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Important Safety Instructions
Installation, Care, and Service
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
Installation
Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all
warnings when installing your TV:
4) Follow all instructions.
16) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications
may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user’s authority to
operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal
Communications Commission.
5) Do not use this apparatus near
water.
17)
DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY, DEATH, OR EQUIPMENT
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
DAMAGE! Never place the TV on
an unstable cart, stand, or table. The TV
7) Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
may fall, causing serious personal injury,
death, or serious damage to the TV.
8) Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
18) Never place or store the TV in direct
sunlight; hot, humid areas; areas
subject to excessive dust or vibration;
or locations with temperatures at or
below 41˚F (5˚C).
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
19) Always place the TV on the floor
or a sturdy, level, stable surface that
can support the weight of the unit.
Wide plug
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
20) Never place items such as vases,
aquariums, or candles on top of the TV.
10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where it exits the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
21) Never block or cover the slots or
openings in the TV cabinet back,
bottom, and sides. Never place
the TV:
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
• on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface;
• too close to drapes, curtains,
or walls; or
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• in a confined space such as a
bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any
other place with poor ventilation.
The slots and openings are provided
to protect the TV from overheating
and to help maintain reliable
operation of the TV.
13) Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
22) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power
cord, and never place the TV where the power cord is
subject to wear or abuse.
been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not
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SERVICE
operate normally, or has been dropped.
TECHNICIAN
15) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
use the polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle,
or other outlet unless the blades can be inserted
completely to prevent blade exposure.
23) Never overload wall outlets and
extension cords.
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30) [This item applies to projection TVs only.] If the air
temperature rises suddenly (for example, when the TV is
first delivered), condensation may form on the lenses. This
can make the picture appear distorted or the color appear
faded. If this happens, turn off the TV for 6 to 7 hours to
allow the condensation to evaporate.
120 V AC?
24) Always operate this equipment from
a 120 V AC, 60 Hz power source only.
31) For added protection of your TV from lightning and power
surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the
antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or
unused for long periods of time.
25) Always make sure the antenna system is properly
grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the
National Electric Code).
Antenna lead-in wire
32) During normal use, the TV may make
occasional snapping or popping
Antenna discharge unit
sounds. This is normal, especially
(NEC Section 810-20)
Ground clamp
when the unit is being turned on or
off. If these sounds become frequent
or continuous, unplug the power cord
and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Electric service equipment
Power service grounding
electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)
33) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Tube: If a fixed
(non-moving) pattern remains on the TV screen for long
periods of time, the image can become permanently
engrained in the picture tube and cause subtle but
permanent ghost images. This type of damage is NOT
COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. Never leave your TV
on for long periods of time while it is displaying the
following formats or images:
Ground clamps
26)
DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH!
• Use extreme care to make sure you are never in
a position where your body (or any item you are in contact
with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally
touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna
near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.
• Never attempt to install any of the following during
lightning activity:
a) an antenna system; or b) cables, wires, or any home
theater component connected to an antenna or phone
system.
• Fixed Images, such as PIP/POP windows, stock tickers,
video game patterns, TV station logos, and websites.
Special Formats that do not use the entire screen. For
example, viewing letterbox style (16:9) media on a
normal (4:3) display (gray bars at top and bottom of
screen); or viewing normal style (4:3) media on a wide
screen (16:9) display (gray bars on left and right
sides of screen).
•
Care
Service
34)
For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA
TV, follow these recommendations and precautions:
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK! Never attempt to service the
TV yourself. Opening and
27) Always sit approximately 10–25 feet away from the TV and
as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can appear
dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV, or if
sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen. Turn the TV
off to check for reflections on the screen, and then remove
the source of reflections while viewing the TV.
removing the covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to a
Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
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SERVICE
TECHNICIAN
35) If you have the TV serviced:
• Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer.
• Upon completion of service, ask
the service technician to perform
routine safety checks to determine
that the TV is in safe operating
condition.
28) Always unplug the TV before
cleaning. Never use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
36) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a
qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV.
Improper disposal may result in a picture tube implosion
and possible personal injury.
