TOSHIBA Color Television OWNER'S MANUAL CF27H40 _.
Dear Customer Customer's Record Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest Color TV's on the market! You will find the model number and serial number on 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. the back of your TV set. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Table of Contents Sat Up Installing Your TV Set ....................................... 3 Adjusting the Picture ...................................... 18 Antenna/Cable "IV Connection ......................... 4 Adjusting the Sound ....................................... 19 Preparation Advanced Operation Location of Controls (TV Set) ........................... 5 Selecting Stereo/SAP Broadcasts ...................... 20 Location of Controls (Remote Control) ........... 6 Locking Channels ........
Antenna/Cable TV Connection You can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna to receive VHF and/or UHF channels. Channels 2 - 13 are VHF channels, and channels 14 - 69 are UHF channels. We recommend using an outdoor antenna for better picture quality. You can receive Cable TV by connecting a cable supplied by your local cable company. Back of TV F-type connector (Not supplied) 75-ohm coaxial cable Cable TV lead-in _ signal 2-way splitter (Not supplied) * A/B switch IN OUT .
Location of Controls (TV Set) For specific use of each control, consult the corresponding page numbers in brackets. Front Rear view view VIDEO/AUDIO terminals [27] O_ • E _o TV NIDEO button [27] • m <,d O _" o <.J VOLUME _ buttons* [15] CHANNEL V/• _u ,w=_o._, =..
Location of Controls (Remote Control) Only the buttons that are used to operate the TV set are described here. For details on the use of each control, refer to pages in brackets. Aim at the remote sensor on the TV m m m MUTE button [16]. MUTE RECALL button [16], POWER button [15] _ Channel Number button [15] MENU button [12] CHANNEL _ buttons menu _ buttons [12] VOLUME _ buttons [15] menu _ buttons [12] TVICABLENCR Set to "TV" to control the TV.
Before Using the Remote With this Remote Control, you can operate your "IV and most models of remote-controlled VCR's and Cable TV converters even if they are different brands. However, this Remote Control must first be programmed to control other brands of VCR's and/or Converters. If you will be using your TV set with a TOSHIBA VCR, your Remote has already been preprogrammed for you.
Using the Remote with VCR or Cable TV Converter • To control a TOSHIBA VCR, first set the TV/CABLENCR 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 9. • To control a cable TV converter, this Remote Control must be programmed to recognize the brand of your converter. See page 9.
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. 1 Refer to the "VCR code table = (or "Cable TV converter code table') on pages 10 and 11 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.
Programming the Remote Control (Continued) • 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 t___hle BRAND NAME Adventura .............. Aiko ........................ Aiwa ....................... Akai .........................
Cable TV converter BRAND NAME ABC ......................... code table CODE NUMBER 020,022,026,027, 030,032,033,036, 066 041 041,058,172 075 075 041 041 172 172 044,050 059,079 038 027 021 419 172 075 034,089 Antronix ................. Archer ..................... Belcor ..................... Cable Star .............. Cabletenna ............. Cableview .............. Century ................... Citizen ..................... Colour Voice .......... Comtronics ............ Contec ....................
Menu Function (General Instructions) We suggest you familiarize yourself with the procedure before using the Menu function. To adjust any "iV feature, the use of the Menu function is required. The adjustments that can be made to the TV appear on the screen. POWER MENU WNIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL @ OGQGG _4 --b--T --A CD I YY MENU _ MENU button (on TV and on Remote) Each time you press MENU, the Picture, Audio, Setup or Option menu on-screen display is selected in order, then press • or A.
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 TVICABLE 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. CHANNEL •/• MENU W/VIDEO VOLUME A Press POWER to turn on the "IV. ICHANNELI ® OQ®Q® ,D,_-.
Programming Channel Memory (Continued) CHANNEL •/• r_ MENU TV/VIDEO G After performing the CH PROGRAM function, you can add or erase specific channels. POWER VOLUME OGQ®G =----------4 --,--T MENU 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 • or • --A
Watching TV Programs • First set the TV/CABLENCR switch on the Remote Control to "TV" position. Press POWER to turn on the TV. POWER To turn off the TV, press POWER again. TV TVNIDEO 4 POWER 2 Select a channel in one of the following two ways. • To scan the memorized channels in numerical sequence Press CHANNEL • to select the next higher channel. Press CHANNEL • to select the next lower channel. Press the button again to select the next memorized channels.
Convenient Remote RECALL MUTE ®®@ ®®@ ®®@ Functions Press RECALL to display the following onscreen information. STEREO SAP • Channel number • VIDEO mode selected • Stereo or SAP audio status TV _CH 4 RTN 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: MUTE When the MUTE button is pressed, the Closed-Captioned feature "C1" is activated.
