Toshiba 42XV550A_560A Owner's Manual

Toshiba 42XV550A_560A Owner's Manual

Integrated digital lcd tv

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O
WNER'S

Integrated Digital LCD TV

42XV550A_560A
46XV550A_560A
Trademark of the DVB - Digital Video Broadcasting Project
M
ANUAL
2008
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:
VX1A00121000

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  • Page 1: Integrated Digital Lcd Tv

    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:...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to Toshiba ........
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Welcome to Toshiba • Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Colour Television. This manual will help you use the exciting features of your new TV. • Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. • Please read all safety and operating instructions in this manual carefully, and keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 4 8) Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. Connect between two clips on the back of the TV and a wall, pillar, etc., with a sturdy tie and clip of supplied accessories (- page 42). • Use as short a tie as possible to ensure the TV is stable.
  • Page 5 5) When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such as during vacation or travel, remove the power plug from the wall outlet for safety. • The TV is not completely disconnected from the power supply line, as minute current is consumed even when the ! Power switch is turned off.
  • Page 6: Important Information

    This is not a sign of malfunction. Exemptions • Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural disaster (such as thunder, earthquake, etc.), acts by third parties, accidents, owner's misuse, or uses in other improper conditions.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    The exact type and positioning of the aerial will depend upon your particular area. Your Toshiba dealer or service personnel can best advise you on which aerial to use in your area. Before connecting the aerial cable, turn off all main power switches.
  • Page 8: Tv Front And Side Panel Controls

    TV front and side panel controls • You can operate your TV using the buttons on the side panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV (- “Connecting your TV” pages 32 - 38). •...
  • Page 9: Tv Back Panel Connections

    TV back panel connections 12 o HDMI2 and o HDMI3 (input terminals) — High- Definition Multimedia Interface input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device (- page 35). 13 O DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) (output terminal) — For use when connecting an amplifier with optical type digital audio input (- page 32).
  • Page 10: Learning About The Remote Control

    MENU (- page 12) Teletext control buttons (Four coloured buttons : Red, Green, Yellow, Blue) (- page 27) Picture mode selection (- page 19) Picture size selection (- page 17) When using Toshiba DVD, press to EJECT press to STOP press...
  • Page 11 Location of controls for REGZA-LINK mode Set to REGZA-LINK Number buttons for device To display content menu To change volume of the AV amplifier To display Top Menu To operate menu To display DVD menu To work interactive service control on device Picture mode selection Picture size selection The REGZA-LINK mode switch on the TV remote control allows control of the connected REGZA-LINK device being watched.
  • Page 12: Turning The Tv On

    Turning the TV on Switching on the TV Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The ! power indicator light should be red (standby mode). on the remote control or ! on the TV right Press side panel. The ! power indicator light should be green. Note: If you watch black and white programmes when the colour system mode is set to Auto, colour noise may appear on the...
  • Page 13: Displaying The Menu Chart

    Displaying the menu chart Note: The same menu is displayed in DTV (Digital TV) and ATV (Analogue TV) modes; however some items are greyed out in each case. PICTURE menu PICTURE PICTURE Picture Settings Picture Settings Active Backlight Control Active Backlight Control Auto Contrast Auto Contrast x.v.Colour Selection...
  • Page 14: Programming Channels Into The Tv's Channel Memory

    Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory Auto Tuning Auto Tuning will completely re-tune the TV and can be used to up-date the channel list. It is recommended that Auto Tuning is run periodically to ensure that all new services are added. All current channels and settings, i.e.
  • Page 15 2) Repeat step 1) to enter the rest of the characters. If you would like a blank space in the label name, you must choose a blank space from the list of characters. Press Q to store your settings. Sorting positions - analogue - ATV channels may be moved and stored to the position of your choice.
  • Page 16: Watching Tv Programmes

    Watching TV programmes Viewing Digital programmes After you have tuned the TV, you have several ways to navigate through all programmes: • Press the Number buttons. You may omit the leading zeroes, which will be appended automatically. • Press P U / P u to view the previous and next position. The channels are arranged in ascending order according to the channel number.
  • Page 17: Using The Tv's Features (General)

    Using the TV’s features (General) Picture adjustment Selecting the picture size Press O to display the picture size list, and then press to select the appropriate picture size (or press O repeatedly to select required picture size directly). Ex. HDMI 1080i input signal Picture Size Exact Scan Native...
  • Page 18: Using The Picture Still

    PC Normal Use this setting for PC connected via HDMI or RGB/PC terminal when receiving PC signal format. This setting will display the image correctly without distortion or picture clipping. PC Wide Use this setting for PC connected via HDMI or RGB/PC terminal when receiving PC signal format.
  • Page 19: Using The Active Backlight Control

