Page 2 - Introduction; Safety Precautions; WAR NING; This type of damage is; The Issue; CAUTION; IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; IM
2 Introduction 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 R EDUCE THE RISK OF FIR...
Page 4 - Care; Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Display; Service
4 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS S 24) Always operate this equipment from a 120V AC, 60 Hz power source only. 25) Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection againstvoltage surges and built-up static charges (see Section810 of the National Electric Code...
Page 5 - Location of the required Marking; IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION; TO USE AC POWER SOURCE; Power source
5 Introduction SAFETY PRECAUTION/ Power source CAUTION: THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER EMPLOYS A LASER SYSTEM. TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FU-TURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE UNIT REQUIRE MAINTE-NANCE, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCATION. USE...
Page 6 - Precautions; Notes on handling
Introduction 6 Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the unit, the original shipping cartonand packing materials come in handy. For maximumprotection, repack the unit as it was originally packedat the factory.Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, nearthe unit. Do not leave rubber ...
Page 7 - Contents
Introduction 7 Contents Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................... 2SEFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................ 5Power source ................................................... 5Precautions ...................................................... 6Contents ....................
Page 8 - Structure of disc contents; Notes on copyright; Notes and information; On handling discs; On cleaning discs
Introduction 8 Structure of disc contents Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, andthe titles are sub-divided into chapters. Video CDs andAudio CDs are divided into tracks. DVD video disc Video CD/Audio CD Each title, chapter or track is assigned a number, whichis called “title number”,...
Page 10 - Playable Media cards
Introduction 10 Notes and information (continued) This unit can play the following cards. Playable Media cards Notes on Media cards • Ensure that you insert the Media card correctly into the mediacard slot. • Never remove the Media card or turn off the unit while usingthe Media card. Doing so may re...
Page 12 - Remote control
Introduction 12 Identification of controls (continued) Remote control The instructions in this manual describe the function on the remote control. See the page in for details. #% # & " # $" $ ## $ $ $ ! " ## $ "& "" $" # $ $! " "& #" "% #% % #'...
Page 13 - POWER; Remote control basics; Never throw batteries into a fire.
Introduction 13 Operation: • Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and press control buttons to operate. • Operate the remote control within 30 ° angle on either side of the remote sensor, up to a distance of approx. 5 meters. Replace the compar tmentcover. Install two “AAA” batteries (sup-pli...
Page 14 - Connections
Page 15 - For subscribers to basic cable TV service; Cable TV connections
15 Connections For basic cable TV service not requiring a converter/descrambler box, connect the cable TV 75 ohm coaxial cabledirectly to the Antenna jack on the back of the unit. 75 ohmcoaxial cable If you subscribe to a cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels ...
Page 16 - Connecting to optional equipment; Connecting a camcorder or a TV game; Selecting the video input source; Connecting a DTV receiver / set-top box with ColorStream; TV game
16 Connections Connecting to optional equipment Before connecting the unit to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power andunplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections.You can enjoy the TV game, camcorder or high quality dynamic sounds of DVDvideo discs or audi...
Page 17 - Connecting an HDMITM device to the HDMI input; HDMI device; Connecting a DVI device to the HDMI input; DVI device
17 Connections Connecting an HDMI™ device to the HDMI input The HDMI [1] input on your unit receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI [2] device. This input is designed to accept HDCP [3] program material in digital form from E...
Page 20 - Basic setup; Starting setup
20 Basic setup Press POWER.The starting setup function begins and theLanguage setup menu appears on the screen.Press or to select your desired language, then press ENTER. Starting setup The STARTING SETUP function makes installing your unit easily. It leads youthe Language selection, TV/CABLE select...
Page 21 - Clock setting; Auto clock setting; Auto clock adjustment; DISPLAY
21 Basic setup • Depending on the reception condition, it may take approx. thirtyminutes. • The POWER indicator will light. Clock setting The auto clock function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day,Year and Time) when the unit is connected to an antenna or cable systemand it is tur...
