÷ Dear Customer, Child Safety 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 It MakesA Difference completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
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÷ Important Safety Instructions Installation,Care, and Service Installation 1) Read these instructions. ,f_-7_"_-_, 2) Keep these instructions. Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all 3) Heed all warnings. warnings when installing your TV: 4) Follow all instructions. 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...
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.__._--_---_ conductors or continuous, unplug the power cord (NECSection 810-21) and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. Electric service equipment \ Power service grounding 33) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Display: If a electrode system (NECArt 250 Part H)
÷ Important Safeguards ...................... Welcome to Toshiba ......................Exploring your new TV ..........................Selecting a location for the TV ........................Connecting your TV ......................Connecting a VCR ............................Connecting a cable converter box ....................... Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR ................
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. You may need to purchase other audio or video cables to connect your equipment.
÷ Connecting your TV • A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your antenna or cable converter box. Coaxial cables use "F" connectors. • Standard AN (audio/video) cables are usually color coded accord- ing to use: yellow for video and red and white for audio. The red audio cable is for the stereo right channel, and the white audio cable is for the stereo left (or mono) channel.
÷ Connecting a cable converter This television has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device, which is generally provided by the cable company.
Your TV is capable of using ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a component video compat- Note: ible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream ®, can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. The ColorStream inputs on this TV are for use with devices that output 480i interlaced DVD player with ColorStream ®...
÷ Connecting a camcorder You will need: This connection allows you to watch video materials recorded on a • one set of standard AN cables camcorder. Camcorder Note: For better picture quality, if your camcorder has S-video, you can connect an S-video (and standard audio cables) to VIDE01 on the back of the TtZ Do not connect a standard video cable and an S-video cable to VIDE01...
÷ Using the remote control Installing the remote control batteries Caution: To install the batteries: • Never throw batteries into a fire. 1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. Notes: • Be sure to use AAA size batteries. •...
÷ Setting up your TV After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu system. You can access the menu system with the buttons on the remote control.
÷ Adding channels to theTV's memory When you press CH +/- on the remote control or CHANNEL ^/v on the TV front panel, your TV will stop only on the channels stored in the TV's channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the memory.
÷ Using the TV's features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actual Channel channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel you want to view. 2.
÷ To clear your favorite channels: 1. Select a channel you want to clear. 2. Press MENU, then press { or > to display the OPTION menu. 3. Press _ or v to highlight FAVORITE CH. 4. Press { or > to display the FAVORITE CH menu. SET/CLEAR will be highlighted.
÷ 3. Press { or )_ to display the V-CHIP menu. Note: BLOCKING RESET If you forget your PIN code, press RECALL I']E_[_*]I]::I four times within five seconds from the V-CHIP SELECT [0-9] ENTER menu. This allows you to proceed to the EXIT BLOCKING menu and resets your PIN code.
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÷ MPAA Ratings For adults only. NC17 Not intended for anyone 17 or under. Restricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian. PG13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be appropriate for children.
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÷ To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating: 1. Press MENU, then press { or )" to display the OPTION menu. 2. Press A or v to highlight V-CHIR 3. Press { or )" to display the V-CHIP menu. 4.
÷ Blocking unrated movies or programs Some movies and programs are not rated. You can block these movies and programs using the V-Chip. To block unrated movies or programs: 1. Press MENU, then press { or _"to display the OPTION menu. 2.
÷ To unlock channels: 1. Press MENU, then press { or _, to display the OPTION menu. 2. Press A or v to highlight LOCK and then press { or ]_ to display the LOCK menu. 3. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your PIN code, then press ENTER.
÷ Labeling channels Channel labels appear over the channel number display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press the Recall button. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. To create channel labels: 1.
÷ Setting the clock You must set the clock before you can program the ON/OFF timer. To set the clock: (Example: 8:30 AM) 1. Press MENU, then press { or ) to display the OPTION menu. 2. Press _ or v to highlight ON/OFF TIMER. LANGUAGE ENGLISH CH LABEL...
÷ 5. Press _ or V to set the desired hour, then press }.. CLOCK 12:00 AM CH 001 CLEAR OFFTIMER 12:00 AM CLEAR SELECT 4 _" ADJUST • • EXIT 6. Set the desired minutes and channel, as in step 5. 7.
÷ Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences, including the contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness. The qualities you choose will be stored automatically in your TV's memory so you can recall them at any time. To adjust the picture quality: 1.
÷ Setting the sleep timer You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the sleep timer: Repeatedly press SLEEP on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off. The clock will count down 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (120, 110, ...10, 0).
÷ Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE in the lower right-hand corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts You can listen to high-fidelity stereo sound with the Multi-channel TV Recall...
÷ 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, then press { or _"until the AUDIO menu appears. BASS TREBLE BALANCE SURROUND STABLEBOUND...
÷ Using the StableSound ® feature The StableSound feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source is changed. To turn on the StableSound e> feature: 1. Press MENU, then press { or _" until the AUDIO menu appears. 2.
÷ Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. •...
÷ Specifications • This model complies with the specifications below. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. 14AF46 20AF46 Picture Tube 14 in.
CONDITIONS: SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. (1) You must provide your bill of sale or other proof of purchase. FST PURE ®is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer (2) All warranty servicing of this television must be made by an Products, L.L.C.
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Division 1420B Toshiba Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087 ColorStream ®, FST Pure ® and StableSound" are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. GameTimer is a trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. TOSHIBA PRINTED IN THAILAND J3S10321A(E) P26-BACK 21/12/05,...