Page 2 - Safety Precautions; WAR NING; WARNING; Exemptions; (3) damage caused by neglect of the instructions described in the; Child Safety; The Issue
2 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual willhelp you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manualcompletely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Safety Precautions WAR NING TO REDUCE THE R ISK OF...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; Installation
3 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 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 dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the ...
Page 4 - Care; Service
4 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 25) Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltagesurges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of theNational Electric Code). 26) DANGER: R ISK OF SER IOUS PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH!• Use extreme care to make sure you ...
Page 6 - Introduction; Welcome to Toshiba; Note Regarding; The
6 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Intr oduction Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finer LCD TVs onthe market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through settingup and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible.The model and serial numbers are on the back of ...
Page 7 - Exploring your new TV
7 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV using the buttons on the top panel or theremote control. The A/V terminals for connecting other equipmen...
Page 8 - Connecting your TV; One TheaterLink cable is provided with your TV. No other cables
8 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Connecting y our T V Connecting your TV Note: One TheaterLink cable is provided with your TV. No other cables are provided. Coaxial cable is the cable that comes in from your antenna, cable TV service, or cable converter box. Coaxial cable has “F” connectors. Standard stereo A/V ...
Page 9 - Connecting a VCR; Connecting a cable converter box; • three coaxial cables
9 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Connecting a VCR This connection allows you to watch local channels and videoprograms, watch video tapes, and record one channel while watchinganother...
Page 10 - Connecting a cable converter box and VCR
10 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Connecting y our T V Connecting a cable converter box and VCR This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premiumcable channels, watch videotapes, and record one channel whilewatching another channel. To use the TV’s features, select ANT-1.To view premium channels o...
Page 11 - • one pair of standard audio cables (between the TV and DVD
11 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiverand a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, and TVprograms, and record one channel...
Page 12 - Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream; ) can greatly enhance picture quality
12 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Connecting y our T V Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream ® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs,and record TV programs. You can record one channel while watchinganother channel.Your TV has ColorStream ® (component video) ...
Page 14 - Connecting two VCRs; Connecting a camcorder; • one set of standard A/V cables
14 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Connecting y our T V VCR2 Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR toanother VCR while watching a videotape. You also can record onechannel while watching another channel.You will need: • two coaxial cables• two sets of standard A/V cables...
Page 15 - Connecting a device to the DVI/HDCP; For proper operation, the DVI- D cable length; • one pair of standard audio cables; Notes
15 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Connecting a device to the DVI/HDCP Your TV’s DVI/HDCP* IN terminal is designed to accept HDCPprogram material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861–compl...
Page 16 - Connecting a device to the TheaterLink
16 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Connecting y our T V Connecting a device to the TheaterLink The TheaterLink allows you to remotely operate (through the TV)most infrared-controlled devices* (such as a Toshiba infrared-controlled VCR or DVD player) enclosed within an entertainmentcenter or similar cabinet. Witho...
Page 17 - Connecting an audio system
17 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to hear the TV sound through externalspeakers connected to an audio amplifier.To control the au...
Page 18 - Using the remote control; Preparing the remote control for use
18 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the Remote Contr ol Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your Toshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and fiveuniversal modes: VCR, Cable/SAT, DVD, Audio1, and Audio2. Thetarget devices and default devices being programmed for each mode...
Page 19 - Remote Control functional key chart; Remote control device mode selection
19 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Remote Control functional key chart Key Label Toshiba TV Cable Satellite VCR DVD/LD Receiver CD/MD Cassette (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) (AUDIO) (AUDIO) ...
Page 20 - • “ TV” will jump to TV.
20 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the Remote Contr ol Key Label Toshiba TV Cable Satellite VCR DVD/LD Receiver CD/MD Cassette (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) (AUDIO) (AUDIO) (VCR) TV/VCR VCR --- TV/SAT TV/VCR --- --- --- Reverse AM/FM DISC --- --- --- --- Disc shift AM/FM Disc shift Deck sideA/B switch STOP VCR V...
Page 21 - Device code setup; • Every time you replace the batteries, you
21 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 POWER Numbers RECALL MODE y Programming the remote control for use withyour audio/video devices Device code setup 1. Refer to the Device code table o...
