RL83* Digital Series
English Contents CONTROLS AND FEATURES General controls ...............................................................................20 Quick Menu ..............................................................................20 Selecting channels ................................................................20 The Time Display – analogue only .................................20 Stereo and Bilingual transmissions .................................20 Sound controls .......................................
Text services ......................................................................................53 Selecting modes ....................................................................53 Text information ....................................................................53 Navigating pages using Auto ............................................53 Navigating pages using LIST .............................................53 Control buttons ...................................................................
English INSTALLING YOUR TV Safety Precautions DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS AS THIS WILL EXPOSE DANGEROUS AND ‘LIVE’ PARTS. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken to obtain the best results and for safety to be assured. Please read the points below for your own safety.
INSTALLING YOUR TV English Installation and important information Where to install Locate the television away from direct sunlight and strong lights. Soft, indirect lighting is recommended for Fixing strap comfortable viewing. Use curtains or blinds to prevent direct sunlight falling on the screen. Place the TV on a stable, level surface that can support the weight of the TV.
English INSTALLING YOUR TV Please take note The digital reception function of this television is only effective in the countries listed in the “Country” section of the “SETUP” menu. Depending on country/area, some of this television's functions may not be available. Reception of future additional or modified services can not be guaranteed with this television.
INSTALLING YOUR TV 16 To display the digital on-screen Programme Guide 17 When using menus, the arrows move the cursor on the screen up, down, left or right. Press OK to confirm your selection Simple at-a-glance reference of your remote control.
English CONNECTING YOUR TV Connecting external equipment Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch, remove the mains plug from the wall socket. ILLUSTRATION SHOWS 40RL838. HDMI 3 INPUT HEADPHONE jack Power cord LAN port SCART (EXT 1) HDMI 1/2 INPUTS COMPONENT VIDEO/AUDIO VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT (Y/L/R) (EXT 2) RGB/PC INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PUT (OPTICAL) Aerial Cable Media Recorder Aerial cables:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONNECTING YOUR TV English Connecting an HDMI® device The HDMI input on your television receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device. This input is designed to accept HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) programme material in digital form from EIA/ CEA-861-D–compliant consumer electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDMI output). For acceptable video signal formats, see page 61.
English CONNECTING YOUR TV Connecting a computer With either an RGB/PC or an HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the television. To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal on the television, use an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor cable. If connecting a PC with an HDMI terminal, use an HDMI cable (type A connector).
CONNECTING YOUR TV The LAN port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to your home network. You can use this revolutionary home entertainment networking system to access photo, video and audio files that are stored on a DLNA CERTIFIED™ server and play/display them on your TV. To connect the TV to a home network with an internet connection - Wireless Please refer to “Wireless Setup” section on page 29.
English CONNECTING YOUR TV Controls and input connections A wide variety of external equipment can be connected to the input sockets on the side of the television. While all the necessary adjustments and controls for the television are made using the remote control, the buttons on the television may be used for some functions. ILLUSTRATION SHOWS 40RL838. COMMON INTERFACE The Common Interface is for a Conditional Access Module (CAM). Contact a service provider.
SETTING UP YOUR TV Before switching on the TV, make sure your decoder/media recorder, if applicable, is in standby. To set up the television, use the buttons on the remote control as detailed on page 7. Press OK. If the Ant/Cable In screen appears, press B or b to select Antenna or Cable and press OK to check ( ). Ant/Cable In Antenna Cable Quick Setup Next a Press the 1 button. The Menu Language screen will appear.
English SETTING UP YOUR TV Ant/Cable In (if available) From this menu, you can set the RF input configuration. a Press MENU / C c to highlight SETUP icon. b Press b to select Ant/Cable In and press C or c to select Antenna or Cable. NOTE: When you attempt to change the Ant/Cable In setting, a warning message will appear followed by PIN entry (if PIN has been set) and a prompt for Auto Tuning. c DTV Modulation: You can choose from five QAM modulation settings.
