Toshiba 30HF83 Using the V-CHIP menu, TV Rating Independent rating system for broadcasters

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Using the V-CHIP menu

Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-CHIP conrol feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections. To use this feature, perform the following setup.

ENABLE BLOCKING

1.From the LOCKS menu, select ENABLE BLOCKING.

2.Press x or • to select ON or OFF. ON : To enable your setting (Lock)

OFF: To release your setting (Unlock)

Note: The CH LOCK function is not affected by the Enable Blocking setting.

TV RATING (Independent rating system for broadcasters)

1. From the LOCKS menu, select TV RATING.

Note:

The V-Chip function is available only for the U.S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip system is not supported.

LOCKS menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V –CH I P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENABLE BLOCK I NG

 

ON

/ OFF

 

 

 

TV RAT I NG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPAA RAT I NG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLOCK I NG OPT I ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH LOCK

 

OFF

 

V I DEO LOCK

 

 

GAME TIMER

 

OFF

 

FRONT PANEL LOCK

 

OFF

 

NEW P I N CODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To select each item:

Press z or y .

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2.Press x or • to display the TV RATING menu.

3.Press z or y to select an item.

4.Press • to lock (display ÒXÓ ). Press x to unlock (display Ò✓ Ó).

5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the next item.

LOCKS

 

TV RAT I NG MA 1 4

PG G

D I ALOG

 

LANGUAGE

 

SEX

 

V I OLENCE

 

NO DLSV

 

YOUTH TV RAT I NG

Y7 Y

Y7FV

V –CH I P MENU

 

TV/VIDEO RECALL

POWER

 

INFO

RECALL

 

 

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3

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Usingthe Remote

The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can lock are listed in the table below.

Ratings

Description and Content themes

MA

Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically

 

designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be

 

unsuitable for children under 17.)

 

L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity

 

V) Graphic violence

 

 

14

Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some

 

material that many parents would find unsuitable for

 

children under 14 years of age.)

 

D) Intensely suggestive dialog L) Strong, coarse language

 

S) Intense sexual situations V) Intense violence

 

 

PG

Parental Guidance Suggested (This program contains

 

material that parents may find unsuitable for younger

 

children.)

 

D) Some suggestive dialog L) Infrequent coarse

 

language S) Some sexual situations V) Moderate

 

violence

 

 

G

General Audience (Most parents would find this program

 

suitable for all ages.)

 

 

Y7,

Directed to Older Children (This program is designed for

Y7FV

children age 7 and above. Note: Programs in which fantasy

 

violence may be more intense or more combative than other

 

programs in this category are designated Y7FV.)

 

 

Y

All Children (This program is designed to be appropriate for

 

all children.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+10

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G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FAV

 

 

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P

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PIC

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O

FAVORITE

 

 

 

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T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVDMENU

 

 

 

 

yzx •

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

 

 

 

EXIT

 

 

 

 

NENTER

 

 

EA

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T

 

FAV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

CH

VOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CBL/SAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POP DIRECT CH MUTE

SLEEP

 

 

 

TV/VCR

PAUSE

STOP

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREEZE SOURCE

SPLIT

 

 

 

 

 

REW

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SKIP/SEARCH

 

 

Press RECALL to display the rating of

 

CH SCAN

SWAP

POP CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the TV program you areLIGHT currently

watching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PG

SAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV – PG

 

 

 

L

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANT

1

 

FULL

 

 

 

CLOCK 9 : 2 5

 

CABLE

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settingup

yourTV

 

 

UsingtheTVÕs

Features

 

 

 

 

Appendix

 

 

 

 

 

Index

 

 

 

