Toshiba 36AF43 manual

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    2 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 trend,[...]

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    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 ) [...]

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    4 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 make su[...]

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    5 Important Safety Inf ormation ............................. 2-4 Introduction ................................................................ 6 W elcome to T oshiba ......................................................... 6 E xploring your new TV ................................................... 6 Connecting your TV ...........................[...]

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    Introduction 6 Intr oduction W elcome to T oshiba Congratulations! Y ou have purchased one of the finest 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. • This manual applies to models 32AF43 and 36AF43. The model and serial numbers are on the back of the TV . W [...]

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    7 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV CH 3 LR CH 4 IN OUT ANT ( 75 ) OUT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 L/ MONO AUDIO R DVD IN P R P B Y COLOR STREAM INPUT L AUDIO R L/ MONO AUDIO R VIDEO V AR/FIX Connecting y our T V Note: • I[...]

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    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 converter box with your TV , the remote control may not operate certain features, such as channel y z , channel block, favorite channels, or channel labels. • If you have a mono VC R, connect L/ Mono[...]

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    9 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Note: • For the highest possible picture quality f rom a DVD player/satellite receiver that does not have component video connections, use an S -video c able (plus the standard audio c ables) between the TV and DVD player/sat[...]

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 10 ANT ( 75 ) OUT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 L/ MONO AUDIO R DVD IN P R P B Y COLOR STREAM INPUT L AUDIO R L/ MONO AUDIO R VIDEO V AR/FIX IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO LR IN OUT Satelite IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO A[...]

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    11 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index VIDEO AUDIO CH 3 LR CH 4 IN OUT VIDEO AUDIO CH 3 LR CH 4 IN from ANT OUT to TV IN OUT ANT ( 75 ) OUT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 L/ MONO AUDIO R DVD IN P R P B Y COLOR STREAM INPUT L AUDIO R L/ MONO AUDIO R VIDEO V AR/FIX[...]

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 12 Note: • For better picture quality , if your camcorder has S -video, you can use an S -video cable (plus the standard audio c ables) instead of a standard video c able. • Do not connect both a standard video c able and an [...]

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 13 Using the r emote control Pr eparing the remote contr ol for use Your TV remote control can operate your TV and most cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a box), even if the[...]

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    14 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Location of contr ols on T V and remote contr ol For details on the use of each control, refer to pages in brackets. TV front panel } Remote control RECALL [40] FAV ts (favorite channels) [23] Access channels programmed into t[...]

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 15 1 In the remote control code table (below and on the next page), find the code for your device. If more than one code is listed, try each one separately until you find one that works. 2 Set the Device Switch to the type of dev[...]

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    16 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Remote contr ol codes (cont.) General Instruments: 010, 011, 012, 022, 023, 031, 049 Hitachi: 033 Hughes: 033 Hughes Network Systems: 019 Intersat: 048 Janeil: 027 JVC: 017, 057 Kenwood: 029 Magnavox: 060 Optimus: 058 Pansat: [...]

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 17 Using the r emote control to oper ate a cable conv erter box, satellite r eceiver , VC R, DV D play er , or HTI B (home theater in a box) If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not prep[...]

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 18 SET UP LANGUA GE: [ENGLISH] FRANCAIS ESP ANOL TV/CABLE: TV [CABLE] CH PROGRAM ADD/ERASE: [ADD] ERASE MORE MORE V -CHIP CONTROL FAV ORITE CH CH LABEL TIMER: 0 MIN MORE SET UP SET UP MORE DEMO: [ST ART] STOP IMAGE TIL T +1 IMAGE[...]

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

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 20 (Continued from previous page) Adding and erasing channels manually After you automatically program the channels into the channel memory (see previous page), you can manually add or erase specific channels. To manually add or [...]

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    21 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Selecting the signal sour ce To view a program from other devices connected to y our TV (through the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, or ColorS tream inputs) or from the TV ’ s antenna input (labeled “ ANT” on the TV back pane[...]

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 22 Adjusting the I MAG E S HAP E f eature The IMAGE SHAP E feature allows you to adjust the shape of the image when viewing 16:9 (widescreen) content from an external device (for example, a DVD play er). This feature enables you [...]

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    23 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Using the T V’s f eatur es Adjusting the channel settings Switching between tw o channels Y ou can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select th[...]

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 24 Labeling channels Y ou can choose any four characters to identify a channel. Channel labels appear above the on-scr een channel number display each time you turn on the TV , change the channel, or press RECALL. Y ou can assign[...]

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    25 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Adjusting the pictur e Y ou can adjust the TV ’ s picture to your personal prefer ences or to factory settings. The settings you can adjust include the picture quality (contrast, brightness, sharpness, color , tint) and colo[...]

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 26 Selecting the picture pr ef erence mode Y ou can select from four picture preference modes—S ports, Standar d, Mo vie, and Memory—as described in the following table. To select the pictur e prefer ence mode: 1. P ress MENU[...]

