Toshiba lcd tv digital series regza owner's manual (64 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toshiba RV55* Digital Series
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RV555D Front Cover 1/9/08 1:15 pm Page 1 TOSHIBA RV55* Digital Series IN NEED OF HELP For television operation queries, please ring the helpline…...
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Connecting a computer via HDMI – connecting a computer to the HDMI terminal on the back of the television Connecting REGZA-LINK – connecting Toshiba REGZA-LINK equipment Controls and input connections – switching on the television, standby, using the controls on the television,...
Safety Precautions This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken to obtain the best results and for safety to be assured. Please read the points below for your own safety. They are of a general nature, intended to help with all electronic consumer products and some points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.
NOTE: A Toshiba wall bracket or stand, where available, must be used. If a non Toshiba wall bracket or stand is used the product’s BEAB approval will become void and the equipment is then used at the consumers own risk.
The remote control Simple at-a-glance reference of your remote control. To select mode For On/Standby mode Number buttons To select input from external sources, Audio description analogue or digital TV To switch between ATV (analogue television) and DTV (digital television) To change programme position and text To alter the volume pages...
DVD, decoder or electrical equipment with digital audio and video output. REGZA-LINK will only work through HDMI when using other Toshiba equipment with REGZA-LINK capability. HDMI, the HDMI logo, High-Definition Multimedia Interface and Deep Color are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI...
Connecting an HDMI or DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on the television 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 Connecting a DVI Device Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form...
Connecting a computer via RGB/PC Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch remove the mains plug from the wall socket. The back of your Pin assignment for RGB/PC terminal television Audio cable for PC to television connection Signal information for Mini D-sub 15 pin connector (not supplied)
Connecting a computer via HDMI With the HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the television and hear the sound from the televisions speakers. the back of your television HDMI-to-DVI adaptor cable Computer Audio cable for PC to television connection (not supplied) When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal on the PLEASE NOTE: television, use an HDMI-to DVI adaptor cable and an...
). If several devices models incorporating Toshiba’s REGZA-LINK. However, are connected, the REGZA-LINK feature may not operate Toshiba is not liable for those operations. Refer to individual properly. instruction manuals for compatability information. After connecting the equipment use the REGZA-LINK menus to setup the desired options.
Controls and input connections A wide variety of external equipment can be connected to the input sockets on the side of the television. Whilst all the necessary adjustments and controls for the television are made using the remote control, the buttons on the television may be used for some functions.
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Tuning Digital television for the first time Before switching on the television put your decoder and media recorder to Standby if they are connected and ensure the aerial is connected. To set up the television use the buttons on the remote control as detailed on page 6.
Digital auto tuning, analogue switch-off NOTE: As new services are broadcast it will be necessary to re-tune the television in order to view them. You must allow the television to complete Auto Tuning the search. When the search is complete the Auto tuning Auto tuning will completely re-tune the television and screen will display the total number of services can be used to up date the channel list.
Digital programme sorting, manual tuning NOTE: When the television is switched off the mode being viewed at the time will automatically be selected when the television is switched back on. to move through the list to your Programme Sorting preferred position. As you do so the other stations will move to make room.
Tuning Analogue mode for the first time The Quick Setup feature will tune all analogue channels currently available in the area. To put the television into ATV mode press the ATV/DTV button. Select ATV mode. The Quick Setup screen will Manual tuning appear.
Analogue manual tune The television can be tuned-in manually using Manual tuning. For example: if the television cannot be connected to a media recorder/decoder with a SCART lead or to tune-in a station on another System. to move across the screen and select any of these Manual Tune options. Programme System Colour...
Analogue manual tune (continued), Auto tune When your media recorder signal is found, press Using Auto Tuning to move along to Station. With put in the required characters, e.g. VCR. To set up the television using Auto tuning, press MENU and use to select the SET UP Manual tuning menu.
Analogue programme skip, sorting programme positions Sorting Programme Positions Programme Skip To prevent certain programmes from being viewed, the Channels may be moved and stored on the programme programme position can be skipped. The remote control position of your choice. must be removed as the channels will still be available using the number buttons.
General controls, stereo/bilingual transmissions, time display, sound controls Selecting Programme Positions Bass, Treble and Balance To select a programme position use the numbered The sound controls are accessible in digital and buttons on the remote control. analogue modes, as are most of the televisions features. Programme positions can also be selected using P P and In digital mode, press MENU and using P Q.
Sound controls (continued), SRS WOW ® sound effects, dual (analogue only), headphones mode, stable sound ® to highlight FOCUS and press Then press Super Woofer to select between On or Off. Highlight TruBass and use to select Off, To use an external Super Woofer connect it to the Woofer Low or High to suit your preference.
Widescreen viewing Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, programmes can be viewed in a number of formats. Press the button repeatedly to select between Wide, Super Live 2, Cinema 2, 4:3, Super Live 1, Cinema 1, Subtitle and 14:9. SUPER LIVE 1 This setting will enlarge a 4:3 image to fit the screen by stretching the image...
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Widescreen viewing (continued) Use this setting when watching a 14:9 14:9 broadcast. Use this setting when watching a widescreen DVD, widescreen video tape or a 16:9 broadcast WIDE (when available). Due to the range of widescreen formats (16:9, 14:9, 20:9 etc.) black bars may be visible on the top and bottom of the screen.
Widescreen viewing (continued) When using a PC connected via HDMI this setting will show the picture without PC NORMAL over scan, i.e. WYSIWYG. This option is only available when watching a VGA signal source via HDMI. When using a PC connected via HDMI this setting will show the picture without PC WIDE over scan and side panels.
