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...64257;nition LCD Television ® HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 40SL500U 46SL500U 55SL500U For an overview of your new TV, see page 10. For details, please contact your TV antenna installer, cable provider, or satellite provider. © 2010 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com ...model number and serial number are on the back and side of steps for setting up your TV. Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Model number: Serial number: TD/M VX1A00157300 Refer to these numbers in the spaces below. Note...
...64257;nition LCD Television ® HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 40SL500U 46SL500U 55SL500U For an overview of your new TV, see page 10. For details, please contact your TV antenna installer, cable provider, or satellite provider. © 2010 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com ...model number and serial number are on the back and side of steps for setting up your TV. Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Model number: Serial number: TD/M VX1A00157300 Refer to these numbers in the spaces below. Note...
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..., which provides guidelines for proper use the many exciting features of your flat panel display, contact your LCD TV, please read and understand all instructions supplied by curious children. Before operating your retailer about your ability to persons. ... panel display. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the safe installation and use a UL Listed wall bracket appropriate for wall mounting this Toshiba LCD TV. TOSHIBA Cares! • The consumer electronics industry is appropriate. If you are unsure, contact a professional installer. • A minimum ...
..., which provides guidelines for proper use the many exciting features of your flat panel display, contact your LCD TV, please read and understand all instructions supplied by curious children. Before operating your retailer about your ability to persons. ... panel display. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the safe installation and use a UL Listed wall bracket appropriate for wall mounting this Toshiba LCD TV. TOSHIBA Cares! • The consumer electronics industry is appropriate. If you are unsure, contact a professional installer. • A minimum ...
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...fire or a heat source such as it may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user's authority to operate this product, never place or store the TV in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any time it can be...long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Install in direct sunlight; Changes or modifications may result in fire. The TV may reduce the product lifetime or result in damage. 18) WARNING: • To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open ...
...fire or a heat source such as it may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user's authority to operate this product, never place or store the TV in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any time it can be...long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Install in direct sunlight; Changes or modifications may result in fire. The TV may reduce the product lifetime or result in damage. 18) WARNING: • To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open ...
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...) Always unplug the TV before cleaning. This is normal, especially when the unit is still consumed. 40) During normal use, the TV may damage or discolor the TV. 36) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! The slots and openings are in a position where your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds ...become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 4 Downloaded from any item you use of the unit. This is thundering, do ...
...) Always unplug the TV before cleaning. This is normal, especially when the unit is still consumed. 40) During normal use, the TV may damage or discolor the TV. 36) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! The slots and openings are in a position where your TOSHIBA TV, follow these sounds ...become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 4 Downloaded from any item you use of the unit. This is thundering, do ...
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... death or serious injury. Be sure to clean the LCD screen, follow this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 44) If you need to leave at least 4 inches between the TV and the wall or similar structure for additional details. See item 25, page 4 for ventilation.... DAMAGE! Choosing a location for the television, avoid locations where the screen may expose you to dangerous voltage or other component connectors from the TV by the wall mount manufacturer. 5) After attaching the appropriate bracket(s) to wall mount your wall bracket. This will damage the LCD screen....
... death or serious injury. Be sure to clean the LCD screen, follow this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 44) If you need to leave at least 4 inches between the TV and the wall or similar structure for additional details. See item 25, page 4 for ventilation.... DAMAGE! Choosing a location for the television, avoid locations where the screen may expose you to dangerous voltage or other component connectors from the TV by the wall mount manufacturer. 5) After attaching the appropriate bracket(s) to wall mount your wall bracket. This will damage the LCD screen....
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...ENERGY STAR® requirements. however, there may cause undesired operation. FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 40SL500U, 46SL500U and 55SL500U Televisions comply with Part 15 of light) that does not operate properly (does not light, remains constantly ... your warranty. This is a structural property of LCD technology, is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ENERGY STAR qualification. Enabling or changing certain features and functionality (e.g. Products that to these symptoms. 1) An afterimage (ghost...
...ENERGY STAR® requirements. however, there may cause undesired operation. FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 40SL500U, 46SL500U and 55SL500U Televisions comply with Part 15 of light) that does not operate properly (does not light, remains constantly ... your warranty. This is a structural property of LCD technology, is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ENERGY STAR qualification. Enabling or changing certain features and functionality (e.g. Products that to these symptoms. 1) An afterimage (ghost...
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...in clear, rich sound with more intelligible dialog. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Audyssey EQ is used in the TV tuning process to calculate an equalization solution that can achieve optimum sound for a large listening area and it is the first-ever ...room equalization solution that corrects time and frequency response problems in TV systems. This results in many high end home theater products. U. S. Audyssey EQ is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. • HDMI...
...in clear, rich sound with more intelligible dialog. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Audyssey EQ is used in the TV tuning process to calculate an equalization solution that can achieve optimum sound for a large listening area and it is the first-ever ...room equalization solution that corrects time and frequency response problems in TV systems. This results in many high end home theater products. U. S. Audyssey EQ is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories. • HDMI...
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...the SETUP menu 34 Selecting the menu language 34 Configuring the antenna input source for the ANT/ CABLE terminal 35 Programming channels into the TV's channel memory 35 Auto Tuning 35 Manual Tuning 35 Setting AV Input mode 36 Setting channel skip 36 Setting video input skip 36 ... 51 Setting the Sleep Timer 51 Automatic Power Down 52 No Signal Power Down 52 Power-On Mode 52 Blue Screen 52 TOSHIBA Illumination 52 Displaying TV status information 53 Viewing support information 53 Reset Factory Defaults 53 Understanding the auto power off feature 53 Understanding the last mode ...
...the SETUP menu 34 Selecting the menu language 34 Configuring the antenna input source for the ANT/ CABLE terminal 35 Programming channels into the TV's channel memory 35 Auto Tuning 35 Manual Tuning 35 Setting AV Input mode 36 Setting channel skip 36 Setting video input skip 36 ... 51 Setting the Sleep Timer 51 Automatic Power Down 52 No Signal Power Down 52 Power-On Mode 52 Blue Screen 52 TOSHIBA Illumination 52 Displaying TV status information 53 Viewing support information 53 Reset Factory Defaults 53 Understanding the auto power off feature 53 Understanding the last mode ...
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...-resolution component video input (- page 15). page 16). •ColorMaster™ allows you to automatically adjust picture settings based on the TV, the Initial Setup menu appears automatically by setting the AV input mode to the Troubleshooting Guide, see Chapter 9. 11 For technical specifications ..., and using its many exciting features. 1 Observe the following are just a few of the many exciting features of 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 the...
...-resolution component video input (- page 15). page 16). •ColorMaster™ allows you to automatically adjust picture settings based on the TV, the Initial Setup menu appears automatically by setting the AV input mode to the Troubleshooting Guide, see Chapter 9. 11 For technical specifications ..., and using its many exciting features. 1 Observe the following are just a few of the many exciting features of 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 the...
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...(- page 35). For use when inserting a USB device. 13 LAN port - Effective range: 2 TOSHIBA Illumination 16.4 ft (5m) See "TOSHIBA Illumination" on page 52 for additional information. 5 Auto Brightness Sensor - For use when connecting to reset the TV. 7 CHANNEL Bb - These include composite A/V connections. When a menu is on-screen, the INPUT... audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel Model 40SL500U is used in this remote sensor.
...(- page 35). For use when inserting a USB device. 13 LAN port - Effective range: 2 TOSHIBA Illumination 16.4 ft (5m) See "TOSHIBA Illumination" on page 52 for additional information. 5 Auto Brightness Sensor - For use when connecting to reset the TV. 7 CHANNEL Bb - These include composite A/V connections. When a menu is on-screen, the INPUT... audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel Model 40SL500U is used in this remote sensor.
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...). 6 ANT/CABLE - Input that supports analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) off-air antenna signals and analog and digital Cable TV (QAM) signals. Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel For an explanation of Dolby Laboratories. 12 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine... TV back Power cord Cable Strap 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 HDMI IN - page 13), and then control the devices using the TV's IR pass-through the TV. Manufactured under license from a DVI device. 2 PC/HDMI 2 AUDIO IN ...
