Toshiba Flat Panel Television 20AS23 User Manual

20AS23  
 
Important Safety Instructions  
Installation, Care, and Service  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
Installation  
Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all  
warnings when installing your TV:  
4) Follow all instructions.  
16) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications  
may void: a) the warranty, and b) the users authority to  
operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal  
Communications Commission.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near  
water.  
17)  
DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL  
INJURY, DEATH, OR EQUIPMENT  
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.  
DAMAGE! Never place the TV on  
an unstable cart, stand, or table. The TV  
7) Do not block any ventilation  
openings. Install in accordance with  
the manufacturers instructions.  
may fall, causing serious personal injury,  
death, or serious damage to the TV.  
8) Do not install near any heat  
sources such as radiators,  
heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
18) 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).  
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  
19) Always place the TV on the floor  
or a sturdy, level, stable surface that  
can support the weight of the unit.  
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.  
20) Never place items such as vases,  
aquariums, or candles on top of the TV.  
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  
21) Never block or cover the slots or  
openings in the TV cabinet back,  
bottom, and sides. Never place  
the TV:  
manufacturer.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the  
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar  
surface;  
too close to drapes, curtains,  
or walls; or  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use  
caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
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.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during  
lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
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  
22) 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.  
been spilled or objects have fallen into  
the apparatus, the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not  
QUALIFIED  
SERVICE  
operate normally, or has been dropped.  
TECHNICIAN  
15) 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.  
23) Never overload wall outlets and  
extension cords.  
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30) [This item applies to projection TVs only.] If the air  
temperature rises suddenly (for example, when the TV is  
first delivered), condensation may form on the lenses. This  
can make the picture appear distorted or the color appear  
faded. If this happens, turn off the TV for 6 to 7 hours to  
allow the condensation to evaporate.  
120 V AC?  
24) Always operate this equipment from  
a 120 V AC, 60 Hz power source only.  
31) 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.  
25) 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  
32) During normal use, the TV may make  
occasional snapping or popping  
Antenna discharge unit  
sounds. This is normal, especially  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
Ground clamp  
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.  
Grounding conductors  
(NEC Section 810-21)  
Electric service equipment  
Power service grounding  
electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)  
33) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Tube: If a fixed  
(non-moving) pattern remains on the TV screen for long  
periods of time, the image can become permanently  
engrained in the picture tube and cause subtle but  
permanent ghost images. This type of damage is NOT  
COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. Never leave your TV  
on for long periods of time while it is displaying the  
following formats or images:  
Ground clamps  
26)  
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.  
Fixed Images, such as PIP/POP windows, stock tickers,  
video game patterns, TV station logos, and websites.  
Special Formats that do not use the entire screen. For  
example, viewing letterbox style (16:9) media on a  
normal (4:3) display (gray bars at top and bottom of  
screen); or viewing normal style (4:3) media on a wide  
screen (16:9) display (gray bars on left and right  
sides of screen).  
Care  
Service  
34)  
For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA  
TV, follow these recommendations and precautions:  
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK! Never attempt to service the  
TV yourself. Opening and  
27) Always sit approximately 1025 feet away from the TV and  
as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can appear  
dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV, or if  
sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen. Turn the TV  
off to check for reflections on the screen, and then remove  
the source of reflections while viewing the TV.  
removing the covers may expose  
you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to a  
Toshiba Authorized Service Center.  
QUALIFIED  
SERVICE  
TECHNICIAN  
35) 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.  
28) Always unplug the TV before  
cleaning. Never use liquid or  
aerosol cleaners.  
36) 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.  
29)  
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!  
Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind  
into the TV cabinet slots.  
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CONTENTS  
FEATURES .................................................................................................................................................................. 5  
LOCATION OF CONTROLS........................................................................................................................................ 6  
REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................................................................... 7  
ANTENNA/CATV CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 8  
CONNECTION TO OTHER EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................... 8  
SETTING THE LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 9  
TV OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 9  
TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS ..................................................................................................................................... 10  
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE...................................................................................................................................... 10  
CLOSED CAPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 11  
SETTING THE V-CHIP .............................................................................................................................................. 11  
USING THE LOCK MENU ......................................................................................................................................... 12  
TO SET THE ON TIMER ........................................................................................................................................... 12  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................................................................................................................... 13  
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 13  
FEATURES  
• 181 Channel Tuner - The tuning system is capable of receiving all 68 VHF/UHF standard broadcast channels that  
are available in your area. When operating on a cable system, it can tune to the standard VHF channel frequencies  
plus up to 113 cable channel frequencies. The actual number of channels received depends upon channel  
reception in your area or your cable system.  
