Toshiba 32AFX61, 36AFX61 Owner's manual

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Important Information
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
WARNING
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the
voltage inside this product may be strong enough to
cause an electric shock. DO NOTTRYTO SERVICE
THIS PRODUCTYOURSELE
The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that
important operating and maintenance instructions
follow this symbol.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLES STHE
PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED INTO THE
OUTLET TO PREVENT ANY EXPOSURE OF THE
PRONGS ON THE POLARIZED PLUG.
ATrENTION
POUR PRI_VENIR LES CHOCS t_LECTRIQUES NE PAS
UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISI_E AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE
AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSERES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE fii DI_COUVERT.
CAUTION
The plug has one prong wider than the other and will fit only
one way into a standard
electrical outlet (120 volt AC, wide prong
60 Hz). If the plug does not fit
into the outlet, try turning it
around. If the plug still does
not fit, the outlet is probably
non-standard and must be
replaced by a qualified electrician. Do not tamper with the plug
or try to force it into a non-standard outlet.
Note to CATV system installers in the USA
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides
guidelines for proper grounding, and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry aspractical.
Precautions
InstallingyourTV
" Place the TV on the floor or on asturdy platform. The
mounting surface should be flat and steady. If you install the
TV on a soft floor, make sure that the floor is not damaged
by the weight of the TV.
° This TV set may be used only with the Toshiba stands shown
on page 48. Use with other stands may result in instability,
causing possible injury.
° Place the TV far enough away from the walls to allow proper
ventilation. This will prevent the TV from overheating and
avoid possible damage to the TV. Avoid dusty areas too.
UsingyourTV
Do not stand or climb on the TV.
" Do not put any heavy object on top of the TV.
" Do not place containers with liquids such as drinks or
cosmetics on the TV. If any foreign material or water leaks
into the TV, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.
* Avoid displaying stationary images on your TV screen for
extended periods of time. Stationary patterns generated by a
Multi-Window display, computer displays, video games,
stock market reports, etc., can become permanently
engrained on the picture tube. This damage is not protected
by your warranty because it is the result of misuse. If you wish
to use your TV to display still images, reduce brightness and
contrast settings. Never leavea Multi-Window, computer, or
video game display unattended.
CleaningyourTV
To clean the TV screen:
1.First remove the plug from the power outlet to avoid
possible shock hazard.
2. Use a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened
with a solution of mild detergent and warm water to clean
the TV screen and trim. Do not use too much water on the
TV screen. Water spills into the cabinet and may cause
damage to the TV. Avoid excess water.
3. Remove any extra moisture with the same cloth or a dry
one.
CAUTION
Never use strong solvents such as thinner, benzene or other
chemicals on or near cabinet, as they might damage the finish of
the cabinet.
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Introduction ....................................... 4
Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 4
Exploring your new TV ............................................ 4
Connecting your IV .................................................. 5
Connecting a VCR .......................................................... 5
Connecting a cable converter box ................................ 6
Connecting a cable converter box and VCR ..................... 6
Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver
and a VCR ....................................................................... 7
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream ®
(component video) and a VCR ........................................ 7
Connecting two VCRs ..................................................... 8
Connecting a camcorder .................................................. 9
Connecting an audio system ............................................ 9
Connecting an A/V receiver ........................................... 10
Using the remote control ...................................... 1 1
Preparing the remote control for use .............................. 11
Installing the remote control batteries ............................ 11
Remote Control functional key chart ...................... 12
Programming the remote control for use with your
audio/video devices ........................................................ 14
Device code setup ................................................... 14
Searching and sampling the code of a device (991) .... 14
Verifying the device code (990) ............................... 15
Using the Volume Lock feature (993) ..................... 15
Operational feature Reset (980) .............................. 15
Device code table .............................................. 16
Learning about the remote control ........................... 20
Setting up your IV .................................................. 21
Learning about the menu system ................................... 2 l
Changing the on-screen display language ..................... 22
Selecting the antenna input ....................................... 22
Using the TV/VIDEO button on the TV to
select the antenna input .................................... 22
Adding channels to the TV's memory ......................... 23
Programming channels automatically ...................... 23
Adding and erasing channels manually .................... 24
Adjusting the tilt correction feature ........................... 24
Changing channels ................................................ 24
Using the TV's features ............................ 25
Adjusting the channel settings ........................................ 25
Switching between two channels ............................. 25
Programming your favorite channels ....................... 25
Labeling channels ............................................ 26
Watching picture-in-picture (HP) ............................. 28
Switching the main and small pictures .................. 29
Changing the position of the small picture .............. 29
Freezing the small picture ................................... 29
Using Multi-Window feature .................................. 29
Using the preview function ................................ 30
Usingthe favoritefunction ................................ 3O
Using the strobe function ........................................ 30
Using the LOCKS menu ........................................ 31
Entering the PIN code ..................................... 31
Using the V-CHIP menu .......................................... 32
ENABLE BLOCKING .................................... 32
TV RATING (Independent rating system for
broadcasters) ........................................................... 32
MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for
movies) ........................................................... 33
BLOCKING OPTION .......................................... 33
Unlocking programs temporarily ....................... 34
Locking channels ........................................................... 34
Locking video inputs .............................................. 35
Changing the PIN code ......................................... 35
Adjusting the picture .............................................. 36
Sdecting the picture mode .................................. 36
Adjusting the picture quality ............................... 36
Saving new preference ....................................... 37
Using the flesh tone feature ................................ 37
Using the noise reduction feature ....................... 37
Sdecting the color temperature ............................... 38
Resetting your picture adjustments ...................... 38
Watching video input ............................................ 39
Labeling the video input sources .................................... 39
Using the dosed caption feature ................................ 40
Setting the ,sleeptimer .................................................... 41
Setting the dock ................................................... 41
Adjusting the sound ............................................... 42
Muting the sound ............................................. 42
Sdecting stereo/SAP broadcasts ........................... 42
Using the surround sound feature ........................ 43
Adjusting the sound quality .............................. 43
Resetting your audio adjustments ........................ 44
Using the CYCLONE TM sub-woofer system .......... 44
Turning off the builtqn speakers ......................... 45
Sdecting the Audio Out sound ............................ 45
Using the StableSound TM feature ....................... 46
Selecting the menu display background .................... 46
Displaying on-screen information ............................. 46
Viewing the demonstration mode ............................. 47
Understanding the auto power off feature .................... 47
Understanding the last mode memory feature .............. 47
Appendix .................................................. 48
Specifications ................................................................. 48
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 49
Limited United States Warranty ..................................... 50
Index .......................................................................... 51
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Introduction
Welcome to Toshiba
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest TVs on the
market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up
and operating your Toshiba I_V as quickly as possible.
