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- Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 1
Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 26AV500U 32AV500U 37AV50U 37AV500U 42AV500U For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9. Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 2
item 20 on page 3 and instructions on page 5. WARNING: If you decide to wall mount this television, always use a UL Listed wall bracket appropriate for the size and weight of this television. For more detail about UL Listed wall bracket, contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. The use of any - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 3
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 - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 4
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. 35) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! Never strike the screen with a sharp or heavy object. 36) • The LCD screen of this product - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 5
the back of the TV as described in the instructions provided with the wall bracket. 4) Remove the screws of the VESA Mounting Pattern show in the right diagram. 5) After attaching the appropriate bracket(s) to the wall and the back of the TV, remove the pedestal stand from the TV as described below - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 6
, Toshiba is not responsible for perceived issues resulting from these symptoms. 1) An afterimage (ghost) may appear on the screen if a fixed, nonmoving image is displayed for a long period of time. The afterimage is not permanent and will disappear in a short period of time. 2) The LCD panel - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 7
Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Installation, Care, and Service 3 Chapter 1: Introduction 8 Welcome to Toshiba 8 Features of your new TV 8 Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV 9 TV front and side panel controls and connections 10 TV back panel - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 8
the many 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 HDMI™ digital, high-definition multimedia interfaces 1080i input support ( page - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 9
to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features. 1� Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information. Keep this manual for future reference. 2� Observe the following when choosing a location for the TV: • Read "Important notes about your LCD TV" ( page - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 10
( "Remote control effective range" on page 20). 3� VIDEO 2 IN - The side panel A/V connections are referred to as "VIDEO 2" and include standard A/V connections. 4� POWER - Press to turn the TV on and off. 5� MENU (ENTER) - Press to access the menu system ( pages 27-28). When a menu is on-screen - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 11
- For service use only. Used for updating the television's firmware. 5� ColorStream® HD 1 and ColorStream® HD 2 - Two sets of ColorStream® high-definition component video inputs (with standard stereo audio inputs) for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 12
specific devices, refer to each device's owner's manual. Component video cables come in sets of three and are for use with video devices with component video output. (ColorStream® is Toshiba's brand of component video.) These cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Separate audio - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 13
signal: Select the ANT video input source on the TV.* 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 remote control ( page 21). To program the TV remote control to operate other devices, see Chapter 3. The - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 14
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 remote control ( page 21). To program the TV remote control to operate other devices - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 15
receiver to either set of ColorStream terminals on the TV (HD 1 or HD 2). The ColorStream HD 1 and HD 2 terminals can be used with Progressive (480p, 720p) and Interlaced (480i, 1080i) scan systems. A 1080i signal will provide the best picture performance (1080p is not supported). − If your DVD - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 16
TV side panel. Camcorder 42" TV VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R Camcorder 26"/ 32"/ 37" TV VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R 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 - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 17
such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output). The HDMI 1 input can accept and display VGA, SVGA, XGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), and 1080i (60Hz) signal formats. For detailed signal specifications, see page 49. Supported Audio format: Linear PCM, sampling rate 32/44.1/ 48 - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 18
" on page 38). To control the audio: 1� Turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier. 2� Set up a optimum volume level of the stereo amplifier. Then you can adjust the sound volume level from the TV's volume control or the amplifier's volume control. 3� Menu item of Speakers can turn to OFF to mute the - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 19
picture, use the PC setting feature ( "Using the PC settings feature" on page 40). Note: • The PC audio input terminals on the TV are shared with the HDMI audio cable PC audio output The HDMI 1 input can accept and display VGA, SVGA, XGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), and 1080i (60Hz) - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 20
Preparing the remote control for use Your TV remote control can operate your TV and many other devices such as cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a box), even if they are different brands. If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 21
