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    User's Guide: 50M2U If you need assistance: Toshiba's Support Web site support.toshiba.com Call Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 631-3811 Outside the United States at (949) 583-3050 For more information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 114 in this guide. Owner
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    Toshiba LED TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LED TV. Before operating your LED TV, carefully read this manual completely. WARNING To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions
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    : a) the warranty, and b) the user's authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. 23) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! Never place the TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The TV may fall, causing serious
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    system. Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: 35) If you use the TV in a room whose temperature is 32° F (0° C) or below, the picture brightness may vary until the LED warms up. This is not a sign of malfunction. 36
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    replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. • Upon completion of service, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition. Choosing a location for your LED TV To Display your LED TV on the included Pedestal Stand: Observe
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    the hook(s) on the rear of the TV to a wall stud, pillar, or other immovable structure. Make sure the strap is tight, secure, and parallel to the floor. FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): Toshiba 50M2U Television model complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
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    settings, select [Standard] picture mode. [Standard] mode is recommended for normal home use. ENERGY STAR® qualified TV Toshiba is not responsible for perceived issues resulting from these symptoms. 1) An afterimage (ghost) may appear on the screen acoustical problems caused audio coding technology
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    guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. ©2012 by Toshiba BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
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    Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 15 Features 16 Overview of installation, setup, and use 17 TV front and side panel controls and connections ..18 TV back panel connections 19 Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV 20 Overview of cable types 20 Coaxial (F-type) cable 20 Standard A/V cables (red/white/
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    the remote control 38 Chapter 4: Menu Layout and Navigation 41 Main menu layout 41 Setup/Installation menu layout 43 Navigating the menu system 43 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 45 Initial Setup 45 Storing channels in memory (optional 47 Auto Tuning 47 Setting channel skip 50 Setting the
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    71 Selecting the cinema mode 72 Using the FREEZE feature 72 Adjusting the picture 73 Selecting the picture mode 73 Adjusting the picture quality 74 Using closed captions 75 Base closed captions 75 Digital CC settings 76 CC Selector 77 Adjusting the audio 78 Muting the sound 78 Using
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    Changing or deleting your PIN code 84 Using parental controls (for USA region 84 Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip 84 Downloading an additional rating system .........86 Displaying ratings 88 Blocking TV programs by Canada rating ...........88 Unlocking programs temporarily 90
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    picture settings 109 Dynamic Contrast 109 Static Gamma 110 Color temperature 110 CableClear® digital Noise Reduction 111 MPEG Noise Reduction 112 Game Mode 112 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 114 General troubleshooting 114 Picture problems 115 Sound problems 117 Remote control problems
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    14 Contents Video/audio terminals 121 Video/audio input 121 ColorStream® (component video) HD input...121 HDMI® input 121 Digital audio output 122 PC input 122 Dimensions 122 Mass (weight 122 Operating conditions 122 Supplied accessories 122 Acceptable signal formats for PC IN, HDMI®
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    Chapter 1 Introduction Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
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    new Toshiba wide screen, integrated HD, LED TV: ❖ Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM)- Eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases). ❖ 1920 x 1080 output resolution ❖ Two HDMI®-Digital, High-Definition Multimedia Interfaces with 1080p input support. See
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    , care, and service information. Keep this manual for future reference. 2 To choose a location for the TV: ❖ Read "Important notes about your TV" on 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
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    For help, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 114. 13 For technical specifications, see "Specifications" on page 120. 14 For the End User License Agreement, see "License Agreement" on page 124 TV front and side panel controls and connections Left side panel 3 4 8 5 6 9 7 TV front TV Top 10
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    or PCM (pulse-code modulation) format for connecting TV (QAM) signals. 3 PC/HDMI-1 (Audio) IN-PC audio input terminal is shared with an HDMI-1 analog audio input terminal, and its use can be configured in the Audio Setup menu, see "Setting the PC Audio" on page 94. 4 ColorStream® HD-High-resolution
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    can purchase cables from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Coaxial (F-type) cable (Sample Illustration) Coaxial cable Coaxial (F-type) cable connects your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT/CABLE input on your
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    (Sample Illustration) Component video cables Component video cables come in sets of three and connects 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
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    types NOTE HDMI® cables provide the best audio and picture quality. Optical audio cable (Sample Illustration) Optical audio cable Optical audio cable connects receivers with Dolby® Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) optical audio input to the TV's Digital Audio Out terminal, see "Connecting
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    box, you may not be able to use the remote control to program or access certain features on the TV. When you use ColorStream® HD or Video, switch input source on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the cable box output is set to). Use the cable box controls to change channels.
