Toshiba 15LV505 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV/DVD. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV/DVD. Model number: Serial number: 6/22/09 4:28:35 PM 6/22/09 4:28:35 PM...
Page 2: Child Safety
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV or TV/DVD Combination television. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV or TV/DVD Combination, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
Page 3: Fcc Compliance Information
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - 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 userʼs authority to operate this equipment.
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturerʼs instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ...
Page 5 32) During normal use, the TV may make occasional snap ping 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 Antenna Authorized Service Center. lead-in wire 33) Keep your ﬁ...
Page 6: Precautions
Important notes about your LCD 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 defects resulting from these symptoms. 1) An after image (ghost) may appear on the screen if a ﬁ...
Page 7: Notes On Discs
Notes on discs On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. For example, handle the disc so that it is shown in ﬁ gure below. Do not attach paper or tape to discs. On cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration.
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Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD Software and/or the manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot assure that the DVD player contained in this TV will successfully play every disc bearing the DVD and CD logos.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 Precautions... 6 Notes on discs ... 7 Contents ... 9 Identiﬁ cation of controls ...10 Connections Antenna connections ... 14 Cable TV connections ... 15 Connecting to optional equipment ... 16 Power source... 19 Basic setup Auto setup ...
Page 10: Identiﬁ Cation Of Controls
Introduction Identification of controls Front Speaker Side Disc slot 42 J51T0101D.indb 10 J51T0101D.indb 10 Remote sensor POWER indicator / ■ STOP button MENU button 21 57 INPUT/ENTER button POWER button PLAY button VOLUME (+/–) buttons EJECT button 6/22/09 4:28:50 PM 6/22/09 4:28:50 PM...
Page 11 Rear AC INPUT cover AC INPUT COLORSTREAM HD IN jacks VIDEO/GAME IN jack J51T0101D.indb 11 J51T0101D.indb 11 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack HEAD PHONE jack Antenna jack 6/22/09 4:28:52 PM 6/22/09 4:28:52 PM...
Page 12 Introduction Identification of controls (Continued) Remote control The instructions in this manual describe the function on the remote control. See the page in EJECT button TV/DVD button Direct channel selection buttons (0-9) Numbered buttons (0-9) DISPLAY button button SUBTITLE button INPUT button ZOOM button PLAY MODE button...
Page 13: Inserting Batteries
Inserting batteries Open the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Operation • Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and press control buttons to operate. • Operate the remote control within 30° angle on either side of the remote sensor, up to a distance of approx. 5 meters. Caution: •...
Page 14: Connections
Connections Antenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see Combination VHF/UHF antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) Antenna jack 75 ohm coaxial cable...
Page 15: Cable Tv Connections
Cable TV connections This TV/DVD has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.
Page 16: Connecting To Optional Equipment
Connections Connecting to optional equipment You can enjoy VCR, camcorder or TV game with connection to external input. Using the audio/video inputs Press INPUT to view a signal from another device connected to your TV/DVD, such as a VCR player. You can select TV, Video or ColorStream HD depending on which input jacks you used to connect your devices.
Page 17 Connecting an optional equipment with ColorStream Your TV/DVD is capable of using ColorStream video compatible DVD player, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream quality and performance. Select the “ColorStream HD” by pressing INPUT repeatedly. Ex. DVD player with Component video : Signal ﬂ...
Page 18 Connections Connecting to optional equipment (Continued) You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the TV/DVD to optional audio equipment. Connecting to an ampliﬁ er equipped with a Dolby Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is the surround sound technology used in theaters showing the latest movies, and is now available to reproduce this realistic effect in the home.
Page 19: Power Source
Connecting to optional equipment (Continued)/ Power source Connecting to an ampliﬁ er equipped with a digital audio input 2 channel digital stereo You can enjoy the dynamic sound of 2 channel digital stereo by connecting an ampliﬁ er equipped with a digital audio input and speaker system (right and left front speakers).