Page 22 - To set daylight saving time
22 Basic setup Press MENU in the TV/VCR mode, then press or to select TV SETUP menu. 1 Press or to select “STANDARD TIME”, then press . 2 Press or t o select your time zone, then press ENTER. 3 Press RETURN to make the menu screendisappear. 4 In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of...
Page 23 - Manual clock setting; To make corrections any time during the process; MENU
23 Basic setup Manual clock setting You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings, ON/OFF timer and daylight saving time if the auto clockprocess did not set them correctly. Notes:• After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the timersettings will be lost. In this case, rese...
Page 24 - While watching TV
24 T V / V C R 8 : 4 7 A M M O NH i - F i F U L LD I G I TA L T R A C KS T E R E O 0 0 : 1 5 : 1 2 S P ! Press or to select the desired language: English (ENGLISH), French (FRANÇAIS) orSpanish (ESPAÑOL). 3 Press MENU in the TV/VCR mode, then press or to select TV SETUP menu. 1 Press RETURN to make t...
Page 25 - TV operation; Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL; TV; TV operation; TV operation
25 TV operation TV operation Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL + or – . The volume level will be indicatedon the screen by green bars. As thevolume level increases, so do thenumber of bars. If the volumedecreases, the number of greenbars also decreases. Set the TV/CABLE selection to the approp...
Page 26 - CH; SLEEP
26 ■ CHANNEL UP/DOWN Press and release CH or . The channel auto- matically stops at the next channel set into memory.For proper operation, before selecting channels, theyshould be set into the memory. See “To memorizechannels” 28 . ■ CHANNEL RETURN This button allows you to go back to the last chann...
Page 27 - TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS; CLOSED CAPTION; Closed captions; CLOSED CAPTION
27 TV operation Closed captions Captions: This closed caption mode will display text on the screen in English or another language (depending on the setting of the closed captions CH 1/2).Generally, closed captions in English are transmitted on captions channel 1 and closed captions in other lan-guag...
Page 29 - Programming your favorite channels; Programming you favorite channels; ENTER
29 TV operation Repeat steps 1-4 for up to 12 channels. Programming your favorite channels You can preset up to 12 of your favorite channels using the FavoriteChannel Programming feature. Because this feature scans through only yourfavorite channels, it allows you to skip other channels you do not n...
Page 30 - Labeling channels; Labeling the video input sources
30 TV operation Labeling channels/Labeling the videoinput sources Channel labels appear above the channel number display each timeyou watch the TV, select a channel, or press DISPLAY . You can choose any four characters to identify a channel.The video label feature allows you to label each input sou...
Page 31 - To register password; To change password
31 TV operation Press MENU in the TV/VCR mode, then press or to select LOCKS menu. To register password Notes: • If you forget the password, you cannot set the V-Chip.• To avoid forgetting the password, write it down and keep in the safe place. Press or to display the password entering mode. 1 2 Ent...
Page 32 - RETURN
32 TV operation Press or to select “V-CHIP”. 3 To set the V-Chip OFF : TV RATING is not set TV-Y : All children TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above TV-G : General audience TV-PG : Parental guidance TV-14 : 14 years old and above TV-MA : 17 years old and above When you select TV- Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA,...
Page 33 - Locking the channels
33 TV operation Repeat steps 1 through 5 to lock otherchannels. Press or to select “SET”, then press ENTER. If you returen to LOCKS menu,select “LOCKS MENU” them press . Locking the channels 1 With the CH LOCK feature, you can lock specific channels. You will notbe able to tune locked channels unles...
Page 34 - Locking the video input
34 TV operation ENTER / / / Press MENU in the TV/VCR mode, then press or to select LOCKS menu. Press or to display the password entering mode. Use the Number buttons (0-9) to enter yourpassword, then press ENTER. The LOCKS menu appears. 1 2 Locking the video inputs/Setting the GameTimer ™ With the V...