• On-screen 3 Language Display - This TV can display the on-screen language in English, Spanish or French.  
• Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the TV can be programmed to turn off automatically (from 10 to  
120 minutes, in 10-minute increments).  
• Memory Back Up - This system prevents loss of memorized channel selections in case a power interruption to the  
TV should occur.  
• V-Chip - The V-Chip function can read the rating of a TV program or movie content if the program is encoded with  
this information. V-Chip will allow you to set a restriction level. (designed to work with the U. S. V-Chip system only)  
• Picture Control Adjustments - The on-screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS,  
COLOR, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS and TINT.  
• Closed Captioned Decoder - Displays closed captions or text on-screen (when available).  
• Lock feature - This feature has three functions, LOCKING CHANNELS, LOCKING VIDEO INPUT and SETTING  
THE GAME TIMER.  
Programmable ON Timer - Allows you to automatically turn on the TV at a set time.  
 
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS  
FRONT  
BACK  
POWER  
VOLUME  
CHANNEL  
VIDEO AUDIO  
SET  
MENU  
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POWER  
VOLUME  
CHANNEL  
VIDEO AUDIO  
SET  
ENTER RESET  
MENU  
1 2  
3
4
5
6
1. POWER indicator - Lights up when the power is  
turned on.  
5. CHANNEL L/M Buttons - Press to select a higher or  
lower numbered channel set into memory.  
(ENTER Button) - Press to enter or select information  
for on-screen operations.  
2. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control  
unit are received here.  
(RESET Button) - Press, while in the on-screen  
menu mode, to reset the on-screen picture adjust-  
ments to their factory preset positions.  
6. AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks - Audio and video  
signal cables from an external source can be con-  
nected here.  
3. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV on or off.  
4. VOLUME L/M Buttons - Press to raise or lower the  
level of the sound.  
(MENU Buttons) - Press both VOLUME L/M buttons  
at the same time to display the on-screen menu functions.  
(SET + / Buttons) - Press to select the desired set-  
ting during on-screen operations.  
7. AC Power Cord - Plug into an outlet with 120V,  
60 Hz AC power only.  
8. VHF/UHF IN (ANT.) Jack - Connect a VHF/UHF  
antenna or CATV cable to this jack.  
 
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REMOTE CONTROL  
4. SLEEP Button - To set the TV to turn off after a preset  
amount of time, press the SLEEP button on the remote  
control. The clock will count down 10 minutes each time  
POWER  
1
the button is pressed in the order of 120, 110, 100,  
20,  
······  
10, 0. After the sleep time is programmed, the display will  
disappear then reappear momentarily every ten minutes to  
remind you the sleep timer function is operating. To  
confirm the sleep time setting, press the SLEEP button  
once and the remaining time will be momentarily displayed.  
To cancel sleep time, press the SLEEP button repeatedly  
until the display turns to 0.  
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
2
3
9
10  
11  
CH RTN  
RECALL  
5. VOL (VOLUME) + / Buttons - Press the + button to  
increase, or the button to decrease the volume level.  
6. MENU Button - Press to display the on-screen menu  
function.  
SLEEP  
MUTE  
4
5
CH +  
7. SET + / Buttons - Press to select the desired setting  
during on-screen operations.  
VOL  
VOL  
+
12  
8. RESET Button - Press to reset the on-screen picture  
adjustments to their factory preset positions.  
9. TV/VIDEO Button - Switches between the TV and external  
device inputs.  
10. RECALL Button - When you press this button, the  
channel number will appear in the upper right corner of the  
screen. Press the button again to remove it from the  
screen.  
11. MUTE Button - To turn off the sound, press this button  
once. The TV will be silenced and the word MUTEwill  
appear on the screen. The muting feature can be released  
by pressing the MUTE button again or one of the VOL + or  
buttons.  
MENU  
ENTER  
CH –  
6
7
SET  
+
13  
14  
15  
RESET  
8
9
CAP/TEXT  
TV/VIDEO  
1/2  
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12. CH (CHANNEL) + / Buttons - Press the + button to  
change to a higher numbered channel set into memory.  
