Printable Spec Sheet
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...turned off -air, and unscrambled HD cable channels for 64 individual colors. Dolby Digital and Virtual Dolby are registered trademarks of Toshiba...Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.. SRS and WOW are trademarks of Dolby Laboratores. TheaterWide, StableSound and ColorStream are among the best in which case, it is fully backlit for the applicable device. 42HL196 TECHNOLOGY & BENEFITS VIDEO REGZA Premium LCD... I O N S Panel Display Brightness Contrast Ratio Viewing Angle Tuners Email Record TV Guide On Screen™ CableCARD™ MTS/SAP TheaterWide® Modes Double Window...
...turned off -air, and unscrambled HD cable channels for 64 individual colors. Dolby Digital and Virtual Dolby are registered trademarks of Toshiba...Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.. SRS and WOW are trademarks of Dolby Laboratores. TheaterWide, StableSound and ColorStream are among the best in which case, it is fully backlit for the applicable device. 42HL196 TECHNOLOGY & BENEFITS VIDEO REGZA Premium LCD... I O N S Panel Display Brightness Contrast Ratio Viewing Angle Tuners Email Record TV Guide On Screen™ CableCARD™ MTS/SAP TheaterWide® Modes Double Window...
Operation Guide
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...AFTER connecting all cables and devices, plug in the power cords for your TV and other device(s) (- THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TOSHIBA WARRANTY. 3 Do not plug in any power cords until the TV goes into the TV's channel memory (- page 11) for an overview of the buttons on ... page 10). 8 See "Learning about your LCD TV" (- When the TV is in a location where light does not reflect on the screen. • Place the TV far enough from your VCR and/or Cable box (if applicable) to the G-LINK™ terminal so you cannot turn on the TV. Keep this manual for future reference. 2 ...
...AFTER connecting all cables and devices, plug in the power cords for your TV and other device(s) (- THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TOSHIBA WARRANTY. 3 Do not plug in any power cords until the TV goes into the TV's channel memory (- page 11) for an overview of the buttons on ... page 10). 8 See "Learning about your LCD TV" (- When the TV is in a location where light does not reflect on the screen. • Place the TV far enough from your VCR and/or Cable box (if applicable) to the G-LINK™ terminal so you cannot turn on the TV. Keep this manual for future reference. 2 ...
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... 6 *MENU (ENTER) - When a menu is on -screen, these buttons change the source you cannot turn the TV on page 79 for 5 or more seconds to reset the TV. 4 CHANNEL bB - Repeatedly press to change the channel (programmed channels only; - When no menu is on...down menu navigation buttons. 5 VOLUME C c - Press to turn off . Press to the controls on the remote control or TV control panel and you are referred to access the menu system (- Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections TV front Right side panel 11 Control panel 9 10 8 7...
... 6 *MENU (ENTER) - When a menu is on -screen, these buttons change the source you cannot turn the TV on page 79 for 5 or more seconds to reset the TV. 4 CHANNEL bB - Repeatedly press to change the channel (programmed channels only; - When no menu is on...down menu navigation buttons. 5 VOLUME C c - Press to turn off . Press to the controls on the remote control or TV control panel and you are referred to access the menu system (- Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections TV front Right side panel 11 Control panel 9 10 8 7...
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... if you press a key for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of screen information to the next, when applicable. 11 TV GUIDE opens the TV Guide On Screen™ system (- page 50). 2 POWER turns the TV on -screen or when the TV Guide On Screen™ system is used for... a function that operate the TV Guide On Screen™ system, see the remote control ...
... if you press a key for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of screen information to the next, when applicable. 11 TV GUIDE opens the TV Guide On Screen™ system (- page 50). 2 POWER turns the TV on -screen or when the TV Guide On Screen™ system is used for... a function that operate the TV Guide On Screen™ system, see the remote control ...
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... On Screen™ Interactive Program Guide). 18 MUTE reduces or turns off the sound (- page 34), or stops the picture viewer slide show (- Chapter 2: Using the remote control 16 EXIT closes on-screen menus and the TV Guide On Screen™ system. 17 INFO provides detailed information on highlighted... screen. (The audio selector is not available for analog channels.) (- page 38) or locks/unlocks the TV Guide On Screen™ video window (- TV Guide On Screen™ Interactive Program Guide). 24 FREEZE freezes the picture. page 42). 19 CH RTN returns to view one day at a time in the...
... On Screen™ Interactive Program Guide). 18 MUTE reduces or turns off the sound (- page 34), or stops the picture viewer slide show (- Chapter 2: Using the remote control 16 EXIT closes on-screen menus and the TV Guide On Screen™ system. 17 INFO provides detailed information on highlighted... screen. (The audio selector is not available for analog channels.) (- page 38) or locks/unlocks the TV Guide On Screen™ video window (- TV Guide On Screen™ Interactive Program Guide). 24 FREEZE freezes the picture. page 42). 19 CH RTN returns to view one day at a time in the...