Page 35 - Using the front panel lock feature
35 TV operation You can lock the front panel buttons to prevent your settings from beingchanged accidentally (by children, for example). When the front panellock is in ON, all control buttons on the unit’s front panel (exceptPOWER) do not operate. Using the front panel lock feature Using the front p...
Page 37 - To set the off timer; PROGRAM
37 TV operation To set the off timer To set the off timer This feature allows you to have the unit turn off automatically at apredetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the unit willautomatically turn off at the same time everyday. EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM. Press or to sel...
Page 38 - Picture control adjustment; Mode
38 TV operation After your desired setting, press RETURN tomake the menu screen disappear. Press or to select the item you want to adjust, then press or to adjust the setting. 1 2 Press MENU in the TV/VCR mode, then press or to select PICTURE menu. After your desired setting, press RETURN tomake the...
Page 39 - CableClear; Using the CableClear; Selecting the color temperature
39 TV operation ! ! ! ! " ! ! ! " ! CableClear ® reduces visible interference in your TV picture. This is useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (espe-cially a Cable channel) or playing a video cassette or discdamaged by repeated use.Change the picture quality by selecting from...
Page 42 - Selecting the picture size; Natural picture size
42 TV operation Selecting the picture size (continued) You can view 480i and 480p format programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2,TheaterWide 3, and Full. The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of theprogram you ar...
Page 44 - Sound control adjustment
44 TV operation Stereo and Second Audio Program (SAP)/Sound control adjustment The unit is equipped with a feature known as multi-channel TV sound or MTS.MTS broadcasts greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with highfidelity stereo sound.MTS also provides an extra channel called the Se...
Page 45 - Selecting the HDMI audio input source; Resetting your audio adjustments
45 TV operation Selecting the HDMI audio input source/Resetting your audio adjustments See page 17 for details on connecting an HDMI or a DVI device to the TV’s HDMI input. If youconnect a DVI device, to hear audio you must also connect the analog audio cables to theHDMI audio IN jacks (see page 17....
Page 46 - Loading and unloading a cassette tape; Loading; To record again; Automatic tape eject; Unloading; To prevent accidental erasure; EJECT
46 Playback (VCR) Loading and unloading a cassette tape Use only video cassette tapes marked . Loading Remove the erase prevention tab with a screwdriver. Cover the hole with a piece of adhesive tape. To record again Screwdriver Automatic tape eject This unit will automatically rewind the tape when ...
Page 48 - Special playback; Slow tracking and vertical lock adjustment; PLAY
48 Playback (VCR) Special playback Picture search Reverse picture search function Press REV once or twice during the playback. Forward picture search function Press FF once or twice during the playback. To return to playback, press PLAY . Press PAUSE/STILL during playback. To resume normal playback,...
Page 49 - Convenient function; Repeat playback
49 Playback (VCR) To start the playback, press PLAY. The playback will be repeated endlessly. Press RETURN to make the menu screendisappear. If you press DISPLAY , “ ” will appear on the screen 24 . Convenient function To cancel repeat mode : In step 3 above, press or to select “OFF” position. Press...
Page 50 - Zero return function; Begin playback or recording.; TURN; Video head cleaning; Video head clogging
50 Playback (VCR) Press ZERO RETURN. The tape will rewind andautomatically stop at the “00:00:00” position. 5 Zero return function Press DISPLAY. 1 Before playback or recording, press COUNTERRESET to set the counter to “00:00:00”. 2 Begin playback or recording. 3 Press STOP. 4 The zero return functi...
Page 51 - Recor; To stop recording temporarily; Recording a TV program; SPEED
51 Recor ding (VCR) Press STOP to stop recording. “ ” will appear on screen for about4 seconds. Note: The pause function will be released after 5 minutes toprevent damage to the tape or the unit. The unit will changeto the STOP mode. To stop recording temporarily This VCR will automatically rewind t...
