Introduction Getting started OWNER'S MANUAL #01E01_1520VL56BG 1 Black Owner's Record You will find the model number and serial number on the back of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product. Model number: Serial number: 05.6.
Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Colour Television. This manual will help you use the exciting features of your new TV. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control. Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully, and keep the manual for future reference. Contents Introduction Using the TV’s features Important Safety Instructions ............
Introduction Introduction Important Safety Instructions • Be sure to observe the following instructions and precautions to ensure safe use of this TV. • The exact power cord will vary according to the country or region. • The mains plug is used as a disconnecting device and therefore should be readily operable. Check! 100-240V AC About the fuse In a three-pin plug type, the fuse fitted in this plug is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Introduction Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued) Installation (continued) Never place the TV in an area exposed to high humidity levels, such as in a bathroom or close to a humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electric shock. Never place the TV next to a stove where it will be exposed to oil, smoke, or steam, or in a location where there is a large quantity of dust. This may cause a fire or an electric shock. Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location.
Introduction Getting started Use Basic operation Never place hot objects or open flame sources, such as lighted candles or nightlights, on or close to the TV. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires. Using the TV’s features The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. When liquids are spilled or small items are dropped inside the TV, this may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Introduction Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued) Use (continued) Never pull on the power cord when removing the plug from the wall outlet. Always hold the plug firmly when removing it. If the power cord is yanked, the cord may become damaged and fire or electric shock may occur. Never cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bend the power cord or apply excessive force or tension to it.
Introduction Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued), Important information Getting started Service (continued) Basic operation If the TV is dropped or the cabinet is broken, turn off the TV and remove the power plug from the outlet immediately. If the TV is powered on in this condition, it may cause a fire or an electric shock or an injury. Contact a service technician for inspection. Cleaning Periodically disconnect the power plug from the outlet and check it.
Introduction Introduction Important information (continued), Installation Important information (continued) About the LCD screen • If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD screen will be damaged. Be aware of locating the TV in the place such as window side or outside of the room. • Do not press the LCD screen strongly or scratch it, and do not put anything on it. These actions will damage the LCD screen. About the cabinet Do not spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on the cabinet.
TV top/TV side For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. TV top view You can adjust the angle of the TV screen. Swivel angle: 30 degrees to left and right. Tilt angle: 3 degrees forward or 12 degrees backward from vertical angle. TV side view Input source selection [23] Power button [12] Programme position [12] Viewing teletext Volume - + [12] Using the TV’s features Top view Getting started • You can operate your TV using the buttons on the tops panel or remote control.
Getting started Getting Started Exploring your new TV (continued) TV back Before connecting the aerial and audio/video cables, remove the terminal panel cover (see “Rear terminal cover” below). TV back view Left side view VIDEO 3 (S-VIDEO, VIDEO/AUDIO input) [29] AC IN terminal Power cord The exact power cord will vary according to the country or region. Headphone jack (3.5 mm, stereo) Power cord (supplied) When the power plug is connected to outlet, the power/standby indicator lights in red.
Getting started Introduction Learning about the remote control Getting started Location of controls/Installing the remote control batteries For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. Stereo/bilingual selection [22] V Picture mode selection [19] 2 3 This button is not available for this TV.
Getting started Watching TV programmes Getting Started Plug the power cord to a wall outlet. Turning the TV on or off/Volume/Sound mute/Programme positions Switching on the TV: TV top view Press the power button on the TV or press the remote control. The power on indicator lights in green. button on the Switching off the TV (standby mode): Press the power button on the TV or press the remote control. The standby indicator lights in red.
Getting started You can switch between two programme positions without entering the actual position number each time. Select the first programme EFGH Pr. 2 position you want to view. Select the second programme position using the Number buttons (0-9). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OK P button, the TV will switch back and Each time you press the forth between the two programme positions. • Press the CALL button to display MNOP Pr. 4 the following on-screen information.
Getting started Learning about the menu system (continued) Getting Started To use the menu system: Press the MENU button to open the menu system, then press the or button to select a main menu. Press the OK button, then press the z or y button to select an item in the main menu. Press the OK button, and then press the z or y button to select or adjust a setting in the item. Press the OK button to display the next menu.
Programming channel memory • First, use the Auto Programme function to preset all the active channels in your area automatically. Then, arrange the preset channels with the Manual Programme function so that you can tune into only desired channels. • Up to 100 TV stations can be stored by programme numbers (0 to 99). Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the or buttons to scan the stations you have programmed. Stations can be tuned using automatic or manual modes.
Getting started Getting Started Programming channel memory (continued) Manual programme Select the programme position you want to arrange by using the Py or Pz button or Number buttons. Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the Channel menu. Press the OK button, then press the z or y button to select Manual programme.
Introduction Press the z or y button to select Skip, then press the OK button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Manual programme Press the z or y button to turn Storage the programme position’s skip System option On or Off. Channel On Skip Off The programme position will Search then be skipped when you Name select channels with the P or OK MENU EXIT P button. The “ ” mark will appear beside a programme position number when you use the Number button. 7 8 9 Press the OK button.
Getting started Getting Started Programming channel memory (continued) MFT/AFT MFT (Manual Fine Tuning): The adjustments below are not necessary under normal receiving conditions. However, in areas of inferior broadcast conditions where adjustment is necessary for a better picture, perform the MFT function. CALL Select the programme position you want to fine-tune with the P or P button or Number buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the OK button, then press the z or y button to select MFT.
Basic operation Introduction Picture quality adjustment To select the picture mode using the remote control: You can select the picture quality instantly among three preset modes and one user-set mode. button • Repeatedly press the to select one of the following Dynamic picture qualities: CALL Dynamic, Standard, Movie and Memory (user-set).
