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TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9.
Dear Customer, CHILD SAFETY: Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please...
Important Safety Instructions • ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the TV any time it has been damaged or dropped. 1) Read these instructions. 15) CAUTION: 2) Keep these instructions. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the 3) Heed all warnings.
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Care 25) Never block or cover the slots or openings in the TV For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA cabinet back, bottom, and sides. Never place the TV: TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: • on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface;...
Refer all servicing bracket. Before proceeding, make sure the appropriate bracket(s) are attached to the wall and the not specified in this manual to a Toshiba Authorized back of the TV as described in the instructions Service Center.
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Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Caution: Changes or modifications to this equipment not Laboratories. expressly approved by Toshiba could void the user’s • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia authority to operate this equipment. Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its HD, LCD TV: many exciting features.
TOSHIBA Illumination VOLUME+ – — These buttons adjust the volume level. The TOSHIBA logo will be illuminated. See ARROWS I i — When a menu is on-screen, these “Selecting the TOSHIBA Illumination mode” on buttons function as left/right menu navigation page 30 for additional information.
(ATSC) off-air antenna signals and connecting devices with component video output, analog and digital Cable TV (QAM) signals. such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface Note: Component video cables carry only video are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing information;...
Component video cables come in sets of three and are for use with video devices with component video output. (ColorStream ® is Toshiba’s brand of component video.) These cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. Separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR (or a VCR with S-video) and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder From Cable TV From Cable TV or antenna Camcorder Cable box TV upper back panel CH 3 AUDIO VIDEO CH 4 S-video cable Stereo VCR VIDEO...
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream (component video), ® a VCR, and a satellite receiver Your TV has two sets of ColorStream ® (component video) inputs. TV upper back panel From antenna Stereo VCR AUDIO...
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting an HDMI or DVI ™ * To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control (- page 32). To program the TV remote control to device to the HDMI input operate other devices, see Chapter 3. To connect a DVI device, you will need: The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and •one HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable...
HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo ( as regulated by the HDMI standard. •This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba’s REGZA-LINK. However, Toshiba is not liable for those operations. Refer to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. XV648U_05C02.pdf...
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV damage speakers or headphones. THIS DAMAGE IS Connecting a digital audio system NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. • The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal may not output some digital audio sources because of copy The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a restrictions.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV •Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Connecting a personal computer Signal Signal Signal (PC) name name name Ground Ground With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the TV and hear the Ground H-sync sound from the TV’s speakers.
Toshiba devices (- page 22). Install two “AAA” size alkaline batteries. Match the If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that + and – symbols on the batteries to the symbols on the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate: the battery compartment.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control POWER turns the TV on and off. When the TV is on, Learning about the remote control the green LED indicator on the TV front will be illuminated. FREEZE freezes the picture. Press again to restore The buttons used for operating the TV only are the moving picture (- page 38).
(as opposed to < ,). +10 Press to directly access DVD chapters higher than 10. If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device TOP MENU Accesses a DVD’s top menu. that the remote control is not preprogrammed to...
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote Control functional key chart REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV CABLE SAT (satellite) AUX 1 (VCR) AUX 2 (DVD or HTIB) POWER Power Power Power Power Power s TV s TV s TV s TV...
Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To program your TV remote control to operate a non-Toshiba device (or a Toshiba device that it is not preprogrammed to operate), follow the steps below. For details on using the remote control to operate the device, see page 21.
•Press C or c to adjust settings. Parental Control and Locks •All menus close automatically if you do not make a Auto Aspect selection within 60 seconds. 4:3 Stretch •To close a menu instantly, press Blue Screen Transparency TOSHIBA Illumination XV648U_07C04.pdf 2009/07/10 11:00:43...
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Initial Setup Quick Setup from the SETUP menu When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup You can conveniently change various basic TV settings window will appear. from the Quick Setup item located under the SETUP menu.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Configure the ANT/CABLE input, if you have not Configuring the antenna input already done so (- left-hand column). source for the ANT/CABLE terminal From the SETUP menu, highlight Auto Tuning. A screen will appear warning that previous programs and settings will be deleted.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Setting channel skip Setting video input skip To prevent certain channels from being viewed, If you set a video input source to be skipped, it will be channel positions can be skipped. skipped over when selecting the input by repeatedly pressing +.