SETTING UP YOUR TV English ATV Manual Tuning Auto Tuning NOTE: As new services are broadcast, it will be necessary to re-tune the television in order to view them. Auto Tuning will completely re-tune the television and can be used to update the channel list. It is recommended that Auto Tuning is run periodically to ensure that all new services are added. All current channels and settings, i.e. locked channels, will be lost. a Press MENU / C c to highlight SETUP icon.
English SETTING UP YOUR TV a In the SETUP menu, press b to select ATV Manual Tuning and press OK. g h SETUP Menu Language English Country Germany Ant/Cable In Antenna Each signal will show on the television. If it is not your media recorder, press B or b again to restart the search. When your media recorder signal is found, press c to move along to Station. Use B, b, C and c to put in the required characters, e.g. VCR.
SETTING UP YOUR TV Sorting positions To prevent certain channels from being viewed, positions can be skipped. Channels may be moved and saved to the position of your choice. a b Select ATV Manual Tuning from the SETUP menu. Use B or b to highlight the position to be skipped and press OK to select. ATV Manual Tuning Pos. Channel 1 C2 2 a b Select ATV Manual Tuning from the SETUP menu. With the list of channels showing, use B or b to highlight the channel you want to move and press c.
English SETTING UP YOUR TV DTV Manual Tuning Manual Tuning for DVB-C NOTE: This feature varies depending on the Ant/Cable In setting. When Ant/Cable In is set to Cable, DTV Manual Tuning items are as follows: Frequency – input a specific frequency to be scanned Manual Tuning Modulation – choose from one of five QAM modulation options This feature is available for service engineers or can be used for direct channel entry if the multiplex channel is known.
SETTING UP YOUR TV Move — Press the GREEN button to activate the Move feature. Press the B or b buttons to select the channel you wish to move and press OK to check. If you wish to move multiple channels at once, select another channel and check in the same way. Repeat as necessary. Once all desired channels have been checked, press the B or b buttons to place the focus at the position to which you wish to move the channels. The channels will be inserted above the highlighted channel.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES General controls Selecting channels To select a channel, use the numbered buttons on the remote control. Quick Menu Quick Menu helps you access some options quickly, such as Picture Mode, Picture Size, More Information, Sleep Timer etc. Channels can also be selected using PU and Pu. To display on-screen information such as channel, input mode or stereo/mono signal, press . Press again to cancel. Press QUICK to display the Quick Menu and use B or b to select the option.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Voice Enhancement Voice Enhancement emphasises the frequency range of the speaker’s voice, making it easier to catch what they are saying. Volume controls and sound mute Volume Press y or Y to adjust the volume. Sound Mute Press once to turn the sound off and again to cancel. a In the Advanced Sound Settings menu, press B or b to select Voice Enhancement. b Press C or c to select On or Off.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES Audio Level Offset Audio Description Sometimes there can be large changes in volume when switching from a DTV 5.1ch to a DTV 2ch, an ATV channel, or an external input. Using the Audio Level Offset feature reduces these volume differences. Audio Description is an additional narrative sound track for visually impaired individuals to understand and enjoy the story line more fully. The letters AD will be displayed in the channel banner when programmes contain AD content.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES English Widescreen viewing Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, programmes can be viewed in a number of formats. WIDE 4:3 Use this setting when watching a widescreen DVD, widescreen video tape or a 16:9 broadcast (when available). Due to the range of widescreen formats (16:9, 14:9, 20:9 etc.) black bars may be visible on the top and bottom of the screen. Use this setting to view a true 4:3 broadcast.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES NATIVE This setting will show the picture without overscan, i.e. WYSIWYG. PC NORMAL This setting will show the picture without overscan, i.e. WYSIWYG. This option is only available when watching a PC signal source via HDMI or PC terminal. PC WIDE This setting will show the picture without overscan or side panels. This option is only available when watching a PC signal source via HDMI or PC terminal. Dot by Dot Press the “Dot by Dot” is a non-scaling display.