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Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
19AV500U
19AV501U
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 signal (such as an over-the
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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 It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your Safety Precautions new product, please keep these safety tips in mind: WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECT
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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, 2) Keep these instructions. or other outlet unless the blades can be inserted 3) Heed all warnings. completely to prevent blade exposure. 4) Follow all instructions. • To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot; fully insert. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 16) WARNING: 6) Cl
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27) Always make sure the antenna system is properly 34) During normal use, the TV may make occasional grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage snapping or popping sounds. This is normal, especially surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds the National Electric Code). become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. Antenna lead-in wire 35) DANGER: RISK OF
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Choosing a location for your LCD TV VESA Mounting Pattern To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand: Observe the following safety precautions: 1) Readand F ollow the pedestal assembly instructions. Beforebe ginning pedestal assembly, carefully CAUTION: laythe front of theLCD Panelf ace downon a flat, cushioned surface such asa quiltor blank et. Leave the bottom ofthe unit protruding over theedge of the surfaceand assemble the pedestal a
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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; The Toshiba 19AV500U/19AV501U Televisions comply with therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for perceived issues Part15 of the FCC rules. resulting from these symptoms. Operationis subject tothe follo wing two conditions: (1) this 1) An afterimage (ghost)may
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Contents Adjustingthe picture quality ...........................................35 Important Safety Instructions ...................... Usingthe closed caption mode ..............................................35 Baseclosed captions .......................................................35 Installation, Care, and Service ..................... Digital CC Settings ........................................................36 8 Chapter 1: Introduction .......................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Features of your new TV Thankyou for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, oneof Thefollo wingare just a fewof the many exciting features of the most innovative LCD TVs on themark et. This digital yourne w Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) and digital unencryptedcable tele vision programming elimin
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Chapter 1: Introduction 10�See “Menu layout and navigation” for a quicko verview Overview of steps for installing, of navigating the TV’smenu system ( page27). 11�Programchannels intothe TV’s channel memory setting up, and using your new TV ( page 30). Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many 12�For details onusing the TV’s features, seeChapters 6 exciting features. and7. 13�For help, referto the Troubleshooting Guid
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Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls Right side panel TV front 3 4 5 8 6 7 1 2 1. Green and Red LEDs 6. VOLUME tu— These buttons adjust the volumele vel. Green = PowerOn 7. INPUT— Repeatedly press to change thesource you Red = Powerof f (standby mode) are viewing( ANT, VIDEO, ColorStream HD, HDMI, See“LED indications” on page 47 for additional PC). information. 8. ARROWS pqtu — Whena menuis on-screen, these 2. Remote sens
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Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation ofcable types and connections, see pages 12–19. Power cord 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. HDMI™ IN — High-Definition Multimedia Interface audioinputs) for connecting devices with component input receives digital audio and uncompresseddigital videooutput, such as a Toshiba DVDplayer with ® video from anHDMI deviceor uncompressed digital ColorStream . Note: Component video cables carry only video video fr
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV HDMI™ cable (with HDMI Logo “ ”) Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores thatsell audio/ video devices. Beforepurchasing an y cables, besure of HDMI (High-Definition MultimediaInterf ace) cable is for connectortypes required by your devicesand thelength of usewith de viceswith anHDMI output. AnHDMI cable eachcable. deliversdigital audio and video in its native format. This cablecarries b
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R IN IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT OUT to TV L R You will need: To view the antenna or Cable signal: • coaxialcables Select the ANTvideo input source on the TV.* • standard A/V cables To view the VCR: − For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, Turn ON the VCR. Selectthe VIDEO videoinput source on use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) ins
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box An S-video connectionwill providebetter picture performance than a standard (composite) videocable. From Cable TV Cable box IN CH 3 CH 4 OUT Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R IN IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT OUT to TV R L You will need: To view basic and premium Cable channels: • coaxial cables Turn OFF the VCR. Selectthe ANTvideo input sourceon • S-video cable the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichev
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV ® Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream (component video), and a VCR ® Your TV has one setof ColorStream (component video) inputs. AUDIO OUT L Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R S-VIDEO OUT OUT DVD player with component video From antenna Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R IN IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT OUT to TV L R You will need: To view the VCR or view and record antenna • coaxial cables channels: • standard A/Vcables Turn ON the VCR. Tunethe VCR to the c
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a camcorder Connecting a satellite receiver ® with ColorStream (component You will need: • standard A/Vcables video) − For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) ® Your TVhas one set ofColorStream (component video) to VIDEO on the TV back instead. inputs. From Camcorder satellite dish AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT L Y PB PR L COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R Satellite S-VIDEO IN
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV To connect a DVI device, you will need: Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI • one HDMI-to-DVIadapter cable (HDMI type Aconnector) device to the HDMI input perD VIde vice − For proper operation, the length of an HDMI-to-DVI The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and adapter cable should not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). The recommended length is 6.6 ft (2m). uncompresseddigital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digitalvideo from aD
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Note: Connecting a digital audio system • Some audio systems may not be compatible with Dolby 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 or2-channel do wn-mixedPCM (pulse-code ® speakers. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR modulation)signal for use
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV • To use a PC, set themonitor output resolution on the PC To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal on the TV: before connectingit to the TV. The followingsignals can When connectinga PC to theHDMI terminalon the TV,use bedisplayed: an HDMI-to DVIadapter cable and analogaudio cables ( Format Resolution V. Frequency PC AUDIOIN port just sharedwith D VIsignal from HDMI VGA 640× 480 60Hz portonly). If connecting a
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Chapter 3: Using the remote control • If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the Preparing the remote control for operating range becomes reduced, replace batteries with new ones. use • When necessary to replace batteries in the remote control, always replace both batteries with new ones. Never mix Your TVremote controlcan operate your TVand many other battery types or use new and used batteries in combination. devices such as cable converter boxes, satelliter