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    27 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Resetting your pictur e adjustments The RESET function returns your pictur e adjustments to their factory settings, as described below . Contrast ..................... max (100) B rightness .................. center (50) S har[...]

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    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: A closed capt ion signal may not display correctly in the following situations: • W hen a videotape has been dubbed • W hen the signal reception is weak • W hen the signal reception is nonstandard Using the closed [...]

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    29 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index If you f orget y our P I N code: While the PIN code entering scr een is displayed, press RECALL four times within 5 seconds. The PIN code you stored will be r eleased (returned to BLOCKING RESET status). SELECT [0–9] END [EX[...]

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    Using the TV’s F eatur es 30 Using the SET R A TI N G featur e (V -Chip contr ol) S ome TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (dialog, language, sex, violence). The SET RA TING feature in the V -CHIP CONTR OL menu detects these signals and blocks programs accor ding to your rating selections. This feature[...]

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    31 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index TV and Y OUTH T V rating blocking (Independent rating system f or broadcasters) To enable TV (and YOUTH T V ) rating blocking and select the lev el of blocking: 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu app[...]

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    Using the TV’s F eatur es 32 Using the SET B LOC K I N G O PTI O N S f eature (V -Chip contr ol) The SET BLOCKING OPTIONS featur e in the V -CHIP CONTR OL menu allows blocking of unrated mo vies ( “ MP AA UNRA TED ” ) and unrated TV shows ( “ TV NONE RA TING ” ). To use the SET BL OCKING OPTIONS featur e: 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x [...]

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    33 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Using the B LOC K CHAN N E L featur e (V -Chip contr ol) W ith the BLOCK CHANNEL featur e, you can block specific channels. Y ou will not be able to tune blocked channels until you clear the setting. Y ou can block a maximum o[...]

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    Using the TV’s F eatur es 34 Using the VI DE O LOC K featur e (V -Chip control) Y ou can use the VIDEO LOCK feature to block the external video input sources (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, ColorS tream) and channels 3 and 4. Y ou will not be able to vie w the external video input sources using the TV/VIDEO button or Channel N umbers unless the VIDEO[...]

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    35 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Using the GAM E TI M E R featur e (V -Chip control) Y ou can use the GAME TIMER feature to automatically activate the VIDEO LOCK feature, to set a time limit for playing a video game (30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes). To set the ga[...]

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    Using the TV’s F eatur es 36 Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Pr ess MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the scr een will briefly display the word MUTE in the low er right corner . T o restore the sound, press MUTE again. When you press MUTE, the CL OSED CAPTION feature is automatically activated. T o deactivate th[...]

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    37 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Using the SU R R O U N D sound featur e The SURR OUND sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create ex ceptional sound quality from the TV ’ s speakers. This feature uses ster eo signals from a T[...]

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    Using the TV’s F eatur es 38 Resetting your audio adjustments The RESET function (in the PICTURE menu) r eturns your audio adjustments to the following factory settings: B ass ................. center (50) Tr eble .............. center (50) B alance ............. center (0) To r eset y our audio (and picture) adjustments: 1. P ress MENU, and then[...]

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    39 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index T urning off the built-in speakers U se this feature to turn off the TV speakers when you connect external speakers to your TV . (See “Connecting an audio system ” on page 12.) To tur n off the built-in speakers: 1. P ress[...]

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    Using the TV’s F eatur es 40 Displaying on-scr een information Pr ess RECALL to display the following information on-screen: • Channel number or VIDEO mode selected • Channel label (if set) •S tereo or SAP (second audio program) audio status •V -CHIP rating status Setting the sleep timer To set the sleep timer to automatically tur n off t[...]

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    41 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Appendix Specifications 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) Ultr[...]

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    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 will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, and then pr ess PO WE R. • If the TV is plugged into a surge suppressor or multiple outlet extension, make sur e the supressor/extension is plugged in and turne[...]

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    43 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Tr oubleshooting Pr oblem Solution Remote control pr oblems • Make sure the r emote control device switch is set to the corr ect position (p. 14). • Remove all obstructions between the r emote control and the TV . •T he [...]

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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 44 T oshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“T ACP”) 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 R[...]

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    45 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 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 OR I G I N AL CONS UM E R PURCHA SER OR ANY P E R SO N R EC[...]

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    47 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index A A/V receiver connection ................................................... 12 Antenna cable s ...................................................................... 7 Audio cable s ..........................................[...]

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    PRINTED IN USA (04-01) R TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, L.L.C. HEAD OFFICE: 82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NJ 07470, U.S.A. NATIONAL SERVICE DIVISION:1420-B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN 37087, U.S.A. TOSHIBA OF CANADA L TD. HEAD OFFICE: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA – TEL: (905) 470-5400 SERVICE CENTERS: TORONTO: 191 McNABB STREE[...]