Page 20: Basic Setup
Basic setup Auto Setup The Auto Setup function helps to install your TV/DVD easily. It leads you the Language selection, Air/Cable selection and Automatic channel search. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made! Auto Setup To turn on the TV/DVD, press POWER.
Page 21: Setting The Language
Setting the language This TV/DVD can display the on screen language in English, French or Spanish. Select the language you prefer ﬁ rst, then proceed with the other menu options. Setting the language To turn on the TV/DVD, press POWER. •...
Page 22: To Memorize Channels
Basic setup To memorize channels This TV/DVD is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV/DVDʼs memory. To use this TV/DVD with an antenna, set the Signal Type option to the Air mode.
Page 23 Add/Delete channel You can select the channel that you want to skip. Press MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu screen will appear. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Channel”, then press ▶ or ENTER. : Select Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Add/Delete”, then press ▶...
Page 24: Clear All
Basic setup To memorize channels (Continued) Adding Channel If you find a new channel unregistered, you can add the new channel into the channel memory. Tune in the new channel. Press MENU. The TV menu screen will appear. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Channel”, then press ▶...
Page 25: Tv Operation
TV operation TV operation TV operation To turn on the TV/DVD, press POWER. (POWER indicator on the front of the unit changes blue. It may take approx. 10 seconds for a picture to appear on screen.) Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL + or – . The volume level will be indicated on the screen by orange bars.
Page 26 TV operation TV operation (Continued) TV operation (continued) ■ DISPLAY Press DISPLAY to display the current information on the screen. When the TV/DVD receives a digital signal, the digital information will appear. • Channel number • Station name • Channel label (if preset) •...
Page 27: Labeling Channels
Labeling channels Channel label appear with the channel number display each time you turn on the TV/DVD, select a channel, or press DISPLAY. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. Labeling channels Press MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu screen will appear.
Page 28: Labeling Video Inputs
TV operation Labeling video inputs The Video Label feature allows you to label each input source for your TV/DVD. Labeling video inputs Press MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu screen will appear. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Setup”, then press ▶...
Page 29: Setting The V-Chip
Setting the V-Chip An age limitation can be set to restrict children from viewing or hearing violent scenes or pictures that you may choose to exclude. The restriction applies to “TV Rating” and “Movie Rating” if this data is transmitted. You may set this restriction separately.
Page 30 TV operation TV operation Setting the V-Chip (Continued) To set the V-Chip Press MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu screen will appear. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Lock”, then press ▶ or ENTER. Use Number buttons (0-9) to enter your pass- word, then press ENTER.
Page 31 Movie Rating Movie Rating PG-13 NC-17 : Select ENTER:Set : All ages : Parental guidance PG-13 : Parental guidance less than 13 years old : Under 17 years old parental guidance suggested NC-17 : 17 years old and above : Adult only Press ▲...
Page 32 TV operation Setting the V-Chip (Continued) As a supplement to the standard V-Chip rating system, your television will be able to download an additional rating system, if such a system becomes available in the future. To download the additional V-Chip rating system (when available) Press MENU in the TV mode.
Page 33: Setting The Closed Captions
Setting the closed captions WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display closed captioned television programs. Closed captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language.
Page 34: Cc Advanced
TV operation CC advanced When you have selected Custom as the display method, you can adjust the various setting listed below as follows: This feature is designed to customize Digital Captions only. CC advanced Press MENU in the TV mode. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Setup”, then press ▶...
Page 35: Adjusting The Picture Preference
Adjusting the picture preference/ Picture settings You can select four picture modes—Sports, Standard, Movie and Memory— as described in the following table: Picture settings are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: Adjusting the picture preference Press MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu screen will appear.
Page 36: Viewing The Wide-Screen Picture Formats
TV operation Viewing the wide-screen picture formats You can view programs in a variety of picture sizes— Natural, Theater Wide1, Theater Wide2, Theater Wide3 and Full. Viewing the wide-screen picture formats Press MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Picture”, then press ▶...
