Foran overview of stepsfor settingupyournewTV,seepage9, Note:Tedisp!ay a HighDefinition picture, theTVmustbereceiving a HighDefinition signal(suchasanover-the-all HighDefinition TV broadcast, aHighDefinition digitalcableprograml o[ aHighDefinition digitalsatelliteprogram). Fordetails,p!ease contactyourTVantenna installer, cableprovider, or satelliteprovider.
[}ear Customer_ Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Safety Precautions WARNING:TO REDUCETHE RiSK OF FiRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THiS APPLIANCE TO RAiN OR MOISTURE.
Important Safety Instructions 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. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) 4) Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
23) 24) Always place the back of the television at least four (4) inches away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to allow proper ventilation. 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. 31) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the TV cabinet slots. 32) While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or apparatus.
Choosinga location for your LCDTV 26" TV VESA Mounting Pattern VESA Mounting Pattern VESA Mounting Pattern To Display your LCDTV on the included Pedestal Stand: Observe the following safety precautions: I) Read and Follow the pedestal assembly instructions. CAUTION: BetBre beginning pedestal assembly, carefully lay the front of the LCD Panel face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket.
ECCBedaratien ef Cenfermity Cempliance Statement fPart 10: The Toshiba 26AV500U, and 42AVS00U rules. Operation device must is subject may cause harmful any interference undesired 37AV50U, comply to the following may not cause accept 32AV500U, Televisions two conditions: interference, received, (|) this and (2) this device including interference that operation. The party responsible for compliance Toshiba America Consuuler Products, 82 Totowa Rd.
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Welcome to Toshiba Features of your new TV Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. one of the most innovative LCD TVs on the market. This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital unencwpted cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming.
Overview of steps for installing, settJn9 up, and using your new TV Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features. Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information. Keep this manual for future reference. 2 3 4 Observe the following when choosing a location for the TV: • Read "Important notes about your LCD TV" (tc_'page 6). • Place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit.
TV front and side panel controls and connections 26"/32"/37" 8 TV Control panel 7 6 42" TV Control panel 5 4 / L POWER _i'_1: _i" 9 ©- =4 MENU "i 10 --5 I CHANNEL _ TV front i 26"/32"/37" TV Left side panel E×il VOLUME C J -- --6 --7 =8 I%_.
TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 12-19. 1 2 3 4 5 --==_-__ LJLJ 8 LJLJ 7 8 9 LJ 1_ _ U 26AV500U Power cord i 32AVS00U 37AVSOU 37AVS00U 42AVS00U HDMI IN _ SERVICE Y H_ntB PB Pn 3 4 2 PC IN (AUDIO)-- PC audio input terminals are shared with HDM[ 1 analog audio input terminals. 3 PC IN (RGB)-computer. R S-VIDEO T 5 6 4 Service -- For service use only. Used for updating the television's firmware.
HBNPMcable (with HgNI Logo"H_Wn|") Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/ video devices. Before purchasing a W cables, be sure of connector types required by your devices and the length of each cable. Coaxial (F-type) cane HDM[ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) audio cables are not required for a complete connection (tee, page 17 and page 19).
Connectin a VCRandantenna or CableTV {noCablebox) ANT/CABLE Stereo VCR You will need: To view the antenna or Cable • coaxial cables Select the ANT video input source on the TV2:_ • standardA/V cables - For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable. Do not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.
Connecting a VCRwith S-video and a cane box An S-video connection will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable. You will need: To view basic and premium • coaxial cables Turn OFF the VCR. Select the ANT video input source on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the Cable box output is set to). Use the Cable box controls to change channels.
Connectin a DVDplayer with ColorStream®(component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Yore TV has two sets of ColorStream (_(component video) inputs. COMPONEt,rr VIDEOS.
Connectin a camcorder You will need: • standardA/V cables - For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) to VIDEO 1 on the TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the TV side panel Camcorder To view the eamcorder Select the VIDEO video: 2 video input source on the TV.* ': To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control (_ page 21). To program the TV remote control to operate other devices, see Chapter 3.
Connectin9 an HDMFM or DVJ device to the HDMJinput The HDM[ input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video flom an HDM[ source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual [nterface) source device. This TV is able to connect with HDMI devices. But it is possible that sltme HDMI devices may not operate properly with this TV.
Connecting a digital audio system The TV's DiGiTAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs it Dolby <'* Digital _P_ or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby <_Digital decoder or other external audio system with optical audio input. Note: • Some audio systems may not be compatible with Dolby Digital bitstream signals. Older audio systems that are not compatible with standard optical out signals may not work properly, creating a high noise level that may damage speakers.
