Toshiba 56HMX96, 50HMX96 Blocking channels, To block channels, To unblock individual channels

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Press Yand highlight the Locks menu icon.

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Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features

Independent rating system for broadcasters

Ratings

Description and Content themes

 

Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically

TV-MA

designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may

be unsuitable for children under 17.)

 

L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual

 

activity V) Graphic violence

 

 

 

Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains

 

some material that many parents would find

TV-14

unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.)

D) Intensely suggestive dialog L) Strong, coarse

 

 

language S) Intense sexual situations V) Intense

 

violence

 

 

 

Parental Guidance Suggested (This program

 

contains material parents may find unsuitable for

TV-PG

younger children.)

D) Some suggestive dialog L) Infrequent coarse

 

 

language S) Some sexual situations V) Moderate

 

violence

 

 

TV-G

General Audience (Most parents would find this

program suitable for all ages.)

 

 

 

 

Directed to Older Children (This program is designed

TV-Y7,

for children age 7 and above. Note: Programs in

which fantasy violence may be more intense or more

TV-Y7FV

combative than other programs in this category are

 

 

designated TV-Y7FV.)

 

 

TV-Y

All Children (This program is designed to be

appropriate for all children.)

 

 

 

 

Independent rating system for movies

Ratings

Description and Content themes

 

 

XX-rated (For adults only)

NC-17

Not intended for anyone 17 and under

RRestricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult)

PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be

inappropriate for children under 13)

 

 

 

PG

Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may

not be suitable for children)

 

GGeneral Audience (Appropriate for all ages)

Note:

If you place an “5” in the box next to “‘None’ Rated,” programs rated “None” will be blocked; however, programs that do not provide any rating information will not be blocked.

To display the rating of the program you are watching, press Eon the remote control. If it is rated “None,” the word “NONE”appears in the RECALL screen (as shown below right). If rating information is not provided, no rating will appear in the RECALL screen.

TV – PG L V

 

NONE

 

 

 

Blocking channels

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

To block channels:

1

2 Press b to display the PIN code entering screen.

3 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press T(- page 47). 4 Press b to highlight Channels Block and then press T.

Locks

Enable Rating Blocking

Off

 

 

 

Edit Rating Limits

 

 

 

 

Channels Block

 

 

 

 

Input Lock

 

Off

 

 

 

Front Panel Lock

Off

 

 

 

Game Timer

 

Off

 

 

 

New PIN Code

 

Navigate ENTER Select EXIT Exit MENU Back

5 Press BbC c to select the input for which you want to change the rating limits (ANT1, or ANT2) and press T.

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

6 Press Bb to highlight the channel you want to block and press T, which puts an “5” in the box next to that channel.

Channels Block

 

ANT 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

ANT 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

ANT 2

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

Allow All

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

Block All

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

Done

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 Repeat step 6 for other channels you want to block. 8 Highlight Done and press T.

To unblock individual channels:

In step 6 above, press Bb to highlight the channel you want to unblock, press Tto remove the “5” from the box, highlight Done and press T.

To block all channels at once:

Highlight Block All in step 6 above, and then highlight Done and press T.

