TOSHIBA 34HFX84 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

34HFX84

Color Television

OWNER'S MANUAL

Owner's Record

The model number and serial number are on the back

of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below.

Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate

with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.

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Child Safety

It Makes A Difference

Where Your TV Stands

Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy

your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind:

The Issue

If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home.

Many homes, in fact, have more than one TV.

The home theater entertainment experience is a growing

trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases; however, they

are not always supported on the proper TV stands.

Sometimes TVs are improperly secured or inappropriately

situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio

speakers, chests, or carts. As a result, TVs may fall over,

causing unnecessary injury.

Toshiba Cares!

The consumer electronics industry

is committed to making home

entertainment enjoyable and safe.

The Consumer Electronics

Association formed the Home

Entertainment Support Safety

Committee, comprised of TV and

consumer electronics furniture

manufacturers, to advocate

children's safety and educate

consumers and their families about

television safety.

Tune Into Safety

One size does NOT fit all! Use appropriate

furniture large enough to support the weight of your

TV (and other electronic components).

Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to secure

your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly

into the TV).

Carefully read and understand the other enclosed

instructions for proper use of this product.

Do not allow children to climb on or play with furniture

and TVs.

Avoid placing any item on top of your TV (such as a VCR,

remote control, or toy) that a curious child may reach for.

Remember that children can become excited while watching

a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over.

Share our safety message about this hidden hazard of the

home with your family and friends. Thank you!

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will

help you use the many exciting features of your new TV.

Before operating the TV, please read this manual

completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.

NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS IN THE USA

This is a reminder 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 as practical. For

additional antenna grounding information, see items 26

and 27 on page 4.

The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the

voltage inside this product may be strong enough to

cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE

THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.

The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that

important operating and maintenance instructions

follow this symbol.

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.

NOTICE OF 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. This type of damage is NOT

COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. See item 34 on page 4.

ENERGY STAR® qualified TV. Products that

earn the ENERGY STAR prevent green house

gas emissions by meeting strict energy

efficiency guidelines set by the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.

Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR and the

ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks.

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE TV STAND INSTABILITY

DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY

OR DEATH! Use this TV with the TOSHIBA TV stand

recommended in the "Specifications" section only.

Use with other stands may result in instability, causing

possible injury or death.

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Installation, Care, and Service

Installation

Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all

warnings when installing your TV:

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.

17)

DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL

INJURY, DEATH, OR EQUIPMENT

DAMAGE! Never place the TV on

an unstable cart, stand, or table. The TV

may fall, causing serious personal injury,

death, or serious damage to the TV.

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).

19) Always place the TV on the floor

or a sturdy, level, stable surface that

can support the weight of the unit.

20) Never place items such as vases,

aquariums, or candles on top of the TV.

21) Always place the back of the television at least one (1)

inch away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to

allow proper ventilation.

22) Never block or cover the slots or

openings in the TV cabinet back,

bottom, and sides. Never place

the TV:

· on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar

surface;

· too close to drapes, curtains,

or walls; or

· 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.

23) 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.

24) Never overload wall outlets and

extension cords.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

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

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.

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

manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

been spilled or objects have fallen into

the apparatus, or the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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.

Wide plug

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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.

32) During normal use, the TV may make

occasional snapping or popping

sounds. This is normal, especially

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.

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:

· 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

widescreen (16:9) display (gray bars on left and right

sides of screen).

Service

34)

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK! Never attempt to service the

TV yourself. Opening and

removing the covers may expose

you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to a

Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

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.

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.

Ground clamp

Antenna discharge unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Power service grounding

electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

Ground clamps

Antenna lead-in wire

Electric service equipment

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25) Always operate this equipment from

a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only.

26) 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).

27)

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.

Care

For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA

TV, follow these recommendations and precautions:

28) Always sit approximately 1025 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.

29) Always unplug the TV before

cleaning. Never use liquid or

aerosol cleaners. Clean only with

a dry cloth.

30)

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind

into the TV cabinet slots.

