Toshiba 27AF42 owner manual Selecting the signal source, Programming channels into the TVÕs memory

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Selecting the signal source

Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or TV to select the signal source connected to your TV.

To change the signal source:

Using the remote control: Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control, and then press the corresponding CHANNEL NUMBER for the desired source (see the illustration below).

Using the remote control or TV: Repeatedly press TV-VIDEOuntil the selected signal source displays in purple.

0:TV

1:VIDEO 1

2:VIDEO 2

3:VIDEO 3

4:ColorStream

To verify the signal source:

Press RECALL or press TV/VIDEO on the remote control once.

Programming channels into the TVÕs memory

When you press CHANNEL ▲▼ on the TV or remote control, the TV stops only on the channels stored in the TVÕs memory.

Note: To tune the TV to a channel not programmed into the memory, use the CHANNEL NUMBERS on the remote control.

Follow the steps below and on the next page to program channels into the TVÕs memory.

Programming channels automatically

Your TV can automatically detect all active channels in your area and store them in the TVÕs memory. After the channels are stored automatically, you can manually add or erase individual channels (see page 18).

To program channels automatically:

1.Press MENU.

2.Press x or to highlight the SET UP menu.

3.Press y or z to highlight TV/CABLE.

4.Press x or to highlight TV (if you use an antenna) or CABLE (if you use cable).

5.Press z to highlight CH PROGRAM.

SET UP

 

 

 

 

SET UP

 

 

 

LANGUAGE:

 

 

 

LANGUAGE:

 

 

 

[ENGLISH] FRANCAIS ESPANOL

 

 

[ENGLISH] FRANCAIS ESPANOL

TV/CABLE:

[TV] CABLE

 

TV/CABLE:

[TV] CABLE

CH PROGRAM

 

 

 

CH PROGRAM

 

 

ADD/ERASE:

[ADD] ERASE

 

ADD/ERASE:

[ADD] ERASE

MORE

 

 

 

 

MORE

 

 

 

MOVE [

]

SELECT [

]

 

MOVE [

]

SELECT [

]

6.Press x or to start automatic channel programming (ÒCH PROGRAMÓ displays on-screen). The TV automatically cycles through every TV or cable channel (depending on which you selected), and stores all active channels in the TVÕs memory.

7.When automatic channel programming is complete, the message ÒCH Programming CompletedÓ appears.

8.Press CHANNEL ▲▼ to view the programmed channels.

TV Front Panel

DEMO

MENU

TV/VIDEO

VOLUME

CHANNEL

 

 

TV/VIDEO

 

CHANNEL z y

RECALL

RECALL MUTE

POWER

 

o

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL

7

 

8

 

9

NUMBERS

 

 

 

 

 

CH RTN

 

100

 

0

 

ENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

CH

 

 

 

VOL MENU/

VOL

yz x •

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

CH

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL

CABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yz

VCR

EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAV CH

TV/VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

A

TV/VIDEO

REC

TV/VCR STOP

 

PLAY

 

 

STILL

SOURCE

PIP

 

SLOW

PAUSE

REW

 

FF

 

PIP CH

LOCATE

SWAP

 

CT-90037

Welcome to Toshiba

Connecting your TV

Using the Remote Control

Setting up your TV

Using the TVÕs Features

Appendix

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Contents Color Television Dear Customer Safety PrecautionsInstallation Important Safety InstructionsCare ServiceImportant Safety Information 2Ð4 Exploring your new TV Welcome to ToshibaSelecting a location for the TV Model number Serial numberYou will need Connecting your TVConnecting a VCR Connecting a cable converter box and VCR Connecting a cable converter boxWelcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR¥ two video cables see notes at right Connecting two VCRs¥ one coaxial cable ¥ one pair of audio cables Connecting a camcorderConnecting an audio amplifier Installing the remote control batteries Using the remote controlPreparing the remote control for use VCR code table ¥ Cable TV converter Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch toNEC Cable TV converter code table100 0 ENT Learning about the remote controlTo select an on-screen display language Setting up your TVChanging the on-screen display language Programming channels automatically Selecting the signal sourceProgramming channels into the TVÕs memory Adding and erasing channels manually Changing channelsImage tilt correction Adjusting the channel settings Using the TVÕs featuresSwitching between two channels Programming your favorite channelsTo select your PIN code and access the V-Chip Control menu Using the V-Chip Control blocking featureSelecting a PIN code To select your favorite channelsIf you forget your PIN code Changing your PIN codeTo block programs by rating Blocking programs by ratingsTo block unrated movies and programs Unblocking programs temporarilyBlocking unrated movies and programs Press Exit Repeat steps 1Ð11 to block additional channels Blocking channelsTo block a channel Locking video inputs To set up video lockTo unblock all blocked channels Video Lock options areTo erase a channel label Channel labelsTo create a channel label Video labels To set up video labelsAdjusting the picture quality Adjusting the pictureSelecting the color temperature To adjust the picture qualityAuto power off Setting the off timerAdjusting the picture preference Displaying on-screen informationClosed Caption feature has two options Using the closed caption featureUsually identified in your local TV listing as Òccó Viewing areaMuting the sound Adjusting the soundSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts To listen to stereo soundUsing the surround sound feature Adjusting the sound qualityTo adjust the sound quality To turn the surround sound feature onTurning off the built-in speakers Selecting variable audio OUTUsing the sub-bass system SBS Viewing the demonstration Demo modeUnderstanding the last mode memory feature Appendix TroubleshootingSpecifications Limited United States Warranty Limited Canada Warranty Page Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, INC

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