Press the button to change to a lower numbered channel  
set into memory.  
13. ENTER Button - Press to enter or select information for  
On-screen operations.  
14. 1/2 Button - Switches between Channel 1 and Channel 2  
in the Closed Caption mode.  
15. CAP/TEXT Button - Press to switch between normal TV  
and the two Closed Caption modes (captions or text), when  
available.  
1. POWER Button - Press to turn on the TV. Press again  
to turn off the TV.  
2. Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allows direct  
access to any channel.  
3. CH RTN Button - Repeatedly press CH RTN to toggle  
back and forth between the last two channels you tuned.  
Before using the remote control, batteries must first be installed.  
HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES  
1. Open the battery compartment cover.  
Use two AAAsize penlight batteries (supplied) for the  
remote control. The batteries may last approximately one  
year depending on how much the remote control is used.  
For best performance, it is recommended that batteries  
should be replaced on a yearly basis, or when the remote  
operation becomes erratic.  
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS  
These precautions should be followed when using batteries  
in this device:  
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.  
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the  
batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.  
Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.  
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g.  
Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh  
ones.  
2. Install two AAA(penlight size) batteries.  
4. If the remote control will not be used for a long period of  
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury  
from possible battery leakage.  
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged;  
they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery  
manufacturer's directions.)  
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.  
 
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ANTENNA/CATV CONNECTIONS  
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300  
ohm twin-lead wire)  
Choose one of the following seven connections, based on your  
equipment and service:  
Connect the 75 ohm cable from a combination VHF/UHF  
antenna to the antenna jack.  
Combination VHF/UHF antenna  
To ANT input  
If your combination antenna has a 300 ohm twin-lead wire, use  
the 300-75 ohm matching transformer (not supplied).  
on back of TV  
Single 75 ohm cable  
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Separate VHF and UHF 300  
ohm twin-leads)  
(or)  
To ANT input  
Connect the UHF twin-lead wire to a combiner (not supplied).  
Connect the VHF twin-lead to the 300-75 ohm matching  
transformer (not supplied). Attach the transformer to the  
combiner. Attach the combiner to the antenna jack.  
Single 300 ohm twin-lead wire*  
on back of TV  
For best performance, if you have a splitter connected, remove  
the splitter and connect the single wire to the transformer,  
and then to the TV’s antenna input (as illustrated here).  
TRANSFORMER  
(not supplied)  
*
Separate VHF/UHF Antennas  
Connect the 75 ohm cable from the VHF antenna and the UHF  
antenna twin-lead to a combiner (not supplied). Attach the  
combiner to the antenna jack.  
Separate VHF and UHF antennas or  
Combination VHF/UHF antenna with separate cables/wires  
NOTE: If your VHF antenna has a twin-lead wire, use the 300-75  
ohm matching transformer (not supplied), then connect the trans-  
former to the combiner.  
UHF Antenna  
300 ohm twin-lead wire  
To ANT input  
on back of TV  
For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service  
For basic cable service not requiring a converter/descrambler  
box, connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable directly to the  
antenna jack on the back of the television.  
VHF Antenna  
COMBINER  
(not supplied)  
75 ohm cable  
For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service  
If you subscribe to a cable service which requires the use of a  
converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming cable to the  
converter/descrambler box and connect the output of the box to  
the antenna jack on the back of the television. Follow the  
connections shown left. Set the television to the output of the  
converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the  
converter/descrambler box to select channels.  
(or)  
UHF Antenna  
300 ohm twin-lead wire  
To ANT input  
on back of TV  
VHF Antenna 300 ohm twin-lead wire*  
COMBINER  
For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with  
Scrambled Premium Channels  
(not supplied)  
TRANSFORMER  
(not supplied)  
If you subscribe to a cable service in which basic cable channels  
are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a  
converter/descrambler box, you may wish to use a two-set signal  
To ANT input  
on back of TV  
Cable TV service  
splitter (sometimes called a  
box from the cable installer or an electronics supply store. Follow  
the connections shown left. With the switch in the position, you  
can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV. With  
two-set coupler) and an A/B switch  
From cable  
TV service  
B”  
To ANT input  
on back of TV  
(or)  
From cable  
TV service  
the switch in the  
A
position, tune your TV to the output of the  
CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER  
CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER  
converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the  
box to tune scrambled channels.  
