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DIGITAL VIDEO COMBINATION FLAT COLOR TELEVISION AND DVD VIDEO PLAYER MD14F12 MD20F12 OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction 2 Connections 13 Basic setup 18 TV operation 20 Basic playback 28 Advanced playback 31 Function setup 38 Others 44 Illustration of MD20F12 ©2006 Toshiba Corporation Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly. 5W30201A [E] (Cover) 1 7/1/06, 3:56 PM
DIGITAL VIDEO COMBINATION FLAT COLOR TELEVISION AND DVD VIDEO PLAYER MD14F12 MD20F12 OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction 2 Connections 13 Basic setup 18 TV operation 20 Basic playback 28 Advanced playback 31 Function setup 38 Others 44 Illustration of MD20F12 ©2006 Toshiba Corporation Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly. 5W30201A [E] (Cover) 1 7/1/06, 3:56 PM
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...One size does NOT fit all! Remember that children can potentially push or pull a TV over , causing unnecessary injury. As you enjoy your TV (and other enclosed instructions for purchasing this Toshiba TV. however, they are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on page 4. NOTE TO CATV ...cause an electric shock. Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to secure your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read and understand the other electronic components). Toshiba Cares! The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the cable ground shall be strong...
...One size does NOT fit all! Remember that children can potentially push or pull a TV over , causing unnecessary injury. As you enjoy your TV (and other enclosed instructions for purchasing this Toshiba TV. however, they are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on page 4. NOTE TO CATV ...cause an electric shock. Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to secure your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read and understand the other electronic components). Toshiba Cares! The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the cable ground shall be strong...
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... specified by the manufacturer, or sold with poor ventilation. When a cart is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the TV cabinet back, bottom and sides. The TV may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user's authority to qualified service personnel. Servicing is used, use caution when moving...10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at or below 41°F (5°C). 19) Always place the TV on top of the TV. 22) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over . 13) Unplug this apparatus near any other apparatus (including amplifiers) that ...
... specified by the manufacturer, or sold with poor ventilation. When a cart is required when the apparatus has been damaged in the TV cabinet back, bottom and sides. The TV may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user's authority to qualified service personnel. Servicing is used, use caution when moving...10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at or below 41°F (5°C). 19) Always place the TV on top of the TV. 22) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over . 13) Unplug this apparatus near any other apparatus (including amplifiers) that ...
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... 10-25 feet away from the TV and as possible. Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS S 24) Always operate this happens, turn off the TV for 6 to 7 hours to allow the condensation to evaporate. 31) For added protection of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds become permanently ingrained...the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 33) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Display: If a fixed (non-moving) pattern or image remains on the TV screen for extended periods of the National Electric Code). Never attempt to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. or b) ...
... 10-25 feet away from the TV and as possible. Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS S 24) Always operate this happens, turn off the TV for 6 to 7 hours to allow the condensation to evaporate. 31) For added protection of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds become permanently ingrained...the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 33) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Display: If a fixed (non-moving) pattern or image remains on the TV screen for extended periods of the National Electric Code). Never attempt to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. or b) ...
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for approx. 5 seconds before pressing the POWER button. 5 5W30201A [E] (P02-05) 5 7/1/06, 3:56 PM Do not attempt to stare at the beam may cause ... and the safety caution are designed to your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org) for operation on the rear of MD20F12 USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR THE PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. These limits are on AC...
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for approx. 5 seconds before pressing the POWER button. 5 5W30201A [E] (P02-05) 5 7/1/06, 3:56 PM Do not attempt to stare at the beam may cause ... and the safety caution are designed to your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org) for operation on the rear of MD20F12 USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR THE PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. These limits are on AC...
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...to contact the unit for a long period, the unit may become disaligned and damage the unit. 3 When you bring the unit directly from the TV, radio or VCR. Moisture condensation occurs, for cleaning. Drops of water form on and use the unit when moisture condensation may damage discs and ...when you use the unit in handy. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of solvent, such as thinner and benzine, as insect spray, near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may condense on handling 3 When shipping the unit, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in a hot...
