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(E) 1520DL75

15DL75
20DL75

 

LCD Color Television

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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.

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Page 1: ...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 E ENGLISH F FRANÇAIS S ESPAÑOL E S F Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV s Features Appendix Index Introduction ...

Page 2: ...cluded in this manual 1 Product Warnings i e what must never be done to assure avoiding those hazards that could cause bodily injury or property damage 2 User Directions i e what must always be done to assure the safe use of your Receiver Tuner The Safety Instructions contained in this manual have been categorized in accordance with the seriousness of the potential hazards through the use of signa...

Page 3: ...f electric shock do not use the polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be inserted completely to prevent blade exposure ChildSafety It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands Congratulations on your purchase As you enjoy your new TV keep these safety tips in mind The Issue If you are like most consumers you have a TV in your home Many homes in fact h...

Page 4: ...or abuse 24 Never overload wall outlets and extension cords 25 Always operate the TV with a 120V 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 Section 810 of the National Electric Code 27 DANGER RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH Use extreme care to make sure you are ...

Page 5: ...ondition 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 Note The lamp unit contains mercury the disposal of which may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or ...

Page 6: ...gramming channels automatically 18 Adding and erasing channels manually 19 Changing channels 19 Programming your favorite channels 19 Using the TV s features 20 Switching between two channels using Channel Return 20 Using the Blue screen feature 20 Selecting the video input source 20 Using the V Chip menu 21 V Chip rating and categories 21 V Chip Parental menu setup 22 Adjusting the picture 23 Sel...

Page 7: ...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 carefully and keep this manual for future reference Supplied accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Owner s Manual Remote control Batteries for the remote control Power cord Thi...

Page 8: ...O 2 INPUT TV VIDEO HEADPHONE jack Power indicator ANT IN AUDIO OUT Power cord POWER Top panel Left Side Terminals Terminal cover removed see page 9 Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the top panel or the remote control The A V terminals for connecting other equipment to your TV are on the back panel and side panel see illustrations below Also see Connecting your ...

Page 9: ...ry 3 Reinstall the cover Align the holes on the TV back with the two 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 Cable clamper Adjusting the TV viewing angle You can adjust the angle of the TV screen Swivel angle Tilt angle WARNING RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Never grasp t...

Page 10: ...ce than a composite video cable Component video cables come in sets of three and are for use with video devices with component video output These cables are typically color coded red green 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 vi...

Page 11: ...O RGB PC AU PC INPUT Cable box IN OUT Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium cable channels as well as watch videotapes Set the TV signal source to Video1 page 20 Tune the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as the converter box output switch and use the cable converter box to change channels Y PB PR R L MONO VIDEO RGB PC AUDI...

Page 12: ...nd select Video1 on the TV see Selecting the video input source on page 20 Y PB PR R L MONO VIDEO RGB PC AUDIO COLOR STREAM PC INPUT AUDIO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L R L R PR PB Y IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV CH 3 L R CH 4 IN OUT DVD player with component video The unauthorized recording use distribution or revision of television programs videotapes DVDs and other materials...

Page 13: ...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 Y PB PR R L MONO VIDEO RGB PC AUD COLOR STREAM PC INPUT AUDIO IN from ANT OUT to TV VIDEO AUDIO L R IN OUT CH 3 CH 4 Satelite IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDE...

Page 14: ...al level fixed is not affected by pressing the volume buttons on the TV or the TV s remote control To control the audio through the amplifier use the remote control for your audio system VIDEO L MONO R Y PB PR R L MONO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUT COLOR STREAM AUDIO LINE IN L R Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch video materials recorded on a camcorder VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R Note Set ...

Page 15: ...SA 640 480 60Hz 20DL75 XGA VESA 1024 768 60Hz 15DL75 Other formats may result in reduced picture quality To display optimum picture use the PC setting feature See Using the PC setting feature on page 29 VIDEO L MONO R Y PB PR R L MONO VIDEO RGB PC AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO OUT COLOR STREAM PC INPUT AUDIO Note Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV There is no need to use an adapter for computers wi...

Page 16: ...l batteries To install the batteries 1 Open the battery cover of the back of the remote control 2 Install two batteries R03 size AAA Match the and signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment 3 Close the battery on the remote control until the lock snaps Remote control effective range CH CH RECALL TV VIDEO MUTE POWER MTS CH RTN C ENTER CC EXIT MENU SLEEP SOUND PICTURE FAV CH VOL ...

Page 17: ... setting 5 Press ENTER to activate the channel program settings To return to the previous the menu press EXIT To erase the menu display press MENU Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Picture ENTER MENU Bass Treble Balance Stable sound WOW ENTER MENU Sound Auto prog Manual prog Favorite ch Blue screen Channel ENTER MENU Language Caption Text Captions Panel lock V Chip Auto off Spe...

Page 18: ... all active channels in your area and store them into its memory After the channels are programmed automatically you can manually add or erase individual channels see page 19 To program channels automatically 1 Press MENU and then press x or until the channel menu appears 2 Press z and then press y or z to highlight Auto prog To start ENTER EXIT MENU Auto prog Manual prog Favorite ch Blue screen C...

Page 19: ...lect channel 125 press 100 2 5 To change to the next programmed channel Press CH y or CH z on the TV or remote control Programming your favorite channels You can preset up to 8 of your favorite channels using the Favorite Channel Programming feature Because this feature scans through only your favorite channels it allows you to skip other channels you do not normally watch To program your favorite...

