A set-top box (i.e., cable box or analog/digital receiver) is
required to receive: (1) analog and/or digital broadcast
signals from an antenna; and (2) analog and/or digital
cable. For more information, refer to the applicable
connection and setup instructions in this owner
For an overview of steps for setting up your new monitor,
see page 7.
The model number and serial number are on the back of
your monitor. Record these numbers in the spaces
below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this
monitor.
Model number:
Serial number:
YC/M
VX1A00011000
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba Monitor. This manual
will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD
monitor. Before operating your LCD monitor, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future
reference.
NOTE: THIS MONITOR DOES NOT CONTAIN
A TUNER
A set-top box (i.e., cable box or analog/digital receiver) is
required to receive: (1) analog and/or digital broadcast
signals from an antenna; and (2) analog and/or digital cable.
For more information, refer to the applicable connection and
setup instructions in this owner’s manual.
Safety Precautions
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Child Safety
It Makes A Difference
Where Your TV Stands
Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy
your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind:
The Issue
a If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your
home. Many homes, in fact, have more than one TV.
a The home theater entertainment experience is a growing
trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases; however,
they are not always supported on the proper TV stands.
Sometimes TVs are improperly secured or inappropriately
a
situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio
speakers, chests, or carts. As a result, TVs may fall over,
causing unnecessary injury.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to
the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
See item 19 on page 3.
WARNING: If you decide to wall mount this monitor,
always use a UL-approved wall bracket appropriate for the
size and weight of this monitor. The use of any wall bracket
other than a UL-approved wall bracket appropriate for the
size and weight of this monitor for wall mounting this monitor
could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Toshiba Cares!
a The consumer electronics
industry is committed to
making home entertainment
enjoyable and safe.
The Consumer Electronics
a
Association formed the
Home Entertainment
Support Safety Committee,
comprised of TV and
consumer electronics
furniture manufacturers, to
advocate children’s safety and
educate consumers and their
families about television safety.
Tune Into Safety
a One size does NOT fit all! Use appropriate
furniture large enough to support the weight of your TV
(and other electronic components).
a Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to
secure your furniture to the wall (but never screw
anything directly into the TV).
a Carefully read and understand the other enclosed
instructions for proper use of this product.
a Do not allow children to climb on or play with furniture
and TVs.
a Avoid placing any item on top of your TV (such as a VCR,
remote control, or toy) that a curious child may reach for.
Remember that children can become excited while watching
a
a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over.
a Share our safety message about this hidden hazard of
the home with your family and friends. Thank you!
2500 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201 U.S.A.
Tel. 703-907-7600 Fax 703-907-7690
www.CE.org
CEA is the Sponsor, Producer and
Manager of the International CES
®
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Important Safety Instructions
1)Read these instructions.
2)Keep these instructions.
3)Heed all warnings.
4)Follow all instructions.
5)Do not use this apparatus near water.
15) CAUTION:
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the
polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or
other outlet unless the blades can be inserted
completely to prevent blade exposure.
• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot; fully insert.
6)Clean only with dry cloth.
7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
Wide blade
Additional Safety Precautions
14a) CAUTION: If the monitor is dropped and the cabinet or
enclosure surface has been damaged or the monitor does
not operate normally, take the following precautions:
• ALWAYS turn off the monitor and unplug the power
cord to avoid possible electric shock or fire.
• NEVER allow your body to come in contact with any
broken glass or liquid from the damaged monitor. The
LCD panel inside the monitor contains glass and a toxic
liquid. If the liquid comes in contact with your mouth or
eyes, or your skin is cut by broken glass, rinse the
affected area thoroughly with water and consult your
doctor.
• ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the
monitor any time it has been damaged or dropped.
Installation, Care, and Service
Installation
Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all
warnings when installing your monitor:
16) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications
may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user’s authority to
operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal
Communications Commission.
17)DANGER: RISK OF
SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY, DEATH, OR
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!
Never place the monitor on an unstable
cart, stand, or table. The monitor may fall,
causing serious personal injury, death, or
serious damage to the monitor.
18) To avoid damage to this product, never place or store the
monitor in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas; or areas
subject to excessive dust or vibration.
19) Always place the monitor on the floor or a sturdy, level,
stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. To
secure the monitor, use a sturdy tie from the hooks on the
rear of the monitor pedestal to a wall, pillar, or other
immovable structure.
Make sure the tie is tight, secure, and parallel to the floor.
1"
min.
Monitor sideMonitor top
20) 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.
21) Never block or cover the slots or openings in the monitor
cabinet back, bottom, and sides. Never place the monitor:
• on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface;
• too close to drapes, curtains, or
walls; or
• in a confined space such as a
bookcase, built-in cabinet, or
any other place with poor
ventilation.
The slots and openings are provided to protect the monitor
from overheating and to help maintain reliable operation of
the monitor. Leave a space of at least 1 (one) inch around
the monitor.
Sturdy tie (as short as possible; 1" min.)
Clip
Hooks
Clip
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22) Always place the back of the monitor at least one (1) inch
away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to allow
proper ventilation.
23) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord,
and never place the monitor where the power cord is
subject to wear or abuse.
24) Never overload wall outlets and extension cords.
25) Always operate this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz
power source only.
26) Always make sure the antenna system is properly
grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the
National Electric Code).
Antenna lead-in wire
Antenna discharge unit
Ground clamp
Electric service equipment
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
30)
WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the
monitor cabinet slots.
31) While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables
or apparatus.
32) For added protection of your monitor from lightning and
power surges, always unplug the power cord and
disconnect the antenna from the monitor if you leave the
monitor unattended or unused for long periods of time.
33) During normal use, the monitor may make occasional
snapping or popping sounds. This is normal, especially
when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds
become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord
and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
34)
WARNING: RISK OF
SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE!
Never strike the screen with a sharp
or heavy object.
Power service grounding
electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part-H)
27)
Ground clamps
DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!
• Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a
position where your body (or any item you are in contact
with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally
touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna
near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.
• Never attempt to install any of the following during
lightning activity: a) an antenna system; or b) cables,
wires, or any home theater component connected to an
antenna or phone system.
Care
For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA
monitor, follow these recommendations and precautions:
28) If you use the monitor in a room whose temperature is
32 ºF (0 ºC) or below, the picture brightness may vary until
the LCD warms up. This is not a sign of malfunction.
29) Always unplug the monitor
before cleaning. Gently wipe the
display panel surface (the
monitor screen) using a dry, soft
cloth only (cotton, flannel, etc.).
A hard cloth may damage the
surface of the panel. Avoid
contact with alcohol, thinner, benzene, acidic or alkaline
solvent cleaners, abrasive cleaners, or chemical cloths,
which may damage the surface. Never spray volatile
compounds such as insecticide on the cabinet. Such
products may damage or discolor the cabinet.
35) • The LCD screen of this product can be damaged by
ultraviolet radiation from the sun. When selecting a
location for the monitor, avoid locations where the
screen may be exposed to direct sunlight, such as in
front of a window.
• Never touch, press, or place anything on the LCD
screen. These actions will damage the LCD screen. If
you need to clean the LCD screen, follow the
instructions in item 29 on this page.
Service
36)
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Never attempt to service the monitor yourself. Opening
and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Failure to follow this WARNING
may result in death or serious injury. Refer all servicing not
specified in this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service
Center.
37) If you have the monitor serviced:
• Ask the service technician to use only replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer.
• Upon completion of service, ask the service technician
to perform routine safety checks to determine that the
monitor is in safe operating condition.
38) The cold cathode fluorescent lamp in the LCD panel
contains a small amount of mercury.
When the monitor reaches the end of its useful life,
dispose of the used monitor by the approved method for
your area, or ask a qualified service technician to properly
dispose of the monitor.
Note: The lamp unit contains mercury, the
disposal of which may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, contact your local authorities or the
Electronics Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
WARNING:
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Welcome to Toshiba
Important notes about your
Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba monitor, one of the most
innovative LCD monitors on the market.
This manual applies to models 26HLC56, 32HLC56, and
37HLC56. The model and serial numbers are on the back of your
monitor. Write these numbers in the space provided on the front
cover of this manual for your records.
Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control.
You can also use the controls on the monitor 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.
FCC Compliance Statement
(Part 15):
The Toshiba 26HLC56, 32HLC56, and 37HLC56 LCD
Color Monitors comply 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.
The party responsible for compliance to these rules is:
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
82 Totowa Rd. Wayne, NJ 07470.
Ph: 1-800-631-3811
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
removing and applying power to the equipment, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
LCD monitor
The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD
Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction;
therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for perceived issues
resulting from these symptoms.
1) An afterimage (ghost) may appear on the screen if a fixed,
non-moving image is displayed for a long period of time. The
afterimage is not permanent and will disappear in a short
period of time.
2) The LCD panel contained in this monitor is manufactured
using an extremely high level of precision technology;
however, there may be an occasional pixel (dot of light) that
does not operate properly (does not light, remains constantly
lit, etc.). This is a structural property of LCD technology, is
not a sign of malfunction, and is not covered under your
warranty. Such pixels are not visible when the picture is
viewed from a normal viewing distance.
Note: Interactive video games that involve shooting a “gun”
type of joystick at an on-screen target may not work with this
monitor.
Trademark Information
• WOW, SRS and l symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by Toshiba could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
The following are just a few of the many exciting features of
your new Toshiba widescreen LCD monitor:
• Two sets of ColorStream
video inputs (- pages 9 and 12).
