Toshiba 36A50 Television User Guide
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Toshiba 36A50 is a state-of-the-art Color Television that provides an immersive viewing experience. With advanced features and user-friendly operation, this TV allows you to enjoy your favorite content with exceptional clarity and convenience.
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O
WNER'S
M
ANUAL
Color Television
TM
27A50
32A50
36A50
© TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 2000
Dear Customer
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest
Color TV’s on the market!
This manual will help you use the many exciting and useful features to make your TV viewing more enjoyable than ever before.
Before operating your TV set, please read all these safety and operating instructions completely and then retain for future reference.
Customer’s Record
You will find the model number and serial number on the back of your TV set.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL.
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.
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.
Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV screen for extended periods of time. Stationary patterns generated by PIP display, computer displays, video games, stock market reports, etc. can become permanently engrained on the picture tube. This damage is not protected by your warranty as it is the result of misuse. Should you wish to use your TOSHIBA Television to display still images, it is always advisable to reduce brightness and contrast settings. Never leave a PIP display, a computer or video game display unattended.
The exclamation point in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this symbol.
This TV set may be used only with TOSHIBA stand shown on page 35. Use with other stands may result in instability causing possible injury.
Note to CATV system installer in the USA:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that 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.
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Table of Contents
Set Up
Introduction ................................................................... 4
Exploring your new TV ............................................... 4
Installing Your TV ........................................................ 4
Connecting Your TV ..................................................... 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 with component video and VCR ................................................................... 7
Connecting two VCRs ................................................. 7
Preparation
Preparing the Remote Control for Use ....................... 8
Installing the Remote Control batteries ....................... 8
Location of Controls ..................................................... 9
Using the Remote with VCR or Cable TV
Converter ................................................................ 10
Programming the Remote Control ............................ 11
Controlling other brands of VCR’s and cable TV converters ............................................... 11
Menu function (General Instructions) ...................... 14
First-Time Operation .................................................. 15
Turning the TV set on ................................................ 15
Selecting the on-screen display language .................. 15
Programming Channel Memory ............................... 16
TV/CABLE function ................................................. 16
CH PROGRAM function ........................................... 16
ADD/ERASE function .............................................. 17
Watching TV Programs or Video Input .................. 18
Selecting the TV channels ......................................... 18
Selecting the video input source ................................ 18
Convenient Remote 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
Selecting Stereo/SAP Broadcasts ............................... 24
Listening to stereo sound ........................................... 24
Activating the surround sound effect ......................... 24
Listening to second language .................................... 25
Advanced Operation
Watching Picture-in-Picture ...................................... 26
Displaying a small picture ......................................... 26
Using advanced functions .......................................... 27
Programming Your Favorite Channels .................... 28
Programming your favorite channels ........................ 28
Selecting your favorite channels ................................ 28
Operating Closed Caption Feature ........................... 29
Viewing captions or text ............................................ 29
Using V-CHIP Control ............................................... 30
Selecting the V-CHIP CONTROL menu .................. 30
Adjusting the V-CHIP CONTROL menu ................. 31
Unblocking programs temporarily ............................. 33
BLOCK CHANNEL function ................................... 33
Reference Section
Cleaning and Care ...................................................... 34
Specifications ............................................................... 35
Before Calling Service Personnel .............................. 36
Limited United States Warranty ............................... 37
3
Introduction
This manual applies to models 27A50, 32A50 and 36A50, and there are slight differences among them.
The 32A50 is the model used for illustration purposes. Instructions in this manual are based on the Remote Control. Check the model of your TV before using this manual.
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.
36A50
32A50
27A50
VIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
Y
COLOR
STREAM
AUDIO CB
OUT
VIDEO
ANT
MONO
AUDIO
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 CR
VIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
Y
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
L
AUDIO CB
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
R
CR
OUT
VIDEO
ANT
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1
4
7
100
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CH RTN
ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH
REC
TV/VCR STOP
TV/VIDEO
A
PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
Selecting a location for the TV
●
●
Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform 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.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury:
● Do not stand or climb on the TV.
● Do not put a VCR or any heavy object on top of the TV.
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 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.
Wide prong
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Connecting Your TV
If you haven’t connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this section. (Cables are not supplied.)
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●
●
●
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 and red and white for audio. The red audio cable is for the stereo right channel, and the white audio cable is for the stereo (or mono) left channel. If you look at the rear panel of the TV, you will see that the terminals are color coded in the same manner as the cables.
S-video cables provide better picture performance. S-video cables can only be used with S-video compatible components.
ColorStream™ cables come in sets of three and provide the best picture performance. ColorStream cables can only be used with ColorStream compatible components.
Antenna Coaxial Cable
AUDIO/VIDEO Cables
S-Video Cable
ColorStream Cable
Caution:
Do not plug the TV in until you have finished connecting all of your equipment.
Connecting a VCR
This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and to record from one channel while watching another channel.
Cable lead-in or antenna
Stereo VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEO
L
OUT
R
IN
OUT
OR
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
C a u t i o n :
If using a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR
Audio OUT using only one audio cable.
If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-video connections and remove the video cable.
Do not connect the video cable and the S-video cable to VIDEO 1 simultaneously.
OR
TV
VIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
Y
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
L
AUDIO CB
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
R
CR
OUT
VIDEO
ANT
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
N o t e :
The VIDEO 2 jacks can also be used for connecting a second piece of video equipment, such as a video disc player or camcorder etc. with audio/ video outputs.
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), then use the converter box to change channels.
From cable
IN OUT
Cable converter box
TV
VIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
Y
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
L
AUDIO CB
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
R
CR
OUT
VIDEO
ANT
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
Note:
When you use a converter box with your TV, there may be features that you cannnot program using the Remote Control, such as blocking channels, and programming your favorite channels.
5
Connecting Your TV (continued)
Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium cable channels, as well as watch video tapes. Tune the TV and VCR channels to 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels.
From Cable
IN OUT
Stereo VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
IN
OUT
OR
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
Cable converter box
Caution:
●
If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio
●
OUT using only one audio cable.
If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-video connections and remove the video cable. Do not connect the video cable and the S-video cable to VIDEO 1 simultaneously.
When you use a converter box with your TV, there may be features that you cannot program using the remote control, such as blocking channels, and programming your favorite channels.
OR
TV
VIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
Y
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
L
AUDIO CB
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
R
CR
OUT
VIDEO
ANT
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch satellite, video and TV programs.
You can record one TV channel while watching another channel.
From Satellite dish
Satellite Receiver
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
OUT
OR
Satellite IN
TV
VIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
Y
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
L
AUDIO CB
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
R
CR
OUT
VIDEO
ANT
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
Stereo
VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
OUT
IN
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
Caution:
●
You can use a video cable instead of the S-video cable, but the picture quality will decrease.
Do not connect the video cable and the S-video cable to VIDEO 1 simultaneously.
Notes:
●
To watch from the Satellite Receiver, the TV
● must select VIDEO 1.
To watch from the VCR, the TV must select
VIDEO 2.
From antenna
6
Connecting a DVD with component video and VCR
This connection allows you to watch DVD, video or TV programs and to record TV programs. Your TV is capable of using
ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a ColorStream compatible DVD can greatly enhance picture quality and performance.
From Antenna
Stereo VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
IN
OUT
OR
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
TV
VIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
Y
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
L
AUDIO CB
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
R
CR
OUT
VIDEO
ANT
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
Caution:
The unauthorized recording of television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe upon the provisions of copyright laws.
Notes:
●
To watch from the VCR, the TV must select
●
VIDEO 1.
To watch from DVD, the TV must select VIDEO 2.
DVD
L
R
R 1
2
L
AUDIO OUT
R
VIDEO S
VIDEO OUT
Y Cr Cb
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connecting two VCRs
This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a video program.
You will also be able to record from one TV channel while watching another channel.