Page 23 - VCR setup codes; Cable box setup codes; Brand; Device code table
23 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 VCR setup codes Brand Code ADMIRAL 0135 AIWA 0127, 0132, 0181 AKAI 0129, 0114, 0115,0116 AUDIO DYNAMIC 0139, 0111BELL&HOWELL 0105, 0113 BROKSONIC...
Page 25 - Learning about the remote control
25 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For acomplete list of the remote control’s functions...
Page 26 - Setting up your TV; Learning about the menu system; or
Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index 26 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Setting up y our T V Setting up your TV Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remotecontrol, you will need to set some prefer...
Page 27 - Using the Quick Connect Guide
27 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN ...
Page 28 - Changing the on-screen display language; Selecting the antenna input
Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index 28 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Setting up y our T V MENU yzx • INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/...
Page 29 - Adding channels to the TV’s memory; Programming channels automatically
29 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 MENU yzx • Channel yz Note: To tune the TV to a channel not programmedin the channel memory, you must use theChannel Number buttons on the remotecont...
Page 30 - Adding and erasing channels manually; Changing channels; Changing channels using SpeedSurf
Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index 30 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Setting up y our T V Adding and erasing channels manually After you have automatically programmed the active channels into theTV’s channel memory, you can manually add or erase...
Page 31 - Using the TV’s features; Adjusting the channel settings; Switching between two channels using Channel Return
31 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to s...
Page 32 - • The FAV
32 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es 3. Press x or • to display the FAVORITE CH1 menu, for example. CH INPUT will be highlighted. CUSTOM CH I NPUT TV CABLE CLEAR ALL 000 00 00 T I MER ON 0 0 h 0 0 m SLEEP 0 h 0 0 m CCFAVOR I CH O F F 2 TE FAVOR I CH 1 TE VBACKGROUND I DEO CH L A B E L L A...
Page 33 - Labeling channels
33 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 ChannelNumber MENU yzx • TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH...
Page 34 - • The PICTUR E SIZE feature may not be; Viewing the wide-screen picture formats; Selecting the picture size; Natural picture size
34 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es Number PIC SIZE yzx • TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE LIN K THE ATE R FAVORITE INFO GU...
Page 35 - Theater Wide 1 picture size
35 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Note: • To select the picture size, press PIC SIZE on the remote control or select PICTURESIZE in the THEATE R menu. • If you select Theater Wide 2 o...
Page 37 - Picture size to be selected; Natural
37 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the auto aspect feature When receiving 480i signal, the TV will automatically change thepicture size by reading aspect information (ID-1 data) ...
Page 38 - • The SPLIT buttons on the remote control; Using the POP double-window feature
38 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es POP CH yz SPLIT SOURCE Note: • The SPLIT buttons on the remote control operate the TV’s POP features. • You cannot access POP features when viewing DVI input.. • You cannot display the ANT-2 signal source in the POP window. • You can choose to hear the...
Page 40 - Using the programmed channel search function
40 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es Double-Window with keeping aspect ratio The Double-Window displays the pictures with various aspect ratioaccording to the input signal format. 4 8 0 i 4 8 0 i 4 8 0 i 480p/720p/1080i 4 8 0 p / 7 2 0 p / 1 0 8 0 i 4 8 0 i 480p/720p/1080i 480p/720p/1080i...
Page 41 - Using the favorite channel search function; About the auto favorite feature
41 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the favorite channel search function You can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan yourfavorite channels (see “Programming y...
Page 42 - Using the LOCKS menu; Entering the PIN code; • Blocking Reset status:; If you cannot remember your PIN code; Continue to set each item following the steps on the next page.
42 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es Using the LOCKS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V-Chip, CH Lock, Video Lock, andNew PIN Code functions. You can use these functions after enteringthe correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu app...
Page 43 - Using the V-CHIP menu; ENABLE B LOCKING; The CH LOCK function is not affected by the ENABLE BLOCKING; Ratings
43 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the V-CHIP menu Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify thecontent of the program (dialog, language, sex, violence). The V-CH...
Page 44 - Caution
44 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) 1. From the LOCKS menu, select MPAA RATING.2. Press x or • to display the MPAA RATING menu, and then press z or y to highlight MPAA RATING. LOCKS MPAA RAT I NG X R PG PG G NC1 7 1 3 V CH I P MENU 3. Pr...
Page 45 - Unlocking programs temporarily; Locking channels
45 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Unlocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters program lock mode. After 4 s...
