Toshiba 20VL56G, 15VL56G, 15VL56B, 15VL56, 20VL56B User Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
LCD Colour TV
Introduction
Getting started
Basic operation
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20VL56B
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Owner's Record
You will find the model number and serial number on
the back of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product.
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Welcome to Toshiba
Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Colour Television. This manual will help you use the exciting features of your
new TV.
Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control.
You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control.
Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully, and keep the manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions ................................. 3
Installation ........................................................... 3
Use ....................................................................... 5
Service ................................................................. 6
Cleaning ............................................................. 7
Important information............................................. 7
Important information ....................................... 7
Installation ................................................................ 8
Connecting an aerial ........................................ 8
Getting started
Exploring your new TV ............................................. 9
TV top/TV side..................................................... 9
TV front ................................................................ 9
TV back ...............................................................10
Learning about the remote control ......................11
Location of controls/
Installing the remote control batteries ............ 11
Watching TV programmes .....................................12
Turning the TV on or off/Volume/
Sound mute/Programme positions ..................12
Switching programme return/
On-screen information ...................................... 13
Learning about the menu system ......................... 13
Selecting a language .......................................13
Menu overview ..................................................14
Programming channel memory ............................15
System selection/Auto programme................. 15
Manual programme ..........................................16
MFT/AFT ...............................................................18
Basic operation
Picture quality adjustment ..................................... 19
Picture quality adjustment ................................19
Sound adjustment ...................................................20
Sound quality adjustment .................................20
WOW surround setting....................................... 21
Using the AVL function
(Auto Volume Leveler).......................................21
Stereo/Bilingual selection.................................. 22
Using the TV’s features
Panel lock, Input selection, Sleep Timer ...............23
Panel lock ........................................................... 23
Input selection ....................................................23
Sleep Timer ......................................................... 23
Blue screen function,
Activating the Auto off function ........................... 24
Blue screen function ..........................................24
Activating the Auto off function ......................24
Viewing teletext
Teletext – Control buttons .......................................25
To view normal text ............................................25
Teletext buttons on the remote control ........... 25
Teletext – Auto and List modes ..............................27
Using Auto mode ...............................................27
Using List mode................................................... 28
Equipment connections
Side panel connections..........................................29
Connection example ........................................29
Back panel connections ........................................30
Connection example ........................................30
Connecting a computer ........................................31
To connect a computer ....................................31
PC Setting ................................................................. 32
Picture position/Clock/Phase adjustments .....32
Auto-configure/To reset .................................... 33
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Troubleshooting ....................................................... 34
Symptom and solution ......................................34
Specifications........................................................... 35
LCD colour television specifications ................35
Exemptions
■ Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by third
parties, accidents, owner's misuse, or uses in other improper conditions.
■ Toshiba is not liable for incidental damages (such as profit loss or interruption in business, modification or erasure of
record data, etc.) caused by use or inability to use of product.
■ Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by neglect of the instructions described in the owner's manual.
■ Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by misuse or malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and
the connected equipment.
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Important Safety Instructions
• Be sure to observe the following instructions and precautions to ensure safe use of this TV.
• The exact power cord will vary according to the country or region.
• The mains plug is used as a disconnecting device and therefore should be readily operable.
Installation
Always connect the power plug to an electrical outlet equipped with
100 – 240V AC 50/60 Hz.
Never use the TV outside the specified voltage range. It may cause a fire
or an electric shock.
Never insert or remove the power plug with wet hands.
This may cause electric shock.
Check!
About the fuse
In a three-pin plug type, the fuse fitted in
this plug 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.
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Never place the TV in an unstable location, such as on a shaky table or
incline or in a location subject to vibration.
The TV may drop or fall down, which may cause injury or damage.
Never block or cover the slots and openings in the cabinet.
• Never place the TV so that it is facing upward or on its side.
• Never place the TV in a closet, bookcase or other similar area where the
ventilation is poor.
• Never drape a newspaper, tablecloth or curtain on the TV.
• When installing the TV near a wall, always keep the TV at least 10 cm
away from the wall.
• Never place the TV on a soft, unstable surface, such as carpet or a
cushion.
The inside of this TV will overheat if the ventilation holes are covered,
blocked or sealed, which may result in a fire.
Never place the TV near a heater or in direct sunlight.
The surface of the cabinet or power cord may melt and result in fire or
electric shock.
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Installation (continued)
Never place the TV in an area exposed to high humidity levels, such as
in a bathroom or close to a humidifier.
