Toshiba 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	TV upper
CH 4	OUT	TV upper
		back panel
TV lower back panel

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 44). 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	TV upper
CH 4	OUT	TV upper
		back panel

From cable

INOUT

Cable converter box

TV lower back panel

Note:

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

¥When you use a converter box with your TV, the remote control may not operate some features, such as programming your favorite channels, labeling channels, and locking channels.

¥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 VIDEO-2Connecting 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 For Hdmi or DVI connection, see TV upper back panel TV lower back panel From DTV Antenna 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 Setting Your UsingtheTVÕs Features Appendix Index Remote Control function key chart CLEAR/EXITLearning about the remote control Setting up your TV Learning about the menu systemChanging the on-screen display language Press x or to display your desired languageProgramming channels automatically Adding channels to the TVÕs memoryPress z to select CH Program Changing 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 ¥ None of the picture is hiddenPress y or z to highlight the item you want to adjust Adjusting the Picture PositionPress MENU, and then press x or until the SET UP Press x or to adjust the settings as requiredPress y or z to highlight Auto Aspect Setting the Hdmi audio modeUsing the Auto Aspect feature Press x or to select onTo turn on the gray screen function Using the gray screen functionSelecting the gray level of the side panels To turn off the gray screen function Select OFF in aboveEntering 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 featurePress x or to select LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH, or OFF Using the Mpeg NR featureUsing the CableClear¨ DNR feature Press x or to select LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH, or AutoSelecting 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