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Toshiba 42H81 manual

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    Projection Television © 2002 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 42H81 50H81 57H81 65H81 O WNER'S M ANUAL TM 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: Seri[...]

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    2 Important Inf ormation WA R N I N G TO R E D U CE T H E R IS K OF F I R E OR E LE CTR I C SH OC K, D O NO T EX PO S E TH I S APP LIAN C E TO RAIN O R M O ISTU R E. The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the volta ge inside this product may be strong enough to cause an electric shock. DO NO T TR Y T O SERVICE THIS PRODUCT Y OURSELF . [...]

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    3 Introduction ................................................................ 4 W elcome to T oshiba ......................................................... 4 E xploring your new TV ................................................... 4 Connecting your TV .................................................. 5 Connecting a VCR .....................[...]

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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 4 ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 CHANNEL IN ON OFF OUT ANT-2 AUDIO CENTER OUT RL VAR AUDIO OUT VIDEO L/ MONO IN L R P B P R Y L/ MONO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO R VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 COLOR STREAM AUDIO AUDIO IN IN L R R AUDIO COLOR STREAM HD 2 HD 1 P B P[...]

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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 5 Connecting y our T V Note: Cables are not supplied with your TV. • Coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in fr om your antenna, cable TV company , or cable converter box. Coaxial cables use “F” connectors. •S 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 6 Connecting a cable conv erter box This connection allows you to watch basic and pr emium cable channels. To use the TV ’ s features, select ANT -1. T o vie w premium channels, select ANT -2, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whi[...]

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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 Connecting a DV D player or satellite r eceiv er and a VC R This connection allows you to watch D VD/satellite, V CR, and TV programs, and record one TV channel while watching another channel. Y ou will need: • one coaxial ca[...]

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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 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 record fr om one source while watching a program from another source. Y our TV has ColorS tream ® (co[...]

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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 Connecting a DTV receiv er/set-top bo x and a VC R This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV broadcast), V CR, and TV programs, and recor d DTV and TV programs. Y ou can record from one sour ce while watching a progra[...]

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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 Connecting tw o VC Rs This connection allows you to r ecord (dub/edit) from one VCR to another V CR while watching a videotape. Y ou can also record fr om one TV channel while watching another TV channel. Y ou will need: • o[...]

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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 OUT RL VAR AUDIO OUT VIDEO L/ MONO IN L R P B P R Y L/ MONO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO R VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 COLOR STREAM AUDIO AUDIO IN IN L R R AUDIO COLOR STREAM HD 2 HD 1 P B P R Y ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 CHANNEL IN ON OFF OUT ANT-2 AUDIO C[...]

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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 Using the remote contr ol Pr eparing the r emote control f or use With the remote contr ol, you can operate your TV , most VCR models, and cable TV converters together , even if they are different brands. If you will be using [...]

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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 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN PIC SIZE EXIT LIGHT STOP SOURCE ADV/ POP CH ADV/ POP CH FAV FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP FAVORITE MENU/ C.CAPT ENTER Pr o[...]

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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 VCR code table Br and name Code number Adv entura 019 Aiko 297 Aiwa 019 Akai 060,068,080,125, 261 American High 054 Asha 259 A udio vox 056 B eaumark 259 Bell & Ho well 123 B randt 206 Br oksonic 140,203,230,314, 380 Calix[...]

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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 Cable T V converter code table Brand name Code number ABC 020,022,026,027, 030,032,033,036, 066 Antronix 041 Archer 041,058,172 B elcor 075 Cable Star 075 Cabletenna 041 Cableview 041 Century 172 Citizen 172 Colour V oice 044,[...]

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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 Learning about the remote contr ol POWER turns the TV on and off RE CALL displays information on-screen (page 48) LIG HT illuminates the keypad for five seconds TI M E R sets the TV to turn off at a specific time (page 43) T V[...]

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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 POWER T OUCH F OCUS TV/VIDEO EXIT VOL VOL CH CH MENU Setting up y our T V Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you will need to set some prefer ences on the 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 18 Changing the on-scr een display language Choose from three different languages (E nglish, F rench and S panish) for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. To select a language: 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x[...]

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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 Adding channels to the T V’s memory When you press Channel y or z , your TV will select only the channels stored in the TV ’ s channel memory . F ollow the steps below and on the next page to pr ogram all active channels 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 20 POWER T OUCH F OCUS TV/VIDEO EXIT VOL VOL CH CH MENU Adding and erasing channels manually After you have programmed the channels automatically , you can manually add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1. Sel[...]

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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 POWER T OUCH F OCUS TV/VIDEO EXIT VOL VOL CH CH MENU Adjusting the color conv ergence This projection TV uses three separate TV tubes: red, green, and blue. The red, green, and blue images ar e projected onto the screen where [...]

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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 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN PIC SIZE EXIT LIGHT STOP SOURCE ADV/ POP CH ADV/ POP CH FAV FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP FAVORITE MENU/ C.CAPT ENTER EXIT[...]

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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 Using the T V’s featur 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 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 24 To clear a favorite channel: 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x or • until the CUST OM menu appears. 2. Pr ess y or z to highlight FA VORITE CH2, for example. 3. Pr ess x or • to display the F A VORITE CH2 menu. 1 1 2 3 4 5 [...]

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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 4. Pr ess the Channel N umber buttons to select a channel you want to label. 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 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[...]

