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Toshiba 50M2U User Manual

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50M2U
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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
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Model number: ______________________________________________
Serial number: _______________________________________________
Note: To display a High Definition
picture, the TV must be receiving a
High Definition signal (such as an over-
the-air High Definition TV broadcast, a
High Definition digital cable program, or
a High Definition digital satellite
program). For details, contact your TV
antenna installer, cable provider, or
satellite provider
User's Guide:
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"Troubleshooting" on page 114
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  • Page 1 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: _______________________________________________...

  • Page 2: Child Safety

    Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LED TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LED TV. Before operating your LED TV, carefully read this manual completely. WARNING To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 TV top Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 35) If you use the TV in a room whose temperature is 32° F (0° C) or below, the picture brightness may vary until the LED warms up.

  • Page 5: Display Using Wall Bracket

    42) During normal use, the TV may make occasional snapping or popping sounds. This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider. WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS...

  • Page 6: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): Toshiba 50M2U Television model complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Trademark Information

    Important notes about your TV The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction; therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for perceived issues resulting from these symptoms. 1) An afterimage (ghost) may appear on the screen if a fixed, non-moving image appears for a long period of time.
  • Page 8 Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Introduction... 15 Features ...16 Overview of installation, setup, and use...17 TV front and side panel controls and connections ..18 TV back panel connections ...19 Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV... 20 Overview of cable types ...20 Coaxial (F-type) cable ...20 Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow) ...21 Component video cables (red/green/blue) ...21 HDMI...
  • Page 10 Contents Connecting a Blu-ray™/DVD Player with ColorStream (component video), and a satellite receiver...24 Connecting an HDMI® or DVI device to the HDMI® input ...26 HDMI® CEC connection ...28 Connecting a digital audio system ...29 Connecting an analog audio system ...32 Connecting a computer...32 Connecting a computer to the TV’s PC IN Connection to the TV’s HDMI®...
  • Page 11 Tuning channels using the Channel Browser ...59 Favorites browser ...59 Elements of the Channel Browser ...61 Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List ...63 Tuning to the next programmed channel ...63 Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed)...64 Switching between two channels using Channel Return ...64...
  • Page 12 Contents Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts ...79 Adjusting the audio quality...80 Audyssey Premium Television™ ...81 Selecting the optical audio output format ...82 Using the Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range Using the Locks menu ...83 Entering the PIN code ...83 Forgotten PIN code ...84 Changing or deleting your PIN code ...84 Using parental controls (for USA region)...84 Blocking TV programs and movies by...
  • Page 13 HDMI® CEC playback device (DVD player, Other HDMI® CEC functions ...106 Setting up HDMI Displaying TV status information ...107 Understanding the last mode memory feature ...108 Chapter 7: Using the TV’s Advanced Features ...109 Using the advanced picture settings ...109 Dynamic Contrast ...109 Static Gamma ...110 Color temperature ...110...
  • Page 14 Contents Video/audio terminals ...121 Video/audio input...121 ColorStream® (component video) HD input...121 HDMI® input ...121 Digital audio output...122 PC input ...122 Dimensions...122 Mass (weight) ...122 Operating conditions...122 Supplied accessories ...122 Acceptable signal formats for PC IN, HDMI® ...122 PC IN signal formats ...122 HDMI®...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 16: Features

    Features Features The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba wide screen, integrated HD, LED TV: ❖ Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM)— Eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases).

  • Page 17: Overview Of Installation, Setup, And Use

    Place the TV far enough from walls and other objects to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which will damage the TV. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TOSHIBA WARRANTY. Do not plug in any power cords until after you have connected all cables and devices to your TV.

  • Page 18: Tv Front And Side Panel Controls And Connections

    Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Program channels into the TV’s channel memory, see Tuning” on page For details on using the TV’s features, see chapters 6 and 7. For help, refer to For technical specifications, see For the End User License Agreement, see Agreement”...

  • Page 19: Tv Back Panel Connections

    ARROWS buttons function as up/down/left/right menu navigation buttons. EXIT—Instantly closes an onscreen menu. USB port—Accesses JPEG or MP3 files, or updates TV firmware. TV back panel connections For explanations of cable types and connections, see cable types” on page (Sample Illustration) Back panel connections Digital AUDIO OUT—Optical audio output in Dolby or PCM (pulse-code modulation) format for connecting an external Dolby Digital decoder, amplifier, or home theater...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Connecting Your Tv

    Chapter 2 Connecting Your TV Overview of cable types Before purchasing cables, know the connector types your devices require. You can purchase cables from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Coaxial (F-type) cable (Sample Illustration) Coaxial cable Coaxial (F-type) cable connects your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT/CABLE input on your TV.

