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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. www.support.toshiba.com 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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Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 36) If you use the TV in a room whose temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or below, the picture brightness may vary until the...
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 Provider. 47) If you have the TV serviced: •...
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USA - Federal Communications Commission Statement FCC Compliance Statement Toshiba television models 42SL417U, 46SL417U, and 55SL417U comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction; therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for perceived issues resulting from these symptoms. 1) An afterimage (ghost) may appear on the screen if a fixed, non-moving image is displayed for a long period of time.
Trademark Information • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Audyssey Dynamic Volume levels to eliminate loud spikes and raise soft dialog for more enjoyable television and movie viewing. Audyssey EQ ®...
Chapter 1: Introduction Features •Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases). •1080p output resolution. •Four HDMI ® digital, High-Definition Multimedia Interfaces with 1080p input support (- p. 16). •HDMI capabilities ARC (Audio Return Channel) enables the audio signal of the TV to be sent to an AV amplifier via an...
Front panel control Examples show Model 42SL417U. TV front Service LED Power LED (- p. 72) (- p. 72) Brightness Sensor This sensor will detect the ambient light conditions to optimize the backlighting levels (- p. 50). Back panel connections For explanations of cable types and connections, see p.
Chapter 1: Introduction Bundling the cables Install the cable clamps and bundle the cables in them. Stand type Cable Clamps Wall Mount type Cable Clamps...
TV) are often color-coded. Component video cables Blue Green Use with video devices with component video output. Separate audio cables are required. (ColorStream Toshiba brand.) Note: Component video cables provide better picture quality than composite video cables. ® HDMI cable ( Use it with devices built-in HDMI output.
Connecting to a Satellite dish, an Antenna, or Cable TV Satellite receiver with component video COMPONENT VIDEO Satellite Satellite dish Component video cable VHF/UHF Antenna Cable box CH 3 CH 4 Cable TV You will need: •Coaxial cables •AV adapter cable (supplied) •Standard audio cable •Component adapter cable (supplied) •Component video cable...
Connecting an HDMI ® HDMI device HDMI OUT DVI device DVI/HDCP AUDIO The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device. This input is designed to accept HDCP (High- Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861-D...
Connecting a VCR or DVD player with ColorStream Yellow White Green VIDEO AUDIO Component video cable Standard A/V cable You will need: •Standard A/V cable •AV adapter cable (supplied) •Standard audio cable •Component adapter cable (supplied) •Component video cable – You can connect the component video cables from the DVD player to the ColorStream HD1 terminal on the TV.
Connecting a digital audio system The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a ® Dolby Digital or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse- code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby Digital decoder or other external audio systems with optical audio input. You will need: •Optical audio cable (Use an optical audio cable that has the larger TosLink connector, not the smaller...
•For an explanation of setup and operations, see “Using HDMI •Configure the connected devices. See each device’s operation manual. Note: This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba’s HDMI for those operations. See the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.
Connecting a PC You can view your PC’s display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV’s speakers. Connecting to the TV’s PC IN terminal You will need: •Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable •Analog audio cable TV back panel Analog audio cable...
Connecting to a home network The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to your home network. You can use this home network to access photos, movies, and music files that are stored on a DLNA CERTIFIED ™ Server and play them on your TV.
HTIBs (home theater in a box). Toshiba devices: The remote is programmed to operate a variety of devices (- p. 79). Non-Toshiba devices or Toshiba devices that the remote control is not programmed to operate: Program the remote (- p. 79). Installing batteries Pull up to open the cover.
Learning about the Remote Control The buttons described in this section operate the TV only. For the HDMI ® CEC Control functions, see “Using HDMI® CEC Control” (- p. 39). For a complete list of the remote’s functions, see “Remote control functional key chart” (- p. 77–78). Changes the picture mode to Game when the input mode is ColorStream ®...
Chapter 4: Initial Setup and Menu Initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. Note: • You can stop Initial Setup by pressing you do not finish Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will appear every time you turn on your TV.
Start Scan Auto Tuning Start Scan Press Note: If you want to stop scanning, press scanning. After scanning is complete, a channel list screen • (such as the one below) will appear. Press Auto Tuning (Antenna) Antenna Channels Found: 14 Type Note: Encrypted channels cannot be registered though these are displayed in the above list.
