Toshiba TheaterWide 46HM15 Owner's Manual
Toshiba TheaterWide 46HM15 Owner's Manual

Toshiba TheaterWide 46HM15 Owner's Manual

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WNER'S
Integrated High Definition
DLP
Projection Television
PLEASE NOTE: It may take several minutes for the picture to
appear on-screen if the TV is powered off and then on again
quickly when the lamp unit is hot. This is a property of DLP TV
lamp technology and is NOT a sign of malfunction. For details,
see "IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT HOT LAMP RESTART" on pg. 51.
Note: A high definition tuner and programming are required
to view High Definition TV broadcasts. Please contact your
cable or satellite provider.
For an overview of steps for setting up
and using your new TV, see page 8.
46HM15
62HM15A
© 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
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ANUAL
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
with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
Model number:
Serial number:
Compatible with the new Toshiba
Audio/Video Hard Drive Recorder!
See pages 23 and 50 for details.
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
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  • Page 1 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 with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Model number: Serial number: Compatible with the new Toshiba Audio/Video Hard Drive Recorder! See pages 23 and 50 for details.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    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. Safety Precautions...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 29) Always sit approximately 10–25 feet away from the TV and as directly in front of it as possible.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    HDMI input ... 19 Connecting a digital audio system ... 20 Connecting an analog audio system ... 20 Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. projection TV This TV contains several cooling fans to moderate the internal temperature. You may be able to hear the fans for several minutes after the TV is turned off.
  • Page 6 ® picture ... 74 Using the auto aspect ratio feature ... 74 Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Selecting the cinema mode (480i signals only) ... 75 Selecting the lamp mode ... 75 Using the POP features ... 76 Using the POP double-window feature ...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your TV as quickly as possible. • This manual applies to models 46HM15, and 62HM15A. Before you start reading, check the model number on the back of your TV.
  • Page 8: Overview Of Steps For Installing, Setting Up, And Using Your New Tv

    NOTICE OF POSSIBLE TV STAND INSTABILITY DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! Use this TV only with the TOSHIBA TV stand listed in the “Specifications” section (page 106). Use with other stands may result in instability, causing possible injury or death.
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Connecting Your Tv

    — When no menu is on-screen, these CHANNEL buttons change the channel (programmed channels only; see page 42). When a menu is on-screen, these buttons function as up/down menu navigation buttons. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. POWER Side of TV VIDEO-3 IN !¡...
  • Page 10: Tv Back Panel Connections

    ColorStream ® high-definition component video and standard stereo audio inputs for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player ® with ColorStream . See pages 15 and 17. Note: Component video cables carry only video information;...
  • Page 11: Overview Of Cable Types

    Optical audio cable is for connecting receivers with Dolby Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) optical audio input to the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. See page 20. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Note: Although your TV includes both HDMI...
  • Page 12: About The Connection Illustrations

    VCR, the TV may not receive the signals correctly. ________ CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV To view encrypted digital channels: 1.
  • Page 13: Connecting A Vcr And Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Cable Box)

    To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control (see page 67). To program the TV remote control to operate other devices, see Chapter 3. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV...
  • Page 14: Connecting A Vcr And Cable Box

    DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Cable box...
  • Page 15: Connecting A Vcr And Satellite Receiver

    DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV From antenna...
  • Page 16: Connecting A Dvd Player With S-Video, A Vcr, And A Cable Box

    DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Cable box...
  • Page 17: Connecting A Dvd Player With Colorstream

    DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV ®...
  • Page 18: Connecting Two Vcrs

    DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV From antenna or Cable...
  • Page 19: Connecting An Hdmi ™ Or A Dvi Device To The Hdmi Input

    AUDIO ___________ HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV __________________________________________________________________ HDMI = High-Definition Multimedia Interface. DVI = Digital Video Interface.
  • Page 20: Connecting A Digital Audio System

    Note: To hear sound when using an external audio amplifier, the volume of both the TV and the amplifier must be set to a reasonable listening level. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Dolby Digital decoder or...
  • Page 21: Controlling Infrared Remote-Controlled Devices Through The Tv (Ir Pass-Through)

