Owner's Manual - English
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... below. Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition TV broadcast, a High Definition digital cable program, or a...TV antenna installer, cable provider, or satellite provider. © 2008 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9. Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 26AV500U...
... below. Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition TV broadcast, a High Definition digital cable program, or a...TV antenna installer, cable provider, or satellite provider. © 2008 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9. Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 26AV500U...
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... window. • Never touch, press, or place anything to clean the LCD screen, follow the instructions in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver...is 32 °F (0 °C) or below, the picture brightness may make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to follow...Never overload wall outlets and extension cords. 26) Always operate this equipment from the TV if you use only replacement parts specified ...component connected to service the TV yourself. Disposal may damage the surface. For disposal or recycling information, contact your TOSHIBA TV, follow this WARNING may ...
... window. • Never touch, press, or place anything to clean the LCD screen, follow the instructions in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver...is 32 °F (0 °C) or below, the picture brightness may make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to follow...Never overload wall outlets and extension cords. 26) Always operate this equipment from the TV if you use only replacement parts specified ...component connected to service the TV yourself. Disposal may damage the surface. For disposal or recycling information, contact your TOSHIBA TV, follow this WARNING may ...
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...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this TV is viewed from that interference will disappear in a short period of time. 2) The LCD panel contained in a residential installation. FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 26AV500U, 32AV500U, 37AV50U, 37AV500U and 42AV500U Televisions comply...to this equipment. Caution: Changes or modifications to the following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not visible when the picture is manufactured using an extremely high level of the FCC rules. Such pixels are not an...
...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this TV is viewed from that interference will disappear in a short period of time. 2) The LCD panel contained in a residential installation. FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 26AV500U, 32AV500U, 37AV50U, 37AV500U and 42AV500U Televisions comply...to this equipment. Caution: Changes or modifications to the following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not visible when the picture is manufactured using an extremely high level of the FCC rules. Such pixels are not an...
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... information 42 Understanding the auto power off feature 42 Understanding the last mode memory feature 42 Chapter 7: Using the TV's advanced features....43 Using the advanced picture settings features 43 Using Dynamic Contrast 43 Using DynaLight 43 Backlight Adjustment 43 Using the static gamma feature 44 Using ... reduction 45 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 46 General troubleshooting 46 LED indications 47 Chapter 9: Appendix 48 Specifications 48 Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26" and Larger 50 Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions 51
... information 42 Understanding the auto power off feature 42 Understanding the last mode memory feature 42 Chapter 7: Using the TV's advanced features....43 Using the advanced picture settings features 43 Using Dynamic Contrast 43 Using DynaLight 43 Backlight Adjustment 43 Using the static gamma feature 44 Using ... reduction 45 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 46 General troubleshooting 46 LED indications 47 Chapter 9: Appendix 48 Specifications 48 Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26" and Larger 50 Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions 51
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...for a separate digital converter set -top box. For more information call your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, one of the most cases). • Two HDMI™ digital, high-definition...services such as video-on the screen along with Dolby® Digital optical output format ( page 18). • CableClear® digital picture noise reduction ( page 45). • PC IN (Analog RGB) computer terminal ( page 19). • Channel Labels allows you...
...for a separate digital converter set -top box. For more information call your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, one of the most cases). • Two HDMI™ digital, high-definition...services such as video-on the screen along with Dolby® Digital optical output format ( page 18). • CableClear® digital picture noise reduction ( page 45). • PC IN (Analog RGB) computer terminal ( page 19). • Channel Labels allows you...
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... three and are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Separate audio cables are typically color-coded according to your TV in this manual are representative of component video.) These cables are for connecting receivers with S-video output. This cable carries ...) optical audio input to each cable. S-video cable S-video cable is Toshiba's brand of typical device connections only. therefore, separate audio cables are required for a complete connection. Note: HDMI cable provides better picture performance than a standard (composite) video or S-video cable. 12 If...
... three and are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Separate audio cables are typically color-coded according to your TV in this manual are representative of component video.) These cables are for connecting receivers with S-video output. This cable carries ...) optical audio input to each cable. S-video cable S-video cable is Toshiba's brand of typical device connections only. therefore, separate audio cables are required for a complete connection. Note: HDMI cable provides better picture performance than a standard (composite) video or S-video cable. 12 If...
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...is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR's audio out terminal using the white audio cable only. Do not connect... both types of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to TV You will be unacceptable. − If you have a mono...
...is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR's audio out terminal using the white audio cable only. Do not connect... both types of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to TV You will be unacceptable. − If you have a mono...
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Select the ANT video input source on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the Cable box output is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable. • standard audio cables ...8722; If you may subject you to TV You will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable. The unauthorized recording, use, distribution,...