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Contents 50HMX96 56HMX96 Television Stand Model 50HMX96 56HMX96 PartThis TV contains several cooling fans to moderate Important Notice about HOT Lamp Restart Trademark InformationContents Troubleshooting Introduction Features of your new TVWelcome to Toshiba Introduction Blue, Yellow and Green/Red LEDs TV front and side panel controls and connectionsColorStream HD-1, ColorStream HD-2, Hdmi 1, Hdmi 2, PC, ANT ColorStream HD-1 in and ColorStream HD-2 TV back panel connectionsThinc system Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection Installing the remote control batteries Using the remote controlRemote control effective range To install the remote control batteriesLearning about the remote control TheaterWide 1/2/3, and Full On Screen Interactive Program GuideToshiba Remote Control functional key chartCombo Receiver Satellite DVDCH RTN Device code setup Using the remote control to operate your other devicesMode Select Default device mode control before programming Mode Select Device mode control after programmingOperational feature reset Using the volume lock featureTo unlock the remote control’s volume keys To reset the remote controlCable boxes TVsSatellite receivers DVDsKLH VCRsCable/PVR Combo PVRsDBS/PVR Combo CD players Audio AmpAudio Amp/Tuners Main menu layout Menu layout and navigationIcon Option Setup menu Setup/Installation menu layoutInstallation Navigating the menu system Thinc menu layoutPicture Viewer To configure the ANT 1 and ANT 2 input sources Setting up your TVSelecting the menu language To select the menu languageTo program channels automatically Programming channels automaticallyChannel Program Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory To set the ColorStream HD audio mode Setting the time and dateStart Setup To set the time and dateTo set the Hdmi audio mode Setting the Hdmi audio modeViewing the CableCARD menu To view the CableCARD menuTo set the Quick Restart feature Viewing the digital signal meterTo view the digital signal meter To close the screen and return to the Terrestrial menuReset Factory Defaults To close the screen and return to the Installation menuTo cancel the reset Viewing the system statusSelecting the video input source to view Using the TV’s featuresLabeling the video input sources To select the video input source to viewTuning channels using Channel Browser Tuning channelsTo tune to a channel or input in Browse mode To set up the Channel BrowserTo open the Channel Browser banner Elements of the Channel Browser bannerTuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed Tuning to the next programmed channelSwitching between two channels using SurfLock Switching between two channels using Channel ReturnTo memorize a channel in the Rbutton To select the picture size Selecting the picture sizeNatural picture size TheaterWide 1 picture size for 43 format programsTheater Settings To set the scroll settingsFull picture size for 169 480i, 480p source programs only To turn off the auto aspect ratio feature To turn on the auto aspect ratio featureTo set the Cinema Mode to Film To set the Cinema Mode to VideoUsing the POP double-window feature Using the POP featuresTo display a program in the POP window To close the POP double-windowTo use the Freeze feature Using the Freeze featurePOP double-window aspect ratio Selecting the picture mode Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the picture quality To select the picture modeClosed Caption Advanced Using the closed caption modeTo view captions or text To customize the closed captionsUsing the Closed Caption button on the remote control Adjusting the audioUsing the digital audio selector Digital closed captionsTo adjust the audio quality Adjusting the audio qualitySelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts To listen to stereo soundTurning off the built-in speakers Using the StableSound featureSelecting the optical audio output format Entering the PIN code Using the Locks menuIf you cannot remember your PIN code Changing your PIN codeBlocking TV programs and movies by rating V-Chip Press b to highlight Enable Rating BlockingBlocking TV programs and movies by additional ratings To block and unblock TV programs and moviesTo block channels Blocking channelsTo unblock individual channels To block all channels at onceUsing the GameTimer Using the input lock featureUnlocking programs temporarily Using the control panel lock feature Setting the sleep timerUsing the PC setting feature Setting the On/Off TimerTo set the On/Off Timer To turn off the On/Off TimerUnderstanding the last mode memory feature Understanding the auto power off featureTo display TV setting information on-screen To close the Recall screenUsing the advanced picture settings features Using the TV’s advanced featuresUsing dynamic contrast Using CableClear digital noise reductionSelecting the color temperature Using Mpeg noise reductionSelecting the lamp mode To turn on the Vertical Edge Enhancer feature Using the Color Management featureTo change the Color Management settings Color Management field, select OnTo turn on Game Mode Using the Game Mode featureTo turn off Game Mode Game ModeUsing the SRS WOW surround sound feature Using the advanced audio settings featuresTo adjust the WOW settings To turn on the Dolby Virtual surround sound featureConnecting the TV to your home network Using the Thinc home network featureSetting up the network address Automatically setting up the network addressHighlight Basic Network Setup and press T Manually setting up the network addressEither… Highlight OK and press T YesNoResetting the network address Setting up file sharing on your PCBasic Network Setup menu appears Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows Go to section D, Set up file sharing on the TVProperties window for the selected folder Permissions window for the selected folderOr MP3 Music Directory Properties windowHome Server Name Media specifications About the Software Upgrade featureFile/folder name specifications Picture Viewer/JPEG file specificationsAudio Player/MP3 file specifications Using the Picture ViewerNetworked PC specifications Accessing Jpeg files stored on a networked PCViewing Jpeg files on the TV To view your Jpeg files in Native Resolution modeDuring the slide show To set the slide show intervalAccessing MP3 files stored on a networked PC Using the Audio PlayerPlaying MP3 audio files on the TV To use the mute functionRequired information and services Setting up e-mail schedulingSetting up e-mail scheduling Mail Scheduling Setup window opensTest Passes message shown below will appear To exit the E-mail Scheduling Setup windowTV’s E-mail Scheduling Setup Code Description SolutionsIncoming Mail Server and Outgoing Mail Server names or Mail Authorization field Password fieldMail Scheduling field ID Required fieldSecurity settings Mail parameters Using e-mail schedulingSending a request e-mail to the TV Formatting a request e-mailDelete request e-mail Sample request e-mailsADD request e-mail Help request e-mailModifying an existing recording or reminder Receiving an e-mail from the TVGeneral troubleshooting TroubleshootingRemote control problems Sound problemsChannel tuning problems Closed caption problemsRecording problems Home network troubleshootingAudio Player problems Picture Viewer problemsHome server setup problems Router, you must manually set up the network addressMail scheduling problems See Setting the time and date onLED Indication Condition Solution Voice Announce Voice announce featureLED indications When to replace the lamp unit Lamp unit replacement and careAppendix Required tools How to replace the lamp unitDisposing of the used lamp unit Replace the screw and tighten using a manual screwdriverSpecifications For DLP Television Models Limited United States WarrantyHow to Obtain Warranty Services Limited Canada WarrantyHMX96EN.book Page 87 Friday, April 28, 2006 1203 PM Freeze IndexHMX96EN.book Page 89 Friday, April 28, 2006 1203 PM 06-05

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