This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Never place the TV next to a stove where it will be exposed to oil,
smoke, or steam, or in a location where there is a large quantity of
dust.
This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
(continued)
Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. Connect between the
two clips on the back of the TV and a wall, pillar, etc., with a sturdy tie
and clip of supplied accessories (see page 36).
• Use as short a tie as possible to ensure the TV is stable.
• If the TV is not installed securely, it may lean or fall over and cause an
injury.
Precautions for moving the TV
• When moving the TV, be sure to remove the power plug from the wall
outlet and disconnect the aerial cable, audio/video cables, and any ties.
Fire or electric shock may result if the power cord is damaged.
• Never carry the TV with the screen facing up or down.
Precautions for installing an outdoor aerial
An outside aerial system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits.
If the aerial falls down or drops, it may cause injury or electric shock.
Sturdy tie
Side view Top view
Sturdy tie
(as short as possible)
Clip
Clip
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Never place hot objects or open flame sources, such as lighted candles
or nightlights, on or close to the TV.
High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
When liquids are spilled or small items are dropped inside the TV, this
may cause a fire or an electric shock. If small objects drop inside the TV,
turn off the TV and remove the power plug from the outlet immediately
and contact a service technician.
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Never insert objects (metal or paper) or pour water inside the TV
through ventilation holes or other openings.
These items may cause a fire or an electric shock.
If these objects are inserted inside the TV, turn off the TV, remove the
power plug from the outlet immediately and contact a service technician.
Be especially careful that children do not insert objects in the TV.
Never stand or climb on the TV.
Be especially careful in households with children to prevent them from
climbing on top of the TV.
It may move, fall over, break, become damaged or cause an injury.
When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such as during
vacation or travel, remove the power plug from the wall outlet for
safety.
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Use (continued)
Never pull on the power cord when removing the plug from the wall
outlet.
Always hold the plug firmly when removing it. If the power cord is
yanked, the cord may become damaged and fire or electric shock may
occur.
Never cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bend the power cord or
apply excessive force or tension to it.
Never place heavy objects on the cord or allow it to overheat as this may
cause damage, fire or electric shock. Contact a service technician if the
power cord is damaged.
(continued)
If there is thunder or lightning, never touch the aerial cable or other
connected cables.
You may suffer an electric shock.
Service
Never repair, modify or disassemble the TV by yourself.
If it may cause a fire or an electric shock. Consult a service technician for
inspection and repairs.
When a malfunction occurs, or if smoke or an unusual odor comes
from the TV, turn off the TV and remove the power plug from the
outlet immediately.
Make sure that the smoke or smell has stopped, then contact a service
technician. If the TV is still used in this condition, it may cause a fire or
an electric shock.
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Important Safety Instructions
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Service (continued)
If the TV is dropped or the cabinet is broken, turn off the TV and
remove the power plug from the outlet immediately.
If the TV is powered on in this condition, it may cause a fire or an electric
shock or an injury. Contact a service technician for inspection.
Cleaning
Always remove the power plug before cleaning.
Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the TV.
– These solvents may warp the cabinet or damage its finish.
– If rubber or vinyl products remain in contact with the TV for a long
time, a stain may result.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
When cleaning the surface of the LCD display, wipe the panel surface
gently with a soft, dry cloth.
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Periodically disconnect the power plug from the outlet and check it. If
dust has collected on the power plug connectors, clean off the dust.
This dust may cause a fire due to reduced insulation on the plug.
Important information
Disposal...
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household
waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Important information
Installation
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Important information (continued)
About the LCD screen
• If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD screen will be damaged. Be aware of locating the TV in
the place such as window side or outside of the room.
• Do not press the LCD screen strongly or scratch it, and do not put anything on it. These actions will damage
the LCD screen.
About the cabinet
Do not spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on the cabinet.
This may cause a discolouration or damage the cabinet.
Some pixels of the screen do not light up
The LCD display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however
sometimes some pixels of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a sign
of a malfunction.
About Interference
The LCD display may cause interference in image, sound, etc. of other electronic equipment that receives
electromagnetic waves (e.g. AM radios and video equipment).
About using the TV in low-temperature conditions
If you use the TV in a room of 0°C or less, the picture brightness may vary until the
is not a sign of a malfunction.
About after-image
If a still picture is displayed, an after-image (ghost) may remain on the screen; however, it will disappear.
This is not a sign of malfunction.
LCD
monitor warms up.
