Toshiba 46RV525U Owner's Manual - English

Toshiba 46RV525U - 46" LCD TV Manual

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    Owner's Manual Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 40RV52U 40RV525U 46RV525U For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9. Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Defi
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    Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
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    , take the following precautions: • ALWAYS turn off the TV and unplug the power cord to avoid possible electric shock or fire. • NEVER allow your body to come in contact with any broken glass or liquid from the damaged television. The LCD panel inside the TV contains glass and a toxic liquid. If the
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    injury. Refer all servicing not specified in this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 38) If you have the TV serviced: • Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. • Upon completion of service, ask the service technician to perform routine
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    to avoid damage to the LCD panel. 2) Remove the four screws shown in the right diagram. This will allow removal of the pedestal stand. 3) Once you have removed all four screws holding the pedestal stand in place, remove the pedestal stand from the TV. 40" TV VESA Mounting Pattern Four screws 46
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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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    49 Using the control panel lock feature 49 Using the PC settings feature 49 Setting the PC Audio 50 Setting the sleep timer 50 Using HDMI Control 50 Displaying TV status information 51 Understanding the auto power off feature 51 Understanding the last mode memory feature 51 Chapter
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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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    and service information. Keep this manual for future reference. 2 Observe the following when choosing a location for the TV: • Read "Important notes about your LCD TV" ( page 6). • Place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. Secure the TV to
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    TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 40RV525U is used in this manual for illustration purposes. 1 Green LED and TOSHIBA Logo LED Power LED(Green) = Power indicator TOSHIBA Logo LED= On or Off ( page 30). 2 Remote sensor - Point the remote control toward this remote sensor
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    from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. Also see item 3. HDMI connection is necessary to receive 1080p signals. 2 Service port - For service use only. Used for updating the television's firmware. 3 PC/HDMI-1 (AUDIO) IN - PC audio input terminals are shared with HDMI
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    to each device's owner's manual. 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
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    audio cable only. To view the antenna or Cable signal: Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.* To view the VCR: Turn ON the VCR. Select the VIDEO 1 video input source on the TV.* * To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control ( page 22). To program the TV remote
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    same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable. • standard audio 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. Note: When you use a Cable box, you may not be able to use the remote control to program or access
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    video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Your TV has two sets of ColorStream® (component video) inputs. You will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable
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    TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the TV side panel. Camcorder VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO 2 inputs on TV side panel To view the camcorder video: Select the VIDEO 2 video input source on the TV.* * To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control ( page 22). To program the TV remote
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    cables are required (see illustration). − See "Setting the HDMI™ audio mode" ( page 33). Note: To ensure that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly, it is recommended that you follow these procedures: • When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI
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    the basic functions of connected audio/video devices using the TV's remote control if you connect a HDMI Control compatible audio receiver or playback device. For an explanation of setup and operations, see page 50. TV back panel VIDEO AUDIO L R IN OUT L R Audio receiver HDMI IN HDMI OUT
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    the sound level. You will need: • standard audio cables To control the audio: 1 Turn on the TV and the digital audio device. 2 Press on the TV's remote control and open the Audio menu. 3 Highlight Audio Setup and press . Audio Digital Audio Selector Audio Settings Advanced Audio Settings Audio
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    . • To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature ( "Using the PC settings feature" on page 49). Note: • The PC audio input terminals on the TV are shared with the HDMI-1 analog audio input terminals ( page 50). • Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV. • An adapter is not
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    non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate: You can program the TV remote control so it will operate the other device ( pages 23-27). Installing the remote control batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control. • Always
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    menu system. 17 MENU accesses the main TV menu system ( pages 28 and 29). 18 EXIT closes on-screen menus. 19 MODE SELECT switch switches between TV, CABLE/SAT, AUX 1, and AUX 2 modes ( page 23). Set to "TV" to control the TV. Note: The error message "NOT AVAILABLE" may appear if you press a key
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    a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so) ( pages 25-27). To use your TV remote control to operate a: • Cable converter box or satellite receiver, set the MODE SELECT
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    remote control is in another mode. • * Not available for your TV. REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV CABLE SAT (satellite) POWER Power Power Power SLEEP Sleep timer TV TV PIC SIZE Picture size TV TV FREEZE FREEZE TV TV 1-9 Digit 1-9 Digit 1-9 Digit 1-9 0 Digit 0 Digit 0 Digit
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    the remote control that came with the device. 5 Remember to set the MODE SELECT switch back to "TV" to control the TV. 6 For future reference, write down the code(s) you used: DEVICE CODE DEVICE CODE Note: • In addition to POWER, confirm that all necessary keys on the TV remote control operate
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    remote control Remote control codes In some cases you may not be able to operate your device with the TV remote control. Your other device may use a code that is not recognized by the TV remote control. If this happens, use the device's remote control Star Trak STS Toshiba Uniden Zenith 020,
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    010 009 010, 049, 065 031 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Orion Panasonic Pentax Pentex Research Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Proscan Proton Singer Sony STS Sylvania Symphonic Tandy Tashiko Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Toshiba Totevision Unitec Unitech Vector Research 054, 057, 062, 065,
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    main menus (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Video Audio Preferences Locks Setup Item Mode Picture Settings Noise Reduction Game Mode Theater Settings Digital Audio Selector Audio Settings Advanced Audio Settings Audio Setup CC Selector Base CC Mode Digital
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    different from other menus. Video Mode Picture Settings Noise Reduction Game Mode Theater Settings Sports Off Navigate ENTER Select CH RTN Back EXIT Exit • When a menu is open, use the up/down/left/right arrow buttons (STWX) on the remote control or TV control panel to move in the corresponding
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    and press . 4 Press Preferences CC Selector Base CC Mode Digital CC Settings Input Labeling Channel Labeling Menu Language Channel Browser Setup Off English English Françai s Español to close the Preferences menu. TOSHIBA Logo LED You can select TOSHIBA Logo LED either On or Off. 1 Press
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    Setting up your TV Programming channels into the TV's channel memory When you press or on the remote control or TV control panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV's channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the TV Cable TV service lineup
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    Setting up your TV To manually add digital subchannels on a physical channel: Use the Channel Numbers and the Dash ( ) on the remote control for other channels. 5 To save your settings, highlight Done and press . If the desired channel label is not available from the list of presets, you can create
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    Range Control Reset No Auto Stereo English Dolby Digital Compressed Done Mode Auto Digital Analog Description When viewing the HDMI 1 input, if digital audio from the HDMI input is available, it will be output. If not, the TV will automatically detect and output analog audio from the PC Audio
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    Press WX to scroll through the menu bar to select Factory Defaults. 5 Enter your PIN code (or 0000 if no PIN code has been set). 6 Highlight Yes and press . The TV will turn off automatically after a few seconds. After the TV turns off, unplug the TV power cord and then plug it in again to complete
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    select PC in the Input Selection screen, you can choose only "- -", "Game Console" or "Hide" as the label. To label the video input sources: 1 Press and open the Preferences menu. 2 Highlight Input Labeling and press . Preferences CC Selector Off Base CC Mode Off CC1 Digital CC Settings CC2
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    be "grayed out" in the Input Selection screen and skipped over when you press on the remote control. 5 To save the new input labels, highlight Done and press . To revert to the factory default labels, highlight Reset and press . Input labeling example: The screen below left shows the default Input
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    switched to Off. (See "To set the HDMI Control Setup" on page 50 for more information.) 8 To save your entries, highlight Done and press . To return to factory defaults, highlight Reset and press . To open the Channel Browser™: • Press W or Xon the remote control. • Press W to surf backward through
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    manually entering a channel number using the Channel Number (0-9) on the remote control, analog channels can still be tuned by / , if available Digital Only digital channels can be tuned Note: Digital mode will be most useful after analog channels are shut down by the government in 2009. To set
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    a second channel using the Channel Number buttons (and the dash ( ) button if selecting a digital channel). 3 Press on the remote control. The previous channel will display. Each time you press , the TV will switch back and forth between the last two channels that were tuned. Note: If you press from
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    picture within the borders of the screen (i.e. no overscanning). • This is especially useful for external HD sources such as DVD, 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
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    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. Video Mode Picture Settings Noise Reduction Game Mode Theater Settings Sports Off 3 In the Picture Size field, select either TheaterWide 2 or
