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Toshiba 26HF84 Owner's Manual

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6/7/04, 18:56

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  • Page 1 26HF84 30HF84 3R40121A/E COVER 6/7/04, 18:56...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Safety Precautions...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
  • Page 4 Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 27) Always sit approximately 10–25 feet away from the TV and as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can appear dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV, or if sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Information ... 2-4 Welcome to Toshiba... 6 Exploring your new TV ... 6 Selecting a location for the TV ... 6 Connecting your TV ... 7 Connecting your TV ... 7 Connecting a VCR ... 7 Connecting a cable converter box ... 8 Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR ...

  • Page 6: Welcome To Toshiba

    Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest color TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. You may need to purchase other audio or video cables to connect your equipment.

  • Page 7: Connecting Your Tv

    Connecting your TV If you haven’t connected electronic equipment before, or you have been frustrated in the past, you may wish to read this section. (Cables are not supplied.) • A coaxial cable is the standard cable that comes in from your antenna or cable converter box.

  • Page 8: Connecting A Cable Converter Box

    Connecting a cable converter box This television has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device, which is generally provided by the cable company.

  • Page 9: Connecting A Dvd Player/Satellite Receiver And A Vcr

    Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV programs. You can record from the satellite receiver and TV, as well as record one TV channel while watching another channel. From satellite DVD player / Satellite Receiver Satellite IN AUDIO...

  • Page 10: Connecting A Dvd Player With Colorstream (Component Video) And A Vcr

    Your TV is capable of using ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a component video compat- ible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream greatly enhance picture quality and performance. DVD player with ColorStream...

  • Page 11: Connecting A Dtv Receiver / Set-Top Box With Colorstream (Component Video) And A Vcr

    Connecting a DTV receiver / set-top box with ColorStream ® (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream ® (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DTV receiver with component video inputs can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.

  • Page 12: Connecting Two Vcrs

    Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR. You will also be able to record from one TV channel while watching another channel. From antenna Stereo VCR/Playback IN from ANT OUT to TV CH 3 CH 4 Stereo VCR/Recording...

  • Page 13: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch videos recorded on a camcorder. S-VIDEO VIDEO Front Panel of TV Connecting an audio amplifier This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier to enjoy high quality sound. This also allows you to use external speakers. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier.

  • Page 14: Connecting An Hdmi™ Or A Dvi Device To The Hdmi Input

    Connecting an HDMI™ or a DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed video from a DVI This input is designed to accept HDCP in digital form from EIA/CEA-861/861B–...

  • Page 15: Connecting An Audio System

    Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to adjust the audio level by using the TV’s remote control. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers” on page 40).

  • Page 16: Using The Remote Control

    VCR and DVD player models together, even if they are different brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba satellite receiver, VCR or DVD player, your remote control is already programmed and ready to use. If you own different brands of cable TV converters/satellite receivers, VCRs and/or DVD players, you first have to program your remote control.

  • Page 17: Programming The Remote Control For Use With A Cable Tv Converter/Satellite Receiver, Vcr Or Dvd Player

    This remote control is pre-programmed to operate Toshiba satellite receivers, VCRs and DVD players. To control cable TV converters/ satellite receivers, VCRs and DVD players other than Toshiba models, you must follow the steps below to program your remote control.

  • Page 18: Cable Tv Converter/Satellite Receiver, Vcr And Dvd Player Code Tables

    Brand Hughes Network Realistic Systems Samsung Intersat Sony Janeil Star Choice 017, 057 Star Trak Kenwood Magnavox Toshiba Optimus Pansat 036, 052 Primestar 015, 042 Uniden Proscan 008, 009, 013 Radio Shack 022, 023, 030 008, 009, 013, 016 Zenith...
  • Page 19 079, 085 Teac Scott 008, 011, 017, 028, Technics 030, 057, 065, 072 Teknika Sears 007, 010, 016, 021, Toshiba 022, 023, 024, 025, 035, 053, 057, 063, 064, 065, 068, 071, Totevision 075, 079 Unitec Sharp 013, 020, 031, 049,...

  • Page 20: Learning About The Remote Control

    Learning about the remote control POWER turns the TV on and off Sleep programs the TV to turn off at a set time (page 37) TV/Video selects the video input source (page 27) Channel ▲ and ▼ cycles through programmed channels (page 23) TV •...

  • Page 21: Setting Up Your Tv

    Starting up your TV Starting setup The STARTING SETUP function makes installing your unit easily. It leads you the Language selection, TV/CABLE selection and auto channel memory automatically. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made! 1.

  • Page 22: Image Tilt Correction

    Image tilt correction When you install or change the direction of the TV, the picture may become tilted (caused by the Earth’s magnetism). If this happens, use the image tilt correction feature to obtain the best possible picture. To adjust the image tilt: 1.

  • Page 23: Changing Channels

    Changing channels To change to the next programmed channel: Press Channel ▼ or ▲ on the TV or CH ▲ or ▼ on the remote control. To change to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed): Press the Channel Number buttons (0-9 and 100) on the remote control.

  • Page 24: Using The Locks Menu

    To clear your favorite channels: 1. Select a channel you want to clear. 2. Press MENU, then press 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight FAVORITE CH. 4. Press to display the FAVORITE CH menu. SET/CLEAR will be highlighted. 5. Press to highlight CLEAR.

