Toshiba 26AV502U, 37AV502U Using the Locks menu, Entering the PIN code, Changing your PIN code

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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features

Using the Locks menu

The Locks menu includes the Enable Rating Blocking, Edit Rating Limits, Channels Block, Input Lock, Front (control) Panel Lock, and New PIN Code features. You can use these features after entering the correct PIN code.

Entering the PIN code

1� Press and highlight the Locks menu icon.

� Press , which displays the PIN code entry screen.

The Lock System screen (below) appears if a PIN code has not been stored. Press the Channel Number buttons to enter a new four-digit code, enter the code a second time to confirm, and press .

The Locks/Active screen (below) appears if the PIN code is already stored. Use the Number buttons to enter your four-digit code and press .

If the wrong PIN code is entered, the message “Incorrect PIN code, please try again!” appears. Highlight Retry and press . Enter the code again and press .

When the correct PIN code is entered, the Locks menu opens.

If you cannot remember your PIN code

While the PIN code entering screen is displayed, press four times within five seconds. The PIN code will be cleared and you can enter a new PIN code.

Changing your PIN code

1� Press and highlight the Locks menu icon. � Press to display the PIN code entering screen. � Enter your four-digit PIN code and press .

� Press to highlight New PIN Code and press .

� Press the Number buttons to enter a new four-digit code. Reenter the PIN code to confirm it.

6� Press . The new PIN code is now active.

Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip)

Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to the ratings you select. (For rating descriptions, see the tables on the next page.)

To block and unblock TV programs and movies:

1� Press and highlight the Locks menu icon. � Press to display the PIN code entering screen. � Enter your four-digit PIN code and press . � Press to highlight Enable Rating Blocking. � Press and to select On, and then press .

6� Press to highlight Edit Rating Limits and press . The Edit Rating Limits screen (below) appears.

7� Press   and then press to select the level of blocking you prefer. A box with an “” is a rating that will be blocked. As you highlight a rating, a definition for the rating appears at the bottom of the screen.

8� When done selecting the ratings you want to block, highlight Done and press .

Note: Above selection of blocking level is for U.S V-Chip system. For Canada rating, you can highlight the “Canada RS” then press

, another “Canadian Rating Menu” screen will appear.

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Contents 26AV502U 32AV502U 32AV50SU 37AV502U Issue Safety PrecautionsTune Into Safety Dear CustomerInstallation, Care, and Service Important Safety InstructionsAdditional Safety Precautions InstallationCare ServiceChoosing a location for your LCD TV To Display your LCD TV using a Wall BracketTo Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand Removing the Pedestal StandPart Important notes about your LCD TVTrademark Information Contents Introduction Features of your new TVIntroduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Volume tu These buttons adjust the volume levelGreen LED HD1, ColorStream HD2, Hdmi 1, Hdmi 2, PCTV back panel connections Connecting your TV Overview of cable typesAbout the connection illustrations To view the antenna or Cable signal Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable boxYou will need To view the VCRTo view basic and premium Cable channels Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable boxCoaxial cables Video cable Standard audio cablesTo view the DVD player To view antenna or Cable channelsTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To record a TV program while watching a DVDConnecting a camcorder To view the camcorder videoSelect the Video 2 video input source on the TV To connect an Hdmi device, you will need To view the Hdmi device videoTo connect a DVI device, you will need To control the audio Connecting an audio systemSignal Connecting a personal computer PCTo connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TV To connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TVPreparing the remote control for use Using the remote controlInstalling the remote control batteries Remote control effective rangeLearning about the remote control VCR, set the Mode Select switch to AUX To use your TV remote control to operate aDVD player or HTIB, set the Mode Select switch to AUXAUX 1 VCR Remote Control functional key chartProgramming the remote control to control your other devices Satellite receiver Cable converter boxTV/VCR Combo DVD/VCR ComboHtib Menu layout and navigation Main menu layoutIcon Option Input Configuration  Opens the Input Configuration menu Setup/Installation menu layoutNavigating the menu system Channel Program  Start  Scans for new channels onTo configure the ANT/CABLE input source Setting up your TVSelecting the menu language To select the menu languageProgramming channels into the TV’s channel memory Programming channels automaticallyManually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory Labeling channels To set the Hdmi audio mode Setting the Hdmi audio modeTo create and assign a custom label To delete the custom labelSetting the time zone Viewing the digital signal meterReset Factory Defaults Viewing the system statusSelecting the video input source to view Using the TV’s featuresLabeling the video input sources To select the video input source to viewTuning channels Tuning channels using Channel BrowserFavorites Browser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List Elements of the ChannelBrowserTuning to the next programmed channel Setting the Channel Tuning ModeTuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed Switching between two channels using Channel ReturnTo select the picture size using the remote control Switching between two channels using SurfLockTo select the picture size using the menus Select Picture Size in the Theater Settings menuTheaterWide For 43 format programs NaturalTheaterWide For letter box programs TheaterWide For letter box programs with subtitlesUsing the Freeze feature Selecting the cinema modeSelecting the picture mode Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the picture quality To select the picture mode using the menu systemDigital CC Settings Using the closed caption modeBase closed captions CC SelectorUsing the digital audio selector Adjusting the audioMuting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsUsing the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control feature Adjusting the audio qualityTo adjust the audio quality To select the optical audio output formatEntering the PIN code Using the Locks menuIf you cannot remember your PIN code Changing your PIN codeTo download the additional rating system if available Using the input lock feature Blocking channelsUnlocking programs temporarily Using the control panel lock feature Using the GameTimerUsing the PC settings feature Setting the PC AudioSetting the sleep timer Understanding the last mode memory feature Understanding the auto power off featureTo display TV status information using Recall To display TV status information using InfoUsing dynamic contrast Using the TV’s advanced featuresUsing the static gamma feature Selecting the color temperatureUsing the Game Mode feature Using Mpeg noise reductionGeneral troubleshooting TroubleshootingClosed caption problems Channel tuning problemsRating blocking V-Chip problems Hdmi problemsAppendix SpecificationsFormat Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency Acceptable signal formats for PC in and Hdmi terminalsFor LCD Televisions 26 and Larger Limited United States WarrantyFor Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Limited Canadian WarrantyDisclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Appendix Page Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, L.L.C
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