Toshiba 40VL758B Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 VL75* Digital Series...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents INSTALLING YOUR TV Safety Precautions ... 4 Installation and important information ... 5 The remote control ... 7 CT-90345 (for SL/WL series) ... 7 Inserting batteries and effective range ... 7 CONNECTING YOUR TV Connecting external equipment ... 8 Bundling the cables ...
  • Page 3 REGZA-LINK playback device control ... 67 REGZA-LINK one touch play ... 67 REGZA-LINK system standby ... 67 REGZA-LINK system audio control ... 67 Toshiba PC compatible with REGZA-LINK ... 67 TEXT SERVICES Text services ... 68 Selecting modes ... 68 Text information ...
  • Page 4: Installing Your Tv

    INSTALLING YOUR TV Safety Precautions This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken to obtain the best results and for safety to be assured. Please read the points below for your own safety. They are of a general nature, intended to help with all electronic consumer products, and some points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.
  • Page 5: Installation And Important Information

    Installation and important information Locate the television away from direct sunlight and strong lights. Soft, indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing. Use curtains or blinds to prevent direct sunlight falling on the screen. Place the TV on a stable, level surface that can support the weight of the TV.
  • Page 6: Exclusion Clause

    Furthermore, under no circumstances shall Toshiba be liable for any consequential loss and/or damage including but not limited to the following: loss of profit, interruption of business, the loss of recorded data whether caused during normal operation or misuse of the product.
  • Page 7: The Remote Control

    The remote control Simple at-a-glance reference for your remote control. For On/Standby mode To select external input sources Selectable Picture preferences Widescreen viewing Stereo/bilingual transmissions To select TV Mode To access the analogue or digital Channel List To access More Information Menu Number buttons 10 Switch the Audio Description On/Off 11 To return to previous programme position...
  • Page 8: Connecting Your Tv

    CONNECTING YOUR TV Connecting external equipment Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch, remove the mains plug from the wall socket. LAN port COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT* VIDEO INPUT** OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PC/HDMI2 AUDIO (shared) ®...
  • Page 9: Bundling The Cables

    Bundling the cables Install the cable clamps, and put the cables in these. Stand type Wall Mount type CONNECTING YOUR TV Cable Clamps Cable Clamps...
  • Page 10: Connecting An Hdmi ® Or Dvi Device To The Hdmi Input

    CONNECTING YOUR TV Connecting an HDMI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your television 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) programme material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861-D–compliant...
  • Page 11: Regza-Link Connection

    • The REGZA-LINK feature uses 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 individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.
  • Page 12: Connecting A Computer

    CONNECTING YOUR TV Connecting a computer With either an RGB/PC or an HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the television and hear the sound from the television’s speakers. To connect a PC to the RGB/PC terminal When connecting a PC to the RGB/PC terminal on the television, use an analogue RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable for the PC/HDMI 2 (AUDIO) socket.
  • Page 13: Connecting A Home Network

    Connecting a home network The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to your home network. You can use this revolutionary home entertainment networking system to access photo, video and audio files that are stored on a DLNA CERTIFIED™ server and play/display them on your TV.
  • Page 14: Controls And Input Connections

    NOTE: The USB socket has limited functionality and Toshiba can take no responsibility for damage to other connected equipment. The USB 2 socket has to be used with the “TOSHIBA Dual Band WLAN Adaptor WLM-10U2” in order to access a wireless network.
  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Tv

    Startup Application Before switching on the television, put your decoder and media recorder, if applicable, to Standby. To set up the television, use the buttons on the remote control as detailed on page 7. Quick Setup Press the button. The Menu Language screen will appear.
  • Page 16: Ant/Cable In (If Available)

    SETTING UP YOUR TV to move through the list to select a channel, and then press OK to view. In ATV mode, some areas may receive duplicate stations. There may not be a clear picture or the signal may be weak, so the station order can be changed using ATV Manual Tuning.
  • Page 17: Auto Tuning

