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OWNER'S MANUAL
LCD TV
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15) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
Installation, Care, and Service
Installation
Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all
warnings when installing your TV:
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near
water.
16) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications
may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user’s authority to
operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal
Communications Commission.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
17) Never place or store the TV in
direct sunlight; hot, humid areas;
areas subject to excessive dust or
vibration; or locations with
temperatures at or below 41°F
(5°C).
8) Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
18) Always place the TV on the floor
or a sturdy, level, stable surface
that can support the weight of
the unit.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
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.
19) Never place items such as vases,
aquariums, or candles on top of
the TV.
Wide plug
10) Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where
it exits the apparatus.
20) Never block or cover the slots or
openings in the TV cabinet back,
bottom, and sides. Never place
the TV:
• on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface;
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• too close to drapes, curtains, or walls; or
• in a confined space such as a bookcase, built-in cabinet,
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
or any other place with poor ventilation.
The slots and openings are provided to protect the TV
from overheating and to help maintain reliable operation
of the TV.
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
21) 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.
13) Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods
of time.
22) Never overload wall outlets and
extension cords.
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,
or has been dropped.
23) Always operate this equipment from
110-220V
a 110 – 220 VAC, 60 Hz power
source only.
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24) 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).
29) 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.
Antenna lead-in wire
30) During normal use, the TV may make
occasional snapping or popping
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Ground clamp
sounds. This is normal, especially
when the unit is being turned on or
off. If these sounds become frequent
or continuous, unplug the power cord
and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Electric service equipment
31)
The screen on this TV is
manufactured from glass.
To prevent damage, never
strike the glass with a sharp or
heavy object.
Power service grounding
electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)
Ground clamps
25)
DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH!
• Use extreme care to make sure you are never in
a position where your body (or any item you are in contact
with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally
touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna
near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.
• Never attempt to install any of the following during
lightning activity:
a) an antenna system; or b) cables, wires, or any home
theater component connected to an antenna or phone
system.
32) The liquid crystal display on this TV is manufactured using
an extremely high level of precision technology; however,
an occasional pixel (dot of light) may display constantly on
the screen.
This is a structural property of LCD technology and is not
a sign of malfunction.
Such pixels are not visible when the picture is viewed from
a normal viewing distance.
Note: Interactive video games that involve shooting a
“gun” type of joystick at on-screen target may not work on
this TV.
Care
Service
33)
For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA
TV, follow these recommendations and precautions:
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK! Never attempt to service the
TV yourself. Opening and
26) Always unplug the TV before
cleaning. Clean only with a dry
cloth.
removing the covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to a
Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
Never use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.
34) If you have the TV serviced:
27) When dust has collected on the
power plug, remove the plug
and clean of the dust.
• Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer.
Do not hold the power cord
only to remove the plug.
Do not touch the power plug
with a wet hand.
• Upon completion of service, ask
the service technician to perform
routine safety checks to determine
that the TV is in safe operating
condition.
28)
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind
into the TV cabinet slots.
35) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a
qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV.
Improper disposal may result in a picture tube implosion
and possible personal injury.
