Toshiba 27HL95 manual Introduction

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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.Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information on pages 2–5. Keep this manual for future reference.

2.Observe the following when choosing a location for the TV:

¥Place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. Secure the TV to a wall, pillar, or other immovable structure as described on page 3, item 19.

¥Place the TV in a location where light does not reflect on the screen.

¥Place the TV far enough from walls and other objects to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which will damage the TV. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TOSHIBA WARRANTY.

¥Read ÒInstallationÓ on pages 3Ð4.

¥Read ÒImportant notes about your LCD TVÓ on page 5.

3.Do not plug in any power cords until AFTER you have connected all cables and devices to your TV.

4.BEFORE connecting cables or devices to the TV, learn the functions of the TVÕs connections and controls (pages 9 and 10).

5.Connect your other electronic device(s) to the TV (pages 12Ð22).

6.Connect the G-LINK®cable (either one of the enclosed IR blaster cables) from your VCR and/or Cable box (if applicable) to the G-LINK¨terminal so you can use the TV Guide On Screen¨ features (applies to VCRs and cable boxes only). See page 21.

7.Install the batteries in the remote control (page 23).

8.See “Learning about the remote control” (page 28) for an overview of the buttons on the remote control.

9.Program the remote control to operate your other device(s) (pages 24Ð25).

10.AFTER connecting all cables and devices, plug in the power cords for your TV and other devices.

ÒNow Booting...Ó will be displayed on the screen until the picture appears or the green LED will blink until the TV goes into standby mode.

When the TV is in standby mode, press POWER on the TV top panel or remote control to turn on the TV.

If the TV stops responding to the controls on the remote control or TV top panel and you cannot turn the TV off or on, press and hold the POWER button for 5 seconds to reset the TV.

11.See “Menu layout and navigation” for a quick overview of navigating the TV’s menu system (pages 29Ð30).

12.See Chapter 5 for details on setting up the TV Guide On Screen® system (if available in your area).

13.See Chapter 7 for details on using the TV Guide On Screen® program guide (if available in your area).

14.Program channels into the TV’s channel memory (page 36).

15.For details on using the TV’s features, see Chapter 8.

16.For help, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide (Chapter 10).

17.For technical specifications and warranty information, see Chapter 11.

18.Enjoy your new TV!

Note: If you sell or transfer this television to a third party, be sure to reset the PIN code as described on page 76 under the heading, ÒIf you cannot remember your PIN code.Ó

 

