Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 26HL37 Toshiba
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HL57 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 26HL37 YC/M VX1A00068800 LCD Color Television © 2007 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 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.
2 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you u se the many ex citing features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV , please read this manual complete ly , and keep it nearby for future reference.
3 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnin gs. 4) Follow all in structions. 5) Do not use this ap paratus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
4 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 23) Always plac e the back of the televisi on at least four (4) inches away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to allow proper ventilation. 24) Never allow an ything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and never place the TV whe re the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
5 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Choosing a location for your LCD TV To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand: Observe the following safety precaution s: 1) Read and Follow the pedestal assembly instructions included with the pedestal.
HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 6 Contents Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Welcome to T oshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features of your new TV . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV, one of the most innovative LCD TVs on the market. This manual applies to model 26HL37. The model and serial numbers are on the back of y our TV.
8 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections 1 2 6 5 4 8 7 3 9 TV front POWER TV top Control panel Right side panel 1 Green LED — Green light indicates power is on. 2 Remote sensor — Point the remote contr ol toward the remote sensor.
9 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable type s and connections, see Chapter 2 ( - pa ge 10).
10 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Before purchas ing any cables, be sure o f connector types required by your devices and the length of each cable.
11 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV LR R L OUT IN CH 3 CH 4 TV upper back panel TV lower.
12 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box An S-video connection will provide better pi cture pe rformance than a standard (composite) video cable.
13 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r 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.
14 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a camcorder You will need: • standard A/V cables – For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect a n S-video cable (pl us the audio cables) to VIDEO-2 on the TV right side panel.
15 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting an HDMI ™ or DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital vi deo from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.
16 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a personal computer (PC) With either the PC IN or HD MI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV’s speakers.
17 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your TV remote control can operate your TV and many other devices such as cable converte r boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (h ome theater in a box), even if they are different brands.
18 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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 remot e control’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart ( - page 20).
19 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Using the remote control to operate your other devices If you have a non-Tosh iba devi ce or a Toshiba device that the remote control is .
20 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote Control f unctional key chart Note: • “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. • s TV = key will affect the TV, even when the remote control is not in the “TV” device mode.
21 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Programming the remote control to operate your other devices Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices.
22 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote control codes In some cases you may not be ab le to operate your device with the TV remote control. Yo ur other device may use a code that is not recognized by the TV remote control.
23 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Curtis Mathes 001, 005, 009, 012 , 014, 040, 048, 053, 056, 057 Daewoo 011, 013, 015, 017 , 018, 019, 057, 078 Daytron 078 Denon 063 Dime.
24 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Menu Layout The illustrations below provide a quic k overview of your TV’s menu system.
25 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 4: Menu layout and naviga tion Navigating the menu system You can use the buttons on the rem ote control or TV control panel to access and navigate your TV’s on-screen menu system. • Press Y to open the menu system.
26 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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 disp lay of menus and messages. To select the menu language: 1 Press Y and open the Set Up menu.
27 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 4 Press b to select CH Program . 5 Press T to start chann el programming . The TV will automatically cycle through every channel ( TV or CABLE , depending on which you selected in step 3), and store all active channels in the channel memor y.
28 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV To clear a favorite channel: 1 Press Y and open the Function menu. 2 Highlight Favorite Channel and press T . 3 Press BbC c to highlight the channel you want to clear, then press T . 4 Repeat step 3 for other favorite channels you want to clear.
29 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Setting the HDMI ™ audio mode To set the HDMI audio mode: 1 Press Y and open the Set Up menu. 2 Highlight AV Connection and press T . 3 Press B or b to select HDMI1 Audio , and then press C or c to select the HDMI audio mode ( Auto , Digital , or Analog ).
30 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view Press + on the remot e control or INPUT on the TV control panel to view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or DV D player.
31 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Tuning channels Tuning your favorite channels To tune to the channels you programmed as Favorite Channels, see page 27. Tuning to the next programmed channel To tune to the next programmed channel: Press < or , on the remote control or TV control panel.
32 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Natural picture size • The image is displayed close to its originally formatted proportion.
33 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the Picture Position 1 Press Y and open the Set Up menu. 2 Press B or b to highlight Picture Position , and then press T . 3 Press B or b to highlight the item you want to adjust.
34 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the blue screen function When a TV is on but not receiving a signal, the screen typically displays a “snowy” image and th e speakers transmit a “static” sound.
35 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from four di fferent modes, as described below. To select the picture mode: Press u on the re mote control.
36 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the black stretch feature You can use the black stretch f eature to correct the contrast balance in the black areas of the picture . The effect depends on the quality of the video signal.
37 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the color temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color te mperatures (Cool, Medium, and Warm), as described below. To select the co lor temperature: 1 Press Y and open the Picture menu.
38 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Note: A closed caption signal may not display in the following situations: • When a videotape has been dubbed • When the signal rece.
39 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the audio quality You can adjust the audio qual ity by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the audio quality: 1 Press Y and open the Audio menu. 2 Press b or B to highlight the item you want to adjust ( Bass , Treble , or Balance ).
40 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the StableSound ® feature The StableSound ® feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in vo lume when the signal source changes (for example, to pr event the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial).
41 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Changing your PIN code 1 Press Y and open the Function menu. 2 Highlight Locks and press T . 3 Press B or b to highlight New PIN Code . 4 Press the Number buttons t o enter a new four-digit co de.
42 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the PC settings feature You can view an image from a PC on the TV screen. The PC must be connected to the TV’s PC IN terminals.
43 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to tu rn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 12h50m). To set the sleep timer: Press [ on the remote control to set the length of time un til the TV turns off.
44 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Displaying TV sett ing information on-screen using RECALL To display TV setting information on-screen: Press E on the remote control.
45 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technici an, please check this section for a possible cause of the p roblem and some solutio ns you can try. Black box on screen • The Closed Caption feature is set to one of the Text modes ( T1 , T2 , T3 , or T4 ).
46 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Remote control problems • Make sure the remote control is set to the correct device mode ( - page 19). • Remove all obstructions between the remote control and the TV. • The remote control batteries may be dead.
47 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 8: Appendix Specifications Notes: • This model complies with the specification s listed below. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not b e compatible with features an d/or specifications th at may be added in th e future.
48 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 8: Appendix Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Television s Toshiba of Canada Limited (“ TCL ”) makes the following limited wa rranties to original consumers in Cana da.
49 HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 8: Appendix Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy TO THE EXTENT NOT PRECLUDED BY LAW, ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS FOR THIS.
HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 50 Index A Antenna cable ................................ 10 Audio quality adjustments ............... 39 Auto aspect .................................... 33 Auto power off ................................ 44 B Back of the TV .
HL37 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 51 Notes 267470726HL37_EN.book Page 51 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM.
PRINTED IN USA (07-08) CableClear , ColorStream, StableSound, and TheaterWide ar e register ed trademarks of T oshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
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