29)
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind
into the TV cabinet slots.
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CONTENTS
FEATURES .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
LOCATION OF CONTROLS........................................................................................................................................ 6
REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................................................................... 7
ANTENNA/CATV CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 8
CONNECTION TO OTHER EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................... 8
SETTING THE LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 9
TV OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS ..................................................................................................................................... 10
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE...................................................................................................................................... 10
CLOSED CAPTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 11
SETTING THE V-CHIP .............................................................................................................................................. 11
USING THE LOCK MENU ......................................................................................................................................... 12
TO SET THE ON TIMER ........................................................................................................................................... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................................................................................................................... 13
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
FEATURES
• 181 Channel Tuner - The tuning system is capable of receiving all 68 VHF/UHF standard broadcast channels that
are available in your area. When operating on a cable system, it can tune to the standard VHF channel frequencies
plus up to 113 cable channel frequencies. The actual number of channels received depends upon channel
reception in your area or your cable system.
• On-screen 3 Language Display - This TV can display the on-screen language in English, Spanish or French.
• Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the TV can be programmed to turn off automatically (from 10 to
120 minutes, in 10-minute increments).
• Memory Back Up - This system prevents loss of memorized channel selections in case a power interruption to the
TV should occur.
• V-Chip - The V-Chip function can read the rating of a TV program or movie content if the program is encoded with
this information. V-Chip will allow you to set a restriction level. (designed to work with the U. S. V-Chip system only)
• Picture Control Adjustments - The on-screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS,
COLOR, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS and TINT.
• Closed Captioned Decoder - Displays closed captions or text on-screen (when available).
• Lock feature - This feature has three functions, LOCKING CHANNELS, LOCKING VIDEO INPUT and SETTING
THE GAME TIMER.
• Programmable ON Timer - Allows you to automatically turn on the TV at a set time.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT
BACK
POWER
VOLUME
CHANNEL
VIDEO AUDIO
SET
MENU
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ANT.
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7
POWER
VOLUME
CHANNEL
VIDEO AUDIO
SET
ENTER RESET
MENU
1 2
3
4
5
6
1. POWER indicator - Lights up when the power is
turned on.
5. CHANNEL L/M Buttons - Press to select a higher or
lower numbered channel set into memory.
(ENTER Button) - Press to enter or select information
for on-screen operations.
2. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control
unit are received here.
(RESET Button) - Press, while in the on-screen
menu mode, to reset the on-screen picture adjust-
ments to their factory preset positions.
6. AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks - Audio and video
signal cables from an external source can be con-
nected here.
3. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV on or off.
4. VOLUME L/M Buttons - Press to raise or lower the
level of the sound.
(MENU Buttons) - Press both VOLUME L/M buttons
at the same time to display the on-screen menu functions.
(SET + / – Buttons) - Press to select the desired set-
ting during on-screen operations.
7. AC Power Cord - Plug into an outlet with 120V,
60 Hz AC power only.
8. VHF/UHF IN (ANT.) Jack - Connect a VHF/UHF
antenna or CATV cable to this jack.
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REMOTE CONTROL
4. SLEEP Button - To set the TV to turn off after a preset
amount of time, press the SLEEP button on the remote
control. The clock will count down 10 minutes each time
POWER
1
the button is pressed in the order of 120, 110, 100,
20,
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10, 0. After the sleep time is programmed, the display will
disappear then reappear momentarily every ten minutes to
remind you the sleep timer function is operating. To
confirm the sleep time setting, press the SLEEP button
once and the remaining time will be momentarily displayed.
To cancel sleep time, press the SLEEP button repeatedly
until the display turns to 0.
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
2
3
9
10
11
CH RTN
RECALL
5. VOL (VOLUME) + / – Buttons - Press the + button to
increase, or the – button to decrease the volume level.
6. MENU Button - Press to display the on-screen menu
function.
SLEEP
MUTE
4
5
CH +
7. SET + / – Buttons - Press to select the desired setting
during on-screen operations.
VOL
–
VOL
+
12
8. RESET Button - Press to reset the on-screen picture
adjustments to their factory preset positions.