From Antenna
VCR1
S-VIDEO VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
IN
OUT
Caution:
The unauthorized recording of television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe upon the provisions of copyright laws.
OR
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
TV
VIDEO
L/
MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
Y
COLOR
STREAM
INPUT
L
AUDIO CB
R
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
R
CR
OUT
VIDEO
ANT
L/
MONO
AUDIO
R
Note:
The TV must select Video 1 to dub or edit from VCR 1 to
VCR 2. VCR 2 must select Line In when editing or dubbing from VCR 1.
VCR2
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
IN
OUT
IN from ANT OUT to TV
CH3
CH4
7
Preparing the Remote Control for Use
With the Remote Control, you can operate your TV, most VCR models, and cable TV converters together, even if they are different brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR, your Remote Control is already programmed and ready to use. If you own different brands of VCR's and/or converters, you first have to program your Remote Control.
(See “Programming the Remote Control” on page 11.)
Installing the Remote Control batteries
1
Slide the battery cover off of the back of the Remote Control.
Press and slide to remove.
Caution:
●
Dispose of your batteries in a designated disposal area. Do not throw your batteries into a fire.
●
●
●
Do not mix battery types or combine used batteries with new ones.
Remove dead batteries immediately to prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment.
If you do not intend to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.
2
Install two “AA” size batteries. Match the + and – signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment.
Note:
This Remote Control’s functions may or may not operate your VCR or cable TV converter.
Refer to the owner’s manuals supplied with the equipment to see which features are available. In addition, the original controllers may have features not available on this Remote Control. If you would like to continue to use these features, you may want to use the original remote control.
3
Slide the battery cover back on to the Remote Control until the lock snaps.
8
Location of Controls
For details on the use of each control, refer to pages in brackets.
TV front panel
27A50
32A50
TV/VIDEO [18]
VOLUME
T
/
S
[15]
CHANNEL s
/ t
[18]
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL
POWER
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36A50
TV/VIDEO [18]
VOLUME
T
/
S
[15]
CHANNEL s
/ t
[18]
MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL
T S t s
POWER
MENU [14]
T
/
S
/ t
/ s
[14]
POWER [15]
Remote sensor
POWER indicator
MENU [14]
T
/
S
/ t
/ s
[14] POWER [15]
Remote sensor
POWER indicator
Remote Control
●
This Remote Control is equipped with the buttons (marked
●
) that glow in the dark.
●
Only the buttons that are used to operate the TV set are described here.
MUTE [19]
RECALL [19]
CHANNEL s
/ t
[18]
Menu s
/ t
[14]
TV/CABLE/VCR [10]
Set to “TV” to control the TV.
FAV CH t
/ s
[28]
PIP functions [26]
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4 5 6
7
100
8
0
9
CH RTN
ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH TV/VIDEO
A
REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
POWER [15]
Channel Number [18]
CH RTN [19]
MENU [14]
VOLUME T
/
S [15]
Menu
T
/
S
[14]
EXIT [14]
TV/VIDEO [18]
9
Using the Remote with VCR or Cable TV Converter
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●
To control a TOSHIBA VCR, first set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “VCR” position. The buttons shown below will then control the VCR. The rest of the buttons operate the TV as usual.
If you have another brand of VCR, you can probably program your Remote to control it.
Details are on page 11.
To control a cable TV converter, this Remote Control must be programmed to recognize the brand of your converter. See page 11.
The shaded buttons can be used to control the cable TV converter.
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “CABLE” position whenever you control the cable TV converter.
Aim at the VCR or cable TV converter
10
Channel Number
Press the numbers desired for direct access.
TV/CABLE/VCR
“CABLE”: To control the cable box
“VCR”: To control the VCR
TV/VCR
Press to select the TV mode to view one program while recording another program.
REC (record)
Press to start recording.
SLOW
Press to view a slow-motion picture in playback mode.
PAUSE
Press to freeze the picture during playback or recording.
Press again to release.
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH TV/VIDEO
A
REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
POWER
Press the button to turn the VCR
(or converter) on.
Press again to turn off.
ENTER
Some VCR's and Cable TV converters require “ENT” to change channel number.
CHANNEL s
/ t
Press s
to select next higher channel.
Press t
to select next lower channel.
STOP
Press to stop the tape.
PLAY
Press to begin tape playback.
FF (fast forward)
Press to rapidly advance the tape.
In playback mode, press to view the picture moving rapidly in forward direction.
REW (rewind)
Press to rewind the tape.
In playback mode, press to view picture moving rapidly in reverse.
Programming the Remote Control
●
●
This Remote Control is preprogrammed to operate TOSHIBA VCR’s.
To use VCR’s other than TOSHIBA models (or cable converter), perform the following procedures before operating.
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8
0
9
CH RTN
ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH TV/VIDEO
A
REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
RECALL
POWER
Number
Controlling other brands of VCR’s and cable TV converters
1
Refer to the “ VCR code table ” (or “ Cable TV converter code table ”) on pages 12 and 13 to find the code number that corresponds to the brand name of your VCR (or converter).
If more than one number is listed, try each one separately until you find the one that works.
2
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to “VCR” (or “CABLE”).
3
Hold down RECALL while pressing the Number buttons for the three digit code number for your brand of VCR (or converter).
4
Point the Remote Control at the VCR (or at the converter) and press
POWER to test the code number.
– If the right number was entered, the VCR (or the converter) should turn off.
– If the VCR (or the converter) does not respond to the Remote
Control, repeat steps 1 to 4 with another code number.
For future reference, write down the code numbers you used:
VCR CODE
CABLE CODE
Notes:
●
You have to reprogram the Remote Control when you change its batteries.
●
Some newer VCR’s are capable of working on either of two remote codes. These
VCR’s have a switch labeled “VCR1/VCR2”.
If your VCR has this kind of switch, and does not respond to all the code numbers for your VCR brand name, set the switch to another position (“VCR1” or “VCR2”) and reprogram the Remote Control.
11
Programming the Remote Control (Continued)
BRAND NAME CODE NUMBER
Adventura ............... 019
Aiko ........................ 297
Aiwa ....................... 019
Akai ........................ 060,068,080,125,
261
American High ....... 054
Asha ........................ 259
Audiovox ................ 056
Beaumark ................ 259
Bell & Howell ........ 123
Brandt ..................... 206
Broksonic ................ 140,203,230,314,
380
Calix ....................... 056
Canon ...................... 054
Capehart .................. 039
Carver ..................... 100
CCE ........................ 091,297
Citizen .................... 056,297
Colt ......................... 091
Craig ....................... 056,066,091,259
Curtis Mathes ......... 054,060,079
Cybernex ................. 259
Daewoo ................... 039,064,297
Daytron ................... 039
Dynatech ................. 019
Electrohome ............ 056
Electrophonic .......... 056
Emerex .................... 051
Emerson .................. 019,021,056,062,
080,087,140,203,
227,228,230,231,
297,313,314,380,
498
Fisher ...................... 066,073,085,123
Fuji .......................... 052,054
Funai ....................... 019,344
Garrard .................... 019,344
GE ........................... 054,079,084,221
Goldstar .................. 037,056,057
Gradiente ................ 019
Harley Davidson ..... 019
Harman/Kardon ...... 057,094
Harwood ................. 087,091
Headquarter ............ 065
HI-Q ........................ 066
Hitachi .................... 060,061,084,124,
185, 254
12
●
In some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your non-Toshiba equipment with the supplied Remote
Control. This is because your equipment may use a code that is not provided with this Remote Control. In this case, please use the equipment’s own remote control.