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    Your TV Connecting a Blu-ray™/DVD Player with ColorStream® *To select the video input source, press the INPUT button on the remote control, see VIDEO AUDIO L R IN CH 3 CH 4 OUT L R IN from ANT OUT to TV Y PB PR Satellite IN COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT AUDIO OUT L R (Sample
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    TV 25 Connecting a Blu-ray™/DVD Player with ColorStream® Please note that 1080p is not supported. Check the User's Guide of the DVD player in order to determine the best on the TV* to view the DVD. *To select the video input source, press the INPUT button on the remote control, see "Selecting
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    form from EIA/CEA-861-D- compliant[1] consumer electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI® or DVI output). The HDMI® 123. Supported Audio format: Linear PCM, sampling rate 32/44.1/48 kHz. NOTE To connect a computer to the HDMI® input, see "Connection to the TV's HDMI®
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    HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3 video input source on the TV. (Press the INPUT button on the remote control. For more information, see "Selecting the video input source" on illustration). For more information, see "Setting the HDMI® audio mode" on page 51 TV back panel TV side panel 1 2 VIDEO AUDIO
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    evolving technology, it is possible that some devices may not operate properly with the TV. HDMI® CEC connection You can control the basic functions of connected audio/video devices using the TV's remote control if you connect a HDMI® CEC compatible audio receiver or playback device. The HDMI® CEC
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    Logo ( ). Before controlling the device(s): ❖ After completing the above connections, configure the HDMI® CEC Setup menu with the desired settings, see "HDMI® models incorporating Toshiba's HDMI® CEC. However, Toshiba is not liable for those operations. Refer to the individual instruction manuals
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    ® Digital decoder or other digital audio system (Sample Illustration) Connecting a digital audio system To control the audio: 1 Turn on the TV and the digital audio device. 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control and open the Sound menu. 3 Press the ( / arrow) buttons to highlight Audio Setup
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    Connecting Your TV 31 Connecting a digital audio system 5 Press the ( / arrow) buttons to select either Dolby Digital or PCM, depending on your device. (Sample Illustration) Audio Setup screen - Done 6 To save the new settings, highlight Done, and then press the ENTER button. To revert to the
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    connection allows you to use external speaker with an external analog audio amplifier to adjust the level. You will need standard audio cables. TV back panel Audio system (Sample Illustration) Connecting an analog audio system Connecting a computer With either the PC IN or HDMI® connection, you
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    To use a computer, set the monitor output resolution on the computer before connecting it to the TV. The supported signal formats are VGA, terminals. For configuration information, see "Setting the PC Audio" on page 94. ❖ Some computer models cannot be connected to this TV. ❖ If the computer has a
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    back panel TV side panel 1 2 Computer PC audio cable PC audio output HDMI®to DVI adapter cable (Sample Illustration) Connections to HDMI® terminal The supported signal formats are VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz), and 1080p (24Hz/60Hz). For signal
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    Connecting Your TV 35 Connecting a computer NOTE ❖ The edges of the picture may be hidden. ❖ 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).
