263237HLC56_EN.book Page 1 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM LCD Monitor 26HLC56 32HLC56 37HLC56 NOTE: THIS MONITOR DOES NOT CONTAIN A TUNER A set-top box (i.e., cable box or analog/digital receiver) is required to receive: (1) analog and/or digital broadcast signals from an antenna; and (2) analog and/or digital cable. For more information, refer to the applicable connection and setup instructions in this owner’s manual. Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your monitor.
63237HLC56_EN.book Page 2 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba Monitor. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD monitor. Before operating your LCD monitor, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. NOTE: THIS MONITOR DOES NOT CONTAIN A TUNER A set-top box (i.e.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 3 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) 3) 4) Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. 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.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 4 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM 22) Always place the back of the monitor at least one (1) inch away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to allow proper ventilation. 23) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and never place the monitor where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. 24) Never overload wall outlets and extension cords. 25) Always operate this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 5 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba monitor, one of the most innovative LCD monitors on the market. This manual applies to models 26HLC56, 32HLC56, and 37HLC56. The model and serial numbers are on the back of your monitor. Write these numbers in the space provided on the front cover of this manual for your records. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 6 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Contents Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features of your new monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Front and side panel controls and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Back panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 7 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 1: Introduction Features of your new monitor The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen LCD monitor: • Two sets of ColorStream® HD high-resolution component video inputs (- pages 9 and 12). • HDMI™ digital, high-definition multimedia interface (- pages 9 and 14). • SRS WOW™ audio technologies (- page 33). • CableClear® DNR digital picture noise reduction (- page 31).
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 8 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 1: Introduction Front and side panel controls and connections Monitor Side panel Monitor front 8 7 Control panel 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 Red LED — Red light indicates power is on. 7 2 Remote sensor — Point the remote control toward the remote sensor. See “Remote control effective range” (- page 16). ARROWS BbC c — When a menu is on-screen, these buttons function as up/down/left/right menu navigation buttons.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 9 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 1: Introduction Back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see Chapter 2 (- page 10). Monitor back 1 Power cord Cable Clamper 3 4 2 5 6 1 A/V OUT — Composite video and analog audio outputs for connecting a VCR for editing and dubbing. 5 PC IN — For use when connecting a personal computer (- page 15).
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 10 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your Monitor Overview of cable types HDMI™ cable Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow) Standard A/V cables (composite video and analog audio) usually come in sets of three, and are for use with video devices with analog audio and composite video output.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 11 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your Monitor Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR and Cable box You will need: You will need: • coaxial cable • standard A/V cables – For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, connect an S-video cable and standard (analog) audio cables to the VIDEO-2 inputs on the side panel (instead of the VIDEO-1 inputs).
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 12 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your Monitor Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver ColorStream® Your monitor has two sets of definition component video) inputs. The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Law and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 13 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your Monitor Connecting two VCRs Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR (“VCR1” in the illustration below) to a second VCR (“VCR2”) while watching a videotape.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 14 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your Monitor Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device to the HDMI input DVI device connection To connect a DVI device, you will need: • one HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector) The HDMI input on your monitor receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 15 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your Monitor Connecting a personal computer (PC) This connection allows you to view the image from a PC on the monitor’s screen. When connecting a PC to the monitor, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable. Monitor's upper back panel Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin assignment for RGB/PC terminal 5 10 15 Monitor's lower back panel 1 6 11 Pin No.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 16 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 3: Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your monitor’s remote control can operate your monitor and many other devices such as cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a box), even if they are different brands. If you have a Toshiba device: Your monitor’s remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices (- page 20).
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 17 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 3: Using the remote control Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the monitor only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart (- page 19). 1 POWER turns the monitor on and off. Press p to turn on the monitor. The red LED indicator on the monitor’s front panel will be illuminated. Press p again to turn off the monitor.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 18 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 3: Using the remote control 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) (- pages 20–22). To use your remote control to operate a: 1 POWER Turns the selected device on and off.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 19 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote Control functional key chart Note: • “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. • sTV = key will affect the monitor, even when the remote control is not in the “TV” device mode. *: Not available for the monitor.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 20 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 3: Using the remote control Programming the remote control to operate your other devices Your Toshiba monitor’s remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To program your monitor’s remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device (or a 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 18.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 21 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote control codes In some cases you may not be able to operate your device with the remote control. Your other device may use a code that is not recognized by the remote control. If this happens, use the device’s remote control.
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263237HLC56_EN.book Page 23 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Menu Layout The illustrations below provide a quick overview of your monitor’s menu system. To open the main menus (illustrated below), press Y on the remote control or monitor control panel.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 24 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 5: Setting up your Monitor Selecting the menu language You can choose from three different languages (English, French, and Spanish) for the on-screen display of menus and messages. To select the menu language: 1 2 Press Y and open the Set Up menu. Press B or b to highlight Language. Setting the HDMI™ audio mode To set the HDMI audio mode: 1 2 3 Press Y and open the Set Up menu. Highlight AV Connection and press T.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 25 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features Selecting the video input source to view Press + on the remote control or INPUT on the monitor control panel to view a signal from another device connected to the monitor, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can select Video 1/ColorStream HD1, Video 2, ColorStream HD2, HDMI or PC, depending on which input jacks you used to connect your devices (- Chapter 2).