Setting the Off-T imer (Sleep T imer) With the off-timer, you can set the TV to turn off automatically after a pre-determined in 10 minute units). period of time (up to 180 minutes POWER MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME • MENU _ CHANNEL --_--T Press MENU repeatedly until the Setup menu is displayed on the screen, --& VIA @ @ I ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ®® @ [TV]CABLE ADDIERASE : CH LOCK FAVORITE _-I [ADD] ERASE POVVER 3 • Press • or • repeatedly until "TIMER" is displayed in purple.
Adjusting the Picture You can adjust the picture quality (CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, POWER MENU W/VIDEO VOLUME CkWiNEL YY 1 Press MENU repeatedly until the Picture menu is displayed on the screen. 2 Press • or • repeatedly until the item you want to adjust is displayed in purple. I °QP--m-m M EN U •/• SHARPNESS, COLOR and TINT) to suit your taste. CONTRAST BRI GHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT RESET ............... ........ ........ ........ ........ I I I I ....... ....... ....... .......
Adjusting the Sound You can adjust the sound quality (BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE) to suit your taste. POWER @ Press MENU repeatedly until the Audio menu is displayed on the screen. 1 Press • or • repeatedly until the item you want to adjust is displayed in purple. MTB: t STR]SAP BASS --.-.*.-1=,=,==.+ MONO TREBLE ....... BALANCE -,.-,,,-Do,---==+ ,1-,---,,+ TO SELECT ITEM pUSH A TO CONTROL PUSH • I_ MENU _ • VIA 3 Press <1or • to adjust the level.
Selecting Stereo/SAP Broadcasts The MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) feature allows you to improve your "IV 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.
When the TV receives a SAP broadcast, the word "SAP" is displayed on the screen. SAP TV 2 3 4 Press MENU repeatedly until the Audio menu is displayed on the screen. m [STR]SAPMONO Press • or • until "MTS" is displayed in purple. If a SAP broadcast is received, "SAP" will be displayed in yellow. #, Press <1or b, until "SAP" is displayed in purple. You will hear only the second language from the left and right speakers.
Locking Channels With this function you can lock out specific channels (for example a channel that you do not want your children to watch) by entering your own 4-digit code. The "FVwill not be able to tune them for the next 24 hours, unless you cancel the locked out channels. This TV has 8 memory spaces total, 4 for the TV mode and 4 for the CABLE mode. POWER i M EN U 1 Select a channel you want to lock out.
6 Press • or • to lock out the channel. The display at the fight will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. CH 4 LOCKED 1234 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 for other channels. This TV has 8 memory spaces total, 4 for the TV mode and 4 for the CABLE mode. Note: If a different code number is used whenever you lock out a channel, the last one has priority over the preceding ones. 8 Select another channel before turning offthe TV. 1 Select "CLEAR" following the steps 2 to 4 on the previous page.
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 V/& 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 _ buttons to scan through all the channels you programmed in "l-V's memory. POWER MENU TVNIDEO V_.UME C_ Select a channel you want to program.
Operating Closed Captioning Feature Captions Caption mode example display (C1, C2, C3, C4) m M. Closed captioning provides an on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a "IV program. Captions will appear at either the top or bottom of the screen while a captioned broadcast is shown. Captioning is especially helpful for hearing impaired individuals. == • Text Text is information that is presented on a portion of the TV screen. It is usually not related to the program.
Changing On-Screen Display Language You can choose from three different languages (ENGLISH, FRENCH and SPANISH) for the on-screen displays (adjustment menus, and messages). POWER MENU TVNIDEO VOLUiI_ I ?-? MENU Press MENU repeatedly until the Option menu is displayed on the screen. CI_NNEL
Connecting Video Equipment Connect VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV to the video/audio output jacks of a VCR, Laser Disc player, etc. for playback of video material. Antenna/Cable lead-in Antenna ! Antenna input output _ VCR TV ;= rear Audio outputs == output el l Q Video "_E _==k Video cable (not supplied_:_= a-5 ==== Audio cable (not supplied) O D =_= € a € ,_ o POWER MENU TVNtDEO VOLUME o_ 9_9.
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 excess water. 3.
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 "IV will not turn on • • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER button. Check battery in the Remote. (Maybe batteries are "dead".) No picture, no sound • Check antenna/cable connections.
Limited United States Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. ('TACP') and Toshiba Hawaii Inc. ('THI') make the following limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original to no other purchaser warranties. consumer These limited purchaser and or transferee.
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