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- Page 1 Color Television 36 AX 61 Owner’s Manual ® © 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
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. - Page 3 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 —...
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
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 ... - Page 6 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 ...
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Page 7: 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. -
Page 8: Connecting Your Tv
• 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. -
Page 9: Connecting A Cable Converter Box
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 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. -
Page 10: Connecting A Dvd Player Or Satellite Receiver And A Vcr
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 ™... -
Page 11: Connecting A Dvd Player With Colorstream™ (Component Video) And A Vcr
(when authorized). You can record from one source while watching a program from another source. Your TV has ColorStream (component video) connec- tions. Connecting your TV to a component video compatible DVD player (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream ™ ) can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. -
Page 12: Connecting A Camcorder
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 Camcorder TV Back ANT (75 ) DVD IN Connecting an audio amplifier This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio level. -
Page 13: Using The Remote Control
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... -
Page 14: Remote Control Functional Key Chart
Remote Control functional key chart Toshiba TV Cable Key Label (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) LIGHT Illuminates the remote SLEEP Sleep timer --- POWER Power Power 1/MOVIE Digit 1 Digit 1 2/SPORTS Digit 2 Digit 2 3/NEWS Digit 3 Digit 3 4/SERVICES... - Page 15 DISC AM/FM --- STOP PIP CH PIP channel up/down PIP on/off MULTI Strobe STILL PIP Still SWAP PIP Swap LOCATE PIP Locate SOURCE PIP Source Notes: • “---” will send nothing. • “ TV” will jump to TV. • “VCR ”...
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Page 16: Programming The Remote Control For Use With Your Audio/Video Devices
Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices Device code setup 1. Refer to the Device code table on pages 18–21 to find the code for your device. If more than one code is listed, try each one separately until you find the one that works. -
Page 17: Verifying The Device Code (990)
Verifying the device code (990) Use this feature to verify the codes for your other devices. The number of blinks after pressing the 1, 2, 3, and 4 buttons is the 4-digit code set up for that mode. For example, to verify the VCR device code: 1. -
Page 18: Device Code Table
TeleCaption 0240 Macom Teleview 0059 Magnavox Texscan 0020 Memorex Timeless 0437 Next Level Tocom 0031, 0032 Panasonic Toshiba 0019 Philips Tusa 0034 Primestar Unika 0041, 0172, 0226 United Artists 0026 Universal 0041, 0075, 0172, Radio Shack 0210, 0226 Realistic Viewstar... - Page 19 Teac 0473, 1067, 1081, Technics 1181, 1281 Teknika Optonica 0081 Thomas Orion 0021, 0203, 0228, Tivo 0314, 0498 Toshiba Panasonic 0054, 0096, 0181, 0244, 0473, 0635, 1081, 1181, 1281 Totevision Penney 0054, 0056, 0057, Unitech 0059, 0061, 0073, Vector 0259...
- Page 20 0541 0541 Samsung 0592 Sharp 0649 Sherwood 0652 Sony 0552 Technics 0509 Theta Digital 0590 Toshiba 0522 Yamaha 0509, 0564 Zenith 0522, 0610 Laser Disc setup codes Brand name Code number Aiwa 0222 Carver 0083, 0213, 0342 Denon 0078, 0191...
- Page 21 Philips 0288, 0911 Pioneer 0032, 0319 Realistic 0414 Sony 0239, 0708 Soundesign 0097 Technics 0327 Receiver setup codes Toshiba 0372 Brand name Victor 0350 Wards 0032, 0097 Yamaha 0373 Cassette Player setup codes Brand name Code number Aiwa 0048, 0216, 0219...
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Page 22: Learning About The Remote Control
Learning about the remote control Only the buttons that are used to operate the TV set are described here. turns the TV on or off POWER sets the TV to turn off at a specific time (page 39) SLEEP The initial press of the LIGHT button causes two actions: LIGHT 1) enables the illumination mode 2) illuminates the keypad. -
Page 23: Setting Up Your Tv
Setting up your TV After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you will need to set some preferences on your TV using the menu system. You can access the menus using the buttons on your TV or remote control. -
Page 24: Selecting The Signal Source
Selecting the signal source Use the INPUT button on the remote control (or the TV/VIDEO button on the TV) to monitor or change the signal source connected to your TV. To monitor the signal source: Press INPUT (or TV/VIDEO) once. The current signal source displays in green. -
Page 25: Adding And Erasing Channels Manually
6. Press to start automatic channel programming (“CH • PROGRAM” displays on-screen). The TV automatically cycles through every TV or cable channel (depending on which you selected), and stores all active channels in the TV’s memory. 7. When automatic channel programming is complete, the message “CH Programming Completed”... -
Page 26: Using The Tv's Features
Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel you want to view. 2. -
Page 27: Using The V-Chip Menu
To select your favorite channels: Press the (FAVORITE) buttons on the remote control to • cycle through the favorite channels you programmed. Note: The Favorite Channel feature will not work unless you program at least one favorite channel. To clear a favorite channel: 1. -
Page 28: Changing Your Pin Code
3. Press to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL. 4. Press to display the Enter PIN Code screen. • SET UP SET UP MORE BLOCKING IS ACTIVE V-CHIP CONTROL PLEASE ENTER PIN CODE FAVORITE CH CH LABEL VIDEO LABEL TIMER: 0 MIN DEMO: START [STOP] SELECT [0–9] MOVE... -
Page 29: Blocking Programs By Ratings
Blocking programs by ratings The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters employ a similar rating system to qualify the content of television programs. The MPAA, Youth TV, and TV ratings work with the V-Chip feature to allow you to block access to programs that exceed the rating limits you set. - Page 30 Blocking programs by ratings (cont.) To block programs by rating: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight the SET UP menu. • 3. Press to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL. 4. Press to display the Enter PIN Code screen. • 5. Use the CHANNEL NUMBERS (0–9) to enter your PIN code. If you are accessing the V-Chip menu for the first time, select a four-digit number to be your PIN code.
