Toshiba 34AS42 owner manual Care, Service

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23)Always operate this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only.

24)Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the National Electric Code).

29) [This item applies to projection TVs only.] If the air

temperature rises suddenly (for example, when the TV is

first delivered), condensation may form on the lenses. This

can make the picture appear distorted or the color appear

faded. If this happens, turn off the TV for 6 to 7 hours to

allow the condensation to evaporate.

30) For added protection of your TV from lightning and power

surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the

antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or

unused for long periods of time.

Ground clamp

Electric service equipment

Ground clamps

Antenna lead-in wire

Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Power service grounding

electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

31) During normal use, the TV may make

occasional snapping or popping

sounds. This is normal, especially

when the unit is being turned on or

off. If these sounds become frequent

or continuous, unplug the power cord

and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

32) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Tube: If a fixed

(non-moving) pattern remains on the TV screen for long

periods of time, the image can become permanently

25)DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL

INJURY OR DEATH!

¥ Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a position where your body (or any item you are in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.

¥Never attempt to install any of the following during lightning activity:

a) an antenna system; or b) cables, wires, or any home theater component connected to an antenna or phone system.

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For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA

engrained in the picture tube and cause subtle but

permanent ghost images. This type of damage is NOT

COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. Never leave your TV

on for long periods of time while it is displaying the

following formats or images:

¥ Fixed Images, such as PIP/POP windows, stock tickers,

video game patterns, TV station logos, and websites.

¥ Special Formats that do not use the entire screen. For

example, viewing letterbox style (16:9) media on a

normal (4:3) display (gray bars at top and bottom of

screen); or viewing normal style (4:3) media on a

widescreen (16:9) display (gray bars on left and right

sides of screen).

Service

TV, follow these recommendations and precautions:

26) Always sit approximately 10–25 feet away from the TV and

as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can appear

dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV, or if

sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen. Turn the TV

off to check for reflections on the screen, and then remove

the source of reflections while viewing the TV.

33)WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK! Never attempt to service the TV yourself. Opening and

removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

TECHNICIAN

27)

Always unplug the TV before

 

cleaning. Never use liquid or

 

aerosol cleaners.

 

 

28)

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the TV cabinet slots.

34)If you have the TV serviced:

¥Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer.

¥Upon completion of service, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition.

35)When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV. Improper disposal may result in a picture tube implosion and possible personal injury.

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Contents Color Television 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 34AS42 Exploring your new TVSelecting a location for your TV With this connection you can Connecting a VCR Connecting a cable converter boxYou will need 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 converterRemote control Location of controls on TV and remote controlTV front panel 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 TVÕs 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 channelsChanging your PIN code To disable blockingIf you forget 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 block a channel Blocking channelsTo unblock all blocked channels 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 textMuting the sound Adjusting the soundSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts 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 AdjustmentsUsing the TVÕs Features Appendix Page Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, INC