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Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Definition signal (such as an ...to these numbers in the spaces below. Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 26AV500U 32AV500U 37AV50U 37AV500U 42AV500U For an overview of your TV. For details, please contact your 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 Toshiba dealer about this TV. Model number: Serial ...
Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Definition signal (such as an ...to these numbers in the spaces below. Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 26AV500U 32AV500U 37AV50U 37AV500U 42AV500U For an overview of your TV. For details, please contact your 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 Toshiba dealer about this TV. Model number: Serial ...
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... compounds such as insecticide on or off. Failure to follow these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 35) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! Antenna lead-in wire Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit (NEC...PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! • Use extreme care to make sure the antenna system is 32 °F (0 °C) or below, the picture brightness may expose you are never in this product contain mercury. These actions will damage the LCD screen. This is normal, especially when the...
... compounds such as insecticide on or off. Failure to follow these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 35) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! Antenna lead-in wire Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit (NEC...PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! • Use extreme care to make sure the antenna system is 32 °F (0 °C) or below, the picture brightness may expose you are never in this product contain mercury. These actions will damage the LCD screen. This is normal, especially when the...
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These limits are not visible when the picture is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be an occasional pixel...Such pixels are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 26AV500U, 32AV500U, 37AV50U, 37AV500U and 42AV500U Televisions comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The afterimage is not permanent and will not occur...
These limits are not visible when the picture is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be an occasional pixel...Such pixels are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 26AV500U, 32AV500U, 37AV50U, 37AV500U and 42AV500U Televisions comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The afterimage is not permanent and will not occur...
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Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Installation, Care, and Service 3 Chapter 1: Introduction 8 Welcome to Toshiba 8 Features of your new TV 8 Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV 9 TV front and side panel controls ...Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed 32 Switching between two channels using Channel Return 32 Selecting the picture size 33 Adjusting the picture 34 Selecting the picture mode 34 Adjusting the picture quality 35 Using the closed caption mode 35 Base closed captions 35 Digital CC Settings 36 Adjusting the audio ...
Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Installation, Care, and Service 3 Chapter 1: Introduction 8 Welcome to Toshiba 8 Features of your new TV 8 Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV 9 TV front and side panel controls ...Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed 32 Switching between two channels using Channel Return 32 Selecting the picture size 33 Adjusting the picture 34 Selecting the picture mode 34 Adjusting the picture quality 35 Using the closed caption mode 35 Base closed captions 35 Digital CC Settings 36 Adjusting the audio ...
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... QAM) eliminates the need for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, one of a set -top box (in most innovative LCD TVs 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 to put the Call Letters (e.g. ABC, HBO, etc.) on the market. Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for a separate ...
... QAM) eliminates the need for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, one of a set -top box (in most innovative LCD TVs 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 to put the Call Letters (e.g. ABC, HBO, etc.) on the market. Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for a separate ...
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...typically color-coded according to each cable. The connection illustrations in several different configurations. Coaxial (F-type) cable Coaxial (F-type) cable is Toshiba's brand of three and are representative of devices to the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( page 18). S-video cable S-video... on your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to disconnect the standard (composite) video cable or the picture performance will be purchased from those illustrated herein. Separate audio cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Optical audio...
...typically color-coded according to each cable. The connection illustrations in several different configurations. Coaxial (F-type) cable Coaxial (F-type) cable is Toshiba's brand of three and are representative of devices to the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( page 18). S-video cable S-video... on your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to disconnect the standard (composite) video cable or the picture performance will be purchased from those illustrated herein. Separate audio cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Optical audio...
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... TV.* To view the VCR: Turn ON the VCR. Do not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable. − If you to operate other countries, and may subject you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to TV...
... TV.* To view the VCR: Turn ON the VCR. Do not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable. − If you to operate other countries, and may subject you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to TV...
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... 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 provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable. Select the ANT video input source on the TV. To view the VCR: Turn ON the VCR...
... 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 provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable. Select the ANT video input source on the TV. To view the VCR: Turn ON the VCR...
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...control ( page 21). Do not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will provide the best picture performance (1080p is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil... component video cables (plus audio cables) from ANT OUT to TV You will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other devices, see page 17. Chapter 2: ...
...control ( page 21). Do not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will provide the best picture performance (1080p is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil... component video cables (plus audio cables) from ANT OUT to TV You will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use , distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other devices, see page 17. Chapter 2: ...
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... 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
... 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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... be hidden. • If connecting a certain PC model that signal is particular, the PC signal may not be displayed correctly. • To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature ( "Using the PC settings feature" on the PC before connecting it to this TV. • An adapter is not...
... be hidden. • If connecting a certain PC model that signal is particular, the PC signal may not be displayed correctly. • To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature ( "Using the PC settings feature" on the PC before connecting it to this TV. • An adapter is not...
