Panasonic 32HL57, 26HL57, 42HL57, 37HL57 manual Connecting your TV, Overview of cable types

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

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 TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT input on your TV.

Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow)

Standard A/V cables (composite video) usually come in sets of three, and are for use with video devices with analog audio and composite video output. These cables (and the related inputs on your TV) are typically color-coded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio.

S-video cable

S-video cable is for use with video devices with S-video output. Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.

Note: An S-video cable provides better picture performance than a composite video cable. If you connect an S-video cable, be sure to disconnect the standard (composite) video cable or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

Component video cables (red/green/blue)

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 cables are required for a complete connection.

Note: Component video cables provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video or S-video cable.

HDMI™ cable

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable is for use with devices with an HDMI output. An HDMI cable delivers digital audio and video in its native format. This cable carries both video and audio information; therefore, separate audio cables are not required for a complete HDMI device connection (- page 15).

Note: HDMI cable provides better picture performance than a standard (composite) video or S-video cable.

Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable

Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable is for connecting a PC to the TV’s PC IN terminal (- page 16).

About the connection illustrations

You can connect different types and brands of devices to your TV in several different configurations. The connection illustrations in this manual are representative of typical device connections only. The input/output terminals on your devices may differ from those illustrated herein. For details on connecting and using your specific devices, refer to each device’s owner’s manual.

Connecting an antenna or cable TV

This connection allows you to watch TV programs or basic cable channels.

From antenna or cable

TV lower back panel

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Contents LCD Color Television 26HL57 32HL57 37HL57 42HL57 Safety Precautions Dear CustomerAdditional Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsInstallation, Care, and Service InstallationService CareTrademark Information Important notes about your LCD TVChoosing a location for your LCD TV Contents Introduction Features of your new TVWelcome to Toshiba TV front and side panel controls and connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see TV back panel connectionsColorStream HD-1 and ColorStream HD-2 Connecting your TV Overview of cable typesYou will need Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable boxTo view the antenna or Cable signal To view the VCRCoaxial cables Video cable Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable boxTo view basic and premium Cable channels Standard audio cablesTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To view antenna or Cable channelsTo view the DVD player To record a TV program while watching a DVDTo view the camcorder video Connecting a camcorderConnecting an audio system To control the audioTo connect an Hdmi device, you will need Connecting an Hdmi or DVI device to the Hdmi inputFormat Resolution Frequency To view the Hdmi device videoTo connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TV Connecting a personal computer PCTo connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TV Installing the remote control batteries Using the remote controlPreparing the remote control for use Remote control effective rangeLearning about the remote control VCR, set the Mode Select Switch to VCR Using the remote control to operate your other devicesTo use your TV remote control to operate a CH BbRemote Control functional key chart Cable SAT VCR DVDProgramming the remote control to operate your other devices TV/VCR Combo Cable converter boxSatellite receiver DVD/VCR ComboHtib Menu Layout Menu layout and navigationIcon Option Navigating the menu system Programming channels automatically Setting up your TVSelecting the menu language To select the menu languageTo add or delete channels in the channel memory Programming your favorite channelsManually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory To add and delete channels in the Favorite Channel listsLabeling channels To set the Hdmi audio mode Setting the Hdmi audio modeWhen the sound is not audible Selecting the video input source to view Using the TV’s featuresTo select the video input source using the program list Labeling the video input sourcesTuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed Tuning channelsTuning your favorite channels Switching between two channels using Channel ReturnTheaterWide 1 picture size Natural picture sizeFull picture size for 43 480i, 480p source programs only Signal Automatically selected when Source Auto Aspect is On Adjusting the Picture PositionUsing the auto aspect ratio feature Selection Pressing C Pressing cUsing the blue screen function Selecting the gray level for 43 mode side panelsAdjusting the picture quality Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode Mode Picture QualityUsing Mpeg noise reduction Using the black stretch featureUsing CableClear/DNR digital noise reduction To select the color temperature Using the closed caption modeSelecting the color temperature To view captions or textMuting the sound Adjusting the audioClosed Caption Reception Adjustment Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsTo adjust the audio quality Adjusting the audio qualityUsing the SRS WOW surround sound feature To adjust the WOW settingsEntering the PIN code Using the Locks menuUsing the StableSound feature If you cannot remember your PIN codeChanging your PIN code Using the Video lock featureLocking channels To adjust the PC settings Using the PC settings featureSetting the PC Audio To set the PC AudioSetting the sleep timer Setting the On timerDisplaying TV setting information on-screen using Recall Understanding the auto power off featureUnderstanding the last mode memory feature To display TV setting information on-screenTroubleshooting General troubleshootingChannel tuning problems Remote control problemsClosed caption problems Pin No Signal name SpecificationsAppendix Limited Canadian Warranty For Toshiba Brand Flat Panel TelevisionsDisclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Index 11, 12Page 07-04
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