WARNING: Always use the Toshiba wall bracket specified below or another wall bracket approved by Toshiba for wall mounting this television. The use of any wall bracket other than the Toshiba wall bracket specified below or another wall bracket approved by Toshiba for wall mounting this television could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 20HL85, LCD TV Combination complies 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
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18. SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. For example: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction; therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for perceived defects 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.
Introduction ... 2 FCC compliance information ... 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 3 Precautions ... 6 Exploring your new TV ... 8 Selecting a location for the TV ... 9 Connecting your TV ... 9 Connecting a VCR ... 9 Connecting a cable converter box or antenna ... 10 Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR ...
Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the top panel or the remote control. The side and back panels provide the inputs to connect other equipment to your TV. Top panel Front Back Back panel DC IN RF IN...
Selecting a location for the TV • Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform in a location where light does not directly hit the screen. • Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which may damage the TV.
Connecting a cable converter box or antenna This television has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled.
Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, or TV pro- grams. You can record from the satellite receiver and TV, as well as record one TV channel while watching another channel. From satellite DVD player / Satellite Receiver Satellite IN...
Your TV is capable of using ColorStream (component video). Connecting your TV to a component video compat- ible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream greatly enhance picture quality and performance. DVD player with Component video...
Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with ® ColorStream (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream ® (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DTV receiver with component video can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.
Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch videos recorded on a camcorder. S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Rear lower left of TV VIDEO-1 IN J3U70101C(E)P11-16 VHS Camcorder VIDEO AUDIO TV side panel S-VHS Camcorder AUDIO VIDEO You will need: • one set of standard AV cables You will need: •...
Connecting an HDMI™ or a DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI This input is designed to accept HDCP in digital form from EIA/CEA-861/861B–compliant consumer electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output).
Connecting a PC (Personal Computer) Before you connect this TV to your PC, change the adjustment of your PC’s Resolution and Refresh rate. See “Monitor Display modes” at right. Connect one end of a (male to male) VGA cable to the video card of the computer and the other end to the VGA connector PC at the side of the TV.
With the remote control, you can operate your TV, most cable TV converters/satellite receivers, VCRs, and DVD players together, even if they are different brands. If you will be using your TV with a Toshiba satellite receiver, VCR, or DVD player, your remote control is already programmed and ready to use.
This remote control is pre-programmed to operate most Toshiba satellite receivers, VCRs, and DVD players. To control a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not pre-programmed to operate), you must follow the steps below to program your remote control.
Learning about the remote control POWER turns the TV on and off SLEEP programs the TV to turn off at a set time (page 34) INPUT selects the video input source (page 30) CH 3 3 3 3 3 / 4 4 4 4 4 cycles through programmed channels (page 23) selects TV mode CBL/SAT...
Starting setup The STARTING SETUP feature appears the first time you turn on the TV, and helps you select the menu language, specify the TV/CABLE setting, and program channels automatically. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made! 1.
Adding channels to the TV’s memory When you press CH 3 or 4, your TV will stop only on the channels you have stored in the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the channel memory. Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels and store them in its memory.
Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings Switching between two channels You can switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. To switch between two channels: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Select the first channel you want to view. 3.
Using the LOCKS menu Note : The V-Chip feature is available for the U.S. V-Chip system only. The Canadian V-Chip Feature system is not supported. You can prevent others from viewing certain programs or channels by blocking them using the V-Chip feature. Selecting a password Before you can use the V-Chip Feature to block programs and chan- nels, you must select a password.
Using the V-Chip (parental control) feature The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters employ a rating system to qualify the content of television programs, as well. The TV and MOVIE ratings work with the V-Chip feature and allow you to block programs according to the rating limits you set.
Locking channels With the CH LOCK feature, you can lock specific channels. You will not be able to tune locked channels unless you clear the setting. You can choose to lock up to nine TV channels and nine cable channels. 1.
To unlock the video inputs: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2. Press MENU, then press 3. Press L or M to display the password entering mode. 4. Use the Channel Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER.
Labeling channels Channel labels appear above the channel number display each time you turn on the TV, select a channel, or press the DISPLAY button. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. To create channel labels: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2.
Selecting the video input source Press INPUT to view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can select ANT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD, HDMI or PC depend- ing on which input jacks you used to connect your devices (see “Connecting your TV”...
Setting the ON timer This feature allows you to program the TV to turn on automatically at a set time. If you program the ON TIMER to “DAILY,” the TV will turn on every day at the same time to the same channel until you clear the ON TIMER.
Viewing the wide-screen picture formats (480i and 480p signals only) You can view 480i and 480p format programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide, and Full. The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing.
Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD movie (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the ColorStream (component video) inputs on the TV, smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM. To set the CINEMA MODE to FILM: 1.
Setting the sleep timer You can set the TV so it turns off automatically. To set the sleep timer: Repeatedly press SLEEP on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off. The clock will increase 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (0h00m, 0h10m, ...1h50m, 2h00m).
Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select four picture modes—Sports, Standard, Movie, and Memory—as described in the following table: Mode Picture Quality SPORTS Bright and dynamic picture (factory-set) STANDARD Standard picture quality (factory-set) MOVIE Movie-like picture setting (factory-set) MEMORY Your personal preferences (set by you;...
Using the CableClear CableClear ® reduces visible interference in your TV picture. This is useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or playing a video cassette or disc damaged by repeated use. To turn on the CableClear ®...
Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display the word MUTE in the lower right-hand corner. To restore the sound, press MUTE again. Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature provides high-fidelity stereo sound.
Resetting your audio adjustments The RESET function returns the audio adjustments to the following factory settings: Bass ...center (25) Treble ... center (25) Balance ... center (0) To reset your audio adjustments: 1. Press TV to select the TV mode. 2.
TV 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. Contact your nearest Toshiba Authorized Service Station. until the SETUP menu appears.
Picture/Audio adjustments in the PC mode There are a number of picture settings you can adjust to optimize the performance of the unit in PC mode. PICTURE Menu AUDIO Menu A U D I O P I C T U R E B R I G H T N E S S B A S S T R E B L E...
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom TV will not turn on No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Cannot receive above channel 13...
WARNING: Always use the Toshiba wall bracket Owner’s Manual (This booklet) specified below or another wall bracket approved by Toshiba for wall mounting this television. The use of any wall bracket other than the Toshiba wall bracket specified below or another wall bracket approved by Toshiba for wall mounting this television could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
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 TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating this LCD Television. Register your LCD Television online at www.toshiba.ca as soon as possible. By registering your LCD Television you 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.
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National Service Division CableClear, ColorStream, TheaterWide and StableSound are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. GameTimer is a trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Printed in Thailand J3U70101C(E)P42-48 15/06/2005, 4:13 PM...