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The model number and serial number are on the back and side of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Model number: Serial number:...
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Clip Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 34) If you use the TV in a room whose temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or below, the picture brightness may vary until the LCD warms up.
Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury. Refer all servicing not specified in this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 44) If you have the TV serviced: •...
• 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 user’s authority to operate this equipment. ENERGY STAR ®...
Trademark Information • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Audyssey EQ is based on the award-winning Audyssey MultEQ technology. It is the first-ever room equalization solution that can achieve optimum sound for a large listening area and it is featured in many high end home theater products.
Chapter 1: Introduction Features of your new TV The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: •Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases).
TV front and side panel Model 40SL500U is used in this manual for illustration purposes. TV front Remote sensor — Point the remote control toward this remote sensor. Effective range: TOSHIBA Illumination See “TOSHIBA Illumination” on page 52 for additional information.
TV back panel For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 13–20. HDMI IN — HDMI input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. PC/HDMI 2 AUDIO IN — PC audio input terminal is shared with HDMI 2 analog audio input terminal, and its use can be configured in the AV Connection menu (- page 50).
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.
Connecting a VCR and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder Camcorder AUDIO VIDEO TV right side panel Y/VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO You will need: •Coaxial cables •Standard A/V cables – If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to your VCR’s audio out terminal using the white audio cable only.
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream (to record and playback), or a satellite receiver ® Your TV has ColorStream (component video) input. Component video cable AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO DVD player with component video Standard audio cable From satellite dish Component video cable AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO...
Connecting a device to the IR OUT infrared terminal using the IR blaster cable for IR pass-through device control You can use the TV’s IR OUT terminal to remotely operate many infrared remote-controlled devices enclosed within an entertainment center or similar cabinet.
® Connecting an HDMI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV 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) program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861-D compliant[1] consumer electronic devices (such as a set-...
® feature Note: 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. ® feature uses the CEC...
Connecting a HDMI audio system HDMI audio system is available if your AV amplifier corresponds to ARC. You will need: •HDMI cable AV amplifier corresponding to ARC TV back panel HDMI's ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature This feature enables the audio signal of the TV to be sent to the AV amplifier via the HDMI cable.
Connecting a personal computer (PC) With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV’s speakers. To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV, you will need: •Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable •PC audio cable...
Connecting a home network The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to your home network. You can use this home network to access photo, movie and music files that are stored on a DLNA CERTIFIED Server and play them on your TV.
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Connecting the TV to a home network - Wireless You will need: •Standard LAN cable •Dual Band WLAN Adapter (WLM-10U1) •Wireless LAN access point Toshiba provides Dual Band WLAN Adapter (WLM- 10U1) as an option. To obtain it: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/ Wireless LAN access point Dual Band...
Your TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices (- page 26). If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate: You can program the TV remote control so it will operate the other device (- page 28).
Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For the REGZA-LINK remote control functions, see “REGZA-LINK ® playback device control” (- page 47). For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see “Remote control functional key chart”...
Using the remote control to control your other devices If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so) (- page 28).
Remote control functional key chart REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV SLEEP Sleep PIC SIZE Picture Size FREEZE FREEZE POWER Power Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 5 Digit 6 Digit 7 Digit 8 Digit 9 Digit 0 –...
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REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV MTS/AUDIO CC/SUBTITLE Red* GREEN Green* YELLOW Yellow* BLUE Blue* Note: • “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. • “s TV” = key will affect the TV, even though the remote control is in another mode.
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 25.
Photo Frame Setup Channel Browser Setup PIN Setting Parental Control and Locks Display Settings AV Connection Energy Saving Settings Blue Screen HDMI Information Display TOSHIBA Illumination Icon Item Menu Language SETUP ANT/CABLE In Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Page TV Settings...
Navigating the menu system You can use the buttons on the remote control or TV control panel to access and navigate your TV’s on- screen menu system. •Press to open the menu. PICTURE Picture Mode AutoView Reset Backlight Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness...
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. In the Menu Language field, press C or c to select your preferred language and press Next, the Local Time Setting window will appear. Press B or b to select Time Zone, set your desired time zone with C or c.
Configuring the antenna input source for the ANT/CABLE terminal From the SETUP menu, highlight ANT/CABLE In. Press C or c to select the input source (Antenna or Cable) for the ANT/CABLE input and press Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory When you press <...
Setting AV Input mode This setting determines the configuration of the shared AV input on the side of your TV. You can set this input for either ColorStream HD or Video. From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight AV Connection and press Press B or b to select AV Input.
Setting the time zone The Time Zone setup will allow you to specify the correct time zone for your region. This feature will allow the TV status information to show the correct time zone information for your viewing area. From the SETUP menu, highlight TV Settings and press Press B or b to select Local Time Setting and press Highlight Time Zone and press C or c to set your...
Chapter 6: Basic features Tuning channels Setting the Channel Tuning Mode This feature allows you to choose how tuning will be handled for analog and digital channels when the TV is in Antenna mode. Note: To use this feature, ANT/CABLE In must be set to Antenna (- page 35).
