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Owner's Manual
Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
32FT2U
For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 10.
Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving
a High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition
TV broadcast, a High Definition digital cable program, or a High
Definition digital satellite program). For details, please contact
your TV antenna installer, cable provider, or satellite provider.
© 2011 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
Owner's Record
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:
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- Page 1 Owner’s Record 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:...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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. - Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Choosing A Location For Your Lcd Tv
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 Provider. DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! -
Page 6: Removing The Pedestal Stand
Removing the Pedestal Stand 1) Carefully lay the front of the unit face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket. Leave the stand protruding over the edge of the surface. Note: Extreme care should always be used when removing the pedestal stand to avoid damage to the LCD panel. -
Page 7: Trademark Information
FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): Toshiba 32FT2U Television model complies 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. -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Chapter 9: Appendix ...54 Specifications ... 54 Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals 55 Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions ... 56 Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions ... 57 Digital Dynamic Range Control ®... -
Page 9: 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). -
Page 10: Overview Of Steps For Installing, Setting Up, And Using Your New Tv
Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which will damage the TV. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TOSHIBA WARRANTY. Do not plug in any power cords until AFTER you have connected all cables and devices to your TV. -
Page 11: Tv Front And Side Panel Controls And Connections
TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 32FT2U is used in this manual for illustration purposes. Left side panel 1無 Green LED Power LED (Green) = Power indicator 2無 Remote sensor (embedded) — Point the remote control toward this remote sensor ( “Remote control effective range”... -
Page 12: Tv Back Panel Connections
7無 ColorStream definition component video input (with standard stereo audio inputs) for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream Note: Component video cables carry only video information; separate audio cables are required for a complete connection. -
Page 13: Chapter 2: Connecting Your Tv
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. -
Page 14: Connecting A Vcr, Antenna, Cable Tv, Or Camcorder
Connecting a VCR, Antenna, Cable TV, or Camcorder Camcorder AUDIO VIDEO 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. Standard audio cables. -
Page 15: Connecting A Dvd Player With Colorstream
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream and a satellite receiver From satellite dish AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO Satellite S-VIDEO Satellite receiver with component video or DVD player with component video You will need: Coaxial cables • Standard A/V cables • −... -
Page 16: Connecting An Hdmi ® Or Dvi Device To The Hdmi Input
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... -
Page 17: Regza-Link ® Connection
Refer to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. Note: This feature may not work properly depending on the devices that are connected. Playback device (REGZA-LINK DVD player, etc.) ® feature uses the CEC ® ® . However, Toshiba is not... -
Page 18: Connecting A Digital Audio System
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 system with optical audio input. You will need: Optical audio cable (Use an optical audio cable •... - Page 19 HDMI terminal on the TV, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable and analog audio cables. Such as a Toshiba PC with an HDMI terminal, use an HDMI cable (type A connector). Separate analog audio cables may not be necessary, depending on PC hardware and setup.