9. TV/VIDEO Button - Switches between the TV and external
device inputs.
10. RECALL Button - When you press this button, the
channel number will appear in the upper right corner of the
screen. Press the button again to remove it from the
screen.
11. MUTE Button - To turn off the sound, press this button
once. The TV will be silenced and the word “MUTE” will
appear on the screen. The muting feature can be released
by pressing the MUTE button again or one of the VOL + or
– buttons.
MENU
ENTER
CH –
6
7
–
SET
+
13
14
15
RESET
8
9
CAP/TEXT
TV/VIDEO
1/2
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12. CH (CHANNEL) + / – Buttons - Press the + button to
change to a higher numbered channel set into memory.
Press the – button to change to a lower numbered channel
set into memory.
13. ENTER Button - Press to enter or select information for
On-screen operations.
14. 1/2 Button - Switches between Channel 1 and Channel 2
in the Closed Caption mode.
15. CAP/TEXT Button - Press to switch between normal TV
and the two Closed Caption modes (captions or text), when
available.
1. POWER Button - Press to turn on the TV. Press again
to turn off the TV.
2. Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allows direct
access to any channel.
3. CH RTN Button - Repeatedly press CH RTN to toggle
back and forth between the last two channels you tuned.
Before using the remote control, batteries must first be installed.
HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
Use two “AAA” size penlight batteries (supplied) for the
remote control. The batteries may last approximately one
year depending on how much the remote control is used.
For best performance, it is recommended that batteries
should be replaced on a yearly basis, or when the remote
operation becomes erratic.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
These precautions should be followed when using batteries
in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the
batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.
Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g.
Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh
ones.
2. Install two “AAA” (penlight size) batteries.
4. If the remote control will not be used for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury
from possible battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged;
they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery
manufacturer's directions.)
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
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ANTENNA/CATV CONNECTIONS
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300
ohm twin-lead wire)
Choose one of the following seven connections, based on your
equipment and service:
Connect the 75 ohm cable from a combination VHF/UHF
antenna to the antenna jack.
Combination VHF/UHF antenna
To ANT input
If your combination antenna has a 300 ohm twin-lead wire, use
the 300-75 ohm matching transformer (not supplied).
on back of TV
Single 75 ohm cable
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Separate VHF and UHF 300
ohm twin-leads)
(or)
To ANT input
Connect the UHF twin-lead wire to a combiner (not supplied).
Connect the VHF twin-lead to the 300-75 ohm matching
transformer (not supplied). Attach the transformer to the
combiner. Attach the combiner to the antenna jack.
Single 300 ohm twin-lead wire*
on back of TV
For best performance, if you have a splitter connected, remove
the splitter and connect the single wire to the transformer,
and then to the TV’s antenna input (as illustrated here).
TRANSFORMER
(not supplied)
*
Separate VHF/UHF Antennas
Connect the 75 ohm cable from the VHF antenna and the UHF
antenna twin-lead to a combiner (not supplied). Attach the
combiner to the antenna jack.
Separate VHF and UHF antennas or
Combination VHF/UHF antenna with separate cables/wires
NOTE: If your VHF antenna has a twin-lead wire, use the 300-75
ohm matching transformer (not supplied), then connect the trans-
former to the combiner.
UHF Antenna
300 ohm twin-lead wire
To ANT input
on back of TV
For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service
For basic cable service not requiring a converter/descrambler
box, connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable directly to the
antenna jack on the back of the television.
VHF Antenna
COMBINER
(not supplied)
75 ohm cable
For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service
If you subscribe to a cable service which requires the use of a
converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming cable to the
converter/descrambler box and connect the output of the box to
the antenna jack on the back of the television. Follow the
connections shown left. Set the television to the output of the
converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the
converter/descrambler box to select channels.
