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... The model number and serial number are on the back of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9. 40XF550U_EN.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Pre-final version Printing version Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 40XF550U 46XF550U 52XF550U For an overview of your Toshiba dealer about this...
... The model number and serial number are on the back of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9. 40XF550U_EN.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Pre-final version Printing version Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 40XF550U 46XF550U 52XF550U For an overview of your Toshiba dealer about this...
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... and cables connected to the manufacturer's recommendations. • Flat panel displays that children can be taken to Article 820-40 of your LCD TV, please read and understand all . See "Removing the Pedestal Stand" (- Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the safe installation and use ...bracket other than life" flat panel display. Care should be heavy. Before operating 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 cables connected to the manufacturer's recommendations. • Flat panel displays that children can be taken to Article 820-40 of your LCD TV, please read and understand all . See "Removing the Pedestal Stand" (- Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the safe installation and use ...bracket other than life" flat panel display. Care should be heavy. Before operating 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. ...
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... 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these recommendations and precautions and heed all servicing to qualified service personnel. The LCD panel inside the TV contains glass and a toxic liquid. Changes or modifications may fall, causing serious personal injury, death, or serious damage to the...radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other immovable structure. or areas subject to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. TV side 4" Sturdy strap (as short as a bookcase, built-in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) ...
... 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these recommendations and precautions and heed all servicing to qualified service personnel. The LCD panel inside the TV contains glass and a toxic liquid. Changes or modifications may fall, causing serious personal injury, death, or serious damage to the...radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other immovable structure. or areas subject to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. TV side 4" Sturdy strap (as short as a bookcase, built-in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) ...
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...DEATH! • Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a position where your body (or any item you need to clean the LCD screen, follow the instructions in item 30 on this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only. 27) Always make occasional snapping or... the power cord is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or apparatus. 33) For added protection of your TOSHIBA TV, follow this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 38) If you to dangerous voltage or other electrical circuits. • Never attempt to install any of the following during lightning ...
...DEATH! • Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a position where your body (or any item you need to clean the LCD screen, follow the instructions in item 30 on this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only. 27) Always make occasional snapping or... the power cord is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or apparatus. 33) For added protection of your TOSHIBA TV, follow this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 38) If you to dangerous voltage or other electrical circuits. • Never attempt to install any of the following during lightning ...
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... care should always be used when attaching the pedestal stand to avoid damage to the LCD panel. 2) Place the TV on a sturdy, level surface that can support the weight of the LCD TV (- To secure the TV in the instructions provided with the wall bracket. 4) After attaching the appropriate bracket(s) ... and remove any cables and/or other immovable structure. 40XF550U_EN.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Choosing a location for your LCD TV To Display your LCD TV using a Wall Bracket: If you have removed all five screws holding the pedestal stand in the diagram below.
... care should always be used when attaching the pedestal stand to avoid damage to the LCD panel. 2) Place the TV on a sturdy, level surface that can support the weight of the LCD TV (- To secure the TV in the instructions provided with the wall bracket. 4) After attaching the appropriate bracket(s) ... and remove any cables and/or other immovable structure. 40XF550U_EN.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Choosing a location for your LCD TV To Display your LCD TV using a Wall Bracket: If you have removed all five screws holding the pedestal stand in the diagram below.
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... a circuit different from SRS Labs, Inc. • Manufactured under your LCD TV The following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. therefore, Toshiba is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology; However, there is...of time. 2) The LCD panel contained in accordance with this TV is not responsible for help. 40XF550U_EN.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 40XF550U, 46XF550U, and 52XF550U Televisions comply with the...
... a circuit different from SRS Labs, Inc. • Manufactured under your LCD TV The following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. therefore, Toshiba is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology; However, there is...of time. 2) The LCD panel contained in accordance with this TV is not responsible for help. 40XF550U_EN.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 40XF550U, 46XF550U, and 52XF550U Televisions comply with the...
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... the optical audio output format 52 Using the Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range Control feature 52 Using the Locks menu 52 Entering the PIN code 52 If you cannot remember your PIN code 53 Changing your PIN code 53 Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip) 53 Downloading an ...additional rating system for blocking TV programs and movies 54 Blocking ...
