Integrated high definition lcd television (62 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toshiba VL74* Digital Series
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VL74* Digital Series XL74* Digital Series EUROPEAN UNION ECOLABEL Awarded to goods or services which meet the environmental requirements of the EU ecolabelling scheme...
Contents Analogue switch-off ....... 25 CONTROLS AND FEATURES INSTALLING YOUR TV General controls ..........26 Safety Precautions ........... 4 Quick Menu ..........26 Installation and important information ....5 Selecting positions ........26 The remote control .......... 7 The Time Display – analogue only ... 26 Inserting batteries and effective range ..
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REGZA-LINK system standby ..... 71 No Signal Power Down ......58 REGZA-LINK system audio control ..... 71 Digital on-screen information and Programme Toshiba PC compatible with REGZA-LINK ..71 Guide ............59 Information ..........59 TEXT SERVICES Guide ............. 60 Text services ..........
INSTALLING YOUR TV Safety Precautions DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS AS THIS WILL EXPOSE DANGEROUS AND ‘LIVE’ PARTS. This equipment has been designed and manufactured THE MAINS PLUG IS USED AS A DISCONNECTING to meet international safety standards but, like any DEVICE AND THEREFORE SHOULD BE READILY electrical equipment, care must be taken to obtain the OPERABLE.
INSTALLING YOUR TV Installation and important information Where to install Locate the television away from direct sunlight and strong Sturdy tie (as short as possible) Fixing strap lights. Soft, indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing. Use curtains or blinds to prevent direct sunlight falling on the screen.
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INSTALLING YOUR TV The remote control 18 To exit menus To page up, down, left or right Simple at-a-glance reference for your remote control. 20 When using menus, the arrows move the cursor on the screen up, down, left or right. Press OK to confirm your selection 21 On-screen Menus 22 To return to previous Menu 23 Colour buttons: Text and interactive service control buttons...
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 POWER switch PC/HDMI2 AUDIO (shared) POWER cord...
CONNECTING YOUR TV ® Connecting an HDMI or DVI To connect a DVI device device to the HDMI input Connect an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor cable (HDMI type A connector) to the HDMI 2 terminal and audio cables to the PC/ HDMI 2 (AUDIO) socket (see illustration). The HDMI input on your television receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an •...
HDMI standard. • This function is available when one PC and one AV amplifier • This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba’s are connected separately. However, it may not operate REGZA-LINK. However, Toshiba is not liable for those properly if the PC is connected via the AV amplifier.
CONNECTING YOUR TV Connecting a computer • A band may appear at the edges of the screen or parts of the picture may be obscured. This is due to scaling of the picture by the set, it is not a malfunction. With either an RGB/PC or an HDMI connection, you •...
To connect the TV to a home network with an internet connection - Wireless The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to Please refer to “Wireless Setup” section on page 38. your home network. You can use this revolutionary...
NOTE: Putting the television into standby mode will reduce The USB 2 socket has to be used with the “TOSHIBA Dual Band energy consumption, but will still draw some power. WLAN Adaptor WLM-10U2” in order to access a wireless network.
SETTING UP YOUR TV Startup Application Press OK, and the TV Mounting screen will appear, press to select Stand or Wall. Before switching on the television, put your decoder and media recorder, if applicable, to Standby. TV Mounting If you are mounting the TV on a wall please select [Wall]. To set up the television, use the buttons on the [Stand] is recommended for other uses.
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SETTING UP YOUR TV You must allow the television to complete the search. If your satellite dish is movable, the following Positioning screen will appear. Auto Tuning Progress Found DTV Tune Positioning ATV Tune Waiting... Satellite : ASTRA 19.2°E Channel: C7 Transponder 1/83 (10743 MHz H) Go to 0...
SETTING UP YOUR TV DTV End Frequency: Ant/Cable/Satellite (if available) This sets the frequency at which the scan will end. From this menu, you can set the RF input configuration. DTV Modulation: Press MENU, and select SETUP menu. You can choose from five QAM modulation settings. to highlight Ant/Cable/Satellite and use DTV Symbol Rate: to select Antenna, Cable or Satellite.
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SETTING UP YOUR TV To delete a satellite: Press to highlight a new line. In the Satellite Settings menu, press Transponder Settings highlight the satellite you want to delete. Frequency Polarisation Symbol Rate S/S2 12640 22000 Press the RED button. A confirmation window will 12662 22000 appear.
