Toshiba 32A12 appendix Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR

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Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR

With this connection you can:

¥watch videotapes

¥watch and record basic and premium cable channels

¥record one channel while watching the same or another channel

From

Cable

Connecting your TV

Tune the VCR to channel

3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), place the TV in VIDEO 1 mode, and then use the converter box to change channels.

You will need:

¥one cable signal splitter

¥four coaxial cables

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

Stereo VCR

S-VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

 

L

R

IN

OUT

TV

IN from ANT OUT to TV

CH3

CH4

IN

COLOR

VIDEO VIDEO STREAM INPUT

Y

L/

MONOL

OUT

Cable

 

 

Converter

 

IN

Box

 

OUT

Cable

 

 

 

Signal

IN

OUT

Splitter

 

OUT

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

L/

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

ANT

 

 

 

¥one video cable (For video cable type,

see ÒNote Regarding Picture QualityÓ on page 7.)

AUDIO

AUDIO PB

R

R

PR

VIDEO-1

VIDEO-2

 

AUDIO

R

Note:

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

When you use a converter box with your TV, you

may not be able to use the remote control to program certain features (for example, blocking channels).

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.

Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR

With this connection you can:

¥

watch videotapes

From Satellite dish

 

 

 

 

¥

watch satellite and TV channels

Satellite Receiver

 

 

 

 

¥

record one TV channel while watching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the same or another channel

S-VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

Satellite IN

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

L R

 

 

 

You will need:

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

¥

two coaxial cables

 

 

 

 

 

 

¥

two pairs of audio cables (one single and one

 

TV

 

 

 

 

pair of audio cables for a mono VCR)

 

 

IN

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLOR

ANT

¥

two video cables (For video cable type, see

 

VIDEO

VIDEO STREAM

VIDEO

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

ÒNote Regarding Picture QualityÓ on page 7.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONO

 

 

MONO

 

 

 

 

L/

 

 

L/

Note:

 

 

AUDIO

 

PB

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

To watch satellite programs, the TV must select

 

 

 

 

PR

R

VIDEO-1 (see page 16).

 

 

 

-1 VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To watch VCR programs, the TV must select

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO-2 (see page 16).

 

 

Stereo VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

IN from ANT OUT to TV

CH3

CH4

From antenna

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Contents 32A12 Safety Precautions Dear CustomerInstallation DAMAGE! Never place the TV onNever place or store the TV in direct Always place the TV on the floorService CareContents Exploring your new TV Selecting a location for your TVYou will need Connecting a VCR Connecting a cable converter boxWith this connection you can Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCRConnecting two VCRs Connecting your TV Using RemotePreparing the remote control for use Installing the remote control batteriesIf you have a Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter If you have a non-Toshiba VCR or cable TV converterTV front panel Location of controls on TV and remote controlRemote control Point the remote control at the VCR or cable TV converter Recall Power VCR codes Cable TV converter codes Setting up your TV Menu system general instructionsSelecting the signal source Changing the on-screen display languageProgramming channels into the TV’s memory Programming channels automaticallyChanging channels Adding and erasing channels manuallyTo add a channel to or erase a channel from the TV’s memory To change to the next programmed channelAdjusting 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 channelsIf you forget your PIN code To disable blockingChanging your PIN code Blocking programs by ratings To block programs by ratingMpaa Ratings TV Ratings Youth TV RatingsUnblocking programs temporarily DialogBlocking unrated movies and programs To block unrated movies and programsTo unblock all blocked channels Blocking channelsTo block a channel Adjusting 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 informationUsing the closed caption feature To view captions or textSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the soundMuting the sound Adjusting the sound quality Using the surround sound featureTo adjust the sound quality To turn surround sound onViewing the demonstration Demo mode Understanding the last mode memory featureTo start the Demo mode To stop the Demo modeSpecifications AppendixTroubleshooting Problem Checks and AdjustmentsLimited United States Warranty For 27 FST Pure and All Larger Television ModelsLimited Canada Warranty Page Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, INC

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