Toshiba 51HX93 owner manual TV Guide On Screen FAQs continued, Troubleshooting

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

TV Guide On Screen FAQs (continued)

9.Q: Can I move my favorite stations to the top of the TV

Guide On Screen display screen?

A:Yes. Use the “Change channel display” feature to make adjustments. Highlight the station call letters to be moved, then use the BLUE, GREEN, and/or Number buttons to reassign the position of the station.

OPERATIONS

10.Q: My cable box will not change channels with the

TV Guide On Screen system. What’s wrong?

A:There are several possibilities:

a)The cable box has no remote capability and is incompatible.

b)The cable box sensor has not been activated. Contact your local Cable TV company.

c)The incorrect cable box code was entered during TV Guide On Screen initial setup. Redo initial setup.

d)The G-LINK (IR blaster) cable may not be connected properly (see page 25).

11.Q: How do I resize or close the INFO window?

A: Repeatedly press the INFO button on the remote control, which works like a toggle switch.

12.Q: Is there a way to go directly to the next day’s listings without scrolling through each time slot?

A:Yes. Highlight the “Listings” panel then use the BLUE and GREEN buttons on the remote control to move forward or backward 24 hours at a time.

13.Q: Why can’t I record a show? All I get is snow or a blue screen.

A:There are several possibilities (without a cable box):

a)The TV/CATV mode was set incorrectly. Refer user to VCR owner’s manual.

b)The VCR channels were not programmed into the VCR’s memory. Refer to your VCR owner’s manual.

c)The VCR was not hooked up correctly for recording. Refer to your VCR owner’s manual.

d)The incorrect channel lineup was selected. Press GUIDE and then • to highlight SETUP. Press z to highlight “Change system settings,” and then press ENTER. Follow the on-screen prompts to select the correct channel lineup.

e)Dirty or defective tape heads. Refer to your VCR owner’s manual for maintenance tips.

14.Q: Why won’t my VCR change channels and why does it change to the wrong channel?

A:There are several possibilities (without a cable box):

a)The cable box code was entered when no cable box is used. Redo initial setup.

b)The manual preset VCR must be left on the channel to be recorded.

c)The electronic preset VCR is incompatible unless used in conjunction with a cable box.

d)The VCR channels are not programmed into VCR memory. Refer to your VCR owner’s manual.

e)The VCR’s “CATV” mode was set incorrectly (For problems with channels 14 and above, refer to your VCR owner’s manual).

A: There are several possibilities (with a cable box):

a)The VCR is not set on the correct output channel. Set the VCR to 03, 04, or whichever output channel is set by your cable system.

b)The VCR and/or cable box are hooked up incorrectly. Refer to your VCR owner’s manual or contact your Cable TV company for proper wiring procedures.

c)The cable box was left OFF. Leave the cable box ON and the VCR OFF.

15.Q: Can I record one channel while watching another?

A: (without a cable box): Yes. If the TV picture becomes “fuzzy” when the VCR turns on to record, simply press the TV/VCR button on your VCR remote.

A: (with a cable box): No. You cannot watch one program and record another unless you connect a splitter or a special type of “watch-and-record” device. Contact your Cable TV company or an electronics dealer for more information.

RECORDING

16.Q: How many programs can be scheduled for FAVORITE/

RECORD in the GUIDE?

A:There is no limit to the number of shows that can be programmed into the schedule memory.

17.Q: If a program is scheduled to RECORD on a Regular basis, does it count as five?

A:No, whether a program is scheduled ONCE, REGULARLY, or WEEKLY, it only counts as one show in the RECORD stack memory.

18.Q: If I have a power failure, will I need to reset the recorded shows I have already programmed?

A:The start times and channel numbers of shows that have been programmed will be retained in the memory of the TV Guide On Screen system. Titles will appear once listings are restored.

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