This manual applies to models 32AFX61 and 36AFX61. Before you
start reading, check your model number by looking at the rear of
the TV.
Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control.
You can also use the controls on the I_V if they have the same name as
those on the remote control.
Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully, and keep
the manual for future reference.
Exploring your new TV
You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the front panel or
the remote control. The back panel and front panel (behind the door)
provide all the terminal connections you will need to connect other
equipment to your TV.
TV front Video/Audio inputs
(Video 3)
-- MENU
DEMO TV/VIDEO POWER
Remote sensor
POWER indicator
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Connecting your TV
If you have not connected electronic equipment before, or you have
been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this section. (Cables
are not supplied.)
A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your
antenna or cable converter box. Coaxial cables use "F"
connectors.
Audio and video cables are usually color-coded according to use:
yellow for video and red and white for audio. The red audio cable
is for the stereo right channel, and the white audio cable is for
the stereo (or mono) left channel. If you look at the rear panel of
the TV, you will see that the terminals are color-coded in the
same manner as the cables.
S-video cables provide better picture performance. S-video cables
can only be used with S-video compatible components.
ColorStream *}cables come in sets of three, A ColorStream
connection will provide the best picture performance.
Connecting a VCR
This connection allows you to watch local chasmels and video
programs, play or record on the VCR while watching "Pv_and record
from one channel while watching another channel.
Youwill need:
one coaxial cable
one pair of audio cables (one single audio cable for a mono VCR)
one video cable (one S-video cable for an S-VHS VCR)
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Cable
Caution:
Do not p/ug the TVin untffyou havefinished
connectingallof your equipment
Caution:
Ifyou havea mono VCR,connect L/Mono to
VCRAudio OUTusing onlyone audio cable.
Ifyou havean S-VHSVCR,usean S-video
cable (ii?the S-Videoinputs)insteadof a
regularvideo cable.
Do not connecta regularw'deocable andan
S-videocable to Video-1&r Video-2)at the
sametime.Doing so will distortthe picture.
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distribution,orrevisionoftelevision
programs,videotapes,DVDs,andother
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Connecting a cable converter box
This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels.
To use the TV's features, select ANT-1. To view premium channels,
select ANT-2 and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is
vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels.
You will need:
two coaxial cables
From Cable TV Note:
Whenyou useaconverter box withyour TV,
the remote control will not operate some
features,such asprogramming your favorite
channels,labelingchannels,andlocking
channels.
Connecting a cable converter box and VCR
This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium
cable channels, watch videotapes, and record one TV channel while
watching another TV channel. To use the TV's features, select ANT-1.
To view premium channels or record with the VCR, select ANT-2,
change the TV channel to 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your
area), and then use the converter box to change channels.
You will need:
one two-way cable signal splitter
three coaxial cables
one pair of audio cables (one single audio cable for a mono VCR)
one video cable (one S-video cable for an S-VHS VCR)
From Cable
TV
Note:
Ifyou havea mono VCR,connect L/Mono to
VCRAudio OUTusing onlyoneaudio cable.
ffyou havean S=VHSVCR,usean S=video
cable (in the S=videojacks) insteadof a
regular video cable.Do not connectboth a
regular video cableand anS=videocable to
Video-1(or Video-2) atthe same time.Doing
so willdistort thepicture.
Whenyou useaconverter box withyour TV,
the remote control will not operate some
features,such asprogramming your favorite
channels,labelingchannels,andlocking
channels.
Theunauthorizedrecording,use,
distribution,orrevisionoftelevision
programs,videotapes,DVDs,andother
materialsisprohibitedunderthe
CopyrightLawsoftheUnitedStates
andothercountries,andmaysubject
youtocivilandcriminalliability.
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Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver
and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, and TV
programs. You can record one TV channel while watching another
channel.
You will need:
one coaxial cable
two pairs of audio cables (one single and one pair of audio cables
for a mono VCR)
one video cable (between the TV and VCR)
one S-video cable (between the TV and DVD player/satdlite
receiver
From Antenna
Stereo VCR
From SatelliteDish
(for Satellite
Receiveronly)
DVD Player/Satellite Receiver
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream ®
(component video) and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs,
and record from one source while watching a program from another
source.
Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connecting
your TV to a component video compatible DVD player (such as a
%shiba DVD player with ColorStream TM) can greatly enhance picture
quality and realism.
