OWNER'S MANUAL Color Television TM 34HF81 34HF81C © 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Model number: Serial number: Index 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. Appendix Using the TV's Features Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction Important Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Precautions Installing your TV · Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform. The mounting surface should be flat and steady. If you install the TV on a soft floor, make sure that the floor is not damaged by the weight of the TV. · Place the TV far enough away from the walls to allow proper ventilation. This will prevent the TV from overheating and avoid possible damage to the TV. Avoid dusty places too. Using your TV · Do not stand or climb on the TV. · Do not put any heavy object on top of the TV. · Do not place containers with liquids such as drinks or cosmetics on the TV. If any foreign material or water leaks into the TV, unplug the AC cord and contact your dealer. 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. The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this symbol. · Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV screen for extended periods of time. Stationary patterns generated by a POP/double-window display, computer displays, video games, stock market reports, etc., can become permanently engrained on the picture tube. This damage is not protected by your warranty because it is the result of misuse. If you wish to use your TV to display still images, reduce brightness and contrast settings. Never leave a POP/double-window, computer, or video game display unattended. Cleaning your TV CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED INTO THE OUTLET TO PREVENT ANY EXPOSURE OF THE PRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG. ATTENTION · To clean the TV screen: 1. First remove the plug from the power outlet to avoid possible shock hazard. 2. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of mild detergent and warm water to clean TV screen and trim. Do not use too much water on the TV screen. Water spills into the cabinet and may cause damage to the TV. Avoid excess water. 3. Remove any extra moisture with the same cloth or a dry one. · To maintain the finish and appearance of the cabinet, polish it from time to time with a quality furniture polish. CAUTION POUR PRÉVENIR LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISÉE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ÊTRE INSÉRÉS À FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE À DÉCOUVERT. CAUTION The plug has one prong wider Wide prong than the other and will fit only one way into a standard electrical outlet (120 volt AC, 60 Hz). If the plug does not fit into the outlet, try turning it around. If the plug still does not fit, the outlet is probably non-standard and must be replaced by a qualified electrician. Do not tamper with the plug or try to force it into a non-standard outlet. Never use strong solvents such as thinner, benzene or other chemicals on or near cabinet, as they might damage the finish of the cabinet. Note to CATV system installers in the USA This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding, and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. 2 Introduction ................................................................ 4 Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 4 Exploring your new TV ................................................... 4 Using the LOCKS menu ............................................... 34 Entering the PIN code ............................................ 34 Using the V-CHIP menu ............................................... 35 ENABLE BLOCKING .......................................... 35 TV RATING (Independent rating system for broadcasters) ........................................................... 35 MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) ................................................................... 36 BLOCKING OPTION .......................................... 36 Unlocking programs temporarily ............................ 37 Locking channels ........................................................... 37 Locking video inputs ..................................................... 38 Using the front panel lock feature .................................. 39 Changing the PIN code ................................................. 39 Adjusting the picture ..................................................... 40 Selecting the picture mode ...................................... 40 Adjusting the picture quality ................................... 40 Saving new preference ............................................. 41 Using the flesh tone feature ..................................... 41 Using the Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) feature .... 41 Selecting the cinema mode ...................................... 42 Selecting the color temperature ............................... 42 Resetting picture adjustments ................................. 42 Selecting the video input source ..................................... 43 Labeling the video input sources .................................... 43 Using the closed caption feature ..................................... 44 Setting the sleep timer .................................................... 45 Setting the clock ............................................................ 45 Adjusting the sound ....................................................... 46 Muting the sound ................................................... 46 Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts .............................. 46 Using the WOW surround sound feature ................ 47 Adjusting the sound quality .................................... 47 Resetting audio adjustments ................................... 48 Using the sub-woofer system "CYCLONETM" ....... 48 Turning off the built-in speakers ............................. 