(or)
UHF Antenna
300 ohm twin-lead wire
To ANT input
on back of TV
VHF Antenna 300 ohm twin-lead wire*
COMBINER
For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with
Scrambled Premium Channels
(not supplied)
TRANSFORMER
(not supplied)
If you subscribe to a cable service in which basic cable channels
are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a
converter/descrambler box, you may wish to use a two-set signal
To ANT input
on back of TV
Cable TV service
splitter (sometimes called a
box from the cable installer or an electronics supply store. Follow
the connections shown left. With the switch in the position, you
can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV. With
“two-set coupler”) and an A/B switch
From cable
TV service
“B”
To ANT input
on back of TV
(or)
From cable
TV service
the switch in the
“
A
”
position, tune your TV to the output of the
CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER
CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER
converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the
box to tune scrambled channels.
To ANT input
on back of TV
(or)
From cable
TV service
This television has an extended tuning range and can tune most
cable channels without using a cable company supplied
A
SPLITTER
A / B SWITCH
B
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.
CONNECTION TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the TV is dependent on the model and features
of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. You may need to modify them to accommodate your particular
assortment of components.
2. To connect the TV to a VIDEO Game
TV/VIDEO SELECTION
To view the picture from a VCR, camcorder, or TV game, you
must put the TV in VIDEO mode first. Press TV/VIDEO to
select VIDEO mode. The word “VIDEO” displays briefly on-
screen. Press TV/VIDEO again to return to TV mode.
The TV also can be used as a display device for many video
games. However, due to the wide variety of different types of
signal generated by these devices and subsequent hook-up
variations required, they have not all been included in the
suggested connection diagrams. You will need to consult each
component's Owner's Manual for additional information.
VIDEO
Front of TV
VIDEO AUDIO
VIDEO Game
To Audio/Video OUT
(not supplied)
1. To connect the TV to a VCR
3. To connect the TV to a camcorder
VCR
Front of TV
VIDEO AUDIO
To playback from the camcorder, connect the camcorder to
the TV as shown.
Front of TV
VIDEO AUDIO
To Audio/
Video OUT
VIDEO
(not supplied)
AUDIO
To AV OUT jack
(not supplied)
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE
This TV can display the on-screen displays and adjustment menus in English, Spanish, or French.
On-screen language selection (step 3) will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button initially. Select
the language you prefer first, then proceed with the other menu options.
Press SET + or – until the
“
A
”
Press MENU.
3
1
2
LANGUAGE / IDIOMA / LANGUE
ENGLISH
indicator points to the desired
language: English (ENGLISH),
Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French
(FRANCAIS), then press ENTER.
ESPAÑOL
Press SET + or – to select the
LANGUAGE mode, then press
ENTER.
FRANCAIS
⟨
⟩
⟨
+
–
⟩
/
/
ENTER MENU
/
Press MENU repeatedly until the
MENU screen is cleared.
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NOTE:
If Spanish or French is chosen, the Closed Caption indicators will be in the selected language, but the Closed Caption text
will not be affected by the language selection.
TV OPERATION
DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION buttons (0-9) - Press
1
2
To turn on the TV, press POWER.
these buttons to select a channel. The channel number will
appear on the upper right corner of the TV screen. If an
invalid channel number is selected, the display will revert to
the previous channel.
The VOLUME can be adjusted to a desired level by
pressing VOL (VOLUME) + or –.
The sound level will be indicated on the TV screen by
GREEN BARS AND A NUMBER. As the sound level
increases, so do the number of BARS AND THE
NUMBER on the screen. The same is true for decreas-
ing the level.
TV MODE DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION - When the
TV/CABLE menu option is in the TV position, all channels
can be instantly selected by using two buttons (For example,
to select channel 2, press “0,” then “2.” If you press only “2,”
channel selection will be delayed for a few seconds). For
channels 10 and above, press the two digits in order.
Set the TV/CABLE menu option to the appropriate
position. When shipped from the factory, this menu
3
4
option is in the CATV setting. See “TO MEMORIZE
CHANNELS” on page 9.
CABLE mode direct channel selection
When the TV/CABLE menu option is in the CABLE position,
channels can be selected as follows:
TV - VHF/UHF channels
CABLE - CABLE TV channels
1-9
Press “0” twice, then 1-9 as needed.
Example, to select channel 2, press
“002.”
