Toshiba 32HF73 36HF73 manual

23565962A Color Television O WNER'S M ANUAL 32HF73 36HF73 Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Model number: Serial number: Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Re[...]

2 0303 Child Saf ety It Makes A Diff er ence W her e Y our T V Stands Congratulations on y our purchase! As y ou enjoy y our new T V , keep these safety tips in mind: Th e Issue  If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home. Many homes, in fact, have more than one T V .  T he home theater enter tainment experience is a growing t[...]

0303 3 Installation, Car e, and Service Installation F ollow these recommendations and precautions and heed all warnings when installing your T V: 16) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modific ations may void: a) the warranty , and b) the user ’ s authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. [...]

4 0303 Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Ground clamps Antenna lead-in wire Electric service equipment QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN 24) Always operate this equipment from a 120 V AC, 6 0 Hz power source only . 25) Always ma[...]

5 Important Safety Inf ormation ............................. 2-4 Introduction ................................................................ 6 W elcome to T oshiba ......................................................... 6 E xploring your new TV ................................................... 6 N ote regar ding Quick Connect Guide .........[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 6 Intr oduction W elcome to T oshiba Congratulations! Y ou 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 T oshiba TV as quickly as possible[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 7 Connecting y our T V Note: Cables are not supplied with your TV. ● Coaxial cable is the cable that comes in from your antenna, cable TV service, or cable converter box. Coaxial cable uses “ F ” connectors. ● Standard A/[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 8 Note: W hen you use a cable box with your TV, the remote control will not operate some features, such as programming your favorite channels, labeling channels, and locking channels. Note: If you have a mono VC R, connect L/ Mon[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 9 TV From Antenna Stereo VCR From Satellite Dish DVD Player Satellite Receiver Note: For the highest possible picture quality from a non-component video DVD player/satellite receiver , use an S -video c able. (If your DVD player [...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 10 Connecting a DVD player (with component video) and a VC R This connection allows you to watch D VD, V CR, and TV programs, and recor d TV programs. Y our TV has ColorStr eam ® (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 11 Connecting a D T V receiv er/set-top box (with component video) and a VC R This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and recor d DTV and TV programs. Y our TV has ColorStr eam (component video[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 12 Connecting tw o VC Rs This connection allows you to r ecord (dub/edit) from one V CR to another V CR while watching a videotape. Y ou can also record from one TV channel while watching another TV channel. Y ou will need: • t[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 13 Note: 1 DV I/ HD CP = Digital Visual Interface/ High-bandwidth Digital Content Protect ion. 2 E IA/CE A-8 61 compliance covers the transmission of uncompressed digital video with high-bandwidth digital content protection, whic[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 14 Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio level. This also allows you to use external speakers. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier , and turn[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 15 Using the r emote control Pr eparing the remote contr ol for use Y our TV remote control can operate your TV and many brands of cable boxes, satellite r eceivers, V CRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a box), even if [...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 16 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC SI ZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 17 Remote control codes (cont.) Satellite receiv er (cont.) R CA: 008, 009, 013, 016 R ealistic: 030 S amsung: 059 S ony: 014, 055 S tar Choice: 057 Star T rak: 025, 026, 037, 054 STS: 024 T oshiba: 000, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, [...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 18 SKI P/S EARC H (DVD only) Skips back to beginning of current DVD chapter or previous chapters. SKI P/S EARC H (DVD only) Skips forward to later DVD chapters. STO P Stops the tape or DVD. PLA Y Begins playback of a tape or DVD.[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 19 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC SIZE EXI T INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 20 Setting up y our T V Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries and programmed the r emote control, you will need to set some pr eferences on the TV using the menu system. Y ou can access the menu sy[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 21 Changing the on-scr een display language Y ou can choose from three different languages (E nglish, F rench and S panish) for the on-scr een display of adjustment menus and messages. To select a language: 1. Pr ess MENU, and th[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 22 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC SI ZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 23 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC SI ZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 24 Changing channels To change to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed): Pr ess the Channel Number buttons (0–9 and 100). F or channels 100 and higher , press the 100 button, and then the next two numbers. F or exampl[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 25 Using the T V’s f eatures Adjusting the channel settings Switching between tw o channels using Channel Return The Channel Return featur e allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number ea[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 26 3. P ress x or • to display the F A VORITE CH1 menu, for example. CH INPUT will be highlighted. CUSTOM CH I NPUT TV CABLE CLEAR ALL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TI MER ON 00h00m SLEEP 0h00m CC FAVOR I CH OFF 2 TE FAVOR I CH 1 TE V BACKGROU[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 27 Labeling channels Channel labels appear above the on-scr een channel number display each time you turn on the TV , change a channel, or press RECALL. Y ou can choose any four characters to identify a channel. Y ou can assign l[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 28 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 P IC SIZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 29 Compression • The picture is vertically compressed, with black bars at the top and bottom. • The exact image is repr oduced and the picture quality is better because of more effectiv e use of scanning lines. Z oom A pictur[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 30 Using the auto aspect featur e When receiving a 480i signal, the TV will automatically change the image shape by reading aspect information (ID-1 data) fr om the input signal. If the signal does not include aspect information [...