49 Selecting the Audio OUT sound ............................. 49 Using the StableSoundTM feature ............................ 50 Selecting the background of the menu display ............... 50 Displaying on-screen information .................................. 50 Viewing the demonstration mode .................................. 51 Understanding the auto power off feature ...................... 51 Understanding the last mode memory feature ................ 51 Connecting your TV .................................................. 5 Connecting a VCR .......................................................... 5 Connecting a cable converter box .................................... 6 Connecting a cable converter box and VCR ..................... 6 Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR .............................................................................. 7 Connecting a DVD player (with or without ColorStreamTM) and a VCR ............................................ 8 Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box (with or without ColorStreamTM) and a VCR ............................................ 9 Connecting two VCRs ................................................... 10 Connecting a camcorder ................................................ 10 Connecting an audio system .......................................... 11 Connecting an A/V receiver ........................................... 11 Using the remote control ...................................... 12 Preparing the remote control for use .............................. 12 Installing the remote control batteries ............................ 12 Remote Control functional key chart ...................... 13 Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices ................................................ 15 Device code setup ................................................... 15 Searching and sampling the code of a device (991) .... 15 Verifying the device code (990) ............................... 16 Using the volume lock feature (993) ....................... 16 Operational feature reset (980) ............................... 16 Device code table ............................................... 17-20 Learning about the remote control .......................... 21 Setting up your TV .................................................. 22 Learning about the menu system ................................... 22 Changing the on-screen display language ....................... 23 Selecting the antenna input ............................................ 23 Adding channels to the TV's memory ............................ 24 Programming channels automatically ...................... 24 Adding and erasing channels manually .................... 24 Adjusting the tilt correction feature ......................... 25 Changing channels ........................................................ 25 Using the TV's features .......................................... 26 Adjusting the channel settings ........................................ 26 Switching between two channels ............................. 26 Programming your favorite channels ....................... 26 Labeling channels ................................................... 27 Viewing the wide-screen picture formats ........................ 29 Selecting the picture size ......................................... 29 Scrolling the Theater Wide picture (Theater Wide 2 and 3 only) .................................. 31 Using the POP double-window feature .......................... 32 Switching the main and POP pictures ..................... 33 Freezing the POP picture ........................................ 33 Using the favorite channel search function .............. 33 Appendix ................................................................... 52 Specifications ................................................................. 52 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 53 Limited United States Warranty ..................................... 54 Index .......................................................................... 55 3 Introduction Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Congratulations! You 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 Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. This manual applies to models 34HF81 and 34HF81C. Before you start reading, check your model number on the back of the TV. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control. Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully, and keep the manual for future reference. Please Note On some models, the SET UP menu automatically appears onscreen the first time the TV is turned on. To change the menu settings, see "Setting Up Your TV" on page 22 for details. To close the menu, either press EXIT or turn the TV off. Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV using the buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The back panel and front panel (behind the door) provide all the terminal connections you will need to connect other equipment to your TV. See "Connecting your TV" on page 5. Remote sensor Setting up your TV Power indicator Front Behind the door Menu x ·zy L/MONO R MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO-3 IN Using the TV's Features Video/audio inputs (Video 3) TV/VIDEO MENU Channel zy POWER Volume x · ANT OUT ANT-1 IN ANT(75 ANT-2 IN ) Appendix Back IN VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 S-VIDEO ANT-1 OUT ANT-2 IN OUT VIDEO L/ MONO L AUDIO COLOR STREAM HD - 1 Y COLOR STREAM HD - 2 Y VIDEO VAR AUDIO L/ MONO PB L AUDIO R PB AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN PR AUDIO R L ON R OFF AUDIO R R PR Index VIDEO 1/2 Variable Audio ColorStream OUT HD2 ColorStream Video/Audio Audio Center HD1 OUT Channel IN 4 Connecting your TV ANTENNA Coaxial Cable Caution: Do not plug the TV in until you have finished connecting all of your equipment. Connecting a VCR This connection allows you to watch local channels a ...