Page 20: ...s received To turn on the Blue screen 1 Press MENU and then press x or until the Channel menu appears 2 Press z and then press y or z to highlight Blue screen 3 Press and then press y or z to select On On Off Auto prog Manual prog Favorite ch Blue screen OKMENU EXIT Channel Selecting the video input source Press TV VIDEO to view a signal from another device connected to your TV such as a VCR or DV...

Page 21: ... and Above parental guidance suggested PG 13 and Above 13 years and older R and above restricted NC 17 and Above 18 years and older X adult If you set PG 13 and Above G and PG movies will be available PG 13 R NC 17 and X will be blocked For Television programs including made for TV movies General TV Ratings Unblocked TV G and Above general audience individual categories do not apply TV PG and Abov...

Page 22: ...or z to select type of ratings to block Age block and content block menus also have sub menus So repeat steps 5 and 6 in the sub menu to set the types of blocking and ratings General Children Unblocked TV G above TV PG above TV 14 above TV MA Parental ENTER MENU Lock Set password MPAA Age block Content block Aux block To set Parental ENTER MENU Dialog Language Sex Violence F Violence Unblocked TV ...

Page 23: ...ant to adjust is highlighted 3 Press Enter 4 Press x or to adjust the level The Picture qualities you adjusted can be saved in the TV s memory Mode Picture Quality Dynamic Bright and dynamic picture factory setting Standard Standard picture setting factory setting Movie Movie like picture setting factory setting Memory Your personal preference Note If you select one of the factory set picture mode...

Page 24: ...age Caption Text Captions Panel lock V Chip Auto off CC1 Text1 CC2 Text2 CC3 Text3 CC4 Text4 ENTER EXIT MENU Special To view captions select CC1 CC2 CC3 or CC4 CC1 displays translation of the primary language in your area Note If the program or video you selected is not closed captioned no captions will display on the screen Giant pandas eat leaves To view text select Text1 Text2 Text3 or Text4 No...

Page 25: ...n press x or to display the Special menu 2 Press z and then press y or z to highlight Panel lock 3 Press and then press y or z to select On Language Caption Text Captions Panel lock V Chip Auto off On Off ENTER EXIT MENU Special To unlock the top panel Select Off in step 3 above Setting the sleep timer To set the sleep timer to turn off the TV automatically 1 Press SLEEP to set the length of time ...

Page 26: ... stereo sound while watching TV MTS can also 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 screen every time the TV is turned on the channel is changed or the RECALL button is pressed The MTS feature is not available when the TV i...

Page 27: ...ets you enjoy the best sound without special adjustment because the TV selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content Press SOUND repeatedly to select the appropriate sound mode as shown WOW Flat Theater Memory Hall News CH CH RECALL TV VIDEO MUTE POWER MTS ENTER CC EXIT MENU SLEEP SOUND PICTURE FAV CH VOL VOL 2 1 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 0 9 100 CH RTN C WOW SRS and the symbol are tradema...

Page 28: ...ing on the item selected Using the StableSound feature When the signal source is changed the StableSound feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume for example to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial To turn on the StableSound feature 1 Press MENU and then press x or until the Sound menu appears 2 Pres...

Page 29: ...100 Based on the input mode the adjustable range may change Clock Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes appearing on the screen background The adjustment ranges is 0 100 Based on the input mode the adjustable range may change Phase Reduces or Minimizes any horizontal noise and clear up or sharpen the character images The range adjustment is 0 100 Based on the input mode the adjustable range may c...

Page 30: ...f On Off ENTER EXIT MENU Special To deactivate the Auto off Select Off in step 3 above Displaying on screen information Press RECALL to display the following information on screen Channel number or Video mode selected Stereo or SAP audio status TV 6 Stereo Understanding the last mode memory feature If the power is cut off while you are viewing the TV the Last Mode Memory feature turns on the TV au...

Page 31: ... PR 0 7 V p p 75 ohms PB 0 7 V p p 75 ohms AUDIO 150 mV rms 22k ohms or greater AUDIO OUTPUT 150 mV rms 30 modulation equivalent 2 2k ohms or less HEADPHONE jack 3 5 mm stereo PC INPUT 15 pin D sub Analog RGB PC AUDIO INPUT 3 5 mm stereo mini jack Dimensions Including TV stand Appendix Specifications This model complies with the specifications listed below Designs and specifications are subject to...

Page 32: ...ry 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 may be ...

Page 33: ... PERSON RECEIVING THIS LCD TV AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U S A AND USED IN CANADA ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA AND USED IN THE U S A ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES Limited One 1 Year Warranty on Parts and Labor TACP warrants this LCD TV and its parts against defects in mat...

Page 34: ... installation or repair of antenna systems are not covered by these warranties Reception problems caused by inadequate antenna systems are your responsibility 5 Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as limited above and do not extend to any LCD TV or parts that have been lost or discarded by you or to damage to the LCD TV or parts caused by misuse accident Acts of God such ...

Page 35: ...ver connection 13 DVD connection 12 F G H I K FAV CH button 19 Favorite channels 19 Front of the TV 8 L M Language selection 18 Last mode memory 30 Menu system 17 MTS 26 MUTE button 26 O P Q Panel lock 25 PC connection 15 PC setting 29 Picture adjustments Picture mode 23 Picture quality 23 R RECALL button 30 Remote control Battery installation 16 Learning about the buttons 16 S S video cables 10 S...

Page 36: ...NTREAL 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 HEAD OFFICE 82 TOTOWA ROAD WAYNE NEW JERSEY 07470 U S A NATIONAL SERVICE DIVISION 1420B TOSHIBA DRIVE LEBANON TN 37087 U S A ColorStream and StableSound are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products L L C ...

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