Page 2 - Safety Precautions; WARNING
2 Dear Customer, 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 completely , and keep it nearby for future reference. Safety Precautions WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF F...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; Read these instructions.; Additional Safety Precautions; • To prevent electric shock, match wide; Installation
3 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 manufacturer’s ins...
Page 4 - DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS; Care; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!; Never spill liquids or push objects of any
4 23) Always place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. To secure the TV, use a sturdy strap from the hook(s) on the rear of the TV to a wall stud, pillar, or other immovable structure. Make sure the strap is tight, secure, and parallel to t...
Page 5 - Service; Choosing a location for your LCD TV; To Display your LCD TV on the included; Observe the following safety precautions:
5 37) ALWAYS unplug the TV to completely disconnect from mains power. When the TV is turned off using the on/off switch, it is not completely disconnected from power and a minute amount of current is still consumed. 38) During normal use, the TV may make occasional snapping or popping sounds. This i...
Page 6 - Screw Size; Removing the Pedestal Stand
6 6) VESA Mounting Pattern TV Size Hole Pattern(VxH) Screw Size 26” 100x200 mm M4 32” 200x200 mm M6 (unit in mm) Removing the Pedestal Stand 1) Carefully lay the front of the unit face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket. Leave the stand protruding over the edge of the surfa...
Page 7 - The following symptoms are technical limitations
7 FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 26AV52R, 26AV52RZ, 26AV502R, 26AV502RZ, 26AV502RY, 32AV52R, 32AV52RZ, 32AV502R, and 32AV502RZ Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cau...
Page 8 - Contents
8 Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................... 3 Installation, Care, and Service ......................... 3Chapter 1: Introduction .................................. 9 Features of your new TV ............................................................. 9 Overview of steps for...
Page 9 - Features of your new TV; Chapter 1: Introduction
9 Features of your new TV The following are just a few of 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-defi...
Page 10 - Overview of steps for installing,; POWER
10 Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features. 1無 Carefully read the important safety, installation,care, and service information. Keep this manual for future reference. 2...
Page 11 - pq; TV front and side panel controls and connections; pqtu
11 Chapter 1: Introduction 7無 MENU (ENTER) — Press to access the menu system ( pages 27–28). When a menu is on-screen, the MENU button on the TV’s control panel functions as the ENTER button. 8無 EXIT — Press to instantly close an on- screen menu. 9無 CHANNEL pq — When no menu is on- screen, these b...
Page 12 - TV back panel connections; TV back
12 Chapter 1: Introduction 1無 HDMI™ IN — High-Definition Multimedia Interface input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. HDMI connection is necessary to receive 1080p signals. 2無 ColorStream ® HD-1 and ColorStream ...
Page 13 - Overview of cable types; HDMITM cable; DIGITAL AUDIO OUT; PC IN; About the connection illustrations; Chapter 2: Connecting your TV
13 Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of connector types required by your devices and the length of each cable. Coaxial (F-type) cable Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, cable ...
Page 14 - Camcorder; To view the antenna or Cable signal:; VIDEO 1; To view the camcorder video:; VIDEO 2; and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright
14 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR (or a VCR with S-video) and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder IN OUT CH 3CH 4 IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV L R R L OUT IN CH 3CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R S-video cable Audio cable or Standard A/V cable VIDEO 2 inputs on TV right side panel TV back pan...
Page 15 - Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream
15 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. IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV L R R L OUT IN CH 3CH 4 VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO P B P R Y AUDIO OUT L R S...
Page 16 - Connecting an HDMITM or DVI; To connect an HDMI device, you will need:; To view the HDMI device video:
16 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.This input is designed to...
Page 17 - connection
17 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV REGZA-LINK ® connection You can control the basic functions of connected audio/video devices using the TV’s remote control if you connect a REGZA-LINK compatible audio receiver or playback device. For an explanation of setup and operations, see pages 50. TV back pane...
Page 18 - Connecting a digital audio system; Connecting an audio system; To control the audio:
18 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a digital audio system The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby ® * Digital or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby ® Digital decoder or other external audio system with optical audio input. You ...
