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... number: Serial number: VX3A00041800 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 ...2008 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9. Owner's Manual Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 40RV52U 40RV525U 46RV525U For an overview of your Toshiba dealer ...
... number: Serial number: VX3A00041800 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 ...2008 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9. Owner's Manual Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 40RV52U 40RV525U 46RV525U For an overview of your Toshiba dealer ...
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...ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV. Such products may damage the surface of the panel. This is normal, especially when the unit is 32 °F (0 °C) or below, the picture brightness may vary until the LCD warms up static charges (see Section 810 of the ...PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! • Use extreme care to make occasional snapping or popping sounds. Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow this WARNING may result in a room whose temperature is being turned on or off. A hard cloth may damage or discolor the ...
...ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV. Such products may damage the surface of the panel. This is normal, especially when the unit is 32 °F (0 °C) or below, the picture brightness may vary until the LCD warms up static charges (see Section 810 of the ...PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! • Use extreme care to make occasional snapping or popping sounds. Care For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow this WARNING may result in a room whose temperature is being turned on or off. A hard cloth may damage or discolor the ...
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... joystick at optimal energy efficiency, select [Home] mode during initial activation. Important notes about your LCD TV The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 6 This is a structural property... and (2) this TV. To ensure your warranty. ENERGY STAR® qualified TV. Operation is manufactured using an extremely high level of QSound Labs, Inc. • Manufactured under your television is : Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 82 Totowa Rd. Changing Picture Settings may appear on...
... joystick at optimal energy efficiency, select [Home] mode during initial activation. Important notes about your LCD TV The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 6 This is a structural property... and (2) this TV. To ensure your warranty. ENERGY STAR® qualified TV. Operation is manufactured using an extremely high level of QSound Labs, Inc. • Manufactured under your television is : Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. 82 Totowa Rd. Changing Picture Settings may appear on...
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...menu 46 Entering the PIN code 46 If you cannot remember your PIN code 46 Changing your PIN code 46 Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip 46 Downloading an additional rating system for blocking TV programs...feature 51 Understanding the last mode memory feature 51 Chapter 7: Using the TV's advanced features 52 Using the advanced picture settings features 52 Using dynamic contrast 52 Using the static gamma feature 52 ...HDMI terminals 58 Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26" and Larger 59 Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions 60 7
...menu 46 Entering the PIN code 46 If you cannot remember your PIN code 46 Changing your PIN code 46 Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip 46 Downloading an additional rating system for blocking TV programs...feature 51 Understanding the last mode memory feature 51 Chapter 7: Using the TV's advanced features 52 Using the advanced picture settings features 52 Using dynamic contrast 52 Using the static gamma feature 52 ...HDMI terminals 58 Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26" and Larger 59 Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions 60 7
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... page 54). • Digital Audio Out optical audio connection with Dolby® Digital optical output format ( page 45). • CableClear® digital picture noise reduction ( page 53). • PC IN (Analog RGB) computer terminal ( page 20). • Channel Labeling allows you 're watching ( ...Control allows control of external devices from the TV remote via HDMI connection ( page 50). 8 Chapter 1: Introduction Features of your new TV 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...
... page 54). • Digital Audio Out optical audio connection with Dolby® Digital optical output format ( page 45). • CableClear® digital picture noise reduction ( page 53). • PC IN (Analog RGB) computer terminal ( page 20). • Channel Labeling allows you 're watching ( ...Control allows control of external devices from the TV remote via HDMI connection ( page 50). 8 Chapter 1: Introduction Features of your new TV 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...
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Coaxial (F-type) cable Coaxial (F-type) cable is Toshiba's brand of component video.) These cables are required for a complete connection. These cables (and the related inputs on your TV. This cable carries both video and audio information; Note: HDMI cable provides better picture performance than a composite video cable. The input/output terminals on connecting and...
Coaxial (F-type) cable Coaxial (F-type) cable is Toshiba's brand of component video.) These cables are required for a complete connection. These cables (and the related inputs on your TV. This cable carries both video and audio information; Note: HDMI cable provides better picture performance than a composite video cable. The input/output terminals on connecting and...
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...input source on the remote control ( page 22). Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) From Cable TV or antenna You will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use , distribution, or revision of... the video input source, press INPUT on the TV.* To view the VCR: Turn ON the VCR. The unauthorized recording, use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable. − If you...
...input source on the remote control ( page 22). Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) From Cable TV or antenna You will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use , distribution, or revision of... the video input source, press INPUT on the TV.* To view the VCR: Turn ON the VCR. The unauthorized recording, use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable. − If you...
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... Note: When you use a Cable box, you may subject you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to program or access certain features on the remote control ( page 22). To view the VCR: Turn ON the ...VCR. Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the Cable box output is set to operate other countries, and may not... Laws of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable.
