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The model number and serial number are on the back 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: E: ENGLISH F: FRANÇAIS...
LCD television. We hope that you are completely satisfied with your Toshiba LCD television and it will give you long and enjoyable service. We look forward to providing you with additional Toshiba products to serve all of your entertainment needs in the future.
Sometimes TVs are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests, or carts. As a result, TVs may fall over, causing unnecessary injury. Toshiba Cares! The consumer electronics industry is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.
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Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 27) If you use the TV in a room whose temperature is 32 ºF (0 ºC) or below, the picture brightness may vary until the LCD warms up.
This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE ! Never strike the screen with a sharp or heavy object.
Introduction ... 7 Welcome to Toshiba ... 7 Supplied accessories ... 7 Exploring your new TV ... 8 Connecting your TV ... 9 Connecting an antenna or cable TV ... 9 Connecting a VCR ... 10 Connecting a cable converter box ... 10 Connecting a cable converter box and VCR ...
Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, one of the most innovative LCD color TVs. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your Toshiba TV as quickly as possible.
Exploring your new TV You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the top panel or the remote control. The A/V terminals for connecting other equipment to your TV are on the back panel and side panel (see illustrations below). Also see “Connecting your TV”...
From Antenna or Cable Coaxial (antenna) cable Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow) S-video cable Component video cables ® is Toshiba’s brand of HDMI cable TheaterLink cable NOTE: RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE ! Never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment.
Connecting a VCR This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs, play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record from one channel while watching another channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables • one set of standard A/V cables From Cable Box or Antenna VIDEO AUDIO...
Connecting a cable converter box and VCR This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium cable channels, watch videotapes, and record one channel while watching another channel. To watch basic cable and use the TV’s features, select ANT-1. To view premium channels or record with the VCR, select ANT-2, tune the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), and use the converter box to change channels.
Connecting a DVD player or satellite receiver and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DVD/satellite, VCR, and TV programs, and record one TV channel while watching another channel. You will need: • two (or three, if satellite receiver is used) coaxial cables •...
This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, and TV programs, and record TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream ® (component video) inputs. Connecting your TV to a DVD player with component video (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream ® ) can greatly enhance picture quality and realism.
Connecting a DTV receiver/set-top box with ® ColorStream (component video) and a VCR This connection allows you to watch DTV (digital TV), VCR, and TV programs, and record DTV (composite video only) and TV programs. Your TV has ColorStream ® (component video) inputs.
Connecting two VCRs This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a videotape. You also can record from one TV channel while watching another TV channel. You will need: • two coaxial cables •...
Connecting an HDMI™ or a DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. This input is designed to accept HDCP material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861/861B–...
___________ *The TheaterLink OUT function has been verified for use with Toshiba infrared-controlled devices. Due to the wide variation in remote control operation among manufacturers, these functions may or may not operate with other brands. With this connection, point the Toshiba...
Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers, and adjust the audio level by using the TV’s remote control. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers”...
Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your Toshiba TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five universal modes: VCR, Cable/SAT, DVD, Audio1, and Audio2. The target devices and default devices being programmed for each mode...
Remote Control functional key chart Toshiba TV Cable Key Label (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) LIGHT Lights the remote key, and toggles between enabled and disabled Illumination mode. SLEEP Sleep timer --- POWER Power Power Digit 1 Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 2...
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Toshiba TV Cable Key Label (TV) (CBL/SAT) (CBL/SAT) TV/VCR AM/FM DISC --- STOP REC** POP CH POP channel up/down SPLIT POP Split POP DIRECT CH POP Direct ch FREEZE Still picture SWAP POP Swap CH SCAN Ch scan SOURCE POP Source Note: •...
Programming the remote control for use with your audio/video devices Device code setup 1. Refer to the Device code table on pages 24–25 to find the code for the brand of your device. If more than one number is listed, try each one separately until you find the one that works.
Using the volume lock feature (8000) For the TV, CABLE/SAT, VCR, and DVD modes, the volume controls (VOL yz and MUTE) can be programmed (locked) to the selected device mode. This feature does not apply to the AUDIO1/2 modes. For example, to lock the volume controls to always jump to the CABLE/SAT mode: 1.