CH (CHANNEL) + and – buttons
10-12
13-99
100-125
Press “0”, then remaining 2 digits.
Example, to select channel 12, press
“012.”
Press the 2 digits in order.
Example, to select channel 36, press
“36.”
Press the 3 digits in order.
Example, to select channel 120, press
“120.”
Press and release CH (CHANNEL) + or –. The
channel automatically stops at the next channel set
into memory. Press and hold the button down to
change channels more quickly.
For proper operation, before selecting channels,
they should be set into the TV's memory.
See “TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS” on page 9.
NOTE: If the station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV
will automatically shut off after 15 minutes.
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TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS
This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature that allows the
TV to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skip-
ping over unwanted channels.
TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS
Press MENU.
1
Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV’s
memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this TV can
receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this TV with an
antenna, set the TV/CABLE menu option to the TV setting. When
shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the CABLE setting.
Press SET + or – until the indicator next to
“CH SETUP” begins to flash, then press
ENTER.
2
⟨
⟩
Press SET + or – until the indicator
next to “ADD/DELETE” begins to flash,
3
TV/CABLE SELECTION
TV
CABLE
then press ENTER.
Press MENU.
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD / DELETE
1
Select the desired channels to be
Press SET + or – until the indicator next to
2
4
⟨
+
—
⟩
/
/ ENTER / MENU
“CH SETUP” begins to flash, then press
added or deleted using the Direct
Channel Selection buttons (0-9), CH +
or –, SET + or –.
ENTER.
⟨
⟩
Press SET + or – until the indicator next
to “TV/CABLE” begins to flash.
3
4
Press ENTER to select ADD or DELETE.
5
TV
CABLE
If an unmemorized channel was selected (step 4), the
channel indication will be red. Press ENTER if you wish
to ADD the unmemorized channel. The channel indica-
tor will change from red to green when a channel is
added and the channel will be memorized.
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD / DELETE
Press ENTER to select the TV or CABLE
mode. The arrow indicates the selected
mode.
⟨
+
—
⟩
/ ENTER / MENU
/
Press MENU repeatedly until the
MENU screen is cleared.
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NOTE:
If a memorized channel was selected (step 4), the chan-
nel indication will be green. To delete the channel from
memory, press ENTER repeatedly until
Contact your cable company to determine the type of cable
system used in your area.
ADD
CH 012
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL MEMORY
“DEL” appears on-screen. The channel
indicator will change from green to red
when a channel is deleted. Repeat
Steps 4 and 5 for each channel to be
added or deleted.
Press MENU.
1
⟨
⟩
0 – 9 / + / – / ENTER / MENU
Press SET + or – until the indicator next to
“CH SETUP” begins to flash, then press
2
ENTER.
⟨
⟩
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is
cleared.
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Press SET + or – until the indicator next
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TV
CABLE
to “AUTO CH MEMORY” begins to flash,
then press ENTER. The TV will begin
memorizing all the channels available in
your area. Channel numbers will remain
red until auto memorizing is complete.
AUTO CH MEMORY
ADD / DELETE
⟨
+
—
⟩
/
/ ENTER / MENU
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is
cleared.
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ADJUSTING THE PICTURE
You can adjust the settings for color, sharpness, contrast, brightness and tint.
Press MENU.
Press SET + or – to adjust the setting.
1
2
4
Press SET + or – until the indicator next to “PICTURE”
begins to flash, then press ENTER.
+
–
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
higher
lower
lighter
darker
paler
Press ENTER repeatedly to select the item you want to
adjust.
3
COLOR
TINT
deeper
greenish
reddish
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
softer
SHARPNESS
sharper
TO RETURN TO INITIAL SETTING:
Press RESET while the picture adjusting mode appears
on-screen.
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CLOSED CAPTIONS
WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING?
The Captions will appear in places on the screen where they will
least interfere with the picture, usually on the bottom of the
screen. News programs will usually show three-line Closed
Captions which scroll onto the screen. Most other shows provide
two or three lined Captions placed near the character who is
speaking so the viewer can follow the dialogue. Words in italics or
underlined describe titles, words in foreign languages or words
requiring emphasis. Words that are sung usually appear
enclosed by musical notes.
