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Toshiba CN36Z71 Owner's Manual

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O
M
WNER'S
ANUAL
Color Television
TM
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:
CN36Z71
CN36Z71
Serial number:
TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 1999

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  • Page 1 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: CN36Z71 CN36Z71...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    TV on a soft floor, make sure that the floor is not damaged by the weight of the TV. • This TV set may be used only with Toshiba stand shown on page 42. Use with other stands may result in instability causing possible injury.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 4 Welcome to Toshiba ... 4 Exploring your new TV ... 4 Connecting your TV ... 5 Connecting a VCR ... 5 Connecting a cable converter box ... 6 Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR ... 6 Connecting a DVD/satellite receiver and a VCR ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest TV’s on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control.

  • Page 5: Connecting Your Tv

    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.) • A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your antenna or cable converter box.

  • Page 6: Connecting A Cable Converter Box

    Connecting a cable converter box This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. You should keep your TV selected to ANT-1 so that you can use the TV features. When viewing premium channels, select ANT-2 and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels.

  • Page 7: Connecting A Dvd/Satellite Receiver And A Vcr

    DVD or TV programs. You can record from one source and watch a program from another source. Your TV is capable of using ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a ColorStream compatible DVD, such as a Toshiba DVD, can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. You will need: •...

  • Page 8: Connecting Two Vcrs

    From Antenna Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 AUDIO CENTER ANT( 75 CHANNEL IN S-VIDEO ANT-1 ANT- 2 VIDEO MONO AUDIO VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 Satelite IN S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO DVD Player With ColorStream™ Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a video program.

  • Page 9: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch video materials recorded on a camcorder. You will need: • one pair of audio cables • one video cable Camcorder VIDEO AUDIO Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the audio level.

  • Page 10: Connecting An A/V Receiver

    Connecting an A/V receiver If you use a system that delivers Dolby Pro Logic* surround sound, you will probably want to use the TV speakers as center channel speakers. A center channel speaker adds to the realism of a surround sound system such as Dolby Pro Logic.

  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control

    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.

  • Page 12: Programming The Remote Control For Use With A Vcr Or A Cable Tv Converter

    VCR or a cable TV converter This remote control is pre-programmed to operate Toshiba VCRs. To use VCRs or cable converters other than Toshiba models, you must follow the steps below before you operate your remote control. 1. Refer to the “VCR code table” or “Cable TV converter code table”...

  • Page 13: Vcr Code Table

    Teac 019, 060 Technics 054, 181 Teknika 019, 054, 056, 071 056, 067, 123 Telefunken 227, 259 Toshiba 062, 064, 085, 229, 054, 096, 181, 244 231, 385 054, 056, 057, 059, Totevision 056, 259 061, 073, 259 Unitech 061, 084, 124...

  • Page 14: Cable Tv Converter Code Table

    Components Archer 058, 172 Starcom Century Stargate Citizen Starquest Colour Voice 044, 050 Teleview Tocom Comtronics 059, 079 Contec Toshiba Dae Ryung Tusa Eastern Unika Focus United Artists Garrard United Cable Gemini 034, 089 Universal General Viewstar Instrument 030, 295...

  • Page 15: Learning Operating Code Of Another Remote Controller

    Learning operating code of another remote controller This remote control is capable of learning operating codes from most infrared remote controllers. You can control the functions of your TV and a variety of video/audio equipment with the supplied remote control only. The 21 buttons marked with can be used as the Learning buttons.

  • Page 16: Learning About The Remote Control

    Learning about the remote control turns the TV on and off (pages 12, 37) POWER sets the TV to go off at a set time (page 37) TIMER selects video input source (page 35) TV/VIDEO cycles through programmed channels (page 20) Channel yz switches between TV, Cable/VCR and AUX (pages TV/CABLE/VCR/AUX...

  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Tv

    Setting up your TV After you’ve installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu. You can access the menu with the buttons on your TV or by using the remote control.

  • Page 18: Changing The On-Screen Display Language

    Changing the on-screen display language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen displays. Adjustment menus and messages will appear in the language of your choice. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, then press x ( ) or • ( ) until the SET UP menu appears.

  • Page 19: Adding Channels To The Tv's Memory

    Adding channels to the TV’s memory Your TV will stop on specific channels that are stored in the TV’s channel memory when you press Channel y or z. Use the steps below to set all active channels in your area automatically. Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels and store them in its memory.

  • Page 20: Adding And Erasing Channels Manually

    Adding and erasing channels manually After you’ve programmed the channels, you can add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1. Select the channel you want to add or erase using Channel y or z. If adding channels, you must select the channel to add by using the Channel Number buttons.

  • Page 21: Using The Tv's Features

    Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel you want to view. 2.

  • Page 22: Labeling Channels

    7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for other channels. To select your favorite channels: To scan your favorite channels in order one by one, press FAV z or y . To scan your favorite channels with a 9-picture multi-window, press FAVORITE. (See page 26 for details.) To clear your favorite channels: 1.
  • Page 23 4. Press x or • to highlight SET. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM CYCLONE PREFERENCE C.CAPTION CH L ABEL SET / CLEAR Clear CH I NPUT L ABEL - - - - To enter push 0-9 To clear push ENTER To end push EXIT 5.