    Auto Tuning NOTE: As new services are broadcast, it will be necessary to re-tune the television in order to view them. Auto Tuning will completely re-tune the television and can be used to update the channel list. It is recommended that Auto Tuning is run periodically to ensure that all new services are added.
  • Page 18 SETTING UP YOUR TV Press MENU and use to select the SETUP menu. Press to highlight ATV Manual Tuning and press OK to select. SETUP Menu Language Country Ant/Cable In Auto Tuning ATV Manual Tuning DTV Manual Tuning DTV Settings Quick Setup to highlight the desired position.
  • Page 19: Skip

    Skip To prevent certain channels from being viewed, positions can be skipped. Select ATV Manual Tuning from the SETUP menu. to highlight the position to be skipped and press OK to select. ATV Manual Tuning Pos. Channel Press to select Skip. to turn Skip on.
  • Page 20: Dtv Manual Tuning

    SETTING UP YOUR TV DTV Manual Tuning NOTE: This feature varies depending on the Ant/Cable In setting. Manual Tuning This feature is available for service engineers or can be used for direct channel entry if the multiplex channel is known. Select DTV Manual Tuning from the SETUP menu and press OK.
  • Page 21: Standby Channel Update

    Move — Press the GREEN button to activate the Move feature. Use the channel you wish to move and press OK to check. If you wish to move multiple channels at once, select another channel and check in the same way. Repeat as necessary.
  • Page 22: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES General controls Quick Menu Quick Menu helps you access some options quickly, such as Picture Mode, Picture Size, More Information, Sleep Timer etc. Press QUICK to display the Quick Menu and use select the option. Quick Menu Picture Mode AutoView Picture Size...
  • Page 23: Sound Controls

    Sound controls Volume controls and mute sound Volume Press to adjust the volume. Sound Mute Press once to turn the sound off and again to cancel. Dual If a programme or film is being broadcast with a soundtrack in more than one language, the DUAL feature allows selection between them.
  • Page 24: Surround Settings

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Surround Settings Surround or Stereo Extension, Voice Enhancement, and Dynamic Bass Boost help to create an enhanced surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. In the SOUND menu, press to highlight Advanced Sound Settings, and then press OK.
  • Page 25: Widescreen Viewing

    Widescreen viewing Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, programmes can be viewed in a number of formats. Use this setting when watching a widescreen DVD, widescreen video tape or a 16:9 broadcast (when available). Due to the range of WIDE widescreen formats (16:9, 14:9, 20:9 etc.) black bars may be visible...
  • Page 26 CONTROLS AND FEATURES This setting will show the picture NATIVE without overscan, i.e. WYSIWYG. This setting will show the picture without overscan, i.e. WYSIWYG. PC NORMAL This option is only available when watching a PC signal source via HDMI or PC terminal. This setting will show the picture without overscan or side panels.
  • Page 27: Picture Controls

    Picture controls Most of the picture controls and functions are available in both digital and analogue modes. PLEASE NOTE: features not available will be greyed out. Picture Mode This television offers the choice of personalising the picture style. AutoView, Dynamic, Standard, Hollywood 1, Hollywood 2, Store, Game and PC are preset options and affect many features/settings within the television.
  • Page 28: Base Colour Adjustment

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Base Colour Adjustment The Base Colour Adjustment feature allows the adjustment of individual colours to suit personal preference. This can be useful when using an external source. In the Advanced Picture Settings menu, press select Base Colour Adjustment, and then press OK. Press to select an option, and then press move to the adjustment window.
  • Page 29: Active Backlight Control

    Active Backlight Control When Active Backlight Control is activated, it will automatically optimize the backlighting levels for dark scenes. In the Advanced Picture Settings menu, press select Active Backlight Control. Press to select On or Off. Black/White Level Black/White Level increases the strength of dark areas of the picture to improve the definition.
  • Page 30: Film Stabilization

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Film Stabilization The Film Stabilization feature allows the adjustment of motion smoothness. In the Advanced Picture Settings menu, press select Film Stabilization. Press to select Standard, Smooth or Off. NOTE: • When Picture Mode is set to AutoView, the Film Stabilization feature will have an additional "Auto"...
  • Page 31: Control Visualization

    White Balance- Copy to All Inputs This feature copies White Balance on the current input to all other inputs that are set to the same picture mode. Individual settings that are not allowed for a specific input will not be copied.
  • Page 32: Picture Position

