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- Page 1 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. Model number: 30HF83 30HF83...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
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. Safety Precautions... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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 a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. - Page 4 Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Important Safety Information ... 2-4 Introduction ... 6 Welcome to Toshiba ... 6 Exploring your new TV ... 6 Note regarding Quick Connect Guide ... 6 Connecting your TV ... 7 Connecting a VCR ... 7 Connecting a cable box ... 8 Connecting a cable box and VCR ... -
Page 6: Introduction
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest color TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. -
Page 7: Connecting Your Tv
DVI-D digital single-link cable is for use with video equipment with DVI-D output (see page 13). NOTE REGARDING PICTURE QUALITY When connecting video equipment to your Toshiba TV: For GOOD picture quality: Use a standard yellow video cable. For BETTER picture quality: If your equipment has an S-video input, use an S-video cable instead of a standard yellow video cable. -
Page 8: Connecting A Cable Box
Connecting a cable box This connection allows you to watch basic and premium cable channels. To watch basic cable and use the TV’s features, select ANT-1. To view premium channels, select ANT-2, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), and use the cable box to change channels. -
Page 9: Connecting A Dvd Player Or Satellite Receiver And A Vcr
Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver (without component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, and TV programs, and record one TV channel while watching another channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables (three if satellite receiver is used) •... -
Page 10: Connecting A Dvd Player With Component Video And A Vcr
Your TV has ColorStream ® (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DVD player with component video inputs (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream ® quality and realism. – To record one TV program while watching another TV program, tune the VCR to the channel to record, and tune the TV to the channel to watch. -
Page 11: Connecting A Dtv Receiver/Set-Top Box With Component Video And A Vcr
Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with component video and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DTV receiver with component video inputs can greatly enhance picture quality and realism. -
Page 12: Connecting Two Vcrs
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 TV channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables •... -
Page 13: Connecting A Device To The Dvi/Hdcp Input
Connecting a device to the DVI/HDCP input The DVI/HDCP input on your TV is designed to accept HDCP program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861–compliant consumer electronic devices, such as a set-top box or DVD player equipped with a DVI-D digital single-link output connection. The DVI/HDCP input is designed for best performance with 1080i high-definition video signals. -
Page 14: Connecting An Audio System
Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use external speakers with an external audio amplifier to adjust the sound level. 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 52). -
Page 15: Using The Remote Control
(home theater in a box), even if they are different brands. If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. See page 18. If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device... -
Page 16: Programming The Remote Control
Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To program your TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, follow the steps below. For details on using the remote control to operate the device, see page 18. -
Page 17: Remote Control Codes (Cont.)
Star Choice: 057 Memorex: 039 Star Trak: 025, 026, 037, Mintek: 040 NAD: 026 STS: 024 Nakamichi: 041 Toshiba: 000, 001, 002, Norcent: 043 003, 004, 005, 006, Onkyo: 044 007, 020, 031, 056 Oritron: 058 Uniden: 021, 028, 030,... -
Page 18: Using The Remote Control To Operate Your Other Devices
Using the remote control to operate your other devices If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so). -
Page 19: Learning About The Remote Control
Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. turns the TV on and off POWER displays screen information (page 53) RECALL sets the TV to turn off at a specific time (page 47) SLEEP selects video input source (page 45) TV/VIDEO... -
Page 20: Setting Up Your Tv
Setting up your TV Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you will need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu system. You can access the menu system using the buttons on your TV or remote control. -
Page 21: Changing The On-Screen Display Language
Changing the on-screen display language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, and then press x ( ) or • ( ) until the SET UP menu appears. -
Page 22: Programming Channels Into The Channel Memory
Programming channels into the channel memory When you press Channel y ( ) or z ( ) on the TV or remote control, your TV will stop only on the channels stored in the channel memory. Follow the steps below and on the next page to program all active channels into the memory. -
Page 23: Using The Quick Connect Guide
3. Press y ( ) or z ( ) to highlight ADD/ERASE. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 SET UP LANGUAGE ENGL SH CLOCK... -
Page 24: Changing Channels
Changing channels To change to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed): Press the Channel Number buttons (0–9 and 100). For channels 100 and higher, press the 100 button, and then the next two numbers. For example, to select channel 125, press 100, 2, 5. -
Page 25: Using The Tv's Features
Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. 1. Select the first channel (or video mode) you want to view. 2. - Page 26 3. Press x or • to display the FAVORITE CH1 menu, for example. CH INPUT will be highlighted. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 CUSTOM T I MER 00h00m...