You will need:
one coaxial cable
three pairs of audio cables (two single and one pair of audio
cables for a mono VCR)
two video cables
one set of ColorStream (component video) cables (For a non-
ColorStream DVD player, use an S-video cable; see notes on
page 8,)
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Note:
For the highest possible picture qualb/ from a
DVD player or satellite receiver that does not
have component video connections, use an
S-video cable between the 71/and DVD
player or satellite receiver. If your DI/D
player or satellite receiver is
component video compatible, see
"Connecting a DVD player with
ColorStream ® (component video) and
a VCR" below and on page 8.
Do not connect both an S-video cable and a
regular video cable to Video- l (or Video-2j at
the same time. Doing so will distort the
picture.
Do not connect the DVD player/satellite
receiver and VCR to the same video channel
on the TV. (See the illustration at lea which
shows the DVD player/satellite receiver
connected to Video- 1 and the VCR
connected to Video-Z)
Theunauthorizedrecording,use,
distribution,orrevisionoftelevision
programs,videotapes,DVDs,andother
materialsisprohibitedunderthe
CopyrightLawsoftheUnitedStates
andothercountries,andmaysubject
youtocivilandcriminalliability,
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From Antenna
Stereo VCR
DVD Player with ColorStream TM
Note:
Forthe highestpossiblepicture quali_ you mustuse
the ColorStream(component video) connectionsbetween
the TVand DVDplayer Connectthe ColorStreamcables
from theDVD player to thejacks marked "ColorStream"
on the TV
TheColorStreaminput on the TVis foruse with DVD
playersthat offer interlaced(480/) scanning ONLYIf you
have a progressive scan (480p) DVD player, you
must switch the OVO player to interlaced C480i)
mode first, and thenconnect it to the TV'sCo/orStream
jacks. Failure to do this will cause unacceptable
picture performance.
Connectionofa high definition set-topreceiver box is
permitted onlyif the outputisswitched tothe interlaced
(480/) scan mode. This TV will not accept or display
progressive scan (480p/720p) signals or 1080i
interlaced high definition signals.
Ifyour DVD player isnot component videocompatible,
usethe S-video connections(both audioand video)
insteadof the ColorStreamconnections.
Do not connectboth S-video and ColorStreamcables
between the TVand DVDplayer at the sametime. Doing
so will distortthe picture.
Torecord,setthe VCRto Line IN. Tomonitor recording,
set the VCRto Line IN andthe TVto Video-l.
Connecting two VCRs
This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to
another VCR while watching a videotape. You can also record from
one TV channel while watching another channel.
You will need:
one coaxial cable
two pairs of audio cables (two single audio cables for mono
VCRs)
two video cables (two S-video cables for S-VHS VCRs)
VCR 1
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The unauthorized recording,use,
distribution,or revisionoftelevision
programs,videotapes, DVDs,and other
materials isprohibitedunder the
CopyrightLaws ofthe UnitedStates
and other countries,and may subject
you to civiland criminal liability.
Note:
Do not connect the same VCRto the output
andinputjacks on the TVat the sametime.
ffyou haveS-VHS VCRs,useS-video cables
(in the S-videojacks) insteadof regular video
cables.Do not connectboth a regular video
cable andan S-video cableto Video-7(or
Video-2) atthe same time.
Todub or edit, VCR2mustselect Line IN,
andthe TVmust select Video-7.
* TheAudio OUTjacks can output thesound
ofeither the Main or PIPpicture (see
"Selectingthe Audio OUTsound" on page
45).
** TheVideoOUTjack doesnot output the
PIPpicture.
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This connection allows you to watch video materials recorded on a
camcorder.
You will need:
one pair of audio cables
one video cable (one S-video cable for an S-VHS camcorder)
Camcorder
Note:
Ifyou haveanS-VHS camcorder, the picture
quality will increaseffyou usean S=video
cable (in the Swideojacks) insteadof a
regular video cable.
Do not connectboth a regularvideo cable
and anS=videocable to at the sametime.
TV
Connecting an audio system
This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to adjust the
audio level. This also allows you to use external speakers.
To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and
turn off the built-in speakers. (See"Turning off the built-in speakers"
on page 45.)
You will need:
one pair of audio cables
Note:
Tohear sound when usingan externalaudio
amplifier,the volumeof both the TVand
amplifier mustbe setabove 0 (zero).
For example,if the volumeof the TVisset
to O,you will not be able to hear anysound,
evenff the volume ofthe amplifier isat its
highestlevel
Amplifier
TV
From Cable, Cable Box
or Antenna
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Connecting an PJV receiver
This connection allows you to use an A/V (audio/video) receiver to
enhance your TV's sound.
If you have a system with Dolby Pro Logic ®surround sound, you can
add to the realism of the sound by using the TV speakers as center
channel speakers.
You will need:
one pair of audio cables
one single audio cable for the audio center channel
one video cable
From Antenna
ToAN receiver
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Center TV Video
out in out
TV
ON _ OFF
Dotby Pro Logic* surround sound system
connection example
Left [_ (_._j?
speaker _
Surround
speaker L _
Right
speakel
Surround
speaker R
Caution:
Toavoid damagingthespeakers,turn the TV
off before connectingor disconnecting the
Audio Center Channelcable.
Note:
Referto the instructionsprovided withyour
A/V receiver fordetailsabout your sound
system.
WhentheAudio Center ChannelON/OFF
switch isin the ON position,the TVspeakers
will function onlyascenter channelspeakers.
Toadjust the volumeof the centerchannel
speakers,usethe center levelcontrol on
theA/V receiver
Touse the TVspeakersasnormalspeakers,
setthe Audio Center ChannelON/OFF switch
to the OFFposition.