SETTING UP YOUR TV To select the Dish Type: Press MENU and use to select SETUP menu. to highlight Auto Tuning. Press OK. In the Satellite Settings menu, press highlight the required satellite line, and then press SETUP Menu Language English Press to highlight Dish, and then press the...
SETTING UP YOUR TV ATV Manual Tuning For Satellite Tuning: A screen will appear warning that previous programmes and settings will be deleted. Tuning Auto Tuning The television can be tuned-in manually using ATV Manual Previous settings will be lost! Press EXIT for no Tuning.
SETTING UP YOUR TV Press MENU and use to select the SETUP Each signal will show on the television. If it is not your menu. Press to highlight ATV Manual Tuning and media recorder, press again to restart the press OK to select. search.
SETTING UP YOUR TV DTV Manual Tuning Press to select Skip. NOTE: The content of this menu varies depending on the DTV to turn Skip on. input (Antenna, Cable, or Satellite) that is currently selected. Press OK. on the screen indicates a skipped position. Manual Tuning ATV Manual Tuning This feature is available for service engineers or can be...
SETTING UP YOUR TV DTV Settings Manual Tuning for DVB-C When Ant/Cable/Satellite is set to Cable, DTV Manual Tuning items are as follows: Channels (Antenna/Cable) Frequency – input a specific frequency to be scanned The channel order may be changed to suit your personal Modulation –...
SETTING UP YOUR TV Move — Press the GREEN button to activate the Channels (Satellite) Move feature. Use the buttons to select the channel you wish to move and press OK to check. Select DTV Settings from the SETUP menu and press If you wish to move multiple channels at once, select another channel and check in the same way.
SETTING UP YOUR TV Group — Press C or to select All or By Satellite. Dynamic Scan Sorting Type — Press C or to set the sorting type. If the broadcast information has changed in your DVB-T receiving area, the TV screen will display the message A - Z Station name order (A to Z) “Broadcast information has changed.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES General controls Selecting positions To select a position, use the numbered buttons on the remote control. Quick Menu Positions can also be selected using P and P Quick Menu helps you access some options quickly, such as To display on-screen information such as position, input mode Picture Mode, Picture Size, More Information, Sleep or stereo/mono signal, press...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Sound controls Press to highlight Sound Navi, and then press OK. Advanced Sound Settings Volume controls and sound mute Sound Navi Surround Volume Voice Enhancement Press to adjust the volume. Dynamic Bass Boost High Sound Mute Press once to turn the sound off and again to cancel.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Press to highlight Voice Enhancement, and then Press to highlight an option, and then use press to select On. to adjust the volume level. Audio Level Offset Press to highlight Dynamic Bass Boost and using DTV 2ch select the desired bass expansion level (Off, Low or High).
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 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...
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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.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Picture controls Picture preferences You can customize current picture mode settings as desired. For Most of the picture controls and functions are example, while selecting “Dynamic”, if you change the available in both digital and analogue modes. following items, such as Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, PLEASE NOTE: Features not available will be greyed Colour, Tint, Sharpness and the Advanced Picture Settings...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Base Colour Adjustment Auto Brightness Sensor Settings The Base Colour Adjustment feature allows the adjustment of When the Auto Brightness Sensor is activated, it will individual colours to suit personal preference. This can be useful automatically optimise the backlighting levels to suit ambient when using an external source.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Active Backlight Control DNR – Digital Noise Reduction When Active Backlight Control is activated, it will DNR allows you to ‘soften’ the screen representation of a weak automatically optimize the backlighting levels for dark scenes. signal to reduce the noise effect. In the Advanced Picture Settings menu, press Select DNR from the Noise Reduction menu.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Film Stabilization Press to select Colour or Tint, and then press to adjust. The Film Stabilization feature allows the adjustment of motion smoothness. Press EXIT. In the Advanced Picture Settings menu, press NOTE: It is not possible to turn off all three colours select Film Stabilization.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES White Balance- Copy to All Inputs Automatic Format (Widescreen) This feature copies White Balance on the current input to all When this television receives a true Widescreen picture and other inputs that are set to the same picture mode. Individual Auto format is On, it will automatically be displayed in settings that are not allowed for a specific input will not be Widescreen format irrespective of the television’s previous...
