Toshiba 27AF42 owner manual Adjusting the picture quality, Selecting the color temperature

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the picture quality

You can adjust the pictureÕs contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, and tint. Your picture quality adjustments are stored automatically in the

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TVÕs memory. You can keep these settings or choose preset options in the PREFERENCE menu (see ÒSelecting the color temperatureÓ below, and ÒAdjusting the picture preferenceÓ on the next page.)

To adjust the picture quality:

1.Press MENU.

2.Press x or to highlight the PICTURE menu.

3.Press y or z until the quality you want to adjust is highlighted.

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To reset the picture (and audio)

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adjustments to the factory settings,

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COLOR

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select RESET in the PICTURE menu.

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4. Press x or to adjust the level, as described in the following table:

Selection

Pressing

Contrast

Lower

Higher

Brightness

Darker

Lighter

Sharpness

Softer

Sharper

Color

Paler

Deeper

Tint

Reddish

Greenish

Selecting the color temperature

Change the picture quality by selecting from three preset color temperaturesÑcool, medium, and warmÑas described in the following table:

Mode

Picture Quality

CoolBlueish

Medium Neutral

WarmReddish

To select the color temperature:

1.Press MENU.

2.Press x or to highlight the PREFERENCE menu.

3.Press y or z to highlight COLOR TEMPERATURE.

4.Press x or to highlight the mode you prefer.

PREFERENCE

COLOR TEMPERATURE [COOL] MEDIUM WARM

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Contents Color Television Safety Precautions Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions InstallationService CareImportant Safety Information 2Ð4 Welcome to Toshiba Exploring your new TVSelecting a location for the TV Model number Serial numberConnecting a VCR Connecting your TVYou will need Connecting a cable converter box Connecting a cable converter box and VCRConnecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR Welcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV¥ one coaxial cable Connecting two VCRs¥ two video cables see notes at right Connecting an audio amplifier Connecting a camcorder¥ one pair of audio cables Preparing the remote control for use Using the remote controlInstalling the remote control batteries ¥ Cable TV converter Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to VCR code tableCable TV converter code table NECLearning about the remote control 100 0 ENTChanging the on-screen display language Setting up your TVTo select an on-screen display language Programming channels into the TVÕs memory Selecting the signal sourceProgramming channels automatically Image tilt correction Changing channelsAdding and erasing channels manually Using the TVÕs features Adjusting the channel settingsSwitching 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 channelsChanging your PIN code If you forget your PIN codeBlocking programs by ratings To block programs by ratingBlocking unrated movies and programs Unblocking programs temporarilyTo block unrated movies and programs To block a channel Blocking channelsPress Exit Repeat steps 1Ð11 to block additional channels To set up video lock Locking video inputsTo unblock all blocked channels Video Lock options areTo create a channel label Channel labelsTo erase a channel label To set up video labels Video labelsAdjusting 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 Closed Caption feature has two optionsUsually identified in your local TV listing as Òccó Viewing areaAdjusting the sound Muting the soundSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts To listen to stereo soundAdjusting the sound quality Using the surround sound featureTo adjust the sound quality To turn the surround sound feature onSelecting variable audio OUT Turning off the built-in speakersUnderstanding the last mode memory feature Viewing the demonstration Demo modeUsing the sub-bass system SBS Troubleshooting AppendixSpecifications Limited United States Warranty Limited Canada Warranty Page Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, INC

27AF42 specifications

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