Introduction, Welcome to Toshiba | Toshiba 32HL17 specs

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome to Toshiba

Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, one of the most innovative LCD TVs on the market. This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information call your local cable operator.

Features of your new TV

The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV:

•Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases).

•Three HDMI™ digital, high-definition multimedia interfaces 1080p input support (- page 17).

•Two sets of ColorStream® HD high-resolution component video inputs (- page 15).

•SRS WOW™ audio technologies (- page 57).

•Digital Audio Out optical audio connection with Dolby® Digital optical output format (- page 46).

•CableClear® digital picture noise reduction (- page 55).

•PC IN (Analog RGB) computer terminal (- page 19).

•Channel Labeling allows you to put the Call Letters (e.g. ABC, HBO, etc.) on the screen along with the station numbers, so you always know what you’re watching (- page 31).

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Toshiba 32HL17 manual Introduction, Welcome to Toshiba, Features of your new TV

Contents

32HL17 32HL17U 37HL17 42HL17 32HL37 32HL37U Safety Precautions Dear Customer Important Safety Instructions Installation, Care, and ServiceAdditional Safety Precautions Installation Service Care To 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 Stand Trademark Information PartImportant notes about your LCD TV Contents Welcome to Toshiba Features of your new TVIntroduction Introduction HD1, ColorStream HD2, Hdmi 1, Hdmi 2, Hdmi 3, PC TV front and side panel controls and connectionsGreen and Yellow LEDs TV back panel connections ColorStream HD-1 and ColorStream HD-2 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 VCR Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box To view basic and premium Cable channelsCoaxial cables Video cable Standard audio cables To view antenna or Cable channels To view the DVD playerTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To record a TV program while watching a DVD Select the Video 2 video input source on the TV Connecting a camcorderTo view the camcorder video Connecting an Hdmi or DVI device to the Hdmi input To connect an Hdmi device, you will needTo view the Hdmi device video To connect a DVI device, you will need Connecting an audio system To control the audio To connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TV Connecting a personal computer PCTo connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TV Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for useInstalling the remote control batteries Remote control effective range Learning about the remote control Using the remote control to control your other devices To use your TV remote control to operate aVCR, set the Mode Select switch to AUX DVD player or HTIB, set the Mode Select switch to Remote Control functional key chart AUX 1 VCR Programming the remote control to control your other devices Cable converter box Satellite receiverTV/VCR Combo DVD/VCR Combo Htib Icon Option Menu layout and navigationMain menu layout Setup/Installation menu layout Setup menuInstallation Navigating the menu system Setting up your TV To configure the ANT input sourceSelecting the menu language To select the menu language Programming channels automatically Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memoryTo program channels automatically To add or delete channels in the channel memory Labeling channels Setting the Hdmi audio mode To set the Hdmi audio modeTo create and assign a custom label To delete the custom label Viewing the system status Viewing the digital signal meterReset Factory Defaults Selecting the Power-On Mode To cancel the resetTo set the Power-On Mode feature Highlight No and press T Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to viewLabeling the video input sources To select the video input source to view Favorites Browser Tuning channelsTuning channels using Channel Browser Elements of the Channel Browser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List Switching between two channels using SurfLock Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammedSwitching between two channels using Channel Return Selecting the picture size Natural picture sizeTheaterWide 1 picture size for 43 format programs TheaterWide 2 picture size for letter box programs To set the scroll settings Full picture size for 169 480i, 480p source programs only To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature To turn off the auto aspect ratio featureTo set the Cinema Mode to Film To set the Cinema Mode to Video Adjusting the picture quality Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode Using the closed caption mode Digital CC SettingsBase closed captions To view captions or text Adjusting the audio Using the digital audio selectorCC Selector Muting the sound Adjusting the audio quality To adjust the audio qualitySelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts To listen to stereo sound Using the StableSound feature Using the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control feature Using the Locks menu Entering the PIN codeIf you cannot remember your PIN code Changing your PIN code Press b to highlight Enable Rating Blocking Blocking TV programs and movies by rating V-ChipTo block and unblock TV programs and movies To download the additional rating system if available To unblock individual channels Blocking channelsTo block channels Using the input lock feature Unlocking programs temporarily Using the PC settings feature Using the control panel lock featureTo adjust the PC settings To lock the control panel Setting the PC Audio Setting the sleep timer Understanding the auto power off feature Understanding the last mode memory featureTo display TV status information using Recall To display TV status information using Info Using the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings featuresUsing dynamic contrast Using the static gamma feature Selecting the color temperature Using CableClear digital noise reductionTo select the color temperature To change the CableClear settings Using Mpeg noise reduction Using the Game Mode featureTo turn on Game Mode To turn off Game Mode Using the advanced audio settings features Using the SRS WOW surround sound featureTo adjust the WOW settings On or Off Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Rating blocking V-Chip problems Channel tuning problemsClosed caption problems LED Indication Condition Solution LED indications Appendix SpecificationsFormat Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency Limited United States Warranty For LCD Televisions 26 and Larger Limited Canadian Warranty For Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Appendix Index 13, 14Page Page Page 07-05