Contents | Toshiba 26HL37 instruction

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Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Welcome to Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features of your new TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and

using your new TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TV front and side panel controls and connections . . . . . . . . . 8 TV back panel connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 2: Connecting your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Overview of cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 About the connection illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting an antenna or cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV

(no Cable box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component

video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting a camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting an audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device to the HDMI

input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting a personal computer (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 3: Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Preparing the remote control for use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Installing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Remote control effective range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Learning about the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the remote control to operate your other devices . . . . 19 Remote Control functional key chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Programming the remote control

to operate your other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Remote control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Menu Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Navigating the menu system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory . . . . 26 Programming channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Manually adding and deleting channels

in the channel memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Programming your favorite channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Labeling channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting the HDMI™ audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Selecting the video input source to view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Labeling the video input sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Tuning channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tuning your favorite channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tuning to the next programmed channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Tuning to a specific programmed channel

(or video mode) using the Program list . . . . . . . . . . 31 Switching between two channels using Channel

Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Selecting the picture size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Adjusting the Picture Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using the auto aspect ratio feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using the blue screen function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Selecting the gray level for 4:3 mode side panels . . . . . . . . 34 Selecting the cinema mode (480i signals only) . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adjusting the picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Selecting the picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Adjusting the picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using the black stretch feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using MPEG noise reduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using CableClear®/DNR (digital noise reduction) . . . . 36 Selecting the color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the closed caption mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Closed Caption Reception Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Adjusting the audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Muting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Adjusting the audio quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using the SRS WOW™ surround sound feature . . . . . . 39 Using the StableSound® feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using the Locks menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Entering the PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 If you cannot remember your PIN code. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Changing your PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Locking channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using the Video lock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using the PC settings feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Setting the PC Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Setting the sleep timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Setting the On timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Displaying TV setting information on-screen using

RECALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Understanding the auto power off feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Understanding the last mode memory feature . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

General troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Chapter 8: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel

Televisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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26HL37 specifications

The Toshiba 26HL37 is an LCD television that encapsulates a blend of modern technology and user-friendly features, making it an appealing choice for those looking for a compact yet capable TV. With its 26-inch screen size, the 26HL37 is designed to fit seamlessly into smaller living spaces, bedrooms, or even kitchens, offering a versatile viewing solution for a variety of environments.

One of the standout features of the Toshiba 26HL37 is its high-resolution display, which provides sharp and vibrant images. The television supports a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, ensuring that viewers can enjoy their favorite movies, shows, and games with impressive clarity. Coupled with a dynamic contrast ratio, the television delivers deeper blacks and brighter whites, further enhancing the overall picture quality.

The 26HL37 is equipped with stereo speakers that support Surround Sound technology. This feature helps to create an immersive audio experience, allowing viewers to enjoy richer soundscapes without the need for external speakers. The built-in audio enhancements ensure that dialogue remains clear and music or action scenes come to life with impressive fidelity.

Connectivity is another area where the Toshiba 26HL37 shines. It comes with multiple input options, including HDMI ports, component inputs, and composite inputs, making it easy to connect various devices such as gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, and streaming devices. This versatility allows users to tailor their entertainment setup according to their needs and preferences.

In terms of design, the Toshiba 26HL37 boasts a sleek aesthetic, with a slim profile and minimalistic bezels that keep the focus on the screen. Its lightweight design makes it easy to mount on a wall or place on a stand, providing flexibility in terms of placement.

Energy efficiency is also a priority with the Toshiba 26HL37. The television is designed to consume less power compared to older models, making it an environmentally friendly choice that can also help reduce electricity bills.

In summary, the Toshiba 26HL37 offers a well-rounded package of features, performance, and design. With its high-resolution display, robust audio capabilities, diverse connectivity options, and energy-efficient design, it is a compelling option for anyone in the market for a reliable and stylish television that fits into compact spaces. Whether for casual viewing or as part of a home entertainment setup, the 26HL37 is sure to deliver a satisfying experience.