VCR code table
BRAND NAME CODE NUMBER
Jensen ..................... 060
JVC ......................... 027,060,086
Kenwood ................ 057,060,086
KLH ........................ 091
Kodak ..................... 054,056
Lloyd ...................... 019
Lloyd’s .................... 227
Logik ...................... 091
LXI ......................... 056
Magnavox ................... 054,058,100,129,168
Magnin .................... 259
Marantz ................... 054,100
Marta ....................... 056
Matsushita .............. 054
MEI ......................... 054
Memorex ................. 019,054,056,058,
065,066,067,123,
259
MGA ....................... 062,080
MGN Technology ... 259
Minolta ................... 061,124
Mitsubishi ............... 062,080,086,094
192,233,261
Motorola ................. 054,067
MTC ....................... 019,259
Multitech ................ 019,091
NAD ....................... 077
NEC ............................ 057,059,060,069,086
Nikko ...................... 056
Noblex .................... 259
Olympus ................. 054
Optimus .................. 056,067,077,123
Optonica ................. 081
Orion ....................... 498
Panasonic .................... 054,096,181,244,473
Penney .................... 054,056,057,059,
061,073,259
Pentax ..................... 061,084,124
Philco ...................... 054
Philips ..................... 054,081,100,129
Pilot ........................ 056
Pioneer .................... 077,086
Portland .................. 039
Protec ...................... 091
Pulsar ...................... 058
Quarter .................... 065
Quarts ..................... 065
Quasar ..................... 054,096
BRAND NAME CODE NUMBER
Radio Shack ............ 019,056,344
Radix ...................... 056
Randex .................... 056
RCA ........................ 061,079,084,096,
124,125,168,221
Realistic .................. 019,054,056,065,
066,067,081,085,
123,259
Ricoh ...................... 053
Runco ...................... 058
Samsung ................. 064,259
Sanky ...................... 058,067
Sansui ..................... 060,086
Sanyo ...................... 065,066,123,259
Scott ........................ 062,064,140,203,
229,230,231
Sears ....................... 054,056,061,065,
066,073,085,123,
124
Sharp ....................... 067,081
Shintom .................. 091
Shogun .................... 259
Singer ...................... 091
Sony ........................ 051,052,053,054
STS ......................... 061
Sylvania .................. 019,054,062,100,
129
Symphonic .............. 019,344
Tatung ..................... 060
Teac ........................ 019,060
Technics .................. 054,181
Teknika ................... 019,054,056,071
Telefunken .............. 206
TMK ....................... 227,259
Toshiba ................... 062,064,085,229,
231,385
Totevision ............... 056,259
Unitech ................... 259
Vector ..................... 064
Vector Research ...... 057,059
Video Concepts ...... 059,064,080
Videosonic .............. 259
Wards ...................... 019,054,061,066,
067,081,091,168,
231,259
XR-1000 ................. 019,054,091
Yamaha ................... 057
Zenith ...................... 052,053,058
Cable TV converter code table
BRAND NAME CODE NUMBER
ABC ........................ 020,022,026,027,
030,032,033,036,
066
Antronix .................. 041
Archer ..................... 041,058,172
Belcor ..................... 075
Cable Star ............... 075
Cabletenna .............. 041
Cableview ............... 041
Century ................... 172
Citizen .................... 172
Colour Voice .......... 044,050
Comtronics ............. 059,079
Contec ..................... 038
Dae Ryung .............. 027
Eastern .................... 021
Focus ...................... 419
Garrard .................... 172
GC Electronics ........ 075
Gemini .................... 034,089
General
Instrument ........... 030,295
Goldstar .................. 059,163
Hamlin .................... 028,039,053,278,
292
Hitachi .................... 030
Hytex ...................... 026
Jasco ....................... 172
Jerrold ..................... 022,030,031,033
034,066,295
Macom .................... 052
Magnavox ............... 046
Memorex ................. 019
Movie Time ............ 175
NSC ........................ 089,175
Oak ......................... 026,038,267
Panasonic ................ 019,040,126
Paragon ................... 019
Philips ..................... 044,046,047,048
049,050,172
Pioneer .................... 042,163,552
Popular Mechanics ..... 419
Pulsar ...................... 019
RCA ........................ 040
Recoton ................... 419
Regal ....................... 039,278,292
BRAND NAME CODE NUMBER
Regency .................. 021
Rembrandt .............. 030,089
Runco ...................... 019
Samsung ................. 059,163
Scientific Atlanta .... 025,027,036,296
Signal ...................... 034,059
Signature ................. 030
SL Marx .................. 059
Sprucer .................... 040
Standard
Components ........ 174
Starcom ................... 022,034,066
Stargate ................... 034,059
Starquest ................. 034
Sylvania .................. 020
Teleview ................. 059
Texscan ................... 020
Tocom ..................... 031,032,078
Toshiba ................... 019
Tusa ........................ 034
Unika ...................... 041,172
United Artists .......... 026
United Cable ........... 022
Universal ................. 041,058,075,172
Viewstar .................. 046,079,230
Zenith ...................... 019
Zentek ..................... 419
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Menu Function (General Instructions)
We suggest you familiarize yourself with this procedure before using the Menu function.
To adjust any TV feature, the use of the Menu function is required. The adjustments that can be made to the
TV appear on the screen.
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL
POWER
MENU button (on TV and on Remote)
Each time you press MENU , the Picture, Audio, Setup or Option menu onscreen display is selected in order, then press t
or s
.
Picture 1
MENU
RECALL
T
/
S t
/ s
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
CONTRAST –
BRIGHTNESS –
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
RESET
–
–
–
+
+
+
+
+
Picture 2
COLOR
MOVE[ t s ] ADJUST[ T S ]
PICTURE
PREFERENCE: [NORMAL]THEATER
MEMORY
Audio
MTS:
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
TREBLE
BALANCE
[STR]SAP MONO
–
–
–
SURROUND [ON]OFF
+
+
+
Setup
TIMER:
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
CH PROGRAM
0 MIN
TV[CABLE]
ADD/ERASE: [ADD]ERASE
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
Option
LANGUAGE:[ENGLISH]FRANCAIS
ESPANOL
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
DEMO: START[STOP]
C.CAPT: C1 C2 C3 C4 T1
T2 T3 T4[OFF]
T
/
S
MENU
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH TV/VIDEO
A
REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP s
/ t
EXIT
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
▼ / ▲ buttons (on TV and on Remote)
Use t
or s
after you have selected the on-screen menu you want to adjust with the MENU button.
Each time you press t
or s
, the function to be adjusted will be selected in order.
t
button ........................ from top to bottom s
button ........................ from bottom to top
The selected function will be displayed in purple.
Notes:
●
The T / S buttons will function as the VOL-
UME
T
/
S
buttons when no menu display is on the screen.
●
The s
/ t
buttons will function as the CHAN-
NEL s / t buttons when no menu display is on the screen.
T
/
S
buttons (on TV and on Remote)
Use
T
or
S
to adjust the function you have selected with the t
/ s buttons.
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EXIT button (on Remote)
The above four menu displays will automatically disappear from the screen if no control has been operated for about 15 seconds.
If you want to clear the screen of all on-screen menus instantly, press
EXIT .
First-Time Operation
VOLUME
T
/
S
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL
POWER
Turning the TV set on
1
Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the
Remote Control to “TV” position.
2
Press POWER to turn on the TV.
To turn off the TV, press POWER again.
TV 4
MENU T
/
S t
/ s POWER
3
Press VOLUME
T
/
S to adjust the volume.
To increase the volume, press
S
.
To decrease the volume, press
T
.
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH TV/VIDEO
A
REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
POWER s
/ t
T
/
S
VOLUME
T
/
S
VOLUME
–
TO CONTROL PUSH VOL
+
Selecting the on-screen display language
1
Press MENU until the Option menu is displayed on the screen.
2
Press s or t repeatedly until
“LANGUAGE” is displayed in purple.
