Toshiba 26AV502U - 26" LCD TV, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...TOSHIBA Leading Innovation Ownlr s Manual Integrated High Definition LCD Television COL 0RS TRERM HD I DOLBY H rnl rn DIGITAL I 11 ...

Page 2: ...ntertainment experience is agrowing trend and larger flat panel displays are popular purchases However flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer s recommendations Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers bookcases shelves desks speakers chests or carts may fall over and cause injury TOSHIBA Cares The consum...

Page 3: ...d prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand...

Page 4: ...uch the connecting cables or apparatus _ w 33 For added protection of your TV from lightning and power surges always unplug the power cord and disconnect the antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or unused for long periods of time 34 During normal use the TV may make occasional snapping or popping sounds This is normal especially when the unit is being turned on or off If these sounds...

Page 5: ...s and or other component connectors from the rear of the TV 3 Remove the screws of the 32 37 VESA Mounting Pattern show in the right diagram 4 Follow the instructions provided with your wall bracket Before proceeding make sure the appropriate bracket s are attached to the wall and the back of the TV as described in the instructions provided with the wall bracket 5 After attaching the appropriate b...

Page 6: ...found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica...

Page 7: ...se M 35 Setting the Channel Tuning Mode 37 Tuning to the next programmed channel 37 Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed 37 Switching between two channels using Channel Return 37 Switching between two channels using SurfLock 38 Selecting the picture size 38 Scrolling the TheaterWide picture TheaterWide 2 and 3 only 40 Using the auto aspect ratio feature 40 Selecting the cinema m...

Page 8: ...p Sync Latency activates an audio video display timing adjustment function that allows HDMI source devices to accurately perform synchronization automatically Two sets of ColorStream HD high resolution component video inputs 1 page 15 Digital Audio Out optical audio connection with Dolby Digital optical output format 1 page 44 CableClear digital picture noise reduction 1 page 52 PC IN Analog RGB c...

Page 9: ...FORE connecting cables or devices to the TV learn the functions of the TV s connections and controls 1 pages 10 11 5 Connect your other electronic device s to the TV 1 pages 12 19 6 Install the batteries in the remote control 1 page 20 7 See Learning about the remote control 1 page 21 for an overview of the buttons on the remote control 8 Program the remote control to operate your other device s 1...

Page 10: ...ding to the controls on the remote control or TV control panel and you cannot tum off the TV press and hold the POWER button on the TV control panel for 5 or more seconds to reset the TV 5 ARROWS T When a menu is on screen these buttons function as up down leftJright menu navigation buttons 6 MENU ENTER Press to access the menu system pages 27 28 When a menu is on screen the MENU button on the TV ...

Page 11: ...stereo audio inputs for connecting devices with component video output such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream Note Component video cables carry only video information separate audio cables are required for a complete connection 6 Audio OUT Variable Analog audio outputs for connecting an audio amplifier 7 VIDEO l IN Standard composite video and standard audio inputs plus optional S video inp...

Page 12: ...olorStream is Toshiba s brand of component video These cables are typically color coded red green and blue Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection Note Component video cables provide better picture performance than a standard composite video or S video cable 1 12 HDMITM cable with HDMI Logo Hi Jml HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface cable is for use with devices with an ...

Page 13: ...nnect UMONO on the TV to your VCR s audio out terminal using the white audio cable only To view the antenna or Cable signal Select the ANT CABLE video input source on the TV To view the VCR Tum ON the VCR Select the VIDEO 1 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 ...

Page 14: ...ogram or access certain features on the TV 1 14 Stereo VCR To view basic and premium Cable channels Turn OFF the VCR Select the ANT CABLE video input source on the TV Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel the Cable box output is set to Use the Cable box controls to change channels To view the VCR Turn ON the VCR Select the VIDEO 1 video input source on the TV To select the video input so...

Page 15: ...ormance 1080p is not supported If your OVO player or satellite receiver does not have component video connect a standard AN cable to VIDEO 2 on the side panel If your OVO player has HoMI video see page 17 To view antenna or Cable channels Select the ANT CABLE video input source on the TV To view the DVD player Tum ON the DVD player Select the ColorStream HD 1 video input source on the TV To view s...

