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F: FRANÇAIS F
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OWNER'S MANUAL
LCD Color Television
Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are on the back
of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
15DL15
Model number:
Serial number:
20DL15
#01E01_1520DL15 1 05.4.7, 1:17 PM
Black
(E) 1520DL15
Using the TV’s Setting up Using the Connecting
Index Appendix
Introduction
Features you
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Dear Customer, FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new The Toshiba 15DL15/20DL15 LCD Color Televisions LCD TV. Before operating the TV, please read this comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. manual completely, and keep it nearby for future Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) reference. this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2
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Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. Child Safety 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. It Makes A Difference 4) Follow all instructions. Where Your TV Stands 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy 6) Clean only with dry cloth. your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind: 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The Issue 8) Do not install near any heat s
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Installation, Care, and Service 26) Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage Installation surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the National Electric Code). Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all warnings when installing your TV: Antenna lead-in wire 17) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications Antenna discharge unit may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user’s authority to (NEC Sectio
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31)While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables Important notes about your LCD TV or apparatus. Failure to follow this instruction may result in electric shock. The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not an indication of 32) For added protection of your TV from lightning and power malfunction. Therefore, TACP/TCL is not responsible surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the for perceived defects resulting from these symptoms.
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Introduction................................................................ 7 Using the TV’s features.......................................... 20 Welcome to Toshiba ......................................................... 7 Switching between two channels using Channel Supplied accessories ......................................................... 7 Return ........................................................................... 20 Connecting the power cord ...................................
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E F Introduction S Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible. The model and serial numbers are on the back of your TV. 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 also can use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those referred
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Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the top panel or the remote control. The A/V terminals for connecting other equipment to your TV are on the back panel and side panel (see illustrations below). Also see “Connecting your TV” on pages 10-15. Model 20DL15 is used in this manual for illustration purposes. Top panel Volume - + Channel z y POWER TV/VIDEO Remote control MUTE POWER TV/VIDEO MTS RECALL TV front Left side terminals 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CH R C TN 100/ 0
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E Rear terminal cover F The connection panel is hidden behind the terminal cover. S 1. Remove the cover. Release the two hooks on the bottom of the cover. 2. Install cables as necessary. 3. Reinstall the cover. Align the holes on the TV back with the three tabs on the rear terminal cover as shown. 4. Close the cover. Cable clamper The cable clamper can be used to bundle the connection cables (see page 10). WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! Never grasp the cable clampe
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Connecting your TV Note: All required cables, if not provided with your other devices, can be purchased at many electronics accessory suppliers. ● Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, cable TV Coaxial (antenna) cable service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT 75 Ω RF input on your TV. ● Standard A/V cables (composite video) usually come in sets of three, and are for use with video devices with standard audio and standard (composite) video output. These cables (and the
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E Connecting a VCR F Note: This connection allows you to watch local channels and video S programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable. from one channel while watching another channel. If you have a VCR with S-video, use an Stereo VCR S-video cable (in the S-video jacks) instead of a standard video cable. VIDEO AUDIO LR From Cable The TV side panel can be used to connect a IN IN from ANT OUT t
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® Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream (component video) and a VCR Note: This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs, and record TV programs. For the highest possible picture quality, use ® component video cables between the TV and Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connecting DVD player. your TV to a DVD player with component video can greatly enhance The ColorStream jacks can be used with 480i, picture quality and realism. 480p, 720p, and 1080i scan system.
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E F Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with ® S ColorStream (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and Note: For the highest possible picture quality, use TV programs, and record DTV (composite video only) and TV component video cables between the TV and programs. DTV receiver/set-top box. ® Your TV has ColorStream (component video) inputs. Connecting The TV side panel can be used to connect a your TV to a DTV receiver with component video can g
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Connecting an audio system Note: This connection allows you to hear the TV sound through external Set the TV’s volume to the minimum level if speakers connected to an audio amplifier. The audio signal level necessary. (fixed) is not affected by pressing the volume buttons on the TV or the TV’s remote control. To control the audio through the amplifier, use the audio system’s remote control. Amplifier LINE IN LR Back of TV Connecting a camcorder This connection allows you to watch video materials
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E Connecting a personal computer (PC) F This connection allows you to view the image of a personal computer S Note: (PC) on the TV screen. When connecting a PC to the TV, use an • Some PC models cannot be connected to analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable. this TV. • An adapter is not needed for computers –To use a PC, set the monitor output resolution on the PC before with a DOS/V compatible mini D-sub connecting it to the TV. The following signals can be displayed. 15-pin ter
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Using the remote control MUTE POWER Learning about the remote control TV/VIDEO MTS RECALL POWER turns the TV on and off (standby mode*) MUTE turns off the sound (page 26) RECALL displays TV settings on-screen (page 30) 1 1 2 3 MTS selects stereo or SAP sound (page 26) 4 5 6 TV/VIDEO selects the video input source (page 20) 7 8 9 Channel Numbers (0-9, 100) allow direct access to channels (page 19) CH R C TN CH RTN switches between the last two viewed channels (page 20) 0 100/ ENTER saves your men
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E F Setting up your TV S Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries, you will need to set some preferences on the TV by using the menu system. You can access the menu system using the buttons on the TV or remote control. 1. Press MENU to display the menu system. 2. Press x or • to select a menu. 3. Press ENTER, and then press y or z to select an item. 4. Press ENTER, and then press y or z to select or adjust a setting. 5. Press ENTER to save your menu settings. To retu
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Changing the on-screen display language You can choose from three different languages (English, Spanish and 1 1 2 3 French) for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. 4 5 6 To select a language: 7 8 9 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the Special menu CH R C TN appears. 0 100/ 2. Press ENTER, and then press y or z to highlight Language. ENTER CH 3. Press ENTER, and then press y or z to select your desired VOL VOL ENTER language. yzx • CH EXIT MENU CC Special Language SO
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E Adding and erasing channels manually F TV top panel After you have automatically programmed the active channels into S the TV’s channel memory, you can manually add or erase specific TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL POWER channels. To add or erase channels: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the Channel menu appears. Channel zy 2. Press ENTER, and then press y or z to highlight Manual program. 3. Press ENTER, and then press x or • to select a channel you want to add or erase. MUTE POWER Channel
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Using the TV’s features Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. MUTE POWER To switch between two channels: TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO MTS RECALL 1. Select the first channel you want to view. 2. Select a second channel using the Channel Number buttons 1 1 2 3 (0–9, 100). 4 5 6 3. Press CH RTN. The previous channel will be displayed. Channel Each time you press CH RTN, the T
