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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 "rv, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
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* ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the Important Safety Instructions TV any time it has been damaged or dropped. Read these instructions. 15) CAUTION: Keep these instructions. * To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the Heed all warnings.
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Clip T9 lop Clip Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA 26) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: splashing, and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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Failure to follow this WARN ING may result in death or serious injury. Refer all servicing not specified in this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 45) If you have the TV serviced: * Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer.
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RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: FCCComplianceStatement (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, This Toshiba television models 46VX700U and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation 55VX700U comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. LCD Display technology and are not an indication malfunction; therefore, Toshiba is not responsible • _'_ SDHC Logo is a trademark. perceived issues resulting from these symptoms. • DLNA®, DLNA ® Certification Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED...
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•THIS P RODUCT ISLICENSED UNDER THE A VC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR T HE PERSONAL AND NON- COMMERCIAL USE O F ACONSUMER TO (i) E NCODE VIDEO INCOMPLIANCE WITH T HE A VC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) D ECODE AVC V IDEO THAT WAS E NCODED BY ACONSUMER...
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Other REGZA-LINK _ functions ....(component video) ......Connecting remote IR devices ..... Connecting a Toshiba PC compatible, Connecting a digital audio system ....REGZA-LINK :_ ......UMng the TV remote and REGZA-LINK _'_ to control UMng the HDMT '_settings feature ....
..... Resetting to the factory default ....Operating TV with combination buttons .... Remote control codes ......Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions ......Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions ..Index ........
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Features Overview of installation,setup, and use • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using set-top box (in most cases). many exciting features.
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Front panel controls Examples show Model 46VX700U. TVfront Touch key function: - First touch: these only light up. - Second touch: these are available. • POWER - To turn the TV on and off. • • • - To change the charulel. When * Effective range: a menu is onscreen,...
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Bundlingthe cables Install the cable clamps, and put the cables in these. Stand type Cable Clamps Wall Mount type Cable Clamps...
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You can use this cable with the TV's IR pass-through audio/video devices. feature p. 18). Coaxial cable (F-type) To obtain IR blaster cables: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/. Opticalaudio cable (F-type) Connects your antenna, cable TV service, o1" cable converter box on your TV. Standard A/V cables (compositevideo)
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Connecting to Satellite dish, Antenna, or Cable TV AUDIO Standard add o cable Satellitereceiver withcomponent video ..Satellitedish "7;¢ @ _ AVadapter cable (supplied) Component v_yy T" video cable _ ..... r_ ..Component adapter cable (supplied) ..CableTV You will need: To view satellite programs...
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Connecting an HDMI® or DVI device to the HDMI input HDMIdevice ..- 1 (ARC) TV back panel DVI device 1 (ARC) H_ml To view the HDMI device video: The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and • or • to select the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Press _) uncompressed digital...
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Connectinga VCR or DVDplayer with ColorStream®(componentvideo) TV back panel Yellow White Green Blue DVD player !,, IN ,,_, IN,_ I VIDEO I l COLOR I I STREAM Standard A/V cable Standard V audiocable Light yellow AV adapter cable (supplied) Light green Component adapter cable (supplied) Component...
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To control the device(s): Connecting remote IR devices Point either the device's remote control or the TV remote control (that you previously programmed operate the device; Chapter 3) toward the front Usingthe IR OUTterminal the TV and press the button for the desired function.
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• See "Selecting the optical audio output format" (_' p. 53). To operate the TV with this connection, point Toshiba TV remote control toward the front of the IR Note: receiver/repeater control system. • Some audio systems may not be compatible with Dolby Digital bitstream signals.
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• Configure the connected devices. See each device's operation manual. Note: This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba's REGZA-LINK. However, Toshiba is not liable for those operations. See the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. When using an external...
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Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Connecting a PC You can watch your PC's display on the TV and hear Ground the sound from the TV's speakers. Ground Ground H-sync Connectingto the TV's PCIN terminal NC * V-sync You will need: Ground •...
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Modem (DSLorcable) Router withHub Connecting to a home network TV back panel The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect [21 j your home network. You can use this home network to access photo, movie Cableor and music files that are stored...
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Toshiba device: The remote is programmed to operate these devices (_' p. 85). Non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not programmed to operate: Install two AA size carbon zinc batteries. Program the remote (_#r' p.
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Opens the closed caption selector Makes the picture a still picture HO_ME'_ AUDIO SUBTITLE (_< p. 34). (_,y p. 47). TOSHIBA CT-90353 Note: The error message "NOT A VAILABLE" may appear if you press a key for a function that is not available.
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TV Mounting Initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. Note: • You can stop the Initial Setup bypressing However, if you do not finish the Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will appear every time you turn on your TV.
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Yes. Press _. Set up to step 6. ° If you selected Antenna in the previous setting, select Cable. ° If you selected Cable in the previous setting, select Antenna. Scan again. ° Refer to information on www.tacp.toshiba.com/ customersupport.
