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Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
26HL66
32HL66
37HL66
IMPORTANT NOTE
Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product, carefully
read the Important Safety, Installation, Care, and Service
information in the separate Installation Guide.
For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 4.
Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a
High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition TV
broadcast, a High Definition digital cable program, or a High Definition
digital satellite program). For details, please contact your TV antenna
installer, cable provider, or satellite provider.
© 2006 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
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HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are on the back of
your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
Model number:
Serial number:
YC/M
VX1A00015500
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- Page 1 Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Model number: Serial number: YC/M...
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Page 2: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15)
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Important notes about your LCD TV The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction;... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ......4 Welcome to Toshiba ....... . 4 Features of your new TV . -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba 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. -
Page 5: Tv Front And Side Panel Controls And Connections
TV’s control panel functions as the ENTER button. Chapter 1: Introduction Right side panel ** Swivel angle (model 26HL66 only) INPUT — Repeatedly press to change the source you are viewing (ANT 1, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD-1, ColorStream HD-2, HDMI, PC). -
Page 6: Tv Back Panel Connections
(with standard stereo audio inputs) for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream Note: Component video cables carry only video information; separate audio cables are required for a complete connection. -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control
If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices (- page 11). If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate: You can program the TV remote control so it will operate the other device (- pages 9–13). -
Page 8: Learning About 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 10). Note: The error message “NOT AVAILABLE” may appear if you press a key for a function that is not available. -
Page 9: Using The Remote Control To Operate Your Other Devices
Using the remote control to operate your other devices If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so) (- pages 11–13). -
Page 10: Remote Control Functional Key Chart
• --- = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. • sTV = key will affect the TV, even when the remote control is in another mode. REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV (TV) POWER Power SLEEP... -
Page 11: Programming The Remote Control To Operate Your Other Devices
Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To program your TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that it is not preprogrammed to operate), follow the steps below. For details on using the remote control to operate the device, see page 9. -
Page 12: Remote Control Codes
008, 009, 013, 016 Realistic Samsung Sony 014, 055 Star Choice Star Trak 025, 026, 037, 054 Toshiba 000, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 020, 031, 056 Uniden 021, 028, 030, 032, 035, 039, 043, 045, 047, 058... - Page 13 018, 051, 053, 073, Tandy Tashiko Tatung Teac 018, 029, 037 Technics Teknika 010, 018, 065 Toshiba 000, 011, 021, 023, 024, 028, 030, 039, 057, 074, 078, 079 Totevision 009, 010, 065 Unitec Unitech Vector Research 005, 006, 011, 012,...
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Page 14: Chapter 3: Menu Layout And Navigation
Chapter 3: Menu layout and navigation Main menu layout The tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system. To open the main menus (illustrated below), press Y on the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Item Channel Browser... -
Page 15: Setup/Installation Menu Layout
Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status menus. To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press Y on the remote control or TV control panel, open the Setup menu, select Installation, and press T. Icon Press Y. -
Page 16: Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Tv
Chapter 4: Setting up your TV Selecting the menu language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the menus and messages. To select the menu language: Press Y and open the Preferences menu. Highlight Menu Language and press c. Press B or b to select your preferred menu language and press T. -
Page 17: Programming Channels Into The Tv's Channel Memory
Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory When you press < or , on the remote control or TV control panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the TV’s channel memory. -
Page 18: Programming Your Favorite Channels