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Page 20: Chapter 3: Using The Remote Control
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Installing the remote control batteries 1無 Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Squeeze tab and lift cover. 2無 Install two “AAA” size batteries, making sure to match the + and – signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment. -
Page 21: Learning About The Remote Control
20無 MENU accesses the main TV menu system ( pages 22-23). The following key functions allow you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices via HDMI connection. ( Page 47, REGZA-LINK playback device control) 21無 STOP Stops the tape or DVD. -
Page 22: Chapter 4: Menu Layout And Navigation
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Main menu layout The tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system. To open the main menus (illustrated below), press Icon Item Mode Picture Picture Settings Noise Reduction Game Mode Theater Settings... -
Page 23: Setup/Installation Menu Layout
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status menus. To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press Setup menu, select Installation, and press Icon Item Input Configuration Terrestrial Channel Program Channel Options Channel Tuning Mode Time Zone... -
Page 24: Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Tv
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. 1無 In the Menu Language field, press t or u to select your preferred language. 2無 Press t or u to select Time Zone Setup and set your desired time zone with t or u and press 3無... -
Page 25: Programming Channels Into The Tv's Channel Memory
Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory When you press on the remote control or TV control panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the TV’s channel memory. -
Page 26: Setting The Hdmi ® Audio Mode
3無 Press p or q to select a channel position to be skipped and press will appear in the box. To remove the , press To add a channel to the channel memory: Highlight the checked box next to the channel number you want to add, and then press to remove the tick. -
Page 27: Viewing The Digital Signal Meter
Viewing the digital signal meter You can view the digital signal meter in the ANT/ CABLE digital TV input source only. To view the digital signal meter: 1無 and open the Setup menu. Press 2無 Highlight Installation and press 3無 A new set of Installation menu icons will appear. -
Page 28: Chapter 6: Using The Tv's Features
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: 1無 Press on the remote control or TV control panel. 2無 And then either: a) Press 0–5, or b) Repeatedly press pq on the remote control and then press to change the input;... -
Page 29: Tuning Channels
To revert to the factory default labels, highlight Reset and press Input labeling example: The screen below left shows the default Input Selection screen (with none of the inputs labeled as a specific device). The screen below right is an example of how you could label the inputs if you connected a VCR to ColorStream HD, a video recorder to HDMI 1, and a DVD player to HDMI 2. -
Page 30: Elements Of The Channel Browser
To open the Channel Browser t or u on the remote control. Press • t to surf backward through the previously Press • tuned channels in the History list, the channels in the ANT/ CABLE channel list, the inputs in the Inputs list, the REGZA-LINK REGZA-LINK ®... -
Page 31: Setting The Channel Tuning Mode
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, the Input Configuration must be set to Antenna ( page 24). The channel tuning mode has three options. -
Page 32: Switching Between Two Channels Using Surflock
Switching between two channels using SurfLock ™ The SurfLock feature temporarily “memorizes” one ™ channel to the button, so you can return to that channel quickly from any other channel by pressing To memorize a channel to the 1無 Tune the TV to the channel you want to program into button. - Page 33 Picture Size TheaterWide 2 (for letter box programs) A B C D E F G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden*.
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Page 34: Scrolling The Theaterwide Picture (Theaterwide 2 And 3 Only)
Scrolling the TheaterWide (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) You can set separate scroll settings for the TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 modes for each input. To set the scroll settings: 1無 and open the Picture menu. Press 2無 Highlight Theater Settings and press 3無... -
Page 35: Adjusting The Picture Quality
To select the picture mode using the menu system: 1無 and open the Picture menu. Press 2無 Highlight Mode and press 3無 Press to select the picture mode you prefer and press Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight , Brightness, Color, Tint, and ™... -
Page 36: Digital Cc Settings
To view text: • Highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4. Note: If text is not available in your area, a black rectangle may appear on screen. If this happens, set the Base CC Mode to Off. To turn off the closed caption mode: •... -
Page 37: Adjusting The Audio
Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press on the remote control to partially reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. Each time you press , the mute 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”... -
Page 38: Selecting The Optical Audio Output Format
Selecting the optical audio output format You can use this feature to select the optical audio output format when you connect a Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system to the Optical Audio Out terminal on the TV (see “Connecting a digital audio system”... -
Page 39: Changing Your Pin Code
• 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. -
Page 40: Blocking Tv Programs By Canada Rating
