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Connecting a PC, Connecting to the TV's PC IN terminal - picture settings

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a PC You can view your PC's display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV's speakers. Connecting to the TV's PC IN terminal You will need: •Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable •PC audio cable TV back panel PC audio cable PC PC audio output Analog RGB computer cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) Before using the PC: See "Using your PC with the TV" (- p. 42). To use a PC: • Set the monitor output resolution on the PC before connecting it to the TV. •Supported signal formats: VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA. For signal specifications, see p. 75. Note: • The PC audio input terminal on the TV is shared with the HDMI 4 and ColorStream HD2 terminal. For configuration, see "Setting the PC audio" (- p. 42). • Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV. • If the PC has a compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal, an adapter is not required. • Depending on the DVD's title and the PC's specifications, some scenes may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes. Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin Signal No. name Pin Signal No. name Pin Signal No. name 1 R 2 G 3 B 4 NC * 5 NC 6 Ground 11 NC 7 Ground 12 NC 8 Ground 13 H-sync 9 NC 14 V-sync 10 Ground 15 NC * NC=Not connected Connection to the TV's HDMI terminal You will need: If your PC has no HDMI terminal: •Adapter cable •Analog audio cable If your PC has an HDMI or DVI terminal: •HDMI cable or HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable TV back panel PC audio cable PC PC audio output HDMI-toDVI adapter cable Supported signal formats: VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz), and 1080p (24Hz/60Hz). For signal specifications, see p. 76. Note: • The edges of the picture may be hidden. • The PC audio input terminal on the TV is shared with the HDMI 4 and ColorStream HD2 terminal. For configuration, see "Setting the PC audio" (- p. 42). 20

Section	Page
Important Safety Instructions	3
Installation, Care, and Service	3
Choosing a location for your LCD TV	5
Contents	9
Chapter 1: Introduction	11
Features	11
Overview of installation, setup,and use	11
Front panel control	12
Back panel connections	12
Bundling the cables	13
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV	14
Overview of cable types	14
About the illustrations	14
Connecting to a Satellite dish, an Antenna, or Cable TV	15
Connecting an HDMI® or DVI device to the HDMI input	16
Connecting a VCR or DVD player with ColorStream® (component video)	17
Connecting a digital audio system	18
Using the TV remote and HDMI® CEC Control to control other devices	19
Connecting an HDMI audio system	19
Connecting a PC	20
Connecting to a home network	21
Chapter 3: Using the remote control	22
Controlling other devices	22
Installing batteries	22
Learning about the Remote Control	23
Chapter 4: Initial Setup and Menu	24
Initial Setup	24
Navigating the menu system	25
Main menu layout	26
Quick menu	27
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV	28
Changing Initial settings	28
Menu language	28
Local Time Setting	28
Location	28
ANT/CABLE IN	28
Storing channels in memory(optional)	28
Auto Tuning	28
Manual Tuning	29
Skipping channels	29
Skipping video inputs	29
Labeling channels	30
Labeling video inputs	30
Configuring shared inputs	30
Setting the Auto Input feature	31
Chapter 6: Basic features	32
Tuning channels	32
Setting the Channel Tuning Mode	32
Tuning in to the next programmed channel	32
Tuning in to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed)	32
Using the Channel Browser™	32
Using Channel Return	34
Using SurfLock™	34
Selecting the video input to view	34
Using closed captions	35
Analog CC mode	35
Digital CC settings	35
Setting the PIN code	36
Entering a new PIN code	36
Changing or deleting your PIN code	36
Forgotten PIN code	36
Using parental controls	36
Blocking TV programs and movies byrating (V-Chip)	36
Downloading an additional ratingsystem	37
Displaying ratings	38
Unlocking programs	38
Locking specific channels	38
Locking video input	38
Setting a time limit for games	39
Locking the control panel	39
Using HDMI® CEC Control	39
Controlling HDMI® CEC playbackdevices	40
HDMI® CEC Control input sourceselection	40
Adjusting the amplifier’s audio	41
Other HDMI® CEC Control functions	41
Using the HDMI® settings feature	41
Viewing the HDMI® signalinformation	41
Using your PC with the TV	42
Adjusting the image	42
Setting the PC audio	42
Setting the timer to turn on the TV	42
Setting the sleep timer	43
Setting Automatic Power Down	43
Setting No Signal Power Down	43
Displaying TV status information	44
Viewing support information	44
Resetting to Factory Defaults	44
Power failure	44
Chapter 7: Picture and sound controls	45
Selecting the picture size	45
Scrolling the picture	47
Using the Auto Aspect feature	47
Using the 4:3 Stretch	47
Freezing the picture	47
Adjusting the picture	48
Selecting the picture mode	48
Adjusting the picture quality	48
Using the advanced picture settings features	49
Edge Enhancer	49
Dynamic Contrast	49
DynaLight™	49
Static Gamma	49
Film Stabilization	49
ClearFrame™ feature	50
MPEG NR	50
DNR	50
Auto Brightness Sensor	50
Backlight Adjustment Pro	50
ColorMaster™	51
Base Color Adjustment	51
Color temperature	51
Resetting to the factory default	51
Setting the Expert Picture Settings	51
Test Pattern	51
RGB Filter	51
White Balance	51
Resetting to the factory default	52
Locking the picture settings	52
Adjusting the audio	52
Muting the sound	52
Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts	52
Adjusting the audio balance	53
Adjusting the range	53
Selecting the optical audio output format	53
Using the Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range Control feature	53
Using Audyssey Dynamic Volume®	53
Using advanced sound features	54
Using surround sound	54
Chapter 8: Advanced features	55
Using your home network	55
Setting up the Network	56
Wireless Setup	56
Advanced Network Setup	58
Network Connection Test	59
Using the software keyboard	59
Performing a Software Upgrade	60
Viewing the Software Licenses	60
Using the NET TV™ feature	60
NET TV menu	60
Netflix	61
VUDU™	61
YouTube™	61
CinemaNow	62
Blockbuster	62
Pandora	62
Yahoo!® TV Widgets	62
Using the Media Player	64
Media Player Specifications	64
Basic operation	64
Viewing Movie files	65
Playing Music file	66
Viewing Photo files	67
Using the Wallpaper feature	69
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting	70
General troubleshooting	70
LED indications	72
Chapter 10: Appendix	73
Specifications	73
Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals	75
PC IN signal formats	75
HDMI signal formats	76
Remote control functional key chart	77
Operating other devices	79
Programming the remote to operate other devices	79
Device code setup	79
Searching for a device code	80
Locking the volume keys	80
Clearing the remote’s programming	80
Resetting to the factory default	80
Operating the TV with combination buttons	81
Remote control codes	82
Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions	88
Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions	89

