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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.

Model number:

Serial number:

20HLK86

20HLK86

Summary of Contents for TheaterWide 20HLK86

Page 1: ... TV s features Appendix Index 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 Model number 2006 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Serial number 20HLK86 20HLK86 ...

Page 2: ...rference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment 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 radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved...

Page 3: ... 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally...

Page 4: ...e TV 23 Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and never place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse 24 Never overload wall outlets and extension cords 25 Always operate the TV with a 120 V AC 60Hz power source only 26 Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built up static charges see...

Page 5: ... routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition 38 The cold cathode fluorescent lamp in the LCD panel contains a small amount of mercury When the TV reaches the end of its useful life dispose of the used TV by the approved method for your area or ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV Important notes about your LCD TV The following symptoms ...

Page 6: ... 22 Using the TV s features 23 Switching between two channels using Channel Return 23 Using the Blue screen feature 23 Selecting the video input source 23 Viewing the wide screen picture formats 24 Selecting the picture size 24 Natural picture size 25 TheaterWide1 picture size For 4 3 format programs 25 TheaterWide2 picture size For Letter box programs 25 TheaterWide3 picture size For Letter box p...

Page 7: ...y as possible The model and serial numbers are on the back of your TV Write these numbers in the space provided on the front cover of this manual for your records Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control You also can use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those referred to on the remote control Please read all the safety and operating instructions careful...

Page 8: ...the back panel see illustrations below Also see Connecting your TV from page 10 to page 17 VOLUME CHANNEL POWER TV front Right side panel Headphone jack Power indicator Remote sensor Remote control Terminal cover removed see page 9 Back Power cord Cable clamper HDMI IN RGB PC IN PC AUDIO IN ANT IN INPUT MENU Audio output VIDEO 2 IN ColorStream HD VIDEO 1 IN S video Video Audio input Audio input ...

Page 9: ...ecessary 3 Reinstall the cover Align the holes on the TV back with the three tabs on the rear terminal cover as shown 4 Close the cover Cable clamper The cable clamper can be used to bundle the connection cables see page 10 Adjusting the TV viewing angle You can adjust the angle of the TV screen Cable clamper Tilt angle WARNING RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Never grasp the ca...

Page 10: ...and blue ColorStream is Toshiba s brand of component video 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 HDMI cable is for use with devices with uncompressed HDMI high definition multimedia interface video and compressed audio output HDMI cable delivers digital audio and v...

Page 11: ...to watch basic and premium cable channels Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is vacant in your area and use the converter box to change channels Note If you have a mono VCR connect L Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable If you have a VCR with S video use an S video cable in the S video jacks instead of a standard video cable Note When you use a converter box with your TV t...

Page 12: ... box with your TV the remote control will not operate some features such as favorite channel programming or channel return If you have a mono VCR connect L Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable If you have a VCR with S video use an S video cable in the S video jacks instead of a standard video cable Stereo VCR Back of TV The unauthorized recording use distribution or revision of televis...

Page 13: ...the channel to record and tune the TV to the channel to watch To record a TV program while watching a DVD tune the VCR to the channel to record and select VIDEO2 on the TV see Selecting the video input source on page 23 Note For the highest possible picture quality use component video cables between the TV and DVD player The ColorStream jacks can be used with 480i and 480p scan system Stereo VCR B...

Page 14: ...el to record and select VIDEO2 on the TV To record and watch the same TV program tune the VCR to the channel to record and select VIDEO1 on the TV To record one TV program while watching another TV program tune the VCR to the channel to record and tune the TV to the channel to watch Note For the highest possible picture quality use component video cables between the TV and DTV receiver set top box...

Page 15: ...inition video signals Because this is an evolving technology it is possible that some devices may not operate properly with the TV Note The HDMI jack is not intended for connection to and should not be used with a personal computer For PC connection see page 17 To connect an HDMI device you will need one HDMI cable type A connector per HDMI device For proper operation it is recommended that you us...

Page 16: ... TV or the TV s remote control To control the audio through the amplifier use the audio system s remote control Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch video materials recorded on a camcorder Note Set the TV s volume to the minimum level if necessary Note If you have a camcorder with S video use an S video cable instead of a standard video cable for better picture performance Am...

Page 17: ... signals can be displayed XGA VESA 1024 X 768 60Hz Other formats or non standard signals may not be displayed correctly To display the optimum picture use the PC setting feature see Using the PC setting feature on page 35 Note Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV An adapter is not needed for computers with a DOS V compatible mini D sub 15 pin terminal Depending on the DVD s title and the ...

