Integrated High Definition LED Television User’s Guide: 55L7400U If you need assistance: Toshiba's Support Web site support.toshiba.com For more information, see “Troubleshooting” on page 161 in this guide. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are on the back and side of your television. Print out this page and write these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this Television.
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LED TV. This document will help you use the many exciting features of your new LED TV. Before operating your LED TV, carefully read this document completely. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Additional Safety Precautions 14a) CAUTION: If the TV is dropped and the cabinet or enclosure surface has been damaged or the TV does not operate normally, take the following precautions: • ALWAYS turn off the TV and unplug the power cord to avoid possible electric shock or fire. • NEVER allow your body to come in contact with any broken glass or liquid from the damaged television. The LCD panel inside the TV contains glass and a toxic liquid.
(2) Secure the TV with the fall-prevention band attached to the pedestal. • Place the TV on a sturdy surface that has sufficient thickness and screw the band onto the surface. • If secured to furniture or other movable objects, the furniture must be secured to an immovable object using the method shown in item (1) above.
disconnect the antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or unused for long periods of time. 41) Always unplug the TV to completely disconnect from mains power. When the TV is turned off using the on/off switch, it is not completely disconnected from power and a minute amount of current is still consumed. 42) During normal use, the TV may make occasional snapping or popping sounds. This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off.
CAUTION: Always place the TV on a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. To secure the TV, use a sturdy strap from the hook(s) on the rear of the TV to a wall stud, pillar, or other immovable structure. Make sure the strap is tight, secure, and parallel to the floor.
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................18 Safety icons................................................................ 18 Features..................................................................... 19 Overview of installation, setup, and use..................... 20 TV front and side panel controls and connections...... 22 Front panel........................................................... 22 Left side.........................................................
Contents 11 Connecting an antenna, satellite receiver, and/or cable TV box................................................................. 28 Connecting a Blu-ray™/DVD player with ColorStream™ or a VCR with composite video.... 30 Connecting remote IR devices.................................... 31 Using the IR blaster OUT terminal........................ 31 Connecting a digital audio system.............................. 34 Connecting an HDMI® device.....................................
Contents Chapter 5: Setting up your TV..........................................63 How to navigate the menu.......................................... 63 Changing initial settings....................................... 63 Individual settings................................................ 63 Storing channels in memory (optional)................ 65 Skipping channels................................................ 66 Skipping video inputs...........................................
Contents 13 HDMI® CEC Control input source selection........... 82 Adjusting the amplifier’s audio............................. 83 Other HDMI® CEC Control functions..................... 84 Viewing the HDMI® signal information....................... 84 Using your computer with the TV............................... 85 Adjusting the image.............................................. 85 Setting the timer to turn on the TV............................. 86 Setting the sleep timer................................
Contents Setting the expert picture settings............................ 105 Test Pattern........................................................ 105 RGB Filter........................................................... 105 White Balance..................................................... 106 Adjusting the audio.................................................. 107 Muting the sound............................................... 107 Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts........................
Contents 15 Using the Flip Bar features....................................... 130 Setting up the Flip Bar........................................ 130 Selecting programs using the Flip Bar................ 132 Changing the Flip Bar settings............................ 133 Resetting the Flip Bar settings............................ 134 Using the Cloud Service........................................... 135 Using the Cloud Portal Service features................... 135 eManual.................................
Contents HDMI® problems...................................................... 166 Network problems.................................................... 166 Wireless network problems...................................... 168 MediaShare problems.............................................. 168 Cloud Portal............................................................. 169 Light Indicator.......................................................... 169 Power On/Standby light....................................
Contents 17 Appendix B: External Keyboard Layout.............................176 International Key table........................................ 179 Index ..............................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Introduction Features 19 Features ❖❖ Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) — Eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases). ❖❖ 1920 x 1080 display resolution. ® ❖❖ Four HDMI —Digital, High-Definition Multimedia Interfaces with 1080p input support. ® ❖❖ HDMI capabilities ARC (Audio Return Channel)—Enables the audio signal of the TV to be sent to an AV amplifier via an HDMI® cable. See “HDMI® ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature” on page 38.
Introduction Overview of installation, setup, and use ❖❖ ❖❖ ❖❖ ❖❖ synchronization to quadruple the TV refresh rate for an even clearer fast motion video. See “ClearScan™” on page 101. DynaLight™—Backlight control monitors the brightness of each video frame and automatically adjusts backlight intensity based on the content to create higher dynamic contrast, for deeper blacks and increased depth. See “DynaLight™” on page 101.
Introduction Overview of installation, setup, and use 4 5 6 7 8 NOTE 9 10 11 12 13 21 Before connecting cables or devices to the TV, review the functions of the TV’s connections and controls, see “Overview of cable types” on page 25. Connect your other electronic device(s) to the TV, see “Connecting Your TV” on page 25. Install the batteries in the remote control, see “Installing batteries” on page 44. See “Using the Remote Control” on page 44 for an overview of the buttons on the remote control.
Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections TV front and side panel controls and connections 2 USB ports HDMI® ARC only port Remote sensor Ambient light sensor 3 HDMI® ports 1 Digital Audio jack Power LED (Sample Illustration) L7400U Series front and side panel controls and connections Front panel 1 2 3 Power On/Standby LED—Power indicator light, (glows green when the TV power is On).
Introduction TV back panel controls and connections 23 TV back panel controls and connections POWER button Volume up Volume down Switches the function of VOL+/- buttons to select volume, channel or input mode.
Introduction TV back panel controls and connections ❖❖ In Source mode, the arrow buttons toggle the input from one source to the next. The mode of the VOL +/– buttons change in the following order each time the button is pressed: → Channel → Input → Volume → Back panel connections 4 5 LAN IN—Connects the TV to your home network. HDMI® IN—High-Definition Multimedia Interface input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI® device.
Chapter 2 Connecting Your TV Overview of cable types Before purchasing cables, know the connector types your devices require. You can purchase cables from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Coaxial cable (F-type) (Sample Illustration) Coaxial cable Coaxial (F-type) cable connects your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT/CABLE input on your TV. NOTE Please tighten this connection by hand. Using tools may damage the connection.
Connecting Your TV Overview of cable types Standard A/V cables (composite video) usually come in sets of three, and connect to video devices with analog audio and composite video output. These cables (and the related inputs on your TV) are typically colorcoded according to use: yellow for video, red for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left (or mono) audio.
Connecting Your TV Overview of cable types 27 Optical audio cable (Sample Illustration) Optical audio cable Optical audio cable connects receivers with Dolby® Digital, DTS® or PCM (pulse-code modulation) optical audio input to the TV’s Digital Audio Out terminal, see “Connecting a digital audio system” on page 34.
Connecting Your TV Connecting an antenna, satellite receiver, and cable TV box LAN cable (Sample Illustration) LAN cable Standard LAN cable connects the TV to your home network, see “Connecting the TV to a home network with an Internet connection wired” on page 42. Crossover LAN cable connects the TV directly to a computer, see “Connecting the TV directly to a computer without an Internet connection” on page 40.
Connecting Your TV Connecting an antenna, satellite receiver, and cable TV box 29 Items needed: ❖❖ Coaxial cables ❖❖ Standard AV cables ❖❖ Component video cables (red/green/blue) NOTE When you use a cable box, you may not be able to use the remote control to program or access certain features on the TV. To view the antenna or cable signal: Select ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.* To view basic and premium cable channels: Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.