Page 16: ...o cable plus the audio cables to VIDEO 1 on the TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the TV side panel Camcorder VIDEO 2 inputs on TV side panel To view the camcorder video Select the VIDEO 2video input source on the TV To select the video input source press INPUT on the remote control w page 21 To program the TV remote control to operate other devices see Chapter 3 ...

Page 17: ...2 PC IN TV back panel To connect an HOMI device you will need one HDMI cable type A connector per HDMI device For proper operation it is recommended that you use an HOMI cable with the HOMI Logo Hi Jml To display an 1080i 60Hz signal format you will need a Category 2 cable Conventional HOMI OVI cable may not work properly HOMI cable transfers both video and audio Separate analog audio cables are n...

Page 18: ... external speakers with an external analog audio amplifier to adjust the sound level 1 Turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier 2 Set up a optimum volume level of the stereo amplifier Then you can adjust the sound volume level from the TV s volume control or the amplifier s volume control 3 Menu item of Speakers can turn to OFF to mute the TV s built in speakers o o Analog audio amplifier TV back p...

Page 19: ...r L J c J rr JJ PC audio t t cable PC audio cable PC audio output Homl PC IN 2 fhiJt1 AUDIO c J c J LJ t J lLJJ t t Conversion adapter if necessary To use a PC set the monitor output resolution on the PC before connecting it to the TV The PC IN terminal can accept and display VGA SVGA XGA and WXGA signal formats For detailed signal specifications page 56 Other formats or non standard signals will ...

Page 20: ...he other device 1 pages 22 26 Installing the remote control batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control Squeeze tab and lift cover 2 Install two AAA size batteries making sure to match the and signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment 3 Reinsert the battery cover in the remote control until the tab snaps Caution Batteries must not be exposed to exc...

Page 21: ...Native and Dot by I Dot 1 page 39 5 Channel Numbers 0 9 100 directly tune I channels The GQQ button is used to tune digital channels 1 page 37 or to edit the Favorites List 1 page 35 6 INPUT selects the video input source 1 page 34 7 CH A cycles through programmed channels when no menu is on screen 1 page 30 8 VOL adjusts the volume level 9 FAV BROWSER accesses the Favorites List in the Channel Br...

Page 22: ...gain to restart 13 STOP Stops the tape or DVD I 14 SKIP Skips forward to locate later DVD chapters 15 FF Fast forwards the tape or DVD Press during play mode to view the picture moving rapidly forward I 16 SKIP Skips back to beginning of current DVD chapter or locates previous chapters 17 REW Rewinds reverses the tape or DVD Press during play mode to view the picture moving rapidly backward 18 TVN...

Page 23: ...ute TV TV TV TV SET UP GUIDE Guide SAT Guide Setup VOL Volume up down TV TV TV TV CH T Channel Channel Channel Channel up down up down up down up down RECALL RECALL TV TV TV TV CH RTNIDVD RTN Previous channel DVDRetum DVD previous menu INFO Info Info Display ENTER Enter Select Enter Enter T Menu up down Menu Menu up down up down Menu left Menu left Menu left Channel Browser Menu right Menu right M...

Page 24: ... point the remote control at it and press PO ER See notes below o If the correct code was entered the device will turn off o If the device does not respond repeat steps 1 4 using another code o If the device does not respond to another code you will need to use the remote control that came with the device 5 Remember to set the MODE SELECT switch back to TV to control the TV 6 For future reference ...

Page 25: ...CA 001 002 059 089 086 089 096 107 004 005 006 007 Sampo 060 Magnavox 072 096 020 031 056 Samsung 061 062 086 090 Memorex 092 104 Uniden 021 028 030 032 Sansui 073 Multi Canal 090 035 039 043 045 Sanyo 063 091 Novavision 101 047 058 Sharp 064 067 Panasonic 081 083 085 Zenith 027 Sherwood 074 Philco 087 Sony 011 012 065 066 Philips 066 067 068 070 I TV VCR Combo 068 069 070 072 073 074 075 Sylvania...

Page 26: ... Kardon 005 056 060 065 075 Hitachi 024 025 035 037 079 042 063 070 080 Ricoh 047 JBL 076 Runco 034 JCPenney 005 006 007 008 I Samsung 009 011 038 056 009 010 023 024 073 084 025 026 035 056 Sansui 006 037 043 061 061 063 065 Sanyo 007 009 016 054 Jensen 024 025 037 050 064 068 071 075 JVC 005 006 007 014 079 085 037 043 055 062 Scott 008 01 017 028 063 068 082 030 057 065 072 Kenwood 005 006 007 ...