LANGUAGE:[ENGLISH]FRANCAIS
DEMO:
C.CAPT:
ESPANOL
START[STOP]
C1 C2 C3 C4 T1
T2 T3 T4[OFF]
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
3
Press
T or
S until your desired language is displayed in purple.
If you select “FRANCAIS” for example, the display language changes to French.
LANGUE: ENGLISH [FRANCAIS]
ESPANOL
DEMO:
S.TITRA:
MARCHE[ARRET]
C1 C2 C3 C4 T1
T2 T3 T4[ARRET]
BOUGER[ t s ] CHOISIR[ T S ]
Understanding Auto-Power-Off feature
If a vacant channel is tuned or TV broadcast for a day is finished, the TV will automatically turn off after about 15 minutes.
This feature does not operate in the VIDEO mode.
Understanding Last Mode Memory feature
If the power is cut off while you are viewing the TV and the power is resupplied, the TV is turned on automatically by the Last Mode Memory feature. If the power is going to be off or when you leave home for a long time, remove the power plug from the wall outlet to prevent the TV from turning on in your absence.
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Programming Channel Memory
The channel memory is the list of TV channel numbers your TV will stop on when you press the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button.
First, use the TV/CABLE and CH PROGRAM functions to preset all active channels in your area.
If necessary, arrange the preset channels with the ADD/ERASE functions so that you can tune into only desired channels.
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL
MENU
CHANNEL t
/ s
T
/
S t
/ s
T
/
S
MENU
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH
REC TV/VCR STOP
TV/VIDEO
A
PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
POWER
TV/CABLE function
1
Press MENU until the Setup menu is displayed on the screen.
2
Press s or t until “TV/CABLE” is displayed in purple.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
0 MIN
[TV]CABLE
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
[ADD]ERASE
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
3
Press
T or
S until the mode that corresponds to your TV signal system is displayed in purple.
TV: TV broadcast signals.
(VHF channels 2 through 13 and UHF channels 14 through 69)
CABLE: Cable TV signals.
(Cable channels 1 through 125)
Channel
Number
CH PROGRAM function
1
Press MENU until the Setup menu is displayed on the screen.
2
Press s or t repeatedly until “CH PRO-
GRAM” is displayed in purple.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
0 MIN
TV[CABLE]
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
[ADD]ERASE
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
0 MIN
TV[CABLE]
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
[ADD]ERASE
MOVE[ t s ] START[ T S ] s
/ t
CHANNEL s
/ t
3
Press
T or
S to start channel programming.
The TV will automatically cycle through all the TV or CABLE channels depending on the mode selected, and store active channels in the channel memory.
4
When channel programming is complete, you will see the message at the right.
CH PROGRAM
CABLE 24
CH PROGRAMMING
COMPLETED
CABLE 4
5
Press CHANNEL s or t to make sure the channel programming has been done properly.
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ADD/ERASE function
After performing the CH PROGRAM function, you can add or erase specific channels.
1
Select the channel you want to erase using the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button, or select the channel you want to add using the Channel
Number buttons.
2
Press MENU repeatedly until the Setup menu is displayed on the screen.
3
Press s or t
repeatedly until “ADD/
ERASE” is displayed in purple.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
0 MIN
[TV]CABLE
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
[ADD]ERASE
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
4
Press
T or
S
:
To erase the channel
5
Press the button until “ERASE” is displayed in purple indicating that the channel has been erased from the memory.
To add the channel
Press the button until “ADD” is displayed in purple indicating that the channel has been memorized.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
0 MIN
[TV]CABLE
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
[ADD] ERASE
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
Repeat steps 1 to 4 for other channels.
You have now completed the channel programming.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
0 MIN
[TV]CABLE
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
ADD [ERASE]
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
64
65
66
62
63
60
61
36
37
34
35
38
CABLE channel reference chart
Number on this TV
1
Corresponding CABLE channel
Number on this TV
A-8 67
Corresponding CABLE channel
67
5
6
5(A-7)
6(A-6)
68
69
68
69
14
15
16
A
B
C
94
95
92
93
W
AA
U
V
BB
96
97
98
99
92
93
94
A-5
A-4
A-3
A-2
A-1
100
101
102
100
101
102
XX
YY
ZZ
AAA
BBB
65
66
123
124
125
123
124
125
The above chart is typical of many cable system channel allocations. If in doubt, consult your cable company.
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Watching TV Programs or Video input
CHANNEL t
/ s
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL
MENU
T
/
S t
/ s
TV/VIDEO
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH TV/VIDEO
A
REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
RECALL
Channel
Number
EXIT
POWER
CHANNEL s
/ t
Selecting the TV channels
●
Select a channel in one of the following two ways.
To scan the memorized channels in numerical sequence
Press CHANNEL s to select the next higher channel.
Press CHANNEL t to select the next lower channel.
Press the button again to select the next memorized channels.
●
To select a channel directly
Press the Channel Number buttons (0-9 and 100).
To select channel 4, press “4” (or press “0”, “4”).
To select channel 38, press “3”, “8”.
To select channel 125, press “100”, “2”, “5” in sequence.
If you cannot select certain channels, either TV (off the air) or CA-
BLE channels
Check if the TV/CABLE function is properly set. See page 16.
Selecting the video input source
You can use the TV/VIDEO button to view signal coming from other devices, such as VCR's or video disc players that may be connected to your
TV. (See “Connecting Your TV” on page 5.)
Note : To operate your TV and video equipment properly, refer to the instructions furnished with the video equipment.
1
Turn the TV and the video equipment ON.
2
Press TV/VIDEO on the Remote Control or on the TV to select “VIDEO 1” or “VIDEO
2”.
The selected source will be displayed in purple.
TV
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
TO SELECT PUSH TV/VIDEO
TV/VIDEO
3
Operate the video equipment normally.
About the Demonstration Mode
When this function is activated, your TV will automatically display a variety of its on-screen menus and special features. This function is provided for demonstration purposes only.
1
Press MENU , then s or t until “DEMO” in the Option menu is displayed in purple.
2
Press
T or
S
to select “START”.
LANGUAGE:[ENGLISH]FRANCAIS
ESPANOL
DEMO:
C.CAPT:
[START]STOP
C1 C2 C3 C4 T1
T2 T3 T4[OFF]
The on-screen demonstration will start after about 15 seconds.
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
To stop the demonstration
Press EXIT or RECALL on the Remote or select “STOP” in the menu.
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Convenient Remote Functions
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH
REC TV/VCR STOP
TV/VIDEO
A
PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
RECALL
MUTE
Channel
Number
Displaying on-screen information
Press RECALL to display the following onscreen information.
●
●
Channel number or VIDEO mode selected
Stereo or SAP audio status
●
V-CHIP rating
CH RTN
STEREO
SAP
CAPTION
TEXT
TV-PG
L V
CABLE 4
Muting the sound
Press MUTE to mute the sound. The word
“MUTE” will be displayed on the screen as shown. This is useful during telephone calls or other interruptions.
To restore the sound, press MUTE again.
Note: When the MUTE button is pressed, the
Closed-Captioned feature “C1” is activated.
(“MUTE” on the screen display will disappear.) To deactivate, press the MUTE button again. (This feature only functions when the Closed Caption mode is set to
“OFF”.)
MUTE
Changing quickly between two channels
Press CH RTN to return to the last channel viewed.
This is useful should you want to view two channels. This allows you to view two programs without entering an actual channel number each time.
To operate this function
1
Select the first channel you want to view.
2
Select the other channel with the Channel
Number buttons.
3
P ress CH RTN .
The previous channel will return.
(Viewing channel)
4
(Previous channel)
6
Each time you press CH RTN , the TV will switch back and forth between the two channels.
19
Adjusting the Picture
You can adjust the picture quality (CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, COLOR and TINT) to suit your taste.
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL
POWER
Adjusting the picture quality
1
Press MENU repeatedly until the Picture 1 menu is displayed on the screen.