Connecting Your TV Connecting a Blu-ray™/DVD player with ColorStream™ or a VCR with composite video Connecting a Blu-ray™/DVD player with ColorStream™ or a VCR with composite video ❖❖ Connecting a Blu-ray™/DVD player with ColorStream™ video TV back panel COLOR STREAM HD / VIDEO 2 IN Y / VIDEO G PB B PR Blu-ray™/DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO Y L PR PB AUDIO OUT R R Yellow L / MONO W G R B W R AUDIO White R R R Red Standard audio cable Green Component video cable Blue ❖❖ Connectin
Connecting Your TV Connecting remote IR devices NOTE 31 When you use ColorStream™ HD or Video, please switch to the appropriate AV mode. To view antenna or Cable channels: Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.* To view the Blu-ray™/DVD player: Turn ON the Blu-ray™/DVD player. Select the ColorStream™ HD video input source on the TV.* To view satellite programs using the component video connections: Turn ON the satellite receiver. Select the ColorStream™ HD video input source on the TV.
Connecting Your TV Connecting remote IR devices To connect the IR blaster cable: 1 Locate the infrared sensor on the front of your device. This sensor is marked on some devices. If you are having issues locating the device's infrared sensor, see “If you cannot locate the device’s infrared sensor:” on page 33. 2 Align one of the IR blaster cable’s wands approximately 1 inch away from the infrared sensor on the front of the device and attach it using double-sided mounting tape.
Connecting Your TV Connecting remote IR devices 33 To control the device(s): Point the TV remote control toward the front of the TV and press the button for the desired function. The signal passes from the remote control through the TV to the device via the IR Blaster cable. For more information, see “Setting the IR Blaster” on page 56. (Sample Illustration) Controlling the device(s) - remote control NOTE The IR pass-through feature does not support all IR controlled devices.
Connecting Your TV Connecting a digital audio system Connecting a digital audio system The TV’s Digital Audio Out terminal outputs a Dolby® Digital, DTS® or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for using with an external Dolby® Digital and/or DTS® decoder, or other external audio systems with optical audio input. You will need an Optical audio cable. (Use an optical audio cable that has the larger “TosLink™” connector and not the smaller “mini-optical” connector.
Connecting Your TV Connecting an HDMI® device Connecting an HDMI® device The HDMI® input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI® source device. This input is designed to accept HDCP (High- Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) program material in digital form from EIA/CEA-861-D– compliant[1] consumer electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI® output).
Connecting Your TV Using the TV remote and HDMI® CEC Control to control other devices NOTE To ensure that the HDMI® device is reset properly: ❖❖ When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI® device. ® ❖❖ When turning off your electronic components, turn off the HDMI device first, and then the TV.
Connecting Your TV Connecting an HDMI® audio systems 37 Before controlling the devices: ® ❖❖ For an explanation of setup and operations, see “Other HDMI CEC Control functions” on page 84. ❖❖ Configure the connected devices. See each device’s operation manual. NOTE This feature is limited to models incorporating Toshiba’s HDMI® CEC Control feature. However, Toshiba is not liable for those operations. See the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.
Connecting Your TV Connecting a computer HDMI® ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature This feature enables the audio signal of the TV to be sent to an audio system via the HDMI® cable. It will not be necessary to connect a cable from the audio output of the TV to the audio input of the audio system to reproduce the audio received from the tuner of the TV through the audio system. ❖❖ Output of digital audio will be performed according to the Digital Audio Output settings.
Connecting Your TV Connecting a computer 39 “Using your computer with the TV” on page 85. NOTE v Some computer models cannot be connected to this TV. ❖❖ If the computer has a compatible mini D-sub15-pin terminal, an adapter is not required. ❖❖ Depending on the content’s title and the computer’s specifications, some scenes may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes. Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector: Pin Signal No.
Connecting Your TV Connecting to a home network The supported signal formats are VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz), and 1080p (24Hz/30Hz/60Hz). For signal specifications, see “Acceptable signal formats for PC IN, and HDMI®” on page 173. NOTE v The edges of the picture may be hidden. ❖❖ If receiving a 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native Mode™ scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e.
Connecting Your TV Connecting to a home network 41 Connecting the TV to a home network without an Internet connection Items needed: ❖❖ Standard LAN cables ❖❖ Router with a hub Router with a hub Computer TV back panel LAN Computer (Sample Illustration) L7400U Series—Connecting a network without Internet connection
Connecting Your TV Connecting to a home network Connecting the TV to a home network with an Internet connection wired Items needed: ❖❖ Coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem type) ❖❖ Standard LAN cables ❖❖ Router with Hub ❖❖ Modem (DSL or cable) Modem (DSL or cable) Router with a hub 1 2, 3 TV back panel 2 LAN Cable or Phone jack Computer 2 (Sample Illustration) L7400U Series—Connecting with Internet connection - wired Item: 1 2 3 Description: Coaxial or telephone cable (depending
Connecting Your TV Connecting to a home network 43 ❖❖ Modem (DSL or cable) Modem (DSL or cable) Wireless LAN access point 1 2 Built-in WLAN system: It is not nessesary to connect an external WLAN adaptor to the TV Cable or Phone jack Computer 2 (Sample Illustration) L7400U Series—Connecting with Internet connection - wireless Item: 1 2 Description: Coaxial or telephone cable (depending on your modem type) Standard LAN cable The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which
Chapter 3 Using the Remote Control Controlling other devices The TV’s remote control can operate other devices as described in “Setting the IR Blaster” on page 56. Installing batteries To install batteries: 1 Slide back and pull up to open the cover.
Using the Remote Control Installing batteries 2 NOTE 45 Install two AAA size batteries. Use carbon zinc batteries or alkaline batteries. (Sample Illustration) installing the batteries 3 Slide on the cover. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, etc. NOTE Dispose of batteries in a designated disposal area. Always consider the environment when disposing of batteries. Always follow applicable laws and regulations.
Using the Remote Control Remote control effective range Remote control effective range 1 For optimum performance, aim the remote control directly at the TV and make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and the TV. 16.
Using the Remote Control Learning about the remote control 47 Learning about the remote control Only the buttons used to operate the TV are described in this section. For the HDMI® CEC Control functions, see “Using HDMI® CEC Control” on page 80.
Using the Remote Control Learning about the remote control NOTE Item: Description: 1 POWER button 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 INPUT button SLEEP button TV button Cable/Satellite button BD/DVD button DVR/VCR button Audio button Auxillary button Channel Number buttons (0-9) (–) button CH RTN button The error message “Not Available” may appear if you press a button for a function that is not available. Function: Turns the TV On and Off.
Chapter 4 Initial Setup and Menu Initial setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the Menu Language screen appears. NOTE v You can stop initial setup by pressing the EXIT button. However, if you do not finish Channel Tuning setting, the Quick Setup screen will appear every time you turn on your TV. ❖❖ The EXIT button does not work until after you have set the Store/ Home Mode setting.
Initial Setup and Menu Performing the initial setup Performing the initial setup 1 Menu Language Select a language and press the OK button. Menu Language Please press [OK] to proceed. English Français Español (Sample Illustration) Selecting Menu Language ❖❖ Quick Setup screen will appear. About the Quick Setup screen The Quick Setup screen is divided into the progress window and setup window. ❖❖ The progress window shows the Quick Setup items being set up.
Initial Setup and Menu Performing the initial setup Basic Operations in Quick Setup 1 Use the p/q (arrow) buttons to select an item on the setup window, and press the OK button. 2 Select Next and press the OK button. The next item will appear. ❖❖ Some items have sub menus, which appear when the OK button is pressed. Use the p/q (arrow) buttons to select an item on the sub menu, and press the OK button.
Initial Setup and Menu Performing the initial setup Performing the Quick Setup 1 2 3 NOTE 4 5 Country Select a country then press the OK button. Time Zone Select Time Zone, and select a time zone from the submenu. Select Daylight Saving Time, and select On or Off from the submenu. Select Next. Store / Home Mode Select Store / Home Mode, and select Home or Store from the submenu. To use at home, select Home. Select Next. Store Mode is only available if the TV is set to Store Mode at initial setup.