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Page 27: Labeling Channels
Labeling channels Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number display each time you turn on the TV, change a channel, or press RECALL. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. You can assign labels to a maximum of 32 channels. To create channel labels: 1. -
Page 28: Viewing The Wide-Screen Picture Formats
5. Press z to highlight CLEAR. 6. Press x or • to erase the CUSTOM T I MER channel label. SLEEP 7. Repeat steps 4–6 to erase FAVOR I FAVOR I CH L A B E L other channel labels. I DEO BACKGROUND Viewing the wide-screen picture formats... - Page 29 Theater Wide 1 • The picture is non-uniformly enlarged—the center of the picture remains close to its true proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched wider to fill the screen. Conventional picture on a Theater Wide 1 conventional TV screen Theater Wide 2 •...
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Page 30: Scrolling The Theater Wide Picture (Theater Wide 2 And 3 Only)
Scrolling the Theater Wide picture (Theater Wide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the Theater Wide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press x or • until THEATER menu appears. 3. Press y or z to highlight PICTURE SCROLL. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 THEATER FOCUS... -
Page 31: Using The Auto Aspect Feature
Using the auto aspect feature When receiving 480i signal, the TV will automatically change the picture size by reading aspect information (ID-1 data) from the input signal. If the signal does not include aspect information (ID-1 data), the picture size mode you set (pages 28–29) is selected. To turn on the auto aspect: 1. -
Page 32: Using The Pop Double-Window Feature
Using the POP double-window feature The POP (picture-out-picture) feature splits the screen into a double window that allows you to watch two programs at the same time. The POP program can come from a TV broadcast or an external source, such as a VCR. -
Page 33: Switching The Main And Pop Pictures
Switching the main and POP pictures Press SWAP while you are using the POP feature to switch the main and POP pictures. Freezing the POP picture 1. Press FREEZE while the POP is not on the screen. The POP window will appear with a still picture. 2. -
Page 34: Pop Double-Window Aspect Ratio
POP double-window aspect ratio The double-window feature displays each picture according to its input signal with various aspect ratios as illustrated below: 480i 480i 480p/720p/1080i 480i 480p/720p/1080i 480p/720p/1080i 480p/720p/1080i Using the programmed channel search function You can use the programmed channel search function to quickly scan your programmed channels (see “Programming channels into the channel memory ”... -
Page 35: Using The Favorite Channel Search Function
Using the favorite channel search function You can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan your favorite channels (see “Programming your favorite channels” on page 25). 1. Press FAVORITE. The TV automatically enters POP mode, and begins a seven- picture scan of your favorite channels. -
Page 36: Using The Locks Menu
Using the LOCKS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V-CHIP, CH LOCK, VIDEO LOCK, and NEW PIN CODE functions. You can use these functions after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears. -
Page 37: Using The V-Chip Menu
Using the V-CHIP menu Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-CHIP conrol feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections. To use this feature, perform the following setup. -
Page 38: Mpaa Rating (Independent Rating System For Movies)
MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) 1. From the LOCKS menu, select MPAA RATING. 2. Press x or • to display the MPAA RATING menu, then press z or y to highlight MPAA RATING. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 LOCKS MPAA RAT I NG NC1 7... -
Page 39: Unlocking Programs Temporarily
Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters program lock mode. After 4 seconds, the TV starts the auto favorite channel search function (see page 35). You can either unlock the program temporarily or select a non-locked program to watch. -
Page 40: Locking Video Inputs
To unlock individual channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Press x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. Press yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, then press ENTER. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 LOCKS V CHI P –... -
Page 41: Using The Game Timer
Using the game timer You can use the game timer to set a time limit for playing a video game (30-120 minutes). When the game timer is activated, the TV enters VIDEO LOCK mode and locks out the input source for the video game device. -
Page 42: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture type from four picture modes: Sports, Standard, Movie, and Preference. Mode Picture Quality Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard Standard picture setting (factory setting) Movie Movie-like picture setting (factory setting) Preference Your personal preference*... -