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Page 31: Unblocking Programs Temporarily
Unblocking programs temporarily When you try to view a program with a ratings block, a message appears stating that the program has been blocked because the program’s rating exceeds the set limits. To temporarily override the block and view the program, press MUTE and enter your PIN code. To reset your original ratings blocks, turn the TV off and then on again. -
Page 32: Blocking Channels
Blocking channels You can block a maximum of four TV channels and four cable channels. Blocked channels cannot be viewed regardless of their ratings. If you try to display a blocked channel, the TV will display the nearest unblocked channel. To block a channel: 1. -
Page 33: Locking Video Inputs
6. Press to highlight BLOCK CHANNEL. 7. Press to display the BLOCK CHANNEL menu. • SET/CLEAR will be highlighted. 8. Press to highlight CLEAR. • 9. Press to clear all blocked channels from the list. 10. Press MENU. 11. Press EXIT to return to normal TV viewing. Locking video inputs You can use the Video Lock feature to block the input sources (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, and ColorStream) and channels 3 and 4. -
Page 34: Channel Labels
Channel labels A channel label displays on the screen above the channel number every time you turn the TV on, change the channel, or press RECALL. You can assign labels to a maximum of 32 channels. You can choose up to four characters for a channel label. To create a channel label: 1. -
Page 35: Video Labels
Video labels The Video Label feature allows you to label each input source for your TV from the following preset list of labels: –: Uses the default label name VCR: Video cassette recorder DVD: Digital video disc or digital versatile disc DTV: Digital TV set-top box SAT: Satellite box... -
Page 36: Watching Picture-In-Picture (Pip)
Watching picture-in-picture (PIP) The picture-in-picture (PIP) feature allows you to watch two pictures at the same time. The small PIP window can display a signal from a TV broadcast or an external source, such as a VCR. To display a TV broadcast in the PIP window: 1. -
Page 37: Changing The Location Of The Pip Window
Changing the location of the PIP window With the TV in PIP mode, press LOCATE to change the location of the PIP window on-screen. Every time you press LOCATE, the PIP window changes position counter-clockwise. Freezing the PIP display With the TV in PIP mode, press STILL to freeze the PIP display. The PIP picture becomes still and is outlined in red on-screen. -
Page 38: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences, including the contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, and tint. Your picture quality adjustments are stored automatically in the TV’s memory. You can keep these settings or choose preset options under the PREFERENCES menu. -
Page 39: Adjusting The Picture Preference
Adjusting the picture preference You can select the picture type from four picture modes—Sports, Standard, Movie, and Memory, as described in the following table: Mode Picture Quality Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory-set) Standard Standard picture quality (factory-set) Movie Movie-like picture setting (factory-set) Memory Your personal preferences (set by you;... -
Page 40: Using The Closed Caption Feature
Using the closed caption feature The Closed Caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of programs and videos that are closed-captioned (usually identified in your local TV listing as “CC”). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the program, such as weather or stock data (if available in your viewing area). -
Page 41: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn the sound off. While the sound is off, the screen displays the word “MUTE” in the lower /right corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE or VOLUME When you press MUTE, the Closed Caption feature is automatically activated. -
Page 42: Adjusting The Sound Quality
Adjusting the sound quality You can change the sound quality of your TV by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight the AUDIO menu. • 3. Press to highlight the quality you want to adjust. 4. -
Page 43: Selecting Variable Audio Out
Selecting variable audio OUT If you connect external audio equipment (such as a stereo audio amplifier or surround sound system) to the TV’s Audio OUT jack, you can use the AUDIO OUT feature to select either variable or fixed audio output. –... -
Page 44: Using The Sub-Bass System (Sbs)
Using the sub-bass system (SBS) The sub-base system (SBS) allows you to enhance bass performance, even when the volume is low. To turn the sub-bass system on [or off ]: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight the AUDIO menu. •... -
Page 45: Appendix
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for possible causes of the problem and some solutions. Problem TV will not turn on No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Cannot receive above channel 13 Unable to select a certain channel... -
Page 46: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care WARNING: TV sets use high voltage. Do not remove the cabinet back. Refer all servicing to qualified service technicians. To clean the TV screen and cabinet: 1. Unplug the power cord to avoid possible shock hazard. 2. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of mild detergent and warm water to clean the TV screen and trim. -
Page 47: Limited United States Warranty
ATTENTION CANADIAN CONSUMERS Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian “Warranty Registration Form” enclosed, and forward this completed form with a copy of the bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to “Register and Validate” their warranty. Products purchased in the U.S.A. and used in Canada are not covered by these warranties. - Page 48 Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. Toshiba of Canada, Ltd. Manufactured by: Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. PRINTED IN USA (01-04)B Head Office 82 Totowa Road Wayne, NJ 07470 Head Office 327 Kamakee Street Honolulu, HI 96814 Head Office...