Toshiba 36AF12 owner manual Important Safety Instructions, Installation

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Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with a dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has

two blades and a third grounding

Wide plug

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into

your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods

of time.

Installation, Care, and Service

Installation

Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all warnings when installing your TV:

15)Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user’s authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal Communications Commission.

16)DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL

INJURY, DEATH, OR EQUIPMENT

DAMAGE! Never place the TV on

an unstable cart, stand, or table. The TV may fall, causing serious personal injury, death, or serious damage to the TV.

17) Never place or store the TV in direct

sunlight; hot, humid areas; areas subject to excessive dust or vibration; or locations with temperatures at or below 41°F (5°C).

18)Always place the TV on the floor

or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit.

19)Never place items such as vases, aquariums, or candles on top of the TV.

20)Never block or cover the slots or openings in the TV cabinet back, bottom, and sides. Never place the TV:

on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface;

too close to drapes, curtains, or walls; or

in a confined space such as a bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any other place with poor ventilation.

The slots and openings are provided to protect the TV from overheating and to help maintain reliable operation of the TV.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord

or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed

to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

TECHNICIAN

21)Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and never place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.

22)Never overload wall outlets and extension cords.

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Contents Color Television Dear Customer Safety PrecautionsInstallation Important Safety InstructionsCare ServiceImportant Safety Information Exploring your new TV Selecting a location for the TVModel number Serial number You will need Connecting a VCRConnecting a cable converter box and VCR Connecting a cable converter boxWelcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV Control Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR¥ two video cables Connecting two VCRsConnecting a camcorder Connecting an audio amplifier¥ one pair of audio cables ¥ one video cable Preparing the remote control for use Installing the remote control batteriesUsing the remote control with a VCR or cable TV converter TV/CABLE/VCR VCR code tableNEC Cable TV converter code tableLearning about the remote control To select the antenna input Changing the on-screen display languageSelecting the antenna input To select an on-screen display languageSelecting the signal source Programming channels into the TV’s memoryProgramming channels automatically Changing channels Image tilt correctionAdding and erasing channels manually Programming your favorite channels Adjusting the channel settingsSwitching between two channels To switch between two channelsTo select your favorite channels Using the V-Chip Control blocking featureTo select your PIN code and access the V-Chip Control menu Selecting a PIN codeHighlight N in above Changing your PIN codeV-Chip. Note Highlight N to deactivate the V-Chip Control Press y or z to highlight Enable BlockingBlocking programs by ratings To block programs by ratingUnblocking programs temporarily Blocking unrated movies and programsTo block unrated movies and programs Blocking channels To block a channelPress Exit Repeat steps 1-13 to block additional channels Video Lock options are To set up video lockLocking video inputs To unblock all blocked channelsTo erase a channel label Channel labelsYou turn the TV on, change the channel, or press Recall To create a channel labelVideo labels To set up video labelsTo display an external source in the PIP window Switching the main and small picturesWatching picture-in-picture PIP To display a TV broadcast in the PIP windowTo view multi-window PIP Watching multi-window PIPChanging the location of the PIP window Freezing the PIP displayTo adjust the picture quality Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the picture quality Selecting the color temperatureDisplaying on-screen information Setting the off timerAuto power off Adjusting the picture preferenceUsing the closed caption feature Closed Caption feature has two optionsTo view captions or text To listen to stereo sound Adjusting the soundMuting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsTo turn the surround sound feature on Adjusting the sound qualityUsing the surround sound feature To adjust the sound qualityTurning off the built-in speakers Selecting variable audio OUTViewing the demonstration Demo mode Understanding the last mode memory featureUsing the sub-bass system SBS Troubleshooting Specifications Limited United States Warranty Limited Canada Warranty Page Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, INC