Tuning channels using the Channel Browser ™ The Channel Browser ™ provides an easy navigation interface for all your channels and inputs. This feature allows you to: •Navigate the contents of all of your inputs. •Keep a list of your favorite channels. •Keep a history of the last 32 channels or inputs viewed.
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™ Elements of the Channel Browser History Video HDMI 1 Current list (History, ANT/CABLE, Inputs, Favorites, or REGZA-LINK) Input type Channel or input currently being viewed Channel or input that is currently highlighted in the browser Channels stored in the History List Input labels To toggle among the available lists: After opening the Channel Browser...
Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. This feature also works for external inputs. Select the first channel you want to view. Select a second channel using the Channel Number buttons (and the dash (=) button if needed).
Using the closed caption mode To turn on the closed caption mode: From the SETUP menu, highlight TV Settings and press Press b or B to select Closed Captions Settings and press Press b or B to select Closed Captions and press C or c to select On.
Setting the PIN code A PIN code is necessary for some menus. Note: Parental Control and Locks menu is grayed out if no PIN has been set. Registering a new PIN code From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight PIN Setting and press .
• The additional rating system is not designed, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba, nor is the availability of an additional rating system determined or controlled by Toshiba. Similarly, the rating of programs in an additional rating system is not determined, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba.
Note: • If you place an “5” in the box next to “Rated “None””, programs rated “None” or “Not Rated” will be blocked; however, programs that do not provide any rating information will not be blocked. • To display the rating of the program you are watching, press on the remote control.
GameTimer ® You can use the GameTimer ® to set a time limit for playing a video game (30–120 minutes). When the GameTimer expires, the TV enters Input Lock mode and locks out the input source for the video game device.
® Using REGZA-LINK This feature uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK ® compatible devices with the TV remote control via HDMI connection. When Enable REGZA-LINK in the REGZA-LINK Setup menu is set to On, the following REGZA-LINK functions will be enabled.
Amplifier VOLUME and MUTE controls With your TV’s remote control, you can adjust or mute the sound volume of your amplifier. First, set the MODE SELECT switch to TV. •z Z adjust the volume level. • turns off the sound. MUTE To use this function: From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight...
® Using the HDMI settings feature This menu consists of the following items (new HDMI capabilities) and will be grayed out on non-HDMI inputs. Some HDMI legacy sources may not work properly with your HDMI TV, please try setting the following options (Content Type and INSTAPORT Adjusting these settings should allow your HDMI legacy source to operate properly with your TV.
Using the PC settings feature You can view an image from a PC on the TV screen. When a PC is connected to the TV's PC IN terminal, you can use the PC Settings feature to make adjustments to the image. If the edges of the picture are cut off, readjust the Horizontal Position and Vertical Position.
Setting the On Timer You can set the On Timer to automatically turn on the TV to a preset channel or input at a preset time. To activate the On Timer: From the APPLICATIONS menu, highlight On Timer and press Press B or b to select Enable On Timer, and then press C or c to select On.
From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Blue Screen. Press C or c to select On, and press TOSHIBA Illumination You can set the illumination mode of the TOSHIBA logo located on the front panel to On or Off. From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight TOSHIBA Illumination.
Displaying TV status information To display TV status information: Press INFO INFO The following information will display (if applicable): •Current input (ANT/CABLE, Video, etc.) •If ANT/CABLE is the current input, either “CABLE” (for cable TV) or “ANT” (for over-the-air broadcasts). •Channel number (if in ANT/CABLE mode) •Input label (if set) •Digital signal strength indicator (bar graph in lower...
Chapter 7: Picture and sound controls 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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Picture Size Native (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signal programs) If receiving a 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i (HDMI), or • 480p (HDMI) signal program, Native mode scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e.
Scrolling the picture If the edges of the picture are cut off, you can adjust the image position. Note: You can adjust the picture position when the picture size is set to TheaterWide 2 or TheaterWide 3. From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Display Settings and press Press B or b to select Picture Position and press Press B or b to select Vertical Position.
Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from the following modes, as described below. Mode Description Automatically adjusts picture settings AutoView based on ambient light conditions and ™ input signal content. Sports Bright and dynamic picture. Standard Standard picture settings.
Using the advanced picture settings features Note: • Advanced Picture Settings is grayed out when TheaterLock is set to On. • Some of the Advanced Picture Settings features will not be available for adjustment when Media Player (Movie/ Photo) or Photo Frame is used. DynaLight ™...
MPEG NR The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference caused by MPEG compression. From the PICTURE menu, highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press Press B or b to select Noise Reduction and press Press B or b to highlight MPEG NR. Press C or c to select either Low, Middle, High or Off and press Note: If the Picture Mode is set to Game or PC, this feature...
ColorMaster ™ The ColorMaster ™ feature allows you to adjust standard colors. From the PICTURE menu, highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press Press B or b to select ColorMaster, press C or c to select On, and then press EXIT Base Color Adjustment When ColorMaster ™...