  • Page 21: Standard A/V Cables (Red/White/Yellow)

    Component video cables come in sets of three and connects with video devices with component video output. (ColorStream 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.

  • Page 22: Optical Audio Cable

    Connecting Your TV Overview of cable types NOTE ® HDMI Optical audio cable (Sample Illustration) Optical audio cable Optical audio cable connects receivers with Dolby (pulse-code modulation) optical audio input to the TV’s Digital Audio Out terminal, see page Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable (Sample Illustration) Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable connects a computer to the to the TV’s PC IN terminal, see...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Vcr, Antenna, Cable Tv, Or Camcorder

    Connecting a VCR, antenna, cable TV, or camcorder Connecting a VCR, antenna, cable TV, or camcorder Camcorder AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO/COLOR STREAM HD (Sample Illustration) Connecting to a VCR, antenna, or cable TV or camcorder Items needed: ❖ Coaxial cables ❖ Standard AV cables If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to your VCR’s audio out terminal using the white audio cable only.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Blu-Ray™/Dvd Player With Colorstream (Component Video), And A Satellite Receiver

    Connecting Your TV Connecting a Blu-ray™/DVD Player with ColorStream *To select the video input source, press the INPUT button on the remote control, see NOTE The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, 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.
  • Page 25 Connecting a Blu-ray™/DVD Player with ColorStream Please note that 1080p is not supported. Check the User’s Guide of the DVD player in order to determine the best output signal available. ❖ If your DVD player or satellite receiver does not have component video, connect a standard A/V cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal.

  • Page 26: Connecting An Hdmi® Or Dvi Device To The Hdmi® Input

    Connecting Your TV Connecting an HDMI® or DVI device to the HDMI® input Connecting an HDMI ® The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.
  • Page 27 Connecting an HDMI® or DVI device to the HDMI® input To view the HDMI Select HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3 video input source on the TV. (Press the INPUT button on the remote control. For more information, see “Selecting the video input source”...

  • Page 28: Hdmi® Cec Connection

    Connecting Your TV HDMI® CEC connection NOTE To ensure that the HDMI ❖ When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI ❖ When turning off your electronic components, turn off the HDMI NOTE EIA/CEA-861-D compliance covers the transmission of uncompressed digital video with high-bandwidth digital content protection, which is being standardized for reception of...

  • Page 29: Connecting A Digital Audio System

    This feature uses the CEC technology as regulated by the ® HDMI standard. ❖ This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba’s ® HDMI CEC. However, Toshiba is not liable for those operations. Refer to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.
  • Page 30 Connecting Your TV Connecting a digital audio system You will need an Optical audio cable (Use an optical audio cable that has the larger “TosLink” connector and not the smaller “mini-optical” connector.) TV back panel (Sample Illustration) Connecting a digital audio system To control the audio: Turn on the TV and the digital audio device.
  • Page 31 Press the ( / PCM, depending on your device. (Sample Illustration) Audio Setup screen - Done To save the new settings, highlight Done, and then press the ENTER button. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset, and then press the ENTER button. NOTE ❖...

  • Page 32: Connecting An Analog Audio System

    Connecting Your TV Connecting an analog audio system Connecting an analog audio system This connection allows you to use external speaker with an external analog audio amplifier to adjust the level. You will need standard audio cables. TV back panel (Sample Illustration) Connecting an analog audio system Connecting a computer With either the PC IN or HDMI...
  • Page 33 TV back panel (Sample Illustration) Connecting a computer To use a computer, set the monitor output resolution on the computer before connecting it to the TV. The supported signal formats are VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA and SXGA. For detailed signal specifications, see HDMI®”...

  • Page 34: Connection To The Tv's Hdmi® Terminal

    Connecting Your TV Connecting a computer Reserved Ground Connection to the TV’s HDMI When connecting a computer with a DVI terminal on the TV, use an ® HDMI -to-DVI adapter cable and analog audio cables. When connecting a computer with an HDMI ®...
  • Page 35 NOTE ❖ The edges of the picture may be hidden. ❖ If receiving a 480i (HDMI 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e. no overscanning). Connecting Your TV Connecting a computer ®...