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    from the back of the remote control. Squeeze tab and lift cover (Sample Illustration) Removing the remote back cover 2 Insert two AAA batteries, corresponding to the (+) and (-) markings on the battery compartment. (Sample Illustration) Installing the batteries 3 Replace the battery cover. Do not
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    correctly, or if the operating range is reduced, replace the batteries. ❖ Always replace both batteries with new ones. Never mix battery types or use new and used batteries together. ❖ Always remove batteries from the remote if they are dead or if the remote control is not to be used for an extended
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    Remote Control Learning about the remote control Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV are described below. For the HDMI® CEC remote control functions, see "HDMI® CEC playback device (DVD player, etc.) control" on page 104. (Sample Illustration) Remote control
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    Using the Remote Control 39 Learning about the remote control 1 The POWER button turns the TV On/Off. When the TV is on, the power LED indicator on the TV front glows green. 2 The PIC SIZE button cycles through the picture sizes, see "Selecting the picture size" on page 65. 3 The PIC MODE button
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    TV programming is on-screen. See "Tuning channels using the Channel Browser" on page 59. 20 The MENU button accesses the main TV menu system. See "Navigating the menu system" on page 43 The following key functions allow you to control Toshiba play mode to view the picture moving rapidly forward.) 25
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    open the Installation menus (illustrated below), press MENU on the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Picture Sound Item Mode Picture Settings Noise Reduction Game Mode Theater Settings Digital Audio Selector Audio Settings Audio Setup Option Dynamic/Standard/Movie/PC/Preference Opens the
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    Player Control menu Opens the Energy Saving Settings menu Off/On (for USA region) Opens the Edit Rating Limits menu (for USA region) Off/Video/Video+ Off/On Off/30 min/60 min/90 min/120 min Opens the New PIN Code entry screen Opens the Installation menu Enable HDMI® CEC/TV Auto Input Switch/TV Auto
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    /Pacific/Mountain/Central Opens the Signal Meter menu Opens the System Information screen 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. 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu system. (Sample
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    automatically after a few minutes. 5 To close a menu instantly, press the EXIT button. NOTE The menu background may sometimes appear black, depending on the signal the TV is receiving. This is not a sign of malfunction.
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    Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Initial Setup window will appear. 1 In the Menu Language field, press the ( / arrow) buttons to select your preferred language. 2 Press the ( / arrow) buttons to select Time Zone Setup. Then set your desired time zone, using the ( / arrow) buttons
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    46 Setting up your TV Initial Setup Menu language You can choose from three different menu language settings (English, Français, and Español) for the on-screen display of menus and messages. To select the menu language: 1 Press the MENU button and open the Preferences menu, and highlight Menu
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    want when you press the CH arrow buttons on the remote control or the control panel, store those channels in the TV's memory. Auto Tuning You can set up the TV to detect all active channels in your area and store them in its memory. Then you can manually add or erase individual channels from memory.
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    TV's memory. ❖ To tune the TV to a channel not programmed in the channel memory, you must use the Channel Number buttons on the remote control have to repeat the programming process again unless your Cable TV service lineup changes significantly. To program channels automatically: 1 Configure the
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    up your TV 49 Storing channels in memory (optional) A new set of Installation menu icons TV is cycling through the channels, the message "Scanning channels, please wait" appears. 5 To cancel channel programming, press the EXIT button on the remote control or highlight Cancel in the on-screen
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    50 Setting up your TV Setting channel skip Setting channel skip To prevent a channel from being viewed, you can set it to be skipped. 1 on page 91 To manually add digital sub-channels on a physical channel: ❖ Use the Channel Numbers and the (Dash 100) on the remote control to enter the channel
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    up your TV 51 Setting the AV input mode NOTE Skipped channels cannot be selected with the CH arrow buttons; however, they can be accessed using the number keys on the remote control. If an encrypted channel is accidentally added to the channel list while programming channels, you can remove