*Dolby Pro Logic is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Using the remote control
Preparing the remote control for use
Your Toshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five
universal modes: VCR, Cable/SAT, DVD, Audio 1, and Audio2. The
target and default devices being programmed for each mode are as
follows:
Target device/Mode mapping
TV Toshiba TV
CABLE/SAT Universal Cable, Satellite
VCR Universal VCR, DVD, LD, Cassette
DVD Universal DVD, VCR, LD, Cassette
AUDIO 1 Universal Audio: Amp., Tuner, Misc.Audio, CD/MD
AUDIO2 Universal Audio: CD/MD, Amp., Tuner, Misc.Audio
Default device codes
TV Toshiba TV
CABLE/SAT Toshiba Satellite receiver
VCR Toshiba VCR
DVD Toshiba DVD
AUDIO1 Pioneer Audio receiver
AUDIO2 Pioneer LD
Repeatedly press MODE to cycle among the modes. If you own
different brands of audio/video devices, you first have to program
your remote control (see "Programming the remote control for use
with your audio/video devices" on page 14).
Installing the remote control batteries
To install the batteries:
1. Slide the battery cover offthe back of the remote control.
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2. Install two "AA" size alkaline batteries. Match the + and - signs
on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment.
3. Slide the battery cover back on the remote control until the lock
snaps.
Note:
YourTVremote controlmay not operate
certain featuresonyour VCR,DVD player,
cable TVconverter,or other electronicdevice.
Referto the owner'smanuals foryour other
devicesto determine theiravailablefeatures.
ffyour TVremote control doesnot operate a
specificfeature onanother device,use the
remote controlthat came with the device.
MODE
Note:
Batterylife expectancyis about oneyear
with normal use.
Caution:
Disposeof batteriesin adesignated
disposalarea. Donot throw batteriesinto
a fire.
Do not mix batterytypesor combine used
batterieswith new ones.
ffthe batteriesaredead oryou do not
intend to use the remote control fora long
time,removethe batteriestoprevent
batteryacid from leakinginto the battery
compartmenL
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Remote Control functional key chart
Illuminates the remote. Toggles the Illumination mode on and off.
Sleep timer .....................
Power Power Power Power Power Power Power Power
Digit 1 Digit 1 Digit 1 Digit 1 Digit 1 AV input 1 Digit 1 Digit 1
Digit 2 Digit 2 Digit 2 Digit 2 Digit 2 AV input 2 Digit 2 Digit 2
Digit 3 Digit 3 Digit 3 Digit 3 Digit 3 AV input 3 Digit 3 Digit 3
Digit 4 Digit 4 Digit 4 Digit 4 Digit 4 AV input 4 Digit 4 Digit 4
Digit 5 Digit 5 Digit 5 Digit 5 Digit 5 CD Digit 5 Digit 5
Digit 6 Digit 6 Digit 6 Digit 6 Digit 6 Tuner Digit 6 Digit 6
Device mode selection for the remote control
This button is not available for this TV model or any other device connected to this TV.
Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Digit 7 Phono Digit 7 Digit 7
Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Digit 8 Cassette Digit 8 Digit 8
Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Digit 9 Aux Digit 9 Digit 9
Menu Action,Menu Menu Menu .........
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0
--- CH Enter CH Enter CH Enter ............
_ _ ld_ --- Guide Guide Program DVD setup Program Program ---
TVpreview _ TV INFO _ TV TITLE= _ TV _ TV _ TV
Top menu
Favorite CH --- Favorite CH --- Subtitle .........
...... Alphasort --- Audio .........
Menu open/ Select Select Enter Enter .........
Enter
Menu select Menu select Menu select Menu select Menu select .........
Menu select/ Menu select Menu select Menu select Menu select .........
FAV _ 1_
Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume ---
up/down* up/down* up/down* up/down* up/down* up/down* up/down*
Exit Exit Exit Exit DVD clear Exit/Clear Exit/Clear Exit/Clear
Channel Channel Channel Channel --- Channel ......
up/down up/down up/down up/down up/down
TV/Video _ TV _ TV VCRinput _ TV Input _ TV _ TV
select
Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* Sound mute* ---
On-screen On-screen On-screen On-screen On-screen .........
display display display display display
Previous Previous Previous Previous DVD .........
channel channel channel channel return
...... Forward Forward .........
......... Reverse .........
......... Forward CH forward Forward Forward
......... Reverse CH reverse Reverse Reverse
VCR _ VCR_ VCR_ Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind
VCR_ VCR_ VCR_ Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause
VCR_ VCR_ VCR_ Play Play Play Play Play
VCR_ VCR_ VCR_ E Forward E Forward E Forward E Forward E Forward
VCR _ Bypass A/B TV/SAT TV/VCR ............
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............ Disc shift AM/FM Disc shift Deck side
: A/B switch
VCR _ VCR _ VCR_ Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop
VCR _ VCR _ VCR_ Record --- Record Record Record
PIP Channel < TV <_TV _TV <_TV _TV <_TV <_TV
up/down
PIP on/off _TV <_TV _TV <_TV _TV <_TV <_TV
Strobe _TV <_TV _TV <_TV <_TV <_TV <_TV
PIP Still _TV <_TV _TV <_TV _TV <_ TV <_TV
PlPSwap _TV <_TV _TV _TV <_TV <_ TV _TV
PIP Locate _TV <_ TV _TV _TV _TV _ TV _TV
PIP Source _TV <_TV _TV <_TV _TV 4_ TV <_TV
Notes:
"--" will sendnothing.
"< TV"willjump to TV
"VCR_"willjump tolast active VCRor DVD.Active VCR/DVD isdefined asthe mode that remainsfora minimum of 5
seconds,or if akey ispressedin that mode.