To ANT input  
on back of TV  
(or)  
From cable  
TV service  
This television has an extended tuning range and can tune most  
cable channels without using a cable company supplied  
A
SPLITTER  
A / B SWITCH  
B
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.  
CONNECTION TO OTHER EQUIPMENT  
The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the TV is dependent on the model and features  
of each component. Check the Owners Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.  
The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. You may need to modify them to accommodate your particular  
assortment of components.  
2. To connect the TV to a VIDEO Game  
TV/VIDEO SELECTION  
To view the picture from a VCR, camcorder, or TV game, you  
must put the TV in VIDEO mode first. Press TV/VIDEO to  
select VIDEO mode. The word VIDEOdisplays briefly on-  
screen. Press TV/VIDEO again to return to TV mode.  
The TV also can be used as a display device for many video  
games. However, due to the wide variety of different types of  
signal generated by these devices and subsequent hook-up  
variations required, they have not all been included in the  
suggested connection diagrams. You will need to consult each  
component's Owner's Manual for additional information.  
VIDEO  
Front of TV  
VIDEO AUDIO  
VIDEO Game  
To Audio/Video OUT  
(not supplied)  
1. To connect the TV to a VCR  
3. To connect the TV to a camcorder  
VCR  
Front of TV  
VIDEO AUDIO  
To playback from the camcorder, connect the camcorder to  
the TV as shown.  
Front of TV  
VIDEO AUDIO  
To Audio/  
Video OUT  
VIDEO  
(not supplied)  
AUDIO  
To AV OUT jack  
(not supplied)  
 
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE  
This TV can display the on-screen displays and adjustment menus in English, Spanish, or French.  
On-screen language selection (step 3) will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button initially. Select  
the language you prefer first, then proceed with the other menu options.  
Press SET + or until the  
A
Press MENU.  
3
1
2
LANGUAGE / IDIOMA / LANGUE  
ENGLISH  
indicator points to the desired  
language: English (ENGLISH),  
Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French  
(FRANCAIS), then press ENTER.  
ESPAÑOL  
Press SET + or to select the  
LANGUAGE mode, then press  
ENTER.  
FRANCAIS  
+
/
/
ENTER MENU  
/
Press MENU repeatedly until the  
MENU screen is cleared.  
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NOTE:  
If Spanish or French is chosen, the Closed Caption indicators will be in the selected language, but the Closed Caption text  
will not be affected by the language selection.  
TV OPERATION  
DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION buttons (0-9) - Press  
1
2
To turn on the TV, press POWER.  
these buttons to select a channel. The channel number will  
appear on the upper right corner of the TV screen. If an  
invalid channel number is selected, the display will revert to  
the previous channel.  
The VOLUME can be adjusted to a desired level by  
pressing VOL (VOLUME) + or .  
The sound level will be indicated on the TV screen by  
GREEN BARS AND A NUMBER. As the sound level  
increases, so do the number of BARS AND THE  
NUMBER on the screen. The same is true for decreas-  
ing the level.  
TV MODE DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION - When the  
TV/CABLE menu option is in the TV position, all channels  
can be instantly selected by using two buttons (For example,  
to select channel 2, press 0,then 2.If you press only 2,”  
channel selection will be delayed for a few seconds). For  
channels 10 and above, press the two digits in order.  
Set the TV/CABLE menu option to the appropriate  
position. When shipped from the factory, this menu  
3
4
option is in the CATV setting. See TO MEMORIZE  
CHANNELSon page 9.  
CABLE mode direct channel selection  
When the TV/CABLE menu option is in the CABLE position,  
channels can be selected as follows:  
TV - VHF/UHF channels  
CABLE - CABLE TV channels  
1-9  
Press 0twice, then 1-9 as needed.  
Example, to select channel 2, press  
002.”  
CH (CHANNEL) + and buttons  
10-12  
13-99  
100-125  
Press 0, then remaining 2 digits.  
Example, to select channel 12, press  
012.”  
Press the 2 digits in order.  
Example, to select channel 36, press  
36.”  
Press the 3 digits in order.  
Example, to select channel 120, press  
120.”  
Press and release CH (CHANNEL) + or . The  
channel automatically stops at the next channel set  
into memory. Press and hold the button down to  
change channels more quickly.  
