Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features

Displaying TV setting information on-screen using RECALL

To display TV setting information on-screen:

Press RECALL on the remote control. The following information will display on-screen (if applicable):

Current input (ANT 1, ANT 2, VIDEO 1, etc.)

If ANT 1 or ANT 2 is the current input, whether it is Cable TV (“CABLE”) or off-air (“TV”)

Understanding the auto power off feature

The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day. This feature functions in ANT 1 and ANT 2 modes only.

Channel number (if in ANT 1 or ANT 2 mode)

Signal strength indicator (bar graph in lower right corner of screen; for ATSC signal only)

STEREO

 

Tuner Hold: On

NC-17

 

 

 

On Timer: Weekdays 12:00pm

 

 

Sleep Timer: 18 min.

 

 

 

Game Timer: 28 min.

 

ANT 1

 

 

Natural

 

CABLE 81-1

 

1080i

5:32pm

 

Understanding the last mode memory feature

If the power is cut off while you are viewing the TV, the Last Mode Memory feature automatically turns on the TV when the power is resupplied.

Note: The signal strength

Sample RECALL screen

indicator will react to fading

 

and increasing signals.

 

Time (if set)

On/Off timer settings (if set)

Remaining time on sleep timer (if set)

Remaining time on game timer (if set)

Stereo or SAP audio status

V-Chip rating status

Picture size

Tuner hold* (if applicable)

* If you are recording on one tuner (for example, the digital tuner), you will be able to change channels on the other tuner only (the analog tuner in this example). The tuner from which you are recording is Òon holdÓ (i.e., locked) so your recordings will not be affected by channel changes.

Video resolution

Lamp mode (appears only if the TV is in High Bright mode)

To close TV setting information on-screen:

Press RECALL again.

NOTE: You should unplug the TVÕs power cord if it is possible that you will be away from the TV for an extended period of time after the power is restored.

Using the Gray Level feature

The gray level feature will set the sidebars to three different levels of darkness. Sidebars are the blanks spaces on either side of a 4:3 viewing area.

To set the gray level of the sidebars:

1.Press MENU and open the Setup menu.

2.Highlight Gray Level and press •.

3.Press y or zto select your desired level of darkness (1 – Black, 2 – Dark Gray or 3 – Gray).

Setup

 

Sleep Timer

 

 

 

1

 

 

On/Off Timer

 

 

 

2

 

 

HDMI 1 Audio

 

Auto

 

3

 

 

HDMI 2 Audio

 

Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slide Show Interval

 

2 Sec

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVHD Skip Time

 

15 min

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gray Level

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Navigate

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EXIT Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

¥The gray level feature does not affect video being viewed in 16:9 aspect ratio.

¥When receiving a signal that has sidebars (e.g., 4:3 aspect ratio video over a 1080i or 720p signal), the gray level feature will not be applied to the sidebars.

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Toshiba 56HM195 owner manual Understanding the auto power off feature, Understanding the last mode memory feature