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Model number: 27HL85 Serial number: Index Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your TV. OWNER'S MANUAL LCD Color Television E: ENGLISH E F: FRANÇAIS F S: ESPAÑOL S Introduction Connecting your TV Using the remote control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 27HL85 Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Refer to these numbers in the spaces below.
Model number: 27HL85 Serial number: Index Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your TV. OWNER'S MANUAL LCD Color Television E: ENGLISH E F: FRANÇAIS F S: ESPAÑOL S Introduction Connecting your TV Using the remote control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 27HL85 Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Refer to these numbers in the spaces below.
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... which provides guidelines for use Toshiba wall bracket model number FWB2027 or a Toshiba approved type to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. Many homes, in fact, have a TV in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. As a result, TVs may reach for ordering information.... straps, and anchors to secure your furniture to support the weight of TV and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers, to climb on your TV (and other enclosed instructions for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. however, they are popular purchases; Do not allow children to advocate children...
... which provides guidelines for use Toshiba wall bracket model number FWB2027 or a Toshiba approved type to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. Many homes, in fact, have a TV in serious bodily injury and/or property damage. As a result, TVs may reach for ordering information.... straps, and anchors to secure your furniture to support the weight of TV and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers, to climb on your TV (and other enclosed instructions for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. however, they are popular purchases; Do not allow children to advocate children...
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...broken glass, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor. • ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the TV any time it has been damaged or dropped. 15) The apparatus shall not be inserted completely to qualified service personnel. Leave a ...DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! The wide blade or Wide plug the third prong are provided to protect the TV from the damaged television. Installation, Care, and Service Installation Follow these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do ...
...broken glass, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor. • ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the TV any time it has been damaged or dropped. 15) The apparatus shall not be inserted completely to qualified service personnel. Leave a ...DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! The wide blade or Wide plug the third prong are provided to protect the TV from the damaged television. Installation, Care, and Service Installation Follow these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do ...
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...sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 34) WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE ! When selecting a location for your TV from lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect ... Electronics Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). 4 These actions will damage the LCD screen. For disposal or recycling information, contact your TOSHIBA TV, follow the instructions in the LCD panel contains a small amount of service, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks ...
...sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 34) WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE ! When selecting a location for your TV from lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect ... Electronics Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). 4 These actions will damage the LCD screen. For disposal or recycling information, contact your TOSHIBA TV, follow the instructions in the LCD panel contains a small amount of service, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks ...
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... are not an indication of malfunction. Important notes about your LCD TV The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not visible when the picture is not covered under your warranty. Therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for a long period of time. The afterimage ...is not permanent and will disappear in a short period of time. 2) The LCD panel contained in this TV. 5
... are not an indication of malfunction. Important notes about your LCD TV The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not visible when the picture is not covered under your warranty. Therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for a long period of time. The afterimage ...is not permanent and will disappear in a short period of time. 2) The LCD panel contained in this TV. 5
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Introduction 7 Welcome to Toshiba 7 Supplied accessories 7 Exploring your new TV 8 Connecting your TV 9 Connecting an antenna or cable TV 9 Connecting a VCR 10 Connecting a cable converter box and VCR 10 Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR 11 Connecting a DVD player with... menu 34 Entering the PIN code 34 If you cannot remember your PIN code 34 Using the V-CHIP menu 34 ENABLE BLOCKING 35 TV RATING (Independent rating system for broadcasters 35 MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies 36 BLOCKING OPTION 36 Unlocking programs temporarily 37 Locking...
Introduction 7 Welcome to Toshiba 7 Supplied accessories 7 Exploring your new TV 8 Connecting your TV 9 Connecting an antenna or cable TV 9 Connecting a VCR 10 Connecting a cable converter box and VCR 10 Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR 11 Connecting a DVD player with... menu 34 Entering the PIN code 34 If you cannot remember your PIN code 34 Using the V-CHIP menu 34 ENABLE BLOCKING 35 TV RATING (Independent rating system for broadcasters 35 MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies 36 BLOCKING OPTION 36 Unlocking programs temporarily 37 Locking...
