Dear Customer, Child Safety 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. It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands Safety Precautions WARNING Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) Installation, Care, and Service Installation Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. 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.
24) Always operate this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only. 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.
Contents Important Safety Information ............................. 2-4 Introduction ................................................................ 6 Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 6 Exploring your new TV ................................................... 6 Connecting your TV .................................................. 7 Note regarding picture quality ......................................... 7 Connecting a VCR ........................................
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 32AF43 and 36AF43. The model and serial numbers are on the back of the TV. Write these numbers in the space on the front cover of this manual for future reference.
Introduction Connecting your TV Note: Cables are not supplied with your TV. Coaxial cable is the cable that comes in from your antenna, cable TV service, or cable converter box. Coaxial cable uses “F” connectors. Standard stereo A/V cables usually come in sets of three, and are typically color-coded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio. Your TV’s standard A/V inputs are color-coded in the same manner as the cables.
Introduction Connecting a cable converter box Connecting your TV This connection allows you to watch basic and premium channels. Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), and then use the converter box to change channels. You will need: • two coaxial cables Note: When you use a converter box with your TV, the remote control may not operate certain features, such as channel y z, channel block, favorite channels, or channel labels.
Introduction Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV programs, and record from the satellite receiver or TV. You can record one TV program while watching another TV program.
Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control VIDEO AUDIO L R IN IN from ANT OUT to TV Setting up your TV CH 3 CH 4 OUT COLOR STREAM INPUT S-VIDEO ANT( 75 VIDEO Y L/ MONO L PB L/ MONO AUDIO AUDIO PR AUDIO VAR/FIX ) R VIDEO R R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Using the TV’s Features IN Y PB OUT DVD IN PR L AUDIO OUT L R R Satelite IN Index Appendix S-VIDEO 10 COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO OUT
Note: This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from “VCR 1” to “VCR 2” (as illustrated below) while watching the videotape. You also can record from one TV channel while watching another channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables • two sets of standard A/V cables • Do not connect the same VCR to the output and input connections on the TV at the same time. (See the illustration at left, which shows VCR1 connected to VIDEO-1 IN on the TV, and VCR2 connected to A/V OUT on the TV.
Introduction Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch videos recorded on a camcorder. Connecting your TV You will need: • one set of standard A/V cables (see notes at right) • Do not connect both a standard video cable and an S-video cable at the same time, or the picture performance will be unacceptable. Camcorder VIDEO Note: • For better picture quality, if your camcorder has S-video, you can use an S-video cable (plus the standard audio cables) instead of a standard video cable.
Introduction Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your TV remote control can operate your TV and most cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a box), even if they are different brands. Connecting your TV If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. See pages 14 and 17.
Introduction Location of controls on TV and remote control For details on the use of each control, refer to pages in brackets. Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV TV front panel Setting up your TV Remote control TV/VIDEO [21] POWER RECALL [40] Using the TV’s Features Channel numbers [20] MENU [18] FAV ts (favorite channels) [23] Access channels programmed into the Favorite Channel memory only. Appendix CHANNEL st [20] Access channels programmed into the TV’s memory only.
Introduction Programming the remote control to operate a cable converter box, satellite receiver, VCR, DVD player, or HTIB (home theater in a box) Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To program your TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that it is not preprogrammed to operate, follow the steps below. For details on using the remote control to operate the device, see page 17.
Introduction Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV’s Features Appendix Index Remote control codes (cont.) Satellite receiver (cont.
Introduction Using the remote control to operate a cable converter box, satellite receiver, VCR, DVD player, or HTIB (home theater in a box) If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so). See pages 15–16.
Introduction Setting up your TV Learning about the menu system Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you will need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu system. You can access the menus using the buttons on your TV or remote control. • Press MENU to display the menu system. • Press x or • to select a menu. • Press y or z to select an item. • Press x or • to select or adjust a setting.
Introduction Changing the on-screen display language Connecting your TV You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. To select an on-screen display language: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight LANGUAGE. 3. Press x or • to highlight your desired language.
Introduction (Continued from previous page) Adding and erasing channels manually After you automatically program the channels into the channel memory (see previous page), you can manually add or erase specific channels. Channel Numbers Connecting your TV To manually add or erase channels: 1. Select the channel you want to add or erase. If you are adding a channel, you must select the channel using the Channel Number buttons on the remote control. 2.