  • Page 25: Using The V-Chip (Parental Control) Feature

    5. You may now enable LOCKS menu. See “Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature” (below), “Locking channels” (page 26), “To change your password” (below), “Locking video input” (page 27), “Setting the game timer” (see page 27) or “Using the front panel lock feature”...

  • Page 26: Locking Channels

    7. When you are done selecting the ratings, press EXIT to return to normal viewing. When you try to view a program with a ratings block, a message will appear listing the program’s ratings. The program can still be viewed if you press MUTE and then enter your password to temporarily bypass the block.

  • Page 27: Locking Video Input

    Locking video input With the VIDEO LOCK feature, you can lock out the input sources (VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3, COLORSTREAM HD1, COLORSTREAM HD2, HDMI) and channels 3 and 4. You will not be able to select the input sources with the TV/VIDEO button or Channel buttons unless you clear the setting.

  • Page 28: Using The Front Panel Lock Feature

    Using the front panel lock feature You can lock the front panel buttons to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the front panel lock is in ON, all control buttons on the TV front panel (except POWER) do not operate.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Video Input Source

    Selecting the video input source Press TV/VIDEO to view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can select ANT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2 or HDMI depending on which input jacks are used for connecting the devices (see “Connecting your TV”...

  • Page 30: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock You must set the clock before you can program the ON timer. To set the clock: (Example: 8:30 AM) 1. Press MENU, then press display the SETUP menu. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight CLOCK SET. 3.

  • Page 31: Viewing The Wide-Screen Picture Formats (480I, 480P And 1080I Signals Only)

    Viewing the wide-screen picture formats (480i, 480p and 1080i signals only) You can view 480i, 480p and 1080i format programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, Theater Wide 1, Theater Wide 2, Theater Wide 3, and Full. (The Full picture size is not selectable for 1080i format program.) The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing.
  • Page 32 Theater Wide 2 picture size (For Letter box program) • The entire picture is uniformly enlarged—it is stretched the same amount both wider and taller (retains its original proportion). • Part of the picture at the top and bottom is hidden. To view the hidden areas, see “Scrolling the Theater Wide picture”...

  • Page 33: Scrolling The Theater Wide Picture (Theater Wide 2 And 3 Only)

    Scrolling the Theater Wide picture (Theater Wide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the Theater Wide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight PICTURE SCROLL. SETUP CLOSED CAPTION PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL...

  • Page 34: Selecting The Cinema Mode

    Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD movie (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the ColorStream (component video) inputs on the TV, smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM (auto). To set the CINEMA MODE to FILM (auto): 1.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Picture Preference

    Adjusting the picture preference You can select four picture modes—Sports, Standard, Movie, and Memory—as described in the following table: Mode Picture Quality SPORTS Bright and dynamic picture (factory-set) STANDARD Standard picture quality (factory-set) MOVIE Movie-like picture setting (factory-set) MEMORY Your personal preferences (set by you; see “Adjusting the picture quality”) To adjust the picture quality: 1.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Color Temperature

    Selecting the color temperature Change the picture quality by selecting from three preset color tem- peratures—cool, medium, and warm—as described in the following table: Mode Picture Quality COOL MEDIUM WARM To select the color temperature: 1. Press MENU, then press 2.

  • Page 37: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the sleep timer You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the sleep timer: Repeatedly press SLEEP on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off. The clock will count down 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (2h00m, 1h50mm, ...0h10m, 0h00mm).

  • Page 38: Muting The Sound

    Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE in the lower right-hand corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature provides high-fidelity stereo sound.

  • Page 39: Resetting Your Audio Adjustments

    Resetting your audio adjustments The RESET function returns the audio adjustments to the following factory settings: Bass ...center (25) Treble ... center (25) Balance ... center (0) To reset the audio adjustments: 1. Press MENU, then press 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to highlight RESET, and then press AUDIO WOW SRS 3D FOCUS...

  • Page 40: Using The Wow™ Surround Sound Feature

    Using the WOW™ surround sound feature WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. WOW consists of three features; SRS3D, FOCUS, and TruBass, being turned on.

  • Page 41: Selecting The Digital Audio Input Source

    Selecting the digital audio input source If you connect a DVI device to the TV, you may hear sound by connecting analog audio cables (see page 14). In that case, you must set the HDMI setting to DVI in the AUDIO menu. If you connect a HDMI device to the TV, you must set the HDMI setting to HDMI.

  • Page 42: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Problem TV will not turn on No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Cannot receive above channel 13...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Supplied accessories Remote control with two size “AA” batteries Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 3R40121A/E P38-Back 26HF84 Type 30 (700 mm diagonal) J – W, W + 1 – W + 84 185 W 10 W + 10 W ®...

  • Page 44: Limited United States Warranty

    WHICH AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THEREFORE, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. ® FST PURE is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 6/7/04, 18:59 REV. MAR02...

  • Page 45: Limited Canada Warranty

    CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THEREFORE, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. FST PURE ® is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 6/7/04, 18:59 If you purchased your TV in Canada, register it online at www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba.ca...

  • Page 46: Service Centers

    TEL.: (514) 390-7766 VANCOUVER: 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY, RICHMOND, B.C., V62 1J5, CANADA TEL.: (604) 303-2500 ColorStream ® , FST Pure ® , TheaterWide and StableSound registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 3R40121A/E P38-Back ® 6/7/04, 18:59 Printed in Thailand...

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