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Independent rating system for broadcasters Ratings Description and Content themes Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children TV-MA under 17.) L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity V) Graphic violence Parents Strongly Cautioned (This... -
Page 41: Unlocking Programs Temporarily
Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to tune the TV to a program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will appear on- screen: This program exceeds the rating limit you set. Push 'MUTE' to enter PIN. -
Page 42: Using The Panel Lock Feature
Using the panel lock feature You can lock the control panel to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the panel lock is On, none of the controls on the TV control panel will operate except POWER. To lock the panel: 1無... -
Page 43: Setting The Pc Audio
• Do not use a USB Hub. • You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. • Depending on the file size and amount in your USB storage device, it may take some time to load before content is viewable. -
Page 44: Viewing Photo Files
Manually: 1無 and t or u to select the Setup menu. Press 2無 Press q to select Media Player, and then press 3無 Press p or q to select Photo or Music then press Note: • The viewer will also open even if there are no photo or music files. -
Page 45: Viewing Photo Files And Playing Music Files At The Same Time
3無 With the desired file selected, press start playback. 4無 Press to stop playback. Note: • If playback finishes before next file will automatically start to play from the beginning. • Depending on the file size, it may take some time for playback to begin. -
Page 46: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 12 hours). To set the sleep timer using the remote control: Press on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off. -
Page 47: Using Regza-Link
Using REGZA-LINK ® This is a new feature that uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices from the TV remote via HDMI connection ( page 17). When the Enable REGZA-LINK in the REGZA-LINK ® setup menu ( page 48) is set to On, the following REGZA-LINK ®... -
Page 48: Volume And Mute Controls Of Audio Receiver
VOLUME and MUTE controls of Audio Receiver With your TV’s remote control, you can adjust or mute the sound volume of the Audio Receiver. • adjust the volume level. • turns off the sound. Note: • To use this function: −... -
Page 49: Understanding The Last Mode Memory Feature
To close the screen: Press again. To display TV status information using INFO: Press on the remote control. The following additional information will display for off air digital channels (if applicable): Title • Duration • Detailed description • Note: The location of the banner can be moved to the top or bottom of the screen by pressing p or q while the RECALL or INFO display is on- screen. -
Page 50: Chapter 7: Using The Tv's Advanced Features
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings features Using Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast detects changes in picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjusts the video. To select Dynamic Contrast preference: 1無... -
Page 51: Selecting The Cinema Mode
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the VIDEO, ColorStream HD (component video), or HDMI inputs on the TV, smoother motion can be obtained by setting the Cinema Mode to Film. -
Page 52: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible solution to the problem experienced. Black box on-screen The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text • modes (T1, T2, T3, or T4). Set the closed caption feature to Off (... -
Page 53: Sound Problems
5 seconds. The PIN code you previously stored will be cleared ( page 38). No REGZA-LINK The REGZA-LINK • Toshiba REGZA-LINK Make sure the HDMI cables with the HDMI • Logo ( When the connected REGZA-LINK •... -
Page 54: Chapter 9: Appendix
32FT2U: 0.6W in standby mode Audio Power: 32FT2U: 7 W + 7 W Speaker Type: 32FT2U: TWO 6 x 1-1/2 x 1-3/8 inches (152 x 40 x 34 mm) Video/Audio Terminals VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT: VIDEO: 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync. -
Page 55: Acceptable Signal Formats For Pc In And Hdmi Terminals
Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PC IN signal formats Note: Depending on the connected PC, the following problems may occur; incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder. This is not a malfunction of your TV. Format Resolution V. -
Page 56: Limited United States Warranty For Lcd Televisions
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... -
Page 57: Limited Canadian Warranty For Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions
APPLY TO YOU UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES. Limited Canadian Warranty 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)”... - Page 58 TCL, and service made necessary by the use or installation of non-Toshiba modifications to the Television; Service of a Television on which the TOSHIBA label or logo, rating label or serial number have been defaced or removed; Damage to the Television caused by failure to follow the specifications, User manuals or guides as to usage and/or storage.
- Page 59 For USA, support.toshiba.com For Canada, www.toshiba.ca/support You may obtain the complete Corresponding GPL and LGPL Source code from Toshiba for a period of three (3) years after our last shipment of this product by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800) 631-3811.
- Page 60 TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. Corporate Headquarters: 9740 IRVINE BLVD, IRVINE, CA 92618 U.S.A. Visual Products Service and Support : 1420-B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN 37087, U.S.A. TOSHIBA OF CANADA LTD. HEAD OFFICE: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA CableClear, ColorStream, GameTimer, and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.