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  • Toshiba 55SL412U | User Manual - Page 1
    Owner's Manual Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 40SL412U 46SL412U 55SL412U 55S41U Foran overview of steps for setting up yournewTV, see page11. Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air
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    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 USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE antenna grounding information, instructions supplied by the display and wall mount
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    can be easily unplugged in case the product requires service. 21) NEVER route the product's power cord inside a wall or similar enclosed area. 22) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user's authority to operate this equipment under the rules of
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    810 of the National Electric Code). Antenna lead-in wire Ground clamp Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Electric service equipment Ground clamps Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part-H) 4 33) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS
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    next page. CAUTION: Do not use the screws removed from the back cover to attach the wall mount bracket to the TV. 4) Always use the screws supplied or recommended by the wall mount manufacturer. 5) Follow the instructions provided with your wall bracket. Before proceeding, make sure the appropriate
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    the pedestal stand from the TV. 40" TV VESA Mounting Pattern 46" TV VESA Mounting Pattern Four screws Four screws Hook Sturdy strap (as short as possible) 55" TV VESA Mounting Pattern Four screws Four screws Hook Sturdy strap (as short as possible) Four screws Four screws Hook Sturdy
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    notes about your LCD TV The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction; therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for perceived issues resulting from these symptoms. 1) An afterimage (ghost) may appear on the screen if a fixed
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    Trademark Information • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. • This production contains Bitstream Vera Sans
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    rating (V-Chip 40 Downloading an additional rating system for blocking TV programs and movies 40 Unlocking programs temporarily 42 Using the input lock feature 42 Locking channels 42 Using the GameTimer 42 Using the panel lock feature 43 Using the PC settings feature 43 Setting the PC Audio
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    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 17
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    of navigating the TV's menu system ( page 23). 10 Program channels into the TV's channel memory ( page 26). 11 For details on using the TV's features, see Chapters 6 and 7. 12 For help, refer to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting. 13 For technical specifications and warranty information, see Chapter
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    controls and connections Models 40SL412U, 46SL412U, 55SL412U, and 55S41U are used in this manual for illustration purposes. Left side panel TV front TV top INPUT MENU CH VOL 3 2 1 1無 Remote sensor - Point the remote control toward this remote sensor ( "Remote control effective range
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    . 3無 PC/HDMI 1 (AUDIO) IN - PC audio input terminal is shared with HDMI 1 analog audio input terminals, and its use can be configured in the Audio Setup menu ( page 44). 4無 ANT/CABLE - Input that supports analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) off-air antenna signals and analog and digital Cable TV (QAM
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    specific devices, refer to each device's owner's manual. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable is for use with devices with an HDMI output. An HDMI cable delivers digital audio and video in its native format. This cable carries both video and audio information; therefore, separate audio
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    . • Standard audio cables. Note: When you use a Cable box, you may not be able to use the remote control to program or access certain features on the TV. To view the antenna or Cable signal: Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.* To view basic and premium Cable channels: Turn OFF the
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    (plus audio cables) from the DVD player or satellite receiver to the ColorStream terminal on the TV. The ColorStream HD terminal can be used with Progressive (480p, 720p) and Interlaced (480i, 1080i) scan systems. A 1080i signal will provide the best picture performance (1080p is not supported
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    ), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz), and 1080p (24Hz/60Hz) signal formats. For detailed signal specifications, see page 57. Supported Audio format: Linear PCM, sampling rate 32/44.1/ 48 kHz Note: To connect a PC to the HDMI input, see page 20. To connect an HDMI device, you will need: • One
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    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
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    .) 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 Press on the TV's remote control and open the Sound menu. 3無 Highlight Audio Setup and press . Note: •• Some audio systems may not be compatible with Dolby
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    . • To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature ( "Using the PC settings feature" on page 43). 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
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    new ones. Never mix battery types or new and used batteries. •• Always remove batteries from the remote control if they are dead or if the remote control is not to be used for an extended period of time. This will prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment. 16.4 ft (5m) 21
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    -37). 12無 MUTE reduces or turns off the sound ( page 38). 13無 VOL + - adjusts the volume level. 14無 INFO displays TV status information as well as program details, when available ( pages 49-50). 15無 EXIT closes on-screen menus. 16無 ENTER activates highlighted items in the main menu system. 17無 CH
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    overview of your TV's menu system. To open the main menus (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Picture Sound Preferences Locks Setup Item Mode Picture Settings Noise Reduction Game Mode Theater Settings Digital Audio Selector Audio Settings Audio Setup CC
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    menu, select Installation, and press . on the remote control or TV control panel, open the Icon Terrestrial System Status Item Input Configuration Channel Program Channel Options Channel Tuning Mode Time Zone Signal Meter System Information Option  [Opens the Input Configuration menu]  [Start
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    time you turn on the TV. Selecting the menu language You can choose from three different languages (English, French, and Spanish) for the on-screen or Antenna) for the ANT/CABLE input on the TV. 5無 To save your new settings, highlight Done and press . To revert to your original settings, highlight
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    again unless your Cable TV service lineup changes significantly. To program channels automatically: 1無 Configure the antenna input source, if you have not already done so ( page 25). 2無 Press and open the Setup menu. 3無 Highlight Installation and press . 26 4無 A new set of Installation menu icons
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    Channel Is Encrypted - Press 1 on remote to remove channel Press while the message is on the screen to remove the unnecessary channel from the channel list. Setting the HDMI® audio mode To set the HDMI audio mode: 1無 Press and open the Sound menu. 2無 Highlight Audio Setup and press . 3無 Press p or
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    System Information, and press . 4無 Press tu to scroll through the menu bar to select Factory Defaults. 5無 Highlight Yes and press . 6無 (If PIN code has been set, enter your PIN code. Press t or u to select Done and press .) A warning message will appear, select Yes and press , the TV will turn off
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    The current signal source displays in the top right corner of the Input Selection screen. 3 6 Note: ••You can label the video input sources according to the specific devices you have connected to the TV ( "Labeling the video input sources" at right). ••Sources can be "hidden" ( "Labeling the video
