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Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your new TV, see page 11. www.support.toshiba.com Model number: Serial number: TD/M VX1A00205000 Integrated High Definition LCD Television 42SL417U 46SL417U 55SL417U For an overview of your TV. Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Definition...
Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your new TV, see page 11. www.support.toshiba.com Model number: Serial number: TD/M VX1A00205000 Integrated High Definition LCD Television 42SL417U 46SL417U 55SL417U For an overview of your TV. Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Definition...
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.... Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the safe installation and use of your flat panel display. • Carefully read this Toshiba LCD TV. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.... and 35 on p. 4. 2 CHILD SAFETY: It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Panel Display Congratulations on p. 5. TOSHIBA Cares! • The consumer electronics industry is not positioned in the literature accompanying the appliance. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING RISK OF ...
.... Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the safe installation and use of your flat panel display. • Carefully read this Toshiba LCD TV. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.... and 35 on p. 4. 2 CHILD SAFETY: It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Panel Display Congratulations on p. 5. TOSHIBA Cares! • The consumer electronics industry is not positioned in the literature accompanying the appliance. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING RISK OF ...
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...power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into an outlet that can safely support the TV. 3 The TV may reduce the product lifetime or result in any time it can be easily unplugged in contact with the plastic bag. A grounding ...or the like. 20) ALWAYS plug the product into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to excessive dust or vibration. 25) Never place the TV in contact with your mouth or eyes, or your safety. Installation, Care, and Service Installation Follow these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow ...
...power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into an outlet that can safely support the TV. 3 The TV may reduce the product lifetime or result in any time it can be easily unplugged in contact with the plastic bag. A grounding ...or the like. 20) ALWAYS plug the product into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to excessive dust or vibration. 25) Never place the TV in contact with your mouth or eyes, or your safety. Installation, Care, and Service Installation Follow these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow ...
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... anchoring both the furniture and the TV to a suitable support • Never stand the TV on a sturdy surface that no objects filled with a dry, soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.). Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: ...36) If you use of malfunction. 37) Always unplug the TV before cleaning. This is tight, secure, and parallel to drapes, curtains, or walls; ...
... anchoring both the furniture and the TV to a suitable support • Never stand the TV on a sturdy surface that no objects filled with a dry, soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.). Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions: ...36) If you use of malfunction. 37) Always unplug the TV before cleaning. This is tight, secure, and parallel to drapes, curtains, or walls; ...
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...checks to a wall stud, pillar, surface, or other hazards. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider. 44) WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! When selecting a location for installation. 2. See item 26, ...back cover. p. 2) : CAUTION: 1. Never strike the screen with the TV between the TV and the wall or similar structure for additional details. Refer all servicing not specified in this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider. 47) If you need to clean the LCD screen, ...
...checks to a wall stud, pillar, surface, or other hazards. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider. 44) WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! When selecting a location for installation. 2. See item 26, ...back cover. p. 2) : CAUTION: 1. Never strike the screen with the TV between the TV and the wall or similar structure for additional details. Refer all servicing not specified in this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider. 47) If you need to clean the LCD screen, ...
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...device and its antenna(s) must accept any other channels is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for an uncontrolled environment. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions..., including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Federal Communications Commission Statement FCC Compliance Statement Toshiba television models 42SL417U, 46SL417U, and 55SL417U comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for help. Wireless Radio For product available...
...device and its antenna(s) must accept any other channels is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for an uncontrolled environment. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions..., including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Federal Communications Commission Statement FCC Compliance Statement Toshiba television models 42SL417U, 46SL417U, and 55SL417U comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for help. Wireless Radio For product available...
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...in case of absence of time. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with RSS-210. ENERGY STAR® qualified TV. The device could void the user's authority to transmit, or operational failure. Picture Settings, Auto Brightness Sensor) may appear on -screen... or the use . ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are not an indication of repetitive codes where required by the U.S. therefore, Toshiba is not a sign of precision technology; This device and its antenna(s) must accept any other channels is subject to [On] mode. ...
...in case of absence of time. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with RSS-210. ENERGY STAR® qualified TV. The device could void the user's authority to transmit, or operational failure. Picture Settings, Auto Brightness Sensor) may appear on -screen... or the use . ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are not an indication of repetitive codes where required by the U.S. therefore, Toshiba is not a sign of precision technology; This device and its antenna(s) must accept any other channels is subject to [On] mode. ...
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...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 ...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 by rating (V-Chip 36 Downloading an additional rating system 37 Displaying ratings 38 Unlocking programs 38 Locking specific channels 38 Locking...
...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 ...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 by rating (V-Chip 36 Downloading an additional rating system 37 Displaying ratings 38 Unlocking programs 38 Locking specific channels 38 Locking...
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... 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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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...