Main menu layout To open the main menus (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel. 1st Layer 2nd Layer 3rd Layer Network NET TV Network Setup Wireless Information Media Photo (Device select) Player Movie (Device select) Music (Device select) Wallpaper...
1st Layer 2nd Layer 3rd Layer Settings SETUP Menu Language ANT/CABLE Auto Tuning Manual Tuning TV Settings Quick Setup Location Software Upgrade Software Licenses System Information Reset TV Chapter 4: Initial Setup and Menu Page Quick menu Quick menu helps you access some options more quickly.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV How to navigate the menu: > Settings > Main menu > Submenu > Format Description Press the MENU button. Press C or c to select Settings Press C or c to select a menu icon (PICTURE, SOUND, >...
> Settings > SETUP > Auto Tuning > A confirmation screen appears. Press to start Auto Tuning or The TV cycles through all the channels and stores all active channels in memory. To view the programmed channels, press Manual Tuning After storing channels in memory, you can manually enter channels if the channel number is known.
Labeling channels You can label analog TV channels. > Settings > SETUP > TV Settings > Press B or b to select Channel Options. Press The list of channels appears. Channel Options Type Label Press B or b to select a channel to label. Press .
Setting the Auto Input feature You can change TV inputs using the MODE SELECT buttons on the remote control: TV, CABLE/SAT, BD/ DVD, AUX. After setting an input for a specific MODE SELECT button, the TV automatically switches to the input when you press and hold the MODE SELECT button for about 3 seconds and release it.
Chapter 6: Basic features Tuning channels Setting the Channel Tuning Mode You can select how tuning is 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 (- p.
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™ Elements of the Channel Browser ANT/CABLE Video 1 Video 2 ColorStream HD Channel Browser History List Channels stored in the current list Channel or input that is currently highlighted in the browser Inputs or channels labels Input type Current list (History, ANT/CABLE, Inputs, Favorites, or HDMI-CEC) Channel or input currently being viewed To cycle through the available lists:...
Using Channel Return You can switch between two channels without entering a 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 closed captions To turn on the closed caption mode: > Settings > SETUP > TV Settings > Press b or B to select Closed Captions Settings. Press Press b or B to select Closed Captions. Press C or c to select On. Note: If Closed Captions is set to Off, Analog CC Mode and Digital CC Settings will be not available.
Setting the PIN code A PIN code is necessary for some menus. Note: The Parental Control and Locks menu is grayed out if no PIN has been set. Entering a new PIN code > Settings > PREFERENCES > PIN Setting > Use the number buttons to enter a 4-digit number.
You cannot download updates if they become available. • 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.
Indication other than rating system Display Description NONE The program is rated None. No rating information is (No rating appears) provided. Note: • If you place an “5” in the box next to “Rated “None””, programs rated “None” or “Not Rated” will be blocked; Programs that do not provide any rating information will not be blocked.
Chapter 6: Basic features Using HDMI ® This feature uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba HDMI the TV remote control via HDMI connection. When Enable HDMI-CEC Control in the HDMI-CEC Control Setup menu is set to On, the following HDMI CEC Control functions are enabled.
® Controlling HDMI CEC playback devices With your TV’s remote control, you can control the ® connected HDMI CEC playback device (DVD player, etc.) you are watching. Available remote control key functions: Before using these key functions, set the MODE SELECT switch on the remote control to TV.
Adjusting the amplifier’s audio Using the TV’s remote control, you can adjust or mute the sound volume of your amplifier. • adjust the volume level. • turns off the sound. Note: This feature is available when Amplifier Control is set to On.
Using your PC with the TV Adjusting the image If the edges of the picture are hidden, readjust Horizontal Position and Vertical Position. If the picture is affected by interference, readjust Clock Phase and Sampling Clock. Select PC input mode (- “Selecting the video input to view”...
Setting the sleep timer You can set the TV to turn off after a specific amount of time (maximum = 12 hours). Using the remote control: Press [ Set the time until the TV turns off. Repeatedly press [ to increase the time. •...
