Toshiba 32SL410U manual

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    TOSHIBA Leading Innovation >>>[...]

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    Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasingthis ToshibaLCD TV.This manualwill help you use the many excitingfeatures of your new LCD TV.Before operating your LCD-iV, please read this manualcompletely, andkeep it nearby for future reference. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THERISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THISAPPLIANCE TO RAIN OR M[...]

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    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 accor- dance with the manufacturer's instructions, 8) Do not install near any heat so[...]

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    25) Always place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surfacethat can support the weight of the unit, Tosecure the TV, use a sturdy strap from the hook(s) on the rear of the TVto a wall stud, pillar,or other immovablestructure, Make sure the strap is tight, secure, and parallel to the floor, TV side ........... TV top 26) Theapparatus sho[...]

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    40) ALWAYS unplug the TVto completely disconnect from mains power.When the TV is turned off using the on/ off switch, it is not completely disconnectedfrom power and a minute amount of current is still con- sumed. 41) During normal use, the TV may make occasional snapping or poppingsounds. This is normal, espe- cially when the unit is being turned [...]

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    2) Remove the four screws shown in the below diagram, This will allow removal of the pedestal stand, 3) Onceyou have removedthe four screwsthat hold the pedestal stand in place, remove the pedestal stand from the TV, 19"TV VESA Mounting Pattern Four screws 24" TV _Hook Sturdy strap (as short as possible) VESA Mounting Pattern Four screws [...]

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    To return to [Home] mode settings, select [Standard] picture mode. [Standard] mode is recommended for normal home use. ENERGY STAR ® qualified TV. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent green house gas emissions by meeting strict guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions ............................. 3 Installation, Care, and Service ........................... 3 Chapter 1: Introduction .................................... 9 Features of your new TV ............................................... 9 Overview o}" steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV ...............[...]

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    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). • 1366 x 768 (19SL410U and 32SL410U)/1920 x 1080 (24SL410U) output resolution.[...]

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    Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features. 1 Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information. Keep this manual for furore reference. 3 4 Observe the following when choosing a location for the TV: • Read "[...]

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    TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 19SL410U is used in this manual for illustration purposes. Left side panel TV front TV top 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 4 3 2 1 Touchsensor Green LED Power LED (Green) Power indicator Remote sensor Point the remote control toward this remote sensor (_ "Remote control effective range" on page 20). PO[...]

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    TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections,see pages 13 - 19. TV back Power Cord 1 2 7 6 5 1 HDMI ® IN High-Definition Multimedia Interface input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical audio output in Dol[...]

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    Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Before purchasing 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, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT/CA[...]

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    Connecting a VCR and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder Camcorder _ _ TV 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. • Standard audio cables (If you have a mono VCR) Note: When you use a Cable box, you ma[...]

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    Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream ® (component video), a VCR, or a satellite receiver TVbackpanel ...... _ _E °'_ _ _, J antenna Coaxial cable =.,,,,...----o,.-., 0 0 0 video orDVD player with t/Standard A/V cables You will need: • Coaxial cables • Standard A/V cables - If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to your VCR&[...]

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    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. This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) pro_am material in digi[...]

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    REGZA-LINK ® connection You can control the basic functions of connected audio/video devices using the TV's remote control if you connect a REGZA-LINK compatible audio receiver or playback device. For an explanation of setup and operations, see page 48. TVbackpanel _;T'_ c_ Playback device (REGZA-LINK DVD player, etc,) To connect an Audi[...]

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    Connecting a digital audio system The TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a *Dolby r_ Digital or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby r_ Digital decoder or other external audio system with optical audio input. You will need: • Optical audio cable (Use an optical audio cable that has the l[...]

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    Connecting a personal computer (PC) With either the RGB/PC IN or HDMI IN 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 RGB/PC IN terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC to the RGB/PC IN terminal on the TV_ use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC au[...]

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    Installing the remote control batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Squeezetab and L/ lift cover. 2 Install two "AAA" size batteries, making sure to match the + and - signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment. 3 Reinsert the battery cover in the remote control until the tab snaps. C[...]

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    Learning about the remote control Only the buttons used for operating the TV are described here. 1 2 4 5 7 8 lo-o 0 12. 9 19-- --15 16 25 21 26 _ L-22 --23 28 24 Note: The error message "NOT AVAILABLE" may appear if you press a key for a function that is not available. 1 POWER turns the TV on and off. When the TV is on, the green LED indi[...]

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    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 M_u on the remote control or TV control panel. ! N N .... Picture Mode ---) Sports / Standard / Movie / PC / Preference Picture Settings ---)[Opens the Picture Settings menu] Noise Reductio[...]

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    Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status menus. To open the Installati0n menu (illustrated below), press M_u on the remote control or TV control panel, open the Setup menu, select Installation, and press @. ! N N .... Terrestrial Input Confi_lration _ [Opens the Input Configuration menu] Channe[...]

