Toshiba 14AF42 appendix Connecting your TV, Connecting a VCR, ColorStream compatible components

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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. Coaxial cables use “F” connectors.

•Audio and video cables are usually color coded according to use: yellow for video and red and white for audio. The red audio cable is for the stereo right channel, and the white audio cable is for the stereo (or mono) left channel. If you look at the rear panel of the TV, you will see that the terminals are color coded in the same manner as the cables.

•S-video cables provide better picture performance. S-video cables can only be used with S-video compatible components.

• ColorStream® cables come in sets of three and provide the best	Caution:
picture performance. ColorStream cables can only be used with	Do not plug the TV in until you have finished
ColorStream compatible components.	connecting all of your equipment.

Connecting your TV

S-Video

ANTENNACable

Coaxial Cable

AUDIO	ColorStream®
Cable	Cable

VIDEO

Cable

Connecting a VCR

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

TV

You will need:

•one coaxial cable

•one pair of audio cables (only one cable for a mono VCR)

•one video cable

			IN
			Y
		VIDEO
	ANT (75Ω )		PB
	L/MONO		PB
	L/MONO
	S-VIDEO	AUDIO	PR
		R
		VIDEO 1	VIDEO 2

Cable Lead-in from cable box or antenna

IN

IN from ANT

OUT to TV

OUT

OUT

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

R

Stereo VCR

Caution:

If using a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable. If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-video connections and remove the video cable.

Note:

Do not connect a regular video cable and an S-video cable to Video 1 simultaneously.

	CH 3	L	R
	CH 4
		VIDEO	AUDIO

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Contents 14AF42 Important Safeguards All operating and use instructions should be followedLightning HeatSetting up your TV Connecting your TVUsing the remote control Using the TV’s featuresWelcome to Toshiba Exploring your new TVSelecting a location for the TV ColorStream compatible components Connecting your TVConnecting a VCR Stereo VCRConnecting a cable converter box Converter/ Descrambler Splitter Switch a BTwo video cables One S-video cable Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCRYou will need One coaxial cable Two video cables One set of ColorStream video cablesConnecting two VCRs Connecting a camcorderConnecting an audio amplifier Installing the remote control batteries Using the remote controlPreparing the remote control for use Using the remote control with a VCR or a cable TV converterVCR and cable TV converter codes VCRLearning about the remote control 100Changing the on-screen display language Setting up your TVWhen you are finished programming the menus, press Exit To select a languageProgramming channels automatically Adding channels to the TV’s memoryChanging channels Adding and erasing channels manuallySwitching between two channels Using the TV’s featuresAdjusting the channel settings Programming your favorite channelsSelecting a PIN code Using the V-Chip parental control featureTo select your PIN code and access the V-Chip menus To clear your favorite channelsTo change your PIN code Blocking programs by ratingsPress or to display the V-CHIP menu Press Exit to return to the normal viewingMpaa Ratings Youth TV RatingsTV Ratings To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating Dialog RatingUsing the Lock menu Blocking unrated movies or programsLocking channels Setting the game timer Locking video inputLabeling channels Watching video input Selecting the ColorStream modeAdjusting the picture quality Displaying on-screen informationSetting the sleep timer Using the closed caption featureSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the soundMuting the sound Press the MTS button to select the desired soundTo adjust the sound quality Adjusting the sound qualityUsing the StableSoundTM feature To turn on the StableSoundTM featureAuto power off Understanding the Power Return featureProblem TroubleshootingCleaning and care SolutionSpecifications VIDEO/AUDIO InputLimited United States Warranty How to Obtain Warranty Services Limited Canada Warranty Using the TV’s Features 3L00301A P22-BACK 14/2/2002 Safeguards 3L00301B U 02/04