Owner’s Manual Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 26AV52U 26AV502U 32AV502U 32AV50SU 37AV52U 37AV502U For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9. Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition TV broadcast, a High Definition digital cable program, or a High Definition digital satellite program).
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
Important Safety Instructions 15) CAUTION: • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be inserted completely to prevent blade exposure. • To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot; fully insert. 16) WARNING: To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times. 1) 2) 3) 4) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions.
23) Always place the back of the television at least four (4) inches away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to allow proper ventilation. Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and never place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. 24) 25) Never overload wall outlets and extension cords. 26) Always operate this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only.
Choosing a location for your LCD TV 26” TV VESA Mounting Pattern To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand: Observe the following safety precautions: 1) Read and Follow the pedestal assembly instructions included with the pedestal. CAUTION: Before beginning pedestal assembly, carefully lay the front of the LCD Panel face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket.
FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 26AV52U, 26AV502U, 32AV502U, 32AV50SU, 37AV52U, and 37AV502U Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The party responsible for compliance to these rules is: Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
Contents Important Safety Instructions........................................... 3 Installation, Care, and Service......................................... 3 Chapter 1: Introduction.................................................. 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 and connections.................
Chapter 1: Introduction Features of your new TV The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases). • Two HDMI™ digital, high-definition multimedia interfaces 1080i input support ( page 17).
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features. 1� � � � � 6� 7� 8� 9� Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information. Keep this manual for future reference. Observe the following when choosing a location for the TV: • Read “Important notes about your LCD TV” ( page 6).
Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 37AV502U is used in this manual for illustration purposes. 4 8 5 9 6 7 10 3 1 1� Green LED Power LED (Green) = Power indicator � Remote sensor — Point the remote control toward this remote sensor ( “Remote control effective range” on page 20). � VIDEO-2 IN — The side panel A/V connections are referred to as “VIDEO 2” and include standard A/V connections. � POWER — Press to turn the TV on and off.
Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 12–19. 1� HDMI™ IN — High-Definition Multimedia Interface input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. Also see item 3. HDMI connection is necessary to receive 1080i signals. � Service port — For service use only. Used for updating the television’s firmware.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/ video devices. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of connector types required by your devices and the length of each cable. Coaxial (F-type) cable Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT/ CABLE input on your TV.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) From Cable TV or antenna You will need: To view the antenna or Cable signal: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable. Do not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box An S-video connection will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable. From Cable TV You will need: To view basic and premium Cable channels: • coaxial cables • S-video cable − Do not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable. Turn OFF the VCR. Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Your TV has two sets of ColorStream® (component video) inputs. You will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable. Do not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.
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 VIDEO 1 on the TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the TV side panel. To view the camcorder video: Select the VIDEO 2 video input source on the TV.* * To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control ( page 21). To program the TV remote control to operate other devices, see Chapter 3.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device. This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861-D–compliant[1] consumer electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output).
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a digital audio system The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby®* Digital or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby® Digital decoder or other external audio system with optical audio input. You will need: • optical audio cable (Use an optical audio cable that has the larger “TosLink” connector and not the smaller “minioptical” connector.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a personal computer (PC) With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV’s speakers. To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable. may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes. • Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin No.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use • Always remove batteries from the remote control if they are dead or if the remote control is not to be used for an extended period of time. This will prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment. Your TV remote control can operate your TV and many other devices such as cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a box), even if they are different brands.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart ( page 23). 1� POWER turns the TV on and off. When the TV is on, the green LED indicator on the TV front will be illuminated. 2� FREEZE freezes the picture. Press again to restore the moving picture ( page 40). 3� SLEEP accesses the sleep timer ( page 49).
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Using the remote control to control your other devices 1� POWER Turns the selected device on and off. 2� Channel Numbers (0-9) Press to directly access channels (as opposed to ). 3� +10 Press to directly access DVD chapters higher than 10. If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so) ( pages 24–26).
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote Control functional key chart Note: • “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. • “ TV” = key will affect the TV, even though the remote control is in another mode. • * Not available for your TV.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Programming the remote control to control your other devices Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To program your TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that it is not preprogrammed to operate), follow the steps below. For details on using the remote control to operate the device, see page 22. 1� � � � � 6� In the remote control code table ( page 25), find the code for your device.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote control codes In some cases you may not be able to operate your device with the TV remote control. Your other device may use a code that is not recognized by the TV remote control. If this happens, use the device’s remote control.
