Toshiba 22AV500U Blocking channels, Unlocking programs temporarily, Using the input lock feature

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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features

Blocking channels

With the Channels Block feature, you can block specific channels. You will not be able to tune blocked channels unless you unlock them.

To block channels:

1� Press and highlight the Locks menu icon. � Press to display the PIN code entering screen.

� Enter your four-digit PIN code and press (page 45).

� Press to highlight Channels Block and then press

. A list of the channels available for that input will be displayed along with the call letters for each channel, if available.

� Press  to highlight the channel you want to block and press , which puts an “” in the box next to that channel.

� Repeat step 5 for other channels you want to block. � Highlight Done and press .

To unblock individual channels:

In step 5 above, press  to highlight the channel you want to unblock, press to remove the “” from the box, highlight Done and press .

To block all channels at once:

Highlight Block All in step 5 on previous page and then highlight Done and press .

To unblock all locked channels at once:

Highlight Allow All in step 5 on previous page and then highlight Done and press .

Unlocking programs temporarily

If you try to tune the TV to a program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will appear on-screen:

This program exceeds the rating limit you set.

Push 'mute' to enter PIN.

You can either temporarily unlock the program or select an unlocked program to watch.

To temporarily unlock the program:

1�

Press .

�

Enter your four-digit PIN code and press . If the correct

code is entered, the program lock mode is released and the normal picture appears. All locking is disabled until the TV is turned off, and will be enabled when the TV is turned on again.

Using the input lock feature

You can use the Input Lock feature to lock the video inputs (VIDEO, ColorStream HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and PC) and channels 3 and 4. You will not be able to view the input sources or channels until you unlock the inputs.

To lock/unlock the video inputs:

1� From the Locks menu, Press to display the PIN code entering screen.

� Enter your four-digit PIN code and press . � Press to highlight Input Lock and press .

� Press or to select the level of video input locking you prefer, as described below.

 

Mode

Description

 

 

 

 

 

Locks VIDEO,

 

Video

ColorStream HD, HDMI 1,

 

 

HDMI 2, and PC.

 

 

 

 

 

Locks VIDEO, ColorStream HD,

 

 

HDMI 1, HDMI 2, PC and channels 3

 

Video+

and 4.

 

 

Select Video+ if you play video

 

 

tapes via an ANT/CABLE input.

 

 

 

 

Off

Unlocks all video inputs and channels

 

3 and 4.

 

 

 

 

 

� Press .

 

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Contents 22AV500U Dear Customer Safety PrecautionsIssue Tune Into SafetyInstallation Important Safety InstructionsInstallation, Care, and Service Additional Safety PrecautionsCare ServiceRemoving the Pedestal Stand To Display your LCD TV using a Wall BracketChoosing a location for your LCD TV To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal StandTrademark Information PartImportant notes about your LCD TV Contents Introduction Features of your new TVIntroduction Hdmi 2, PC Volume tu These buttons adjust the volume levelTV front and side panel controls and connections Green LEDFor an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages TV back panel connectionsAbout the connection illustrations Connecting your TVOverview of cable types To view the VCR Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable boxTo view the antenna or Cable signal You will needStandard audio cables Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable boxTo view basic and premium Cable channels Coaxial cables Video cableTo record a TV program while watching a DVD To view antenna or Cable channelsTo view the DVD player To view the VCR or view and record antenna channelsSelect the Video video input source on the TV Connecting a camcorderTo view the camcorder video To connect a DVI device, you will need To connect an Hdmi device, you will needTo view the Hdmi device video To control the audio Connecting a digital audio systemTo connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TV Connecting a personal computer PCSignal To connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TVUsing the remote control Learning about the remote control AUX To use your TV remote control to operate aVCR, set the Mode Select switch to AUX DVD player or HTIB, set the Mode Select switch toAUX 1 VCR Remote Control functional key chartProgramming the remote control to control your other devices Remote control codes NAD Portable DVD playerIcon Option Menu layout and navigationMain menu layout Channel Program  Start  Scans for new channels on Setup/Installation menu layoutInput Configuration  Opens the Input Configuration menu Navigating the menu systemTo select the menu language Setting up your TVTo configure the ANT/CABLE input source Selecting the menu languageTo program channels automatically Programming channels into the TV’s channel memoryProgramming channels automatically Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memoryLabeling channels To delete the custom label Setting the Hdmi audio modeTo set the Hdmi audio mode To create and assign a custom labelViewing the system status Viewing the digital signal meterSetting the time zone Reset Factory DefaultsTo select the video input source to view Using the TV’s featuresSelecting the video input source to view Labeling the video input sourcesFavorites Browser Tuning channelsTuning channels using Channel Browser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List Elements of the ChannelBrowserSwitching between two channels using Channel Return Setting the Channel Tuning ModeTuning to the next programmed channel Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammedSelect Picture Size in the Theater Settings menu Switching between two channels using SurfLockTo select the picture size using the remote control To select the picture size using the menusTheaterWide For letter box programs with subtitles NaturalTheaterWide For 43 format programs TheaterWide For letter box programsUsing the auto aspect ratio feature Using the Freeze featureTo select the picture mode using the menu system Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode Adjusting the picture qualityCC Selector Using the closed caption modeDigital CC Settings Base closed captionsSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the audioUsing the digital audio selector Muting the soundTo select the optical audio output format Adjusting the audio qualityUsing the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control feature To adjust the audio qualityChanging your PIN code Using the Locks menuEntering the PIN code If you cannot remember your PIN codeTo download the additional rating system if available Unlocking programs temporarily Using the input lock featureBlocking channels Using the control panel lock feature Using the GameTimerSetting the sleep timer Using the PC settings featureSetting the PC Audio Displaying TV status information Understanding the auto power off featureUnderstanding the last mode memory feature Using the static gamma feature Using the TV’s advanced featuresUsing the advanced picture settings features Using dynamic contrastUsing the Game Mode feature Using Mpeg noise reductionGeneral troubleshooting TroubleshootingHdmi problems Channel tuning problemsClosed caption problems Rating blocking V-Chip problemsAppendix Acceptable signal formats for PC in and Hdmi terminals Limited United States Warranty Limited Canadian Warranty Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Appendix
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