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Main menu layout HDMI Information Display POWER LED Dimmer To open the main menus (illustrated below), press SETUP Menu Language on the remote control or TV control panel. ANT/CABLE Auto Tuning Picture Mode PICTURE Manual Tuning Reset 28, 29, Backlight TV Settings 31, 34, Contrast...
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Location How to navigate the menu: > Main menu > Submenu > _ You can select Home or Store for the TV location. normal home use, select Home. 1 _-¢ > SETUP > Location. Press the MENU button. to select Home. Press Press <...
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Skipping channels Note: If you select Cable, auto tuning deletes previously stored channels from To prevent a channel from being viewed, you can set it memory. to be skipped. Cable This setup requires some time, but you do not need to repeat the setup unless >...
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Settingthe AutoInputfeature Labeling video inputs The input labels are shown in the input selector, and in You can change TV inputs using the MODE SELECT buttons on the remote control: TV, CABLE/SAT, the Channel Browser and banner displays. You can label video inputs according...
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Usingthe Channel Browser Tuning channels The Channel Browser _M is a helpful navigational interface for all of your channels and inputs. Features: Setting the Channel Tuning Mode • Navigate the contents of all of your inputs. • Keep a list of your favorite channels.
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Elements of the Channel Browser r'_ FavoritesBrowser You can quickly create a favorite channels/inputs list that is integrated into the Channel Browser ''_, To add a favorite channel or input: Tune to the channel or input. Press and hold for 3 seconds. list (History, ANT/CABLE, Inputs,...
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Using Channel Return Selecting the video input to view You can switch between two channels without entering a channel number each time. This feature also works To select the video input to view: external inputs. Press _) on the remote control or TV control panel.
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Note: A closed caption signal may not display when a Using closed captions videotape is dubbed, signal reception is weak, or signal reception is non-standard. To turn on the closed caption mode: DigitalCCsettings > SETUP > TV Settings > _._. You can customize the closed caption...
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Setting the PIN code Using parental controls A PIN code is necessary for some menus. Blocking TV programs andmoviesby Note: Parental Control and Locks menu is grayed out if no PIN has been set. rating(V-Chip) Some TV programs and movies include signals that...
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• The additional rating system is not designed, Restricted (Under 17 requires transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba, nor is the accompanying parent or adult) availability of an additional rating system determined controlled by Toshiba. Similarly, the rating of programs...
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Note: Lockingspecific channels * /fyou place an '_" 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 A channel that is configured as Locked cannot not be blocked.
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When the time expires, the TV This feature uses CEC technology and allows you to locks all external inputs. control Toshiba REGZA-LINK ®compatible devices from the TV remote control via HDMI connection. > PREFERENCES > Parental Control and When...
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Adjustingthe amplifier'saudio REGZA-LINK ® Player Control menu functions: Press _ to open the Quick menu. Using the TV's remote control, you can adjust or mute Select REGZA-LINK Player Control. Press _. the sound volume of your amplifier. First, set the MODE SELECT switch on the remote...
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TV is RGB Range: Auto output signal is output in the range connected to a Toshiba PC compatible with REGZA- from 16 to 235. When Full is LINK ®. selected, RGB output signal is Note: This feature depends on the equipment connected.
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UsingyourPCwith the TV Setting the HDMI® audio mode > PREFERENCES > AV Connection > (o_. Adjustingthe image Press • o1"• to select HDMI 3 Audio or HDMI 4 Audio. If the edges of the picture are hidden, readjust Horizontal Position and Vertical Position.
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Settingthe sleeptimer Setting the timer to turn onthe TV You can set the on timer to turn on the TV to a preset You can set the TV to turn off after a specific amount time (maximum = 12 hours). channel or input at a preset...
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Setting BlueScreen Setting Automatic Power Down When Blue Screen is set to On, the screen will turn blue The TV can be configured to automatically turn itself off after 4 hours, if you do not operate the TV either from and the sound will be muted when...
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Viewingsupportinformation Displaying TV status information > SETUP > System Information. To display TV status information: Press {,._o). Press _ to display support information containing The following information will display (if applicable): Web/Customer service numbers for US, Canada (ANT/CABLE, Video, etc.) •...
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Selectingthe picturesize 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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TheaterWide 1 Native (for4:3formatprograms) (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and1080p signal programs) 0 0 O] The center of the picture remains close to its original proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched • If receiving a 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i (HDMI), wider to fill the screen.
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Usingthe 4:3 Stretch Scrolling the picture If the edges of the picture are hidden, you can adjust When 4:3 Stretch is activated, the TV displays image's position. programs as full-screen picture. Note: You can adjust the picture position when the picture Note: This feature is available when Auto Aspect is set to size is set to TheaterWide 2 or TheaterWide...
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Adjustingthe picturequality Adjusting the picture The picture quality you adjusted under the picture mode is saved to the picture mode of same name. Selectingthe picturemode Backlight* darker lighter You can select your desired picture settings from the following modes, as described below.
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DynaLighf Usingthe advanced picture The DynaLight '* feature automatically strengthens settings features black coloring of dark areas in the video according the level of darkness. Note: Some of the Advanced Picture Settings features will > PICTURE > Advanced Picture Settings >...
