Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 32AF53 Toshiba
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Color Television © 2003 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 32AF53 36AF53 O WNER’S M ANUAL ® Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
2 Child Saf ety It Makes A Diff er ence W her e Y our T V Stands Congratulations on y our purchase! As y ou enjoy y our new T V , keep these safety tips in mind: Th e Issue If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home. Many homes, in fact, have more than one T V .
3 Installation, Car e, and Service Installation F ollow these recommendations and precautions and heed all warnings when installing your T V: 16) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modific ations may void: a) the warranty , and b) the user ’ s authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal Communications Commission.
4 Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) Ground clamps Antenna lead-in wire Electric service equipment QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN 24) Always operate this equipment from a 120 V AC, 6 0 Hz power source only .
5 Important Safety Inf ormation ............................. 2-4 Introduction ................................................................ 6 W elcome to T oshiba ......................................................... 6 E xploring your new TV .
Introduction 6 Intr oduction W elcome to T oshiba Congratulations! Y ou have purchased one of the finest TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your T oshiba TV as quickly as possible. • This manual applies to models 32AF53 and 36AF53.
7 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV CH 3 LR CH 4 IN OUT ANT ( 75 ) OUT IN S-VID.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 8 Note: • W hen 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.
9 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Note: • For the highest possible picture quality f rom a DVD player/satelli.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 10 ANT ( 75 ) OUT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 L/ MONO AUDIO R DVD IN P R P.
11 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index VIDEO AUDIO CH 3 LR CH 4 IN OUT VIDEO AUDIO CH 3 LR CH 4 IN from ANT OUT to .
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 12 Note: • For better picture quality , if your camcorder has S -video, you can use an S -video cable (plus the standard audio c ables) instead of a standard video c able.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 13 Using the r emote control Pr eparing the remote contr ol for use Your TV rem.
14 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Location of contr ols on T V and remote contr ol For details on the use of each control, refer to pages in brackets.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 15 LIGHT CT -90158 1 In the remote control code table (below and on the next page), find the code for your device. If more than one code is listed, try each one separately until you find one that works.
16 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Remote contr ol codes (cont.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 17 CT -90158 LIGHT Using the r emote control to oper ate a cable converter bo x.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 18 SET UP LANGUA GE: [ENGLISH] FRANCAIS ESP ANOL TV/CABLE: TV [CABLE] CH PROGRA.
19 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Changing the on-scr een display language Y ou can choose from three different languages (E nglish, F rench and S panish) for the on-scr een display of adjustment menus and messages.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 20 (Continued from previous page) Adding and erasing channels manually After you automatically program the channels into the channel memory , you can manually add or erase specific channels.
21 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Selecting the signal sour ce To view a program from other devices connected .
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 22 Adjusting the I MAG E S HAP E f eature The IMAGE SHAP E feature allows you to adjust the shape of the image when viewing 16:9 (widescreen) content from an external device (for example, a DVD play er).
23 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Using the T V’s f eatures Adjusting the channel settings Switching between tw o channels Y ou can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 24 Labeling channels Y ou can choose any four characters to identify a channel. Channel labels appear above the on-scr een channel number display each time you turn on the TV , change the channel, or press RECALL.
25 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Adjusting the pictur e Y ou can adjust the TV ’ s picture to your personal pr eferences or to factory settings.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 26 Selecting the picture pr ef erence mode Y ou can select from four picture prefer ence modes—Sports, S tandard, Mo vie, and Memory—as described in the following table.
27 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Using the AUTO SHAR P N E S S f eature When the AUT O SHARPNESS feature is set to AUT O, it detects picture noise (signal interference) and automatically compensates for it by reducing pictur e sharpness.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 28 Note: A closed capt ion signal may not display correctly in the following si.
29 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index If you f orget your PI N code: While the PIN code entering scr een is displayed, press RECALL four times within 5 seconds. The PIN code you stored will be r eleased (returned to BLOCKING RESET status).
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 30 Using the SET R A TI N G featur e (V -Chip control) S ome TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (dialog, language, sex, violence).
31 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index TV and Y OUTH T V rating blocking (Independent rating system f or broadcasters) To enable TV (and YOUTH TV ) rating blocking and select the lev el of blocking: 1.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 32 Using the SET B LOC K I N G O PTI O N S f eature (V -Chip control) The SET B.
33 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Using the B LOC K CHAN N E L featur e (V -Chip contr ol) W ith the BLOCK CHANNEL featur e, you can block specific channels. Y ou will not be able to tune blocked channels until you clear the setting.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 34 Using the VI DE O LOC K featur e (V -Chip control) Y ou can use the VIDEO LOCK featur e to block the external video input sources (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, ColorS tream) and channels 3 and 4.
35 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Using the GAM E TI M E R featur e (V -Chip control) Y ou can use the GAME TIMER feature to automatically activate the VIDEO LOCK feature, to set a time limit for playing a video game (30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes).
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 36 Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Pr ess MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the scr een will briefly display the word MUTE in the lower right corner .
37 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Using the SU R R O U N D sound featur e The SURR OUND sound feature expands the audio listening field wider and deeper to create ex ceptional sound quality from the TV ’ s speakers.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 38 Adjusting the sound quality Y ou can change the quality of your TV ’ s sound by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1.
39 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index Using the SB S (sub bass system) featur e The sub-bass system enhances bass performance, even when the v olume is low . To turn on the SBS featur e and adjust the SBS lev el: 1.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 40 Selecting fixed/v ariable AU D IO O UT If you connect external audio equipme.
41 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index ABCD STEREO SAP TV LV PG – CABLE 6 Note : To display the amount of time remaining unt il the TV turns off automat ically, press SLE E P once.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 42 Appendix Specifications Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF.
43 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index TV will not turn on • Make sur e the power cord is plugged in, and then pr ess P OW E R.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 44 Tr oubleshooting (continued from previous page) Pr oblem Solution Remote control pr oblems • Make sur e the remote contr ol device switch is set to the correct position (p.
45 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index T oshiba America Consumer Pr oducts, L.L.C. (“T AC P”) makes the f ollowing limited warranties to original consumers in the United States.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 46 T oshiba of Canada Limited (“T CL ”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada.
47 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index A A/V receiver connection ................................................... 12 Antenna cable s ..............................
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