Selecting the TOSHIBA Illumination mode You can set the transparency of the on-screen display system. You can set the illumination mode of the TOSHIBA logo From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight located on the front panel to On or Off. Transparency.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Viewing the system status From the SETUP menu, highlight System Information. Press T to display the system information. System Information Software Version XV648U 6.1.23.0 Mar 26 2009 - 01:16:45 FW: 21 Reset Factory Defaults You can reset all settings and channels to their factory default values.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features ® To select a REGZA-LINK device: Selecting the video input source Press B or b to highlight an appropriate HDMI to view input. Press c to display the list of REGZA-LINK ® devices for that input. To select the video input source to view: If there are multiple REGZA-LINK ®...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features ™ To set up the Channel Browser Tuning channels From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Channel Browser Setup and press T. Press b or B to highlight Navigation, and then Tuning channels using the press C or c to select either Select Mode or Browse Channel Browser ™...
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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Elements of the Channel Browser™ Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List History Adding channels and inputs to the History List: Video 1 Video 2 ™ As a channel or input is tuned, the Channel Browser adds it to the History List and displays it on the “right ™...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Setting the Channel Tuning Mode Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) This feature allows you to choose how tuning will be handled for analog and digital channels when the TV is in Antenna mode. Tuning analog channels: Press the Channel Number (0–9) on the remote control.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the picture size You can view many program formats in a variety of picture sizes—Native, 4:3, Full, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, Normal and Dot by Dot. Note: The “picture size” illustrations are examples only. The format of the image (in any of the picture sizes) will vary depending on the format of the signal you are currently watching.
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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Picture Size Picture Size Native TheaterWide 1 (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signal (for 4:3 format programs) programs) The center of the picture remains close to its original • If receiving a 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i (HDMI), or proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched wider to fill the screen.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Scrolling the picture Using the 4:3 Stretch If the edges of the picture are cut off, you can adjust the When 4:3 Stretch is activated, the size switching system image position. changes 4:3 programs into full screen picture. Note: You can adjust the picture position when the picture From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight 4:3 size is set to TheaterWide 2 or TheaterWide 3.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture quality Adjusting the picture The picture quality you adjusted under a certain picture mode is saved to the picture mode of same name. Selecting the picture mode Selection Pressing C Pressing c Backlight* darker lighter...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the TheaterLock feature Using the closed caption mode ™ The TheaterLock feature allows you to “lock” items in Analog CC Mode the PICTURE menu that affect the picture display. These items will be grayed out and unavailable when the TheaterLock setting is set to “On”.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Digital CC Settings CC Selector You can customize the closed caption display You can use the CC and Digital Audio Selectors to characteristics by changing the background color, temporarily override the default analog caption mode opacity, text size, type, edge, and color.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the audio The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to output high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio program (SAP) containing a Muting the sound second language, music, or other audio information (when provided by individual stations).
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the optical audio output Setting the PIN code format A PIN code is necessary for some menus. You can use this feature to select the optical audio output format when you connect a Dolby Digital Registering a new PIN code decoder or other digital audio system to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the TV.
• 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...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Note: Independent rating system for broadcasters • If you place an “5” in the box next to “None Rated”, programs rated “None” or “Not Rated” will be blocked; Ratings Description and Content themes however, programs that do not provide any rating Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and information will not be blocked.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the GameTimer ® feature Locking channels You can use the GameTimer ® to set a time limit for playing a video game (30–120 minutes). When the With the Lock feature, you can lock specific channels. GameTimer expires, the TV enters Input Lock mode The locked channels can only be accessed by entering and locks out the input source for the video game...
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the PC settings feature Setting the PC Audio You can view an image from a PC on the TV screen. This function allows you to output sound from your PC When a PC is connected to the TV's PC IN terminal, you when connecting using the PC IN terminal and an can use the PC Settings feature to make adjustments to analog RGB cable.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Setting the On Timer Setting the Sleep Timer You can set the on timer to automatically turn on the TV You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set to a preset channel or input at a preset time.