A new set of Installation menu icons appears, as shown below. Open the Terrestrial menu, highlight Channel Add/Delete, and then press T. Terrestrial Input Configuration Channel Program Channel Add/Delete Signal Meter Navigate Back ENTER Select CH RTN EXIT To add a channel to the channel memory: Highlight the unchecked box next to the channel number you want to add, and then press T to check the box. -
Page 19: Setting The Hdmi ™ Audio Mode
To clear the Favorite Channel lists: Press Y and open the Preferences menu. Highlight Favorite Channels and press T. Highlight Edit and press T. Highlight Reset and press T. All channels in the Favorite Channels list will be deleted (unchecked). Highlight Done and press T. -
Page 20: Viewing The System Status
Press C c to scroll through the menu bar to select either the Product Information or Software Version and view the related information. System Information System Information Product Information Brand: Toshiba Model: 32HL66 Done To close the screen and return to the Installation menu: Highlight Done and press T. -
Page 21: Selecting The Power-On Mode
Selecting the Power-On Mode You can select either Power-Saving or Fast mode. Power-Saving mode keeps power consumption in standby • mode to below 3W. As a result, it takes a bit longer to turn Fast mode increases power consumption in standby mode. •... -
Page 22: Chapter 5: Using The Tv's Features
Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: Press + on the remote control or INPUT on the TV control panel. To select the input: Press 0–6 to select the input source you want to view: a) You can select the video input which will depend on the input terminals you used to connect your devices (see Installation Guide). -
Page 23: Tuning Channels
Input labeling example: The screen below left shows the default Input Selection screen (with none of the inputs labeled as a specific device). The screen below right is an example of how you could label the inputs if you connected a DVD player to VIDEO 1, Cable TV to VIDEO 2, a video recorder to ColorStream HD1, and a DTV set-top box to HDMI. - Page 24 ™ To open the Channel Browser Press 3 C, # c, or i on the remote control. • Press 3 C to surf backward through the previously tuned 32 • channels or inputs in the History list, the channels in the ANT 1 channel list, or the inputs in the Inputs list.
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Page 25: Tuning Your Favorite Channels
Using the Home feature When you press i on the remote control, the TV will be tuned to the channel or input you set as “Home.” To set a channel or input as Home: Tune the TV to the channel or input you would like to set as the Home source. -
Page 26: Selecting The Picture Size
Selecting the picture size You can view many program formats in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, and Full. The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing. Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that looks best to you. -
Page 27: Scrolling The Theaterwide ® Picture
TheaterWide 3 picture size (for letter box programs with subtitles) The picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the screen, • but only slightly stretched taller. The top and bottom edges are hidden. To view the hidden • areas (such as subtitles or captions), see “Scrolling the ®... -
Page 28: Using The Auto Aspect Ratio Feature
Using the auto aspect ratio feature When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to On, the picture size is automatically selected when one of the following input sources is received: A 480i signal from the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream •... -
Page 29: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from four different modes, as described below. Mode Picture Quality Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard Standard picture settings (factory setting) Lower contrast for darkened room (factory Movie setting) Preference... -
Page 30: Using The Closed Caption Mode
Using the closed caption mode The closed caption mode has two options: Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, • and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked “CC” in program guides). Text—An on-screen display of information not related to •... -
Page 31: Digital Closed Captions
Digital closed captions You can use the Digital CC/Audio Selector to select digital closed caption services (if available), which will temporarily override closed captions for digital channels only. When such services are not available, the Digital CC/Audio Selector presents a default list of services. If the selected service is not available, the next best service will be used instead. -
Page 32: Selecting Stereo/Sap Broadcasts
Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to output high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio program (SAP) containing a second language, music, or other audio information (when provided by individual stations). The MTS feature is not available when the TV is in VIDEO mode. -
Page 33: Using The Stablesound ® Feature
Using the StableSound ® feature The StableSound ® feature 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 34: If You Cannot Remember Your Pin Code
When the correct PIN code is entered, the Locks menu opens. Locks Enable Rating Blocking Edit Rating Limits Channels Block Input Lock Front Panel Lock New PIN Code Navigate ENTER Select MENU Back EXIT If you cannot remember your PIN code While the PIN code entering screen is displayed, press E four times within five seconds. -
Page 35: Blocking Tv Programs And Movies By Additional Ratings
