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    Color Television © 2003 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 36AFX63 O WNER’S M ANUAL ® 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: 36AFX63 Serial number: Introduc[...]

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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 TV , 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 entertainment experience is a growing trend, a[...]

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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 modifications may void: a) the warranty , and b) the user ’ s authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. 17 ) D[...]

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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 model 36AFX63. The model and serial numbers are on the back of the TV . W rite these [...]

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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 7 ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2 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 OUT ON OFF AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV CH 3 LR CH 4 IN OUT L/ MONO AUD[...]

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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 ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2 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 OUT ON OFF AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN Cable converter box IN OUT L/ MONO AUDIO R VIDEO V AR/FIX L PIP A[...]

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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 9 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 ) ANT-1 OUT ANT- 2 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 OUT ON OFF AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO LR IN OUT Satelite 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 11 Note: • Do not connect the same V CR to the output and input connections on the T V at the same t ime. (See the illustration at left, which shows VC R1 connected to VI DE O- 1I N on the T V, and VCR2 connected to A/V OUT on [...]

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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 c able (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 Caution: To avoid damaging the speakers: • T urn off the TV before connecting or disconnecting the AU DI O CE NTE R C HAN N E L cable. • Do not connect from the A/V receiver’s CE NTE R S P EAK E R O UT terminal (amplifie[...]

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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 14 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 and default devices [...]

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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 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[...]

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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 16 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/VCR --- --- --- Reverse AM/FM DISC --- --- --- --- Disc shift AM/FM Disc shi[...]

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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 Pr ogramming the r emote control f or use with y our audio/video devices Device code setup 1. R efer to the device code table on pages 19–20 to find the code for the brand of your device. If more than one code is listed, try[...]

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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 Using the V olume Lock featur e (8 000) F or the TV , CABLE/SA T , V CR, and DVD modes, the volume controls (VOL yz and MUTE) can be pr ogrammed (locked) to the selected device mode. This feature does not apply to the A UDIO1/[...]

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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 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 BROKSONIC 0120, 0126, 0180 CANON 0123, 0125 CCE 0143 CITIZEN 0106 CRAIG 0105, 012[...]

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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 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[...]

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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 21 Learning about the r emote control Only the buttons used for operating the TV are described here. POWER turns the TV on and off SLEEP accesses the automatic TV shut-off function (page 47) LIG HT The first press of the LIGHT bu[...]

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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 SET UP LANGUAGE: [ENGLISH] FRANCAIS ESPANOL ANT 1/2: [ANT1] ANT2 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: [START] STOP IM[...]

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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 23 Changing the on-screen 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-screen display language: 1. Pr[...]

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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 6. P ress z to highlight CH PR OGRAM. 7. P ress x or • to start channel programming. The TV will automatically cycle through all the TV or CABLE channels (depending on which you selected), and store all active channels in 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 25 Selecting the signal sour ce To view a program from other devices connected to your TV (through the VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2, VIDEO-3, or ColorS tream inputs) or from either of the TV ’ s two antenna inputs (ANT 1 or ANT 2), you mus[...]

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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 Adjusting the I MAG E TI L T featur e When you install or change the direction of the TV , the picture may become tilted (caused by terrestrial magnetism). I f this happens, use the IMAGE TIL T feature to obtain the best possi[...]

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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 27 Using the T V’s f eatures 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. S elect 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 28 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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    Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 29 W atching picture-in-pictur e (P I P) The picture-in-picture (P IP) feature allows you to watch two pictur es on-screen at the same time. The small PIP window can display a signal from an antenna or cable TV broadcast, or from[...]

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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 30 Swapping the main and PI P pictures While the PIP window is open, pr ess SW AP to switch the main and PIP pictures. The pictures will switch each time you press SW AP . Changing the location of the PI P window While the PIP wi[...]

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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 31 Adjusting the picture Y ou can adjust the TV’ s picture to your personal prefer ences or to factory preset settings. The settings you can adjust include the picture quality (contrast, brightness, sharpness, color , tint) and[...]

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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 32 MENU yzx • Selecting the picture pr efer ence mode Y ou can select from four picture preference modes—S ports, Standard, Mo vie, and Memory—as described in the following table. To select the picture prefer ence mode: 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 33 Using the AUTO SHAR P N E SS featur e When the AUT O SHARPNESS feature is set to AUT O, it detects picture noise (signal interference) and automatically compensates for it by reducing picture sharpness. To turn on the A UT O S[...]

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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 34 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 MENU yzx • Usin[...]

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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 35 If you f orget your 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 [EXI[...]

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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 36 Using the SET R A TI NG feature (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 d[...]

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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 37 TV and Y O UTH T V rating blocking (Independent rating system f or broadcasters) To enable TV (and YOUTH TV) rating blocking and select the lev el of blocking: 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appe[...]

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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 38 Channel Numbers ENTER yzx • MUTE CH yz Using the SET B LOCK I N G O P TIO N S featur e (V -Chip contr ol) The SET BLOCKING OPTIONS feature in the V -CHIP CONTR OL menu allows blocking of unrated movies (“MP AA UNRA TED”)[...]

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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 39 Using the B LOC K CHAN N E L featur e (V -Chip control) 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 of[...]

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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 40 Using the VI DE O LOCK feature (V -Chip contr ol) Y ou can use the VIDEO LOCK feature to lock 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 [...]

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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 41 Using the GAM E TI M E R feature (V -Chip contr ol) Y ou can use the GAME TIMER featur e 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 g[...]

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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 Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Pr ess MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will briefly display the wor d MUTE in the lower right corner . T o restore the sound, press MUTE again. Wh[...]

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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 43 Using the SU R RO U N D sound featur e The SURR OUND sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create exceptional sound quality fr om the TV ’ s speakers. This feature uses stereo signals fr om a TV[...]

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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 Adjusting the sound quality Y ou can change the quality of your TV ’ s sound by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. P ress MENU, then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. P res[...]

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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 45 Using the SB S (sub bass system) featur e The sub-bass system enhances bass performance, even when the v olume is low . To turn on the SBS feature and adjust the SBS lev el: 1. P ress MENU, and then press x or • until the AU[...]

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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 46 Selecting fixed/v ariable AU D IO O UT If you connect external audio equipment (such as a stereo audio amplifier or surround sound system) to the TV ’ s AUDIO OUT terminal, you can use the AUDIO OUT featur e to select either[...]

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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 47 ANT ABCD STEREO SAP TV LV PG – CABLE 1 6 Note : To display the amount of t ime remaining until the TV turns off automat ically, press SLE E P once. T o close the display , press E XIT . Displaying on-screen inf ormation Pr e[...]

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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 48 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 49 TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, and then pr ess P OW E R. •T he remote contr ol batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries. Picture pr oblems • Check the antenna/cable connections (pages 7[...]

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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 50 Tr oubleshooting (continued from previous page) Pr oblem Solution Sound problems • Check the antenna/cable connections (pages 7–1 3). •T he station may hav e broadcast difficulties. T ry another channel. •T he sound ma[...]

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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 51 Limited United States W arr anty for 27'' FST PURE ® and All Larger Television Models T oshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“T ACP”) and T oshiba Hawaii, Inc. (“TH I”) make the following limited warr ant[...]

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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 52 T oshiba of Canada Limited (“T C L ”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. TH E S E LI M ITE D W A R RA NTI E S EXTE N D TO THE O R IG I N AL CONS UM ER PURCHAS ER OR A NY PE R SO N R ECE[...]

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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 53 Index A A/V receiver connection ................................................... 13 A NT 1/2 ........................................................................... 23, 25 Antenna cable s ...............................[...]

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