Toshiba 26HL86, 32HL86, 37HL86 You will need, To view the antenna or Cable signal, To view the VCR

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

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 anntena or cable

TV lower back panel

Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box)

You will need:

•coaxial cables

•standard A/V cables

–For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, connect an S-video cable and standard (analog) audio cables to the VIDEO-2inputs on the side panel (instead of the VIDEO-1inputs). Do not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO-2at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

–If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to your VCR’s audio out terminal using the white audio cable only.

From Cable TV or antenna

Stereo VCR

VIDEO	AUDIO
L	R
IN from ANT	IN
CH 3
CH 4
OUT to TV	OUT
OUT to TV
L	R

TV upper back panel

TV lower back panel

To view the antenna or Cable signal:

Select the antenna/cable channel input source on the TV.*

To view the VCR:

Turn ON the VCR. Select the Video 1 video input source on the TV.*

*To select the video input source, press +on the remote control (- page 30). To program the TV remote control to operate other devices, see “Using the remote control to operate your other devices” on page 19.

The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Law and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

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Contents LCD Color Television 26HL86 32HL86 37HL86 Dear Customer Safety PrecautionsInstallation Important Safety InstructionsInstallation, Care, and Service Additional Safety PrecautionsCare ServiceTrademark Information Welcome to ToshibaImportant notes about your Contents Introduction Features of your new TVTV front and side panel controls and connections ColorStream HD-1 and ColorStream HD-2 TV back panel connectionsFor an explanation of cable types and connections, see Overview of cable types Connecting your TVCoaxial cables Standard A/V cables To view the antenna or Cable signalYou will need To view the VCRTo view basic and premium Cable channels Connecting a VCR and Cable boxTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To record a TV program while watching a DVDTo view antenna or Cable channels To view the DVD playerSelect the Video 2 video input source on the TV Connecting two VCRsConnecting a camcorder To view the camcorder videoTo connect an Hdmi device, you will need Connecting an Hdmi or DVI device to the Hdmi inputHdmi device connection DVI device connectionSignal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Connecting a personal computer PCRemote control effective range Using the remote controlPreparing the remote control for use Installing the remote control batteriesLearning about the remote control CH Bb Using the remote control to operate your other devicesTo use your TV remote control to operate a VCR, set the Mode Select Switch to VCRCable SAT VCR DVD Remote Control functional key chartProgramming the remote control to operate your other devices DVD/VCR Combo Cable converter boxSatellite receiver TV/VCR ComboHtib Icon Option Menu layout and navigationMenu Layout Navigating the menu system To select the menu language Setting up your TVSelecting the menu language Programming channels automaticallyTo add and delete channels in the Favorite Channel lists Programming your favorite channelsManually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory To add or delete channels in the channel memoryLabeling channels To set the Hdmi audio mode Setting the Hdmi audio modeLabeling the video input sources Using the TV’s featuresTo select the video input source using the program list Selecting the video input source to viewSwitching between two channels using Channel Return Tuning channelsTuning your favorite channels Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammedTheaterWide 1 picture size for 43 format programs Natural picture size for 480i and 480p program sources onlyFull picture size for 169 source programs only HD picture size for 720p and 1080i program sources onlySelection Pressing C Pressing c Adjusting the Picture PositionUsing the auto aspect ratio feature Signal Automatically selected when Source Auto Aspect is OnSelecting the gray level for 43 mode side panels Using the blue screen functionMode Picture Quality Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode Adjusting the picture qualityUsing CableClear/DNR digital noise reduction Using the black stretch featureUsing Mpeg noise reduction To view captions or text Using the closed caption modeSelecting the color temperature To select the color temperatureSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the audioClosed Caption Reception Adjustment Muting the soundTo adjust the WOW settings Adjusting the audio qualityUsing the SRS WOW surround sound feature To adjust the audio qualityIf you cannot remember your PIN code Using the Locks menuUsing the StableSound feature Entering the PIN codeLocking channels Using the Video lock featureChanging your PIN code To set the PC Audio Using the PC setting featureTo adjust the PC settings PC AudioSetting the On timer Setting the sleep timerTo close the Recall screen Understanding the auto power off featureUnderstanding the last mode memory feature To display TV setting information on-screenGeneral troubleshooting TroubleshootingClosed caption problems Remote control problemsChannel tuning problems Appendix SpecificationsFor LCD Televisions Limited Canada Warranty11, 12, 13 Index06-05