Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV’s Features 12/08/2004, 10:48 AM 1 J3R50121A(E)Cover Appendix 23HL84 Introduction ENER Y STAR PARTNER
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS Always read and understand the PRODUCT WARNINGS and USER DIRECTIONS that are contained in this manual before attempting to use your television, to help ensure its safe use. Always store this manual near your television for convenient future reference.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Introduction FCC compliance information FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): READ INSTRUCTIONS 2.
Introduction 9. VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. For example: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Introduction Precautions Notes on handling Notes on cleaning ■ Do not subject the LCD panel to physical shock, such as dropping it. It may cause unit damage and malfunction. ■ Retain the original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection when shipping, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. ■ Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for prolonged periods of time.
Connecting your TV .............................................. 9 Connecting a VCR ...................................................... 9 Connecting a cable converter box ............................ 10 Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR .......................................................................... 11 Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR .................................
You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the top panel or the remote control. The side and back panels provide the inputs to connect other equipment to your TV. The STARTING SETUP feature appears the first time you turn on the TV. See page 22 for details. PO W TV ER /V I M DE EN O U VO LU M E 2 /3 C H AN N EL / Introduction Exploring your new TV The volume and channel buttons on the top panel can be used as / and / buttons while TV menu is displayed on screen.
Introduction Selecting a location for the TV • Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform in a location where light does not directly hit the screen. • Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which may damage the TV. Connecting your TV Connecting your TV If you haven’t connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this section. (Cables are not supplied.
Connecting a cable converter box or Antenna This television has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device, which is generally provided by the cable company.
This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV programs. You can record from the satellite receiver and TV, as well as record one TV channel while watching another channel.
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, or TV programs and record TV programs. You can record from one source while watching a program from another source. Your TV is capable of using ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a component video compatible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®, can greatly enhance picture quality and performance.
This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream® (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DTV receiver with component video can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.
Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch videos recorded on a camcorder. You will need: • one set of standard AV cables VHS Camcorder S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R Connecting your TV OUT Side panel of TV S-VHS Camcorder S-VIDEO VIDEO You will need: • one S-video cable • one pair of standard audio cables AUDIO L R OUT Note: For better picture quality, if your camcorder has S-video, you can use an S-video cable (plus the standard audio cables) instead of a standard video cable.
The HDMI[1] input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI[2] device. [1] [2] [3] [4] This input is designed to accept HDCP[3] program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861/861B– compliant[4] consumer electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output). The HDMI input is designed for best performance with hight definition video signals.
Connecting your TV Connecting a PC (Personal Computer) Before you connect this TV to your PC, change the adjustment of your PC’s Resolution and Refresh rate. See “Monitor Display modes” at right. Connect one end of a (male to male) VGA cable to the video card of the computer and the other end to the VGA connector PC at the back of the TV. Fix the connectors firmly with the screws on the plug.
Introduction Setting up your TV Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Note: Installing the remote control batteries The TV remote control may or may not operate your cable TV converter/satellite receiver, VCR or DVD player. Refer to your owner’s manuals supplied with the equipment to see which features are available. In addition, the original controllers may have features not available on this remote control.
To control a DVD player: Power Setting up your TV DVD Skip/Search ▼ ▼ Input (TV) Program the remote Display control to recognize the brand of your DVD player (see Number buttons “Programming the remote control for use with a cable TV TOP Menu converter/satellite Pic Size (TV) receiver, VCR or DVD DVD MENU ▲▼ player” below). The ENTER buttons shown at right TV • CBL/SAT • VCR will then control the • DVD selector DVD player.