Page 18: ...s page 20 9 FAV ST Cycle through channels you programmed as favorite channels page 22 10 MENU ENTER Accesses the menu system page 20 11 Channel Numbers 0 9 100 Allow direct access to channels page 22 12 CH channel Cycle through programmed channels page 21 13 VOL volume Adjust the volume level 14 CH RTN ENT Enacts the selected channel switches between the last two viewed channels page 23 15 PIC MOD...

Page 19: ... and install a new battery CR2032 Note that the positive polarity should face outward 5 Replace the battery cover on the remote control and turn the battery cover with a coin or coin like object back into place Remote control effective range Caution Never throw batteries into a fire Note Be sure to use a CR2032 battery Dispose of an old battery in a designated disposal area The battery should alwa...

Page 20: ...d save your menu settings press EXIT Note The PC mode is selectable only when the TV is in PC input mode and active picture is on screen see Selecting the video input source on page 23 Special Language English Natural Off Bright Picture Size Closed Caption Backlight Timer Setting Block Setting MENU ENTER EXIT Picture Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Picture Advanced Setting 56 32 32 0 0 Pi...

Page 21: ...gram menu appears 2 Press T to highlight TV CATV Select the system CATV or TV that you want to program the channels 3 Press S or T to highlight CH PROGRAM 4 Press X or MENU ENTER to start auto programming The TV will automatically cycle through all the TV and Cable channels and store all active channels in the channel memory 5 Press CH or CH to view the programmed channels Note To tune the TV to a...

Page 22: ...nly your favorite channels it allows you to skip other channels you do not normally watch To program your favorite channels 1 Press MENU ENTER and then press W or X until the CH Program menu appears 2 Press S or T to highlight Favorite Channel 3 Press X or MENU ENTER to display the Favorite Channel page 4 Press S or T to select the first favorite channel position 5 Press the Channel Number buttons...

Page 23: ...creen will automatically turn blue and the sound will be muted when no signal is received To turn on the Blue screen feature 1 Press MENU ENTER and then press W or X until the CH Program menu appears 2 Press S or T to highlight Blue Screen 3 Press W or X to select On Note If the Blue screen appears repeatedly because of poor signal strength select Off in step 3 Selecting the video input source Pre...

Page 24: ... picture size as described on the next page Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU ENTER and press W or X to highlight the Special menu 2 Press S or T to highlight Picture Size then press W or X to select a desired picture size Note If the selected picture size is not supported with the input signal 720p or 1080i a message Not Available will display on screen Picture size Signal Natural Theater Wide1 The...

Page 25: ...t is stretched the same amount both wider and taller retains its original proportion Part of the picture at the top and bottom is hidden TheaterWide2 picture size example TheaterWide3 picture size For Letter box programs with subtitles The picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the screen but only slightly stretched taller A small part of the picture at the top and bottom is hidden Theate...

Page 26: ...G above parental guidance suggested PG 13 above 13 years and older R above restricted NC 17 above 18 years and older X adult If you select PG 13 above all G and PG rated movies will be available and all PG 13 R NC 17 and X rated movies will be blocked For Television programs including made for TV movies General TV Ratings Unblocked TV G above general audience individual categories do not apply TV ...

Page 27: ...press X to display the next page and select the rate to be set For Moive Ratings press W or X to select an item to be set Special Language English Natural Off Bright Picture Size Closed Caption Backlight Timer Setting Block Setting MENU ENTER EXIT Special Language English Off Bright Closed Caption Backlight Timer Setting MENU ENTER EXIT Natural Picture Size Block Setting Block Setting Enter Passwo...

Page 28: ...Display OSD menu 1 Press MENU ENTER and then press W or X until the Picture menu appears 2 Press T or S to highlight Picture Mode 3 Press W or X to select the mode you prefer Adjusting the picture quality and advanced picture quality You can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences including Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness and Tint Selection W Pressing X Contrast Brightness Colo...

Page 29: ... CC3 or CC4 CC1 displays captions in the primary language in your area Note If the program or video you selected is not closed captioned the captions will not display on the screen To view text select Text1 Text2 Text3 or Text4 Note If text is not available in your area a black rectangle may appear on your screen If this happens turn the Closed Cap tion feature Off To turn off the Closed Caption f...