Page 19 - To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal on the TV:; To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV:
19 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes. • Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name 1 R 6 Ground 11 Reserved 2 G 7 Ground 12 SDA 3 B 8 Ground 13 H-sync 4 Reserved 9 5V 14 V-sync 5 Reserved...
Page 20 - If you have a Toshiba device:; Installing the remote control; Chapter 3: Using the remote control
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 ...
Page 21 - Learning about the remote control
Chapter 3: Using the remote control 21 Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart ( page 23). Note: The error message “NOT AVAILABLE” may appear ...
Page 22 - Using the remote control to; To use your TV remote control to operate a:
Chapter 3: Using the remote control 22 Using the remote control to control your other devices If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done ...
Page 23 - Remote Control functional key chart; REMOTE CONTROL
Chapter 3: Using the remote control 23 Remote Control functional key chart Note: • “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. • “ TV” = key will affect the TV, even though the remote control is in another mode. • * Not available for your TV. REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV CABLE S...
Page 24 - Programming the remote control; MODE SELECT switch
Chapter 3: Using the remote control 24 REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV CABLE SAT (satellite) AUX 1 (VCR) AUX 2 (DVD or HTIB) REC REC MENU* --- --- Record (2 click) --- SLOW – SLOW REW* --- --- --- --- SLOW + SLOW FWD* --- --- --- --- ANGLE Angle* --- --- --- DVD Angle SUB TITLE Sub title* --- --- --- ...
Page 25 - Remote control codes; Cable converter box
25 Chapter 3: Using the remote control (continued) 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. Cable conve...
Page 27 - Main menu layout; Icon; Video; Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation
27 Main menu layout The tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system.To open the main menus (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Item Option Video Mode Sports / Standard / Movie / PC / Preference Picture Settings [Opens...
Page 28 - Setup/Installation menu layout; Terrestrial; Navigating the menu system
28 Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status menus. To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel, open the Setup menu, select Installation , and press . I...
Page 29 - Setting the Energy Saving Mode; Selecting the menu language; To select the menu language:; Menu Language; Chapter 5: Setting up your TV; Configuring the antenna input
29 Setting the Energy Saving Mode When you first turn on the TV, the Menu Language, and Energy Saving Mode windows will appear by default. To select settings: 1無 From the Menu Language selection window, highlight your preferred language and press . Please select a language. English Français Espñol M...
Page 30 - Programming channels into the; Programming channels automatically; To program channels automatically:; Manually adding and deleting; To add or delete channels in the channel
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. ...
Page 31 - To save your new settings:; Labeling channels; To assign channel labels:; To remove channel labels:
31 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV To manually add digital subchannels on a physical channel: Use the Channel Numbers and the Dash ( ) on the remote control to enter the channel number (for example, 56–1).If the channel is found, the number will be added to the list and the box will be checked.If the ...
Page 32 - To create and assign a custom label:; To delete the custom label:; Setting the HDMITM audio mode; To set the HDMI audio mode:
32 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV To create and assign a custom label: 1無 Open the Channel Labeling window. 2無 Press or to select a channel you want to label. 3無 Press pqu to highlight Custom and press . The software keyboard will appear. 4無 Repeatedly press the corresponding key on the remote contro...
Page 33 - Viewing the digital signal meter; Setting the time zone; Reset Factory Defaults
33 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Viewing the digital signal meter You can view the digital signal meter in the ANT/CABLE digital TV input source only. To view the digital signal meter: 1無 Press and open the Setup menu. 2無 Highlight Installation and press . 3無 A new set of Installation menu icons wil...
Page 34 - To select the video input source to view:; Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features; Labeling the video input sources; Input Selection; To label the video input sources:; Preferences
34 Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: 1無 Press on the remote control or TV control panel. 2無 And then either:a) Press 0–7; orb) Repeatedly press pq on the remote control and then press to change the input; or c) Repeatedly press on the remote control o...
Page 35 - Input labeling example:; To clear the input labels:; Tuning channels; Tuning channels using the; Favorites Browser; To set up the Channel BrowserTM:
35 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 3無 Press p or q to highlight the video source you want to label. 4無 Press t or u to select the desired label for that input source. If a particular input is not used, you can select Hide as the label, which will cause that input to be “grayed out” in the Input S...
