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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. Model number: Serial number: HDA51S3202I...
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual 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.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 34) If you use the TV in a room whose temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or below, the picture brightness may vary until the LCD warms up.
This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!
7) VESA Mounting Pattern TV Size Hole Pattern(HxV) Screw Size 19” 100x100 22” 100x100 26” 200x100 32” 200x200 (unit in mm) Removing the Pedestal Stand 1) Carefully lay the front of the unit face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket. Leave the stand protruding over the edge of the surface.
FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 19SL400U, 22SL400U, 26SL400U, and 32SL400U Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and...
General troubleshooting ...53 Chapter 9: Appendix ...55 Specifications ...55 Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals ...56 Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions ...57 Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions ...58 ...42 functions ...49...
Chapter 1: Introduction Features of your new TV The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and • QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases).
Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which will damage the TV. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TOSHIBA WARRANTY. 3 Do not plug in any power cords until AFTER you have connected all cables and devices to your TV.
TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 26SL400U is used in this manual for illustration purposes. Left side panel 1無 Green LED Power LED(Green) = Power indicator 2無 Remote sensor — Point the remote control toward this remote sensor ( “Remote control effective range”...
TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 13–19. TV back Power Cord 1無 PC IN — For use when connecting a personal computer. 2無 PC/HDMI-1 (AUDIO) IN — PC audio input terminal is shared with HDMI-1 analog audio input terminal, and its use can be configured in the Audio Setup menu (...
Component video cables come in sets of three and are for use with video devices with component video output. (ColorStream is Toshiba’s brand of component video.) ® These cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder Camcorder VIDEO AUDIO TV back panel TV upper back panel You will need: • Coaxial cables Standard A/V cables • − If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to your VCR’s audio out terminal using the white audio cable only.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream or a satellite receiver From satellite dish Component video cable VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Satellite S-VIDEO Satellite receiver with component video or DVD player with component video TV upper back panel You will need: Coaxial cables •...
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting an HDMI or DVI ® device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.
HDMI standard. This feature is limited to models incorporating • Toshiba’s REGZA-LINK. However, Toshiba is not liable for those operations. Refer to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. Note: This feature may not work properly...
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a digital audio system The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a *Dolby Digital or 2-channel down-mixed PCM ® (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby Digital decoder or other external ® audio system with optical audio input.
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Note: • The PC audio input terminals on the TV are shared with the HDMI-1 analog audio input terminals ( page 43). • Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV. • An adapter is not needed for computers with a compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Installing the remote control batteries 1無 Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Squeeze tab and lift cover. 2無 Install two “AAA” size batteries, making sure to match the + and – signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. Note: The error message “NOT AVAILABLE” may appear if you press a key for a function that is not available. 1無...
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Main menu layout The tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system. To open the main menus (illustrated below), press Icon Item Mode Picture Picture Settings Noise Reduction Game Mode Theater Settings...
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status menus. To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press Setup menu, select Installation, and press Icon Item Input Configuration Terrestrial Channel Program Channel Options Channel Tuning Mode Time Zone...
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. 1無 In the Menu Language field, press t or u to select your preferred language. 2無 Press t or u to select Time Zone and set your desired time zone with t or u and press 3無...
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Note: • You must configure the ANT/CABLE input source before programming channels ( page 24). • The automatic channel programming process will erase channels that were previously programmed into the TV’s memory. • To tune the TV to a channel not programmed in the channel memory, you must use the Channel Number buttons on the remote control.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Setting AV Input mode This setting determines the configuration of the shared AV input on your TV. You can set this input for either ColorStream HD or Video. 1無 From the Preferences menu, highlight AV Input. 2無...
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Viewing the digital signal meter You can view the digital signal meter in the ANT/ CABLE digital TV input source only. To view the digital signal meter: 1無 and open the Setup menu. Press 2無...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: 1無 Press on the remote control or TV control panel. 2無 And then either: a) Press 0–4; or b) Repeatedly press pq on the remote control and then press to change the input;...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 3無 Press p or q to highlight the video source you want to label. 4無 Press t or u to select the desired label for that input source. If a particular input is not used, you can select Hide as the label, which will cause that input to be “grayed out”...
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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 3無 Press q to highlight History List, and then press t or u to select the setting you prefer: either On, or Off. Note: History List will be cleared every time the TV is powered off. 4無...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To tune to a channel or input in Select mode: 1無 While watching TV, press t or u to open the Channel Browser and surf back to a previous item ™ or forward to the next item in the list. In Select mode, when you stop on an item in the Channel Browser , it will be highlighted but you...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Tuning to the next programmed channel To tune to the next programmed channel: Press on the remote control or TV control panel. Note: This feature will not work unless you program channels into the TV’s channel memory (...