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 31 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PI C S IZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD [...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 32 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC S IZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 33 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC S IZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 34 Using the fav orite channel search function Y ou can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan your favorite channels (see “P rogramming your favorite channels ” on page 25). 1. Pr ess FA VORITE. The TV auto[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 35 If the wrong PIN code is enter ed, the message “Incorrect ” appears. Enter the code again, and then press ENTER. If you cannot r emember your PI N code While the PIN code entering scr een is displayed, press RECALL four ti[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 36 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC SI ZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 37 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC SI ZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 38 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC SI ZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 39 To unlock individual channels: 1. F rom the LOCKS menu, select CH L OCK. 2. P ress x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. P ress yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, then press ENTER. LOCKS VC H I P – V CH [...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 40 Using the game timer Y ou can use the game timer to set a time limit for playing a video game (30-120 minutes). When the game timer is activated, the TV enters VIDEO LOCK mode and locks out the input sour ce for the video game[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 41 Mode Picture Quality Sport s Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard St andard picture setting (factory setting) Movie Movie-like picture setting (factory setting) P reference Y our personal preference* Selection[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 42 Saving your new pr efer ences Y ou can save the PICTURE qualities (contrast, brightness, color , tint, and sharpness) you adjusted in the picture pr eference mode. To save your new prefer ences: 1. P ress MENU, and then press [...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 43 Selecting the color temper ature Y ou can change the quality of the picture by selecting from thr ee preset color temperatures: cool, medium, and warm. To select the color temperature: 1. P ress MENU, and then press x or • u[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 44 Selecting the video input sour ce Pr ess TV/VIDEO on the remote control or TV front panel to view a signal from another device connected to your TV , such as a VCR or video disc player (see illustrations below). Y ou can selec[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 45 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC SI ZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 46 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC SI ZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 47 CUSTOM TI MER CC C1 FAVOR I CH 1 TE FAVOR I CH 2 TE V BACKGROUND I DEO CH LABEL LABEL I NG ON 00h00m SLEEP 2h00m Setting the clock To set the clock: 1. P ress MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. P r[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 48 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC SI ZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 49 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC SI ZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 50 Resetting your audio adjustments The RESET function returns your audio adjustments to the follo wing factory settings: B ass .................. center (50) Tr eble ............... center (50) B alance ............ center (0) T[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 51 T urning off the built-in speakers U se this feature to turn off the TV speakers when you connect an audio system (see “Connecting an audio system ” on page 14). To turn off the built-in speakers: 1. P ress MENU, then pres[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 52 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PIC SI ZE EXIT INFO STOP POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP TV/VCR PAUSE FF REW SKIP / SEARCH SPLIT SWAP POP CH LIGHT REC CH SCAN FREEZE SOURCE PLAY TV CBL/SAT VCR DVD V[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 53 V iewing the demo mode The demo mode automatically demonstrates several of your TV ’ s features. To start the demo: Pr ess DEMO on the TV fr ont panel. To stop the demo: Pr ess DEMO, RECALL, EXIT , or PO WER. Understanding t[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 54 Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 through 69 Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I) Super band (J through W) Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB) Ultra band (65 through 94, 1[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 55 Tr oubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the pr oblem and some solutions. Pr oblem Solution TV will not turn on • Make sur e the power cord is plugged in,[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 56 T oshiba America Consumer Pr oducts, L.L.C. (“T AC P”) makes the f ollowing limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. TH E S E LI M ITE D WAR RA NTI E S EXTE N D T O TH E ORIG INAL CONS UM ER PU RCHASE[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 57 T oshiba of Canada Limited (“T CL ”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. TH E S E LI M ITE D WAR RA NTI E S E XTE N D T O TH E O R IG I N AL CONS UM E R PURCHA SER OR ANY P E R S ON R EC[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 59 Index A A/V cable s (st andard) ......................................................... 7 A/V receiver connection ................................................... 14 A NT 1/2 ..............................................[...]

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