Page 36 - To open the Channel BrowserTM:; Elements of the ChannelBrowserTM; History
36 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 2無 Press p to highlight Navigation , and then press t or u to select either Browse Mode or Select Mode . 3無 Press q to highlight History List , and then press t or u to select the setting you prefer: either On , or Off . Note: History List will be cleared every ...
Page 37 - To tune to a channel or input in Select mode:; Adding and clearing channels and inputs; Clearing channels from the History List:; Setting the Channel Tuning Mode; To set the Channel Tuning Mode:
37 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To tune to a channel or input in Select mode: 1無 While watching TV, press t or u to open the Channel Browser™ and surf back to a previous item or forward to the next item in the list.In Select mode, when you stop on an item in the Channel Browser™, it will be hi...
Page 38 - To tune to the next programmed channel:; Selecting the picture size; To select the picture size using the remote
38 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Tuning to the next programmed channel To tune to the next programmed channel: Press or on the remote control or TV control panel. Note: This feature will not work unless you program channels into the TV’s channel memory ( page 30). Tuning to a specific channel...
Page 39 - To select the picture size using the menus:; Picture Size
39 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To select the picture size using the menus: 1無 Select Picture Size in the Theater Settings menu. 2無 Press t or u to select the desired picture size setting. 3無 Highlight Done and press . Note: Some of the picture sizes may not be available depending on the recei...
Page 40 - Native; Scrolling the TheaterWide; To set the scroll settings:; Using the auto aspect ratio feature
40 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Picture Size Native (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signal programs) • If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the scree...
Page 41 - Selecting the cinema mode; Adjusting the picture; Selecting the picture mode; PC mode is available for HDMI and
41 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature: 1無 Press and open the Video menu. 2無 Highlight Theater Settings and press . 3無 In the Auto Aspect Ratio field, select On . 4無 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press . To revert to the factory defaults, highli...
Page 42 - Adjusting the picture quality; To adjust the picture quality:; Using the closed caption mode; Base closed captions; To view captions or text:; To turn off the closed caption mode:
42 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight™, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness) to your personal preferences. Selection Pressing t Pressing u Contrast lower higher Backlight* darker lighter DynaLight** O...
Page 43 - Digital CC Settings; To customize the closed captions:; CC Selector; To select closed captions:; Adjusting the audio; Muting the sound; To use the digital audio selector:
43 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Digital CC Settings You can customize the closed caption display characteristics by changing the background color, opacity, text size, type, edge, and color. Note: • This feature is available for digital channels only. • You cannot set the Caption Text and Backg...
Page 44 - Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts; To listen to stereo sound:; Adjusting the audio quality; To adjust the audio quality:; Selecting the optical audio output; To select the optical audio output format:
44 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 3無 Press p or q to select Audio , and then press t or u to select the desired service. 4無 Press . Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to output high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio progr...
Page 45 - To use the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range; Using the Locks menu
45 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the Dolby ® Digital Dynamic Range Control feature This dynamic range control feature causes the ATSC dynamic range to be further compressed, allowing you to switch from ATSC to analog broadcasts at the same dynamic range. To use the Dolby Digital Dynamic R...
Page 46 - To block and unblock TV programs and; Downloading an additional rating; To download the additional rating system; pqt
46 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To block and unblock TV programs and movies: 1無 Press and highlight the Locks menu icon. 2無 Press q to display the PIN code entering screen. 3無 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press . 4無 Press q to highlight Enable Rating Blocking . 5無 Press u and q to select...
Page 47 - Description and Content themes; Blocking channels; Locks
47 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Independent rating system for broadcastersRatings Description and Content themes TV-MA Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.) L ) Crude or indecent language S ) E...
Page 48 - Unlocking programs temporarily; Using the input lock feature
48 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 5無 Press pq to highlight the channel you want to block and press , which puts an “ ” in the box next to that channel. 6無 Repeat step 5 for other channels you want to block. 7無 Highlight Done and press . To unblock individual channels: In step 5 above, press pq t...
