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The model number and serial number are on the back and side 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:...
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
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 accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 32) If you use the TV in a room whose temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or below, the picture brightness may vary until the...
Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury. Refer all servicing not specified in this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 42) If you have the TV serviced: •...
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. ENERGY STAR ®...
Chapter 1: Introduction 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).
Model 46XV645U is used in this manual for illustration purposes. TV front TOSHIBA Illumination The TOSHIBA logo will be illuminated by the LED backlight. See “Selecting the TOSHIBA Illumination mode” on page 30 for additional information. Auto Brightness Sensor —This sensor will detect the ambient light conditions to optimize the backlighting levels.
Two sets of ColorStream high-definition component video inputs (with standard stereo audio inputs) for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream. Note: Component video cables carry only video information; separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.
Component video cables come in sets of three and are for use with video devices with component video output. (ColorStream ® is Toshiba’s brand of component video.) These cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.
Connecting a VCR (or a VCR with S-video) and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder Camcorder TV upper back panel AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO 2 inputs on TV right side panel TV lower back panel You will need: •coaxial cables •standard A/V cables –...
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream a VCR, and a satellite receiver Your TV has two sets of ColorStream AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO DVD player with component video From satellite dish AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Satellite S-VIDEO Satellite receiver with component video You will need: •coaxial cables •standard A/V cables...
™ Connecting an HDMI 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) program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861-E–...
•The REGZA-LINK feature uses the CEC technology as regulated by the HDMI standard. •This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba’s REGZA-LINK. However, Toshiba is not liable for those operations. Refer to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. TV right side panel Playback device (REGZA-LINK DVD player,etc.)
Connecting a digital audio system The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a ® Dolby * Digital or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby ® 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 larger “TosLink”...
Connecting a personal computer (PC) With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV’s speakers. To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable.
Your TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices (- page 22). If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate: You can program the TV remote control so it will operate the other device (- pages 23).
Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For the REGZA-LINK remote control functions, see the section “Using REGZA-LINK” (- page 49). For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart (- pages 22).
Using the remote control to control your other devices If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so) (- pages 23).
Remote Control functional key chart REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV POWER Power SLEEP Sleep timer PIC SIZE Picture size FREEZE FREEZE Digit 1-9 Digit 0 100/–/+10 – (sub CH) INPUT TV/Video select FAV BROWSER/ FAV BROWSER TOP MENU DVD TOP Menu*...
Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To program your TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that it is not preprogrammed to operate), follow the steps below. For details on using the remote control to operate the device, see page 21.
Photo Viewer Setup Channel Browser Setup CC and Digital Audio Selectors PIN Setting Parental Control and Locks Auto Aspect 4:3 Stretch Blue Screen Transparency TOSHIBA Illumination Icon Item Menu Language SETUP ANT/CABLE In Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Page TV Settings...
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. In the Menu Language field, press C or c to select your preferred language. Press B or b to select Time Zone and set your desired time zone with C or c and press T.
Configuring the antenna input source for the ANT/CABLE terminal From the SETUP menu, highlight ANT/CABLE In. Press C or c to select the input source (Antenna or Cable) for the ANT/CABLE input on the TV and press O. Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory When you press <...
Setting channel skip To prevent certain channels from being viewed, channel positions can be skipped. From the SETUP menu, highlight TV Settings and press T. Press B or b to select Channel Options and press T. The list of channels will appear. Channel Options Type Press B or b to select a channel position to be...
Press C or c to select Home and press O. Selecting the TOSHIBA Illumination mode You can set the illumination mode of the TOSHIBA logo located on the front panel to On or Off. From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight TOSHIBA Illumination.
Viewing the system status From the SETUP menu, highlight System Information. Press T to display the system information. System Information Software Version XV645U 6.1.23.0 Mar 26 2009 - 01:16:45 FW: 21 Reset Factory Defaults You can reset all settings and channels to their factory default values.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: Press + on the remote control or TV control panel. And then either: a) Press 0–8; or b) Repeatedly press B or b on the remote control and then press T to change the input;...
Tuning channels Tuning channels using the ™ Channel Browser The Channel Browser ™ provides an easy navigation interface for all your channels and inputs. This feature allows you to: •Navigate the contents of all of your inputs. •Keep a list of your favorite channels (see “Favorites Browser,”...
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Elements of the Channel Browser™ History Video 1 Video 2 Current list (History, ANT/CABLE, Inputs, Favorites, or REGZA-LINK) Input type Channel or input currently being viewed Channel or input that is currently highlighted in the browser Channels stored in the History List Input labels To toggle among the available lists: After opening the Channel Browser...
Setting the Channel Tuning Mode This feature allows you to choose how tuning will be handled for analog and digital channels when the TV is in Antenna mode. Note: To use this feature, the ANT/CABLE In must be set to Antenna (- page 28). The channel tuning mode has three options.
Selecting the picture size You can view many program formats in a variety of picture sizes—Native, 4:3, Full, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, Normal and Dot by Dot. Note: The “picture size” illustrations are examples only. The format of the image (in any of the picture sizes) will vary depending on the format of the signal you are currently watching.
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Picture Size Native (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signal programs) If receiving a 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i (HDMI), or • 480p (HDMI) signal program, Native mode scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e.
Scrolling the picture If the edges of the picture are cut off, you can adjust the position image. Note: You can adjust the picture position when the picture size is set to TheaterWide 2 or TheaterWide 3. From the SETUP menu, highlight Picture Position. Press B or b to select Vertical Position.
Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from the following modes, as described below. Mode Picture Quality Automatically adjusts picture settings ™ AutoView based on ambient light conditions and input signal content Sports Bright and dynamic picture Standard Standard picture settings...
Using the TheaterLock The TheaterLock feature allows you to “lock” items in the PICTURE menu that affect the picture display. These items will be grayed out and unavailable when the TheaterLock setting is set to “On”. From the PICTURE menu, highlight TheaterLock. Press C or c to select On, and then press T.
Digital CC Settings You can customize the closed caption display characteristics by changing the background color, opacity, text size, type, edge, and color. Note: • This feature is available for digital channels only. • You cannot set the Caption Text and Background as the same color.
Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press W on the remote control to partially reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. Each time you press W, the mute mode will change in the following order: 1/2 Mute Mute Volume If the closed caption mode is set to Off when you select “MUTE”...
Using the StableSound ® The StableSound feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source changes (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial). From the SOUND menu, highlight StableSound.
• The additional rating system is not designed, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba, nor is the availability of an additional rating system determined or controlled by Toshiba. Similarly, the...
Independent rating system for broadcasters Ratings Description and Content themes Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children TV-MA under 17.) L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity V) Graphic violence Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some material that many parents...
Locking channels With the Lock feature, you can lock specific channels. The locked channels can only be accessed by entering the PIN. From the SETUP menu, highlight TV Settings and press T. Press B or b to select Channel Options and press T.
Using the PC settings feature You can view an image from a PC on the TV screen. When a PC is connected to the TV's PC IN terminal, you can use the PC Settings feature to make adjustments to the image. If the edges of the picture are cut off, readjust the Horizontal Position and Vertical Position.
Setting the On Timer You can set the on timer to automatically turn on the TV to a preset channel or input at a preset time. To activate the On Timer: From the APPLICATIONS menu, highlight On Timer and press T. Press B or b to select Enable On Timer, and then press C or c to select On.
® Using REGZA-LINK This feature uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices from the TV remote via HDMI connection (- page 16). When Enable REGZA-LINK in the REGZA-LINK Setup menu is set to On, the following REGZA-LINK functions will be enabled.
Amplifier VOLUME and MUTE controls With your TV’s remote control, you can adjust or mute the sound volume of your amplifier. First, set the MODE SELECT switch on the remote control to TV. •z Z adjust the volume level. •W turns off the sound. Note: •...
Using the HDMI settings feature This menu consists of the following items (new HDMI capabilities) and will be grayed out on non-HDMI inputs. Some HDMI legacy sources may not work properly with your HDMI TV, please try setting the following options (Deep Color, Lip Sync, INSTAPORT™, and RGB Range) to Off.
Displaying TV status information To display TV status information using RECALL: Press E on the remote control. The following information will display (if applicable): •Current input (ANT/CABLE, Video 1, etc.) •If ANT/CABLE is the current input, either “CABLE” (for cable TV) or “ANT” (for over-the-air broadcasts). •Channel number (if in ANT/CABLE mode) •Input label (if set) •Digital signal strength indicator (bar graph in lower...
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings features Note: Some of the Advanced Picture Settings features will not be available for adjustment when the Picture Mode is set to AutoView. ™ Using the Resolution+ The Resolution+™ feature allows you to adjust the levels for your desired picture settings and to get a sharp picture.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the Expert Mode This feature individually enables/disables the Red, Green, and Blue components of the picture to allow for more accurate adjustment of each color. From the PICTURE menu, highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press T. Press B or b to select the Expert Mode, and then press T.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the Auto Brightness Sensor When the Auto Brightness Sensor feature is set to On, the TV will automatically optimize the backlighting levels to suit ambient light conditions. From the PICTURE menu, highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press T.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Selecting the color temperature To adjust the color temperature: From the PICTURE menu, highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press T. Press B or b to select Color Temperature and press Press B or b to highlight Color Temperature. Press C or c to adjust the level.
•Do not use a USB hub. Supported file system FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. Basic operation Auto start: From the APPLICATIONS menu, highlight Media Player and press T.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Viewing JPEG files To view in Single View mode: When the thumbnail appears after starting the Media Player (- page 57), press C c b B to select a file or folder. Press T to begin viewing the selected file or to open the selected folder.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Black box on-screen • The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes (T1, T2, T3, or T4).
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• The V-Chip feature is available for the U.S. V-Chip system only (- page 44). No REGZA-LINK operation • The REGZA-LINK feature is available for Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices. • Make sure the HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo ) are used.
If, after trying the solutions, the problem still exists: •In the U.S., call TACP Consumer Solutions at 1-800- 631-3811. •In Canada, locate the nearest Toshiba authorized service depot by directing your web browser to www.toshiba.ca; click “Home Entertainment,” and then click “Support.”...
Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PC IN signal formats Note: • The PC IN on this TV only accepts the signal formats which are compliant with VESA-DMT as shown in the table below. Since some PCs input signals which are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following phenomenon may occur;...
HDMI signal formats Note: • The HDMI inputs on this TV only accept VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA signal formats which are compliant with VESA as the table below. Since some PCs and HDMI or DVI devices input signals which are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following phenomenon may occur;...
Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26” and Larger 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...
NOT APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND FLAT PANEL TELEVISION (the “TELEVISION(S)”...
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TCL, and service made necessary by the use or installation of non-Toshiba modifications to the Television; h. Service of a Television on which the TOSHIBA label or logo, rating label or serial number have been defaced or removed; i. On-site service and repair of the Television; and Chapter 9: Appendix j.
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For additional information, visit TCL’s website at www.toshiba.ca 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.