* The VOLUMEand MUTE willjump to "TV"by default Whenthe volumeisunlocked, all the deviceswill havetheir own volume.
TheAUDIO1/2 (Receiver,CD) modes will havetheir own volume evenif VolumeLock ison TV,CABLE/SAT,VCR or DVD.See
"Usingthe VolumeLock feature"on page 15.
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Programming the remote control for use with
your audio/video devices
Device code setup
1. Refer to the device code table on pages 16-19 to find the code for
the brand of your device.
If more than one code is listed, try each one separately until you
find one that works.
2. Repeatedly press MODE until the device mode indicator
(CABLE/SAT, VCR, DVD, AUDIO1, AUDIO2) lights up.
3. While holding down the RECALL button, press the Channel
Number buttons to enter the four-digit code for your device.
If a valid code is entered, the mode indicator will blink two times.
If an invalid code is entered, the mode indicator will blink one
long blink.
4. Point the remote control at the device and press POWER to test
the code.
.
If the device responds to the remote control, you have entered the
correct code.
If the device does not respond to the remote control, you may
have entered the wrong code. Repeat steps 3 and 4 using another
code.
To control the TV, repeatedly press MODE until the TV mode
indicator lights up.
Searching and sampling the code of a device (991)
If you do not know the device code for a particular target unit, you
can cycle the remote through the available codes for that device mode
and sample functions in order to find the code that properly operates
the desired target device. The keys available to be sampled, provided
they are applicable to that mode, are 0, 1, 2, 3, POWER, VOL A,
CH A, PLAY and STOP. Invalid keys will be ignored while in
program mode.
To cycle through each available device code and sample its functions:
1. Press MODE to select the mode you want to set up.
2. While holding down RECALL, press 9-9-1.
The remote control will enter program mode.
3. Point the remote control at the target device and press POWER
(or other function buttons that are available to be sampled).
4. If the device responds to the remote control:
Press RECALL to store the device code.
The mode indicator will blink two times and the remote
control will exit program mode.
If the device does not respond to the remote control:
Press A, and then press POWER.
Repeat this step until the device responds to the remote
control, and then press RECALL.
Note:
Whenasearch cycleis complete,the mode indicator willblink three
times. Theremote control will begin to cyclethrough the availablecodes
again,ffno keyispressedwithin 10secondswhile programming, the
remote control will exitthe program mode and return to the previous
code.
POWER
Channel
Numbers
MODE
RECALL
Note:
Everytime you replacethe batteries,you
mustreprogram the remote control
Some newer VCRsare capableof working
on either of tworemote codes.TheseVCRs
havea switchlabeled "VCR1/VCR2."ff
your VCRhasthis kind of switch anddoes
not respond to anyof the codesforyour
VCRbrand,set the switchto the other
position (VCR1or VCR2)andreprogram
the remote control
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Verifying the device code (9903
Use this feature to verify the codes for your other electronic devices.
The number of blinks after pressing the 1, 2, 3, and 4 buttons is the
4-digit code set up for that mode.
For example, to verify the device code of the VCR mode:
1. Repeatedly press MODE to select VCR mode.
2. While holding down RECALL, press 9-9-0.
3. Press 1 _ 2 blinks.
4. Press 2 _ 3 blinks.
5. Press 3 _ 4 blinks.
6. Press 4 _ 5 blinks.
This verifies that the device code of the VCR mode is "2345."
Using the Volume Lock feature (993)
For the TV, CABLE/SAT, VCR, and DVD modes, the volume
controls (VOL A! and MUTE) can be programmed (locked) to the
selected device mode. This feature does not apply to the AUDIO 1/2
modes.
For example, to lock the volume controls to always jump to the
CABLE/SAT mode:
1. Repeatedly press MODE to select the CABLE/SAT mode.
2. While holding down RECALL, press 9-9-3.
3. Press VOL A. The Mode indicator will blink two times (locked).
MODE
VOL
RECALL
The following table describes in more detail the Volume Lock
implementation.
TV
TV
CBL/SAT
VCR
DVD
AUD1
AUD2
CBL/SAT
TV
CBL/SAT
VCR
DVD
AUD1
VCR
TV
CBL/SAT
VCR
DVD
AUD1
DVD AUD1 AUD2
TV AUD1 AUD2
CBL/SAT AUD1 AUD2
VCR AUD1 AUD2
DVD AUD1 AUD2
AUD 1 AUD 1 AUD 1
AUD2 AUD2 AUD2AUD2 AUD2
To reset the volume controls to the original device code:
1. While holding down RECALL, press 9-9-3.
2. Press VOL !. The Mode indicator will blink four times
(unlocked).
Operational feature Reset (980)
This feature clears all setup features not related to "Device code set
up" and resets the Volume Lock to "TV."
To reset the features:
While holding down RECALL, press 9-8-0.
The Mode indicator will blink two times, and then pause and
blink two more times.
