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... Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 40XF550U 46XF550U 52XF550U For an overview of your TV. Model number: Serial number: YC/M1 VX1A00088500 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 For details, please contact your TV antenna installer, cable provider, or satellite provider. © 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 Toshiba dealer about this TV. Record these numbers...
... Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 40XF550U 46XF550U 52XF550U For an overview of your TV. Model number: Serial number: YC/M1 VX1A00088500 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 For details, please contact your TV antenna installer, cable provider, or satellite provider. © 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 Toshiba dealer about this TV. Record these numbers...
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...a growing trend and larger flat panel displays are required for wall mounting this television could result in accordance with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on your new product, please keep it cannot be pushed, pulled over and cause ... route all enclosed instructions for future reference. This manual will help you use a UL Listed wall bracket appropriate for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. Flat panel displays can become excited while watching a program, especially on or play with the installation instructions. Some wall mounts ...
...a growing trend and larger flat panel displays are required for wall mounting this television could result in accordance with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on your new product, please keep it cannot be pushed, pulled over and cause ... route all enclosed instructions for future reference. This manual will help you use a UL Listed wall bracket appropriate for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. Flat panel displays can become excited while watching a program, especially on or play with the installation instructions. Some wall mounts ...
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...33 Main menu layout 33 Setup/Installation menu layout 33 THINC™ menu 33 Navigating the menu system 34 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 35 Setting the Demo Mode 35 Selecting the menu language 35 Configuring the input source for the ANT/CABLE terminal 36 Programming channels ... input source selection 58 VOLUME and MUTE controls of Audio Receiver . . . . 58 Other REGZA-LINK functions 58 Using the HDMI settings feature 59 Displaying TV status information 60 Understanding the auto power off feature 60 Understanding the last mode memory feature 60 (continued) 7 XF550U (E/F) Web 213...
...33 Main menu layout 33 Setup/Installation menu layout 33 THINC™ menu 33 Navigating the menu system 34 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 35 Setting the Demo Mode 35 Selecting the menu language 35 Configuring the input source for the ANT/CABLE terminal 36 Programming channels ... input source selection 58 VOLUME and MUTE controls of Audio Receiver . . . . 58 Other REGZA-LINK functions 58 Using the HDMI settings feature 59 Displaying TV status information 60 Understanding the auto power off feature 60 Understanding the last mode memory feature 60 (continued) 7 XF550U (E/F) Web 213...
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 7: Using the TV's advanced features 61 Using the advanced picture settings features 61 Using dynamic contrast 61 Using the static gamma feature 61 Selecting the color temperature 61 Selecting the cinema mode (480i and 1080i signals... indications 66 Chapter 9: Appendix 68 Specifications 68 Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals 69 Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26" and Larger 70 Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions 71 Index 73 8 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276
40XF550U_EN.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 7: Using the TV's advanced features 61 Using the advanced picture settings features 61 Using dynamic contrast 61 Using the static gamma feature 61 Selecting the color temperature 61 Selecting the cinema mode (480i and 1080i signals... indications 66 Chapter 9: Appendix 68 Specifications 68 Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals 69 Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26" and Larger 70 Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions 71 Index 73 8 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276
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..., see Chapter 9. 9 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 Overview of steps for installing, setting up, 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: • Super Narrow Bezel and Blue LED Illumination. • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and...
..., see Chapter 9. 9 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 Overview of steps for installing, setting up, 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: • Super Narrow Bezel and Blue LED Illumination. • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and...
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...or uncompressed digital video from Dolby Laboratories. 40XF550U_EN.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of HDMI Licensing LLC. separate audio cables are registered trademarks of ColorStream® high-definition ...) for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player with composite video or S-video output. Dolby and the double-D symbol are required for connecting devices with ColorStream®. Two sets of Dolby Laboratories. 11 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 Standard (...
...or uncompressed digital video from Dolby Laboratories. 40XF550U_EN.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of HDMI Licensing LLC. separate audio cables are registered trademarks of ColorStream® high-definition ...) for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player with composite video or S-video output. Dolby and the double-D symbol are required for connecting devices with ColorStream®. Two sets of Dolby Laboratories. 11 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 Standard (...
