Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 26HL83 Toshiba
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(E) 26HL83 26HL83 LCD Color Television O WNER'S M ANUAL 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.
(E) 26HL83 2 Child Saf ety It Makes A Diff erence W here Y our T V Stands Congratulations on y our purchase! As you enjoy y our new T V , keep these safety tips in mind: Th e Issue If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home. Many home s, in fact, have more than one TV .
(E) 26HL83 3 Installation, Car e, and Service Installation F ollow these recommendations and precautions and heed all warnings when installing your T V: 16) Never modify this equipment.
(E) 26HL83 4 32) L CD (Liquid Crystal Display) may c ause interference in image, sound, etc. of other electronic equipment that is easy to receive electromagnetic waves (i.e. A M radios and video equipment) under cert ain installed condition. In particular, it may affect electronic equipment beyond the residential unit where a LCD TV is used.
5 (E) 26HL83 Introduction ................................................................ 6 W elcome to T oshiba ......................................................... 6 S upplied accessories .......................................................
6 (E) 26HL83 Introduction Intr oduction W elcome to T oshiba Congratulations! Y ou have purchased one of the finest LCD TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your T oshiba TV as quickly as possible.
7 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 L / MONO S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO RR L COLOR STREAM HD-.
8 (E) 26HL83 Connecting y our TV Connecting y our T V Note: One TheaterLink cable is provided with your TV. No other cables are provided. Coaxial cable is the cable that comes in from your antenna, cable TV service, or cable converter box. Coaxial cable has “F” connectors.
9 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Connecting a VC R This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, watch video tapes, and record one channel while watching another channel.
10 (E) 26HL83 Connecting y our TV Connecting a cable conv erter box and VCR This connection allows y ou to watch and record basic and premium cable channels, watch videotapes, and recor d one channel while watching another channel. T o use the TV ’ s features, select ANT -1.
11 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiv er and a VC R This connection allows you to watch D VD/satellite, VCR, and TV programs, and record one channel while watching another channel.
12 (E) 26HL83 Connecting y our TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStr eam ® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows y ou to watch DVD, V CR, and TV programs, and recor d TV programs. Y ou can record one channel while watching another channel.
13 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Connecting a DTV receiv er/set-top bo x with ColorStr eam ® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV broadcast), V CR, and TV programs, and recor d DTV and TV programs.
14 (E) 26HL83 Connecting y our TV VCR2 Connecting tw o VC Rs This connection allows y ou to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another V CR while watching a videotape.
15 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Connecting a device to the DV I / H D C P Y our TV ’ s DV.
16 (E) 26HL83 Connecting y our TV Connecting a device to the T heaterLink The TheaterLink allows you to r emotely operate (through the TV ) most infrared-contr olled devices* (such as a T oshiba infrared- controlled VCR or DVD play er) enclosed within an entertainment center or similar cabinet.
17 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to hear the TV sound through external speakers connected to an audio amplifier .
18 (E) 26HL83 Using the Remote Control Using the r emote control Pr eparing the remote contr ol for use Y our T oshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five universal modes: VCR, Cable/SA T , DVD, A udio1, and Audio2.
19 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Remote Control functional key chart K ey Label T oshiba TV .
20 (E) 26HL83 Using the Remote Control K ey Label T oshiba TV Cable Satellite VCR D VD/LD Receiver CD/MD Cassette (T V) (CBL/SA T) (CBL/SA T) (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (VCR) TV/VCR V CR --- TV/SA T TV/VCR --- -.
21 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 PO WER Numbers RECALL MODE y Pr ogr amming the remote contr ol for use with y our audio/video devices Device code setup 1.
22 (E) 26HL83 Using the Remote Control Number MODE RECALL V OL y z Using the v olume lock feature (8000) F or the TV , CABLE/SA T , V CR, and DVD modes, the volume controls (VOL yz and MUTE) can be programmed (locked) to the selected device mode. This feature does not apply to the A UDIO1/2 modes.
23 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 VCR setup codes Brand Code ADMIRAL 0135 AIW A 0127, 0132, 0.
24 (E) 26HL83 Using the Remote Control CD Play er setup codes Brand Code ADMIRAL 6126 AIW A 6133, 6135 CAR VER 6129 DENON 6142, 6151 EMERSON 6139 FISHER 6105, 6106 GARRARD 6117 HARMAN KARDON 6120, 612.
25 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Learning about the remote contr ol The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 26 (E) 26HL83 Setting up y our TV Setting up y our T V Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries and programmed the r emote control, you will need to set some pr eferences on the TV using the menu system.
27 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT .
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 28 (E) 26HL83 Setting up y our TV MENU yzx • INPUT 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE .
29 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 MENU yzx • Channel yz Note: To tune the T V to a channel not programmed in the channel memory , you must use the Channel Number buttons on the remote control.
Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index 30 (E) 26HL83 Setting up y our TV Adding and er asing channels manually After you have automatically programmed the activ e channels into the TV ’ s channel memory , you can manually add or erase specific channels.
31 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Using the T V’s f eatures Adjusting the channel settings .