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Connecting a PC

You can view your PC’s display on the TV and hear the

sound from the TV’s speakers.

Connecting to the TV’s PC IN terminal

You will need:

•Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable

•PC audio cable

Before using the PC:

See “Using your PC with the TV” (

p. 42).

To use a PC:

• Set the monitor output resolution on the PC before

connecting it to the TV.

•Supported signal formats: VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA,

and SXGA. For signal specifications, see p. 75.

Note:

•

The PC audio input terminal on the TV is shared with the

HDMI 4 and ColorStream HD2 terminal. For

configuration, see “Setting the PC audio” (

p. 42).

•

Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.

•

If the PC has a compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal, an

adapter is not required.

•

Depending on the DVD’s title and the PC’s

specifications, some scenes may be skipped or you may

not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes.

Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector

NC=Not connected

Connection to the TV’s HDMI terminal

You will need:

If your PC has no HDMI terminal:

•Adapter cable

•Analog audio cable

If your PC has an HDMI or DVI terminal:

•HDMI cable or HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable

Supported signal formats: VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA,

SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i

(60Hz), and 1080p (24Hz/60Hz). For signal

specifications, see p. 76.

Note:

•

The edges of the picture may be hidden.

•

The PC audio input terminal on the TV is shared with the

HDMI 4 and ColorStream HD2 terminal. For

configuration, see “Setting the PC audio” (

p. 42).

TV back panel

PC audio

output

PC audio

cable

Conversion adapter

(if necessary)

Analog

RGB

computer

cable

No.

Signal

name

No.

Signal

name

No.

Signal

name

Ground

H-sync

NC *

V-sync

Ground

TV back panel

PC audio

cable

PC audio

output

HDMI-to-

DVI

adapter

cable