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... 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. Refer to these numbers in the spaces below. Model number: Serial number: VX3A00034900 Owner's Manual Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 26AV502U 32AV502U...
... 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. Refer to these numbers in the spaces below. Model number: Serial number: VX3A00034900 Owner's Manual Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 26AV502U 32AV502U...
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...screen with a sharp or heavy object. 36) • The LCD screen of this product can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Failure ... and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 35) ... place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. 25) Never overload wall outlets and extension cords. 26) Always operate... room whose temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or below, the picture brightness may be exposed to direct sunlight, such as a ladder or screwdriver)...
...screen with a sharp or heavy object. 36) • The LCD screen of this product can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Failure ... and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 35) ... place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. 25) Never overload wall outlets and extension cords. 26) Always operate... room whose temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or below, the picture brightness may be exposed to direct sunlight, such as a ladder or screwdriver)...
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... compliance to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. To ensure your LCD TV The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not visible when the picture is displayed for help. Important notes about your television is no guarantee that does not ... screen if a fixed, nonmoving image is viewed from Dolby Laboratories. FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 26AV502U, 32AV502U, 32AV50SU, and 37AV502U Televisions comply with Part 15 of precision technology;
... compliance to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. To ensure your LCD TV The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not visible when the picture is displayed for help. Important notes about your television is no guarantee that does not ... screen if a fixed, nonmoving image is viewed from Dolby Laboratories. FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 26AV502U, 32AV502U, 32AV50SU, and 37AV502U Televisions comply with Part 15 of precision technology;
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... information 50 Understanding the auto power off feature 50 Understanding the last mode memory feature 50 Chapter 7: Using the TV's advanced features 51 Using the advanced picture settings features 51 Using dynamic contrast 51 Using the static gamma feature 51 Selecting the color temperature 51 Using CableClear® ... General troubleshooting 53 Chapter 9: Appendix 55 Specifications 55 Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals 56 Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26" and Larger 57 Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions 58
... information 50 Understanding the auto power off feature 50 Understanding the last mode memory feature 50 Chapter 7: Using the TV's advanced features 51 Using the advanced picture settings features 51 Using dynamic contrast 51 Using the static gamma feature 51 Selecting the color temperature 51 Using CableClear® ... General troubleshooting 53 Chapter 9: Appendix 55 Specifications 55 Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals 56 Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26" and Larger 57 Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions 58
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...® digital picture noise reduction ( page 52). • PC IN (Analog RGB) computer terminal ( page 19). • Channel Labeling allows you 're watching ( page 31). Chapter 1: Introduction Features of your new TV The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: •...
...® digital picture noise reduction ( page 52). • PC IN (Analog RGB) computer terminal ( page 19). • Channel Labeling allows you 're watching ( page 31). Chapter 1: Introduction Features of your new TV The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: •...
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...devices with S-video output. Note: Component video cables provide better picture performance than a composite video cable. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Overview of cable types Cables can connect different types and brands of devices to your TV in several different configurations. Component video cables (red/green/blue... with analog audio and composite video output. This cable carries both video and audio information; Optical audio cable Optical audio cable is Toshiba's brand of three and are for use : yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for a complete HDMI...
...devices with S-video output. Note: Component video cables provide better picture performance than a composite video cable. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Overview of cable types Cables can connect different types and brands of devices to your TV in several different configurations. Component video cables (red/green/blue... with analog audio and composite video output. This cable carries both video and audio information; Optical audio cable Optical audio cable is Toshiba's brand of three and are for use : yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for a complete HDMI...
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...States and other devices, see Chapter 3. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) From Cable TV or antenna You will be unacceptable. − If you 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 ...
...States and other devices, see Chapter 3. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) From Cable TV or antenna You will be unacceptable. − If you 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 ...
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... ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV to your TV Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box An S-video connection will be able to use the remote control to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video ...cable. Select the VIDEO 1 video input source on the TV.* * To select the video input source, press INPUT on the TV. To program the TV remote control to change channels. To view...
... ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV to your TV Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box An S-video connection will be able to use the remote control to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video ...cable. Select the VIDEO 1 video input source on the TV.* * To select the video input source, press INPUT on the TV. To program the TV remote control to change channels. To view...
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... not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will be used with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Your TV has two sets of ColorStream® (component video) inputs. Select the ColorStream HD-1 video.... A 1080i signal will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR's audio out terminal using the component video connections: Turn on the TV to your VCR has S-video, use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and ...
... not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will be used with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Your TV has two sets of ColorStream® (component video) inputs. Select the ColorStream HD-1 video.... A 1080i signal will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR's audio out terminal using the component video connections: Turn on the TV to your VCR has S-video, use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and ...
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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. To program the TV remote control to VIDEO 1 on the TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the remote control ( page 21). Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a camcorder You will need: • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) to operate other devices, see Chapter 3. 16
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. To program the TV remote control to VIDEO 1 on the TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the remote control ( page 21). Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a camcorder You will need: • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) to operate other devices, see Chapter 3. 16
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...on page 49). Note: • The edges of the screen (i.e. may be skipped or you may be displayed correctly. • To display the optimum picture, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable. For detailed signal specifications, see page 56. no overscanning). 19 Signal name... multi-angle scenes. • Signal names for computers with an HDMI terminal, use a PC, set the monitor output resolution on the TV and hear the sound from the TV's speakers. PC audio cable PC audio output PC audio cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) • To use an HDMI cable (type...
...on page 49). Note: • The edges of the screen (i.e. may be skipped or you may be displayed correctly. • To display the optimum picture, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable. For detailed signal specifications, see page 56. no overscanning). 19 Signal name... multi-angle scenes. • Signal names for computers with an HDMI terminal, use a PC, set the monitor output resolution on the TV and hear the sound from the TV's speakers. PC audio cable PC audio output PC audio cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) • To use an HDMI cable (type...
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... programming menus. (Also see the remote control functional key chart ( page 23). 1� POWER turns the TV on the TV front will be illuminated. 2� FREEZE freezes the picture. Set to "TV" to restore the moving picture ( page 40). 3� SLEEP accesses the sleep timer ( page 49). 4� PIC SIZE cycles through...
... programming menus. (Also see the remote control functional key chart ( page 23). 1� POWER turns the TV on the TV front will be illuminated. 2� FREEZE freezes the picture. Set to "TV" to restore the moving picture ( page 40). 3� SLEEP accesses the sleep timer ( page 49). 4� PIC SIZE cycles through...
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... done so) ( pages 24-26). "CABLE/SAT" to control a DVD player or HTIB. 22 SET UP Accesses a DVD's setup menu in the CABLE/SAT mode. If this happens and you wish to use those features, you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not.... 17� REW Rewinds/reverses the tape or DVD. (Press during play mode to view the picture moving rapidly backward.) 18� TV/VCR To view one program while recording another, press to select TV mode. To use the device's original remote control. SEARCH selects a specific DVD chapter, title or time...
... done so) ( pages 24-26). "CABLE/SAT" to control a DVD player or HTIB. 22 SET UP Accesses a DVD's setup menu in the CABLE/SAT mode. If this happens and you wish to use those features, you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not.... 17� REW Rewinds/reverses the tape or DVD. (Press during play mode to view the picture moving rapidly backward.) 18� TV/VCR To view one program while recording another, press to select TV mode. To use the device's original remote control. SEARCH selects a specific DVD chapter, title or time...
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.../DVD RTN Previous channel DVD previous menu* --- --- REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV CABLE SAT (satellite) POWER Power Power Power SLEEP PIC SIZE FREEZE Sleep timer Picture size FREEZE 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 Menu* --- --- MUTE...
.../DVD RTN Previous channel DVD previous menu* --- --- REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV CABLE SAT (satellite) POWER Power Power Power SLEEP PIC SIZE FREEZE Sleep timer Picture size FREEZE 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 Menu* --- --- MUTE...