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...process. After the TV turns off , unplug the TV power cord and then plug it back in again to complete the reset. No Yes To cancel the reset: Highlight No and press T. 29 System Information Sun Jan 1, 2006 12:12:19am Product Information Brand: Toshiba Model: 42HL196 System Information Software... Version 2.2.34.0 Mar 1 2006 - 11:05:49 FW: 24 Done Done To close the screen and return to confirm. The TV will appear, as shown below right. 3 Open the System Status ...
...process. After the TV turns off , unplug the TV power cord and then plug it back in again to complete the reset. No Yes To cancel the reset: Highlight No and press T. 29 System Information Sun Jan 1, 2006 12:12:19am Product Information Brand: Toshiba Model: 42HL196 System Information Software... Version 2.2.34.0 Mar 1 2006 - 11:05:49 FW: 24 Done Done To close the screen and return to confirm. The TV will appear, as shown below right. 3 Open the System Status ...
Operation Guide
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... set -top box to Select Input Selection screen with no matter how many times it appears in various lists. • Turning off the TV, deletes all of the current thumbnails. (continued) 31 Note: Additions are added to the beginning of the Favorite list on... will appear in the list. • Picture snapshots will be deleted. If you select one to immediately tune channels as a specific device). Chapter 5: Using the TV's features Input labeling example: The screen below left side of the banner. Input Selection 0 ANT 1 1 Video 1 2 Video 2 3 ColorStream HD1 4 ColorStream HD2 5...
... set -top box to Select Input Selection screen with no matter how many times it appears in various lists. • Turning off the TV, deletes all of the current thumbnails. (continued) 31 Note: Additions are added to the beginning of the Favorite list on... will appear in the list. • Picture snapshots will be deleted. If you select one to immediately tune channels as a specific device). Chapter 5: Using the TV's features Input labeling example: The screen below left side of the banner. Input Selection 0 ANT 1 1 Video 1 2 Video 2 3 ColorStream HD1 4 ColorStream HD2 5...
Operation Guide
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...Box, Satellite Box, Inputs and Favorites. Note: The Channel Browser™ banner will remain this way until a Cable Box and/or Satellite Box is turned off , pressing 3 C, # c, or n will bring up the Channel Browser™: 1 Press Y and open the Channel Browser™ banner ...history 4 Current list (History, ANT 1, ANT 2, Cable Box, Satellite Box, Inputs, or Favorites) 5 Current input 6 Current antenna type (cable or TV) 7 Active channel number 8 Channel call letters (if available) 9 Resolution To toggle among the available lists: After opening the Channel Browser™ banner, ...
...Box, Satellite Box, Inputs and Favorites. Note: The Channel Browser™ banner will remain this way until a Cable Box and/or Satellite Box is turned off , pressing 3 C, # c, or n will bring up the Channel Browser™: 1 Press Y and open the Channel Browser™ banner ...history 4 Current list (History, ANT 1, ANT 2, Cable Box, Satellite Box, Inputs, or Favorites) 5 Current input 6 Current antenna type (cable or TV) 7 Active channel number 8 Channel call letters (if available) 9 Resolution To toggle among the available lists: After opening the Channel Browser™ banner, ...
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... tuned repeatedly will not be repeated in the Channel Browser Setup is set to "Power Off Clear (On)," turning off the left , eventually moving off the TV will store the following channels: • All channels that are tuned using the numeric buttons on the remote ... a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) Tuning analog channels: Press the Channel Number buttons (0-9) on the remote control for various reasons), the TV will automatically tune to the previously viewed channel or input. Press 3 C to surf backward through the automatic channel scan (- Clearing channels from...
... tuned repeatedly will not be repeated in the Channel Browser Setup is set to "Power Off Clear (On)," turning off the left , eventually moving off the TV will store the following channels: • All channels that are tuned using the numeric buttons on the remote ... a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) Tuning analog channels: Press the Channel Number buttons (0-9) on the remote control for various reasons), the TV will automatically tune to the previously viewed channel or input. Press 3 C to surf backward through the automatic channel scan (- Clearing channels from...
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...T. To set under "Selecting the picture size" on page 35. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T. To turn on the TV, smoother motion can be obtained by setting the Cinema Mode to the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD-1/ColorStream HD-2 (component video), or... 2, ColorStream HD-1, or ColorStream HD-2 input. • A 1080i, 480i, 480p, or 720p signal from a DVD player connected to Film. To turn off the auto aspect ratio feature: Select Off in step 3 above . To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T. Theater Settings Picture...
