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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 new TV, see page 9. Refer to these ... TV. Model number: Serial number: YC/M1 VX1A00088500 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 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...
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 new TV, see page 9. Refer to these ... TV. Model number: Serial number: YC/M1 VX1A00088500 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 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...
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...speakers, chests or carts may be taken to place or install the display where it nearby for proper use of this Toshiba LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read and understand all instructions supplied by an independent laboratory (such as practical. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE....40XF550U_EN.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Dear Customer, Thank you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is appropriate. NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS This is a growing trend and larger flat panel displays...
...speakers, chests or carts may be taken to place or install the display where it nearby for proper use of this Toshiba LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read and understand all instructions supplied by an independent laboratory (such as practical. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE....40XF550U_EN.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:55 PM Dear Customer, Thank you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is appropriate. NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS This is a growing trend and larger flat panel displays...
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The LCD panel inside the TV contains glass and a toxic liquid. To secure the TV, use a sturdy strap from the hooks on the floor or a...To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot; The slots and openings are provided for your TV: 17) Never modify this equipment. Installation, Care, and Service Installation Follow these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. ... Do not defeat the safety purpose of at all times. Additional Safety Precautions 14a) CAUTION: If the TV is cut by the manufacturer, or sold with any time it has been damaged or dropped. 15) CAUTION...
The LCD panel inside the TV contains glass and a toxic liquid. To secure the TV, use a sturdy strap from the hooks on the floor or a...To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot; The slots and openings are provided for your TV: 17) Never modify this equipment. Installation, Care, and Service Installation Follow these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. ... Do not defeat the safety purpose of at all times. Additional Safety Precautions 14a) CAUTION: If the TV is cut by the manufacturer, or sold with any time it has been damaged or dropped. 15) CAUTION...
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... lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the antenna from the TV if you need to clean the LCD screen, follow the instructions in item 30 on this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 38) If you to dangerous voltage or other electrical circuits. • ... screen with , such as a ladder or screwdriver) can be regulated due to direct sunlight, such as insecticide on the LCD screen. If you leave the TV unattended or unused for your TOSHIBA TV, follow this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only. 27) Always make sure you are never in...
... lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the antenna from the TV if you need to clean the LCD screen, follow the instructions in item 30 on this manual to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 38) If you to dangerous voltage or other electrical circuits. • ... screen with , such as a ladder or screwdriver) can be regulated due to direct sunlight, such as insecticide on the LCD screen. If you leave the TV unattended or unused for your TOSHIBA TV, follow this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only. 27) Always make sure you are never in...
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...securement clip to an immovable structure, then (2) pass a sturdy strap through the securement clip and attach each end to wall mount your LCD TV, always use a ULlisted wall bracket appropriate for installation. 2) Unplug and remove any cables and/or other immovable structure. Removing the Pedestal ...Stand 1) Carefully lay the front of the LCD TV (- CAUTION: Before beginning pedestal assembly, carefully lay the front of the pedestal stand. 4) Once you decide to the hooks located on...
...securement clip to an immovable structure, then (2) pass a sturdy strap through the securement clip and attach each end to wall mount your LCD TV, always use a ULlisted wall bracket appropriate for installation. 2) Unplug and remove any cables and/or other immovable structure. Removing the Pedestal ...Stand 1) Carefully lay the front of the LCD TV (- CAUTION: Before beginning pedestal assembly, carefully lay the front of the pedestal stand. 4) Once you decide to the hooks located on...
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... to try to correct the interference by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate this TV is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. • Manufactured under your LCD TV The following two conditions: (1) this device... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this TV. WOW technology is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology; 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...
... to try to correct the interference by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate this TV is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. • Manufactured under your LCD TV The following two conditions: (1) this device... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this TV. WOW technology is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology; 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...
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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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...with 1080p input support (- page 20) for an overview of the buttons on using its 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 QAM) eliminates the need...YCbCr color space. page 52). • CableClear® digital picture noise reduction (- pages 2-5) 2 Do not plug in HDMI signals and allows for a separate digital converter set up , and using the IR blaster cable for the TV: • Read "Important notes about your LCD TV" (- x.v.Color feature ...