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Using the TV’s features.......................................... 16
Introduction................................................................ 6
Programming your favorite channels .............................. 16
Using the V-CHIP feature ............................................. 17
Selecting a PIN code ............................................... 17
Blocking programs by ratings .................................. 18
Changing your PIN code ........................................ 20
Adjusting the Picture ..................................................... 21
Adjusting the picture quality ................................... 21
Using the blue screen feature................................... 21
Selecting the video input source ..................................... 22
Using the auto power off feature .................................... 22
Using the invert feature.................................................. 22
Using the closed caption feature ..................................... 23
Setting the sleep timer.................................................... 24
Adjusting the Sound ...................................................... 24
Muting the Sound .................................................. 24
Adjusting the sound quality .................................... 24
Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts .............................. 25
Using the WOW (sound effect) feature ................... 26
Displaying on-screen information .................................. 26
Welcome to Toshiba......................................................... 6
Exploring your new TV ................................................... 6
Selecting a location for the TV ......................................... 7
Connecting the power cord and AC adaptor .................... 7
Connecting your TV .................................................. 7
Connecting a VCR .......................................................... 8
Connecting a cable converter box .................................... 8
Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR .................. 8
Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver
and a VCR ....................................................................... 9
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream®
(component video) and a VCR ...................................... 10
Connecting a camcorder ................................................ 11
Connecting an audio amplifier....................................... 11
Using the remote control ...................................... 12
Learning about the Remote Control .............................. 12
Installing the remote control batteries ............................ 12
Setting up your TV .................................................. 13
Menu function............................................................... 13
Turning the TV On and Off .......................................... 13
Changing the on-screen display language ....................... 14
Programming channels into the TV’s memory ............... 14
Programming channels automatically ...................... 14
Adding and erasing channels manually.................... 15
Changing channels ........................................................ 15
Appendix................................................................... 27
Specifications ................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 28
Limited United States Warranty ..................................... 29
Limited Canada Warranty.............................................. 30
Index .......................................................................... 31
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Introduction
Welcome to Toshiba
Customer’s Record
Congratulation! You have purchased one of the finest TFT LCD TV’s
on the market!
You will find the model number and
serial number on the back of your TV
set.
This manual will help you use the many exciting and useful features to
make your TV viewing more enjoyable than before.
Record these numbers in the spaces
prided below.
Before operating your TV set, please read all these safety and
operating instructions completely and then retain for future
reference.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this
product.
Exploring your new TV
You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the Top panel or the
remote control. The Side and back panels provide terminal inputs for
connecting other equipment to your TV.
Model Number
Serial Number
VOLUME x •
CHANNEL zy
Remote Control
TV/VIDEO
POWER
Front
AUDIO
OUT
Headphones
Jack
VIDEO- 2
Remote Sensor
Back
To remove the cover, pull the bottom of the cover
toward you
VIDEO- 1
DC input
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Selecting a location for the TV
Note: Before installing your TV, Please read the important safety information
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on pages 2-4.
• Place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, levels stable surface.
The LCD panel can be made to
incline forward and backward.
• Place the TV in a location where light does not directly hit
the screen.
15˚ 5˚
• Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation.
Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which may damage the TV.
Connecting the power cord and AC adaptor
Front
Back of TV
Power cord (supplied)
Wall outlet
Adaptor (supplied)
Connecting your TV
Note: Cables are not supplied with your TV.
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Coaxial cable is the cable that comes in from your antenna, cable TV service,
or cable converter box. Coaxial cable uses “F” connectors.
Standard stereo A/V cables usually come in sets of three, and are
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Coaxial (antenna) cable
typically color-coded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo
right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio. Your TV’s stand-
ard A/V inputs are color-coded in the same manner as the cables.
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S-Video cable is for use with video equipment that has S-Video connectors.
Component video cables come in sets of three (typically color-coded
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Standard stereo A/V cables
(typically color-coded yellow for video,
red and white for audio)
red, green, and blue), and are for use with video equipment that has
component video connectors. Your TV’s ColorStream® (component
video) inputs are color-coded in the same manner as the cables.
S-video cable
NOTE REGARDING PICTURE QUALITY
When connecting video equipment to your Toshiba TV:
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For GOOD picture quality: Use a standard yellow video cable.
For BETTER picture quality: If your equipment has S-video connec-
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tors, use an S-video cable instead of a standard yellow video cable. (You
still must connect the standard red and white audio cables for full system
connection, but do not connect a standard yellow video cable at the same
time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.)
For BEST picture quality: If your equipment has component video
connectors, use component video cables instead of a standard yellow video
cable or S-video cable. (You still must connect the standard red and white
audio cables for full system connection.)
Component video cables
(typically color-coded red, green, blue)
CAUTION:
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Do not plug in any power cords
until you have finished connecting all
equipment.
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