Introduction Selecting the signal source To view a program from other devices connected to your TV (through the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, or ColorStream inputs) or from the TV’s antenna input (labeled “ANT” on the TV back panel, and designated as “TV” in the signal source menu, illustrated below), you must select the applicable signal source. TV/VIDEO yzx • To select the signal source: Press TV/VIDEO on the remote 0: TV control or TV front panel.
Introduction Adjusting the IMAGE SHAPE feature The IMAGE SHAPE feature allows you to adjust the shape of the image when viewing 16:9 (widescreen) content from an external device (for example, a DVD player). This feature enables you to watch 16:9 content in the highest possible resolution (when you select “16:9” mode in step 2, below). See “Notice of possible adverse effects on TV picture tube,” below right. Connecting your TV To adjust the image shape: 1. Press PIC SIZE on the remote control.
Introduction Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Connecting your TV Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel you want to view. 2. Select a second channel using the Channel Numbers (0–9, 100). 3. Press CH RTN. The previous channel will display.
Introduction Labeling channels You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number display each time you turn on the TV, change the channel, or press RECALL. You can assign labels to a maximum of 32 channels. To create a channel label: 1. Tune the TV to the channel you want to label. Connecting your TV Note: The TV must be in “CABLE” mode to label a cable channel and in “TV mode” to label an antenna channel.
Introduction Adjusting the picture You can adjust the TV’s picture to your personal preferences or to factory settings. The settings you can adjust include the picture quality (contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, tint) and color temperature. See note at right.
Introduction Selecting the picture preference mode Connecting your TV You can select from four picture preference modes—Sports, Standard, Movie, and Memory—as described in the following table. Mode Picture Quality Sports Standard Movie Memory Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard picture setting (factory setting) Movie-like picture setting (factory setting) Your picture adjustments (see note at right) Using the Remote Control To select the picture preference mode: 1.
Introduction Resetting your picture adjustments TV/VIDEO Connecting your TV The RESET function returns your picture adjustments to their factory settings, as described below. Contrast ..................... max (100) Brightness .................. center (50) Sharpness ................... center (50) Color ......................... center (50) Tint ............................. center (0) Color temperature ............... Cool SVM .................................... ON Picture preference mode ....
Introduction Using the closed caption feature Connecting your TV The closed caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of programs and videos that are closed-captioned (usually identified as “CC” in program guides). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations). Using the Remote Control To use the closed caption feature: 1.
Introduction Using the V-CHIP (parental control) feature The V-CHIP CONTROL menu includes the ENABLE BLOCKING, SET RATING, SET BLOCKING OPTIONS, NEW PIN CODE, BLOCK CHANNEL, VIDEO LOCK, and GAME TIMER functions. You can use these functions after entering the correct PIN code. Note: The V-Chip feature is only available for the U.S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip system (“Puce-V”) is not supported. Connecting your TV Entering the PIN code 1.
Note: The V-Chip function is only available for the U.S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip system (Puce-V) is not supported. Using the SET RATING feature (V-Chip control) Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (dialog, language, sex, violence). The SET RATING feature in the V-CHIP CONTROL menu detects these signals and blocks programs according to your rating selections.
TV and YOUTH TV ratings that can be blocked (Independent rating system for broadcasters) 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some material many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.) D) Intensely suggestive dialog L) Strong, coarse language S) Intense sexual situations V) Intense violence PG Parental Guidance Suggested (This program contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Using the SET BLOCKING OPTIONS feature (V-Chip control) The SET BLOCKING OPTIONS feature in the V-CHIP CONTROL menu allows blocking of unrated movies (“MPAA UNRATED”) and unrated TV shows (“TV NONE RATING”). To use the SET BLOCKING OPTIONS feature: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL, and then press •. The PIN code entering screen opens. 3. Press the Channel Numbers (0–9) to enter your 4-digit PIN code (see page 29).
Introduction Using the BLOCK CHANNEL feature (V-Chip control) With the BLOCK CHANNEL feature, you can block specific channels. You will not be able to tune blocked channels until you clear the setting. You can block a maximum of four channels. If you try to tune a blocked channel, the nearest unblocked channel will appear. yzx • MENU Using the Remote Control To block a channel: 1. Tune the TV to the channel you want to block. 2. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 3.
