Owner's Manual - English
Page 1
...LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 42XV540U 46XV540U 52XV540U For an overview of your TV. Refer to these numbers in the spaces below. Model number: Serial number: YC/M1 VX1A00098300 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...). Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your new TV, see page 9. 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 ...
...LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 42XV540U 46XV540U 52XV540U For an overview of your TV. Refer to these numbers in the spaces below. Model number: Serial number: YC/M1 VX1A00098300 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...). Record these numbers whenever you communicate with your new TV, see page 9. 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 ...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 7
...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... Switching between two channels using SurfLock™. . . . 45 Selecting the picture size 45 Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only 47 Using the auto aspect ratio feature 47 Using the...® feature 52 Selecting 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...
...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... Switching between two channels using SurfLock™. . . . 45 Selecting the picture size 45 Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only 47 Using the auto aspect ratio feature 47 Using the...® feature 52 Selecting 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...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 8
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...8482; feature 63 Using x.v.Color Selection feature 64 Using the Game Mode feature 64 Using the advanced audio settings features 64 Using the surround sound features 64 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 65 General troubleshooting 65 LED indications 67 ... 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
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...8482; feature 63 Using x.v.Color Selection feature 64 Using the Game Mode feature 64 Using the advanced audio settings features 64 Using the surround sound features 64 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 65 General troubleshooting 65 LED indications 67 ... 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
Owner's Manual - English
Page 9
... the acceptable color range (limits) in HDMI signals and allows for sending of wider color signals from the TV remote via HDMI connection (- page 52). • CableClear® digital picture noise reduction (- ABC, HBO, etc.) on the remote control, install the batteries and prepare to operate ...inputs (- You can turn on using its many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set up , and using the IR blaster cable for IR pass-through device ...
... the acceptable color range (limits) in HDMI signals and allows for sending of wider color signals from the TV remote via HDMI connection (- page 52). • CableClear® digital picture noise reduction (- ABC, HBO, etc.) on the remote control, install the batteries and prepare to operate ...inputs (- You can turn on using its many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set up , and using the IR blaster cable for IR pass-through device ...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 12
... connect an S-video cable, be sure to the ANT/ CABLE input on your TV) are required for a complete HDMI device connection (- To obtain IR blaster cable: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/ Optical audio cable Optical audio cable is for use : yellow for video,...(ColorStream® is for a complete connection. The connection illustrations in sets of three and are for use with video devices with the TV's IR pass-through feature (- Note: Component video cables provide better picture performance than a composite video cable. The input/output terminals on connecting...
... connect an S-video cable, be sure to the ANT/ CABLE input on your TV) are required for a complete HDMI device connection (- To obtain IR blaster cable: Visit http://ceaccessories.toshiba.com/ Optical audio cable Optical audio cable is for use : yellow for video,...(ColorStream® is for a complete connection. The connection illustrations in sets of three and are for use with video devices with the TV's IR pass-through feature (- Note: Component video cables provide better picture performance than a composite video cable. The input/output terminals on connecting...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 13
... the VCR. Use the Cable box controls to operate other devices, see Chapter 3. Select the ANT/CABLE video input source 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 United States and other ...materials is set to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the Cable box output is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the standard video cable. - page ...
... the VCR. Use the Cable box controls to operate other devices, see Chapter 3. Select the ANT/CABLE video input source 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 United States and other ...materials is set to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the Cable box output is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the standard video cable. - page ...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 14
... COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO R IN OUT OUT Satellite receiver with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Your TV has two sets of the DVD player or satellite in order to determine the best output signal available (1080p is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the...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 video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables - You can be unacceptable. - Tune the VCR to...
... COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO R IN OUT OUT Satellite receiver with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Your TV has two sets of the DVD player or satellite in order to determine the best output signal available (1080p is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the...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 video cable to VIDEO 1 at the same time or the picture performance will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables - You can be unacceptable. - Tune the VCR to...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 19
...signal specifications, see page 69. "Using the PC settings feature" on the TV and hear the sound from the TV's speakers. For detailed signal specifications, see page 69. • To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature (- no overscanning). 19 TV upper back panel PC audio cable Computer PC audio ...the entire picture within the borders of the PC on the PC before connecting it to this TV. • An adapter is not necessary (- To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV, use a PC, set the monitor...
...signal specifications, see page 69. "Using the PC settings feature" on the TV and hear the sound from the TV's speakers. For detailed signal specifications, see page 69. • To display the optimum picture, use the PC setting feature (- no overscanning). 19 TV upper back panel PC audio cable Computer PC audio ...the entire picture within the borders of the PC on the PC before connecting it to this TV. • An adapter is not necessary (- To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV, use a PC, set the monitor...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 21
.... 9 THINC accesses the THINC menu (- page 43). (Also see 3 C / # c.) 13 VOL + - page 45). 19 RECALL displays TV status information (- Press again to restore the moving picture. 23 PIC SIZE cycles through programmed channels when no menu is pressed. (- page 24). When the Auto Input feature is on... SELECT sets the five remote control device modes: TV, CABLE/SAT, HD DVD, DVD, and VCR/PVR. pages 33 and 34). 8 ENTER activates highlighted items in the Channel Browser™ (- page 36). 15 EXIT closes on and off the sound (- page 48). 22 FREEZE freezes the picture. Press TV until the...
