Panasonic 26HL57, 42HL57, 32HL57, 37HL57 manual Connecting a personal computer PC

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Connecting a personal computer (PC)

With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV’s speakers.

To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV:

When connecting a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable.

TV upper back panel

TV lower back panel

Depending on the DVD’s title and the specifications of the PC on which you are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes.

These signal formats are converted to match the number of pixels of the LCD panel.

Therefore, the TV may not display small text properly.

If you connect this TV to your PC, the compressed image is displayed in SXGA mode, therefore the picture quality may deteriorate and characters may not be read.

A bar may appear in the upper, lower, right or left side of the screen, or parts of the picture may be obscured depending on some signals. This is not the malfunction.

PC audio

output

Computer

PC audio

cable

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal on the TV:

When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal on the TV, use an HDMI-to DVI adapter cable and analog audio cables.

If connecting a PC with an HDMI terminal, use an HDMI cable (type A connector). Separate analog cables are not necessary (- page 15).

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PC audio

To use a PC, set the monitor output resolution on the PC before connecting it to the TV. The following signals can be displayed:

Format

Resolution

V. Frequency

VGA

640 × 480

60Hz/75Hz

 

 

 

SVGA

800 × 600

60Hz/75Hz

 

 

 

 

XGA

1024

× 768

60Hz/70Hz/75Hz

 

 

 

 

WXGA

1280

× 768

60Hz/75Hz

 

 

 

 

WXGA

1360

× 768

60Hz

 

 

 

 

SXGA

1280

× 1024

60Hz/75Hz

 

 

 

 

Other formats or non-standard signals will not be displayed correctly.

To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature (-“Using the PC settings feature” on page 42).

Note:

The PC audio input terminals on the TV are shared with the HDMI-1 analog audio input terminals (- page 42).

Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.

An adapter is not needed for computers with a compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal.

cable

PC audio

output

Computer

The following signal formats can be displayed:

Format

Resolution

V. Frequency

VGA

640 × 480

59.94/60Hz

 

 

 

480i (60Hz)

720 × 480

59.94/60Hz

 

 

 

480p (60Hz)

720 × 480

59.94/60Hz

 

 

 

 

720p (60Hz)

1280

× 720

59.94/60Hz

 

 

 

 

1080i (60Hz)

1920

× 1080

59.94/60Hz

 

 

 

 

1080p (24/60Hz)

1920

× 1080

59.94/60Hz

 

 

 

 

Note:

The edges of the images may be hidden.

If receiving a 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e. no overscanning).

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Contents LCD Color Television 26HL57 32HL57 37HL57 42HL57 Safety Precautions Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions Installation, Care, and ServiceAdditional Safety Precautions 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 typesConnecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable box To view the antenna or Cable signalYou will need To view the VCRConnecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box To view basic and premium Cable channelsCoaxial cables Video cable Standard audio cablesTo view antenna or Cable channels To view the DVD playerTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To record a TV program while watching a DVDConnecting a camcorder Connecting an audio systemTo view the camcorder video To control the audioConnecting an Hdmi or DVI device to the Hdmi input Format Resolution FrequencyTo connect an Hdmi device, you will need 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 Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for useInstalling the remote control batteries Remote control effective rangeLearning about the remote control Using the remote control to operate your other devices To use your TV remote control to operate aVCR, set the Mode Select Switch to VCR CH BbRemote Control functional key chart Cable SAT VCR DVDProgramming the remote control to operate your other devices Cable converter box Satellite receiverTV/VCR Combo DVD/VCR ComboHtib Menu Layout Menu layout and navigationIcon Option Navigating the menu system Setting up your TV Selecting the menu languageProgramming channels automatically To select the menu languageProgramming your favorite channels Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memoryTo add or delete 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 Using the TV’s features To select the video input source using the program listSelecting the video input source to view Labeling the video input sourcesTuning channels Tuning your favorite channelsTuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed Switching between two channels using Channel ReturnTheaterWide 1 picture size Natural picture sizeFull picture size for 43 480i, 480p source programs only Adjusting the Picture Position Using the auto aspect ratio featureSignal Automatically selected when Source Auto Aspect is On Selection Pressing C Pressing cUsing the blue screen function Selecting the gray level for 43 mode side panelsAdjusting the picture Selecting the picture modeAdjusting the picture quality Mode Picture QualityUsing Mpeg noise reduction Using the black stretch featureUsing CableClear/DNR digital noise reduction Using the closed caption mode Selecting the color temperatureTo select the color temperature To view captions or textAdjusting the audio Closed Caption Reception AdjustmentMuting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsAdjusting the audio quality Using the SRS WOW surround sound featureTo adjust the audio quality To adjust the WOW settingsUsing the Locks menu Using the StableSound featureEntering the PIN code If you cannot remember your PIN codeChanging your PIN code Using the Video lock featureLocking channels Using the PC settings feature Setting the PC AudioTo adjust the PC settings To set the PC AudioSetting the sleep timer Setting the On timerUnderstanding the auto power off feature Understanding the last mode memory featureDisplaying TV setting information on-screen using Recall 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