...). 6 ANT/CABLE - Input that supports analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) off-air antenna signals and analog and digital Cable TV (QAM) signals. Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel For an explanation of Dolby Laboratories. 12 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine... TV back Power cord Cable Strap 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 HDMI IN - page 13), and then control the devices using the TV's IR pass-through the TV. Manufactured under license from a DVI device. 2 PC/HDMI 2 AUDIO IN ...
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... several different configurations. To obtain IR blaster cable: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/ Optical audio cable Optical audio cable is used to connect the TV to your TV) are for use : yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio....) video or S-video cable. therefore, separate audio cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. page 16). Crossover LAN cable is Toshiba's brand of each device's owner's manual. 13 Downloaded from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable Analog...
... several different configurations. To obtain IR blaster cable: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/ Optical audio cable Optical audio cable is used to connect the TV to your TV) are for use : yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio....) video or S-video cable. therefore, separate audio cables are typically color-coded red, green, and blue. page 16). Crossover LAN cable is Toshiba's brand of each device's owner's manual. 13 Downloaded from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable Analog...
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... cable only. To view the VCR: Turn ON the VCR. The unauthorized recording, use the remote control to program or access certain features on the TV to TV Coaxial cable You will need: •Coaxial cables •Standard A/V cables - To view the camcorder video: Press + and B or b to change...whichever channel the Cable box output is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is set to). Tune the TV to select the ANT/CABLE. To view basic and premium Cable channels: Turn OFF the VCR. Note: When you use a Cable box, you...
... cable only. To view the VCR: Turn ON the VCR. The unauthorized recording, use the remote control to program or access certain features on the TV to TV Coaxial cable You will need: •Coaxial cables •Standard A/V cables - To view the camcorder video: Press + and B or b to change...whichever channel the Cable box output is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is set to). Tune the TV to select the ANT/CABLE. To view basic and premium Cable channels: Turn OFF the VCR. Note: When you use a Cable box, you...
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...manuals search engine If your VCR's audio out terminal using the component video connections: Turn on page 36). Component video cable TV right side panel Y/VIDEO TV right side panel Y/VIDEO Y PB PR AUDIO OUT L COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R OUT DVD player with component video From ...satellite dish PB PR Standard audio cable L/MONO AUDIO R Component video cable PB PR L/MONO AUDIO R TV right side panel Y/VIDEO Y PB PR AUDIO OUT L Satellite COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R IN OUT Satellite receiver with ColorStream® (component video), a ...
...manuals search engine If your VCR's audio out terminal using the component video connections: Turn on page 36). Component video cable TV right side panel Y/VIDEO TV right side panel Y/VIDEO Y PB PR AUDIO OUT L COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R OUT DVD player with component video From ...satellite dish PB PR Standard audio cable L/MONO AUDIO R Component video cable PB PR L/MONO AUDIO R TV right side panel Y/VIDEO Y PB PR AUDIO OUT L Satellite COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R IN OUT Satellite receiver with ColorStream® (component video), a ...
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...second device, coil the second wand with the infrared emitter) so it touches the front of the device and press POWER. (Do not use the TV's IR OUT terminal to remotely operate many infrared remote-controlled devices enclosed within an entertainment center or similar cabinet. If you previously programmed to operate... in a similar manner. pages 14, 15 and 17) To connect the IR blaster cable: 1 Locate the infrared sensor on the front of the TV and press the button for the desired function. The signal passes from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You will need: •Dual-wand IR...
...second device, coil the second wand with the infrared emitter) so it touches the front of the device and press POWER. (Do not use the TV's IR OUT terminal to remotely operate many infrared remote-controlled devices enclosed within an entertainment center or similar cabinet. If you previously programmed to operate... in a similar manner. pages 14, 15 and 17) To connect the IR blaster cable: 1 Locate the infrared sensor on the front of the TV and press the button for the desired function. The signal passes from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You will need: •Dual-wand IR...