This television has the capability to decode and display Closed
Captioned television programs. When available, Closed
Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired
viewers or it will translate and display text in another language.
TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS
Press CAP/TEXT on the remote control to switch between normal
TV and the two Closed Caption Modes (Captions and 1/2 of Full
Screen Text).
Text: When available, the Text mode will fill part of the screen
with a programming schedule or other information. After selecting
a Closed Caption Mode, it will stay in effect until it is changed,
even if the channel is changed. If the Captions signal is lost due to
a commercial or a break in the signal, the Captions will reappear
when the signal is received again. If the channels are changed,
the Captions will be delayed approximately 10 seconds.
Captions: This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the
screen in English or another language (depending on the setting of
Closed Captions 1/2.) Generally, Closed Captions in English are
transmitted on Captions Channel 1 and Closed Captions in other
languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2.
For television programs broadcasting with Closed Captions, look
in your TV guide for the Closed Captions symbol (CC).
• When activating the Closed Captioned Decoder, there will be a short delay before the Closed Captioned text appears on the screen.
• Closed Captioned text is only displayed in locations where it is available.
• If no caption signal is received, no captions will appear, but the television will remain in the Caption Mode.
• Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during Closed Captioning. This is normal with Closed Captioning,
especially with live programs. This is because during live programs, captions are also entered live. These transmissions do not allow
time for editing.
• When Captions are being displayed, on-screen displays, such as volume and mute may not be seen or may interfere with Closed
Captions.
• Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed Captioned signal.
• If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor, the Closed Caption Decoder may not appear or may appear with strange
characters or misspelled words. In this case, adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna.
SETTING THE V-CHIP
The V-Chip function is available only for the U. S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip system is not supported.
This TV is fitted with a V-CHIP controller that provides you with channel viewing access controls and restrictions. This function is to
prevent your children from watching violent or sexual scenes that you may choose to exclude.
Press MENU and then SET + or – until the indicator next
TV RATING
1
2
to “V-CHIP SET” begins to flash, then press ENTER.
SET –
TV-Y7
SET +
TV-PG
Enter your password (4 digits) using the Direct channel
selection buttons (0-9).
In the event of entering an incorrect password press
RESET. Then press ENTER.
OFF
TV-Y
TV-G
TV-14
TV-MA
TV-Y: All children
TV-PG: Parental guidance
TV-Y7: 7 years old and above
TV-G: Children's program
TV-14: 14 years old and above
TV-MA: 17 years old and above
Enter the password again, and then press ENTER.
3
4
When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, press RECALL to
explain the rating.
Press SET + or – to select the desired rating you want. Press ENTER to
Press SET + or – until the indicator next to “V-CHIP”
begins to flash.
Press ENTER to select ON.
select the setting ON or OFF.
Press SET + or – until the indicator next to “TV RATING” or
MPAA RATING
5
6
7
“MPAA RATING” begins to flash. Press ENTER.
SET –
SET +
R
Press SET + or – to select the desired rating for the
applicable video or TV channel. Press ENTER.
OFF
G
PG
PG-13
NC-17
X
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is cleared.
G: All ages
R: Under 17 years old parental
guidance suggested
NC-17: 17 years old and above
X: Adult only
PG: Parental guidance
PG-13: Parental guidance less
than 13 years old
NOTES:
• If you want to change your password, follow steps 1 and 2 and select “CHANGE PASSWORD” option. Then enter your new
password.
• The V-Chip function is activated only on programs and tapes that have the rating signal.
• Once you block a program using the V-Chip function, the blocked program cannot be watched based on the content of the
show. When the program starts, the “INPUT PASSWORD” will appear on the screen. When you want to release the V-Chip
temporarily, enter the password.
If you change the channel or turn off the TV while the V-Chip function was temporarily released, the original setting will be
resumed. If you return to the channel you were watching you must re-enter your password to temporarily release your V-Chip
function again.
• When you watch the TV using a cable box or a VCR and the TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4, you must release the V-Chip
temporarily. The V-Chip setting will not be resumed until you turn off the TV. The TV channel is not used in this case.