  • Page 36: Chapter 3: Using The Remote Control

    Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control Installing batteries To install batteries: Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Squeeze tab and lift cover (Sample Illustration) Removing the remote back cover Insert two AAA batteries, corresponding to the (+) and (-) markings on the battery compartment.

  • Page 37: Remote Control Effective Range

    NOTE ❖ Be sure to use AAA size batteries. ❖ Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. ❖ Always consider the environment when disposing of batteries. Always follow applicable laws and regulations. ❖ If the remote does not operate correctly, or if the operating range is reduced, replace the batteries.

  • Page 38: Learning About The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Learning about the remote control Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV are described below. For the ® HDMI CEC remote control functions, see playback device (DVD player, etc.) control” on page (Sample Illustration) Remote control overview NOTE The error message “NOT AVAILABLE”...
  • Page 39 Learning about the remote control The POWER button turns the TV On/Off. When the TV is on, the power LED indicator on the TV front glows green. The PIC SIZE button cycles through the picture sizes, see “Selecting the picture size” on page The PIC MODE button selects the picture mode, see “Selecting the picture mode”...
  • Page 40 See Channel Browser” on page The MENU button accesses the main TV menu system. See “Navigating the menu system” on page 43 The following key functions allow you to control Toshiba ® HDMI CEC compatible devices via HDMI “Using HDMI®...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Menu Layout And Navigation

    Chapter 4 Menu Layout and Navigation Main menu layout The tables below and on the next pages provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system. To open the Installation menus (illustrated below), press MENU on the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Item Picture...
  • Page 42 Menu Layout and Navigation Main menu layout Icon Item Preferences CC Selector Base CC Mode Digital CC Settings Input Labeling AV Input Menu Language Channel Browser Setup HDMI Control Energy Saving Settings Locks Enable Rating Blocking Edit Rating Limits Input Lock Panel Lock GameTimer New PIN Code...

  • Page 43: Setup/Installation Menu Layout

    Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status menus. To open the Installation menu, press the MENU button on the remote control or TV control panel, open the Setup menu, select Installation, and then press the ENTER button. Icon Item Terrestrial...
  • Page 44 Menu Layout and Navigation Navigating the menu system All menus close automatically if you do not make a selection within approximately 60 seconds, except the signal meter menu, which closes automatically after a few minutes. To close a menu instantly, press the EXIT button. NOTE The menu background may sometimes appear black, depending on the signal the TV is receiving.

  • Page 45: Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Tv

    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 the ( / select your preferred language. Press the ( / Then set your desired time zone, using the ( / buttons and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 46 Setting up your TV Initial Setup Menu language You can choose from three different menu language settings (English, Français, and Español) for the on-screen display of menus and messages. To select the menu language: Press the MENU button and open the Preferences menu, and highlight Menu Language.

  • Page 47: Storing Channels In Memory (Optional)

    Open the Terrestrial menu, highlight Input Configuration, and then press the ENTER button. (Sample Illustration) Terrestrial menu - Input Configuration selection Highlight ANT/CABLE In and press the ( / to select the input source (Cable or Antenna). (Sample Illustration) Input Configuration screen To save your new settings, highlight Done, and then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 48 Setting up your TV Storing channels in memory (optional) NOTE ❖ You must set up the ANT/CABLE input source before programming channels. See ❖ The automatic channel programming process will erase channels that were previously programmed into the TV’s memory. ❖...
  • Page 49 Storing channels in memory (optional) A new set of Installation menu icons appears. Open the Terrestrial menu, highlight Channel Program to open the Start Scan window, and then press the ENTER button to begin channel programming. (Sample Illustration) Terrestrial menu - Channel Program selection (Sample Illustration) Auto tuning program channels The TV will automatically cycle through all the antenna channels, and store all active channels in the channel memory.

  • Page 50: Setting Channel Skip

    Setting up your TV Setting channel skip Setting channel skip To prevent a channel from being viewed, you can set it to be skipped. From the Setup menu, highlight Installation, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ( / then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 51: Setting The Av Input Mode

    NOTE Skipped channels cannot be selected with the CH arrow buttons; however, they can be accessed using the number keys on the remote control. If an encrypted channel is accidentally added to the channel list while programming channels, you can remove the unwanted encrypted (non-viewable) channel while you are channel surfing.

  • Page 52: Viewing The Digital Signal Meter

    Setting up your TV Viewing the digital signal meter mode.) See HDMI® input” on page (Sample Illustration) HDMI Mode: Description: When viewing the HDMI 1 input, if digital audio from the HDMI Auto input is available, it will be output. If not, the TV will automatically detect and output analog audio from the PC Audio input.