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...8482;) to select the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 or HDMI 4. page 49). Conventional HDMI/ DVI cable may not operate properly with the TV. Separate analog audio cables are not required. - See "Setting the HDMI audio mode" (- HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia ...covers the transmission of uncompressed digital video with high-bandwidth digital content protection, which is being standardized for reception of high-definition video signals. TV back panel TV right side panel 3 4 To connect a DVI device, you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI Logo ( ). - An HDMI-...
...8482;) to select the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 or HDMI 4. page 49). Conventional HDMI/ DVI cable may not operate properly with the TV. Separate analog audio cables are not required. - See "Setting the HDMI audio mode" (- HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia ...covers the transmission of uncompressed digital video with high-bandwidth digital content protection, which is being standardized for reception of high-definition video signals. TV back panel TV right side panel 3 4 To connect a DVI device, you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI Logo ( ). - An HDMI-...
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...® feature may not operate properly. • For proper operation, it is not liable for those operations. Refer to models incorporating Toshiba's REGZA-LINK. However, Toshiba is recommended that you use HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo ( ). 4 VIDEO AUDIO L R IN HDMI OUT OUT L R... Playback device (REGZA-LINK DVD player,etc.) Before controlling the device(s): •For an explanation of connected audio/video devices using the TV's remote ...
...® feature may not operate properly. • For proper operation, it is not liable for those operations. Refer to models incorporating Toshiba's REGZA-LINK. However, Toshiba is recommended that you use HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo ( ). 4 VIDEO AUDIO L R IN HDMI OUT OUT L R... Playback device (REGZA-LINK DVD player,etc.) Before controlling the device(s): •For an explanation of connected audio/video devices using the TV's remote ...
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...Dolby Digital decoder or other external audio system with an external Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system LINE IN LR Optical Audio IN TV back panel Optical audio cable HDMI's ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature This feature enables the audio signal of the AV amplifier to a ...signal for use with optical audio input. When DLNA Certified products is used. Manufactured under license from the audio output of the TV to the audio input of the TV to be necessary to connect a cable from Dolby Laboratories. You will need : •Optical audio cable (Use an optical ...
...Dolby Digital decoder or other external audio system with an external Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system LINE IN LR Optical Audio IN TV back panel Optical audio cable HDMI's ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature This feature enables the audio signal of the AV amplifier to a ...signal for use with optical audio input. When DLNA Certified products is used. Manufactured under license from the audio output of the TV to the audio input of the TV to be necessary to connect a cable from Dolby Laboratories. You will need : •Optical audio cable (Use an optical ...
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...14 V-sync 5 NC 10 Ground 15 NC * NC=Not connected To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal on the TV, you will need : If your PC has no HDMI terminal: •Adapter cable •Analog audio cable If your...can watch your PC has HDMI or DVI terminal: •HDMI cable or HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable TV upper back panel PC audio PC cable Analog RGB computer cable PC audio output PC audio PC cable ...which you are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes may be skipped or you may be able to this TV. • An adapter is not needed for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin Signal No. name Pin...
...14 V-sync 5 NC 10 Ground 15 NC * NC=Not connected To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal on the TV, you will need : If your PC has no HDMI terminal: •Adapter cable •Analog audio cable If your...can watch your PC has HDMI or DVI terminal: •HDMI cable or HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable TV upper back panel PC audio PC cable Analog RGB computer cable PC audio output PC audio PC cable ...which you are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes may be skipped or you may be able to this TV. • An adapter is not needed for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin Signal No. name Pin...
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...that are stored on a DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server and play them on your home network. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a home network The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to your TV. You can use this home network to a home network You will need: •Standard LAN cables •...Router with Hub Router with Hub PC TV right side panel Server PC 3 4 Y/VIDEO PB PR L/MONO AUDIO R 21 Downloaded...
...that are stored on a DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server and play them on your home network. Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a home network The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to your TV. You can use this home network to a home network You will need: •Standard LAN cables •...Router with Hub Router with Hub PC TV right side panel Server PC 3 4 Y/VIDEO PB PR L/MONO AUDIO R 21 Downloaded...