Initial Setup and Menu Performing the initial setup 2 NOTE Select Wireless Setup, and select Easy Setup, Assisted Setup, or Manual Setup from the sub menu. Select Next. v Easy Setup. If your Access Point (AP) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, this method can be used. Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a standard designed to simplify the connection of wireless LAN equipment and the setup of network security features. ❖❖ Assisted Setup (setup using the AP's notification information).
Initial Setup and Menu Performing the initial setup 6 Smart TV Power Management Select Active Standby Mode, and select On or Off. When Active Standby Mode is turned On, screens such as the Menu screen and Internet screen appear more quickly than usual when the power is turned on from standby. ❖❖ The TV consumes more power when this is set to On. Select Wake on LAN Standby Mode, and select On or Off.
Initial Setup and Menu Performing the initial setup 55 After scanning is complete, the auto tuning results screen (such as the one below) will appear. Auto Tuning (Antenna) Antenna Channels Found: 13 Ch. Type RF Ch. 201 ATV 11 101 - 201 DTV 22 201 ATV 33 101 - 201 DTV 44 201 ATV 55 101 - 201 DTV 66 201 ATV 77 0 101 - 201 (Sample Illustration) Auto Tuning Results screen Press the OK button. NOTE The encrypted channels are not listed on the auto tuning result screen.
Initial Setup and Menu Performing the initial setup 8 NOTE IR Blaster Select Next or Skip. ❖❖ To start the IR Blaster setup, select Next on the screen, or to skip the setup, select Skip. If you skip this setup, you can setup the IR Blaster at any time through the Installation > IR Blaster Setup menu. The IR Blaster may not work with some devices, and it may not control certain features on your external devices. Setting the IR Blaster IR Blaster Setup 1 Select Add on the screen.
Initial Setup and Menu Performing the initial setup 57 Model Name 1 Press the GREEN button. The Model Name screen will appear. 2 Use the p/q (arrow) buttons to select the model name then press the OK button. ❖❖ Select a field and press the OK button to show the software keyboard. Enter the first few characters of the model name and press the GREEN button. The model name starting with the entered characters will appear on the Model Name screen. NOTE You do not need to set both model name and code set.
Initial Setup and Menu Performing the initial setup ❖❖ HDMI 1 ❖❖ HDMI 2 ❖❖ HDMI 3 ❖❖ HDMI 4 ❖❖ PC 2 Press the q (arrow) button. 3 Use the t/u (arrow) buttons to select device mode key. ❖❖ CABLE/SAT ❖❖ BD/DVD ❖❖ DVR/VCR ❖❖ AUDIO ❖❖ AUX 4 Press the OK button. ❖❖ When Device Type is set to Receiver, Misc Audio or Amplifier, the Volume Control screen will appear. ❖❖ When Device Type is set to Cable Box, Satellite Box or Blu-ray, DVD Player, the Guide Preferences screen will appear.
Initial Setup and Menu Performing the initial setup 59 2 9 NOTE Press the q (arrow) button to select Interval Time. ❖❖ 0.125 sec ❖❖ 0.25 sec ❖❖ 0.375 sec ❖❖ 0.5 sec ❖❖ 0.625 sec ❖❖ 0.75 sec ❖❖ 0.875 sec ❖❖ 1 sec ❖❖ After the interval time is selected, press the RED button to show the Test screen. The test will start automatically. 3 Press the OK button. Press the OK button on the IR Blaster Setup complete screen. Flip Bar Wizard screen will appear.
Initial Setup and Menu Performing the initial setup Bar Wizard and select this channel each time the TV is turned on. ❖ ❖ If time information is not being received correctly, records of previously watched channels may not be stored properly. ❖❖ The records of previously watched channels may be erased. ❖❖ To set a channel from an external input, first set the IR Blaster settings. Register channels from devices connected through IR Blaster, and DTV or cable TV channels.
Initial Setup and Menu Navigating the menu system 61 5 When you have finished setting channels, press the GREEN button. The current time screen appears. 6 Select Next and press the OK button. If you are not connected to a network, select a channel to obtain time information. 7 Select Done and press the OK button. 10 Support Information Read through the information, and press the OK button. ❖❖ The initial setup is completed.
Initial Setup and Menu Quick Menu ❖❖ All menus close automatically if no selection is made within approximately 60 seconds. ❖ ❖ To close a menu instantly, press the EXIT button. Quick Menu Quick menu helps you access some options more quickly. Press the QUICK button to display the Quick menu and press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select an option. NOTE Quick menu items differ depending on the current mode.
Chapter 5 Setting up your TV How to navigate the menu ❖❖ Press the MENU button. Select Installation, Main menu, Submenu, and then press the OK or EXIT button. Changing initial settings From Quick Setup: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Installation > Quick Setup, and press the OK button. A confirmation message appears. 3 Press the t/u (arrow) buttons to select Yes. 4 Press the OK button. To change settings, see “Initial setup” on page 49.
Setting up your TV Individual settings Country You can select the country in which you reside. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Installation > Country and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select the country. 4 Press the OK button. Time Zone This setting allows you to specify the correct time zone for your region. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Installation > Time Zone and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select your time zone. 4 Press the OK button.
Setting up your TV Storing channels in memory (optional) 3 4 65 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Antenna or Cable. Press the OK button. Storing channels in memory (optional) To make sure your TV stops only on the channels you want when you press the CH p/q buttons on the remote control or the control panel, store those channels in the TV’s memory. Auto Tuning NOTE You must set up the antenna/cable input source first. See “Initial setup” on page 49.
Setting up your TV Skipping channels Manual Tuning After storing channels in memory, you can manually enter channels if the channel number is known. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Installation > Channel Tuning > Manual Tuning, and then press the OK button. 3 Use buttons 0–9 on the remote control to enter the channel number (for example, 56). 4 Press the OK button to begin Manual Tuning. The channels found are listed at the bottom of the screen.
Setting up your TV Skipping video inputs NOTE 67 You cannot tune skipped channels using the CH or buttons. Use buttons 0–9 and the DASH button on the remote control. Skipping video inputs You can set video inputs to be skipped when selecting inputs in the Input selection screen. To turn on skip 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. Select Options > Input Options > Input Labeling and press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select the item you wish to skip. Then press the RED button to turn on Skip.
Setting up your TV Labeling video inputs Labeling video inputs The input labels are shown in the input selector and banner displays. You can label video inputs according to the devices you have connected to the TV. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Options > Input Options > Input Labeling and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select the item you wish to label. Press the t/u (arrow) buttons to select Receiver, Cable, DVD, Game, PC, Recorder, Satellite, VCR or Blu-ray.
Chapter 6 Basic features Tuning Channels Tuning to the next programmed channel Press the CH p/q buttons on the remote control or TV control panel. Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) Channel: Analog Digital Description: Use the 0–9 buttons on the remote control. (For example, to select channel 125, press 1, 2, 5.), and then press the OK button. Use the 0–9 buttons on the remote control to enter the major channel number.
Basic features Selecting the video input to view Selecting the video input to view To select the video input to view: 1 Press the INPUT button. 2 Change the input: ❖❖ Press 0–7. ❖❖ Repeatedly press the p/q (arrow) buttons and then press the OK button. ❖❖ Repeatedly press the INPUT button.
Basic features Using closed captions 4 71 Press the OK button. Using closed captions To turn on the closed caption mode: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Options > Closed Captions. 3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Closed Captions Display and press the OK button. 5 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select On or Off. NOTE If Closed Captions Display is set to Off, Analog CC Mode and Digital CC Settings will be not available.
Basic features Using closed captions NOTE If the program or video you have selected is not closed captioned, no captions will be displayed. To view text: Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4. WORLD WEATHER LONDON MOSCOW PARIS ROME TOKYO Temps F C 51 11 57 14 53 12 66 19 65 18 Current Weather Clear Cloudy Clear Cloudy Rain (Sample Illustration) Captions - text NOTE If text is not available in your area, a black rectangle may appear on the screen.