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...(with an HDMI output. To obtain IR blaster cable: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/ Optical audio cable Optical audio cable is Toshiba's brand of component video.) These cables are for connecting your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT/ CABLE input on ...the TV's IR pass-through feature (- If you connect an S-video cable, be sure to disconnect the standard (composite) video cable or the picture performance will be sure of cable types Cables can be purchased from those illustrated herein. Component video cables come in sets of...
...(with an HDMI output. To obtain IR blaster cable: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/ Optical audio cable Optical audio cable is Toshiba's brand of component video.) These cables are for connecting your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT/ CABLE input on ...the TV's IR pass-through feature (- If you connect an S-video cable, be sure to disconnect the standard (composite) video cable or the picture performance will be sure of cable types Cables can be purchased from those illustrated herein. Component video cables come in sets of...
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...use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other devices, see Chapter 3. 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 prohibited under the Copyright Laws of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same ... antenna or Cable signal: Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the remote control (- Use the Cable box controls to operate other materials is set to your VCR's audio out terminal using the white audio cable only. • S-video cable (if your VCR or camcorder has S-video) - ...
...use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other devices, see Chapter 3. 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 prohibited under the Copyright Laws of video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same ... antenna or Cable signal: Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the remote control (- Use the Cable box controls to operate other materials is set to your VCR's audio out terminal using the white audio cable only. • S-video cable (if your VCR or camcorder has S-video) - ...
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... Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT DVD player with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Your TV has two sets of ColorStream® (component video) inputs. Select the ColorStream HD2 video input source on the side panel. page 21). You can be unacceptable... Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R IN CH 3 CH 4 OUT L R IN from the DVD player or satellite receiver to either set of ColorStream terminals on the TV.* To view the DVD player: Turn ON the DVD player. The ColorStream HD1 and HD2 terminals can connect the component video cables (...
... Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT DVD player with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Your TV has two sets of ColorStream® (component video) inputs. Select the ColorStream HD2 video input source on the side panel. page 21). You can be unacceptable... Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R IN CH 3 CH 4 OUT L R IN from the DVD player or satellite receiver to either set of ColorStream terminals on the TV.* To view the DVD player: Turn ON the DVD player. The ColorStream HD1 and HD2 terminals can connect the component video cables (...
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... in digital form from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device. See "Setting the HDMI™ audio mode" (- To program the TV remote control to set -top box or DVD player with your TV. TV upper back panel TV lower back panel DVI device VIDEO AUDIO L R IN IN DVI / HDCP OUT...HDMI or DVI device. • When turning off your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from EIA/CEA-861-D-compliant[1] consumer electronic devices (such as a set Off the following three options (Lip-Sync Latency, Deep...
... in digital form from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device. See "Setting the HDMI™ audio mode" (- To program the TV remote control to set -top box or DVD player with your TV. TV upper back panel TV lower back panel DVI device VIDEO AUDIO L R IN IN DVI / HDCP OUT...HDMI or DVI device. • When turning off your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from EIA/CEA-861-D-compliant[1] consumer electronic devices (such as a set Off the following three options (Lip-Sync Latency, Deep...
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... 17 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 Refer to models incorporating Toshiba's REGZA-LINK. Before controlling the device(s): • After completing the above connections, set . 40XF550U_EN.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV REGZA-LINK connection You can control the basic functions of ...For proper operation, it is recommended that you will need: • HDMI cables (- For details, see pages 57 and 58. However, Toshiba is limited to the individual instruction manuals for those operations. For an explanation of connected audio/video devices using the...
... 17 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 Refer to models incorporating Toshiba's REGZA-LINK. Before controlling the device(s): • After completing the above connections, set . 40XF550U_EN.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV REGZA-LINK connection You can control the basic functions of ...For proper operation, it is recommended that you will need: • HDMI cables (- For details, see pages 57 and 58. However, Toshiba is limited to the individual instruction manuals for those operations. For an explanation of connected audio/video devices using the...