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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To select the picture size using the menus: 1無 Select Picture Size in the Theater Settings menu. 2無 Press t or u to select the desired picture size setting. 3無 Highlight Done and press Note: Some of the picture sizes may not be available depending on the receiving signal format (those will be “grayed out”...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Picture Size Native (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signal programs) If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, • 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature: 1無 and open the Picture menu. Press 2無 Highlight Theater Settings and press 3無 In the Auto Aspect Ratio field, select On. 4無 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press .
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight , Brightness, Color, Tint, and ™ Sharpness) to your personal preferences. Selection Pressing t Pressing u Contrast lower higher Backlight* darker lighter DynaLight** On/Off...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Digital CC Settings You can customize the closed caption display characteristics by changing the background color, opacity, text size, type, edge, and color. Note: • This feature is available for digital channels only. • You cannot set the Caption Text and Background as the same color.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 3無 Press p or q to select Audio, and then press t or u to select the desired service. 4無 Press Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to output high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio program (SAP) containing a second language, music, or other audio information (when provided by individual stations).
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the Dolby Digital Dynamic ® Range Control feature This dynamic range control feature causes the ATSC dynamic range to be further compressed, allowing you to switch from ATSC to analog broadcasts at the same dynamic range.
• The additional rating system is not designed, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba, nor is the availability of an additional rating system determined or controlled by Toshiba. Similarly, the rating of programs in an additional rating system is not determined, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Independent rating system for broadcasters Ratings Description and Content themes Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for TV-MA children under 17.) L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity V) Graphic violence Parents Strongly Cautioned (This...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to tune the TV to a program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will appear on- screen: This program exceeds the rating limit you set.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 5無 Press u to select On. When the control panel is locked and any button on the control panel (except POWER) is pressed, the message “NOT AVAILABLE” appears. To unlock the control panel: Select Off in step 5 above, or press and hold the VOLUME –...
• Do not use a USB Hub. • You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to use copyright content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. • Depending on the file size and amount in your USB storage device, it may take some time for loading to view.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Viewing photo files There are three types of view modes. Multi View: This view allows you to search for photos in a grid format. These pictures are displayed using thumbnail data in each image file. 1無...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features During playback Press to pause. • To resume normal playback, press • To locate a specific file, press • To adjust volume , press • Note: During playback, you can adjust the SOUND menu functions from the QUICK menu. To set the repeat mode: 1無...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Contents Description Music list (Multi view) Music Sorting To sort the folders and files 1無 to open the Quick Menu. Press 2無 Press or to select Sort. 3無 Press or to select Title, New or Old to set the sorting rule.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using REGZA-LINK ® This is a new feature that uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices from the TV remote via HDMI connection ( page 17). When the Enable REGZA-LINK in the REGZA- LINK setup menu is set to On, the following REGZA-LINK functions will be enabled.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Note: • To use this function: − Set Speaker Preference to Audio Receiver in the REGZA-LINK Setup menu. − Confirm that a connected REGZA-LINK device (such as DVD player, etc) is selected for the Audio Receiver input source.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To display TV status information using INFO: Press on the remote control. The following additional information will display for off air digital channels (if applicable): Title • Duration • Detailed description • Note: The location of the banner can be moved to the top or bottom of the screen by pressing p or q while the RECALL or INFO display is on- screen.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings features Using Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast detects changes in picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjusts the video. To select Dynamic Contrast preference: 1無...
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using CableClear digital noise ® reduction The CableClear digital noise reduction feature ® allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV picture. This may be useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or playing a noisy video cassette or disc.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Black box on-screen The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text •...
( page 39). No REGZA-LINK operation The REGZA-LINK feature is available for • Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices. Make sure the HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo • ) are used. When the connected REGZA-LINK device does •...
22SL400U: 0.80 A 26SL400U: 0.50 32SL400U: 0.65 A Power Consumption 19SL400U: 0.5 W in standby mode 22SL400U: 0.5 W in standby mode 26SL400U: 0.6 W in standby mode 32SL400U: 0.6 W in standby mode Audio Power: 19SL400U: 3 W + 3 W...
Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PC IN signal formats Note: Depending on the connected PC, the following status may occur; incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder. But this is not a malfunction of your TV. Format Resolution V.
How to Obtain Warranty Service If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual, review the section entitled “Concierge” located on our Customer Support Web site “www.tacp.toshiba. com/customersupport“. If you find that service is needed, follow the instructions provided on the web site or please contact TACP’s...
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THE ABOVE PROVISIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. Limited Canadian Warranty Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND FLAT PANEL TELEVISION (the “TELEVISION(S)”...
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Service of a Television on which the TOSHIBA label or logo, rating label or serial number have been defaced or removed; Damage to the Television caused by failure to follow the specifications, User manuals or guides as to usage and/or storage.
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TCL Customer Support toll free at 1 800 268- 3404. A copy of the GPL source code in this product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800)631-3811. There will be a charge to cover the costs of providing the source code.
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– TEL: (604) 303-2500 CableClear, ColorStream, GameTimer, and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Channel Browser, DynaLight, and SurfLock are trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. REGZA-LINK is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. PRINTED IN CHINA...