  • Page 53: Setting The Time Zone

    Highlight Installation, and then press the ENTER button. A new set of Installation menu icons appears. Open the Terrestrial menu, highlight Signal Meter, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ( / / / and digital channel signal you wish to check. NOTE ❖...

  • Page 54: Resetting Factory Defaults

    Setting up your TV Viewing the system status Open the System Status menu, highlight System Information, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ( / to select Factory Defaults or Support Information. The related information appears. To close the screen and return to the Installation menu: ❖...

  • Page 55: Chapter 6: Using The Tv's Features

    Chapter 6 Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source To select the video input source to view: Press the INPUT button on the remote control or TV control panel. Do one of the following: ❖ Press 0-4. ❖ Repeatedly press the ( / control, and then press the ENTER button to change the input setting.
  • Page 56 Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source ❖ Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control or TV control panel to change the input setting. The current signal source displays in the top right corner of the Input Selection screen.

  • Page 57: Labeling The Video Input Sources

    Press the INPUT button repeatedly to highlight the desired input source, and then press the EXIT button. NOTE ❖ When you select HDMI window using the INPUT button, some HDMI automatically turn on. ❖ When selecting input sources using the ( / you will need to press the ENTER button to actually select a particular device from the pop-up window.
  • Page 58 Using the TV’s features Labeling the video input sources Highlight Input Labeling, and then press the ENTER button. (Sample Illustration) Preferences menu - Input Labeling selection Press the ( / you wish to label. Press the ( / that input source. If a particular input is not used, Hide can be selected as the label.

  • Page 59: Tuning Channels Using The Channel Browser

    Tuning channels using the Channel Browser connected a VCR to ColorStream HDMI 1, and a DVD player to HDMI 2. No inputs labeled (Sample Illustration) Input selection screens To clear the input labels: Press the MENU button and open the Preferences menu. Highlight Input Labeling, and then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 60 Using the TV’s features Tuning channels using the Channel Browser To add a favorite channel/input: Tune to the channel or input. Press and hold the FAV button for a few seconds. NOTE The channel or input is added to the beginning of the Favorites list on the left side of the Channel Browser.

  • Page 61: Elements Of The Channel Browser

    Tuning channels using the Channel Browser Press the ( then press the ( / Press the ( then press the ( / NOTE ® HDMI Enable HDMI page 104. To save the new entries, highlight Done, and then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 62 Using the TV’s features Tuning channels using the Channel Browser Channels stored in the History List. To toggle among the available lists: After opening the Channel Browser, press the ( / to toggle through the History, ANT/CABLE, Inputs, Favorites, or ®...

  • Page 63: Adding And Clearing Channels And Inputs In The History List

    Tuning channels using the Channel Browser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List As a channel or input is tuned, the Channel Browser adds it to the History List and displays it on the right side of the Channel Browser.

  • Page 64: Tuning To A Specific Channel (Programmed Or Unprogrammed)

    Using the TV’s features Tuning channels using the Channel Browser Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) To tune analog channels: Press the Channel Number (0–9) on the remote control. For example, to select channel 125, press 1, 2, 5, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 65: Selecting The Picture Size

    Press and hold the CH RTN button for a few seconds until the message “Memorized” appears on the screen. The channel has been programmed to the CH RTN button. You can then change channels repeatedly, and when you press the CH RTN button, the memorized channel will be tuned. The TV will return to the memorized channel one time only.

  • Page 66: Full

    Using the TV’s features Selecting the picture size To select the picture size using the menus: Select Picture Size in the Theater Settings menu. Press the ( / setting. Highlight Done, and then press the ENTER button. NOTE Some of the picture sizes may not be available depending on the receiving signal format (those will be grayed out in the Picture Size screen).

  • Page 67: Theaterwide 1

    The Full setting is for viewing in 1080i, 1080p, and 720p program source. (Sample Illustration) Picture size - Full The edges of the picture may be hidden. TheaterWide 1 This setting is for viewing in 4:3 format programs. (Sample Illustration) Picture size - TheaterWide 1 The center of the picture remains close to its original proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched horizontally to fill the screen.

  • Page 68: Theaterwide 3

    Using the TV’s features Selecting the picture size TheaterWide 3 This setting is for viewing letter box programs with subtitles. (Sample Illustration) Picture size - TheaterWide 3, letter box with subtitles The picture’s top and bottom edges are hidden*. * To view the hidden areas (such as subtitles or captions), see “Scrolling the TheaterWide®...

