Toshiba 34HFX83 manual

23566175A Color Television O WNER'S M ANUAL 34HFX83 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: 34HFX83 Serial number: Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the [...]

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: 2500 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 U.S.A. T el. 703-907-7600 Fax 703-907-7690 www .CE.org CEA is the Sponsor , Producer and Manager of the International CES ® Saf ety P recautions[...]

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. 17[...]

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 Connecting a cable bo x This connection allows y ou to watch basic and premium cable channels . To watch basic cable and use the TV ’ s features, select ANT -1. T o view premium channels, select ANT -2, tune the TV to channel[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 9 Connecting a DVD player or satellite r eceiver (without component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch D VD/satellite, V CR, and TV programs, and recor d one TV channel while watching another channel. Y ou will [...]

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 external speakers with an external audio amplifier to adjust the sound level. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier , and turn off the built-[...]

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 T oshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five universal modes: V CR, Cable/SA T , DVD, A udio1, and Audio2. The target devices and default [...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 16 Remote Control functional key chart K ey Label T oshiba TV Cable Satellite VCR DVD/LD Receiver CD/MD Cassete (T V) (CBL/SA T) (CBL/SA T ) (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (VCR) LIGHT Lights the remote key , and toggles between enabled and disa[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 17 K ey Label T oshiba TV Cable Satellite VCR DVD/LD Receiver CD/MD Cassete (T V) (CBL/SA T) (CBL/SA T ) (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (VCR) TV/VCR V CR --- TV/SA T TV/V CR --- --- --- Reverse AM/FM --- --- --- --- Disc shift AM/FM Disc shift [...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 18 Searching and sampling the code of a device (8500) If you do not know the device code for a particular target unit, y ou can cycle the r emote control through the available codes for that device mode and sample the functions t[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 19 VCR setup codes Brand Code ADMIRAL 0135 AIW A 0127, 0132, 0181 AKAI 0129, 0114, 0115, 0116 A UDIO DYNAMIC 0139, 0111 BELL&HO WELL 0105, 0113 BR OKSONIC 0120, 0126, 0180 CANON 0123, 0125 CCE 0143 CITIZEN 0106 CRAIG 0105, 01[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 20 CD Play er setup codes Brand Code ADMIRAL 6126 AIW A 6133, 6135 CAR VER 6129 DENON 6142, 6151 EMERSON 6139 FISHER 6105, 6106 GARRARD 6117 HARMAN KARDON 6120, 6121, 6123, 6119 HIT ACHI 6107 JENSEN 6134 JVC 6140, 6141, 6145, 614[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 21 Learning about the r emote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. F or a complete list of the remote control ’ s functions, see the “Remote Control functional key chart” on pages 16 –17.[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 22 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 23 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 24 Adding channels into the channel memory When you press Channel y or z , your TV will stop only on the channels stored in the channel memory . F ollow the steps below and on the next page to pr ogram all active channels into th[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 25 3. P ress y or z to highlight ADD/ERASE. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 23456 789 1 0 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 3[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 26 Upper channels ↑ Current channel (highlighted) ↓ Lower channels Channel label (if set) TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 27 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 28 Note: •T he F A V yz buttons operate as MENU yz buttons when a menu is on- screen. •T he favorite channel feature is not available in ANT2 mode. TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION M[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 29 (continued on next page) TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K [...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 30 6. P ress x or • to erase the channel label. 7. Repeat steps 4–6 to erase other channel labels. V iewing the wide- scr een picture f ormats Y ou can view programs that have the conventional TV picture format (4:3 aspect ra[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 31 T heater W ide 1 • The picture is non-uniformly enlarged—the center of the pictur e r emains close to its true proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched wider to fill the scr een. T heater W ide 2 • The enti[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 32 Scrolling the T heater Wide pictur e (Theater W ide 2 and 3 only) 1. P ress PIC SIZE to select the Theater Wide 2 or 3 mode. 2. P ress MENU, and then press x or • until THEA TER menu appears. 3. P ress y or z to highlight PI[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 33 Using the auto aspect featur e When receiving a 480i signal, the TV will automatically change the picture size by r eading aspect information (ID-1 data) from 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 34 Note: •T he SP LIT button on the remote control opens the TV’s P OP window. •Y ou cannot access P O P features when viewing DVI input. •Y ou cannot display the ANT -2 signal source in the PO P window . •Y ou can choo[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 35 Switching the main and PO P pictures Pr ess SW AP while you are using the POP feature to switch the main and POP pictures. Fr eezing the P OP picture 1. P ress FREEZE while the POP is not on the screen. The POP window will app[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 36 PO P double-window aspect r atio The POP double-window featur e displays each picture according to its input signal aspect ratio as illustrated below . 480i 480i 480p/720p/1080i 480i 480p/720p/1080i 480p/720p/1080i 480p/720p/1[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 37 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 27). 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 38 Using the LOC KS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V -CHIP , CH LOCK, VIDEO LOCK, and NEW P IN CODE functions. Y ou can use these functions after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PI N code 1. Pr ess MENU, and then pr[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 39 Using the V -C H I P menu S ome TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V -CHIP conrol feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the progra[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 40 L OCKS menu 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 23456 789 1 0 1 1 1 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 123456 789 1 0 1 1 1 21 31 41 51 61 71 81 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 LO[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 41 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R I[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 42 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R I[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 43 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R I[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 44 Adjusting the pictur e Selecting the pictur e mode Y ou can select your desired picture type fr om four picture modes: S ports, S tandard, M ovie, and P reference. *(see “Saving your new pr eferences ” on page 45.) To sele[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 45 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 46 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R I[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 47 Selecting the display f ormat (for 48 0p signals only) This feature converts a 480p input signal to 540p or 1080i. To select the display format: 1. P ress MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2. P ress[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 48 Pressing I N PUT on the remote control displays the current signal source (press I N PUT again or 0-7 to change) Pressing TV/VI DE O on the TV changes the current signal source CHANNEL VOLUME MENU TV/VIDEO PO W Note: When Colo[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 49 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R I[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 50 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R I[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 51 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R I[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 52 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R I[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 53 Note: •T he Dolby V irtual and S R S 3D features c annot be on at the same t ime. • If you use external speakers, see “Connecting an A/V receiver” on page 14. yzx • MENU TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 78[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 54 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R I[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 55 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 56 Note: Make sure the volume control of your audio amplifier is set to a moderate listening level. TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT [...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 57 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE L I N K T H E A T E R F A V O R I[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 58 V iewing the demo mode The demo mode automatically demonstrates several of your TV ’ s features. To start the demo: Pr ess and hold MENU on the TV fr ont panel for 4 seconds. To stop the demo: Pr ess RECALL, EXIT , or PO WER[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 59 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 60 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 61 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 E XTE N D T O TH E ORIG INAL CONSU M ER PU RCHAS[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 62 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 I G I NA L CONS UM E R PURCHA SER OR ANY P E R S ON R E[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 63 Index A A/V cable s (st andard) ............................................................... 7 A/V receiver connection ........................................................ 14 A NT 1/2 ...................................[...]

CYCLONE is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. ColorStream and StableSound are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. CableClear and SurfLock are trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. PRINTED IN USA (04-01) RP TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, L.L.C. HEAD OFFICE: 82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NJ 07[...]