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Picture Position The picture position may be adjusted to suit personal preference and can be particularly useful for external inputs. In the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Display Settings and press OK. In the Display Settings menu, highlight Picture Position.
  • Page 33: Using Your Home Network

    • The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision a/b/ g/n), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. • The TOSHIBA Dual Band WLAN Adaptor is intended for use with the VL75 series LCD TV’s and should not be used with any other devices.
  • Page 34: Setting Up The Network

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Setting up the Network You can select the Network Type. In the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Network Setup and press OK. PREFERENCES REGZA-LINK Setup Network Setup Media Renderer Setup Photo Frame Setup Teletext Network Lock Panel Lock Display Settings Press to highlight Network Type, and then press...
  • Page 35: Manual Setup

    To cancel searching for the AP: Press RETURN while searching for the AP. A message will appear; then, press C or c to select Yes and press Assisted Setup In the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Network Setup and press OK. Press to highlight Wireless Setup, and press Press to highlight Assisted Setup, and press...
  • Page 36: Advanced Network Setup

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Wireless Information The settings configured in Wireless Setup can be confirmed. Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu. Press to select Wireless Information and press OK. Quick Menu Picture Mode Picture Size More Information Channel Options BBC iPlayer YouTube Media Player Photo Frame...
  • Page 37: Dns Setup

    Highlight Auto Setup, and then press IP Address Setup Auto Setup IP Address 133 . 177 . 108 . 157 Subnet Mask 255 . 255 . 255 . Default Gateway NOTE: Other items will be grayed out when Auto Setup is set to On.
  • Page 38: Network Connection Test

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Press to highlight Secondary DNS Address, and edit in the same way as Primary DNS Address. MAC Address You can view the fixed MAC address for the TV and for the Dual Band WLAN Adaptor, if one is installed. In the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Network Setup and press OK.
  • Page 39: Setting Up The Media Renderer Feature

    Setting up the Media Renderer feature Terminology: DMS: DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server DMR: DLNA CERTIFIED™ Renderer DMC: DLNA CERTIFIED™ Controller The TV can be configured as a DMR. When operating as a DMR, the TV displays content provided by a DMS. The selection of the media is done by the DMC - the TV does not select the input.
  • Page 40: Web Password Setup

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Web Password Setup This setup determines the password that is necessary for the DMC to access built-in web pages on the DMR. In the Media Renderer Setup menu, highlight Web Password Setup, and press OK . Highlight the Password field and press OK .
  • Page 41: Using Bbc Iplayer

    Using BBC iPlayer You can watch and listen to great BBC programmes from the last 7 days on BBC iPlayer. NOTE: • You need to configure a home network before using this feature (see page 13). • If Network Lock is set to On, it will be necessary to enter your four-digit PIN code in order to access network features (see page 57).
  • Page 42 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Using the Function Menu The Function Menu provides easy access to functions that are commonly used. Press the BLUE button while displaying YouTube. The Function menu window will appear. Back Forward Reload Home http://www.youtube.com/xl Press to select the desired icon, and press OK . Item Description Back...
  • Page 43: Setting Other Features

    If you select Advanced Settings: Press to select the setting items, and press OK . A check will appear in the box. To remove the check, press OK again. Press to select OK field, and press OK . Item Description Image Sets display/non-display of images.
  • Page 44: Using The Media Player

    Maximum memory size: Unlimited DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server: Your PC (for example) 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 Using Media Player with USB...
  • Page 45: Viewing Photo Files

    Manual Start: Insert USB device into the USB socket on the right side of the TV. In the APPLICATIONS menu, select Media Player, and press OK. Press to select Photo, Movie or Music and press OK. Media Player Photo Movie Music Setup To select a file in the list of contents:...
  • Page 46 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Viewing photo files There are three types of viewing modes. Multi View This view allows you to search for photos in a grid format. The pictures are displayed using thumbnail data in each image file. Photo /Folder 1/54 E05265464.jpg Select...
  • Page 47: Viewing Movie Files (On A Dlna Certified™ Server Or Usb Device)

    Press to select Title/File Name, New or Old to set the sorting rule. Item Description Title (DMS) File sorting rules: 1. Unicode priority 2. (0, 1, ..., 9), capital alphabet (A, B, ..., Z), small alphabet (a, b, ..., z) 3.
  • Page 48: During Playback