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...digital audio sources because of Dolby Laboratories. Older audio systems that are registered trademarks of copy restrictions. * Manufactured under license from the TV's built-in speakers and control the volume level using the amplifier's remote control. 18 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 THIS DAMAGE IS ... Compressed Done To control the audio: 1 Turn on the TV's remote control and open the Audio menu. 3 Highlight Audio Setup and press T. LINE IN LR TV upper back panel Audio Digital Audio Selector Audio Settings Advanced Audio Settings Audio Setup 4 In the Optical Output Format field, select ...
...digital audio sources because of Dolby Laboratories. Older audio systems that are registered trademarks of copy restrictions. * Manufactured under license from the TV's built-in speakers and control the volume level using the amplifier's remote control. 18 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 THIS DAMAGE IS ... Compressed Done To control the audio: 1 Turn on the TV's remote control and open the Audio menu. 3 Highlight Audio Setup and press T. LINE IN LR TV upper back panel Audio Digital Audio Selector Audio Settings Advanced Audio Settings Audio Setup 4 In the Optical Output Format field, select ...
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...cable and a PC audio cable. For detailed signal specifications, see page 69. • To display the optimum picture, use a PC, set the monitor output resolution on the TV are shared with an HDMI terminal, use an HDMI cable (type A connector). Note: • The edges of the images may be ... title and the specifications of the screen (i.e. If connecting a PC with the HDMI 1 analog audio input terminals (- "Using the PC settings feature" on the TV, use an adapter cable and analog audio cables. Separate analog cables are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes may be skipped or you can...
...cable and a PC audio cable. For detailed signal specifications, see page 69. • To display the optimum picture, use a PC, set the monitor output resolution on the TV are shared with an HDMI terminal, use an HDMI cable (type A connector). Note: • The edges of the images may be ... title and the specifications of the screen (i.e. If connecting a PC with the HDMI 1 analog audio input terminals (- "Using the PC settings feature" on the TV, use an adapter cable and analog audio cables. Separate analog cables are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes may be skipped or you can...
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...) opens the closed caption/audio selector screen. (The audio selector is not available for a function that is set, these keys can also be illuminated. 3 MODE SELECT sets the five remote control device modes: TV, CABLE/SAT, HD DVD, DVD, and VCR/PVR. When the Auto Input feature is not available. 1 SLEEP accesses the...
...) opens the closed caption/audio selector screen. (The audio selector is not available for a function that is set, these keys can also be illuminated. 3 MODE SELECT sets the five remote control device modes: TV, CABLE/SAT, HD DVD, DVD, and VCR/PVR. When the Auto Input feature is not available. 1 SLEEP accesses the...
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...control to operate your other devices Device code setup 1 Find the code for your VCR brand, set the switch to the other codes are listed below. If, after programming TV Toshiba TV CABLE/SAT HD DVD DVD Multi-brand video/audio devices VCR/PVR Note: Although your new...(in addition to p) operate your device. MODE SELECT Default device mode control (before programming) TV Toshiba TV CABLE/SAT Toshiba Satellite receiver HD DVD Toshiba HD DVD Player DVD Orion DVD VCR/PVR Toshiba VCR MODE SELECT Device mode control after trying all necessary keys on certain devices you have a...
...control to operate your other devices Device code setup 1 Find the code for your VCR brand, set the switch to the other codes are listed below. If, after programming TV Toshiba TV CABLE/SAT HD DVD DVD Multi-brand video/audio devices VCR/PVR Note: Although your new...(in addition to p) operate your device. MODE SELECT Default device mode control (before programming) TV Toshiba TV CABLE/SAT Toshiba Satellite receiver HD DVD Toshiba HD DVD Player DVD Orion DVD VCR/PVR Toshiba VCR MODE SELECT Device mode control after trying all necessary keys on certain devices you have a...
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The keys available to be sampled, provided they are applicable to find the code that mode, are p, 1, z, 40XF550U_EN.book Page 25 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 3: Using the remote control Searching and sampling the code of a device (8500) If you do not know the device code for a particular device, you can cycle the remote control through the available codes for that device mode and sample the functions to that operates the target device.