• When changing the channel with the cable box or the VCR, approximately 10 seconds will pass until the program appears.
• If you forget or lose your password, you can reset it using the following procedure:
- While holding down the VOLUME D button on the TV, press “0” on the remote control for a few seconds.
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USING THE LOCK MENU
The LOCK menu includes the CH LOCK, VIDEO LOCK, GAME TIMER and CHANGE PASSWORD functions.
You can use these functions after entering the correct PASSWORD. (This password is the same one selected under “SETTING THE
V-CHIP” on page 10.)
LOCKING CHANNELS
With the CH LOCK feature, you can lock specific channels. You will not be able to tune locked channels unless you clear the setting.
You can choose to lock up to nine TV channels and nine cable channels.
Repeat steps 1 through 5 to lock other channels. When you
are finished locking channels, press MENU repeatedly until
the MENU screen is cleared.
Use the Channel Number Buttons (0-9) to display the
television channel you wish to lock.
1
2
3
6
Press MENU, then press SET + or – until the indicator
next to “LOCK” begins to flash. Then press ENTER.
If you try to tune a locked channel, the TV will not display it, but
will display the nearest unlocked channel.
Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your
password, then press ENTER.
The LOCK menu appears.
NOTES:
LOCK
CH LOCK
VIDEO LOCK
• If you are accessing the LOCK menus or V-chip menus for the
first time, choose a four-digit number to be your password.
GAME TIMER
CHANGE PASSWORD
Press SET + or – until the indicator next
4
5
• After programming CH LOCK, change channels before turning
off the television.
• If you want to unlock channels, select ALL CLEAR in step 5,
then press ENTER.
to “CH LOCK” begins to flash, then
⟨
+
–
⟩
/ ENTER / MENU
press ENTER.
/
Press SET + or – to select:
CH LOCK
CABLE
• INPUT to select the channel as one to
be locked. Then press ENTER.
• ALL CLEAR to clear all channels from
the list of locked channels. Then press
ENTER.
INPUT
--- --- ---
--- --- ---
--- --- ---
ALL CLEAR
⟨
+
–
⟩
/ ENTER / MENU
/
LOCKING VIDEO INPUT
SETTING THE GAME TIMER
With the VIDEO LOCK feature, you can lock out the input
With the GAME TIMER feature, you can automatically activate
the VIDEO LOCK feature (VIDEO setting) to set a time limit for
playing a TV game (30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes).
source (VIDEO) and channel 3 and 4.
You will not be able to select the input sources with the TV/
VIDEO button or Channel buttons unless you clear the setting.
Press MENU, then press SET + or – until the indicator next to
“LOCK” begins to flash, then press ENTER.
1
Press MENU, then press SET + or – until the indicator
next to “LOCK” begins to flash, then press ENTER.
1
Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) toenter your password,
Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your
2
3
then press ENTER. The LOCK menu appears.
2
password, then press ENTER. The LOCK menu appears.
Press SET + or – until the indicator next to
“GAME TIMER” begins to flash, then press
ENTER.
Press SET + or – until the indicator next to “VIDEO LOCK”
begins to flash, then press ENTER.
3
Press SET + or – to select:
Press SET + or – to select a time limit
4
4
5
⟨
⟩
• OFF: Unlocks all video input sources.
• VIDEO: Locks VIDEO.
(30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 120
minutes or OFF).
• VIDEO +: Locks VIDEO, channel 3 and
channel 4.
This option should be used if you use
the antenna to play a video tape.
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is cleared.
After the GAME TIMER is programmed, the display will ap-
pear briefly every ten minutes to remind you that the GAME
TIMER is operating. When the programmed end time is
reached, the display will change the channel automatically.
⟨
⟩
Press MENU to return to normal viewing.
5
NOTE:
After programming VIDEO LOCK, change channels or activate
the TV/VIDEO key before turning off the television.
TO SET THE ON TIMER
This feature allows you to program the TV to turn on automatically at a set time and channel.
NOTE: After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timer setting will be lost.