...to contact the unit for a long period, the unit may become disaligned and damage the unit. 3 When you bring the unit directly from the TV, radio or VCR. Moisture condensation occurs, for cleaning. Drops of water form on and use the unit when moisture condensation may damage discs and ...when you use the unit in handy. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of solvent, such as thinner and benzine, as insect spray, near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may condense on handling 3 When shipping the unit, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in a hot...
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...operation is pressed. is 1. Introduction Notes on discs (Continued) About this owner's manual This owner's manual explains the basic instructions of this TV will display a message on-screen.) On Video CDs This DVD supports Video CDs equipped with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is ...disc) 8 cm Approx. 20 minutes (single sided disc) The following discs. As one of the creators of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that allows specific or limited operation during operation. If you can enjoy playback of interactive software with some discs. 8 Playable discs ...
...operation is pressed. is 1. Introduction Notes on discs (Continued) About this owner's manual This owner's manual explains the basic instructions of this TV will display a message on-screen.) On Video CDs This DVD supports Video CDs equipped with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is ...disc) 8 cm Approx. 20 minutes (single sided disc) The following discs. As one of the creators of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that allows specific or limited operation during operation. If you can enjoy playback of interactive software with some discs. 8 Playable discs ...
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... discs 7 Contents 9 Identification of controls 10 Connections Antenna connections 13 Cable TV connections 14 Connecting to optional equipment 15 Basic setup Starting setup 18 Setting the language 19 TV operation TV operation 20 Closed captions 22 To memorize channels 23 Setting the V-Chip 24... Picture control adjustment 26 Adjusting the picture preference 26 Sound control adjustment (MD20F12 only) ..... 27 Stereo and Second Audio Program...
... discs 7 Contents 9 Identification of controls 10 Connections Antenna connections 13 Cable TV connections 14 Connecting to optional equipment 15 Basic setup Starting setup 18 Setting the language 19 TV operation TV operation 20 Closed captions 22 To memorize channels 23 Setting the V-Chip 24... Picture control adjustment 26 Adjusting the picture preference 26 Sound control adjustment (MD20F12 only) ..... 27 Stereo and Second Audio Program...
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... the page in this manual describe the function on many DVD video discs. Introduction Remote control The instructions in for details. OPEN/CLOSE button 29 TV/DVD button 28 Direct channel Selection buttons (0-9) 20 Number buttons (0-9) 31 DISPLAY button 21 37 CH / buttons 21 SUBTITLE button 36 INPUT button 15 ZOOM...
... the page in this manual describe the function on many DVD video discs. Introduction Remote control The instructions in for details. OPEN/CLOSE button 29 TV/DVD button 28 Direct channel Selection buttons (0-9) 20 Number buttons (0-9) 31 DISPLAY button 21 37 CH / buttons 21 SUBTITLE button 36 INPUT button 15 ZOOM...
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... ohm cable from the combination VHF/UHF antenna to the combiner (not supplied). Connections Antenna connections If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see page 14 for Cable TV connections. Attach the combiner to the antenna jack. Attach the transformer to the combiner, then attach the combiner to the antenna jack...
... ohm cable from the combination VHF/UHF antenna to the combiner (not supplied). Connections Antenna connections If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see page 14 for Cable TV connections. Attach the combiner to the antenna jack. Attach the transformer to the combiner, then attach the combiner to the antenna jack...
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...box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/descrambler box to scrambled cable TV service If you can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Incoming 75 ohm Cable TV Converter/ descrambler Splitter A/B switch A B 75 ohm cable to tune scrambled channels. ...ohm coaxial cable, connect the output jack of the converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/ descrambler box to TV/DVD Antenna jack 14 5W30201A [E] (P13-23) 14 7/1/06, 3:56 PM Follow the connections shown below . Some cable companies offer "premium...
...box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/descrambler box to scrambled cable TV service If you can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Incoming 75 ohm Cable TV Converter/ descrambler Splitter A/B switch A B 75 ohm cable to tune scrambled channels. ...ohm coaxial cable, connect the output jack of the converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/ descrambler box to TV/DVD Antenna jack 14 5W30201A [E] (P13-23) 14 7/1/06, 3:56 PM Follow the connections shown below . Some cable companies offer "premium...
