Toshiba 20VL33 User Manual

20VL33

Owner's manua

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Manuel de l'utilisateu

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Remember…

For television

operation queries,

please ring the

List of contents

helpline…

For UK only

Important Information ..........................................4

Special features ....................................................5

Safety instructions ................................................6

Getting started......................................................7

Aerial connection.............................................................7

Switching on ...................................................................7

Battery fitting..................................................................7

Control unit...........................................................8

Front and rear panel ........................................................8

External connections table.................................................9

Remote control.................................................................9

Using the TV .......................................................10

Tuning the TV ................................................................11

Automatic tuning............................................................11

Manual tuning ...............................................................12

Program organising........................................................14

TV setup .............................................................15

Sound menu..................................................................15

Sound Features..............................................................16

Picture menu..................................................................17

Features Menu ..........................................................17-18

Using teletext ................................................19-20

Connecting external equipment......................21-27

Help and service tips...........................................28

Technical specifications table...............................29

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Important Information

The LCD display panels are manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a sign of a malfunction.

Please take note

EXCLUSION CLAUSE

Toshiba shall under no circumstances be liable for loss and/or damage to the product caused by ;

i) fire; ii) earthquake; iii) accidental damage; iv) intentional misuse of the product; v) use of the product in improper conditions; vi) loss and/or damage caused to the product whilst in the possession of a third party; vii) any damage or loss caused as a result of the owner’s failure and/or neglect to follow

the instructions set out in the owner’s manual;

viii) any loss or damage caused directly as a result of misuse or malfunction of the

product when used simultaneously with associated equipment;

Furthermore, under no circumstances shall Toshiba be liable for any consequential loss and/or damage including but not limited to the following, loss of profit, interruption of business, the loss of recorded data whether caused during normal operation or misuse of the product.

Stationary Image

If stationary images generated by teletext, channel identification logos, computer displays, video games, on screen menus, etc. are left on the TV screen for any length of time they could become conspicuous, it is always advisable to reduce both the brightness and contrast settings.

Cleaning the screen and the cabinet...

After turning off the power, clean the screen and the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. We recommend that you do not use any proprietary polishes or solvents on the screen or cabinet as this may cause damage.

Disposal...

The cold cathode fluorescent lamp in the LCD panel contains a small amount of mercury, when the set reaches the end of its useful life please dispose of it in accordance with Local Government Regulations or at a recycling centre.

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Television

Thank you for buying this television which is designed to give you many years of satisfactory service.

You may already be familiar with using a television but do please take time to read these instructions. They are designed to familiarise you with the unit’s many new features and to ensure you get the very best out of your purchase.

Special features

• 20” TFT-LCD VGA Panel

• 640x480 resolution

• 16,722,216 colors (8 bit)

• CATV

• 450 cd/m² brighthness

• 500:1 Contrast ratio

• 2x3W Stereo Sound

• 124 page teletext

• Wide viewing angles

• 2 Scarts , AV , Audio Out.

• Low Power Consumption

• AVL

• ATS

• Intelligent programme switch

• On timer

• Off timer

• Graphical equaliser

• On screen display

• Manual fine tuning

• 100 Programme memory

• Full function remote control

• Child Lock

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For your safety

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standarts but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. So, please read the points below for your own safety. They are of a general nature, intended to help you with all your electronic consumer products and some points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.

Air Circulation...

Leave at least 10 cm clearance around the television to allow adequate ventilation. This will prevent the TV from overheating and consequential possible damage to the TV. Dusty places should also be avoided.

Damage may occur if you leave the TV in direct sunlight or near a heater. Avoid places subject to extremely high temperatures or humidity, or locations where the temperature is likely to fall below 5 C (41 F).

The mains supply required for this equipment is 110 – 240 V AC 50 Hz.

with the adapter provided 15V DC.-4.5A. The adaptor will become hot during use, this is normal. ONLY USE THE ADAPTOR SUPPLIED WITH THIS TV. Use only the power cord supplied with the unit. Never connect to

a DC supply or any other power source. DO ensure that the TV is not standing on the mains lead. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment, this incorporates a special Radio Interference Filter, the removal of which will impair its performance. In the UK, the fuse fitted in this plug is 5A, and is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. It should only be replaced by a correctly rated and approved type and the fuse cover must be refitted. IF IN DOUBT PLEASE CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.

DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-connections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections.

DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

Heat Damage...

Mains Supply...

Your TV set is designed to operate

Do...

DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose

dangerous voltages.

DON’T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing or objects filled with liquids, such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.

DON’T place hot objects or naked flame sources, such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.

DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws. To ensure complete safety, always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended, unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in anay doubt about it working normally, or it is damaged in any way – switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

ABOVE ALL – NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots or any other openings in the case – this could result in a fatal electric shock.

NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind – it is better to be safe than sorry.

TO FULLY DISCONNECT THE TV, SWITCH OFF THE MAINS SOCKET AND REMOVE THE POWER PLUG.

Do not...

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Getting started

Remove your Television carefully from the box. You may wish to store the packaging for future use.

In the box

Inside the carton box you should have:

• Accessories box

• Power cord

• Adapter

• Remote control

• Batteries

Read these instructions before use.

Aerial connection

To connect an aerial, plug the aerial lead into the aerial socket on the rear of the TV.

You can use an outdoor or indoor aerial. However, if you use an indoor aerial the quality of the reception may be reduced and adjustment of the aerial may be required when changing programs.

Please note

If you live in a poor reception area or use an indoor aerial you may experience loss or corruption of teletext transmissions.

Switching on and First Use

1. Connect the power cord to the mains plug.

Connect the input socket of the adapter to the15 V DC socket at the back panel of the LCD TV.

3. Connect adapter to the mains plug.

Note 1: Your TV will move to stand-by mode

in five minutes when there is no broadcast signal.

Note 2: Your TV is equiped to operate with

front panel buttons, “MENU”, “PR+”, “PR-”, “+”, “–” in case your R/C is broken or the batteries are exhausted.

Please Note

When not in use disconnect the plug from the

mains power supply.

4. Press the Power button on the

front of the TV. The standby indicator will illuminate.

5. Press a Numeric button or the

Program up or Program down button on the remote handset or

Program up, Program down

or MENU button on the front panel

to switch the TV on. The standby indicator remains on. The picture will appear after a few seconds.

Press the Standby button to switch the TV to standby. The standby indicator will brighten.

Please Note

Do not leave the television in standby unattended or overnight.

Switching the TV on for the first time

To install your TV, please read the sections “TV controls” and “ Tuning the television”.

The batteries

Remove the back cover to reveal the battery compartment and make sure you insert the batteries the right way round.

Suitable battery types for this remote are UM-4, IEC R03 or AAA 1.5V.

Do not throw your old batteries into a fire, dispose of them in a designated disposal area.

Do not combine a used, old battery with a new one or mix battery types.

The performance of the remote control will deteriorate beyond a distance of 8 metres or outside an angle of 30 degrees from the centre of the TV.

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Control Unit

AUDIO OUT

Stand-by

Power on / off

Remote control

Menu button

Program down

Program up

Volume up

Volume down

Speaker

10.

Audio RCA (R)

AV3

L R VIDEOL R S-VHS

1011 12 1316 18 19

AVS

11.

Audio RCA (L)

12.

Video input CINCH connector

13.

S-VHS

14.

Headphone

15.

Antenna input

16.

Audio out (R,L)

17.

2 Scart

18.

DC 15V Power supply input

19.

VGA

DC 15V VGA

4 5 678

Please note

• See the external connections table on next page for avaible connections.

• Do not use Video RCA and S-Video connections at the same time, otherwise they will effect the picture each other.

• RGB inputs from scart will give you better picture quality.

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External connections table

STD

Picture tube

size/type

AV1 Scart

20”

4:3

STD.

: Standart

OPT

: Optional

N/A

: Not available

AV2 Scart

Headphone

socket

Audio/Video

RCA

S-Video

socket

Back audio

out

STD.

Remote control

Mute

Index page (Text)

Reveal info (Text)

Double heigth (Text)

Stop button

Sub page button (Text)

TV mode button (Text)

Text mode button

TV/Teletext

Volume down

P100

CALL

REVEAL

DOUBLE

HOLD

SUB

UPDATE

MIX

TV/PC

TV/TX

-/--

Standby

Numeric

Two digit

Program up Menu

Volume up

Personal preference

Green teletext button

Picture Menu button

Red teletext button

Sound Menu button

Picture smart control

Yellow teletext button

Program table button

SMART CONTROLS

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16:9

SWAP

16:9 Picture format

Program down Features Menu button

Blue teletext button Setup Menu button

Swap Sound smart control

Using the TV

Turning on for the first time and Tuning TV controls

Stand-By mode

When your TV is working, press the red “STAND-BY” button on the right upper corner of your remote control to switch off and the Stand-By indicator (Led) will be brighter. To turn on your TV again, press the numeric buttons, or Program up or Program down.

Please Note: If you will not use your TV for a long period, do not leave it on StandBy mode, instead switch it off from the power button on the front panel of the TV set.

Programme selection

Press the Program up/Program down buttons on the TV or on the

remote control or press a Numeric button to select a programme.

To select a programme whose number is greater than 9 using the numeric buttons, press the -/-- button

-/--

first and then press the two Numeric buttons. For example, to select

programme 12, press the -/- button

followed by 1 then and 2.

You can also select a program by pressing in the Yellow button to see the Program Table.

Volume

Mute

Use the Program up and Program down buttons to scroll

through the programme numbers. When you find the program number you want press the OK button.

Press the TV/TX button to close the Program Table.

TV/TX

Press the Volume + or Volume - button on the TV or the Vol

Vol

A sound level bar will appear on the screen.

To mute the sound press the Mute button on the remote control. A loudspeaker symbol will appear on the screen.

button on the remote control.

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