Page 43: Saving Your New Preferences
Saving your new preferences You can save the PICTURE qualities (contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) you adjusted in the picture preference mode. To save your new preferences: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. -
Page 44: Selecting The Color Temperature
Selecting the color temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures: cool, medium, and warm. To select the color temperature: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears. -
Page 45: Selecting The Video Input Source
Selecting the video input source Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control or TV front panel to view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or video disc player (see illustrations below). You can select ANT 1, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, DVI, or ANT 2 depending on which input jacks you used for connecting your devices (see “Connecting your TV”... -
Page 46: Using The Closed Caption Feature
Using the closed caption feature The closed caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually labeled as “CC”). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations). -
Page 47: Setting The On Timer
Setting the ON timer To set the ON timer to turn on the TV automatically: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight ON. 3. After the number position starts to blink, press the Number buttons (0–9) to enter the length of time until the TV turns on automatically. -
Page 48: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock To set the clock: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight CLOCK SET. 3. After the number position starts to blink, press the Number buttons (0–9) to enter the correct time. -
Page 49: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. While the sound is muted, the screen will display “1/2 MUTE” or “MUTE” in the lower right corner. Every time you press MUTE, the mute mode will change in the following order. -
Page 50: Using The Wow™ Surround Sound Feature
Using the WOW™ surround sound feature WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. To adjust the WOW feature: 1. -
Page 51: Resetting Your Audio Adjustments
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 ® Using the CYCLONE sub-woofer system ® Toshiba’s CYCLONE ABX (Acoustic Bass eXpansion) system provides dynamic acoustic reproduction in a self-enclosed bass-reflex sub-woofer system. ®... -
Page 52: Turning Off The Built-In Speakers
Turning off the built-in speakers Use this feature to turn off the TV speakers when you connect an audio system (see “Connecting an audio system” on page 14). To turn off the built-in speakers: 1. Press MENU, then press x or • until AUDIO menu appears. 2. -
Page 53: Using The Stablesound ® Feature
® Using the StableSound feature When the signal source is changed, the StableSound the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial). ®... -
Page 54: Viewing The Demo Mode
Viewing the demo mode The demo mode automatically demonstrates several of your TV’s features. To start the demo: Press and hold MENU on the TV front panel for 4 seconds. To stop the demo: Press RECALL, EXIT, or POWER. Understanding the auto power off feature The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day. -
Page 55: Appendix
Appendix Specifications Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 through 69 Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I) Super band (J through W) Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB) Ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 125) Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem TV will not turn on No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Cannot receive above channel 13 Black box appears on the screen Unable to select a certain channel... -
Page 57: Limited United States Warranty
THE TIME WITHIN WHICH AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THEREFORE, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. ® FST PURE is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. REV. MAR02... -
Page 58: Limited Canada Warranty
MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THEREFORE, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. ® FST PURE is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. REV. MAR02... -
Page 59: Index
Index A/V cables (standard) ... 7 A/V receiver connection ... 14 ANT 1/2 ...21 Antenna cables (coaxial) ... 7 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 52 Audio system connection ... 14 Auto aspect ... 31 Auto favorite ...35 Auto power off ...54 BACKGROUND selection ...48 Back of the TV ... - Page 60 MANUFACTURED BY TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. CYCLONE is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. ColorStream and StableSound are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. CableClear and SurfLock are trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. PRINTED IN USA...