Important Safety Information ............................. 2-4

Introduction ................................................................ 6

Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 6

Exploring your new TV ................................................... 6

Connecting your TV .................................................. 7

Connecting an antenna or cable TV ................................. 7

Connecting a VCR .......................................................... 8

Connecting a cable converter box .................................... 8

Connecting a cable converter box and VCR ..................... 9

Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and

a VCR ............................................................................ 10

Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream®

(component video) and a VCR ...................................... 11

Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with

ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR ................ 12

Connecting two VCRs ................................................... 13

Connecting a camcorder ................................................ 13

Connecting an HDMITM or a DVI device to

the HDMI input ........................................................... 14

Connecting an audio system .......................................... 15

Using the remote control ...................................... 16

Preparing the remote control for use .............................. 16

Installing the remote control batteries ............................ 16

Remote Control functional key chart ...................... 17

Programming the remote control for use with

your audio/video devices ................................................ 19

Device code setup ................................................... 19

Searching and sampling the code

of a device [8500] ................................................... 19

Using the volume lock feature [8000] ..................... 20

Operational feature reset [8900] ............................. 20

Device code table .................................................... 21

Learning about the remote control .......................... 23

Setting up your TV .................................................. 24

Learning about the menu system ................................... 24

Changing the on-screen display language ....................... 25

Selecting the antenna input ............................................ 25

Adding channels to the TV's memory ............................ 26

Programming channels automatically ...................... 26

Adding and erasing channels manually .................... 27

Changing channels ........................................................ 27

Adjusting the tilt correction feature ................................ 27

Using the TV's features .......................................... 28

Adjusting the channel settings ........................................ 28

Switching between two channels using Channel

Return .................................................................... 28

Switching between two channels using

SurfLockTM ............................................................. 28

Programming your favorite channels ....................... 28

Labeling channels ................................................... 30

Viewing the wide-screen picture formats

(480i, 480p and 1080i signals only) ............................ 31

Selecting the picture size ......................................... 31

Scrolling the Theater Wide picture

(Theater Wide 2 and 3 only) .................................. 33

Using the AUTO ASPECT feature ......................... 34

Using the POP double-window feature .......................... 35

Switching the main and POP pictures ..................... 36

Switching the speaker audio (main or POP) ............ 36

Double-Window aspect ratio .................................. 37

Using the programmed channel search function ............. 37

Using the favorite channel search function .............. 38

About the auto favorite feature ................................ 38

Using the LOCKS menu ............................................... 39

Entering the PIN code ............................................ 39

If you cannot remember your PIN code .................. 39

Using the V-CHIP menu ............................................... 39

ENABLE BLOCKING .......................................... 40

TV RATING (Independent rating system for

broadcasters) ........................................................... 40

MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for

movies) ................................................................... 41

BLOCKING OPTION .......................................... 41

Unlocking programs temporarily ............................ 42

Locking channels ........................................................... 42

Locking the video inputs ................................................ 44

Changing the PIN code ................................................. 44

Adjusting the picture ..................................................... 45

Selecting the picture mode ...................................... 45

Adjusting the picture quality ................................... 45

Saving your new preferences ................................... 46

Selecting the color temperature ............................... 46

Selecting the Scan Velocity Modulation [SVM] ...... 47

Using the CableClearTM DNR feature .................... 47

Resetting picture adjustments ................................. 48

Selecting the display format

(for 480p signals only) ............................................ 48

Selecting the cinema mode ...................................... 48

Selecting the video input source ..................................... 49

Labeling the video input sources .................................... 49

Using the closed caption feature ..................................... 50

Setting the ON timer ..................................................... 51

Setting the sleep timer .................................................... 51

Setting the clock ............................................................ 52

Adjusting the sound ....................................................... 53

Muting the sound ................................................... 53

Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts .............................. 53

Enjoying dolby virtual sound feature .......................54

Using the WOWTM surround sound feature ........... 55

Adjusting the sound quality .................................... 55

Resetting your audio adjustments ........................... 56

Using the StableSound® feature .............................. 56

Turning off the built speakers ................................. 57

Selecting the Audio OUT sound ............................. 57

Using the cyclone sub-woofer system ............................. 58

Selecting the background of the menu display ............... 59

Displaying on-screen information .................................. 59

Understanding the auto power off feature ...................... 59

Understanding the last mode memory feature ................ 59

Appendix ................................................................... 60

Specifications ................................................................. 60

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 61

Limited United States Warranty ..................................... 62

Limited Canada Warranty .............................................. 63

Index .......................................................................... 64