3237HLC56_EN.book Page 26 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features TheaterWide 2 picture size (for letter box programs) Selecting the picture size • The picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the screen, You can view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i format programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, Full, and 4:3 HD. Note: The “picture size” illustrations are examples only.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 27 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features 4:3 HD picture size (for 720p and 1080i program sources only) • The picture is squeezed to its original proportion. Adjusting the Picture Position 1 2 Press Y and open the Set Up menu. Press B or b to highlight Picture Position, and then press T.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 28 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features Using the auto aspect ratio feature Using the blue screen function When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to On, the picture size is automatically selected when one of the following input sources is received: • A 480i signal from the VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2, ColorStream HD-1, or ColorStream HD-2 input. • A 1080i, 480i, 480p, or 720p signal from the HDMI input.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 29 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features 3 Press C or c to select the desired gray level (1, 2 or 3), as follows: 1: Black 2: Dark gray 3: Light gray Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from four different modes, as described below.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 30 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features Adjusting the picture quality Using the black stretch feature You can adjust the picture quality (back light, contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) to your personal preferences. You can use the black stretch feature to correct the contrast balance in the black areas of the picture. The effect depends on the quality of the video signal.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 31 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features Using CableClear®/DNR (digital noise reduction) The CableClear® digital noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your monitor’s 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. To turn on the CableClear/DNR settings: 1 2 3 Press Y and open the Picture menu.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 32 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features Using the closed caption mode The closed caption mode 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 marked “CC” in program guides). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations).
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 33 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features Using the SRS WOW™ surround sound feature Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press W to partially reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. Each time you press W, the mute mode will change in the following order: 1/2 Mute Mute Volume If the closed caption mode is set to Off when you select “MUTE” mode, the closed caption feature is automatically activated.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 34 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features Using the StableSound® feature The StableSound® feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source changes (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial). Using the Locks menu The Locks menu includes the V-Chip and New PIN Code features.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 35 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features Using the V-Chip menu Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (Dialog, Language, Sex, Violence). The V-Chip feature in this monitor detects the signals and blocks the programs according to the ratings you select. (For rating descriptions, see the following tables.) Note: The V-Chip function is available for the U.S. V-Chip system only.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 36 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features MPAA Rating (Independent rating system for movies) 1 Blocking Option 1 From the V-Chip menu, press b or B to highlight Blocking Option and press T. The Blocking Option menu appears. 2 Press B or b to select an item. From the V-Chip menu, press b or B to highlight MPAA Rating and press T.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 37 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features Unlocking programs temporarily 1 If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the monitor enters program lock mode. You can either unlock the program temporarily (see steps 2–3 below) or select an unlocked program to watch.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 38 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features PC/HDMI Audio Setting the sleep timer The PC and HDMI inputs share the same set of analog audio inputs. If you have both a PC and an HDMI/DVI device connected to the monitor (and the HDMI/DVI device requires analog audio output), use the PC/HDMI Audio setting to specify which audio (PC or HDMI/DVI) will be output from the monitor’s speakers (- pages 14-15).
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 39 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features Setting the On timer Displaying the monitor’s settings on-screen using RECALL To set the On timer to turn on the monitor automatically: 1 2 3 Press Y and open the Timer menu. 4 Press O to start the timer. Press B or b to highlight On Timer. Press the Number buttons (0–9) or B or b to enter the length of time until the monitor turns on automatically.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 40 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 7: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this section for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Black box on screen • The Closed Caption feature is set to one of the Text modes (T1, T2, T3, or T4). Set the Closed Caption feature to Off (- page 32).
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 41 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Closed caption problems • If the program or video you selected is not closedcaptioned, no captions will display on-screen (- page 32). • If text is not available, a black rectangle may appear onscreen. If this happens, turn off the closed caption feature (- page 32).
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 42 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 8: Appendix Specifications Notes: • This model complies with the specifications listed below. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. Power Source 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption 26HLC56: 85 W(average) 0.6 W in standby mode 32HLC56: 107 W(average) 0.6 W in standby mode 37HLC56: 114 W(average) 0.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 43 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 8: Appendix Limited United States Warranty for LCD Monitors 26” and Larger Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS LCD MONITOR AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. LCD MONITORS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 44 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Chapter 8: Appendix Limited Canada Warranty for LCD Monitors Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. LCD MONITORS PURCHASED IN CANADA AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF CANADA, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE U.S.A. AND MEXICO, ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES. LCD MONITORS PURCHASED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF CANADA, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE U.S.A.
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 45 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Index A P Audio quality adjustments ............... 33 Auto aspect .................................... 28 PC connection ................................ 15 PC setting ...................................... 37 Picture adjustment .......................... 29 Picture mode .................................. 29 Picture quality ................................. 30 Picture size selection ...................... 26 POWER button ..........................
263237HLC56_EN.book Page 46 Monday, June 5, 2006 3:46 PM Corporate Headquarters: 82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NJ 07470, U.S.A. NATIONAL SERVICE DIVISION: 1420-B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN 37087, U.S.A.
