Connecting your TV, Overview of cable types | Toshiba 37HL86

Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Overview of cable types

Coaxial (F-type) cable

Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT input on your TV.

Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow)

Standard A/V cables (composite video) usually come in sets of three, and are for use with video devices with analog audio and composite video output. These cables (and the related inputs on your TV) are typically color-coded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio.

S-video cable

S-video cable is for use with video devices with S-video output. Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.

Note: An S-video cable provides better picture performance than a composite video cable. If you connect an S-video cable, be sure to disconnect the standard (composite) video cable or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

Component video cables (red/green/blue)

Component video cables come in sets of three and are for use with video devices with component video output. (ColorStream® is Toshiba’s brand of component video.) These cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.

Note: Component video cables provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video or S-video cable.

HDMI™ cable

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable is for use with devices with HDMI output. An HDMI cable delivers digital audio and video in its native format. This cable carries both video and audio information; therefore, separate audio cables are not required for a complete HDMI device connection (- page 15).

Note: HDMI cable provides better picture performance than a standard (composite) video or S-video cable.

Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable

Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable is for connecting a PC to the TV’s PC IN terminal (- page 16).

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Contents

LCD Color Television 26HL86 32HL86 37HL86 Safety Precautions Dear Customer Additional Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsInstallation, Care, and Service Installation Service Care Important notes about your Welcome to ToshibaTrademark Information Contents Features of your new TV Introduction 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 Connecting your TV Overview of cable types To view the VCR To view the antenna or Cable signalYou will need Coaxial cables Standard A/V cables Connecting a VCR and Cable box To view basic and premium Cable channels To view the DVD player To record a TV program while watching a DVDTo view antenna or Cable channels To view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To view the camcorder video Connecting two VCRsConnecting a camcorder Select the Video 2 video input source on the TV DVI device connection Connecting an Hdmi or DVI device to the Hdmi inputHdmi device connection To connect an Hdmi device, you will need Connecting a personal computer PC Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Installing the remote control batteries Using the remote controlPreparing the remote control for use Remote control effective range Learning about the remote control VCR, set the Mode Select Switch to VCR Using the remote control to operate your other devicesTo use your TV remote control to operate a CH Bb Remote Control functional key chart Cable SAT VCR DVD Programming the remote control to operate your other devices TV/VCR Combo Cable converter boxSatellite receiver DVD/VCR Combo Htib Menu Layout Menu layout and navigationIcon Option Navigating the menu system Programming channels automatically Setting up your TVSelecting the menu language To select the menu language To add or delete channels in the channel memory Programming your favorite channelsManually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory To add and delete channels in the Favorite Channel lists Labeling channels Setting the Hdmi audio mode To set the Hdmi audio mode Selecting the video input source to view Using the TV’s featuresTo select the video input source using the program list Labeling the video input sources Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed Tuning channelsTuning your favorite channels Switching between two channels using Channel Return HD picture size for 720p and 1080i program sources only Natural picture size for 480i and 480p program sources onlyFull picture size for 169 source programs only TheaterWide 1 picture size for 43 format programs Signal Automatically selected when Source Auto Aspect is On Adjusting the Picture PositionUsing the auto aspect ratio feature Selection Pressing C Pressing c Using the blue screen function Selecting the gray level for 43 mode side panels Adjusting the picture quality Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode Mode Picture Quality Using Mpeg noise reduction Using the black stretch featureUsing CableClear/DNR digital noise reduction To select the color temperature Using the closed caption modeSelecting the color temperature To view captions or text Muting the sound Adjusting the audioClosed Caption Reception Adjustment Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts To adjust the audio quality Adjusting the audio qualityUsing the SRS WOW surround sound feature To adjust the WOW settings Entering the PIN code Using the Locks menuUsing the StableSound feature If you cannot remember your PIN code Changing your PIN code Using the Video lock featureLocking channels PC Audio Using the PC setting featureTo adjust the PC settings To set the PC Audio Setting the sleep timer Setting the On timer To display TV setting information on-screen Understanding the auto power off featureUnderstanding the last mode memory feature To close the Recall screen Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Channel tuning problems Remote control problemsClosed caption problems Specifications Appendix Limited Canada Warranty For LCD Televisions Index 11, 12, 13 06-05