Toshiba 19AV500U manual Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box, Coaxial cables Video cable

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box

An S-video connection will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable.

From Cable TV

Cable box

 

IN CH 3

 

CH 4

OUT

 

Stereo VCR

VIDEO LAUDIOR

 

IN

IN from ANT

 

 

CH 3

 

 

CH 4

 

OUT

OUT to TV

 

 

L

R

 

You will need:

coaxial cables

S-video cable

Do not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

standard audio cables

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.

Note: When you use a Cable box, you may not be able to use the remote control to program or access certain features on the TV.

To view basic and premium Cable channels:

Turn OFF the VCR. Select the ANT video input source on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the Cable box output is set to). Use the Cable box controls to change channels.

To view the VCR:

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

*To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control (page 21). To program the TV remote control to operate other devices, see Chapter 3.

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

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Contents 19AV500U 19AV501U Tune Into Safety Safety PrecautionsIssue Dear CustomerAdditional Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsInstallation, Care, and Service InstallationService CareTo Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand To Display your LCD TV using a Wall BracketChoosing a location for your LCD TV Removing the Pedestal StandTrademark Information PartImportant notes about your LCD TV Contents Welcome to Toshiba Features of your new TVIntroduction Introduction TV front and side panel controls TV front Right side panel Green and Red LEDsTV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pagesAbout the connection illustrations Connecting your TVOverview of cable types You will need Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable boxTo view the antenna or Cable signal To view the VCRCoaxial cables Video cable Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable boxTo view basic and premium Cable channels Standard audio cablesTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To view antenna or Cable channelsTo view the DVD player To record a TV program while watching a DVDCoaxial cables Standard audio cables Component video cables Connecting a camcorderTo view the camcorder video Select the Video video input source on the TVTo view the Hdmi device video One Hdmi cable type a connector per Hdmi deviceTo connect an Hdmi device, you will need To connect a DVI device, you will needTo connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TV Connecting a personal computer PCTo control the audio Turn on the TV and the digital audio device PressTo connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TV Format Resolution FrequencyPin No Signal Name Installing the remote control batteries Using the remote controlPreparing the remote control for use Remote control effective rangeLearning about the remote control DVD player or HTIB, set the Mode Select switch to To use your TV remote control to operate aVCR, set the Mode Select switch to AUX AUXRemote Control functional key chart AUX 1 VCRProgramming the remote control to control your other devices TV/VCR Combo Cable converter boxSatellite receiver DVD/VCR ComboHtib Icon Option Menu layout and navigationMain menu layout Video ColorStream HD Navigating the menu systemIcon Selecting the menu language Setting up your TVViewing the digital signal meter Viewing the system status1To add On Ch Search Programming channels automaticallyManually adding channels in the channel memory 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 TheaterWide 1 picture size for 43 format programs Selecting the picture sizeNatural picture size TheaterWide 2 picture size for letter box programsTo select the picture mode Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode To select the picture mode using the menu systemReset Factory Defaults of Video Using the closed caption modeAdjusting the picture quality Base closed captionsMuting the sound Adjusting the audioDigital CC Settings Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsTo listen to stereo sound Adjusting the audio qualityTo adjust the audio quality Selecting the optical output format Using the Parental Control menuReset Factory Defaults of Audio Entering the PIN codeTo block and unblock TV programs and movies Changing your PIN codeBlocking TV programs and movies by rating V-Chip 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 Using DynaLight Using the TV’s advanced featuresUsing Dynamic Contrast Backlight AdjustmentTo adjust the static gamma settings Using the static gamma featureUsing the auto aspect ratio feature To turn on the auto aspect ratio featureUsing CableClear digital noise reduction Selecting the color temperatureUsing Mpeg Noise Reduction Troubleshooting General troubleshootingHdmi problems Closed caption problemsRating blocking V-Chip problems LED indicationsSpecifications Appendix800 60.320Hz 37.880kHz 40.000MHz Format Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency640 59.940Hz 31.469kHz 25.175MHz 1024 60.000Hz 48.360kHz 65.000MHzLimited United States Warranty For 19 LCD TelevisionsLimited Canadian Warranty For Toshiba Brand Flat Panel TelevisionsDisclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Page Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, L.L.C

19AV500U specifications

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