  • Page 69: Normal

    (Sample Illustration) Picture size - 4:3 Some program formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. Normal This setting is for viewing VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA sources. (Sample Illustration) Picture size - Normal This size is a non-stretched display. Some input signal formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom.

  • Page 70: Scrolling The Theaterwide® Picture (Theaterwide 2 And 3 Only)

    Using the TV’s features Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) Scrolling the TheaterWide (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) You can set separate scroll settings for the TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 modes for each input. To set the scroll settings: Press the MENU button and open the Picture menu.

  • Page 71: Using The Auto Aspect Feature

    Using the Auto Aspect feature When this feature is set to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of the following input sources is received: ❖ A 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i digital signal from the ANT/CABLE input ❖...

  • Page 72: Selecting The Cinema Mode

    Using the TV’s features Selecting the cinema mode Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the VIDEO, ColorStream video), or HDMI obtained by setting the Cinema Mode to Film. To set the Cinema Mode to Film: (available for 480i and 1080i signals) Press the MENU button and open the Picture menu.

  • Page 73: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from the modes described below. Mode: Description: Dynamic Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard Standard picture settings (factory setting) Movie Lower contrast for darkened room (factory setting) Designed for viewing of PC tables and documents Preference Your personal preferences...

  • Page 74: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture Press the ( / prefer, and then press the ENTER button. (Sample Illustration) Mode selections screen Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight™, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness.) to your personal preferences.

  • Page 75: Using Closed Captions

    Press the ( / wish to adjust (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight, Brightness, Color, Tint, or Sharpness), and then press the ( / buttons to adjust the setting. To save the new settings, highlight Done, and then press the ENTER button. You can use any of the picture modes (see “Selecting the picture mode”...

  • Page 76: Digital Cc Settings

    Using the TV’s features Using closed captions NOTE If the program or video you selected is not closed captioned, no captions will display onscreen. To view text, highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4. (Sample Illustration) Captions - text NOTE If text is not available in your area, a black rectangle may appear on screen.

  • Page 77: Cc Selector

    Press the ( / you wish to change, and then press the ( / select the format for that characteristic. To save the new settings, highlight Done, and then press the ENTER button. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 78: Adjusting The Audio

    Using the TV’s features Adjusting the audio To save the new settings, highlight Done, and then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button. Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press the MUTE button to partially reduce (1/2 Mute) or turn off (Mute) the sound.

  • Page 79: Selecting Stereo/Sap Broadcasts

    Highlight Digital Audio Selector, and then press the ENTER button. (Sample Illustration) Sound menu - Digital Audio Selector selection Press the ( / the ( / Press the EXIT button. Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to output high-fidelity stereo sound.

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Audio Quality

    Using the TV’s features Adjusting the audio To listen to an alternate language on an ATSC digital station (if available), highlight the Language field in step 3 above, and then press the ( / To listen to a second audio program on an analog station, if available, select SAP in step 3 above.

  • Page 81: Audyssey Premium Television

    Audyssey Premium Television™ These televisions use a suite of technologies for better sound including: ❖ Audyssey EQ right out of the box. This technology ensures you enjoy your audio experience as much as your video. ❖ Audyssey ABX™—technology uses sophisticated driver analysis and low frequency monitoring to extend the range and bass of small speakers.

  • Page 82: Selecting The Optical Audio Output Format

    Using the TV’s features Adjusting the audio Selecting the optical audio output format You can select the optical audio output format when you connect a ® Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio systems to the TV’s Optical Audio Out terminal (see system”...

  • Page 83: Using The Locks Menu

    Using the Locks menu The Locks menu includes the Enable Rating Blocking, Edit Rating Limits, Input Lock, Panel Lock, GameTimer and New PIN Code features. You can use these features after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code Press the MENU button and highlight the Locks menu icon.

  • Page 84: Forgotten Pin Code

    Using the TV’s features Using parental controls (for USA region) ❖ Use the Number buttons to enter your four-digit code, and then press the ENTER button. If the wrong PIN code is entered, the message “Incorrect PIN code, please try again!” appears. ❖...
  • Page 85 Using parental controls (for USA region) Press the MENU button and highlight the Locks menu icon. Press the ( arrow) button to display the PIN code entering screen. Enter your four-digit PIN code, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ( arrow) button to highlight Enable Rating Blocking.