    You can use the TV’s IR OUT terminal (infrared pass-through) to remotely operate (through the TV) many infrared remote- controlled devices (such as a Toshiba infrared remote-controlled VCR or DVD player) enclosed within an entertainment center or similar cabinet. Without the IR OUT connection, the device typically would need to be visible to operate it remotely.
  • Page 22: Connecting Ieee1394 Video Devices

    TheaterNet button. See page 45 for details on using the TheaterNet feature. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV NOTE: NEVER CONNECT THIS TV TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC).
  • Page 23: Connecting An Avhd Or D-Vhs Recorder

    (see Chapter 3). If you have an IEEE1394 Cable box or satellite receiver, you may need to use the remote control that came with the device. • Toshiba is not liable for the operation of any IEEE1394 device ® system other than the Toshiba Symbio AVHD recorder.
  • Page 24: Ieee1394 Device Management

    None Reset Done 5. Follow the on-screen prompts to modify the device information. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV (continued) Important information regarding IEEE1394 device interconnection • Never loop the last device in the chain back to the TV.
  • Page 25: G-Link ® Connection

    4. If the device does not turn on, move the remote control slightly to the right and press POWER again. 5. Repeat step 4 until you locate the device’s infrared sensor. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV ®...
  • Page 26: Chapter 3: Using The Remote Control

    TV Guide On Screen ® system is open (Chapter 7). adjusts the volume level. VOL yz Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® system, • on the next page.) Note: The error message “Not Available” will appear if you press a...
  • Page 27: Remote Control Effective Range

    SKIP SS ® TV Guide On Screen listings (Chapter 7). displays the Toshiba Symbio™ AVHD recorder play list (if available) (page 23). LIST tunes to the next higher/lower favorite channel (page 44). FAV CH yz accesses the home function of the channel browser feature (page 69)
  • Page 28: Installing The Remote Control Batteries

    Note: The TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. If you own a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you will need to program the remote control. See “Programming the remote control to operate your other devices”...
  • Page 29: Remote Control Functional Key Chart

    Previous Previous Previous DVD RTN channel channel channel Live Live RECALL On-screen display Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. DVD/LD Receiver (AUDIO) (AUDIO) Power Power Power Power Digit 1 Digit 1 AV input 1 Digit 1 Digit 2...
  • Page 30 The AUDIO modes (receiver, CD) will have their own volume if volume lock is set on TV, CBL/SAT, VCR/PVR, or DVD mode. See “Using the volume lock feature” on page 32. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. (continued)
  • Page 31: Programming The Remote Control To Operate Your Other Devices

    VCR brand, set the switch to the other position (“VCR1” or “VCR2”) and reprogram the remote control. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Searching and sampling the code of a device (8500)
  • Page 32 1. While holding down RECALL, press 8 – 0 – 0 – 0. 2. Press VOL z. The mode light will blink four times (unlocked). Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. (continued) Operational feature reset (8900) This feature clears all programmed features not related to “Device code set up”...
  • Page 33: Multi-Brand Remote Control Device Codes

    0123, 0124, 0121, 0122 ZENITH PENNEY 0124, 0100, 0145, 0105, 0139, 0110, 0111 PENTAX 0100, 0111, 0145 Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Cable boxes Code Brand Code 0131, 0124, 0127, 1124 0123, 0126, 0120, ARCHER 1132, 1125...
  • Page 34 NAKAMICHI 4106, 4117 ONKYO 4109, 4114 OPTIMUS 4103, 4127, 4131, 4130 PANASONIC 4119, 4118, 4121 PHILIPS 4123 Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. (continued) DVD players Code Brand Code 4105, 4107, 4150 AIWA 3123 4119, 4118, 4121 APEX...
  • Page 35: Chapter 4: Menu Layout And Navigation

    ➞ AVHD Skip Time ➞ 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / 15 min. ➞ Gray Level ➞ 1 / 2 / 3 ➞ Quick Restart™ ➞ Off / On Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ➞ Launch Gemstar / TV GUIDE ®...
  • Page 36: Setup/Installation Menu Layout

    • All menus close automatically if you do not make a selection within 60 seconds, except the signal meter menu which closes automatically after 5 minutes. • To close a menu instantly, press EXIT. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. (continued) ➞ Input Configuration ➞ [ Input Configuration Window ] ➞...
  • Page 37: Chapter 5: Tv Guide On Screen Setup