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Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Main menu layout The tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system.
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status menus. To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press select Installation, and press .
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Selecting the menu language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of menus and messages. To select the menu language: 1� 2� 3� 4� Press and open the Preferences menu. Highlight Menu Language and press u. Press p or q to select your preferred menu language and press .
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory 4� (A new set of Installation menu icons will appear, as shown below.) Open the Terrestrial menu, highlight Channel Program to bring up the Start, and press again to begin channel programming. When you press or on the remote control or TV control panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the TV’s channel memory.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV To manually add digital subchannels on a physical channel: Use the Channel Numbers and the Dash ( ) on the remote control to enter the channel number (for example, 56–1). If the channel is found, the number will be added to the list and the box will be checked. If the channel is not found, a message will appear. To remove a channel from the channel memory: Highlight the checked box next to the channel number you want to remove, and then press to uncheck the box.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV To create and assign a custom label: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Open the Channel Labeling window. Press or to select a channel you want to label. Press pqu to highlight Custom and press . The software keyboard will appear. Setting the HDMI™ audio mode To set the HDMI audio mode: 1 2 3 Repeatedly press the corresponding key on the remote control to highlight the desired character on the on-screen software keyboard.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Viewing the digital signal meter Viewing the system status You can view the digital signal meter in the ANT/CABLE digital TV input source only. To view the system status: To view the digital signal meter: 1� 2� 3� 4� Press and open the Setup menu. Highlight Installation and press . A new set of Installation menu icons will appear, as shown below. Open the Terrestrial menu, highlight Signal Meter, and press .
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: 1� 2� Press on the remote control or TV control panel. And then either: a) Press 0–7; or b) Repeatedly press on the remote control and then press to change the input; or c) Repeatedly press on the remote control or TV control panel to change the input. The current signal source displays in the top right corner of the Input Selection screen.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 4� 5� Press or to select the desired label for that input source. If a particular input is not used, you can select Hide as the label, which will cause that input to be “grayed out” in the Input Selection screen and skipped over when you press on the remote control. To save the new input labels, highlight Done and press . To revert to the factory default labels, highlight Reset and press .
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features � � � 6� 7� Press to highlight History List, and then press or to select the setting you prefer: either On, or Off. Note: History List will be cleared every time the TV is powered off. Press to highlight ANT/CABLE List, and then press or to select On or Off. Press to highlight Inputs List, and then press or to select On or Off. Press to highlight Favorites List, then press or to select On or Off.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Clearing channels from the History List: • Reconfiguring the ANT/CABLE input will clear the History Tuning to the next programmed channel List. To tune to the next programmed channel: Note: See page 29 for details on configuring the antenna input. Press • Once 32 channels or inputs are stored in the History List, the oldest item will be removed from the list when a new channel or input is tuned. • Turning off the TV will clear the History List.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Switching between two channels using SurfLock™ The SurfLock™ feature temporarily “memorizes” one channel to the button, so you can return to that channel quickly from any other channel by pressing . To memorize a channel to the button: 1� � � Tune the TV to the channel you want to program into the button. Press and hold for about 2 seconds until the message “Memorized” appears on-screen. The channel has been programmed to the button.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Picture Size Picture Size Natural 4:3 HD (for 720p, and 1080i program sources only) Some program formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. Picture is not distorted from original size. TheaterWide 1 (for 4:3 format programs) Native (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, and 1080i signal programs) The center of the picture remains close to its original proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched wider to fill the screen.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) You can set separate scroll settings for the TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 modes for each input. To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature: 1� 2� 3� 4� To set the scroll settings: 1� 2� Press and open the Video menu. Highlight Theater Settings and press . Press and open the Video menu. Highlight Theater Settings and press . In the Auto Aspect Ratio field, select On.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight™, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness) to your personal preferences. You can select your desired picture settings from four different modes, as described below.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the closed caption mode Base closed captions 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 are closed captioned (usually marked “CC” in program guides). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations).