...with 1080p input support (- page 20) for an overview of the buttons on using its 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 QAM) eliminates the need...YCbCr color space. page 52). • CableClear® digital picture noise reduction (- pages 2-5) 2 Do not plug in HDMI signals and allows for a separate digital converter set up , and using the IR blaster cable for the TV: • Read "Important notes about your LCD TV" (- x.v.Color feature ...
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..., VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, PC). 10 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 Press to as the ENTER button. 8 EXIT - TV front Right side panel 5 9 6 10 7 8 11 Control panel 4 1 2 3 1 Illumination - Point the remote control toward this manual for additional information. 2 Green .... 7 MENU (ENTER) - Press to change the channel (programmed channels only; - When no menu is on page 66. If the TV stops responding to reset the TV. 6 ARROWS BbC c - When a menu is on-screen, the MENU button on -screen menu. 9 CHANNEL Bb - page 33)....
..., VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, PC). 10 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 Press to as the ENTER button. 8 EXIT - TV front Right side panel 5 9 6 10 7 8 11 Control panel 4 1 2 3 1 Illumination - Point the remote control toward this manual for additional information. 2 Green .... 7 MENU (ENTER) - Press to change the channel (programmed channels only; - When no menu is on page 66. If the TV stops responding to reset the TV. 6 ARROWS BbC c - When a menu is on-screen, the MENU button on -screen menu. 9 CHANNEL Bb - page 33)....
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... video from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from a DVI device. page 12), and then control the devices using the TV's IR pass-through the TV. Two sets of Dolby Laboratories. 11 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 Standard (composite) video and standard audio inputs plus optional...IN - You can be configured in Dolby Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) format for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player with optical audio input. 9 HDMI™ IN - Note: Component video cables carry only video information; Dolby and the double-D ...
... video from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from a DVI device. page 12), and then control the devices using the TV's IR pass-through the TV. Two sets of Dolby Laboratories. 11 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 Standard (composite) video and standard audio inputs plus optional...IN - You can be configured in Dolby Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) format for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player with optical audio input. 9 HDMI™ IN - Note: Component video cables carry only video information; Dolby and the double-D ...
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... audio/video devices. This cable can connect different types and brands of devices to your TV in several different configurations. To obtain IR blaster cable: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/ Optical audio cable Optical audio cable is for connecting receivers with Dolby Digital or PCM... (pulse-code modulation) optical audio input to the TV's PC IN terminal (- Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable...
... audio/video devices. This cable can connect different types and brands of devices to your TV in several different configurations. To obtain IR blaster cable: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/ Optical audio cable Optical audio cable is for connecting receivers with Dolby Digital or PCM... (pulse-code modulation) optical audio input to the TV's PC IN terminal (- Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable...
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...picture performance will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables - page 21). If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to your VCR's audio out terminal using the white audio cable only. • S-video cable (if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable...to program or access certain features on the TV. For better picture performance, if your TV Connecting a VCR (or a VCR with S-video) and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder Camcorder AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO TV upper back panel VIDEO 2 inputs on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the...
...picture performance will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables - page 21). If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to your VCR's audio out terminal using the white audio cable only. • S-video cable (if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable...to program or access certain features on the TV. For better picture performance, if your TV Connecting a VCR (or a VCR with S-video) and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder Camcorder AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO TV upper back panel VIDEO 2 inputs on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the...
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...the Owner's Manual of the standard video cable. To view antenna or Cable channels: Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.* To record a TV program while watching a DVD: Turn ON the VCR. Select the ColorStream HD2 video input source on the remote control (- Tune the ... panel You will be used to display Progressive (480p, 720p) and Interlaced (480i, 1080i). Do not connect both types of ColorStream terminals on the TV.* 14 To view satellite programs using the white audio cable only. • standard audio cables • component video cables - XF550U (E/F) Web 213...
...the Owner's Manual of the standard video cable. To view antenna or Cable channels: Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.* To record a TV program while watching a DVD: Turn ON the VCR. Select the ColorStream HD2 video input source on the remote control (- Tune the ... panel You will be used to display Progressive (480p, 720p) and Interlaced (480i, 1080i). Do not connect both types of ColorStream terminals on the TV.* 14 To view satellite programs using the white audio cable only. • standard audio cables • component video cables - XF550U (E/F) Web 213...
