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20HL85 LCD Color Television Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV’ s Features Appendix J3U70221A(E)Cover 05/08/2005, 10:12 AM 1.
2 Child Saf ety It Makes A Diff erence W here Y our TV Stands Congr atulations on your purchase! As you enjoy y our new TV , keep these safety tips in mind: T he Issue If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home. Many home s, in fact, have more than one TV.
3 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix I M PO RT ANT S AF E G UAR D S 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RET AIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
4 I M P O RT ANT SAFE G U AR D S 14. POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall onto or against such power lines or circuits.
5 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix I M PO RT ANT S AF E G UAR D S 22. CONNECTING When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet.
6 Precautions Notes on handling ■ 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 .
7 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix Introduction ........................................................... 2 IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................... 3 Precautions ............
8 Introduction Exploring your new TV Y ou 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 .
9 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix IN OUT VIDEO IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT to TV AUDIO LR VIDEO-1 IN Connecting your TV Note: T o prevent equipment damage, do not plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment.
10 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 of fer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled.
11 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix Satellite IN S-VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO AUDIO LR OUT VIDEO AUDIO LR IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT to TV OUT to TV VIDEO-1 IN Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV pro- grams.
12 IN OUT VIDEO IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT to TV AUDIO LR OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO Y L R S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO-1 IN Y ou will need: • two coaxial cables • one set of standard A/V cables • one .
13 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix AUDIO OUT Y L R S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN OUT VIDEO IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT to TV AUDIO LR VIDEO.
14 Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch videos recorded on a camcorder . Y ou will need: • one S-video cable • one pair of standard audio cables VHS Camcorder 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.
15 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix Connecting an HDMI ™ or a DVI device to the HDMI input T o connect an HDMI device, you will need: • one HDMI cable (type A connector) For proper operation, it is recommended that you use as short an HDMI cable as possible.
16 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.
17 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix Setting up your TV Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use With the remote control, you can operate your TV , most cable TV converters/satellite receivers, VCRs, and DVD players together , even if they are different brands.
18 CT-885 INPUT DISPLAY CT -885 INPUT DISPLA Y Setting up your TV Programming the remote control to operate your other devices This remote control is pre-programmed to operate most T oshiba satellite receivers, VCRs, and DVD players.
19 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix Brand Code Brand Code Cable TV converter/satellite receiver, VCR and DVD player code tables [For CBL/SAT Mode.
20 Brand Code Brand Code VCR (Continued) Brand Code Portland Proscan Proton Quasar Radio Shack Radio Shack/ Realistic Radix RCA Realistic Ricoh Runco Samsung Sansui 012, 013, 015 001, 002, 048 061 045.
21 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix CT-885 INPUT DISPLAY Setting up your TV INPUT selects the video input source (page 29) DISPLA Y displays stat.
22 CT-885 INPUT DISPLAY Starting setup The ST ARTING 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 . IMPORT ANT : Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made! 1.
23 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix CT-885 INPUT DISPLAY Adding channels to the TV ’ s memory When you press CH 3 or 4 , your TV will stop only on the channels you have stored in the TV ’ s channel memory .
24 CT-885 INPUT DISPLAY Using the TV ’ s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels Y ou can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. T o switch between two channels: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
25 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix CT-885 INPUT DISPLAY Note: If you forget your password, press DISPLA Y four times within five seconds while the TV is in password entering mode. This allows you to reset your password.
26 INPUT DISPLAY INPUT DISPLAY Locking the video inputs With the VIDEO LOCK feature, you can lock out the input sources (VIDEO1, VIDEO2, COLORSTREAM HD, HDMI, PC) and channels 3 and 4. Y ou will not be able to select the input sources with the INPUT button or Channel buttons unless you clear the setting.
27 Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix INPUT DISPLAY Using the panel lock feature Y ou can lock the top panel buttons to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example).
28 CT-885 INPUT DISPLAY 9. Repeat step 8 to enter the rest of the characters. If you would like a blank space in the label name, you must choose an empty space from the list of characters; otherwise, a dash will appear in that space. 10. Repeat steps 1-9 for other chan- nels.
Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix 29 CT-885 INPUT DISPLAY TV Exit Setting the clock Y ou must set the clock before you can program the ON timer . T o set the clock: (Example: 8:30 AM) 1. Press TV to select the TV mode.
30 INPUT DISPLAY Note: After a power failure or disconnection of the power , the timer settings will be lost. ON TIMER ON TIMER 6 :00AM RETURN CH002 CLEAR :SELECT :ADJUST ON TIMER ON TIMER 6: 30 AM RE.
Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix 31 INPUT DISPLAY Full picture size example V iewing the wide-screen picture formats (480i and 480p signals only) Y ou can view 480i and 480p format programs in a variety of picture sizes — Natural, TheaterWide, and Full.
32 CT-885 INPUT DISPLAY If the signal does not include aspect information, the picture size you selected on pages 31 is displayed. T o turn on the ASPECT feature: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Press MENU, then press or until the SETUP menu appears.
Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix 33 INPUT DISPLAY Setting the sleep timer Y ou can set the TV so it turns off automatically . T o set the sleep timer: Repeatedly press SLEEP on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off.
34 INPUT DISPLAY INPUT DISPLAY Adjusting the picture quality Y ou can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences, including the brightness, contrast, color , tint, and sharpness. The qualities you choose will be stored automatically in your TV ’ s memory so you can recall them at any time.
Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix 35 CT-885 INPUT DISPLAY Selecting the color temperature Change the picture quality by selecting from three preset color tem- peratures — cool, medium, and warm — as described in the following table: T o select the color temperature: 1.
36 INPUT DISPLAY Adjusting the sound quality Y ou can change the sound quality of your TV by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. T o adjust the sound quality: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Press MENU, then press or until the AUDIO menu appears.
Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix 37 INPUT DISPLAY Using the StableSound ® feature The StableSound feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source is changed.
38 INPUT DISPLAY INPUT DISPLAY Auto power off The TV will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day and stops broadcasting on that channel. This feature does not work in V ideo input/PC mode.
Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix 39 Notes: • If you wish to change the on-screen language, follow the steps 1-4 on page 22. • If no buttons are pressed for more than approx. 60 seconds, the PC Monitor Menu screen will return to normal Monitor screen automatically .
40 Appendix T roubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the connection of the AC adapter and AC cord, then press POWER.
Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix 41 Specifications 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.
42 T oshiba Canada Limited, (“T C L ”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THE SE LI M ITE D W A R RA NTI E S E XTE N D T O TH E O R I G I NA L CO N S U M E R P.
Introduction Connecting your TV Setting up your TV Using the TV ’ s Features Appendix 43 MEMO Appendix J3U70221A(E)P41-44 05/08/2005, 10:15 AM 43.
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