2
Press s or t until the item you want to adjust is displayed in purple.
CONTRAST –
BRIGHTNESS –
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
RESET
–
–
–
MOVE[ t s ] ADJUST[ T S ]
+
+
+
+
+
MENU T
/
S t
/ s
3
Press
T or
S to adjust the level.
Example : CONTRAST adjustment mode display
CONTRAST –
BRIGHTNESS –
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
RESET
–
–
–
MOVE[ t s ] ADJUST[ T S ]
+
+
+
+
+
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8
0
9
CH RTN
ENT
Selection
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT lower darker softer paler reddish
T
Pressing higher lighter sharper deeper greenish
S
T
/
S
MENU
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH TV/VIDEO
A
REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP s
/ t
To reset the Picture and Sound adjustments to the factory-preset status
(maximum CONTRAST and all other adjustments centered)
1
P ress MENU until the Picture 1 menu is displayed on the screen.
2
Press s in purple.
or t until “RESET” is displayed
CONTRAST –
BRIGHTNESS –
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
RESET
–
–
–
MOVE[ t s ] ADJUST[ T S ]
+
+
+
+
+
3
Press
T or
S
.
RESET
20
Selecting the color temperature
These selections change the appearance of gray and white tones of the picture.
1
Press MENU repeatedly until the Picture
2 menu is displayed on the screen.
2
Press t or s
until “COLOR TEMPERA-
TURE” is displayed in purple.
COLOR
TEMPERATURE:[COOL]MEDIUM WARM
PICTURE
PREFERENCE: NORMAL THEATER
[MEMORY]
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
Note:
The RESET function adjusts the following picture and audio functions.
●
●
●
●
CONTRAST ............................................... Max.
BRIGHTNESS ........................................ Center
COLOR ................................................... Center
TINT ....................................................... Center
●
●
●
●
●
●
SHARPNESS .......................................... Center
COLOR TEMPERATURE ....................... COOL
PICTURE PREFERENCE ................ NORMAL
BASS ....................................................... Center
TREBLE ................................................. Center
BALANCE .............................................. Center
3
Press
T
or
S
until the mode you want is displayed in purple.
COOL
Mode
MEDIUM
WARM
Picture quality
Bluish
Neutral
Reddish
COLOR
TEMPERATURE: COOL MEDIUM [WARM]
PICTURE
PREFERENCE: NORMAL THEATER
[MEMORY]
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
Selecting the picture preference function
You can select a desired picture tone from three picture preset modes
(NORMAL, THEATER, MEMORY) instantly.
1
Select “PICTURE PREFERENCE” following the steps 1 and 2 above.
COLOR
TEMPERATURE: [COOL]MEDIUM WARM
PICTURE
PREFERENCE: [NORMAL] THEATER
MEMORY
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
2
Press
T or
S until the mode you want is displayed in purple.
COLOR
TEMPERATURE: [COOL]MEDIUM WARM
PICTURE
PREFERENCE: NORMAL THEATER
[MEMORY]
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
Mode
NORMAL
THEATER
MEMORY
Picture quality
The picture quality preset at the factory
Movie-like picture setting
The picture quality you set (First follow page 20.)
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Adjusting the Sound
You can adjust the sound quality (BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE) to suit your taste.
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL
POWER
Adjusting the sound quality
1
Press MENU until the Audio menu is displayed on the screen.
2
Press s or t until the item you want to adjust is displayed in purple.
MENU T
/
S t
/ s
3
Press
T or
S to adjust the level.
Example: BASS adjustment mode display
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
Selection
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
T
/
S
MENU
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH
REC TV/VCR STOP
TV/VIDEO
A
PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
RECALL s
/ t
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
[STR]SAP MONO
–
–
–
[ON]OFF
+
+
+
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
[STR]SAP MONO
–
–
–
[ON]OFF
+
+
+
MOVE[ t s ] ADJUST[ T S ]
T weaker weaker decreases the right channel
Pressing
S stronger stronger decreases the left channel
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Using the Off-Timer (Sleep Timer)
With the off-timer, you can set the TV to turn off automatically after a pre-determined period of time (up to 3 hours, in 10 minutes increments).
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL
MENU T
/
S t
/ s
T
/
S
MENU
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4 5 6
7
100
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH TV/VIDEO
A
REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
POWER
Setting the off-timer
1
Press MENU until the Setup menu is displayed on the screen.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
0 MIN
[TV]CABLE
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
[ADD]ERASE
FAVORITE CH
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ] POWER
POWER
2
Press s or t until “TIMER” is displayed in purple.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
0 MIN
[TV]CABLE
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
[ADD]ERASE
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ] s
/ t
3
Press
T or
S to enter the length of time you want the TV to stay on.
Each time you press the button, the time display will increase (
S
)or decrease (
T
) by
10 minutes.
0 10 170 180 MIN
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
30 MIN
[TV]CABLE
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
[ADD]ERASE
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
To cancel the setting
Press POWER twice, once to turn the TV off and once to turn it on again.
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Selecting Stereo/SAP Broadcasts
The MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) feature allows you to improve your TV viewing with high fidelity stereo sound.
This TV also allows you to activate or deactivate the stereo surround sound effect.
MTS also provides for an extra channel, SAP (Second Audio Program), used to transmit a second language or other audio information.
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL
POWER
Listening to stereo sound
1
When the TV receives a stereo broadcast, the word “STEREO” is displayed on the screen whenever the TV is turned on, a channel is selected, or the RECALL button is pressed.
STEREO
SAP
TV
MENU
T
/
S t
/ s
4
T
/
S
MENU
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH TV/VIDEO
A
REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP s
/ t
2
Press MENU until the Audio menu is displayed on the screen.
3
Press s or t until “MTS” is displayed in purple.
If a stereo broadcast is received, “STR” will be displayed in yellow.
4
Press
T or
S until “STR” (stereo) is displayed in purple.
You should leave your TV on “STR” so you can automatically receive stereo or monaural sound, depending on the broadcast type. If the stereo sound is noisy, select “MONO” to reduce the noise.
Activating the surround sound effect
1
Select the Stereo mode as described above.
2
Press MENU until the Audio menu is displayed on the screen.
3
Press s or t
until “SURROUND” is displayed in purple.
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
STR SAP[MONO]
–
–
–
ON[OFF]
+
+
+
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
[STR] SAP MONO
–
–
–
ON[OFF]
+
+
+
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
[STR]SAP MONO
–
–
–
ON[OFF]
+
+
+
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
Note: “MTS” function is not available while in the
VIDEO mode.
4
Press
T
or
S
to select “ON”.
In general, you should leave your TV on
SURROUND [ON] so it can automatically produce surround stereo or monaural sound, depending on the broadcast type.
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
[STR]SAP MONO
–
–
–
[ON] OFF
+
+
+
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
To deactivate the surround effect
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
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Listening to second language
1
When the TV receives a SAP broadcast, the word “SAP” is displayed on the screen.
STEREO
SAP
TV 6
2
Press MENU until the Audio menu is displayed on the screen.
3
Press t or s until “MTS” is displayed in purple.
If a SAP broadcast is received, “SAP” will be displayed in yellow.
4
Press
T or
S until “SAP” is displayed in purple.
You will hear only the second language from the left and right speakers.
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
[STR]SAP MONO
–
–
–
[ON]OFF
+
+
+
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
MTS:
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND:
STR [SAP] MONO
–
–
–
[ON]OFF
+
+
+
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
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Watching Picture-in-Picture
In addition to the main picture, another TV program or video source being received through the VIDEO input jacks can be displayed simultaneously as a small picture. This is called PIP (Picture-in-Picture).
Be sure to connect a VCR with the VIDEO/AUDIO cables. See page 5 for details.
Note:
Signal source input through the COLOR STREAM terminals cannnot be displayed as a small picture.