    4. The following screen appears. Highlight “Set up TV Guide ® On Screen now” and press ENTER to continue. 5. The following screen appears. Press ENTER to continue. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® setup ® system...
  • Page 38 For additional details, see page 25. Press ENTER to display screen 8. Screen 8: Highlight your Cable box brand, and then press ENTER to display screen 9. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® setup ® system...
  • Page 39 Press ENTER to display screen 15. Screen 15: Is a VCR connected? If you select Yes, screen 16 appears. If you select No, screen 21 appears. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® setup ® system (continued)
  • Page 40: Tv Guide On Screen Reminder

    ENTER. Screen 1 appears. Screen 22: Congratulations! You have successfully completed ® TV Guide On Screen system setup. Press ENTER to display screen 23. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® setup ® system (continued)
  • Page 41: Chapter 6: Setting Up Your Tv

    Select CH RTN EXIT 4. Press EXIT to close the Preferences menu. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Configuring the antenna input sources To configure the ANT 1 and ANT 2 input sources: 1. Press MENU and open the Setup menu.
  • Page 42: Programming Channels Into The Tv's Channel Memory

    Select CH RTN Back EXIT Exit Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 6: Setting up your TV 4. Open the Terrestrial menu, highlight Channel Program, and press ENTER. 5. Highlight ANT 1 or ANT 2, depending on...
  • Page 43: Manually Adding And Deleting Channels In The Channel Memory

    7 - 1 Digital Cancel Done Analog Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 6: Setting up your TV (continued) To add a channel to the channel memory: Highlight the unchecked box next to the channel number you want to add, and then press ENTER to check the box.
  • Page 44: Programming Your Favorite Channels

    Empty Empty Edit Empty Empty Empty Done Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 6: Setting up your TV To clear your favorite channel lists: 1. Press MENU and open the Preferences menu. 2. Highlight Favorite Channels and press ENTER.
  • Page 45: Setting Up And Using Theaternet™ On-Screen Device Control

    Devices IEEE1394 Devices TheaterNet Devices Navigate Select CH RTN Back EXIT Exit Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 6: Setting up your TV 5. The TheaterNet Setup menu opens. TheaterNet Setup Input Video 1 Type Cable Brand General Instrum...
  • Page 46: Using The Theaternet Control Icons

    To view another source: Press DEVICE and select the input source you want to view. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 6: Setting up your TV The following are examples of the TheaterNet on-screen control icons for various devices.
  • Page 47: Theaternet Ir Device Codes

    Pioneer 0877, 0144, 0533, Philips 1877 Pioneer Pulsar 0000 Quasar 0000 Polk Audio Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 6: Setting up your TV CD players (cont.) Code Brand 0015 Proton 0020, 0273, 0279 0011 Quasar 0000...
  • Page 48 1089, 1189, 1269, 0189, 0391, 1120 Pioneer 1023, 0014, 0080, 0150, 0244, 0531, Uniden 0630, 1384 Zenith Polk Audio 0189 Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 6: Setting up your TV (continued) VCRs Code Brand 1254 Admiral 0039 Adventura...
  • Page 49 Sansui 0000, 0067, 0209, Gradiente 0041, 0479, 1479 Greenhill Sanyo 0047, 0240, 0104, Harman/Kardon 0046 Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 6: Setting up your TV (continued) DVD players (cont.) Code Brand Hitachi 0184, 0045, 0121, 0043...
  • Page 50: Setting The Avhd Device Skip Time

    SKIP buttons. Note: • This TV will work best with the Toshiba Recorder for recording high definition and standard definition material from either tuner and for controlling live TV (pause/rewind/ etc.).
  • Page 51: Viewing The Cablecard™ Menu

    If BOTH green and red LEDs are blinking at a one-second rate, you will need to turn the TV off and then on again to restart the lamp. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 6: Setting up your TV Setting the Quick Restart™...
  • Page 52: Viewing The Digital Signal Meter

    To close the screen and return to the Terrestrial menu: Highlight OK and press ENTER. To return to normal viewing: Press EXIT. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 6: Setting up your TV Viewing the system status To view the system status: 1.
  • Page 53: Chapter 7: Using The Tv Guide On Screen Interactive Program Guide

