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Integrated High Definition LCD Television 32TL515U 42TL515U 47TL515U 55TL515U For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 12. 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 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. www.support.toshiba.com Model number: Serial number: TD/M VX1A00206300

Section	Page
Important Safety Instructions	3
Installation, Care, and Service	3
Choosing a location for your LCD TV	5
Safety Precautions for 3D glasses	6
Contents	10
Chapter 1: Introduction	12
Features	12
Overview of installation, setup, and use	12
Front panel control	13
Back panel connections	13
Bundling the cables	14
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV	15
Overview of cable types	15
About the illustrations	15
Connecting to a Satellite dish, an Antenna, or Cable TV	16
Connecting an HDMI® or DVI device to the HDMI input	17
Connecting a VCR or DVD player with ColorStream® (component video)	18
Connecting remote IR devices	19
Connecting a digital audio system	20
Using the TV remote and HDMI® CEC Control to control other devices	21
Connecting an HDMI audio system	21
Connecting a PC	22
Connecting to a home network	23
Chapter 3: Using the remote control	24
Controlling other devices	24
Installing batteries	24
Learning about the Remote Control	25
Chapter 4: Initial Setup and Menu	26
Initial Setup	26
Navigating the menu system	27
Main menu layout	28
Quick menu	29
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV	30
Changing Initial settings	30
Menu language	30
Local Time Setting	30
Location	30
ANT/CABLE IN	30
Storing channels in memory (optional)	30
Auto Tuning	30
Manual Tuning	31
Skipping channels	31
Skipping video inputs	31
Labeling channels	32
Labeling video inputs	32
Configuring shared inputs	32
Setting the Auto Input feature	33
Chapter 6: Basic features	34
Viewing 3D images	34
Using 3D functions	35
Tuning channels	39
Setting the Channel Tuning Mode	39
Tuning in to the next programmed channel	39
Tuning in to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed)	39
Using the Channel Browser™	39
Using Channel Return	41
Using SurfLock™	41
Selecting the video input to view	41
Using closed captions	42
Analog CC mode	42
Digital CC settings	42
Setting the PIN code	43
Entering a new PIN code	43
Changing or deleting your PIN code	43
Forgotten PIN code	43
Using parental controls	43
Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip)	43
Downloading an additional rating system	44
Displaying ratings	45
Unlocking programs	45
Locking specific channels	45
Locking video input	45
Setting a time limit for games	46
Locking the control panel	46
Using HDMI® CEC Control	46
Controlling HDMI® CEC playback devices	47
HDMI® CEC Control input source selection	47
Adjusting the amplifier’s audio	48
Other HDMI® CEC Control functions	48
Using the HDMI® settings feature	48
Viewing the HDMI® signal information	48
Using your PC with the TV	49
Adjusting the image	49
Setting the PC audio	49
Setting the timer to turn on the TV	49
Setting the sleep timer	50
Setting Automatic Power Down	50
Setting No Signal Power Down	50
Displaying TV status information	51
Viewing support information	51
Resetting to Factory Defaults	51
Power failure	51
Chapter 7: Picture and sound controls	52
Selecting the picture size	52
Scrolling the picture	54
Using the Auto Aspect feature	54
Using the 4:3 Stretch	54
Freezing the picture	54
Adjusting the picture	55
Selecting the picture mode	55
Adjusting the picture quality	55
Using the advanced picture settings features	56
Edge Enhancer	56
Dynamic Contrast	56
DynaLight™	56
Static Gamma	56
Film Stabilization	56
ClearScan 240™	57
MPEG NR	57
DNR	57
Auto Brightness Sensor	57
Backlight Adjustment Pro	57
ColorMaster™	58
Base Color Adjustment	58
Color temperature	58
Resetting to the factory default	58
Setting the Expert Picture Settings	58
Test Pattern	58
RGB Filter	58
White Balance	58
Resetting to the factory default	59
Locking the picture settings	59
Adjusting the audio	59
Muting the sound	59
Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts	59
Adjusting the audio balance	60
Adjusting the range	60
Selecting the optical audio output format	60
Using the Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range Control feature	60
Using Audyssey Dynamic Volume®	60
Using advanced sound features	61
Using surround sound	61
Chapter 8: Advanced features	62
Using your home network	62
Setting up the Network	63
Wireless Setup	63
Advanced Network Setup	65
Network Connection Test	66
Using the software keyboard	66
Performing a Software Upgrade	67
Viewing the Software Licenses	67
Using the NET TV™ feature	67
NET TV menu	67
Netflix	68
VUDU™	68
YouTube™	68
CinemaNow	69
Blockbuster	69
Pandora	69
Yahoo!® TV Widgets	69
Using the Media Player	71
Media Player Specifications	71
Basic operation	71
Viewing Movie files	72
Playing Music files	73
Viewing Photo files	74
Using the Wallpaper feature	76
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting	77
General troubleshooting	77
LED indications	79
Chapter 10: Appendix	80
Specifications	80
Acceptable signal formats for PC IN, HDMI, and 3D	82
PC IN signal formats	82
HDMI signal formats	83
3D signal formats	84
Remote control functional key chart	85
Operating other devices	87
Programming the remote to operate other devices	87
Device code setup	87
Searching for a device code	88
Locking the volume keys	88
Clearing the remote’s programming	88
Resetting to the factory default	88
Operating the TV with combination buttons	89
Remote control codes	90
Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions	96
Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions	97