From the APPLICATIONS menu, highlight REGZA-LINK Player Control and press T. This feature uses CEC technology and allows you to Press B or b to select the item you want to control control Toshiba REGZA-LINK ® compatible devices and press T.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Amplifier VOLUME and MUTE ® To set the REGZA-LINK Setup: controls From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight REGZA-LINK Setup and press T. With your TV’s remote control, you can adjust or mute Press B or b to highlight Enable REGZA-LINK. the sound volume of your amplifier.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the HDMI settings feature Setting the HDMI audio mode ™ ™ This menu consists of the following items (new HDMI To set the HDMI audio mode: capabilities) and will be grayed out on non-HDMI inputs.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Displaying TV status information Understanding the auto power off feature To display TV status information using RECALL: Press E on the remote control. The TV will automatically turn itself off after The following information will display (if applicable): approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant •Current input (ANT/CABLE, Video 1, etc.) channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the...
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the Dynamic Contrast Using the advanced picture settings features Dynamic Contrast detects changes in picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjusts the video. Note: Some of the Advanced Picture Settings features will From the PICTURE menu, highlight Advanced not be available for adjustment when the Picture Mode is Picture Settings and press T.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using Expert Mode Using the MPEG NR feature This feature individually enables/disables the Red, The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce Green, and Blue components of the picture to allow for visible interference caused by MPEG compression.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the Auto Brightness Sensor Using the ColorMaster ™ feature When the Auto Brightness Sensor feature is set to On, The ColorMaster™ feature allows you to adjust the TV will automatically optimize the backlighting standard colors.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Selecting the color temperature Using the advanced sound settings features To adjust the color temperature: From the PICTURE menu, highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press T. Using the surround sound feature Press B or b to select Color Temperature and press Stereo Extension, Voice Enhancement, and Dynamic Press B or b to highlight Color Temperature.
Insert USB device into the USB terminal on the right You must obtain any required permission from copyright side of the TV. owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba From the APPLICATIONS menu, highlight Media cannot and does not grant such permission.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Viewing JPEG files To set the Slideshow mode settings: From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Photo To view in Single View mode: Viewer Setup and press T. Press B or b to highlight Interval Time or Repeat. When the thumbnail view appears after starting the Media Player (- page 57), press C c b or B to Press C or c to adjust the setting and press T.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting from channels 3 or 4, make sure the Input Lock is set to General troubleshooting Off (- page 46). Poor color or no color • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another Before calling a service technician, please check this channel.
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• The V-Chip feature is available for the U.S. V-Chip system only (- page 44). No REGZA-LINK operation • The REGZA-LINK feature is available for Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices. • Make sure the HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo ) are used.
If, after trying the solutions, the problem still exists: •In the U.S., call TACP Consumer Solutions at 1-800- 631-3811. •In Canada, locate the nearest Toshiba authorized service depot by directing your web browser to www.toshiba.ca; click “Home Entertainment,” and then click “Support.”...
Chapter 9: Appendix Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PC IN signal formats Note: • The PC IN on this TV only accepts signal formats which are compliant with VESA-DMT as shown in the table below. Since some PCs have input signals that are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following phenomenon may occur: incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder.
Chapter 9: Appendix HDMI signal formats Note: • The HDMI inputs on this TV only accept VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA signal formats which are compliant with VESA as shown in the table below. Since some PCs and HDMI or DVI devices have input signals that are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following phenomenon may occur: incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder.
Safety Act. Failure to complete and return the product for LCD Televisions 26” and Larger registration card does not diminish your warranty rights. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes Your Responsibility the following limited warranties to original consumers in the THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE United States.
PART WITH A NEW OR REFURBISHED PART WITHOUT CHARGE TO YOU. (c) FOR TELEVISIONS 32 INCHES OR LESS: YOU MUST Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following DELIVER THE ENTIRE TELEVISION TO AN ASP. YOU limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE...
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INCONVENIENCE OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, Television; EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER h. Service of a Television on which the TOSHIBA label or FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, logo, rating label or serial number have been defaced TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), UNDER A STATUTE OR or removed;...
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A copy of the GPL source code in this product may be “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at support systems, medical applications, connections to (800)631-3811. There will be a charge to cover the costs implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, of providing the source code.