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    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 Note: PC mode is available for HDMI
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    change to another analog channel, the closed caption setting will automatically change back 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
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    sound: 1 Press and open the Audio menu. 2 Highlight Audio Setup and press . 3 In the MTS field, select Stereo. 4 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
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    the audio is output with minimal compression. 4 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press . To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press . Note: • This item will be grayed out for NTSC signals, Video, ColorStream, and PC inputs. • The Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control will
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    Rating Limits Channels Block Input Lock Off Control Panel Lock Off GeawmePTINimCerode Off New PIN Code 2 Press T, which displays the PIN code entry screen. • The Lock System screen (below) appears if a PIN code has not been stored. Press the Channel Number buttons to enter a new four-digit
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    to download any updates to the rating system should such updates become available. • 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
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    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 Press . 2 Enter your four-digit PIN code
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    screen. 3 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press . 4 Press T to highlight Control Panel Lock. 5 Press X and S or T to highlight On and press . When the control panel is locked and any button on the control panel (except POWER) is pressed, the message "NOT AVAILABLE" appears. Locks Enable Rating
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    is set to "Digital" and is grayed out in the menu. (Also see item 3 on page 11 and "Setting the HDMI™ Audio mode" on page 33.) Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 180 minutes). To set the sleep timer using the remote control
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    , 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) ANT 123-456 ABCHD Stereo SAP 1080i 16:9 TV-PG L V 9:00pm . Understanding the auto power off feature The
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    Mode Picture Settings Noise Reduction Game Mode Theater Settings Sports Off 3 Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press . 4 In the Dynamic Contrast field, select either Off or On. 5 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press . To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and
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    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 and input
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    the TV in STEREO mode ( "Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts" on page 44). 2 Press and open the Audio menu. 3 Highlight Advanced Audio Settings and press . 4 Press T or S to highlight the QSound feature, and then press W or X to turn the QSound effect On or Off. Advanced Audio Settings QSound Reset On
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    , use the Restore Factory Defaults procedure ( page 34). TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, and then press . • The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries or try the control panel buttons. Picture problems General picture problems • Check the antenna
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    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 46). No HDMI Control operation • The HDMI Control feature is available for Toshiba HDMI
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    : 42.2 lbs (19.1 kg) 40RV525U: 42.2 lbs (19.1 kg) 46RV525U: 55.3 lbs (25.1 kg) Operating conditions Temperature: 32ºF - 95ºF (0ºC - 35ºC) Humidity: 20 - 80% (no moisture condensation) Supplied Accessories • Remote control with two size "AAA" batteries • Owner's manual (this book) • Cleaning cloth
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    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 Pixel Clock Frequency 25.175MHz 40.000MHz 65.000MHz 68.
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    following all of the operating instructions in this manual and reviewing the section entitled "Troubleshooting," you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest TACP Authorized Service Station, visit TACP's website at www.tacp.toshiba.com/service or contact TACP's Consumer Solution Center
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    of a Television on which the TOSHIBA label or logo, rating label or serial number have been defaced or removed; i. On-site service and repair of the Television; and j. Damage to the Television caused by failure to follow the specifications, User manuals or guides as to usage and/or storage. 60
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    following all of the operating instructions in this manual and checking the "Troubleshooting" section, you find that service is needed: (1) To find the nearest ASP, visit TCL's web site at www.toshiba.ca, or call toll free 1-800-268-3404 (2) Present your bill of sale or other proof of purchase to
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    Chapter 9: Appendix 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. 62
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    Notes 62
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    : 82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NJ 07470, U.S.A. NATIONAL SERVICE DIVISION: 1420-B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN 37087, U.S.A. TOSHIBA OF CANADA LTD. HEAD OFFICE: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO, L3R 8H2, CANADA - TEL: (905) 470-5400 SERVICE CENTERS: TORONTO: 191 McNABB STREET, MARKHAM, ONTARIO L3R
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HIGH
-DEFINITION TELEVISION
VX3A00041800
40RV525U
46RV525U
40RV52U
Owner’s Manual
Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9.
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.
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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: