Toshiba 36HF12 owner manual Introduction

Introduction	6
Welcome to Toshiba	6
Exploring your new TV	6
Connecting your TV	7
Connecting a VCR	7
Connecting a cable converter box	8
Connecting a cable converter box and VCR	8
Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR	9
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream®
(component video) and a VCR	10
Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with
component video and a VCR	11
Connecting two VCRs	12
Connecting a camcorder	12
Connecting an audio system	13
Connecting an A/V receiver	13
Using the remote control	14
Preparing the remote control for use	14
Installing the remote control batteries	14
Using the remote control with a VCR or cable TV converter	.... 14
Programming the remote control for use with a
non-Toshiba VCR or cable TV converter	15
VCR code table	16
Cable TV converter code table	17
Learning about the remote control	18
Setting up your TV	19
Learning about the menu system	19
Changing the on-screen display language	20
Selecting the antenna input	20
Adding channels to the TV’s memory	20
Programming channels automatically	21
Adding and erasing channels manually	21-22
Adjusting the tilt correction feature	22
Changing channels	22
Changing channels using SpeedSurf	22
Using the TV’s features	23
Adjusting the channel settings	23
Switching between two channels	23
Programming your favorite channels	23
Labeling channels	24
Viewing the wide-screen picture formats	26
Selecting the image shape	26
Watching PIP/double-window	27
Switching the main and sub-pictures	28
Changing the position of the small picture	28
Freezing the sub-picture	28
Using the multi-window feature	29
Using the favorite function	29

Using the strobe function	29
Using the LOCKS menu	30
Entering the PIN code	30
Using the V-CHIP menu	31
ENABLE BLOCKING	31
TV RATING (Independent rating system for
broadcasters)	31
MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) . 32
BLOCKING OPTION	32
Unlocking programs temporarily	33
Locking channels	33
Locking video inputs	34
Using the front panel lock feature	35
Changing the PIN code	35
Adjusting the picture	36
Selecting the picture mode	36
Adjusting the picture quality	36
Saving new preference	37
Using the flesh tone feature	37
Using the Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) feature	37
Selecting the cinema mode	38
Selecting the color temperature	38
Resetting picture adjustments	38
Selecting the video input source	39
Labeling the video input sources	39
Using the closed caption feature	40
Setting the sleep timer	41
Setting the clock	41
Adjusting the sound	42
Muting the sound	42
Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts	42
Using the SRS 3D surround sound feature	43
Adjusting the sound quality	43
Resetting audio adjustments	44
Using the sub-bass system (SBS)	44
Turning off the built-in speakers	45
Selecting the Audio OUT sound	45
Using the StableSound® feature	46
Selecting the background of the menu display	46
Displaying on-screen information	46
Viewing the demonstration mode	47
Understanding the auto power off feature	47
Understanding the last mode memory feature	47
Appendix	48
Specifications	48
Troubleshooting	49
Limited United States Warranty	50
Limited Canada Warranty	51
Index	52

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