilo ii
iioii-ì-liiiidord
Oli
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Do not
Connecting Your TV
11 you haven't connoeted cicclroiiic equipment before, or you hu\ e been fru.stratcd in the past, you may wish to read this
section. {Cables are not supplied.)
• A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your
antenna or cable converter box, Coa.xial cables use “F"
connectors.
• Audio and video cables are usually color coded according to
use: yellow for video and red and wdiitc for atidio. Tlie red
audio cable is for the stereo right channel, and the white audio
cable is for the stereo (or mono) left channel, if you look at
tlic rear panel ot the 1 V, you vvill see that the terminals are
color coded in the same manner as the cables.
• S-vidco cables provide better picture performance. S-vidco
cables can only be used with S-video compatible components.
Connecting a VCR
This connection allows you to waitcli local channels and \'idco
programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and to
record from one channel wliilc watching another channel.
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Caution:
Do iiol /'/li.c A(' IT ii: until you haw tiiiishecl
vonui'cliiii: all ojyour equipment.
Antenna Coaxial Cable
AUDIO/VIDEO Cables
S-Video Cable
Connecting a cable converter box
This connection allows you to watch cable ttnd premium channels.
1 Line the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your
area), then use the converter box to channe channels.
From cable
Caution:
Ifu.tiuit a moiut VCR. conitec! L/Mono to i'CR
Audio our usinty only one audio eahle.
If you hare a .d'HS VCR, u.w the S-video
conueelions and remove the video cable.
Do not eoiwei l the video cable and the S
video cable to VIDEO I simultaneousiv.
Note:
The VIDEO 2 jacks can also he used for
conuecting a second piece of video equipment,
such as a DVD, laser disc player and
camcorder etc n ith audio/video outputs.
See page 7 for one example.
Note:
iUicn u)u u.si-a i ouverter ho.v with \ <>ur TV.
there I’cJcalurcs that vou camino/
program using the Remote Control, such as
block chaunel, andprogrammiug vour
Javorite channels.
Connecting Your TV (continued)
Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR
This connection iillows you to wutdi tind record biisic nnd premium cubic chunneis. us w ell us watch video tapes. Tunc the TV
and VCR chiinnels to d or 4 (whichecer channel is vacant in yotir arett), then use the converter bo.x to change channels.
From Cable
Stereo VCR
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Cable converter box
Caution:
•
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vmi hare a iiiwui I 'CR. voiuiecl L/Mono to I'f V’ АшИа
OL'Tiisiiiii /inc auilio aihlc.
l/'voii have a S-l 'IIS I 'CR. use llie S-vnleo l omieí íian: ami
reiiiiive the riilcn ealAi: ai>! emiin'el ihe \ iileo eiihle taul
flic S-\-iiieii ruble Id ¡ IDIIO / shnalhawiuislv.
• li'hen xiu i/.\e a eonrerlcr box u rfh ¡'oar there imtr l>e
features that you viamol program using the remote eoturoi.
such as blocking channels, and programming yoia' faronle
channels.
Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR
This connection allows yoti to watch satellite, video and TV programsYou can record from the satellite receiver atid TV. as well as record one T\' channel while watehinti another channel.
Caution:
• You cun use a video cable in.slead of the S-video
cable, but the picture (/iialily w ill decrease.
Do not connect the video cable and the S-video
cable to VIDEO / simultaneously.
Notes:
• To watch from the Satellite Receiver, the TV
must select VIDEO I.
• To n atch from the VCR. the TV must sedect
VIDEO 2.
Connecting a DVD (or video disc player) and VCR
Tills connection iillows you to wutcii DVD (or vitlco disc pliiycr), \ ideo or TV prognims and to record TV programs.
C0Ution:
The iii Ki uth nr iz i'd rc for iih i^ of ic/cr/v/D/i
/iroc'oi/ii.v. Itijic s am i uth cr in au T ial s m a \
ni/r ini ;c iij) on ilie p ro ] i 'iii iim i> I t t} i>v rip ,h i l aw s.
Notes:
• hi wiHch Ironi llic I C R. flic TT iiiiisi si'h'rl
I IDEO J
• hi waU'li from Dl 'f). the T\' imisl select I ihl'.O I.
Connecting two VCRs
This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) Trom one VCR to another VCR while watching a video program.
You will also be able to record from one TV channel wdiilc watching another channel.
Caution:
The imaiílhorizetl reeordiiig of íídevtsieiu
/irtigraiiis. video lapes and olher malerUils miiv
infringe lipón íhe provisions o! vopyriglil !aws.
Note:
To iiuindor duhhliig/eddiling. lile l'CK 2 jor
reeording musí seleel LINT! IS'. and the 71 musí
.seleel ¡ IDEO /
Preparing the Remote Control for Use
With the Remote Control, you can operate your TV. most VCR models, and cable TV converters together, even if they are
different brand.s. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR, your Remote Conti'ol is already pi’ogrammed and ready to
use. If you own diffci'ent brands of VCRs and'or convci'ters, you fust have to program your Remote Control.