For proper operation, before selecting channels,  
they should be set into the TV's memory.  
See TO MEMORIZE CHANNELSon page 9.  
NOTE: If the station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV  
will automatically shut off after 15 minutes.  
 
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TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS  
This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature that allows the  
TV to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skip-  
ping over unwanted channels.  
TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS  
Press MENU.  
1
Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TVs  
memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this TV can  
receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this TV with an  
antenna, set the TV/CABLE menu option to the TV setting. When  
shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the CABLE setting.  
Press SET + or until the indicator next to  
CH SETUPbegins to flash, then press  
ENTER.  
2
Press SET + or until the indicator  
next to ADD/DELETEbegins to flash,  
3
TV/CABLE SELECTION  
TV  
CABLE  
then press ENTER.  
Press MENU.  
AUTO CH MEMORY  
ADD / DELETE  
1
Select the desired channels to be  
Press SET + or until the indicator next to  
2
4
+
/
/ ENTER / MENU  
CH SETUPbegins to flash, then press  
added or deleted using the Direct  
Channel Selection buttons (0-9), CH +  
or , SET + or .  
ENTER.  
Press SET + or until the indicator next  
to TV/CABLEbegins to flash.  
3
4
Press ENTER to select ADD or DELETE.  
5
TV  
CABLE  
If an unmemorized channel was selected (step 4), the  
channel indication will be red. Press ENTER if you wish  
to ADD the unmemorized channel. The channel indica-  
tor will change from red to green when a channel is  
added and the channel will be memorized.  
AUTO CH MEMORY  
ADD / DELETE  
Press ENTER to select the TV or CABLE  
mode. The arrow indicates the selected  
mode.  
+
/ ENTER / MENU  
/
Press MENU repeatedly until the  
MENU screen is cleared.  
5
NOTE:  
If a memorized channel was selected (step 4), the chan-  
nel indication will be green. To delete the channel from  
memory, press ENTER repeatedly until  
Contact your cable company to determine the type of cable  
system used in your area.  
ADD  
CH 012  
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL MEMORY  
DELappears on-screen. The channel  
indicator will change from green to red  
when a channel is deleted. Repeat  
Steps 4 and 5 for each channel to be  
added or deleted.  
Press MENU.  
1
0 9 / + / / ENTER / MENU  
Press SET + or until the indicator next to  
CH SETUPbegins to flash, then press  
2
ENTER.  
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is  
cleared.  
6
Press SET + or until the indicator next  
3
TV  
CABLE  
to AUTO CH MEMORYbegins to flash,  
then press ENTER. The TV will begin  
memorizing all the channels available in  
your area. Channel numbers will remain  
red until auto memorizing is complete.  
AUTO CH MEMORY  
ADD / DELETE  
+
/
/ ENTER / MENU  
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is  
cleared.  
4
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE  
You can adjust the settings for color, sharpness, contrast, brightness and tint.  
Press MENU.  
Press SET + or to adjust the setting.  
1
2
4
Press SET + or until the indicator next to PICTURE”  
begins to flash, then press ENTER.  
+
BRIGHTNESS  
CONTRAST  
higher  
lower  
lighter  
darker  
paler  
Press ENTER repeatedly to select the item you want to  
adjust.  
3
COLOR  
TINT  
deeper  
greenish  
reddish  
BRIGHTNESS  
CONTRAST  
COLOR  
TINT  
SHARPNESS  
softer  
SHARPNESS  
sharper  
TO RETURN TO INITIAL SETTING:  
Press RESET while the picture adjusting mode appears  
on-screen.  
 
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CLOSED CAPTIONS  
WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING?  
The Captions will appear in places on the screen where they will  
least interfere with the picture, usually on the bottom of the  
screen. News programs will usually show three-line Closed  
Captions which scroll onto the screen. Most other shows provide  
two or three lined Captions placed near the character who is  
speaking so the viewer can follow the dialogue. Words in italics or  
underlined describe titles, words in foreign languages or words  
requiring emphasis. Words that are sung usually appear  
enclosed by musical notes.  
This television has the capability to decode and display Closed  
Captioned television programs. When available, Closed  
Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired  
viewers or it will translate and display text in another language.  
TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS  
Press CAP/TEXT on the remote control to switch between normal  
TV and the two Closed Caption Modes (Captions and 1/2 of Full  
Screen Text).  