    The TV Guide On Screen ® system is a free, interactive, on-screen program guide built in to your Toshiba TV that lists schedules and information for TV programs in your area. Note: Over-the-air or cable access to stations carrying TV Guide ®...
  • Page 54: Navigating The Tv Guide On Screen ® System

    SPLIT • When in the TV Guide On Screen Window. SS | and | TT • Jump forward and backward one day in the LISTINGS screen. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide ® system Note: •...
  • Page 55: Video Window

    “more” appears at the bottom of the menu. To access the additional options, either scroll down using the z button or the PAGE UP/DOWN (CH yz) button. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide ®...
  • Page 56: Info Box

    Remind Off • Reminder is suspended due to a schedule conflict (show remains in schedule). Remind Suspended • Reminder resumes when the conflict no longer exists. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide ® system...
  • Page 57: Tv Guide On Screen ® Services

    ON, auto-tune TV) – Set a show to Record (e.g, start/end time, frequency) – Lock and unlock the Video Window – Access panel ads and channel ads Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide ®...
  • Page 58: Search Screen

    • With SEARCH highlighted in the Service Bar, press INFO to display a help screen. Press INFO again to close the screen. • Use the arrow keys to move the highlight within SEARCH. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide...
  • Page 59 5. The keyboard is displayed. Use the arrow keys to highlight a character and then press ENTER to display it. When finished entering all characters, highlight DONE and press ENTER. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide (continued) 6.
  • Page 60: Recordings Screen

    (see example in Screen B, at right). 3. When finished, press ENTER to highlight DONE, and then press ENTER again to close the panel menu and display the recordings with the selected options. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide (continued) To view a recording, you can do one of the following: •...
  • Page 61: Schedule Screen

    6. Highlight the RECORDER field and press x or • to 7. Highlight the KEEP UNTIL field and press x or • to 8. Press ENTER to highlight SCHEDULE RECORDING, Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide Note: The related Record icon appears on the show tile each time you press REC.
  • Page 62 If you want to cancel the recording, select “Don’t change; cancel recording” in the notification banner and press ENTER. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide (continued)
  • Page 63: Remind Features

    7. Press ENTER to highlight SCHEDULE REMINDER, and press ENTER again to close the menu. A Remind icon for the selected frequency appears on the show tile. See “Remind icons” on page 64. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide (continued)
  • Page 64 • Auto-Tune Anyway—This show will override an existing show set to auto-tune. • Proceed, No Auto-Tune—Set the show as a Reminder but do not auto-tune. • Don’t Set This Reminder—Cancels the Reminder. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide (continued) Remind icons Following is a description of the Remind icons that will appear on the tile for a show set to Remind.
  • Page 65: Setup Screen

    Confirming Your Settings screen. 3. Highlight one of the options, press ENTER, and follow the on-screen instructions. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide (continued) ® setup (as Change channel display This option allows you to edit channel information that appears in LISTINGS, including the following: •...
  • Page 66: Change Default Options

    4. When finished, press ENTER to highlight DONE, and press ENTER again to close the menu and accept the changes (or highlight CANCEL to close the menu with no changes). Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® interactive program guide (continued) Record defaults 1.
  • Page 67: Chapter 8: Using The Tv's Features

    TV (see “Labeling the video input sources” on the next page). • The source can be “hidden. ” See page 68 for details. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Numbers INPUT Remote control...
  • Page 68: Labeling The Video Input Sources

    ANT 2 Reset Done Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features 4. Press x 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”...
  • Page 69: Tuning Channels

    Note: The Channel Browser banner will close automatically if you do not make a selection within 60 seconds. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features ) or • ( ) on the remote control.
  • Page 70 Note: See page 41 for details on configuring the antenna inputs. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features (continued) Setting a channel as the “Home” channel...
  • Page 71: Tuning Your Favorite Channels

    (page 43)—you will have to tune the RF channel using the Channel Number and Dash buttons on the remote control. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Switching between two channels using...
  • Page 72: Selecting The Picture Size

    Conventional picture on a Conventional picture in Natural size on conventional TV screen your wide-screen TV Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Note: You also can select the picture size using the menu system.
  • Page 73: Theaterwide 1 Picture Size

    • None of the picture is hidden. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Note: • If you select one of the TheaterWide •...
  • Page 74: Scrolling The Theaterwide ® Picture

    7. To save the new settings, highlight Done and press ENTER. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press ENTER. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features picture Using the auto aspect ratio feature...
  • Page 75: Selecting The Cinema Mode (480I Signals Only)

    ENTER. To set the Cinema Mode to Video: Select Video in step 3 above. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Selecting the lamp mode You can select either the High Bright or Low Power lamp mode.
  • Page 76: Using The Pop Features

    If this happens, the recorded audio will reflect the audio of the active window (main or POP), which may not be the audio you intended to record. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Note: •...
  • Page 77: Switching The Speaker Audio (Main Or Pop)

    The POP double-window feature displays each picture according to its input signal aspect ratio, as illustrated in the examples below. 480i 480i 480p/720p/1080i Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features 480i Note: • The auto aspect ratio feature (page 74) does not operate in POP double-window mode.
  • Page 78: Using The Freeze Feature

    The highlighted window will display as a moving picture. 3. Press ENTER to tune the TV to the highlighted channel and close the multi-window. 4–1 4–2 Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features 4–1 4–2...
  • Page 79: Adjusting The Picture

    (for example, increase the contrast or change the color temperature), the picture mode automatically changes to Preference in the Picture Settings menu. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) to your personal preferences.
  • Page 80: Using Cableclear®/Dnr (Digital Noise Reduction)

    4. To save the new settings, highlight Done and press ENTER. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press ENTER. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Selecting the color temperature...
  • Page 81: Using Mpeg Noise Reduction

    4. To save the new settings, highlight Done and press ENTER. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press ENTER. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Using dynamic contrast When dynamic contrast is set to “On,” the TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and automatically adjust the video.
  • Page 82: Using The Closed Caption Mode

    • When a videotape has been dubbed • When the signal reception is weak • When the signal reception is non-standard Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Advanced closed captions You can customize the closed caption display characteristics by changing the background color and the text size, type, edge, and color.
  • Page 83: Digital Closed Captions

    3. Press y or z to select Closed Caption, and then press x or • to select the desired service. Audio CC 1 Closed Caption Service 1 4. Press ENTER. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features (continued)
  • Page 84: Adjusting The Audio

    CC 1 Closed Caption Service 1 4. Press ENTER. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: 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...
  • Page 85: Adjusting The Audio Quality

    SBS Level StableSound Reset Done Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features 5. To save the new settings, highlight Done and press ENTER. To reset the settings to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and pres ENTER.
  • Page 86: Using The Srs Wow ™ Surround Sound Feature

    • WOW, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features To turn off the built-in speakers: 1.
  • Page 87: Using The Memory Card Jpeg Picture Viewer/Mp3 Audio Player

    TV. SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR TOSHIBA WARRANTY. • It is recommended that you back up your memory card data. Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by the use of any memory card with this TV.
  • Page 88: Using The Jpeg Picture Viewer

    Memory Stick (Secure Digital) memory card Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features 2. In a few seconds, the images automatically display on- screen, with one as a large picture and six in thumbnail format.
  • Page 89: Using The Mp3 Audio Player

    MP3 audio player. • Permission is required in order to download MP3 files and music from the Internet. Toshiba has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner. To start the MP3 audio player when a memory card is not already inserted: 1.
  • Page 90: Memory Card Care And Handling

    Note: Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by the use of any memory card with this TV. Toshiba will not compensate for any lost data or recordings caused by the use of such cards.
  • Page 91: Setting The On/Off Timer

    Not Set Reset Cancel Done Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 3 hours). The sleep timer turns off the TV one time only, as opposed to the On/Off Timer, which turns off the TV on a recurring basis.
  • Page 92: Displaying The Channel Banner

    • Lamp mode (appears only if the TV is in Hi Bright mode) To close the channel banner: Press RECALL again. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features Understanding the auto power off...
  • Page 93: Chapter 9: Using The Locks Menu

    CH RTN Back EXIT Exit Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. If you cannot remember your PIN code While the PIN code entering screen is displayed, press RECALL four times within five seconds. The PIN code will be cleared and you can enter a new PIN code.
  • Page 94: Blocking Tv Programs And Movies By Rating (V-Chip)

    Cancel "None" Rated or "No Rating" Done This program is designed for children age 7 and adove. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 9: Using the Locks menu Independent rating system for broadcasters Ratings Description and Content themes...
  • Page 95: Blocking Channels

    Note: Channel blocking may not take effect if you have a cable box connected and use the cable box controls to change channels. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 9: Using the Locks menu Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters program lock mode.
  • Page 96: Using The Gametimer

    TV will enter VIDEO LOCK mode (as if the GameTimer had expired) and you will have to deactivate the video lock (as described above). Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 9: Using the Locks menu Using the front panel lock feature You can lock the front panel touchpad to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example).
  • Page 97: Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

    3 or 4, make sure the Input Lock is set to Off (page 95). ® signal source is active, the VIDEO OUT terminal outputs blank video. To receive ® connections. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ® /DNR , the lamp will start out in High Bright...
  • Page 98 • If your TV’s problem has not been addressed in this Troubleshooting section or the recommended solution has not worked, use the Restore Factory Defaults procedure as described on page 52. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 10: Troubleshooting ®...
  • Page 99: Led Indications

    Turn OFF the TV and unplug the power cord. Review “How to replace the lamp unit” on pages 104–105 to ensure that the lamp door is installed securely. If the problem persists, contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. The TV will automatically try to restart itself eight times (see item #3).
  • Page 100: Tv Guide On Screen ® Faqs

    TV Guide On Screen and tuning to those stations to receive the setup and listings data. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 10: Troubleshooting ® system. The answers represent the most likely solutions 7.
  • Page 101 Cable or over-the-air antenna transmission. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 10: Troubleshooting (continued) 20. Q: After some show titles, I have noticed from 1 to 4 stars (****).
  • Page 102 The VCR and/or cable box are hooked up incorrectly. Refer to your VCR owner’s manual or contact your Cable TV company for proper wiring procedures. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 10: Troubleshooting (continued) 32. Q: Is Help available in the TV Guide On Screen If so, how do I find it? A: Yes.
  • Page 103: Chapter 11: Appendix

    (such as excessive mechanical abuse or handling by children or pets), the unit may break, exposing sharp edges or pinch points. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. When to replace the lamp unit You should replace the lamp unit: •...
  • Page 104: How To Replace The Lamp Unit

    5/32” or 4mm Allen wrench, and then remove the lamp unit door. TV back Lamp unit door detail Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 11: Appendix (continued) 4. Using a manual Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws on the lamp unit.
  • Page 105: Disposing Of The Used Lamp Unit

    Make sure the lamp unit and screws are installed securely; otherwise, the TV may not turn on and the lamp life may be shortened. Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 11: Appendix (continued) 8. Reattach the lamp unit door, making sure to insert the hooks...
  • Page 106: Specifications

    AUDIO: 150 mV(rms), 22 k ohm or greater Suggested formats: 1080i, 480p, 480i, 720p NOTE: This TV does not provide ColorStream HD OUTPUT. _________ ** E-EDID = Enhanced-Extended Display Identification Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Chapter 11: Appendix Video/Audio Terminals (continued) ™ HDMI...
  • Page 107: Limited United States Warranty

    Limited United States Warranty Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) 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 DLP™ TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 108 A copy of the GPL source code in this product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions 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 product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800)631-3811.
  • Page 109 Chapter 11: Appendix Notes Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
  • Page 110: Index

    DVD player connection ... 16, 17 D-VHS ... 23, 50 DVI connection ... 19 Dynamic Contrast ... 81 Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. E F G H I J EIA-775 ... 22 FAV SCAN button ... 44, 78 Factory defaults, restore TV ...
  • Page 111 Searching and sampling the code ... 31 Volume lock feature ... 32 Restart, Quick ... 51 Restore TV factory defaults ... 52 Copyright © 2005 TOSHIBA CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Safety, care, installation, and service ... 2–5 SAP sound ... 84 Satellite receiver connection ... 15 Sub-bass (SBS) ...
  • Page 112 CableClear, ColorStream, StableSound, and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Channel Browser, GameTimer, Quick Restart, SurfLock, Symbio, and TheaterNet are trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Digital Light Processing, DLP™ and the DLP medallion are trademarks of Texas Instruments.

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