32 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es 3. Pr ess x or • to display the F A VORITE CH1 menu, for example. CH INPUT will be highlighted. CUSTOM CH I NPUT TV CABLE CLEAR ALL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TI MER ON 00h00m SLEEP 0h00m CC FAVOR I CH OFF 2 TE FAVOR I CH 1 TE V BACKGROUND I DEO CH LABEL LABEL I NG 4.
33 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Channel Number MENU yzx • TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUD.
34 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Number PIC SIZE yzx • TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RT.
35 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Note: • To select the picture size, press PI C S IZ E on the remote control or select PI CTUR E SI ZE in the TH EA TE R menu.
36 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Note: Y ou can scroll the picture in Theater W ide 2 and T heater Wide 3 only. T he scroll amounts are as follows: W ide 1 : Not adjust able W ide 2 : +2 0 to.
37 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Using the auto aspect featur e When receiving 480i signal, the TV will automatically change the picture size by reading aspect information (ID-1 data) fr om the input signal.
38 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es POP CH yz SPLIT SOURCE Note: • T he SP LIT buttons on the remote control operate the TV ’ s P OP features. • Y ou cannot access P OP features when viewing DVI input.. • Y ou cannot display the ANT -2 signal source in the PO P window .
39 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Switching the main and P OP pictures Pr ess SW AP while you are using the POP feature to switch the main and POP pictures.
40 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Double-W indow with keeping aspect ratio The Double-Windo w displays the pictures with various aspect ratio according to the input signal format.
41 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Using the fav orite channel search function Y ou can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan y our favorite channels (see “P rogramming your favorite channels ” on page 31).
42 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Using the L O C KS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V -Chip, CH Lock, Video Lock, and Ne w PIN Code functions. Y ou can use these functions after entering the correct P IN code. Entering the PI N code 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears.
43 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Using the V -C H I P menu S ome TV programs and mo vies include signals that classify the content of the program (dialog, language, sex, violence).
44 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es MP AA R A TI NG (Independent rating system f or movies) 1. F rom the LOCKS menu, select MP AA RA TING. 2. Pr ess x or • to display the MP AA RA TING menu, and then press z or y to highlight MP AA RA TING. LOCKS MPAA RAT I N G XR P G P G G NC1 7 1 3 VC H I P MENU 3.
45 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Unlocking progr ams temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters program lock mode.
46 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es To unlock channels: 1. F rom the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK. 2. Pr ess x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3.
47 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Using the game timer This feature allo ws you to restrict the time which has chosen the video mode.
48 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Adjusting the pictur e Selecting the pictur e mode Y ou can select fr om four picture modes: Sports, Standar d, Mo vie, and Pr eference. *(see “Saving your new pr eferences ” on page 49.) To select the picture mode: 1.
49 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Saving your new pr efer ences Y ou can save the picture qualities y ou adjusted (contrast, brightness, color , tint, and sharpness) in the P ICTURE menu PREFERENCE mode.
50 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Resetting y our picture quality adjustments The RESET function returns the pictur e quality adjustments to the following factory settings: MENU yzx • TV CAB.
51 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Labeling the video input sources The video label feature al.
52 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Using the closed caption f eature 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).
53 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Setting the O N-timer To set the ON-timer to turn the TV on automatically: 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x or • until the CUST OM menu appears.
54 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Pr ess MUTE to temporarily reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. While the sound is r educed, the screen display “1/2 MUTE” or “MUTE” in the lower right corner .
55 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Enjoying the Dolby Virtual sound f eature The Dolby ® Virtual sound feature allows you to enjoy virtual surround sound from the TV ’ s speakers.
56 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es Adjusting the sound quality Y ou can change the quality of your TV ’ s sound by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Pr ess MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears.
57 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Using the sub-bass system (S BS) The sub-bass system allows you to enhance bass performance, even when the volume is low .
58 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es yzx • MENU Selecting the Audio OUT sound This feature allo ws you to select the sound source (MAIN or POP) that is output from the A UDIO OUT terminals.
59 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL83 Selecting the gray lev el of the side panels S elect the gray level to pr event permanent after-image of the boundary lines between the side panels and picture in 4:3 mode.
60 (E) 26HL83 Using the TV’s F eatur es TV/VIDEO MENU VOLUME CHANNEL POWER MENU TV front panel EXIT TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 12 3 456 789 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIG.
61 (E) 26HL83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF: 2 thr.
62 (E) 26HL83 Appendix Tr oubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the follo wing table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Pr oblem Solution TV will not turn on • Make sur e the power cord is plugged in, then pr ess PO WER.
63 (E) 26HL83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Limited United States W arranty for LCD TV T oshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (“T ACP”) and T oshiba Hawaii, Inc.
64 (E) 26HL83 Appendix T oshiba of Canada L imited (“TCL ”) makes the f ollowing limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. TH E S E LIM ITE D WARR A NTIE S E XTE ND TO TH E OR IG I NA L .
65 (E) 26HL83 Introduction Connecting y our TV Using the Remote Control Setting up y our TV Using the TV’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Index A B A NT 1/2 ................................................................................... 29 Antenna cable s .
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