Toshiba 42HL117 manual

HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 HIGH -DEFINITION TELEVISION 42HL117 42HL117 YC/M VX1A00065100 Integrated High Definition LCD Television © 2007 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved 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 wit[...]

2 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you u se the many exci ting features of your n ew LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV , please read this manual complete ly , and keep it nearby for future reference. WARNING To prevent injury, this ap paratus must be securely attached to [...]

3 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnin gs. 4) Follow all in structions. 5) Do not use this ap paratus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not[...]

4 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 23) Always plac e the back of the television at least four (4) inches away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to allow proper ventilation. 24) Never allow an ything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and never place the TV whe re the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. 25) Never overload wall outlets and [...]

5 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Choosing a location for your LCD TV To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand: Observe the following safety precaution s: 1) Read and Follow the pedestal assembly instructions included with the pedestal. CAUTION: Before beginn ing pedestal assembly, carefully lay the front of the LCD Panel face down on a flat,[...]

6 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 42HL117 Television complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference th[...]

7 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................... ..... 3 Installation, Care, and Service ........................................ 3 Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Welcome to T oshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 8 Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using the advan ced picture settings featur es . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using dynami c contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using the stat ic gamma feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Selecting the colo r tem[...]

9 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, one of the most innovative LCD TVs on the m arket. This digital television is capable of receivin g analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cabl e television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such pr[...]

10 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and u sing your new TV Follow these steps to set up your TV and beg in using its many exciting features. 1 Carefully read the important sa fety, installation, care, and service information. Keep thi s manual for future reference. 2 Observe the followin[...]

11 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections 12 8 5 4 6 7 9 10 3 TV front POWER Control panel Right side panel 1 Green and Yellow LEDs Green = Power indicator Yellow = Power-On Mode indicator ( - “Selecting the Power-On Mode” on page 35) See “LED indications” on page 63 for additional [...]

12 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 13–20. 67 8 5 3 4 2 1 9 TV back Cable Clamper Power cord 1 ColorStream ® HD-1 and ColorStre am ® HD-2 — Two sets of ColorStream ® high-defin ition component video inputs (with standard stereo audio inputs[...]

13 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Before purchas ing any cables, be sure of connector types required by your devices and the length of each cable. Coaxial (F-type) cable Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, [...]

14 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV LR R L OUT IN CH 3 CH 4 TV upper back panel TV lower back panel Stereo VCR From Cable TV or antenn a You will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables – For better picture performance, if you[...]

15 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box An S-video connection will provide better picture p e rformance than a standard (composite) video cable. IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV LR R L OUT IN CH 3 CH 4 IN OUT CH 3 CH 4 Cable box From Cable T V TV lower back panel stereo VCR TV upper [...]

16 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r 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. IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV LR R L OUT IN CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO P B P R Y AUDIO OUT L R S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT[...]

17 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a camcorder You will need: • standard A/V cables – For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect a n 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. To view the camcorder video: Select[...]

18 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r 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 d evice, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device. This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-[...]

19 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a digital audio system The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby ® * Digital g or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby ® Digital decoder or other external audio system wit h optical audio input. You will need: • op[...]

20 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a personal computer (PC) With either the PC IN or HD MI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV’s speakers. To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV, use an analog [...]

21 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your TV remote control can operate your TV and man y other devices such as cable converte r boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (h ome theater in a box), even if they are different brands. If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV r[...]

22 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remot e control’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart ( - page 24). Note: The error message “ Not Available” may appear if you press a ke[...]

23 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Using the remote control to control your other devices If you have a non-To shiba devi ce or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogram med to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so) ( - pag es 25–27[...]

24 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote Control f unctional key chart Note: • “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. • “ s TV” = key will affect the TV, even though the remote control is in a nother mode. • * Not available for your TV. REMOTE CONTRO L KEY Toshiba TV CABLE SAT (sa[...]

25 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Programming the remote control to control your other devices Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To program yo ur TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that it is not preprogrammed to operate), follow the ste[...]

26 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote control codes In some cases you may not be able to operate your device with the TV remote control. Yo ur other device may use a code that is not recognized by the TV remote control. If this happens, use the device’s remote control. Cable converter box ABC 061, 062, 063, 082, 0[...]

27 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Craig 009, 010, 016, 061, 065, 079 Curtis Mathes 001, 005, 009, 012 , 014, 040, 048, 053, 056, 057 Daewoo 011, 013, 015, 017 , 018, 019, 057, 078 Daytron 078 Denon 063 Dimensia 001, 04 8 Electrohome 0 10, 020, 065 Emerson 003, 008, 010, 011, 017, 018, 020, 028, 039, 054, 057, 062, 065,[...]

