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TOSHIBA Color Television OWNER'S MANUAL CF27H50/CF32H50/CF36H50 _TOSHIBA CORPORATION, 1998...
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NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER IN THE USA: This "IV set may be used only with TOSHIBA stand This reminder is provided to call the CATV system shown _rnpage 36. Use with other stands may...
Introduction This manual applies to models CF27H50, CF32H50 and CF36H50, and there are slight differences among them. The front and rear panel illustrations in the text are based on CF32H50. Check the model of your TV before using this manual.
Antenna/Cable TV Connection You can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna to receive VHF and/or UHF channels. Channels 2 - 13 are VHF channels, and channels 14 - 69 are UHF channels. We recommend using an outdoor antenna for better picture quality. You can receive Cable "IV by connecting a cable supplied by your local cable company.
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Antenna/Cable TV Connection (Continued) After ANTENNA/CABLE connections are made, you are still required to connect the VCR using VIDEO/AUDIO connecting cables for playback of good quality from the VCR. See page 32. (75D) Antenna or Cable lead-in AUTO v IOEO ROUTL Note: Tape playback...
Location of Controls (TV Set) For specific use of each control, consult the corresponding page numbers in brackets. Front view Rear view € € VIDEO/AUDIO terminals [32] -I'V/VIDEO button [32] < VOLUME 4 / • buttons* [17] CHANNEL _'/A buttons* _1/_/_'/&...
Location of Controls (Remote Control) Only the buttons that are used to operate the "IV set are described here. For details on the use of each control, refer to pages in brackets. Aim at the remote sensor on the TV MUTE button [18] POWER button...
VCR's and Cable TV • After installing new batteries, the Remote Control will set itself to the codes for TOSHIBA's "IV and VCR. If converters even if they are different brands. However, this Remote Control must first be programmed you are using the Remote Control to operate equip- to control other brands of VCR's and/or Converters.
Using the Remote with VCR or Cable TV Converter. • To control a TOSHIBA VCR, first set the TV/CABLENCR switch to "VCR" position. The buttons shown below will t]_-n- control the VCR. The rest of the buttons operate the TV as usual.
• This Remote Control is preprogrammed to operate TOSHIBA VCR's. • To use VCR's other than Toshiba models (or cable converter), perform the following procedures before operating. Refer to the _VCR code table" (or "Cable TV converter code table') on pages 12 and 13 to find the code number that corresponds to the RECALL brand name of your VCR (or converter).
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Programming the Remote Control (Continued) • in some rare cases, you may not be able to operate your non-Toshiba equipment with the supplied Remote Control. This is because your equipment may use a code that is not provided with this Remote Control. In this case, please use the equipment's own remote control.
Each time you press • or A, the function to be adjusted will be selected LOCATE SWAP in order. • button ....... from top to bottom TOSHIBA • button ...... from bottom to top The selected function will be displayed in magenta.
PROGRAM store active channels in the channel SLOW PAUSE memory. LOCATE SWAP TOSHIBA When channel programming is complete, you will see the message at the right. Press CHANNEL • or • to make sure the channel programming been done properly.
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Programming Channel Memory (Continued) CHANNEL •/• After performing the CH PROGRAM function, you can add or erase specific cha .nn.els. POWER MENU W/VIDEO VO!JJM_ Select the channel you want to erase using the CHANNEL • or • button, or select the channel you want to add using the Channel Number buttons.
SLOW PAUSE will automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. LOCATE SWAP This feature does not operate in the VIDEO mode. TOSHIBA Last Mode Memory If the power is cut off while you are viewing the TV and the power is resupplied, the "IV is turned on automatically...
Caption mode is set to "OFF".) LOCATE SWAP TOSHIBA Press CH RTN to return to thelast channel viewed. This is useful should you want to view two channels. This allows you to view two programs without entering an actual channel number each time.
<V- MENU To cancel the setting FAV CH Press POWER twice, once to turn the "IV off and once to turn it on again. TVNCR STOP PLAY r-rl r-_ c-_ STILL SOURCE SLOW PAUSE LOCATE SWAP TOSHIBA t¢ > €...
Picture CONTRAST ....1 menu is displayed on the screen. BRIGHTNESS ..I ..SHARPNESS ..I ..÷ TOSHIBA COlOR ..t ..÷ Press • or • until "RESET" is displayed TINT ..l ..RESET in purple,...