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES NOTE: If you change the structure or modify any of the folder or file names under the “PRIVATE” folder, the list display as well as movie playback may not function correctly. During playback: • Press to pause. You can move to the desired replay position by pressing during PAUSE (DMS only).
  • Page 49: Playing Music Files (On A Dlna Certified™ Server Or Usb Device)

    ® To register your TV to a DivX This TV allows you to play back files purchased or rented from ® DivX Video-On Demand (VOD) services. When you purchase ® or rent DivX VOD files on the internet, you will be asked to enter a registration code.
  • Page 50 CONTROLS AND FEATURES To set the repeat mode: Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu. Press to select Off, All or 1. Mode Description USB: Files in the same folder are played back once. DMS: A file is played back once. Files in the same folder are repeatedly played back.
  • Page 51: Using The Photo Frame Feature

    Using the Photo Frame feature You can use the TV screen as a digital photo frame. One image (pre-installed or user-installed) can be displayed. Date info can also be superimposed, if desired. You can overwrite the photo file with a file from a USB storage device or DLNA CERTIFIED™...
  • Page 52 CONTROLS AND FEATURES B b C c Press to select the photo you want to copy from the USB storage device or DLNA CERTIFIED™ server to the TV's flash memory, and then press OK. Photo Select /Folder 1/54 E05265464.jpg Select Page Photo Edit Press...
  • Page 53: Other Features

    Other features Panel Lock Panel Lock disables the buttons on the television. All buttons on the remote control can still be used. In the PREFERENCES menu, select Panel Lock and choose On or Off using PREFERENCES REGZA-LINK Setup Network Setup Media Renderer Setup Photo Frame Setup Teletext...
  • Page 54: Sleep Timer

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES On Timer The feature allows you to set the television to turn on automatically to a preset channel at a certain time of day or after a certain length of time. When On Timer is set to On, the green On Timer indicator on the front of the television is lit.
  • Page 55: Energy Saving Settings

    Energy Saving Settings Automatic Power Down The TV will automatically turn itself off (standby) after 4 hours, if you do not operate the TV either from the remote control or the TV control panel. In the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Energy Saving Settings and press OK.
  • Page 56: Guide

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Press to select Also. Details of programmes that have started on other channels will be provided. Use to change the display contents. To display More Information Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu. Press to highlight More Information and press On-screen Information icons Icon Service info...
  • Page 57: Digital Settings - Parental Control

    Genre selection/searching From the guide screen, you can use the genre selection and search features. Press the QUICK button from the guide screen. Press to highlight Genre Colour in the Quick Menu, and then press OK. Genre Colour Setup Movies Colour Setup RETURN With the focus on a particular genre, press the desired...
  • Page 58: Parental Setup

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Parental Setup The Parental Control feature allows you to block programmes according to their rating levels. If a PIN has been set, you will need to enter it before adjusting the level. In the DTV Settings menu, press Control, and then press OK.
  • Page 59: Skip Channels

    Skip channels This feature allows you to set channels that will be skipped when or P are used to tune. Select the channel you want to skip in your channel list. From the Quick Menu, press Options and press OK. Press repeatedly to highlight the skip ( Press OK to select.
  • Page 60: Common Interface

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Common Interface The Common Interface Slot, situated on the side of the television, enables the insertion of a CAM (Conditional Access Module) and card. These are purchased from a service provider and allow additional subscription broadcasts to be viewed. For information, see a service provider.
  • Page 61: Network Upgrade

    Network Upgrade TOSHIBA may offer upgrades for the TV's software in the future. The TV's software is upgraded via the Network. Before downloading software; Configure your TV to connect to the Internet. NOTE: While the upgrade is being performed, you will not be able to watch the TV.
  • Page 62: Pc Settings

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES PC Settings Horizontal and Vertical Position Connect the PC (as shown in the ‘Connecting a computer’ section) and ensure that a picture is showing on the television screen. The picture position may now be adjusted to suit personal preference.
  • Page 63: Input Selection And Av Connections

