Introduction Connecting your TV OWNER'S MANUAL IS O © 2003 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 140 01 FILE N o. A 9 6 23565969 Index P 45 Serial No.: C RI TS, INC. DUC RO 36HF13 Model: 36HF13 TOSHIBA AM E 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.
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.
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.
Important Safety Information ............................. 2-4 Introduction ................................................................ 6 Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 6 Exploring your new TV ................................................... 6 Note regarding Quick Connect Guide .......................... 6 Connecting your TV .................................................. 7 Connecting a VCR ..........................................................
Introduction Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV 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. Menu navigation instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. You also can use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control.
Introduction Connecting your TV Coaxial (antenna) cable 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.
Introduction Connecting a cable converter box Connecting your TV This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cable channels. To use the TV’s features, select ANT-1. To view premium channels, select ANT-2, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), and use the converter box to change channels.
Introduction Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR From antenna IN IN from ANT OUT to TV OUT The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.
Introduction Connecting a DVD player with component video and a VCR Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs, and record TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream® (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DVD player with component video (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®) can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.
Introduction Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with component video and a VCR Connecting your TV Note: For the highest possible picture quality, use component video cables between the TV and DTV receiver. You can connect the component video cables from the DTV receiver to either set of ColorStream jacks on the TV (HD-1 or HD-2). The ColorStream HD-1 and HD-2 jacks can be used with Progressive (480p) and Interlaced (480i,1080i) scan systems. A 1080i signal will provide the best picture performance.
Introduction Connecting two VCRs Connecting your TV This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a videotape. You also can record from one TV channel while watching another TV channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables • two sets of standard A/V cables VCR1 VIDEO From Antenna AUDIO L R IN IN from ANT OUT to TV Note: If VCR1 has S-video output, you can, use an S-video cable instead of a standard video cable for better picture performance.
Introduction Connecting an audio amplifier TV ANT(75 ANT-1 IN OUT IN S-VIDEO COLOR STREAM HD - 1 VIDEO L/MONO ) ANT-2 OUT COLOR STREAM HD - 2 Y L PB AUDIO PR AUDIO Y VIDEO VAR AUDIO L/ PB MONO L AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL IN AUDIO R VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 PR AUDIO L R R ON R R OFF Connecting your TV This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio level. This also allows you to use external speakers.
Introduction Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Connecting your TV The remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba VCRs and cable TV converters. If you own a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you can program the remote control to recognize your device. See “Programming the remote control” on page 15.
Introduction Programming the remote control RECALL LIGHT RECALL POWER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH 9 CH RTN 0 100 E ENT ADV/ PIP CH Enter SI VO ZE FA MENU/ ENTER FAV ST FAV IT RO BE Channel Number C T RI VOL Channel yz Connecting your TV 1 PI ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE PLAY PIP Note: • Each time you replace the batteries, you must reprogram the remote control. • Some newer VCRs are capable of working on either of two remote codes. These VCRs have a switch labeled “VCR1/VCR2.
Introduction VCR code table Connecting your TV Brand Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai Using the Remote Control American High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Brandt Broksonic Using the TV’s Features Setting up your TV Calix Canon Capehart Carver CCE Citizen Colt Craig Curtis Mathes Cybernex Daewoo Daytron Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerex Emerson Index Appendix Fisher Fuji Funai Garrard GE Go Video Goldstar Gradiente Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harwood Headquarter HI-Q 16 Code 019 297 019
Introduction Cable TV converter code table Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control 174 022,034,066 034,059 034 020 059 020 031,032,078 019 034 041,172 026 022 041,058,075,096, 172,210 046,079,230 019 419 Setting up your TV Viewstar Zenith Zentek 019 059,163 025,027,036,296 034,059 030 059 040 Using the TV’s Features Runco Samsung Scientific Atlanta Signal Signature SL Marx Sprucer Standard Components Starcom Stargate Starquest Sylvania Teleview Texscan Tocom Toshiba Tusa Unika United Artists Uni
Introduction Learning about the remote control POWER turns the TV on and off RECALL displays information on-screen(page 48) LIGHT RECALL POWER LIGHT illuminates the keypad for five seconds Connecting your TV TIMER sets the TV to turn off at a specific time (page 43) TV/VIDEO TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER selects video input source (pages 20, 41) MUTE mutes the sound (page 44) 1 2 3 TV/CABLE/VCR switches between TV, Cable and VCR control (page 14) 4 5 6 7 8 CH Channel Numbers directly a
Introduction Setting up your TV Learning about the menu system Note regarding Quick Connect Guide Connecting your TV The Quick Connect Guide automatically appears on-screen the first time the TV is turned on. This feature provides on-screen instructions to guide you through initial setup of your TV. To stop the Quick Connect Guide, either press EXIT or turn off the TV. See page 22 for details.