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    52 Setting up your TV Viewing the digital signal meter mode.) See " set to "Yes" the HDMI 1 Audio setting is set to "Digital" and is grayed out in the menu. See "Setting the PC Audio" on page 94. Viewing the digital signal meter You can view the digital signal meter in the ANT/CABLE digital TV
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    digital channel number listed in the Signal Meter screen may not correspond to a virtual TV channel number. Contact your local broadcasters to button. After the time zone has been set, you will be asked to set the current Daylight Saving Time status. To set the Daylight Saving Time status: ❖ Press
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    and return to the Installation menu: ❖ Highlight Done in the Support Information screen, and then press the ENTER button. To return to normal viewing, press the EXIT button. Resetting Factory Defaults To reset all settings and channels to their factory default values: 1 Press the MENU button and
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    video input source To select the video input source to view: 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote control or TV control panel. 2 Do one of the following: ❖ Press 0-4. ❖ Repeatedly press the ( / arrow) buttons on the remote control, and then press the ENTER button to change the input setting. 55
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    source ❖ Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control or TV control panel to change the input setting. The current signal source displays in the top right corner of the Input Selection screen. (Sample Illustration) Input Selection screen NOTE ❖ You can label the video input sources
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    Using the TV's features 57 Labeling the video input sources Press the INPUT Recorder ❖ Hide (to hide an unused input in the Input Selection screen and in the Channel Browser Inputs list) NOTE If you select PC in the Input Selection screen, you can choose only "- -", "Game Console", or "Hide"
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    58 Using the TV's features Labeling the video input sources 2 Highlight Input Labeling, and then press to be grayed out in the Input Selection screen and skipped over when you press the INPUT button on the remote control. (Sample Illustration) Input Labeling screen 5 To save the new input labels,
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    Using the TV's features 59 Tuning channels using the Channel Browser connected a VCR to ColorStream® HD, a video recorder to HDMI 1, and a DVD player to HDMI 2. VCR No inputs labeled All inputs labeled (Sample Illustration) Input selection screens To clear the input labels: 1 Press the MENU
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    input will be removed from the Favorites list. To set up the Channel Browser: 1 In the Preferences CEC List (Sample Illustration) Channel browser setup screen 3 Press the ( arrow) button to highlight NOTE The History List will be cleared every time the TV is powered off. 4 Press the ( arrow) button
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    Using the TV's features to select On or Off. NOTE HDMI® CEC List is automatically grayed out and set to Off when Enable HDMI® CEC is switched to Off. See "Using HDMI® Browser: ❖ Press BACK CB or NEXT CB arrow buttons on the remote control. ❖ Press the BACK CB arrow button to surf backward through
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    . To tune to a channel or input in Browse mode: 1 While watching TV, press BACK CB or NEXT CB arrow buttons to display the Channel Browser and Browser. To tune to a channel or input in Select mode: 1 While watching TV, press BACK CB or NEXT CB arrow buttons to display the Channel Browser and surf
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    to the next programmed channel To tune to the next programmed channel, press the CH arrow buttons on the remote control or TV control panel. NOTE This feature will not function until you have programed channels into the TV's channel memory, see "Storing channels in memory (optional)" on page 47.
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    buttons (and the (Dash 100) button if selecting a digital channel). 3 Press the CH RTN button on the remote control. The previous channel will display. Each time you press the CH RTN button, the TV will switch back and forth between the last two channels that were tuned. NOTE If you press the CH
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    that displays the current program in the way that looks best to you. You can save separate picture size preferences for each input on your TV. To select the picture size: 1 Press the PIC SIZE button on the remote. 2 With the Picture Size menu displayed, do one of the following: ❖ Repeatedly press
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    not be available depending on the receiving signal format (those will be grayed out in the Picture Size screen). NOTE Using these functions to change the picture size (i.e., changing the height/width ratio) for any purpose other than your private viewing may be prohibited under the Copyright Laws
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    remains close to its original proportion, but the left and right edges are stretched horizontally to fill the screen. TheaterWide 2 This setting is for viewing letter box programs. (Sample Illustration) Picture size - TheaterWide 2, letter box The picture's top and bottom edges may be hidden*.
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    68 Using the TV's features Selecting the picture size TheaterWide 3 This setting is for viewing letter box programs with subtitles. (Sample Illustration) Picture size - TheaterWide 3, letter box with subtitles The picture's top and bottom edges are hidden*. * To view the hidden areas (such as
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    Using the TV's features 69 Selecting the picture size 4:3 (Sample Illustration) Picture size - 4:3 Some program formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. Normal This setting is for viewing VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA sources. (Sample Illustration) Picture size -
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    70 Using the TV's features Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) You can set separate scroll settings for the TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 modes for each input. To set the scroll settings: 1 Press the MENU
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    When this feature is set to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of ratio feature: 1 Press the MENU button and open the Picture menu. 2 Highlight Theater Settings, and then press the ENTER button. 3 In the Auto Aspect Ratio field, select On. 4 To save the new settings
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    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 Press the MENU button and open the Picture menu. 2 Highlight Picture Settings, and then press the ENTER button. 3 Highlight
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    described below. Mode: Dynamic Standard Movie PC Preference Description: Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard picture settings (factory setting) Lower contrast for darkened room (factory setting) Designed for viewing of PC tables and documents Your personal preferences NOTE PC
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    74 Using the TV's features Adjusting the picture 3 Press the ( / arrow) buttons to select the picture mode you prefer, and then press the ENTER button. (Sample Illustration) Mode selections screen Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight™,
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    the TV's features 75 Using closed captions 3 Press the ( / arrow) buttons to select the picture quality you wish to adjust (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight, Brightness, Color, Tint, or Sharpness), and then press the ( / arrow) buttons to adjust the setting. 4 To save the new settings, highlight
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    76 Using the TV's features Using closed captions NOTE If the program or Illustration) Captions - text NOTE If text is not available in your area, a black rectangle may appear on screen. If this happens, set the Base CC Mode to Off. To turn off closed caption mode, select Off in step 2 above.
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    to the current Base CC Mode setting. You can also use the CC Selector to select digital closed caption services, if available. When such services are not available, the CC Selector presents a default list of services. If the selected service is not available, the next best service will be used. To
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    to Off when you select MUTE mode, the closed caption feature becomes active if the TV program is closed captioned. To mute the audio without activating the closed captioning, press the VOL (-) button to set the volume to 0. For more information, see "Using closed captions" on page 75. NOTE If you
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    arrow) buttons to select the desired service. 4 Press the EXIT button. Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you . 4 To save the new settings, highlight Done, and then press the ENTER button. To reset the settings to the factory defaults, highlight Reset
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    audio program (SAP) can be heard only on those TV stations that offer it. For example, a station might on, you will see the current program on the screen but hear the other language instead of the program's at all in SAP mode. If this happens, set the MTS feature to Stereo mode. Adjusting the
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    Using the TV's features 81 Adjusting the audio Audyssey Premium Television™ These speakers. To turn on Audyssey ABX™: 1 Press the MENU button and open the Sound menu. 2 Highlight Audio Settings, and the press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ( / arrow) buttons to highlight the Audyssey ABX™ field
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    ENTER button. To reset the settings to the factory defaults, highlight Reset, and then press the ENTER button. NOTE ❖ This feature is available when the TV is tuned to a digital RF channel with the Dolby Digital signal. ❖ The Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control will function in relation to Optical
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    Enable Rating Blocking, Edit Rating Limits, Input Lock, Panel Lock, GameTimer and New PIN Code features. You can use these features after entering the correct PIN code. Entering the PIN code 1 Press the MENU button and highlight the Locks menu icon. (Sample Illustration) Locks menu screen 2 Press
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    to confirm it. 6 Press the ENTER button. The new PIN code is now active. NOTE The PIN code cannot be set to "0000." Using parental controls (for USA region) Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip) Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (as
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    Using parental controls (for USA region) 1 Press the MENU button and highlight the Locks menu icon. 2 Press the ( arrow) button to display the PIN code entering screen. 3 Enter your four-digit PIN code, and then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ( arrow) button to highlight Enable Rating Blocking
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    highlight the Locks menu icon. 2 Press the ( arrow) button to display the PIN code entering screen. 3 Enter your four-digit PIN code, and then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ( arrow) button to highlight Enable Rating Blocking. 5 Press the ( arrow) button to select On, and then press the ENTER
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    , transmitted or controlled by the TV or Toshiba. ❖ The additional rating system is an evolving technology; therefore, availability, content and format may vary. Rating system Independent rating system for broadcasters: Ratings: TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7, TV-Y7FV TV-Y Description and
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    press the INFO button on the remote control. If it is rated "None" the word "NONE" appears in the INFO screen. If rating information is not provided, no rating will appear in the INFO screen. (Sample Illustration) Rating Info screens Blocking TV programs by Canada rating 1 Press the MENU button and
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    the TV's features 89 Using parental controls (for USA region) 3 Enter your four-digit PIN code, and then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ( arrow) button to highlight Enable Rating Blocking. 5 Press the ( arrow) button to select On. 6 Press the ( arrow) button to highlight Edit Rating Limits
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    rating limits you have set, the TV will enter program lock mode and a warning message appears on the screen. (Sample Illustration) Warning - exceeded rating PIN code, and then press the ENTER button. If the correct code is entered, the program lock mode is released and the normal picture appears.