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... the front cover of this manual for future reference. Supplied accessories Check that you through setting up your Toshiba TV as quickly as those referred to on the back of this Toshiba LCD TV. Owner's Manual (This book) Remote control CT-90159 Batteries for the remote control LR6 (AA) ...215; 2 Connecting your TV Using the remote control Setting up and operating your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Clip Use this manual are...
... the front cover of this manual for future reference. Supplied accessories Check that you through setting up your Toshiba TV as quickly as those referred to on the back of this Toshiba LCD TV. Owner's Manual (This book) Remote control CT-90159 Batteries for the remote control LR6 (AA) ...215; 2 Connecting your TV Using the remote control Setting up and operating your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Clip Use this manual are...
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...78 +10 100 0 MENU FAV 9 CHRTN ENT GUID * MENU DVDMENU * ENTEERNT * Swivel angle TV front TV/VIDEO MENU TV side panel ER FAV CLE TV CBL/SAT CH VCR DVD VOL POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP VIDEO-2 IN TV/VCR PAUSE STOP PLAY FREEZE SOURCE SPLIT REW FF SKIP / SEARCH CH SCAN SWAP REC... 9-15. Also see illustrations below). Introduction FAVOTRIOTPE EXIT AR E PIC SIZE Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the back panel and side panel (see "Connecting your TV are on the top panel or the remote control. To remove the covers, squeeze the tabs...
...78 +10 100 0 MENU FAV 9 CHRTN ENT GUID * MENU DVDMENU * ENTEERNT * Swivel angle TV front TV/VIDEO MENU TV side panel ER FAV CLE TV CBL/SAT CH VCR DVD VOL POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP VIDEO-2 IN TV/VCR PAUSE STOP PLAY FREEZE SOURCE SPLIT REW FF SKIP / SEARCH CH SCAN SWAP REC... 9-15. Also see illustrations below). Introduction FAVOTRIOTPE EXIT AR E PIC SIZE Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the back panel and side panel (see "Connecting your TV are on the top panel or the remote control. To remove the covers, squeeze the tabs...
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... typically color-coded red, green, and blue. (ColorStream® is Toshiba's brand of component video.) Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection. This cable carries both video and audio information; This TV is for use with S-video output. NOTE: RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!... cables HDMI cable ● HDMI cable is not intended for use with devices with component video output. Connecting an antenna or cable TV This connection allows you have finished connecting all equipment. Coaxial (antenna) cable Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow) ● S-video...
... typically color-coded red, green, and blue. (ColorStream® is Toshiba's brand of component video.) Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection. This cable carries both video and audio information; This TV is for use with S-video output. NOTE: RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!... cables HDMI cable ● HDMI cable is not intended for use with devices with component video output. Connecting an antenna or cable TV This connection allows you have finished connecting all equipment. Coaxial (antenna) cable Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow) ● S-video...
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..., use an Svideo cable instead of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability. TV lower back panel 10 TV lower back panel Connecting your TV, the channel selection feature does not operate. • When you use a converter box with S-video, use , distribution, ... is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of standard A/V cables From Cable Box or Antenna Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO L R IN OUT TV upper back panel Note: If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one channel while...
..., use an Svideo cable instead of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability. TV lower back panel 10 TV lower back panel Connecting your TV, the channel selection feature does not operate. • When you use a converter box with S-video, use , distribution, ... is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of standard A/V cables From Cable Box or Antenna Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO L R IN OUT TV upper back panel Note: If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one channel while...
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...Do not connect the DVD player/satellite receiver and VCR to the same set of standard A/V cables (between the TV and VCR) • one TV channel while watching another channel. TV lower back panel S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT IN from a DVD player or satellite receiver without component video, HDMI... United States and other countries, and may subject you to TV CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO L R IN Stereo VCR OUT TV upper back panel TV side panel (VIDEO-2 IN) The unauthorized recording, use an Svideo cable. (If your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 11 You will need: • two...