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MPEG NR BacklightAdjustmentPro The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce This feature adjusts the backlight so that it can change visible interference caused by MPEG compression. to match the ambient light conditions. > PICTURE > Advanced Picture Settings >...
ColorMaster ExpertPictureSettings The ColorMaster _'_feature allows you to adjust standard colors. Note: This feature is available when the Picture Mode is set to Standard, Movie 1, or Movie 2. This feature is not > PICTURE > Advanced Picture Settings > available when using Media Player or NET TV feature.
Setting Type Viewingthe TV's brightness You can select a way of the white balance's setting. > PICTURE > Expert Picture Settings > _). > PICTURE > Control Visualization > {_). The Press • or • to select White Balance. Press screen appears.
Usingthe MTS button Adjusting the audio If you press when an analog channel is tuned: • The Analog Audio bar will appear and will display Stereo, SAP, Mono as the options. Muting the sound If you press F6_ when a digital channel is tuned: Press...
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Usingthe Dolby ® DigitalDynamic Usingadvanced soundfeatures RangeControlfeature You can further compress Dolby Digital and Dolby Using surround sound Digital Plus dynamic range so you can switch from digital to analog broadcasts at the same dynamic range. Smart Sound Equalizer, Surround, Voice Enhancement 1 _-¢...
Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidefines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific...
EasySetup usingPIN (PersonalIdentification Setting up the Network Number) > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > _. You can select the Network Type. Press • or • to select Wireless Setup. Press _. > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > _. Press • or • to select Easy Setup. Press (3.
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Enhanced11n Manual Setup When Enhanced 11n is set to On, these features > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > _. available. Press • or • to select Wireless Setup. Press _. • Dual Channel (40MHz) • GF (Green Field) Press • or • to select Manual Setup.
Wireless Information Advanced Network Setup The settings configured in Wireless Setup can be Note: confirmed. • When the DHCP function of the router connected with Note: When Network Type is Wireless, this menu is this TV is On, you can setAuto Setup to On or Off.
Network Connection Test Auto setup: > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > _. This function checks Internet connectivity. Press • or • to select Advanced Network Setup. > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > ,_). Press _. Press • or • to select Network Connection Test.
Performing a SoftwareUpgrade Usingthe software keyboard You can enter text by using the Software Keyboard. TOSHIBA may offer upgrades for the TV's software Software Keyboard window will appear when the future. The TV's software is upgraded via the Network. press...
Select no - start my FREE trial. ° If the Picture Mode is set to Game orPC, this feature is Visit http://www.netflix.com/toshiba from your not available. PC. Sign up to create your account, then select I'm •...
To confirm the Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial Number): Enter the activation code displayed on the TV screen. > PREFERENCES > Netflix Setup > ,_o_. Press • or • to select ESN. Press _. Netflix ESN is displayed. To deactivate your device: >...
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° Though the same volume value, an actual volume might Switching the pointer be greatly different depending on contents. The tool that operates the screen can be changed to the ° This TV might take time during start-up and the playback pointer or the drag mode.
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Setting the view feature Setting otherfeatures From the Function menu, press _ or • to select From the Function menu, press _ or • to select Menu. Press Menu. Press _o_. Press _ or • to select View. Press _ or • to select Settings. Press •...
Yahoo!TV Widgets Yahoo! TV Widgets provide an integrated Internet Closes the widget. TV experience powered by the Yahoo! Connected GREEN Changes the widget's settings. platform. Yahoo! TV Widgets allow you to: ° Track your stocks and stay current with financial YELLOW Adds or deletes a snippet.
Usingthe Widget Gallery Setting up the Media Renderer • The Widget Gallery allows feature you to browse and discover new TV Widgets. • The featured TV Widgets Term meaning: are highlighted in the DMS: DLNA CERTIFIED 'MServer display case at the top of DMR: DLNA CERTIFIED 'MRenderer...
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Media Renderer Media Controller Setup You can limit which DMC can control this TV. > PREFERENCES > Media Renderer Setup If Access Control is enabled, only those DMCs with a >@. check will be allowed to control the TV. Press • or • to highlight Media Renderer.
To close the Media Player: Press _. The TV will return to the last-_ iewed channel or video input. ou must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission.
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UsingMedia Player with DLNA CERTIFIED Server Setting DLNA CERTIFIED Serverwaking up You need to configure a home network before using this You only need to complete the Media Server Setup if feature (_#r_p. 22). you wish to use the "Wake-on-LAN" feature.
ViewingMoviefiles To select a language: If subtitle or audio information is available in the video file, you can select it. Basic Playback: Press during playback. Select a file (_#r_"To select a file in the list of Press • or • to select Subtitle or Audio. contents"...
Playing Music file To display the file status information: Press _ during playback. The information will be Basic Playback: displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press _ again to hide the information. Select a file (_¢' p. 68). Press _o_or _ to begin playback.
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File specifications: To set the repeat mode: or SD card Press _. The current repeat setting appears. File format: MP3, MP4 (AAC), LPCM Press < or • to select Off, All or 1. Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Press _.