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Device code table
Cable box setup codes
Brand name
ABC
Allegro
Americast
Antronix
Archer
BBT
Belcor
Bell & Howell
Bell South
Cable Star
Cabletenna
Cableview
Century
Citizen
Colour Voice
Comtronics
Contec
Digi
Eastern
Emerson
Everquest
Focus
GC Electronics
Garrard
Gemini
General Instrument
GoldStar
Goodmind
Hamlin
Hitachi
Hytex
Jasco
Jerrold
Linsay
Magnavox
Memorex
Movie Time
NSC
Novaplex
Oal_
Optimus
Panasonic
Panther
Paragon
Philips
Pioneer
Popular Mechanics
Delude
Pulsar
Quasar
RCA
Radio Shack
Realistic
Recoton
Regal
Regency
Rembrandt
Runco
Code number
0020,0022,0026,
0027,0030,0032,
0033,0036
0172,0334
0918
0041,0226
0041,0172,0226,
0816
0286
0075
0033
0918
0075
0041
0041
0172
0172,0334
0044,0050
0059
0038
O656
0021
0816
0034,0059
0419
0075,0226
0172
0034,0089,0816
0030,0295,0495,
0829
0059,0163
0816
0028,0039,0053,
0278,0292
0030
0026
0034,0172,0334
0022,0030,0031,
0033,0034,0043,
0295,0495,0829
0459
0046
0019
0082,0175
0082,0089,0175
0637
0026,0038
0040
0019,0040,0126
O656
0019
0044,0046,0050,
0172
0042,0163,0552,
0896
0419
0789
0019
0019
0040
0034,0334,0816,
0902
0226
0419
0039,0278,0292
0021
0030,0089
0019
SL Marx
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
Seam
Signal
Signature
Sprucer
StarSight
Starcom
Stargate
Starquest
Sylvania
TFC
TV86
Tandy
TeleCaption
Teleview
Wexscan
Timeless
Wocom
Toshiba
Tusa
Unika
United Artists
Universal
Viewstar
Zenith
Zentek
0059
0059,0163
0027,0036,0496,
0896
0529
0034,0059
0030
0040
0441,0561
0022,0034
0034,0059,0789,
0816
0034
0020
0329
0082
0277
0240
0059
0020
0437
0031,0032
0019
0034
0041,0172,0226
0026
0041,0075,0172,
0210,0226
0046,0082,0277
0019,0073,0544,
0918
0419
Satellite Receiver setup codes
Brand name
AlphaStar
Chaparral
Curtis Mathes
Echostar
Expressvu
General Instrument
HTS
Hitachi
Homecable
Hughes Network
Systems
IQ
IQ Dism
jvc
Jerrold
Legend
Macom
Magnavox
Memorex
Next Level
Panasonic
Philips
Primestar
RCA
Radio Shack
Realistic
STS
Sony
Star Choice
Toshiba
Uniden
Zenith
Codenumber
0791
0072,0235
0080
0288,0299,0794,
1024
0794
0380,0646,0888
0794
0838
0257
0768
0229
0229
0794
0380,0646
0288
0080
0741,0743
0288,0743
0888
0720
0741,0743
0380,0646
0162,0411,0585,
0874
0888
0071
0229
0658
0888
0080,0101,0768,
0809,1071,1072,
1073
0071,0093,0257,
0741,0743
0080,0875
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Device code table
VCR setup codes
Brand name
Admiral
Adventura
Aiko
Aiwa
Akai
America Action
American High
Asha
Audiovox
Beanmark
Bell & Howell
Brolcsonic
CCE
Calix
Canon
Capehart
Carver
Cineral
Citizen
Colt
Craig
Curtis Mathes
Cybernex
Daewoo
Daytron
Denon
Dynatech
Electrohome
Electrophonic
Emerex
Emerson
Fisher
Fuji
Funai
GE
Garrard
Go Video
GoldStar
Gradiente
HI-Q
Harley Davidson
Harman/Kardon
Harwood
Headquarter
Hitachi
Hughes Network
Systems
jvc
Jensen
KEC
KLH
Code number
0067,0228
0019
0297
0019,0056,0326
0060,0072,0080,
0125
0297
0054
0259
OO56
0259
0123
0021,0140,0203,
0228,0314,0380,
0498
0091,0297
OO56
OO54
0039
0100
0297
0056,0297
0091
0056,0066,0091,
0259,0290
0054,0060,0079,
0181
0070,0259
0039,0064,0297,
0580
0039
0061
0019
0056
0056
0051
0019,0021,0055,
0056,0062,0080,
0087,0107,0140,
0203,0227,0228,
0231,0297,0313,
0314,0380,0498,
0580
0066,0073,0085,
0123
0052,0054
0019
0054,0067,0079,
0221,0259
0019
0451,0545,0662
0056,0057
0019,0027
OO66
0019
0057,0100
0087,0091
OO65
0019,0060,0061,
0124
0061
0027,0060,0086,
0403
0060
0056,0297
0091
Kenwood
Kodak
LXI
Lloyd's
Logik
MEI
MGA
MGN Technology
MTC
Magnasonic
Magnavox
Magnin
Marantz
marta
Matsushita
Memorex
Minolta
Mitsubishi
Motorola
Multitech
NAD
NEC
Nil&o
Nikon
Noblex
Olympus
Optimus
Optonica
Orion
Panasonic
Penney
Pentax
Philco
Philips
Pilot
Pioneer
Portland
Profitronic
Proscan
Protec
Pulsar
Quarter
Quartz
Quasar
RCA
Radio Shack
0057, 0060, 0086,
0403
0054, 0056
0056
0019, 0227
0091
OO54
0062, 0080, 0259
0259
0019, 0259
0297
0019, 0054, 0058,
0100, 0129, 0168
0259
0054, 0100
OO56
0054, 0181, 0473
0019, 0054, 0056,
0058, 0065, 0066,
0067, 0123, 0181,
0228, 0259, 0326,