...Do not connect the DVD player/satellite receiver and VCR to the same set of standard A/V cables (between the TV and VCR) • one TV channel while watching another channel. TV lower back panel S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT IN from a DVD player or satellite receiver without component video, HDMI... United States and other countries, and may subject you to TV CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO L R IN Stereo VCR OUT TV upper back panel TV side panel (VIDEO-2 IN) The unauthorized recording, use an Svideo cable. (If your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Index 11 You will need: • two...
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... countries, and may subject you to a DVD player with component video (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®) can be used with Progressive (480p, 720p) and Interlaced (480i, 1080i) scan systems; TV lower back panel Y PB PR S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L L R... the standard audio connections) instead (see page 15. Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to TV CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO L R IN OUT TV upper back panel Note: For the highest possible picture quality, use...
... countries, and may subject you to a DVD player with component video (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®) can be used with Progressive (480p, 720p) and Interlaced (480i, 1080i) scan systems; TV lower back panel Y PB PR S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L L R... the standard audio connections) instead (see page 15. Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to TV CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO L R IN OUT TV upper back panel Note: For the highest possible picture quality, use...
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... record and watch a DTV program, select LINE IN on the VCR, and select ColorStream HD (or VIDEO 1 for a nonColorStream connection) on the TV (see "Selecting the video input source" on page 44). - For HDMI or DVI connection, see page 12). - You will provide the best ... S-video connections (plus the standard audio connections) instead (see page 15. To record a TV program while watching a DTV program, tune the VCR to the channel to record, and select VIDEO 1 on the TV. - Connecting your TV E Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with F ColorStream® (component video) and ...
... record and watch a DTV program, select LINE IN on the VCR, and select ColorStream HD (or VIDEO 1 for a nonColorStream connection) on the TV (see "Selecting the video input source" on page 44). - For HDMI or DVI connection, see page 12). - You will provide the best ... S-video connections (plus the standard audio connections) instead (see page 15. To record a TV program while watching a DTV program, tune the VCR to the channel to record, and select VIDEO 1 on the TV. - Connecting your TV E Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with F ColorStream® (component video) and ...
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... you to watch video materials recorded on a camcorder. To dub or edit, VCR 2 must select LINE IN, and the TV must select VIDEO 1. IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO L R IN OUT VCR2 (records) Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to record (...of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other countries, and may subject you to VCR2 while watching a videotape. You will need : • one TV channel with S-video, use an S-video cable instead of standard video cables for better picture performance. You will need : • two coaxial cables ...
... you to watch video materials recorded on a camcorder. To dub or edit, VCR 2 must select LINE IN, and the TV must select VIDEO 1. IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO L R IN OUT VCR2 (records) Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to record (...of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other countries, and may subject you to VCR2 while watching a videotape. You will need : • one TV channel with S-video, use an S-video cable instead of standard video cables for better picture performance. You will need : • two coaxial cables ...
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...). HDMI device VIDEO AUDIO LR IN OUT HDMI OUT DVI device VIDEO AUDIO LR IN DVI OUT OUT TV lower back panel TV upper back panel TV lower back panel Setting up your TV receives digital audio [1] HDMI = High-Definition Multimedia Interface. S and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device... digital video with high-bandwidth digital content protection, the technology of which is recommended that case, you connect analog audio cables with the TV. To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly, it is designed for best performance with HDMI or DVI output). However...
...). HDMI device VIDEO AUDIO LR IN OUT HDMI OUT DVI device VIDEO AUDIO LR IN DVI OUT OUT TV lower back panel TV upper back panel TV lower back panel Setting up your TV receives digital audio [1] HDMI = High-Definition Multimedia Interface. S and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device... digital video with high-bandwidth digital content protection, the technology of which is recommended that case, you connect analog audio cables with the TV. To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly, it is designed for best performance with HDMI or DVI output). However...
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...the remote control for an extended period of time. Installing the remote control batteries 1. See pages 17-19. If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is preprogrammed to be disposed of the remote control. Remote control effective range For optimum performance, aim the remote control ...directly at the TV and make sure there is not to operate most Toshiba devices. Never mix battery types or use Your TV remote control can program the TV remote control so it will prevent battery acid from remote control if...