Select the ANT video input source on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the Cable box output is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable. • standard audio cables ...8722; If you may subject you to TV You will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable. The unauthorized recording, use, distribution,...
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... will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your DVD player or satellite receiver does not have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to record. The ColorStream HD 1 and HD 2 terminals can connect the component video ... Chapter 2: Connecting your DVD player has HDMI video, see Chapter 3. If your TV Connecting a DVD player with Progressive (480p, 720p) and Interlaced (480i, 1080i) scan systems. A 1080i signal will provide the best picture performance (1080p is not supported). − If your VCR has S-video, use...
... will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your DVD player or satellite receiver does not have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to record. The ColorStream HD 1 and HD 2 terminals can connect the component video ... Chapter 2: Connecting your DVD player has HDMI video, see Chapter 3. If your TV Connecting a DVD player with Progressive (480p, 720p) and Interlaced (480i, 1080i) scan systems. A 1080i signal will provide the best picture performance (1080p is not supported). − If your VCR has S-video, use...
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... 42" TV VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R Camcorder 26"/ 32"/ 37" TV VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R To view the camcorder video: Select the VIDEO 2 video input source on the TV.* * To select the video input source, press INPUT on the TV side panel. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a camcorder You will need: • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance...
... 42" TV VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R Camcorder 26"/ 32"/ 37" TV VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R To view the camcorder video: Select the VIDEO 2 video input source on the TV.* * To select the video input source, press INPUT on the TV side panel. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a camcorder You will need: • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance...
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... PC model that signal is not needed for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin No. To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC to pause during multi-angle scenes. • Signal names for computers with a compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal. • Depending on the... DVD's title and the specifications of the images may not be displayed correctly. • To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature ( "Using the PC settings feature" on the TV and hear the sound from HDMI1 port only). To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal on the...
... PC model that signal is not needed for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin No. To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC to pause during multi-angle scenes. • Signal names for computers with a compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal. • Depending on the... DVD's title and the specifications of the images may not be displayed correctly. • To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature ( "Using the PC settings feature" on the TV and hear the sound from HDMI1 port only). To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal on the...
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.../SAT, AUX 1, and AUX 2 modes ( page 22). When the TV is used for other function. 6� INPUT selects the video input source ( page 32). 7� CH pq cycles through the picture sizes: Full, TheaterWide 1/2/3, Natural( page 33). 5� Channel Numbers (0-9, -/100) directly tune channels. adjusts the volume level. 9�...
.../SAT, AUX 1, and AUX 2 modes ( page 22). When the TV is used for other function. 6� INPUT selects the video input source ( page 32). 7� CH pq cycles through the picture sizes: Full, TheaterWide 1/2/3, Natural( page 33). 5� Channel Numbers (0-9, -/100) directly tune channels. adjusts the volume level. 9�...
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... TV ...TV" to control a cable converter...TV...picture...TV mode. "AUX 1" to control a DVD player or HTIB. 22 Note: Even after the TV...picture; q selects the next lower channel. 6� GUIDE Displays the channel guide in the AUX mode. 7� INFO Displays TV... status information on-screen. 8� pqtu Press to navigate DVD menus (may not operate certain features on and off. 2� Channel Numbers (0-9) Press to directly access channels (as opposed to ) or to be the numeric key for other devices If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba...picture moving rapidly backward.) 18� TV...
... TV ...TV" to control a cable converter...TV...picture...TV mode. "AUX 1" to control a DVD player or HTIB. 22 Note: Even after the TV...picture; q selects the next lower channel. 6� GUIDE Displays the channel guide in the AUX mode. 7� INFO Displays TV... status information on-screen. 8� pqtu Press to navigate DVD menus (may not operate certain features on and off. 2� Channel Numbers (0-9) Press to directly access channels (as opposed to ) or to be the numeric key for other devices If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba...picture moving rapidly backward.) 18� TV...
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... another mode. • * Not available for your TV. REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV CABLE SAT (satellite) POWER Power Power Power SLEEP PIC SIZE PIC MODE Sleep timer Picture size PIC MODE TV TV TV TV TV TV 1-9 Digit 1-9 Digit 1-9 Digit 1-9 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 100/-/+10 - (sub CH) --- - (sub CH) INPUT TV/Video select TV TV FAV BROWSER/ TOP MENU FAV BROWSER DVD TOP...
... another mode. • * Not available for your TV. REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV CABLE SAT (satellite) POWER Power Power Power SLEEP PIC SIZE PIC MODE Sleep timer Picture size PIC MODE TV TV TV TV TV TV 1-9 Digit 1-9 Digit 1-9 Digit 1-9 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 100/-/+10 - (sub CH) --- - (sub CH) INPUT TV/Video select TV TV FAV BROWSER/ TOP MENU FAV BROWSER DVD TOP...
