196LCD_Inst.book Page 2 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Dear Customer, NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual This is a reminder to call the CATV system installer’s attention will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD to Article 820-40 of the U.S.
196LCD_Inst.book Page 3 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Important Safety Instructions 15) CAUTION: • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the Read these instructions. polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or Keep these instructions. other outlet unless the blades can be inserted Heed all warnings.
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Care voltage or other hazards. Failure to follow this WARNING For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA may result in death or serious injury. Refer all servicing not TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: specified in this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
196LCD_Inst.book Page 6 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM 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.
™ cables with this TV. Other cables may not function properly and can cause damage. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR TOSHIBA WARRANTY. S-video cable is for use with video devices with S-video output. Separate audio cables are required for a complete Optical audio cable connection.
CableCARD specifications. Most issues can be easily resolved. If you experience any performance-related CableCARD ™ issues with your Toshiba television, please contact the following: In the U.S.: To view encrypted digital channels: • Call TACP Consumer Solutions at (800) 631-3811 •...
196LCD_Inst.book Page 9 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or ™ To use the TV Guide On Screen recording features (if applicable to your TV model): Cable TV (no Cable box) ™ Connect the G-LINK cable according to the instructions on page 16.
196LCD_Inst.book Page 10 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Connecting your TV To view basic and premium Cable channels: Connecting a VCR and Cable box Turn OFF the VCR. Select the ANT 1 video input source on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the cable box output is set to).
196LCD_Inst.book Page 11 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with From antenna Signal splitter ® ColorStream (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO Your TV has two sets of ColorStream ®...
196LCD_Inst.book Page 12 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Connecting your TV To record a TV program while watching a DVD: Connecting a VCR with S-video and Turn ON the VCR. Tune the VCR to the channel to record. a cable box Select the ColorStream HD-1 video input source on the TV* to view the DVD.
196LCD_Inst_C01.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 17, 2006 4:49 PM Connecting your TV To connect a DVI device, you will need: Connecting an HDMI ™ or DVI device • one HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector) to the HDMI input per DVI device –...
Turn off the TV’s built-in speakers in the same Audio VIDEO 2 inputs on TV right side panel Setup menu (for 42LX196 and 47LX196 only). Also see “Turning off the built-in speakers” in the Operating To view the camcorder video: Guide.
Connecting an analog audio system This connection allows you to use external speakers with an external analog audio amplifier to adjust the sound level. This connetion is applicable to models 42LX196 and 47LX196 only. You will need: • standard audio cables...
196LCD_Inst.book Page 16 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Connecting your TV G-LINK ™ connection Front of Cable box Note: The G-LINK ™ connection applies only to TV models that have the TV Guide On Screen ™ feature. To verify whether your TV has this feature, see the table on page 6.
196LCD_Inst.book Page 17 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Connecting your TV Connecting a personal computer Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector (PC) Pin assignment for RGB/PC This connection allows you to view the image from a PC on the terminal TV screen.
Connecting your TV Connecting a home network Example #1: Connecting the TV to a home network without an Internet connection The Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection You will need: ™ (THINC ) feature allows you to network the TV with your •...
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196LCD_Inst.book Page 19 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Connecting your TV Example #3: Connecting the TV to a home network with an Internet connection You will need: • coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem) • standard Ethernet (RJ-45) cables •...
196LCD_Inst.book Page 20 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and a Cable box Connection diagrams for model 42HL196 From Cable TV Signal splitter Cable box CH 3 Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV CH 4 (no Cable box) Stereo VCR...
196LCD_Inst.book Page 21 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with Connecting a VCR with S-video and ® ColorStream (component video), a VCR, a cable box and a satellite receiver From Cable TV Signal splitter Cable box From antenna Signal splitter...
196LCD_Inst.book Page 22 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Connecting your TV Connecting a personal computer (PC) TV lower back panel TV upper back panel PC audio cable Computer PC audio output Conversion adapter (if necessary) 196 LCD Inst (E/F) Web 213:276...
196LCD_Inst.book Page 23 Friday, May 26, 2006 11:19 AM Index ........7 Antenna cable ..14 Audio system connection ....10 Cable box connection ......... 19 Cable modem ™ ....8 CableCARD connection ..........7 Cables ....14 Camcorder connection ColorStream ®...
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