Page 27: ...ns the Audio Setup menu Preferences CC Selector Launches the temporary CC Selector l Base CC Mode Off CCl CC2 CC3 CC4rrlrr2rr31T4 Digital CC Settings Opens the Digital CC Setup menu Input Labeling Opens the Input Labeling menu Channel Labeling Opens the Channel Labeling menu Menu Language English Fran ais Espanol Channel Browser Setup Opens the Channel Browser Setup menu locks Enable Rating Blocki...

Page 28: ...he menu system You can use the buttons on the remote control or TV control panel to access and navigate your TV s on screen menu system o Press M U to open the menu system Audio Digital Audio Selector Audio Settings Audio Setup o When a menu is open use the up down left right arrow buttons T on the remote control or TV control panel to move in the corresponding direction in the menu o Press 8 to s...

Page 29: ... and press Press Eg to close the Preferences menu Auto TerrestrIal I Ut Channel Program Channel Add Delete Channel Tuning Mode Time Zone Signal Meter Sle p Timer PC Settings 3 A new set of Installation menu icons will appear as shown below Open the Terrestrial menu highlight Input Configuration and press ell Franttais Espanol Off Channel Browser Setup Preferences cc Selector Base CC Mode Digital C...

Page 30: ...input is configured for Antenna This is normal however once channel programming is finished you should not have to repeat the programming process again unless your Cable TV service lineup changes significantly The TV will automatically cycle through all the antenna channels and store all active channels in the channel memory While the TV is cycling through the channels the message Scanning channel...

Page 31: ...ypted Press 1on remote to remove channel Press m while the message is on the screen to remove the unnecessary channel from the channel list Labeling channels A list of common channel labels logos for various channels I ABC CBS etc will be programmed into the TV You will be able to view and assign these logos from the Channel Labeling window If the desired channel label is not provided in the list ...

Page 32: ...ed text 7 When finished press a New labels will be added to the list in alphabetical order and marked with an icon I to indicate that they are custom Highlight the new custom label and press 8 to assign Assigned channel labels will be displayed in the banner Channel AddlOelete Channels Block and Channel Browser To create and assign a custom label 1 Open the Channel Labeling window 2 Press 1 or to ...

Page 33: ...will appear 2 Highlight Time Zone Setup and press 3 Press or to select the region highlight Done and then press After the time zone has been set you will be asked to set the current Daylight Saving Time status To set the Daylight Saving Time status 1 Press or to select Yes or No highlight Done and then press Viewing the system status To view the system status 1 Press MOU and open the Setup menu 2 ...

Page 34: ...on the screen if no signal is received in video input mode Labeling the video input sources You can label each video input source according to the type of device you connected to each source from the following preset list of labels default label Audio Receiver Cable Compact Disc DTV DVD Game Console HDMI Switch HDMI inputs only Laser Disc SatellitelDSS VCR Video Recorder Hide to hide an unused inp...

Page 35: ...urf via Browse mode to immediately tune channels as you highlight them in the Channel Browser or Select mode to surf over channels in the Channel Browser before you select one to tune Quickly change inputs from the Inputs List The Channel Browser provides an easy navigation interface for all your channels and inputs This feature allows you to 1 Press FAV BA8wSEA to open the Favorites browser list ...

Page 36: ... item in the Channel Browser it will be highlighted but you must press to tune the TV to the highlighted item 2 Press to tune the TV to the highlighted item I 3 Press E t T to close the Channel Browser Elements of the ChannelBrowser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List continued Adding channels and inputs to the History List As a channel or input is tuned the Channel Browser...

Page 37: ...rol For example to select channel 125 press 1 2 5 then Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time 1 Select the first channel you want to view 2 Select a second channel using the Channel Number buttons and the dash GQQ button if selecting a digital channel 3 Press CHaTN ...

Page 38: ...n the format of the signal you are currently watching Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that looks best to you You can save separate picture size preferences for each input on yourTY To select the picture size using the remote control I 1 Press p c25IZE on the remote control 2 While the Picture Size screen is open you can do one of the following to select the desire...