Introduction Changing the on-screen display language TV front panel Connecting your TV You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of menus and messages. To select a 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 Programming channels into the TV’s memory 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH 0 100 E 9 VOL ENT ADV/ PIP CH C IT OR Channel yz PI SET UP Using the Remote Control MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER CH RTN V FA ZE SI LANGUAGE ENGL I SH 00:00 CLOCK SET ANT 1 / 2 ANT1 TV / CABLE TV / CABLE CH PROGRAM ADD / ERASE ADD 0 T I LT CORRECT I ON QU I CK CONNECT GU I DE Connecting your TV LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MENU MENU/ ENTER FAV ST BE yzx • IT PO FAV ADV/ PIP CH Setting up your TV Progra
Introduction 3. Press y or z to highlight ADD/ERASE. TV front panel DEMO MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL SET UP 4. Press x or • to select ADD or ERASE, depending on the function you want to perform. 5. Repeat steps 1–4 for other channels you want to add or erase.
Introduction Using the tilt correction feature LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 CH VOL CH RTN 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 SET UP ADV/ PIP CH PI C SI ZE 7 8 MENU 8 LANGUAGE ENGL I SH 00:00 CLOCK SET ANT 1 / 2 ANT 1 TV / CABLE CABLE CH PROGRAM ADD / ERASE ADD + 7 T I LT CORRECT I ON QU I CK CONNECT GU I DE 12 13 14 16 10 MENU/ ENTER FAV 11 FAV yzx • 12 13 14 B RO ST 15 9 15 16 E 17 17 18 18 IT 11 ADV/ PIP CH EX 9 10 Usin
Introduction Using the TV’s features Connecting your TV Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. 1. Select the first channel (or video mode) you want to view. 2. Select a second channel using the Channel Number buttons (0–9, 100). 3. Press CH RTN. The previous channel will display.
CH I NPUT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TV CABLE CLEAR ALL Connecting your TV 000 OFF Note: • The FAV zy buttons operate as MENU x • buttons when a menu is on-screen. • The favorite channel feature is not available in ANT2 mode. CUSTOM T I MER CC FAVOR I TE CH 1 FAVOR I TE CH2 CH L A B E L I NG V I DEO LABEL BACKGROUND Introduction 3. Press x or • to display the FAVORITE CH1 menu, for example. CH INPUT will be highlighted. 4. Press the Channel Number buttons to enter one of your favorite channels. 5.
Introduction Connecting your TV Labeling channels You can assign labels to a maximum of 32 channels. Each channel label can have a maximum of four characters. Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number display each time you turn on the TV, change a channel, or press RECALL. To create a channel label: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight CH LABELING. 3. Press x or • to display the CH LABELING menu. CH INPUT will be highlighted.
Introduction 5. Press z to highlight CLEAR. LIGHT RECALL POWER CUSTOM T I MER CC FAVOR I TE CH 1 FAVOR I TE CH2 CH L A B E L I NG V I DEO LABEL BACKGROUND CTV CABLE VCR 000 OFF 06 CH I NPUT LABEL ABCD CLEAR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6. Press x or • to erase the channel label. 7. Repeat steps 4–6 to erase other channel labels.
Introduction Letterbox and Compression modes The Letterbox and Compression modes display a wide picture (16:9) with bars at top and bottom. The picture retains its true proportion. Connecting your TV Letterbox: • The picture is vertically compressed, with gray bars at top and bottom. • The picture quality is lower than in the Compression mode because of a reduction in the scanning lines.
