Toshiba 37HL86 Connecting a personal computer PC, Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Connecting a personal computer (PC)

This connection allows you to view the image from a PC on the TV screen. When connecting a PC to the TV, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable.

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PC audio cable

Computer

PC audio output

Conversion adapter

(if necessary)

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

VGA: 640 5 480 @ 60Hz

SVGA: 800 5 600 @ 60Hz

XGA: 1024 5 768 @ 60Hz

SXGA: 1280 5 1024 @ 60Hz

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

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

Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector

Pin assignment for RGB/PC terminal

5

1

10

6

15

11

Pin No.

Signal name

1

R

2

G

3

B

4

NC (not connected)

5

NC

6

Ground

7

Ground

8

Ground

9

NC

10

Ground

11

NC

12

NC

13

H-sync

14

V-sync

15

NC

Note:

Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.

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

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.

Never connect a PC to the HDMI port.

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Contents LCD Color Television 26HL86 32HL86 37HL86 Safety Precautions Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions Installation, Care, and ServiceAdditional Safety Precautions InstallationService CareImportant notes about your Welcome to ToshibaTrademark Information Contents Features of your new TV IntroductionTV 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 typesTo view the antenna or Cable signal You will needTo view the VCR Coaxial cables Standard A/V cablesConnecting a VCR and Cable box To view basic and premium Cable channelsTo record a TV program while watching a DVD To view antenna or Cable channelsTo view the DVD player To view the VCR or view and record antenna channelsConnecting two VCRs Connecting a camcorderTo view the camcorder video Select the Video 2 video input source on the TVConnecting an Hdmi or DVI device to the Hdmi input Hdmi device connectionDVI device connection To connect an Hdmi device, you will needConnecting a personal computer PC Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connectorUsing 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 Setting the Hdmi audio mode To set the Hdmi audio modeUsing 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 ReturnNatural picture size for 480i and 480p program sources only Full picture size for 169 source programs onlyHD picture size for 720p and 1080i program sources only TheaterWide 1 picture size for 43 format programsAdjusting 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 setting feature To adjust the PC settingsPC Audio To set the PC AudioSetting the sleep timer Setting the On timerUnderstanding the auto power off feature Understanding the last mode memory featureTo display TV setting information on-screen To close the Recall screenTroubleshooting General troubleshootingChannel tuning problems Remote control problemsClosed caption problems Specifications AppendixLimited Canada Warranty For LCD TelevisionsIndex 11, 12, 1306-05