  • Page 86: Downloading An Additional Rating System

    Using the TV’s features Using parental controls (for USA region) Downloading an additional rating system In the future, an additional rating system may become available for use in selectively blocking TV programs and movies. NOTE The currently tuned station must be receiving a digital signal before an additional rating system can be downloaded.
  • Page 87 ❖ 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 rating of programs in an additional rating system is not determined, transmitted or controlled by the TV or Toshiba.

  • Page 88: Displaying Ratings

    Using the TV’s features Using parental controls (for USA region) Independent rating system for movies: Ratings: Description and Content themes: X-rated (For adults only) NC-17 Not intended for anyone 17 and under Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult) PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13)
  • Page 89 Enter your four-digit PIN code, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ( Blocking. Press the ( Press the ( and then press the ENTER button. The Edit Rating Limits screen appears. Highlight Canada RS, and then press the ENTER button. The Canadian Rating Menu screen appears.

  • Page 90: Unlocking Programs Temporarily

    Using the TV’s features Using the input lock feature Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to tune to a program that exceeds the rating limits you have set, the TV will enter program lock mode and a warning message appears on the screen. (Sample Illustration) Warning - exceeded rating limit You can either temporarily unlock the program or select an unlocked program to watch.

  • Page 91: Locking Channels

    Locking channels With the Lock feature, you can lock specific channels. Locked channels can only be accessed by entering the PIN code, see “Entering the PIN code” on page To lock channels: From the Setup menu, highlight Installation, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 92: Using The Gametimer

    Using the TV’s features Locking channels Using the GameTimer You can use the GameTimer game (30–120 minutes). When the GameTimer enters Input Lock mode and locks out the input source for the video game device. To set the GameTimer From the Locks menu, press the ( the PIN code entering screen.

  • Page 93: Using The Pc Settings Feature

    Press the ( When the control panel is locked and any button on the control panel (except POWER) is pressed, the message “NOT AVAILABLE” appears. HDMI-CEC Setup (Sample Illustration) Locks menu - Panel Lock selection To unlock the control panel, select Off in Step 5 in this section or press and hold the VOLUME (–) button on the TV control panel for approximately 15 seconds until the volume icon appears.

  • Page 94: Setting The Pc Audio

    Using the TV’s features Using the PC settings feature NOTE If a computer is not connected or there is no PC input signal, this feature will be grayed out in the Setup menu. Press the ( / Press the ( / adjustments.

  • Page 95: Using The Media Player

    Highlight Audio Setup, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ( / press the ( / ❖ Yes: When viewing the PC input, the audio from the PC Audio input can be heard. ❖ No: When viewing the PC input, there will be no audio. NOTE Because the PC and HDMI 1 inputs share the same set of analog audio inputs, the PC Audio menu setting influences the HDMI 1...

  • Page 96: Auto Start Function

    Do not use a USB Hub. ❖ You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to use copyright content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. ❖ Depending on the file size and amount in your USB storage device, it may take some time to load before content is viewable.
  • Page 97 NOTE If you repeatedly insert and remove the USB connector, the prompt may not appear. Press the ( / ENTER button. The Media Player menu appears. (If you select No, nothing happens.) (Sample Illustration) Media Player - open screen NOTE ❖...

  • Page 98: Viewing Photo Files

    Using the TV’s features Using the Media Player Viewing photo files There are three types of view modes, multi view, single view, and slide show. Multi View This view allows you to search for photos in a grid format. These pictures are displayed using thumbnail data in each image file.

  • Page 99: Playing Music Files

    ❖ Press to rotate the image 90° counterclockwise. Press rotate the image 90° clockwise. Slide show This view allows you to watch a slide show of the photos. In this mode, only files located in the selected directory will be played. To use slide show: Press the ENTER button in the Single View mode.

  • Page 100: Viewing Photo Files And Playing Music Files At The Same Time

    Using the TV’s features Using the Media Player Select the desired folder and press the ENTER button to move to the next layer. Press the CH RTN button to move back to the previous layer. With the desired file selected, press the ENTER button or the PLAY button to start playback.

  • Page 101: Sorting Photo Or Music Files

    Select a music file and press the ENTER button to start playback. Press CH RETURN twice to move back to photo view mode. The music is now playing in the background. Sorting photo or music files From the photos Multi View or from the music list, you can sort your photo or music folders and files.

