Toshiba 51HX93 Connecting a VCR and Cable box, To view basic and premium Cable channels

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Connecting a VCR and Cable box

You will need:

￿ one Cable signal splitter

￿ five coaxial cables

￿ one set of standard A/V cables

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For better picture performance from your VCR: If your VCR has

 

S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead

 

of the standard video cable. Do not connect an S-video cable and a

 

standard video cable to VIDEO 1 (or VIDEO 2) at the same time

 

or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

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If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to your

 

VCRÕs audio out jack using the white audio cable only.

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For better picture performance from your Cable box: If your Cable

From Cable TV

Cable box

 

Cable splitter

IN

 

CH 3

IN

OUT

 

OUT

 

 

 

CH 4

 

OUT

 

 

Stereo VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

IN from ANT

 

 

L R

 

 

CH 3

 

IN

CH 4

OUT to TV

OUT

TV

box has component video, you can connect component video

cables (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable

from the Cable box to the ColorStream HD-1 inputs on the TV. You

would then select ColorStream HD-1 as the video input source.*

¥ When you use a Cable box, you may not be able to use the

remote control to program or access certain features on

the TV.

￿To view basic Cable channels and use the TV’s features:

Select the ANT 2 video input source.* Use the TV front panel controls or remote control to change channels and access the TV’s features.

￿To view basic and premium Cable channels:

Turn OFF the VCR. Select the ANT 1 video input source.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area). Use the Cable box controls to change channels.

or…Turn ON the VCR. Tune the VCR to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area). Select the VIDEO 1 video input source.* Use the Cable box controls to change channels.

￿To view the VCR:

Select the VIDEO 1 video input source.*

Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack (see page 25)

ANT( 75 )

 

 

 

G-LINK

 

DVI/HDCP IN

TheaterNet

 

 

 

 

 

 

IEEE1394

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

ANT-1

ANT-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IEEE1394

REC OUT

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

L

R

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

COLOR

COLOR

 

 

 

STREAM

STREAM

 

 

 

 

 

HD-1

HD-2

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

Y

Y

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PB

PB

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

OUT

AUDIO CENTER

 

PR

PR

VIDEO

CHANNEL IN

 

 

L/

 

 

 

L/

 

 

MONO

 

L

L

MONO

L

TheaterNet

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

AUDIO AUDIO

AUDIO

VAR

 

 

AUDIO ON

OFF

R

 

R

R

R

R

IR OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: This will provide better picture performance if you connected an S-video cable as mentioned in the first bulleted item on this page.

or…Turn ON the VCR. Select the ANT 1 video input source.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area).

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*To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control (see page 61). To program the TV remote control to operate other devices, see pages 30Ð33.