Page 46 - Locking video inputs
46 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es To unlock channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, select CH LOCK.2. Press x or • to display the CH LOCK menu. 3. Press yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, and then press ENTER. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ...
Page 47 - Changing the PIN code
47 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the game timer This feature allows you to restrict the time which has chosen the videomode. When the time set up beforehand is passed, the last...
Page 48 - Adjusting the picture; Selecting the picture mode; Adjusting the picture quality; Mode
48 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select from four picture modes: Sports, Standard, Movie, andPreference. *(see “Saving your new preferences” on page 49.) To select the picture mode: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the...
Page 50 - Resetting your picture quality adjustments; To reset your picture quality adjustments:; Selecting the video input source; • If you select ColorStream HD1/H D2, DVI
50 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE LIN K THE ATE R FAVORITE INFO GU IDE SE TU P TITLE SUB...
Page 51 - Labeling the video input sources; Selecting the background of the menu display
51 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN ...
Page 52 - Using the closed caption feature; • when a videotape has been dubbed
52 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUTE LIN K THE ATE R FAVORITE INFO GU IDE SE TU P TITLE SUB...
Page 53 - Setting the sleep timer
53 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Setting the ON-timer To set the ON-timer to turn the TV on automatically: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Pres...
Page 54 - Adjusting the sound; Muting the sound
54 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE)the sound. While the sound is reduced, the screen display “1/2MUTE” or “MUTE” in the lower right corner. Each time you pressMUTE, the mute mode will chan...
Page 55 - Enjoying the Dolby Virtual sound feature; Enjoying the WOWTM surround sound feature
55 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Enjoying the Dolby Virtual sound feature The Dolby ® Virtual sound feature allows you to enjoy virtual surround sound from the TV’s speakers. • If yo...
Page 57 - Turning off the built-in speakers
57 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the sub-bass system (SBS) The sub-bass system allows you to enhance bass performance, evenwhen the volume is low.To turn on the SBS: 1. Press M...
Page 58 - Selecting the Audio OUT sound; Using the StableSound
58 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es yzx • MENU Selecting the Audio OUT sound This feature allows you to select the sound source (MAIN or POP)that is output from the AUDIO OUT terminals.This is useful when amplifying or recording the POP sound withexternal equipment while hearing the soun...
Page 59 - • The cold cathode fluorescent lamp used for
59 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Selecting the gray level of the side panels Select the gray level of the boundary lines between the side panels andpicture in 4:3 mode.To select the ...
Page 60 - Displaying on-screen information; Press RECALL to display the following information on-screen:; Viewing the demonstration mode; Press and hold MENU on the TV control panel for 4 seconds.; Understanding the auto power off feature
60 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Using the T V’s F eatur es CHANNEL VOLUME MENU TV/VIDEO MENU TV control panel EXIT TV CABLE/SAT VCR DVD AUDIO1 AUDIO2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100/ 0 ENT POWER +10 ACTION MODE PIC SIZE MENU LIGHT SLEEP ENTER FAV CH VOL EXIT CH RTN DVD RTN DVD CLEAR SLOW/DIR SKIP/SEARCH INPUT RECALL MUT...
Page 61 - Appendix; Specifications
61 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF: 2 through 13UHF: 14 through 69Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I) Super band (J t...
Page 62 - Troubleshooting; Symptom
62 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom andsome solutions. Symptom Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER.• The remote control batteries ma...
Page 63 - How to Obtain Warranty Services; For additional information, visit TACP’s web site:; Limited United States Warranty; for LCD TV; Rental Units
63 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manualand checking the “Troubleshooting ”section, you f...
Page 64 - Limited Canada Warranty
64 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Appendix Limited Canada Warranty for LCD TV Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL ”)makes the following limitedwarranties to original consumers in Canada. TH E S E LI M ITE D WAR RANTI ES E XTE N D TO TH E OR IG I NALCON S U M E R PU RCHAS ER OR ANY PE RSON R ECEIVI NGTH I S LCD TV AS...
Page 65 - Index; A B; F G I; FAV; L M; POP CH
65 (E) 26HL84/32HL84 Intr oduction Connecting y our T V Using the Remote Contr ol Setting up y our T V Using the T V’s F eatur es Appendix Index E S F Index A B ANT 1/2 ................................................................................... 28Antenna cables .................................
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