To sort the folders and files: Viewing Photo files Press _] to open the Quick menu from Multi View Multi View mode: mode. This view mode allows you to search for photos in a Press • or • to select Sort. grid format.
To rotate the image: Usingthe Photo Frame feature While viewing the image in Single View mode Slideshow mode, press • to rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise, press • to rotate the image 90 degrees This feature allows you to display a photo file stored counterclockwise.
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Auto Power Off > PREFERENCES > Photo Frame Setup > The preview screen appears. Press • or • to highlight Auto Power Off. Press _ or • to select Off, 00:30, 01:00, 02:00, 04:00, 06:00 o1" 12:00. ° If the Photo Frame window is left open, the TV will automatically turn off after the set length of time (maximum 12 hours).
Poor composite picture Generaltroubleshooting • Ifthe TVisconnected to anexternal A N device (e.g.DVD player, v ideogamesystem, s et-topbox,etc.)try usinga ColorStream or HDMIvideoconnection instead. Before calling a service technician, please check this Picture and sound are out of sync chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some...
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* If you cannottunedigitalchannels, c heckthe antenna * Ensure your IP address is set up correctly. See Section configuration (c_ p. 28). If the problempersists,clear (_-_ "Setting up the Network"). all channels from the channel l ist andreprogram ° Check to ensure proper operation of other network connected devices.
MAC address. Set the server according to the DMS's ° In the U.S., visit TACP Consumer Solutions on the instruction manual. This TV's MAC Address can be web at www.tacp.toshiba.com/customersupport/ confirmed in the Network Setup portion of the User or call 1-800-631-3811. Menu (_-_-p. 59). ° In Canada,...
Suggested formats: See table on p. 81. Specifications HDMI Audio: 2-channel Linear-PCM; 32 / 44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency; 16/20/24 Note: bits per sample ° This model complies with the specifications listed DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT: below. Optical type ° Designs and specifications are subject to change IR IN/OUT: without notice.
Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PCIN signalformats Note: ° The PC IN on this TV only accepts signal formats which are compliant with VESA-DMT as in the table below. Since some PCs' input signals which are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, these phenomena occur: incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, orjudder.
HDMIsignal formats Note: ° The HDMI inputs on this TV only accept VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA signal formats which are compliant with VESA as in the table below. Since some PCs'and HDMI or DVI devices input signals are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, these phenomena occur: incorrect display, false format detection, picture...
Remote control functional key chart Lights the remote control keys .1 (TV) Sleep Power _DE: Remote control device mode selection input input 2 input 3 input 4 Tuner Phono Cassette +100 ..+10, +10, +10, +100 +100 +100 (TV) Input Input Input Menu...
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Blue Note: • "---" = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. "1 Does not send IR signal. • 2 Volume affects the TV by default. When the volume is unlocked, each device has its own volume if its ID has volume data.
CABLE/ SAT, BD, DVD, VCR/PVR and AUX. Devicecodesetup Note: To operate a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed operate, you must program the remote. Find the code for your device brand...
Searchingfor a device code To lock the remote's volume keys to a specific mode: Example: CABLE/SAT mode If you do not know the device code for a particular Press CABLE/SAT. device, you can view each available code for that device mode and sample the functions...
OperatingTVwith combination buttons You can directly operate the TV power, input switch, picture size switch and picture mode switch with pressing a combination bottun while holding down color button. SLEEP Power Off POWER Power On Video 1 Video 2 ColorStream ColorSteram HD 2 HDMI 1...
Director 10476 Panasonic 11982 Remotecontrol General Instrument 10476 Pioneer 11877 codes Homecast 12301 11256 i3 Micro 11602 12694 11877 11376,11877 Insight Rogers 10476 11877 In some cases, you may not be able Jerrold Samsung to operate your device with the TV 11877 Scientific Atlanta...
LCD Televisions THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("TACP") makes This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original the following limited warranties to original consumers in the purchaser and only covers product purchased as new.
PURPOSE, A RE EXPRESSLY LIMITEDTO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITEDWARRANTIES SETFORTHABOVE.WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY WARRANTIESIMPLIEDBY THE Toshiba of Canada Limited ("TCL") makes the following LAWOF ANY STATEOF THE U.S.A. AS HEREBYLIMITED, limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE...
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FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, Television; TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), UNDER A STATUTE OR h. Service of a Television on which the TOSHIBA label or UNDER ANY OTHER LAW OR FORM OR ACTION, OR logo, rating label or serial number have been defaced WHETHER ARISING OUT OFTHE USE OF OR INABILITY TO or removed;...
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For at least three (3) years from the date of distribution of extent not precluded by law, no claim, dispute, controversy or the this product, Toshiba will give to anyone who contacts disagreement of any other person may be joined or combined...
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Location .......... Time Zone ........TV status information ...... Auto Aspect ........Auto Input ........Manual Tuning ........ Auto Tuning ........Media Player ........V-Chip blocking ....... AutoView ......... Voice Enhancement ......Media Renderer Setup ....MPEG NR ........MTS ..........Backlight .........
