E F: FRANÇAIS F S: ESPAÑOL S Introduction E: ENGLISH Connecting your TV OWNER'S MANUAL #01E01_1520DL75 1 Black (E) 1520DL75 Model number: Serial number: Index 15DL75 20DL75 Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR YOUR TOSHIBA LCD Television Always read and understand the PRODUCT WARNINGS and USER DIRECTIONS that are contained in this manual before attempting to use your LCD television, to help assure its safe use. Always store this manual near your LCD television for convenient future reference. Dear Customer, Thank you very much for purchasing this Toshiba LCD television.
Important Safety Instructions Child Safety It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind: The Issue If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home. Many homes, in fact, have more than one TV. The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases; however, they are not always supported on the proper TV stands.
Installation, Care, and Service Installation Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all warnings when installing your TV: 26) Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the National Electric Code). Antenna lead-in wire 17) Never modify this equipment.
31) While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or apparatus. 32) For added protection of your TV from lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or unused for long periods of time. 33) During normal use, the TV may make occasional snapping or popping sounds. This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off.
Introduction ................................................................ 7 Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 7 Supplied accessories ......................................................... 7 Connecting the power cord .............................................. 7 Exploring your new TV ................................................... 8 Rear terminal cover ................................................... 9 Cable clamper .................................
E F Introduction S Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, one of the most innovative LCD color TVs. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. The model and serial numbers are on the back of your TV. Write these numbers in the space provided on the front cover of this manual for your records. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control.
Exploring your new TV Introduction You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the top panel or the remote control. The A/V terminals for connecting other equipment to your TV are on the back panel and side panel (see illustrations below). Also see “Connecting your TV” on pages 10-15. Model 20DL75 is used in this manual for illustration purpose.
E Rear terminal cover The connection panel is hidden behind the terminal cover. 1. Remove the cover. Release the three hooks on the bottom of the cover. 2. Install cables as necessary. 3. Reinstall the cover. Align the holes on the TV back with the two tabs on the rear terminal cover as shown. 4. Close the cover. F Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Introduction S Cable clamper The cable clamper can be used to bundle the connection cables (see page 10).
Connecting your TV Note: All required cables, if not provided with your other devices, can be purchased at many electronics accessory suppliers. ● ● Connecting your TV ● Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT 75 Ω RF inputs on your TV. Standard A/V cables (composite video) usually come in sets of three, and are for use with video devices with standard audio and standard (composite) video output.
E Connecting a VCR F If you have a VCR with S-video, use an S-video cable (in the S-video jacks) instead of a standard video cable. Stereo VCR VIDEO From Cable Box or Antenna AUDIO L R The TV side panel can be used to connect a VCR with S-video. IN IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 S Note: If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable.
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR Connecting your TV This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs, and record TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream® (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DVD player with component video can greatly enhance picture quality and realism. – To record one TV program while watching another TV program, tune the VCR to the channel to record, and tune the TV to the channel to watch.
E F Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR From Antenna Introduction Note: For the highest possible picture quality, use component video cables between the TV and DTV receiver/set-top box. The TV side panel can be used to connect a VCR with S-video.
Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to hear the TV sound through external speakers connected to an audio amplifier. The audio signal level (fixed) is not affected by pressing the volume buttons on the TV or the TV’s remote control. To control the audio through the amplifier, use the remote control for your audio system. Note: Set the TV’s volume to the minimum level if necessary.
E Connecting a personal computer (PC) F S Introduction Note: • Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV. • There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible mini Dsub 15pin terminal. • Depending on the specification of the PC you are playing the DVD-Video on, and the DVD’s title, some scenes may be skipped, or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes. Connecting your TV This connection allows you to see the image of the personal computer on the TV screen.
Using the remote control Learning about the remote control MUTE POWER TV/VIDEO MTS RECALL MUTE mutes the sound (page 26) 1 2 3 RECALL displays on-screen information (page 30) 4 5 6 7 8 POWER turns the TV on and off (Standby) The power indicator is illuminated in red.
E F Setting up your TV S Introduction Learning about the menu system Connecting your TV After you have installed the batteries, you will need to set some preferences on the TV by using the menu system. You can access the menu system using the buttons on your TV or the remote control. 1. Press MENU to display the menu system. 2. Press x or • to select a menu. 3. Press z, and then press y or z to select an item. 4. Press •, and then press y or z to select or adjust a setting. 5.