Basic features Using closed captions 73 To customize the closed captions: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Options > Closed Captions. 3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Digital CC Settings and then press the OK button. 5 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select a characteristic and then press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select the format for that characteristic.
Basic features Using closed captions Changing or deleting your PIN code 1 2 3 4 5 NOTE Press the MENU button. Select Options > Parental PIN Setup. Press the OK button. Use the number buttons to enter your 4-digit PIN code. Select Change PIN or Delete PIN, and then press the OK button. v The PIN code cannot be set to “0000”. ❖❖ If you delete the PIN code, the settings of Parental Controls and Locks are reset. Forgotten PIN code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button. Select Options > Parental PIN Setup.
Basic features Using parental controls 75 Using parental controls Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip) Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (as unsuitable for younger viewers). The V-Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to the ratings you select. NOTE The V-Chip feature in this TV supports the U.S. V-Chip system only. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button. Select Options > Parental Control and Locks.
Basic features Using parental controls 3 4 5 6 7 8 NOTE Press the OK button. Enter your 4-digit PIN code. The Parental Control and Locks screen appears. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Enable Rating Blocking and press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select On. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Edit Rating Limits, and then press the OK button. The Edit Rating Limits screen appears. Select Alt RS, and then press the OK button. The Edit Alternate Ratings screen appears.
Basic features Using parental controls 77 Rating system Independent rating system for broadcasters: Ratings: TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7, TV-Y7FV TV-Y Description and Content themes: Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
Basic features Locking specific channels Displaying ratings To display the rating of the program you are watching, press the INFO button on the remote control. Unlocking programs If you try to tune to a program that exceeds the rating limits you have set, the TV will enter program lock mode and a warning message will appear on screen. Follow the instructions to temporarily unlock the program.
Basic features Locking specific channels 79 Locking video inputs You can lock video inputs. You cannot view the input sources until you unlock the inputs by entering the PIN code. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Options > Parental Control and Locks. 3 Press the OK button. 4 Enter your 4-digit PIN code. 5 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Input Lock and press the OK button. 6 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select On or Off.
Basic features Using HDMI® CEC Control Locking the control panel You can lock the control panel to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When Panel Lock is set to On, none of the controls on the control panel operate except POWER. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Options > Panel Lock and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select On.
Basic features Using HDMI® CEC Control 5 NOTE 81 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select an item and press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select On or the desired mode: ❖❖ TV Auto Power: On/Off ❖❖ Auto Standby: On/Off ❖❖ Amplifier Control: On/Off ❖❖ Initial Speaker Setting: TV Speakers/Amplifier These functions depend on the connected devices. Controlling HDMI® CEC playback devices With your TV’s remote control, you can control the connected HDMI® CEC playback device (DVD player, etc.
Basic features Using HDMI® CEC Control HDMI® CEC Player Control menu functions 1 2 3 Item: Power Root Menu Contents Menu Setup Menu Audio Eject NOTE Press the QUICK button to open the Quick menu. Select HDMI CEC Device Control, and then press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select the item you want to control, and then press the OK button.
Basic features Using HDMI® CEC Control 83 Adjusting the amplifier’s audio Using the TV’s remote control, you can adjust or mute the sound volume of your audio system. ❖❖ The VOL (+ -) buttons adjust the volume level. ❖❖ The MUTE button turns off the sound. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Options > HDMI CEC Control Setup and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Initial Speaker Setting and press the OK button. 4 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Amplifier.
Basic features Viewing the HDMI® signal information Other HDMI® CEC Control functions When Enable HDMI CEC Control and all items in the HDMI® CEC Control Setup menu are set to On, the following functions will be enabled: Item: TV Auto Power Auto Standby Amplifier Control Initial Speaker Setting NOTE Description: If an HDMI® CEC device is turned on, the TV turns on automatically. If the TV is turned off, it will send a message to turn off all of the HDMI® CEC devices connected to the TV.
Basic features Using your computer with the TV 85 Using your computer with the TV Adjusting the image If the edges of the picture are hidden, readjust Horizontal Position and Vertical Position. If the picture is affected by interference, readjust Clock Phase and Sampling Clock. 1 Select PC input mode, see “Selecting the video input to view” on page 70. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Select Picture > Display Settings and press the OK button.
Basic features Setting the timer to turn on the TV Setting the timer to turn on the TV You can set the on timer to turn on the TV to a preset channel or input at a preset time. To activate the timer: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Timers > On Timer. 3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Enable On Timer. 5 Press the t/u (arrow) buttons to select On. NOTE If the Enable On Timer is set to Off, other menus under On Timer cannot be changed.
Basic features Setting the sleep timer 87 To cancel the timer: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Timers > On Timer. 3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Enable On Timer. 5 Press the t/u (arrow) buttons to select Off. Setting the sleep timer You can set the TV to turn off after a specific amount of time (maximum = 12 hours). Using the remote control: 1 Press the SLEEP button. 2 Set the amount of time until the TV turns off.
Basic features Setting No Signal Power Down Setting No Signal Power Down When an input's setting in this feature is set to On, The TV will automatically turn itself off after about 15 minutes if no signal is detected. You can change each input's setting to Off: ANT/CABLE or External Inputs. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Options > Power Management > No Signal Power Down, and then press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select the item you want to change and press the OK button.
Basic features Setting Wake on LAN Standby Mode 89 Setting Wake on LAN Standby Mode When the TV is connected to the home network via LAN with the Wake on LAN Standby Mode On, your TV can be turned on by control from Apps. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Options > Power Management > Wake on LAN Standby Mode and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select On. NOTE v Depending on the device connected to the home network, it may take a while for the TV to turn on.
Basic features Displaying TV status information Displaying TV status information To display TV status information, press the INFO button. The following information will be displayed (if applicable): ❖❖ Current input (ANT/CABLE, Video, etc.
Basic features Resetting to Factory Defaults 91 Resetting to Factory Defaults You can reset all settings and channels to Factory Defaults. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Installation > Reset TV. 3 Enter your PIN code (if a PIN code has been set). A confirmation screen appears. 4 Select Yes, and then press the OK button. The TV will turn off automatically. To cancel the reset: ❖❖ Press the t/u (arrow) buttons to select No, and then press the OK button.
Chapter 7 Picture and Sound Controls Selecting the picture size You can view many program formats in several picture sizes— Native Mode™, 4:3, Full, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, Normal, and Dot by Dot. NOTE 92 v The picture size illustrations are examples only. The format of the image (in any of the picture sizes) depends on the format of the signal you are currently watching. Select the picture size that displays the current program in the way that looks best to you.
Picture and Sound Controls Selecting the picture size 93 You can save separate picture size preferences for each input on your TV. To select the picture size using the Quick menu: 1 Press the QUICK button to open the Quick menu. 2 Select Picture Size, and then press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select the Picture Size. To select the picture size using the remote control: 1 Press the PIC SIZE button. 2 While the Picture Size screen is open, repeatedly press the PIC SIZE button.
Picture and Sound Controls Selecting the picture size 4:3 (Sample Illustration) Picture size - 4:3 Some program formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. Full This setting is for viewing in the 16:9 (480i, 480p) source programs only. (Sample Illustration) Picture size - Full 16:9 If receiving a squeezed 4:3 format program, the picture is stretched horizontally to fill the width of the screen but not stretched vertically.
Picture and Sound Controls Selecting the picture size 95 TheaterWide 1 This setting is for viewing in 4:3 format programs. (Sample Illustration) Picture size - TheaterWide 1 The center of the picture remains close to its original proportions, but the left and right edges are stretched horizontally to fill the screen. TheaterWide 2 This setting is for viewing letter box programs.