0473, 1056, 1181,
1281
0061, 0124
0062, 0067, 0080,
0086
0054, 0067
0019, 0091
0077
0057, 0059, 0060,
0086, 0123
OO56
0053, 0272
0259
OO54
0056, 0067, 0077,
0123, 0181, 0451,
0473, 1067, 1081,
1181, 1281
0081
0021, 0203, 0228,
0314, 0498
0054, 0096, 0181,
0244, 0473, 0635,
1081, 1181, 1281
0054, 0056, 0057,
0059, 0061, 0073,
0259
0061, 0124
0054, 0228, 0498
0054, 0081, 0100,
0129, 0637, 1100,
1200
OO56
0077, 0086
0039
0259
0079, 0221
0091
0058, 0070
OO65
OO65
0054, 0096, 0181,
0473, 1181
0054, 0061, 0067,
0079, 0096, 0124,
0125, 0168, 0221,
0259
0019, 1056
Radix
Randex
Realistic
ReplayTV
Ricoh
Runco
STS
Samsung
Sanky
Sansui
Sanyo
Scott
Sears
Semp
Sharp
Shintom
Shogun
Singer
Sony
Sunpak
Sylvania
Symphonic
TMK
Tatung
Weac
Technics
Telmika
Thomas
Wivo
Toshiba
Totevision
Unitech
Vector
Vector Research
Video Concepts
Videosonic
Wards
White Westinghouse
XR-IO00
Yamaha
Zenith
0056
0056
0019,0054,0056,
0065,0066,0067,
0081,0085,0123
0633,0635
0053,0272
0058
0061
0064, 0070, 0072,
0259
0058,0067
0019,0060,0086,
0228,0290,0498
0065,0066,0123,
0259
0062,0064,0140,
0203,0229,0231
0019,0054,0056,
0061,0065,0066,
0073,0076,0085,
0123,0124
0064
0067,0081
0091
0070,0259
0091
0019,0051,0052,
0053, 0054,0272,
1051
0272
0019,0054,0062,
0100,0129
0019
0055,0227,0259
0060
0019,0060
0054,0181
0019,0054,0056
0019
O637
0062,0064,0076,
0085,0229,0231,
0385
0056,0259
0259
0064
0057,0059
0059,0064,0080
0259
0019,0054,0061,
0066,0067,0079,
0081,0091,0100,
0168,0231,0259
0228,0297
0019,0054,0091
0057
0019,0052,0053,
0058,0228,0498,
O656
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Devicecodetable
DVD setup codes
Brand name Code number
Aiwa 0660
Denon 0509, 0653
GE 0541
Harman/Kardon 0601
JVC 0577, 0642
Kenwood 0553
Magnavox 0522
Marantz 0558
Mitsubishi 0540
Onkyo 0522, 0646
Optimus 0590
Panasonic 0509, 0651
Philips 0522, 0558
Pioneer 0544, 0590, 0651
Proscan 0541
RCA 0541
Samsung 0592
Sharp 0649
Sherwood 0652
Sony 0552
Technics 0509
Theta Digital 0590
Toshiba 0522
Yamaha 0509, 0564
Zenith 0522, 0610
Laser Disc setup codes
Brand name Code number
Aiwa 0222
Carver 0083, 0213, 0342
Denon 0078, 0191
Disco Vision 0042
Funai 0222
Harman/Kardon 0213
Hitachi 0042
Magnavox 0213, 0236
Marantz 0083, 0213
Mitsubishi 0078
NAD 0078
Optimus 0078
Panasonic 0223
Philips 0083, 0213
Pioneer 0042, 0078
Quasar 0223
Realistic 0222
Samsung 0342
Sega 0042
Sony 0212, 0220
Technics 0223
Theta Digital 0213
Yamaha 0236
CO Player setup
Brand name
SDC
Adcom
aiwa
Algal
Audio Alchemy
Audio-Technica
BSR
Burmester
California Audio Labs
Carrera
Carver
DAK
DKK
Denon
Emerson
Fisher
GE
Garrard
genexxa
Harman/Kardon
Hitachi
jvc
Kenwood
Kodak
Krell
Kyocera
LXI
Linn
Luxman
MCS
MTC
Magnavox
Marantz
Mclntosh
Mission
NAD
NEC
NSM
Nil&o
Onkyo
Optimus
Panasonic
Parasound
Philips
Pioneer
Proton
QED
Quasar
RCA
Realistic
Rotel
SAE
STS
Sansui
codes
Code number
0037
0174,0253
0143,0176
0175
0213
0189
0213,0264
0439
0048,0322
0213
0176,0198,0318,
0456
0264
0019
0022,0892
0174,0183,0324,
0488
0107,0193,0198,
0361
0028
0264,0299,0412,
0439
0051,0183,0324
0176,0192,0445
0051,0174
0091
0047,0056,0209,
0645,0700,0845
0306
0176
0037
0324
0176
0112
0048
0439
0176,0324
0048,0176,0199
0306
0176
0038,0318
0253
0176
0183,0189,0193
0120,0887
0019,0051,0056,
0106,0164,0198,
0213,0215,0299,
0324,0361,0439,
0445,0456,0487,
1082
0048,0322,0386,
0771
0213,0439
0176,0306,0645
0051,0263,0324,
0487,1082
0176
0176
0048
0028,0072,0174,
0198,0324,0783
0174,0183,0198,
0199,0439
0176,0439
0176
0037
0176,0221,0324
Sanyo
Scott
Sears
Sharp
Sherwood
Sony
Soundesign
Wascam
Weac
Technics
Toshiba
Vector Reseamh
Victor
Wards
Yamaha
gorx
0106,0198
0174,0183,0324
0324
0056,0199,0880
0199,0215,0445,
1086
0019,0204,0509,
0623,0624
0164
0439
0193,0199,0412,
0439
0048,0322
0038,0318
0213
0091
0072,0176
0055,0189,0206
0480
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Device code table
Amplifier setup codes
Brand name Code number
Aiwa 0425
Carver 0288
Curtis Mathes 0319
Denon 0179
GE 0097
Harman/Kardon 0911
JVC O35O
Linn 0288
Magnavox 0288
Marantz 0288
Optimus 0319, 0414