Changing the on-screen display language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the Special menu appears. 2. Press z, and then press y or z to highlight Language. 3. Press •, and then press y or z to select your desired language.
E Channel F TV top panel VOLUME POWER Channel zy MUTE Auto prog. CHANNEL Introduction TV/VIDEO S POWER Connecting your TV Adding and erasing channels manually After you have automatically programmed the active channels into the TV’s channel memory, you can manually add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the channel menu appears. 2. Press z, and then press y or z to highlight Manual prog. 3.
Using the TV’s features Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel (or video mode) you want to view. 2. Select a second channel using the Channel Number buttons (0–9, 100). 3. Press CH RTN. The previous channel will be displayed.
E Using the V-Chip menu S Introduction Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-Chip control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections. To use this feature, perform the following setup. 1. Ratings and categories to be blocked. 2. Set a password 3. Enable the lock F Note: The V-Chip function is available for the U.S. V-Chip system only.
V-Chip ( Parental menu) setup 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the Special menu appears. 2. Press z, and then press y or z to highlight V-Chip. Press Enter.
E Adjusting the picture F Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture type from four picture modes: Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Memory. Dynamic Standard Movie Memory Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard picture setting (factory setting) Movie-like picture setting (factory setting) Your personal preference To select the picture mode: Press PICTURE repeatedly to select the mode you prefer.
Using the closed caption feature The closed caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as “CC” in TV listings). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations). To select captions or text: 1. Tune the TV to the desired program. 2.
E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 S 9 Introduction To turn on or off the Closed Caption feature 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the Special menu. 2. Press z, and then press y or z to highlight Captions. 3. Press •, and then press y or z to select On, EZ Mute or Off. • EZ Mute shows the selected Caption or Text when the TV sound is muted.
Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display “ Mute” in the lower left corner. When you select “MUTE” mode, the closed caption feature is automatically activated. To deactivate this feature, deactivate MUTE. This feature works only when the closed caption mode is set to EZ Mute. See “Using the closed caption feature” on page 24 for more information.
E Sound Bass F Note: If the broadcast is monaural, the WOW sound effect will not work. Introduction MUTE S POWER TV/VIDEO MTS RECALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connecting your TV Using the WOW™ surround sound feature WOW surround widens and deepens audio listening field to deliver exceptional sound from the TV's speakers. The feature uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input. To activate the WOW feature: 1. Select Stereo mode (see “Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts” on page 26). 2.
Adjusting the sound quality You can change the quality of your TV’s sound by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the Sound menu appears. 2. Press z, and then press y or z to highlight the item you want to adjust. Note: If you continue to adjust the other item, press y or z in step 4. MUTE POWER TV/VIDEO MTS RECALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sound Bass Treble Balance Stable sound WOW Treble 50 0 3. Press Enter. 4.
E Using the PC setting feature TV/VIDEO VOLUME S CHANNEL POWER Introduction You can adjust picture position, clock, phase, Auto configure, and reset as you prefer. 1. Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to select PC input mode. (See “Selecting the video input source” in page 20.) 2. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PC menu appears. 3. Press z, and then press y or z to select reguired item.
Using the Auto off feature With the Auto off feature On, the TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day. This feature does not work in the blue screen off mode. To activate the Auto off: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the Special menu appears. 2. Press z, and then press y or z to highlight Auto off. 3. Press •, and then press y or z to Select On.
E F Appendix S Introduction Specifications • This model complies with the specifications listed below. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ! Never attempt to service the TV yourself. Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Solution • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. • Make sure the appropriate device mode on the remote control is selected. • The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries. No picture, no sound • Check the antenna/cable connections. No sound, picture OK • The sound may be muted. Press VOLUME.
E Limited United States Warranty for LCD TV F LCD Television Models Smaller than 26” S Connecting your TV Introduction How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the “Troubleshooting” section, you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TACP Authorized Service Station, visit TACP’s web site at www.toshiba.com/tacp or call toll free 1-800-631-3811.
Limited Canada Warranty for LCD TV Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS LCD TV AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED IN CANADA ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES. PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA AND USED IN THE U.S.A. ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.
E F Index AB S Antenna cables .................................................................... 10 Audio mode selection ........................................................31 Audio system connection ................................................. 14 Auto off ....................................................................................30 A/V cables .............................................................................. 10 Back of the TV ..............................................
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