Toshiba 36AF12 owner manual Connecting a cable converter box and VCR

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Connecting a cable converter box

Connecting your TV

This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cable channels. To use the TV features (such as PIP swap, channel y z, channel block, favorite channels, or channel labels ), select ANT-1. To view premium channels, select ANT-2, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), and use the converter box to change channels.

You will need:

¥ three coaxial cables (one or more may be provided by your cable company)

From Cable

ANT(75

			IN
OUT	DVDIN
				Cable
				Box

Converter

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 Video1 (see ÒSelecting the signal sourceÓ on page 17). 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. Set the PIP source to ÒTVÓ (see page 28).

You will need:

¥five coaxial cables (one or more may be provided by your cable company)

¥one pair of audio cables (one single audio cable for a mono VCR)

¥one video cable

¥one cable splitter

Note:

When you use a converter box with your TV, the remote control may not operate certain features, such as PIP swap, channel y z, channel block, favorite channels, or channel labels.

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.

TV
ANT (75Ω)
ANT-1	OUT	ANT-2
				IN
OUT		DVD IN		S-VIDEO
		COLOR		S-VIDEO
		COLOR
		STREAM	Y
VIDEO		INPUT	Y	VIDEO
VIDEO				VIDEO
L/MONO	L		Pb	L/MONO
AUDIO	AUDIO		Pr	AUDIO
R	R			R
			VIDEO 2	VIDEO 1
Stereo VCR
VIDEO		AUDIO
		L	R
			IN

IN from ANT OUT to TV

			CH 3
	OU	T	CH 3
			CH 4

From Cable

OUT Cable

Signal IN

OUT Splitter

IN

Cable

OUT Converter Box

Note:

When you use a converter box with your TV, the remote control may not operate certain features, such as PIP swap, channel y z, channel block, favorite channels, or channel labels.

If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable.

If you have an S-VHS VCR, use an S-video cable instead of a standard video cable.

Do not connect a standard video cable and an S-video cable to Video-1 (or Video-2) at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

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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 Changing the on-screen display language Selecting the antenna inputTo select an on-screen display language 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 Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channelsTo switch between two channels Programming your favorite channelsUsing the V-Chip Control blocking feature To select your PIN code and access the V-Chip Control menuSelecting a PIN code To select your favorite channelsChanging your PIN code Highlight N in abovePress y or z to highlight Enable Blocking Blocking programs by ratingsTo block programs by rating 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 set up video lock Locking video inputsTo unblock all blocked channels Video Lock options areChannel labels You turn the TV on, change the channel, or press RecallTo create a channel label To erase a channel labelTo set up video labels Video labelsSwitching the main and small pictures Watching picture-in-picture PIPTo display a TV broadcast in the PIP window To display an external source in the PIP windowWatching multi-window PIP Changing the location of the PIP windowFreezing the PIP display To view multi-window PIPAdjusting the picture Adjusting the picture qualitySelecting the color temperature To adjust the picture qualitySetting the off timer Auto power offAdjusting the picture preference Displaying on-screen informationTo view captions or text Using the closed caption featureClosed Caption feature has two options Adjusting the sound Muting the soundSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts To listen to stereo soundAdjusting the sound quality Using the surround sound featureTo adjust the sound quality 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