Page 39: ...t not stretched taller None of the picture is hidden Picture is not distorted from original size Native for 48Di HOMI 480p HOMI 720p and 108Di signal programs p uq 0 01 rril d 000 If receiving a 480i HDMI 480p HDMI nop or l080i signal program Native mode scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen i e no overscanning This is especially useful for external HD sou...

Page 40: ...e Cinema Mode to Film available for 480i and 1080i signals 1 Press MOU and open the Video menu 2 Highlight Theater Settings and press 8 3 In the Cinema Mode field select Film 4 To save the new settings highlight Done and press 8 To revert to the factory defaults highlight Reset and press 8 When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to On the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of...

Page 41: ...t Brightness Color Tint or Sharpness and then press or to adjust the setting as described in the table above 4 To save the new settings highlight Done and press You can use any of the picture modes 1 Selecting the picture mode above left as a starting point for adjusting the picture settings To revert back to the base mode that you began adjusting the picture settings from highlight Reset and pres...

Page 42: ...aptions 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 o Text An on screen display of information not related to the current program such as weather or stock data when provided by individual stations To view captions or text 1 Press M U and open the Preferences menu 2 Highlight Base CC Mode an...

Page 43: ... a second language music or other audio information when provided by individual stations When the TV receives a stereo or SAP broadcast the word STEREO or SAP appears on screen when RE8LL is pressed The MTS feature is only available for analog signals on the ANT CABLE input To listen to stereo sound 1 Press M U and open the Audio menu 2 Highlight Audio Setup and press 3 In the MTS field select Ste...

Page 44: ...al audio system on page 18 To select the optical audio output format 1 Press M U and open the Audio menu 2 Highlight Audio Setup and press 3 In the Optical Output Format field select either Dolby Digital or PCM depending on your device 4 To save the new settings highlight Done and press To revert to the factory defaults highlight Reset and press I 44 Using the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control f...

Page 45: ...ut lock Contont Panel Lock GameTimer New PIN Code 011 Off Off Off Off p lease enter a 4 digit PIN code Confirm PIN code Cancel Done The Locks Active screen below appears if the PIN code is already stored Use the Number buttons to enter your four digit code and press If the wrong PIN code is entered the message Incorrect PIN code please try again appears Highlight Retry and press Enter the code aga...

Page 46: ...stem is an evolving technology therefore availability content and format may vary I 46 Independent rating system for broadcasters Ratings Description and Content themes Mature Audience Only This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore TV MA may be unsuitable for children under 17 L Crude or indecent language S Explicit sexual activity V Graphic violence Parents Strong...

Page 47: ...pears All locking is disabled until the TV is turned off and will be enabled when the TV is turned on again Using the input lock feature You can use the Input Lock feature to lock the video inputs VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 ColorStream HD 1 ColorStream HD 2 HDMI1 HDMI2 and PC and channels 3and 4 You will not be able to view the input sources or channels until you unlock the inputs Channels Block E 1 o 2 EJ 3...

Page 48: ...the Locks menu icon 2 Press to display the PIN code entering screen 3 Enter your four digit PIN code and press 8 4 Press to highlight Control Panel Lock I 5 Press and or to highlight On and press 8 When the control panel is locked and any button on the control panel except POWER is pressed the message NOT AVAILABLE appears Select Off in step 4 above To deactivate the Input Lock once the GameTimer ...

Page 49: ...em 3 on page 11 and Setting the HOMITM Audio mode on page 32 Setting the sleep timer PC Settings You can set the sleep timer to tum off the TV after a set length of time maximum of 180 minutes The default settings may vary depending on the input signal format Note The screen is disrupted momentarily when adjusting the PC settings This is not a sign of malfunction Description Press M U and open the...

Page 50: ...s the current input either CABLE for cable TV or ANT for over the air broadcasts Channel number if in ANT CABLE mode Channel label if set Digital signal strength indicator bar graph in lower right corner of box for ATSC signal only Stereo Mono or SAP audio status when HDMI input mode Dolby Digital or PCM Video resolution Aspect ratio of incoming video signal 4 3 or 16 9 V Chip rating status Game T...