• HDMI
• SRS WOW
• CableClear
• PC IN (Analog RGB) computer input (- pages 9 and 15).
™
digital, high-definition multimedia interface
(- pages 9 and 14).
™
audio technologies (- page 33).
®
DNR digital picture noise reduction
(- page 31).
®
HD high-resolution component
Overview of steps for installing,
setting up, and using your new
monitor
Follow these steps to set up your monitor and begin using its
many exciting features.
1Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and
service information (- pages 2–4). Keep this manual for
future reference.
2Observe the following when choosing a location for
the monitor:
• Place the monitor on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable
surface that can support the weight of the unit. Secure
the monitor to a wall, pillar, or other immovable
structure (- page 3).
• Place the monitor in a location where light does not
reflect on the screen.
• Place the monitor far enough from walls and other
objects to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate
ventilation may cause overheating, which will damage
the monitor. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT
COVERED UNDER THE TOSHIBA WARRANTY.
3Do not plug in any power cords until AFTER you have
connected all cables and devices to your monitor.
4BEFORE connecting cables or devices to the monitor,
learn the functions of the monitor’s connections and
controls (
5Connect your other electronic device(s) to the monitor
(
- pages 10–15).
6Install the batteries in the remote control (- page 16).
7See “Learning about the remote control” (- page 17) for
an overview of the buttons on the remote control.
8Program the remote control to operate your other
device(s) (
9AFTER connecting all cables and devices, plug in the
power cords for your monitor and other devices.
Press POWER on the monitor control panel or remote
control to turn on the monitor.
10 See “Menu layout and navigation” for a quick overview of
the monitor’s menu system (
11 For details on using the monitor’s features, see Chapter 6.
12 For help, refer to the Troubleshooting section
(
- Chapter 7).
13 For technical specifications and warranty information, see
Chapter 8.
14 Enjoy your new monitor!
- pages 8–9).
- pages 18–22).
- page 23).
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Front and side panel controls and connections
Monitor front
Control panel
5
6
1Red LED — Red light indicates power is on.
2Remote sensor — Point the remote control toward the
remote sensor. See “Remote control effective range”
(- page 16).
3POWER — Press to turn the monitor on and off.
4VOLUME C c — When no menu is on-screen, these
buttons adjust the volume level. When a menu is onscreen, these buttons function as left/right menu
navigation buttons.
5MENU — Press to access the menu system
(- page 23).
6INPUT (ENTER) — Repeatedly press to change the
source you are viewing (VIDEO-1/ColorStream HD-1, VIDEO-2, ColorStream HD-2, HDMI, or PC.
When a menu is on-screen, the INPUT button on the
monitor control panel functions as the Enter button.
7
4
3
Monitor Side panel
8
1
2
7ARROWSBbCc — When a menu is on-screen, these
buttons function as up/down/left/right menu navigation
buttons.
8VIDEO-2 IN — Standard (composite) video and standard
(analog) audio inputs plus optional S-video input for
connecting devices with either composite video or
S-video output.
Note:
• Standard (composite) video and S-video cables carry
only video information; separate audio cables are
required for a complete connection.
• Do not connect both a composite video and an S-video
cable to VIDEO-2 simultaneously or the picture
performance will be unacceptable.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Back panel connections
For an explanation of cable types and connections, see Chapter 2 (- page 10).
Monitor back
1
Cable Clamper
4
3
Power cord
2
1A/V OUT — Composite video and analog audio outputs
for connecting a VCR for editing and dubbing.
2ColorStream
Two sets of ColorStream
video inputs (with analog audio inputs) for connecting
devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba
DVD player with ColorStream
Note: Component video cables carry only video
information; separate audio cables are required for a
complete connection.
3PC/HDMI (AUDIO) IN — One set of shared analog audio
inputs (shared between the PC IN and HDMI IN
terminals). Their use can be configured in the Set Up
menu (- page 38).
4VIDEO-1 IN — Composite video and analog audio
inputs.
Note: VIDEO-1 input terminals are shared with
ColorStream HD-1 input terminals. When component
video cables are connected to the ColorStream HD-1
terminals and ColorStream HD-1 is the current input
mode, the VIDEO-1 input terminals will not carry any
signals.
®
HD-1 and ColorStream® HD-2 —
®
high-definition component
®
.
65
5PC IN — For use when connecting a personal computer
(- page 15).
6HDMI
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
™
IN — High-Definition Multimedia Interface
input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital
video from an HDMI device, or uncompressed digital
video from a DVI device (- item 3, at left; also page 14).
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Chapter 2: Connecting your Monitor
Overview of cable types
Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow)
Standard A/V cables (composite video and analog audio)
usually come in sets of three, and are for use with video
devices with analog audio and composite video output. These
cables (and the related inputs on your monitor) are typically
color-coded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo
right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio.
S-video cable
S-video cable is for use with video devices with S-video
output. Separate audio cables are required for a complete
connection.
Note: An S-video cable provides better picture performance
than a composite video cable. If you connect an S-video cable,
be sure to disconnect the standard (composite) video cable or
the picture performance will be unacceptable.
Component video cables (red/green/blue)
HDMI™ cable
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable is for use
with devices with HDMI output. HDMI cable delivers digital
audio and video in its native format. HDMI cable carries both
video and audio information; therefore, separate audio cables
are not required for a complete HDMI device connection (page 14).
Note: HDMI cable provides better picture performance than a
standard (composite) video or S-video cable.
Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable
Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable is for connecting a PC to
the monitor’s PC IN terminal (- page 15).
About the connection illustrations
You can connect different types and brands of devices to your
monitor in several different configurations. The connection
illustrations in this manual are representative of typical device
connections only. The input/output terminals on your devices
may differ from those illustrated herein. For details on
connecting and using your specific devices, refer to each
device’s owner’s manual.
Component video cables come in sets of three and are for use
with video devices with component video output.
(ColorStream
cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Separate
audio cables are required for a complete connection.
Note: Component video cables provide better picture
performance than a standard (composite) video or S-video
cable.
®
is Toshiba’s brand of component video.) These
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Chapter 2: Connecting your Monitor
Connecting a VCR
You will need:
• coaxial cable
• standard A/V cables
– For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video,
connect an S-video cable and standard (analog) audio
cables to the VIDEO-2 inputs on the side panel (instead of
the VIDEO-1 inputs). Do not connect both types of video
cable to VIDEO-2 at the same time or the picture
performance will be unacceptable.
– If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the monitor
to your VCR’s audio out terminal using the white audio
cable only.
From Cable TV or antenna
Stereo VCR
IN from ANT
OUT to TV
CH 3
CH 4
VIDEO AUDIO
LR
IN
OUT
R
L
Monitor's upper back panel
Connecting a VCR and Cable box
You will need:
• coaxial cables
• standard A/V cables
– For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video,
connect an S-video cable and standard (analog) audio
cables to the VIDEO-2 inputs on the side panel (instead of
the VIDEO-1 inputs). Do not connect both types of video
cable to VIDEO-2 at the same time or the picture
performance will be unacceptable.
– If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the monitor
to your VCR’s audio out terminal using the white audio
cable only.
– When you use a Cable box, you may not be able to use
the remote control to program or access certain features
on the monitor.
Cable box
OUT
CH 3
CH 4
Stereo VCR
IN from ANT
OUT to TV
IN
CH 3
CH 4
From Cable TV
VIDEO AUDIO
LR
IN
OUT
R
L
To view the VCR:
Turn ON the VCR. Select the Video 1 video input source on
the monitor.*
*To select the video input source, press + on the remote control
(- page 25). To program the monitor’s remote control to operate
other devices, see “Using the remote control to operate your other
devices” on page 18.
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of
television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is
prohibited under the Copyright Law and may subject you to
civil and criminal liability.
Monitor's upper back panel
To view basic and premium Cable channels:
Turn ON the VCR. Select the Video 1 video input source on
the monitor.* Tune the VCR to channel 3 or 4 (whichever
channel the cable box output is set to). Use the cable box
controls to change channels.
*To select the video input source, press + on the remote control
(- page 25). To program the monitor’s remote control to operate
other devices, see “Using the remote control to operate your other
devices” on page 18.
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of
television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is
prohibited under the Copyright Law and may subject you to
civil and criminal liability.
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Chapter 2: Connecting your Monitor
Connecting a DVD player with
ColorStream
®
(component video),
a VCR, and a satellite receiver
Your monitor has two sets of ColorStream® HD (high
definition component video) inputs.
You will need:
• coaxial cable
• standard A/V cables
– For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video,
connect an S-video cable and standard (analog) audio
cables to the VIDEO-2 inputs. Do not connect both types
of video cable to VIDEO-2 at the same time or the picture
performance will be unacceptable.
– If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the monitor
to your VCR’s audio out terminal using the white audio
cable only.
standard audio cables
•
• component video cables
– You can connect the component video cables (plus audio
cables) from the DVD player or satellite receiver to either
set of ColorStream terminals on the monitor (HD-1 or
HD-2). The ColorStream HD-1 and HD-2 terminals can
be used with Progressive (480p, 720p) and Interlaced
(480i, 1080i) scan systems. A 1080i signal will provide the
best picture performance.
– If your DVD player or satellite receiver does not have
component video or S-video, connect standard A/V
cables to VIDEO-1. If your DVD player has HDMI video,
see page 14.
