Toshiba 42AV500U, 26AV500U manual Using the TV’s features, Selecting the video input source to view

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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features

Selecting the video input source to view

To select the video input source to view:

1� Press on the remote control or TV control panel. 2� And then either:

a)Press numeric key 0~7 directly; or

b)Repeatedly press  on the remote control and then press to change the input; or

c)Repeatedly press on the remote control or TV control panel to change the input.

Note:

“No Signal” will appear randomly on the screen if no signal is received in video input mode.

Tuning channel

Favorites Browser

The Favorites Browser allows you to quickly set up a favorite channels list and let you jump to prefer channel easily (Highlight Channel number then press ).

To add a favorite channel:

1�

Tune to the channel number that you prefer.

2�

Press

button, a new set of Favorite Channel

Set Menu will appear as below.

3� Press button to add the current display channel to favorite browser list.

To delete a favorite channel:

1� Press button to open the favorites channel set menu.

2� Press  buttons to highlight the channel then press button to delete it.

Tuning to the next programmed channel

To tune to the next programmed channel:

Press or on the remote control or TV control panel.

Note: This feature will not work unless you program channels into the TV’s channel memory (page 30).

Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed)

Tuning analog channels:

Press the Channel Number (0–9) on the remote control. For example, to select channel 125, press 1, 2, 5, then .

Tuning digital channels:

Press the Channel Number (0–9) on the remote control, followed by the dash () button and then the sub-channel number. For example, to select digital channel 125-1, press 1, 2, 5, –, 1, then .

Note: If a digital channel is not programmed—either through the automatic channel scan (page 30) or the channel add/delete function (page 30)—you will have to tune the RF channel using the Channel Number and dash () on the remote control.

Switching between two channels using Channel Return

The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time.

1�

Select the first channel you want to view.

2� Select a second channel using the Channel Number

 

buttons (and the dash (

) button if selecting a digital

 

channel).

 

3� Press on the remote control. The previous channel

will display. Each time you press , the TV will switch back and forth between the last two channels that were tuned.

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Contents 26AV500U 32AV500U 37AV50U 37AV500U 42AV500U Safety Precautions IssueTune Into Safety Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions Installation, Care, and ServiceInstallation Additional Safety PrecautionsService CareTo Display your LCD TV using a Wall Bracket Choosing a location for your LCD TVTo Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand Removing the Pedestal StandTrademark Information PartImportant notes about your LCD TV Contents Welcome to Toshiba Features of your new TVIntroduction Introduction 42 TV Right side panel TV front and side panel controls and connectionsGreen and Red LEDs 32AV500U 37AV50U 37AV500U 42AV500U TV back panel connections26AV500U About the connection illustrations Connecting your TVOverview of cable types Connecting 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 chan- nels To record a TV program while watching a DVDSelect the Video 2 video input source on the TV Connecting a camcorderTo view the camcorder video To connect a DVI device, you will need To connect an Hdmi device, you will needTo view the Hdmi device video Connecting an audio system To control the audioTurn on the TV and the digital audio device Press Turn on the TV and the stereo amplifierConnecting a personal computer PC Format Resolution FrequencyPin No Signal Name To connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TVPreparing the remote control for use Installing the remote control batteriesRemote control effective range If you have a Toshiba deviceLearning about the remote control TheaterWide 1/2/3, NaturalTo use your TV remote control to operate a VCR, set the Mode Select switch to AUXDVD player or HTIB, set the Mode Select switch to AUXRemote Control functional key chart AUX 1 VCRProgramming the remote control to control your other devices Cable converter box Satellite receiverTV/VCR Combo DVD/VCR ComboHtib Icon Option Menu layout and navigationMain menu layout Video ColorStream HD Navigating the menu systemIcon Setting up your TV Viewing the digital signal meterSelecting the menu language Viewing the system statusProgramming channels automatically Manually adding channels in the channel memory1To add On Ch Search 2Manually to add channel on a physical channelChannel Labels Menu Manually deleting channels in the channel memoryChannel memory checking table Selecting the video input source to view Using the TV’s featuresTuning channel Selecting the picture size Natural picture sizeTheaterWide 1 picture size for 43 format programs TheaterWide 2 picture size for letter box programsAdjusting the picture Selecting the picture modeTo select the picture mode To select the picture mode using the menu systemUsing the closed caption mode Adjusting the picture qualityReset Factory Defaults of Video Base closed captionsAdjusting the audio Digital CC SettingsMuting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsAdjusting the audio quality To adjust the audio qualityTo listen to stereo sound Highlight MTSUsing the Parental Control menu Reset Factory Defaults of AudioSelecting the optical output format Entering the PIN codeChanging your PIN code Blocking TV programs and movies by rating V-ChipTo block and unblock TV programs and movies Highlight New PIN CodeUsing the PC settings feature To adjust the PC settingsSetting the PC Audio Setting the sleep timerUnderstanding the last mode memory feature Setting the time zoneUnderstanding the auto power off feature Backlight Adjustment Using Dynamic ContrastUsing DynaLight Using the static gamma feature Using the auto aspect ratio featureTo adjust the static gamma settings To turn on the auto aspect ratio featureUsing CableClear digital noise reduction Selecting the color temperatureUsing Mpeg Noise Reduction Troubleshooting General troubleshootingClosed caption problems Rating blocking V-Chip problemsHdmi problems LED indicationsSpecifications AppendixFormat Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency 640 59.940Hz 31.469kHz 25.175MHz800 60.320Hz 37.880kHz 40.000MHz 1024 60.000Hz 48.360kHz 65.000MHzLimited United States Warranty For LCD Televisions 26 and LargerLimited Canadian Warranty For Toshiba Brand Flat Panel TelevisionsDisclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Page Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, L.L.C

26AV500U, 42AV500U specifications

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