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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 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN PIC SIZE EXIT LIGHT STOP SOURCE ADV/ POP CH ADV/ POP CH FAV FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP FAVORITE MENU/ C.CAPT ENTER V ie[...]

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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 T heater W ide 1, 2, 3 The Theater Wide picture size enlarges the pictur e to fill the screen (see note at right). Theater Wide 1 (r ecommended mode: • The picture is non-uniformly enlarged—the center of the picture remain[...]

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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 Scrolling the T heater Wide pictur e (Theater W ide 2 and 3 only) 1. Pr ess PIC SIZE to select the Theater W ide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Pr ess MENU, and then press x or • until THEA TER menu appears. 3. Pr ess y or z to highlight P[...]

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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 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE CTV CABLE VCR CH RTN PIC SIZE EXIT LIGHT STOP SOURCE ADV/ POP CH ADV/ POP CH FAV FAV PLAY POP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL SWAP FAVORITE MENU/ C.CAPT ENTER SOURCE Usi[...]

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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 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL CH RTN PIC SIZE EXIT STOP SOURCE ADV/ POP CH ADV/ POP CH FAV FAV PLAY POP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL SWAP FAVORITE MENU/ C.CAPT ENTER Switching the main and P OP pictures Pr ess SW AP while you are[...]

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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 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN PIC SIZE EXIT LIGHT STOP SOURCE ADV/ POP CH ADV/ POP CH FAV FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP FAVORITE MENU/ C.CAPT ENTER 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 32 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN PIC SIZE EXIT LIGHT STOP SOURCE ADV/ POP CH ADV/ POP CH FAV FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP FAVORITE MENU/ C.CAPT ENTER 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 33 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN PIC SIZE EXIT LIGHT STOP SOURCE ADV/ POP CH ADV/ POP CH FAV FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP FAVORITE MENU/ C.CAPT ENTER MP 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 34 Unlocking progr ams temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the set rating limits, the TV enters program lock mode. After 4 seconds, the TV starts the favorite channel search function (see page 30). Y ou c[...]

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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 To unlock channels: 1. F rom the LOCKS menu, select CH L OCK. 2. Pr ess x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. Pr ess yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, then press ENTER. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 [...]

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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 front panel lock f eature Lock the front panel buttons to prevent the buttons fr om being pressed accidentally (by childr en, for example). When the front panel lock is in ON mode, all control buttons on the TV front[...]

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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 Adjusting the pictur e Selecting the picture mode Select the desired pictur e type from four picture modes: S por ts, S tandar d, Mo vie, and P reference. *(see “Saving new preference ” on page 38.) To select the picture m[...]

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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 Saving new pref erence Y ou can save the P ICTURE qualities (contrast, brightness, color , tint, and sharpness) you adjusted in the picture pr eference mode. To save your new preferences: 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x or ?[...]

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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 Selecting the cinema mode When you view a D VD movie (3-2 pulldown processed) fr om a DVD player connected to the ColorS tream (component video) inputs on the TV , smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting 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 40 Selecting the color temper ature Y ou can change the quality of the picture by selecting fr om three preset color temperatures: cool, medium, and warm. To select the color temperature: 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x or • u[...]

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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 Selecting the video input sour ce Pr ess the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or TV to view a signal coming from another device connected to your TV , such as a V CR or video disc player (see illustrations below). Y ou ca[...]

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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 Using the closed caption f eature The closed caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marke[...]

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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 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN PIC SIZE EXIT LIGHT STOP SOURCE ADV/ POP CH ADV/ POP CH FAV FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP FAVORITE MENU/ C.CAPT ENTER Sett[...]

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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 Muting the sound Pr ess MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the wor d “1/2 MUTE” or “MUTE” in the lower right corner . E ver y time you press 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 45 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN PIC SIZE EXIT LIGHT STOP SOURCE ADV/ POP CH ADV/ POP CH FAV FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP FAVORITE MENU/ C.CAPT ENTER 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 46 Resetting audio adjustments The RESET function returns the audio adjustments to the follo wing factory settings: B ass .................. center (50) Tr eble ............... center (50) B alance ............ center (0) To rese[...]

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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 T urning off the built-in speakers U se this feature to turn the TV speakers off when you connect an audio system (see “Connecting an audio system ” on page 11). To turn off the built-in speakers: 1. Pr ess MENU, then pres[...]

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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 12 3 45 6 78 9 ENT 100 0 CH VOL POWER TIMER RECALL TV/VIDEO MUTE TV CABLE VCR CH RTN PIC SIZE EXIT LIGHT STOP SOURCE ADV/ POP CH ADV/ POP CH FAV FAV PLAY PIP REC TV/VCR REW FF STILL LOCATE SWAP FAVORITE MENU/ C.CAPT ENTER 12 3[...]

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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 V iewing the demonstr ation mode The demonstration mode is an option available in the MENU button on the TV front panel that will demonstrate several of your TV ’ s features. To start the demo: Pr ess and hold the MENU butto[...]

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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 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[...]

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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 Tr oubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Pr oblem Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the po wer cord is plugged in, [...]

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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 Limited United States W arranty T oshiba America Consumer P roducts, Inc. (“T ACP”) and T oshiba Hawaii Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purch[...]

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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 ................................................... 11 A NT 1/2 ................................................................................... 18 Antenna cable s ...........................[...]

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