Introduction Watching PIP/double-window LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH Main window 9 CH RTN 0 100 VOL ENT ADV/ PIP CH C PI TE RI ZE SI VO FA MENU/ ENTER FAV Connecting your TV The PIP (picture-in-picture) double-window feature allows you to watch two pictures at the same time. The PIP picture can come from a TV broadcast or come from an external source, such as a VCR. To display a TV broadcast: 1. Select the program you want to watch. 2.
Introduction Swapping the main and PIP pictures Press SWAP while you are using the PIP feature to switch the main and sub-pictures. The main and PIP pictures will switch each time you press the SWAP button.
Introduction Using the FAVORITE feature 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 E IT R VO FA ENTER 97 FAV yzx • ADV/ PIP CH PLAY PIP STROBE 33 REC 42 FAVORITE MENU/ ENTER FAV E OB 18 VOL ENT ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE 12 9 CH RTN 100 Connecting your TV CH Using the Remote Control X 2 EX IT 9 1 ZE SI 7 MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER R ST 6 LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR C PI The FAVORITE feature is a 9-picture multi-scan of the channels you programmed in the TV memory using the FAVORITE CH function.
Introduction Using the LOCKS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V-CHIP, CH LOCK, VIDEO LOCK, and NEW PIN CODE functions. You can use these functions after entering the correct PIN code. Note: The V-Chip function is available only for the U.S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip system is not supported. Connecting your TV Entering the PIN code 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears. LOCKS OFF OFF OFF LIGHT RECALL POWER 2. Press y or z to display the PIN code entering screen.
ENABLE BLOCKING 1. From the LOCKS menu, select ENABLE BLOCKING. 2. Press x or • to select ON or OFF. ON : To enable your setting (Lock) OFF: To release your setting (Unlock) LOCKS Directed to Older Children (This program is designed for children age 7 and above. Note: Programs in which fantasy violence may be more intense or more combative than other programs in this category are designated Y7FV.) Y All Children (This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.
Introduction MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) 1. From the LOCKS menu, select MPAA RATING. 2. Press x or • to display the MPAA RATING menu, then press z or y to highlight MPAA RATING. LOCKS menu LOCKS V - CH I P ENABLE BLOCK I NG TV RAT I NG MPAA RAT I NG BLOCK I NG OPT I ON CH LOCK V I DEO LOCK FRONT PANEL LOCK NEW P I N CODE Connecting your TV LOCKS MPAA RAT I NG X NC1 7 R PG1 3 PG G ON OFF OFF V - CH I P MENU To select each item: Press z or y .
Introduction Unlocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters into the program lock mode. TH I S PROGRAM HAS BEEN BLOCKED ! TV-PG L V Connecting your TV EXCEEDS SET L I M I TS PUSH MUTE TO ENTER P I N CABLE 6 2. To temporarily unlock the program, press MUTE. 3. Press the Number buttons (0–9) to enter your 4-digit pin code.
Introduction To unlock individual channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Press x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. Press yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, then press ENTER.
Introduction Using the front panel lock feature TV front panel DEMO MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER Buttons to be locked Connecting your TV You can lock the front panel buttons to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the front panel lock is ON, all control buttons on the TV front panel (except POWER) do not operate. To lock the front panel: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select FRONT PANEL LOCK. 2. Press x or • to highlight ON.
Introduction Adjusting the picture Connecting your TV Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture type from four picture modes: Sports, Standard, Movie, and Preference. Mode Picture Quality Sports Standard Movie Preference Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard picture setting (factory setting) Movie-like picture setting (factory setting) Your personal preference* Using the Remote Control *(see “Saving your new preferences” on page 39.
MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH 9 VOL CH RTN 100 VO RI TE P I CTURE ANTENNA PREFERENCE 0 ENT ADV/ PIP CH PI C SI ZE FA MENU MENU/ ENTER FAV FAV yzx • DONE BE RO ST ADV/ PIP CH Using the Remote Control FLESH TONE OFF CableClear DNR OFF COLOR MEDI UM TEMPERATURE SAVE NEW PREFERENCE EX IT MODE Introduction LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR Connecting your TV Saving your new preferences You can save the PICTURE qualities (contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness)
P I CTURE ANTENNA 4 5 6 7 8 CH Picture Quality blueish neutral reddish 3 9 CH RTN 0 100 E IT OR ADV/ PIP CH V FA MENU MENU/ ENTER FAV ST BE Setting up your TV Using the TV’s Features To reset the picture adjustments: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight RESET. 3. Press x or •. The menu displays “DONE.