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press on the remote control to partially reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. Each time you press , the mute mode will change in the following order: 1/2 Mute Mute Volume If the closed caption mode is set to Off when you select “MUTE” mode, the closed caption feature is automatically activated if the TV program is Closed Captioned.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the audio quality You can adjust the audio quality by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the audio quality: 1� � � � Press and open the Audio menu. Highlight Audio Settings and press . Press or to highlight the item you want to adjust (Bass, Treble, or Balance). Press or to adjust the level. • makes the bass or treble weaker or increases the � balance in the left channel (depending on the item selected).
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the Locks menu The Locks menu includes the Enable Rating Blocking, Edit Rating Limits, Channels Block, Input Lock, Front (control) Panel Lock, and New PIN Code features. You can use these features after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code 1� Press and highlight the Locks menu icon.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Downloading an additional rating system for blocking TV programs and movies In the future, an additional rating system may become available for use in selectively blocking programs. Independent rating system for broadcasters Ratings Description and Content themes TV-MA Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Blocking channels Unlocking programs temporarily With the Channels Block feature, you can block specific channels. You will not be able to tune blocked channels unless you unlock them. If you try to tune the TV to a program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will appear on-screen: To block channels: 1� 2� 3� 4� Press and highlight the Locks menu icon. Press to display the PIN code entering screen.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the GameTimer® Using the control panel lock feature You can use the GameTimer to set a time limit for playing a video game (30–120 minutes). When the GameTimer expires, the TV enters Input Lock mode and locks out the input source for the video game device. You can lock the control panel to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example).
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the PC settings feature Setting the PC Audio You can view an image from a PC on the TV screen. When a PC is connected to the TV's PC IN terminal, you can use the PC Settings feature to make adjustments to the image. If the edges of the picture are cut off, readjust the Horizontal Position and Vertical Position. If the picture is affected by interference, readjust the Clock Phase and Sampling Clock.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Displaying TV status information Understanding the auto power off feature To display TV status information using RECALL: Press on the remote control. The following information will display (if applicable): • Current input (ANT/CABLE, VIDEO 1, etc.) • If ANT/CABLE is the current input, either “CABLE” (for cable TV) or “ANT” (for over-the-air broadcasts).
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings features Using dynamic contrast When dynamic contrast is set to On, the TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjust the video. To select dynamic contrast preferences: 1� � Press and open the Video menu. Highlight Picture Settings and press � � � Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press .
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using CableClear® digital noise reduction ® The CableClear digital noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV picture. This may be useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or playing a noisy video cassette or disc. To change the CableClear settings: 1� � Press and open the Video menu, highlight Noise Reduction and press . In the CableClear field, select your desired setting.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Black box on-screen • The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes (T1, T2, T3, or T4). Set the closed caption feature to Off ( page 42).
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Channel tuning problems • Make sure the remote control is set to the correct device mode ( page 21). • The channel may have been erased from the channel memory by the Channel Add/Delete feature. Add the channel to the channel memory ( page 30). • The channel may be blocked by the Channels Block feature. Unblock the channel ( page 49). • If you are unable to tune digital channels, check the antenna configuration ( page 29).
Chapter 9: Appendix Specifications Note: • 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.
Chapter 9: Appendix Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PC IN signal formats Note: Depending on the connected PC, the following status may occur; incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder. But this is not a malfunction of your TV. Format Resolution V. Frequency H. Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency VGA 640 × 480 59.940Hz 31.469kHz 25.175MHz SVGA 800 × 600 60.317Hz 37.879kHz 40.000MHz XGA 1024 × 768 60.004Hz 48.363kHz 65.
Chapter 9: Appendix Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26” and Larger Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS LCD ELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. LCD TELEVISIONS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A.
Chapter 9: Appendix Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions 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 TOSHIBA BRAND FLAT PANEL TELEVISION (the “TELEVISION(S)” or “Television(s)”) AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
Chapter 9: Appendix Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy TO THE EXTENT NOT PRECLUDED BY LAW, ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS FOR THIS TELEVISION, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED.
Chapter 9: Appendix A copy of the GPL source code in this product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800)631-3811. There will be a charge to cover the costs of providing the source code.
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