Connecting a personal computer if'C) With either the PC IN or HDM[ connection, you can watch your computer's display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV's speakers, To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal • An adapter is not needed for computers with a compatible mini D-sub 15-pin terminal, Depending on the DVD's title and the specifications of the PC on which you are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes, • Signal names for mini [
Preparingthe remotecontrol for use Your TV remote control can operate your TV and many other devices such as cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs even if they are different brands. If you have a Toshiba (home theater in a box), device: Your TV remote control is preprogranuned Toshiba devices (_' page 24).
Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control's functions, see the remote control functional key chart (_v page 23). 1 POWER turns the TV on and off. When the TV is on, the green LED indicator on the TV front will be illuminated. 2 PlC MODE selects the picture mode (_ page 34). ;3 SLEEP accesses the sleep timer (roe,page 41). 4 PlC SiZE cycles through the picture sizes: Full, TheaterWide 11213, Natural(roe.
Usingthe remotecontrol to 1 POWER Turns the selected device on and off. 2 Channel Numbers (0-9) Press to directly access channels (as opposed to _.] _) or to be the nmneric key for other ftmction. 3 +10 Press to directly access DVD chapters higher than 10. 4 TOP MENU Accesses a DVD's top menu. 5 CH _,_ For channels programmed into the channel memory (_> page 30): A selects the next higher channel. '_' selects the next lower channel.
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Programmin9 the remote controJ to control your other devices 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 it Toshiba device that it is not preprogrammed to operate), follow the steps below-.For details on using the remote control to operate the device, see page 22. [n the remote control code table (_> page 25), find the code for your device.
! ii_ Remotecontrolcodes Drake Echostar In some cases you may not be able to operate your device with tlle TV remote control. Your other device may use a code flint is not recognized by tlle TV remote control. If this happens, use tl_e device's remote control.
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Main menu Jayout The tables below- and on the next page provide a quick overview To open the main menus Setup (illustrated below-), press MENU © on the remote panel.
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Selecting the menu language Viewing the digital signal meter You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of menus and messages. You can view the digital signal meter in the ANT digital TV input source only. To select the menu To view the digital signal meter: language: "1 Press M_Uand open the Setup menu. Press MENU © and ()pen the Setup menu. 2 Highlight DTV Signal 2 Highlight Menu Language.
Programmingchannelsinto the TV's channelmemory When you press _ or _.J on the remote control or TV control panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV's channel memory. Follow the steps below- to program channels into the TV's channel memory. The TV will automaically cycle through all the antenna channels, and store all active channels in the channel memory.
Manually deletingchannelsin the channel memory There is no method really to delete the channel memory except executing Auto Ch Search wifl_ a empty RF input. But there is a simple way to disable undesired Channel. 1 Press 2 Highlight 3 O and open the Setup MENU Manual menu Oh Set. Press 1_ or @, a new set of Manual Channel Menu will appear as below-. Channel Labels Nenu A list of common channel labels (logos) for wtrious channels (ABC, CBS, etc.) will be programmed into the TV.
$electin9 the video input source to view 3 Press _ button to add the current display channel to favorite browser list. To delete a favorite To select the video input source 1 2 to view: Press _ on the remote control or TV control panel. And then either: a) Press numeric key 0-7 dhectly; or b) Repeatedly press AV on the remote control and then press @ to change the input; or c) Repeatedly press _) on the remote control or TV control panel to change the input.
Note: If you select one of the TheaterWidd _ picture sizes, the top and bottom edges of the picture (including subtitles or captions) may be hidden. Selecting the picture size You can view many program formats in a w_riety of picture sizes--Full, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide TheaterWide 3 and Natural. 2, Ratura[ picture size Note: The "picture size" illustrations are examples only.
TheaterWide3 picturesize(for letter boxprograms withsubtitles) * The picture is stretched but only slightly wider to fill the width of the screen stretched Selecting the picture mode taller. (-) O © C) O ABCDU C) G ..........................
Adjusting the picture quality Reset Factory Defaults of Video You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Dynamic Contrast, Backlight and DynaLight TM) to your personal preferences.
4 • To view text: Highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4. 5 Style item default setting is Automatic, and you can adjust it by yourself. (Press _1 _- or @ to set Style item to Custom) Press AV buttons then press _ _ or @ cyclically to select prefer status (refer below table). And there is a preview area on screen for you reference. Caption Size Automatic, Small, Standard, Large Caption Text Type Automatic, Default, Mono w. Serif, Prop. w. Serif, Mono w/o Serif, Prop.