Picture controls (continued) PC option is available in RGB/PC and HDMI input mode. Backlight PC Fine option is available when using a PC via REGZA- LINK with Enable REGZA-LINK set to On. In this mode Adjusting the Backlight can improve the clarity of the Black/White Level, Cinema Mode, Film Stabilization and screen when viewing.
Picture controls (continued) Active Vision M100 Black/White Level When Active Vision M100 is selected this feature will Black/White Level increases the strength of dark areas of reduce ‘smearing’ and on video sources will reduce the picture which improves the definition. picture judder.
Picture controls (continued) Auto Contrast 3D Colour Management When Auto Contrast is set to On a sensor located on the When 3D Colour management is selected it allows the front of the television automatically adjusts the contrast ‘Base colour adjustment’ feature to become available. according to ambient light levels.
Picture controls (continued), panel lock Automatic Format (Widescreen) Side Panel Adjustment When this television receives a true Widescreen picture and The Side panel feature lightens or darkens the band each Auto format is On, it will automatically be displayed in side of the screen when in 4:3 or 14:9 format.
The timers When all the details have been entered press OK Programme Timer – digital only to save the timer. PLEASE NOTE: When a timed programme is about to This feature will set the television to go to a specific start, an information screen will appear offering the option channel at a certain time.
Digital on-screen information and Programme Guide When viewing in digital mode, the on-screen information and programme guide give access to programme details for all available channels. Information Guide Select the on-screen guide by pressing GUIDE, the Select information by pressing , the guide screen will appear highlighting details of the information screen will appear giving details of the...
Digital settings – parental control, reset TV In order to prevent viewing of unsuitable films and programmes, channels and menus can be locked. These can then only be accessed with a security code PIN when in digital mode. Setting the PIN Mode This feature locks various menus to prevent the television Press MENU and...
Digital settings – favourite programmes, locked programmes, encrypted programmes Selecting Favourite Programmes Locking Programmes Favourite Programmes creates a list of the digital Locked Programmes stops the viewing of digital channels that are watched most. Four lists can be created, channels, they can only be accessed by entering the PIN. these can be a mixture of television, text and radio channels.
Digital settings (continued) – audio languages, audio output, subtitles, common interface Subtitles Audio Languages This feature will show subtitles on the bottom of the This feature allows a programme or film to be viewed with screen in the selected language provided they are being a choice of soundtrack language, provided they are broadcast.
Digital settings (continued) – software upgrade Searching for New Software Version If preferred, software upgrades can be searched for This feature can be used to check the version of software manually using Search for New Software. currently installed. In the SOFTWARE UPGRADE menu press From the FEATURE MENU press to select to select Search for New Software.
PC settings for RGB/PC connections – picture position, clock phase, sampling clock, reset Picture Position Sampling Clock Connect the PC (as shown in the ‘Connecting a PC via Adjusting the Sampling clock alters the number of pulses RGB/PC’ section) and ensure that a picture is showing on per scan, this will clear vertical lines on the screen.
REGZA-LINK controls This feature uses CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) technology and allows the control of Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible equipment from the television remote control. Note: not all Toshiba products currently support REGZA-LINK. REGZA-LINK Equipment Control REGZA-LINK Input Source Selection To control television...
REGZA-LINK controls (continued), REGZA-LINK menus By activating the Enable REGZA-LINK feature in the REGZA-LINK setup menu individual REGZA-LINK features can then be activated. REGZA-LINK One Touch Play REGZA-LINK PC link When connected equipment is switched on REGZA-LINK This feature automatically adjusts suitable widescreen will automatically detect the television through the input formats and picture preferences when connected to selection.
REGZA-LINK menus (continued) TV Auto Input Switch Auto Standby TV Auto Input Switch allows the television to When the Auto Standby is enabled the television when automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input when a switched off will automatically switch off all connected connected HDMI device starts playing video or audio.
Input selection and AV connections Defining the INPUT and OUTPUT sockets so that the television recognises connected equipment. See page 7 for a clear view of the back connection recommendations. Most media recorders and decoders send a signal INPUT Signal Selection through the SCART lead to switch the television to the correct Input socket.
Input selection and AV connections (continued) PC Audio HDMI setting Some early HDMI equipment may not work properly with In order to receive sound from a connected PC, plug the the television. If so first unplug the HDMI cable then try audio cable into the back of the television (as shown in setting the options in HDMI setting to Off.
Auto format 4:3 stretch For further information on your particular text system(s), see the broadcast text index page or, consult your local Blue screen Toshiba dealer. Side panel Back Watch TV MENU EXIT...
Analogue text services – control buttons, Digital interactive services Below is a guide to the functions of the remote control text buttons. To select a page whilst viewing a To display the index/initial page: normal picture: Press to access the index/initial page. The one Enter the page number then press , a normal displayed is dependant on the broadcaster.
Questions and Answers Below are the answers to some of the most common queries. For more information go to www.toshiba.co.uk Why is the VCR/DVD picture in black and Why is there no sound or picture? white? Check the television is not in standby mode. Check Check the correct input has been chosen, the mains plug and all mains connections.
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Questions and Answers (continued) Why are horizontal stripes and/or blurred Why are some of the menus locked? images on the screen when in PC mode? Lock Menu has been enabled (see 'Parental The Clock phase may need adjustment. Select Controls' page). PC Setting from the SET UP menu, highlight Clock phase and adjust until the picture clears.
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Questions and Answers (continued) Why are the colours wrong when an NTSC Why doesn’t REGZA-LINK work? source is played? If settings on connected REGZA-LINK equipment are Connect the source via a SCART lead and play. Select Manual setting from the SET UP menu. changed the equipment may fail to work correctly with television.
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