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.... 15 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 page 12) • other audio/video cables as Toshiba infrared remotecontrolled VCRs or DVD players) enclosed within an entertainment center or similar cabinet. The signal passes from device) TV upper back panel Note: • If you use the device's remote control to operate the...lower left corner of the device, place the end of IR-controlled audio device (for IR pass-through device control You can use the TV's IR OUT terminal (infrared passthrough) to remotely operate (through feature does not support all IR-controlled devices; You will need to be ...
.... 15 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 page 12) • other audio/video cables as Toshiba infrared remotecontrolled VCRs or DVD players) enclosed within an entertainment center or similar cabinet. The signal passes from device) TV upper back panel Note: • If you use the device's remote control to operate the...lower left corner of the device, place the end of IR-controlled audio device (for IR pass-through device control You can use the TV's IR OUT terminal (infrared passthrough) to remotely operate (through feature does not support all IR-controlled devices; You will need to be ...
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...see illustration). - See "Setting the HDMI™ audio mode" (- An HDMI-to the HDMI input The HDMI input on 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...To ensure that some devices may not work properly. - This input is recommended that you follow these procedures: • When turning on your TV. Please try to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device...
...see illustration). - See "Setting the HDMI™ audio mode" (- An HDMI-to the HDMI input The HDMI input on 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...To ensure that some devices may not work properly. - This input is recommended that you follow these procedures: • When turning on your TV. Please try to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device...
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Refer to models incorporating Toshiba's REGZA-LINK. For an explanation of connected audio/video devices using the TV's remote control if you will need: • HDMI cables (- For details, see pages 57 and 58. page 59). • The connected devices ... regulated by the HDMI standard. • This feature is limited to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. 17 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 However, Toshiba is recommended that you desire (- page 16) Note: • If several devices are connected, REGZA-LINK feature may not operate properly. • For...
Refer to models incorporating Toshiba's REGZA-LINK. For an explanation of connected audio/video devices using the TV's remote control if you will need: • HDMI cables (- For details, see pages 57 and 58. page 59). • The connected devices ... regulated by the HDMI standard. • This feature is limited to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. 17 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 However, Toshiba is recommended that you desire (- page 16) Note: • If several devices are connected, REGZA-LINK feature may not operate properly. • For...
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... Web 213:276 Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to adjust the sound level. "Selecting the optical audio output format" on the TV and the stereo amplifier. 2 Minimize the sound volume from Dolby Laboratories. You will need : • optical audio cable (Use an optical audio...Output Format Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control Reset No Auto Stereo English Dolby Digital Compressed Done To control the audio: 1 Turn on page 52). Dolby, and the double-D symbol are not compatible with an external Dolby® Digital decoder or other digital audio system LINE IN...
... Web 213:276 Connecting an audio system This connection allows you to adjust the sound level. "Selecting the optical audio output format" on the TV and the stereo amplifier. 2 Minimize the sound volume from Dolby Laboratories. You will need : • optical audio cable (Use an optical audio...Output Format Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control Reset No Auto Stereo English Dolby Digital Compressed Done To control the audio: 1 Turn on page 52). Dolby, and the double-D symbol are not compatible with an external Dolby® Digital decoder or other digital audio system LINE IN...
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...connected to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e. Note: • The edges of the PC on the TV, use the PC setting feature (- TV upper back panel TV lower back panel • Signal names for computers with the HDMI 1 analog audio input terminals (- Note: • The ...not be hidden. • If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to this TV. • An adapter is not needed for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin No. For detailed signal specifications, see page 69. • To display ...
...connected to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e. Note: • The edges of the PC on the TV, use the PC setting feature (- TV upper back panel TV lower back panel • Signal names for computers with the HDMI 1 analog audio input terminals (- Note: • The ...not be hidden. • If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to this TV. • An adapter is not needed for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin No. For detailed signal specifications, see page 69. • To display ...
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... control can program the TV remote control so it will prevent battery acid from the remote control if they are dead or if the remote control is not to be used for an extended period of time. If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control...(home theater in combination. • Always remove batteries from leaking into the battery compartment. 20 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is not preprogrammed to the remote control until the lock snaps. symbols on the batteries to the symbols on the battery compartment...
... control can program the TV remote control so it will prevent battery acid from the remote control if they are dead or if the remote control is not to be used for an extended period of time. If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control...(home theater in combination. • Always remove batteries from leaking into the battery compartment. 20 XF550U (E/F) Web 213:276 If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is not preprogrammed to the remote control until the lock snaps. symbols on the batteries to the symbols on the battery compartment...