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Cable TV connections

This TV/DVD has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.

For subscribers to basic cable TV service

Antenna

jack

75ohm coaxial cable

For basic cable service not requiring a converter/descrambler box, connect the Cable TV 75 ohm coaxial cable directly to the Antenna jack on the back of the TV/DVD.

For subscribers to scrambled cable TV service

If you subscribe to a cable TV service which requires the use of a converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm coaxial cable to the converter/descrambler box. Using another 75 ohm coaxial cable, connect the output jack of the converter/descrambler box to the antenna jack on the TV/DVD. Follow the connections shown below. Set the TV/DVD to the output channel of the converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/descrambler box to select channels.

Incoming			Antenna
75 ohm			Antenna
75 ohm		75 ohm cable to	jack
Cable TV	Converter/	TV/DVD
	descrambler

For subscribers to unscrambled basic cable TV service with scrambled premium channels

If you subscribe to a cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a converter/descrambler box, you may wish to use a signal splitter and an A/B Switch box (available from the cable company or an electronics supply store). Follow the connections shown below. With the switch in the “B” position, you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV/DVD. With the switch in the “A” position, tune your TV/DVD to the output of the converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/ descrambler box to tune scrambled channels.

Incoming	Converter/
Incoming	descrambler	75 ohm cable	Antenna
75 ohm			Antenna
75 ohm			jack
Cable TV		to TV/DVD
Splitter	A/B switch	A
		B

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Toshiba MD20P3 owner manual Cable TV connections, For subscribers to basic cable TV service

Contents

MD20P3 Important Safeguards Introduction Power Source Grounding or Polarization CleaningAccessories POWER-CORD Protection Safety Check Power LinesReplacement Parts Connecting Sound Volume Laser Beam Power sourceTo USE AC Power Source Disc To obtain a clear picture PrecautionsDo not use the unit when moisture condensation may occur Wait On handling discs On cleaning discsStructure of disc contents On storing discs DVD On Video CDsPlayable discs Contents Rear Identification of controlsFront Remote control DVD Menu button Inserting batteries Operation Connections Antenna connectionsConnections For subscribers to basic cable TV service Cable TV connections Front of TV/DVD Connecting to optional equipmentVCR Camcorder Front of TV/DVD Dolby Surround Pro Logic Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoderDolby Digital Digital Theater Systems DTS MPEG2 sound Channel digital stereo Basic setup Starting setupStarting setup Enter Basic setup Setting the languageSetting the language Press MENU, then press or to select option TV operation Cable mode direct channel selectionTV operation TV operation Channel UP/DOWN Game ModeHeadphones Sleep Closed captions What is Closed CAPTIONING?Closed captions To View Closed Captions TV/CABLE selection Automatic memory tuningTo memorize channels To ADD/DELETE channels To change password Setting the V-ChipTo register password Press or to select Password TV-Y To set the V-ChipOFF TV-G Adjusting the picture preference Picture control adjustment Adjusting the picture preferencePicture control adjustment Mode Picture quality To select desired sound Stereo and Second Audio Program SAPListening to stereo sound Mono + SAP Broadcasting Basic playback Playing a discVcdcd Basic playback If the unit does not operate properly To stop playback To pause playback still modeTo obtain a higher quality picture To remove the disc Vcddvd Playing in slow-motion VCD Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directionsVcddvd Playing frame by frame VCD Locating a chapter or track Vcddvd Zooming CancelZooming/Locating desired scene VCD Locating desired scene VCD A-B Repeat playback Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playbackVCD Repeat playback VCD Random playback Program playback/Random playbackVcdcd Program playback Title selection Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menuChanging angles DVD menu Subtitles Changing soundtrack language/ SubtitlesDVD Changing soundtrack language VCD To turn off the PBC Karaoke playbackVCD Disc status Audio DRC Customizing the function settingsVCD Setting procedure Setting details DRC If you forget the passwordFunction setup Parental control setting To change the parental level Playback will commence if the entered password was correct Return Language code list Others TV Broadcast Reception Problems and troubleshootingSymptoms Possible Solutions Power Others Symptoms Possible Solutions DVDRemote Control Reception disturbances Ignition General SpecificationsSupplied accessories Input/Output Limited warranty Limited Ninety 90 Day Warranty How to Obtain Warranty Service Continental United States contact 04/02 U