Page 52 - to select the channel to be recorded.; STOP; To cancel OTR; DVD
52 Recording (VCR) One-touch timer recording (OTR) Press once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times NORMAL REC 0:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 NORMAL REC Recording time Press 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times 10 times Recording time Load a cassette tape with the eraseprevention tab intact. The unit wi...
Page 53 - Timer recording
53 Recor ding (VCR) Timer recording Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control.The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8programs within 1 month. Timer recording Notes: • Press to move cursor backward for correction. • T o r e c o r d f r o m e x t e...
Page 54 - To set daily/weekly timer; If the programs overlap another; To confirm the settings; To cancel a program; CANCEL
54 Recording (VCR) To set daily/weekly timer The current day (Friday) SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) WKL-WED WKL-THU (Weekly Thursday) (Weekly Wednesday) One month later minus one day Weekly (e.g. WKL-TUE: each Tuesday) or daily (e.g.MON-SAT: Mon...
Page 55 - Duplicating a video tape; Connection with Camcorder; Press PLAY on the playback VCR or camcorder.; Connection with second video recorder
55 Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a video tape If you connect the unit to another VCR or Camcorder, you canduplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections beforeturning on the power. Duplicating a video tape For duplicating a previously recorded tape from acamcorder, follow the camcord...
Page 56 - Duplicating a DVD or CD disc; Press DVD to select the DVD mode.; Recording a DVD/CD disc
56 Other functions (VCR) Duplicating a DVD or CD disc Press SPEED to select the desired tape speedSP or SLP. Preparation: • Press TV/VCR to select the TV/VCR mode. • Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.• Load a DVD/CD disc. 1 Press DVD to select the DVD mode. 2 Press PLAY to st...
Page 57 - Basic playback; Playing a disc
57 Basic pla ybac k (D VD) Press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY. The disc tray closes automatically.On the TV-screen, “ ” changes to “Reading Disc” and then playbackcommences. Press STOP to end playback. 3 Resuming facility • The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “ ” appears on the screen. ...
Page 59 - Playing frame by frame; To resume normal playback; Playing in slow-motion; Locating a chapter or track
59 Basic pla ybac k (D VD) Playing frame by frame Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FF during playback. REV : Fast reverse playback FF : Fast forward playback Each time you press REV or FF , the playback speed changes. To resume normal playback Press PLAY . Notes: • The...
Page 60 - Zooming/Locating desired scene; ZOOM; Zooming; Locating desired scene
60 Advanced playback (DVD) Press / / / to view a different part of the frame. You may move the frame from thecenter position to UP, DOWN, LEFTor RIGHT direction. In the zoom mode press ZOOM repeatedly toreturn to a 1:1 view ( Off). Press JUMP during playback or stop mode. Press or to select the “Tim...
Page 61 - Off; PLAY MODE
61 Adv anced pla ybac k (D VD) [Audio CD, Video CD, MP3/WMA/JPEG CD]Press D D D D D to select “Repeat”. Press B B B B B / A A A A A to select “Track” or “All”. The unit automatically star ts repeatplayback after finishing the currenttrack. • If you set the repeat mode during stop mode, press PLAY to...
Page 62 - Program playback/Random playback; Program playback; Random playback
62 Advanced playback (DVD) Program playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks or files on the disc. And alsothe unit selects tracks or files at random and playback them. These featureworks for Audio CD and Video CD. ENTER ▲ / ▼ / / PLAY MODE 0–9 CANCEL Program playback VCD...
Page 63 - Changing angles; ANGLE; Title selection
63 Adv anced pla ybac k (D VD) Changing angles ANGLE ENTER ▲ / ▼ / / TOP MENU PLAY DVD MENU Title selection DVD menu Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. ...