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Note: The RESET function adjusts the following These selections change the appearance of gray and white tones of the picture and audio functions. picture. • CONTRAST ........Max. • BRIGHTNESS ......... Center Press MENU repeatedly until the Picture 2 • COLOR ..........Center menu is displayed on the screen.
BALANCE decreases the decreases the right channel left channel • iv/</_ Note: The RESET function resets these audio adjustments to the factory- MENU preset status. (See page 20.) TVNCR STOP pLAy O;;DOE) r-_ STILL SOURCE SLOW PAUSE LOCATE SWAP TOSHIBA...
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< deeper than you would believe possible from a TV's speakers. This function processes stereo signals from a TV broadcast or VIDEO input. TOSHIBA Select the STEREO mode as described above. Press SURROUND until "SURROUND Notes: ON" is displayed in purple.
If you press twice: The 1/16 size window -PIP picture will appear. - SWAP - LOCATE TOSHIBA Press SOURCE to select "VIDEO" input source for the small picture. The selected source will be displayed in purple, VIDEO...
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To change the position of the small picture Press LOCATE repeatedly when a small picture is displayed. The display position of the small picture will change in order. To switch the main and small picture Press SWAP when a small picture is displayed. The main and small pictures will switch.
Note: A closed-captioned signal may not be decoded in the following STILL SOURCE SLOW PAUSE situations. 135_C5_ LOCATE SWAP - When a video tape has been dubbed. - When the signal reception is weak. - When the signal reception is non-standard, TOSHIBA...
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Text is information that is presented using from one half to full television screen. It is usually not related to the program. For example, it could be a listing of the closed-captioned programs, news, weather information or stock market reports. Select the desired program.
Pick a number that is easy to remember. PAV CH WNIOEC Example: To enter "1234" Press 1, 2, 3 and 4 in order. S_LL SOURCE SLOW PAUSE LOCATE SWAP TOSHIBA 1 ---=_12---_123- .._1_ 234---1 LOCK .,ll_E T 1234 -"0 TO SELECT PUSH < • TO ENTER 4-DIGIT...
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Press • or • to lock out the channel. The display at the right will appear on the screen for about 4 seconds. LOCKED 1234 Repeat steps 1 to 6 for other channels. Note: If a different code number is used whenever you lock out a channel, the last one has priority over the preceding ones.
PAUSE erased, "2" for example. LOCATE SWAP Repeat steps 1 to 5 for other channels. TOSHIBA To select your favorite channels you have programmed, use the FAY • /• buttons on the Remote Control instead of using the CHANNEL &/V buttons.
• If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the VCR to WNCR STOP PLAY C_ r_ (3D r-_ the L/MONO jack of the VIDEO 1/2 IN jacks on the "IV. STILL SOURCE SLOW PAUSE Q_ r_ 1253!3_3 TOSHIBA...
Connecting a VCR with an S-Video Jack If you connect a VCR with an S-video jack to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV, you must also connect the audio cables to the AUDIO jacks of the VIDEO 1 IN jacks on the back of the "IV. The S-video cable only carries the video signal. Audio signals are separate.
Dubbing/Editing Video Tapes Using 2 VCR's To dub or edit your own video tapes between one VCR and another, connect the VCR that will play to the input jacks (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) on the "IV. Then connect the output jacks on the back of the TV to the input jacks on the recording VCR.
Cleaning and Care WARNING: TV sets use High Voltage. Do not try to remove the cabinet back. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. To clean the TV screen: • To maintain the finish and appearance of the"cab-Tnet, 1. First remove the plug from the power outlet to polish it from time to time with a quality furniture avoid possible shock hazard.
ZZ, AAA, BBB) ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 125) 120V AC, 60Hz POWER SOURCE POWER CONSUMPTION CF27H50: 92W (average) CF32H50: 101W (average) CF36H50: 104W (average) 5W + 5W AUDIO POWER SPEAKER TYPE 2-3/8 x 4-3/4 inches (60 x 120 mm)
Before Calling Service Personnel Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for a possible cause of the problem you are experi- encing. A minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore your TV reception. Problem Checks and Adjustments Page IV will not turn on...
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. ("TACP") and Toshiba Hawaii Inc. ("THI") make the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser or any person receiving this set as a gift from the original consumer purchaser and to no other purchaser or transferee.
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INC. TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PROOUCTS, HEAD OFFICE/82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470 FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS/NORTHEAST: 82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470 MIDWEST: 1010 JOHNSON DRIVE, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS 60089-6900 WEST: 5490 E. FRANCIS ST., ONTARIO, CA 91761 SOUTHWEST:...