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Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
32HL17
32HL17U
37HL17
42HL17
32HL37
32HL37U
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are on the back of
For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9.
your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below.
Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a
Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
High Definition sig
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32HL17_EN.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual Child Safety will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
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32HL17_EN.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Important Safety Instructions 15) CAUTION: � To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the 1) Read these instructions. polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or 2) Keep these instructions. other outlet unless the blades can be inserted completely to prevent blade exposure. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. � To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot; fully insert. 5) Do not us
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32HL17_EN.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM 23) Always place the back of the television at least four (4) 31) WARNING: inches away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! allow proper ventilation. Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the TV 24) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, cabinet slots. and never place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. 32) While it is thundering, do not touch
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32HL17_EN.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Choosing a location for your LCD TV To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand: Observe the following safety precautions: 1) Read and Follow the pedestal assembly instructions included with the pedestal. CAUTION: Before beginning pedestal assembly, carefully lay the front of the LCD Panel face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket. Leave the bottom of the unit protruding over the edge of the surface
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32HL17_EN.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM FCC Declaration of Conformity Important notes about your LCD Compliance Statement TV (Part 15): 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 The Toshiba 32HL17, 32HL17U, 37HL17, 42HL17, 32HL37, resulting from these symptoms. and 32HL37U Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 1) An afterimage (
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32HL17_EN.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Contents ® Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 3 Scrolling the TheaterWide picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Installation, Care, and Service ........................................ 3 Using the auto aspect ratio feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Selecting t
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32HL17_EN.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Features of your new TV Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, one of the The following are just a few of the many exciting features of most innovative LCD TVs on the market. This digital your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic � Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) and digital premium cable television p
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32HL17_EN.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 1: Introduction 10 See “Menu layout and navigation” for a quick overview of Overview of steps for installing, navigating the TV’s menu system (- page 27). 11 Program channels into the TV’s channel memory setting up, and using your new TV (- page 30). 12 For details on using the TV’s features, see Chapters 6 Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features. and 7. 13 For help, refer to the Trouble
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32HL17_EN.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 32HL37 is used in this manual for illustration purposes. Right side panel TV top TV front 4 8 5 9 6 10 7 Control panel 3 POWER 12 1 Green and Yellow LEDs 8 CHANNEL Bb — When no menu is on-screen, these buttons change the channel (programmed channels only; Green = Power indicator - page 30). Yellow = Power-On Mode indicator (- “Selecting the Power-On Mode”
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32HL17_EN.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 12–19. 1 2 TV back Power cord Cable Clamper 3 4 8 9 5 67 ® ® 1 ColorStream HD-1 and ColorStream HD-2 — 7 Digital Audio OUT — Optical audio output in Dolby ® Two sets of ColorStream high-definition component Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) format for video inputs (with standard stereo audio inputs) for connecting an exte
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32HL17_EN.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV ™ HDMI cable (with HDMI Logo “ ”) Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of connector HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable is for use types required by your devices and the length of each cable. with devices with an HDMI output. An HDMI cable delivers digital audio and video in its native format. T
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32HL17_EN.book Page 13 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) TV upper back panel From Cable TV or antenna Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO LR IN IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT OUT to TV L R TV lower back panel You will need: To view the antenna or Cable signal: Select the ANT video input source on the TV.* � coaxial cables � standard A/V cables To view the VCR: – For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, Turn
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32HL17_EN.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box An S-video connection will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable. TV upper back panel From Cable TV Cable box IN CH 3 CH 4 OUT stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO LR IN IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT OUT to TV R L TV lower back panel You will need: To view basic and premium Cable channels: Turn OFF the VCR. Select the ANT video input source on
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32HL17_EN.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV ® Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver ® Your TV has two sets of ColorStream (component video) inputs. TV upper back panel From antenna Stereo VCR AUDIO OUT L Y PR VIDEO AUDIO PB LR IN IN from ANT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R CH 3 S-VIDEO OUT CH 4 OUT OUT OUT to TV DVD player with component video L R From satellite dish AUDIO OUT L Y PB PR R COMPONENT VIDEO
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32HL17_EN.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV 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 1 on the TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the TV right side panel. Camcorder VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO 2 inputs on TV right side panel To view the camcorder video: Select the VIDEO 2 video input source on the TV.* * To sel
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32HL17_EN.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV To connect a DVI device, you will need: ™ Connecting an HDMI or DVI device � one HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector) per DVI device to the HDMI input – For proper operation, the length of an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable should not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). The The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and recommended length is 6.6 ft (2m). uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source devic
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32HL17_EN.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Note: � Some audio systems may not be compatible with Dolby Connecting a digital audio system Digital bitstream signals. Older audio systems that are not compatible with standard optical out signals may not work ® The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby * properly, creating a high noise level that may damage Digital g or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code speakers or headphones. THIS DAM
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32HL17_EN.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV � Depending on the DVD’s title and the specifications of the PC on which you are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes Connecting a personal computer may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during (PC) multi-angle scenes. � Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch Signal Signal Signal your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound fr
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32HL17_EN.book Page 20 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 11:06 AM Chapter 3: Using the remote control � Always remove batteries from the remote control if they are dead or if the remote control is not to be used for an Preparing the remote control extended period of time. This will prevent battery acid from for use leaking into the battery compartment. Your TV remote control can operate your TV and many other devices such as cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, Remote control effective ran