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...14-21). 5 See "Chapter 3: Using the remote control" (- p. 70). 11 See "Chapter 10: Appendix", for a separate digital converter set up your TV and other devices. p. 53). •Media Player lets you automatically adjust picture settings based on ambient light conditions and input signal content (- p. 2-6). 2 Do...; Digital optical output format (- p. 12). 4 Connect your other device(s). 6 AFTER connecting all cables and devices to your TV (- p. 22) for an overview of the TV to be sent to set -top box (in an appropriate location (- p. 16). •HDMI capabilities ARC (Audio Return ...
...14-21). 5 See "Chapter 3: Using the remote control" (- p. 70). 11 See "Chapter 10: Appendix", for a separate digital converter set up your TV and other devices. p. 53). •Media Player lets you automatically adjust picture settings based on ambient light conditions and input signal content (- p. 2-6). 2 Do...; Digital optical output format (- p. 12). 4 Connect your other device(s). 6 AFTER connecting all cables and devices to your TV (- p. 22) for an overview of the TV to be sent to set -top box (in an appropriate location (- p. 16). •HDMI capabilities ARC (Audio Return ...
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...30). p. 18). 12 * To use PC/ COLORSTREAM HD2 IN, an appropriate adapter (not supplied) is necessary. p. 72) (- To turn the TV on the TV's control panel functions as up/down menu navigation buttons. • + - - When a menu is onscreen, these keys function as the RETURN button... adapter (supplied) is necessary. ** To use , see "Rear Shared Audio" (- Chapter 1: Introduction Front panel control Examples show Model 42SL417U. p. 72) Touch Sensor Brightness Sensor This sensor will detect the ambient light conditions to optimize the backlighting levels (- These are viewing. To...
...30). p. 18). 12 * To use PC/ COLORSTREAM HD2 IN, an appropriate adapter (not supplied) is necessary. p. 72) (- To turn the TV on the TV's control panel functions as up/down menu navigation buttons. • + - - When a menu is onscreen, these keys function as the RETURN button... adapter (supplied) is necessary. ** To use , see "Rear Shared Audio" (- Chapter 1: Introduction Front panel control Examples show Model 42SL417U. p. 72) Touch Sensor Brightness Sensor This sensor will detect the ambient light conditions to optimize the backlighting levels (- These are viewing. To...
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...-20). Separate audio cables are required. Note: Separate audio cables are required. (ColorStream® is a Toshiba brand.) Note: Component video cables provide better picture quality than composite video cables. The input/output terminals on your TV) are representative of cable types Before purchasing cables, know the connector types your devices require. Separate...
...-20). Separate audio cables are required. Note: Separate audio cables are required. (ColorStream® is a Toshiba brand.) Note: Component video cables provide better picture quality than composite video cables. The input/output terminals on your TV) are representative of cable types Before purchasing cables, know the connector types your devices require. Separate...
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... video Y PB PR AUDIO OUT L Satellite COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R IN OUT Standard audio cable Component video cable TV back panel AV adapter cable (supplied) Component adapter cable (supplied) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV Cable box CH 3 CH 4 IN OUT You will need: •Coaxial cables •AV adapter cable ... the United States and other countries, and may subject you to select ANT/CABLE. Press INPUT and B or b to ). Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (the channel the cable box output is set to select ANT/CABLE. Use the satellite receiver's controls to change channels.
... video Y PB PR AUDIO OUT L Satellite COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R IN OUT Standard audio cable Component video cable TV back panel AV adapter cable (supplied) Component adapter cable (supplied) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV Cable box CH 3 CH 4 IN OUT You will need: •Coaxial cables •AV adapter cable ... the United States and other countries, and may subject you to select ANT/CABLE. Press INPUT and B or b to ). Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (the channel the cable box output is set to select ANT/CABLE. Use the satellite receiver's controls to change channels.
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..., XGA, WXGA, SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz), and 1080p (24Hz/60Hz). An HDMI-to RCA Y-Cable - Note: For programming the TV remote control to -DVI adapter cable must not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). This input is possible that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly: •...; When turning on electronic components, turn off the HDMI or DVI device first and then the TV. [1] EIA/CEA-861-D compliance covers the transmission of the HDMI-to operate other devices, see p. 79. To connect an HDMI device, you will need ...
..., XGA, WXGA, SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz), and 1080p (24Hz/60Hz). An HDMI-to RCA Y-Cable - Note: For programming the TV remote control to -DVI adapter cable must not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). This input is possible that the HDMI or DVI device is reset properly: •...; When turning on electronic components, turn off the HDMI or DVI device first and then the TV. [1] EIA/CEA-861-D compliance covers the transmission of the HDMI-to operate other devices, see p. 79. To connect an HDMI device, you will need ...
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...Press INPUT and B or b to select ColorStream HD1. Note: For programming the TV remote control to operate other countries, and may subject you want to VIDEO 2 on the TV. If your DVD player does not have component video, connect a composite video cable ...to watch. If your TV Connecting a VCR or DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) Y W R G B Yellow White Red Green Blue DVD player VCR TV back panel VIDEO AUDIO L R Y W R Standard A/V cable W Y COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR AUDIO ...