• The additional rating system is not designed, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba, nor is the availability of an additional rating system determined or controlled by Toshiba. Similarly, the rating of programs in an additional rating system is not determined, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba. -
Page 36: Blocking Channels
Blocking channels With the Channels Block feature, you can block specific channels. You will not be able to tune blocked channels unless you unblock them. To block channels: Press Y and highlight the Locks menu icon. Press b to display the PIN code entering screen. Enter your four-digit PIN code and press T (- page 33). -
Page 37: Using The Input Lock Feature
Using the input lock feature You can use the Input Lock feature to lock the video inputs (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD-1, ColorStream HD-2, HDMI, and PC) and channels 3 and 4. You will not be able to view the input sources or channels until you unlock the inputs. -
Page 38: Using The Pc Setting Feature
Using the PC setting feature You can view the image from a PC on the TV screen. The PC must be connected to the TV’s PC IN terminals (- Installation Guide). You can use the PC Settings feature to adjust the picture’s horizontal position/width, vertical position/height, clock phase, and sampling clock. -
Page 39: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 180 minutes). To set the sleep timer using the remote control: Press [ on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off. -
Page 40: Understanding The Auto Power Off Feature
Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Understanding the auto power off feature The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day. This feature functions in ANT 1 mode only. -
Page 41: Chapter 6: Using The Tv's Advanced Features
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings features Using dynamic contrast When dynamic contrast is set to , the TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjust the video. When dynamic contrast is set to , the settings selected in the field in the... -
Page 42: Selecting The Color Temperature
Selecting the color temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures (Cool, Medium, and Warm), as described below. Mode Picture Quality Cool blueish Medium neutral Warm reddish To select the color temperature: Press Y and open the Video menu. -
Page 43: Using The Advanced Audio Settings Features
Using the advanced audio settings features Using the SRS WOW ™ surround sound feature ™ SRS WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies (SRS 3D, SRS FOCUS, and SRS TruBass) that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. -
Page 44: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Black box on screen The Closed Caption feature is set to one of the Text •... - Page 45 Sound problems Check the antenna/cable connections (- Installation • Guide). The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another • channel. The sound may be muted. Press VOLUME. • • If you hear no sound, try setting the MTS feature to Stereo mode (- page 32).
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Page 46: Led Indications
If, after trying the solutions, the problem still exists: In the U.S., call TACP Consumer Solutions at 1-800-631-3811. • In Canada, locate the nearest Toshiba authorized service depot by directing your web browser to www.toshiba.ca; click • “Home Entertainment,” and then click “Support.”... -
Page 47: Chapter 8: Appendix
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT: Optical type PC INPUT: 15-Pin D-sub Analog RGB Dimensions 26HL66: Width: 26 inches (660 mm) Height: 21-1/16 inches (535 mm) Depth: 10-25/32 inches (274 mm) 32HL66: Width: 31-1/4 inches (794 mm) Height: 24-1/16 inches (611 mm) Depth: 11-13/16 inches (300 mm) -
Page 48: Limited United States Warranty For Lcd Televisions 26" And Larger
Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26” and Larger Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS LCD TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. -
Page 49: Limited Canada Warranty For Lcd Tv
Owner ’s Manual and Product Registration Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this LCD TV. If you purchased your LCD TV in Canada, register it online at www.toshiba.ca as soon as possible. By registering your product you will enable TCL to bring you new products specifically designed to meet your needs and help us to contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification is required. - Page 50 A copy of the GPL source code in this product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800)631-3811. There will be a charge to cover the costs of providing the source code. A copy of the LGPL source code in this product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800)631-3811.
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Page 51: Index
Index Antenna input configuration ... 16 ... 32 Audio quality adjustments ... 28 Auto aspect Auto power off ... 40 ... 6 Back of the TV Blocking channels ... 36 ... 41 CableClear DNR CH Bb buttons ... 25 ... 25 CH RTN button ... - Page 52 VANCOUVER: 13551 COMMERCE PARKWAY, SUITE 110, RICHMOND, B.C., V6V 2L1, CANADA – TEL: (604) 303-2500 MANUFACTURED BY CableClear, ColorStream, StableSound, and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Channel Browser, and SurfLock are trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.