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ONTARIO L3R 8H2, CANADA TEL: (905) 470- 5400 MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA ELECTROMEX, S.A. C.V. ColorStream, GameTimer and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. AutoView, Channel Browser, ClearFrame, DynaLight, ColorMaster, NET TV, SurfLock and TheaterLock are trademarks Toshiba America...
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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 "rv, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
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* ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the Important Safety Instructions TV any time it has been damaged or dropped. Read these instructions. 15) CAUTION: Keep these instructions. * To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the Heed all warnings.
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Clip T9 lop Clip Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA 26) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: splashing, and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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Failure to follow this WARN ING may result in death or serious injury. Refer all servicing not specified in this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 45) If you have the TV serviced: * Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer.
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RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: FCCComplianceStatement (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, This Toshiba television models 46VX700U and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation 55VX700U comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. LCD Display technology and are not an indication malfunction; therefore, Toshiba is not responsible • _'_ SDHC Logo is a trademark. perceived issues resulting from these symptoms. • DLNA®, DLNA ® Certification Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED...
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•THIS P RODUCT ISLICENSED UNDER THE A VC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR T HE PERSONAL AND NON- COMMERCIAL USE O F ACONSUMER TO (i) E NCODE VIDEO INCOMPLIANCE WITH T HE A VC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) D ECODE AVC V IDEO THAT WAS E NCODED BY ACONSUMER...
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Other REGZA-LINK _ functions ....(component video) ......Connecting remote IR devices ..... Connecting a Toshiba PC compatible, Connecting a digital audio system ....REGZA-LINK :_ ......UMng the TV remote and REGZA-LINK _'_ to control UMng the HDMT '_settings feature ....
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..... Resetting to the factory default ....Operating TV with combination buttons .... Remote control codes ......Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions ......Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions ..Index ........
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Features Overview of installation,setup, and use • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using set-top box (in most cases). many exciting features.
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Front panel controls Examples show Model 46VX700U. TVfront Touch key function: - First touch: these only light up. - Second touch: these are available. • POWER - To turn the TV on and off. • • • - To change the charulel. When * Effective range: a menu is onscreen,...
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Bundlingthe cables Install the cable clamps, and put the cables in these. Stand type Cable Clamps Wall Mount type Cable Clamps...
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You can use this cable with the TV's IR pass-through audio/video devices. feature p. 18). Coaxial cable (F-type) To obtain IR blaster cables: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/. Opticalaudio cable (F-type) Connects your antenna, cable TV service, o1" cable converter box on your TV. Standard A/V cables (compositevideo)
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Connecting to Satellite dish, Antenna, or Cable TV AUDIO Standard add o cable Satellitereceiver withcomponent video ..Satellitedish "7;¢ @ _ AVadapter cable (supplied) Component v_yy T" video cable _ ..... r_ ..Component adapter cable (supplied) ..CableTV You will need: To view satellite programs...
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Connecting an HDMI® or DVI device to the HDMI input HDMIdevice ..- 1 (ARC) TV back panel DVI device 1 (ARC) H_ml To view the HDMI device video: The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and • or • to select the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Press _) uncompressed digital...
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Connectinga VCR or DVDplayer with ColorStream®(componentvideo) TV back panel Yellow White Green Blue DVD player !,, IN ,,_, IN,_ I VIDEO I l COLOR I I STREAM Standard A/V cable Standard V audiocable Light yellow AV adapter cable (supplied) Light green Component adapter cable (supplied) Component...
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To control the device(s): Connecting remote IR devices Point either the device's remote control or the TV remote control (that you previously programmed operate the device; Chapter 3) toward the front Usingthe IR OUTterminal the TV and press the button for the desired function.
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• See "Selecting the optical audio output format" (_' p. 53). To operate the TV with this connection, point Toshiba TV remote control toward the front of the IR Note: receiver/repeater control system. • Some audio systems may not be compatible with Dolby Digital bitstream signals.
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• Configure the connected devices. See each device's operation manual. Note: This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba's REGZA-LINK. However, Toshiba is not liable for those operations. See the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. When using an external...
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Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Connecting a PC You can watch your PC's display on the TV and hear Ground the sound from the TV's speakers. Ground Ground H-sync Connectingto the TV's PCIN terminal NC * V-sync You will need: Ground •...
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Modem (DSLorcable) Router withHub Connecting to a home network TV back panel The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect [21 j your home network. You can use this home network to access photo, movie Cableor and music files that are stored...
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Toshiba device: The remote is programmed to operate these devices (_' p. 85). Non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not programmed to operate: Install two AA size carbon zinc batteries. Program the remote (_#r' p.
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Opens the closed caption selector Makes the picture a still picture HO_ME'_ AUDIO SUBTITLE (_< p. 34). (_,y p. 47). TOSHIBA CT-90353 Note: The error message "NOT A VAILABLE" may appear if you press a key for a function that is not available.
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TV Mounting Initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. Note: • You can stop the Initial Setup bypressing However, if you do not finish the Initial Setup, the Initial Setup screen will appear every time you turn on your TV.