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    press  or  to select the setting you prefer: either On, or Off. Note: History List will be cleared every time the TV is powered off. 4無 Press  to highlight ANT out and set to Off when Enable REGZA-LINK® is switched to Off. (See "To set the REGZA-LINK® Setup" on page 49 for more information.) 8無 To
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    the Channel Browser™. If Favorites List is turned off, will have no effect. ••Pressing will bring up the Channel Browser™ Favorites list regardless of the last selected list in the Channel Browser™. To tune to a channel or input in Browse mode: 1無 While watching TV, press  or  to open the Channel
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    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 26). Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) Tuning analog channels: Press
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    watching. Select the picture size that displays the current program 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 using the remote control: 1無 Press on the remote control. 2無 While the Picture Size menu is
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    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
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    modes, as described below. Mode Sports Standard Movie PC Preference Picture Quality 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
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    has two options: • Captions-An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked "CC" in program guides). • Text-An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data
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    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 instead
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     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
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    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
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    available. ••It may take several minutes for the TV to download the additional rating system. ••The information displayed in the Alternate Ratings screen will depend on the configuration of the additional rating system available at the time of download. 8無 Press and then press to select the level
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    word "NONE" appears in the screen (as shown below right). If rating information is not provided, no rating will appear in the screen. Blocking TV programs by Canada rating 1無 Press and highlight the Locks menu icon. 2無 Press  to display the PIN code entering screen. 3無 Enter your four-digit PIN
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    correct code is entered, the program lock mode is released and the normal picture appears. All locking will be enabled when the TV change channel. 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
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    until 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
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    Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Setting the PC Audio This function allows you to output or mute the sound from your PC when connecting using the PC IN terminal and an analog RGB cable. ( page 20) To set the PC Audio: 1無 Press and open the Sound menu. 2無 Highlight Audio Setup and press . 3無
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    TV's features Manually: 1無 Press and  or  to select the Setup menu. 2無 Press  to select Media Player, and then press . 3無 Press  or  to select Photo or Music then press . Note: ••The viewer will also open even if there are no photo or music files. ••While the Media Player is active, the main
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    Sort. 3無 Press  or  to select Title, New or Old to set the sorting rule. Playback See page 45 Pause See page 46 Stop See page 45 Skip See page 46 Repeat play See page 46 SOUND Settings See page 38 Note: Sorting, Total Time display may not be available in all cases. (continued)
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    Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 12 hours). To set the sleep timer using the remote control: Press on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off. Repeatedly press
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    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 18). When the Enable REGZA-LINK® in the REGZA-LINK® setup menu ( page 49) is set to On, the following REGZA-LINK® functions will be enabled. REGZA
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    Receiver, change its input source, or adjust the sound volume, the sound will be output from the audio receiver's speakers even if TV Speakers has been selected. Turn the TV off and on again to output the sound from the TV speakers. To set the REGZA-LINK® Setup: 1無 From the Setup menu, highlight
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    moved to the top or bottom of the screen by pressing  or  while the RECALL or INFO display is onscreen. Understanding the last mode memory feature If power is lost while you are viewing the TV, the Last Mode Memory feature automatically turns on the TV when power is restored. Note: If you will be
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    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 Picture
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    ). 52 Using the Film Stabilization feature (For 46SL412U, 55SL412U, and 55S41U) This feature helps to eliminate video shaking. To turn on Film Stabilization: 1無 Press and open the Picture menu, highlight Picture Settings and press . 2無 Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press . 3無 In the Film
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    video game requiring split-second timing between the on-screen display and input from the turn on Game Mode: 1無 Press and open the Picture menu, then highlight Game Mode. 2無 Press  or  to select On. To turn off Game Mode: Select Off in Step 2 above, change the video input, or turn the TV
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    plug it back in and 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
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    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 For
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    (14.0 kg) 46SL412U: 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg) 55SL412U / 55S41U: 51.8 lbs (23.5 kg) Operating conditions Temperature: 32ºF - 95ºF (0ºC - 35ºC) Humidity: 20 - 80% (no moisture condensation) Supplied Accessories • Remote control with two size "AAA" batteries • Easy Setup Guide • Eight screws for holding the
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    250MHz 148.500MHz • Some illustrations in this owner's manual are for explanation purposes and may differ from the actual unit. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • These models may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future
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    warranties. This includes wall mounts, custom cabinets and other installation methods that do not provide for direct and immediate access to the product for service purposes. Labor service charges for set installation, setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of antenna
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    these warranties. This includes wall mounts, custom cabinets and other installation methods that do not provide for direct and immediate access to the product for service purposes. Labour charges for set installation, setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of antenna
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    specifications, User manuals or guides as to usage and/or storage. j. Firmware updates that are posted to the Toshiba Support website and can be performed by the end user via a USB stick. Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy TO THE EXTENT NOT PRECLUDED BY LAW, ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
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    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
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    Visual Products Service and Support : 1420-B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN 37087, U.S.A. TOSHIBA OF CANADA LTD. HEAD OFFICE: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA CableClear, ColorStream, GameTimer, and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc
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For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page11.
Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving
a High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition
TV broadcast, a High Definition digital cable program, or a High
Definition digital satellite program). For details, please contact
your TV antenna installer, cable provider, or satellite provider.
© 2011 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
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:
Owner’s Manual
Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
40SL412U
46SL412U
55SL412U
55S41U
HIGH
-DEFINITION TELEVISION