To view the DVD player:
Turn ON the DVD player. Select the ColorStream HD-1
video input source on the monitor.*
To view satellite programs using the component video
connections:
Turn on the satellite receiver. Select the ColorStream HD-2
video input source on the monitor.*
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of
television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is
prohibited under the Copyright Law and may subject you to
civil and criminal liability.
From antenna
Stereo VCR
VIDEO AUDIO
LR
IN from ANT
CH 3
CH 4
OUT to TV
Monitor's right side panel
Monitor's upper back panel
IN
IN
OUT
R
L
DVD player with
component video
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
S-VIDEO
OUT
Y
PB
COMPONENT VIDEO
PR
VIDEO
OUT
From satellite dish
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
Satellite
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
Y
PB
COMPONENT VIDEO
PR
VIDEO
OUT
Satellite receiver with component video
To view the VCR or view and record antenna
channels:
Turn ON the VCR. Tune the VCR to the channel you want to
watch. Select the Video 2 video input source on the monitor.*
To record a TV program while watching a DVD:
Turn ON the VCR. Tune the VCR to the channel to record.
Select the ColorStream HD-1 video input source on the
monitor* to view the DVD.
*To select the video input source, press + on the remote control
(- page 25). To program the monitor’s remote control to operate
other devices, see “Using the remote control to operate your other
devices” on page 18.
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Chapter 2: Connecting your Monitor
Connecting two VCRs
This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR
(“VCR1” in the illustration below) to a second VCR (“VCR2”)
while watching a videotape.
You will need:
• coaxial cable
• standard A/V cables
Note: Do not connect the same VCR to the output and input
jacks on the monitor at the same time. To dub or edit, VCR 2
must select LINE IN, and the monitor must select Video 1.
From antenna
Stereo VCR 1 (plays)
IN from ANT
OUT to TV
Monitor's upper
back panel
CH 3
CH 4
VIDEO AUDIO
LR
L
IN
OUT
R
Connecting a camcorder
You will need:
• standard A/V cables
– For better picture performance, if your camcorder has
S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables)
to VIDEO-2 on the monitor’s side panel.
Camcorder
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO-2 inputs on
monitor's right side panel
To view the camcorder video:
Select the Video 2 video input source on the monitor.*
Stereo VCR 2 (records)
VIDEO AUDIO
LR
IN from ANT
CH 3
CH 4
OUT to TV
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of
television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is
prohibited under the Copyright Law and may subject you to
civil and criminal liability.
IN
OUT
R
L
*To select the video input source, press + on the remote control
(- page 25). To program the monitor’s remote control to operate
other devices, see “Using the remote control to operate your other
devices” on page 18.
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Chapter 2: Connecting your Monitor
Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device
to the HDMI input
The HDMI input on your monitor receives digital audio and
uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or
uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual
Interface) source device.
This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth
Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form
from EIA/CEA-861-861B–compliant
devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or
DVI output).
The HDMI input is designed for best performance with 1080i
signals but will also accept and display 480i, 480p and 720p
signals.
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT A PC USING
THE HDMI PORT. Always use the monitor’s
PC IN (VGA) port to connect a PC.
• The HDMI port is not designed to support input from a
PC.
• Only monitor models that include a PC IN (VGA) port are
suitable for connection to a PC.
[1]
consumer electronic
DVI device connection
To connect a DVI device, you will need:
• one HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector)
per DVI device
– For proper operation, the length of an HDMI-to-DVI
adapter cable should not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). The
recommended length is 6.6 ft (2m).
one pair of standard analog audio cables per DVI device
•
– An HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable transfers video only.
Separate analog audio cables are required (see
illustration).
™
– See “Setting the HDMI
DVI device
VIDEO AUDIO
LR
IN
IN
OUT
R
L
Monitor's upper back
panel
audio mode” on page 24.
DVI/ HDCP
OUT
HDMI device connection
To connect an HDMI device, you will need:
• one HDMI cable (type A connector) per HDMI device
– For proper operation, it is recommended that you use as
short an HDMI cable as possible. You should not
encounter difficulty if you use an HDMI cable shorter than
16.4 ft (5m).
– HDMI cable transfers both video and audio. Separate
analog audio cables are not required (see illustration).
™
– See “Setting the HDMI
HDMI device
VIDEO AUDIO
LR
IN
IN
OUT
R
L
Monitor's lower back panel
Note: If the audio output mode of the HDMI device is other
than the PCM mode, the monitor’s speakers will not output
sound.
audio mode” on page 24.
HDMI OUT
Monitor's lower back panel
Note: To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly,
it is recommended that you follow these procedures:
• When turning on your electronic components, turn on the
monitor first, and then the HDMI or DVI device.
• When turning off your electronic components, turn off the
HDMI or DVI device first, and then the monitor.
[1] EIA/CEA-861-861B compliance covers the transmission of
uncompressed digital video with high-bandwidth digital content
protection, which is being standardized for reception of highdefinition video signals. Because this is an evolving technology, it
is possible that some devices may not operate properly with the
monitor.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Chapter 2: Connecting your Monitor
Connecting a personal computer
(PC)
This connection allows you to view the image from a PC on the
monitor’s screen. When connecting a PC to the monitor, use an
analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable.
Monitor's upper back panelMonitor's lower back panel
PC audio
cable
Computer
PC audio
output
Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin
connector
Pin assignment for RGB/PC
terminal
15
610
1115
Pin No.Signal name
1R
2G
3B
4NC (not connected)
5NC
6
7
8
9NC
10
11NC
12NC
13H-sync
14V-sync
15NC
Ground
Ground
Ground
Ground
Conversion adapter
(if necessary)
• To use a PC, set the monitor output resolution on the PC
before connecting it to the monitor. The following signals
can be displayed:
Other formats or non-standard signals will not be displayed
correctly.
• To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature
(
- “Using the PC setting feature” on page 37).
Note:
• Some PC models cannot be connected to this monitor.
• An adapter is not needed for computers with a DOS/V
compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal.
• Depending on the DVD’s title and the specifications of the
PC on which you are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes
may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during
multi-angle scenes.
• Never connect a PC to the HDMI port.
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Chapter 3: Using the remote control
Preparing the remote control
for use
Your monitor’s remote control can operate your monitor and
many other devices such as cable converter boxes, satellite
receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a
box), even if they are different brands.
If you have a Toshiba device:
Your monitor’s remote control is preprogrammed to operate
most Toshiba devices (- page 20).
If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device
that the remote control is not preprogrammed to
operate:
You can program the monitor’s remote control so it will
operate the other device (- pages 18–22).
Caution: Never throw batteries into a fire.
Note:
• Be sure to use AAA size batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area.
• Batteries should always be disposed of with the
environment in mind. Always dispose of batteries in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the
operating range becomes reduced, replace batteries with
new ones.
• When necessary to replace batteries in the remote control,
always replace both batteries with new ones. Never mix
battery types or use new and used batteries in combination.
• Always remove batteries from the remote control if they are
dead or if the remote control is not to be used for an
extended period of time. This will prevent battery acid from
leaking into the battery compartment.
Remote control effective range
Installing the remote control
batteries
1Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote
control.
Squeeze tab
and lift cover.
2Install two “AAA” size batteries, making sure to match
the + and – signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery
compartment.
3Reinsert the battery cover in the remote control until the
tab snaps.
For optimum performance, aim the remote control directly at
the monitor and make sure there is no obstruction between the
remote control and the monitor.
Point remote control
toward remote sensor
on front of monitor.
16.4 ft (5m)
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Chapter 3: Using the remote control
Learning about the remote control
The buttons used for operating the monitor only are described
here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see
the remote control functional key chart (- page 19).
1POWER turns the monitor on and off. Press p to turn
on the monitor. The red LED indicator on the monitor’s
front panel will be illuminated. Press p again to turn off
the monitor.
2FREEZE freezes the picture. Press again to restore the
moving picture.
3SLEEP accesses the sleep timer (
4PIC SIZE cycles through the pictures sizes: Natural,
TheaterWide 1/2/3, Full, and 4:3 HD (
5INPUT selects the video input source (
6VOL + – adjusts the volume level.
7PIC MODE selects the picture mode (page 29).
8RECALL displays the monitor’s setting information on-
screen (- page 39).
9MUTE reduces or turns off the sound (- page 33).
10 Arrow buttons (BbC c) When a menu is on-screen,
these buttons select or adjust programming menus.
11 ENTER activates highlighted items in the main menu
system.
- page 38).
- page 26).
- page 25).
12 MENU accesses the main menu system (
13 EXIT closes on-screen menus.
14 MODE SELECT Switch switches between TV,
CABLE/SAT, DVD, and VCR modes (
“TV” to control the monitor.
- page 23).
- page 18). Set to
Note: The error message “Not Available” may appear if you
press a key for a function that is not available.
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Using the remote control to operate
your other devices
If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the
remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first
program the remote control to recognize the device (if you
have not already done so) (- pages 20–22).
To use your remote control to operate a:
• Cable converter box or satellite receiver, set the MODE
SELECT Switch to CABLE/SAT.
• DVD player or HTIB, set the MODE SELECT Switch to
DVD.
• VCR, set the MODE SELECT Switch to VCR.
Note: Even after the remote control is programmed, it may not
operate certain features on your other device. If this happens
and you wish to use those features, you will need to use the
device’s original remote control.