Text: When available, the Text mode will fill part of the screen  
with a programming schedule or other information. After selecting  
a Closed Caption Mode, it will stay in effect until it is changed,  
even if the channel is changed. If the Captions signal is lost due to  
a commercial or a break in the signal, the Captions will reappear  
when the signal is received again. If the channels are changed,  
the Captions will be delayed approximately 10 seconds.  
Captions: This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the  
screen in English or another language (depending on the setting of  
Closed Captions 1/2.) Generally, Closed Captions in English are  
transmitted on Captions Channel 1 and Closed Captions in other  
languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2.  
For television programs broadcasting with Closed Captions, look  
in your TV guide for the Closed Captions symbol (CC).  
When activating the Closed Captioned Decoder, there will be a short delay before the Closed Captioned text appears on the screen.  
Closed Captioned text is only displayed in locations where it is available.  
If no caption signal is received, no captions will appear, but the television will remain in the Caption Mode.  
Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during Closed Captioning. This is normal with Closed Captioning,  
especially with live programs. This is because during live programs, captions are also entered live. These transmissions do not allow  
time for editing.  
When Captions are being displayed, on-screen displays, such as volume and mute may not be seen or may interfere with Closed  
Captions.  
Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed Captioned signal.  
If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor, the Closed Caption Decoder may not appear or may appear with strange  
characters or misspelled words. In this case, adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna.  
SETTING THE V-CHIP  
The V-Chip function is available only for the U. S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip system is not supported.  
This TV is fitted with a V-CHIP controller that provides you with channel viewing access controls and restrictions. This function is to  
prevent your children from watching violent or sexual scenes that you may choose to exclude.  
Press MENU and then SET + or until the indicator next  
TV RATING  
1
2
to V-CHIP SETbegins to flash, then press ENTER.  
SET –  
TV-Y7  
SET +  
TV-PG  
Enter your password (4 digits) using the Direct channel  
selection buttons (0-9).  
In the event of entering an incorrect password press  
RESET. Then press ENTER.  
OFF  
TV-Y  
TV-G  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
TV-Y: All children  
TV-PG: Parental guidance  
TV-Y7: 7 years old and above  
TV-G: Children's program  
TV-14: 14 years old and above  
TV-MA: 17 years old and above  
Enter the password again, and then press ENTER.  
3
4
When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, press RECALL to  
explain the rating.  
Press SET + or to select the desired rating you want. Press ENTER to  
Press SET + or until the indicator next to V-CHIP”  
begins to flash.  
Press ENTER to select ON.  
select the setting ON or OFF.  
Press SET + or until the indicator next to TV RATINGor  
MPAA RATING  
5
6
7
MPAA RATINGbegins to flash. Press ENTER.  
SET –  
SET +  
R
Press SET + or to select the desired rating for the  
applicable video or TV channel. Press ENTER.  
OFF  
G
PG  
PG-13  
NC-17  
X
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is cleared.  
G: All ages  
R: Under 17 years old parental  
guidance suggested  
NC-17: 17 years old and above  
X: Adult only  
PG: Parental guidance  
PG-13: Parental guidance less  
than 13 years old  
NOTES:  
If you want to change your password, follow steps 1 and 2 and select CHANGE PASSWORDoption. Then enter your new  
password.  
The V-Chip function is activated only on programs and tapes that have the rating signal.  
Once you block a program using the V-Chip function, the blocked program cannot be watched based on the content of the  
show. When the program starts, the INPUT PASSWORDwill appear on the screen. When you want to release the V-Chip  
temporarily, enter the password.  
If you change the channel or turn off the TV while the V-Chip function was temporarily released, the original setting will be  
resumed. If you return to the channel you were watching you must re-enter your password to temporarily release your V-Chip  
function again.  
When you watch the TV using a cable box or a VCR and the TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4, you must release the V-Chip  
temporarily. The V-Chip setting will not be resumed until you turn off the TV. The TV channel is not used in this case.  
When changing the channel with the cable box or the VCR, approximately 10 seconds will pass until the program appears.  
If you forget or lose your password, you can reset it using the following procedure:  
- While holding down the VOLUME D button on the TV, press 0on the remote control for a few seconds.  