... the optical audio output format 52 Using the Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range Control feature 52 Using the Locks menu 52 Entering the PIN code 52 If you cannot remember your PIN code 53 Changing your PIN code 53 Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip) 53 Downloading an ...additional rating system for blocking TV programs and movies 54 Blocking ...
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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 ... troubleshooting 65 LED 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 ... troubleshooting 65 LED 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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...pages 10-11). 4 Connect your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: • Super Narrow Bezel and Blue LED Illumination. • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features....for a quick overview of ColorStream® HD high-resolution component video inputs (- page 57). • Two sets of navigating the TV's menu system (- page 52). • CableClear® digital picture noise reduction (- pages 2-5) 2 Do not plug in a proper location (- Overview of steps...
...pages 10-11). 4 Connect your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: • Super Narrow Bezel and Blue LED Illumination. • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features....for a quick overview of ColorStream® HD high-resolution component video inputs (- page 57). • Two sets of navigating the TV's menu system (- page 52). • CableClear® digital picture noise reduction (- pages 2-5) 2 Do not plug in a proper location (- Overview of steps...
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...up/down/left/right menu navigation buttons. 7 MENU (ENTER) - Press to turn off . When a menu is on-screen, the MENU button on the TV control panel for additional information. 3 Remote sensor - page 33). Yellow = Power-On Mode indicator (- See "Selecting the Blue LED Illumination level" on ...XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 When a menu is on-screen, these buttons change the source you cannot turn the TV on and off the TV, press and hold the POWER button on the TV's control panel functions as the ENTER button. 8 EXIT - Point the remote control toward this manual for additional ...
...up/down/left/right menu navigation buttons. 7 MENU (ENTER) - Press to turn off . When a menu is on-screen, the MENU button on the TV control panel for additional information. 3 Remote sensor - page 33). Yellow = Power-On Mode indicator (- See "Selecting the Blue LED Illumination level" on ...XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 When a menu is on-screen, these buttons change the source you cannot turn the TV on and off the TV, press and hold the POWER button on the TV's control panel functions as the ENTER button. 8 EXIT - Point the remote control toward this manual for additional ...
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...required for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player with composite video or S-video output. page 12), and then control the devices using the TV's IR pass-through the TV. separate audio cables are registered trademarks of ColorStream® high-definition... under license from a DVI device. Antenna input that supports analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) off-air antenna signals and analog and digital Cable TV (QAM) signals. 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Optical audio output in the Audio Setup menu (- Used for connecting an audio amplifier. 5 PC/HDMI...
...required for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player with composite video or S-video output. page 12), and then control the devices using the TV's IR pass-through the TV. separate audio cables are registered trademarks of ColorStream® high-definition... under license from a DVI device. Antenna input that supports analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) off-air antenna signals and analog and digital Cable TV (QAM) signals. 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT - Optical audio output in the Audio Setup menu (- Used for connecting an audio amplifier. 5 PC/HDMI...
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...of three and are for use with video devices with analog audio and composite video output. To obtain IR blaster cable: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/ Optical audio cable Optical audio cable is for connecting receivers with component video output. (ColorStream® is for use with video devices... with Dolby Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) optical audio input to the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (- The input/output terminals on your devices may differ from most stores that sell audio/video devices. An HDMI ...
...of three and are for use with video devices with analog audio and composite video output. To obtain IR blaster cable: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/ Optical audio cable Optical audio cable is for connecting receivers with component video output. (ColorStream® is for use with video devices... with Dolby Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) optical audio input to the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (- The input/output terminals on your devices may differ from most stores that sell audio/video devices. An HDMI ...
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... A/V cables - For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use the remote control to program or access certain features on the TV. For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable.... - Use the Cable box controls to operate other materials is set to). To program the TV remote control to change channels. The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other devices, see ...
... A/V cables - For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use the remote control to program or access certain features on the TV. For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable.... - Use the Cable box controls to operate other materials is set to). To program the TV remote control to change channels. The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other devices, see ...
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...) inputs. You can be unacceptable. - If your DVD player or satellite receiver does not have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV.* To record a TV program while watching a DVD: Turn ON the VCR. To view antenna or Cable channels: Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the ...remote control (- The unauthorized recording, use an S-video cable (plus audio cables) from ANT OUT to TV Y PB PR AUDIO OUT L Satellite COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO R IN OUT OUT Satellite receiver with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a...
