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Toshiba 20DL76 Owner's Manual

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O
WNER'S

LCD Color Television

20DL76
© 2006 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
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:
20DL76

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  • Page 1: Lcd Color 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. 20DL76 Model number: 20DL76 Serial number: ©...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Dear Customer, FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you use many exciting features of your new LCD TV. The Toshiba 20DL76 LCD Color Televisions comply with Before operating the TV, please read this manual Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 3: Child Safety

    As a result, TVs may fall over, blades with one wider than the causing unnecessary injury. other. A grounding type plug has Toshiba Cares! two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided o The consumer electronics industry is for your safety.
  • Page 4 • on a bed, sofa, rug, or Care similar surface; • too close to drapes, For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA curtains, or walls; or TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: • in a confined space such as a bookcase, built-in 28) If you use the TV in a room whose temperature is 32 °F...
  • Page 5 36) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! swallow the battery. Never attempt to service the TV yourself. Opening and removing the covers may No eating! expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ..............7 Using the TV's features ..........26 Welcome to Toshiba ............7 Switching between two channels using Channel Return ...............26 Supplied accessories ............7 Using the Blue screen feature ........26 Connecting the power cord ..........7 Selecting the video input source ........26 Exploring your new TV ............8...

  • 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.

  • Page 8: Exploring Your New Tv

    Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the right side panel or the remote control. The A/V terminals for connecting other equipment to your TV are on the back panel (see illustrations below). Also see Connecting your TV from page 10...

  • Page 9: Cable Clamper

    Cable clamper The cable clamper can be used to bundle the connection cables (see page 10). Cable clamper Adjusting the TV viewing angle You can adjust the angle of the TV screen. Tilt angle 3° 12° WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! Never grasp the cable clamper when...

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Tv

    Mini D-sub 15-pin cable for use with video devices with component video output. These cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. (ColorStream® is Toshiba's brand of component Audio cable video.) Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.

  • Page 11: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting a VCR This connection allows you to watch local channels and video Note: programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable. record from one channel while watching another channel.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Cable Converter Box And A Vcr

    Connecting a cable converter box and a VCR This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium cable channels, as well as watch videotapes. Set Note: the TV signal source to VIDEO1 (page 26). Tune the VCR to When you use a converter box with your TV, channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the converter box output the remote control will not operate some...

  • Page 13: 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 Note: programs, and record TV programs. For the highest possible picture quality, use Your TV has ColorStream® (component video) inputs. component video cables between the TV and DVD player.

  • Page 14: 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, Note: and TV programs, and record DTV (composite video only) For the highest possible picture quality, use and TV programs.

  • Page 15: Connecting An Audio System

    Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to hear the TV sound through Note: external speakers connected to an audio amplifier. The audio Set the TV's volume to the minimum level if necessary. signal level (fixed) is not affected by pressing the volume buttons on the TV or the TV's remote control.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Personal Computer (Pc)

    Connecting a personal computer (PC) This connection allows you to view the image of a personal Note: computer (PC) on the TV screen. When connecting a PC to • Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV. the TV, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a •...

  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control Learning about the remote control First press TV to control the TV. POWER: Turns the TV on and off (standby mode*). MUTE: Turns off the sound (page 33). DISPLAY: Displays TV settings on-screen (page 37) or closes the on-screen menu.

  • Page 18: Installing Or Replacing The Remote Control Batteries

    Installing or replacing the remote control batteries Caution: To install the batteries: Never throw batteries into a fire. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. – Install two batteries (R03 size "AAA"). Match the + and Note: signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery •...

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control To Operate Your Other Devices

    Using the remote control to operate your MUTE other devices POWER To control a cable TV converter/satellite receiver: INPUT Program the remote control to recognize the brand of your Channel cable TV converter/satellite receiver (see "Programming the Numbers remote control to operate your other devices on page 20").

  • Page 20: Programming The Remote Control To Operate Your Other Devices

    This remote control is pre-programmed to operate most PIC SIZE Toshiba satellite receivers, VCRs, and DVD players. To control a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that the DVD MENU remote control is not reprogrammed to operate), you must ENTER follow the steps below to program your remote control.
  • Page 21 Pioneer: 076, 077 Tocom: 071, 084, 085 STS: 024 Hitachi: 033 Eagle: 091 Proscan: 061, 062 U. S. Electronics: 087, Toshiba: 000, 001, 002, Hughes: 033 GE: 061, 062 Radio Shack: 092, 097, 096, 098 003, 004, 005, 006, Hughes Network...
  • Page 22 [For DVD Mode] Hitachi: 005, 032, 033, Pioneer: 052, 053, 054, Techwood: 075 034, 035 Toshiba: 000, 013, 076, Aiwa: 006, 015 JVC: 003, 007, 036, 042, Proscan: 001, 056 077, 078 Apex: 016, 017 Qwestar: 057, 058 Yamaha: 079, 080, 081...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Your Tv

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

  • Page 24: 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 MENU/ messages. ENTER To select a language: Press MENU/ENTER, and then press until the Special menu appears. Press to highlight Language.

  • Page 25: Adding And Erasing Channels Manually

    Adding and erasing channels manually TV side panel 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: Tune your TV to the channel you want to add or erase. Press MENU/ENTER, and then press until the CH Program menu appears.

  • Page 26: Using The Tv's Features

    Using the TV's features Switching between two channels using Channel Return INPUT The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number Channel each time. Numbers To switch between two channels: CH RTN/ Select the first channel you want to view.

  • Page 27: Selecting The Picture Size

    Selecting the picture size You can select a desired picture size either directly on the remote control or in the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. • Using the remote control Repeatedly press PIC SIZE on the remote control to select the desired picture size. 16:9 PIC SIZE •...

  • Page 28: Using The V-Chip Menu

    Using the V-Chip menu Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify Note: the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-Chip function is available for the U.S. V-Chip system. The V-Chip control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections.

  • Page 29: V-Chip Blocking (Parental Control) Setup

    V-Chip blocking (Parental control) setup Press MENU/ENTER, and then press until the Special menu appears. Press to highlight Block Setting >. Press enter the Block Setting page. Number Special Language English Picture Size Special Sleep Timer 0 minutes English Language Closed Caption Picture Size Block Setting >...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Note: Selecting the picture mode If you select one of the factory-set picture You can select your desired picture type from four picture modes (Dynamic, Standard, or Movie) and modes: Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Memory. then adjust a picture quality setting (for example, increase the contrast), the picture Mode Picture quality...

  • Page 31: Using The Closed Caption Feature

    To adjust the advanced picture quality (continued): Press to highlight Item Options Picture Advanced Setting > NTSC Setup 0 IRE, 7.5 IRE Picture Advanced Setting and press to display the NTSC Setup 0 IRE Black Stretch Low, Middle, High, Off Black Stretch Picture Advanced Setting Noise Reduction...

  • Page 32: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the sleep timer To set the sleep timer to turn off the TV automatically: • Using the remote control Press SLEEP to display the current setting. Repeatedly press SLEEP to set the length of time before the TV turns off. The time length ranges from 0 minutes to 120 minutes.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound Muting the sound MUTE Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display " " in the upper right corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to listen to high-fidelity stereo sound while watching TV.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the sound mode You can select your desired sound type from five sound modes: Flat, Hall, Theater, News, or Memory. To select the sound mode: Press MENU/ENTER, and then press until the Audio menu appears. Press to highlight Sound Mode. Press to select the mode you prefer.

  • Page 35: Using The Avl

    To adjust the sound bass and treble: Press to highlight Audio Advanced Setting >. Press to display the Audio Advanced Setting page. Press to highlight one of the items (Treble, Mid Treble, Middle,Mid Bass, and Bass) you want to adjust. Press to adjust the level.

  • Page 36: Using The Pc Setting Feature

    Using the PC setting feature TV side panel You can adjust the horizontal/vertical picture position, frequency (to minimize vertical stripes on the screen), and phase (to remove horizontal noise and sharpen the picture). You can auto-configure or set these settings manually. Confirm a PC is connected (see "Connecting a personal computer (PC)"...

  • Page 37: Using The Panel Lock Feature

    Using the Panel Lock feature Note: Press MENU/ENTER, and then press until the With the panel locked, you can Special menu appears. prevent your TV settings from being Press to highlight Block Setting >. Press changed accidentally (by children, for enter the Block Setting page.

  • Page 38: 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 HEADPHONE jack NTSC standard 3.5 mm stereo mini jack...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. •...

  • Page 40: Limited United States Warranty

    Limited United States Warranty for 20" LCD Television Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("TACP") makes the (5). Warranties extend only to defects in materials or following limited warranties to original consumers in the United workmanship as limited above, and do not extend to any LCD States.

  • Page 41: Limited Canada Warranty

    Product. No person, agent, distributor, dealer, or company is authorized to Register your LCD Product online at www.toshiba.ca as soon as change, modify, or extend the terms of these warranties in any possible. By registering your LCD Product you will enable TCL to manner whatsoever.

  • Page 42: Index

    Index Picture quality ......... 30 Picture size selection ........27 A/V cables .............10 PLAY button ..........19 Antenna cables ..........10 POWER button ..........17 Audio system connection ......15 AVL ...............35 REC .............. 19 Remote control Back of the TV ..........8 Battery installation ........
  • Page 43 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 is the registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.

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