LCD TV 14VL43U 20VL43U OWNER'S MANUAL E:ENGLISH S:ESPAÑOL F:FRANÇAIS Index Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction E F S Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Child Safety It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind: Safety Precautions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The Issue If you are like most Americans, you have a TV in your home. Many homes, in fact, have more than one TV. The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases; however, they are not always supported on the proper TV stands. Sometimes TVs are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests, or carts. As a result, TVs may fall over, causing unnecessary injury. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the voltage inside this product may be strong enough to cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF. Toshiba Cares! The consumer electronics industry is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee, comprised of TV and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers, to advocate children's safety and educate consumers and their families about television safety. The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this symbol. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be inserted completely to prevent blade exposure. Tune Into Safety One size does NOT fit all! Use appropriate furniture large enough to support the weight of your TV (and other electronic components). Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to secure your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). Carefully read and understand the other enclosed instructions for proper use of this product. Do not allow children to climb on or play with furniture and TVs. Avoid placing any item on top of your TV (such as a VCR, remote control, or toy) that a curious child may reach for. Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over. 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EXEMPTIONS TACP/THI/TCL are not liable for: (1) damage caused by fire, earthquake, use by third party, accidents, owner's intentional misuse, or use in other improper conditions; (2) incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, modification or erasure of record data, and so forth) caused by use or misuse of this product; (3) damage caused by neglect of instructions described in the owner's manual; and (4) damage caused by misuse or malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and the connected equipment. 2 Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. 15) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Installation, Care, and Service Installation Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all warnings when installing your TV: 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) Never place or store the TV in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas; areas subject to excessive dust or vibration; or locations with temperatures at or below 41°F (5°C). 18) Always place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. E F S 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding Wide plug prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 19) Never place items such as vases, aquariums, or candles on top of the TV. 20) Never block or cover the slots or openings in the TV cabinet back, bottom, and sides. Never place the TV: · on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface; · too close to drapes, curtains, or walls; or · in a confined space such as a bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any other place with poor ventilation. The slots and openings are provided to protect the TV from overheating and to help maintain reliable operation of the TV. 21) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and never place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. 22) Never overload wall outlets and extension cords. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 23) Always operate this equipment from a 110 ­ 220 VAC, 60 Hz power source only. 110-220V 3 24) Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the National Electric Code). Antenna lead-in wire 29) For added protection of your TV from lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or unused for long periods of time. 30) During normal use, the TV may make occasional snapping or popping sounds. This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 31) The screen on this TV is manufactured from glass. To prevent damage, never strike the glass with a sharp or heavy object. Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Electric service equipment Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) 25) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! · Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a position where your body (or any item you are in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits. · Never attempt to install any of the following during lightning activity: a) an antenna system; or b) cables, wires, or any home theater component connected to an antenna or phone system. 32) The liquid crystal display on this TV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology; however, an occasional pixel (dot of light) may display constantly on the screen. This is a structural property of LCD technology and is not a sign of malfunction. Such pixels are not visible when the picture is viewed from a normal viewing distance. Note: Interactive video games that involve shooting a "gun" type of joystick at on-screen target may not work on this TV. Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 26) Always unplug the TV before cleaning. Clean only with a dry cloth. Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Service 33) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never attempt to service the TV yourself. Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 27) When dust has collected on the power plug, remove the plug and clean of the dust. Do not hold the power cord only to remove the plug. Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. 28) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the TV cabinet slots. 34) If you have the TV serviced: · Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. · Upon completion of service, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition. 35) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV. Improper disposal may result in a picture tube implosion and possible personal injury. 4 Table of contents Introduction ................................................................ 6 Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 6 Exploring your new TV ................................................... 6 Selecting a location for the TV ......................................... 7 Connecting the power cord and AC adaptor .................... 7 Using the TV's features .......................................... 16 Programming your favorite channels .............................. 16 Using the V-CHIP feature ............................................. 17 Selecting a PIN code ............................................... 17 Blocking programs by ratings .................................. 18 Changing your PIN code ........................................ 20 Adjusting the Picture ..................................................... 21 Adjusting the picture quality ................................... 21 Using the blue screen feature ................................... 21 Selecting the video input source ..................................... 22 Using the auto power off feature .................................... 22 Using the invert feature .................................................. 22 Using the closed caption feature ..................................... 23 Setting the sleep timer .................................................... 24 Adjusting the Sound ...................................................... 24 Muting the Sound .................................................. 24 Adjusting the sound quality .................................... 24 Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts .............................. 25 Using the WOW (sound effect) feature ................... 26 Displaying on-screen information .................................. 26 E F S Connecting your TV .................................................. 7 Connecting a VCR .......................................................... 8 Connecting a cable converter box .................................... 8 Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR .................. 8 Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR ....................................................................... 9 Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR ...