Toshiba MD26H82 Owner's Manual

Toshiba MD26H82 Owner's Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO
COMBINATION FLAT COLOR
TELEVISION AND DVD VIDEO
PLAYER
MD26H82
MD30H82
OWNER'S MANUAL
©2006 Toshiba Corporation
This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD video discs.
5V80101A [E]Cover
Illustration of MD26H82
1
Basic playback
2/22/06, 1:13 PM
Introduction
2
Connections
13
Basic setup
20
TV operation
23
44
(DVD)
Advanced
47
playback (DVD)
Function setup
60
(DVD)
others
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  • Page 1 TELEVISION AND DVD VIDEO PLAYER MD26H82 MD30H82 OWNER’S MANUAL ©2006 Toshiba Corporation This device does not tape-record copy protected DVD video discs. 5V80101A [E]Cover Illustration of MD26H82 2/22/06, 1:13 PM Introduction Connections Basic setup TV operation Basic playback (DVD) Advanced...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Introduction Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 4 If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord Grounding conductors and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. (NEC Section 810-21) 34) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Display: If a fixed (non-moving) pattern or image remains on the TV...
  • Page 5: Safety Precaution

    SAFETY PRECAUTION/ WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 6: Precautions

    Introduction Precautions Notes on handling When shipping the unit, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For fully protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the unit.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 3 SAFETY PRECAUTION ... 5 Power source ... 5 Precautions ... 6 Contents ... 7 Notes and Information ... 8 Identification of controls ... 10 Connections Antenna connections ... 13 Cable TV connections ... 14 Connecting to optional equipment ...
  • Page 8: Notes And Information

    Introduction Notes and Information On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Playback side Do not attach paper or tape to discs. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.
  • Page 9: Playable Discs

    Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD Software and/or the HO97949 manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot COOLPIX P2 assure that the DVD player contained in this television FinePix A345...
  • Page 10: Identification Of Controls

    Introduction Identification of controls See the page in for details. This owner’s manual uses the illustrations of MD26H82. Front panel Illustration of MD26H82 *S-VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jack *AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jacks CHANNEL ▲/▼ buttons VOLUME ▲/▼ buttons Please open the door on the front panel to access the *S-VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN (LINE IN 2) jacks.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control The instructions in this manual describe the function on the remote control. See the page in OPEN/CLOSE button TV/DVD button Direct channel Selection buttons (0-9) Number buttons (0-9) DISPLAY button button buttons SUBTITLE button INPUT button ZOOM button PLAY MODE button Direction buttons / / /...
  • Page 12: Inserting Batteries

    5V80101A [E]p10-12 Install two “AAA” batteries (sup- plied), paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. ) are also used to navigate on-screen menu system. 2/22/06, 1:13 PM Replace the compartment cover. Illustration of MD26H82 Approx. 5 meters...
  • Page 13: Connections

    Connections Antenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see page Combination VHF/UHF antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) Antenna jack 75 ohm coaxial cable...
  • Page 14: Cable Tv Connections

    Connections Cable TV connections This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable TV company.
  • Page 15: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    To COMPONENT AUDIO IN 2/22/06, 1:14 PM 0–4 INPUT SOURCE SELECTION 0. ANT 1. VIDEO1 2. VIDEO2 3. ColorStream HD 4. HDMI / 0-4:SELECT Illustration of MD26H82 To AUDIO (L/R) (yellow) (white, red) ® (component video) To COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks...
  • Page 16 Connections Connecting to optional equipment (Continued) Connecting an HDMI™ device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your unit receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. This input is designed to accept HDCP electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output.) The HDMI input is designed for best performance with high definition video signals.
  • Page 17 You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the unit to optional audio equipment. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to repro- duce this realistic effect in the home.
  • Page 18 Connections Connecting to optional equipment (Continued) Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a MPEG audio decoder MPEG2 sound You can enjoy motion picture and live concert DVD video discs with dynamic realistic sound by connecting an amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder or MPEG2 audio processor. Amplifier equipped with an MPEG2 audio decoder To COAXIAL...
  • Page 19: Connecting To A Usb Storage Device

    RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE COPYRIGHT LAWS IN USING THIS DEVICE (INCLUDING MAKING BACK UP COPIES). 5V80101A [E]p13-19 ® data for any memory card reader/writer or digital camera that Illustration of MD26H82 To USB port USB Cable (not supplied) 2/22/06, 1:14 PM...
  • Page 20: Basic Setup