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Yes. Press _. Set up to step 6. ° If you selected Antenna in the previous setting, select Cable. ° If you selected Cable in the previous setting, select Antenna. Scan again. ° Refer to information on www.tacp.toshiba.com/ customersupport.
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Main menu layout HDMI Information Display POWER LED Dimmer To open the main menus (illustrated below), press SETUP Menu Language on the remote control or TV control panel. ANT/CABLE Auto Tuning Picture Mode PICTURE Manual Tuning Reset 28, 29, Backlight TV Settings 31, 34, Contrast...
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Location How to navigate the menu: > Main menu > Submenu > _ You can select Home or Store for the TV location. normal home use, select Home. 1 _-¢ > SETUP > Location. Press the MENU button. to select Home. Press Press <...
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Skipping channels Note: If you select Cable, auto tuning deletes previously stored channels from To prevent a channel from being viewed, you can set it memory. to be skipped. Cable This setup requires some time, but you do not need to repeat the setup unless >...
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Settingthe AutoInputfeature Labeling video inputs The input labels are shown in the input selector, and in You can change TV inputs using the MODE SELECT buttons on the remote control: TV, CABLE/SAT, the Channel Browser and banner displays. You can label video inputs according...
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Usingthe Channel Browser Tuning channels The Channel Browser _M is a helpful navigational interface for all of your channels and inputs. Features: Setting the Channel Tuning Mode • Navigate the contents of all of your inputs. • Keep a list of your favorite channels.
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Elements of the Channel Browser r'_ FavoritesBrowser You can quickly create a favorite channels/inputs list that is integrated into the Channel Browser ''_, To add a favorite channel or input: Tune to the channel or input. Press and hold for 3 seconds. list (History, ANT/CABLE, Inputs,...
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Using Channel Return Selecting the video input to view You can switch between two channels without entering a channel number each time. This feature also works To select the video input to view: external inputs. Press _) on the remote control or TV control panel.
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Note: A closed caption signal may not display when a Using closed captions videotape is dubbed, signal reception is weak, or signal reception is non-standard. To turn on the closed caption mode: DigitalCCsettings > SETUP > TV Settings > _._. You can customize the closed caption...
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Setting the PIN code Using parental controls A PIN code is necessary for some menus. Blocking TV programs andmoviesby Note: Parental Control and Locks menu is grayed out if no PIN has been set. rating(V-Chip) Some TV programs and movies include signals that...
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• The additional rating system is not designed, Restricted (Under 17 requires transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba, nor is the accompanying parent or adult) availability of an additional rating system determined controlled by Toshiba. Similarly, the rating of programs...
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Note: Lockingspecific channels * /fyou place an '_" 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 A channel that is configured as Locked cannot not be blocked.
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When the time expires, the TV This feature uses CEC technology and allows you to locks all external inputs. control Toshiba REGZA-LINK ®compatible devices from the TV remote control via HDMI connection. > PREFERENCES > Parental Control and When...
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Adjustingthe amplifier'saudio REGZA-LINK ® Player Control menu functions: Press _ to open the Quick menu. Using the TV's remote control, you can adjust or mute Select REGZA-LINK Player Control. Press _. the sound volume of your amplifier. First, set the MODE SELECT switch on the remote...
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TV is RGB Range: Auto output signal is output in the range connected to a Toshiba PC compatible with REGZA- from 16 to 235. When Full is LINK ®. selected, RGB output signal is Note: This feature depends on the equipment connected.
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UsingyourPCwith the TV Setting the HDMI® audio mode > PREFERENCES > AV Connection > (o_. Adjustingthe image Press • o1"• to select HDMI 3 Audio or HDMI 4 Audio. If the edges of the picture are hidden, readjust Horizontal Position and Vertical Position.
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Settingthe sleeptimer Setting the timer to turn onthe TV You can set the on timer to turn on the TV to a preset You can set the TV to turn off after a specific amount time (maximum = 12 hours). channel or input at a preset...
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Setting BlueScreen Setting Automatic Power Down When Blue Screen is set to On, the screen will turn blue The TV can be configured to automatically turn itself off after 4 hours, if you do not operate the TV either from and the sound will be muted when...
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Viewingsupportinformation Displaying TV status information > SETUP > System Information. To display TV status information: Press {,._o). Press _ to display support information containing The following information will display (if applicable): Web/Customer service numbers for US, Canada (ANT/CABLE, Video, etc.) •...
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Selectingthe picturesize 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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TheaterWide 1 Native (for4:3formatprograms) (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and1080p signal programs) 0 0 O] The center of the picture remains close to its original proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched • If receiving a 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i (HDMI), wider to fill the screen.
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Usingthe 4:3 Stretch Scrolling the picture If the edges of the picture are hidden, you can adjust When 4:3 Stretch is activated, the TV displays image's position. programs as full-screen picture. Note: You can adjust the picture position when the picture Note: This feature is available when Auto Aspect is set to size is set to TheaterWide 2 or TheaterWide...
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Adjustingthe picturequality Adjusting the picture The picture quality you adjusted under the picture mode is saved to the picture mode of same name. Selectingthe picturemode Backlight* darker lighter You can select your desired picture settings from the following modes, as described below.