...the remote control for an extended period of time. Installing the remote control batteries 1. See pages 17-19. If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is preprogrammed to be disposed of the remote control. Remote control effective range For optimum performance, aim the remote control ...directly at the TV and make sure there is not to operate most Toshiba devices. Never mix battery types or use Your TV remote control can program the TV remote control so it will prevent battery acid from remote control if...
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... CH LIGHT confirm that it , and press POWER. These VCRs have a switch labeled "VCR1/VCR2." S. To program your TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that all listed codes, the necessary keys do not operate your device, use the remote control that works. 2. If ... respond to the codes for a DVD player or HTIB [home theater in a box) Introduction Your Toshiba TV remote control is listed, try each one code is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. If some cases you will need to reprogram the remote control. • Some newer VCRs ...
... CH LIGHT confirm that it , and press POWER. These VCRs have a switch labeled "VCR1/VCR2." S. To program your TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that all listed codes, the necessary keys do not operate your device, use the remote control that works. 2. If ... respond to the codes for a DVD player or HTIB [home theater in a box) Introduction Your Toshiba TV remote control is listed, try each one code is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. If some cases you will need to reprogram the remote control. • Some newer VCRs ...
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... box, satellite receiver, VCR, DVD S player, or HTIB (home theater in a box) Introduction If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is programmed, it may not work on your other device. To use the device's original remote control.... FF Fast-forwards the tape or DVD. (Press during play mode to control a cable converter box or satellite receiver; Device Switch Set to "TV" to select TV mode. TV...
... box, satellite receiver, VCR, DVD S player, or HTIB (home theater in a box) Introduction If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is programmed, it may not work on your other device. To use the device's original remote control.... FF Fast-forwards the tape or DVD. (Press during play mode to control a cable converter box or satellite receiver; Device Switch Set to "TV" to select TV mode. TV...
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.... Using the remote control Remote Control function key chart Key Label POWER TV/VIDEO RECALL/INFO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100/-/+10 Toshiba TV (TV) Power Input On-screen display Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 5 Digit 6 Digit 7 Digit 8 Digit 9 Digit 0 100 Cable/Satellite (CBL/SAT) Power TV Input INFO Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 5 Digit 6 Digit 7 Digit 8 Digit 9 Digit...
.... Using the remote control Remote Control function key chart Key Label POWER TV/VIDEO RECALL/INFO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100/-/+10 Toshiba TV (TV) Power Input On-screen display Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 5 Digit 6 Digit 7 Digit 8 Digit 9 Digit 0 100 Cable/Satellite (CBL/SAT) Power TV Input INFO Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 5 Digit 6 Digit 7 Digit 8 Digit 9 Digit...
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... the menu system (page 22) ENTER activates the function settings in the menu or selects the next menu (page 22) ENTER ER FAV EXIT CLE TV CBL/SAT CH VCR DVD VOL y z x • (arrow buttons) select or adjust menu items (page 22) POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP FAV y z cycle through...favorite channels (page 27) PIC SIZE cycles through the five picture sizes: Natural, TheaterWide1/2/3, and Full (page 29) EXIT closes the menu system (page 22) TV/VCR PAUSE STOP PLAY FREEZE SOURCE SPLIT REW FF SKIP / SEARCH CH SCAN SWAP REC POP CH LIGHT FREEZE freezes the picture. Press POWER again...
... the menu system (page 22) ENTER activates the function settings in the menu or selects the next menu (page 22) ENTER ER FAV EXIT CLE TV CBL/SAT CH VCR DVD VOL y z x • (arrow buttons) select or adjust menu items (page 22) POP DIRECT CH MUTE SLEEP FAV y z cycle through...favorite channels (page 27) PIC SIZE cycles through the five picture sizes: Natural, TheaterWide1/2/3, and Full (page 29) EXIT closes the menu system (page 22) TV/VCR PAUSE STOP PLAY FREEZE SOURCE SPLIT REW FF SKIP / SEARCH CH SCAN SWAP REC POP CH LIGHT FREEZE freezes the picture. Press POWER again...