Picture and Sound Controls Selecting the picture size Normal This setting is for viewing SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA sources. (Sample Illustration) Picture size - Normal This size is a non-stretched display. Some input signal formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. Dot by Dot This setting is for viewing SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA sources. (Sample Illustration) Picture size - Dot by Dot “Dot by Dot” is a non-scaling display.
Picture and Sound Controls Scrolling the picture 97 Scrolling the picture If the edges of the picture are hidden, you can adjust the image’s position. NOTE 1 2 3 4 v You can adjust the picture position when the picture size is set to TheaterWide 2 or TheaterWide 3. ❖❖ When viewing Cloud Portal, MediaShare or Internet content, this feature is not available. Press the MENU button. Select Picture > Display Settings > Picture Position and press the OK button.
Picture and Sound Controls Using the 4:3 Stretch Using the 4:3 Stretch When 4:3 Stretch is activated, the TV displays 4:3 programs as a fullscreen picture. NOTE 1 2 3 4 This feature is available when Auto Aspect is set to On. Press the MENU button. Select Picture > Display Settings > 4:3 Stretch and press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select On. Press the EXIT button.
Picture and Sound Controls Adjusting the picture 99 4 Press the EXIT button. ❖ ❖ The picture mode can also be changed by pressing the PIC MODE button on the remote control. NOTE The picture mode you select affects the current input only. You can select a different picture mode for each input. Adjusting the picture quality The adjustments you make to picture quality under a picture mode are saved to that picture mode.
Picture and Sound Controls Using the advanced picture settings features To reset to the factory defaults: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Picture > Reset. 3 Press the OK button. A confirmation screen appears. 4 Press the t/u (arrow) buttons to select Yes, and then press OK. Using the advanced picture settings features Edge Enhancer If the Edge Enhancer set to On, the clarity levels can be adjusted automatically. 1 Press the MENU button.
Picture and Sound Controls Using the advanced picture settings features 101 DynaLight™ The DynaLight™ dynamic backlight control monitors the brightness of each video frame and automatically adjusts backlight intensity based on the content to create higher dynamic contrast, for deeper blacks and increased depth. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Picture > Advanced Picture Settings > DynaLight and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select High, Low or Off. 4 Press the EXIT button.
Picture and Sound Controls Using the advanced picture settings features MPEG NR The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference caused by MPEG compression. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Picture > Advanced Picture Settings > Noise Reduction and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select MPEG NR and press the OK button. 4 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Low, Middle, High, or Off. 5 Press the EXIT button.
Picture and Sound Controls Using the advanced picture settings features 103 Ambient Light Sensor When the ambient light function of Auto Brightness Sensor is set to On, the TV optimizes the backlighting levels to suit ambient light conditions. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Picture > Advanced Picture Settings > Auto Brightness Sensor Settings and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select On or Off. 4 Press the EXIT button.
Picture and Sound Controls Using the advanced picture settings features Color Temperature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NOTE Press the MENU button. Select Picture > Advanced Picture Settings > Color Temperature and press the OK button. Select Color Temperature and press the OK button. Press the p/ q (arrow) buttons to select Cool, Medium, or Warm. Press the OK button. Select Color Temperature and press the OK button. Press the p/ q (arrow) buttons to select the Red Level, Green Level, or Blue Level.
Picture and Sound Controls Setting the expert picture settings 105 Setting the expert picture settings NOTE This feature is only available in Standard and Movie mode. Test Pattern When the test pattern is on screen, you can navigate the Picture submenus without removing the image. When you move to a non-Picture menu, or close the menus, regular video will be restored. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Picture > Expert Picture Settings > Test Pattern and press the OK button.
Picture and Sound Controls Setting the expert picture settings White Balance Window Display This feature displays the Window Pattern to adjust the white balance. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Picture > Expert Picture Settings > White Balance and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Window Display and press the OK button. 4 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select On. 5 Adjust the picture settings. Setting Type You can adjust the white balance setting.
Picture and Sound Controls Adjusting the audio 107 Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press the MUTE button to partially reduce (1/2 Mute) or turn off (Mute) the sound. Each time you press the MUTE button, the mute mode changes in the following order: 1/2 Mute, Mute, Volume, 1/2 Mute, etc. NOTE If you modify items in the Sound menu while Mute is active, Mute is cancelled.
Picture and Sound Controls Adjusting the audio Selecting the Sound Mode You can select your desired Sound Mode from the modes described below. Mode: Standard Music Movie Clear Voice Sonic Separation 1 2 3 Description: Standard sound settings Ideal for music programs. Ideal for watching movies. This setting makes dialog easier to hear. You can adjust the volume balance for voice and background sound Press the MENU button. Select Sound > Sound Mode and press the OK button.
Picture and Sound Controls Adjusting the audio NOTE 109 v This setting is temporary. When you switch the TV to standby, or change the channel or external input, the value is restored to the previous setting. ❖❖ Sonic Separation has been designed for private use and entertainment in your home environment. Please note that any unlawful use, including public and/or commercial use, could lead to copyright infringement of the holder's rights.
Picture and Sound Controls Adjusting the audio Adjusting the range Use the Sound Equalizer to adjust the sound quality to your liking. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Sound > Advanced Sound Settings > Sound Equalizer and press the OK button. 3 Press the t/u (arrow) buttons to select a frequency band, and press the p/q (arrow) buttons to adjust the level for that band. To return to the previous settings, select Cancel and press the OK button.
Picture and Sound Controls Adjusting the audio 111 TruVolume™ Use the TruVolume™ feature to maintain a volume, despite volume spikes or changes in content sources. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Sound > TruVolume and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select On or Off. 4 Press the EXIT button. NOTE This setting cannot be used when the TV Speakers are set to Off. TV Speakers On/Off This feature allows you to turn the TV speakers off when connecting the audio system.
Picture and Sound Controls Adjusting the audio 3 4 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Auto or PCM. Press the EXIT button. Audio Delay 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button. Select Sound > Digital Audio Output > Audio Delay and press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Auto or Manual. Auto: This mode automatically adjusts the audio timing to meet the video timing. The time lag might be large between the image and sound depending on the connected equipment (amplifier etc.).
Picture and Sound Controls Adjusting the audio 113 Selecting the analog audio output format Set the type of analog audio that is output from the ANALOG AUDIO OUT terminal. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Sound > Analog Audio Output and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Fixed or Variable. Fixed: Audio is output at a constant volume level. Variable: The volume level can be adjusted on the TV. 4 Press the EXIT button.
Chapter 8 Advanced features Using your home network ❖❖ This TV can share videos, music, and photos across your home network and other connected products through the MediaShare feature. In order to do this, you will have to configure the network settings on your TV, see “MediaShare (Videos, Music, and Photos)” on page 141. ❖❖ If you want to use your home network with an Internet connection, you will have to configure the network settings on your TV.
Advanced features Using your home network 115 When using a Wireless network connection Wireless LAN and your Health: Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. However, the level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like mobile phones.
Advanced features Setting up the Network Setting up the Network You can select the Network Type. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Network > Network Setup > Connection Type and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Wired or Wireless. 4 Press the OK button. ❖❖ If you select Wired, see “Advanced Network Setup” on page 121. If you select Wireless, see the next section. Wireless Setup NOTE Continued AP (Access Point) connection is not guaranteed.
Advanced features Setting up the Network 117 Easy Setup using PBC (Push button configuration) 1 2 Press the MENU button. Select Network > Network Setup > Wireless Setup and press the OK button 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Easy Setup and press the OK button. 4 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select PBC. 5 Press the q (arrow) button to select Start Scan, and then press the OK button. 6 Following the on-screen instructions, push the appropriate button on your AP.