Panasonic 0327
Philips 0288, 0911
Pioneer 0032, 0319
Realistic 0414
Sony 0239, 0708
Soundesign 0097
Technics 0327
Toshiba 0372
Victor 0350
Wards 0032, 0097
Yamaha 0373
Cassette Player setup codes
Brand name Code number
Aiwa 0048, 0216, 0219
Akai 0302
Carver 0048
Denon 0095
Fisher 0093
Garrard 0327, 0458
Harman/Kardon 0048, 0201
JVC 0263, 0292
Kenwood 0089
Magnavox 0048
Marantz 0028, 0048
Mitsubishi 0302
Onkyo 0154, 0155, 0301
Optimus 0046, 0239, 0356,
0458
Panasonic 0248
Philips 0048
Pioneer 0046, 0118, 0239
Revox 0209
Sansui 0028, 0048
Sherwood 0356
Sony 0189, 0262, 0310
Teac 0327
Technics 0248
Toshiba 0360, 0361
Victor 0292
Wards 0046
Yamaha 0113, 0116
Misc. Audio setup codes
Brand name Code number
Aiwa 0029, 0178, 0423
Fisher 0071
Harman/Kardon 0496
JBL O496
JVC 0092
Jerrold 0478, 0539
Nil&o 0395
Paramount Pictures 0336
RCA 0075
SSI 0336
Schneider 0395
Scientific Atlanta 0479
Sony 0029, 0178, 0595
Soundesign 0395
Starcom 0478
Yorx 0395
Receiver setup codes
Brand name
ADC
Adcom
Aiwa
Akai
Capetronic
Carver
Casio
Clarinette
Curtis Mathes
Denon
Emerson
Fisher
Garrard
Harman/Kardon
Inkel
JBL
jvc
Kenwood
Koss
LXI
Linn
Lloyd's
MCS
Magnavox
marantz
Modulaire
NAD
NEC
Nakaraichi
Onkyo
Optimus
Panasonic
Penney
Philips
Code number
0550
0635
0140,0177,0208,
0424,1108,1424
0095,0243
O55O
0027,0061,0208,
0379,1108,1208
0214
0214
0099
0023,0292,0790,
1123,1179
O443
0061,0238,0379
0443,0482
0129,0208,0910
0081
0129
0093
0046,0061,0096,
0205,0332,0333,
1046,1071,1332,
1588
0443
0200
0208
0214
0058,0365
0147,0208,0214,
0410,0550,1108,
1208
0058,0147,0208,
1108,1208
0214
0339
0254
0116,0366
0119,0154,0399
0061,0099,0196,
0200,0205,0238,
0550,0689,0757,
0820,1042
0058,0328,0537,
1537
0214
0208,0410,1108,
1208
Pioneer
Proscan
Quasar
RCA
Realistic
Sansui
Sanyo
Scott
Sharp
Sherwood
Sony
Soundesign
Sunfire
Weac
Technics
Thorens
Victor
Wards
Yamaha
gorx
Zenith
0033,0099,0169,
0550, 0649, 1042
1273
0058
0073,0365,0379,
0549,0550,1173,
1273
0182,0200,0214
0208,0212,0365,
1108
0238,0820
0182,0341
02O5
0081,0510,0521
0177,0187,0493,
1061,1077,1177,
1277
0689
0332,0333,1071,
1332
0182,0482
0058,0227,0328,
0537,1327,1328,
1537
1208
0093
0033,0073,0099,
0177,0208
0195,0205,1195
0214
0876
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Learning about the remote control
Only the buttons used for operating the TV are described here.
POWERturns the TV on and off.
SLEEPallows access to the automatic TV shut-off function (page 41).
LIGHTThe first pressof the LIGHT button lights the keypad and turns
on the Illumination mode. With the Illumination mode on, pressing any
other key lights the keypad for 5 seconds (10 seconds if the remote
control is in programming mode). Subsequent presses of the LIGHT
button toggle the Illumination mode on and off.
ChannelNumbers (0-9, leO) allow direct access to channels (page 24).
MODEcycles through the six device modes (l-V, CABLE/SAT, VCR,
DVD, AUDIO 1, AUDIO2). The mode indicator will remain lit for
10 seconds.
FAVORITEallows accessto the multi-window feature (page 30).
INFO allows accessto multi-window feature (page 30).
MENUallows access to on-screen programming menus (page 21).
ENTERsets programming menu information (page 21).
ill' < i_Buttonsselect or adjust programming menus (page 21).
(FAV3< _"Buttons selectyour favorite channels (page 25).
VOLiV adjusts the volume level.
EXITexits programming menus (page 21).
CHiV cyclesthrough programmed channels (page 24).
CHRTNreturns to the last viewed channel (page 25).
TV/VCRtoggles between TV and VCR modes.
RECALLdisplays on-screen information(page 46).
MUTEmutes the sound (page 42).
INPUTselects the video input source (page 39).
PIPButtons allow access to PiP functions (page 28).
PIP turns the PiP on and off.
PIPCHAV selects the PIP channel.
MULTIallows access to the multi-window feature.
STILLfreezes the PIP picture.
SWAPswitches the main and PIP pictures.
LOCATEchanges the position of the PIP picture.
SOURCEsdects the PIP signal input source.
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