Point the remote control
directly at the device.
1POWER Turns the selected device on and off.
2Channel Numbers (0-9) Press to directly access
channels (as opposed to < ,).
3+10 Press to directly access DVD chapters higher than 10.
4CHBb
B selects the next higher channel;
b selects the next lower channel (for channels
programmed into memory only).
5INFO Displays the monitor’s status information on-
screen.
6BbCc Press to navigate DVD menus (may not work on
some DVD players).
7ENTER Required by some satellite receivers and DVD
players.
8DVD CLEAR Press to reset the title and chapter number.
9PLAY Begins playback of a tape or DVD.
10 PAUSE Press during play or record mode to pause the
picture; press again to restart.
11 STOP Stops the tape or DVD.
12 SKIP z Skips forward to locate later DVD chapters.
13 FF Fast-forwards the tape or DVD. (Press during play
mode to view the picture moving rapidly forward.)
14 SKIP Z Skips back to beginning of current DVD chapter
or locates previous chapters.
15 REW Rewinds/reverses the tape or DVD. (Press during
play mode to view the picture moving rapidly backward.)
16 TV/VCR To view one program while recording another,
press to select TV mode.
17 REC Starts tape recording.
18 TOP MENU Accesses a DVD’s top menu.
19 SET UP Accesses a DVD’s setup menu.
20 MODE SELECT Switch Set to “TV” to control the
monitor; “CABLE/SAT” to control a cable converter box
or satellite receiver; “DVD” to control a DVD player or
HTIB; “VCR” to control a VCR.
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Remote Control functional key chart
Note:
• “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode.
• sTV = key will affect the monitor, even when the remote control is not in the “TV” device mode.
*: Not available for the monitor.
REMOTE CONTROL KEY
POWERPowerPowerPowerPowerPower
SLEEPSleep timers TVs TVs TVs TV
INPUTTV/Video selects TVs TVs TVs TV
1-9(*) Sends a signalDigit 1-9Digit 1-9Digit 1-9Digit 1-9
0*Digit 0Digit 0Digit 0Digit 0
100/–/+10*---– (sub CH)100+10
RECALLRECALLs TVs TVDisplays TV
Programming the remote control
to operate your other devices
Your Toshiba monitor’s remote control is preprogrammed to
operate most Toshiba devices. To program your monitor’s
remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba
device that it is not preprogrammed to operate), follow the
steps below. For details on using the remote control to operate
the device, see page 18.
1In the remote control code table (- page 21), find the
code for your device. If more than one code is listed, try
each one separately until you find one that works.
2Set the MODE SELECT Switch to the type of device you
are programming the remote control to operate —
CABLE/SAT (for a cable converter box or satellite
receiver), DVD (for a DVD player or HTIB [home theater
in a box]), or VCR (for a VCR or TV/VCR combo).
3While holding down E, press the Channel Number
buttons to enter the 3-digit code for your device.
4To test the code, turn on the device, point the remote
control at it, and press p. (Also see notes below.)
• If the correct code was entered, the device will turn off.
• If the device does not respond, repeat steps 1–4 using
another code.
• If the device does not respond to another code, you will
need to use the device’s original remote control.
5Remember to set the MODE SELECT Switch back to
“TV” to control the monitor.
6For future reference, write down the code(s) you used:
DEVICECODEDEVICECODE
Note:
• In addition to POWER, confirm that all necessary keys on the
remote control operate your device. If some keys are not
operational, repeat the device code setup using another
code (if other codes are listed for your device). If, after trying
all listed codes, the necessary keys do not operate your
device, use the device’s original remote control.
• Every time you change the batteries, you will need to
reprogram the remote control.
• Some newer VCRs respond to either of two codes. These
VCRs have a switch labeled “VCR1/VCR2.” If your VCR has
this kind of switch and does not respond to the codes for
your VCR brand, set the switch to the other position (“VCR1”
or “VCR2”) and reprogram the remote control.
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Remote control codes
In some cases you may not be able to
operate your device with the remote
control. Your other device may use a
code that is not recognized by the
remote control. If this happens, use the
device’s remote control.
066, 079
White Westinghouse073
XR-1000018
Yamaha005, 006, 007, 014,
037, 053
Zenith004, 032, 034, 041,
047, 069, 086
HTIB
Lasonic083
Panasonic084
Venturer085
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Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation
Menu Layout
The illustrations below provide a quick overview of your monitor’s menu system.
To open the main menus (illustrated below), press Y on the remote control or monitor control panel.
BassS [Adjust the bass audio quality]
TrebleS [Adjust the treble audio quality]
BalanceS [Adjust the balance audio quality]
WOWS SRS 3D/FOCUS/TruBass
StableSoundS On/Off
LanguageS English / Français / Español
Video LabelS [Video input labeling edit window]
AV ConnectionS [PC/HDMI Audio Settings]
PC SettingsS [PC Settings edit window]
Picture PositionS [Picture Position Settings edit window]
Sleep TimerS [Sleep Timer Setting]
On TimerS [On Timer Setting]
CCS Off/C1/C2/C3/C4/T1/T2/T3/T4
CC Reception AdjustmentS Mode 1/Mode 2
Auto AspectS On/Off
Blue ScreenS On/Off
Side PanelS 1/2/3
LocksS V-Chip/New PIN Code
Navigating the menu system
You can use the buttons on the remote control or monitor control panel to access and navigate the monitor’s on-screen menu
system.
• Press Y to open the menu system.
• When a menu is open, use the up/down/left/right arrow buttons (BbCc) on the remote control or monitor control panel to move
in the corresponding direction in the menu.
• Press T to save your menu settings or to select a highlighted item. (A highlighted menu item appears in a different color in the
menu.)
• All menus close automatically if you do not make a selection within 60 seconds.
• To close a menu instantly, press O.
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Chapter 5: Setting up your Monitor
Selecting the menu language
You can choose from three different languages (English,
French, and Spanish) for the on-screen display of menus and
messages.
To select the menu language:
1Press Y and open the Set Up menu.
2Press B or b to highlight Language.
Language
Video Label
AV Connection
Picture Position
MENU
Set Up
EXIT
BackWatch TV
3Press C or c to display your desired language.
4Press O to close the Set Up menu.
English
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
Setting the HDMI™ audio mode
To set the HDMI audio mode:
1Press Y and open the Set Up menu.
2Highlight AV Connection and press T.
3Press B or b to select HDMI Audio, and then press C or
c to select the HDMI audio mode (Auto, Digital, or
Analog). (Auto is the recommended mode.) See
“Connecting an HDMI or DVI device to the HDMI input”
(- page 14).
AV Connection
PC/HDMI Audio
HDMI Audio
MENU
EXIT
BackWatch TV
Note: The PC/HDMI Audio setting influences the HDMI Audio
setting. If PC/HDMI Audio is set to HDMI, the HDMI Audio
setting changes to Auto. If PC/HDMI Audio is set to PC, the HDMI Audio setting is set to Digital and will be grayed out.
HDMI
Auto
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Selecting the video input source
to view
Press + on the remote control or INPUT on the monitor
control panel to view a signal from another device connected
to the monitor, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can select
Video 1/ColorStream HD1, Video 2, ColorStream HD2,
HDMI or PC, depending on which input jacks you used to
connect your devices (- Chapter 2).
To select the video input source using the program
list:
1Press and hold + on the remote control for a few
seconds to display the program list.
ColorStreamHD2
Video 2
Video 1
PC
HDMI
2To scroll through the program list, repeatedly press and
hold + (or B/b) while the program list is on-screen.
3When the desired video input mode is highlighted,
press T.
Note: When HDMI, ColorStream HD1 or ColorStream HD2 is
selected, the VIDEO OUT jack does not output a signal. To
receive a VIDEO OUT signal, you must use a standard video
or S-video IN connection.
Labeling the video input sources
The video label feature allows you to label each input source
for your monitor from the following preset list of labels:
• – – – : Uses the default label name
• VCR : Video cassette recorder
• DVD : DVD video
• DTV : Digital TV set-top box
• SAT : Satellite box
• CBL : Cable box
To label the video input sources:
1Press + to select the video source you want to label.
2Press Y and open the Set Up menu.
3Press B or b to highlight Video Label.
Language
Video Label
AV Connection
Picture Position
MENU
Set Up
EXIT
BackWatch TV
4Press T to display the Video Label menu.
Video Label
Label
Video1
ENTER
Store
MENU
BackWatch TV
5Press B or b to select the desired character for that space.
6Press c to highlight the next space.
7Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the rest of the characters.
8Finish labeling the other video input sources as desired.
9Press T to store your settings.
10 To return to the previous menu, press Y.
11 To exit the menu, press O.
A
EXIT
English
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
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Chapter 6: Using the Monitor’s features
Selecting the picture size
You can view 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i format programs in
a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1,
TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, Full, and 4:3 HD.
Note: The “picture size” illustrations are examples only. The
format of the image (in any of the picture sizes) will vary
depending on the format of the signal you are currently
watching.
Select the picture size that displays the current program the
way that looks best to you.
Natural Theater
Picture
size
Signal
480iyesyesyesyesyesno
480pyesyesyesyesyesno
720p(Full)yesyesyesnoyes
1080i(Full)yesyesyesnoyes
Wide 1
To select the picture size:
Repeatedly press I on the remote control to select the
desired picture size, as described below and on the next page.