Displaying TV status information To display TV status information: Press Q. The following information will be displayed (if applicable): •Current input (ANT/CABLE, Video, etc.) •Either “CABLE” (for cable TV) or “ANT” (for overthe- air broadcasts), if ANT/CABLE is the current input. •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 several 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) depends 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, the video is scaled to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e.
Scrolling the picture If the edges of the picture are hidden, you can adjust the image’s position. Note: • You can adjust the picture position when the picture size is set to TheaterWide 2 or TheaterWide 3. • When viewing DTV, NET TV, or Media Player, this feature is not available.
Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from the modes 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: Some of the Advanced Picture Settings features will not be available for adjustment when the Picture Mode is set to AutoView. Edge Enhancer The Edge Enhancer feature lets you adjust the levels for your desired picture settings and achieve a sharper picture.
™ ClearFrame The ClearFrame 120 Hz anti-blur technology doubles the frame rate from 60 frames per second to 120 frames per second, virtually eliminating motion blur without adding flicker or reducing image brightness. > Settings > PICTURE > Advanced Picture Settings >...
™ ColorMaster ™ The ColorMaster feature allows you to adjust standard colors. > Settings > PICTURE > Advanced Picture Settings > Press B or b to select ColorMaster, press C or c to select On. Press Base Color Adjustment When ColorMaster ™...
Setting Type You can adjust the white balance setting. > Settings > PICTURE > Expert Picture Settings > Press B or b to select White Balance. Press Press B or b to select 2P White Balance. Press Press B or b to select Red-Offset, Green-Offset, Blue-Offset, Red-Gain, Green-Gain, or Blue- Gain.
Using the MTS button If you press when an analog channel is tuned: •The Analog Audio bar will appear and display Stereo, SAP, Mono as the options. If you press when a digital channel is tuned: •The Digital Audio bar will appear and offer different audio choices for the digital channel.
Using advanced sound features Using surround sound Voice Enhancement and Dynamic Bass Boost help to create a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. Note: Surround features are only available for Stereo mode (- “Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts”...
If you use Internet services, see the following note before use. Third party Internet services are not provided by Toshiba, may change or be discontinued at any time, and may be subject to third party restrictions. Toshiba makes no warranties, representations, or assurances about the content, availability, or functionality of third party content or services.
Setting up the Network You can select the Network Type. > Settings > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > (Another: > Network > Network Setup > Press B or b to highlight Network Type. Press C or c to select Wired or Wireless. If you select Wired, see “Advanced Network Setup”...
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Manual Setup > Settings > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > Press B or b to select Wireless Setup. Press Press B or b to select Manual Setup. Press Press B or b to select Network Name. Press The Software Keyboard window appears. Input the Network Name using the Software Keyboard (- p.
Advanced Network Setup Note: • When the DHCP function of the router connected to this TV is On, you can set Auto Setup to On or Off. (Usually set it to On.) • When the DHCP function of the router is Off, set Auto Setup to Off, and manually set the IP Address or DNS Address.
Network Connection Test This function checks Internet connectivity. > Settings > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > Press B or b to select Network Connection Test. Press Note: A message will appear to indicate whether the connection was successful or not. Note: Favorable Network Connection Test results do not guarantee an Internet Connection.
Performing a Software Upgrade TOSHIBA may offer upgrades for the TV's software in the future. The TV's software is upgraded via Internet connection. Before downloading software: Configure your TV to connect to the Internet. Note: • You will not be able to use the TV set while the upgrade is being performed.
Netflix Watching movies with Netflix Press (S Step 3) or press (From the Menu: > Network > NET TV > Press C or c to select Netflix icon. Press Follow the onscreen instructions. After having activated Netflix player and prepared Instant Queue, movies and TV episodes in your Instant Queue will appear on the TV screen.
CinemaNow CinemaNow is an on-demand service that offers high definition movies on the Web. Press (From the Menu: > Network > NET TV > Press C or c to select CinemaNow. Press To close CinemaNow: Press Blockbuster Blockbuster is an on-demand service that offers high definition movies on the Web.
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Button Description Closes the widget. GREEN Changes the widget’s settings. YELLOW Adds or deletes a snippet. Resizes the video to fit onscreen, or to BLUE make it fullscreen. To close Yahoo! ® TV Widgets: Press ® Note: To use Yahoo! TV Widgets you must first complete the “Guided Setup”...
