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You will find the model number and serial number on the back of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product. Model number: 26WL36P Serial number:...
Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Colour TV. This manual will help you use the exciting features of your new TV. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control.
Introduction Important Safety Instructions Be sure to observe the following instructions and precautions to ensure safe use of this TV. Installation Check! Always connect the plug to an electrical outlet equipped with 110 – 240V AC 50/60Hz. 110-240V AC Do not use the TV outside the specified voltage range. It may cause a fire or an electric shock.
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Introduction Important Safety Instructions (Continued) Installation (continued) Do not place the TV in locations exposed to high humidity levels such as in a bathroom or close to a humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electric shock. Do not place the TV next to a stove where it will be exposed to oil, smoke, or steam, or in a location where there is a large quantity of dust.
Do not place hot objects or naked flame sources, such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to the TV. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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Introduction Important Safety Instructions (Continued) Use (continued) Do not pull on the power cord when removing the plug from the wall outlet. Always hold the plug firmly when removing it. If the power cord is yanked, the cord may become damaged and fire or electric shock may occur.
Contact a service technician for inspection. Exemptions Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake), and fire uses by third parties, accidents, owner's misuse, or uses in other improper conditions. Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, modification or erasure of record data, etc.) caused by use or misuse of product.
Introduction Important information, Cleaning Important information About temporary after-image • When you display the still image for a while, temporary after-image may appear. This temporary after-image, however, will disappear as time goes by. Some parts of the screen do not light up •...
Installation Connecting an aerial Your new Toshiba television is designed to automatically tune in and store all available terrestrial transmissions and to allocate a satellite position. The following describes the initial set-up procedure in order to operate the features of your TV.
Getting started Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV using the buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The back panel and the frontal right pocket panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV. See “Equipment connections”...
VCR : To control VCR DVD : To control DVD When in VCR or DVD mode: When in TV (Teletext) mode: (Only for Toshiba VCR/DVD To reveal concealed text player exept some models) To hold a wanted page to PAUSE...
Getting started Turning the TV on To conserve energy it is best to turn your TV off and not to leave it in standby. Connect the power cord. Switching on the TV TV control panel of the left pocket Press the POWER switch Quick Setup on the TV until it clicks.
Getting started Turning the TV on (Continued) To use the Quick Setup Quick Setup automatically starts the first time the TV is turned on. This feature helps you to optimize the colour system and languages. You can change the current settings any time. Press the MENU button, then press the button...
Getting started Learning about the menu system We suggest you familiarize yourself with the procedure before using the menu system: Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the button to select menu. Press the button to select an item. Press the button to select or adjust setting.
Getting started Learning about the menu system (Continued) Selecting a language You can choose from 8 different languages as shown below for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. Press the MENU button, then press the button SET UP repeatedly to display the SET Language English...
Getting started Programming channel memory Due to the complicated map of TV stations we are unable to pre-tune all programme positions. The following simple steps will take you through the process, enabling you to allocate any TV station to any programme position. Auto tuning searches similar systems, e.g.
Getting started Programming channel memory (Continued) Your Toshiba TV may be tuned manually as an alternative to Auto tuning. DO NOT PRESS ANY OTHER BUTTONS WHILST THE SET IS TUNING. Manual tuning Press the MENU button, then press the button...
Manual tuning (continued) D. Programme position skip selection Press the button to turn the programme position skip option On “ ” or Off “ ”. The programme position will then be skipped when you select channels with the P or P button.
Getting started Programming channel memory (Continued) This TV set is capable of receiving a number of different channels depending upon where you live. Programme sorting is an easy way of storing each channel on the programme position of your choice. Programme sorting Example: To swap channel 22 (Prog.1) for channel 32 (Prog.4):...
Basic operation Watching TV programmes Volume, Sound Mute, Changing programme positions, Programme return To alter the volume: TV control panel of the left pocket Press the + or – button to MENU raise or lower the volume. To mute the sound: CALL Press the button.
Basic operation Viewing the wide-screen picture format This set is capable of showing broadcasts in a number of formats. Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, you may select between Super live, Cinema, Subtitle, 14:9, Wide and 4:3. Picture size selection Press the button repeatedly to view the options available.
Basic operation Picture position, Auto format Picture position adjustments Adjustment to the position of the picture may be made to suit your viewing preferences. To adjust picture position: CALL Press the MENU button, then press the button SET UP repeatedly to display the SET Auto tuning UP menu.
Basic operation Picture quality adjustment Picture quality adjustment There are four picture modes to choose Selectable picture allows you to change the contrast at the touch of a from, designed to suit your particular button. taste. To select the alternative picture modes: The picture enhancement decreases from Picture mode-1 down to Mode-3.
To activate the Digital Noise Reduction This feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV picture. Try it when receiving the picture which causes interference. Press the MENU button, then press the button PICTURE CALL repeatedly to display the Brightness PICTURE menu.
Basic operation Picture quality adjustment (Continued) To adjust the Colour temperature You can change the tone of the picture by selecting from three preset colour temperatures: Cool, Normal and Warm. Press the MENU button, then press the button PICTURE CALL repeatedly to display the Tint PICTURE menu.