Natural picture size (for 480i and 480p program
sources only)
• The image is displayed close to its originally formatted
proportion. Some program formats will display with
sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom.
Theater
Wide 2
Theater
Wide 3
Full4:3 HD
TheaterWide 2 picture size (for letter box programs)
• The picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the screen,
but only slightly stretched taller.
• The top and bottom edges of the picture are hidden.
A B C D E F G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TheaterWide 2 picture size example
TheaterWide 3 picture size (for letter box programs
with subtitles)
• The picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the screen,
but only slightly stretched taller.
• The top and bottom edges of the picture are hidden.
A B C D E F G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
A B C D E F G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TheaterWide 3 picture size example
Full picture size (for 16:9 source programs only)
• If receiving a 4:3 format program, the picture is stretched
wider to fill the width of the screen, but not stretched taller.
• None of the picture is hidden.
Natural picture size example
TheaterWide 1 picture size (for 4:3 format programs)
• The center of the picture remains close to its original
proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched wider to
fill the screen.
• The top and bottom edges of the picture are hidden.
TheaterWide 1 picture size example
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4:3 HD picture size (for 720p and 1080i program
sources only)
• The picture is squeezed to its original proportion.
4:3 HD picture size example
Note: If you select one of the TheaterWide® picture sizes, the
top and bottom edges of the picture (including subtitles or
captions) may be hidden. To view the hidden edges, try
viewing the program in Full or Natural picture size.
Using these functions to change the picture size (i.e.,
changing the height/ width ratio) for any purpose other than
your private viewing may be prohibited under the Copyright
Laws of the United States and other countries, and may
subject you to civil and criminal liability.
Adjusting the Picture Position
1Press Y and open the Set Up menu.
2Press B or b to highlight Picture Position, and then
press T.
Language
Video Label
AV Connection
Picture Position
MENU
Set Up
EXIT
BackWatch TV
3Press B or b to highlight the item you want to adjust.
Horizontal Position
Vertical Position
Reset
MENU
Picture Position
EXIT
BackWatch TV
4Press C or c to adjust the settings as required.
Horizontal Position-2
–+
English
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
0
0
0
0
0
ENTER
The display will return to the previous menu after 4
seconds if no button is pressed.
SelectionPressing CPressing c
Horizontal
Position
Vertical
Position
Moves picture leftMoves picture right
Moves picture down Moves picture up
To reset to the factory-set status:
Follow steps 1-3 above, select Reset in step 3, and then
press T.
Note: You can adjust the Horizontal Position and Vertical
Position in TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 modes only.
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Using the auto aspect ratio feature
When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to On, the picture size
is automatically selected when one of the following input
sources is received:
• A 480i signal from the VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2,
ColorStream HD-1, or ColorStream HD-2 input.
• A 1080i, 480i, 480p, or 720p signal from the HDMI input.
Aspect ratio
of signal
source
4:3 normalNatural (with sidebars)
4:3 letter boxTheaterWide 2
16:9 fullFull
Not defined
(no ID-1 data
or HDMI
aspect data)
Note: The auto aspect ratio feature is not applicable to
antenna or cable input sources.
To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature:
1Press Y and open the Function menu.
2Press B or b to highlight Auto Aspect.
Automatic aspect size
(automatically selected when
Auto Aspect is On)
Selecting the picture size (- page 26)
Using the blue screen function
When a monitor is on but not receiving a signal, the screen
typically displays a “snowy” image and the speakers transmit
a “static” sound.
With the blue screen function set to On, the monitor will
automatically mute the sound and replace the snowy image
with a solid blue screen until the monitor receives a signal.
Once a signal is received, the normal image and sound are
restored.
To turn on the blue screen function:
1Press Y and open the Function menu.
2Press B or b to highlight Blue Screen.
3Press C or c to select On.
CC
CC Reception Adjustment
Auto Aspect
Blue Screen
Side Panel
Locks
MENU
Function
EXIT
BackWatch TV
To turn off the blue screen function:
Select Off in step 3 above.
Off
Mode 1
On
On
1
ENTER
CC
CC Reception Adjustment
Auto Aspect
Blue Screen
Side Panel
Locks
MENU
Function
EXIT
BackWatch TV
Off
Mode 1
On
On
1
ENTER
3Press C or c to select On.
To turn off the auto aspect ratio feature:
Select Off in step 3 above.
Selecting the gray level for 4:3
mode side panels
You can select the gray level of the side panels that display in
4:3 mode.
To select the gray level:
1Press Y and open the Function menu.
2Press B or b to highlight Side Panel.
CC
CC Reception Adjustment
Auto Aspect
Blue Screen
Side Panel
Locks
MENU
Side Panel
Side Panel
Function
EXIT
BackWatch TV
Off
Mode 1
On
On
1
ENTER
2
3
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3Press C or c to select the desired gray level (1, 2 or 3), as
follows:
1: Black
2: Dark gray
3: Light gray
Selecting the cinema mode
(480i signals only)
When you view a DVD (480i signal; 3:2 pulldown processed)
from a DVD player connected to the VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2, ColorStream HD-1/HD-2 (component video), or HDMI
inputs on the monitor, smoother motion can be obtained by
setting the Cinema Mode to Film.
To set the Cinema Mode to Film:
1Press Y and open the Picture menu.
2Press B or b to highlight Cinema Mode.
3Press C or c to select Film.
Mode
Picture Settings
Cinema Mode
MENU
Picture
EXIT
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To set the Cinema Mode to Video:
Select Video in step 3 above.
Sports
ENTER
Video
Adjusting the picture
Selecting the picture mode
You can select your desired picture settings from four different
modes, as described below.
ModePicture Quality
SportsBright and dynamic picture (factory setting)
Press u on the remote control.
The following popup menu appears on-screen.
Repeatedly press u or C/c to cycle among the modes.
To select the picture mode using the menu system:
1Press Y and open the Picture menu.
2Press B or b to highlight Mode.
3Press C or c to select the mode you prefer.
Note:
• The picture mode you select affects the current input
only. You can select a different picture mode for each
input.
• If you select one of the factory-set picture modes
(Sports, Standard, or Movie) and then change a
picture quality setting (for example, increase the
contrast or change the color temperature), the picture
mode automatically changes to Preference in the
Picture menu.
Lower contrast for darkened room (factory
setting)
Standard
Mode
Picture Settings
Cinema Mode
MENU
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Picture
EXIT
Sports
ENTER
Video
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Adjusting the picture quality
You can adjust the picture quality (back light, contrast,
brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) to your personal
preferences.
SelectionPressing C Pressing c
Back Lightdarkerlighter
Contrastlowerhigher
Brightnessdarkerlighter
Colorpalerdeeper
Tintreddishgreenish
Sharpnesssoftersharper
To adjust the picture quality:
1Press Y and open the Picture menu.
2Highlight Picture Settings and press T.
3Press B or b to select the picture quality you want to
adjust (Back Light, Contrast, Brightness, Color,
Tint, or Sharpness), and then press C or c to adjust the
setting, as described in the table above.
Back Light
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
MENU
Contrast80
The picture qualities you adjusted are automatically saved in
the Preference mode (- “Selecting the picture mode” on
the previous page).
Note:
• The cold cathode fluorescent lamp used for the back light
on this monitor has a limited life. When areas on the screen
darken, flicker, or no longer light up, the lamp may be at the
end of its life.
• When the monitor is in VIDEO mode or when no signal is
received, the back light feature is automatically set to “0”
(zero).
Picture Settings1/2
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100
100
50
50
0
0
Using the black stretch feature
You can use the black stretch feature to correct the contrast
balance in the black areas of the picture. The effect depends on
the quality of the video signal.
To turn on the black stretch feature:
1Press Y and open the Picture menu.
2Highlight Picture Settings and press T.
3Press B or b to highlight Black Stretch.
Black Strech
MPEG NR
CableClear DNR
Color Temperature
MENUEXIT
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Off
Low
Auto
Medium
4Press C or c to select On.
Black StrechOn
To turn off the black stretch feature:
Select Off in step 4 above.
Using MPEG noise reduction
The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce
visible interference caused by MPEG compression. Choices
for MPEG noise reduction are
Off is automatically selected when this feature is disabled
Off, Low, Middle, and High.
(“grayed out”).
To select the MPEG noise reduction level:
1Press Y and open the Picture menu.
2Highlight Picture Settings and press T.
3Press B or b to highlight MPEG NR.
Black Strech
MPEG NR
CableClear DNR
Color Temperature
MENU
Picture Settings2/ 2
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On
Low
Auto
Medium
4Press C or c to select Low, Middle, High, or Off.
MPEG NR
Middle
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Using CableClear®/DNR (digital noise
reduction)
The CableClear® digital noise reduction feature allows you to
reduce visible interference in your monitor’s picture. This may
be useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal
(especially a Cable channel) or playing a noisy video cassette
or disc.
To turn on the CableClear/DNR settings:
1Press Y and open the Picture menu.
2Highlight Picture Settings and press T.
3Press B or b to highlight CableClear DNR.
Black Strech
MPEG NR
CableClear DNR
Color Temperature
MENU
Picture Settings2/ 2
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On
High
Auto
Cool
4Press C or c to select Low, Middle, High, or Auto.
CableClear DNR
To turn off CableClear DNR:
Select Off in step 4 above.
Note:
• The CableClear
only.
• When the monitor is in ColorStream, HDMI or PC mode, the
words “CableClear DNR” will change to “DNR” in the menu.