  • Page 102: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Using the TV’s features Setting the sleep timer Contents Description Music Music list (Multi View) Playback Pause Stop Skip Repeat play Sound Settings (Adjusting the audio quality) NOTE During playback, you can adjust the SOUND menu functions from the Quick Menu. NOTE Sorting, Total Time display may not be available in all cases.

  • Page 103: Automatic Power Down

    To display the time remaining until the TV turns off, press the SLEEP button. To cancel the sleep timer, repeatedly press SLEEP until it is set to 0 minutes. Automatic Power Down The TV can be configured to automatically turn itself off after 4 hours if you do not operate the TV either from the remote control or the TV control panel.

  • Page 104: Using Hdmi® Cec

    ❖ A warning message will appear 1 minute before the TV turns off. ® Using HDMI This is a new feature that uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba HDMI remote via HDMI page 28). When Enable HDMI to On (see “Setting up HDMI...
  • Page 105 ® HDMI CEC Player Control menu functions To control the HDMI Press MENU and open the Preferences menu. Highlight HDMI ENTER button. (Sample Illustration) Preferences menu - HDMI Control Press the ( / control and press the ENTER button. Item: Description: Power Turns the select device On/Off...

  • Page 106: Other Hdmi® Cec Functions

    Using the TV’s features Using HDMI® CEC ® HDMI CEC input source selection ® If a HDMI CEC device with HDMI (e.g. Audio Receiver) is connected to the HDMI select another HDMI ® HDMI device using the TV’s INPUT button, see video input source”...

  • Page 107: Setting Up Hdmi ® Cec

    NOTE When you turn on the Audio Receiver, change its input source or adjust the sound volume, the sound will be output from the audio receiver’s speakers even if TV Speakers has been selected. Turn the TV off and on again to output the sound from the TV speakers. ®...

  • Page 108: Understanding The Last Mode Memory Feature

    Using the TV’s features Understanding the last mode memory feature ❖ Digital signal strength indicator (bar graph in lower right corner of box; for ATSC signals only) ❖ Stereo, Mono, or SAP audio status (when in HDMI mode, Dolby Digital, or PCM) ❖...

  • Page 109: Chapter 7: Using The Tv's Advanced Features

    Chapter 7 Using the TV’s Advanced Features Using the advanced picture settings Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast detects changes in picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjusts the video. To select Dynamic Contrast preference: From the Picture menu, highlight Picture Settings and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 110: Static Gamma

    Using the TV’s Advanced Features Using the advanced picture settings Press the ( / Off. Static Gamma The static gamma feature lets you adjust the levels of black in the picture. To adjust the static gamma settings: Press the MENU button and open the Picture menu. Highlight Picture Settings, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 111: Cableclear® Digital Noise Reduction

    To select the color temperature: Press the MENU button and open the Picture menu. Highlight Picture Settings, and then press the ENTER button. Highlight Advanced Picture Settings, and then press the ENTER button. Highlight Color Temperature, and then press the ( / arrow) buttons to select the mode you prefer (Cool, Medium, or Warm).

  • Page 112: Mpeg Noise Reduction

    Using the TV’s Advanced Features Using the advanced picture settings In the CableClear field, select the desired setting. The available selections are Off, Low, Middle, and High. Low, Middle, and High will reduce the noise in varying degrees, from lowest to highest, respectively. NOTE If the current input is ANT/CABLE or VIDEO, the menu will display the text “CableClear”.
  • Page 113 NOTE To use the Game Mode feature, the current video input must be Video, ColorStream Mode cannot be turned on when any other video input, other than the above mentioned is selected. To turn on Game Mode: Press the MENU button and open the Picture menu. Press the ( / To turn off Game Mode, select Off in step 2 above, change the video input, or turn the TV off and then on again.

  • Page 114: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, review this chapter or visit the Toshiba technical support Web site at possible causes/solutions for the problem you are experiencing. Before you begin to troubleshoot any problem, first unplug the TV from the AC wall outlet, wait approximately one minute, and then plug the TV back into the AC wall outlet.

  • Page 115: Picture Problems

    Other problems. If your TV’s problem is not addressed in this Troubleshooting section or the recommended solution has not worked, use the Reset Factory Defaults procedure, see TV will not turn on. Ensure the power cord is plugged in properly, and then press the POWER button.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting Picture problems Video Input Selection problems If the Input Selection window does not appear when you press INPUT on the remote control or TV, press INPUT a second time. This will cause a change to the next video input source and display the Input Selection window.