Advanced features Setting up the Network To cancel searching for the AP: ❖❖ Press the BACK button while searching for the AP. A message appears. Press the t/u (arrow) buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Assisted Setup 1 2 3 4 NOTE 5 6 7 NOTE 8 NOTE Press the MENU button. Select Network > Network Setup > Wireless Setup and press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Assisted Setup and press the OK button.
Advanced features Setting up the Network 119 Manual Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NOTE 9 Press the MENU button. Select Network > Network Setup > Wireless Setup and press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Manual Setup, and then press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Network Name, and then press the OK button. The Software Keyboard window appears. Input the Network Name using the Software Keyboard. For more information, see “Using the software keyboard” on page 125.
Advanced features Setting up the Network The Software Keyboard window appears. 10 Input the Security Key using the Software Keyboard. For more information, see “Using the software keyboard” on page 125. 11 To save your settings, press the GREEN button. NOTE This item is grayed out when Encryption is set to None. 12 Select Done, and then press the OK button. When Encryption is set to None, a message appears. 13 Press the t/u (arrow) buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button.
Advanced features Setting up the Network DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS NOTE 121 The message, “Enabled” appears when you use DHCP. The message, “Disabled” appears when you do not use DHCP. The TV’s IP address Value of the Subnet Mask Default GATEWAY’s address DNS’s address Even if an AP for IEEE 802.11n is used when Encryption is set to WEP or TKIP, the Speed value might be low. We recommend that the Encryption setting is changed to AES (Under manual setup).
Advanced features Setting up the Network 3 4 5 6 7 NOTE 8 9 NOTE Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select IP Address Setup, and then press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Auto Setup and press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Off. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select IP Address. Press the t/u (arrow) buttons to select the IP Address field and use the 0-9 buttons to enter in a digit. Press the u (arrow) button to select the subsequent fields.
Advanced features Setting up the Network 4 5 NOTE 123 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Auto Setup and press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select On. Other items are grayed out when Auto Setup is set to On. Manual setup: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Network > Network Setup > Advanced Network Setup and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select DNS Setup, and then press the OK button.
Advanced features Setting up the Network Network Connection Test This function checks Internet connectivity. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Network > Network Setup > Network Connection Test, and then press the OK button. A message appears to indicate whether the connection was successful or not. NOTE Favorable Network Connection Test results do not guarantee an Internet Connection. Depending on the situation, some Internet features may not be available.
Advanced features Using the software keyboard 125 Using the software keyboard You can enter text using the Software Keyboard. The Software Keyboard window will appear when you press the OK button on a field that accepts character input. NOTE v When using the SmartTV features, software keyboard availability depends on the Internet service being accessed. ❖❖ In addition to the following layout, some phrases button may appear on the left part of the software Keyboard.
Advanced features Using the software keyboard Enter text using the software keyboard 1 2 3 4 Highlight the desired character on the on-screen software keyboard. Press the OK button. Repeat Step 1 and 2 until you have entered all desired text. Select Done or press the GREEN button to save your settings and return to the previous screen. NOTE If the BACK button is pressed, changes are not saved and the software keyboard window is closed.
Advanced features Performing a Software Upgrade 127 Performing a Software Upgrade TOSHIBA may offer upgrades for the TV's software in the future. The TV's software is upgraded via the Network. NOTE An Internet connection is required. Before downloading software: 1 Configure your TV to connect to the Internet. NOTE 2 3 4 5 NOTE 6 v You will not be able to use the TV set while performing the upgrade. ❖❖ Do not turn off the TV during the upgrade.
Advanced features Using Intel® WiDi / wireless display Using Intel® WiDi / wireless display Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) is supported on this TV. Toshiba has also included peer-to-peer wireless technologies to allow direct wireless connection between the TV and Intel® WiDi equipped PC or mobile device. If your PC or mobile device has Intel® WiDi, the Toshiba Cloud Portal will allow you to display the small screen content on the big screen quickly and easily.
Advanced features Using Intel® WiDi / wireless display 129 WiDi software on the device or by pressing the EXIT button on the TV remote control. NOTE If the device has been inactive for some time, the Intel® WiDi connection will be disconnected automatically. Changing the Intel® WiDi Device Name The TV's Intel® WiDi device name can be changed. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Network > Network Device Setup > Intel® WiDi / wireless display Setup and press the OK button.
Advanced features Using the Flip Bar features Using the Flip Bar features The Flip Bar function adds thumbnails of programs currently being broadcast for set channels, the channel being watched at the same time the previous day, or the channel being watched at the same time one week previously to the bottom of the screen, making it easy for you to choose a channel. Up to 10 thumbnails can be displayed. Thumbnails can be displayed at the bottom of the screen for the following types of channels.
Advanced features Using the Flip Bar features 131 4 5 Select Next and press the OK button. Read the information on screen, and select Agree after confirming the contents. Then select Next and press the OK button. 6 To set Favorite Channels, select Yes and press the OK button. 7 Register a channel. ❖❖ Up to 10 channels can be set for Antenna/Cable and external input devices. To register an Antenna/Cable channel: 1 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select a channel.
Advanced features Using the Flip Bar features Selecting programs using the Flip Bar Display thumbnails on the bottom of the screen and select your desired program. 1 Press the FLIP BAR ( ) button while watching TV broadcast or an external input. Thumbnails will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Up to 10 thumbnails can be displayed. 2 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to cycle between thumbnail channel types (Favorite Channels, Yesterday and Last Week).
Advanced features Using the Flip Bar features 133 Changing the Flip Bar settings Change the Favorite Channel contents or reset the previously watched channel information. Changing the Favorite Channel contents 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button. Select Options > Flip Bar Setup and press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Favorite Channels, and then press the OK button. Change a registered channel. ❖❖ Up to 10 channels can be set for Antenna/Cable and external input devices.