Page 30: ...ore the TV turns off The time length ranges from 0 minutes to 120 minutes 0 J 15 J 30 J 45 J 60 J 120 To cancel the sleep timer Press SLEEP TIMER until 0 minutes appears Note When an instant power failure occurs the sleep timer settings may be cleared To display the amount of time left until the TV turns off automatically press SLEEP TIMER once 15 minutes 0 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes...

Page 31: ... before you begin adjusting the brightness and contrast You can always raise it later if it proves too dim To set the Backlight 1 Press MENU ENTER and then press W or X to display the Special menu 2 Press S or T to highlight Backlight 3 Press W or X to select Bright Normal or Dark Note How to display the count down timer When the timer is set and counting press DISPLAY to show the timer informatio...

Page 32: ...eaker the audio is output To listen to different sound types Using the remote control Repeatedly press MTS to select Stereo SAP or Mono You can leave your TV in Stereo mode because it will automatically output the type of sound being broadcast stereo or monaural If the stereo sound is noisy select Mono to reduce the noise If you select SAP You will hear the station s second audio program if availa...

Page 33: ...tting a movie theater filled with a dynamic sound factory setting news dialogue factory setting your personal preference Adjusting the sound quality You can change the quality of your TV s sound by adjusting the bass treble and balance To adjust the sound balance 1 Press MENU ENTER and then press W or X until the Audio menu appears 2 Press S or T to highlight Balance 3 Press W or X to adjust the l...

Page 34: ...light AVL 3 Press W or X to select On To turn off the AVL feature Select Off in step 3 above Using the Speaker Out feature Be sure you have correctly connected your TV to an external audio system if you want to activate the Speaker Out function For connection method refer to Connecting an audio system on page 16 To use the Speaker Out function 1 In the Audio menu press S or T to highlight Speaker ...

Page 35: ...to highlight Auto and then press MENU ENTER To make the appropriate adjustments to other items press T to highlight the item to be set and then press W or X Auto Automatically adjusts the screen position frequency and phase The displayed image will disappear for a few seconds while auto configuration is in progress Frequency Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes appearing on the screen background...

Page 36: ... Mode Memory feature turns on the TV automatically when the power is resupplied If the power is going to be off for a long time and you are going to be away from your TV unplug the power cord to prevent the TV from turning on in your absence Note With the panel locked you can prevent your TV settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When the Panel Lock is on no control butto...

Page 37: ...umption 70 W 1 W in standby mode Audio Power 2 W 2 W Video Audio Terminals S VIDEO INPUT Y 1 V p p 75 ohms negative sync C 0 286 V p p burst signal 75 ohms VIDEO AUDIO INPUT VIDEO 1 V p p 75 ohms negative sync AUDIO 400 mV rms 30 modulation equivalent 22k ohms or greater ColorStream Component video INPUT Y 1V p p 75 ohms PR 0 7 V p p 75 ohms PB 0 7 V p p 75 ohms AUDIO 500 mV rms 47k ohms or greate...

Page 38: ...ulties Try another channel Check the antenna connections Black box appears on the screen The Closed Caption feature may be set to one of the Text modes Text1 Text2 Text3 or Text4 Turn closed captioning Off Unable to select a certain channel The channel may be erased with the Manual programming feature Multiple images The station may have broadcast difficulties Try another channel Antenna reception...

Page 39: ...lite dishes cable television distribution VCRs DVD players recorders personal computer level IEEE 1394 devices and any other connected signal source device are your responsibility 5 Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any LCD Product or parts that have been lost or discarded by you or to damage to the LCD Product or parts caused by fi...

Page 40: ...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 responsibility 5 Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any LCD Product or parts that...

Page 41: ...AY button 32 36 DTV receiver connection 14 DVD connection 13 F FAV ST button 22 Favorite channels 22 Front of the TV 8 H HDMI connection 15 I INPUT button 23 L Language selection 21 Last mode memory 36 M Menu system 20 MTS 32 MUTE button 32 P Panel Lock 36 PC connection 17 PC settings 35 PIC SIZE button 24 Picture adjustments Picture mode 28 Picture quality 28 Picture size selection 24 POWER butto...

Page 42: ...ONTARIO L3R 8H2 CANADA TEL 905 470 5400 SERVICE 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 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY RICHMOND B C V6W 1J5 CANADA TEL 604 303 2500 ColorStream is the registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products L L C ...

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