Toshiba 26WL66A Owner's Manual

Toshiba 26WL66A Owner's Manual

Toshiba lcd colortv owner's manual
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O
WNER'S
LCD Color TV
26WL66A
26WL66E
26WL66T
M
ANUAL
Owner's Record
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:
Serial number:
VX1A00009300

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  • Page 1 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: Serial number:...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Welcome to Toshiba......3 Important Safety Instructions ..... . 3 Installation .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Welcome to Toshiba • Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Color Television. 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 also can use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those referred to on the remote control.
  • Page 4: Use

    7) Never 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. This may cause a fire or electric shock. 8) Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. Connect between two clips on the back of the TV and a wall, pillar, etc., with a sturdy tie and clip of supplied accessories (- page 29).
  • Page 5: Service

    4) Never stand or climb on the TV. Be especially careful in households with children to prevent them through climbing on top of the TV. It may move, fall over, break, become damaged or cause an injury. 5) When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such as during vacation or travel, remove the power plug from the wall outlet for safety.
  • Page 6: Cleaning

    This is not a sign of malfunction. Exemptions • Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by third parties, accidents, owner's misuse, or uses in other improper conditions.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    The exact type and positioning of the antenna will depend upon your particular area. Your Toshiba dealer or service personnel can best advise you on which antenna to use in your area. Before connecting the antenna cable, turn off all main power switches.
  • Page 8: Tv Top And Front Panel Controls

    TV top and front panel controls • You can operate your TV using the buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV (- “Connecting your TV” pages 24, 25, 26). •...
  • Page 9: Tv Side And Back Panel Connections

    TV side and back panel connections Right side view 10 O MONITOR (output terminals) — Standard video and standard audio outputs (- page 24). 11 o (3) (Video 3 input terminals) — High-definition component video and standard audio inputs (- page 24). 12 o PC/HDMI (AUDIO) (input terminals) —...
  • Page 10: Learning About The Remote Control

    Learning about the remote control Location of controls Teletext on/off (- pages 22, 23) • CALL (- pages 12, 14) • Initial/index function for Teletext (- page 23) To return to the previous program (- page 12) Picture mode selection (- page 16) MENU (- page 11) •...
  • Page 11: Learning About The Menu System

    Learning about the menu system We suggest you familiarize yourself with the display charts before using the menu system: • Press M to display menu, then press I or i to select main menu headings. • Press u or U to select an item. •...
  • Page 12: Turning The Tv On

    Turning the TV on Switching on the TV Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. Press ! on the TV left side until it clicks. Mono The / Power indicator lights in red. Press remote control or 1 on the TV front panel if no picture appears.
  • Page 13: Programming Channels Into The Tv's Channel Memory

    Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory • First, use the Auto tuning function to preset all the active channels in your area automatically. Then, arrange the preset channels with the Manual tuning function so that you can tune into only desired channels. •...
  • Page 14: Setting The Program Sorting

    G. Label Station labels appear under the program position display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press K. To change or create station labels: 1) Press u or U repeatedly to select a character for the first space, then press i.
  • Page 15: Using The Tv's Features

    Picture adjustment Selecting the picture size Press and hold O until the picture size list appears on the screen, then press u or U to select the appropriate picture size (or press O repeatedly to select required picture size directly). The antenna input signal Wide Super Live 2...
  • Page 16: Using The Picture Still

    Using the picture still • Press R to freeze the picture. Even if an image is frozen on the TV screen, the pictures are running on the input source. Audio continues to be output as well. To return to a moving picture, press R again. (M o v in g ) Notes: •...
  • Page 17: Activating The Black Stretch

    Activating the black stretch This function increases the strength of dark areas of the picture which improves definition. From the Picture settings menu, press u or U to select Black stretch on the 2nd page. Picture settings Black stretch MPEG NR Auto Color Temperature Cool...
  • Page 18: Using The Cinema Mode

    Using the cinema mode A movie film’s picture runs at 24 frames a second, whereas movie software such as DVD, etc., that you enjoy watching on television at home runs at 30 (NTSC) or 25 (PAL) frames a second. To convert this signal to reproduce a smooth motion and picture quality, select the On mode.
  • Page 19: Selecting The Stereo Programs

    Selecting the stereo programs When a stereo program is received, d Stereo appears. Press S to select the stereo/monaural mode. d Stereo and e Mono appear cyclically on the screen. Stereo Selecting the bilingual programs When a bilingual program is received, e Dual appears. Press S to select the sound to be heard.
  • Page 20: Using The Stable Sound

    Using the stable sound The Stable sound function limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source changes (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial).
  • Page 21: Selecting The Video Input Source To View

    Selecting the video input source to view Press and hold o or press Q on the remote control until the video input mode list appears on the screen, then press u or U to select appropriate input source (or press o on the TV front panel or o on the remote control repeatedly to select required input source directly).
  • Page 22: Teletext

    If FASTEXT is not available, you can access any page simply by entering a 3-digit page number or pressing the corresponding colored button. For further information on your particular text system(s), see the broadcast teletext index page or consult your local Toshiba dealer. 14:57:55 Baseball...
  • Page 23: Using List Mode

    Using LIST mode Press E to access teletext. TEXT M00 14:58:55 Green Yellow The four choices at the bottom of the screen are now number – 100, 200, 300 and 400, which have been programmed into the TV’s memory. To view these pages, use the colored prompt buttons. e.g.
  • Page 24: Connecting Your Tv

    Side connections You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the terminals located on the right side of the panel o (2). Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details. Connection example TV right side view Camcorder...
  • Page 25: Connecting An Hdmi Or A Dvi Device

    Connecting an HDMI or a DVI device • This TV is not intended for connection to and should not be used with a PC. • When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device. •...
  • Page 26: Selecting The Pc/Hdmi Audio Mode

    Selecting the PC/HDMI audio mode You can select PC audio or HDMI audio when using this function (- page 25). Press M, then press I or i to display the SET UP menu. Press u or U to select AV connection, then press Q to display the AV connection menu.
  • Page 27: Using The Pc Setting

    Signal names for mini D-sub 15 pin connector Pin assignment for RGB/PC terminal Pin No. Signal name Pin No. NC (not connected) Ground Ground Ground Using the PC setting • In the PC input mode, you cannot select the Color, Tint, Sharpness, Black stretch, MPEG NR and DNR in the Picture setting menu and Cinema mode (- page 18).
  • Page 28: Reference Section

    Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom and solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press ! and 1.
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications LCD color television Model 26WL66A, 26WL66E, 26WL66T Power source 26WL66A: 220V-240V AC, 50Hz 26WL66E: 220V-240V AC, 50/60Hz 26WL66T: 110V-240V AC, 50/60Hz Power consumption 121 W, 0.9 W (standby) Dimensions 660 mm (W) 535 mm (H) 275 mm (D) Mass (Weight) 14.5 kg...

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