[For CBL/SAT Mode] CABLE Box Brand ABC Brand Jerrold Magnavox Memorex Multi Canal Novavision Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Proscan Radio Shack RCA Realistic Recoton Samsung Code 062, 069, 071, 082, 086, 089, 091, 096 072, 096 091, 092, 104 090 101 081, 083, 085 087 066, 067, 068, 070, 072, 073, 074, 075, 091, 092 076, 077 061, 062 092, 097, 099 064, 081 065 102 077, 090 Brand Code Scientific Atlanta 063, 078, 079, 080, 088, 098, 101, 105 095 Sears 062 Signature Signature 2000 096 081, 085 Sprucer 069,
VCR (Continued) Brand Code Brand Code Brand Portland Proscan Proton Quasar Radio Shack Radio Shack/ Realistic 012, 013, 015 001, 002, 048 061 045 010, 031, 065 007, 009, 010, 016, 018, 020, 021, 022, 031, 049 010 001, 002, 003, 009, 024, 025, 029, 035, 040, 042, 045, 048, 055, 056, 063, 071, 083 007, 009, 010, 011, 016, 018, 020, 021, 022, 031, 049, 051, 056, 060, 065, 075, 079 047 034 009, 011, 038, 056, 073, 084 006, 037, 043, 061 Sanyo Tashiko Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Toshiba Tandy 007, 009
Introduction Learning about the remote control Recall POWER turns the TV on and off SLEEP programs the TV to turn off at a set time (page 39) TV/Video POWER TV/VIDEO selects the video input source (page 29) CH ▲ and ▼ cycles through programmed channels (page 23) Channel Numbers Channel Return TV • CBL/SAT • VCR • DVD select TV, CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR or DVD mode (page 17) CHANNEL NUMBERS allow direct access to channels (page 24) TOP Menu Picture Size VOL ▲ and ▼ adjusts the volume level CH RTN return
Starting setup The STARTING SETUP feature appears the first time you turn on the TV, and helps you select the menu language, specify the TV/CABLE setting, and program channels automatically. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made! 1. Press POWER to turn on the TV. The starting setup function begins and the language setup menu appears on the screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your desired language, then press ENTER. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “TV” or “CABLE”, then press ENTER.
Introduction Adding channels to the TV’s memory When you press CH ▲ or ▼, your TV will stop only on the channels you have stored in the TV 's channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the channel memory. Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels and store them in its memory. After the TV has stored the channels in its memory automatically, you can add or erase channels manually.
Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel 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. Each time you press CH RTN, the TV will switch back and forth between the two channels.
The V-Chip feature is available only for the U.S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip system is not supported. You can prevent others from viewing certain programs or channels by blocking them using the V-Chip feature. Note: The password you programmed is also used in the LOCKS menu; see pages 27-28. Introduction Using the LOCKS menu Selecting a password LOCKS N E W PA S S W O R D ---- Recall S E L E C T: [ 0 - 9 ] SET :ENTER END :EXIT Channel Numbers 3.
Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters employ a rating system to qualify the content of television programs, as well. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the V-Chip feature and allow you to block programs according to the rating limits you set. To use the V-Chip to block programs by rating: 1. Press MENU, then press or to display the LOCKS menu. 2.
With the CH LOCK feature, you can lock specific channels. You will not be able to tune locked channels unless you clear the setting. You can choose to lock up to nine TV channels and nine cable channels. 1. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9 and 100) to display the television channel you wish to lock. 2. Press MENU, then press or to display the LOCKS menu. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the password entering mode. 4. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER. The LOCKS 5.
To unlock video input: 1. Press MENU, then press or to display the LOCKS menu. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the password entering mode. 3. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER. The LOCKS menu appears. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight VIDEO LOCK and press or to highlight OFF. 5. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
Channel labels appear over the channel number display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press the Recall button. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. Channel Numbers OPTION ON TIMER FAVO R I T E C H CH LABEL VIDEO LABEL OFF :SELECT CH LABEL :ADJUST Menu/ Enter :CH 025 SET / CLEAR LABEL :ADJUST CH LABEL — — — — SET :ENTER END :EXIT Exit Connecting your TV To create channel labels: 1. Select a channel you want to label. 2.
Labeling the video input sources The video label feature allows you to label each input source for your TV from the following preset list of labels: – : Uses the default label name VCR : Video cassette recorder DVD : DVD video DTV : Digital TV set-top box SAT : Satellite box CBL : Cable box To label the video input sources: 1. Press MENU, and then press or to display the OPTION menu. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight VIDEO LABEL. 3. Press to display the VIDEO LABEL menu. 4.
Introduction Setting the ON timer This feature allows you to program the TV to turn on automatically at a set time. If you program the ON TIMER to “DAILY,” the TV will turn on every day at the same time to the same channel until you clear the ON TIMER. To set the on timer: (Example: Turning on the TV to channel 012 at 6:30 AM, DAILY) Menu/ Enter ON TIMER ON TIMER 6:00AM :SELECT CH003 CLEAR Exit :ADJUST END :EXIT 6. Set the desired minutes and channel, as in step 5. Connecting your TV 1.
Viewing the wide-screen picture formats (480i and 480p signals only) You can view 480i and 480p format programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, and Full. The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing. Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that looks best to you. Channel Numbers Selecting the picture size 1. Press PIC SIZE on the remote control. 2.
• The entire picture is uniformly enlarged—it is stretched the same amount both wider and taller (retains its original proportion). • The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden. To view the hidden areas, see “Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture” on page 34.
Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the TheaterWide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press or until the SETUP menu appears. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight PICTURE SCROLL. SETUP CLOSED CAPTION OFF PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL CINEMA MODE ASPECT BACK LIGHTING FILM ON 16 :SELECT 4. Press or :ADJUST to display the Scroll Adjustment mode. SCROLL ADJUSTMENT Pic Size 0 : TO A D J U S T Menu 5.
Introduction Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD movie (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the ColorStream (component video) inputs on the TV, smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM. To set the CINEMA MODE to FILM: 1. Press MENU, and then press or until the SETUP menu appears. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CINEMA MODE, and then press or to select FILM.
Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select four picture modes—Sports, Standard, Movie, and Memory—as described in the following table: Mode Picture Quality SPORTS STANDARD MOVIE MEMORY Bright and dynamic picture (factory-set) Standard picture quality (factory-set) Movie-like picture setting (factory-set) Your personal preferences (set by you; see “Adjusting the picture quality”) Menu To select the picture mode: 1. Press MENU, then press or to display the PICTURE menu. 2.
Introduction Selecting the color temperature Change the picture quality by selecting from three preset color temperatures—cool, medium, and warm—as described in the following table: Mode Picture Quality COOL MEDIUM WARM Blueish Neutral Reddish To select the color temperature: 1. Press MENU, then press or to display the PICTURE menu. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight COLOR TEMPERATURE. Menu COLOR TEMPERATURE Exit COOL COOL / MEDIUM / WARM RESET :SELECT :ADJUST 3.
Picture adjustments in the PC mode There are a number of picture settings you can adjust to optimize the performance of the unit in PC mode. Press MENU during PC mode. The PC monitor Menu will appear on the upper left of the TV screen. Each time you press MENU, the PC Monitor Menu will change as follows: Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu When you are finished adjusting the picture, press EXIT. Example: Adjust the contrast. 1. 2. 3. 4. During PC mode, press MENU once. The Menu 1 appears on the TV screen.
Introduction Setting the sleep timer You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the sleep timer: Repeatedly press SLEEP on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off. The clock will increase 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (0h00mm, 0h10mm, ...1h50mm, 2h00mm). After the sleep timer is programmed, the display will appear briefly every ten minutes to remind you that the sleep timer is operating.
Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Recall Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE in the lower right-hand corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature provides high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio program (SAP) containing a second language or other audio information. Note: The MTS feature is not available in VIDEO mode.
Introduction Resetting your audio adjustments The RESET function returns the audio adjustments to the following factory settings: Bass ..................center (25) Treble ............... center (25) Balance ............ center (0) To reset your audio adjustments: 1. Press MENU, then press or to display the AUDIO menu. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight RESET, and then press .
Notes: Using the WOW™ surround sound feature WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV ’s audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. WOW consists of three features; SRS 3D, FOCUS, and TruBass. To adjust the WOW feature: 1. Select STEREO mode (see “selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts” on page 40). 2. Press MENU, and then press or to display the AUDIO menu. 3.
If your TV is in a bright room, the screen image may be difficult to see. You can use the BACK LIGHTING feature to adjust the screen brightness for improved picture clarity. To adjust the back lighting: 1. Press MENU, and then press or until the SETUP menu appears. 2. Press or to highlight BACK LIGHTING. Note: The cold cathode fluorescent lamp used for the back light on this TV has a limited life. When areas on the screen darken, flicker, or no longer light up, the lamp may be at the end of its life.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. • 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. • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
Notes: • This model complies with the specifications listed below. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. Introduction Specifications Television Antenna input Power source Power consumption Audio power Speaker type Video/Audio terminals Weight Supplied accessories Using the TV’s Features Dimensions Setting up your TV 23 inches (583.
Limited United States Warranty for LCD TV (5) Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above, and do not extend to any LCD TV or parts that have been lost or discarded by you or to damage to the LCD TV or parts caused by fires, misuse, accident, Acts of God (such as lightning or fluctuations in electric power), improper installation, improper maintenance, or use in violation of instructions furnished by TACP; use or malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and con
Limited Canada Warranty 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.
National Service Division TEL.: (905) 470-5400 Service Centers: TORONTO: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA TEL.: (905) 470-5400 MONTREAL: 18050 TRANS CANADA, KIRKLAND, QUEBEC, H9J-4A1, CANADA TEL.: (514) 390-7766 VANCOUVER: 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY, RICHMOND, B.C., V62 1J5, CANADA TEL.: (604) 303-2500 ColorStream, FST Pure, TheaterWide and StableSound are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. GameTimer is trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