Page 51: ...ttings highlight Done and press To revert to the factory defaults highlight Reset and press Note If you select one of the factory set picture modes Sports Standard Movie or PC and then change the color temperature mode the picture mode automatically changes to Preference Press MBu and open the Video menu Highlight Picture Settings and press Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press In the Stat...

Page 52: ...on Choices for MPEG noise reduction are Off Low Middle and High Off is automatically selected when this feature is disabled grayed out To select the MPEG noise reduction level 1 Press M U and open the Video menu 2 Highlight Noise Reduction and press 3 Press or to highlight the MPEG Noise Reduction field and then press or to select either Off Low Middle or High 4 To save the new settings highlight ...

Page 53: ... the Input Lock is set to Off 1 page 47 Poor color or no color The station may have broadcast difficulties Try another channel Adjust the Tint and or Color 1 page 41 Poor composite or S video picture If the TV is connected to an external NY device e g DVD player video game system set top box etc try using a ColorStream or HDMI video connection instead Picture and sound are out of sync As with all ...

Page 54: ...ing to controls and Other problems 1 page 53 Closed caption problems If the program or video you selected is not c1osed captioned no captions will display 1 page 42 If text is not available a black rectangle may appear If this happens tum off the closed caption feature 1 page 42 A closed caption signal may not display correctly in the following situations a when a videotape has been dubbed b when ...

Page 55: ...p p 75 ohm negative sync C 0 286 V p p burst signal 75 ohm VIDEOIAUDIO INPUT VIDEO I V p p 75 ohm negative sync AUDIO 150 mV rms 30 modulation equivalent 22 k ohm or greater ColorStream component video HD INPUT VIDEO Y 1V p p 75 ohm PR 0 7 V p p 75 ohm PH 0 7 V p p 75 ohm Suggested formats 1080i nop 480p 480i AUDIO 150 mV rms 22 k ohm or greater HDMITM INPUT HDMI compliant type A connector HDCP co...

Page 56: ...A 1280x768 59 995Hz 47 396kHz 68 250MHz 59 870Hz 47 776kHz 79 500MHz 1360x768 60 015Hz 47 712kHz 85 500MHz HDMI signal formats Format Resolution V Frequency H Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency VGA 640 x 480 59 940Hz 31 469kHz 25 175MHz SVGA 800 x 600 60 317Hz 37 879kHz 40 000MHz XGA 1024 x 768 60 004Hz 48 363kHz 65 000MHz WXGA 1280 x 768 59 995Hz 47 396kHz 68 250MHz 59 870Hz 47 776kHz 79 500MHz 1360...

Page 57: ... Labor service charges for set installation setup adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of antenna systems are not covered by this warranty Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna systems misaligned satellite dishes cable television distribution VCRs DVD players recorders personal computer level IEEE 1394 devices and any other connected signal source device are your re...

Page 58: ...epending on the type of repair required the service will either be performed on site or the Television will be taken to an ASP for repair and returned at no cost to you ON SITE SERVICE ONLY APPLIES WITHIN 100 KILOMETERS OF AN ASP IF YOU ARE NOT WITHIN 100 KilOMETERS OF AN ASp YOU MUST DELIVER THE ENTIRE TELEVISION TO AN ASP YOU MUST PAY FOR ALL TRANSPORTATION AND INSURANCE CHARGES FOR THE TELEVISI...

Page 59: ...ively referred to as the Dispute shall be referred to and resolved by final and binding arbitration to the exclusion of the courts To the extent not precluded by law you agree to waive any right that you may have to commence or participate in any representative or class proceeding against the Related Parties relating to any Dispute If and where applicable and to the extent not precluded by law you...

Page 60: ...ptsr 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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Page 62: ...TERS 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 6932 GREENWOOD STREET BURNABY B C V5A 1X8 CANADA TEL 604 303 2500 CableClear ColorStream GameTimer and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products L L C Channel Browser DynaLight and SurfLock are trademar...

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Page 66: ...ntract was oHered by my retail dealer 02 Department Store 08 3 No contract was not offered 03 Discount Store 09 a If you answered yes to 6 how long does your service contract or extended warranty last 04 TV Appliance Store 10 a a 05 Specialty Electronics Store 11 1 1 Year 3 3 Years 06 Warehouse Membership Club 2 2 Years 4 More than 3 Years b Would you like to obtain more information from Toshiba o...