Also, when the main picture source is in “COLOR
STREAM”, PIP is not available.
Displaying a small picture
1
Press PIP once to display a small picture.
The 1/9 size window picture will appear.
If you press twice: The 1/16 size window picture will appear.
1/16
1/9
PIP
7
STILL
PIP CH t / s
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH
REC TV/VCR STOP
TV/VIDEO
A
PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
TV/VIDEO
SOURCE
PIP
SWAP
LOCATE
2
Press SOURCE to select the video input source (“VIDEO1” or “VIDEO 2”) for the small picture.
The selected source will be displayed in purple.
PIP
TV
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
TO SELECT PUSH SOURCE
3
Select channels for the PIP using the
VCR’s channel keys.
Using the PIP CH t
/ s
buttons
1
Press TV/VIDEO to select “VIDEO 1” or “VIDEO 2” (main picture source) and press SOURCE to select “TV” (PIP source)
Picture from TV
Picture from VCR
2
Press PIP CH t or s to select channels for the small picture.
If the V-CHIP Control feature is active and you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter into the program block mode.
See page 30 for details.
PIP
24
BLOCKED
To turn off the small picture, press PIP
– Twice, if you watch the 1/9 size window picture.
– Once, if you watch the 1/16 size window picture.
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Using advanced functions
To change the position of the small picture
Press LOCATE repeatedly when a small picture is displayed. The display position of the small picture will change in order.
To switch the main and small picture
Press SWAP when a small picture is displayed.
The main and small pictures will switch.
To switch them again, press SWAP again.
To freeze the small picture
Press STILL when a small picture is displayed.
The small picture will become a still picture.
To return to a moving picture, press STILL again.
Still picture
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Programming Your Favorite Channels
The Favorite Channel Programming feature allows you to program up to 12 of your favorite channels.
Once programmed, you can use the FAV CH t
/ s buttons on the Remote Control to scan through only your favorite channels, skipping other channels you do not normally view.
You can use the CHANNEL s
/ t buttons to scan through all the channels you have programmed into the TV’s memory.
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL
POWER
Programming your favorite channels
1
Select a channel you want to program.
(You must be on the channel you want to set or clear.)
Example: channel 2
MENU T
/
S t
/ s 2
2
Press MENU until the Setup menu is displayed on the screen.
3
Press s or t until “FAVORITE CH” is displayed in purple.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
ADD/ERASE:
0 MIN
[TV]CABLE
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
[ADD]ERASE
MOVE[ t s ] START[ T S ]
T
/
S
MENU
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH TV/VIDEO
A
REC TV/VCR STOP PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP s / t
FAV CH t
/ s
4
Press
T or
S to display the FAVORITE CH program menu.
Each time you press
T or
S
, you are guided between “SET” and “CLEAR”.
5
To program channels:
Select “SET”. Then press s or t until the channel number to be programmed (“2” in this example) replaces “0” on the display.
To erase channels:
Select “CLEAR”. Then press s or t until
“0” replaces the channel number to be erased, “2” for example.
6
Repeat steps 1 to 5 for other channels.
FAVORITE CH
[SET]CLEAR
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
[TV:CYAN,CABLE:BLUE]
SELECT[ T S ] SET[ t s ]
FAVORITE CH
SET[CLEAR]
2 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
[TV:CYAN,CABLE:BLUE]
SELECT[ T S ] CLEAR[ t s ]
Selecting your favorite channels
To select the favorite channels you have programmed, use the FAV CH t
/ s buttons on the Remote Control instead of using the CHANNEL s
/ t buttons .
Note: The FAV CH t / s buttons cannot function if you have not programmed your favorite channels.
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Operating Closed Caption Feature
You have two options with the closed caption feature: captions or text.
A caption is a printed version of the dialogue, narration and/or sound effect of a TV program.Text is information not related to the program that appears on the lower half of the screen.
MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL
MENU T
/
S t
/ s
POWER
Viewing captions or text
1
Select the desired program.
The captioned programs are usually noted in your local TV listings by service marks such as “CC”.
2
Press MENU until the Option menu is displayed on the screen.
3
Press s or t until “C.CAPT” is displayed in purple.
LANGUAGE:[ENGLISH]FRANCAIS
DEMO:
C.CAPT:
ESPANOL
START[STOP]
C1 C2 C3 C4 T1
T2 T3 T4[OFF]
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
T / S
MENU
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH
REC TV/VCR STOP
TV/VIDEO
A
PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP s
/ t
4
Press mode.
T or
S to select the closed caption
●
Select C1, C2, C3, or C4 to view captions. Select C1 for translation of the primary language in your area.
The top of the mountain is covered with snow all the year round.
LANGUAGE:[ENGLISH]FRANCAIS
ESPANOL
DEMO:
C.CAPT:
START[STOP]
[C1]C2 C3 C4 T1
T2 T3 T4 OFF
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
●
Select T1, T2, T3, or T4 to view Text.
WORLD WEATHER
Temps
F
51 LONDON
MOSCOW
PARIS
ROME
TOKYO
57
53
66
65
C
11
14
12
19
18
Current
Weather
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
To turn off the closed-captioned feature
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
Notes:
●
A closed-captioned signal may not be decoded in the following situations.
– When a video tape has been dubbed.
– When the signal reception is weak.
– When the signal reception is non-standard.
●
If you select a closed-captioned channel and the Text mode, the text screen always appears.
However, text characters are not displayed when no signal is aired.
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Using V-CHIP Control
Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language).
The V-CHIP Control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections.
To use this feature, perform the following setup.
RECALL
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5
8
6
9
CH RTN
0 ENT
T
/
S
MENU
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH
REC TV/VCR STOP
TV/VIDEO
A
PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
Selecting the V-CHIP CONTROL menu
1
Press MENU then s
or t
repeatedly until
“V-CHIP CONTROL” in the Set up menu is displayed in purple.
TIMER:
TV/CABLE:
CH PROGRAM
0 MIN
[TV]CABLE
ADD/ERASE:
V-CHIP CONTROL
FAVORITE CH
[ADD]ERASE
MOVE[ t s ] START[ T S ]
Number buttons
2
Press
T
or
S
to display the pin code entering mode.
●
Factory reset status
Set your 4 digit code by pressing the
Number buttons (0-9).
s
/ t
Example: To enter “1110”
Press 1, 1, 1, and 0 in order.
BLOCKING IS RESET
PLEASE ENTER NEW PIN CODE
1110
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
EXIT
●
When the pin code is already stored
Press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter the 4-digit pin code used to block channels.
BLOCKING IS ACTIVE
PLEASE ENTER PIN CODE
1234
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
To return to the normal picture
Press EXIT .
If a wrong pin code has been entered this message will appear. Try to enter the correct code again.
If you can not remember the pin code you have stored, while in the pin code entering mode, press the RECALL button four times within 5 seconds.
The pin code you have stored will be released. (Factory reset status).
3
After about 1 second, the screen changes to the V-CHIP CONTROL menu as shown.
INCORRECT PIN CODE
PLEASE ENTER PIN CODE
1235
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
ENABLE BLOCKING : Y[N]
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
Continue to set each item following the steps on the next page.
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V-CHIP CONTROL menu
ENABLE BLOCKING : [Y]N
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
To select each item
Press t or s
.
The rating of the TV programs you are now watching can be confirmed by pressing the
RECALL button.
TV-PG
L V
PG
V
L
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Adjusting the V-CHIP CONTROL menu
ENABLE BLOCKING
Press
T
or
S to select “Y” or “N”.
Y: To enable your setting (Block)
N: To release your setting (Unblock)
Note: The BLOCK CHANNEL function is not affected with this selection.
SET RATING (Setting the movie or TV ratings for your choice)
1
Press
T
or
S to display the SET RATING menu.
2
Press t
(or s
) to select item.