 
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USING THE LOCK MENU  
The LOCK menu includes the CH LOCK, VIDEO LOCK, GAME TIMER and CHANGE PASSWORD functions.  
You can use these functions after entering the correct PASSWORD. (This password is the same one selected under SETTING THE  
V-CHIPon page 10.)  
LOCKING CHANNELS  
With the CH LOCK feature, you can lock specific channels. You will not be able to tune locked channels unless you clear the setting.  
You can choose to lock up to nine TV channels and nine cable channels.  
Repeat steps 1 through 5 to lock other channels. When you  
are finished locking channels, press MENU repeatedly until  
the MENU screen is cleared.  
Use the Channel Number Buttons (0-9) to display the  
television channel you wish to lock.  
1
2
3
6
Press MENU, then press SET + or until the indicator  
next to LOCKbegins to flash. Then press ENTER.  
If you try to tune a locked channel, the TV will not display it, but  
will display the nearest unlocked channel.  
Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your  
password, then press ENTER.  
The LOCK menu appears.  
NOTES:  
LOCK  
CH LOCK  
VIDEO LOCK  
If you are accessing the LOCK menus or V-chip menus for the  
first time, choose a four-digit number to be your password.  
GAME TIMER  
CHANGE PASSWORD  
Press SET + or until the indicator next  
4
5
After programming CH LOCK, change channels before turning  
off the television.  
If you want to unlock channels, select ALL CLEAR in step 5,  
then press ENTER.  
to CH LOCKbegins to flash, then  
+
/ ENTER / MENU  
press ENTER.  
/
Press SET + or to select:  
CH LOCK  
CABLE  
INPUT to select the channel as one to  
be locked. Then press ENTER.  
ALL CLEAR to clear all channels from  
the list of locked channels. Then press  
ENTER.  
INPUT  
--- --- ---  
--- --- ---  
--- --- ---  
ALL CLEAR  
+
/ ENTER / MENU  
/
LOCKING VIDEO INPUT  
SETTING THE GAME TIMER  
With the VIDEO LOCK feature, you can lock out the input  
With the GAME TIMER feature, you can automatically activate  
the VIDEO LOCK feature (VIDEO setting) to set a time limit for  
playing a TV game (30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes).  
source (VIDEO) and channel 3 and 4.  
You will not be able to select the input sources with the TV/  
VIDEO button or Channel buttons unless you clear the setting.  
Press MENU, then press SET + or until the indicator next to  
LOCKbegins to flash, then press ENTER.  
1
Press MENU, then press SET + or until the indicator  
next to LOCKbegins to flash, then press ENTER.  
1
Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) toenter your password,  
Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your  
2
3
then press ENTER. The LOCK menu appears.  
2
password, then press ENTER. The LOCK menu appears.  
Press SET + or until the indicator next to  
GAME TIMERbegins to flash, then press  
ENTER.  
Press SET + or until the indicator next to VIDEO LOCK”  
begins to flash, then press ENTER.  
3
Press SET + or to select:  
Press SET + or to select a time limit  
4
4
5
OFF: Unlocks all video input sources.  
VIDEO: Locks VIDEO.  
(30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 120  
minutes or OFF).  
VIDEO +: Locks VIDEO, channel 3 and  
channel 4.  
This option should be used if you use  
the antenna to play a video tape.  
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is cleared.  
After the GAME TIMER is programmed, the display will ap-  
pear briefly every ten minutes to remind you that the GAME  
TIMER is operating. When the programmed end time is  
reached, the display will change the channel automatically.  
Press MENU to return to normal viewing.  
5
NOTE:  
After programming VIDEO LOCK, change channels or activate  
the TV/VIDEO key before turning off the television.  
TO SET THE ON TIMER  
This feature allows you to program the TV to turn on automatically at a set time and channel.  
NOTE: After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timer setting will be lost.  
Press MENU, then press SET + or until  
the indicator next to ON TIMERbegins  
to flash. Then press ENTER.  
Press SET + or to set the desired  
channel, then press ENTER.  
4
1
The ON TIMER menu appears.  
Press SET + or to set the desired hour (0-12), then  
Press SET + or to select the SET mode, then press ENTER.  
5
6
2
3
press ENTER.  
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is cleared.  
Press SET + or to set the desired minute  
(00, 05, 10, ...55), then press ENTER.  
NOTE:  
To cancel the ON TIMER, select CANCEL in step 4 above. Press  
MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is cleared.  
