Toshiba 51HX84, 57HX84 owner manual Connecting a VCR, Connecting a cable converter box

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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

IN

IN from ANT OUT to TV

CH 3

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

CH 4

VIDEO

L

R

 

 

 

AUDIO

TV

Connecting a cable converter box

This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cable channels.

To watch basic cable and use the TVÕs features, 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

From Cable

TV

OUT IN

Cable converter box

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 (in the S-video jacks) instead of the 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.

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.

Note:

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

Introduction

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting

yourTV

 

 

 

 

Usingthe

RemoteControl

 

 

 

 

Settingup

yourTV

 

 

 

 

UsingtheTVÕs

Features

 

 

 

 

Appendix

 

 

 

 

 

Index

 

 

 

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Contents Index Projection TelevisionDear Customer Safety PrecautionsInstallation Important Safety InstructionsCare ServiceImportant Safety Precautions for Split Cabinet Feature Important Safety Information Introduction Introduction Connecting YourTV Control Welcome to ToshibaExploring your new TV Connecting your TV Connecting an antenna or cable TVConnecting a cable converter box Connecting a VCRConnecting a cable converter box and VCR Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR From Antenna Stereo VCR From DTV Antenna Connecting a camcorder Connecting two VCRs¥ one Hdmi cable type a connector Connecting an Hdmitm or a DVI device to the Hdmi inputIntroduction ¥ one pair of standard analog audio cablesYou will need ¥ one pair of standard audio cables Connecting an audio systemInstalling the remote control batteries Preparing the remote control for useUsing the Remote Control Remote Control functional key chartCBL/SAT Audio VCR TV/VCR TV/SAT Searching and sampling the code of a device Device code setupOperational feature reset Using the volume lock featureConnecting YourTV Usingthe RemoteControl Setting up your TVDevice code table VCR setup codesCD Player setup codes Learning about the remote control Learning about the menu system Connecting TVyourSelecting the antenna input Changing the on-screen display languagePress y or z to highlight your desired language Press y or z to highlight ANT 1/2, and then press Enter toAdding channels to the TVÕs memory Programming channels automaticallyPress Enter Press z to select CH Program Changing channels Adding and erasing channels manuallyUp TV Introduction Connecting your TV Adjusting the color convergenceManually adjusting the color convergence When the adjustment is complete, the normal picture appearsTo reset your adjustments Switching between two channels using Channel Return Adjusting the channel settingsSwitching between two channels using SurfLockª Programming your favorite channelsFavorite CH Press Enter to displayFavorite CH menu Press z or y to highlight Labeling channelsClear Press Enter to erase the channel labelSelecting the picture size UsingtheTVÕs FeaturesIntroduction Connecting YourTV Usingthe RemoteControlSetting your Press Enter to display the Scroll Adjustment mode ¥ To raise the picture, press y¥ To lower the picture, press z Introduction Connecting YourTV Usingthe RemoteControl Using the Auto Aspect featureSetting Your UsingtheTVÕs Features Appendix Index EnterTo close the POP window Press Split again or Exit Using the POP double-window featureSwitching the speaker audio main or POP Switching the main and POP picturesDouble-Window aspect ratio Using the programmed channel search functionAbout the auto favorite feature Using the favorite channel search functionUsing the V-CHIP menu Using the Locks menuEntering the PIN code If you cannot remember your PIN codeOFF To release your setting Unlock Enable BlockingTV Rating Independent rating system for broadcasters Repeat steps 2 and 3 to setMpaa Rating Mpaa Rating Independent rating system for moviesUsingtheTVÕs Features Appendix Usingthe RemoteControl Settingup YourTVLocking channels Unlocking programs temporarilyPress y or z to highlight Clear ALL, and then press Enter Changing the PIN code Locking the video inputsOFF Press Enter New PIN code is now activeAdjusting the picture Selecting the picture modeAdjusting the picture quality Picture Settings menu appears Selecting the color temperaturePress x or to select the mode you prefer Saving your new preferencesSelecting the Scan Velocity Modulation SVM Using the CableClearª DNR featureSelecting the display format for 480p signals only Resetting picture adjustmentsSelecting the cinema mode Reset51,57HX84E48-53 Closed caption feature has two options Connecting YourTV Usingthe RemoteControlPress y or z to highlight Caption or TEXT, and then press ¥ To view text, highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4Setting the sleep timer Setting the on timerPress y or z to highlight Clock SET, and then press Enter Setting the clockPress Enter to start the clock To display the time on-screen Press RecallAdjusting the sound Muting the soundSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the sound quality Using the WOWª surround sound featurePress y or z to adjust the item, then press Enter Audio Settings menu appearsUsing the StableSound¨ feature Resetting your audio adjustmentsTo turn off the StableSound feature Select OFF in above CenterSettingup YourTV UsingtheTVÕs Features Appendix Index Connecting Your Usingthe RemoteControlTurning off the built-in speakers Selecting the Audio OUT soundUnderstanding the last mode memory feature Understanding the auto power off featureSelecting the background of the menu display Displaying on-screen informationIntroduction Connecting SpecificationsTroubleshooting Limited United States Warranty Limited Canada Warranty 51,57HX84E65-67 26/04, 1037 AM 51HX84 57HX84 Index Manufactured by

51HX84, 57HX84 specifications

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