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... Block Input Lock Control Panel Lock GameTimer New PIN Code Installation Sleep Timer PC Settings Option Sports/Standard/Movie/PC/Preference [Opens the Picture Settings menu] [Opens the Noise Reduction menu] On/Off [Opens the Theater Settings menu] [Launches the temporary Audio Selector] [...PC Settings menu] 27 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. To open the main menus (illustrated below and on the remote control or...
... Block Input Lock Control Panel Lock GameTimer New PIN Code Installation Sleep Timer PC Settings Option Sports/Standard/Movie/PC/Preference [Opens the Picture Settings menu] [Opens the Noise Reduction menu] On/Off [Opens the Theater Settings menu] [Launches the temporary Audio Selector] [...PC Settings menu] 27 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. To open the main menus (illustrated below and on the remote control or...
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... Dot by switching back and forth between two channels using the menus: 1� Select Picture Size in the Picture Size screen). You can return to civil and criminal liability. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Switching between the last two channels that are tuned.This feature also works for ...functions to change channels repeatedly, and when you are examples only. Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that channel quickly from any other channel by pressing . The TV will function as Channel Return, by Dot (available in PC Mode Only). The...
... Dot by switching back and forth between two channels using the menus: 1� Select Picture Size in the Picture Size screen). You can return to civil and criminal liability. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Switching between the last two channels that are tuned.This feature also works for ...functions to change channels repeatedly, and when you are examples only. Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that channel quickly from any other channel by pressing . The TV will function as Channel Return, by Dot (available in PC Mode Only). The...
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... B C D E F G A B C D E F G The top and bottom edges are stretched wider to fill the screen. Depending on the input signal formats, picture is supported only for HDMI (1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i), ColorStream (1080i and 720p), and ANT/CABLE (digital) inputs (1080i, and 720p). • Depending on...from original size. Note: • This mode is displayed with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. Natural Picture Size Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Picture Size 4:3 HD (for 720p, and 1080i program sources only) Some program formats will display with subtitles) • If...
... B C D E F G A B C D E F G The top and bottom edges are stretched wider to fill the screen. Depending on the input signal formats, picture is supported only for HDMI (1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i), ColorStream (1080i and 720p), and ANT/CABLE (digital) inputs (1080i, and 720p). • Depending on...from original size. Note: • This mode is displayed with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. Natural Picture Size Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Picture Size 4:3 HD (for 720p, and 1080i program sources only) Some program formats will display with subtitles) • If...
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... Cinema Mode to Video: Select Video in any other than 15 minutes, the FREEZE mode will automatically be released and the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of the following input sources is received: • A 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i digital signal from ...from a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD-1, ColorStream HD-2 (component video), or HDMI inputs on the TV, smoother motion can set under "Selecting the picture size" on the auto aspect ratio feature: 1� Press and open the Video menu. � Highlight Theater Settings and press ...
... Cinema Mode to Video: Select Video in any other than 15 minutes, the FREEZE mode will automatically be released and the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of the following input sources is received: • A 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i digital signal from ...from a DVD player connected to the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD-1, ColorStream HD-2 (component video), or HDMI inputs on the TV, smoother motion can set under "Selecting the picture size" on the auto aspect ratio feature: 1� Press and open the Video menu. � Highlight Theater Settings and press ...
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... from four different modes, as a starting point for adjusting the picture settings. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your personal preferences. Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight™, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness) to the base mode that you adjusted...
... from four different modes, as a starting point for adjusting the picture settings. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your personal preferences. Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight™, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness) to the base mode that you adjusted...
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...not be displayed along with the call letters for other channels you set , the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will not be enabled when the TV is released and the normal picture appears. To lock/unlock the video inputs: 1� From the Locks menu, Press...61553; to highlight Input Lock and press . � Press or to watch. Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to tune the TV to a program that channel. 6� Repeat step 5 for each channel, if available. � Press to highlight the channel you want to...
...not be displayed along with the call letters for other channels you set , the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will not be enabled when the TV is released and the normal picture appears. To lock/unlock the video inputs: 1� From the Locks menu, Press...61553; to highlight Input Lock and press . � Press or to watch. Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to tune the TV to a program that channel. 6� Repeat step 5 for each channel, if available. � Press to highlight the channel you want to...