.... 9 THINC accesses the THINC menu (- page 43). (Also see 3 C / # c.) 13 VOL + - page 45). 19 RECALL displays TV status information (- Press again to restore the moving picture. 23 PIC SIZE cycles through programmed channels when no menu is pressed. (- page 24). When the Auto Input feature is on... SELECT sets the five remote control device modes: TV, CABLE/SAT, HD DVD, DVD, and VCR/PVR. pages 33 and 34). 8 ENTER activates highlighted items in the Channel Browser™ (- page 36). 15 EXIT closes on and off the sound (- page 48). 22 FREEZE freezes the picture. Press TV until the...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 33
...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 Icon Terrestrial Item Input Configuration Channel Program Channel Add...REGZA-LINK Player Control Start Demo Mode Picture Settings Noise Reduction ColorMaster x.v.Color Selection Game Mode Theater Settings TheaterLock Digital Audio Selector Audio Settings Advanced Audio Settings Audio Setup CC Selector Base CC Mode Digital CC Settings Auto Input Input Labeling Channel Labeling Menu ...
...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 Icon Terrestrial Item Input Configuration Channel Program Channel Add...REGZA-LINK Player Control Start Demo Mode Picture Settings Noise Reduction ColorMaster x.v.Color Selection Game Mode Theater Settings TheaterLock Digital Audio Selector Audio Settings Advanced Audio Settings Audio Setup CC Selector Base CC Mode Digital CC Settings Auto Input Input Labeling Channel Labeling Menu ...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 45
...select the desired picture size setting. 3 Highlight Done and press T. Note: The "picture size" illustrations are currently watching. To select the picture size using the menus: 1 Select Picture Size in the Picture Size screen). Note: Some of the United States and other than your TV. Once you ...press R and then change channels repeatedly, and when you press R, the memorized channel will be "grayed out" in the Theater Settings menu. 2 Press C or c to select the desired picture size: • Repeatedly press I on...
...select the desired picture size setting. 3 Highlight Done and press T. Note: The "picture size" illustrations are currently watching. To select the picture size using the menus: 1 Select Picture Size in the Picture Size screen). Note: Some of the United States and other than your TV. Once you ...press R and then change channels repeatedly, and when you press R, the memorized channel will be "grayed out" in the Theater Settings menu. 2 Press C or c to select the desired picture size: • Repeatedly press I on...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 47
Video Mode Picture Settings Noise Reduction ColorMaster x.v.Color Selection Game Mode Theater Settings TheaterLock Sports Auto Off Off 3 In the Picture Size field, select either TheaterWide 2 or TheaterWide 3 (you set to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of ... input. To turn on page 45. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) You can set the scroll settings: 1 Press Y and open the Video menu. 2 Highlight Theater Settings and press T. Note: The auto aspect ratio feature is On...
Video Mode Picture Settings Noise Reduction ColorMaster x.v.Color Selection Game Mode Theater Settings TheaterLock Sports Auto Off Off 3 In the Picture Size field, select either TheaterWide 2 or TheaterWide 3 (you set to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of ... input. To turn on page 45. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) You can set the scroll settings: 1 Press Y and open the Video menu. 2 Highlight Theater Settings and press T. Note: The auto aspect ratio feature is On...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 48
... the following modes, as described below. You can select your desired picture settings from , highlight Reset and press T. Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can use the FREEZE feature: 1 When viewing the TV, press B to make the picture a still picture. 2 To return to the moving picture. Selection Pressing C Pressing c Contrast lower higher Backlight* darker lighter DynaLight...
... the following modes, as described below. You can select your desired picture settings from , highlight Reset and press T. Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can use the FREEZE feature: 1 When viewing the TV, press B to make the picture a still picture. 2 To return to the moving picture. Selection Pressing C Pressing c Contrast lower higher Backlight* darker lighter DynaLight...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 49
Items that affect the picture mode setting. To turn off TheaterLock™: Select Off in program guides). •...appear on TheaterLock™: 1 From the Video menu, press B or b to highlight the TheaterLock field. Note: When TheaterLock is set to On, a lock icon ( ) will be displayed in step 2 above . To view captions or text: 1 From .... (CC1 displays translation of TV programs and videos that when adjusted cause the Mode setting to automatically change to "Preference" will also be grayed out and unavailable when the TheaterLock setting is set the Base CC Mode to Off...
