Toshiba 15VL56G manual

Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) LCD Colour TV O WNER'S M ANUAL 15VL56B 15VL56G 20VL56B 20VL56G Owner's Record You will find the model number and serial number on 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. Model number: Serial number: Intr[...]

2 Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Contents W elcome to T oshiba Thank you for purchasing this T oshiba LCD Colour T elevision. This manual will help you use the exciting features of your new TV . Instructions in this manual ar e based on using the remote contr ol. Y ou can also use the controls on the TV if they have the same name as those on the r emote [...]

3 Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) • Be sure to observe the following instr uctions and precautions to ensure safe use of this TV . • The exact power cord will vary accor ding to the country or region. • The mains plug i[...]

4 Introduction Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Installation (continued) Introduction Important Safety Instructions (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,[...]

5 Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Clip 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 fir es. The apparatus sh[...]

6 Introduction Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Use (continued) Introduction Important Safety Instructions (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 cor d is yanked, the cord may become damaged and fir e or electric shock may occur . Never cut, break, mod[...]

7 Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) 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 fir e or an el[...]

8 Introduction Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Introduction Impor tant inf or mation (continued), Installation Important information (continued) About the LCD screen • If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD scr een 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 LC[...]

9 Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Effectiv e range Getting started Exploring your new TV •Y ou can operate your TV using the buttons on the tops panel or r emote control. The back and side panels pr ovide the terminal conne[...]

10 Getting Started Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) TV back Before connecting the aerial and audio/video cables, r emove the terminal panel cover (see “Rear terminal cover” below). Aerial input [8] RGB/PC input [31] VIDEO 1 (Scart 1) [30] VIDEO 2 (Scart 2) [30] PC AUDIO input [31] TV back view Cable holder* Note: Inserting a headphone plug into the Hea[...]

11 Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Location of controls/Installing the remote contr ol batteries For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. Getting started Lear ning about the remote contr ol CALL [13, 17] V Pict[...]

12 Getting Started Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Getting started Wa tching TV pr ogrammes Plug the power cor d to a wall outlet. Tu r ning the TV on or of f/V olume/Sound m ute/Programme positions Switching on the TV: Press the power button on the TV or press the button on the r emote control. The power on indicator lights in green. Switching off the TV[...]

13 Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es 2 13 5 46 8 7 9 0 CALL MENU EXIT P P OK MNOP Pr. 4 EFGH Pr. 2 IJKL Pr. 3 Setup Language Auto off Teletext Teletext language Panel lock To set OK MENU EXIT To switch between tw o programme po[...]

14 Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Getting Started Menu overview PC menu Setup menu Channel menu Sound menu Picture menu Notes: • If you do not make a selection for a while, the menu display closes automatically . • If you want to close the on-screen display instantly , press the MENU button. •T o return to the pr evious menu, press the EXIT button.[...]

15 Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Getting started Pr ogramming channel memor y • First, use the Auto Programme function to pr eset all the active channels in your area automatically . Then, arrange the preset channels with[...]

16 Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Getting Started Channel Auto programme Manual programme MFT AFT Blue screen OK MENU EXIT To set 2 13 5 46 8 7 9 0 CALL MENU EXIT P P OK 18 Manual programme Storage System Channel Skip Search Name OK MENU EXIT Select the programme position you want to arrange by using the P y or P z button or Number buttons. Press the MEN[...]

17 Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es 2 13 5 46 8 7 9 0 CALL MENU EXIT P P OK Manual programme Storage System Channel Skip Search Name OK MENU EXIT Manual programme Storage System Channel Skip Search Name On Off OK MENU EXIT Ski[...]

18 Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Getting Started MFT (Manual Fine T uning): The adjustments below are not necessary under normal r eceiving conditions. However , in ar eas of inferior broadcast conditions where adjustment is necessary for a better pictur e, perform the MFT function. Select the programme position you want to fine-tune with the P or P but[...]

19 Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Mode Picture quality Dynamic bright and dynamic picture Standard standard pictur e Movie softer picture suitable for viewing movies Memory the picture qualities you set Picture quality adjus[...]