    • PC mode is only available in RGB/PC input mode or HDMI input mode. • PC Fine mode is only available for a TOSHIBA PC (REGZA- LINK type) on an HDMI input with the Enable REGZA-LINK option in the REGZA-LINK menu set to “On”. If both of these conditions are fulfilled, then “Auto”...
  • Page 20 Activating Auto Contrast When Auto Contrast is activated, it will automatically optimize the backlighting levels to suit ambient light conditions. From the PICTURE menu, press Contrast. Press to select On or Off. Setting x.v.Colour Selection The colour range of x.v.Colour (- page 35) is an international standard and enables a wider colour range than conventional video applications.
  • Page 21: Sound Adjustment

    Sound adjustment Setting the MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) - analogue only - Auto mode The MTS Auto mode automatically recognizes stereo/ bilingual programmes depending on the broadcast signal. Press M, and then press to display the SOUND menu. SOUND Dual Bass Treble Balance...
  • Page 22: Other Feature Settings

    Notes: • If the broadcast is monaural, the SRS work. • WOW, SRS and l symbols are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. • WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. ® • The SRS WOW effect is active only when the sound outputs from the speaker.
  • Page 23: The Timers

    to select On or Off. Press Note: When Panel Lock is On, a reminder will appear when the buttons on the TV are pressed. If the standby button is pressed, the TV will switch off and can only be brought out of standby by using the remote control.
  • Page 24: Resetting The Tv

    Resetting the TV Reset TV will reset all TV settings, including stored channels, to their original factory values. From the SETUP menu, press is selected. SETUP ATV Manual Tuning DTV Manual Tuning DTV Settings AV Connection Picture Position Quick Setup System Information Reset TV Press Q to select.
  • Page 25: Using Regza-Link

    Using REGZA-LINK This feature uses CEC (Consumer Electronics Controls) technology and allows the control of Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices from the TV remote control via HDMI connection (- page 38). Note: Not all Toshiba products currently support REGZA-LINK. REGZA-LINK Setup Press M and to select the REGZA-LINK menu.
  • Page 26: Teletext In Analogue Tv

    REGZA-LINK input source selection When devices that use CEC technology have been connected, the REGZA-LINK icon will show in the input source list. Inputs HDMI1 HDMI2 REGZA-LINK HDMI3 HDMI4 To select the REGZA-LINK input source, refer to “Selecting the video input source” on page 24. Notes: •...
  • Page 27: Using Auto Mode

    If FASTEXT is not available, you can access any page simply by entering a 3-digit page number or pressing the corresponding coloured button. For further information on your particular text system(s), see the broadcast teletext index page or consult your local Toshiba dealer. Using LIST mode Press to access teletext.
  • Page 28: Teletext In Digital Tv

    Teletext in Digital TV When on-screen information indicates the presence of Teletext ( ) in a channel, press Press again to superimpose the Teletext over normal broadcast picture. Press again to close Teletext and watch Press P U and P u to select Teletext pages. Press the Number buttons in order to view a Teletext page directly.
  • Page 29: Other Digital Tv Features And Settings

    Other Digital TV features and settings Using the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Display the on-screen guide by pressing screen will appear highlighting details of the channel and programme currently being viewed. This may take a few moments to appear. Sat 2 Sun 3 Mon 4 Tue 5 Wed 6...
  • Page 30: Digital Settings - Channel Options

    Digital settings - Channel Options Selecting favourite channels Favourite Channels creates a list of the digital channels that are watched most. Four lists can be created; these can be a mixture of TV and radio channels. Press M, and then press to display the SETUP menu.
  • Page 31: Local Time Settings

    Parental Setup The Parental Control feature allows you to block programmes according to their rating levels. If a PIN has been set, you will need to enter it before adjusting the level. From the DTV Settings menu, press Parental Control. Parental Control Parental Setup Press...
  • Page 32: Connecting Your Tv

    Back connections Connection example DVD video player TV back view (with component video outputs) Set Top Box VCR (Recording) VCR (Normal) • Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. • The unauthorized recording of television programmes, DVDs, video tapes and other materials may infringe upon the provisions of copyright law.
  • Page 33: Side Connections

    Connecting an amplifier equipped with an MPEG decoder Amplifier equipped with MPEG decoder To Optical type digital audio input Optical digital cable (not supplied) TV back view TO Digital Audio output terminal Front speaker Surround speaker Centre speaker Signal flow You can enjoy motion picture with dynamic realistic sound by connecting the TV to an amplifier equipped with an MPEG audio decoder or MPEG audio processor.
  • Page 34: Connecting An Hdmi Or A Dvi Device