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Contents 30HF83 Dear Customer Consumers and their families about television safetyEntertainment enjoyable and safe Prong. The wide blade or the third InstallationAlways place the TV on the floor Care ServiceImportant Safety Information Introduction Quick Connect Guide IntroductionWelcome to Toshiba Exploring your new TVConnecting a VCR Connecting your TVUsingtheTV’s Features Appendix Index From Cable Box or Antenna Stereo VCRConnecting a cable box and VCR Connecting a cable boxConnecting your TV From CableOr the picture performance will be Appendix IndexDistribution, or revision of television Materials is prohibited underFrom Antenna Connecting a DVD player with component video and a VCRDVD Player with component video DTV Receiver with component video DTV AntennaConnecting a camcorder Connecting two VCRsCamcorder Video-3 front panelDVI/HDCP device For example, set-top box or DVD player Connecting a device to the DVI/HDCP inputConnecting an A/V receiver Connecting an audio systemAmplifier ReceiverPreparing the remote control for use Using the remote controlInstalling the remote control batteries If you have a Toshiba deviceRemote control codes Programming the remote controlUsing the Remote Control DVD/VCR Combo TV/VCR ComboDVD player Portable DVD playerPoint the remote control Directly at the device Using the remote control to operate your other devicesCT-90159 Begins playback of a tape or DVDConnecting YourTV Control Learning about the remote controlCH RTN returns to the memorized channel Learning about the menu system Setting up your TVTV front panel Selecting the antenna input Changing the on-screen display languagePress x or to highlight your desired language Programming channels into the channel memory Setting up your TVProgramming channels automatically Adding and erasing channels manuallyUsing Remote Settingup YourTV UsingtheTVÕs Features Using the Quick Connect GuideChanging channels using SpeedSurf Adjusting the tilt correction featureChanging channels Adjusting the channel settings Using the TVÕs featuresSwitching between two channels using Channel Return Switching between two channels using SurfLockªUsing the TVÕs Features Labeling channels Selecting the picture size Viewing the wide-screen picture formatsPress z to highlight Press x or to erase the channel labelBottom Conventional picture on aWide-screen picture on a Conventional TV screen With subtitlesPress x or to display the Scroll Adjustment mode Press PIC Size to select the Theater Wide 2 or 3 modePress MENU, and then press x or until Theater menu AppearsSelecting the cinema mode Using the auto aspect featureUsing the POP double-window feature Introduction Connecting YourTV Switching the main and POP picturesAdjusting the size of the double-window Settingup YourTV UsingtheTVÕs Features Appendix Index¥ This feature does not operate in DVI mode Using the programmed channel search functionPOP double-window aspect ratio Moving pictureIntroduction Connecting YourTV Usingthe RemoteControl Using the favorite channel search functionAbout the auto favorite feature UsingtheTVÕs Features AppendixPress y or z to display the PIN code entering mode Using the Locks menuEntering the PIN code If you cannot remember your PIN codeUsingthe Remote Using the V-CHIP menuTV Rating Independent rating system for broadcasters Mpaa Rating Independent rating system for movies Setting theCH SCANTVSWAPNonePOPRatingCH to on may blockPress to lock ÒXÓ or press x to unlock ÒÓ Press x or to return to the Locks menuUnlocking programs temporarily Locking channelsTo select each item Repeat steps 3 and 4 for other channelsLocking video inputs Using the front panel lock feature Using the game timerChanging the PIN code Selecting the picture mode Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the picture quality Settingup YourTV Using the flesh tone featureUsing the CableClearª DNR feature Saving your new preferencesSelecting the display format for 480p signals only Selecting the color temperatureResetting your picture adjustments Selecting the video input source Connecting Your ControlLabeling the video input sources ¥ To view text, highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4 Using the closed caption featureSetting the sleep timer Setting the on timerPress y or z to highlight Sleep Selecting the background of the menu display Setting the clockTo display the time on-screen Press Recall Muting the sound Adjusting the soundSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the sound quality Using the WOWª surround sound featurePress x or to adjust the level Effect does not workUsing the CYCLONE¨ sub-woofer system Resetting your audio adjustmentsPress x to decrease the sub-woofer volume Press y or z to highlight CYC LevelSelecting the Audio OUT sound Turning off the built-in speakersTo turn on the built-in speakers Highlight on in above To turn off the StableSound feature Highlight OFF in above Using the StableSound¨ featureDisplaying on-screen information Understanding the auto power off feature Viewing the demo modeUnderstanding the last mode memory feature Appendix SpecificationsProblem Solution TroubleshootingLimited United States Warranty Limited Canada Warranty Remote control Picture adjustmentsIndex Channel programmingToshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, INC

30HF83 specifications

The Toshiba 30HF83 is a versatile television model that appeals to viewers seeking quality performance and reliable technology in a compact size. Launched during a time when CRT televisions were phasing out, the 30HF83 blends traditional CRT characteristics with innovative features tailored for enhanced viewing experiences.

One of the standout features of the Toshiba 30HF83 is its 30-inch screen, which offers a comfortable viewing size for small to medium rooms. The television utilizes Toshiba's renowned Aqua tuning system that helps set outstanding image clarity and sharpness. The CRT display delivers vibrant colors and deep blacks, ensuring an enjoyable viewing experience whether you are watching a movie or a daily show.

Additionally, the 30HF83 boasts a 16x9 aspect ratio, allowing for a more cinematic viewing experience. This aspect ratio supports both widescreen content and standard programming, providing flexibility for various types of media. The television also comes equipped with multiple input options, including composite, S-video, and RF connectivity. This versatility allows users to connect external devices such as DVD players, gaming consoles, and VCRs, catering to a variety of entertainment preferences.

In terms of sound performance, the Toshiba 30HF83 integrates a built-in audio system designed to complement its visual capabilities. The TV features stereo sound, which enhances the overall viewing experience by delivering clear audio alongside superior video performance.

One key characteristic of the 30HF83 is its solid build quality and durability, a hallmark of Toshiba products. Weighing in at a significant amount compared to modern flat-screen TVs, the CRT design ensures a sturdy construction but may pose challenges for mounting or moving the television. Its traditional design may appeal to those who prefer the retro aesthetic or those who are fans of CRT technology.

In conclusion, the Toshiba 30HF83 is a notable choice for individuals looking for reliable, solid performance in a CRT television. With a robust feature set that supports various media types, it maintains Toshiba's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Its unique combination of traditional and modern functionalities offers a viewing experience that remains enjoyable even as technology evolves.
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