Welcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV’s Features Appendix Color Television IS O © 2002 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved. 140 45 ® CONSUMER CA P RI TS, INC. DUC RO Owner’s Manual TOSHIBA AM E 27AF42 / 32AF42 / 36AF42 01 FILE N o.
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: 15) 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.
23) Always operate this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only. 29) [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.
Using the TV’s features ..................................... 19 Important Safety Information ........................ 2–4 Adjusting the channel settings .................................. 19 Welcome to Toshiba ............................................ 6 Switching between two channels .............................. 19 Exploring your new TV ............................................. 6 Programming your favorite channels ........................ 19 Selecting a location for the TV .................
RECALL Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest color TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. This manual applies to models 27AF42, 32AF42, and 36AF42, and there are slight differences among them. Check the model of your TV before using this manual. Model 36AF42 is used for illustration purposes. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control.
Welcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV Coaxial (antenna) cable Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow) 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 A/V (audio/video) 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.
Connecting a cable converter box Connecting your TV This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cable channels. To view premium channels, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), and use the converter box to change channels. Note: When you use a converter box with your TV, the remote control may not operate certain features, such as channel y z, channel block, favorite channels, or channel labels.
Welcome to Toshiba Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV programs, and record from the satellite receiver or TV. You can record one TV program while watching another TV program. DVD / Satellite Receiver AUDIO OUT You can use a regular video cable instead of an S-video cable between the TV and DVD player/satellite receiver, but the picture quality will decrease.
DVD Player with ColorStreamTM (component video) L AUDIO OUT L TM ColorStream (Component Video) VIDEO OUT R This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, or TV programs. You can record one TV program while watching another TV program. You can also record a TV program while watching a DVD. Your TV has ColorStream® (component video) connections.
You will need: • one pair of audio cables • one video cable (see notes at right) Note: If your camcorder has an S-video connection, an S-video cable will provide better picture performance than a regular video cable. Do not connect a regular video cable and an S-video cable to Video-1 (or Video-2) at the same time. Doing so will cause unacceptable picture performance.
Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Using the Remote Control The remote control will operate your TV, most VCR models, and most cable TV converters together, even if they are different brands. • If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter, your remote control is already programmed and ready to use. See “Using the remote control with a Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter” below.
POWER POWER o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 CHANNEL NUMBERS CH RTN ENT CH VOL MENU/ ENTER VOL EXIT FAV CH TV/VIDEO TV/CABLE/VCR switch American High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Brandt Broksonic Calix Canon Capehart Carver • Some newer VCRs are capable of working on either of two remote codes. These VCRs have a switch labeled “VCR1/ VCR2.
VCR code table (cont.
Welcome to Toshiba Learning about the remote control o turns the TV on and off POWER Channel Numbers (0–9, 100) POWER MUTE directly tune channels (page 18) (Channel Return) returns to the last viewed channel (page 19) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CH RTN yz x • (Up/Down/Left/Right Arrows) select or adjust menu items when a menu is on-screen (page 16) Channel yz accesses on-screen menus (page 16) VOL yz EXIT 0 100 ENT adjusts the volume level closes menus (page 16) TV/CABLE/VCR switch CH swi
Setting up your TV After installing the batteries and programming the remote control, you will need to set some preferences on your TV using the menu system. You can access the menus using the buttons on your TV or remote control. • When you make a menu selection, your changes occur immediately. You do not have to press MENU or EXIT to save your changes. TV Front Panel DEMO MENU TV/VIDEO MENU Note: The TV front panel does not have an EXIT button.
Welcome to Toshiba Selecting the signal source TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 ColorStream DEMO MENU TV/VIDEO VOLUME TV/VIDEO CHANNEL CHANNEL z y RECALL POWER MUTE o Programming channels into the TV’s memory When you press CHANNEL ▲▼ on the TV or remote control, the TV stops only on the channels stored in the TV’s memory. Note: To tune the TV to a channel not programmed into the memory, use the CHANNEL NUMBERS on the remote control.
Adding and erasing channels manually After you have automatically programmed all active channels into the TV’s memory, you can manually add and erase individual channels. To add or erase a channel in the TV’s memory: 1. Tune the TV to the channel you want to add or erase. If you are adding a channel, you will need to use the CHANNEL NUMBERS to select the channel. 2. Press MENU. 3. Press x or • to highlight the SET UP menu. 4. Press y or z to highlight ADD/ERASE.
Welcome to Toshiba Using the TV’s features RECALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 CHANNEL NUMBERS CH RTN ENT CH RTN MENU CH MENU/ ENTER VOL VOL yz x • CH Programming your favorite channels The Favorite Channel feature allows you to use the FAV CH ▼▲ buttons on the remote control to cycle through your favorite channels, skipping over channels you do not normally watch. You can program a maximum of 12 favorite channels.
To select your favorite channels: Press FAV zy on the remote control to cycle through the favorite channels you programmed. To clear a favorite channel: 1. Tune the TV to the channel you want to clear from your favorite channel list. 2. Press MENU. 3. Press x or • to highlight the SET UP menu. 4. Press y or z to highlight FAVORITE CH. 5. Press x or • to display the FAVORITE CH menu. 6. Press x or • to highlight CLEAR. Note: The FAV zy buttons will not work unless you program at least one favorite channel.
SET UP MUTE POWER o RECALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 ENABLE BLOCKING [Y] N SET RATING SET BLOCKING OPTIONS NEW PIN CODE BLOCK CHANNEL VIDEO LOCK OFF ENT ] MENU V-Chip Control (Blocking) Menu CH VOL MENU/ ENTER VOL yz x • CH TV CABLE VCR EXIT EXIT Note: The BLOCK CHANNEL and VIDEO LOCK features are independent of the ENABLE BLOCK setting. Changing your PIN code 1. Press MENU. 2. Press x or • to highlight the SET UP menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight V-CHIP CONTROL. 4.
