Set up Preparation OWNER'S MANUAL Color Television ® Basic Operation Advanced Operation Reference Section 32A41 36A41 © 2001 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved. 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: Important Information Set up 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. · This TV set may be used only with Toshiba stand listed on page 32. Use with other stands may result in instability, causing possible injury. · 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 areas too. Using your TV Basic Operation Preparation 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. · 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, aquariums, or lighted candles on the TV. If any foreign material or water leaks into the TV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. · Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV screen for extended periods of time. Stationary patterns (such as those generated by computer displays, video games, or stock market reports) 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 computer or video game display unattended. Cleaning your TV Advanced Operation The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this symbol. 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. Reference Section ATTENTION 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. · To clean the TV screen: 1. Unplug the TV from the power outlet to avoid possible shock hazard. 2. Use a clean, dry cellulose sponge or chamois cloth to clean TV screen and trim. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaning agents. Liquid spilling into the TV cabinet may cause electric shock or damage the TV. CAUTION CAUTION The plug has one prong wider 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 wide prong 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 the cabinet, as they can 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 Contents Set Up Introduction ................................................................... 4 Exploring your new TV ............................................... 4 Selecting a location for your TV ................................. 4 Connecting your TV ..................................................... 5 Note regarding picture quality when connecting video equipment ....................................................... 5 Connecting a VCR ....................................................... 5 Connecting a cable converter box ............................... 5 Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR ............. 6 Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR .................. 6 Connecting a DVD player with component video and a VCR ................................................................ 7 Connecting two VCRs ................................................. 7 Preparation Preparing the remote control for use .......................... 8 Installing the remote control batteries ......................... 8 Location of controls on TV and remote control ......... 9 Using the remote control with a VCR or cable TV converter ................................................. 10 Programming the remote control for use with a non-Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter ............ 11 Menu function (general instructions) ........................ 14 First-time operation .................................................... 15 Turning the TV set on ................................................ 15 Selecting the on-screen display language .................. 15 Understanding the Auto Power Off feature ............... 15 Understanding the Last Mode Memory feature ......... 15 Programming the channel memory ........................... 16 TV/CABLE function ................................................. 16 CH PROGRAM function ........................................... 16 ADD/ERASE function .............................................. 17 Basic Operation Watching TV programs or videotapes ...................... 18 Selecting a TV channel .............................................. 18 Selecting the video input source ................................ 18 About the DEMO (Demonstration) mode ................. 18 Convenient remote control functions ........................ 19 Displaying on-screen information ............................. 19 Muting the sound ....................................................... 19 Changing quickly between two channels .................. 19 Adjusting the picture .................................................. 20 Adjusting the picture quality ..................................... 20 Selecting the color temperature ...................................... 21 Selecting the picture preference function ....................... 21 Adjusting the sound .................................................... 22 Adjusting the sound quality ....................................... 22 Using the off-timer (sleep timer) ................................ 23 Setting the off-timer ................................................... 23 Canceling the off-timer .............................................. 23 Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts ................................ 24 Listening to stereo sound ........................................... 24 Activating the surround sound effect ......................... 24 Listening to a second audio program (SAP) .............. 25 Advanced Operation Using the favorite channel programming feature .... 26 Programming your favorite channels ........................ 26 Selecting your favorite channels ................................ 26 Using the closed caption feature ................................ 27 Viewing captions or text ............................................ 27 Using the V-CHIP control feature ............................. 28 Opening the V-CHIP CONTROL menu ................... 28 Adjusting the V-CHIP CONTROL menu ................. 29 ENABLE BLOCKING .............................................. 29 SET RATING ............................................................ 29 MPAA RATINGS ..................................................... 29 TV RATINGS ............................................................ 29 SET BLOCKING OPTIONS ..................................... 30 NEW PIN CODE ....................................................... 30 Unblocking programs temporarily ............................. 31 BLOCK CHANNEL function ................................... 31 Reference Section Specifications ............................................................... 32 Troubleshooting .......................................................... 33 Limited United States warranty ................................ 34 Set up Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Reference Section 3 Set up Introduction This owner's manual applies to models 32A41 and 36A41, and there are slight differences between them. Model 32A41 is used in this manual for illustration purposes. Instructions in this manual are based on using the buttons on the remote control. Check the model of your TV before using this manual. Write your model and serial numbers in the spaces provided on the cover for your records. Preparation Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV using the buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The back panel provides all the terminal connections you will need to connect other equipment to your TV. 32A41 Basic Operation 36A41 RECALL MUTE POWER o 1 4 7 100 2 5 8 0 CH 3 6 9 CH RTN ENT Advanced Operation VOL MENU/ ENTER VOL CH TV CABLE VCR IN COLOR OUT VIDEO STREAM INPUT VIDEO L/ MONO S-VIDEO VIDEO L/ MONO ANT EXIT FAV CH TV/VIDEO A PLAY PIP FF Y L REC TV/VCR STOP AUDIO IN COLOR AUDIO PB AUDIO R STILL SOURCE SLOW PAUSE REW PIP CH OUT VIDEO STREAM INPUT VIDEO L/ MONO S-VIDEO VIDEO L/ MONO ANT Y L AUDIO AUDIO CB AUDIO R R R VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 CR R R VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 LOCATE SWAP PR Reference Section Selecting a location for your TV · Place the TV either on the floor or on the TV stand listed in the "Notice of Possible TV Stand Instability" at right. · Place the TV in a location where light does not directly hit the screen. · Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which may damage the TV. NOTE: Before installing your TV, please read the Important Information on page 2. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE TV STAND INSTABILITY WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! Use your TV with the Toshiba TV stand recommended below only ! Use with other stands may result in instability, causing possible injury or death. TV Model 32A41 36A41 TV Stand ST3240 ST3641 4 Connecting your TV If you have not connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this section. (Cables are not supplied.) G Set up G A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your antenna or cable converter box. Coaxial cables use "F" connectors. Audio and video cables are usually color-coded according to use: yellow for video; red and white for audio. The red audio cable is for the stereo right channel; the white audio cable is for the stereo (or mono) left channel. If you look at the back panel of the TV, you will see that the terminals are color-coded in the same manner as the cables. Antenna Coaxial Cable Preparation AUDIO/VIDEO Cables NOTE REGARDING PICTURE QUALITY When connecting video equipment, such as a VCR or DVD player: ­ For GOOD picture quality: Use regular video cables. ­ For BETTER picture quality: If your equipment has S-video connections, use S-video cables instead of regular video cables. ­ For BEST picture quality: If your equipment has component video connections (ColorStreamTM is Toshiba's brand), use component video cables instead of regular or S-video cables. Component video cables come in sets of three. Note: Do not connect an S-video cable and a regular video cable to VIDEO-1 (on the TV) at the same time. Doing so will distort the picture. S-Video Cable ColorStream (component video) Cable Basic Operation Caution: Do not plug in the TV power cord until you have finished connecting all of your equipment. Advanced Operation Connecting a VCR This connection allows you to watch TV and video programs and record one channel while watching another channel. You will need: · one coaxial cable · one pair of audio cables (one single audio cable for a mono VCR) · one video cable (for video cable type, see "Note Regarding Picture Quality" above). Cable lead-in or antenna Stereo VCR S-VIDEO VIDEO L OUT R Connecting a cable converter box This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your broadcast area), and then use the converter box to change channels. You will need: · one coaxial cable From cable TV IN OUT VIDEO L/ MONO S-VIDEO Reference Section IN ...