Learning about the remote control The buttons used only for operating the TV are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the “Remote Control functional key chart” on pages 20–21. turns the TV on and off POWER allows access to the automatic TV shut-off function (page 54) SLEEP...
Setting up your TV Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, you will need to set some preferences on the TV by using the menu system. You can access the menu system using the buttons on your TV or the remote control.
Changing the on-screen display language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen display of adjustment menus and messages. To select a language: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the SET UP menu appears.
Adding channels to the TV’s memory When you press Channel y or z, your TV will stop only on the channels you program into the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below and on the next page to program all active channels into the TV’s memory.
Adding and erasing channels manually After you have automatically programmed the active channels into the TV’s channel memory, you can manually add or erase specific channels. To add or erase channels: 1. Select the channel you want to add or erase. If you are adding a channel, you must select the channel using the Channel Number buttons.
Using the TV’s features Adjusting the channel settings 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. To switch between two channels: 1. Select the first channel (or video mode) you want to view. 2.
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3. Press ENTER to display the FAVORITE CH menu. CH INPUT will be highlighted. FAVOR I TE CH – – – I NPUT – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
Labeling channels Channel labels appear above the on-screen channel number display each time you turn on the TV, change a channel, or press RECALL. You can choose any four characters to identify a channel. To create channel labels: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears.
Viewing the wide-screen picture formats (480i, 480p, and 1080i signals only) You can view 480i, 480p, and 1080i format programs in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, and Full. (The Full picture size is not selectable for 1080i format programs.) The way the image displays in any of the picture sizes will vary depending on the format of the program you are viewing.
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TheaterWide 1 picture size (For 4:3 format programs) • The picture is non-uniformly enlarged—the center of the picture remains close to its original proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched wider to fill the screen. • A small part of the picture at the top and bottom is hidden;...
Scrolling the TheaterWide ® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) 1. Press PIC SIZE to select the TheaterWide 2 or 3 mode. 2. Press MENU, and then press x or • until PICTURE menu appears. 3. Press y or z to highlight PICTURE SCROLL. P I CTURE MODE SPORTS...
Using the AUTO ASPECT feature When the AUTO ASPECT feature is set to ON and the TV receives a 480i signal, the picture size is automatically selected (as described in the following table). Aspect ratio of signal source when AUTO ASPECT is ON) 4:3 Normal 16:9 Full 4:3 Letter box...
Using the POP double-window feature The POP (picture-out-picture) feature splits the screen into a double window that allows you to watch two programs at the same time. The POP program can come from a TV broadcast or an external source, such as a VCR.
Switching the main and POP pictures Press SWAP while you are using the POP feature to switch the main and POP pictures. Switching the speaker audio (main or POP) Press x or • while you are using the POP feature to switch the sound (main or POP) from the speakers.
Double-Window aspect ratio The Double-Window feature displays each picture according to its input signal aspect ratio, as illustrated below. 480i 480i Using the programmed channel search function You can use the programmed channel search function to quickly scan the channels you programmed into the TV’s memory (page 29). 1.
Using the favorite channel search function You can use the favorite channel search function to quickly scan your favorite channels (see “Programming your favorite channels” on page 31). 1. Press FAVORITE. The TV automatically enters multi-window mode, and begins a twelve-picture scan of your favorite channels in the multi-window.
Using the LOCKS menu The LOCKS menu includes the V-Chip, CH Lock, Video Lock, and New PIN Code functions. You can use these functions after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the LOCKS menu appears.
ENABLE BLOCKING 1. From the LOCKS menu, press z or y to highlight V-CHIP, and then press ENTER. The V-CHIP menu appears. 2. Press z or y to highlight ENABLE BLOCKING, and then press ENTER. ENABLE BLOCK I NG TV RAT I NG MPAA RAT I NG BLOCK I NG OPT I ON LOCKS MENU...
MPAA RATING (Independent rating system for movies) 1. From the V-CHIP menu, press z or y to highlight MPAA RATING, and then press ENTER. MPAA RATING menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight MPAA. 3. Press • to lock (“X”) or press x to unlock (“...