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.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES Setting up the Network Easy Setup using PBC (Push Button Configuration) In the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Network Setup You can select the Network Type. and press OK. In the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Network Setup Press to highlight Wireless Setup, and press and press OK.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES To cancel searching for the AP: Input the Network Name by using the Software Press RETURN while searching for the AP. A message Keyboard (see page 42). To save your setting, press the will appear; then, press C or c to select Yes and press BLUE button.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Wireless Information NOTE: Even if an AP for IEEE 802.11n is used when Encryption is set to WEP or TKIP, the Speed value might be The settings configured in Wireless Setup can be confirmed. low. It is recommended that Encryption be changed to AES (see “Manual Setup”...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES NOTE: If you manually set the IP address, you must not use the Highlight Auto Setup, and then press to select same IP address for any other device. The IP address you use should be a private address. IP Address Setup DNS Setup Auto Setup...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Using the software keyboard Press to highlight Secondary DNS Address, and edit in the same way as Primary DNS Address. You can enter text by using the Software Keyboard. MAC Address The Software Keyboard window will appear when you press on a field that accepts character input.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Setting up the Media Change the password by using the Software Keyboard (see page 42), and then press the BLUE button. Renderer feature NOTE: The Web Password can be up to 15 characters Terminology: long. DMS: DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server Highlight Done, and then press OK.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Web Password Setup Maximum Volume Setup This setup determines the password that is necessary for the This feature allows you to set the maximum volume of the TV DMC to access built-in web pages on the DMR. when it receives volume operation commands from a DMC.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Using YouTube™ Using the Function Menu The Function Menu provides easy access to functions that are YouTube is a video-sharing service managed by commonly used. YouTube, LLC. This TV allows you to view YouTube content. Press the BLUE button while displaying YouTube. NOTE: The Function menu window will appear.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES To use the Drag Mode: If you select Advanced Settings: Press to select Pointer: ON, and press OK . Press to select the setting items, and press OK . A check will appear in the box. To remove the check, press OK again.
• When the BLUE button is pressed, Disable or You must obtain any required permission from Enable bar will appear. It changes whenever BLUE copyright owners to download or use copyrighted button is pressed. content. TOSHIBA cannot and does not grant such permission. Press RETURN.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Manual Start: Basic operation Insert USB device into the USB socket on the right side Using Media Player with USB of the TV. When Auto Start is enabled, you will be asked if you want to start the Media Player whenever a USB device In the APPLICATIONS menu, select Media Player, is inserted.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES To select a file in the list of contents: Viewing photo files Press to select a file or folder. There are three types of viewing modes. Multi View Press OK to move to the next layer, or press RETURN to return to the previous layer.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Single View Press to select Title/File Name, New or Old to set the sorting rule. In this mode, only files located in the selected directory will be displayed. This view allows you to change the photo content manually.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES NOTE: If you change the structure or modify any of the folder Viewing movie files (on a DLNA or file names under the “PRIVATE” folder, the list display as CERTIFIED™ Server or USB device) well as movie playback may not function correctly. You can select movies from a list of available files.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES ® To sort the folders and files To register your TV to a DivX account This TV allows you to play back files purchased or rented from Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu in list mode. ®...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES To set the repeat mode: Playing music files (on a DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server or USB device) Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu. You can listen to music from a list of available files. Press to select Off, All or 1. Music list example Mode Description...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Using the Photo Frame To display the device information feature Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu in list mode. You can use the TV screen as a digital photo frame. One image Press to select Device Information. (pre-installed or user-installed) can be displayed.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES B b C c Press to select Start, and then press OK to open Press to select the photo you want to copy Photo Frame. from the USB storage device or DLNA CERTIFIED™ server to the TV’s flash memory, and then press OK. Photo Select /Folder 1/54...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Other features Settings Press to select Settings, and then press OK. Panel Lock Press to select Clock, Position or Auto Power Panel Lock disables the buttons on the television. All buttons on Off. the remote control can still be used. Settings In the PREFERENCES menu, select Panel Lock and --/-- (---)
CONTROLS AND FEATURES The timers It will only be possible to create or edit programme timers for the currently tuned DTV input. Programme Timers – digital only On Timer This feature will set the television to go to a specific channel at The feature allows you to set the television to turn on a certain time.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Energy Saving Settings Sleep Timer The television can be set to turn itself Off after a certain length of time. Automatic Power Down In the APPLICATIONS menu, press to select Sleep The TV will automatically turn itself off (standby) after 4 hours, Timer.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Digital on-screen information Press to select Also. Details of programmes that have started on other channels will be provided. Use and Programme Guide to change the display contents. When viewing in digital mode, the on-screen To display More Information information and programme guide provide access to programme details for all available channels.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Guide Genre selection/searching From the guide screen, you can use the genre selection and Select the on-screen guide by pressing GUIDE, and search features. the guide screen will appear highlighting details of the channel and programme currently being viewed. This Press the QUICK button from the guide screen.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Digital settings – parental Parental Setup control The Parental Control feature allows you to block programmes according to their rating levels. If a PIN has been set, you will In order to prevent viewing of unsuitable films and need to enter it before adjusting the level.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Digital settings – Channel Skip channels Options This feature allows you to set channels that will be skipped when or P are used to tune. Selecting favourite channels Select the channel you want to skip in your channel list.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Digital settings – other Common Interface settings 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 Subtitles and allow additional subscription broadcasts to be viewed.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Software Upgrade and Network Upgrade Licences TOSHIBA may offer upgrades for the TV’s software in the future. The TV’s software is upgraded via the Network. Before downloading software; Auto Upgrade Configure your TV to connect to the Internet.