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    TV's features 91 Locking channels Locking channels With the Lock feature, you can lock specific channels. Locked channels can only be accessed by entering the PIN code, see "Entering the PIN code PIN code entry will be required to set a locked channel. NOTE If the PIN code has not yet been set, a
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    TV loses power with time remaining, the TV set to On, none of the controls on the control panel operate except POWER. To lock the control panel: 1 Press the MENU button and highlight the Locks menu. 2 Press the ( arrow) button to display the PIN code entering screen. 3 Enter your four-digit PIN code
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    the volume icon appears. Using the PC settings feature You can view an image from a PC on the TV screen. When a PC is connected to the TV's PC IN terminal, you can use the PC Settings feature to make adjustments to the image. If the edges of the picture are cut off, readjust the Horizontal Position
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    The screen is disrupted momentarily while adjusting the PC settings. This is not a sign of malfunction. Mode: Horizontal Position Vertical Position Clock Phase Sampling Clocks Reset Description: Moves the picture left/right. The adjustment range is within ±10 from center.* Moves the picture up
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    of files: 500/folder ❖ Maximum photo resolution: 4096 x 4096 pixels Music Player specifications: ❖ File format: MP3 ❖ Sampling frequency: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz ❖ Bit rate: from 8 to 320 kbps ❖ Maximum number of files: 500/folder Supported file system: FAT16 and FAT32
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    . ❖ USB device: USB Mass Storage Class device (MSC) ❖ Connectivity is not guaranteed for all devices. ❖ Connect the USB device to the TV directly. ❖ 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
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    the TV's screen NOTE ❖ The prompt will disappear after about 10 sec. ❖ If Auto Start is set to off, you can start the Media Player manually. Manual Photo or Music, and then press the ENTER button. (Sample Illustration) Media Player screen NOTE ❖ The viewer will open even if there are no photo
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    for photos in a grid format. These pictures are displayed using thumbnail data in each image file. (Sample Illustration) Media Player - photos screen To use you to change the photo content manually. When you move from Multi View to the Single View, the currently selected photo is displayed. To use
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    Repeat. 3 Press the ( / arrow) buttons to adjust the setting and press the CH RTN button. NOTE Zoom and Picture size functions are disable. To close the Photo Viewer, press the EXIT button. The television will return to the the music list when there are more files than will fit onto one screen.
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    TV , you can adjust the SOUND menu functions from the Quick Menu. To set the repeat mode: 1 Press the MENU button to open the Quick Menu photo files and playing music files at the same time While viewing photo files, you can listen to music from a list of available files. 1 While viewing photos
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    (a-z), Chinese ❖ Increasing order New-From new to old according to the date and time when the picture was taken. Old-From old to new according to the date and time when the picture was taken. Contents Photo Description Photo list (Multi View) Single View mode Slide Show mode Skip to previous/next
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    Time display may not be available in all cases. Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 12 hours). To set the sleep timer using the remote control: 1 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control to set the length of time until the
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    be configured to automatically turn itself off after 4 hours if you do not operate the TV either from the remote control or the TV control panel. 1 From the Preferences menu, highlight Energy Saving Settings and press ENTER. 2 Press the ( / arrow) buttons to select Automatic Power Down. 3 Press the
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    new feature that uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba HDMI® CEC compatible devices from the TV remote via HDMI® connection (see "HDMI® CEC connection" on page 28). When Enable HDMI® CEC in the HDMI® CEC Setup menu is set to On (see "Setting up HDMI® CEC" on page 107), the HDMI® CEC
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    NOTE These functions depend on the devices that are connected. The HDMI® CEC Player Control item will be grayed out in the following conditions: ❖ A non-HDMI® input is currently selected. ❖ The Enable HDMI® CEC item is set to Off. ❖ The connected CEC device is not a playback or recording device.
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    " on page 55. 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. ❖ VOL (+ -) buttons adjust the volume level. ❖ MUTE button turns off the sound. To use this function: ❖ Set Speaker Preference to Audio Receiver in
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    save the new settings, highlight Done and press the ENTER button. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press the ENTER button. Displaying TV status information To display TV status information using the RECALL button: ❖ Press the RECALL button on the remote control. The following
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    in HDMI® input mode, Dolby Digital, or PCM) ❖ Video resolution ❖ Aspect ratio of incoming video signal (4:3 or 16:9) ❖ V-Chip rating status ❖ GameTimer (if set) o close the Recall screen, press the RECALL button again. To display TV status information using INFO, press the INFO button. The following
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    and then automatically adjusts the video. To select Dynamic Contrast preference: 1 From the Picture menu, highlight Picture Settings and press the ENTER button. (Sample Illustration) Dynamic Contrast screen 2 Highlight Advanced Picture Settings, and then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ( / arrow
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    110 Using the TV's Advanced Features Using the advanced picture settings 4 Press the ( / arrow) buttons to select High, Middle, Low or Off. Static Gamma The static gamma feature lets you adjust the levels of black in the picture. To adjust the static gamma settings: 1 Press the MENU button and
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    Using the TV's Advanced Features Using the advanced picture settings 111 To select the color temperature: 1 Press the MENU button and open the Picture menu. 2 Highlight Picture Settings, and then press the ENTER button. 3 Highlight Advanced Picture Settings, and then press the ENTER button. 4
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    button. To revert to your original settings, highlight Reset, and then press the ENTER button. Game Mode You can use the Game Mode feature for shorter frame delays when you need split-second timing between the on-screen display and input from the controller (such as music creation and high-action
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    Using the TV's Advanced Features Using the advanced picture settings 113 NOTE To use the Game Mode 2 above, change the video input, or turn the TV off and then on again. NOTE You can change the video input by pressing INPUT on the remote control, see "Selecting the video input source" on page
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    troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, review this chapter or visit the Toshiba technical support Web site at support.toshiba.com for possible causes/solutions for the problem you are experiencing. Before you begin to troubleshoot any problem, first unplug the TV from the AC wall
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    Replace the batteries in the remote control, see "Installing batteries" on page 36. Try the control panel buttons on the TV. Picture problems General picture problems. Check the antenna/cable connections, see "Connecting Your TV" on page 20. Press the INPUT button on the remote control or on the TV
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    116 Troubleshooting Picture problems Video Input Selection problems If the Input Selection window does not appear when you press INPUT on the remote control or TV, press INPUT a second time. This will cause a change to the next video input source and display the Input Selection window. Cannot view
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    feature is set to SAP Remote control problems Remove all obstructions between the remote control and the TV. Replace the remote control's batteries, see "Installing batteries" on page 36. Your TV's remote control may not operate certain features on your external devices. Refer to the User's Guide
  • Toshiba 50M2U | User Guide - Page 118
    Rating blocking (V-Chip) problems Forgotten PIN code. When the PIN code screen Toshiba HDMI® CEC compatible devices. Ensure that HDMI® cables with the ( ) Logo are used. When the connected HDMI® CEC device does not work correctly after you have changed settings of the device, turn off your TV
  • Toshiba 50M2U | User Guide - Page 119
    are in formats that are supported by this TV, see "Using the Media Player" on page 95. If the problem persists after trying the solutions Contact Toshiba at: Toshiba's Support Web site: support.toshiba.com. For technical support, call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States
  • Toshiba 50M2U | User Guide - Page 120
