Toshiba 36AF12 owner manual Safety Precautions, Dear Customer

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the voltage inside this product may be strong enough to cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.

The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this symbol.

NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS IN THE USA

This is a reminder to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. For additional antenna grounding information, see items 24 and 25 on page 4.

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE TV STAND INSTABILITY

DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL

INJURY OR DEATH! Use this TV with

the TOSHIBA TV stand recommended in the “Specifications” section only. Use with other stands may result in instability, causing possible injury or death.

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS

ON TV PICTURE TUBE

If a fixed (non-moving) pattern remains on the TV screen for long periods of time, the image can become permanently engrained in the picture tube. This type of damage is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. See item 32 on page 4.

Child Safety

It Makes A Difference

Where Your TV Stands

Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind:

The Issue

￿If you are like most Americans, you have a TV in your home. Many homes, in fact, have more than one TV.

￿The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases; however, they are not always supported on the proper TV stands.

￿Sometimes TVs are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests, or carts. As a result, TVs may fall over, causing unnecessary injury.

Toshiba Cares!

￿The consumer electronics industry is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.

￿The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee, comprised of TV and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers, to advocate

children’s safety and educate consumers and their families about television safety.

Tune Into Safety

￿One size does NOT fit all! Use appropriate furniture large enough to support the weight of your

TV (and other electronic components).

￿Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to secure your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV).

￿Carefully read and understand the other enclosed instructions for proper use of this product.

￿Do not allow children to climb on or play with furniture and TVs.

￿Avoid placing any item on top of your TV (such as a VCR, remote control, or toy) that a curious child may reach for.

￿Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over.

￿Share our safety message about this hidden hazard of the home with your family and friends. Thank you!

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Contents Color Television Safety Precautions Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions InstallationService CareImportant Safety Information Model number Serial number Exploring your new TVSelecting a location for the TV Connecting a VCR You will needConnecting a cable converter box Connecting a cable converter box and VCRConnecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR Welcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV ControlConnecting two VCRs ¥ two video cables¥ one pair of audio cables ¥ one video cable Connecting a camcorderConnecting an audio amplifier Using the remote control with a VCR or cable TV converter Preparing the remote control for useInstalling the remote control batteries VCR code table TV/CABLE/VCRCable TV converter code table NECLearning about the remote control To select an on-screen display language Changing the on-screen display languageSelecting the antenna input To select the antenna inputProgramming channels automatically Selecting the signal sourceProgramming channels into the TV’s memory Adding and erasing channels manually Changing channelsImage tilt correction To switch between two channels Adjusting the channel settingsSwitching between two channels Programming your favorite channelsSelecting a PIN code Using the V-Chip Control blocking featureTo select your PIN code and access the V-Chip Control menu To select your favorite channelsChanging your PIN code Highlight N in aboveTo block programs by rating Press y or z to highlight Enable BlockingBlocking programs by ratings V-Chip. Note Highlight N to deactivate the V-Chip ControlTo block unrated movies and programs Unblocking programs temporarilyBlocking unrated movies and programs Press Exit Repeat steps 1-13 to block additional channels Blocking channelsTo block a channel To unblock all blocked channels To set up video lockLocking video inputs Video Lock options areTo create a channel label Channel labelsYou turn the TV on, change the channel, or press Recall To erase a channel labelTo set up video labels Video labelsTo display a TV broadcast in the PIP window Switching the main and small picturesWatching picture-in-picture PIP To display an external source in the PIP windowFreezing the PIP display Watching multi-window PIPChanging the location of the PIP window To view multi-window PIPSelecting the color temperature Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the picture quality To adjust the picture qualityAdjusting the picture preference Setting the off timerAuto power off Displaying on-screen informationTo view captions or text Using the closed caption featureClosed Caption feature has two options Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the soundMuting the sound To listen to stereo soundTo adjust the sound quality Adjusting the sound qualityUsing the surround sound feature To turn the surround sound feature onSelecting variable audio OUT Turning off the built-in speakersUsing the sub-bass system SBS Viewing the demonstration Demo modeUnderstanding the last mode memory feature Troubleshooting Specifications Limited United States Warranty Limited Canada Warranty Page Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, INC