®
DNR feature works with 480i input sources
Low
Selecting the color temperature
You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from
three preset color temperatures (Cool, Medium, and Warm), as
described below.
ModePicture Quality
Coolblueish
Mediumneutral
Warmreddish
To select the color temperature:
1Press Y and open the Picture menu.
2Highlight Picture Settings and press T.
3Press B or b to highlight Color Temperature.
Black Strech
MPEG NR
CableClear DNR
Color Temperature
MENU
Picture Settings2/ 2
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On
High
Auto
Cool
4Press C or c to select the mode you prefer, as described in
the table above.
Note: If you select one of the factory-set picture modes
(Sports, Standard, or Movie) and then change the color
temperature, the picture mode automatically changes to
Preference in the Picture menu.
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Using the closed caption mode
The closed caption mode has two options:
• Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration,
and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed
captioned (usually marked “CC” in program guides).
• Text—An on-screen display of information not related to
the current program, such as weather or stock data (when
provided by individual stations).
To view captions or text:
Note: A closed caption signal may not display in the following
situations:
• When a videotape has been dubbed
• When the signal reception is weak
• When the signal reception is non-standard
Closed Caption Reception Adjustment
If reception is weak, the picture may appear blurred and
captions or text may not appear clearly on the screen. If this
happens, changing the CC Reception Adjustment mode may
display the captions more clearly.
1Press Y and open the Function menu.
2Press B or b to highlight CC.
3Press C or c to select the desired closed caption mode.
CC
CC Reception Adjustment
Auto Aspect
Blue Screen
Side Panel
Locks
MENU
Function
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• To view captions:
Select C1, C2, C3, or C4. (C1 displays translation of the
primary language in your area.)
Giant pandas eat leaves.
Note: If the program or video you selected is not closed
captioned, no captions will display on-screen.
C1
Mode 1
On
On
1
ENTER
1Press Y and open the Function menu.
2Press B or b to highlight CC Reception Adjustment.
3Press C or c to select Mode 1 or Mode 2.
CC
CC Reception Adjustment
Auto Aspect
Blue Screen
Side Panel
Locks
MENU
Function
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Note: This function may not be available in some cases.
C1
Mode 1
On
On
1
ENTER
To view text:
•
Select T1, T2, T3, or T4.
WORLD WEATHER
Temps Current
F C Weather
LONDON 51 11
MOSCOW
PARIS
ROME
TOKYO
57 14
53 12
66 19
65 18
Clear
Cloudy
Clear
Cloudy
Rain
Note: If text is not available in your area, a black rectangle
may appear on your screen. If this happens, turn the
Closed Caption Mode Off.
To turn off the Closed Caption mode:
•
Select Off in step 3 above.
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Adjusting the audio
Muting the sound
Press W to partially reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE)
the sound. Each time you press W, the mute mode will change
in the following order:
Volume1/2 MuteMute
If the closed caption mode is set to Off when you select
“MUTE” mode, the closed caption feature is automatically
activated. To mute the audio without automatically activating
the closed caption feature, use Z to set the volume to 0. See
“Using the closed caption mode” on page 32 for more
information on closed caption modes.
Adjusting the audio quality
You can adjust the audio quality by adjusting the bass, treble,
and balance.
To adjust the audio quality:
1Press Y and open the Audio menu.
2Press b or B to highlight the item you want to adjust
(Bass, Treble, or Balance).
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW
StableSound
Audio
50
50
0
ENTER
On
Using the SRS WOW™ surround sound
feature
WOW™ is a special combination of SRS Labs audio
technologies (SRS 3D, FOCUS, and TruBass) that creates a
thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from
stereo sound sources. Your monitor’s audio will sound fuller,
richer, and wider.
To adjust the WOW™ settings:
1Press Y and open the Audio menu.
2Highlight WOW and press T.
3Press b or B to highlight the WOW feature you want to
adjust, and then press C or c to adjust the item.
EXIT
WOW
On
On
High
SRS 3D
FOCUS
TruBass
MENU
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• SRS 3D — To turn the surround sound effect On or
Off.
Note: If the broadcast is monaural, the SRS 3D effect
will not work.
FOCUS — To turn the vocal emphasis effect On or
•
Off.
• TruBass — To select the desired bass expansion level
(Off, Low, or High).
WOW, SRS and l symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
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3Press C or c to adjust the level.
• C makes the bass or treble weaker or increases the
balance in the left channel.
• c makes the bass or treble stronger or increases the
balance in the right channel.
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Using the StableSound® feature
The StableSound® feature limits the highest volume level to
prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source
changes (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in
volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a
commercial).
To turn on the StableSound® feature:
1Press Y and open the Audio menu.
2Press B or b to highlight StableSound.
3Press C or c to select On.
Bass
Treble
Balance
WOW
StableSound
MENU
Audio
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To turn off the StableSound feature:
Select Off in step 3 above.
50
50
0
ENTER
On
Using the Locks menu
The Locks menu includes the V-Chip and New PIN Code
features. You can use these features after entering the correct
PIN code.
Entering the PIN code
1
Press Y and open the Function menu.
2Press B or b to highlight Locks and press T.
The PIN code entering menu appears.
• Blocking Reset status:
Set a new 4-digit code by pressing the Number buttons
(0–9).
Blocking Reset
PIN Code
09
MENU
• When the PIN code is already stored:
Press the Number buttons (0–9) to enter your 4-digit
PIN code.
Blocking Active
PIN Code
Locks
****
SelectBackWatch TV
ENTER
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Locks
Set
****
09
Select-
MENU
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ENTER
EXIT
Set
If the wrong PIN code is entered, the message “Incorrect”
appears. Enter your code again, and then press T.
The Locks menu appears.
V-Chip
New PIN Code
MENU
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Locks
EXIT
ENTER
––––
3Highlight V-Chip and press T.
The V-Chip menu appears (- page 35).
If you cannot remember your PIN code
While the PIN code entering screen is displayed, press E
four times within five seconds. The PIN code will be cleared
and you can enter a new PIN code.
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Using the V-Chip menu
Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify
the content of the program (Dialog, Language, Sex, Violence).
The V-Chip feature in this monitor detects the signals and
blocks the programs according to the ratings you select. (For
rating descriptions, see the following tables.)
Note: The V-Chip function is available for the U.S. V-Chip
system only. The Canadian V-Chip system is not supported.
Enable Blocking
1
From the V-Chip menu, press B or b to highlight
Enable Blocking.
Enable Blocking
TV Rating
MPAA Rating
Blocking Option
MENU
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V-Chip
On
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
2Press C or c to select On or Off.
On: To enable your setting (Lock)
Off: To release your setting (Unlock)
TV Rating (Independent rating system for
broadcasters)
The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can lock are
listed in the table below.
Independent rating system for broadcasters
RatingsDescription and Content themes
Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically
designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7,
TV-Y7FV
TV-Y
be unsuitable for children under 17.)
L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual
activity V) Graphic violence
Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains
some material that many parents would find
unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.)
D)
Intensely suggestive dialog L) Strong, coarse
language
S) Intense sexual situations V) Intense
violence
Parental Guidance Suggested (This program
contains material parents may find unsuitable for
younger children.)
D)
Some suggestive dialog L) Infrequent coarse
language
S) Some sexual situations V) Moderate
violence
General Audience (Most parents would find this
program suitable for all ages.)
Directed to Older Children (This program is designed
for children age 7 and above. Note: Programs in
which fantasy violence may be more intense or more
combative than other programs in this category are
designated TV-Y7FV.)
All Children (This program is designed to be
appropriate for all children.)
1
From the V-Chip menu, press B or b to highlight TV
Rating and press T.
The TV Rating menu appears.
2Press b or B to select an item.
3Press c to lock (displays “5” ).
Press C to unlock (displays “V”).
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the next item.
TV Rating
Dialog
Language
Sex
Violence
No DLSV
Youth TV Rating
MENU
TV Rating
Set
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GPG14MA
YY7Y 7FV
Note: To display the rating of the TV program you are currently
watching, press E.
–
TV-PG
TV PG
FULL
Video 1 VCR
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MPAA Rating (Independent rating system
for movies)
1
From the V-Chip menu, press b or B to highlight MPAA
Rating and press T.
Enable Blocking
TV Rating
MPAA Rating
Blocking Option
MENU
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V-Chip
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On
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
The MPAA Rating menu appears.
2Press c to lock (“5”) or press C to unlock (“V”).
MPAA Rating
MPAA Rating
Set
MENU
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EXIT
The movie ratings you can lock are described in the following
table.
Independent rating system for movies
RatingsDescription and Content themes
X
NC-17
R
PG-13
PG
G
X-rated (For adults only)
Not intended for anyone 17 and under
Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent
or adult)
Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be
inappropriate for children under 13)
Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may
not be suitable for children)
General Audience (Appropriate for all ages)
GPGPG13NC17 RX
Blocking Option
1
From the V-Chip menu, press b or B to highlight
Blocking Option and press T.
The Blocking Option menu appears.
2Press B or b to select an item.
MPAA Unrated
1Highlight MPAA Unrated.
2Press C or c to select On (Lock) or Off (Unlock) for
unrated programs in the MPAA rating system.
MPAA Unrated
TV None Rating
MENU
Blocking Option
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On
Off
TV None Rating
1Highlight TV None Rating.