Page 64 - Press AUDIO SELECT during playback.; In case of Video CD playback; AUDIO SELECT; Subtitles; SUBTITLE
64 Advanced playback (DVD) 1 2 Press AUDIO SELECT during playback. The current soundtrack language willappear. Press AUDIO SELECT repeatedly until the desiredlanguage is selected. • The on screen display will disappear after a few seconds. Changing soundtrack language/Subtitles You can select the la...
Page 65 - Disc status/To turn off the PBC; Disc status; To turn off the PBC
65 Adv anced pla ybac k (D VD) Disc status/To turn off the PBC With each press of DISPLAY, the status of the discwill appear on the screen and change as follows. DVD To make status display disappear, press DISPLAY again. Video CD When you playback the CD disc, the status display willappear on the sc...
Page 66 - Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG file playback; Limitations on display
66 Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG file information Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG file playback • MP3/WMA/JPEG file is the disc/card that is standardized by ISO9660, its file name must include 3-digits extensionletters, “mp3”, “wma”, “jpg”. • MP3/WMA/JPEG file must be correspond to the ISO standa...
Page 68 - JPEG slide show
68 Advanced playback (DVD) TOP MENU ▲ / ▼ / / ENTER 0–9 The slide show enables you to view pictures (files) one afteranother automatically. Preparation: Set “JPEG Interval” setting to “5 Seconds”, “10 Seconds”or “15 Seconds” % . Place a CD-R/RW on which JPEG files have beenrecorded onto the disc tra...
Page 69 - Setting procedure; Customizing the function settings; SETUP
69 Function setup (D VD) Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop mode. The following on-screen displayappears. 1 2 3 To make SETUP screen disappear, pressSETUP or RETURN. 5 Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performanceto your preference. ENTER C / D...
Page 70 - Customizing the function settings (continued); Input 4-digit password to set the parental level.; Setting details
70 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (continued) Section Option MenuSubtitleAudio TV Screen Display Picture Mode JPEG Interval DRC Password Parental Select Files Details To select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and“Audio” if more than one language are available onthe disc. T...
Page 71 - TV Screen; OPEN; Display
71 Function setup (D VD) Menu, Subtitle, Audio You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and“Audio” if more than one languages are recorded ontothe disc. English, Francais, Espanol: The selected language will be heard or seen. Other: Other language can be selected (see the“Language code list...
Page 72 - Picture Mode
72 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (continued) Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures re-corded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures re-corded from films at 24 frames per second) and videocontent (video signals recorded at 30 frames per sec-ond). ...
Page 74 - Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc
74 Function setup (DVD) Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/CLOSE . If the DVD disc has been designed to temporarilycancel the Rating level, the screen which followsthe “Reading Disc” screen will change, depend-ing on which disc is played. If you select “YES”with the ENTER key, “Your disc exceeds...
Page 75 - Language code list; Others
75 Others Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” % . Abkhazian 1112 Fiji 1620 Lingala 2224 Singhalese 2919 Afar 1111 Finnish 1619 Lithuanian 2230 Slovak 2921 Afrikaans 1116 French 1628 Macedonian 2321 Slovenian 2922 Albanian 29...
Page 76 - GHOSTS; Reception disturbances
76 Others Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHFantenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of televisioninterference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the unit is connected t...
Page 77 - Troubleshooting
77 Others Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE Try another channel.Check picture control adjustments.Check for source of reception distur-bance.Check CABLE connection or VHF/UHFantenna, reposit...
Page 79 - Specifications; General
79 Others Specifications * Screen size is approximate. • This model complies with the above specifications.• Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.• This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. MW26G71 MW30G71 General...
Page 80 - Limited United States Warranty
80 Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original con-sumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TV COMBINATION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINALCONSUMER PURCHASER AND T...
Page 83 - Other
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Page 84 - Printed in Thailand
Printed in Thailand CableClear, ColorStream and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba AmericaConsumer Products, L.L.C.GameTimer is a trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 5U30101B [E]p80-Back 4/1/05, 3:29 PM 84