...) inputs. You can be unacceptable. - If your DVD player or satellite receiver does not have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV.* To record a TV program while watching a DVD: Turn ON the VCR. To view antenna or Cable channels: Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the ...remote control (- The unauthorized recording, use an S-video cable (plus audio cables) from ANT OUT to TV Y PB PR AUDIO OUT L Satellite COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO R IN OUT OUT Satellite receiver with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a...
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...the device typically would need : • dual-wand IR blaster cable (- To control the device(s): Point either the device's remote control or the TV remote control (that you do not have a second device, coil the second wand with the infrared emitter) so it touches the front of the ...; The IR pass-through the TV to the IR OUT infrared terminal using double-sided mounting tape. 40XF550U_EN.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your device. page 12) • other audio/video cables as Toshiba infrared remotecontrolled VCRs or DVD players) enclosed within ...
...the device typically would need : • dual-wand IR blaster cable (- To control the device(s): Point either the device's remote control or the TV remote control (that you do not have a second device, coil the second wand with the infrared emitter) so it touches the front of the ...; The IR pass-through the TV to the IR OUT infrared terminal using double-sided mounting tape. 40XF550U_EN.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your device. page 12) • other audio/video cables as Toshiba infrared remotecontrolled VCRs or DVD players) enclosed within ...
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... specifications, see illustration). - Your legacy HDMI source should not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). Conventional HDMI/DVI cable may not operate properly with your TV. HDMI cable transfers both video and audio. Separate analog audio cables are required (see Chapter 3. page 21). To connect a DVI device, you... follow these procedures: • When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device. • When turning off your electronic components, turn off the HDMI or DVI device first...
... specifications, see illustration). - Your legacy HDMI source should not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). Conventional HDMI/DVI cable may not operate properly with your TV. HDMI cable transfers both video and audio. Separate analog audio cables are required (see Chapter 3. page 21). To connect a DVI device, you... follow these procedures: • When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device. • When turning off your electronic components, turn off the HDMI or DVI device first...
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... information. 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 . For an explanation of connected audio/video devices using the TV's remote control if you use HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo ... This feature is not liable for those operations. 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 setup and operations, see the operation manual for each device. • The ...
... information. 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 . For an explanation of connected audio/video devices using the TV's remote control if you use HDMI cables with the HDMI Logo ... This feature is not liable for those operations. 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 setup and operations, see the operation manual for each device. • The ...
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...2008 3:55 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your device (- 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 You will need : •...; standard audio cables Analog audio amplifier To control the audio: 1 Turn on the TV and the digital audio device. 2 Press Y on page 52). THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. • The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal may damage speakers or headphones...
...2008 3:55 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your device (- 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 You will need : •...; standard audio cables Analog audio amplifier To control the audio: 1 Turn on the TV and the digital audio device. 2 Press Y on page 52). THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. • The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal may damage speakers or headphones...
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...40XF550U_EN.book Page 19 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your computer's display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV's speakers. TV upper back panel TV lower back panel Computer PC audio cable PC audio output Conversion adapter (if necessary) • To use a...480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to pause during multi-angle scenes. TV upper back panel TV lower back panel • Signal names for computers with a compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal. • Depending on the DVD's title ...
...40XF550U_EN.book Page 19 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your computer's display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV's speakers. TV upper back panel TV lower back panel Computer PC audio cable PC audio output Conversion adapter (if necessary) • To use a...480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to pause during multi-angle scenes. TV upper back panel TV lower back panel • Signal names for computers with a compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal. • Depending on the DVD's title ...
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...symbols on the battery compartment. 3 Slide the battery cover on to operate most Toshiba devices (- Match the + and - Caution: Batteries must not be used batteries in mind. If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is not to be exposed to excessive heat such as cable converter... should always be disposed of time. If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to use new and used for use Your TV remote control can program the TV remote control so it will prevent battery acid from the remote control...
...symbols on the battery compartment. 3 Slide the battery cover on to operate most Toshiba devices (- Match the + and - Caution: Batteries must not be used batteries in mind. If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is not to be exposed to excessive heat such as cable converter... should always be disposed of time. If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to use new and used for use Your TV remote control can program the TV remote control so it will prevent battery acid from the remote control...