28 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Main menu layout The tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of yo ur TV’s menu system. To open the main menus (illustrated b elow), press Y on the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Item Option Page Mode S Sports/S tandard/Movi e/Preference 43 Picture Sett[...]

29 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigati on Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu cont ains the Terrestrial and System Status menus. To open the Installa tion menu (illustrated below), press Y on the remote control or TV control panel, open the Setup menu, select Installation , and press T . Icon Item Option Pa[...]

30 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Selecting the menu language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen disp lay of menus and messages. To select the menu language: 1 Press Y and open the Preferences menu. 2 Highlight Menu Language and press c . 3 Press B or b to select you[...]

31 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory When you press < or , on the remote cont rol or TV contro l panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV’s channel memor y. Follow the steps below to program chann els into the TV’s channel memory. Program[...]

32 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV To add a channel to the channe l memory: Highlight the unchecked box next to the channel num ber you want to add, and then press T to check the box. To manually add digital subchann els on a physical channel: Use the Channel Numbers and the Dash ( = ) on the re mote control to enter the chan[...]

33 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 3 Press BbC c to highlight No Label and press T . 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for o ther channels. 5 To save your settings, highlight Do ne and press T . If the desired channel label is not available from the list of presets, you can create a custom label. To create and assign a custom label: 1 O[...]

34 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Viewing the digital signal meter You can view the digit al signal meter in the ANT digital TV input source onl y. To view the digital signal meter: 1 Press Y and open the Setup menu. 2 Highlight In stallation and press T . 3 A new set of Installation menu icons will appear, as shown below. O[...]

35 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 6 Highlight Yes and press T . T he TV will t urn off automatically after a few second s. After the TV turns off, unplug the TV power cord an d then plug it in again to complete the reset process. To cancel the reset: Highlight No and press T . Selecting the Power-On Mode You can select eithe[...]

36 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view To select the video i nput source to view: 1 Press + on the re mote control o r TV control panel. 2 And then either: a) Press 0–8; or b) Repeatedly press Bb on the remo te control and then press T to change the input; or c) Repeatedly press +[...]

37 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 4 Press C or c to select the d esired label for that input source. If a particular input is not used, you can select Hide as the label, which w ill cause that input to be “grayed out” in the Input Selection screen and skipped over when you press + on the remote control. 5 To save [...]

38 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 4 Press b to highlight History List , and then press C or c to select the set tin g you prefer: either Power Off Clear (On) , On , or Off . Note: When History List is set to On and the Power-On Mode ( - page 35) is in Fast mode, the channels an d inputs stored in the list will be save[...]

39 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Clearing channels from the History List: • Reconfiguring the ANT inpu t will clear the History List. Note: See page 30 for details on configuring the antenna input. • Once 32 channels or inputs are stored in the History List, the oldest item will be removed from the list when a ne[...]

40 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Switching between tw o channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allo ws you to switch be tween two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. 1 Select the first channel you want to view. 2 Select a second channel us ing the Channel Number buttons. 3 [...]

41 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Note: If you select one o f the TheaterWide ® picture sizes, the top and bottom edges of the pi cture (including subtitles or captions) may be hidden. To view the hidden edges, either scroll the picture ( TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) or try viewing the program in Full or Natural p ictur[...]

42 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Note: • Native picture si ze is available for 720p, 1 080i, and 1080p signals only. If the signal bein g received is other than 1080i , 1080p, or 72 0p, “ Native ” will be grayed out in the Picture Size screen. • This mode is supported o nly for HDMI, ColorStream, and antenna [...]

43 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the cinema mode (480i and 1080i signals) When you view a DVD (3:2 pulldown processed) fro m a DVD player connected to the VIDE O 1 , VIDEO 2 , ColorStream HD-1 , ColorStream HD-2 (component video), or HDMI inputs on the TV, smoother mo tion can be obtained by setting the Cin[...]

44 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture qual ity (Contrast, Back Light, DynaLight™, Brightness, Colo r, Tint, and Sharpness) to your personal preferences. * Back Light This feature adjusts the brightness of the entire scree n. When in video mode and no signal is inp[...]

45 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the closed caption mode Base closed captions The closed caption mode has two options: • Captions—An on-screen d isplay of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are cl osed captioned (usually m arked “CC” in program guides). • Text—[...]

46 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features CC Selector You can use the CC Selector to temporarily override the default analog caption mode (set in Base CC Mode ) for a particular channel. However, once you change to another analog channel, the closed captio n set ting will automatically change back to the current Base CC Mode [...]