  • Page 24: Watching Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    Watching picture-in-picture (PIP) The picture-in-picture (PIP) feature allows you to watch two pictures at the same time. The smaller picture can be a TV broadcast or come from an external source, such as a VCR. To display a TV broadcast as a small picture: 1.

  • Page 25: Switching The Main And Small Pictures

    Switching the main and small pictures Press SWAP while you are using the PIP feature to switch the main and small pictures. The main and small pictures will switch each time you press the SWAP button. Changing the position of the small picture Press LOCATE repeatedly while you are watching a small picture.

  • Page 26: Using The Preview Function

    Using the preview function Press PREVIEW to scan the channels programmed in the TV memory by the CH PROGRAM function. The 6-picture multi-search will start. To cancel the preview function: Press PREVIEW again. Using the favorite function 1. Press FAVORITE to scan the channels programmed in the TV memory by the favorite channel function (page 21).

  • Page 27: Using V-Chip Control

    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 follow- ing setup.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The V-Chip Menu

    Adjusting the V-CHIP menu ENABLE BLOCKING Press x or • to select On or Off. On : To enable your setting (Block) Off : 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.

  • Page 29: Blocking Option

    Adjusting the V-CHIP menu (continued) BLOCKING OPTION Press x or • to display the BLOCKING OPTION menu, then press z or y to select item. MPAA UNRATED Press x or • to select On (Block) or Off (Unblock) for unrated programs on MPAA rating system.

  • Page 30: Unblocking Programs Temporarily

    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. TH I S PROGRAM HAS BEEN BLOCKED! TV–PG EXCEEDS SET L I M I TS PUSH MUTE TO ENTER P I N CABLE 2.
  • Page 31 3. Press z to highlight CH INPUT, then press the Channel Number buttons to enter the channel number. 4. Press ENTER. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP PREMIUM CYCLONE PREFERENCE C.CAPTION V–CH I P BLOCK CHANNEL SET / CLEAR CH I NPUT LOCKED CABLE To enter push 0-9...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences, including the contrast, brightness, color, tint, sharpness, color temperature, picture preference and flesh tone. The qualities you choose will be stored automatically in your TV’s memory so you can recall them at any time.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Picture Preferences

    Adjusting the picture preferences You can select your desired picture type from three preset picture modes: Normal, Theater, and Memory. To select the picture preferences: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the PREFERENCE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight PICTURE PREFERENCE. 3.

  • Page 34: Using The Noise Reduction Feature

    Using the noise reduction feature This feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV picture. This is useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal or playing back a video cassette or disk damaged by repeated use. To turn on the noise reduction feature.

  • Page 35: Watching Video Input

    Watching video input You can use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote or ANT/VIDEO button (page 18) on the TV to view a signal coming from other devices, such as VCRs or video disc players that may be connected to your TV.

  • Page 36: Using The Closed Caption Feature

    Using the 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 effects of a TV program. Text is information not related to the program that appears on half of the TV screen.

  • Page 37: Setting The Off-Timer

    Setting the off-timer You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the off-timer: 1. Press TIMER once to select the OFF TIMER. 2. Press two Number buttons (0-9) to enter how long you want the TV to remain on (up to three hours, in 10 minute increments). Enter the numbers after the number position starts to blink.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE in the lower right-hand corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. When you press the MUTE button, you automatically activate the closed caption feature.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    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, then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight the item you want to adjust. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP...

  • Page 40: Using The Sub-Woofer System Cyclone

    Using the sub-woofer system CYCLONE™ Toshiba’s CYCLONE™ ABX (woofer speaker) is a deep bass reproduction system. To turn on the CYCLONE woofer: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until the CYCLONE menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight CYCLONE.

  • Page 41: Viewing The Demonstration Mode

    Viewing the demonstration mode When you press DEMO on the TV, the TV will automatically display a variety of its on-screen menus and special features. This function is provided for demonstration purposes only. • While in TV or VIDEO mode, the Multi-Window features demonstrate.

  • Page 42: Appendix

    Appendix 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 I) Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 135 W (average) Audio Power Main : 10 W + 10 W Sub-woofer : 13 W Speaker Type...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem 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 Cannot receive above channel 13 Black box appears on the screen...

  • Page 44: Limited United States Warranty

    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.

  • Page 45: Index

    Index adding and erasing channels manually ... 20 adding channels to the TV’s memory ... 19 adjusting channel settings ... 21 picture preferences ... 33 picture quality ... 32 sound quality ...39 v-chip menu ... 28 ANT/VIDEO button, using ... 18 antenna input, selecting ...
  • Page 46 main and small pictures, switching ... 25 watching ... 24 power, auto off...41 preview function, using ... 26 programming channels automatically ... 19 favorite channels ... 21 remote control for use with a VCR ... 12 remote control batteries, installing ... 11 learning about ...
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