Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

TV Guide On ScreenFAQs

The following are frequently asked questions about the TV Guide On Screen system. The answers represent the most likely solutions to the problem.

SETUP

 

7. Q: I had a power outage. Do I need to go through initial

1. Q: What if I move and my ZIP code or postal code

 

setup of the TV Guide On Screen system again?

 

A: No. The information you entered is stored in the TV Guide

changes?

 

A: Highlight SETUP in the Service Bar. Press z to highlight

 

On Screen system memory.

 

 

Note: For Cable box users, the TV must be OFF and the Cable

CHANGE SYSTEM SETTINGS (page 64), and then

 

press ENTER. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter new

 

box must be left ON for the TV Guide On Screen system to

 

information (see Chapter 3 for details). It can take up to

 

receive channel line-up information.

 

24 hours to receive new data.

8. Q: How do I connect the G-LINK (IR blaster) cable to the

 

 

2. Q: What if I change my cable hook-up to antenna or vice

 

G-LINKinput on the TV?

 

versa?

 

A: See Chapter 2: Connecting your TV in this manual.

 

A: Highlight SETUP in the Service Bar. Press z to highlight

 

You also can refer to the TV Guide On Screen prompts

CHANGE SYSTEM SETTINGS (page 64), and then

 

during VCR or Cable box setup.

 

press ENTER. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter new

9. Q: When will I be able to view my TV program listings and

input information and rescan channels for the new input

(see Chapter 3 for details).

 

use other TV Guide On Screen system features?

 

3. Q: What if I change cable boxes?

A: The TV Guide On Screen system will be ready for use

 

within 24 hours of initial setup.

 

A: Highlight SETUP in the Service Bar. Press z to highlight

10. Q: What should I do if I cannot complete initial setup?

CHANGE SYSTEM SETTINGS (page 64), and then

press ENTER. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter new

A: If you are unable to complete initial setup using the owner’s

input information and rescan channels for the new input

 

manual and the on-screen prompts, please call Toshiba’s

(see Chapter 3 for details).

 

National Service Division at 1-800-631-3811.

 

4. Q: I used to have a cable box, but now I get direct cable.

11. Q: If I make a mistake during setup, how do I go back to

What do I do?

 

 

the previous step?

 

A: Highlight SETUP in the Service Bar. Press z to highlight

A: Complete the remaining setup steps. When “Confirming

CHANGE SYSTEM SETTINGS (page 64), and then

 

Your Settings” appears, select “No, repeat setup process.”

press ENTER. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter new

 

Follow the on-screen prompts and input the correct

 

input information and rescan channels for the new input

 

information.

 

(see Chapter 3 for details).

 

 

 

5. Q: If I add a recorder or change my cable service, how do I

12. Q: What if the channel number is not visible on my cable

 

box?

 

change my Setup information?

A: Your cable box may be defaulting to a clock or time display

A: Highlight SETUP in the Service Bar. Press z to highlight

 

once the channel changes. Watch the box carefully when

CHANGE SYSTEM SETTINGS (page 64), and then

 

testing the cable box brand code to see if the channel

 

press ENTER. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter new

 

changes to 09.

 

information (see Chapter 3 for details). It can take up to

 

 

 

24 hours to receive new data.

13. Q: Why won’t my VCR turn on?

 

 

 

 

6. Q: Why does it take up to 24 hours for the TV Guide

A: There are several possibilities:

 

a)

An incorrect or “no VCR” code was entered during the

On Screen system to be ready for use?

A: The initial setup process consists of finding the stations in

 

TV Guide On Screen initial setup. Press the GUIDE

 

 

button on the remote control, and then press • to

 

your area that carry the TV Guide On Screen system data

 

 

 

highlight SETUP. Press z to highlight “Change system

and tuning to those stations to receive the setup and

 

 

settings,” and then press ENTER. Follow the on-screen

listings data.

 

 

 

 

prompts to select the correct VCR information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)

Make sure the G-LINK (IR blaster) cable is connected

 

 

 

correctly (see page 25).

 

 

 

c)

The VCR record timer is on. Turn off the timer.

 

 

 

d) The wired remote VCR is incompatible.

 

 

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