Press MENU, then press SET + or – until
the indicator next to “ON TIMER” begins
to flash. Then press ENTER.
Press SET + or – to set the desired
channel, then press ENTER.
4
1
The ON TIMER menu appears.
Press SET + or – to set the desired hour (0-12), then
Press SET + or – to select the SET mode, then press ENTER.
5
6
2
3
press ENTER.
Press MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is cleared.
Press SET + or – to set the desired minute
(00, 05, 10, ...55), then press ENTER.
NOTE:
To cancel the ON TIMER, select CANCEL in step 4 above. Press
MENU repeatedly until the MENU screen is cleared.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Before requesting service, please refer to the following chart for the symptom and possible solution.
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
• Check all CATV connections.
• Set TV/CABLE menu option to the CABLE
mode.
• Station or CATV system problems; try
another station.
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
TV does not • Try another AC outlet.
No CATV
reception
operate
• Power is off; check fuse or circuit breaker.
• Unplug unit for an hour, then plug it back in.
• Station or CATV experiencing problems;
tune to another station.
• Check sound adjustments (VOLUME and
MUTE).
Horizontal or
diagonal bars
on screen
• Check antenna connections; reorient antenna.
• Check for sources of possible interference.
Poor sound
or no sound
• Make sure TV/CABLE menu option is in the
appropriate mode.
• If using antenna, check UHF antenna
connections.
• Check for sources of possible interference.
No reception
above
channel 13
• Station or CATV experiencing problems; tune
to another station.
• Make sure channels are set into memory.
• Check antenna or CATV connections; adjust
antenna.
• Check for sources of possible interference.
• Check picture control adjustments.
• Press CAP/TEXT to turn off the Closed
Caption mode.
• Batteries are weak, dead or inserted
incorrectly.
• Remote is out of range; move closer to TV
(within 15 feet).
• Make sure Remote is aimed at sensor.
• Confirm there are no obstructions between
the Remote and the TV.
Poor picture
or no picture
No Remote
operation
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Station or CATV experiencing problems; tune
to another station.
• Make sure channels are set into memory.
• Station is weak; adjust antenna to receive
desired station.
Poor
reception on
some
• No broadcast on station tuned.
• Sleep Timer is set.
• Power interrupted.
TV shuts off
channels
• Check for sources of possible interference.
• TV station experiencing problems or program
tuned is not closed captioned. Try another
channel.
• Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
• Press CAP/TEXT to turn on the closed caption
decoder.
• Station or CATV experiencing problems; tune
to another station.
• Make sure channels are set into memory.
• Check picture control adjustments.
• Check antenna or CATV connection. Adjust
antenna.
Closed -
Caption is not
activated
Poor color or
no color
Black box on
screen
• Press CAP/TEXT to turn off the Closed
Caption mode.
• Station or CATV experiencing problems; tune
to another station.
• Make sure channels are set into memory.
• CATV company is scrambling signal.
• Adjust antenna.
Picture
wobbles or
drifts
Display is not
shown in
your language
• Select proper language in the menu options.
SPECIFICATIONS
AC Power Input:
120 V, 60 Hz
73 Watts
1.5 Watts
AC Power Consumption:
Audio Power Output Rating:
Speaker:
Tuner Type:
Remote Control:
3 inches (76 mm) Full Range, 8 ohm x 1
181 channel, quartz PLL frequency synthesized
Infrared, Direct Access, 2 x AAA batteries (supplied)
Receiving Channels:
VHF
UHF
2-13
14-69
CATV 01-97 (5A)-(A-3)
98-99 (A-2)-(A-1)
14-22 (A)-(I)
23-36 (J)-(W)
37-65 (AA)-(FFF)
66-125 (GGG)-(125)
Antenna Input Impedance:
Input:
75 ohm (VHF/UHF) coaxial input
Video: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm
Audio: 300 mV, 47k ohm
Width: 19-3/16 inches (488 mm)
Height: 16-3/8 inches (416 mm)
Depth: 18-5/16 inches (465 mm)
38.6 Ibs (17.5 kg)
Dimensions:
Weight:
ACCESSORY
Remote Control with two size “AAA” batteries
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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