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DynaLighf Usingthe advanced picture The DynaLight '* feature automatically strengthens settings features black coloring of dark areas in the video according the level of darkness. Note: Some of the Advanced Picture Settings features will > PICTURE > Advanced Picture Settings >...
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MPEG NR BacklightAdjustmentPro The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce This feature adjusts the backlight so that it can change visible interference caused by MPEG compression. to match the ambient light conditions. > PICTURE > Advanced Picture Settings >...
ColorMaster ExpertPictureSettings The ColorMaster _'_feature allows you to adjust standard colors. Note: This feature is available when the Picture Mode is set to Standard, Movie 1, or Movie 2. This feature is not > PICTURE > Advanced Picture Settings > available when using Media Player or NET TV feature.
Setting Type Viewingthe TV's brightness You can select a way of the white balance's setting. > PICTURE > Expert Picture Settings > _). > PICTURE > Control Visualization > {_). The Press • or • to select White Balance. Press screen appears.
Usingthe MTS button Adjusting the audio If you press when an analog channel is tuned: • The Analog Audio bar will appear and will display Stereo, SAP, Mono as the options. Muting the sound If you press F6_ when a digital channel is tuned: Press...
Usingthe Dolby ® DigitalDynamic Usingadvanced soundfeatures RangeControlfeature You can further compress Dolby Digital and Dolby Using surround sound Digital Plus dynamic range so you can switch from digital to analog broadcasts at the same dynamic range. Smart Sound Equalizer, Surround, Voice Enhancement 1 _-¢...
Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidefines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific...
EasySetup usingPIN (PersonalIdentification Setting up the Network Number) > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > _. You can select the Network Type. Press • or • to select Wireless Setup. Press _. > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > _. Press • or • to select Easy Setup. Press (3.
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Enhanced11n Manual Setup When Enhanced 11n is set to On, these features > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > _. available. Press • or • to select Wireless Setup. Press _. • Dual Channel (40MHz) • GF (Green Field) Press • or • to select Manual Setup.
Wireless Information Advanced Network Setup The settings configured in Wireless Setup can be Note: confirmed. • When the DHCP function of the router connected with Note: When Network Type is Wireless, this menu is this TV is On, you can setAuto Setup to On or Off.
Network Connection Test Auto setup: > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > _. This function checks Internet connectivity. Press • or • to select Advanced Network Setup. > PREFERENCES > Network Setup > ,_). Press _. Press • or • to select Network Connection Test.
Performing a SoftwareUpgrade Usingthe software keyboard You can enter text by using the Software Keyboard. TOSHIBA may offer upgrades for the TV's software Software Keyboard window will appear when the future. The TV's software is upgraded via the Network. press...
Select no - start my FREE trial. ° If the Picture Mode is set to Game orPC, this feature is Visit http://www.netflix.com/toshiba from your not available. PC. Sign up to create your account, then select I'm •...
To confirm the Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial Number): Enter the activation code displayed on the TV screen. > PREFERENCES > Netflix Setup > ,_o_. Press • or • to select ESN. Press _. Netflix ESN is displayed. To deactivate your device: >...
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° Though the same volume value, an actual volume might Switching the pointer be greatly different depending on contents. The tool that operates the screen can be changed to the ° This TV might take time during start-up and the playback pointer or the drag mode.
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Setting the view feature Setting otherfeatures From the Function menu, press _ or • to select From the Function menu, press _ or • to select Menu. Press Menu. Press _o_. Press _ or • to select View. Press _ or • to select Settings. Press •...
Yahoo!TV Widgets Yahoo! TV Widgets provide an integrated Internet Closes the widget. TV experience powered by the Yahoo! Connected GREEN Changes the widget's settings. platform. Yahoo! TV Widgets allow you to: ° Track your stocks and stay current with financial YELLOW Adds or deletes a snippet.
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Usingthe Widget Gallery Setting up the Media Renderer • The Widget Gallery allows feature you to browse and discover new TV Widgets. • The featured TV Widgets Term meaning: are highlighted in the DMS: DLNA CERTIFIED 'MServer display case at the top of DMR: DLNA CERTIFIED 'MRenderer...
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Media Renderer Media Controller Setup You can limit which DMC can control this TV. > PREFERENCES > Media Renderer Setup If Access Control is enabled, only those DMCs with a >@. check will be allowed to control the TV. Press • or • to highlight Media Renderer.
To close the Media Player: Press _. The TV will return to the last-_ iewed channel or video input. ou must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission.
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UsingMedia Player with DLNA CERTIFIED Server Setting DLNA CERTIFIED Serverwaking up You need to configure a home network before using this You only need to complete the Media Server Setup if feature (_#r_p. 22). you wish to use the "Wake-on-LAN" feature.
ViewingMoviefiles To select a language: If subtitle or audio information is available in the video file, you can select it. Basic Playback: Press during playback. Select a file (_#r_"To select a file in the list of Press • or • to select Subtitle or Audio. contents"...
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Playing Music file To display the file status information: Press _ during playback. The information will be Basic Playback: displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press _ again to hide the information. Select a file (_¢' p. 68). Press _o_or _ to begin playback.
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File specifications: To set the repeat mode: or SD card Press _. The current repeat setting appears. File format: MP3, MP4 (AAC), LPCM Press < or • to select Off, All or 1. Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Press _.
To sort the folders and files: Viewing Photo files Press _] to open the Quick menu from Multi View Multi View mode: mode. This view mode allows you to search for photos in a Press • or • to select Sort. grid format.
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To rotate the image: Usingthe Photo Frame feature While viewing the image in Single View mode Slideshow mode, press • to rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise, press • to rotate the image 90 degrees This feature allows you to display a photo file stored counterclockwise.
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Auto Power Off > PREFERENCES > Photo Frame Setup > The preview screen appears. Press • or • to highlight Auto Power Off. Press _ or • to select Off, 00:30, 01:00, 02:00, 04:00, 06:00 o1" 12:00. ° If the Photo Frame window is left open, the TV will automatically turn off after the set length of time (maximum 12 hours).
Poor composite picture Generaltroubleshooting • Ifthe TVisconnected to anexternal A N device (e.g.DVD player, v ideogamesystem, s et-topbox,etc.)try usinga ColorStream or HDMIvideoconnection instead. Before calling a service technician, please check this Picture and sound are out of sync chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some...
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* If you cannottunedigitalchannels, c heckthe antenna * Ensure your IP address is set up correctly. See Section configuration (c_ p. 28). If the problempersists,clear (_-_ "Setting up the Network"). all channels from the channel l ist andreprogram ° Check to ensure proper operation of other network connected devices.
MAC address. Set the server according to the DMS's ° In the U.S., visit TACP Consumer Solutions on the instruction manual. This TV's MAC Address can be web at www.tacp.toshiba.com/customersupport/ confirmed in the Network Setup portion of the User or call 1-800-631-3811. Menu (_-_-p. 59). ° In Canada,...
Suggested formats: See table on p. 81. Specifications HDMI Audio: 2-channel Linear-PCM; 32 / 44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency; 16/20/24 Note: bits per sample ° This model complies with the specifications listed DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT: below. Optical type ° Designs and specifications are subject to change IR IN/OUT: without notice.
Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PCIN signalformats Note: ° The PC IN on this TV only accepts signal formats which are compliant with VESA-DMT as in the table below. Since some PCs' input signals which are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, these phenomena occur: incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, orjudder.
HDMIsignal formats Note: ° The HDMI inputs on this TV only accept VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA signal formats which are compliant with VESA as in the table below. Since some PCs'and HDMI or DVI devices input signals are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, these phenomena occur: incorrect display, false format detection, picture...
Remote control functional key chart Lights the remote control keys .1 (TV) Sleep Power _DE: Remote control device mode selection input input 2 input 3 input 4 Tuner Phono Cassette +100 ..+10, +10, +10, +100 +100 +100 (TV) Input Input Input Menu...
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Blue Note: • "---" = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. "1 Does not send IR signal. • 2 Volume affects the TV by default. When the volume is unlocked, each device has its own volume if its ID has volume data.
CABLE/ SAT, BD, DVD, VCR/PVR and AUX. Devicecodesetup Note: To operate a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed operate, you must program the remote. Find the code for your device brand...
Searchingfor a device code To lock the remote's volume keys to a specific mode: Example: CABLE/SAT mode If you do not know the device code for a particular Press CABLE/SAT. device, you can view each available code for that device mode and sample the functions...
OperatingTVwith combination buttons You can directly operate the TV power, input switch, picture size switch and picture mode switch with pressing a combination bottun while holding down color button. SLEEP Power Off POWER Power On Video 1 Video 2 ColorStream ColorSteram HD 2 HDMI 1...
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LCD Televisions THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. ("TACP") makes This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original the following limited warranties to original consumers in the purchaser and only covers product purchased as new.
PURPOSE, A RE EXPRESSLY LIMITEDTO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITEDWARRANTIES SETFORTHABOVE.WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY WARRANTIESIMPLIEDBY THE Toshiba of Canada Limited ("TCL") makes the following LAWOF ANY STATEOF THE U.S.A. AS HEREBYLIMITED, limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE...
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FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, Television; TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), UNDER A STATUTE OR h. Service of a Television on which the TOSHIBA label or UNDER ANY OTHER LAW OR FORM OR ACTION, OR logo, rating label or serial number have been defaced WHETHER ARISING OUT OFTHE USE OF OR INABILITY TO or removed;...
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For at least three (3) years from the date of distribution of extent not precluded by law, no claim, dispute, controversy or the this product, Toshiba will give to anyone who contacts disagreement of any other person may be joined or combined...
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Location .......... Time Zone ........TV status information ...... Auto Aspect ........Auto Input ........Manual Tuning ........ Auto Tuning ........Media Player ........V-Chip blocking ....... AutoView ......... Voice Enhancement ......Media Renderer Setup ....MPEG NR ........MTS ..........Backlight .........
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