    Connecting an HDMI or a DVI device • When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device. • When turning off your electronic components, turn off the HDMI or DVI device first, and then the TV. •...
  • Page 35: Selecting The Pc/Hdmi1 Audio Mode

    Selecting the PC/HDMI1 audio mode You can select PC audio or HDMI1 audio when using this function (- page 34). Press M, and then press to display the SETUP menu. Press to select AV Connection, and then press Q to display the AV Connection menu. AV Connection PC/HDMI1 Audio HDMI1 Audio...
  • Page 36: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting a computer To connect a PC to the RGB/PC terminal on the TV: An analogue RGB (15 pin) computer cable can be connected. Mini D-sub 15 pin Computer Conversion adapter necessary) Audio cable for PC-to-TV connection Connect a PC cable from the computer to the o RGB/PC terminal on the back of the TV.
  • Page 37: Using The Pc Settings

    Using the PC Settings • In PC input mode, you cannot select 3D Colour Management, Base Colour Adjustment, MPEG NR and DNR in the PICTURE menu and Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Black/White Level and Cinema Mode in the Picture Settings menu (- page 19). •...
  • Page 38: Regza-Link Connection

    • For proper operation, it is recommended that you use HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo ( • This function is limited to models incorporating Toshiba’s REGZA-LINK. However, Toshiba is not liable for those operations. Refer to the individual owner’s manuals for compatibility information.
  • Page 39: Reference Section

    Contact a service technician. No REGZA-LINK operation • The REGZA-LINK feature is available for Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices. • Make sure HDMI cables with the HDMI logo are used.
  • Page 40: Appendix

    APPENDIX AUSTRALIAN PARENTAL GUIDANCE CODES (Normative) Recommended On-Screen-Display for parental guidance codes transmitted within DVB-SI EIT information using the DVB parental_rating_descriptor. Transmitted Australian On-Screen- rating parental guide hex code code 0 x 00 Not Classified 0 x 01 0 x 02 P Pre school 0 x 03 0 x 04...
  • Page 41: Broadcast System

    Broadcast system Broadcast transmission systems of each country or region Asia M.E. Country or region Colour Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, etc. Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, etc. China China Hong Kong Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, SECAM Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, etc.
  • Page 42 Number of pixels 1,920 (H) dots 5 1,080 (V) dots Audio power 10 W + 10 W (10 % THD) Speakers Main: 35 5 160 mm 2 pcs. Input/Output terminals o (1) Input Phono jacks o (2) Input 4 pin Phono jacks o (3) Input...
  • Page 43 Toshiba. These software and accompanied documents are copyrighted by TOSHIBA, and protected by Copyright Act, an international treaty’s articles and other governing laws. The software components which are made or developed originally by TOSHIBA and not subject to EULAs are not a target of source code offering.
  • Page 44 Exhibit A GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright © 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
  • Page 45 You may modify your copy or copies of the program or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these condition: a) You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change.
  • Page 46 If as a consequence of a court judgement or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement or otherwise) that contradicts the conditions of the License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License.
  • Page 47 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs If you develop a new program, and you want it be of the greatest possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to make it free software which everyone can redistribute and change under these terms. To do so, attach the following notices to the program.
  • Page 48 Exhibit B GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright © 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. [This is the first released version of the Lesser GPL.
  • Page 49 Although the Lesser General Public License is Less protective of the users’ freedom, it does ensure that the user of a program that is linked with the Library has the freedom and the wherewithal to run that program using a modified version of the Library. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow.
  • Page 50 Once this change is made in a given copy, it is irreversible for that copy, so the ordinary GNU General Public License applies to all subsequent copies and derivative works made from that copy. This option is useful when you wish to copy part of the code of the Library into a program that is not a Library. You may copy and distribute the Library (or a portion or derivative of it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you accompany it with the complete corresponding machine readable source code, which must be distributed under the terms of sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software...
  • Page 51 b) Give prominent notice with the combined library of the fact that part of it is a work based on the Library, and explaining where to find the accompanying uncombined form of the same work. You many not copy, modify, sublicense, link with or distribute the Library except as expressly provided under this License. Any attempt otherwise to copy, modify, sublicense, link with, or distribute the Library is void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License.
  • Page 52 16. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE LIBRARY AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE LIBRARY (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE LIBRARY TO OPERATE WITH ANY...
  • Page 53 Exhibit D This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. Exhibit E Portions of this software are copyright © <2007> The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. Exhibit F ICU License - ICU 1.8.1 and later COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE Copyright ©...
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