Page 37: Film Mode
Film Mode/DNR A smoother motion may be obtained by setting the Film Mode to “On” when you view a DVD. DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) can reduce the roughness of the picture. (This function is available only for analog broadcast.) Film Mode Press MENU in the TV mode.
Page 38: Sound Control Adjustment
TV operation Sound control adjustment/ Selecting Stereo/Second Audio Program (SAP) The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature provides high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio program (SAP) containing a second language or other audio information. When the TV/DVD receives a stereo or SAP broadcast, the word “Stereo” or “SAP”...
Page 39: Selecting The Audio Language
Selecting the audio language/ Using the aspect feature When two or more audio languages are included in a digital signal, you can select one of the audio language. (This function is available only for digital broadcast.) When the Aspect feature is set to On and the TV receives a 480i signal, the picture size is automatically selected (as described in the following table).
Page 40: Setting The Power Indicator
TV operation Setting the POWER indicator/ Adjusting the back lighting When the Standby LED is set to On, the POWER indicator on the front of the unit will change from blue to red in standby mode. If you set to Off, the POWER indicator will not light up in standby mode for power saving.
Page 41: Setting The Auto Shut Off
Setting the Auto Shut Off/ Resetting your settings If the Auto Shut Off feature is On, a station being viewed stops broadcasting and the TV is not operated, the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes. The Reset function returns your settings to the factory settings. Setting the Auto Shut Off Press MENU in the TV mode.
Page 42: Basic Playback
Basic playback Playing a disc This section shows you the basics on how to play a disc. CAUTION Keep your ﬁ ngers well clear of the disc slot when disc is loading or unloading. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. Basic playback Preparations: •...
Page 43 To obtain a higher quality picture Occasionally, some picture noise may appear on the TV screen while playing a DVD video disc because the high resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information. In such case, you may reduce the Sharpness with the Picture Setting menu About icons on the heading bar show the playable discs for the...
Page 44: Playing Frame By Frame
Basic playback Playing a disc (Continued) Playing in fast reverse or fast forward directions Press REV or FF during playback. REV: Fast reverse playback Fast forward playback Each time you press REV or FF button, the playback speed changes. Playing frame by frame Press PAUSE during still playback.
Page 45: Advanced Playback
Advanced playback Zooming/Locating desired scene This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You can then make selections by switching the position of the frame. Use the title, chapter and time recorded on the DVD disc to locate the desired point to playback.
Page 46: Marking Desired Scenes
Advanced playback Marking desired scenes The unit stores the points that you want to watch again up to 3 points. You can resume playback from each scene. Marking the scenes Press MARKER during playback. Select the blank Marker using Then press ENTER to mark the desired scene. •...
Page 47: Repeat Playback
Repeat playback/A-B Repeat playback Repeat playback Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. [DVD] Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Chapter” or “Title”. The unit automatically starts repeat playback after ﬁ nishing the current title or chapter. Repeat [Video CD] Press to select “Repeat”.
Page 48: Program Playback
Advanced playback Program playback/Random playback You can arrange the playback order of tracks on the disc. And the unit can also select tracks at random and playback them. These features work for Video CD. For Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD, please see “Random playback (Audio CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG)”...
Page 49: Changing Angles
Changing angles/Title selection/ DVD menu Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the angle that you are viewing the scene from. Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. Title selection Two or more titles are recorded on some discs. If the title menu is recorded on the disc, you can select the desired title. Press TOP MENU during playback.
Page 50: Changing Soundtrack Language
Advanced playback Changing soundtrack language/Subtitles Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. Press AUDIO SELECT during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. Press AUDIO SELECT repeatedly until the desired language is selected. •...
Page 51: Disc Status
Disc status/To turn off the PBC Disc status With press of DISPLAY, the status of the disc will appear on the screen. To cancel the display, press DISPLAY again. ELAPSED DISC OPERATION TIME TITLE NO. 00:15:25 01:41:39 Title 1/3 Chapter 2/24 1/1 Eng Dolby Digital ANGLE NO.
Page 52: Mp3/Wma/Jpeg And Audio Cd Operation
Use of CD-RW for MP3 ﬁ les is not recommended. You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. Audio CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG CD information Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG CD playback •...
