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Toshiba CN36V51 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Color Television Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Never leave a PIP, computer, or video game display unattended. This TV set may be used with the Toshiba stand listed on page 31. Use with other stands may result in instability, causing possible injury. Note to CATV system installers in the USA This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s...
  • Page 3 A polarized alternating current line plug — having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Un enchufe de línea de corriente alterna polarizado —...
  • Page 4 SERVICE / SERVICIO DE REPARACIÓN Damage Requiring Service — Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: Daños que requieren el servicio de reparación — En los casos siguientes, desenchufe el televisor de la toma de la red y solicite los servicios de personal de reparación especializado: a.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to Toshiba ... 1 Exploring your new TV ... 1 Selecting a location for the TV ... 1 Connecting your TV ... 2 Connecting a VCR ... 2 Connecting a cable converter box ... 3 Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR ... 3 Connecting a DVD/satellite receiver and a VCR ...
  • Page 6 Watching picture-in-picture (PIP) ... 22 Switching the main and small pictures ... 23 Changing the position of the small picture ... 23 Freezing the small picture ... 23 Adjusting the picture ... 24 Adjusting the picture quality ... 24 Selecting the color temperature ... 24 Adjusting the picture preferences ...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Connecting Your Tv

    Connecting your TV If you haven’t connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated by it in the past, you may wish to read this section. (Cables, switches and splitters are not supplied.) • A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your antenna or cable converter box.

  • Page 9: Connecting A Cable Converter Box

    Connecting a cable converter box This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. You should place the A/B switch in the “A” position so that you can use the TV features. When viewing premium channels, switch to “B” 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 10: 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 (color difference). Connecting your TV to a ColorStream compatible DVD, such as a Toshiba DVD, can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. You will need: •...

  • Page 11: Connecting Two Vcrs

    To Antenna DVD Player with ColorStream AUDIO VIDEO COLORSTREAM ANT (75 ) DVD IN VIDEO VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 COLOR STREAM INPUT MONO AUDIO AUDIO Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO IN from ANT Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record from one VCR to another VCR while watching a video program.

  • Page 12: 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 TV Back DVD IN VIDEO COLOR STREAM INPUT MONO AUDIO AUDIO Connecting an audio amplifier...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: Vcr Code Table

    061, 124 Teac Technics 062, 080, 086, 094, 192, 233, 261 Teknika 054, 067 Telefunken 019, 259 019, 091 Toshiba 057, 059, 060, 069, Totevision Unitech Vector Vector Research Video Concepts Videosonic 056, 067, 077, 123 Wards 054, 096, 181, 244,...
  • Page 16 Sprucer Standard Components Starcom 022, 034, 066 Stargate 034, 059 Starquest Sylvania Teleview Texscan Tocom 031, 032, 078 Toshiba Tusa Unika 041, 172 United Artists United Cable Universal 041, 058, 075, 096, 172, 210 Viewstar 046, 079, 230 Zenith Zentek...

  • Page 17: Learning About The Remote Control

    Learning about the remote control turns the TV on and off (pages 8, 25, 29 and 30) POWER sets the TV to go off at a set time (page 25) Timer selects video input source (page 25) TV/Video cycles through programmed channels (page 13) Channel y z switches between TV, Cable and VCR (page 7) TV/Cable/VCR...

  • Page 18: 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 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 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: Changing Channels

    4. Press to select ADD or ERASE, whichever function you • want to perform. 5. Repeat steps 1-4 for other channels you want to add or erase. Changing channels To change the channel, you can: • change the programmed channels using the remote control •...

  • 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: Using The V-Chip

    To clear your favorite channels: 1. Select a channel you want to clear. 2. Press MENU, then press to highlight the SET UP menu. • 3. Press to highlight FAVORITE CH. 4. Press to display the FAVORITE CH menu. • SET/CLEAR will be highlighted.

  • Page 23: Blocking Programs By Ratings

    3. Press to display the V-CHIP menu. • P I C T U R E AUDIO S E T U P PREFER C.CAPT B L O C K I N G A C T I V E P I N C O D E - - - - S E L E C T [ 0 - 9 ] E N D...
  • Page 24 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 25 To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating: 1. Press MENU, then press to highlight the SET UP menu. • 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 26: 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 to highlight the SET UP menu. • 2.

  • Page 27: Labeling Channels

    7. Press ENTER. 8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 to block other channels. When you are finished blocking channels, press EXIT to return to normal viewing. If you try to display a blocked channel, the TV will not display it, but will display the nearest unblocked channel.

  • Page 28: Watching Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    6. Press to highlight LABEL. P I C T U R E AUDIO S E T U P PREFER C.CAPT CH LABEL SET/CLEAR ---- LABEL SELECT [ [ENT] [EXIT] 7. Assign the label to the channel. Press in the first space. Press the button repeatedly until the character you want appears on the screen.

  • Page 29: Switching The Main And Small Pictures

    5. The Swap feature described below allows you to view TV channels in the PIP. Press PIP CH to change the TV channel displayed in the PIP. P I P V I D E O 1 V I D E O 2 V I D E O 3 T O S E L E C T P U S H S O U R C E To turn PIP off:...

  • Page 30: 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 that you can recall them at any time. To adjust the picture quality: 1.

  • Page 31: Watching Video Input

    2. Press to highlight PICTURE PREFERENCES. 3. Press to highlight the mode you want. • The table below describes the effects of the different preferences. Mode Picture Quality normal picture quality set at factory theater movie-like picture setting memory your personal preference* See “Adjusting the picture quality”...

  • Page 32: 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 or full screen of the TV.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 until the AUDIO menu appears. • P I C T U R E AUDIO S E T U P PREFER...

  • Page 35: Viewing The Demonstration Mode

    Viewing the demonstration mode The demonstration mode (DEMO) is an option available on the SETUP menu. If you select this mode, the TV will demonstrate several of the TV’s features. To stop the demonstration mode: Select DEMO STOP in the SETUP menu, or press the RECALL, EXIT, or POWER buttons.

  • Page 36: 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 cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of mild detergent and warm water to clean the TV screen and trim.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Poor color or no color No stereo or SAP sound from a known MTS broadcast The remote control does not operate V-Chip PIN code does not work Specifications Television system Channel coverage Power source Power consumption Audio power Speaker type Video/Audio terminals Dimensions Weight...

  • Page 38: Limited United States Warranty

    Limited United States warranty 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.

  • Page 39: Attention Canadian Customers

    Attention Canadian customers 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 40: Index

    Index adding and erasing channels manually ... 13 adding channels to the TV’s memory ... 13 adjusting channel settings ... 15 picture preferences ... 24 picture quality ... 24 sound ... 27 audio amplifier, connecting ... 6 auto power off ... 25 batteries, installing into the remote control ...
  • Page 41 PIN code, selecting ... 16 power, auto off... 25 programming channels automatically ... 13 favorite channels ... 15 remote control for use with a VCR or cable TV converter ... 8 programs, blocking with V-Chip ... 17 ratings blocking programs by ... 17 MPAA ...18 TV ...18 unrated movies or programs ...
  • Page 42 Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. Toshiba of Canada, Ltd. Manufactured by: Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. PRINTED IN USA (99-06)B Head Office 82 Totowa Road Wayne, NJ 07470 Head Office 327 Kamakee Street Honolulu, HI 96814 Head Office...

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