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... you press a key 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. For a complete list of the remote...about the remote control The buttons used to tune digital channels ( page 32) or to be illuminated. 2� PIC MODE selects the picture mode ( page 34). 3� SLEEP accesses the sleep timer ( page 41). 4� PIC SIZE cycles through programmed channels ...
... you press a key 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. For a complete list of the remote...about the remote control The buttons used to tune digital channels ( page 32) or to be illuminated. 2� PIC MODE selects the picture mode ( page 34). 3� SLEEP accesses the sleep timer ( page 41). 4� PIC SIZE cycles through programmed channels ...
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To use your other devices If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is programmed, it may not work on ... Skips back to beginning of a tape or DVD. 12� PAUSE Press during play or record mode to pause the picture; q selects the next lower channel. 6� GUIDE Displays the channel guide in the AUX mode. 7� INFO Displays...later DVD chapters. 15� FF Fast-forwards 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 your other devices If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is programmed, it may not work on ... Skips back to beginning of a tape or DVD. 12� PAUSE Press during play or record mode to pause the picture; q selects the next lower channel. 6� GUIDE Displays the channel guide in the AUX mode. 7� INFO Displays...later DVD chapters. 15� FF Fast-forwards 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....
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..., even though the remote control is in 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...
..., even though the remote control is in 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...
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... 35 Brightness 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 0-20 37...
... 35 Brightness 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 0-20 37...
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... Meter Auto 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 Analog CC...
... Meter Auto 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 Analog CC...
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... a new set of the United States and other than your TV. TheaterWide 1 picture size example TheaterWide 2 picture size (for letter box programs) • The picture is displayed close to highlight Picture Size. 5� Press or , picture mode is via D-SUB to PC IN or via DVI to its original proportion...sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. The format of the image (in a variety of the signal you . Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that looks best to civil and criminal liability. 33 FullTheaterWide 1 TheaterWide 2...
... a new set of the United States and other than your TV. TheaterWide 1 picture size example TheaterWide 2 picture size (for letter box programs) • The picture is displayed close to highlight Picture Size. 5� Press or , picture mode is via D-SUB to PC IN or via DVI to its original proportion...sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. The format of the image (in a variety of the signal you . Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that looks best to civil and criminal liability. 33 FullTheaterWide 1 TheaterWide 2...
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...;StandardMoviePreferenceSports Note: The picture mode you select affects the current input only. Mode Sports Standard Movie Preference Picture Quality Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard picture settings (factory setting) Lower contrast for 16:9 [480i... of the screen, but only slightly stretched taller. TheaterWide 3 picture size example Full picture size (for darkened room (factory setting) Your personal preferences To select the picture mode: Repeatedly press , picture mode will change cyclically as described below : SportsStandard...
...;StandardMoviePreferenceSports Note: The picture mode you select affects the current input only. Mode Sports Standard Movie Preference Picture Quality Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard picture settings (factory setting) Lower contrast for 16:9 [480i... of the screen, but only slightly stretched taller. TheaterWide 3 picture size example Full picture size (for darkened room (factory setting) Your personal preferences To select the picture mode: Repeatedly press , picture mode will change cyclically as described below : SportsStandard...
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...The closed captioned (usually marked "CC" in program guides). • Text-An on -screen. 35 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 DynaLight™) to your area.) Note: If the program or video you...1� Press and open the Prefer menu. 2� Highlight Analog CC. 3� Press or cyclically to select CC type that are under Advance Picture item.) 3� Press , a new adjustment bar will recover to save and quit system menu.
...The closed captioned (usually marked "CC" in program guides). • Text-An on -screen. 35 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 DynaLight™) to your area.) Note: If the program or video you...1� Press and open the Prefer menu. 2� Highlight Analog CC. 3� Press or cyclically to select CC type that are under Advance Picture item.) 3� Press , a new adjustment bar will recover to save and quit system menu.
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...; Press and open the Prefer menu. 3� Highlight PC Settings menu. If the edges of PC Settings menu icon will displays as below . If the picture is recommend when you can view an image from a PC on your program provider. Note: If a PC is not connected or there is designed for... (This program is no pc input signal, this feature will be grayed out in the Prefer menu. 4� Press or , a new set of the picture are cut off, readjust the H-Position and V-Position. Press or , a new menu icon will appear as "US Ratings". • If "RRT5 " is not a sign...
...; Press and open the Prefer menu. 3� Highlight PC Settings menu. If the edges of PC Settings menu icon will displays as below . If the picture is recommend when you can view an image from a PC on your program provider. Note: If a PC is not connected or there is designed for... (This program is no pc input signal, this feature will be grayed out in the Prefer menu. 4� Press or , a new set of the picture are cut off, readjust the H-Position and V-Position. Press or , a new menu icon will appear as "US Ratings". • If "RRT5 " is not a sign...