 
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Before requesting service, please refer to the following chart for the symptom and possible solution.  
SYMPTOMS  
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  
SYMPTOMS  
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  
Check all CATV connections.  
Set TV/CABLE menu option to the CABLE  
mode.  
Station or CATV system problems; try  
another station.  
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.  
TV does not Try another AC outlet.  
No CATV  
reception  
operate  
Power is off; check fuse or circuit breaker.  
Unplug unit for an hour, then plug it back in.  
Station or CATV experiencing problems;  
tune to another station.  
Check sound adjustments (VOLUME and  
MUTE).  
Horizontal or  
diagonal bars  
on screen  
Check antenna connections; reorient antenna.  
Check for sources of possible interference.  
Poor sound  
or no sound  
Make sure TV/CABLE menu option is in the  
appropriate mode.  
If using antenna, check UHF antenna  
connections.  
Check for sources of possible interference.  
No reception  
above  
channel 13  
Station or CATV experiencing problems; tune  
to another station.  
Make sure channels are set into memory.  
Check antenna or CATV connections; adjust  
antenna.  
Check for sources of possible interference.  
Check picture control adjustments.  
Press CAP/TEXT to turn off the Closed  
Caption mode.  
Batteries are weak, dead or inserted  
incorrectly.  
Remote is out of range; move closer to TV  
(within 15 feet).  
Make sure Remote is aimed at sensor.  
Confirm there are no obstructions between  
the Remote and the TV.  
Poor picture  
or no picture  
No Remote  
operation  
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.  
Station or CATV experiencing problems; tune  
to another station.  
Make sure channels are set into memory.  
Station is weak; adjust antenna to receive  
desired station.  
Poor  
reception on  
some  
No broadcast on station tuned.  
Sleep Timer is set.  
Power interrupted.  
TV shuts off  
channels  
Check for sources of possible interference.  
TV station experiencing problems or program  
tuned is not closed captioned. Try another  
channel.  
Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF  
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.  
Press CAP/TEXT to turn on the closed caption  
decoder.  
Station or CATV experiencing problems; tune  
to another station.  
Make sure channels are set into memory.  
Check picture control adjustments.  
Check antenna or CATV connection. Adjust  
antenna.  
Closed -  
Caption is not  
activated  
Poor color or  
no color  
Black box on  
screen  
Press CAP/TEXT to turn off the Closed  
Caption mode.  
Station or CATV experiencing problems; tune  
to another station.  
Make sure channels are set into memory.  
CATV company is scrambling signal.  
Adjust antenna.  
Picture  
wobbles or  
drifts  
Display is not  
shown in  
your language  
Select proper language in the menu options.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
AC Power Input:  
120 V, 60 Hz  
73 Watts  
1.5 Watts  
AC Power Consumption:  
Audio Power Output Rating:  
Speaker:  
Tuner Type:  
Remote Control:  
3 inches (76 mm) Full Range, 8 ohm x 1  
181 channel, quartz PLL frequency synthesized  
Infrared, Direct Access, 2 x AAA batteries (supplied)  
Receiving Channels:  
VHF  
UHF  
2-13  
14-69  
CATV 01-97 (5A)-(A-3)  
98-99 (A-2)-(A-1)  
14-22 (A)-(I)  
23-36 (J)-(W)  
37-65 (AA)-(FFF)  
66-125 (GGG)-(125)  
Antenna Input Impedance:  
Input:  
75 ohm (VHF/UHF) coaxial input  
Video: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm  
Audio: 300 mV, 47k ohm  
Width: 19-3/16 inches (488 mm)  
Height: 16-3/8 inches (416 mm)  
Depth: 18-5/16 inches (465 mm)  
38.6 Ibs (17.5 kg)  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
ACCESSORY  
Remote Control with two size AAAbatteries  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
 
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TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.  
Head Office  
82 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470  
LATIN AMERICAN DIVISION  
1900 NORTHWEST 84th AVENUE  
MIAMI, FL 33126 TEL: 305-470-9355  
TOSHIBA DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.  
Head Office  
SIERRA CANDELA #111-6TO. COL. LOMAS DE CHAPULTEPEC  
MEXICO D.F. C.P. 11000  
TEL: (5) 540-1008 (D.F), (800)-712-6764 (OUTSIDE D.F.)  
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