47 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 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 informati on (when provided by individual stations). When th[...]

48 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the StableSound ® feature The StableSound ® feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in vo lume when the signal source changes (for example, to pr event the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial). To t[...]

49 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the Locks menu The Locks menu includes the Enable Rating Blocking, Edit Rating Limits, Channels Block, Input Lock, Front (control) Panel Lock, Game Timer, and New PIN Code features. You can use these features after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code 1 Press Y a[...]

50 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip) Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (viole nce, sex, dialog, langu age). The V-Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to the ra tings you select. [...]

51 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Note: • If you place an “ 5 ” in the box next to “ ‘None’ Rated ,” programs rated “ None ” will be blocked; however, programs that do not provide any rating information will not be blocked. • To display the rating o f the program yo u are watch ing, press E on the [...]

52 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To block all channels at o nce: Highlight Block All in step 5 on previous page and then highlight Done and press T . To unblock all locked channels at once: Highlight Allow Al l in step 5 on previous page and then highlight Done and press T . Unlocking programs temporarily If you try [...]

53 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the GameTimer ® You can use the GameTim er to set a time limit for playing a video game (30–120 min utes). When the GameTimer expires, the TV enters Input Lock mode and lock s out the input source for the video game device. To set the GameTimer ® : 1 Press Y and highlight th[...]

54 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the PC settings feature You can view an image from a PC on the TV screen. When a PC is connected to the TV's PC IN terminal, you can use the PC Settings feature to make adjustments to the image. If the edges of the picture are cut off, readjust the Horizontal Position and V[...]

55 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to tu rn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 180 minutes). To set the sleep timer using the remote control: Press [ on the remote control to set the length of time un til the TV turns off. Repeatedly press [ to incr eas[...]

56 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Understanding the auto power off feature The TV will automatically turn itsel f off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day. This feature functions in ANT mode only. Understanding the last mode memory feat[...]

57 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings features Using dynamic contrast When dynamic contrast is set to Low , Middle , or High , the TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast se tting s and then automatically adjust the video. To se[...]

58 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Selecting the color temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color te mperatures (Cool, Medium, and Warm), as described below. To select the co lor temperature: 1 Press Y and open the Video menu. 2 Highlight Picture Settings and pre[...]

59 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using MPEG noise reduction The MPEG noise reduction feature al lows you to reduce visible interference caused by MPEG compression. Choices for MPEG noise reduction are Off , Low , Middle , and High . Off is automatically selected wh en this feature is disabled (“graye d out[...]

60 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced audio settings features Using the SRS WOW ™ surround sound feature SRS WOW ™ is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies (SRS 3D, SRS Focu s, and SRS TruBass) that creates a thrilling surround sou nd experience with deep, rich bass from ster[...]

61 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the p roblem and some solutions yo u can try. Black box on-screen • The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes ( T1 , T2 , T3 , or T4 ). Set the closed caption featur[...]

62 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting • Your TV remote control may not operate certa in features on your external device. Refer to the owner’s manual for your other device to determine its available features. If your TV remote control does not operate a specific feature on another device, use the remote control that came with t[...]

63 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting LED indications The green and yellow LED lights on the TV front indicate the TV’s status, as described below. Note: If the TV loses A/C power (e.g., a power o utage occurs or the power cord is unplugge d), when power is restored, the yellow LED will blink while the TV is powering up until the[...]

64 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Specifications Note: • This model complies with the specification s listed below. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not b e compatible with features an d/or specifications th at may be added in th e future. Television System NTSC standard ATSC st[...]

65 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Limited United St ates Warranty for LCD Televisions 26 ” and Larger Toshiba America Consume r Product s, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes th e following limited warranties to original consumers in the United Sta tes. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING[...]

66 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Television s Toshiba of Canada Limited (“ TCL ”) makes the following limited wa rranties to original consumers in Cana da. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND FLAT PANEL[...]

67 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy TO THE EXTENT NOT PRECLUDED BY LAW, ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS FOR THIS TELEVISION, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DIS[...]

68 HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix A copy of the GPL source code in this product may be obtained b y contacting Toshiba Consumer Solution s at (800)631-3811. There will be a charge to cover the costs of providing the source code. A copy of the LGPL source code in this prod uct may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solution s a[...]

HL117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 69 Index A Antenna cable ................................ 13 Antenna input configuration ............ 30 Audio quality adjustments ............... 47 Audio system connection ................ 19 Auto aspect .................................... 42 Auto power off ................................ 56 B Back of the TV ...........[...]

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