    and specifications are subject to change without notice. ❖ These models may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that 8VSB 64 QAM, 256 QAM; in-the-clear, unencrypted Channel coverage VHF UHF Cable TV 2 through 13 14 through 69 Mid band (A-8 through A-1, A through I) Super band
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    Specifications Power source Power source 120V AC, 60 Hz Power maximum current 50M2U 1.2A Power consumption 50M2U Audio power .06 W in standby mode 50M2U 6 8W Speaker type 50M2U Two 5.35" x 1.57" x 1.42" Video/audio terminals Video/audio input Video Audio 1 V (p-p), 75 ohm, negative
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    .1" (764.5mm) 11.3" (287mm) 50M2U 45.5 lbs (20.6 kg) Operating conditions Temperature Humidity 32 - 95º F (0 - 35º C) 20 - 80% (no moisture condensation) Supplied accessories ❖ Remote control with two size "AAA" batteries ❖ Warranty ❖ Resource Guide ❖ Quick Start Guide ❖ Pedestal and hardware
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    MHz 65.000 MHz 79.500 MHz 85.500 MHz 108.000 MHz Format Resolution V. Frequency VGA SVGA XGA WXGA SXGA 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 640 x User's Guide are for explanation purposes and may differ from the actual unit. ❖ Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. ❖ These models
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    code offering. The Toshiba warranty provided in respect of the Digital TV is the only warranty provided and no additional warranties are provided in respect of the software components subject to EULAs. Some of the software components distributed under EULAs are made available for use by the user
  • Toshiba 50M2U | User Guide - Page 125
    or performance of these software components are assumed by the user. TOSHIBA shall not be liable whatsoever for any cost of repair or any purpose, without fee, subject to these conditions: (1) If any part of the source code for this software is distributed, then this README file must be included,
  • Toshiba 50M2U | User Guide - Page 126
    ansi2knr.c is not needed as part of any program generated from the IJG code, this does not limit you more for its supporting scripts (config.guess, config.sub, ltmain.sh). Another support script, CompuServe Incorporated. GIF(sm) is a Service Mark property of CompuServe Incorporated." Exhibit B
  • Toshiba 50M2U | User Guide - Page 127
    may not pretend that you wrote this software. If you use it, or only parts of it, in a program, you must acknowledge somewhere in your documentation that you have used the FreeType code. (`credits') We specifically permit and encourage the inclusion of this software, with or without modifications
  • Toshiba 50M2U | User Guide - Page 128
    Index A advanced picture settings CableClear® digital Noise Reduction 111 Color temperature 110 Dynamic Contrast 109 MPEG Noise Reduction 112 Static Gamma 110 using 109 audio adjusting quality 80 Audyssey ABX™ 81 Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range Control 82 muting sound 78 optical audio output format 82
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    63 I icon safety 15 Initial setup 45 initial setup main menu layout 41 input lock feature using 90 L last mode memory feature 108 Locks menu setting pin code 83 M Media Player open 96 photo files 98 playing music files 99 using 95 menu layout 43 navigation 43 setup 43
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    controls blocking programs/movies by rating (V-Chip) 84 using 84 PC Audio setting 94 PC settings feature using 93 picture adjusting 73 adjusting quality 74 picture mode selecting 73 picture type 121 supplied accessories 122 TV system 120 video/audio terminals 121 SurfLock™ switching between two channels
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    zone setting 53 timer sleep timer 102 troubleshooting 114 channel tuning problems 117 closed caption problems 118 contact Toshiba 119 HDMI® 119 media player problems 119 No HDMI® CEC operation 118 picture problems 115 Rating blocking problems 118 remote control problems 117 sound problems 117 TV
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Note: To display a High Definition
picture, the TV must be receiving a
High Definition signal (such as an over-
the-air High Definition TV broadcast, a
High Definition digital cable program, or
a High Definition digital satellite
program). For details, contact your TV
antenna installer, cable provider, or
satellite provider
If you need assistance:
Toshiba's Support Web site
support.toshiba.com
Call Toshiba Customer Support Center:
Within the United States at (800) 631-3811
Outside the United States at (949) 583-3050
For more information, see
“Troubleshooting” on page 114
in this guide.
Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are on the back and side 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: _______________________________________________
Integrated High Definition
LED
Television
User’s Guide:
50M2U