Basic operation Sound adjustment Sound quality adjustment To adjust the sound quality: Press the MENU button, then press the button SOUND repeatedly to display the Bass Treble SOUND menu. Balance CALL Speaker Press the button repeatedly to select Bass, Treble MENU Back EXIT...
Basic operation Sound adjustment (Continued) To activate / deactivate BBE ® sound processor is the edge sound enhancement technology licensed by BBE Sound Inc. You can enjoy a more natural sound with increased dynamic range of musical passages and improvement in speech intelligibility. CALL Press the MENU button, then press the...
Woofer Int./Ext. mode, Bass boost, Woofer system To select the woofer Int./Ext. mode: Press the MENU button, then press the button to display the SET UP menu. CALL Press the button to AV connection highlight AV connection, then EXT3 input EXT3 output press the OK button to display Ext.
Using TV’s features AV type selections AV/S-video selections This feature allows you to select the type of VCR to be connected to Scart 3 on the back of the TV. The S-Video enables the TV to receive from VCRs with S-Video or DVD players, the AV enables the TV to receive from standard VCRs.
Using TV’s features Input selection, panel lock setting Input selection To select input source Most VCR and Set Top Box send a signal through the Scart lead to switch the TV to (If the TV does not switch over automatically): the correct input socket.
Using TV’s features Back light adjustment, Side panel adjustment Back light adjustment If you are in bright environment, you may feel difficulty to watch the screen on your TV. At that time, you may improve the clarity of the screen with adjusting the Back light feature. To use the Back light feature: Press the MENU button, then press the...
Using TV’s features Timer, Time display, On-screen call Timer To select the timer menu: The Timer is especially useful if you want the TV to turn itself on or off after a selected period of time. For example: If Press the MENU button, then you want the set to turn itself on in 30 press the button...
Viewing teletext Teletext – Setting up This TV has a multi-page teletext memory, which takes a few moments to load and it offers two ways of viewing text- Auto and LIST which are explained on page 36. Teletext mode To select Teletext mode: Press the OK button to select 6 VIDEO PC VGA...
Viewing teletext About teletext Teletext general information button: Pressing the button once will bring up the teletext screen. Press again to superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast picture. Press again to return to normal TV mode. You need to CALL return to normal viewing if you wish to change channels.
3-digit page number or pressing the corresponding coloured button. For further information on your particular text system(s), see the broadcast teletext index page or consult your local Toshiba dealer. CALL Using LIST mode Press the...
Viewing teletext Teletext – Control buttons Below is an introduction to the teletext buttons on your remote control and their functions. Teletext buttons on the remote control To display a page of teletext: Note: It will not be possible to change programme position whilst in Teletext mode, you will have to cancel the Press the...
Equipment connections Front Pocket connections You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the phono sockets located on the right pocket of the TV. Connection example Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full detail. L/MONO S-VIDEO VIDEO...
Equipment connections Back connections Connection example We recommend, as illustrated here, Scart 4 or 5 for a Set Top Box and Scart 3 for a VCR. VCR (Normal or S-Video) VCR (with Scart) Computer Woofer system (S-VIDEO) WOOFER OUT (Variable) S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT...
Equipment connections Connecting a VCR Connecting a normal VCR Back of the TV set (S-VIDEO) S-VIDEO ONENT COMPONENT O INPUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO (AUDIO/VIDEO) When connecting a normal (AV) VCR, we recommend that you connect it to Scart 3 Connect the Scart output terminal on the VCR to Scart 3 on the back of the TV set using a full 21 pin Scart lead.
Equipment connections Connecting a Set Top Box and a DVD player Connecting a Set Top Box Back of the TV set Set Top Box (S-VIDEO) S-VIDEO ONENT COMPONENT O INPUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO (AUDIO/VIDEO) Connect a Scart lead from the Set Top Box to Scart 4 or 5 on the back of the TV. Connect the aerial as described on page 9.
Equipment connections Connecting a computer Analog RGB (15p) computer can be connected. To connect a computer Left side of the TV set Computer Mini D-sub RGB PC cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) Audio cable for PC-to-TV connection Connect a PC cable from the computer to the RGB/PC terminal on the back of the TV. Press the OK, then press the and OK buttons in order to select the RGB/PC mode.
Equipment connections Menu adjustments for the PC setting Make sure the RGB / PC mode is selected. See page 31 for details. To adjust Clock phase If clock phase, which synchronizes the PC signal and LCD display, is not optimized, the picture will blur. This feature enables you to adjust clock phase and display a clear picture.
Reference section Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem and solution Problem Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press •...
Reference section Specifications LCD Colour TV Model 26WL36P Power source 110 - 240V AC, 50/60Hz Power consumption 150 W, 1.3 W (standby) Dimensions 820 mm (W) 472 mm (H) 137 mm (D) Mass (Weight) 21.2 kg Stereo Nicam/MPX Speakers 50 x 90 mm 4 pcs.
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Reference section Specifications (Continued) LCD Colour TV (Continued) Operating condition Temperature 0 - 35°C Humidity 20 - 80% (No moisture condensation) Supplied accessories : Remote control (1), Batteries (2), Clip (1) Optional accessories* Floor stand (FPT-FS2E) Tabletop stand (FPT-TS26E) Angled wall-hanging bracket (FPT-TA5) * This LCD Colour TV is for use only with the optional accessories mentioned here.