Introduction Selecting the video input source Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control or TV to view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or video disc player. You can select ANT 1, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, or ANT 2 depending on which input jacks you connected your devices to (see “Connecting your TV” on page 7–13).
Introduction Using the closed caption feature TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH 0 100 E IT OR ADV/ PIP CH MENU MENU/ ENTER RO BE ADV/ PIP CH FAV yzx • EX IT ST CUSTOM VOL ENT V FA FAV Using the Remote Control 9 CH RTN ZE SI Connecting your TV LIGHT RECALL POWER C PI The closed caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked a
Introduction Setting the sleep timer Note : To display the amount of time left until the TV turns off automatically, press TIMER once. Connecting your TV To set the sleep timer to turn off the TV automatically: 1. Press TIMER to set the length of time until the TV turns off.
Introduction Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display “1/2 MUTE” or “MUTE” in the lower right corner. Every time you press the button, the mute mode will change in the following order. Connecting your TV → Normal → 1/2 MUTE → MUTE RECALL LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER MUTE When you press MUTE, the closed caption feature is automatically activated.
Introduction Note: If the broadcast is monaural, the SRS 3D effect does not work. Connecting your TV Using the SRS* 3D surround sound feature The SRS 3D surround sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create exceptional sound quality from the TV’s speakers. The feature uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input. To turn on the SRS 3D surround: 1. Select STEREO mode (see “Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts” on page 44). 2.
MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH 9 CH RTN 0 VOL ENT ADV/ PIP CH VO RI TE 100 C SI Introduction FA ZE Connecting your TV LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR PI Resetting your audio adjustments The RESET function returns your audio adjustments to the following factory settings: Bass .................. center (50) Treble ............... center (50) Balance ............ center (0) To reset your audio adjustments: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2.
LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH ON 80 ON / OFF MA I N OFF 9 0 100 TE RI ENT ADV/ PIP CH VO C SI MENU MENU/ ENTER ADV/ PIP CH STOP SOURCE / C Setting up your TV C PLAY PIP Using the TV’s Features BE yzx • IT RO FAV EX FAV ST Selecting the Audio OUT sound This feature allows you to select the sound source (MAIN or PIP) that is output from the Audio OUT jacks (See “Connecting two VCRs” on page 12).
Introduction LIGHT RECALL POWER TV CABLE VCR MUTE TV/VIDEO TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RECALL CH 9 CH RTN 0 100 ADV/ PIP CH C TE RI VOL ENT PI Connecting your TV Using the StableSound® feature The StableSound® feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source is changed (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial). To turn on the StableSound® feature: 1.
Introduction Viewing the demo mode Connecting your TV The demo mode automatically demonstrates several of your TV’s features. To start the demo: Press DEMO on the TV front panel. To stop the demo: Press DEMO again or turn off the TV. Understanding the auto power off feature The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day. This feature does not work in VIDEO mode.
Introduction Appendix Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 through 69 Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I) Super band (J through W) Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB) Ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 125) Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 180 W (average) Audio Power 10 W + 10 W 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.
Introduction Troubleshooting Problem TV will not turn on Solution • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. • The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries. No picture, no sound • Check the antenna/cable connections. No sound, picture OK • • • • Poor picture, sound OK • Check the antenna connections. • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. • Adjust the PICTURE menu.
Introduction Limited United States Warranty for 27'' FST PURE® and All Larger Television Models Connecting your TV Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. (“THI”) make 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.
Introduction Limited Canada Warranty for 27'' FST PURE® and All Larger Television Models Limited Two (2) Year Warranty on Picture Tube* TCL further warrants the picture tube in this television against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of original retail purchase.
Introduction Index A Connecting your TV A/V cables (standard) ......................................................... 7 A/V receiver connection ................................................... 13 ANT 1/2 ...................................................................................20 Antenna cables (coaxial) ................................................... 7 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ........................................ 47 Audio system connection ........................................
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