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Toshiba 26HL37 Owner's Manual

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LCD Color Television

26HL37
For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 7.
A high definition tuner and programming are required to view High
Definition TV broadcasts. Please contact your cable or satellite
provider.
© 2007 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
DRAFT1
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:
26HL37
YC/M
VX1A00068800

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  • Page 1: Lcd Color Television

    Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 7. with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. A high definition tuner and programming are required to view High Model number: 26HL37 Definition TV broadcasts.

  • Page 2: Child Safety

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 2 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Dear Customer, Child Safety Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual It Makes A Difference completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 3 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Important Safety Instructions 15) CAUTION: • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the Read these instructions. polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or Keep these instructions. other outlet unless the blades can be inserted Heed all warnings.
  • Page 4 Care voltage or other hazards. Failure to follow this WARNING For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA may result in death or serious injury. Refer all servicing not TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: specified in this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

  • Page 5: Trademark Information

    Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction; CAUTION: Before beginning pedestal assembly, carefully lay therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for perceived issues the front of the LCD Panel face down on a flat, cushioned resulting from these symptoms.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the picture....... 35 Welcome to Toshiba ....... . 7 Selecting the picture mode .

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    TV. BEFORE connecting cables or devices to the TV, learn Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV, one of the most the functions of the TV’s connections and controls innovative LCD TVs on the market.

  • Page 8: Tv Front And Side Panel Controls And Connections

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 8 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Right side panel TV top TV front Control panel POWER Green LED — Green light indicates power is on. INPUT (ENTER) — Repeatedly press to change the source you are viewing (Video1/ColorStream HD1, Remote sensor —...

  • Page 9: Tv Back Panel Connections

    PC IN — For use when connecting a personal computer connecting devices with component video output, such as (- page 16). ® a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream HDMI ™ IN — High-Definition Multimedia Interface Note: Component video cables carry only video input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital information;...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Connecting Your Tv

    (ColorStream ® 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.

  • Page 11: Connecting A Vcr And Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Cable Box)

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 11 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) TV upper back panel From Cable TV or antenna Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT to TV...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Vcr With S-Video And A Cable Box

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 12 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box An S-video connection will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable. TV right side panel From Cable TV Cable box CH 3...

  • Page 13: Connecting A Dvd Player With Colorstream

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 13 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream ® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver ® Your TV has two sets of ColorStream (component video) inputs. From antenna TV upper back panel TV right side panel...

  • Page 14: Connecting A Camcorder

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 14 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a camcorder Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use external speakers with an You will need: external analog audio amplifier to adjust the sound level. standard A/V cables •...

  • Page 15: Connecting An Hdmi Or Dvi Device To The Hdmi Input

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 15 Friday, July 6, 2007 8:10 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV To connect a DVI device, you will need: Connecting an HDMI ™ or DVI device one HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector) • to the HDMI input per DVI device –...

  • Page 16: Connecting A Personal Computer (Pc)

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 16 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV • Depending on the DVD’s title and the specifications of the Connecting a personal computer PC on which you are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during (PC) multi-angle scenes.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Using The Remote Control

    TV. Your TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices (- page 21). If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device Point remote control that the remote control is not preprogrammed to...

  • Page 18: Learning About The Remote Control

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 18 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 3: Using the remote control POWER turns the TV on and off. Press p to turn on the Learning about the remote control TV. The green LED indicator on the TV front will be illuminated.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control To Operate Your Other Devices

    (as opposed to < ,). +10 Press to directly access DVD chapters higher than 10. If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the CH Bb remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first B selects the next higher channel;...

  • Page 20: Remote Control Functional Key Chart

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 20 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote Control functional key chart Note: • “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. • sTV = key will affect the TV, even when the remote control is not in the “TV” device mode. DEVICE MODE REMOTE CONTROL KEY CABLE...

  • Page 21: Programming The Remote Control To Operate Your Other Devices

    Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To program your TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that it is not preprogrammed to operate), follow the steps below. For details on using the remote control to operate the device, see page 19.

  • Page 22: Remote Control Codes

    069, 070, 094 Star Trak 025, 026, 037, 054 Proscan 001, 056 Hamlin Qwestar 057, 058 Hitachi 062, 095, 096 Toshiba 000, 001, 002, 003, 001, 002, 059, 089 Jasco 004, 005, 006, 007, Sampo Magnavox 072, 096 020, 031, 056 Samsung...
  • Page 23 018, 029, 037 Motorola Technics 009, 046, 061 Teknika 010, 018, 065 Multitech 009, 012, 018 Toshiba 000, 011, 021, 023, 005, 006, 007, 012, 024, 028, 030, 039, 014, 037, 043, 053, 057, 074, 078, 079 054, 067, 070 Totevision...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4: Menu Layout And Navigation

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 24 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Menu Layout The illustrations below provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system. To open the main menus (illustrated below), press Y on the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Item Option...

  • Page 25: Navigating The Menu System

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 25 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Navigating the 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.

  • Page 26: Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Tv

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 26 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Selecting the menu language Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of menus and When you press <...

  • Page 27: Manually Adding And Deleting Channels In The Channel Memory

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 27 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Press b to select CH Program. Programming your favorite channels Set Up English Language TV/CABLE CABLE You can preset up to 12 of your favorite channels using the CH Program ENTER Favorite Channel Programming feature.

  • Page 28: Labeling Channels

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 28 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 5: Setting up your TV To clear a favorite channel: Labeling channels Press Y and open the Function menu. Channel labels appear briefly on-screen above the channel Highlight Favorite Channel and press T. number display each time you turn on the TV, change a Press BbC c to highlight the channel you want to clear, channel, or press E.