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    Initial Setup When you first rum on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. 1 In the Menu Language field, press _ or _ to select your preferred lan_lage. 2 Press • or • to select Time Zone Setup and set your desired time zone with _ or _ and press 0 3 Next, the Location setting window will appear. For normal home use, press @ to [...]

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    Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels in your area and store them in its memory. After the channels are programmed automatically, you can manually add or erase individual channels in the channel memory. Note: • You must configure the ANT/CABLE input source before programming channels (_. page 24).[...]

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    Setting channel skip To prevent certain channels from being viewed, channel positions can be skipped. 1 From the Setup menu, highlight Installation and press @. 2 Press • or • to select Channel Options and press @. The list of channels will appear. Press • or • to select a channel position to be skipped and press @. A ,/symbol will appear i[...]

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    To create and assign a custom label: 1 Open the Channel Labeling window. 1 Press _ or [_J to select a channel you want to label. 2 Press ••11_ to highlight Custom and press @. The software keyboard will appear. Repeatedly press the corresponding key on the remote control to highlight the desired character on the on-screen software keyboard. The[...]

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    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 Press u_u and open the Setup menu. 2 Highlight Installation and press @. 3 A new set of Installation menu icons will appear. Open the Terrestrial menu, highlight Signal Meter, and press @. 4 Pres[...]

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    Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: 1 Press @ on the remote control or TV control panel. 2 And then either: a) Press 0-5; or b) Repeatedly press • or • on the remote control and then press @ to change the input; or c) Repeatedly press _ on the remote control or TV control panel to change the input.[...]

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    3 Press • or • to highlight the video source you want to label. Press _ or _" 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" in the Input Selection screen and skipped over when you press _ on the remote control.[...]

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    2 Press • to highlight Navigation, and then press or _" to select either Browse Mode or Select Mode. 3 Press • to highlight History List, and then press or _" to select the setting you prefer: either Off, or Off. Note: History List will be cleared every time the TV is powered off. 4 Press • to highlight ANT/CABLE List, and then pres[...]

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    In Select Mode, when you stop on an item in the Channel Browser TM, it will be highlighted but you must press @ to rune the TV to the highlighted item. 2 Press @ to rune the TV to the highlighted item. 3 Press E_T to close the Channel Browser TM. Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List Adding channels and inputs to the History L[...]

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    Press the Channel Number (0-9) on the remote control, followed by the dash (_]) button and then the sub-channel number. For example, to select digital channel 125-1, press 1, 2, 5, -, 1, then @. Note: If a digital channel is not programmed - either through the automatic channel scan (_, page 24) or the Channel add function (_ page 26) -you will hav[...]

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    viewing the program in Full or Normal picture size. Normal oo Some program formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. TheaterWide I (for 4:3 format programs) The center of the picture remains close to its original proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched wider to fill the screen. TheaterWide 2 (for letter bo[...]

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    * To view the hidden areas (such as subtitles or captions), see below "Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only)". Scrolling the TheaterWide ® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) You can set separate scroll settings for the TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 modes for each input. To set the scroll settings: 1 Press M_u a[...]

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    Using the FREEZE feature To use the FREEZE feature: 1 When viewing the TV, press _ to make the picture a still picture. FREEZE 2 To return to the moving picture, press again (or any other button). Note: If the TV is left in FREEZE mode for more than 15 minutes, the FREEZE mode will automatically be released and the TV will return to moving picture.[...]

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    Using the closed caption mode Base closed captions The closed caption mode has two options: • Captions- An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked "CC" in program guides). • Text- An on-screen display of information not related to the current p[...]

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    You can also use the CC Selector to select digital closed caption services (if available). When such services are not available, the CCSelector presents a default list of services. To select closed captions: 1 Press u_u and open the Preferences menu. 2 Highlight CC Selector and press @. 3 Press • or • to select Closed Caption, and then press _ [...]

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    Note: * A second audio program (SAP) can be heard only on those TV stations that offer it. For example, a station might broadcast another language as a second audio program. If you have SAP on, you will see the current program on the screen but hear the other language instead of the program's normal audio. , If you have SAP on and the station [...]

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    2 Press •, which displays the PIN code entry screen. • The Lock System screen (below) appears if a PIN code has not been stored. Press the Channel Number buttons to enter a new four-digit code, enter the code a second time to confirm, and press @. • The L0cks/Active screen appears if the PIN code is already stored. Use the Number buttons to e[...]

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    Downloading an additional rating system for blocking TV programs and movies In the furore, an additional rating system may become available for use in selectively blocking pro_ams. Note: The currently tuned station must be receiving a digital signal before an additional rating system can be downloaded. To download the additional rating system (if a[...]

