Mintek 27HL85 owner manual Connecting a VCR, Connecting a cable converter box and VCR

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Connecting your TV

Connecting a VCR

This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record from one channel while watching another channel.

You will need:

¥two coaxial cables

¥one set of standard A/V cables

From Cable Box or Antenna

Stereo VCR

	VIDEO AUDIO
	L	R
	IN from ANT OUT to TV	IN
	IN from ANT OUT to TV
	CH 3	OUT
	CH 4	OUT
	CH 4

TV

TV

Note:

If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable.

If you have a VCR with S-video, use an S-video cable instead of a standard video cable.

The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

Connecting a cable converter box and VCR

This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium

cable channels, as well as watch videotapes. Set the TV signal source to Video 1(page 25). Tune the VCR to channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the converter box output switch), and use the cable converter box to change channels.

¥three coaxial cables

¥one set of standard A/V cables

Stereo VCR

	VIDEO AUDIO
	L	R
	IN from ANT OUT to TV	IN
	IN from ANT OUT to TV
	CH 3	OUT
	CH 4	OUT
	CH 4

TV

From cable

INOUT

Cable converter box

TV

Note:

When you use a converter box with your TV, the channel selection feature does not operate.

If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable.

If you have a VCR with S-video, use an S- video cable instead of a standard video cable.

The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

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Contents 27HL85 Safety Precautions Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions InstallationService Care cont. from previous columnImportant notes about your LCD TV Introduction Introduction Supplied accessoriesCheck that you have the accessories and items shown Welcome to ToshibaExploring your new TV VideoConnecting an antenna or cable TV Connecting your TVChannels Connecting a VCR Connecting a cable converter box and VCRConnecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR Introduction Connecting yourTVDVD player with component video For Hdmi or DVI connection, see Connecting two VCRs Connecting a camcorder¥ one HDMIÐtoÐDVI adapter cable Hdmi type a connector Connecting an HDMIª or a DVI device to the Hdmi input¥ one Hdmi cable type a connector ¥ one pair of standard analog audio cablesInstalling the remote control batteries Using the remote controlPreparing the remote control for use Remote control effective rangeRemote control codes For future reference, write down the codes you usedRemote control codes Introduction Connecting YourTV Control Remote Control function key chart CLEAR/EXITLearning about the remote control Connecting YourTV ControlSetting up your TV Learning about the menu systemChanging the on-screen display language Press x or to highlight your desired languageAdding channels to the TVÕs memory Programming channels automaticallyChanging channels Adding and erasing channels manuallySwitching between two channels using Channel Return Using the TVÕs featuresAdjusting the channel settings Programming your favorite channelsConnecting Labeling channels Viewing the wide-screen picture formats Selecting the picture sizeTheaterwide 1 picture size For 43 format programs Adjusting the Picture SIZE/POSITION Press y or z to highlight Auto Aspect Using the Auto Aspect featurePress x or to select on Using the Gray screen function Selecting the gray level of the side panelsEntering the PIN code Using the Locks menuUsing the V-CHIP menu If you cannot remember your PIN codeTV Rating menu appears Press z or y to select an item OFF To release your setting UnlockTV Rating Independent rating system for broadcasters Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the next itemMpaa Rating Independent rating system for movies Chip menuUnlocking programs temporarily Locking channelsRepeat steps 2 and 3 for other channels Repeat for other channels Locking the video inputs Changing the PIN codeAdjusting the back light feature Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode Press x or to select the mode you preferAdjusting the picture quality Using the Black stretch featureUsing the CableClear¨ DNR feature Using the Mpeg NR featurePress x or to select HIGH, MIDDLE, LOW, or OFF Selecting the color temperature Selecting the cinema modeSelecting the video input source Labeling the video input sourcesPress x or to highlight C1-C4 or T1-T4 Using the closed caption feature¥ To view text, highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4 Setting the sleep timer Setting the on timerMuting the sound Adjusting the soundSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Using the WOWª surround sound feature Using the StableSound¨ feature Adjusting the sound qualityTo turn off the StableSound feature Select OFF in above Understanding the last mode memory feature Understanding the auto power off featureDisplaying on-screen information Specifications AppendixBlack box appears on the screen TroubleshootingAntenna T2, T3, or T4. Turn closed captioning OFFLimited United States Warranty Limited Canada Warranty Index Channel programmingToshiba ELECTROMEX, S.A. DE C.V