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OWNER'S MANUAL
LCD Colour TV
15VL56B
Owner's Record
You will find the model number and serial number on
15VL56G
the back of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product.
20VL56B
Model number:
Serial number:
20VL56G
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Toshiba 1520VL56BG (E)
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Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Colour Television. This manual will help you use the exciting features of your new TV. Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. You can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the remote control. Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully, and keep the manual for future reference. Contents Introduction Using the TV’s features Important Safety Instructions ...
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Introduction Important Safety Instructions • Be sure to observe the following instructions and precautions to ensure safe use of this TV. • The exact power cord will vary according to the country or region. • The mains plug is used as a disconnecting device and therefore should be readily operable. Installation Always connect the power plug to an electrical outlet equipped with Check! 100 – 240V AC 50/60 Hz. 100-240V AC Never use the TV outside the specified voltage range. It may cause a fire or
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Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued) Installation (continued) Never place the TV in an area exposed to high humidity levels, such as in a bathroom or close to a humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electric shock. Never place the TV next to a stove where it will be exposed to oil, smoke, or steam, or in a location where there is a large quantity of dust. This may cause a fire or an electric shock. Sturdy tie Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. Connect between th
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Use Never place hot objects or open flame sources, such as lighted candles or nightlights, on or close to the TV. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. When liquids are spilled or small items are dropped inside the TV, this may cause a fire or an electric shock. If small objects drop inside the TV, turn off the TV and remove the pow
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Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued) Use (continued) Never pull on the power cord when removing the plug from the wall outlet. Always hold the plug firmly when removing it. If the power cord is yanked, the cord may become damaged and fire or electric shock may occur. Never cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bend the power cord or apply excessive force or tension to it. Never place heavy objects on the cord or allow it to overheat as this may cause damage, fire or electric s
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Introduction Important Safety Instructions (continued), Important information Service (continued) If the TV is dropped or the cabinet is broken, turn off the TV and remove the power plug from the outlet immediately. If the TV is powered on in this condition, it may cause a fire or an electric shock or an injury. Contact a service technician for inspection. Cleaning Always remove the power plug before cleaning. Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the TV. – These solvents may wa
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Introduction Important information (continued), Installation Important information (continued) About the LCD screen • If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD screen will be damaged. Be aware of locating the TV in the place such as window side or outside of the room. • Do not press the LCD screen strongly or scratch it, and do not put anything on it. These actions will damage the LCD screen. About the cabinet Do not spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on the cabinet. This m
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Getting started Exploring your new TV •You can operate your TV using the buttons on the tops panel or remote control. The back and side panels provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV. See “Equipment connections” on pages 29 - 33. • Model 20VL56 series is used in this manual for illustration purposes. TV top/TV side For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. TV top view You can adjust the angle of the TV screen. Swivel angle: 30 degrees to left and righ
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Getting started Exploring your new TV (continued) TV back Before connecting the aerial and audio/video cables, remove the terminal panel cover (see “Rear terminal cover” below). TV back view Left side view VIDEO 3 (S-VIDEO, VIDEO/AUDIO input) AC IN terminal [29] Power cord The exact power cord will vary according to the country or region. Headphone jack (3.5 mm, stereo) Power cord (supplied) Cable holder* When the power plug is connected to outlet, the Back panel power/standby indicator lights i
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Getting started Learning about the remote control Location of controls/Installing the remote control batteries For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. Stereo/bilingual selection [22] o Sound mute [12] CALL Power on/Standby [12] CALL [13, 17] V Picture mode selection [19] b Sound mode selection [20] Y To set Sleep Timer [23] This button is not available for this 13 2 TV. Number buttons (0-9) [12, 15] 46 5 Input source selection [23, 32] 7 8 9 (Programme return) (VIDEO 1, VIDEO
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Getting started Watching TV programmes Plug the power cord to a wall outlet. Turning the TV on or off/Volume/Sound mute/Programme positions Switching on the TV: TV top view Press the power button on the TV or press the button on the remote control. The power on indicator lights in green. Switching off the TV (standby mode): Press the power button on the TV or press the button on the remote control. TV front view The standby indicator lights in red. Notes: • When the TV is turned off but re
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Getting started Watching TV programmes (continued), Learning about the menu system Switching Programme return/On-screen information To switch between two programme positions: You can switch between two programme positions without entering the actual position number each time. Select the first programme EFGH Pr. 2 position you want to view. CALL Select the second programme position using the Number buttons (0-9). Press the button. The IJKL Pr. 3 previous channel will be displayed. 13 2 Each ti
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Getting started Learning about the menu system (continued) To use the menu system: Press the MENU button to open the menu system, then press the or button to select a main menu. Press the OK button, then press the z or y button to select an item in the main menu. Press the OK button, and then press the z or y button to select or adjust a setting in the item. Press the OK button to display the next menu. Menu overview Picture menu Picture Picture Picture mode Picture mode Contrast Contrast OK
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Getting started Programming channel memory • First, use the Auto Programme function to preset all the active channels in your area automatically. Then, arrange the preset channels with the Manual Programme function so that you can tune into only desired channels. • Up to 100 TV stations can be stored by programme numbers (0 to 99). Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the or buttons to scan the stations you have programmed. Stations can be tuned using automatic or manual
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Getting started Programming channel memory (continued) Manual programme Select the programme position you want to arrange by using the Py or Pz button or Number buttons. Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the Channel menu. CALL Press the OK button, then press the z or y button to select Channel Manual programme. Auto programme Manual programme MFT To set AFT Blue screen 13 2 OK MENU EXIT 46 5 Press the OK button to display the Manual programme menu. Continue to set
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Manual programme (continued) Skip (Skipping a programme position): Press the z or y button to select Skip, then press the OK button. Manual programme Press the z or y button to turn CALL Storage the programme position’s skip System option On or Off. Channel On Skip Off The programme position will Search then be skipped when you Name select channels with the P or OK MENU EXIT P button. 13 2 The “ ” mark will appear beside a programme position number when you use the Number button. 46 5 Press
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Getting started Programming channel memory (continued) MFT/AFT MFT (Manual Fine Tuning): The adjustments below are not necessary under normal receiving conditions. However, in areas of inferior broadcast conditions where adjustment is necessary for a better picture, perform the MFT function. CALL Select the programme position you want to fine-tune with the P or P button or Number buttons. Press the MENU button, then press the or button to display the Channel menu. 13 2 Press the OK button, the
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Basic operation Picture quality adjustment Picture quality adjustment To select the picture mode using the remote control: You can select the picture quality instantly among three preset modes and one user-set mode. • Repeatedly press the button to select one of the following CALL Dynamic picture qualities: Dynamic, Standard, Movie and Memory (user-set). Mode Picture quality Dynamic bright and dynamic picture 13 2 Standard standard picture 46 5 Movie softer picture suitable for viewing movies M
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Basic operation Sound adjustment Sound quality adjustment To select the sound mode using the remote control: You can select the sound quality instantly among five preset modes and one user-set mode. • Repeatedly press the b button to select one of the following CALL sound qualities: Flat WOW, Flat, Hall, Theater, News and Memory (user-set). 13 2 Mode Sound quality WOW see page 21 46 5 Flat flat sound Hall a concert hall filled with a rich, warm sound 7 8 9 Theater a movie theater filled with a d