Page 49 - To deactivate the Input Lock once the; Using the control panel lock feature; To lock the control panel:; Using the PC settings feature; To adjust the PC settings:
49 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To deactivate the Input Lock once the GameTimer ® has activated it: Set the Input Lock to Off ( “Using the input lock feature” as described). Note: • A message will appear when 10 minutes, 3 minutes, and 1 minute remain on the GameTimer. • If the TV loses powe...
Page 50 - Setting the PC Audio; To set the sleep timer using the remote control:; playback device (DVD; Available remote control key functions:
50 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Clock Phase Helps to reduce noise and sharpen the picture.The adjustment range is within ±16 from center.* SamplingClock Helps to reduce noise and minimize periodic vertical stripes on the screen.The adjustment range is within ±10 from center.* Auto Adjust Highl...
Page 51 - Player Control menu; input source selection; functions
51 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Rewinds/reverses. pqtu Navigate contents menu, etc. Enters contents menu, etc. Returns to the previous menu. Note: These functions depend on the devices connected. REGZA-LINK ® Player Control menu functions: 1無 Press and open the Preferences menu. 2無 Highlight R...
Page 52 - To set the REGZA-LINK; Displaying TV status information; To display TV status information using; Understanding the auto power off
52 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Note : When you turn on the Audio Receiver, change its input source, or adjust the sound volume, the sound will be output from the audio receiver’s speakers even if TV Speakers has been selected. Turn the TV off and on again to output the sound from the TV speak...
Page 53 - Using dynamic contrast; To select dynamic contrast preferences:; Using the static gamma feature; To adjust the static gamma settings:; Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features; Selecting the color temperature; To select the color temperature:
53 Using the advanced picture settings features Using dynamic contrast When dynamic contrast is set to On , the TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjust the video. To select dynamic contrast preferences: 1無 Press...
Page 54 - Using CableClear; To change the CableClear settings:; Using MPEG noise reduction; To select the MPEG noise reduction level:; Using the Game Mode feature; To turn on Game Mode:
54 Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using CableClear ® digital noise reduction The CableClear ® digital noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV picture. This may be useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or pl...
Page 55 - General troubleshooting; Before calling a service technician, please; Chapter 8: Troubleshooting; HDMI; Sound problems
55 General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Black box on-screen • The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes ( T1 , T2 , T3 , or T4 ). Set the closed caption feature to O...
Page 56 - For HDMI cables
56 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting • If you hear no sound, try setting the MTS feature to Stereo mode ( page 44). • If you are not receiving a second audio program from a known SAP source, make sure the MTS feature is set to SAP mode ( page 44). • If you hear audio that seems “incorrect” for the prog...
Page 57 - Specifications
57 ColorStream ® (component video) HD INPUT: VIDEO:Y: 1V(p-p), 75 ohm PR: 0.7 V(p-p), 75 ohm PB: 0.7 V(p-p), 75 ohm Suggested formats: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i AUDIO: 150 mV(rms), 22 k ohm or greater HDMI™ INPUT: HDMI compliant (type A connector)HDCP compliantAudio Lip Sync supportedSuggested formats...
Page 58 - Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals; PC IN signal formats
58 Chapter 9: Appendix Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PC IN signal formats Note: Depending on the connected PC, the following status may occur; incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder. But this is not a malfunction of your TV. Form...
Page 59 - Limited United States Warranty; for LCD Televisions 26” and Larger
59 Chapter 9: Appendix other proof of purchase. (2) All warranty servicing of this LCD Television must be performed by an Authorized TACP Service Station. (3) The warranties from TACP are effective only if this LCD Television is purchased and operated in the Continental U.S.A. or Puerto Rico. (4) La...
Page 60 - Limited Canadian Warranty; for; Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Parts and Labour
60 Chapter 9: Appendix the date you discover, or should have discovered, the defect. This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under the law of any state of the U.S.A. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STA...
Page 62 - General Provisions; How to Obtain Warranty Services
62 Chapter 9: Appendix IF THE CUSTOMER USES THE TELEVISION IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATION, THE CUSTOMER - AND NOT TCL, ITS AFFILIATES, ADRs OR ASPs - ASSUME SOLE AND FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. TCL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO SERVICE ANY TELEVISION USED IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION. TCL, ITS AFF...
Page 63 - Notes
