Toshiba 26HL37 manual Tuning channels, Selecting the picture size, Tuning your favorite channels

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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features

Tuning channels

Tuning your favorite channels

To tune to the channels you programmed as Favorite Channels, see page 27.

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 26).

Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed)

Press the Channel Number buttons (0–9, 100) on the remote control. For example, to select channel 125, press 100, 2, 5.

Tuning to a specific programmed channel (or video mode) using the Program list

Press Tto display the Program list, and then press B or b to scroll through the Program list. When the desired channel number (or video mode) is highlighted, press T.

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9

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6

2

PC

HDMI2

HDMI1

ColorStreamHD2

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.

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2 Select a second channel using the Channel Number buttons (0–9, 100).

3 Press Ron the remote control. The previous channel will display. Each time you press R, the TV will switch back and forth between the last two channels that were tuned.

Note: If you press Rfrom a non-antenna input, the TV will return to the last-viewed channel or video input mode.

Selecting the picture size

You can view 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p format programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, Full, 4:3 HD, and Native.

Note: The “picture size” illustrations are examples only. The format of the image (in any of the picture sizes) will vary depending on the format of the signal you are currently watching.

Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that looks best to you.

Picture

Natural

Theater

Theater

Theater

Full

4:3 HD

Native

size

 

Wide 1

Wide 2

Wide 3

 

 

 

Signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

480i

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

no

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

480p

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

no

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

720p/1080i

(Full)

yes

yes

yes

no

yes

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

720p/1080i/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1080p

(Full)

yes

yes

yes

no

yes

yes

(HDMI)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To select the picture size:

Repeatedly press Ion the remote control to highlight the desired picture size, as described below and on the next page.

480i/480p receiving

720p/1080i/1080p (HDMI) receiving

 

 

 

 

Full

 

Native

 

Natural

 

Natural

 

TheaterWide 1

 

4:3 HD

 

TheaterWide 2

 

TheaterWide 1

 

 

 

 

 

TheaterWide 3

 

TheaterWide 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TheaterWide 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using these functions to change the picture size (i.e., changing the height/ width ratio) for any purpose other than your private viewing may be prohibited under the Copyright Law and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

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Contents 26HL37 LCD Color Television 26HL37Dear Customer Safety PrecautionsInstallation Important Safety InstructionsInstallation, Care, and Service Additional Safety PrecautionsCare ServiceTrademark Information Important notes about your LCD TVChoosing a location for your LCD TV Contents Introduction Features of your new TVWelcome to Toshiba TV 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 Overview of cable types Connecting your TVTo view the VCR Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable boxTo view the antenna or Cable signal You will needStandard audio cables Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable boxTo view basic and premium Cable channels Coaxial cables Video cableTo 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 channelsTo control the audio Connecting a camcorderConnecting an audio system To view the camcorder videoTo view the Hdmi device video Connecting an Hdmi or DVI device to the Hdmi inputFormat Resolution Frequency To connect an Hdmi device, you will needTo connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TV Connecting a personal computer PCTo connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TV Remote control effective range Using the remote controlPreparing the remote control for use Installing the remote control batteriesTheaterWide 1/2/3, Full, 43 HD, and Native Learning about the remote controlCH 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 Menu Layout Menu layout and navigationIcon Option 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 modeWhen the sound is not audible Labeling 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 2 picture size for letter box programs Natural picture sizeTheaterWide 1 picture size Full picture size for 43 480i, 480p source programs 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 Mpeg noise reduction Using the black stretch featureUsing CableClear/DNR digital 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 codeChanging your PIN code Using the Video lock featureLocking channels To set the PC Audio Using the PC settings featureSetting the PC Audio To adjust the PC settingsSetting 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 TroubleshootingMake sure the Hdmi cables with the Hdmi Logo Are used Remote control problemsChannel tuning problems Closed caption problemsPin No Signal name SpecificationsAppendix For Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Limited Canadian WarrantyDisclaimer and Limitation of Remedy New PIN code Index267470726HL37EN.book Page 51 Friday, July 6, 2007 744 PM 07-08

26HL37 specifications

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