Chapter 3: Using the remote control

Learning about the remote control

The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart (page 23).

1POWER turns the TV on and off. When the TV is on, the green LED indicator on the TV front will be illuminated.

2PIC MODE selects the picture mode (page 34).

3SLEEP accesses the sleep timer (page 41).

4PIC SIZE cycles through the picture sizes: Full,

TheaterWide 1/2/3, Natural(page 33).

5Channel Numbers (0–9, –/100) directly tune channels. The button is used to tune digital channels (page 32) or to be the numeric key for other function.

6INPUT selects the video input source (page 32).

7CH pq cycles through programmed channels (page 30).

8VOL + – adjusts the volume level.

9FAV BROWSER accesses the favorites list in the Favorites Channel Set Menu (page 32).

10RECALL displays TV status information (page 42). 11CH RTN returns to the last viewed channel (page 32). 12MUTE reduces or turns off the sound (page 36).

13INFO displays TV status information as well as program details, when available (page 42).

14Arrow buttons (pqtu) When a menu is on-screen, these buttons select or adjust programming menus.

15ENTER activates highlighted items in the main menu system.

16MENU accesses the main TV menu system (page 27). 17EXIT closes on-screen menus.

18MODE SELECT switch switches between TV, CABLE/SAT, AUX 1, and AUX 2 modes (page 22). Set to “TV” to control the TV.

Note: The error message “NOT AVAILABLE” may appear if you press a key for a function that is not available.

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Toshiba 26AV500U, 42AV500U manual Learning about the remote control, TheaterWide 1/2/3, Natural

26AV500U, 42AV500U specifications

The Toshiba 42AV500U and 26AV500U are part of Toshiba's acclaimed line of flat-screen LCD televisions that blend advanced technology with an elegant design, catering to diverse consumer needs.

The Toshiba 42AV500U features a stunning 42-inch display, making it suitable for larger living rooms or entertainment spaces. It offers a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, ensuring sharp and vibrant images that bring movies, sports, and video games to life. The TV supports 120Hz refresh rate technology, which minimizes motion blur during fast-paced scenes, providing a smooth viewing experience.

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