Toshiba 26HF84A Owners Manual

Toshiba 26HF84A Manual

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    Important Safeguards Welcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features 26HF84 30HF84 Appendix 3R40121A/E COVER 1 6/7/04, 18:56
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    Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF. The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this symbol
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    Important Safeguards Welcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7)
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    widescreen (16:9) display (gray bars on left and right sides of screen). Service 34) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never attempt to service the TV all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN 35) If you have the TV serviced: • Ask the service
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    ...40 Selecting the digital audio input source ...41 Displaying on-screen information ...41 Auto power off ...41 Understanding the Power Return feature ...41 Appendix ...42 Troubleshooting ...42 Specifications ...43 Limited Warranty ...44 5 Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix
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    manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. You may need to purchase other audio or video cables to connect your equipment. See "Connecting your TV" on page 7 for more information. Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully
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    Toshiba Connecting your TV Connecting your TV HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is for use with video equipment that has an HDMI type A connector (see page 14). Caution: Do not plug the TV . Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix Cable Lead-
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    TV Service For basic cable service service in which basic cable channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a Converter/ Descrambler box, you may wish to use a two-set signal splitter (sometimes called a "two-set TV, there may be features that you cannot program using the remote
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    player/satellite receiver, make the audio connections only and remove the standard video cable. From antenna Stereo VCR IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 IN OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3R40121A/E P07-15 9 9 6/7/04, 18:56
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    player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®, can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. DVD player with ColorStream® OUT L S-VIDEO TV R AUDIO VIDEO OUT COLORSTREAM TM Y You will need: • two coaxial cables • one set of standard A/V cables • one set of component video cables
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    Toshiba Connecting your TV Connecting a DTV receiver / set-top box with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Your TV the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3R40121A/E P07
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    another VCR. You will also be able to record from one TV channel while watching another channel. From antenna Stereo VCR/Playback IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 TV IN OUT VIDEO L R AUDIO You will need: • two coaxial cables • two sets of standard A/V cables Note: Do not connect the same VCR
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    the stereo amplifier. From cable, cable box or antenna TV Audio Amplifier AUDIO L R IN OUT You will need: • one coaxial cable • one pair of audio cables Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3R40121A/E P07-15 13 13 6/7/04, 18
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    see illustration below). You must set the HDMI setting to HDMI in the AUDIO menu (see page 41). Some CDVs (Video CDs) may not output digital audio signals. In that set the HDMI setting to DVI in the AUDIO menu (see page 41). DVI device VIDEO AUDIO LR IN DVI OUT OUT TV HDMI, the HDMI logo
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    Toshiba Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to adjust the audio level by using the TV's remote control. To control the audio, turn on the TV audio cables Amplifier TV LINE IN LR Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix
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    - signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment. Note: The TV remote control may or may not operate your cable TV converter/satellite receiver, VCR or DVD player. Refer to the owner's manuals supplied with the equipment to see which features are available. In addition, the original
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    ." • DVD player: Set the TV • CBL/SAT • VCR • DVD selector to "DVD." 3. While holding down RECALL, press the Channel Number buttons to enter the three-digit code for your cable TV converter/satellite receiver, VCR or DVD player brand. 4. Point the remote control at the cable TV converter/satellite
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    Using the Remote Control Cable TV converter/satellite receiver, VCR and DVD player code tables [For 008, 009, 013 022, 023, 030 008, 009, 013, 016 Brand Realistic Samsung Sony Star Choice Star Trak STS Toshiba Uniden Zenith Code 030 059 014, 055 057 025, 026, 037, 054 024 000, 001, 002, 003, 004
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    Important Safeguards Welcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control VCR (Continued) Brand Code Portland Proscan Proton Quasar Radio Shack Radio Code 084 085 086 DVD Code 090 091 092 Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3R40121A/E P16-23 19 6/7/04, 18:57
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    to channels (page 23) Recall TV/Video POWER Volume ▲ and ▼ adjusts the volume level Channel Return returns to the last viewed channel (page 23) Channel Numbers Menu/Enter allows access to programming menus, and sets programmed menu information (page 21) TOP Menu Favorite Channels ▲ and ▼ cycle
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    you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you need to set some preferences on the TV using the menu system. You can access the menu system with the buttons on the remote control. • When you make a menu selection, your changes occur immediately. You do not have to press
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    or erase channels manually: 1. Select the channel you want to add or erase. If adding channels, you must select the channel to add using the Channel Number buttons. 2. Press MENU, then press or to display the SETUP menu. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight ADD/ SETUP LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TV / CABLE CH
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    favorite channels. 23 3R40121A/E P16-23 23 6/7/04, 18:57 Channel Numbers CH RTN Channel ▲▼ Channel Numbers Menu/ Enter FAV Exit Channel Appendix Using tthhee TTVV''ss FFeeaattuurreess Setting up your TV Using the Remote Control Connecting your TV Welcome to Toshiba Important Safeguards
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    menus for the first time, select a four-digit number to be your password. Press ENTER. Menu/ Enter Exit Note: The password you programmed is also used in the LOCKS menu; see pages 26-28. Channel Numbers Menu/ Enter LOCKS NEW PASSWORD S E L E C T: [ 0 - 9 ] SET :ENTER END:EXIT 4. Enter the same
