Toshiba 36HF73 manual

23565661 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 Rem[...]

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 saf ety tips in mind: Th e Issue  If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home. Many home s, in fact, have more than one TV .  T he home theater entertainment 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 modifications may void: a) the warranty , and b) the user ’ s authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. 1[...]

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, 60 Hz power source only. 25) Always make[...]

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 .........[...]

Intr oduction 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 possibl[...]

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/V [...]

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 conv erter box This connection allo ws you 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 [...]

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 receiv 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: • two coaxial cabl[...]

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 ColorStream ® (component video) and a VC R This connection allows you to watch D VD, VCR, and TV programs, and record TV programs. Y our TV has ColorStr eam ® (component video) inputs. Connecting[...]

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 DTV receiv er/set-top box with ColorStr eam ® (component video) and a VC R This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), V CR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Y our TV has ColorStr eam (c[...]

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 VCR to another V CR while watching a videotape. Y ou can also recor d 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 Connecting a device to the DV I / H D C P input The DVI/HDCP 1 input on y our TV is designed to accept HDCP program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861 –compliant 2 consumer electronic devices, such as a set-top box or[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 14 OUT IN ANT ( 75 ) ANT-1 ANT-2 OUT L/ MONO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 P B P R Y COLOR STREAM HD-1 COLOR STREAM HD-2 R VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO 2 L/ MONO AUDIO VIDEO R L VAR AUDIO R AUDIO R L P B P R Y AUDIO R L L/ MONO AUDIO R ON O[...]

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 remote contr ol Pr eparing the r emote contr ol for use Y our TV remote control can operate your TV and most cable converter boxes, satellite r eceivers, V CRs, D VD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a box), even i[...]

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 contr ol 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 S tar 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 (DV D only) Skips back to beginning of current DVD chapter or locates previous chapters. SKI P/S EARC H (DV D only) Skips forward to locate later DVD chapters. STO P Stops the tape or DVD. PLA Y Begins playback [...]

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 prefer ences on the TV using the menu system. Y ou can access the menu us[...]

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-screen display language Y ou can choose from three different languages (E nglish, Fr ench and S panish) for the on-scr een display of adjustment menus and messages. To select a language: 1. Pr ess MENU, and the[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 22 Adding channels to the T V’s memory When you press Channel y or z , your TV will stop only on the channels stored in the TV ’ s channel memor y . F ollow the steps below and on the next page to pr ogram all active channels[...]

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 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 VO[...]

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 N umber buttons (0–9 and 100). F or channels 100 and higher , press the 100 button, and then the next two numbers. F or examp[...]

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 feature allo ws 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. Pr ess 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. To create channel[...]

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 reproduced and the pictur e quality is better because of more effective use of scanning lines. Z oom A picture[...]

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 480i signal, the TV will automatically change the image shape by reading aspect information (ID-1 data) from the input signal. If the signal does not include aspect information (ID[...]

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 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 32 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 33 12 3 45 6 7 89 ENT 100 0 POWER RECALL CHRTN FAV FAV TV / VIDEO +10 PI C 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 34 Using the fav orite channel search function Y ou can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan y our favorite channels (see “P rogramming your favorite channels ” on page 25). 1. Pr ess FA VORITE. The TV aut[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 35 • When the PIN code is already stored: Pr ess the Number buttons (0-9) to enter the 4-digit PIN code used for blocking channels, and then press ENTER. LOCKS BLOCK NG RESET I PI N CODE 11 10 LOCKS BLOCK NG A C T I V E I PI N [...]

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 Unlocking progr ams temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters program lock mode. After 4 seconds, the TV starts the auto favorite channel search function (see page 34[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 39 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for other channels. To unlock individual 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[...]

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 This feature allo ws you to restrict the time which has chosen the video mode. When the time set up befor ehand is passed, the last tuned channel will be selected automatically (The VIDEO LOCK is set to VI[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 41 Adjusting the pictur e Selecting the picture mode Y ou can select your desired picture type fr om four picture modes: S ports, S tandard, Mo vie, and Pr eference. *(see “Saving new preference ” on page 42.) To select the p[...]

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 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 prefer ences: 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x or ?[...]

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. Pr ess 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 the TV/VIDEO on the remote control or the 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 can s[...]

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 Setting the clock To set the clock: 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Pr ess y or z to highlight CLOCK SET . 3. After the number position starts to blink, press the N umber buttons (0-9)[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 48 Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Pr ess MUTE to temporarily reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. While the sound is reduced, the scr een will display “1/2 MUTE” or “MUTE” in the lower right corner . E ve[...]

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 the audio adjustments to the follo wing factory settings: B ass .................. center (50) Tr eble ............... center (50) B alance ............ center (0) To[...]

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 the TV speakers off when you connect an audio system (See “Connecting an audio system ” on page 14). To turn off the built-in speakers: 1. Pr ess 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. This function is provided for demonstration purposes only . To start the demo: Pr ess DEMO on the TV front panel. To stop the d[...]

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 problem and some solutions. Pr oblem Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the po wer 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 P roducts, Inc. (“T AC P”) and T oshiba Hawaii, Inc. (“TH I”) make the following limited warr anties to original consumers in the United States. TH E S E LI M ITE D WA R R A NTI E S E XTE N D [...]

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 EXTE N D TO TH E OR I G I NA L CONSUM ER P URCHA SER OR ANY P E R SO N R EC EI[...]

Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 58 Index A A/V cable s (st andard) ......................................................... 7 A/V receiver connection ................................................... 14 A NT 1/2 ..............................................[...]

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