The keys available to be sampled, provided they are applicable to find the code that mode, are p, 1, z, 40XF550U_EN.book Page 25 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 3: Using the remote control Searching and sampling the code of a device (8500) If you do not know the device code for a particular device, you can cycle the remote control through the available codes for that device mode and sample the functions to that operates the target device.
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...of the main menu system. You can only view the THINC menu by pressing C on the remote control or TV control panel. THINC Applications Channel Browser Favorites Browser REGZA-LINK Player Control * Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection. 33 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 40XF550U_EN.book Page 33 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:... Blocking Edit Rating Limits Channels Block Input Lock Control Panel Lock GameTimer® New PIN Code Installation REGZA-LINK Setup Sleep Timer HDMI Settings PC Settings Blue LED Illumination Power-On Mode Demo Mode Page 42 42 57 35 48 48 62 63 64 64 45 49 51 51 64...
...of the main menu system. You can only view the THINC menu by pressing C on the remote control or TV control panel. THINC Applications Channel Browser Favorites Browser REGZA-LINK Player Control * Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection. 33 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 40XF550U_EN.book Page 33 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:... Blocking Edit Rating Limits Channels Block Input Lock Control Panel Lock GameTimer® New PIN Code Installation REGZA-LINK Setup Sleep Timer HDMI Settings PC Settings Blue LED Illumination Power-On Mode Demo Mode Page 42 42 57 35 48 48 62 63 64 64 45 49 51 51 64...
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...is receiving. Note: • The menu background may sometimes appear black, depending on -screen menu system. • Press Y to access and navigate your menu settings or select a highlighted item. (A highlighted menu item appears in a different color in the menu.) • All menus close a menu instantly, press O. 40XF550U_EN... Navigating the menu system You can use the buttons on the remote control or TV control panel to open , use the up/down/left/right arrow buttons (BbC c) on the remote control or TV control panel to move in the corresponding direction in the menu. • Press...
...is receiving. Note: • The menu background may sometimes appear black, depending on -screen menu system. • Press Y to access and navigate your menu settings or select a highlighted item. (A highlighted menu item appears in a different color in the menu.) • All menus close a menu instantly, press O. 40XF550U_EN... Navigating the menu system You can use the buttons on the remote control or TV control panel to open , use the up/down/left/right arrow buttons (BbC c) on the remote control or TV control panel to move in the corresponding direction in the menu. • Press...
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... Mode item in the Setup menu (- If you do not make a selection within 120 seconds, the Demo Mode setting window will switch to Normal mode. The TV will automatically disappear. Note: The on-screen demonstration will appear by default. Selecting the menu language You can choose ... display of menus and messages. 40XF550U_EN.book Page 35 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Setting the Demo Mode When you first turn on the TV, menu language selection and Demo Mode selection windows will automatically restart if you do not make a selection within...
... Mode item in the Setup menu (- If you do not make a selection within 120 seconds, the Demo Mode setting window will switch to Normal mode. The TV will automatically disappear. Note: The on-screen demonstration will appear by default. Selecting the menu language You can choose ... display of menus and messages. 40XF550U_EN.book Page 35 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Setting the Demo Mode When you first turn on the TV, menu language selection and Demo Mode selection windows will automatically restart if you do not make a selection within...
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... T. This is finished, you must configure the ANT/CABLE input source before programming channels (- A new set of Installation menu icons will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV's memory.) To remove an Antenna source channel from the memory, you must manually delete it. •... automatically, you can automatically detect all active channels in your TV Configuring the input source for Cable will appear, as shown below to program channels into the TV's channel memory When you have to the existing set of programmed channels (and does NOT erase channels that were...
... T. This is finished, you must configure the ANT/CABLE input source before programming channels (- A new set of Installation menu icons will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV's memory.) To remove an Antenna source channel from the memory, you must manually delete it. •... automatically, you can automatically detect all active channels in your TV Configuring the input source for Cable will appear, as shown below to program channels into the TV's channel memory When you have to the existing set of programmed channels (and does NOT erase channels that were...