Basic operation Sound adjustment Sound quality adjustment To select the sound mode using the remote control: You can select the sound quality instantly among five preset modes and one user-set mode. • Repeatedly press the b button to select one of the following sound qualities: CALL Basic operation Flat WOW, Flat, Hall, Theater, News and Memory (user-set).
Introduction To turn on the WOW surround: WOW widens and deepens the audio listening field to deliver exceptional sound from the TV’s speakers. The function uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the OK button, then press the z or y button to select WOW.
Basic operation Sound adjustment (continued) Stereo/Bilingual selection To select sounds in stereo programmes: When a stereo programme is received, STEREO appears. Basic operation CALL STEREO Repeatedly press the button to toggle between stereo and monaural modes. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Display STEREO MONO MONO Reception mode Stereo Monaural To select different bilingual programmes: MENU EXIT P OK P When a bilingual programme is received, DUAL I appears.
To set the Panel lock on: Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the Setup menu. Press the OK button, then press the z or y button to select Panel lock. CALL Press the OK button, then press the z or y button to select On. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Setup Language Auto off Teletext On Teletext language Off Panel lock OK MENU EXIT If Panel lock feature is set to On, the top panel buttons on the TV except for the Power button are disabled.
Using the TV’s features Blue screen function, Activating the Auto off function Blue screen function With the Blue screen function On, if the TV does not receive a signal, the screen will automatically turn blue and the sound will be muted. To turn on the Blue screen: Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the Channel menu. CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Using the TV’s features Channel Auto programme Manual programme Press the OK button, then press the z or y button to select On.
Teletext – Control buttons • The TV is capable of showing both normal text and the text information selected by Auto mode and List mode. • The Teletext buttons on the remote control have the same function for both text information types. • The teletext language option enables the display of different language when using Teletext.
Viewing teletext Teletext – Control buttons (continued) Teletext buttons on the remote control (continued) To display an index/initial page: In Auto-mode Press the button to display the index page of a particular broadcaster. In List-mode CALL Press the button to return to your page currently stored on each coloured button. To reveal concealed text: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R To hold a desired page: When a page is divided into sub pages, it is convenient to hold it.
Auto mode Auto mode is a method of viewing Teletext pages by related subjects grouped by the broadcast station. You can access any given topic shown on the screen simply by pressing the corresponding coloured text select button on the remote control. Using Auto mode To select the Auto mode (Fastext mode): When you select the Auto mode, four coloured prompts appear at the bottom of the screen. The colours correspond to those of the text select buttons on the remote control.
Viewing teletext Teletext – Auto and List modes (continued) List mode You can preset up to four of the most frequently used text pages to select these pages easily. Using List mode To select the List mode: Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the Setup menu. Press the OK button, then press the z or y button to select Teletext. CALL Press the OK button, then press the z or y button to select List (List mode).
Equipment connections Introduction Side panel connections • You can connect one of a wide variety of auxiliary equipments via the inputs located on the TV’s side panel. • The side panel connections are referred to as “VIDEO 3.” Getting started Connection example Always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment for full details of its connection.
Equipment connections Back panel connections Connection example TV back panel Computer Set Top Box VCR • Do not plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipments. • Before connecting any external equipment, remove the TV back terminal panel cover (see page 10). • The unauthorized recording of television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe upon the provisions of copyright laws.
Equipment connections Introduction Connecting a computer • Before connecting PC and audio cables, remove the back terminal panel cover (see page 10). • An analogue RGB (15-pin) computer cable can be connected. Getting started To connect a computer TV back panel Computer Basic operation Mini D-sub 15-pin Using the TV’s features Audio cable for PC-to-TV connection (not supplied) RGB PC cable (not supplied) Connect a PC cable from the computer to the RGB/PC input terminal on the back of the TV.
Equipment connections PC Setting • You can adjust the horizontal/vertical picture position, clock (to minimize vertical stripes on the screen), and phase (to remove horizontal noise and sharpen the picture). • You can auto-configure and reset these settings. Picture position/Clock/Phase adjustments First press the (see page 23). button repeatedly to select the PC input mode Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the PC menu.
Introduction • The Auto-configure function allows you to automatically adjust the screen position, clock, and phase. • The reset function allows you to return to the picture settings programmed at the factory. Getting started Auto-configure/To reset To configure automatically: Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the PC menu. PC H-Position To set Phase Auto-configure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OK MENU EXIT Press the OK button. The automatic adjustment will start.
Reference section Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom and solution Reference section Symptom Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press . • The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries. No picture, no sound • Check the aerial connections. No sound, picture OK • The sound may be muted. Press +, – or .
Reference section Introduction Specifications Getting started LCD colour television specifications Model 15VL56B/G, 20VL56B/G Power source 100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 15VL56B/G: 50 W, 0.8 W (standby mode) 20VL56B/G: 65 W, 0.8 W (standby mode) Dimensions (Including TV stand) 15VL56B/G: 379 mm (W) 20VL56B/G: 491 mm (W) Mass (Weight) 15VL56B/G: 5.6 kg 20VL56B/G: 9.
LCD colour television specifications (continued) Colour system PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43 Aspect ratio 4:3 Visible size (diagonal) 15VL56B/G: 38.0 cm 20VL56B/G: 51.0 cm Number of pixels 15VL56B/G: 1024 (H) dots × 768 (V) dots 20VL56B/G: 640 (H) dots × 480 (V) dots Audio power 5 W + 5 W (10% THD) Speakers 40 × 70 mm 2pcs.