In the Display Settings menu, press until PC Settings is highlighted. Press OK to display the System Information. Display Settings System Information Auto Format TOSHIBA 4:3 Stretch 2010 2.1.26.0 Feb 19 2010 - 15:56:50 FW:13 PC Settings WEAK AVERAGE STRONG...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Input selection and AV Sampling Clock connections Adjusting the Sampling Clock alters the number of pulses per scan, this will clear vertical lines on the screen. See page 8 for a detailed image showing In the Display Settings menu, press until PC recommended connections.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES External input skip Labeling video input sources This feature is designed to make input selection more These input labels are shown in the input selector. You can label convenient by allowing you to skip unused inputs. video inputs according to the devices you have connected to the In the PREFERENCES menu, press to highlight AV In the PREFERENCES menu, press...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES PC Audio HDMI Settings In order to receive sound from a connected PC, plug the audio Some early HDMI equipment may not work properly with your cable into the back of the television (as shown in the HDMI TV.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Digital Audio Output When connecting a surround sound amplifier to the digital audio output (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format [S/PDIF]), the following options can be selected. PCM: this mode outputs PCM format to the digital audio output socket. Auto: this mode outputs Dolby Digital (if available) or PCM to the digital audio output socket.
When Amplifier Control is set to On, it allows the “Speaker This is a new feature that uses CEC technology and Preference” feature to become available. allows you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices from the television remote In the REGZA-LINK Setup menu, press to highlight control via HDMI connection (page 11).
• 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...
LIST will save your four favourite pages. For further information on your particular text system(s), see the broadcast text index page or, consult your local Toshiba Selecting modes dealer. The text character set will be automatically chosen by the language setting in the SETUP menu.
TEXT SERVICES 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.
PROBLEM SOLVING Questions and Answers What else can cause a poor picture? Below are the answers to some of the most Interference or a weak signal. Try a different television common queries. station. Manual Fine Tuning may help. Why is there no sound or picture? Select the ATV Manual Tuning menu.
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PROBLEM SOLVING What is DVB-T? Why are there problems with analogue text? Digital Video Broadcast via an aerial/antenna. Good performance of text depends on a good strong broadcast signal. This normally requires a roof or loft aerial. If the text is unreadable or garbled, check the aerial.
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PROBLEM SOLVING 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. Why doesn't the Media Player feature operate? Make sure that devices are connected correctly.
INFORMATION License Information ® ® • DLNA , DLNA Certification Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ • This product achieved the European Eco label are registered trademarks, service marks, or certification award issued by the European Commission. marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. You can get more information in following link: •...
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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…...
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 Pin No. Signal name Pin No.
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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;...
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INFORMATION 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...
USB 2 port Wireless LAN adaptor ready for a home the TV to a wall bracket. See page 5. network, IEEE802.11a/b/g/n compatible • Two cable clamps Optional accessories TOSHIBA Dual Band WLAN Adaptor WLM-10U2 Specification is subject to change without notice.
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●This TV has been designed to facilitate repair and recycling..better for you. EU Ecolabel : PL/22/002 TOSHIBA gives a minimum of 2 years guarantee for this LCD TV and 7 years availability for replacement of electronic parts. For warranty repairs, please contact the retailer where you purchased the product.