    Basic setup Starting setup The STARTING SETUP function makes installing your unit easily. It leads you the Language selection, TV/CABLE selection and auto channel memory automatically. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made! Starting setup Press POWER.
  • Page 21: Setting The Language

    Setting the language / Clock setting Setting the language This unit can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select SETUP menu. SETUP LANGUAGE CLOCK SET TV / CABLE CH PROGRAM ADD / ERASE :SELECT...
  • Page 22: Tv Operation Status

    Basic setup TV operation status TV operation status Press DISPLAY to display the information on the screen. To cancel the display, press DISPLAY again. When the TV receives a digital signal, press once, the digital information will appear. No Program Information is available. •...
  • Page 23: Tv Operation

    TV operation TV operation TV operation To turn on the unit, press POWER. The Power indicator will light. • Every time you turn on the TV, the unit starts from TV mode. When you use TV/VCR after DVD operation, press TV/DVD. Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL The volume level will be indicated on the screen by green bars.
  • Page 24 TV operation TV operation (Continued) TV operation ■ CHANNEL UP/DOWN Press and release . The channel auto- matically stops at the next channel set into memory. For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be set into the memory. See “To memorize channels”...
  • Page 25: To Memorize Channels

    To memorize channels This unit is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the unit’s memory. To use this unit with an antenna, set the TV/CABLE selection to the TV position.
  • Page 26: Closed Captions

    TV operation Closed captions WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display closed captioned television programs. Closed captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language. Closed captions Captions: This closed caption mode will display text on the screen in English or another language (depending on the setting of the closed captions CH 1/2).
  • Page 27: Using The Closed Caption Feature

    Using the closed caption feature Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select SETUP menu. S E T U P L A N G UAG E C L O C K S E T T V / C A B L E C H P RO G R A M A D D / E R A S E : S E L E C T...
  • Page 28: Programming Your Favorite Channels

    TV operation Programming your favorite channels You can preset up to 12 of your favorite channels using the Favorite Channel Programming feature. Because this feature scans through only your favorite channels, it allows you to skip other channels you do not normally watch.
  • Page 29: Labeling Channels

    Labeling channels/Labeling the video input sources Channel labels appear above the channel number display each time you watch the TV, select a channel, or press DISPLAY. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. The video label feature allows you to label each input source for your Labeling channels Select a channel you want to label.
  • Page 30: Setting The V-Chip

    TV operation Setting the V-Chip An age limitation can be set to forbid children to watch programs according to “TV RATING” and “MOVIE RATING” level set. To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. Notes: • If you forget the password, you cannot set the V-Chip. •...
  • Page 31 To set the V-Chip In the LOCKS menu, press “TV RATING”, then press desired setting. : TV RATING is not set TV-Y : All children TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above TV-G : General audience TV-PG : Parental guidance TV-14 : 14 years old and above TV-MA: 17 years old and above LOCKS...
  • Page 32: Using The Front Panel Lock Feature

    TV operation Using the front panel lock feature You can lock the front panel buttons to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the front panel lock is in ON, all control buttons on the unit’s front panel (except POWER) do not operate.
  • Page 33: To Set The On Timer

    To set the on timer This feature allows you to have the unit automatically turn on at a predetermined time. If you program the ON TIMER once, the unit will turn on the programmed day (once/daily) at the same time to the same channel. To set the on timer EXAMPLE: Turning on the TV to channel 12 at 7:00 AM, DAILY.
  • Page 34: To Set The Off Timer

    TV operation To set the off timer This feature allows you to have the unit turn off automatically at a predetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the unit will automatically turn off at the same time everyday. To set the off timer EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM.
  • Page 35: Picture Control Adjustment

    Picture control adjustment/ Adjusting the picture preference Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: And also you can select four picture modes—Standard, Sports, Movie, and Memory—as described in the following table: Picture control adjustment Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select PICTURE menu.
  • Page 36: Using The Cableclear Feature

    TV operation Using the CableClear Selecting the color temperature ® CableClear reduces visible interference in your TV picture. This is useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (espe- cially a Cable channel) or playing a video cassette or disc damaged by repeated use.
  • Page 37: Selecting The Display Format

    Selecting the display format/ Selecting the Scan Velocity Modulation (SVM) Display format feature converts a 480p input signal to 540p or 1080i. The SVM feature enhances picture contrast and sharpness. This feature has three modes: HIGH, LOW and OFF. Selecting the display format Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select PICTURE menu.
  • Page 38: Resetting Your Picture Adjustments

