Toshiba 23HL84 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ENER Y STAR PARTNER 23HL84 J3R50121A(E)Cover 12/08/2004, 10:48 AM...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Television. We hope that you are completely satisfied with your Toshiba television and that it will give you long and enjoyable service. We look forward to providing you with additional Toshiba products to serve all of your entertainment needs in the future.
  • Page 3: Fcc Compliance Information

    FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 23HL84, LCD TV Combination complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
  • Page 5 18. SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. For example: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
  • Page 6: Precautions

    Precautions Notes on handling Do not subject the LCD panel to physical shock, such as dropping it. It may cause unit damage and malfunction. Retain the original shipping carton and packing materials. For maximum protection when shipping, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide, near the unit.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 2 Precautions ... 6 Welcome to Toshiba ... 6 Exploring your new TV ... 8 Selecting a location for the TV ... 9 Connecting your TV ... 9 Connecting a VCR ... 9 Connecting a cable converter box ... 10 Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR ...
  • 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 side and back panels provide the inputs to connect other equipment to your TV. Top panel Front POWER indicator Remote sensor Back Back panel (right)
  • Page 9: Selecting A Location For The Tv

    Selecting a location for the TV • Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform in a location where light does not directly hit the screen. • Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which may damage the TV.
  • Page 10: Connecting A Cable Converter Box

    Connecting a cable converter box or Antenna 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.
  • Page 11: 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 pro- grams. You can record from the satellite receiver and TV, as well as record one TV channel while watching another channel. DVD player / Satellite Receiver Satellite IN OUT to TV...
  • Page 12: 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 Component video...
  • 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 and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream ® (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DTV receiver with component video can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.
  • Page 14: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch videos recorded on a camcorder. S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Rear lower left of TV Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers, and adjust the audio level using the TV’s remote control. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the TV's built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers”...
  • Page 15: 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 digital video from a DVI This input is designed to accept HDCP in digital form from EIA/CEA-861/861B–...
  • Page 16: Connecting A Pc (Personal Computer)

    Connecting a PC (Personal Computer) Before you connect this TV to your PC, change the adjustment of your PC’s Resolution and Refresh rate. See “Monitor Display modes” at right. Connect one end of a (male to male) VGA cable to the video card of the computer and the other end to the VGA connector PC at the back of the TV.
  • Page 17: Setting Up Your Tv

    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 18: 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 19: 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 20 079, 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 21: 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 39) TV/VIDEO selects the video input source (page 29) cycles through programmed channels (page 23) TV • CBL/SAT • VCR • DVD select TV, CABLE/SATELLITE, VCR or DVD mode (page 17) CHANNEL NUMBERS...
  • Page 22: Starting Setup

    Starting setup The STARTING SETUP feature appears the first time you turn on the TV, and helps you select the menu language, specify the TV/CABLE setting, and program channels automatically. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made! 1.
  • Page 23: Adding Channels To The Tv's Memory

    Adding channels to the TV’s memory When you press CH , your TV will stop only on the channels you have stored in the TV 's channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the channel memory. Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels and store them in its memory.
  • Page 24: Using The Tv's Features

    Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels You can 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 25: Using The Locks Menu

    Using the LOCKS menu The V-Chip feature is available only for the U.S. V-Chip system. The Canadian V-Chip system is not supported. You can prevent others from viewing certain programs or channels by blocking them using the V-Chip feature. Selecting a password Before you use the block programs and channels, you must select a password.
  • Page 26: Using The V-Chip (Parental Control) Feature

    Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters employ a rating system to qualify the content of television programs, as well. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the V-Chip feature and allow you to block programs according to the rating limits you set.
  • Page 27: Locking Channels

    Locking channels With the CH LOCK feature, you can lock specific channels. You will not be able to tune locked channels unless you clear the setting. You can choose to lock up to nine TV channels and nine cable channels. 1.
  • Page 28: Setting The Gametimer

    To unlock video input: 1. Press MENU, then press 2. Press to display the password entering mode. 3. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER. The LOCKS menu appears. 4. Press to highlight VIDEO LOCK and press highlight OFF.
  • Page 29: Labeling Channels

    Labeling channels Channel labels appear over the channel number display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press the Recall button. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. To create channel labels: 1. Select a channel you want to label. 2.
  • Page 30: Labeling The Video Input Sources

    Labeling the video input sources The video label feature allows you to label each input source for your TV from the following preset list of labels: – : Uses the default label name : Video cassette recorder : DVD video : Digital TV set-top box : Satellite box : Cable box...
  • Page 31: Setting The On Timer

    Setting the ON timer This feature allows you to program the TV to turn on automatically at a set time. If you program the ON TIMER to “DAILY,” the TV will turn on every day at the same time to the same channel until you clear the ON TIMER.
  • Page 32: Viewing The Wide-Screen Picture Formats (480I And 480P Signals Only)

    Viewing the wide-screen picture formats (480i and 480p signals only) You can view 480i and 480p format programs 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.
  • Page 33 TheaterWide 2 picture size (for letter box programs) • The entire picture is uniformly enlarged—it is stretched the same amount both wider and taller (retains its original proportion). • The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden. To view the hidden areas, see “Scrolling the ®...
  • Page 34: Scrolling The Theaterwide Picture (Theaterwide 2 And 3 Only)

    Scrolling the TheaterWide (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the TheaterWide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press 3. Press to highlight PICTURE SCROLL. S E T U P C L O S E D C A P T I O N O F F P I C T U R E S I Z E P I C T U R E S C R O L L...
  • Page 35: 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. To set the CINEMA MODE to FILM: 1.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode 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;...
  • Page 37: 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 Blueish MEDIUM Neutral WARM Reddish To select the color temperature: 1. Press MENU, then press 2.
  • Page 38: Picture Adjustments In The Pc Mode

    Picture adjustments in the PC mode There are a number of picture settings you can adjust to optimize the performance of the unit in PC mode. Press MENU during PC mode. The PC monitor Menu will appear on the upper left of the TV screen. Each time you press MENU, the PC Monitor Menu will change as follows: Menu 1...
  • Page 39: 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 increase 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (0h00mm, 0h10mm, ...1h50mm, 2h00mm).
  • Page 40: 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 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 41: 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 your audio adjustments: 1. Press MENU, then press 2. Press to highlight RESET, and then press A U D I O D o l b y V i r t u a l O F F...
  • Page 42: 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; SRS 3D, FOCUS, and TruBass.
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Back Lighting Feature

    Adjusting the back lighting feature If your TV is in a bright room, the screen image may be difficult to see. You can use the BACK LIGHTING feature to adjust the screen bright- ness for improved picture clarity. To adjust the back lighting: 1.
  • Page 44: Appendix

    Appendix 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 sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Cannot receive above channel 13...
  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications Notes: • This model complies with the specifications listed below. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. Television LCD panel Display method Number of pixels...
  • Page 46: Limited Warranty

    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 TV AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 47: Limited Canada Warranty

    LCD TV (from for 25” to 31” Television Models) Toshiba of 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 TV AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 48 VANCOUVER: 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY, RICHMOND, B.C., V62 1J5, CANADA TEL.: (604) 303-2500 ColorStream, FST Pure, TheaterWide and StableSound are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. GameTimer is trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Printed in Thailand J3R50121A(E)P44-48 12/08/2004, 10:52 AM...

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