    Input selection and AV connections See page 8 for a detailed image showing recommended connections. Most media recorders and decoders send a signal through the SCART lead to switch the television to the correct Input socket. Alternatively, press the external source selection button until the picture from connected equipment is shown.
  • Page 64: Pc Audio

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Labeling video input sources These input labels are shown in the input selector. You can label video inputs according to the devices you have connected to the In the PREFERENCES menu, press Connection and press OK. Press to highlight Input Labeling and press Input Labeling Input...
  • Page 65: Digital Audio Output

    HDMI Settings Some early HDMI equipment may not work properly with your HDMI TV. Please try setting the Enable Content Type and INSTAPORT™ options to Off. Adjusting these settings should allow your early HDMI source to operate properly with your television.
  • Page 66: Using Regza-Link

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Using REGZA-LINK This is a new feature that uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices from the television remote control via HDMI connection (page 11). When the Enable REGZA-LINK item in the REGZA-LINK Setup menu is set to On, individual functions also set to On will be activated.
  • Page 67: Regza-Link Playback Device Control

    • This feature may not work if the AV amplifier is operated. Toshiba PC compatible with REGZA-LINK This feature automatically adjusts the suitable widescreen formats and picture preferences when connected to a Toshiba PC compatible with REGZA-LINK. NOTE: This feature depends on the connected equipment...
  • Page 68: Text Services

    To access one of the four given subjects, press the relevant coloured button on the remote control. For further information on your particular text system(s), see the broadcast text index page or, consult your local Toshiba dealer. Navigating pages using LIST The four coloured choices at the bottom of the screen are numbers –...
  • Page 69: Control Buttons

    Control buttons Below is a guide to the functions of the remote control text buttons. k To display the index/initial page: Press to access the index/initial page. The one displayed is dependant on the broadcaster. TEXT To display a page of text: Press TEXT to display text.
  • Page 70: Problem Solving

    PROBLEM SOLVING Questions and Answers Below are the answers to some of the most common queries. Why is there no sound or picture? Check the television is not in standby mode. Check the mains plug and all mains connections. There is a picture, but why is there little or no colour? When using an external source, for instance, a poor quality video tape, if there is little or no colour,...
  • Page 71 Make sure your network address is set up correctly (see page 36). Why doesn't the wireless network work? Make sure the TOSHIBA Dual Band WLAN Adaptor is used (see page 13). Check that the AP is powered on. PROBLEM SOLVING...
  • Page 72 PROBLEM SOLVING Why doesn't the Media Player feature operate? Make sure that devices are connected correctly. Incorrect behavior may occur with a USB hub connection. Check your network setup if using DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server. What do the LEDs on the front of the television indicate? Check the table below.
  • Page 73: Information

    • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. • INSTAPORT™ and INSTAPORT logo are trademarks of Silicon Image, Inc.
  • Page 74 INFORMATION Cleaning the screen and cabinet… Turn off the power, clean the screen and cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. We recommend that you do not use any proprietary polishes or solvents on the screen or cabinet as this may cause damage. Disposal…...
  • Page 75: Information

    Information Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch, remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Signal information for Mini D-sub 15 pin connector Pin No. Signal name Ground * NC = not connected Acceptable PC signals through the PC terminal The PC input on this TV only accepts signal formats which are compliant with VESA-DMT as shown in the table below.
  • Page 76 INFORMATION Acceptable video or PC signals through the HDMI terminals The HDMI inputs on this TV only accept VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA signal formats which are compliant with VESA as shown in 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;...
  • Page 77 USB Media Player Supported Format Photo Extension Format .jpg, .jpeg JPEG Data compatibility: JPEG Exif ver 2.2 Maximum viewable resolution: 4096 x 4096 (HW decode) pixels 16384 x 16384 (SW decode) pixels Maximum file size: 9MB Maximum number of files: 2000/folder Movie Extension System...
  • Page 78: Specifications And Accessories

    TV to a wall bracket. See page 3. • Two cable clamps TOSHIBA Dual Band WLAN Adaptor WLM-10U2 Specification is subject to change without notice. © TOSHIBA Television Central Europe Sp. z o.o. All rights reserved. ul. Pokoju 1, Biskupice Podgórne, 55-040 Kobierzyce, Poland...

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