Toshiba 34AS42 owner manual Contents

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Contents
Important safety information	2Ð4
Introduction	6
Exploring your new TV	6
Selecting a location for your TV	6
Connecting your TV	7
Note regarding picture quality	7
Connecting a VCR	7
Connecting a cable converter box	7
Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR	8
Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR	8
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream®
(component video) and a VCR	9
Connecting two VCRs	9
Using the remote control	10
Preparing the remote control for use	10
Installing the remote control batteries	10
Location of controls on TV and remote control	11
Using the remote control to operate a VCR or
cable TV converter	12
Programming the remote control to operate a
non-Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter	13
VCR codes	14
Cable TV converter codes	14
Setting up your TV	15
Menu system (general instructions)	15
Changing the on-screen display language	16
Selecting the signal source	16
Programming channels into the TV’s memory	16
Programming channels automatically	16
Adding and erasing channels manually	17
Changing channels	17

Using the TVÕs features	18
Adjusting the channel settings	18
Switching between two channels	18
Programming your favorite channels	18
Using the V-Chip Control (blocking) feature	19
Selecting a PIN code	19
Changing your PIN code	20
If you forget your PIN code	20
Blocking programs by ratings	21
Ratings definitions (MPAA, Youth TV, TV)	21
Unblocking programs temporarily	22
Blocking unrated movies and programs	23
Blocking channels	24
Adjusting the picture	25
Adjusting the picture quality	25
Selecting the color temperature	25
Adjusting the picture preference	26
Displaying on-screen information	26
Setting the off timer	26
Auto power off	26
Using the closed caption feature	27
Adjusting the sound	28
Muting the sound	28
Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts	28
Adjusting the sound quality	29
Using the surround sound feature	29
Viewing the demonstration (DEMO) mode	30
Understanding the last mode memory feature	30
Appendix	31
Specifications	31
Troubleshooting	32

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Contents Color Television Dear Customer Safety PrecautionsDAMAGE! Never place the TV on InstallationNever place or store the TV in direct Always place the TV on the floorCare ServiceContents Selecting a location for your TV Exploring your new TV34AS42 You will need Connecting a VCR Connecting a cable converter boxWith this connection you can Connecting a satellite receiver and a VCR Connecting a cable converter box and a VCRConnecting your TV Using Remote Connecting two VCRsInstalling the remote control batteries Preparing the remote control for useIf 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 Menu system general instructions Setting up your TVChanging the on-screen display language Selecting the signal sourceProgramming channels into the TVÕs memory Programming channels automaticallyAdding and erasing channels manually Changing channelsTo add a channel to or erase a channel from the TV’s memory To change to the next programmed channelSwitching between two channels Adjusting the channel settingsTo switch 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 To disable blockingChanging your PIN code To block programs by rating Blocking programs by ratingsMpaa Ratings TV Ratings Youth TV RatingsDialog Unblocking programs temporarilyTo block unrated movies and programs Blocking unrated movies and programsTo unblock all blocked channels Blocking channelsTo block a channel Adjusting 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 informationTo view captions or text Using the closed caption featureSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the soundMuting the sound Using the surround sound feature Adjusting the sound qualityTo adjust the sound quality To turn surround sound onUnderstanding the last mode memory feature Viewing the demonstration Demo modeTo start the Demo mode To stop the Demo modeAppendix SpecificationsProblem Checks and Adjustments TroubleshootingUsing the TVÕs Features Appendix Page Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, INC