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...Video cable (not supplied) AUDIO IN (R) AUDIO IN (L) Notes: • You can also change the TV screen to select the desired mode. TV Channel LINE MD20F12 "LINE1", "LINE2" or TV channel will not operate in the suggested connection diagrams. You'll need to consult each component's Owner's ... materials, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of MD20F12) VIDEO IN To Audio/Video OUT Audio/Video cable (not supplied) AUDIO IN (R) AUDIO IN (L) To connect the TV/DVD to a TV Game You can enjoy playing a TV game on the screen for 4 seconds. TV Channel LINE 1 (Back) LINE 2 (Front)...
...Video cable (not supplied) AUDIO IN (R) AUDIO IN (L) Notes: • You can also change the TV screen to select the desired mode. TV Channel LINE MD20F12 "LINE1", "LINE2" or TV channel will not operate in the suggested connection diagrams. You'll need to consult each component's Owner's ... materials, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of MD20F12) VIDEO IN To Audio/Video OUT Audio/Video cable (not supplied) AUDIO IN (R) AUDIO IN (L) To connect the TV/DVD to a TV Game You can enjoy playing a TV game on the screen for 4 seconds. TV Channel LINE 1 (Back) LINE 2 (Front)...
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...Dolby Surround Pro Logic To COAXIAL type digital audio input Illustration of Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of MD20F12 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) * Connect one or two rear speakers). 3 With an amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital Connect... discs encoded via the DTS recording system. Connections Connecting to optional equipment (Continued) You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the TV/DVD to optional audio equipment. * This section uses the following reference mark. : Front speaker : Rear speaker : Sub woofer : Center...
...Dolby Surround Pro Logic To COAXIAL type digital audio input Illustration of Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of MD20F12 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) * Connect one or two rear speakers). 3 With an amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital Connect... discs encoded via the DTS recording system. Connections Connecting to optional equipment (Continued) You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the TV/DVD to optional audio equipment. * This section uses the following reference mark. : Front speaker : Rear speaker : Sub woofer : Center...
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... Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) Notes: • DO NOT connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the TV/DVD to the AC-3 RF input of MD20F12 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) • Use DVD video discs encoded via the MPEG2 recording system with dynamic realistic sound by connecting an ... the "COAXIAL" input of a Receiver or Processor. • Refer to the owner's manual of the connected equipment as well. • When you connect the TV/DVD to other equipment, be damaged by a sudden high volume sound. • Turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall...
... Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) Notes: • DO NOT connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the TV/DVD to the AC-3 RF input of MD20F12 75 Ω coaxial cable (not supplied) • Use DVD video discs encoded via the MPEG2 recording system with dynamic realistic sound by connecting an ... the "COAXIAL" input of a Receiver or Processor. • Refer to the owner's manual of the connected equipment as well. • When you connect the TV/DVD to other equipment, be damaged by a sudden high volume sound. • Turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall...
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.... LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS < / / ENTER> 4 Now the "AUTO CH MEMORY" starts. If you the Language selection, TV/CABLE selection and auto channel memory automatically. The starting setup function will work only when you can do starting setup is made! AUTO CH MEMORY...press CANCEL in the process of "AUTO CH MEMORY", you press POWER for the first time. < / / ENTER> 3 Press or to the TV screen. Basic setup Starting setup The STARTING SETUP function makes installing your desired language, then press ENTER. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or ...
.... LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS < / / ENTER> 4 Now the "AUTO CH MEMORY" starts. If you the Language selection, TV/CABLE selection and auto channel memory automatically. The starting setup function will work only when you can do starting setup is made! AUTO CH MEMORY...press CANCEL in the process of "AUTO CH MEMORY", you press POWER for the first time. < / / ENTER> 3 Press or to the TV screen. Basic setup Starting setup The STARTING SETUP function makes installing your desired language, then press ENTER. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or ...
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Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again. • The TV section has its own menu and also DVD section has its own menu 38 . Notes: • If the unit does not operate properly, or No ... with the other menu options. LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS /MENU 2 Press or to select option. Basic setup Setting the language This TV/DVD can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. ENTER /// MENU 5W30201A [E] (P13-23) 19 7/1/06, 3:57 PM 19...
Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect it again. • The TV section has its own menu and also DVD section has its own menu 38 . Notes: • If the unit does not operate properly, or No ... with the other menu options. LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS /MENU 2 Press or to select option. Basic setup Setting the language This TV/DVD can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. ENTER /// MENU 5W30201A [E] (P13-23) 19 7/1/06, 3:57 PM 19...
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... no broadcast is selected, the sound will be selected as needed. TV operation TV operation POWER 0-9 VOL +/- TV - Illustration of MD20F12 2 Adjust the volume level by green bars. Cable TV channels TO SELECT CABLE TV CHANNELS: 1-9: Press "0" twice, then 1-9 as follows: VOLUME 32 3 Set the TV/CABLE selection to select channel 2, press "0", then "2". CABLE mode direct channel...
... no broadcast is selected, the sound will be selected as needed. TV operation TV operation POWER 0-9 VOL +/- TV - Illustration of MD20F12 2 Adjust the volume level by green bars. Cable TV channels TO SELECT CABLE TV CHANNELS: 1-9: Press "0" twice, then 1-9 as follows: VOLUME 32 3 Set the TV/CABLE selection to select channel 2, press "0", then "2". CABLE mode direct channel...
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...your eyes. • Game timer function: After one of time, press SLEEP on the screen. Press DISPLAY again to 0. MUTE CH / CH RTN GAME TV operation ■ CHANNEL UP/DOWN Press and release CH or . GAME ■ MUTE Press MUTE to 4 hours. • If GAME is muted. 5W30201A ...sound can be switched back on the screen. For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be displayed for each press of MD20F12 21 7/1/06, 3:57 PM The TV screen changes to the Game mode. • The Game mode screen is adjusted to the suitable brightness for approx. 5 seconds showing...
...your eyes. • Game timer function: After one of time, press SLEEP on the screen. Press DISPLAY again to 0. MUTE CH / CH RTN GAME TV operation ■ CHANNEL UP/DOWN Press and release CH or . GAME ■ MUTE Press MUTE to 4 hours. • If GAME is muted. 5W30201A ...sound can be switched back on the screen. For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be displayed for each press of MD20F12 21 7/1/06, 3:57 PM The TV screen changes to the Game mode. • The Game mode screen is adjusted to the suitable brightness for approx. 5 seconds showing...
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...This is because during closed captions symbol (CC). Fixed (non-moving) patterns or images (including but permanent ghost images. This type of the TV and cause subtle but not limited to decode and display closed caption mode, it is changed, even if the channel is changed , the ...• Some cable systems and copy protection systems may appear with the closed captioned signal. • If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is speaking so the viewer can become permanently ingrained in English or another language. Generally, closed captions in English are changed . NOTICE...
...This is because during closed captions symbol (CC). Fixed (non-moving) patterns or images (including but permanent ghost images. This type of the TV and cause subtle but not limited to decode and display closed caption mode, it is changed, even if the channel is changed , the ...• Some cable systems and copy protection systems may appear with the closed captioned signal. • If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is speaking so the viewer can become permanently ingrained in English or another language. Generally, closed captions in English are changed . NOTICE...
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... or / . / / / / MENU 4 Press MENU repeatedly until the menu screen is in the CABLE position. 0-9 /// MENU TV/CABLE selection Automatic memory tuning 1 Press MENU in your area. TV - TV/CABLE AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE CABLE / / / / MENU 2 Press or to select "ADD/DELETE", then press . ADD CH...the "AUTO CH MEMORY", then press . Cable TV channels TV/CABLE TV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE Press or to select "TV" or "CABLE". The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in the TV mode, then press or to select option. TV/CABLE AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE CABLE / /...
... or / . / / / / MENU 4 Press MENU repeatedly until the menu screen is in the CABLE position. 0-9 /// MENU TV/CABLE selection Automatic memory tuning 1 Press MENU in your area. TV - TV/CABLE AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE CABLE / / / / MENU 2 Press or to select "ADD/DELETE", then press . ADD CH...the "AUTO CH MEMORY", then press . Cable TV channels TV/CABLE TV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE Press or to select "TV" or "CABLE". The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in the TV mode, then press or to select option. TV/CABLE AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE CABLE / /...