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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: HDA51F5500I...
Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 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.
This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!
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.
• different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV • technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Important notes about your LCD TV The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction;...
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). 1080p output resolution. • Three HDMI ® digital, high-definition multimedia • interfaces 1080p input support ( page 16). One set of ColorStream HD high-resolution ® • component video inputs ( page 15). QSound ® audio technologies ( page 54). •...
Read “Important notes about your LCD TV” • ( page 7). Place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, • stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. Secure the TV to a wall, pillar, or other immovable structure ( page 4). Place the TV in a location where light does not • reflect on the screen. Place the TV far enough from walls and other • objects to allow proper ventilation. 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. BEFORE connecting cables or devices to the TV, learn the functions of the TV’s connections and controls ( pages 11–12). Connect your other electronic device(s) to the TV ( pages 13–19). Install the batteries in the remote control ( page 20). See “Learning about the remote control” ( page 21) for an overview of the buttons on the remote control. AFTER connecting all cables and devices, plug in the power cords for your TV and other devices. Then press POWER on the TV control panel or remote control to turn on the TV. If the TV stops...
TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 55HT1U is used in this manual for illustration purposes. Left side panel Control panel 1無 Green LED Power LED(Green) = Power indicator 2無 Remote sensor — Point the remote control toward this remote sensor ( “Remote control effective range” on page 20). 3無 POWER — Press to turn the TV on and off. If the TV stops responding to the controls on the remote control or TV control panel and you cannot turn off the TV, please unplug the power cord few seconds then re-plug to try again. 4無 ARROWS pqtu — When a menu is on- screen, these buttons function as up/down/left/ right menu navigation buttons.
Note: Standard (composite) video cable carry only video information; separate audio cables are required for a complete connection. 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. ® ®...
Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow) Standard A/V cables (composite video) usually come in sets of three, and are for use with video devices with analog audio and composite video output. These cables (and the related inputs on your TV) are typically color- coded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio. Component video cables (red/green/blue) 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. Note: Component video cables provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video. HDMI cable ® (with HDMI Logo “...
Connecting a VCR and 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 (If you have a mono VCR) •...
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream and a satellite receiver From satellite dish AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Satellite S-VIDEO Satellite receiver with component video or DVD player with component 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.
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 consumer electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output). The HDMI input can accept and display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz) and 1080p (24Hz/60Hz) signal formats. For detailed signal specifications, see page 58. Supported Audio format: Linear PCM, sampling rate 32/44.1/ 48 kHz Note: To connect a PC to the HDMI input, see page 19. To connect an HDMI device, you will need: One HDMI cable (type A connector) per HDMI device •...
TV back panel Before controlling the device(s): After completing the above connections, set the • REGZA-LINK Setup menu as you desire ( page 50). The connected devices must also be set. For • details, see the operation manual for each device. The REGZA-LINK feature uses the CEC • technology as regulated by the HDMI standard. This feature is limited to models incorporating • Toshiba’s REGZA-LINK. However, Toshiba is not liable for those operations. 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.)
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 • that has the larger “TosLink” connector and not the smaller “mini-optical” connector.) Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system TV back panel To control the audio: 1無 Turn on the TV and the digital audio device. 2無...
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Note: • The PC audio input terminals on the TV are shared with the HDMI-1 analog audio input terminals ( page 44). • Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV. • An adapter is not needed for computers with a compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal.
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. 3無 Reinsert the battery cover in the remote control until the tab snaps. Caution: Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Note: •...
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. Note: The error message “NOT AVAILABLE” may appear if you press a key for a function that is not available. 1無 POWER turns the TV on and off. When the TV is on, the green LED indicator on the TV front will be illuminated. 2無 PIC SIZE cycles through the picture sizes: Natural , TheaterWide 1/2/3 , Full , 4:3 HD , Native and Dot by Dot ( ...
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 Digital Audio Selector Sound Audio Settings Advanced Audio Settings Audio Setup CC Selector Preferences Base CC Mode Digital CC Settings Input Labeling Channel Labeling Menu Language Channel Browser Setup REGZA-LINK Player Control Enable Rating Blocking Locks Edit Rating Limits Input Lock Control Panel Lock GameTimer New PIN Code Installation Setup REGZA-LINK Setup...