To listen to stereo sound: Adjustingthe audio quality 1 Press MENU 2 Highlight 3 Press _ or @ to select Stereo, © and open the Audio menu. You can adjust the audio quality by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. SAP and Mono. To adjust MTS the audio quality: Stereo->SAP->Mono->Stereo 1 Press M_,U and open the Audio menu. Highlight the item you want to adjust (Bass, Balance). 3 Press _, Treble, or a new- adjustment bar will appear as below-.
Reset Factory DefauRs of Audio To reset all tone quality default values: of Audio Usin9the Parental Controlmenu to their factory The Parental Control menu includes US Ratings, Canadian Rating, Adwmced Rating, Adwmced Parental Lock and New- PIN Code. You can use these features after entering the correct PIN code. 1 Press MENU © and open the Audio menu. 2 Highlight Settings. 3 Press _" or @, all Audio settings will recover to factory defimlt values.
Changing your PIN code There is awulable to change Blocking TV programsand movies by rating (V-Chip) PIN code. 1 Press correct PIN code as above to open the Parental Control Menu. 2 Highlight New PIN Code. Some TV progralns and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks tile programs according to tile ratings you select. (For rating descriptions, see the tables on the next page).
Usingthe PCsettings feature independentrating systemfor broadcasters TV=MA Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
• H-Position: Moves the picture left/right. The adjustment range is -50-+50 (default wdue is 0)2: • V-Position: Moves the picture up/down. The adjustment range is -10-+10 (default value is 0).* • Clock: Helps to reduce noise and sharpen the pictmv. The adjustment range is -10-+10 (default wdue is 0)2: • Phase: Helps to reduce noise and minimize periodic vertical stripes on the screen. The adjustment range is -15-+16 (default value is 0).* _' The default settings may vary depending format.
Settingthe time zone To display TV status information using INFO: NFO Pless O on tile remote control. The following additional information will display for oft air digital channels (if applicable): • Title To set the time zone: Press MENU o and ()pen tile Prefer menu. • Duration 2 Highlight Time Zone. 3 Press i_ or _ to select Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Eastern, Central and Mountain.
Usingthe advancedpicture settingsfeatures When dynamic contrast is set to ON, tile TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjust the video. Press contrast O and open tile Video Highlight Advanced 3 Highlight Dynamic to select On or Off. Picture Contrast DynaLight: 1 Press ME_U and open the Video menu. 2 Highlight Advanced Picture and press • or @. Highlight Off.
Usingthe static gammafeature Using the auto aspect ratio feature The static gan3ma feature allows you to adjust the levels of black in the picture_ When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of the following input sources is received: • A 480i signal from the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 input. To adjust the static gamma settings: 1 Press MENU © and open the Video metal 2 Highlight Advanced 3 Highlight Static Gamma and press _(.
Selectingthe colortemperature Using CableCiear® digital noise reduction You can change the quality of the pictme by selecting from three preset color temperatures (Cool, Medium, and Warm), its described below-. The CableClear _ digital noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV picture. This may be useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or playing a noisy video cassette or disc.
General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, for a possible cause of the problem can tU. please check this chapter and some solutions you Black box on-screen • The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes (Tt, 1"2, Ta, or 1"4). Set the closed caption feature to Off (r_vpage 35,36).
Closedcaption problems ® If the program or video you selected is not closedcaptioned, no captions will display (_> page 35,36). If text is not available, a black rectangle may appear. If this happens, turn off the closed caption feature (_> page 35,36). A closed-caption signal may not display correctly in the following situations: a) when a videotape has been dubbed; b) when the signal reception is weak; or c) when the signal reception is nonstandard (_> page 35,36).
HDMI TM INPUT: HDMI compliant (type A connector) HDCP compliant Audio Lip Sync supported Suggested formats: See table on the next page. HDMI Audio: 2-channel Linear-PCM; 32144.
HDMI input supports the following signal formats: VGA 640 x 480 59.940Hz 31.469kHz 25.175MHz SVGA 800 x 600 60.320Hz 37.880kHz 40.000MHz XGA 1024 x 768 60.000Hz 48.360kHz 65.000MHz WXGA 1280 x 768 59.876Hz 47.776kHz 79.500MHz WXGA 1360 x 768 60.015Hz 47.712kHz 85.500MHz 480i 720 x 480i 59.940Hz 15.730kHz 27.000MHz 48% 720 x 48% 59.940Hz 31.470kHz 27.000MHz 720p 1280 x 720p 60.000Hz 45.000kHz 74.250MHz 1080i 1920 x 1080i 60.000Hz 33.750kHz 74.
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