    TV operation Resetting your picture adjustments/ Selecting the picture size Resetting your picture adjustments Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select PICTURE menu. PICTURE MODE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS Press to select “RESET”, and then press P I C T U R E C a b l e C l e a r C O L O R...
  • Page 39 You can view 480i and 480p format programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, and Full. The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing.
  • Page 40: Picture Scroll

    TV operation Picture scroll/Selecting the cinema mode Picture scroll Press PIC SIZE to select the TheaterWide 2 or 3 mode. Press MENU in the TV mode, then press to select SETUP menu, then press to select “PICTURE SCROLL”. Press to display the Scroll Adjustment mode.
  • Page 41: Stereo And Second Audio Program (Sap)

    Stereo and Second Audio Program (SAP)/ Sound control adjustment The unit is equipped with a feature known as multi-channel TV sound or MTS. MTS broadcasts greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides an extra channel called the Second Audio Program or SAP which broadcasters can use to transmit a second language for bilingual transmis- sion or for other purposes.
  • Page 42: Selecting The Hdmi Audio Input Source

    TV operation Selecting the HDMI audio input source/ Selecting the audio languages See page 16 for details on connecting an HDMI or a DVI device to the TV’s HDMI input. If you connect a DVI device, you must also connect the analog audio cables to the HDMI audio IN jacks to hear audio (see page 16.) Set the HDMI audio input setting to “DVI”...
  • Page 43: Selecting The Digital Output

    Selecting the digital output / Resetting your audio adjustments / Checking the digital signal strength Selecting the digital output Use this feature to select the digital audio output format when you connect a Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system to the coaxial digital audio output on the TV.
  • Page 44: Basic Playback (Dvd)

    • Do not place a disc which is unplayable on the disc tray. 5V80101A [E]p44-48 Illustration of MD26H82 Press OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY. • A menu screen will appear on the TV screen if Reading the disc has a menu feature.
  • Page 45 To obtain a higher quality picture Occasionally, some picture noise not usually visible on the TV screen during a normal broadcast may appear while playing a DVD video disc. It is because due to high resolution pictures on these discs which include a lot of information. The amount of noise depends on the disc you use with this unit.
  • Page 46: Playing Frame By Frame

    Basic playback (DVD) Playing a disc (Continued) Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FF during playback. REV: Fast reverse playback Fast forward playback Each time you press REV or FF, the playback speed changes. Playing frame by frame Press PAUSE during still playback.
  • Page 47: Advanced Playback (Dvd)

    Advanced playback (DVD) Zooming/Locating desired scene Zooming This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. Press ZOOM during playback. The center part of the image will be zoomed in.
  • Page 48: Marking Desired Scenes

    Advanced playback (DVD) Marking desired scenes The unit stores the points that you want to watch again up to 3 points. You can resume playback from each scene. Marking the scenes Press MARKER during playback. Marker1 Marker2 Marker3 Select the blank Marker using C or D. Then press ENTER at the desired scene.
  • Page 49: Repeat Playback

    Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback Repeat playback Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. [DVD] Press ENTER to select “Chapter” or “Title”. The unit automatically starts repeat playback after finishing the current title or chapter. Play Mode Repeat [Video CD] Press D D D D D to select “Repeat”.
  • Page 50: Program Playback

    Advanced playback (DVD) Program playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks or files on the disc. And the unit can also select tracks or files at random and playback them. These feature works for Video CD. For Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD, please see “Random playback (CD/USB)” and “Program playback (CD/USB)”...
  • Page 51: Changing Angles

    Changing angles/Title selection/DVD menu Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. Title selection Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu is recorded on the disc, you can select the desired title. Press TOP MENU during playback.
  • Page 52: Changing Soundtrack Language

    Advanced playback (DVD) Changing soundtrack language/ Subtitles Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilin- gual disc. Press AUDIO SELECT during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. Press AUDIO SELECT repeatedly until the desired language is selected.
  • Page 53: Disc Status

    Disc status/To turn off the PBC Disc status With each press of DISPLAY, the status of the disc will appear on the screen and change as follows. To cancel the display, press DISPLAY again. ELAPSED DISC OPERATION TIME TITLE NO. 00:15:25 01:41:39 Title 1/3 Chapter 2/24...
  • Page 54: Mp3/Wma/Jpeg/Divx And Audio Cd Operation