Using the VIDEO LOCK feature (V-Chip control) You can use the VIDEO LOCK feature to block the external video input sources (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, ColorStream) and channels 3 and 4. You will not be able to view the external video input sources using the TV/VIDEO button or Channel Numbers unless the VIDEO LOCK feature is set to OFF. Channel Numbers Note: The VIDEO LOCK feature is not affected by the ENABLE BLOCKING setting (as described under “MPAA rating blocking” on page 30).
Introduction Using the GAME TIMER feature (V-Chip control) You can use the GAME TIMER feature to automatically activate the VIDEO LOCK feature, to set a time limit for playing a video game (30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes). To set the game timer: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL, and then press •. The PIN code entering screen opens. 3. Use the Channel Number keys to enter your PIN code. The V-CHIP CONTROL menu opens. 4.
Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will briefly display the word MUTE in the lower right corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. When you press MUTE, the CLOSED CAPTION feature is automatically activated. To deactivate this feature, press MUTE again. This feature works only when the Closed Caption mode is set to OFF. See “Using the closed caption feature” on page 28 for details.
Introduction Using the SURROUND sound feature The SURROUND sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create exceptional sound quality from the TV’s speakers. This feature uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input. Connecting your TV To turn on the SURROUND sound feature: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight MTS. 3. Press • to highlight STR. 4. Press z to highlight SURROUND. 5. Press x or • to highlight ON.
Resetting your audio adjustments The RESET function (in the PICTURE menu) returns your audio adjustments to the following factory settings: Bass ................. center (50) Treble .............. center (50) Balance ............. center (0) Note: The RESET function also returns your picture adjustments to their factory settings. See “Resetting your picture adjustments” on page 27. To reset your audio (and picture) adjustments: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2.
Introduction Connecting your TV Turning off the built-in speakers Use this feature to turn off the TV speakers when you connect external speakers to your TV. (See “Connecting an audio system” on page 12.) To turn off the built-in speakers: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight SPEAKERS. 3. Press x or • to highlight OFF.
Displaying on-screen information Press RECALL to display the following information on-screen: • Channel number or VIDEO mode STEREO SAP TV – PG selected L V • Channel label (if set) • Stereo or SAP (second audio program) audio status • V-CHIP rating status CABLE POWER RECALL EFGH 6 SLEEP yzx • Setting the sleep timer MENU To set the sleep timer to automatically turn off the TV: 1. Press SLEEP to display the SET UP menu. TIMER will be highlighted. 2.
Introduction Appendix Specifications Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 32AF43: 111 W (average) 36AF43: 111 W (average) Audio Power 5W+5W Speaker Type Two 2-3/8 × 4-3/4 inches (60 × 120 mm) Video/Audio Terminals S-VIDEO INPUT Y: 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync. C: 0.286 V(p-p) (burst signal), 75 ohm VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT VIDEO: 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync. AUDIO: 150 mV(rms) (30% modulation equivalent, 47 kohm) ColorStream™ (component video) INPUT Y: 1V(p-p), 75 ohm PB: 0.
Introduction Troubleshooting Connecting your TV Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, and then press POWER. • If the TV is plugged into a surge suppressor or multiple outlet extension, make sure the supressor/extension is plugged in and turned on. • The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries (p. 13).
Introduction Troubleshooting Problem Solution Remote control problems • • • • Channel tuning problems • Make sure the remote control device switch is set to the correct position (p. 14). • Make sure the TV/CABLE setting corresponds with the signal source (TV antenna or cable) (p. 21). • The channel may have been erased from the channel memory by the ADD/ERASE feature. Add the channel to the channel memory (p. 20). • The channel may be blocked by the BLOCK CHANNEL feature. Unblock the channel (p. 33).
Introduction Limited United States Warranty for 27'' FST PURE® and All Larger Television Models Connecting your TV Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A.
® for 27'' FST PURE and All Larger Television Models Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED IN CANADA ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES. PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA AND USED IN THE U.S.A. ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES. *Commercial Units Televisions sold and used for commercial purposes have a limited ninety (90) day warranty for all parts, labor, and picture tubes.
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