2Press C or c to select On (Lock) or Off (Unlock) for
programs rated None in the TV Parental Guidelines.
MPAA Unrated
TV None Rating
MENU
Caution: Be aware that setting the TV None Rating to On may
block the broadcast of emergency information. The menu will
display the note, “Enabling this option may block emergency
messages” to warn you of this possibility.
Blocking Option
Note: Enabling this option
may block emergency
messages
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On
On
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Unlocking programs temporarily
1
If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating
limits you set, the monitor enters program lock mode. You
can either unlock the program temporarily (see steps 2–3
below) or select an unlocked program to watch.
This program has been blocked!
–
Y
TV
Exceeds set limits
Push "MUTE" to enter PIN
TV 6
2To temporarily unlock the program, press W while the
message is on-screen.
3Press the Number buttons (0–9) to enter your 4-digit PIN
code, and then press T.
PIN Code
Blocking active
enter PIN code
to temporarily un–block
– –––
0 9
-
Select
ENTER
Set
If the correct code is entered, the program lock mode is
released and the normal picture appears.
All locking is disabled until the monitor is turned off, and
will be enabled when the monitor is turned on again.
Changing your PIN code
1
Select the Locks menu.
2Press B or b to highlight New PIN Code.
V-Chip
New PIN Code
09
-
Select
MENU
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Locks
ENTER
EXIT
ENTER
****
Set
3Press the Number buttons to enter a new four-digit code.
4Press T. The new PIN code is now active.
Using the PC setting feature
You can view the image from a PC on the monitor’s screen.
The PC must be connected to the monitor’s PC IN terminals.
(- page 15).
You can use the PC Settings feature to adjust the picture’s
horizontal position/width, vertical position/height, clock
phase, and sampling clock.
Note: If a PC is not connected, this feature will be grayed out
in the Set Up menu.
To adjust the PC settings:
1Repeatedly press + to select PC input mode
(- “Selecting the video input source to view”
on page 25).
2Press Y and open the Set Up menu.
3Highlight PC Settings and press T.
Language
Video Label
AV Connection
PC Settings
MENU
Set Up
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4Press B or b to highlight the item you want to adjust.
5Press C or c to make the appropriate adjustments.
Horizontal Position
Horizontal Width
Vertical Position
Vertical Height
Clock Phase
Sampling Clock
MENU
• Horizontal Position: Moves the picture left/right.
The adjustment range is within ±5 from center.*
• Horizontal Width: Adjusts the width of the picture.
The adjustment range is within ±5 from center.*
• Vertical Position: Moves the picture up/down.
The adjustment range is within ±5 from center.*
• Vertical Height: Adjusts the height of the picture.
The adjustment range is within ±5 from center.*
• Clock Phase: Helps to reduce noise and sharpen the
picture.
The adjustment range is within ±15 from center.*
• Sampling Clock: Helps to minimize periodic vertical
stripes on the screen.
The adjustment range is within ±15 from center.*
• Reset: To reset the PC setting, select Reset and press T.
PC Settings1/ 2
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English
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
0
0
0
0
0
0
*The range of adjustment may vary slightly.
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PC/HDMI Audio
The PC and HDMI inputs share the same set of analog audio
inputs. If you have both a PC and an HDMI/DVI device
connected to the monitor (and the HDMI/DVI device requires
analog audio output), use the PC/HDMI Audio setting to
specify which audio (PC or HDMI/DVI) will be output from
the monitor’s speakers (- pages 14-15).
To set the PC/HDMI Audio:
1Press Y and open the Set Up menu.
2Highlight AV Connection and press T.
3Press B or b to select PC/HDMI Audio, and then press
C or c to select PC or HDMI.
AV Connection
PC/HDMI Audio
HDMI Audio
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PC: Mutes the sound from the HDMI device, and outputs
the sound of the PC.
HDMI: Mutes the sound from your PC, and outputs the
sound of the HDMI device.
Note:
• The PC/HDMI Audio setting influences the HDMI
Audio setting. If the PC/HDMI Audio setting is set to
HDMI, the HDMI Audio setting changes to Auto. If the
PC/HDMI Audio setting is set to PC, the HDMI Audio
setting changes to Digital and will be grayed out.
• The PC IN and HDMI IN terminals share the audio
inputs labeled PC/HDMI (AUDIO) on the monitor’s back
panel.
PC
Digital
Setting the sleep timer
You can set the sleep timer to turn off the monitor after a set
length of time (maximum of 12h50m).
To set the sleep timer:
Press [ on the remote control to set the length of time until
the monitor turns off. Repeatedly press [ to increase the
time in 10-minute increments, up to 12h50m (12 hours and 50
minutes).
Timer
00h00m
To cancel the sleep timer:
Press [ until it is set to 00h00m.
To set the sleep timer using the on-screen menus:
1Press Y and open the Timer menu.
2Press B or b to highlight Sleep Timer.
Sleep Timer
On Timer
MENU
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Timer
EXIT
3Press the Number buttons (0–9) or C or c to enter the
length of time until the monitor turns off automatically.
4Press O to start the timer.
Note:
• When a power failure occurs, the sleep timer setting may be
cleared.
• To display the amount of time remaining on the sleep timer,
press E.
02:00
00:00
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Setting the On timer
To set the On timer to turn on the monitor
automatically:
1Press Y and open the Timer menu.
2Press B or b to highlight On Timer.
3Press the Number buttons (0–9) or B or b to enter the
length of time until the monitor turns on automatically.
You can set the On timer in 10-minute increments, up to
12h50m (12 hours and 50 minutes).
4Press O to start the timer.
Sleep Timer
On Timer
MENU
Timer
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5Press p to turn off the monitor.
The monitor will turn on automatically after the length of
time you set in the On timer.
Note:
• When a power failure occurs, the On timer settings may be
cleared.
• To display the amount of time remaining on the On timer
(while the monitor is still on), press E.
00:00
10:30
Displaying the monitor’s settings
on-screen using RECALL
To display the monitor’s settings on-screen:
Press E on the remote control.
The following information will display on-screen
(if applicable):
• VIDEO mode selected
• Remaining time of On/Sleep timer (if set)
• Video label (if set)
• V-Chip rating status
• Picture size
TV-PG
On Timer10h34m
Sleep Timer 1h23m
Video 1
Full
VCR
To close the RECALL screen:
Press E again.
Understanding the last mode
memory feature
If the power is cut off while you are viewing the monitor,
the Last Mode Memory feature automatically turns on the
monitor when the power is resupplied.
Note: You should unplug the monitor’s power cord if it is
possible that you will be away from the monitor for an extended
period of time after the power is restored. This will prevent the
monitor from turning on in your absense.
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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
General troubleshooting
Before calling a service technician, please check this section
for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can
try.
Black box on screen
• The Closed Caption feature is set to one of the Text
modes (T1, T2, T3, or T4). Set the Closed Caption
feature to Off (- page 32).
Monitor stops responding to controls
• If the monitor stops responding to the controls on the
remote control or monitor control panel and you cannot
turn off the monitor, press and hold the POWER button
on the monitor control panel for 5 or more seconds to
reset the monitor.
Monitor will not turn on
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in, and then press
p.
• The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the
batteries or try the control panel buttons.
Picture problems
General picture problems
• Press + on the remote control or INPUT on the monitor
control panel and select a valid video input source (page 25). If no device is connected, no picture will
display when you select that particular input source. For
device connection details, see page 10.
• Adjust the picture qualities (- page 29).
• If you are using a VCR, make sure L on the remote
control is set correctly (- page 18).
• If you have two VCRs connected to your monitor, make
sure you have not connected the same VCR to the
monitor’s output and input connections at the same time.
• Do not connect both a standard video cable and an
S-video cable to the VIDEO-2 inputs at the same time
(- page 13).
Noisy picture
• If you are watching a tuned analog channel (off-air
broadcast or Cable TV), set the CableClear
feature to Auto to reduce visible interference in the
monitor’s picture (- page 31).
Video Input Selection problems
• If the program list does not appear when you press + on
the remote control or INPUT on the monitor control
panel, press the button a second time, which will change
the monitor to the next video input source and display the
program list.
®
/DNR
Poor color or no color
• Adjust the Tint and/or Color (- page 30).
• When the ColorStream
VIDEO OUT terminal outputs blank video. To receive
video from the VIDEO OUT signal, a standard video or
S-video IN terminal must be used instead of the
ColorStream
®
connections.
®
signal source is active, the
Poor composite or S-video picture
• If the image is poor when the monitor is connected to an
external A/V device (e.g., DVD player, video game
system, set-top box, etc.) try using a ColorStream or
HDMI video connection instead.
Picture and sound are out of sync
• As with all products that contain a digital display, in rare
instances, when viewing certain content (e.g.. television
broadcasts, video games, DVDs), you may notice that the
sound and picture are slightly out of sync. This
phenomenon can be caused by various factors including,
without limitation, video processing within the monitor,
video processing in an attached gaming system, and
video processing or different compression rates used by
broadcasters in their programming. You may want to try
one or more of the following suggestions, which may
help to reduce the effect of this phenomenon:
– If the monitor is connected to an A/V receiver that
has a programmable audio delay feature, use this
feature to help synchronize the sound to the picture.
– If you notice this phenomenon only on certain TV
channels, please contact your local broadcast,
cable, or satellite provider to inform them of this
issue.
Sound problems
• The sound may be muted. Press VOLUME.