(Sec "Programtning tlie Remote Control" on page II.)
Installing the Remote Control batteries
1 Slide the battery cover off of the baek of the Remote Control.
Press and slide to remove.
2 Install two "AA" .size batteries. Match the + and - signs on the batteries to
the signs on the battery compartment.
Caution:
• Pispow i>f \-oar hiillcric'.s ill a
tiisj’ostil w ctL l)i> Hill lllr(P.v \ onr haUcrii's iuin
ti Jirc.
• Do noi mi.\' hufk’rv ly/k-s or coiiihiiw usai
haik'i irs wuh now ones.
• Rvmovc ik’ail huileries inwiciluitelr lo pi-evcni
haltcrv ikiil trom k'aking iiiio the hatleir
eoittpariitieit!.
• If yiHi do iu)l inleiul to use the remote coiUrol
fill-Cl long lime, remove die hcateries.
Note:
This Remote Control's fiiitetioiis mav or imiy not
operate vour VCR or cable TVcimverlei:
Refer to the owner's manuals supplied with the
c'l/ulpmeilt to see whieh features are available. In
addition, the original controllers may have
features not avaikthie on tiu.s Remote Control. If
vou would like to continue lo use these features,
YOU may wont to use the original remote control.
3 Slide the battery cover back on to the Remote Control until the lock
snaps.
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Location of Controls
Only the butUms thaï are nsctl lo operate the TV set arc tIescribcJ hero.
For details on ihe use of each conti ni, rclcr to panes in brackets.
TV front (CZ32T31 represents)
MENU [14]
TVA/IDEO [18]
VOLUME -</► [15]
I CHANNEL T/A [18]
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◄/►/▼/A [14]
POWER indicator
R
emote
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P(
3WER [15]
sensor
Remote Control
Using the Remote with VCR or Cable TV Converter
• To control a TOSHIBA VCR. first set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “VCR” position. The buttons shown
below will then control the VCR. The rest of the buttons operate the TV as usual.
If you have anothei' brand of VCR, you can probably program yonr Remote to conti'ol it.
Detaiis arc on page ! 1.
• To control a cable TV converter, this Remote Conirol must be programmed to recognize the brand of your
converter. See page 1 1.
The shaded buttons can be used to control the cable TV converter.
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “CABLE” position whenever you control the cable TV converter.
Aim at the VCR or cable TV converter
POWER
Press tlic button to turn tlie VCR
(or converter) on.
Press asiaiii to turn off.
Channel Number
Press the numbers desired
for direct access.
TV/CABLE/VCR
“CABLE”: To control the
cable box
“VCR”: To control the VCR
TV/VCR
Press to select the TV mode to
view one program while
recording another program.
REC (record)
Press to start recording.
SLOW
Press to view a slow-motion
picture in playback mode.
PAUSE
Press to freeze the picture dining
playback or recording.
Press again to release.
ENTER
Some VCR's and Cable TV
converters require “ENT” to
change clianne! number.
CHANNEL A/▼
Press A to select next higher channel.
Press T to select next lower channel.
STOP
Press to stop the tape,
PLAY
Press to begin tape playback.
FF (fast forward)
Press to rapidly advance the tape.
In playback mode, press to view the
picture moving rapidly in forward
direction.
REW (icvvind)
Press to rewind the tape.
In playback mode, press to view
picture ¡not ing rapidly in
reverse.
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Programming the Remote Control
• This Remote Control is preprogrammed to operate TOSHIBA VCR's.
• To use VCR's other than TOSHIBA models (or cable converter), perform the following procedures before
operating.
Controlling other brands of VCR's and cable TV converters
1 Refer to the "VCR code table" (or "Cable TV converter code
table' ') on pages 12 and I to hnd the code mimher thai corresponds to
the brand name of your Vt R (oi'con\ertei ).
If more thtin one ruimher is listed, try etieli one septirateb' tmtil you find
the one that works,
2 Set tlie TV/CABLEA/CR switch to "V'CR'' (or ■‘C.’\BLh”).
3 I lold down RECALL while pressing the Number buttons for the three
digit code number for your brand of VCR (or converter).
4 I’oint the Remote Control at the VCR (or at the converter) and press
POWER to test the code number.
-If the right Duinher was entered, the VCR (or the converter) should ,
tLirn off. -
-If the VCR {or the converter) does not respond to the Remote
Control, repeat steps 1 to 4 with another code nutnber.
5 Reset the TV/CABLEA/CR switch to ‘TV" to control the TV.
For future reference, write down the code numbers you used:
VCR CODE
CABLE CODE
Notes:
• You have !o reprogrtiiii the Remote Control irlteii von chemge its batteries.
• Some never !'CR s are capable of working on either of two remote codes. These
VCR's have a .switch labeled ''VCR1/VCR2 ".
Ij your VCR ba.\ this kind of .switch, and does not re.spoiid to all the cotie numbers
/or your VCR brand name, set the .switch to another position ("VCRI "or "VCR2")
and reprogram the Remote Control.
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