Mintek 27HL85 owner manual Connecting your TV, Connecting an antenna or cable TV, Channels

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	Note: Cables are not supplied with your TV.
	● Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, cable TV		Introduction
	service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT RF input on your TV.	Coaxial (antenna) cable	Introduction

	● Standard A/V cables (composite video) usually come in sets of three,

	and are for use with video devices with standard audio and standard
	(composite) video output. These cables (and the related inputs on your
	TV) are typically color-coded according to use: yellow for video, red	Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow)
	for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio.	Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow)
	● S-video cable is for use with video devices with S-video output. Separate
	audio cables are required for a complete connection.	S-video cable
	Note: An S-video cable provides better picture performance than a	S-video cable
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	standard (composite) video cable.		Connecting	TVyour
	standard (composite) video cable.
	● Component video cables come in sets of three and are for use with
	video devices with component video output. These cables are typically
	color-coded red, green, and blue. (ColorStream¨ is ToshibaÕs brand of	Component video cables
	component video.) 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 cable is for use with devices with uncompressed HDMI (high-		theUsing	controlremote
	definition multimedia interface) video/compressed audio output.		theUsing	controlremote

	HDMI cable delivers digital audio and video in its native format (see
	page 15). This cable carries both video and audio information;
	therefore, no separate audio cables are needed for a complete connec-	NOTE: RISK OF
	tion.	NOTE: RISK OF
	tion.	EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!
	Note: HDMI cable provides better picture performance than a standard	EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!
	(composite) video or S-video cable.	Never plug in any power cords
		until you have finished connecting all
		equipment.
	Connecting an antenna or cable TV	NOTE: NEVER	Settingup	yourTV
	channels.	COMPUTER (PC).	Settingup	yourTV
	This connection allows you to watch TV programs or basic cable	CONNECT THIS TV
		TO A PERSONAL
		This TV is not intended for use with a

From Antenna or Cable

PC.

TV

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Using the TVÕs Features

Appendix

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Contents 27HL85 Dear Customer Safety PrecautionsInstallation Important Safety InstructionsCare cont. from previous column ServiceImportant notes about your LCD TV Introduction Check that you have the accessories and items shown Supplied accessoriesIntroduction Welcome to ToshibaVideo Exploring your new TVConnecting your TV Connecting an antenna or cable TVChannels Connecting a cable converter box and VCR Connecting a VCRIntroduction Connecting yourTV Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCRDVD player with component video For Hdmi or DVI connection, see Connecting a camcorder Connecting two VCRs¥ one Hdmi cable type a connector Connecting an HDMIª or a DVI device to the Hdmi input¥ one HDMIÐtoÐDVI adapter cable Hdmi type a connector ¥ one pair of standard analog audio cablesPreparing the remote control for use Using the remote controlInstalling the remote control batteries Remote control effective rangeFor future reference, write down the codes you used Remote control codesRemote control codes Introduction Connecting YourTV Control CLEAR/EXIT Remote Control function key chartConnecting YourTV Control Learning about the remote controlLearning about the menu system Setting up your TVPress x or to highlight your desired language Changing the on-screen display languageProgramming channels automatically Adding channels to the TVÕs memoryAdding and erasing channels manually Changing channelsAdjusting the channel settings Using the TVÕs featuresSwitching between two channels using Channel Return Programming your favorite channelsConnecting Labeling channels Selecting the picture size Viewing the wide-screen picture formatsTheaterwide 1 picture size For 43 format programs Adjusting the Picture SIZE/POSITION Using the Auto Aspect feature Press y or z to highlight Auto AspectPress x or to select on Selecting the gray level of the side panels Using the Gray screen functionUsing the V-CHIP menu Using the Locks menuEntering the PIN code If you cannot remember your PIN codeTV Rating Independent rating system for broadcasters OFF To release your setting UnlockTV Rating menu appears Press z or y to select an item Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the next itemChip menu Mpaa Rating Independent rating system for moviesLocking channels Unlocking programs temporarilyRepeat steps 2 and 3 for other channels Repeat for other channels Changing the PIN code Locking the video inputsSelecting the picture mode Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the back light feature Press x or to select the mode you preferUsing the Black stretch feature Adjusting the picture qualityUsing the Mpeg NR feature Using the CableClear¨ DNR featurePress x or to select HIGH, MIDDLE, LOW, or OFF Selecting the cinema mode Selecting the color temperatureLabeling the video input sources Selecting the video input sourceUsing the closed caption feature Press x or to highlight C1-C4 or T1-T4¥ To view text, highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4 Setting the on timer Setting the sleep timerAdjusting the sound Muting the soundSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Using the WOWª surround sound feature Adjusting the sound quality Using the StableSound¨ featureTo turn off the StableSound feature Select OFF in above Understanding the auto power off feature Understanding the last mode memory featureDisplaying on-screen information Appendix SpecificationsAntenna TroubleshootingBlack box appears on the screen T2, T3, or T4. Turn closed captioning OFFLimited United States Warranty Limited Canada Warranty Channel programming IndexToshiba ELECTROMEX, S.A. DE C.V