    Use of CD-RW for MP3 files is not recommended. You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX •...
  • Page 55: Loading Media

    Loading media ® [MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD, Audio CD] ® Place a MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD onto the disc tray, then press OPEN/CLOSE. [USB Mass Storage] Connect USB Mass Storage to the USB port on the front of the unit (see page Press DVD/USB to display the media selection B or A window.
  • Page 56: Slide Show Playback

    Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD operation (Continued) JPEG playback In the file browser, press C/D to select the desired JPEG file. To display a thumbnail list, press DVD MENU. Press B/A or C/D to select the desired file. (To return to a file browser, press TOP MENU.) When PLAY is pressed after displaying the file browser, or when the disc tray is closed by pressing PLAY, playback begins automatically...
  • Page 57 ® DivX playback Press C/D to select desired DivX /Movie-01.DIVX Movie-01 Movie-02 Movie-03 Movie-04 Movie-05 Movie-06 Movie-07 Movie-08 When PLAY has been pressed after displaying the file browser, or when the disc tray has been closed after pressing PLAY, playback begins automatically starting from the first file.
  • Page 58 Advanced playback (DVD) MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX CD operation (Continued) Repeat playback (CD/USB) In the file browser, press B/A or C/D to select “Repeat” during stop mode. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3-3 Press ENTER to select “Track” or “All”. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3 3 Press PLAY.
  • Page 59 Program playback (CD/USB) In the file browser, press B/A or C/D to select “Edit Mode”, then press ENTER. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3 3 When “Edit Mode” is black color, you can mark the files which you want to add into Program list. Press B/A or C/D to select the file you want to add into the program list.
  • Page 60: Function Setup (Dvd)

    Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop mode. The following on-screen display appears. Menu E.B.L. Parental TV Screen QSound Subtitle Audio Display Output Picture Mode : Auto JPEG Interval : 5 Seconds...
  • Page 61 Setting details Option Section Menu Subtitle Audio TV Screen Display Picture Mode JPEG Interval Parental Password DivX(R) VOD 5V80101A [E]p60-65 Details To select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one language are available on the disc. To select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of your TV.
  • Page 62 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details Menu, Subtitle, Audio You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one languages are recorded onto the disc. English, Francais, Espanol: The selected language will be heard or seen. Other: Other language can be selected (see “Language code list”...
  • Page 63 Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures re- corded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures re- corded from films at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per sec- ond).
  • Page 64 Function setup (DVD) Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details Parental control setting Some discs are specified as not suitable for children. Such discs can be limited not to playback with the unit. 1) Press C or D to select “Parental”, then press ENTER.
  • Page 65: Temporary Cancel The Rating Level By Dvd Disc

    Temporary cancel the rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. Temporary cancel the rating level by DVD disc Load a DVD disc and press PLAY or OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit...
  • Page 66: Others

    Others Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” Language Name Code Language Name Code Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927 Frisian Amharic 1123 Galician Arabic 1128 Georgian Armenian 1835...
  • Page 67: Reception Disturbances

    Reception disturbances Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the unit is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast.
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. SYMPTOMS POWER The AC power cord is not connected. No power. Although the power is on, the Disc is not inserted. unit does not operate. TV BROADCAST RECEPTION TV station experiencing problems.
  • Page 69 SYMPTOMS The disc is dirty. The playback picture has It is in fast forward or fast reverse occasional distortion. playback. No disc is inserted. An unplayable disc is inserted. The disc is placed upside down. The unit does not start playback.
  • Page 70: Specifications

    • 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. 5V80101B [E]p66-70 MD26H82 AC 120 V 60 Hz Operation: 175 W, Stand by: 3 W Operation: 195 W, Stand by: 3 W 26 Inch* diagonal (656.7 mm diagonal)
  • Page 71: Limited United States Warranty

    Complete and mail the enclosed product registration card or register your TV Combination online at www.tacp.toshiba.com/service as soon as possible. By registering your TV Combination you will enable TACP to bring you new products specifically designed to meet your needs and help us to contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification is required under the U.S.
  • Page 72 If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual and reviewing the section entitled “Troubleshooting,” you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TACP Authorized Service Station, visit TACP’s website at www.tacp.toshiba.com/service or contact TACP’s Consumer Solution Center toll free at 1-800-631-3811.

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