Unlocking programs temporarily 1. If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV enters program lock mode. After 4 seconds, the TV starts the auto favorite channel search function (page 41). You can either unlock the program temporarily (see steps 2–4 below) or select a non-locked program to watch.
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To unlock individual channels: 1. From the LOCKS menu, press y or z to highlight CH LOCK, then press ENTER. CH LOCK menu appears. 2. Press yzx • to highlight the channel you want to unlock, and then press ENTER. CH LOCK –...
Locking the video inputs With the VIDEO LOCK feature, you can lock the input sources (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, HDMI1, HDMI2) and channels 3 and 4. You will not be able to select the input sources with the TV/VIDEO button or Channel buttons unless you clear the setting.
Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture type from four picture modes: Sports, Standard, Movie, and Preference. Mode Picture Quality Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard Standard picture setting (factory setting) Movie Movie-like picture setting (factory setting) Preference Your personal preference*...
Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality to your personal preferences, including the contrast, brightness, color, tint, sharpness, and color temp. (color temperature). Selection contrast lower brightness darker color paler tint reddish sharpness softer color temp. cool To adjust the picture quality: 1.
Selecting the color temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color tempe. (color temperatures): cool, medium, and warm. To select the color temp. 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the PICTURE menu appears.
Resetting picture adjustments The RESET function adjusts the picture qualities to the following factory settings: Mode ... sports Tint ... center (0) Contrast ... max (100) Sharpness ... center (50) Brightness ... center (50) Color temp..cool Color ... center (50) CableClear DNR ...
Selecting the video input source Press INPUT on the remote control or TV/VIDEO on the TV to view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can select ANT 1, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, HDMI1, HDMI2, or ANT 2 depending on which input jacks are used for connecting the devices (see “Connecting your TV”...
Using the closed caption feature The closed caption feature has two options: • Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as “CC” in TV listings). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations).
Setting the ON timer To set the ON timer to turn on the TV automatically: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight ON TIMER, and then press ENTER. 3.
Adjusting the sound Muting the sound Press MUTE to temporarily reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. While the sound is off, the screen will display “1/2 MUTE” or “MUTE” in the lower right corner. Every time you press MUTE, the mute mode will change in the following order.
Using the WOW™ surround sound feature WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. WOW consists of three features: SRS 3D, FOCUS, and TruBass.
Adjusting the sound quality You can change the quality of your TV’s sound by adjusting the bass, treble, and balance. To adjust the sound quality: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the AUDIO menu appears. 2. Press y or z to highlight AUDIO SETTINGS, and then press ENTER.
Using the StableSound ® feature When the signal source is changed, the StableSound feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial). To turn on the StableSound feature: 1.
Selecting the AUDIO OUT sound (AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals) This feature allows you to select the sound source (MAIN or POP) that is output from the AUDIO OUT terminals (for example, see “Connecting two VCRs” on page 15). This is useful when amplifying or recording the POP sound with external equipment while listening to the sound of the main picture through the TV’s speakers.
Selecting the background of the menu display You can change the background of the menu display by selecting from two preset types: shaded and solid (gray). To select the background: 1. Press MENU, and then press x or • until the CUSTOM menu appears.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ! Never attempt to service the TV yourself. Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. Television System NTSC standard...
Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom TV will not turn on No picture, no sound No sound, picture OK Poor picture, sound OK Poor reception of broadcast channels Cannot receive above channel 13 Black box appears on the screen Unable to select a certain channel...
Limited United States Warranty 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 TV AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
Limited Canada Warranty 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 LCD TV AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
Index ANT 1/2 ...28 Antenna cables ... 9 AUDIO OUT sound, selecting ... 59 Audio system connection ... 18 Auto aspect ... 37 Auto power off ...60 A/V cables ... 9 Background selection ...60 Back lighting ...48 Back of the TV ... 8 Cable converter box connection ...
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VANCOUVER: 22171 FRASERWOOD WAY, RICHMOND, B.C. V6W 1J5, CANADA TEL: (604) 303-2500 MANUFACTURED BY TOSHIBA ELECTROMEX, S.A. DE C.V. ColorStream, StableSound, and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. CableClear, SurfLock, and TheaterLink are trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Printed in USA...