Owner's Manual - English
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...panel. Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Main menu layout The tables below ), press on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV's menu system. Icon Item Option Page Input Configuration Antenna / Cable 29 DTV Signal Meter [Opens the DTV Signal ...61582; 0-100 35 Color 0-100 35 Tint -50~+50 35 Sharpness 0-20 35 Settings Reset 35 Advanced Picture [Opens the Advanced Picture menu] 33,43,44,45 Language English / Français / Español 37 Bass 0-20 37 Treble ...
...panel. Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Main menu layout The tables below ), press on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV's menu system. Icon Item Option Page Input Configuration Antenna / Cable 29 DTV Signal Meter [Opens the DTV Signal ...61582; 0-100 35 Color 0-100 35 Tint -50~+50 35 Sharpness 0-20 35 Settings Reset 35 Advanced Picture [Opens the Advanced Picture menu] 33,43,44,45 Language English / Français / Español 37 Bass 0-20 37 Treble ...
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...Ch Search Add On Ch Search Manual Ch Set Channel Labels Menu Language System Status Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Settings Advanced Picture Language Bass Treble Balance Optical Output Format Speakers MTS Settings Time Zone Sleep Timer PC Settings Parental Control Digital CC Settings Digital CC... is open, use the up/down/left/right arrow buttons (pqtu) on the remote control or TV control panel to move in the corresponding direction in the menu. • Press to save your TV's on-screen menu system. • Press to open the menu system. • When a ...
...Ch Search Add On Ch Search Manual Ch Set Channel Labels Menu Language System Status Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Settings Advanced Picture Language Bass Treble Balance Optical Output Format Speakers MTS Settings Time Zone Sleep Timer PC Settings Parental Control Digital CC Settings Digital CC... is open, use the up/down/left/right arrow buttons (pqtu) on the remote control or TV control panel to move in the corresponding direction in the menu. • Press to save your TV's on-screen menu system. • Press to open the menu system. • When a ...
Owner's Manual - English
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...3 and Natural. To select the picture size using the remote control: Repeatedly press below. , picture size will vary depending on your private viewing may be hidden. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Selecting the picture size You can save separate picture size preferences for each input on the...United States and other than your TV. FullTheaterWide 1 TheaterWide 2 TheaterWide 3 NaturalFull Note: If you select one of the TheaterWide® picture sizes, the top and bottom edges of Advanced Picture menu icons will display with sidebars...
...3 and Natural. To select the picture size using the remote control: Repeatedly press below. , picture size will vary depending on your private viewing may be hidden. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Selecting the picture size You can save separate picture size preferences for each input on the...United States and other than your TV. FullTheaterWide 1 TheaterWide 2 TheaterWide 3 NaturalFull Note: If you select one of the TheaterWide® picture sizes, the top and bottom edges of Advanced Picture menu icons will display with sidebars...
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... from four different modes, as below . Chapter 6: Using the TV's features TheaterWide 3 picture size (for letter box programs with subtitles) • The picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the picture is hidden. Full picture size example To select the picture mode using the menu system: 1� Press and open the Video menu. 2�...
... from four different modes, as below . Chapter 6: Using the TV's features TheaterWide 3 picture size (for letter box programs with subtitles) • The picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the picture is hidden. Full picture size example To select the picture mode using the menu system: 1� Press and open the Video menu. 2�...
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..., a new adjustment bar will recover to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations). To adjust the picture quality: 1� Press and open the Video menu. 2� Highlight Settings. 3� Press u or , Video settings will appear. 4�...Text-An on -screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that you want . Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Dynamic Contrast, Backlight and ...
..., a new adjustment bar will recover to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations). To adjust the picture quality: 1� Press and open the Video menu. 2� Highlight Settings. 3� Press u or , Video settings will appear. 4�...Text-An on -screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that you want . Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Dynamic Contrast, Backlight and ...
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... be inappropriate for children under 14 years of age.) D) Intensely suggestive dialog L) Strong, coarse language S) Intense sexual situations V) Intense violence TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested (This program contains material parents may not be suitable for children) G General Audience (Appropriate for all ages) Note:...to adjust. 6� Press , a new adjustment bar will appear as below. If the picture is disrupted momentarily when adjusting the PC settings. If the edges of the picture are cut off, readjust the H-Position and V-Position. Note: The screen is affected by ...
... be inappropriate for children under 14 years of age.) D) Intensely suggestive dialog L) Strong, coarse language S) Intense sexual situations V) Intense violence TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested (This program contains material parents may not be suitable for children) G General Audience (Appropriate for all ages) Note:...to adjust. 6� Press , a new adjustment bar will appear as below. If the picture is disrupted momentarily when adjusting the PC settings. If the edges of the picture are cut off, readjust the H-Position and V-Position. Note: The screen is affected by ...