Toshiba 20AF41 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.

• ColorStreamTM 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

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

Cable Lead-in from cable box or antenna

Stereo VCR

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

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You will need:

•one coaxial cable

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

•one video cable

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:

When the video cable and the S-video cable to Video1 simultaneously, the S-video will automatically take precedence.

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Contents 20AF41 24AF41 Selecting a location for the TV Welcome to ToshibaExploring your new TV Model number Serial numberSetting up your TV Important Safeguards Connecting your TVUsing the remote control Using the TV’s featuresImportant Safeguards All operating and use instructions should be followedLightning HeatColorStream compatible components Connecting your TVConnecting a VCR Stereo VCRConnecting a cable converter box Converter/ Descrambler Splitter Switch a BConnecting a DVD/satellite receiver and a VCR Connecting a DVD with ColorStream and a VCRConnecting an audio amplifier Connecting two VCRsConnecting a camcorder You will need One pair of audio cables One video cableInstalling the remote control batteries Using the remote controlPreparing the remote control for use Using the remote control with a VCR or a cable TV converterRegistration codes by product and brand name 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-ChipTo select your PIN code and access the V-Chip menus To clear your favorite channelsTo change your PIN code Blocking programs by ratingsPress to or display the V-CHIP menu Press Exit to return to normal viewingMpaa Ratings Youth TV RatingsTV Ratings To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating Dialog RatingTo block unrated movies or programs Blocking unrated movies or programsBlocking channels To block channelsTo create channel labels Labeling channelsTo unblock channels Press or to highlight LabelAdjusting the picture quality To adjust the picture qualityTo erase channel labels Using the closed caption feature Selecting the ColorStream modeSetting the sleep timer Watching video inputSelecting 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 BBE feature To turn on the BBE sound featureCleaning and care Auto power offUnderstanding the Power Return feature Using the Stable Sound featureTroubleshooting Problem SolutionDown for several hours before turning it on again Specifications 20AF41 24AF41Limited United States warranty Limitations If your TV requires service, call toll free 1-800-631Continental U.S Hawaii3I70401D P22-BACK 16/08/2001 3I70401D 01/07 23563690