Page 53 MP3/WMA and Audio CD playback Load an Audio CD or a disc on which MP3 or WMA ﬁ les have been recorded in the disc slot. A ﬁ le browser screen will appear on the screen. Press to select ﬁ le. •...
Page 54: Jpeg Playback
Advanced playback MP3/WMA/JPEG and Audio CD operation (Continued) JPEG playback Load a JPEG disc in the disc slot. A ﬁ le browser screen will appear on the screen. Press to select the ﬁ le. To display a thumbnail list, press DVD MENU. Press to select the desired ﬁ...
Page 55: Repeat, Random And Program Playback Using Fi Le Browser
Repeat, random and program playback using file browser Repeat playback (Audio CD/ MP3/WMA/JPEG) In the ﬁ le browser, press “Repeat” during stop mode. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3-3 Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Track” or “All”. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3 3 Press PLAY.
Page 56 Advanced playback Repeat, random and program playback using file browser (Continued) Program playback (Audio CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG) In the ﬁ le browser, press “Edit Mode”, then press ENTER. Folder-1 Folder-2 MP3-1 MP3-2 MP3 3 When “Edit Mode” is black color, you can mark the ﬁ les which you want to add into Program list.
Page 57: Function Setup
Function setup Customizing the function settings You can change the default settings of the DVD mode to customize performance to your preference. Press TV/DVD on the remote control to select DVD mode. Setting procedure Press SETUP during stop mode. The following on-screen display appears. Press to select the desired section, then press...
Page 58 Function setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details Menu, Subtitle, Audio You can select the language of “Menu”, “Subtitle” and “Audio” if more than one languages are recorded onto the disc. English, Francais, Espanol: The selected language will be heard or seen. Other: Other language can be selected (see “Language code list”...
Page 59 Picture Mode There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs: ﬁ lm content (pictures recorded from ﬁ lms at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per second). Make this selection according to the type of content being viewed.
Page 60 Function setup Customizing the function settings (Continued) Setting details (continued) Parental control setting Some discs are speciﬁ ed as not suitable for children. Such discs can be limited not to playback with the unit. 1) Press to select “Parental”, then press ENTER.
Page 61: Temporary Cancel The Rating Level By Dvd Disc
Temporary cancel the rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not. Temporary cancel the rating level by DVD disc Load a DVD disc.
Page 62: Others
Others Understanding the Power Return feature If the power is cut off while you are viewing the TV/DVD and the power is resupplied, the Power Return feature will turn the TV/DVD on automatically. If the power is going to be off for a long time or you are going to be away from the TV/DVD for a long time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to prevent the TV/DVD from turning on in your absence.
Page 63 SYMPTOMS Playback doesnʼt start. No picture. No sound. Picture is distorted during fast reverse/forward playback. Stopping playback, search, slowmotion play, repeat play, or program play, etc. cannot be performed. No on-screen display. The unit or remote operation key is not functioning. Playback does not start when the title is selected.
Page 64: Reception Disturbances
Others Reception disturbances Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV/DVD is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast.
Page 65: Language Code List
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” Language Name Code Language Name Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927 Frisian Amharic 1123 Galician Arabic 1128 Georgian Armenian 1835 German Assamese...
Page 66: Speciﬁ Cations
• This model may not be compatible with features and/or speciﬁ cations that may be added in the future. J51T0101D.indb 66 J51T0101D.indb 66 Model 15LV505 / 15LV506 AC 120V 60Hz Operation: 35 W, Stand by: 0.8 W 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Page 67: Limited United States Warranty
Limited United States Warranty LCD TV/DVD Combination - Depot Repair 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 LCD TV/DVD COMBINATION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
Page 68 LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR MODIFICATION OR ERASURE OF RECORDED DATA CAUSED BY USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS LCD TV/DVD COMBINATION). ColorStream is registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. J51T0101D SH 09/06 J51T0101D.indb 68 J51T0101D.indb 68...

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