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 Signal Meter System Status System Information Navigating the menu system You can use the buttons on the remote control or TV control panel to access and navigate your TV’s on- screen menu system. Press to open the menu system. • When a menu is open, use the up/down/left/right • arrow buttons (pqtu) on the remote control or TV control panel to move in the corresponding direction in the menu. Press to save your menu settings or select •...
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 and set your desired time zone with t or u and press 3無 Next, the Location setting window will appear.For normal home use, press t or u to select Home and press 4無 Next, ANT/CABLE In setup window will appear. Press t or u to select the input source (Cable or Antenna) for the ANT/CABLE input on the TV. 5無 If you select Antenna, the Channel Tuning Mode setup window will appear. To tune only digital channels, select Digital. To tune digital channels preferentially over analog when entering channel number directly, select Auto. For normal tuning, select Standard. Press to continue to Auto Tuning. 6無 to select Start Scan and continue with Press the Auto Tuning.
Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active channels in your area and store them in its memory. After the channels are programmed automatically, you can manually add or erase individual channels in the channel memory. Note: • You must configure the ANT/CABLE input source before programming channels ( page 24). • The automatic channel programming process will erase channels that were previously programmed into the TV’s memory. •...
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. To manually add digital subchannels on a physical channel: Use the Channel Numbers and the Dash ( the remote control to enter the channel number (for example, 56–1). If the channel is found, the number will be added to the list and the box will be unchecked. If the channel is not found, a message will appear. Note: Skipped channels cannot be selected with ; however, they can still be accessed using the number keys on the remote control.
To delete the custom label: 1無 Open the Channel Labeling window. 2無 Highlight the label to be deleted and press 3無 Highlight Yes from the deletion confirmation window and press 4無 Highlight Done and press to save changes, and go back to the Channel Labeling window. Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Setting the HDMI To set the HDMI audio mode: 1無 Press 2無 Highlight Audio Setup and press 3無 Press p or q to select HDMI 1 Audio and then press t or u to select the HDMI 1 audio mode (Auto, Digital, or Analog). (Auto is the recommended mode.) See “Connecting an HDMI...
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 Press and open the Setup menu. 2無 Highlight Installation and press 3無 A new set of Installation menu icons will appear. Open the Terrestrial menu, highlight Signal Meter, and press 4無 Press pqtu to select the antenna input and digital channel whose signal you want to check. Note: The physical digital channel number listed in • the Signal Meter screen may not correspond to a virtual TV channel number.
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 0–8; or b) Repeatedly press pq on the remote control and then press to change the input; or c) Repeatedly press on the remote control or TV control panel to change the input. The current signal source displays in the top right corner of the Input Selection screen. Note: •...
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 Cable TV to VIDEO ,VCR to ColorStream HD, a video recorder to ColorStream HD, a DTV set-top box to HDMI 1, and a satellite/DSS set-top box to HDMI 2, and a DVD player to HDMI 3. To clear the input labels: 1無 Press and open the Preferences menu. 2無 Highlight Input Labeling and press 3無 Highlight Reset and press Tuning channels Tuning channels using the Channel Browser ™ The Channel Browser ™ provides an easy navigation interface for all your channels and inputs. This feature allows you to: Navigate the contents of all of your inputs. •...
To open the Channel Browser Press t or u on the remote control. • Press t to surf backward through the previously • tuned 32 channels in the History list, the channels in the ANT/ CABLE channel list, the inputs in the Inputs list, the REGZA-LINK devices in the REGZA-LINK list, or the favorite channels/inputs in the Favorites list. Press u to surf forward through the channel • History, the ANT/CABLE channel list, the Inputs list, the REGZA-LINK list, or the favorite channels/inputs in the Favorites list. Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Elements of the Channel Browser ™ 1無 Current list (History, ANT/CABLE, Inputs, Favorites, or REGZA-LINK) 2無 Input type 3無...