Advanced features Using the Flip Bar features Last Week thumbnail display settings 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button. Select Options > Flip Bar Setup and press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Last Week. Press the t/u (arrow) buttons to select On or Off. If Off is selected, Last Week thumbnails will not be displayed. Resetting the Flip Bar settings If the Flip Bar settings are reset, user viewing information and Favorite Channels settings are deleted. 1 Press the MENU button.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Service 135 Using the Cloud Service Smart TV with Cloud Portal offers a smarter connected experience with faster operation and new services. Whether you want to connect to your favorite content streaming from: ❖❖ the Internet ❖❖ your home network ❖❖ mobile devices You can also connect with people with Toshiba’s unique Personal Messaging or Family Calendar features.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features NOTE v If the display of the date and time is wrong, try to turn off the TV, and turn it on again. ❖❖ The menu items for features like the Apps may change in the upgrade process. eManual The eManual provides on-screen, context-sensitive, instructions that describe the TV features. To access the eManual, press the eMANUAL button on the remote control. Or you can access the eManual through the icon on the Cloud Portal pages.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features 137 To close Netflix®, press the EXIT button. To confirm the Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial Number): 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Network > Smart Apps Setup > Netflix Setup and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select ESN, and then press the OK button. The Netflix ESN screen appears. To deactivate your device: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Network > Smart Apps Setup > Netflix Setup and press the OK button.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features Internet Open Web Browser The open web browser with HTML5 video and audio codecs which allow you to explore the web the way you want. Search for, bookmark, and browse your favorite sites to enjoy the content you want, with simple, intuitive navigation. The web browser on this device: ❖❖ Does not support platform-dependent technologies such as ActiveX®. ❖❖ Only supports preinstalled plug-ins.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features 139 ❖❖ You can use a Wireless QWERTY keyboard in addition to the software keyboard (wireless keyboard not included). Browsing favorite websites 1 2 3 NOTE 4 NOTE 5 NOTE Connect to the network. Press the button on the remote control to access the web browser page. Use the p/q/t/u (arrow) buttons to select the Favorites STAR icon on the browser menu bar and press the OK button.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features Adding favorite websites 1 2 3 4 NOTE 5 NOTE 6 Connect to the network. Press the button on the remote control to access the web browser page. Follow “Using the web browser” on page 138 to display your desired website. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Favorites STAR on the Browser Menu Bar and press the OK button. By adding frequently visited websites to Favorites, you can browse them easily.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features 141 MediaShare (Videos, Music, and Photos) MediaShare provides a simple graphic interface to quickly access and share videos, music, and image files across your home network and other connected devices. To access the MediaShare Service, press the MEDIA SHARE button on the remote or select the MediaShare tab from the Cloud Portal pages. NOTE v To use MediaShare please configure the network settings on your TV.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features To change the List Mode setting Set the display mode on the list screen for the Videos, Music and Photos categories. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Options > MediaShare Setup > List Mode and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Preview Mode or Icon Mode. Mode: Preview Mode Description: A thumbnail or preview will be displayed, depending on the type of content.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features 143 Manual Start 1 2 3 4 5 Insert a USB device into the USB port. Press the MEDIA SHARE button. To change the device, press the p/q/t/u (arrow) buttons to select the devices on the screen, and then press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select the device and then press the OK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select OK and then press the OK button.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features Using MediaShare with a Media Server You need to configure a home network before using this feature, see “Setting up the Network” on page 116. 1 Press the MEDIA SHARE button. 2 To change the device press the p/q/t/u (arrow) buttons to select the Devices button on the screen, and then press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select the device and then press the OK button.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features 145 Viewing movie files Basic Playback 1 2 NOTE 3 NOTE Select a file, see “To select a file in the list of contents” on page 143. Press the OK button or PLAY button to begin playback. Depending on the file size, it may take some time to start playback. Press the STOP button to stop playback. The screen returns to the list. If playback finishes before the STOP button is pressed, the screen returns to the list.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features To locate a specific file ❖❖ Press the Skip Reverse or Skip Forward button repeatedly to access the desired file. ❖❖ (Z): Playback starts from the beginning of the current file or previous file. ❖❖ (z): To locate subsequent files. To play in fast reverse or fast forward directions ❖❖ Press the CC or cc button during playback. Each time you press the CC or cc button, the playback speed will change.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features 147 To display the file status information 1 2 NOTE Press the INFO button during playback. The information will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Press the INFO button again to hide the information. The information may not correctly display depending on the content or media server. To register your TV to a DivX® account: This TV allows you to play back files purchased or rented from DivX® Video-On Demand (VOD) services.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features NOTE 149 v Depending on the content data will not be operated. ❖❖ The playback speed (CC / cc) may not change depending on the stream. Using Multi Title and Alternative Timelines Multi Title DivX Plus® HD files may contain up to 100 titles. You can change the title (It contains same video file) by pressing the RED button.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features NOTE It may not be possible to use certain playback or display some files. In some cases certain files and servers may not support playback features, such as pause. Playing music files Basic Playback 1 NOTE 2 Select a file, see “To select a file in the list of contents” on page 143. Press the OK button or PLAY button to begin playback. Depending on the file size, it may take some time to start playback.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features 151 To set the repeat mode 1 2 3 4 5 Mode: Off All 1 Press the QUICK button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select the Repeat. The current repeat setting appears. Press the u (arrow) button. Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Off, All, or 1. Press the BACK button. The setting is effective until the TV is turned off.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features File specifications: USB device use: ❖❖ File format: MP3, MP4 (AAC), WMA7/8/9, WAV(LPCM) ❖❖ Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz ❖❖ Bit rate: From 32 to 320 kbps ❖❖ Maximum number of files: 1000 per folder Content on a connected Media Server: ❖❖ File format: MP3, MP4 (AAC), WMA9 std, LPCM ❖❖ Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features 153 Single View mode In this view mode, only files located in the selected directory are displayed. When moving from Multi View mode to Single View mode, the currently selected photo appears. 1 On Multi view mode, press the p/q/t/u (arrow) buttons to select a file, and then press the OK button. 2 Press the t/u (arrow) buttons to view the next or previous file. NOTE Single view mode is changed to Multi View mode when the BACK button is pressed.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features The music file in the same folder as the displayed photo will start playing. NOTE v When the music file repeat mode is set to All, all the music files in the same folder as the photo will be played repeatedly. ❖❖ To stop music file playback, select Off in Background Music. Rotate the image While viewing the image in Single View mode or Slide Show mode, press the p/q (arrow) buttons to rotate the image 90 degrees.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features 155 Content on a connected Media: ❖❖ Data compatibility: JPEG Exif ver 2.2 ❖❖ File format: JPEG ❖❖ Maximum photo resolution: 4096 x 4096 ❖❖ Maximum number of files: 1000 per folder. Search To search for content, 1 Select the search.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features Network Device Setup In order to set the access the External Control Setup, Media Renderer Setup, or Device Name Setup, you must use the Network Device Setup menu. External Control Setup 1 2 Press the MENU button. Select Network > Network Device Setup > External Control Setup and press the OK button. 3 Use the p/q (arrow) buttons to select and set Enable Control to On or Off. To access the Home Control Profile: 1 Press the MENU button.
Advanced features Using the Cloud Portal Service features 157 Setting up the Media Renderer feature The TV can be configured as a Media Renderer. When operating as a Media Renderer, the TV displays content provided by mobile devices or PCs. The selection of the media is done by the media controller. The TV can play photo, movie, or audio files when operating as a Media Renderer. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Network > Network Device Setup > Media Renderer and press the OK button.
Chapter 9 Cloud Portal Companion Apps Using Apps on a Tablet or Smart phone Toshiba provides apps for tablets and smart phones. The Companion apps allow you to connect to your favorite content with apps, on-line content, or your home network. NOTE Apps will vary by country and availability may change in the future with respect to current apps. These apps are available using a compatible iPhone® and tablets powered by Android™. You can download these apps through the Google Play™ store or the iTunes®.
Apps Collaboration Apps Control Profile ❖❖ ❖❖ ❖❖ ❖❖ ❖❖ ❖❖ ❖❖ ❖❖ 159 compatible with this product. In order to experience the full suggested capabilities of this product, fully-compatible devices may be required. Apps can only be used when your TV and your tablet or smart phone are connected to the Internet. Some app features may require the TV and smart phone/tablet to be on the same home network connection. Starting and operation of this service may take several minutes.
Apps Collaboration Pairing pairing must be carried out again. To enable the New Device Detection: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Network > Network Device Setup > External Control Setup and press the OK button. 3 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select and set Apps Control Profile and press the OK button. The Apps Control Profile window will appear. 4 Press the p/q (arrow) buttons to select New Device Detection and press the OK button. 5 Use the p/q (arrow) buttons to select Enable or Disable.
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, review this chapter or visit the Toshiba Technical Support Website at "support.toshiba.com" for possible causes/solutions for the problem you are experiencing. Before you begin to troubleshoot any problem, first unplug the TV from the AC wall outlet, wait approximately one minute, and then plug the TV back into the AC wall outlet. If the problem still exists attempt to troubleshoot the problem. Black box on screen.
Troubleshooting Picture problems Other problems. If your TV’s problem is not addressed in this Troubleshooting chapter or the recommended solution has not worked, use the Reset Factory Defaults procedure, see “Resetting to Factory Defaults” on page 91. TV will not turn on. Check the AC wall outlet by trying another device in the AC wall outlet. Ensure the power cord is plugged in properly, and then press the POWER button.
Troubleshooting Picture problems 163 ensure that the Input Lock is set to Off, see “Locking video inputs” on page 79. Poor display color or no color. Check for proper hookup connections between your devices. The station may be having broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. Adjust the Tint and/or Color, see “ColorMaster™” on page 103. Poor composite picture. If the TV is connected to an external A/V device (e.g. DVD player, video game system, set-top box, etc.