This
Connecting an aerial
Your new Toshiba television is designed to automatically tune in and store all available terrestrial transmissions and to
allocate a satellite position.
The following describes the initial set-up procedure in order to operate the features of your TV.
Before connecting the aerial cable, remove the back terminal cover (see page 10).
Connect the aerial cable to the socket on the rear of the TV. If you use a satellite receiver and/or a VCR, it is essential that
the aerial cable is connected through the satellite receiver and/or through the VCR to the TV.
DO NOT CONNECT SCART LEADS UNTIL THE TELEVISION IS FULLY TUNED IN.
(See page 29-31 for various equipment connections.)
Aerial
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IN
OUT
IN
OUT
Aerial cable (75 ohm coaxial)
(Not supplied)
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•You can operate your TV using the buttons on the tops panel or remote control. The back and side panels provide
the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV. See “Equipment connections” on pages 29 - 33.
• Model 20VL56 series is used in this manual for illustration purposes.
TV top/TV side
For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets.
TV top view
You can adjust the angle of the TV screen.
Swivel angle: 30 degrees to left and right.
Tilt angle: 3 degrees forward or 12
degrees backward from
vertical angle.
TV side view
Top view
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Input source
selection [23]
TV front
Volume - + [12]
TV front view
Power button [12]
Programme position [12]
Effective range
within 5 m
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Remote sensor
Power/standby indicator
Red On : Standby mode [12]
Green On : Power on [12]
Remote control
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TV back
Before connecting the aerial and audio/video cables, remove the terminal panel cover (see “Rear terminal cover”
below).
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AC IN terminal
Power cord
The exact power cord
will vary according to
the country or region.
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Left side view
VIDEO 3
(S-VIDEO, VIDEO/AUDIO input)
[29]
Headphone jack
(3.5 mm, stereo)
When the power plug is
connected to outlet, the
power/standby indicator
lights in red.
Power cord (supplied)
Back panel
VIDEO 2
(Scart 2)
[30]
Cable holder*
VIDEO 1
(Scart 1)
[30]
Headphones
(Not supplied)
PC AUDIO input [31]
Aerial input [8]
RGB/PC input [31]
*You can use the cable holder to hold
the aerial and audio/video cables.
Never use the cable holder to carry
the TV when moving it.
Note:
Inserting a headphone plug into the Headphone jack will mute the sound from all speakers and deliver normal stereo left
and right sounds to the headphones.
Rear terminal cover
The connection panel is hidden behind the terminal cover.
1. To remove the cover, release the two catches on the bottom of the cover.
2. Connect cables as necessary.
3. To reinstall the cover, align the holes on the TV back with the three tabs on the rear terminal cover as shown
and close the cover.
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Learning about the remote control
Location of controls/Installing the remote control batteries
For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets.
Stereo/bilingual selection [22]
CALL [13, 17]
V Picture mode selection [19]
CALL
o Sound mute [12]
Power on/Standby [12]
b Sound mode selection [20]
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Y To set Sleep Timer [23]
(Programme return)
To return to the previous
programme [13]
MENU [14]
• Menu [14]
• Volume – + [12]
OK [15, 16, 18]
Installing the remote control batteries
Remove the battery cover.
Insert two R6 (AA) batteries, matching the –/+
polarities of the battery to the –/+ marks inside
the battery compartment.
213
546
87
9
0
MENU EXIT
P
OK
P
CT-893
This button is not available for this
TV.
Number buttons (0-9) [12, 15]
Input source selection [23, 32]
(VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, PC)
Teletext control buttons [25–28]
(Four coloured buttons: Red, Green,
Yellow, Blue)
EXIT [14]
• Menu [14]
• Programme position [12]
• Teletext [26]
When in TV mode:
/ Time display [26]
When in Teletext mode:
Teletext on/off [25]
Initial/index [25]
To access sub-pages when in
teletext [26]
To reveal concealed text [26]
To hold a desired page [26]
To enlarge teletext display size
[26]
/ To select a page while
viewing a normal picture [26]
To switch the teletext mode [26]
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Cautions:
• Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. Do
not throw batteries into a fire.
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental
aspects of battery disposal.
• Do not mix battery types or combine a used battery
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Notes:
• If the remote control does not operate correctly, or
if the operating range becomes reduced, replace
both batteries with new ones.
• If the batteries are dead or if you will not use the
remote control for a long time, remove the
batteries to prevent battery acid from leaking into
the battery compartment.
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