Supported file system 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...
Using Media Player with DLNA CERTIFIED You need to configure a home network before using this feature (- p. 21). > Settings > APPLICATIONS > Media Player > (Another: > Media Player > Press B or b to select Photo, Movie, or Music. (When Another in Step 1, press C or c to select Photo, Movie, or Music.) Press...
To set the repeat mode: Press . The current repeat setting appears. QUICK Press C or c to select Off, All, or 1. Press . The setting is effective until the TV is turned off. Mode Description The content is played back only once. Contents in the same folder are repeatedly played back.
To set the repeat mode: Press . The current repeat setting appears. QUICK Press C or c to select Off, All, or 1. Press . The setting is effective until the TV is turned off. Mode Description Contents in the same folder are played back once.
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To set the mode settings: Press to open the Quick menu while in Single QUICK View mode or Slideshow mode. Press B or b to select the item (SOUND, Interval Time, Repeat, Background Music, or Speakers). Press C or c to adjust the setting. Press to return to Single View mode or Slideshow mode.
Using the Wallpaper 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, DMS). >...
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 onscreen • The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes (T1, T2, T3, or T4).
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(- p. 36). No HDMI ® CEC Control operation ® • HDMI CEC Control feature is available for Toshiba HDMI CEC compatible devices. • Ensure HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo ( used. • When the connected HDMI ® CEC device does not work correctly after you have changed the device’s settings, turn...
If the problem persists after trying the solutions: •In the U.S., visit TAIS Consumer Solutions on the web at www.support.toshiba.com or call 1-800-631-3811. •In Canada, locate the nearest Toshiba authorized service depot by directing your web browser to www.toshiba.ca; click “Support,” and then click “Home Entertainment.”...
• Universal Serial Bus Specification, Revison 1.1. • Universal Serial Bus Specification, Revison 2.0. Dimensions (include foot stand) 42SL417U: Width: 38-15/16 inches (989 mm) Height: 26-19/32 inches (675 mm) Depth: 11-5/16 inches (287 mm) 46SL417U: Width: 42-15/32 inches (1,078 mm)
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Supplied Accessories • Easy Setup Guide • Pedestal assembly installation manual • Stop/Quick set up guide • Remote control with two “AA” size batteries • Mounting screw Use this screw to secure the TV. See item 26 on p. 4. •...
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 in the table below. Since some PC input signals are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following problems 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-DMT as in the table below. Since some PC, HDMI, or DVI device input signals are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following problems may occur: incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder.
Remote control functional key chart REMOTE Toshiba TV CABLE CONTROL KEY GAME Game POWER Power Power FREEZE MODE SELECT – (digital – separator) INPUT Volume Volume VOL +/- up/down up/down Quick QUICK Menu MUTE Mute Mute* Last Last CH RTN...
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REMOTE Toshiba TV CABLE CONTROL KEY Page right/ Favorite Browser Menu, MENU Menu Cable Menu GUIDE Guide Guide RETURN Return EXIT Exit Exit Menu select Cursor B / b up/down up/down Menu select Cursor C / c left/right left/right Select...
Your TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and three programmable multi-brand modes: CABLE/ SAT, BD/DVD, and AUX. Note: To operate a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must program the remote.
Searching for a device code If you do not know the device code for a particular device, you can view each available code for that device mode and sample the functions to find the code that operates the target device. Press a mode select button on the remote.
Operating the TV with combination buttons You can directly operate the TV power, input switch, picture size switch, and picture mode switch by pressing a combination button while holding down a color button. Combination Color button Behavior/Mode button GAME Power Off POWER Power On Video 1...
Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (“TAIS”) 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...
Index Auto Aspect ... 47 Auto Input ... 31 Auto Tuning ... 28 AutoView ® ... 48 Backlight... 48 Backlight Adjustment Pro ... 50 Base Color Adjustment... 51 Channel Browser ™ ... 32 Channel lock ... 38 Channel Return... 34 Channel Tuning Mode ...
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HEAD OFFICE: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA MANUFACTURED BY AutoView, ColorStream, GameTimer and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Channel Browser, ClearFrame, DynaLight, ColorMaster, NET TV, SurfLock and TheaterLock are trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.