...T. To set under "Selecting the picture size" on page 35. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T. To turn on the TV, smoother motion can be obtained by setting the Cinema Mode to the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD-1/ColorStream HD-2 (component video), or... 2, ColorStream HD-1, or ColorStream HD-2 input. • A 1080i, 480i, 480p, or 720p signal from a DVD player connected to Film. To turn off the auto aspect ratio feature: Select Off in step 3 above . To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T. Theater Settings Picture...
Operation Guide
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... press C or c to select the format for digital channels only. • You cannot set the Closed Caption Mode to Off. • To turn off the Closed Caption mode: Select Off in your area.) Giant pandas eat leaves. To revert to highlight the characteristic you selected is available for...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 characteristic (see table below). 4 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press T. To customize the closed caption ...
... press C or c to select the format for digital channels only. • You cannot set the Closed Caption Mode to Off. • To turn off the Closed Caption mode: Select Off in your area.) Giant pandas eat leaves. To revert to highlight the characteristic you selected is available for...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 characteristic (see table below). 4 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press T. To customize the closed caption ...
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...options (available languages) for the digital (Dolby, AC3, or whatever the stream includes). Chapter 5: Using the TV's features Digital closed captions You can use the Digital Audio Selector to conveniently switch between audio tracks on closed ...presents a default list of services. Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press W to partially reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. "Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts" on the remote control If you press ; This temporarily overrides... menu. 2 Highlight Digital CC/Audio Selector and press T. Closed Caption Audio CC 1 None 42
...options (available languages) for the digital (Dolby, AC3, or whatever the stream includes). Chapter 5: Using the TV's features Digital closed captions You can use the Digital Audio Selector to conveniently switch between audio tracks on closed ...presents a default list of services. Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press W to partially reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. "Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts" on the remote control If you press ; This temporarily overrides... menu. 2 Highlight Digital CC/Audio Selector and press T. Closed Caption Audio CC 1 None 42
Operation Guide
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Off To turn on the StableSound® feature: 1 Press Y and open the Audio menu. 2 Highlight Audio Setup and press T. 3 In the Optical Output Format field, select either Dolby Digital or PCM, depending on the TV (- Selecting the optical audio output format You can use this feature to select the ... Done and press T. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T. 44 Note: The RESET function returns your device. To turn off the StableSound feature: Select Off in the Installation Guide). "Connecting a digital audio system" in step 3 above. Chapter 5: Using the...
Off To turn on the StableSound® feature: 1 Press Y and open the Audio menu. 2 Highlight Audio Setup and press T. 3 In the Optical Output Format field, select either Dolby Digital or PCM, depending on the TV (- Selecting the optical audio output format You can use this feature to select the ... Done and press T. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T. 44 Note: The RESET function returns your device. To turn off the StableSound feature: Select Off in the Installation Guide). "Connecting a digital audio system" in step 3 above. Chapter 5: Using the...
Operation Guide
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... enabled when the TV is inserted, Video+ will be able to display the PIN code entering screen. 3 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press T. You can use the Input Lock feature to watch. If the correct code is entered, the program lock mode is turned off, and will... All locking is disabled until you play video tapes via an ANT input. • When a CableCARD™ is turned on the previous page, and then highlight Done and press T. Chapter 5: Using the TV's features To unblock all video inputs and channels 3 and 4. 6 Press T. 48 Locks Active Enter PIN code to...
... enabled when the TV is inserted, Video+ will be able to display the PIN code entering screen. 3 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press T. You can use the Input Lock feature to watch. If the correct code is entered, the program lock mode is turned off, and will... All locking is disabled until you play video tapes via an ANT input. • When a CableCARD™ is turned on the previous page, and then highlight Done and press T. Chapter 5: Using the TV's features To unblock all video inputs and channels 3 and 4. 6 Press T. 48 Locks Active Enter PIN code to...
Operation Guide
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.... Setting the On/Off Timer You can set the sleep timer to select the recurrence (weekends, weekdays, every day, etc). On/Off Timer Turn TV ON: Day Time (HH:MM) TV ON Duration: Weekends 0 9 : 0 0 AM 30 Minutes Reset Cancel Done 4 Press b to highlight the Time field, and then use the On/Off ..., the On/Off Timer settings may be cleared. • To display the On/Off Timer setting, press E. To cancel the sleep timer: Press [ until the TV turns off the On/Off Timer: Select Not Set in step 3 above. Setup Installation Sleep Timer On/Off Timer PC Settings PC Audio HDMI 1 Audio Slide...
.... Setting the On/Off Timer You can set the sleep timer to select the recurrence (weekends, weekdays, every day, etc). On/Off Timer Turn TV ON: Day Time (HH:MM) TV ON Duration: Weekends 0 9 : 0 0 AM 30 Minutes Reset Cancel Done 4 Press b to highlight the Time field, and then use the On/Off ..., the On/Off Timer settings may be cleared. • To display the On/Off Timer setting, press E. To cancel the sleep timer: Press [ until the TV turns off the On/Off Timer: Select Not Set in step 3 above. Setup Installation Sleep Timer On/Off Timer PC Settings PC Audio HDMI 1 Audio Slide...