  • Page 117: Sound Problems

    Sound problems Check the antenna/cable connections, see antenna, cable TV, or camcorder” on page The station may be having broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. The sound may be muted. Press the VOL (+) button. If you hear no sound, try setting the MTS feature to Stereo mode, “Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts”...

  • Page 118: Closed Caption Problems

    “Using parental controls (for USA region)” on page ® No HDMI CEC operation ® The HDMI CEC feature is available for Toshiba ® HDMI CEC compatible devices. Ensure that HDMI When the connected HDMI after you have changed settings of the device, turn off your TV and unplug the power cord, then plug in and turn on again.

  • Page 119: Hdmi® Problems

    If the problem persists after trying the solutions Contact Toshiba at: Toshiba’s Support Web site: support.toshiba.com. For technical support, call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States, at 800-631-3811 Outside the United States, at 949-583-3050 HDMI® problems ®...

  • Page 120: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications NOTE ❖ These models comply with the specifications listed below. ❖ Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. ❖ These models may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. Television system NTSC standard ATSC standard...

  • Page 121: Power Source

    Power source 120V AC, 60 Hz Power maximum current 50M2U 1.2A Power consumption 50M2U .06 W in standby mode Audio power 50M2U Speaker type 50M2U Two 5.35" x 1.57" x 1.42" Video/audio terminals Video/audio input Video 1 V (p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync.

  • Page 122: Digital Audio Output

    Audio frequency; 16/20/24 bits per sample Digital audio output Optical type PC input 15-Pin D-sub Analog RGB Dimensions Width 50M2U Height Depth Mass (weight) 50M2U 45.5 lbs (20.6 kg) Operating conditions Temperature 32 - 95º F (0 - 35º C)

  • Page 123: Hdmi® Signal Formats

    Acceptable signal formats for PC IN, HDMI® Format Resolution V. Frequency 640 x 480 59.940 Hz SVGA 800 x 600 60.317 Hz 1024 x 768 60.004 Hz WXGA 1280 x 768 59.870 Hz 1360 x 768 60.015 Hz SXGA 1280 x 1024 60.020 Hz ®...

  • Page 124: Appendix B: License Agreement

    Some of the software components distributed under EULAs are made available for use by the user on the premise that they are not copyrighted or warranted by TOSHIBA or any third party. These software components are licensed to the user free of charge and therefore not covered by any warranty within the scope of the applicable laws.
  • Page 125 (English) as exactly written by the respective parties other than TOSHIBA. For at least three (3) years from the date of distribution of the this product, Toshiba will give to anyone who contacts Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800) 631-3811, for a charge of no...
  • Page 126 License Agreement (3) Permission for use of this software is granted only if the user accepts full responsibility for any undesirable consequences; the authors accept NO LIABILITY for damages of any kind. These conditions apply to any software derived from or based on the IJG code, not just to the unmodified library.
  • Page 127 This license was inspired by the BSD, Artistic, and IJG (Independent JPEG Group) licenses, which all encourage inclusion and use of free software in commercial and freeware products alike. As a consequence, its main points are that: ❖ We don't promise that this software works. However, we will be interested in any kind of bug reports.

  • Page 128: Index

    Index advanced picture settings CableClear® digital Noise Reduction 111 Color temperature 110 Dynamic Contrast 109 MPEG Noise Reduction 112 Static Gamma 110 using 109 audio adjusting quality 80 Audyssey ABX™ 81 Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range Control 82 muting sound 78 optical audio output format 82 stereo/SAP broadcasts 79 Audyssey Dynamic Volume®...
  • Page 129 tuning channels 59 Channel Return switching between two channels channels auto tuning 47 locking channels 91 skipping 50 specific channel 64 storing in memory 47 cinema mode selecting 72 closed captions CC selector 77 Digital CC settings 76 using 75 computer setting the audio 94 using with the TV 93...
  • Page 130 Index no signal power down set 103 overview installation 17 setup 17 use 17 panel lock feature using 92 parental controls blocking programs/movies by rating (V-Chip) 84 using 84 PC Audio setting 94 PC settings feature using 93 picture adjusting 73 adjusting quality 74 picture mode selecting 73...
  • Page 131 53 timer sleep timer 102 troubleshooting 114 channel tuning problems 117 closed caption problems 118 contact Toshiba 119 HDMI® 119 media player problems 119 No HDMI® CEC operation 118 picture problems 115 Rating blocking problems 118 remote control problems 117...

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