Remote control problems
• Make sure the remote control is set to the correct device
mode (- page 18).
• Remove all obstructions between the remote control and
the monitor.
• The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the
batteries (- page 16).
• The monitor’s remote control may not operate certain
features on your external device. Refer to the owner’s
manual for your other device to determine its available
features. If the monitor’s remote control does not operate
a specific feature on the device, use the remote control
provided with the device (- pages 18–22).
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Closed caption problems
• If the program or video you selected is not closed-
captioned, no captions will display on-screen
(- page 32).
• If text is not available, a black rectangle may appear on-
screen. If this happens, turn off the closed caption feature
(- page 32).
• A closed caption signal may not display correctly in the
following situations: a) when a videotape has been
dubbed; b) when the signal reception is weak; or c) when
the signal reception is nonstandard (- page 32).
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
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Chapter 8: Appendix
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.
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
MONITOR AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER
PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
LCD MONITORS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE
OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A., INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
CANADA AND MEXICO, ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE
WARRANTIES.
LCD MONITORS PURCHASED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A.,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CANADA AND MEXICO, AND
USED IN THE U.S.A., ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.
Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Parts and Labor
TACP warrants this LCD Monitor and its parts against defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of original retail
purchase.
REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART WITH A NEW OR
REFURBISHED PART WITHOUT CHARGE TO YOU FOR PARTS OR
LABOR. During this period,
will come to your home when warranty service is required. Depending on
the type of repair required, the service will either be performed in your
home or the LCD Monitor will be taken to a TACP Authorized Service
Station for repair and returned to your home at no cost to you.
Rental Units
The warranty for LCD Monitor rental units begins on the date of the first
rental or thirty (30) days after the date of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.
Limited Warranty for Commercial Units
TACP warrants LCD Monitors that are sold and used for commercial
purposes as follows: all parts are warranted against defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of original
retail purchase.
OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART WITH A NEW OR
REFURBISHED PART WITHOUT CHARGE TO YOU.
Owner’s Manual and Product Registration Card
Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this LCD Monitor.
Complete and mail the enclosed product registration card or register your
LCD Monitor online at
possible. By registering your LCD Monitor you will enable TACP to bring
you new products specifically designed to meet your needs and help us
to contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification is required under
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act.
return the product registration card does not diminish your
warranty rights.
Your Responsibility
THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
(1) You must retain your original bill of sale or provide other proof of
(2) All warranty servicing of this LCD Monitor must be performed by an
(3) The warranties from TACP are effective only if this LCD Monitor is
(4) Labor service charges for set installation, setup, adjustment of
DURING THIS PERIOD, TACP WILL, AT TACP’S OPTION,
TACP Authorized Service Station personnel
DURING THIS PERIOD, TACP WILL, AT TACP’S
www.tacp.toshiba.com/service
Failure to complete and
purchase.
Authorized TACP Service Station.
purchased and operated in the Continental U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.
customer controls, and installation or repair of antenna systems are
not covered by this warranty. Reception problems caused by
inadequate antenna systems, misaligned satellite dishes, cable
television distribution, VCRs, DVD players/recorders, personal
as soon as
computer level IEEE-1394 devices, and any other connected signal
source device are your responsibility.
(5) Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as
limited above, and do not extend to any LCD Monitor or parts that
have been lost or discarded by you or to damage to the LCD Monitor
or parts caused by fires, misuse, accident, Acts of God (such as
lightning or fluctuations in electric power), improper installation,
improper maintenance, or use in violation of instructions furnished by
TACP; use or malfunction through simultaneous use of this LCD
Monitor and connected equipment; or to units that have been
modified or had the serial number removed, altered, defaced, or
rendered illegible.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and
reviewing the section entitled “Troubleshooting,” you find that service is
needed:
(1) To find the nearest TACP Authorized Service Station, visit TACP’s
website at
Consumer Solution Center toll free at 1-800-575-5469.
(2) You must present your original bill of sale or other proof of purchase
to the TACP Authorized Service Station.
ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE
U.S.A., INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY
WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A.
AS HEREBY LIMITED, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES,
AGREEMENTS, AND SIMILAR OBLIGATIONS OF TACP WITH
RESPECT TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS. IN NO
EVENT SHALL TACP BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST
PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR MODIFICATION OR
ERASURE OF RECORDED DATA CAUSED BY USE, MISUSE OR
INABILITY TO USE THIS LCD MONITOR).
No person, agent, distributor, dealer, or company is authorized to change,
modify, or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever.
The time within which an action must be commenced to enforce any
obligation of TACP arising under the warranty or under any statute or law
of the United States or any state thereof is hereby limited to ninety (90)
days from the date you discover, or should have discovered, the defect.
This limitation does not apply to implied warranties arising under the law
of any state of the U.S.A.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE
TO STATE IN THE U.S.A. SOME STATES OF THE U.S.A. DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY, WHEN AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. THEREFORE, THE ABOVE PROVISIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES.
www.tacp.toshiba.com/service
For additional information, visit TACP’s website:
www.tacp.toshiba.com
or contact TACP’s
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Chapter 8: Appendix
Limited Canada Warranty
for LCD Monitors
Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties
to original consumers in Canada.
LCD MONITORS PURCHASED IN CANADA AND USED ANYWHERE
OUTSIDE OF CANADA, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
U.S.A. AND MEXICO, ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.
LCD MONITORS PURCHASED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF CANADA,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE U.S.A. AND MEXICO, AND
USED IN CANADA, ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.
THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL
CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS LCD
MONITOR AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER
PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Parts and Labor
TCL warrants this LCD Monitor and its parts against defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of original retail
purchase.
REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART WITH A NEW OR
REFURBISHED PART WITHOUT CHARGE TO YOU FOR PARTS OR
LABOR.
a) FOR LCD Monitors UNDER 37”:
b) FOR LCD Monitors 37” AND LARGER:
Rental Units
The warranty for rental units begins with the date of first rental or thirty (30)
days from the date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
Commercial Units
LCD Monitors sold and used for commercial purposes have a limited
ninety (90) day warranty for all parts and labor.
Owner ’s Manual and Product Registration
Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this LCD Monitor.
If you purchased your LCD Monitor in Canada, register it online at
www.toshiba.ca
will enable TCL to bring you new products specifically designed to meet
your needs and help us to contact you in the unlikely event a safety
notification is required.
diminish your warranty rights.
Your Responsibility
THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
(1) You must provide your bill of sale or other proof of purchase.
(2) All warranty servicing of this LCD Monitor must be made by an
(3) The warranties from TCL are effective only if the LCD Monitor is
(4) Labor charges for installation, setup, adjustment of customer
DURING THIS PERIOD, TCL WILL, AT TCL’S OPTION,
To receive warranty service, you must return the LCD Monitor to a TCL
Authorized Service Depot.
During this period, TCL Authorized Service Depot personnel will come
to your home when warranty service is required. Depending on the
type of repair required, the service will either be performed in your
home or the LCD Monitor will be taken to a TCL Authorized Service
Depot for repair and returned to your home at no cost to you.
HOME SERVICE ONLY APPLIES WITHIN 100 KILOMETERS OF AN
AUTHORIZED TCL SERVICE DEPOT.
as soon as possible. By registering your product you
Failure to register online does not
Authorized TCL Service Depot.
purchased in Canada from an authorized TCL dealer and operated in
Canada.
controls, and installation or repair of antenna systems are not covered
by these warranties. Reception problems caused by inadequate
antenna systems are your responsibility.
IN-
(5) Warranties extend only to defects in materials or workmanship as
limited above, and do not extend to any LCD Monitor or parts that
have been lost or discarded by you or to damage to the LCD Monitor
or parts caused by fires, misuse, accident, Acts of God (such as
lightning or fluctuations in electric power), improper installation,
improper maintenance, or use in violation of instructions furnished by
TCL; use or malfunction through simultaneous use of this product and
connected equipment; or to units that have been modified or had the
serial number removed, altered, defaced, or rendered illegible.
How to Obtain Warranty Services
If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and
checking the “Troubleshooting” section, you find that service is needed:
(1) To find the nearest TCL Authorized Service Depot,
visit TCL’s web site at
(2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to the Authorized
Service Depot.
For additional information, visit TCL’s web site:
ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY PROVINCE
OF CANADA, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY
WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY THE LAW OF ANY PROVINCE OF CANADA
AS HEREBY LIMITED, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES,
AGREEMENTS, AND SIMILAR OBLIGATIONS OF TCL WITH RESPECT
TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS. IN NO EVENT
SHALL TCL BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR MODIFICATION OR ERASURE OF
RECORDED DATA) CAUSED BY USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE
THIS PRODUCT.
No person, agent, distributor, dealer, or company is authorized to change,
modify, or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever.
The time within which action must be commenced to enforce any
obligation of TCL arising under this warranty or under any law of Canada
or of any province thereof is hereby limited to 90 days from the date you
discover, or should have discovered, the defect. This limitation does not
apply to implied warranties arising under the law of any province of
Canada.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM
PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA. SOME PROVINCES OF
CANADA DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY, LIMITATIONS ON THE TIME WITHIN WHICH AN
ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; THEREFORE, THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU
UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES.
www.toshiba.ca
www.toshiba.ca
.
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Index
A
Audio quality adjustments ............... 33
Auto aspect.................................... 28
B
Back of the monitor........................... 9
Blue screen.................................... 28