here. For a complete list of the remote control's functions, see the remote control functional key chart ( page 23). 1� POWER turns the TV on and off. When the TV is on, the green LED indicator on the TV front will be illuminated. 2� PIC MODE selects the picture mode ( page 34). 3� SLEEP accesses - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 22
during play mode to view the picture moving rapidly backward.) 18� TV/VCR 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 control the TV; "CABLE/SAT" to - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 23
timer Picture size PIC MODE TV TV TV TV TV TV 1-9 Digit 1-9 Digit 1-9 Digit 1-9 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 100/-/+10 - (sub CH) --- - (sub CH) INPUT TV/Video select TV TV FAV BROWSER/ TOP MENU FAV BROWSER DVD TOP Menu* --- --- MUTE Sound mute TV TV SET UP/GUIDE Guide - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 24
device will turn off. • If the device does not respond, repeat steps 1-4 using another code. • If the device does not respond to another code, you will need to use the remote control that came with the device. 5� Remember to set the MODE SELECT switch back to "TV" to control the TV. 6� For future - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 25
remote control Remote control codes In some cases you may not be able to operate your device with the TV remote control. Your other device may use a code that is not recognized by the TV remote control. If this happens, use the device's remote control Star Trak STS Toshiba Uniden Zenith 020, - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 26
010 009 010, 049, 065 031 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Orion Panasonic Pentax Pentex Research Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Proscan Proton Singer Sony STS Sylvania Symphonic Tandy Tashiko Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Toshiba Totevision Unitec Unitech Vector Research 054, 057, 062, 065, - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 27
the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Item Option Page Input Configuration Antenna / Cable 29 DTV Signal Meter [Opens the DTV Signal Meter menu] 29 Auto Ch Search [Opens the Auto Ch Search menu] 30 Add On Ch Search [Opens the Add On Ch Search] 30 Manual Ch Set [Set - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 28
Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Settings Advanced Picture Language Bass Treble Balance Optical Output Format Speakers MTS Settings Time Zone Sleep Timer PC Settings Parental Control Digital CC Settings Digital CC Analog CC ANT Video ColorStream HD HDMI PC - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 29
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Selecting the menu language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of menus and messages. To select the menu language: 1� Press and open the Setup menu. 2� Highlight Menu Language. 3� Press u or to select - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 30
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Programming channels into the TV's channel memory When you press or on the remote control or TV control panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV's channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the TV's channel memory. - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 31
see the new Channel Label on top-left of the screen or press button on the remote control to show channel information. Channel memory checking table All the channel search result can be seen on the Manual Ch Set. 1� Press and open the Setup menu 2� Highlight Manual Ch Set. and adding or deleting - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 32
c) Repeatedly press on the remote control or TV control panel to change the input. Note: • "No Signal" will appear randomly on the screen if no signal is received in video input mode. Tuning channel Favorites Browser The Favorites Browser allows you to quickly set up a favorite channels list and - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 33
the width of the screen, but only slightly stretched taller. • The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden. A B C D E F G TheaterWide 2 picture size example Note: RGB timing only support Natural and Full, no matter the RGB timing is via D-SUB to PC IN or via DVI to HDMI 1. Using these - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 34
the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from four different modes, as described below. Mode Sports Standard Movie Preference Picture Quality Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard picture settings (factory setting) Lower contrast for - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 35
the closed caption mode Base closed captions The closed caption mode has two options: • Captions-An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked "CC" in program guides). • Text-An on-screen display of information - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 36
, Translucent, Opacity Solid, Flashing Caption Text Edge Color Automatic, Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press to partially reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. Each time you press , the mute mode will change in the - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 37
the screen but hear the other language instead of the program's normal audio. • If you have SAP on and the station you are watching is not broadcasting a second audio program, the station's normal audio will be output. However, occasionally there is no sound at all in SAP mode. If this happens, set - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 38
6: Using the TV's features Reset Factory Defaults of Audio To reset all tone quality of Audio to their factory default values: 1� Press and open the Audio menu. 2� Highlight Settings. 3� Press u or , all Audio settings will recover to factory default values. Using the Parental Control menu The - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 39