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Contents 51HX93 57HX93 65HX93 It Makes a Difference Where Your TV Stands Safety PrecautionsIssue Tune Into SafetyInstallation, Care, and Service Important Safety InstructionsOr continuous, unplug the power cord When the unit is being turned on orContact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center TV, follow these recommendations and precautionsContents Contents Introduction Features of your new TVWelcome to Toshiba Demo TV back panelTV front panel controls and connections Connecting your TV4 5 6 7 8 For an explanation of cable types, see TV back panel connectionsOverview of cable types Two coaxial cables You will needTo view the VCR Video 1 or Video 2 at the same time or the pictureTo view basic and premium Cable channels Connecting a VCR and Cable boxSelect the Video 1 video input source Or the picture performance will be unacceptableSelect the ColorStream HD-1 video input source on the TV Connecting a VCR and satellite receiverTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels Picture performance will be unacceptableTo view premium Cable channels Connecting a DVD player with S-video and a VCRTo view the DVD player To view antenna or Cable channels Connecting a DVD player with component video and a VCRTo record a TV program while watching a DVD From antenna or CableConnecting a VCR to the REC OUT jacks Connecting two VCRsConnecting a camcorder Connecting a DVI/HDCP deviceTo view the camcorder video Select the Video 3 video input sourceConnecting an analog audio system Connecting a digital audio systemHighlight Audio Setup and press Enter One optical audio cableSystem connection example Connecting an A/V receiverTo connect the IR blaster cable IEEE-1394 devices using On-screen control iconsTo control the devices Using analog-compatible IEEE-1394 devices Connecting IEEE-1394 Firewire video devicesSupported signals Using TheaterNet on-screen device controlIEEE-1394 device management IEEE-1394 device initializationTo edit the IEEE-1394 device information Chain connection IEEE-1394 device interconnectionHub connection Hub connectionTo connect to the G-LINK jack Link connectionSee Learning about the remote control Using the remote controlChannel Numbers 0-9, 100 directly access channels To install the remote control batteries Installing the remote control batteriesDevice mode control after programming Remote Control functional key chart CBL/SAT Audio VCR CH RTN Press Mode to select the TV mode to control the TV Device code setupPress Mode to select the mode you want to set up Searching and sampling the code of a deviceOperational feature reset Using the volume lock featureRepeatedly press Mode to select CABLE/SAT mode To reset the volume controls to the original device modeVCRs Multi-brand remote control device codesCable boxes Receivers CD playersCassette players Laser disksMain menu layout Menu layout and navigationNavigating the menu system Setup / Installation menu layoutPress Menu to open the menu system To close a menu instantly, press ExitManually starting the Quick Connect Guide assisted setup Starting the Quick Connect Guide assisted setupIf you already set up the TV Guide On Screen system, go to Selecting the menu languageConfiguring the location of your TV Setting up the TV Guide On Screen systemConfiguring your Cable setup Following screen opens. Press Enter to continueConfiguring your VCR setup Cable box code testingDo you have a VCR? Select YES or NO, and then press For G-LINK connection details, seeConfirming your settings VCR code testingSee Important final setup steps, next Important final setup steps Completing the Quick Connect Guide assisted setupConfiguring the antenna input sources Setting up your TVTo configure the ANT 1 and ANT 2 input sources Selecting the menu languageProgramming channels automatically Programming channels into the TV’s channel memoryTo program channels automatically Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory To add and delete channels in the Favorite Channels lists Programming your favorite channelsTo clear your favorite channel lists To tune your favorite channelsSetting up TheaterNet Setting up and using TheaterNet on-screen device controlTo set up TheaterNet device control TheaterNet Setup menu opensTo close the on-screen control icons Using the TheaterNet control iconsPress Exit To view another sourceAmplifiers TheaterNet IR device codesLaser disk players Miscellaneous audio devicesADC Video accessory Hdtv decoder ReceiversSTS Manually adjusting the color Adjusting the color convergenceAutomatically adjusting the color Convergence using TouchFocusSetting the time and date Restore Factory Defaults Viewing the digital signal meterChecking system status Skip these steps and go to the next TV Guide On Screen system includes the following featuresPanel ad Channel Blue and Green About the TV Guide On Screen menusWindows Action buttonsNavigating the TV Guide On Screen system Viewing program listings and descriptions Listings menuInfo windows Channel surfingSetting programs as favorites Direct tuningVideo Window One-touch and VCR Plus+ recordingSort menu Using the Menu Bar to access other menusViewing panel ads and channel ads To open the Sort menuChange system settings Setup menuReview options change the auto display setting Schedule menuPromotions menu TroubleshootingMessages menu Using the digital tuner hold Using the TVÕs featuresSelecting the video input source to view To label the video input sources To clear the video labels Labeling the video input sourcesTuning to the next programmed channel Tuning channelsSwitching between two channels using Channel Return Using SpeedSurf to change to a specific programmed channelSelecting the picture size Press PIC Size on the remote controlNatural picture size To select the picture sizeTheater Wide 2 picture size Theater Wide 1 picture sizeTheater Wide 3 picture size Full picture sizeTo set the scroll settings Using the auto aspect ratio feature 480i signals onlyTo turn on the Auto Aspect feature To turn off the Auto Aspect featureTo set the Cinema Mode to Film Selecting the cinema modeTo set the Cinema Mode to Video To select the display formatUsing the POP double-window feature Using the POP featuresTo display a program in the POP window To close the POP windowAdjusting the size of the main and POP pictures Switching the main and POP picturesFreezing the main picture in the POP double-window To close the still POP windowTo cancel the channel scan without changing the channel Using the programmed channel scan featurePOP double-window aspect ratio To scan the programmed channelsTo scan and tune your favorite channels Using the favorite channel search featureSelecting the picture mode Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the picture quality Resetting the picture settingsTo activate the ALS To turn on the flesh tone featureTo deactivate the ALS Adjusting the velocity scan modulation Using CableClear DNR digital noise reductionSelecting the color temperature Resetting the advanced picture settingsAdvanced closed captions Using the closed caption modeUsing the sub-bass system SBS Adjusting the audioMuting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsUsing the StableSound feature Adjusting the audio qualityResetting your audio adjustments Resetting the advanced audio settings Using the SRS WOW surround sound featureUsing the Dolby Virtual SRS TruSurround sound feature Selecting the optical audio output format Turning off the built-in speakersSelecting the Audio OUT sound Memory card specifications Using Memory card picture viewerViewing digital photos on your TV Memory card care and handling Using the memory card picture viewerDuring the slide show To set the slide show intervalSetting the sleep timer Setting the ON/OFF timerViewing the demo mode Displaying TV setting information on-screenUnderstanding the auto power off feature Understanding the last mode memory featureEntering the PIN code Using the Locks menuIf you cannot remember your PIN code Changing your PIN codeTo block and unblock TV programs and movies Blocking TV programs and movies by rating V-ChipPress z to highlight Edit Rating Limits and press Edit Rating Limits screen below appearsUnlocking programs temporarily Blocking channelsLocking video inputs Using the front panel lock feature Using the game timerTroubleshooting ¥ The sound may be muted. Press Volume If Audio OUT is set to POP in the Audio Setup menuSet to SAP mode Restore Factory Defaults procedure as described onSetup Questions TV Guide On Screen FAQsTo hold detailed program descriptions for all of them Operational QuestionsHow do I resize or close the Info window? Edid = Enhanced-Extended Display Identification AppendixLimited United States Warranty How to Obtain Warranty Services Limited Canada WarrantyFor additional information, visit TCL’s web site 51/57/65H93 51/57/65H93 Index Picture adjustmentsChannel programming Picture-out-picture POPIndex Remote control03-08 RP 23566005

51HX93 specifications

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