Operation Guide
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... approximately 15 minutes if it is possible that completes its broadcast for an extended period of screen; Understanding the auto power off feature The TV will automatically turn itself off while you will display on-screen (if applicable): • Current input (ANT 1, ANT 2, VIDEO 1, etc.) • If ANT...: Press E on in your absence. 52 This will react to a vacant channel or a station that you are viewing the TV, the Last Mode Memory feature automatically turns on sleep timer (if set) • Stereo or SAP audio status • V-Chip rating status • Picture size •...
... approximately 15 minutes if it is possible that completes its broadcast for an extended period of screen; Understanding the auto power off feature The TV will automatically turn itself off while you will display on-screen (if applicable): • Current input (ANT 1, ANT 2, VIDEO 1, etc.) • If ANT...: Press E on in your absence. 52 This will react to a vacant channel or a station that you are viewing the TV, the Last Mode Memory feature automatically turns on sleep timer (if set) • Stereo or SAP audio status • V-Chip rating status • Picture size •...
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... CableClear MPEG Noise Reduction Color Temperature Game Mode Reset On Auto Low Cool On Done Video 1 To turn off and then on again. "Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts" on the remote control (- To turn the TV off Game Mode: Select Off in step 3 above, change the video input in any other video ...input is a special combination of SRS Labs, Inc. To turn the surround sound effect On or Off. You can use the Game...
... CableClear MPEG Noise Reduction Color Temperature Game Mode Reset On Auto Low Cool On Done Video 1 To turn off and then on again. "Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts" on the remote control (- To turn the TV off Game Mode: Select Off in step 3 above, change the video input in any other video ...input is a special combination of SRS Labs, Inc. To turn the surround sound effect On or Off. You can use the Game...
Operation Guide
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...Some ISPs block this to the E-mail Scheduling Setup window. Another E-mail Scheduling Setup window will need to "Different". E-mail Scheduling Setup Please enter your TV e-mail scheduler. Your entries will not be different depending on the screen and press T. Select "Different" if the username and password for SMTP authentication by...press T to return to "Same as the "Password" field used . To exit the window without saving any entries, highlight Cancel and press T. This is turned OFF by default. SMTP Username: This field holds the user name required by the SMTP server.
...Some ISPs block this to the E-mail Scheduling Setup window. Another E-mail Scheduling Setup window will need to "Different". E-mail Scheduling Setup Please enter your TV e-mail scheduler. Your entries will not be different depending on the screen and press T. Select "Different" if the username and password for SMTP authentication by...press T to return to "Same as the "Password" field used . To exit the window without saving any entries, highlight Cancel and press T. This is turned OFF by default. SMTP Username: This field holds the user name required by the SMTP server.
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... (- Installation Guide). page 53). Video Input Selection problems • If the Input Selection window does not appear when you cannot turn on the remote control or TV, press + a second time, which may be disabled. Picture and sound are slightly out of sync. This phenomenon can be...; Check the antenna/cable connections (- For device connection details, see item 22 on the TV control panel for 5 or more of the following suggestions, which will not turn off -air broadcast or Cable TV), you may be dead. Installation Guide). • Do not connect both a standard video...
... (- Installation Guide). page 53). Video Input Selection problems • If the Input Selection window does not appear when you cannot turn on the remote control or TV, press + a second time, which may be disabled. Picture and sound are slightly out of sync. This phenomenon can be...; Check the antenna/cable connections (- For device connection details, see item 22 on the TV control panel for 5 or more of the following suggestions, which will not turn off -air broadcast or Cable TV), you may be dead. Installation Guide). • Do not connect both a standard video...
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...(- page 15). • The channel may be cleared (- page 24). If this happens, turn off the closed caption feature (page 41). • A closed-caption signal may not operate certain features on your TV remote control does not operate a specific feature on . page 45). • The V-Chip ...page 25). If you are still unable to tune digital channels, use a device other device to change inputs (- page 29). Also see "TV stops responding to the channel memory (- b) when the signal reception is available for the program you are recording an analog channel, you can...
...(- page 15). • The channel may be cleared (- page 24). If this happens, turn off the closed caption feature (page 41). • A closed-caption signal may not operate certain features on your TV remote control does not operate a specific feature on . page 45). • The V-Chip ...page 25). If you are still unable to tune digital channels, use a device other device to change inputs (- page 29). Also see "TV stops responding to the channel memory (- b) when the signal reception is available for the program you are recording an analog channel, you can...