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Toshiba 15DL15 Owner's Manual

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O
WNER'S

LCD Color Television

15DL15
20DL15
M
ANUAL
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:
E
E: ENGLISH
F
F: FRANÇAIS
S: ESPAÑOL
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  • Page 1: Lcd Color Television

    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: E: ENGLISH F: FRANÇAIS...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

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

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Sometimes TVs are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests, or carts. As a result, TVs may fall over, causing unnecessary injury. Toshiba Cares! The consumer electronics industry is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.
  • Page 4 Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 28) If you use the TV in a room whose temperature is 32 ºF (0 ºC) or below, the picture brightness may vary until the LCD warms up.

  • Page 5: Important Notes About Your Lcd Tv

    This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE ! Never strike the screen with a sharp or heavy object.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 7 Welcome to Toshiba ... 7 Supplied accessories ... 7 Connecting the power cord ... 7 Exploring your new TV ... 8 Rear terminal cover ... 9 Cable clamper ... 9 Adjusting the TV viewing angle ... 9 Connecting your TV ...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. The model and serial numbers are on the back of your TV. Write these numbers in the space provided on the front cover of this manual for your records.

  • Page 8: Exploring Your New Tv

    Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the top panel or the remote control. The A/V terminals for connecting other equipment to your TV are on the back panel and side panel (see illustrations below). Also see “Connecting your TV”...

  • Page 9: Rear Terminal Cover

    Rear terminal cover The connection panel is hidden behind the terminal cover. 1. Remove the cover. Release the two hooks on the bottom of the cover. 2. Install cables as necessary. 3. Reinstall the cover. Align the holes on the TV back with the three tabs on the rear terminal cover as shown.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Tv

    Coaxial (antenna) cable RF input on your Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow) S-video cable Component video cables ® is Toshiba’s brand of Mini D-sub 15-pin cable Audio cable NOTE: RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! Never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all...

  • Page 11: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting a VCR This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record from one channel while watching another channel. From Cable Box or IN from ANT OUT to TV Antenna CH 3 CH 4...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Dvd Player With Colorstream (Component Video) And A Vcr

    Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs, and record TV programs. ® Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DVD player with component video can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.

  • Page 13: 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 (composite video only) and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream ® (component video) inputs.

  • Page 14: Connecting An Audio System

    Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to hear the TV sound through external speakers connected to an audio amplifier. The audio signal level (fixed) is not affected by pressing the volume buttons on the TV or the TV’s remote control. To control the audio through the amplifier, use the audio system’s remote control.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Personal Computer (Pc)

    TV. The following signals can be displayed. • VGA: VESA 640 480 @ 60Hz (20DL15) • XGA: VESA 1024 768 @ 60Hz (15DL15) Other formats or non-standard signals may not be displayed correctly. – To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature. (see “Using the PC setting feature”...

  • Page 16: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control Learning about the remote control turns the TV on and off (standby mode*) POWER turns off the sound (page 26) MUTE displays TV settings on-screen (page 30) RECALL selects stereo or SAP sound (page 26) selects the video input source (page 20) TV/VIDEO allow direct access to channels (page 19) Channel Numbers (0-9, 100)

  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Tv

    Setting up your TV Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries, you will need to set some preferences on the TV by using the menu system. You can access the menu system using the buttons on the TV or remote control. 1.

  • Page 18: Changing The On-Screen Display Language

    Changing the on-screen display language You can choose from three different languages (English, Spanish and French) for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the Special menu appears.

  • Page 19: Adding And Erasing Channels Manually

    Adding and erasing channels manually After you have automatically programmed the active channels into the TV’s channel memory, you can manually add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the Channel menu appears.

  • Page 20: Using The Tv's Features

    Using the TV’s features Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel you want to view. 2.

  • Page 21: Using The V-Chip Menu

    Using the V-Chip menu Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-Chip control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections. To use this feature, perform the following setup.

  • Page 22: V-Chip (Parental Menu) Setup

    V-Chip blocking (Parental control) setup 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the Special menu appears. 2. Press ENTER, and then press y or z to highlight V-Chip. Press ENTER. Special Language Language Caption/Text Caption/Text Captions Captions Panel lock To set Panel lock...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture type from four picture modes: Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Memory. Mode Picture Quality Dynamic Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard Standard picture setting (factory setting) Movie Movie-like picture setting (factory setting) Memory Your personal preference...

  • Page 24: Using The Closed Caption Feature

    Using the closed caption feature The closed caption feature 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 as “CC” in TV listings). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations).

  • Page 25: To Turn On Or Off The Closed Caption Feature

    To turn on or off the Closed Caption feature 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • to display the Special menu. 2. Press ENTER, and then press y or z to highlight Captions. 3. Press ENTER, and then press y or z to select On, Advanced mute or Off.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display “ Mute” in the lower left corner. When you select “MUTE” mode, the closed caption feature is automatically activated.

  • Page 27: Using The Wow™ Surround Sound Feature

    Using the WOW™ surround sound feature WOW surround widens and deepens audio listening field to deliver exceptional sound from the TV's speakers. The feature uses stereo signals from a TV broadcast or video input. To activate the WOW feature: 1. Select Stereo mode (see “Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts” on page 26).

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Sound Quality

    Adjusting the sound quality You can change the quality of your TV’s sound by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the Sound menu appears. 2. Press ENTER, and then press y or z to highlight the item you want to adjust.

  • Page 29: Using The Pc Setting Feature

    Using the PC setting feature You can adjust the horizontal/vertical picture position, clock (to minimize vertical stripes on the screen), and phase (to remove horizontal noise and sharpen the picture). You can auto-configure and reset these settings. 1. Confirm a PC is connected (see “Connecting a personal computer (PC)”...

  • Page 30: Using The Auto Off Feature

    Using the Auto off feature When the Auto off feature is set to On, 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 does not work when the Blue screen mode is set to Off.

  • Page 31: Appendix

    WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ! Never attempt to service the TV yourself. Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. Television System NTSC standard...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom TV will not turn on No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Black box appears on the screen Unable to select a certain channel Multiple images...

  • Page 33: Limited United States Warranty

    Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions, 20" and smaller 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...

  • Page 34: Limited Canada Warranty

    Limited Canada Warranty for LCD Televisions, 20” and smaller Toshiba Canada Limited, (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. 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 35: Index

    Index Antenna cables ... 10 Audio system connection ... 14 Auto off ...30 A/V cables ... 10 Back of the TV ... 8 Cable converter box connection ... 11 Camcorder connection ... 14 CH yz buttons ... 18 CH RTN button ... 20 Channel Number buttons ...
  • Page 36 TORONTO: 191 McNABB STREET MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R 8H2, CANADA TEL: (905) 470-5400 MONTREAL: 18050 TRANS CANADA, KIRKLAND, QUEBEC, H9J-4A1, CANADA TEL:(514)390-7766 VANCOUVER: 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY, RICHMOND, B.C. V6W 1J5, CANADA TEL: (604) 303-2500 ColorStream and StableSound are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 72742101 YC/L...

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