Viewing the Control Visualization window This feature displays a histogram and control curve illustrating the brightness of the TV. From the PICTURE menu, highlight Control Visualization and press . The histogram window will appear. Control Visualization Distribution Number Pixels Brightness Control Curve Output Input...
Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press to partially reduce (1/2 Mute) or turn off MUTE (Mute) the sound. Each time you press mode will change in the following order: 1/2 Mute Mute Volume If the closed caption mode is set to Off when you select “Mute”...
Using the Dolby ® Digital Dynamic Range Control feature This dynamic range control feature causes the ATSC dynamic range to be further compressed, allowing you to switch from digital to analog broadcasts at the same dynamic range. From the SOUND menu, highlight Dynamic Range Control.
Wi-Fi Alliance • The optional Dual Band WLAN Adapter is intended for use with 40SL500U, 46SL500U and 55SL500U only and should not be used with other devices. Use with other devices may result in damage to the wireless USB dongle and/or the other device.
Setting up the Network You can select the Network Type. From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Network Setup and press Press B or b to highlight Network Type, and then press C or c to select Wired or Wireless. Note: If the Dual Band WLAN Adapter is not connected, Wireless cannot be selected.
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Manual Setup From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Network Setup and press Press B or b to highlight Wireless Setup, and press Press B or b to highlight Manual Setup, and press Press B or b to highlight Network Name, and press .
Advanced Network Setup Note: • When the DHCP function of the router connected with this TV is On, you can set Auto Setup to On or Off. • When the DHCP function of the router is Off, set Auto Setup to Off and manually set the IP Address or DNS Address.
Using the software keyboard You can enter text by using the Software Keyboard. The Software Keyboard window will appear when you press on a field that accepts character input. To enter text using the software keyboard: Highlight the desired character on the on-screen software keyboard.
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Media Renderer From the PREFERENCES menu, highlight Media Renderer Setup and press Press B or b to highlight Media Renderer, and then press C or c to select On or Off. Device Name Setup The device name as a DMR can be changed. The set device name can be confirmed from the DMC.
FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. Chapter 8: Advanced features Basic operation Using Media Player with USB and SD Memory Card...
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Using Media Player with DLNA CERTIFIED You need to configure a home network before using this feature (- page 21). From the APPLICATIONS menu, highlight Media Player, and then press Press C or c to select Photo, Movie, or Music and press .
Viewing Movie files (on DLNA CERTIFIED ™ Server) Basic Playback: After selecting a file (- “To select a file in the list of contents” on page 70), press playback. Note: • When you highlight the file without pressing content is played on a preview screen. When pressed, it is played in the full screen mode.
To display the file status information: Press during playback. The information will be INFO displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press again to remove the information. INFO Note: The information may not be correctly displayed depending on contents, DMC or DMS. File Compatibility: File format: Video: MPEG2(PS) PAL, MPEG2(PS) NTSC,...
To set the repeat mode: Press . The current repeat setting will appear. QUICK Press C or c to select Off, All or 1. Press . The setting is effective until the TV is RETURN turned off. Mode Description Contents in the same folder are played back once.
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To sort the folders and files: Press to open the Quick menu from Multi View QUICK mode. Press B or b to select Sort. Press C or c to select Title, New or Old to set the sorting rule. Item Description Title--File sorting rules: 1.
Using the Photo Frame feature This feature allows you to display a photo file stored on the TV. •Only one photo file can be stored on the TV. •The photo file can be overwritten with a file from an external device (USB, SD Memory Card). •This Photo file cannot be imported from a DLNA ™...
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Black box on-screen • The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes (T1, T2, T3, or T4).
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• The V-Chip feature is available for the U.S. V-Chip system only (- page 43). No REGZA-LINK operation • The REGZA-LINK feature is available for Toshiba REGZA- LINK compatible devices. • Make sure 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.”...
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 input signals which 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.
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 input signals which 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.
Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 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 TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
Chapter 10: Appendix Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS TOSHIBA BRAND FLAT PANEL TELEVISION (the “TELEVISION(S)”...
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TCL, and service made necessary by the use or installation of non-Toshiba modifications to the Television; h. Service of a Television on which the TOSHIBA label or logo, rating label or serial number have been defaced or removed; i. Damage to the Television caused by failure to follow the specifications, User manuals or guides as to usage and/or storage.
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TCL Customer Support toll free at 1 800 268-3404. For at least three (3) years from the date of distribution of the this product, Toshiba will give to anyone who contacts Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800) 631-3811, for a charge of no more than our cost of physically performing...
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Except where otherwise noted in the source code (e.g. the files hash.c, list.c and the trio files, which are covered by a similar licence but with different Copyright notices) all the files are: Copyright (C) 1998-2003 Daniel Veillard. All Rights Reserved.
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* WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS * FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE AUTHORS AND * CONTRIBUTORS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY IN * ANY CONCEIVABLE MANNER. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http:// www.openssl.org).
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SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
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above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement: “This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com)”...
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Chapter 10: Appendix Note: There may be an updated version of this malloc obtainable at ftp://gee.cs.oswego.edu/pub/misc/malloc.c Check before installing!