...Press INPUT and B or b to select ColorStream HD1. Note: For programming the TV remote control to operate other countries, and may subject you want to VIDEO 2 on the TV. If your DVD player does not have component video, connect a composite video cable ...to watch. If your TV Connecting a VCR or DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) Y W R G B Yellow White Red Green Blue DVD player VCR TV back panel VIDEO AUDIO L R Y W R Standard A/V cable W Y COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR AUDIO ...
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... down-mixed PCM (pulsecode modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system LINE IN LR Optical Audio IN TV back panel Optical audio cable Before controlling the audio: •See "Selecting the optical audio output format" (- Dolby and the double-D symbol are used . - When...
... down-mixed PCM (pulsecode modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby Digital decoder or other digital audio system LINE IN LR Optical Audio IN TV back panel Optical audio cable Before controlling the audio: •See "Selecting the optical audio output format" (- Dolby and the double-D symbol are used . - When...
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...adjust the delay time of setup and operations, see "Using HDMI® CEC Control" (- Connecting an HDMI audio system If your TV Using the TV remote and HDMI® CEC Control to control other devices To control the basic functions of the AV amplifier to reproduce the audio ...OUT To connect an audio receiver and playback devices, you will need : •HDMI cables (- However, Toshiba is limited to models incorporating Toshiba's HDMI® CEC Control feature. When using the TV's remote control, connect an HDMI® CEC compatible audio receiver or playback device. The HDMI® CEC ...
...adjust the delay time of setup and operations, see "Using HDMI® CEC Control" (- Connecting an HDMI audio system If your TV Using the TV remote and HDMI® CEC Control to control other devices To control the basic functions of the AV amplifier to reproduce the audio ...OUT To connect an audio receiver and playback devices, you will need : •HDMI cables (- However, Toshiba is limited to models incorporating Toshiba's HDMI® CEC Control feature. When using the TV's remote control, connect an HDMI® CEC compatible audio receiver or playback device. The HDMI® CEC ...
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... Signal No. For configuration, see p. 75. Note: • The PC audio input terminal on the TV is shared with the HDMI 4 and ColorStream HD2 terminal. Note: • The edges of the picture ...may not be hidden. • The PC audio input terminal on the TV is not required. • Depending on the DVD's title and the PC's specifications, some scenes may ...8226;Analog audio cable If your PC's display on the PC before connecting it to -DVI adapter cable TV back panel PC audio cable PC PC audio output HDMI-toDVI adapter cable Supported signal formats: VGA, SVGA...
... Signal No. For configuration, see p. 75. Note: • The PC audio input terminal on the TV is shared with the HDMI 4 and ColorStream HD2 terminal. Note: • The edges of the picture ...may not be hidden. • The PC audio input terminal on the TV is not required. • Depending on the DVD's title and the PC's specifications, some scenes may ...8226;Analog audio cable If your PC's display on the PC before connecting it to -DVI adapter cable TV back panel PC audio cable PC PC audio output HDMI-toDVI adapter cable Supported signal formats: VGA, SVGA...
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...a home network The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to a home network without an Internet connection You will need: •Crossover LAN cable TV back panel PC Connecting the TV to your home network. Connecting the TV to the TV's LAN port. The actual transmission speed will...Coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem type) [2] Standard LAN cable [3] Do NOT connect a phone jack directly to a home network with Hub TV back panel [1] [2] Cable or phone jack PC [2] [3] [2] [1] Coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem type) •Standard LAN cables ...
...a home network The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to a home network without an Internet connection You will need: •Crossover LAN cable TV back panel PC Connecting the TV to your home network. Connecting the TV to the TV's LAN port. The actual transmission speed will...Coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem type) [2] Standard LAN cable [3] Do NOT connect a phone jack directly to a home network with Hub TV back panel [1] [2] Cable or phone jack PC [2] [3] [2] [1] Coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem type) •Standard LAN cables ...
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... types or use new and used for an extended period of batteries in a box). Chapter 3: Using the remote control Controlling other devices The TV's remote control can operate other devices such as sunshine, fire, or the like. p. 79). This prevents battery acid from the remote if..., or if the operating range is not to be used batteries together. • Always remove batteries from leaking into the battery compartment. 22 Toshiba devices: The remote is not programmed to excessive heat such as cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater...
... types or use new and used for an extended period of batteries in a box). Chapter 3: Using the remote control Controlling other devices The TV's remote control can operate other devices such as sunshine, fire, or the like. p. 79). This prevents battery acid from the remote if..., or if the operating range is not to be used batteries together. • Always remove batteries from leaking into the battery compartment. 22 Toshiba devices: The remote is not programmed to excessive heat such as cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater...