Toshiba 26AV500 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 2: ...nel 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 consumer electronics industry is committed to making home entertai...

Page 3: ...n only with dry cloth Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the Cl manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over _ Additional Safety Precautions 14a CAUTION If the TV is dropped an...

Page 4: ...on the LCD screen These actions will damage the LCD screen If you need to clean the LCD screen follow the instructions in item 30 on this page 35 L1iDANGER RISK OF I SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH 31 34 33 32 Grounding conductors NEG Section 810 21 Antenna lead in wire Antenna discharge unit NEG Section 810 20 Power service grounding electrode system NEG Art 250 Part H Ground clamp Always unplug...

Page 5: ...e care should always be used when removing the pedestal stand to avoid damage to the LCD panel 2 Remove the screws shown in the right diagram This will allow removal of the pedestal stand 3 Once you have removed all screws holding the pedestal stand in place remove the pedestal stand from the TV VESA Mounting Pattern 42 TV M4 M6 unit in mm Screw Size 32 37 42 200x400 mrn 26 100x200 mm To Display y...

Page 6: ...ent and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radiorrV technician for help Caution Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 6 Important notes about your LCD TV The following symptoms are te...

Page 7: ...annels in the channel memory 30 Manually deleting channels in the channel memory 31 Channel Labels Menu 31 Chapter 6 Using the TV s features 32 Selecting the video input source to view 32 Tuning channel 32 Favorites Browser 32 Tuning to the next programmed channel 32 Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed 32 Switching between two channels using Channel Return 32 Selecting the pict...

Page 8: ... 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 HDMITM digital high definition multimedia interfaces 1080i input support 1 page 17 HDMJTM V l 3 with Lip Sync Lip Sync allows HDMI source devices to accurately perform synchronization automatically Two ...

Page 9: ...nected all cables and devices to your TV 4 BEFORE connecting cables or devices to the TV learn the functions of the TV s connections and controls pages 10 11 5 Connect your other electronic device s to the TV pages 12 19 6 Install the batteries in the remote control page 20 7 See Learning about the remote control page 21 for an overview of the buttons on the remote control 8 Program the remote con...

Page 10: ...s are referred to as VIDEO 2 and include standard NY connections 7 VOLUME These buttons adjust the volume level 8 INPUT Repeatedly press to change the source you are viewing ANT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 ColorStream HD1 ColorStream HD2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 PC 9 EXIT Press to instantly close an on screen menu 10 ARROWS When a menu is on screen these buttons function as up down leftJright menu navigation buttons 4 P...

Page 11: ...o 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 Analog audio outputs for connecting an audio amplifier 7 VIDEO 1 IN Standard composite video and standard audio inputs plus optional S video inputs for connecting d...

Page 12: ... 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 I HDMITM cable with HDMI Logo HOml I m rn 111 I HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface cable is for use with devices with an HDMI ...

Page 13: ...to your VCR s audio out terminal using the white audio cable only To view the antenna or Cable signal Select the ANT 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 The unauthorized recording u...

Page 14: ...ess certain features on the TV 1 14 To view basic and premium Cable channels Turn OFF the VCR Select the ANT 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 source press INPUT on the remot...

Page 15: ...ot 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 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 satellite programs using ...

Page 16: ... the audio cables to VIDEO 1 on the TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the TV side panel Camcorder 42 TV Camcorder 26 32 37 TV 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 ...

Page 17: ...with the HOMI Logo HOm 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 not required see illustration Connecting an HDMITM or DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI sour...

Page 18: ...ome digital audio sources because of copy restrictions Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use external speakers with an external analog audio amplifier to adjust the sound level You will need standard audio cables To control the audio 1 Tum on the T...

Page 19: ...ations of the PC on which you are playing the DVD Video some scenes may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during multi angle scenes Signal names for mini O sub IS pin connector 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz V Freguenc y PC audio cable 1360 x 768 800 x 600 640 x 480 1280 x 768 1024 x 768 Resoluti n WXGA XGA WXGA SVGA VGA Format Computer Other formats or non standard signals will not be displaye...

Page 20: ...ies into a fire Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal Never mix battery types or combine used batteries with new ones Note Be sure to use AAA size batteries Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area Batteries should always be disposed of with the environment in mind Always dispose of batteries in accordance with applicable laws and regulations 20 If th...

Page 21: ...IZE cycles through the picture sizes Full TheaterWide 1 213 Natural 1 page 33 5 Channel Numbers 0 9 100 directly tune channels The GQ2 button is used to tune digital channels I page 32 or to be the numeric key for other function 6 INPUT selects the video input source I page 32 7 CH cycles through programmed channels I page 30 8 VOL adjusts the volume level 9 FAV BROWSER accesses the favorites list...

Page 22: ... 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 TVNCR To view one program while recording another press to select TV mode SEARCH selects a specific DVD chapter title or time 19 REC Starts tape recording 20 MODE SELECT switch Set to TV to controi the TV CABLE SAT to c...

Page 23: ...T 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 Menu T Menu up down up down Menu up down Menu left Channel Browser Menu left Menu left y Menu right Menu right Menu right Channe...

Page 24: ...nd press po r See notes below o If the correct code was entered the device will tum 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 S Remember to set the MODE SELECT switch back to TV to control the TV 6 For future reference write down the code s you used _D_E...

Page 25: ...tic 079 Samsung 077 090 Sony 074 Scientific Atlanta 063 078 079 080 Toshiba 057 088 098 101 105 Zenith 065 Sears 095 Totevision 009 010 065 Signature 062 Signature 2000 096 DVD VCR Combo Sprucer 081 085 Go Video DVD 087 Starcom 069 082 087 096 VCR 081 103 104 JVC DVD 088 Stargate 069 090 Sylvania 095 100 VCR 082 TeleView 090 RCA DVD 089 Texscan 100 VCR 083 Tocom 071 084 085 Samsung DVD 090 U S Ele...

Page 26: ...0 065 075 Hitachi 024 025 035 037 079 042 063 070 080 Ricoh 047 JBL 076 Runco 034 JC Penney 005 006 007 008 Samsung 009 OIl 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 OIl 017 028 063 068 082 030 057 065 072 Kenwood 005 006 007 012 Sears 007 010 ...

Page 27: ...trast 0 100 35 Brightness 0 100 35 Color 0 100 35 Tint 50 50 35 Sharpness 0 20 35 Settings Reset 35 Advanced Picture Opens the Advanced Picture menu 33 43 44 45 I o I Language English I Fran ais I Espanol 37 Bass 0 20 37 Treble 0 20 37 Balance L50 R50 37 Optical Output Format Dolby Digital I PCM 18 38 Speakers On I Off 18 MTS Stereol SAPI Mono 36 37 Settings Reset 38 Time Zone Pacific I Alaska I H...

Page 28: ... Time Zone Yes No No No No Sleep Timer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PC Settings No No No No Yes Prefer Parental Control Yes Yes No No No Digital CC Settings Yes No No No No Digital CC Yes No No No No Analog CC Yes Yes No No No If the HOMI signal is OVI format the Mode Color Tint and menu which doesn t close automatically Sharpness will be inactive No o To close a menu instantly press E 8 Navigating the men...

Page 29: ...rce only To view the digital signal meter 1 Press M U and open the Setup menu 2 Highlight DTV Signal Meter 3 Press or a new set of DTV Signal Meter menu icons will appear as shown below Weak Normal Good DlY Sognal Meter 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1I97 Configuring the antenna input source for the ANT CABLE terminal To configure the ANT input source 1 Press M U and open the Setup menu ...

Page 30: ...lly you can manually add or erase individual channels in the channel memory Note You must configure the antenna input source before programming channels 1 page 29 The automatic channel programming process erases channels that were previously programmed into the TVs memory To tune the TV to a channel not programmed in the channel memory you must use the Channel Number buttons on the remote control ...

Page 31: ...Set 1 Press MOU and open the Setup menu 2 Highlight Manual Ch Set and adding or deleting channel memory Please refer above description Channel Labels Menu A list of common channel labels logos for various channels ABC CBS etc will be programmed into the TV You will be able to view and assign these logos from the Channel Labels window If the desired channel label is not provided in I the list you w...

Page 32: ...ext programmed channel Press or on the remote control or TV control panel Note This feature will not work unless you program channels into the TVs channel memory u page 30 Tuning to aspecific channel programmed or unprogrammed Thning analog channels Press the Channel Number 0 9 on the remote control For example to select channel 125 press 1 2 5 then Thning digital channels Press the Channel Number...

Page 33: ...ams TheaterWide 1picture size example TheaterWide 2 picture size for letter box 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 TheaterWide 2picture size example 000 000 000 000 The picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the screen but only slightly stretched taller The top and bottom edges of ...

Page 34: ...factory setting Lower contrast for darkened room factory setting Your personal preferences If receiving a squeezed 4 3 format program the picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the screen but not stretched taller None of the picture is hidden 000 000 000 000 Full picture size example To select the picture mode Repeatedly press PIC ODE picture mode will change cyclically as below Sports St...

Page 35: ...ctory default values Dynamic Contrast and DynaLight only toggle press or 8 to set On Off ContrasIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1100 Selection Adjusted Range Effect Contrast 0 100 lower higher Brightness 0 100 darker lighter Color 0 100 paler deeper Tint 50 50 reddish greenish Sharpness 0 20 softer sharper Dynamic Contrast On Off N A Backlight 0 10 darker lighter DynaLight On Off N A Ad...

Page 36: ...n Text Edge Color Text Background Opacity Background Color Text Foreground Opacity The multi channel TV sound MTS feature allows you to output high fidelity stereo sound MTS also can transmit a second audio program SAP containing 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 s...

Page 37: ...ccasionally there is no sound at all in SAP mode If this happens set the MTS feature to Stereo mode To listen to an alternate language on an ATSC digital station if available 1 Press M U and open the Audio main 2 Highlight Language 3 Press or to select English Fran ais and Espanol English Fran ais Espanal English Adjusting the audio quality You can adjust the audio quality by adjusting the bass tr...

Page 38: ...elect the optical output format 1 Press M U and open the Audio main 2 Highlight Optical Output Format 3 Press or 8 cyclically to select either Dolby Digital or PCM depending on your device 4 Press EaT to save and quick system menu I 38 Using the Parental Control menu The Parental Control menu includes US Ratings Canadian Rating Advanced Rating Advanced Parental Lock and New PIN Code You can use th...

Page 39: ...ude signals that classify the content of the program violence sex dialog language The V Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to the ratings you select For rating descriptions see the tables on the next page To block and unblock TV programs and movies 1 Press correct PIN code as above to open the Parental Control Menu 2 Press buttons to highlight US Ratings ...

Page 40: ...itable for children G General Audience Appropriate for all ages Note Canadian Ratings is for Canada area if available operation is same as US Ratings If RRT5 is available on your program provider You can set Advanced Rating to On and get a item Advanced Parental Lock Press or a new menu icon will appear and you can follow menu instruction to set up ratings Using the PC settings feature You can vie...

Page 41: ...DMI1 And the HDMI 1 signal is OVI format This PC Audio input will apply for HOMI 1 Also see item 2 on page 11 Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length of time maximum of 90 minutes To set the sleep timer using the remote control Press SOEP on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off Repeatedly press SOEP to increase the ti...

Page 42: ...o resolution Aspect ratio of incoming video signal 4 3 or 16 9 V Chip rating status To close the RECALL screen Press El T on the remote control I 42 To display TV status information using INFO Press 1 1 0 on the remote control The following additional information will display for off air digital channels if applicable Title Duration Detailed description To close the Information screen Press E tJ o...

Page 43: ...e picture quality that affect the appearance of your backlight settings and then automatically adjust the video To select DynaLight 1 Press MOU and open the Video menu 2 Highlight Advanced Picture and press or 3 Highlight DynaLight and press or to select On or Off Backlight Adjustment There is a function to let you to adjust the Backlight To select Backlight adjustment 1 Press MOU and open the Vid...

Page 44: ... U and open the Video menu 2 Highlight Advanced Picture and press or 3 Highlight Static Gamma and press a new adjustment bar will appear as below 4 In the Static Gamma field press or to adjust the static gamma The adjustment range is within 5 from center 4 3 normal 16 9 full Not defined no ID l data orHDMI aspect data Natural with sidebars Full The current picture size you set under Selecting the ...

Page 45: ... or VIDEO 2 the menu will display the text CableClear The available selections are Off Low Middle and High If the current input is Co orStream HD1 Co orStream HD2 HDM 1 or HDMI2 the menu will display the text oNR The available selections are Off Low Middle and High The Low Middle and High will reduce the noise in varying degrees from lowest to highest respectively The HOMI 1 or HOMI 2 input can ac...

Page 46: ...in a digital display in rare instances when viewing certain content e g television broadcasts video games DVDs you may notice that the sound and picture are slightly out of sync This phenomenon can be caused by various factors including without limitation video processing within the TV video processing in an attached gaming system and video processing or different compression rates used by broadca...

Page 47: ...r a new PIN code The V Chip feature is available for the U S V Chip system or Canada if available 1 page 39 40 HOMI problems For HOMI cables Make sure to use cables with the HDMI Logo HOml 1 page 17 For Legacy HOMI source Some legacy HDMI sources may not work properly with the latest HDMI TV products due to new standard adoption LED indications The green or red LED lights on the TV front indicate ...

Page 48: ...V rms 30 modulation equivalent 22 k ohm or greater ColorStream component video HD INPUT VIDEO Y IV p p 75 ohm PR 0 7 V p p 75 ohm PB 0 7 V p p 75 ohm Suggested formats 1080i nop 480p 480i AUDIO 150 mV rms 22 k ohm or greater I 48 HDMFM INPUT HDMI compliant type A connector HDCP compliant Audio Lip Sync supported Suggested formats See table on the next page HDMI Audio 2 channel Linear PCM 32 44 1 4...

Page 49: ...GA WXGA 480i 480p nop 1080i Note The PC IN AUDIO port just shared with the HoMI 1 for oVI signal and doesn t suport HoMI 2 25 175MHz 40 000MHz 65 000MHz 79 500MHz 85 500MHz 27 000MHz 27 000MHz 74 250MHz 74 250MHz 49 I ...

Page 50: ...ce 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 50 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 responsibil...

Page 51: ...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 TELEVISION TO AND...

Page 52: ... 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 further agree to opt out of any...

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Page 54: ...CENTERS 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 13551 COMMERCE PARKWAY SUITE 110 RICHMOND B C V6V 2L1 CANADA TEL 604 303 2500 CableClear ColorStream and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products L L C Channel Browser and DynaLight are trademarks o...

Page 55: ... attaching the pedestal stand to avoid damage to the LCD panel HF6TV260001 AVERTISSEMENT Pour eviter tout risque de choc electrique empecher Ie cordon electrique d etre coince en fixant Ie piedestal ATTENTION Avant de commencer I assemblage du support de table placer avec soin I avant du panneau ACL face vers Ie bas sur une surface plane matelassee comme sur une courtepointe ou une couverture Lais...

Page 56: ...ut contract was offered by my retail dealer 3 No contract was not offered a If you answered yes to 6 how long does your service contract or extended warranty last 1 01 Year 3 o 3 Years 2 0 2 Years 4 0 More than 3 Years b Would you like to obtain more information from Toshiba on extended warranties 1 0 Yes 2 0 No 7 Where was this product purchased 01 Received as a Gift 02 Department Store 03 Discou...

Page 57: ...e comments or suggestions about our product please write to Toshiba America Consumer Products L L C 82 Totowa Road Wayne NJ 07470 Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved Please seal with tape Do not staple fold here LOOP L GOB 08 J81 U8a LOOPL xOS O d 8 1 1 SlOnpOJd J8wnsuo8 eop8WV eq 4s0 i a5elsod JadoJd ln04l M Jal lap lOU U M a JlO lsod paJ nbatj a5elsod ssel J lSJ OL LO rN au eM peOH eMOI0 1l9 1 1 ...

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