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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. Model number: Serial number: 23565887A...
Dear Customer, 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. Safety Precautions...
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
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Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 27) Always sit approximately 10–25 feet away from the TV and as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can appear dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV, or if sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen.
Contents Important safety information ... 2–4 Introduction ... 6 Exploring your new TV ... 6 Selecting a location for your TV ... 6 Connecting your TV ... 7 Note regarding picture quality ... 7 Connecting a VCR ... 7 Connecting a cable converter box ... 7 Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR ...
• You can operate your TV using the buttons on the front panel or remote control. • The back panel provides all the inputs you will need to connect other equipment to your TV. Models 32A43 and 36A43 have additional audio/video inputs on the front panel (referred to as “VIDEO-3”).
VIDEO-2 input (see “Back of TV” on page 6). NOTE REGARDING PICTURE QUALITY When connecting video equipment to your Toshiba TV: For GOOD picture quality: Use a standard yellow video cable. For BETTER picture quality: If your equipment has S-video connectors, use an S-video cable instead of a standard yellow video cable.
Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR With this connection you can: • watch videotapes • watch and record basic and premium cable channels • record one channel while Stereo VCR watching the same or another non-premium channel S-VIDEO Tune the VCR to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), place the TV in...
® Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DVD player with component video (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream With this connection you can: • watch TV channels, DVDs, and videotapes • record TV channels •...
If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. See page 14. If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate: You can program the TV remote control so it will operate the other device. See pages 12–14.
Accesses channels programmed into the TV’s memory only. Device Switch [12,14] Set to “TV” to control the TV. VCR or DVD functions [14] TV/VIDEO [16] VOLUME T/S [28] Models 32A43 and 36A43 front panel MENU TV / VIDEO VOLUME VIDEO-3 IN AUDIO...
Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To program your TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that it is not preprogrammed to operate), follow the steps below. For details on using the remote control to operate the device, see page 14.
VCR, DVD player, or HTIB (home theater in a box) If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so). See pages 12 and 13.
Setting up your TV Menu system (general instructions) 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 the TV front panel or remote control.
TV. To change the signal source: Repeatedly press TV/VIDEO to select either TV, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or VIDEO 3 (32A43 and 36A43 only). The selected signal source is highlighted on-screen. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2...
3. Press to highlight TV/CABLE. 4. Press to highlight TV (if you use an antenna) or CABLE • (if you use cable). 5. Press to highlight CH PROGRAM. SET UP SET UP LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE: [ENGLISH] FRANCAIS ESPANOL [ENGLISH] FRANCAIS ESPANOL TV/CABLE: TV/CABLE: [TV]...
Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels To switch between two channels without entering a channel number: 1. Select the first channel you want to view. 2. Select a second channel using the CHANNEL NUMBERS (0–9 and 100).
To select your favorite channels: Press FAV 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.
5. Use the CHANNEL NUMBERS (0–9) to enter your four-digit PIN code. After the code is entered, the V-Chip Control menu appears. SET UP ENABLE BLOCKING [Y] SET RATING SET BLOCKING OPTIONS NEW PIN CODE BLOCK CHANNEL MOVE SELECT V-Chip Control (Blocking) Menu 6.
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.
8. Press to highlight SET RATING. 9. Press to display the Set Rating menu. • 10. Press to highlight MPAA Rating, Youth TV Rating, or TV Rating. 11. Press to select (or to deselect) the ratings to be blocked. Blocked •...
Blocking unrated movies and programs Some movies and programs are not rated. You can use the V-Chip Control feature to block unrated movies and programs. To block unrated movies and programs: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight the SET UP menu. •...
Blocking channels You can block a maximum of four TV channels and four cable channels. Blocked channels cannot be viewed, regardless of their programs’ ratings. If you try to tune the TV to a blocked channel, the nearest unblocked channel will display. To block a channel: 1.
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 “Selecting the picture preference”...
Selecting the picture preference You can select from four picture modes—Sports, Standard, Movie, and Memory. To select the picture preference: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight the PREFERENCE menu. • 3. Press to highlight PICTURE PREFERENCE. PREFERENCE COLOR TEMPERATURE [COOL] MEDIUM WARM PICTURE PREFERENCE [SPORTS] STANDARD MOVIE MEMORY...
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).
Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound (the screen briefly displays the word “MUTE” in the lower right corner). To restore the sound, press MUTE or VOL When you press MUTE, the Closed Caption feature is automatically activated.
Adjusting the sound quality You can change your TV’s sound quality by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight the AUDIO menu. • 3. Press to highlight the quality you want to adjust (BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE).
Viewing the demonstration (DEMO) mode The DEMO mode automatically demonstrates several features of your TV. To start the DEMO mode: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press to highlight the SET UP menu. • 3. Press to highlight DEMO. SET UP MORE TIMER: 0 MIN DEMO...
UHF: 14 through 69 Cable TV: mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I) Power source 120V AC, 60Hz Power consumption 32A33: 32A43: 36A43: Audio power 5W + 5W Speaker type 2-3/8 x 4-3/4 inches (60 x 120 mm) Audio/Video terminals...
Troubleshooting Before returning your TV to your retailer or 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.
WHICH AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THEREFORE, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. ® FST PURE is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. REV. MAR02...
ON THE TIME WITHIN WHICH AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THEREFORE, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. FST PURE ® is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. REV. MAR02...
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