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Contents 27HL95 27HL95 *Web 213Safety Precautions It Makes a Difference Where Your TV StandsIssue Tune Into SafetyImportant Safety Instructions Installation, Care, and ServiceCare cont. from previous column Never strike the screen with a sharp or heavy objectContents Using the TV Guide On Screen¨ Features of your new TV IntroductionWelcome to Toshiba See ÒImportant notes about your LCD TVÓ onIntroduction Green and Red LEDs Connecting your TVTV top panel and side panel controls and connections CableCARD TV back panel connectionsANT-1 Cable in and ANT-2 in Two inputs that Overview of cable types You will need About the connection illustrations Connecting a CableCARDTo view encrypted digital channels Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable box Connecting a camcorderConnecting a VCR and Cable box To view basic Cable channels and use the TVÕs featuresOn Screen¨ recording features To view basic and premium Cable channelsSelect the ColorStream HD video input source on the TV Connecting a VCR and satellite receiverOne signal splitter Four coaxial cables To view VCR To view premium Cable channelsTo view the DVD player To use the TV Guide On Screen¨ recording feature Your TV has ColorStream component video inputsTo view antenna or Cable channels To record a TV program while watching a DVDConnecting two VCRs One signal splitterThree coaxial cables To dub or edit from VCR 1 to VCRConnecting an HDMIª or a DVI device to the Hdmi input ¥ one Hdmi cable type a connector per Hdmi deviceTo connect an Hdmi device, you will need To connect a DVI device, you will needConnecting a digital audio system TV’s Digital Audio OUT terminal outputs a DolbyTo control the audio Device see SelectingSee Chapter LINKconnectionTo connect to the G-LINK¨terminal Pin assignment for RGB/PC terminal Connecting a personal computer PCSignal names for mini D-sub 15 pin connector Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for useInstalling the remote control batteries Remote control effective rangeSatellite receiver Remote control codesCable converter box TV/VCR Combo DVD/VCR ComboDVD player Portable DVD playerPoint the remote control Directly at the device DVD MenuRemote Control function key chart Learning about the remote control Menu layout and navigation Main menu layoutSetup / Installation menu layout Navigating the menu systemTV Guide On Screen setup Setting up the TV Guide On Screen systemTo set up the TV Guide On Screen¨ system New set of Installation Menu icons appearsFor additional details, see On nextSetting up the TV Guide On Screen system If your VCR did not If the information is incorrect, select NoTo select the menu language Setting up your TVTo configure the ANT 1 and ANT 2 input sources Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory To program channels automaticallyProgramming channels into the TVÕs channel memory Programming your favorite channels Setting the Hdmi audio mode Setting the time and dateTo select the Hdmi audio mode To set the time and dateTo view the digital signal meter To view the CableCARD ª menuTo close the screen and return to the Terrestrial menu To return to normal viewingTo close the screen and return to the Installation menu To cancel the resetViewing the system status To check the system statusTV Guide On Screen system includes the following features While watching TV, press TV Guide on the remote controlRecording-Easily schedule recording of one or more programs To open the TV Guide On Screen¨ systemCurrent show highlighted When in the TV Guide Navigating the TV Guide On Screen systemLock/unlock icon indicates the status of the Video Window To lock/unlock the Video WindowNavigating the TV Guide On Screen¨ system Info BoxTV Guide On Screen Services Listings screenSearch screen To edit or delete a keyword TV Guide On Screen¨ Services Set a show to Record from a panel menuDon’t Record This Show-Cancels the Recording You can choose to start or cancel recordingHighlight NEW Manual Recording and press Show previously set to RecordHighlight the Power on TV field, and press x to At the scheduled Reminder time or No defaultChannel you are setting the Reminder for at You can set a Reminder to perform the following functionsReminder notification banner Setup screen This option allows you to change default settings General DefaultsRecord Defaults Remind DefaultsRecord defaults Remind defaultsTo select the video input source to view Using the TV’s featuresSelecting the video input source to view Labeling the video input sources To label the video input sourcesTo clear the input labels DTV Satellite/DSS VCR Laser DiskTuning channels Using the Channel BrowserTo toggle between Browse mode and Select mode To tune to a channel in Browse modeTo tune to the Home channel To set a channel as Home using the remote controlTo set a channel as Home using the menus Tuning channels Tuning your favorite channels To select the picture size Selecting the picture sizeYou can view many program formats in a variety of picture Full picture size for 169 480i, 480p source programs only TheaterWide 1 picture size For 43 format programTheaterWide 2 picture size for letter box programs Using the auto aspect ratio feature To set the scroll settingsTo turn on the auto aspect ratio feature To turn off the auto aspect ratio featureUsing the Freeze feature To set the Cinema Mode to FilmCinema Mode field, select Film To set the Cinema Mode to VideoAdjusting the picture quality Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode Using CableClear /DNR digital noise reduction Selecting the color temperatureTo select the color temperature Mode you preferAdjusting the back lighting feature Using dynamic contrast Using Mpeg noise reductionTo adjust the back lighting To select dynamic contrast preferencesUsing the closed caption mode Advanced closed captionsPress yz to select Closed Caption Digital closed captionsTo select digital closed captions Adjusting the audio Using the digital audio selectorMuting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsAdjusting the audio quality Using the StableSound featureTo adjust the audio quality To turn on the StableSound¨ featureUsing the SRS WOW surround sound feature To adjust the WOWª settingsSelecting the optical audio output format To select the optical audio output formatSetting the On/Off timer Setting the sleep timerUsing the PC setting feature PC AudioUnderstanding the auto power off feature Understanding the last mode memory featureUsing the Gray Level feature Displaying TV setting information on-screen using RecallUsing the Locks menu Entering the PIN codeIf you cannot remember your PIN code Changing your PIN codeBlocking TV programs and movies by rating V-Chip To block and unblock TV programs and moviesPress z to highlight Edit Rating Limits and press Enter Independent rating system for broadcastersLocking video inputs Blocking channelsUnlocking programs temporarily Using the GameTimerª Using the panel lock featureTroubleshooting General troubleshootingTroubleshooting TV Guide On Screen¨ FAQs There are several possibilitiesWhy arenÕt all my channels initially displayed? There are several possibilities see page 53 for detailsYes. Highlight any of the four main Services Listings Press Info on the remote control to resize the InfoListings are restored Highlight Change system settings, and then pressSpecifications AppendixLimited United States Warranty For LCD Televisions 26 and LargerAppendix Appendix Appendix 12-22 IndexChannel programming Picture adjustments Remote control80-84 21, 31Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, L.L.C