7 Using the TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide

The TV Guide On Screenª system is a free, interactive, on-screen program guide built in to your Toshiba TV that lists schedules and information for TV programs in your area.

Note: Over-the-air or cable access to stations carrying TV Guide

On Screenª data is required for the TV Guide On Screenª system to operate. TV Guide On Screenª system does not work with satellite programming. Toshiba does not provide the TV Guide On Screenª data; rather, such data is provided by a third party, which is responsible for its accuracy and availability. Additionally, occasional compatibility issues may exist between the TV Guide On Screenª system contained in your TV and the data provided by the third party. If you experience any performance issues with your TV Guide On Screenª system, please contact the following:

¥In the U.S., call TACP Consumer Solutions at (800) 631- 3811 or visit http://www.tacp.com/customersupport/contact.asp.

¥In Canada, call TCL Customer Service at 1-800-268-3404

The TV Guide On Screenª system includes the following

¥Direct tuningÑDirectly tune the TV to a current program you want to watch by selecting it in the program guide.

¥RemindersÑSchedule show reminders that will either display an on-screen notification banner or automatically tune the TV to the channel of the show for which you set the reminder.

¥RecordingÑEasily schedule recording of one or more programs.

Note: A VCR or IEEE1394 recording device is required for recording. It is recommended that you connect your devices according to the instructions in Chapter 2.

¥SearchÑSearch for shows by category, keyword, or alphabetically.

¥On-screen helpÑThe TV Guide On Screenª system contains on-screen feature definitions and navigation instructions.

To open the TV Guide On Screenª system:

features:

¥

Streamlined on-screen assisted setupÑQuickly and easily set

 

up your TV Guide On Screenª system using the on-screen

 

prompts (see ÒSetting up the TV Guide On Screenª systemÓ

 

below).

¥

Program listings and INFO windowsÑScroll through eight

 

days of TV listings and view program information such as

 

rating, stereo, HDTV, new episode.

¥

Watch TV and display TV Guide On Screen™ information

¥While watching TV, press the TV GUIDE button on the remote control; ÑorÑ

¥Press MENU, open the Applications menu, highlight TV Guide On Screenª, and press

ENTER.

Applications

TV Guide On Screen

Audio Player

Picture Viewer

Digital CC/Audio Selector

CableCARD

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simultaneously.

¥ Channel lineup customizationÑCustomize your channel

lineup so your favorite stations are listed first.

Note: After setting up the TV Guide On Screenª system, the program guide opens automatically by default when you turn on the TV. To turn off this feature, see page 40.

Setting up the TV Guide On Screenª system

Follow these instructions to set up the TV Guide On Screenª system so it can receive current program data for your area.

Note: If you move the TV to a different ZIP/postal code, you will need to perform the TV Guide On Screenª Setup process to reconfigure your TV Guide On Screenª system.

If you have not already connected your antenna, cable box, and/or recording device, see Chapter 2 for connection instructions.

Note: You must connect a VCR or an IEEE1394 compatible recording device to use the TV Guide On Screenª systemÕs one-touch recording feature. It is recommended that you connect your devices according to the connection instructions in Chapter 2.

The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

1.Press MENU and open the Setup menu.

2.Highlight Installation and then press ENTER to open the Installation menus. (A new set of menu icons will appear on-screen, as shown in step 3 below.)

3.Open the TV Guide On Screenª Setup menu, highlight Start, and then press ENTER.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV Guide On Screen Setup

 

 

 

 

 

Installation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sleep Timer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On/Off Timer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HDMI 1 Audio

 

Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI 2 Audio

 

Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slide Show Interval

 

2 Sec

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Navigate

Select CH RTN Back EXIT Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Navigate

Select CH RTN Back EXIT Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.Go to Chapter 5 for instructions on completing the setup.

Read this chapter for details on using the TV Guide On Screenª interactive program guide.

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