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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is...
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13.LIGHTNING Toprotect your u nit d uring a lightning storm, orwhen itisleftunattended andunused forlong periods oftime, u nplug i t from thewall o utlet a nd disconnect theantenna orcable system. This will p revent damage totheunit d uetolightning and power line surges. 14.POWER L INES Anoutside a ntenna system should n otbelocated i nthevicinity o foverhead power lines, orother e lectric l ight o r power circuits, orwhere i tcanfallintosuch power lines orcircuits.
Important Safeguards cover .................. Inside front Welcome to Toshiba ......................Exploring your new TV ..........................Selecting a location for the TV ........................Connecting your TV ......................Connecting a VCR ............................Connecting a cable converter box ....................... Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR ................
You 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 Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. Please make sure you've received the following items: TV, remote control, batteries, manual, registration card, and extended service plan literature.
Connecting your TV If you haven't connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this section. (Cables are not supplied.) • A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your antenna or cable converter box.
Connecting a cable converter This television has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device, which is generally provided by the cable company.
• two video cables using ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a • one set of ColorStream video cables component video compatible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream ®, can greatly enhance picture quality and Caution: performance.
Connecting two VCRs You will need: This connection allows you to record from one VCR to another VCR • one coaxial cable while watching a video program. You will also be able to record from • two pairs of audio cables (two single audio one TV channel while watching another channel.
Note: and cable TV converters together, even if they are different brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR, your remote control is This remote control's functions may or may already programmed and ready to use. If you own different brands of not operate your VCR or cable TV converter.
VCR or a cable TV converter This remote control is pre-programmed to operate Toshiba VCRs. To use VCRs or cable converters other than Toshiba models, you must follow the steps below before you operate your remote control. Note: 1. Press the CODE button and the VCR or the CABLE button you •...
Learning about the remote control POWER turns the TV on and off (page 8) Sleep timer sets the TV to go off at a set time (page 22) TV/Video selects video input source (page 21) Channel ÷ / - cycles through programmed channels (page 12) TM/VCR/Cable switches between TV, VCR and Cable (page 8)
Setting up your After you've installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu. You can access the menu with the buttons on the remote control. • When you make a menu selection, your changes occur immedi- ately.You do not have to press MENU or EXIT to see your changes.
Adding channels to the TV's memory Your TV will stop on specific channels that are stored in the TV's channel memory when you press Channel + or -. Use the steps below to set all active channels in your area automatically. Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels and store them in...
Using the TV's features Adjusting the channel settings Channel Return Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actual Channel channel number each time. Numbers To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel you want to view. 2.
To clear your favorite channels: 1. Select a channel you want to clear. 2. Press MENU, then press • or • to display the OPTION menu. 3. Press • or • to highlight FAVORITE CH. 4. Press • or • to display the FAVORITE CH menu. SET/CLEAR will be highlighted.
3. Press • or • to display the V-CHIP menu. .,cT0...00,o s.T0. Note: If you forget your PIN code, press RECALL four times within five seconds from the V-CHIP SELECT [0-9] ENTER menu. This allows you to proceed to the EXIT BLOCKING menu and resets your PIN code.
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MPAA Ratings For adults only. NCl 7 Not intended for anyone 17 or under. Restricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian. PG13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be appropriate for children.
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To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating: 1. Press MENU, then press • or • to display the OPTION menu. 2. Press • or • to highlight V-CHIP. 3. Press • or • to display the V-CHIP menu. 4.
Blocking unrated movies or programs Some movies and programs are not rated. You can block these movies and programs using the V-Chip. To block unrated movies or programs: 1. Press MENU, then press • or • to display the OPTION menu. 2.
To unlock channels: 1. Press MENU, then press • or • to display the OPTION menu. 2. Press • or • to highlight LOCK and then press • or • to display the LOCK menu. 3. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your PIN code, then press ENTER.
Labeling channels Channel labels will appear over the channel number display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press the Recall button.You can choose any four characters to identify the channels. To create channel labels: 1. Select a channel you want to label. 2.
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences, including the contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness. The qualities you choose will be stored automatically in your TV's memory so you can recall them at any time. To adjust the picture quality: 1.
Setting the sleep timer You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the sleep timer: Repeatedly press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The clock will count down 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (120, 110 ..
Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn offthe sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE in the lower right-hand corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts You can enjoy watching TV while you listen to high-fidelity stereo sound with the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) feature.
Adjusting the sound quality You can change the sound quality of your TV by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU, then press • or • until the AUDIO menu appears. Av.9 BASS TREBLE Menu BALANCE...
Auto power off The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or if a station completes its broadcast for the day and stops broadcasting on that channel. This feature does not work in VIDEO mode.
Appendix Cleaning and care WARNING: TV sets use high voltage. Do not try to remove the cabinet back. Refer servicing to qualified service technicians. To clean theTV screen: 1. Unplug the TV to avoid possible shock hazard. 2. Use a clean, dry cellulose sponge or chamois cloth to wipe the TV screen and trim. Caution: Never use strong solvents such as thinner, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the cabinet.
For 24" FST PURE ® and All SmallerTelevision Models Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. ("TACP") and Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. ("THI") make the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PUR-...
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1-800-631-3811. For televisions purchased in Hawaii, contact Toshiba Hawaii, Inc., 327 Kamakee Street, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 591-9281. (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the Authorized Service Station. You must deliver the entire televi- sion to an Authorized TACP/THI Service Station.
Limited Canada Warranty For 24" FST PURE ® and All SmallerTelevision Models Toshiba of Canada Limited ("TC_') makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TELEVI- SION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
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(1) To find the nearest TCL Authorized Service Station visit TC!Js web site at www.toshiba.ca (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the Authorized Service Station. You must deliver the entire television to an Authorized TCL Service Station.
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TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PROOUCTS, INC. Head Office 82 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 Factory Service Center 1420B Toshiba Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087 TOSHIBA HAWAII, Head Office 327 Kamakee Street, Honolulu, HI 96814 TOSHIBA CANAOA LIMITED 191 McNabb Street Markham, Ontario...