Blocking programs by ratings The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters employ a similar rating system to qualify the content of television programs. The MPAA, Youth TV, and TV ratings work with the V-Chip feature to allow you to block access to programs that exceed the rating limits you set. Note: Press RECALL to see the rating of the program you are viewing. Not all programs are rated, however.
MUTE Welcome to Toshiba RECALL POWER o MUTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CH RTN 100 MENU SET UP Y TV RATING ] SELECT [ ] DIALOG: 14 PG x LANGUAGE: SEX: VIOLENCE: NO DLSV: BACK TO V-CHIP MENU MOVE [ ] SELECT [ VOL Unblocking programs temporarily When you try to view a program with a ratings block, a message appears stating that the program has been blocked because the program’s rating exceeds the set limits.
7. Press x or • to highlight “Y,” which enables all blocking by activating the V-Chip. (Note: Highlight “N” to deactivate the V-Chip feature and disable blocking.) 8. Press y or z to highlight SET BLOCKING OPTIONS. 9. Press x or • to display the unrated movie/program blocking menu. 10. Press y or z to highlight either BLOCK MPAA UNRATED (to block unrated movies) or BLOCK TV NONE RATING (to block unrated TV programs). 11. Press x or • to highlight “Y” to block unrated movies/programs.
Welcome to Toshiba MUTE POWER o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 0 CHANNEL NUMBERS CH RTN ENT MENU CH VOL yz x • CH TV CABLE VCR EXIT EXIT You can use the Video Lock feature to block the input sources (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, and ColorStream) and channels 3 and 4. Note: The Video Lock feature is independent of the Enable Blocking option of V-Chip control (page 21).
Channel labels You can assign labels to a maximum of 32 channels. Each channel label can have a maximum of four characters. Channel labels appear on-screen above the channel number every time you turn the TV on, change the channel, or press RECALL. To create a channel label: 1. Tune the TV to the channel you want to label. 2. Press MENU. 3. Press x or • to highlight the SET UP menu. 4. Press y or z to highlight CH LABEL.
To set up video labels: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press x or • to highlight the SET UP menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight VIDEO LABEL. 4. Press x or • to display the Video Label screen. 5. Press y or z to highlight the input source to be labeled (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, or ColorStream). 6. Press x or • to select the desired label for that input source.
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture’s contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, and tint. Your picture quality adjustments are stored automatically in the TV’s memory. You can keep these settings or choose preset options in the PREFERENCE menu (see “Selecting the color temperature” below, and “Adjusting the picture preference” on the next page.) To adjust the picture quality: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press x or • to highlight the PICTURE menu. 3.
Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory-set) Standard Standard picture quality (factory-set) Movie Memory Movie-like picture setting (factory-set) Your personal preferences (set by you; see Adjusting the picture quality” on previous page) POWER o RECALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting your TV Picture Quality MUTE 9 CH RTN 100 To adjust the picture preference: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press x or • to highlight the PREFERENCE menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight PICTURE PREFERENCE. 4.
Using the closed caption feature The Closed Caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of programs and videos that are closed-captioned (usually identified in your local TV listing as “CC”). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the program, such as weather or stock data (if available in your viewing area). To view captions or text: 1. Tune the TV to the desired program. 2.
Welcome to Toshiba Adjusting the sound MUTE RECALL MUTE POWER o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting your TV RECALL 9 CH RTN To listen to stereo sound: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press x or • to highlight the AUDIO menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight MTS. 4. Press x or • to highlight STR (stereo). Note: If the stereo sound is noisy, select MONO to reduce the noise.
Adjusting the sound quality You can change the sound quality of your TV by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press x or • to highlight the AUDIO menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight the quality you want to adjust (BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE). 4. Press x or • to adjust the level: • x makes the sound quality weaker or decreases the balance in the right channel, depending on the item selected.
MUTE POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting your TV o 9 CH RTN 100 0 ENT MENU CH VOL MENU/ ENTER CH To select variable audio output: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press x or • to highlight the AUDIO menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight AUDIO OUT. 4. Press x or • to highlight VARIABLE.
Using the sub-bass system (SBS) The sub-base system (SBS) allows you to enhance bass performance, even when the volume is low. To turn the sub-bass system on (or off ): 1. Press MENU. 2. Press x or • to highlight the AUDIO menu. 3. Press y or z to highlight SBS. 4. Press x or • to highlight ON (or OFF).
Welcome to Toshiba Appendix Troubleshooting No sound, picture OK • The sound may be muted. Press MUTE or VOLUME y z. • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. Poor sound, picture OK • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. Poor picture, sound OK • Check the antenna connections. • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. • Adjust the PICTURE menu. Poor reception of broadcast channels • Check the antenna connections.
Specifications 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 1) Super band ( J through W) Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB) Ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 125) Power source 120 AC, 60 Hz Power consumption (average) 27AF42: 104 W; 32AF42: 124 W; 36AF42: 112 W Audio power 5W+5W Speaker type 2-3/8 x 4-3/4 inches (60 x 120 mm) Video/Audio terminals ColorStream® (component video) INPUT Y: 1V (p-p), 75 o
Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Parts and Labor* TACP/THI warrant this television 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/THI WILL, AT TACP/THI’S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART WITH A NEW OR REFURBISHED PART WITHOUT CHARGE TO YOU FOR PARTS OR LABOR. TACP/THI Authorized Service Station personnel will come to your home when warranty service is required.
Limited Canada Warranty for 27'' FST PURE® and All Larger Television Models Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. (4) Labor service charges for set installation, setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of antenna systems are not covered by these warranties. Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your responsibility.
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