3
Press
S
to block (display “ ✕ ”)
Press
T
to unblock (display “ ✓ ”)
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the next item.
1st menu 2nd menu
Press t MPAA RATING:
X NC17 R PG13 PG G
YOUTH TV RATING:
Y7FV Y7 Y
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
Press s
TV RATING MA 14 PG G
DIALOG:
LANGUAGE:
SEX:
VIOLENCE:
NO DLSV:
BACK TO V-CHIP MENU
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
About Rating
MPAA RATING: Independent rating system for movies
G: General Audience (Appropriate for all ages)
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may not be suitable for children)
PG13: Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13)
R: Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.)
NC17: Not intended for anyone 17 and under
X: X-rated (For adults only)
TV RATING: Independent rating system for Broadcasters
Y: All Children (This program is designed to be appropriate for all children)
Y7, Y7FV: Directed to Older Children (This program is designed for children age 7 and above. Note: For those programs where fantasy violence may be more intense or more combative than other programs in this category, such programs will be designated TV-Y7-FV.)
G: General Audience (Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.)
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested (This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.)
D) Some suggestive dialog L) Infrequent coarse language
S) Some sexual situations V) Moderate violence
14: Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some material that 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
MA: Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.)
L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity
V) Graphic violence
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Using V-CHIP Control (continued)
V-CHIP CONTROL menu
ENABLE BLOCKING : [Y]N
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
MOVE[ t s ] START[ T S ]
To select each item
Press t or s
.
T / S
MENU
RECALL MUTE o
POWER
1 2 3
4
7
100
5 6
8 9
CH RTN
0 ENT
CH
VOL
MENU/
ENTER
VOL
CH
TV
CABLE
VCR
EXIT
FAV CH
REC TV/VCR STOP
TV/VIDEO
A
PLAY
SLOW
STILL
PAUSE
SOURCE
REW
PIP
FF
PIP CH LOCATE SWAP
Adjusting the V-CHIP CONTROL menu (continued)
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
Press
T
or
S to display the SET BLOCKING OPTIONS menu, then press t or s to select item.
BLOCK MPAA UNRATED
Press
T
or
S to select “Y”(Block) or “N”(Unblock) for unrated programs on MPAA rating system.
BLOCK TV NONE RATING
Press
T
or
S to select “Y”(Block) or “N”(Unblock) for programs rated
NONE on TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES.
If you select “Y”, the NOTICE shown below will be displayed since the emergency information may also be blocked.
Note: The Picture-in-Pcture is not blocked even if “Y” is selected.
SET BLOCKING OPTION menu
BLOCK MPAA UNRATED: Y[N]
BLOCK TV NONE RATING:Y[N]
BACK TO V-CHIP MENU
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
If you select “Y” on TV rating
BLOCK MPAA UNRATED: Y[N]
BLOCK TV NONE RATING:[Y]N
BACK TO V-CHIP MENU
NOTICE:ENABLING THIS OPTION
MAY BLOCK EMERGENCY
MESSAGES
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
Number buttons
BACK TO V-CHIP MENU
Press T or S to return to the V-CHIP CONTROL menu.
NEW PIN CODE (Changing Pin Code)
1
Press
T
or
S to display the NEW PIN
CODE menu.
PLEASE ENTER NEW PIN CODE
–––– s
/ t
EXIT
2
Press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter a 4-digit code.
The numbers you enter will replace the dashes in the display.
Example: To enter “1122”
Press 1, 1, 2, and 2 in order.
3
After about 1 second, the display will return to the V-CHIP CONTROL menu.
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
PLEASE ENTER NEW PIN CODE
1122
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
ENABLE BLOCKING : [Y]N
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
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Unblocking programs temporarily
1
If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter into the program block mode.
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN BLOCKED!
TV–PG L V
EXCEEDS SET LIMITS
PUSH MUTE TO ENTER PIN
CABLE 4
2
If you want to watch the blocked program temporarily, press MUTE .
Press the Number buttons (0-9) to enter the
4-digit code you have stored.
If the number is correct, the block mode will be released.
After 1 second, normal picture will appear.
BLOCKING IS ACTIVE
PLEASE ENTER PIN CODE
TO TEMPORARILY UN-BLOCK
~~~–
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
All blocking is disabled until the TV is turned off.
It will be enabled when the power is reapplied.
If a wrong pin code is entered, this message appears.
Enter the correct code again.
INCORRECT PIN CODE
PLEASE ENTER PIN CODE
TO TEMPORARILY UN-BLOCK
~~~~
SELECT[0-9] END[EXIT]
BLOCK CHANNEL function
With the CHANNEL BLOCK function, you can block specific channels. The TV will not be able to tune these channels with the CHANNEL s
/ t
buttons or Channel
Number buttons, unless you clear the setting.
This TV has 8 memory spaces total, 4 for TV mode and 4 for CABLE mode.
To block channels
1
Select a channel you want to block.
2
Select “BLOCK
CHANNEL” in the V-CHIP
CONTROL menu by pressing t
or s
.
ENABLE BLOCKING : [Y]N
SET RATING
SET BLOCKING OPTIONS
NEW PIN CODE
BLOCK CHANNEL
MOVE[ t s ] SELECT[ T S ]
3
Press
T
or
S to display the
BLOCK CHANNEL menu.
BLOCK CHANNEL
[SET]CLEAR
0 0 0 0
SELECT[ T S ] SET[ t s ]
END[EXIT]
4
Press
T
or
S to select
“SET”, then press t
or s until the channel number to be blocked (“2” in this example) replaces “0” on the display.
BLOCK CHANNEL
[SET]CLEAR
0 0 0 2
SELECT[ T S ] SET[ t s ]
END[EXIT]
5
Repeat steps 1 to 4 for other channels.
6
Select another channel before turning off the TV.
To restore channels
1
Select “CLEAR” following the above steps 2 to 4.
2
Press t
or s
until “0” replaces the channel numbers.
BLOCK CHANNEL
SET [CLEAR]
15 10 6 2
SELECT[ T S ] CLEAR[ t s ]
END[EXIT]
3
Press EXIT to erase the display.
0 0 0 0
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Cleaning and Care
WARNING: TV sets use High Voltage. Do not try to remove the cabinet back. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
■ To clean the TV screen:
1. First remove the plug from the power outlet to avoid possible shock hazard.
2. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of mild detergent and warm water to clean TV screen and trim. Do not use too much water on the TV screen. Water spills into the cabinet and may cause damage to the TV.
Avoid excessive water.
3. Remove any extra moisture with the same cloth or a dry one.
■ To maintain the finish and appearance of the cabinet, polish it from time to time with a quality furniture polish.
Caution : Never use strong solvents such as thinner, benzene or other chemicals on or near cabinet, as they might damage the finish of the cabinet.
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Specifications
Television system
Channel coverage
Power source
Power consumption
Audio power
Speaker type
Audio/Video terminals
Dimensions
Mass
NTSC standard
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)
120V AC, 60Hz
27A50: 90 W (average)
32A50: 100 W (average)
36A50: 100 W (average)
5W + 5W
2-3/8 x 4-3/4 inches (60 x 120 mm)
S-VIDEO INPUT
Y-INPUT: 1V (p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync.
C-INPUT: 0.286V (p-p) (burst signal), 75 ohm
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO: 1V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync.
AUDIO: 150mV(rms) (30% modulation equivalent, 47k ohm)
ColorStream™ (component video) INPUT
Y: 1V (p-p), 75 ohm
C
R
: 0.7 V (p-p), 75 ohm
C
B
: 0.7 V (p-p), 75 ohm
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
VIDEO: 1V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync.