Troubleshooting Sound problems Sound problems Check the antenna/cable connections, see “Connecting a digital audio system” on page 34. The station may be having broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. The sound may be muted. Press the VOL (+ -) buttons or MUTE button. If you are connected to a computer using either the PC IN terminal or an HDMI® terminal, make sure that the Rear Shared Audio setting is properly set, see “Connecting a digital audio system” on page 34.
Troubleshooting Closed caption problems 165 Closed caption problems If the program or video you have selected is not closed captioned, no captions appear on the screen. If text is not available, a black rectangle may appear. If this happens, turn off the closed caption feature, see “Using closed captions” on page 71.
Troubleshooting HDMI® problems HDMI® problems HDMI® cables. ®) Logo are used, see Ensure that HDMI® cables with the ( “Connecting an HDMI® device” on page 35. Network problems Cannot connect to the Internet. Check the modem and its incoming cable/telephone connections, see “Connecting to a home network” on page 40. Confirm your modem’s operation. Ensure that your IP address is set up correctly, see “IP Address Setup” on page 121. No network connection.
Troubleshooting Network problems 167 computer. ❖❖ Example of proper setup: The computer has the IP address 192.168.0.100 with the Subnet mask 255.255.255.0, the TV has the IP address 192.168.0.101 with the Subnet mask 255.255.255.0; both are on the same subnet. ❖❖ Example of improper setup: The computer has the IP address 192.168.1.100 with the Subnet mask 255.255.255.0, the TV has the IP address 192.168.0.101 with the Subnet mask 255.255.253.0; they are on different subnets. Unstable network connection.
Troubleshooting Wireless network problems Wireless network problems Check that the router/AP (Access point) power is On. After starting wireless network setup, confirm that the network is configured properly by performing the network connection test, see “Network Connection Test” on page 124. Check the router/AP’s connection status. If the router/AP does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Easy Setup (PBC) will not work even if the push-button is pressed, see “Wireless Setup” on page 116.
Troubleshooting Cloud Portal 169 For Connected MediaShare Depending on the media server, it may take time to display the list. Media Renderer Depending on the state of this TV, the Media Controller may not be able to control a Media Renderer playback. If Media Renderer playback starts regardless of the user's intention, set Media Renderer to Off. Cloud Portal Cloud Portal Freezes on the TV screen. Power off or unplug the Television to reset the TV and turn the TV back on.
Appendix A Specifications NOTE v This model complies with the specifications listed below. ❖❖ Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. ❖❖ This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future.
Specifications Power consumption 171 Power consumption 55L7400U 2.1 A (maximum current) 0.5 W in Standby mode Audio power 55L7400U 15 W + 15 W Speaker type 55L7400U 1 2/11 inch (3 cm) x 3 7/9 inch (9.6 cm) x 2 pcs Video/audio terminals Video/audio input Video Audio 1 V (p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync, NTSC. 200 mV (rms) (-20dBFS) ColorStream™ (component video) HD input Y: 1V (p-p), 75 ohm PR: 0.7V (p-p), 75 ohm PB: 0.
Specifications Wireless connection Wireless connection Standard Frequency Range Security IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ 5.15-5.35 GHz, 5.47-5.725 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz, 2.400–2.473 GHz WPA2, mixed mode WPA2/WPA, WEP, open Ethernet IEEE 802.3. USB Universal Serial Bus Specification, Revison 1.1. Universal Serial Bus Specification, Revison 2.0. Dimensions with table stand 55L7400U Width 48.87” (1248 mm) Height 29.94” (758 mm) Depth 7.48” (190 mm) Weight (mass) with stand 55L7400U 36.2 lbs (16.
Specifications Acceptable signal formats for PC IN, and HDMI® 173 Acceptable signal formats for PC IN, and HDMI® PC IN signal formats NOTE Format v The PC IN on this TV only accepts signal formats which are compliant with VESA-DMT as in the table below. Since some PCs input signals are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following problems may occur: incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder.
Specifications Acceptable signal formats for PC IN, and HDMI® HDMI® signal formats NOTE The HDMI® inputs on this TV only accept VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA signal formats which are compliant with VESA-DMT as in the table below. Since some computer or HDMI® device input signals are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following problems may occur: incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder.
Specifications Acceptable signal formats for PC IN, and HDMI® 175 Operating the TV with combination buttons You can directly operate the TV power, input, picture size, and picture mode by pressing a combination button while holding down a color button.
Appendix B External Keyboard Layout ❖❖ How to enter French or Spanish characters using the external keyboard. ❖❖ The external keyboard must be purchased separately. ❖❖ For how to use the external keyboard, refer to the User's Guide that comes with the keyboard. Setting the keyboard layout Before entering French or Spanish characters, configure the following setting on the TV: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Options > External Keyboard Layout. 3 Press the OK button.
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International Key table To enter special characters, follow the table below: Diacritic press first press second (Dead key) Space E Acute ' or ´ ' É Grave ` ` È Umlaut Shift + ' (") ¨ Ë Tilde Shift + ` (~) ~ Ẽ Circumflex Shift + 6 (^) ^ Ê Breve Alt Gr + ˘ Ĕ Shift + 9 Háček Alt Gr + ˇ Ě Shift + . (>) Double Alt Gr + ˝ acute Shift + 2 Ogonek Alt Gr + ˛ Ę Shift + 8 Macron Alt Gr + ¯ Ē Shift + 3 Overdot Alt Gr + . ˙ Ė Underdot Ring Alt Gr + Shift + Alt Gr + Shift + 0 .
Index Numerics 4:3 stretch using 98 A advanced picture settings Ambient Light Sensor 103 Base Color Adjustment 103 ClearScan™ 101 Color Temperature 104 ColorMaster™ 103 DNR 102 DynaLight™ 101 Dynamic Contrast 100 Edge Enhancer 100 MPEG NR 102 resetting to factory default 104 using 100 audio adjusting balance 109 adjusting range 111 Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range Control 113 muting sound 107 optical audio output format 111 180 TruDialog™ 110 TruVolume™ 110 Auto Aspect using 97 C cables analog RGB (15-pi
Index manual tuning 66 next programmed channel 69 skipping 66 skipping video inputs 67 specific channel 69 storing in memory 65 closed captions Analog CC mode 71 button 73 Digital CC settings 72 using 71 computer adjusting image 85 to the TV’s HDMI® 39 using with the TV 85 connecting a computer 38 audio system 34 cable TV 28 camcorder 29 computer to TV’s PC IN 38 DVD player with ColorStream™ 30 HDMI® audio system 37 HDMI® device to HDMI® input 35 IR devices 31 satellite receiver 28 to a computer (no Interne
Index I icon safety 18 IR Blaster Out terminal using 31 IR Blaster setup 56 M Media Renderer device name setup 157 setup 156 MediaShare (Media Player) basic operation 141 playing music files 150 specifications 141 viewing movie files 145 viewing photo files 152 N network advanced setup 121 connection test 124 DNS setup 122 quick setup 52 setup 116 wireless setup 116 Network Device Setup 156 no signal power down set 88 O overview installation 20 setup 20 use 20 P parental controls blocking pr
Index R rating system 76 downloading additional 75 S safety icons 18 scrolling the picture 97 SmartTV using 135 Netflix® 136 software keyboard using 125 software licenses show 127 software upgrade performing 127 specifications acceptable signal formats 173 audio power 171 channel coverage 170 ColorStream™ HD input 171 Digital audio output 171 ethernet 172 HDMI® input 171 HDMI® signal formats 173 mass (weight) 172 operating conditions 172 PC IN signal formats 173 PC input 171 power consumption 171 power
Index V Video video input locking 79 selecting 70 W web browser 138 access web page 138 adding favorites 140 browsing favorites 139