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 code While the PIN code entering screen is displayed, press four times within five seconds. The PIN code will be cleared and you can enter a new PIN code. - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 40
can follow menu instruction to set up ratings. Using the PC settings feature You can view an image from a PC on the TV screen. When a PC is connected to the TV's PC IN terminal, you can use the PC Settings feature to make adjustments to the image. If the edges of the picture are cut off, readjust - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 41
of time (maximum of 90 minutes). To set the sleep timer using the remote control: Press on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off. Repeatedly press to increase the time in 30-minute increments, to a maximum of 90 minutes. To set the sleep timer using the on-screen menus - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 42
Mode Memory feature automatically turns on the TV when the power is resupplied. Note: You should unplug the TV's power cord if it is possible that you will be away from the TV for an extended period of time after the power is restored. To close the RECALL screen: Press on the remote control. 42 - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 43
or press to save and quit system menu. Advanced Picture CableClear MPEG Noise Reduction Color Temperature Auto Aspect Ratio Picture Size Dynamic Contrast Backlight 2 DynaLight Static Gamma 0 Settings Low Low Warm Off TheatOerfWf ide1 Ofnf Off Reset To Move ENTER To Change EXIT To Exit - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 44
When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of the following input sources is received: • A 480i signal from the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 input. • A 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i signal from the HDMI input. Aspect ratio of Automatic aspect size - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 45
(60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz)]. But if the input signal is in DVI signal format, the DNR feature will be grayed out in the Advanced Picture Menu. For detailed signal specifications, see page 49. For ANT, VIDEO 1, or VIDEO 2 For ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, HDMI 1,or HDMI 2. 45 - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 46
's problem is not addressed in this Troubleshooting section or the recommended solution has not worked, please unplug the AC power cord at least 5 second then plug power cord again to restart the TV. TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, and then press . • The remote control - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 47
properly. Power off (standby mode) If the problem still exists: • In the U.S., call TACP Consumer Solutions at 1-800-575-5469. • In Canada, locate the nearest Toshiba authorized service depot by directing your web browser to www.toshiba.ca; click "Home Entertainment," and then click "Support." 47 - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 48
.6 kg) 37AV500U: 49.8 lbs (22.6 kg) 42AV500U: 59.9 lbs (27.2 kg) Operating conditions Temperature: 32ºF - 95ºF (0ºC - 35ºC) Humidity: 20 - 80% (no moisture condensation) Supplied Accessories • Remote control with two size "AAA" batteries • Owner's manual (this book) • Cleaning cloth • Power cord 48 - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 49
Chapter 9: Appendix HDMI input supports the following signal formats: Format VGA SVGA XGA WXGA WXGA 480i 480p 720p 1080i Resolution 640 × 480 800 × 600 1024 × 768 1280 × 768 1360 × 768 720 × 480i 720 × 480p 1280 × 720p 1920 × 1080i V. Frequency 59.940Hz 60.320Hz 60.000Hz 59.876Hz 60.015Hz 59. - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 50
, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and reviewing the section entitled "Troubleshooting," you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TACP Authorized Service Station, visit TACP's website at www.tacp.toshiba.com/service or contact TACP's Consumer Solution - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 51
of a Television on which the TOSHIBA label or logo, rating label or serial number have been defaced or removed; i. On-site service and repair of the Television; and j. Damage to the Television caused by failure to follow the specifications, User manuals or guides as to usage and/or storage. 51 - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 52
, ETC.). YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL SET-UP AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE APPLICABLE USER GUIDES AND/OR MANUALS. IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, THIS TELEVISION MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND YOU MAY SUFFER DAMAGE. THIS WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER ANY SERVICE THAT IS REQUIRED, IN PART OR IN WHOLE, AS A RESULT OF - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 53
Notes 53 - Toshiba 26AV50U | Owner's Manual - English - Page 54
: 82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NJ 07470, U.S.A. NATIONAL SERVICE DIVISION: 1420-B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN 37087, U.S.A. TOSHIBA OF CANADA LTD. HEAD OFFICE: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA - TEL: (905) 470-5400 SERVICE CENTERS: TORONTO: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R
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HIGH
-DEFINITION TELEVISION
26AV500U
32AV500U
37AV50U
37AV500U
42AV500U
VX3A00016400
HDA51V3201I
Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
© 2008 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
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:
For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9.
Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a
High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition TV
broadcast, a High Definition digital cable program, or a High Definition
digital satellite program). For details, please contact your TV antenna
installer, cable provider, or satellite provider.