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    Safeguards Welcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control 5. You may now enable LOCKS menu. See "Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature" (below), "Locking channels" (page 26), "To change your password" (below), "Locking video input" (page 27), "Setting the game timer
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    the CH LOCK feature, you can lock specific channels. You will not be able to tune locked channels unless you clear the setting. You can choose to lock up to nine TV channels and nine cable channels. To lock channels: 1. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to display the television channel you
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    PANEL LOCK OFF NEW PASSWORD :SELECT :ADJUST TV/Video Channel Numbers Menu/ Enter Exit Note: After programming VIDEO LOCK, change channels or activate the TV/VIDEO key before turning off the television. Menu/ Enter Exit Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3R40121A/E P24-30 27
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    TV front panel (except POWER) do not operate. To lock the front panel: 1. Press MENU, then press or to display the LOCKS menu. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the password entering mode. 3. Use the Channel Number in that space. CH LABEL SET / CLEAR LABEL TV CABLE :CH 025 SET / CLEAR ÐÐÐÐ 9. Repeat
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    TV from the following preset list of labels: - : Uses the default label name VCR : Video cassette recorder DVD : DVD video DTV : Digital TV set an HDMI or DVI device to the HDMI input" on page 14 for details. TV/VIDEO Menu Exit Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's
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    on every day at the same time to the same channel until you clear the ON TIMER. To set the on timer: (Example: Turning on the TV to channel 012 at 6:30 AM, DAILY) 1. Press MENU, then press or to display the OPTION menu. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight ON TIMER. 3. Press or to highlight
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    Toshiba PIC SIZE on the remote control. 2. Press the corresponding number button (0-4) to select the menu. SETUP CLOSED CAPTION PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL CINEMA MODE ASPECT IMAGE TILT :SELECT OFF VIDEO OFF 0 :ADJUST Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV
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    the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability. Full picture size example Using the TV's Features 3R40121A/E P31-37 32 32 6/7/04, 18:58
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    Toshiba Connecting your TV Scrolling the Theater Wide picture (Theater Wide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the Theater Wide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press or until SETUP menu Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3R40121A/E P31-37 33 33
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    to the ColorStream (component video) inputs on the TV, smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM (auto). To set the CINEMA MODE to FILM (auto): 1. Press MENU, and then press or until the SETUP menu appears. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CINEMA MODE, and
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    COLOR TINT SHARPNESS Pressing darker lower paler reddish softer lighter higher deeper greenish sharper 4. Press EXIT to return to normal viewing. Menu Exit Menu Exit Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Appendix 3R40121A/E P31-37 35 35 6/7/04, 18:58
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    : 1. Press MENU, then press or to display the PICTURE menu. 2. Press Menu Resetting picture adjustments The RESET function adjusts the picture qualities to the following factory settings MENU, then press or to display the PICTURE menu. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight RESET, and then press . Menu
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    Toshiba Connecting your TV Setting the sleep timer You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the sleep timer: Repeatedly press SLEEP on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV the TV to the desired program. 2. Press MENU, and then press or to display the SETUP menu.
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    SAP broadcast, the word "STEREO" or "SAP" displays on-screen every time you turn the TV on, change the channel, or press RECALL. To listen to stereo sound: 1. Press MENU, then press or to display AUDIO menu. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight MTS. 3. Press or to highlight STR (stereo). Note: If the stereo
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    RESET, and then press . AUDIO WOW HR DE SMEI SFTrORuSCBUa3SsDs T :SELECT OOOHDFFFFFFMI / DVI :ADJUST Menu Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Using the TV's Features Using the StableSound® feature The StableSound feature limits the highest volume level to
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    055 :ADJUST To turn on the built-in speakers: Select ON in step 2 above. Note: Make sure the volume control of your audio amplifier is set to a moderate listening level. Menu Using the TV's Features 3R40121A/E P38-Back 40 40 6/7/04, 18:58
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    HDMI or DVI. AUDIO WHRDEOSMWEI TSFTrORuSCBUa3SsDs :SELECT OOOHDFFFFFFMI / DVI :ADJUST Menu Welcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV Using the Remote Control Setting up your TV Displaying on-screen information Press RECALL to display the following on-screen information: • Clock • Channel number
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    Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. • The remote control batteries may be dead.
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    Important Safeguards Welcome to Toshiba Connecting your TV Specifications 26HF84 30WF84 Picture Tube Type 26 (656.7 mm diagonal) Type 30 (700 mm diagonal) Television system NTSC standard Channel coverage VHF: 2 - 13 UHF: 14 - 69 Cable TV: 4A, A-5 - A-1, A-I, J - W, W+1 - W+84 Power
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    have been modified or had the serial number removed, altered, defaced, or rendered illegible. How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the "Troubleshooting" section, you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TACP
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    If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the "Troubleshooting" section, you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TCL Authorized Service Depot, visit TCL's web site: www.toshiba.ca. (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase
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    Division TEL.: (905) 470-5400 Service Centers: TORONTO: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA TEL 303-2500 ColorStream®, FST Pure®, TheaterWide and StableSound® are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 3R40121A/E P38-Back 46 6/7/04, 18:59 Printed in
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26HF84
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Appendix
Using the TV’
s
Features
Setting up
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Using the
Remote Control
Connecting
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Important
Safeguards
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