AUDIO: 150mV(rms) (30% modulation equivalent, 4.7k ohm)
27A50: Width
Height
Depth
32A50: Width
Height
Depth
36A50: Width
Height
Depth
27A50: 75.0 lbs (33.6kg)
32A50: 121.7 lbs (55.2kg)
36A50: 158.0 lbs (71.6kg)
25-5/8 inches (652mm)
23-7/8 inches (600mm)
20-13/16 inches (526mm)
30-5/8 inches (778mm)
27-5/16 inches (693mm)
22-11/16 inches (575mm)
34-9/16 inches (878mm)
30-1/2 inches (774mm)
25-5/16 inches (642mm)
Supplied accessories
Optional TV stand
Remote Control with 2 size “AA” batteries
27A50: —
32A50: ST3230
36A50: ST3615
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Before Calling Service Personnel
Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. A minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore your TV reception.
Problem Checks and Adjustments Page
TV will not turn on
No picture, no sound
No sound, picture OK
Poor sound, picture OK
Poor picture, sound OK
Poor reception of broadcast channels
No UHF, VHF OK
Black box appears on the screen
Cannot select a certain channel
●
●
●
●
●
Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER button.
Check battery in the Remote. (Maybe batteries are “dead”.)
Check antenna/cable connections.
Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing VOLUME
S button.
Try another channel. (Maybe station trouble.)
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
Try another channel. (Maybe station trouble or local interference from appliance.)
Check antenna/cable connections.
Try another channel. (Maybe station trouble or local interference.)
Adjust Picture menu.
Try another channel.
Check antenna connections.
If using VCR, check TV/VCR button.
Make sure TV/CABLE function is in “TV” mode.
20
●
Text may be turned on 29
●
That channel may be locked out with BLOCK CHANNEL function, or 33 erased with the ADD/ERASE function.
17
5
10
16
15
8
5
15
Multiple images (ghosts)
Poor color or no color
●
●
●
●
●
Try another channel. (Maybe station trouble.)
Use a highly directional outdoor antenna.
Try another channel. (Maybe station trouble or local interference.)
Adjust TINT and/or COLOR in the Picture menu.
If you change the direction of the TV while the TV is activated, the picture may suffer from color shading. If so, turn off the TV and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes, then turn on the TV again.
The picture should improve.
No stereo or SAP sound from an MTS
●
Check if MTS function is properly set.
broadcast
The Remote Control does not operate
●
●
●
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Maybe something was between the Remote and the remote sensor.
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Limited United States Warranty
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
Limited One (1) Year Warranty
TACP and THI warrant this product and its parts against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of original retail purchase.
During this period, TACP and THI will repair or replace a defective part, at their option, with a new or refurbished part, without charge to you. TACP/THI
Authorized Service Station personnel will come to your home when warranty service is required. Depending on the type of repair required, the service will either be performed in your home or the set will be taken to the TACP/THI
Authorized Service Station for repair and returned to your home at no cost to you.
Limited Two (2) Year Warranty of Picture Tube
TACP and THI further warrant the picture tube in this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of original retail purchase. During this period, TACP and THI will repair or replace a defective picture tube, at their option, with a new or refurbished picture tube without charge to you, except that if a defective picture tube is replaced after one
(1) year from the date of the original retail purchase, you pay labor charges involved in the replacement.
Rental Units
The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or thirty (30) days from the date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
Commercial Units
Products sold and used for commercial use have a limited ninety (90) day warranty for all parts, labor and picture tube.
Owner’s Manual and Demographic Card
You should read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this product.
You should complete and mail the enclosed Demographic card within ten days after you, or the person who has given you this product as a gift, purchased this product. This is one way to enable TACP/THI to provide you with better customer service and improved products. Failure to return the Demographic card will not affect your rights under this warranty.
Your Responsibility
The above warranties are subject to the following conditions:
(1) You must retain your bill of sale or provide other proof of purchase.
(2) All warranty servicing of this product must be made by an Authorized
TACP/THI Service Station.
(3) These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U.S.A.or Puerto Rico.
(4) Labor service charges for set installation, set up, adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of antenna systems are not covered by this warranty. Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your responsibility.
(5) Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded by you or to damage to products or parts caused by misuse, accident, damage caused by Acts of God, such as lightning or fluctuations in electric power, improper installation, improper maintenance or use in violation of instructions furnished by us; or to units which have been modified or had the serial number removed, altered, defaced or rendered illegible.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
If after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the section “BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL”, you find that service is needed;
In the Continental United States contact:
(1) Call the TACP toll free number 1-800-631-3811 after you find a defective product or part to find the nearest TOSHIBA Authorized Service Station.
(2) Please present your bill of sale or other proof to the Authorized Service
Station.
“TACP/THI Authorized Service Station personnel will come to your home when warranty service is required. Depending on the type of repair required, the service will either be performed in your home or the set will be taken to the TACP/THI Authorized Service Station for repair and returned to your home at no cost to you.”
Toll Free
1-800-631-3811
In Hawaii contact:
Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. 327 Kamakee Street, Honolulu, Hawaii
96814 (808) 591-8377
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All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall TACP or THI be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within which action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of TACP or THI arising under this warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or any state thereof, is hereby limited to 90 days from the date you discover or should have discovered, the defect. This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under state law.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.
ATTENTION CANADIAN CONSUMERS:
Canadian consumers are requested to complete the special Canadian “Warranty Registration Form” enclosed, and forward this completed form with a copy of bill of sale to TOSHIBA OF CANADA to “Register and Validate” their warranty.
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.
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TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
HEAD OFFICE/82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER/ 1420B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TENNESSEE 37087
TOSHIBA HAWAII, INC.
HEAD OFFICE/327 KAMAKEE STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAII 96814, U.S.A.
TOSHIBA OF CANADA LTD.
HEAD OFFICE/191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA TEL: (905) 470-5400
SERVICE CENTERS/TORONTO: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA TEL: (905) 470-5400
MONTREAL: 1643, NORTH SERVICE RD., TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY, DORVAL QUEBEC, H9P 1J1, CANADA
TEL: (514) 856-4100
VANCOUVER: 22171 FRASER WOOD WAY, RICHMOND, B.C., V6W 1J5 TEL: (604) 303-2500
MANUFACTURED BY
TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
PRINTED IN USA
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Key Features
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP) capability for displaying a small picture while watching another full-screen program.
- Favorite Channels programming for easy access to your preferred channels.
- Closed Captioning for displaying captions or text on the screen.
- V-CHIP Control for managing access to age-restricted content.
- Convenient remote control with dedicated buttons for quick access to frequently used functions.
- On-screen menu system for intuitive navigation and customization.
- Multiple video input options for connecting external devices such as DVD players and game consoles.
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Table of contents
- 3 SET UP
- 4 Introduction
- 5 Connecting Your TV
- 5 --A VCR
- 5 --A Cable Converter Box
- 6 --A Converter Box and a VCR
- 6 --A Satellite Receiver and a VCR
- 7 --A DVD with Component Video and VCR
- 7 --Two VCRs
- 8 PREPARATION
- 8 Preparing the Remote Control for Use
- 9 Location of Controls
- 10 Using Remote with VCR or Cable TV Converter
- 11 Programming the Remote Control
- 12 VCR code table
- 13 Cable TV converter code table
- 14 Menu Function (General Instructions)
- 15 First-Time Operation
- 16 Programming Channel Memory
- 18 Watching TV Programs or Video Input
- 19 Convenient Remote Functions
- 20 Adjusting the Picture
- 22 Adjusting the Sound
- 23 Using the Off-Timer (Sleep Timer)
- 24 Selecting Stereo/SAP Broadcasts
- 26 ADVANCED OPERATION
- 26 Watching Picture-in-Picture
- 28 Programming Your Favorite Channels
- 29 Operating Closed Caption Feature
- 30 Using V-Chip Control
- 34 REFERENCE SECTION
- 34 Cleaning and Care
- 35 Specifications
- 36 Before Calling Service Personnel