... Note: When you use a Cable box, you may subject you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to program or access certain features on the remote control ( page 22). To view the VCR: Turn ON the ...VCR. Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the Cable box output is set to operate other countries, and may not... Laws of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable.
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... the ColorStream HD-1 video input source on the TV* to VIDEO 2 on the side panel. If your TV Connecting a DVD player with Progressive (480p, 720p) and Interlaced (480i, 1080i) scan systems. A 1080i signal will provide the best picture performance (1080p is prohibited under the Copyright Laws ...to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR's audio out terminal using the component video connections: Turn on the TV.* To view satellite programs using the white audio ...
... the ColorStream HD-1 video input source on the TV* to VIDEO 2 on the side panel. If your TV Connecting a DVD player with Progressive (480p, 720p) and Interlaced (480i, 1080i) scan systems. A 1080i signal will provide the best picture performance (1080p is prohibited under the Copyright Laws ...to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your VCR's audio out terminal using the component video connections: Turn on the TV.* To view satellite programs using the white audio ...
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To program the TV remote control to VIDEO 1 on the TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the remote control ( page 22). Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a camcorder You will need: • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) to operate other devices, see Chapter 3. 16 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 TV side panel.
To program the TV remote control to VIDEO 1 on the TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the remote control ( page 22). Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a camcorder You will need: • standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) to operate other devices, see Chapter 3. 16 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 TV side panel.
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...audio input terminals ( page 50). • Some PC models cannot be connected to display the entire picture within the borders of the images may be displayed correctly. • To display the optimum picture, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable. Signal name Pin No.... Other formats or non-standard signals will not be hidden. • If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to this TV. ...
...audio input terminals ( page 50). • Some PC models cannot be connected to display the entire picture within the borders of the images may be displayed correctly. • To display the optimum picture, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable. Signal name Pin No.... Other formats or non-standard signals will not be hidden. • If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to this TV. ...
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... on, the green LED indicator on -screen menus. 19 MODE SELECT switch switches between TV, CABLE/SAT, AUX 1, and AUX 2 modes ( page 23). Press again to restore the moving picture ( page 41). 3 SLEEP accesses the sleep timer ( page 50). 4 PIC SIZE cycles through programmed channels when no menu is... tune to the previous/next channel in the main menu system. 17 MENU accesses the main TV menu system ( pages 28 and 29). 18 EXIT closes on the TV front will be illuminated. 2 FREEZE freezes the picture. For a complete list of the remote control's functions, see / .) 16 ENTER activates ...
... on, the green LED indicator on -screen menus. 19 MODE SELECT switch switches between TV, CABLE/SAT, AUX 1, and AUX 2 modes ( page 23). Press again to restore the moving picture ( page 41). 3 SLEEP accesses the sleep timer ( page 50). 4 PIC SIZE cycles through programmed channels when no menu is... tune to the previous/next channel in the main menu system. 17 MENU accesses the main TV menu system ( pages 28 and 29). 18 EXIT closes on the TV front will be illuminated. 2 FREEZE freezes the picture. For a complete list of the remote control's functions, see / .) 16 ENTER activates ...
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... control a DVD player or HTIB. 23 SEARCH selects a specific DVD chapter, title or time. 19 REC Starts tape recording. 20 MODE SELECT switch Set to "TV" to directly access DVD chapters higher than 10. 4 TOP MENU Accesses a DVD's top menu. 5 CH ST For channels programmed into the channel memory ( page ... to beginning of a tape or DVD. 12 PAUSE Press during play or record mode to pause the picture; If this happens and you wish to use those features, you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is programmed, it may not work on any other devices If you have...
... control a DVD player or HTIB. 23 SEARCH selects a specific DVD chapter, title or time. 19 REC Starts tape recording. 20 MODE SELECT switch Set to "TV" to directly access DVD chapters higher than 10. 4 TOP MENU Accesses a DVD's top menu. 5 CH ST For channels programmed into the channel memory ( page ... to beginning of a tape or DVD. 12 PAUSE Press during play or record mode to pause the picture; If this happens and you wish to use those features, you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is programmed, it may not work on any other devices If you have...
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... 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 0 100/-/+10 - (sub CH) --- - (sub CH) INPUT TV/Video select TV TV FAV BROWSER/ TOP MENU FAV BROWSER DVD TOP Menu...
... 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 0 100/-/+10 - (sub CH) --- - (sub CH) INPUT TV/Video select TV TV FAV BROWSER/ TOP MENU FAV BROWSER DVD TOP Menu...
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...Control Panel Lock GameTimer New PIN Code Installation HDMI Control Setup Sleep Timer PC Settings Logo LED Option p Sports/Standard/Movie/PC/Preference p [Opens the Picture Settings menu] p [Opens the Noise Reduction menu] p On/Off p [Opens the Theater Settings menu] p [Launches the temporary Audio Selector] p ... /60min /90min /120min p [Opens the New PIN Code entry screen] p [Opens the Installation menu ( page 30)] p Enable HDMI Control / TV Auto Input Switch / TV Auto Power/ Device Auto Standby p [Opens the Sleep Timer menu] p [Opens the PC Settings menu] p Off/On 28 To open the main ...
...Control Panel Lock GameTimer New PIN Code Installation HDMI Control Setup Sleep Timer PC Settings Logo LED Option p Sports/Standard/Movie/PC/Preference p [Opens the Picture Settings menu] p [Opens the Noise Reduction menu] p On/Off p [Opens the Theater Settings menu] p [Launches the temporary Audio Selector] p ... /60min /90min /120min p [Opens the New PIN Code entry screen] p [Opens the Installation menu ( page 30)] p Enable HDMI Control / TV Auto Input Switch / TV Auto Power/ Device Auto Standby p [Opens the Sleep Timer menu] p [Opens the PC Settings menu] p Off/On 28 To open the main ...
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... use the buttons on the remote control or TV control panel, open the menu system. Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status 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 receiving. To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel to open the...
... use the buttons on the remote control or TV control panel, open the menu system. Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status 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 receiving. To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel to open the...
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... Return, by switching back and forth between the last two channels that channel quickly from any purpose other than your TV. To view the hidden edges, either scroll the picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) or try viewing the program in PC Mode Only). Note: Some of the signal...program into the button. 2 Press and hold for each time. 1 Select the first channel you press , the TV will be tuned. Selecting the picture size You can save separate picture size preferences for about 2 seconds until the message "Memorized" appears on the remote control. You can view many ...
... Return, by switching back and forth between the last two channels that channel quickly from any purpose other than your TV. To view the hidden edges, either scroll the picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) or try viewing the program in PC Mode Only). Note: Some of the signal...program into the button. 2 Press and hold for each time. 1 Select the first channel you press , the TV will be tuned. Selecting the picture size You can save separate picture size preferences for about 2 seconds until the message "Memorized" appears on the remote control. You can view many ...
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... only) A B C D E F G A B C D E F G The top and bottom edges are stretched wider to fill the screen. Natural Picture Size Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Picture Size 4:3 HD (for 720p, 1080i, and 1080p program sources only) Some program formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top...480i), ColorStream (1080i and 720p), and ANT/ CABLE (digital) inputs (1080p,1080i, and 720p). • Depending on the input signal formats, picture is hidden. Native (for letter box programs with subtitles) • If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal...
... only) A B C D E F G A B C D E F G The top and bottom edges are stretched wider to fill the screen. Natural Picture Size Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Picture Size 4:3 HD (for 720p, 1080i, and 1080p program sources only) Some program formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top...480i), ColorStream (1080i and 720p), and ANT/ CABLE (digital) inputs (1080p,1080i, and 720p). • Depending on the input signal formats, picture is hidden. Native (for letter box programs with subtitles) • If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal...
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...To use the FREEZE feature: 1 When viewing the TV, press to make the picture a still picture. 2 To return to Film. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) You can be released and the TV will automatically be obtained by setting the Cinema Mode to...mode for more than your private viewing may be prohibited under "Selecting the picture size" on page 40. Selecting the cinema mode When you to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of Automatic aspect size (automatically signal source selected when ...
...To use the FREEZE feature: 1 When viewing the TV, press to make the picture a still picture. 2 To return to Film. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) You can be released and the TV will automatically be obtained by setting the Cinema Mode to...mode for more than your private viewing may be prohibited under "Selecting the picture size" on page 40. Selecting the cinema mode When you to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of Automatic aspect size (automatically signal source selected when ...
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...softer Pressing X higher lighter On/Off lighter deeper greenish sharper * Backlight This feature adjusts the brightness of the picture modes ( "Selecting the picture mode," above left ) as described below. To revert back to adjust the setting, as described in the Preference ... 2 Highlight Mode and press . Note: The picture mode you began adjusting the picture settings from four different modes, as a starting point for adjusting the picture settings. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your personal preferences. When in...
...softer Pressing X higher lighter On/Off lighter deeper greenish sharper * Backlight This feature adjusts the brightness of the picture modes ( "Selecting the picture mode," above left ) as described below. To revert back to adjust the setting, as described in the Preference ... 2 Highlight Mode and press . Note: The picture mode you began adjusting the picture settings from four different modes, as a starting point for adjusting the picture settings. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your personal preferences. When in...