To tune to a channel or input in Select mode: 1無 While watching TV, press t or u to open the Channel Browser ™ and surf back to a previous item or forward to the next item in the list. In Select mode, when you stop on an item in the Channel Browser , it will be highlighted but you ™ must press to tune the TV to the highlighted item. 2無 Press to tune the TV to the highlighted item. 3無 Press to close the Channel Browser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List Adding channels and inputs to the History List: As a channel or input is tuned, the Channel Browser...
Tuning to the next programmed channel To tune to the next programmed channel: Press or on the remote control or TV control panel. Note: This feature will not work unless you program channels into the TV’s channel memory ( page 24). Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) Tuning analog channels: Press the Channel Number (0–9) on the remote...
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To select the picture size using the menus: 1無 Select Picture Size in the Theater Settings menu. 2無 Press t or u to select the desired picture size setting. 3無 Highlight Done and press Note: Some of the picture sizes may not be available depending on the receiving signal format (those will be “grayed out” in the Picture Size screen).
Picture Size Native (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signal programs) If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, • 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e. no overscanning). This is especially useful for external HD sources • such as DVHS movies, or PC graphics. Note: • This mode is supported only for HDMI (1080p,1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i), ColorStream (1080i and 720p), and ANT / CABLE (digital) inputs (1080p,1080i, and 720p).
To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature: 1無 Press and open the Picture menu. 2無 Highlight Theater Settings and press 3無 In the Auto Aspect Ratio field, select On. 4無 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press . To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press To turn off the auto aspect ratio feature: Select Off in step 3 above. Using the FREEZE feature To use the FREEZE feature: 1無...
Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight , Brightness, Color, Tint, and ™ Sharpness) to your personal preferences. Selection Pressing t Contrast lower Backlight* darker DynaLight** On/Off Brightness darker Color paler Tint reddish Sharpness softer * Backlight This feature adjusts the brightness of the entire screen. When in video mode and no signal is input, this will automatically be set to 0. (Settings are stored in memory.) ** D ynaLight This function automatically strengthens the black coloring of dark areas in the video according to the level of darkness. To adjust the picture quality: 1無...
Digital CC Settings You can customize the closed caption display characteristics by changing the background color, opacity, text size, type, edge, and color. Note: • This feature is available for digital channels only. • You cannot set the Caption Text and Background as the same color. To customize the closed captions: 1無 Press and open the Preferences menu. 2無 Highlight Digital CC Settings and press 3無...
3無 Press p or q to select Audio, and then press t or u to select the desired service. 4無 Press Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to output high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio program (SAP) containing a second language, music, or other audio information (when provided by individual stations). When the TV receives a stereo or SAP broadcast, the word “STEREO” or “SAP” appears on-screen when is pressed.The MTS feature is only available for analog signals on the ANT/CABLE input. To listen to stereo sound: 1無 Press and open the Sound menu. 2無 Highlight Audio Setup and press 3無 In the MTS field, select Stereo. 4無 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press To reset the settings to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press Note: • You can typically leave the TV in Stereo mode because it will automatically output the type of sound being broadcast (stereo or monaural).
Using the Dolby Digital Dynamic ® Range Control feature This dynamic range control feature causes the ATSC dynamic range to be further compressed, allowing you to switch from ATSC to analog broadcasts at the same dynamic range. To use the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control: 1無 Press and open the Sound menu. 2無 Highlight Audio Setup and press 3無 In the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control field, select Compressed. When Standard is selected, the audio is output with minimal compression. 4無 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press Note: •...
, another • 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.
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 TV-MA children under 17.) L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity V) Graphic violence Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 TV-14 years of age.) D) Intensely suggestive dialog L) Strong, coarse language S) Intense sexual situations V) Intense violence Parental Guidance Suggested (This program contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.) TV-PG D) Some suggestive dialog L) Infrequent coarse language S) Some sexual situations V)
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. You can either temporarily unlock the program or select an unlocked program to watch. To temporarily unlock the program: 1無 Press 2無 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press the correct code is entered, the program lock mode is released and the normal picture appears. All locking is disabled until the TV is turned off, and will be enabled when the TV is turned on again. Using the input lock feature You can use the Input Lock feature to lock the video inputs (VIDEO, ColorStream HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, and PC) and channels 3 and 4. You will not be able to view the input sources or channels until you unlock the inputs. To lock/unlock the video inputs: 1無...
5無 Press to select On. When the control panel is locked and any button on the control panel (except POWER) is pressed, the message “NOT AVAILABLE” appears. To unlock the control panel: Select Off in step 5 above, or press and hold the VOLUME –...
• Do not use a USB Hub. • You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to use copyright 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 for loading to view.
Viewing photo files There are three types of view modes. Multi View: This view allows you to search for photos in a grid format. These pictures are displayed using thumbnail data in each image file. 1無 Press pqtu to move the highlight in one window. If all of the photos will not fit in one screen, when pressing t at the top left thumbnail, the screen will move to the previous page. Conversely, when pressing u at the bottom right thumbnail, the screen will move to the next page. buttons can be used to page up/down the photo list when there are more photos than will fit onto one screen. 2無 When you select a folder, press the next layer. Press to move back to the previous layer. 3無 Press to view the selected photo in Single View mode. Single View In this view mode, only files located in the selected directory shall be displayed. This view allows you to change the photo content manually. When moving from Multi View to the Single View, the currently selected photo shall be displayed. 1無 Press u to view the next photo. Press t to view the previous photo. 2無 Press p to rotate the image 90° clockwise. Press q to rotate the image 90° counterclockwise.
During playback Press to pause. • To resume normal playback, press • To locate a specific file, press • To adjust volume , press • Note: During playback, you can adjust the SOUND menu functions from the QUICK menu. To set the repeat mode: 1無 to open the Quick Menu. Press 2無 Press t or u to select Off, All or 1. 3無 Press To close the Music Player 1無...
Contents Description Music list (Multi view) Music Sorting (Only USB storage device) To sort the folders and files 1無 to open the Quick Menu. Press 2無 Press p or q to select Sort. 3無 Press t or u to select Title, New or Old to set the sorting rule. Playback Pause Stop Skip Repeat play SOUND Settings Note: Sorting, Total Time display may not be available in all cases.
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 50) is set to On, the following REGZA-LINK functions will be enabled. REGZA-LINK playback device (DVD ® player, etc.) control With your TV’s remote control, or using the REGZA- LINK Player Control menu, you can control the connected REGZA-LINK playback device you are watching. Available remote control key functions: Before using the following key functions, first set the MODE SELECT switch on the remote control to TV. Button Description Begins playback. Stops playback. Pauses the picture during play or record mode. Skips forward. Skips backward. Fast-forwards. Rewinds/reverses. pqtu Navigate contents menu, etc.
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. First, set the MODE SELECT switch on the remote control to TV. • adjust the volume level. • turns off the sound. Note: • To use this function: − Set Speaker Preference to Audio Receiver in the REGZA-LINK Setup menu. − Confirm that a connected REGZA-LINK device (such as DVD player, etc) is selected for the Audio Receiver input source.
Displaying TV status information To display TV status information using RECALL: Press on the remote control. The following information will display (if applicable): Current input (ANT/CABLE, VIDEO, etc.) • If ANT/CABLE is the current input, either “CABLE” • (for cable TV) or “ANT” (for over-the-air broadcasts). Channel number (if in ANT/CABLE mode) • Channel label (if set) • Digital signal strength indicator (bar graph in lower • right corner of box; for ATSC signal only) Stereo, Mono or SAP audio status (when HDMI input • mode, Dolby Digital or PCM) Video resolution • Aspect ratio of incoming video signal (4:3 or 16:9) • V-Chip rating status • Game Timer (if set) • To close the RECALL screen: Press again.
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 From the the Picture menu, highlight Picture Settings and press 2無 Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press 3無 Press p or q to select Dynamic Contrast. 4無 Press t or u to select High, Middle, Low and Off. Using the static gamma feature The static gamma feature allows you to adjust the levels of black in the picture.
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. To set the Cinema Mode to Film: (available for 480i and 1080i signals) 1無 Press and open the Picture menu, highlight Picture Settings and press 2無 Highlight Advance Picture Settings and press 3無 In the Cinema Mode field, select Film. 4無 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press To set the Cinema Mode to Video:...
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using MPEG noise reduction The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference caused by MPEG compression. Choices for MPEG noise reduction are Off, Low, Middle, and High. Off is automatically selected when this feature is disabled (“grayed out”). To select the MPEG noise reduction level: 1無 Press and open the Picture menu. 2無 Highlight Noise Reduction and press 3無 Press p or q to highlight the MPEG Noise Reduction field, and then press t or u to select either Off, Low, Middle or High. 4無 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press Using the Game Mode feature You can use the Game Mode feature for shorter frame delays when playing a video game requiring split-second timing between the on-screen display...
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Black box 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 37). TV stops responding to controls If the TV stops responding to the controls on • the remote control or TV control panel and you cannot turn off the TV, please unplug the power cord few seconds then re-plug to try again. Other problems If your TV’s problem is not addressed in this • Troubleshooting section or the recommended solution has not worked, use the Restore Factory Defaults procedure ( page 28). TV will not turn on Make sure the power cord is plugged in, and then • press The remote control batteries may be dead.
A closed-caption signal may not display • correctly in the following situations: a) when a videotape has been dubbed; b) when the signal reception is weak; or c) when the signal reception is nonstandard ( page 37). Rating blocking (V-Chip) problems If you forget your PIN code: While the PIN • code entering screen is displayed, press four times within 5 seconds. The PIN code you previously stored will be cleared ( page 40). No REGZA-LINK operation The REGZA-LINK feature is available for • Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices. Make sure the HDMI cables with the HDMI • Logo ( When the connected REGZA-LINK device • does not work correctly after you have changed settings of the device, turn off your TV and unplug the power cord, then plug and turn on again. If several devices are connected, REGZA-LINK • feature may not operate properly. Read the instruction manual furnished with the • connected REGZA-LINK device. HDMI problems...
ATSC standard (8VSB) Digital Cable (64 QAM, 256 QAM; in-the-clear, unencrypted) Channel Coverage VHF: 2 through 13 UHF: 14 through 69 Cable TV: Mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I) Super band (J through W) Hyper band (AA through ZZ, AAA, BBB) Ultra band (65 through 94, 100 through 135) Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power Maximum Current 55HT1U: 3.00 A Power Consumption 55HT1U: 0.6 W in standby mode Audio Power: 55HT1U: 10 W + 10 W Speaker Type: Two 1-5/8 × 6 inches (4 × 15.2 cm) Video/Audio Terminals VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT: VIDEO: 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync. AUDIO: 150 mV(rms) (30% modulation equivalent, 22 k ohm or greater) ColorStream (component video) HD INPUT: ®...
Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PC IN signal formats Note: Depending on the connected PC, the following status may occur; incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder. But this is not a malfunction of your TV. Format Resolution V.
Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS LCD TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
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OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THEREFORE, THE ABOVE PROVISIONS MAY NOT 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)”...
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SUPERCEDES AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER WARRANTY, CONDITION OR REPRESENTATION NOT STATED IN THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER MADE BY TCL, TOSHIBA CORPORATION, THEIR AFFILIATES, ADRs AND ASPs AND WHETHER MADE ORALLY OR IN WRITING (INCLUDING ANY STATEMENT IN ANY BROCHURE, PRESS RELEASE, ANNOUNCEMENT, ADVERTISEMENT, POINT OF SALE DISPLAY, ETC.).
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“Excluded Party”), the Excluded Party shall be deemed to be severed or excluded from the provision, and the provision shall remain valid, enforceable and applicable in respect of the other or remaining Related Parties. To the extent permitted by law, this limited warranty shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario. If there is any inconsistency between this limited warranty, on the one hand, and any statement in the packaging of the Television or in any other document enclosed with, or used in the context of the promotion or sale of, the Television, on the other hand, the provisions of this limited warranty shall prevail. How to Obtain Warranty Services If, after following all of the operating instructions in this manual, checked the “Troubleshooting” section, and have visited www.toshiba.ca/support for additional information, you find that service is needed, please contact TCL Customer Support toll free at 1 800 268- 3404. A copy of the GPL source code in this product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800)631-3811. There will be a charge to cover the costs of providing the source code. Chapter 9: Appendix...
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