20 Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Basic operation Sound quality adjustment Basic operation Sound adjustment To select the sound mode using the remote control: Y ou 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 sound qualities: WOW , Flat, Hall, Theate[...]

21 Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es To tur n on the WOW surr ound: WOW widens and deepens the audio listening field to deliver exceptional sound from the TV’s speakers. The function uses ster eo signals from a TV br oadcast [...]

22 Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Basic operation To select sounds in stereo programmes: When a stereo pr ogramme is r eceived, STEREO appears. Repeatedly press the button to toggle between stereo and monaural modes. To select different bilingual pr ogrammes: When a bilingual programme is received, DUAL I appears. Repeatedly press the button to select th[...]

23 Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Panel lock allows you to disable the buttons on the top of the TV . Y ou can still use all of the buttons on the remote contr ol. To set the Panel loc k on: Press the MENU button, then pr es[...]

24 Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Using the TV’s features Blue screen function, Activ ating the A uto of f function Blue screen function 2 13 5 46 8 7 9 0 CALL MENU EXIT P P OK Setup Language Auto off Teletext Teletext language Panel lock On Off MENU EXIT Channel On Off Auto programme Manual programme MFT AFT Blue screen MEN[...]

25 Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) To select a language for T eletext: Press the MENU button, and then press the or button to display the Setup menu. Press the OK button, then pr ess the z or y button to select T eletext lang[...]

26 V iewing teletext Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) T o display an index/initial page: In Auto-mode Press the button to display the index page of a particular broadcaster . In List-mode Press the button to return to your page curr ently stored on each coloured button. T o reveal concealed te xt: Some pages cover topics such as quizzes and jokes. T o disc[...]

27 Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Vie wing teletext T elete xt – A uto and List modes Auto mode Auto mode is a method of viewing T eletext pages by related subjects gr ouped by the broadcast station. Y ou can access any gi[...]

28 V iewing teletext Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Vie wing teletext T elete xt – A uto and List modes (continued) List mode Y ou can preset up to four of the most fr equently used text pages to select these pages easily . Using List mode 2 13 5 46 8 7 9 0 CALL MENU EXIT P P OK To select the List mode: Press the MENU button, then pr ess the or button [...]

29 Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Equipment connections Side panel connections •Y ou can connect one of a wide variety of auxiliary equipments via the inputs located on the TV’s side panel. • The side panel connections[...]

30 Equipment connections Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Equipment connections Back panel connections Connection example Computer TV back panel • Do not plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipments. • Before connecting any external equipment, r emove the TV back terminal panel cover (see page 10). • The unauthorized reco[...]

31 Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Equipment connections Connecting a computer • Before connecting PC and audio cables, r emove the back terminal panel cover (see page 10). • An analogue RGB (15-pin) computer cable can be[...]

32 Equipment connections Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Equipment connections PC Setting •Y ou can adjust the horizontal/vertical pictur e position, clock (to minimize vertical stripes on the screen), and phase (to remove horizontal noise and sharpen the pictur e). •Y ou can auto-configure and r eset these settings. Picture position/Cloc k/Phase adju[...]

33 Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) • The Auto-configure function allows you to automatically adjust the scr een position, clock, and phase. • The reset function allows you to r eturn to the picture settings pr ogrammed at[...]

34 Refer ence section Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) Reference section Tr oubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom and solution Symptom Solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then pr ess . • The remote contr ol ba[...]

35 Introduction Getting started Basic operation Refer ence section Equipment connections V iewing teletext Using the TV’s f eatur es Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) LCD colour tele vision specifications • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Never service or remodel the TV by yourself. It may expose you to a fir e hazard[...]

36 Refer ence section Toshiba 1520VL56BG ( E ) LCD colour tele vision specifications (continued) Colour system P AL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.43 Aspect ratio 4 : 3 V isible size (diagonal) 15VL56B/G: 38.0 cm 20VL56B/G: 51.0 cm Number of pixels 15VL56B/G: 1024 (H) dots × 768 (V) dots 20VL56B/G: 640 (H) dots × 480 (V) dots Audio power 5 W + 5 W (10% THD)[...]