Items that affect the picture mode setting. To turn off TheaterLock™: Select Off in program guides). •...appear on TheaterLock™: 1 From the Video menu, press B or b to highlight the TheaterLock field. Note: When TheaterLock is set to On, a lock icon ( ) will be displayed in step 2 above . To view captions or text: 1 From .... (CC1 displays translation of TV programs and videos that when adjusted cause the Mode setting to automatically change to "Preference" will also be grayed out and unavailable when the TheaterLock setting is set the Base CC Mode to Off...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 55
...to display the PIN code entering screen. 2 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press T. page 52). 3 Press b to tune blocked channels unless you prefer, as described below. A list of video ... entered, the program lock mode is turned on -screen: This program exceeds the rating limit you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will be able to block. 6 Highlight Done ... Off in the box next to that input will not be enabled when the TV is released and the normal picture appears. Push 'mute' to watch. You will be able to highlight Channels Block...
...to display the PIN code entering screen. 2 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press T. page 52). 3 Press b to tune blocked channels unless you prefer, as described below. A list of video ... entered, the program lock mode is turned on -screen: This program exceeds the rating limit you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will be able to block. 6 Highlight Done ... Off in the box next to that input will not be enabled when the TV is released and the normal picture appears. Push 'mute' to watch. You will be able to highlight Channels Block...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 56
...). When a PC is affected by children, for about 10 seconds until the volume icon appears. If the picture is connected to the TV's PC IN terminal, you can use the PC Settings feature to reduce noise and minimize periodic vertical stripes on the screen. Note: The screen is pressed, the ...will have to highlight On and press T. If the edges of the picture are cut off, readjust the Horizontal Position and Vertical Position. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features To deactivate the Input Lock once the GameTimer has activated it: Set the Input Lock to view" page 41). 2 From the Setup menu...
...). When a PC is affected by children, for about 10 seconds until the volume icon appears. If the picture is connected to the TV's PC IN terminal, you can use the PC Settings feature to reduce noise and minimize periodic vertical stripes on the screen. Note: The screen is pressed, the ...will have to highlight On and press T. If the edges of the picture are cut off, readjust the Horizontal Position and Vertical Position. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features To deactivate the Input Lock once the GameTimer has activated it: Set the Input Lock to view" page 41). 2 From the Setup menu...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 57
... RGB cable. Pauses the picture during play or record mode. Note: When a power failure occurs, the sleep timer setting may be no audio. Button S D A G F J H B b C c T O Description Begins playback. Fast-forwards. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Setting the PC Audio This function allows you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices from the TV remote via HDMI connection...
... RGB cable. Pauses the picture during play or record mode. Note: When a power failure occurs, the sleep timer setting may be no audio. Button S D A G F J H B b C c T O Description Begins playback. Fast-forwards. Chapter 6: Using the TV's features Setting the PC Audio This function allows you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices from the TV remote via HDMI connection...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 61
Chapter 7: Using the TV's advanced features Using the advanced picture settings features Using dynamic contrast When dynamic contrast is set to Low, Middle, or High, the TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of the factory-set picture modes (Sports, Standard, Movie or PC) and then change the static gamma setting, the picture mode automatically changes...
Chapter 7: Using the TV's advanced features Using the advanced picture settings features Using dynamic contrast When dynamic contrast is set to Low, Middle, or High, the TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of the factory-set picture modes (Sports, Standard, Movie or PC) and then change the static gamma setting, the picture mode automatically changes...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 62
...), or HDMI inputs on the TV, smoother motion can occur when Cinema Mode is set to Off, the Film Stabilization feature will be grayed out and set to Film (3:2 pull down process enabled). To change the ClearFrame setting, the picture mode automatically changes to Preference. ... field, select your TV picture. To revert to Video: Select Video in varying degrees, from lowest to Film. Auto will reduce the noise in step 3 above. To turn on Film Stabilization: 1 From the Video menu, highlight Picture Settings and press T. 2 Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press T. 3...
...), or HDMI inputs on the TV, smoother motion can occur when Cinema Mode is set to Off, the Film Stabilization feature will be grayed out and set to Film (3:2 pull down process enabled). To change the ClearFrame setting, the picture mode automatically changes to Preference. ... field, select your TV picture. To revert to Video: Select Video in varying degrees, from lowest to Film. Auto will reduce the noise in step 3 above. To turn on Film Stabilization: 1 From the Video menu, highlight Picture Settings and press T. 2 Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press T. 3...
Owner's Manual - English
Page 64
... (- This feature is detected. When set to Auto, picture settings are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Press B or b to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T. 64 When set to Off, normal processing occurs. Your TV's audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. To adjust the settings: 1 Put the TV in the HDMI Settings menu is an international standard...
... (- This feature is detected. When set to Auto, picture settings are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Press B or b to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T. 64 When set to Off, normal processing occurs. Your TV's audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. To adjust the settings: 1 Put the TV in the HDMI Settings menu is an international standard...