Toshiba 14AF42 Owner's Manual

Toshiba 14AF42 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 14AF42 3L00301A COVER 14/2/2002, 18:59...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI- FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 3 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Important Safeguards ... Welcome to Toshiba ... Exploring your new TV ... 3 Selecting a location for the TV ... 3 Connecting your TV ... 4 Connecting a VCR ... 4 Connecting a cable converter box ... 5 Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR ... 6 Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream Connecting two VCRs ...
  • Page 5: Welcome To Toshiba

    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. Please make sure you’ve received the following items: TV, remote control, batteries, manual, registration card, and extended service plan literature.
  • Page 6: 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 7: Connecting A Cable Converter Box

    Connecting a cable converter box This television has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device, which is generally provided by the cable company.
  • Page 8: Connecting A Dvd Player/Satellite Receiver And A Vcr

    DVD or TV programs. You can record from one source while watching a program from another source. Your TV is capable of using ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a component video compatible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream ®...
  • Page 9: Connecting Two Vcrs

    Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record from one VCR to another VCR while watching a video program. You will also be able to record from one TV channel while watching another channel. Stereo VCR / Playback To antenna IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3...
  • Page 10: 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. If you own different brands of VCRs and/or converters, you first have to program your remote control.
  • Page 11: 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. Press the CODE button and the VCR or the CABLE button you want to program at the same time.
  • Page 12: Learning About The Remote Control

    Learning about the remote control POWER turns the TV on and off (page 8) Sleep timer sets the TV to go off at a set time (page 22) TV/Video selects video input source (page 21) Channel + / – cycles through programmed channels (page 12) TV/VCR/Cable switches between TV, VCR and Cable (page 8) Channel Numbers...
  • Page 13: 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 the remote control. • When you make a menu selection, your changes occur immedi- ately.
  • Page 14: 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 + or –. 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 15: 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 16: Using Thev-Chip (Parental Control) Feature

    To clear your favorite channels: 1. Select a channel you want to clear. 2. Press MENU, then press 3. Press to highlight FAVORITE CH. 4. Press to display the FAVORITE CH menu. SET/CLEAR will be highlighted. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP OPTION FAVORITE CH : CH 12 SET/CLEAR...
  • Page 17: Blocking Programs By Ratings

    3. Press to display the V-CHIP menu. PICTURE AUDIO SET UP OPTION V-CHIP BLOCKING RESET PIN CODE SELECT [0-9] ENTER EXIT 4. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your PIN code. If you are accessing the V-Chip menus for the first time, select a four-digit number to be your PIN code.
  • Page 18 MPAA Ratings For adults only. NC17 Not intended for anyone 17 or under. Restricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian. PG13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be appropriate for children.
  • Page 19 To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating: 1. Press MENU, then press 2. Press to highlight V-CHIP. 3. Press to display the V-CHIP menu. 4. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your PIN code. If you are accessing the V-Chip menus for the first time, select a four-digit number to be your PIN code.
  • Page 20: Blocking Unrated Movies Or Programs

    Blocking unrated movies or programs Some movies and programs are not rated. You can block these movies and programs using the V-Chip. To block unrated movies or programs: 1. Press MENU, then press 2. Press to highlight V-CHIP. 3. Press to display the V-CHIP menu.
  • Page 21: Locking Video Input

    To unlock channels: 1. Press MENU, then press 2. Press to highlight LOCK and then press the LOCK menu. 3. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your PIN code, then press ENTER. The LOCK menu appears. 4. Press to highlight CH LOCK and press the CH LOCK menu.
  • Page 22: Labeling Channels

    Labeling channels Channel labels will appear over the channel number display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press the Recall button. You can choose any four characters to identify the channels. To create channel labels: 1.
  • Page 23: 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, and sharpness. The qualities you choose will be stored automatically in your TV’s memory so you can recall them at any time. To adjust the picture quality: 1.
  • Page 24: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the sleep timer You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the sleep timer: Repeatedly press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The clock will count down 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (120, 110, ...10, 0).
  • Page 25: 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. Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts You can enjoy watching TV while you listen to high-fidelity stereo sound with the Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) feature.
  • Page 26: 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 PICTURE AUDIO SET UP OPTION BASS TREBLE BALANCE STABLE SOUND SELECT ADJUST 2.
  • Page 27: Auto Power Off

    Auto power off The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or if a station completes its broadcast for the day and stops broadcasting on that channel. This feature does not work in VIDEO mode.
  • Page 28: Appendix

    Appendix Cleaning and care WARNING: TV sets use high voltage. Do not try to remove the cabinet back. Refer servicing to qualified service technicians. To clean the TV screen: 1. Unplug the TV to avoid possible shock hazard. 2. Use a clean, dry cellulose sponge or chamois cloth to wipe the TV screen and trim. Caution: Never use strong solvents such as thinner, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the cabinet.
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications Picture Tube Television system Channel coverage Power source Power consumption Audio power Speaker type Video/Audio terminals Dimensions Weight Supplied accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 3L00301A P22-BACK Type 14 (357 mm diagonal) NTSC standard VHF: 2 ~ 13 UHF: 14 ~ 69 Cable TV: 4A, A-5 ~ A-1, A-I, J ~ W, W+1 ~ W+48...
  • Page 30: Limited United States Warranty

    For 24” FST PURE Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“TACP”) and Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. (“THI”) make the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PUR- CHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 31: How To Obtain Warranty Services

    1-800-631-3811. For televisions purchased in Hawaii, contact Toshiba Hawaii, Inc., 327 Kamakee Street, Honolulu, HI 96814, (808) 591-9281. (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the Authorized Service Station. You must deliver the entire televi- sion to an Authorized TACP/THI Service Station.
  • Page 32: Limited Canada Warranty

    For 24” FST PURE Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TELEVI- SION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 33 (1) To find the nearest TCL Authorized Service Station visit TCL’s web site at www.toshiba.ca (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the Authorized Service Station. You must deliver the entire television to an Authorized TCL Service Station.
  • Page 34 NOTES 3L00301A P22-BACK 14/2/2002, 19:00...
  • Page 35 3L00301A P22-BACK 14/2/2002, 19:00...
  • Page 36 PRINTED IN THAILAND 3L00301B U 02/04 3L00301A P22-BACK 13/3/2002, 19:00...

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