  • Page 29: Setting The Hdmi ™ Audio Mode

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 29 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Setting the HDMI ™ audio mode To set the HDMI audio mode: Press Y and open the Set Up menu. Highlight AV Connection and press T. Press B or b to select HDMI1 Audio, and then press C or c to select the HDMI audio mode (Auto, Digital, or Analog).

  • Page 30: Chapter 6: Using The Tv's Features

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 30 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source Labeling the video input sources to view The video label feature allows you to label each input source for your TV from the following preset list of labels: Press + on the remote control or INPUT on the TV control –...

  • Page 31: Tuning Channels

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 31 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Tuning channels Selecting the picture size You can view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p format Tuning your favorite channels programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, Full, 4:3 HD, and Native.
  • Page 32 267470726HL37_EN.book Page 32 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Natural picture size Full picture size (for 4:3 [480i, 480p] source programs only) The image is displayed close to its originally formatted • proportion. Some program formats will display with If receiving a 4:3 format program, the picture is stretched •...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Picture Position

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 33 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the Picture Position Using the auto aspect ratio feature When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to On, the picture size Press Y and open the Set Up menu. is automatically selected when one of the following input Press B or b to highlight Picture Position, and then sources is received:...

  • Page 34: Using The Blue Screen Function

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 34 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Press C or c to select the desired gray level (1, 2 or 3), as Using the blue screen function follows: 1: Black When a TV is on but not receiving a signal, the screen typically 2: Dark gray displays a “snowy”...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Picture

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 35 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture quality Adjusting the picture You can adjust the picture quality (back light, contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) to your personal preferences. Selecting the picture mode Pressing C Pressing c...

  • Page 36: Using The Black Stretch Feature

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 36 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features ® Using the black stretch feature Using CableClear /DNR (digital noise reduction) You can use the black stretch feature to correct the contrast balance in the black areas of the picture. The effect depends on The CableClear ®...

  • Page 37: Selecting The Color Temperature

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 37 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the color temperature Using the closed caption mode You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures (Cool, Medium, and Warm), as The closed caption mode has two options: described below.

  • Page 38: Closed Caption Reception Adjustment

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 38 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Note: A closed caption signal may not display in the following situations: The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to • When a videotape has been dubbed output high-fidelity stereo sound.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Audio Quality

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 39 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features ™ Adjusting the audio quality Using the SRS WOW surround sound feature You can adjust the audio quality by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. ™...

  • Page 40: Using The Stablesound ® Feature

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 40 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features ® Using the StableSound feature Using the Locks menu The StableSound ® feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source The Locks menu includes the Channel Lock, Video Lock, and changes (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in New PIN Code features.

  • Page 41: Changing Your Pin Code

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 41 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Changing your PIN code To unlock individual channels: In step 4 below left, press BbC c to highlight the channel you want to unlock, and then press T. Press Y and open the Function menu.

  • Page 42: Using The Pc Settings Feature

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 42 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Sampling Clock: • Using the PC settings feature Helps to minimize periodic vertical stripes on the screen. The adjustment range is within ±15 from center.* You can view an image from a PC on the TV screen.

  • Page 43: Setting The Sleep Timer

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 43 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Setting the sleep timer Setting the On timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length To set the On timer to turn on the TV automatically: of time (maximum of 12h50m).

  • Page 44: Displaying Tv Setting Information On-Screen Using Recall

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 44 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Displaying TV setting information Understanding the auto power off on-screen using RECALL feature The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately To display TV setting information on-screen: 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that Press E on the remote control.

  • Page 45: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 45 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Poor color or no color General troubleshooting • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. Adjust the Tint and/or Color (- page 35). • Before calling a service technician, please check this section Poor composite or S-video picture for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can If the poor picture occurs when the TV is connected to an...
  • Page 46 267470726HL37_EN.book Page 46 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 7: Troubleshooting For HDMI cables Remote control problems Make sure the HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo • • Make sure the remote control is set to the correct device ) are used (- page 15).

  • Page 47: Chapter 8: Appendix

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 47 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Chapter 8: Appendix HDMI ™ INPUT: Specifications HDMI compliant (type A connector) HDCP compliant E-EDID* compliant Notes: Suggested formats: 1080p (24/60Hz), 1080i (60Hz), • This model complies with the specifications listed 720p (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 480i (60Hz) below.

  • Page 48: Televisions

    Toshiba modifications to the Television; (c) FOR TELEVISIONS 32 INCHES OR LESS: YOU MUST DELIVER THE h. Service of a Television on which the TOSHIBA label or logo, rating ENTIRE TELEVISION TO AN ASP. YOU MUST PAY FOR ALL label or serial number have been defaced or removed;...
  • Page 49 No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. (1) To find the nearest ASP, visit TCL’s web site at www.toshiba.ca, or call toll free 1-800-268-3404 Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the ASP.

  • Page 50: Index

    267470726HL37_EN.book Page 50 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Index ........ 10 ......30 Antenna cable Labeling video input Warranty Canada ........48 ....39 ......26 Audio quality adjustments Language selection ........39 WOW:Focus ........33 ..... 44 Auto aspect Last mode memory feature ........39 WOW:SRS 3D Auto power off...
  • Page 51 267470726HL37_EN.book Page 51 Friday, July 6, 2007 7:44 PM Notes HL37 (E/F) Web 213:276...
  • Page 52 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 MANUFACTURED BY CableClear, ColorStream, StableSound, and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. PRINTED IN USA (07-08)

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