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    Independent rating system for movies X X-rated (For adults only) Not intended for anyone 17 and NC-17 under Restricted (Under 17 requires R accompanying parent or adult) Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some PG-13 material may be inappropriate for children under 13) Parental Guidance Suggested PG (Some material may not be suitable for children) General [...]

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    Video Locks Video, ColorStream HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and PC. Locks Video, ColorStream HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, PC and channels 3 and 4. Video+ • Select Video+ if you play video tapes via an ANT/CABLE input. Off Unlocks all video inputs and channels 3 and 4. EXIT 4 Press (3" Using the Game Timer ® You can use the Game Timer to set a time limit for [...]

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    3 Highlight PC Settings and press @. Note: If a PC is not connected or there is no PC input signal, this feature will be grayed out in the Setup menu. 4 Press • or • to highlight the item you want to adjust. 5 Press _I or _ to make the appropriate adjustments. Note: The screen is disrupted momentarily when adjusting the PC settings. This is not[...]

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    Note: * Gently insert the USB device into the port and do not remove while viewing Media Player. . USB device: USB Mass Storage Class device (MSC) . Connectivity is not guaranteed for all devices. . Connect the USB device to the TV directly. . Do not use a USB Hub. . You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to use copyright con[...]

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    Single View In this view mode, only files located in the selected directory shall be displayed. This view allows you to change the photo content manually. When moving from Multi View to the Single View, the currently selected photo shall be displayed. 1 Press _ to view the next photo. Press _ to view the previous photo. 2 Press • to rotate the im[...]

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    Photo i0u0 n o e_ri_!i@ : Photolist (Multi view) See page 45. Sorting To sort the folders and files 1 Press M_u to open the Quick Menu from Multi View mode. 2 3 Press • or • to select Sort. Press "_ or I_ to select Title, New or Old to set the sorting rule. Title--File sorting rules: 1 Unicode priority 2 Numerical (0-9), Upper Case (A-Z), [...]

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    • When the following features are set, the feature that is set for the nearest time will function. - Automatic Power Down - Sleep Timer - No Signal Power Down (after approximately 15 minutes of no signal) No Signal Power Down The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station t[...]

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    Note: * These functions depend on the devices that are connected. , The REGZA-LINK Player Control item will be grayed out in the following conditions: - A non-HDMI input is currently selected. - The Enable REGZA-LINK item is set to Off. REGZA-LINK ® input source selection Ifa REGZA-LINK device with HDMI switching capability (e.g. Audio Receiver) i[...]

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    5 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press @. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press @. Displaying TV status information To display TV status information using RECALL: Press _ on the remote control. The following inl_rmation will display (if applicable): • Current input (ANT[CABLE, Video, etc.) • If ANT/CABLE is[...]

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    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 From the Picture menu, highlight Picture Settings and press @. 2 Highlight Advanced Picture Se[...]

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    To change the CableClear settings: 1 Press M_u and open the Picture menu, highlight Noise Reduction and press @. 2 In the CahleClear field, select your desired setting. Note: • If the current input is ANT/CABLE, Video, the menu will display the text "CableClear." The available selections are Off, Low, Middle, and High. • If the curren[...]

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    General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible solution to the problem experienced. 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 feature to Off (___ page 37). TV stops responding to controls • If the TV stops re[...]

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    • If you are not receiving a second audio program from a known SAP source, make sure the MTS feature is set to SAP mode (_ page 38). • If you hear audio that seems "incorrect" for the pro_am you are watching (such as music or a foreign language), the SAP mode may be on. Set the MTS feature to Stereo mode (_ page 38). Remote control pr[...]

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    Specifications Note: • This model complies with the specifications listed below. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. Television System NTSC standard ATSC standard (8VSB) Digital Cable (64 QAM, 256 QAM_ in-the-[...]

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    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. VGA 640 x 480 59.940Hz 31.469kHz 25.175MHz 800 x 600 60.317Hz 37.879kHz 40.00[...]

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    Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. ("TAIS") makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS LCD TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHAS[...]

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    No person, agent, distributor, dealer, or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within which an action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of TAIS arising under this limited warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or any state thereof, is hereby [...]

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    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 DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED. IF THE APPLICABLE LAW, STA[...]

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    To the extent permitted by law, this limited warranty shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario. ]f there is any inconsistency between this limited warranty, on the one hand, and any statement in the packaging of the Television or in any other document enclosed with, or used in the context of the promotion or sale of, t[...]

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    Noto[...]

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    TOSHIBA AM_R|CA iNFORMATiON SYSTEMSj |NC. Corporate Headquaters: 9740 IRVINE BLVD.; IRVINE, CA 92618 U.S.A. Visual Products Service and Support Dept: 1420-B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN 37087, U.S.A. TOSN|$A OF CANAOA LTD. HEAD OFFICE: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA CableClear, ColorStream, GameTimer, and TheaterWide are registe[...]