Toshiba MD14F12, MD20F12 owner manual Important Safeguards

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Introduction

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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24)Always operate this equipment from a 120V AC, 60 Hz power source only.

25)Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the National Electric Code).

30) [This item applies to projection TVs only.] If the air

temperature rises suddenly (for example, when the TV

is first delivered), condensation may form on the

lenses. This can make the picture appear distorted or

the color appear faded. If this happens, turn off the TV

for 6 to 7 hours to allow the condensation to evaporate.

31) For added protection of your TV from lightning and

power surges, always unplug the power cord and

disconnect the antenna from the TV if you leave the TV

unattended or unused for long periods of time.

Ground clamp

Electric service equipment

Ground clamps

Antenna lead-in wire

Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Power service grounding

electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

32)

During normal use, the TV may make

 

occasional snapping or popping

 

sounds. This is normal, especially

 

when the unit is being turned on or

 

off. If these sounds become frequent

 

or continuous, unplug the power cord

 

and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

 

 

33)

Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Display: If

 

a fixed (non-moving) pattern or image remains on the

26)DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!

• Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a position where your body (or any item you are in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.

•Never attempt to install any of the following during lightning activity:

a) an antenna system; or b) cables, wires, or any home theater component connected to an antenna or phone system.

Care

For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions:

27)Always sit approximately 10–25 feet away from the TV and as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can appear dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV, or if sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen. Turn the TV off to check for reflections on the screen, and then remove the source of reflections while viewing the TV.

28)Always unplug the TV before cleaning. Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

29)WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the TV cabinet slots.

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TV screen for extended periods of time, the image can

become permanently ingrained in the cathode ray

tube(s) of the TV and cause subtle but permanent

ghost images. This type of damage is NOT

COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. Never leave the

TV on for extended periods of time while it

is displaying the following images or formats:

• Fixed Images, including but not limited to PIP/POP

windows, closed captions, video game patterns, TV

station logos, stock tickers, and websites.

• Special Formats that do not use the entire screen,

including but not limited to widescreen or letterbox

format media viewed on a 4:3 aspect ratio display

(with gray or black bars at the top and bottom of the

screen); or 4:3 aspect ratio format media viewed on a

widescreen/16:9 aspect ratio display (with gray or

black bars on the left and right sides of the screen).

Service

34)WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never attempt to service the

TV yourself. Opening and

 

removing the covers may expose

 

you to dangerous voltage or other

 

hazards. Refer all servicing to a

QUALIFIED

Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

SERVICE

TECHNICIAN

 

 

35)If you have the TV serviced:

•Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer.

•Upon completion of service, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition.

36)When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV. Improper disposal may result in a picture tube implosion and possible personal injury.

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Contents MD14F12 MD20F12 Child Safety Important Safety Instructions IntroductionImportant Safeguards Power source Illustration of MD20F12Precautions When you use the unit in a humid placeInside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts UnitOn cleaning discs Structure of disc contentsOn handling discs On storing discsPlayable discs On Video CDsDVD Contents Identification of controls FrontRear See the page in for detailsRemote control DVD Menu buttonInserting batteries OperationAntenna connections ConnectionsAntenna Not suppliedCable TV connections Converter DescramblerConnecting to optional equipment LineConnecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder Dolby DigitalDolby Surround Pro Logic Digital Theater Systems DTSMPEG2 sound Channel digital stereoStarting setup Starting setupPress or to select TV or CABLE, then press Enter Press or to select START, then pressSetting the language Setting the languageBasic setup Press MENU, then press or to select optionTV operation TV operationTV VHF/UHF channels Cable Cable TV channels Matically be mutedGame Mode HeadphonesChannel UP/DOWN DisplayWhat is Closed CAPTIONING? WarrantyClosed captions Closed captionsTV/CABLE selection Automatic memory tuning To memorize channelsTo ADD/DELETE channels Press or to select the Auto CH Memory Then pressSetting the V-Chip To register passwordTo change password Press or to select PasswordTo set the V-Chip OFFTV-Y TV-GPicture control adjustment Picture control adjustment Adjusting the picture preferenceAdjusting the picture preference Listening to SAP Second Audio Program Listening to stereo soundTo select desired sound Playing a disc Vcdcd Basic playbackTo pause playback still mode To remove the disc PlayTo stop playback To obtain a higher quality pictureVCD Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Vcddvd Playing frame by frameVcddvd Playing in slow-motion VCD Locating a chapter or trackCancel Zooming/Locating desired sceneVcddvd Zooming VCD Locating desired sceneVcddvd Marking the scenes Marking desired scenesVcddvd Returning to the scenes VCD Repeat playback Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playbackVCD A-B Repeat playback Program playback Program playback/Random playbackVCD Random playback Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu Changing anglesTitle selection DVD menuChanging soundtrack language/ Subtitles Changing soundtrack language SubtitlesPress Audio Select during playback Case of Video CD playbackSelect Play Mode PBC in step VCD Disc statusVCD To turn off the PBC VCD with PBCCustomizing the function settings Setting procedureFollowing on-screen display ReturnFunction setup Setting detailsTo turn On or Off the operational status display on Menu, Subtitle, Audio English, Francais, EspanolOther Original AudioPicture Mode Suitable when it is connected to a stereoDRC Off It plays back at the recording level on DiscIf you forget the password Parental control settingTo change the parental level Temporary cancel the rating level by DVD disc Playback will commence if the entered password is correctLoad a DVD disc and press Play or OPEN/ Close on the unit To exit from the entry, press ReturnLanguage code list 13,14 TroubleshootingOthers Symptoms Possible Solutions DVD Reception disturbances IgnitionSpecifications 14-69Video input Audio inputLimited warranty Your Responsibility How to Obtain Warranty ServiceAbove Warranties are Subject to the Following Conditions Memo J5W30201B SH06/02
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