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Picture preferences You can customize current picture mode settings as desired. For example, while selecting “Dynamic”, if you change the following items, such as Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness and the Advanced Picture Settings items, your new settings are saved for “Dynamic” picture mode. Most of the picture controls and functions are available in both digital and analogue modes. PLEASE NOTE: Features not available will be grayed out.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES Base Colour Adjustment Auto Brightness Sensor The Base Colour Adjustment feature allows the adjustment of individual colours to suit personal preference. This can be useful when using an external source. When the Auto Brightness Sensor is activated, it will automatically optimise the backlighting levels to suit ambient light conditions. a In the Advanced Picture Settings menu, press B or b to select Base Colour Adjustment and press OK.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES English Cinema Mode Blue Screen The frame rate of a movie film is generally 24 frames a second whereas the movie software such as DVD, etc. that you enjoy watching on television at home is 30 or 25 frames a second. When Blue Screen is selected, the screen will turn blue and the sound will be muted on analogue channels and external input modes when no signal is received.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES Using your home network Wireless LAN and your Health This TV is a DLNA CERTIFIED™ Player. This TV can play digital content stored on a DLNA CERTIFIED™ product with server function. If you want to use this TV as a DLNA CERTIFIED™ Player, you will have to configure the network on your TV (see page 11). If you want to use your home network, you will have to configure the network on your TV.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Assisted Setup You can select the Network Type. a Press MENU / C c to highlight PREFERENCES icon. b Press B or b to select Network Setup and press OK. a In the PREFERENCES menu, press B or b to select Network Setup and press OK. b Press B or b to select Wireless Setup and press OK. c Press B or b to select Assisted Setup and press OK.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES f g Press B or b to select Authentication and press C or c to select Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Press B or b to select Encryption and press C or c to select None, WEP, TKIP or AES. Wireless Information The settings configured in Wireless Setup can be confirmed. a Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu. b Press B or b to select Wireless Information and press OK. NOTE: • Certain encryption types are only compatible with specific authentication types.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES d Highlight Auto Setup and press C or c to select On. IP Address Setup Auto Setup On Notes on wireless LAN environment: IP Address xxx • The function of all IEEE802.11 is not supported. • The ad-hoc mode is not supported. • It is recommended to use IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11n on 5 GHz for audio and SD video streaming. • It is recommended to use IEEE 802.11n on 5 GHz for HD video streaming.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES MAC Address DNS Setup NOTE: When the DHCP function of the router connected to this TV is Off, set Auto Setup to Off, and manually set the DNS address(es). Your internet service provider should have provided these to you. Auto setup: a In the PREFERENCES menu, press B or b to select Network Setup and press OK. b Press B or b to select Advanced Network Setup and press OK. c Press B or b to select DNS Setup and press OK.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES You can enter text by using the Software Keyboard. The Software Keyboard window will appear when you press OK on a field that accepts character input. To enter text using the software keyboard: a b c d Using Toshiba Places A new cloud based service, where content (movies, photos, etc.) can be viewed and shared across the web through a simple user interface called “Toshiba Places”. Highlight the desired character on the on-screen software keyboard.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES Using YouTube™ YouTube is a video-sharing service managed by YouTube, LLC. This TV allows you to view YouTube content. NOTE: • You need to configure a home network before using this feature (see page 11). • If Network Lock is set to On, it will be necessary to enter your four-digit PIN code in order to access network features (see page 46). a Press MENU / C c to highlight APPLICATIONS icon and press b to select YouTube and press OK. The YouTube top page will appear.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES c Press B or b to select Setup and press OK. This TV allows you to enjoy movie, music and photo files stored on a USB device connected to the USB port. Moreover, you can also play photos, movies or music files from your PC by connecting the TV to your home network. d Press B or b to select USB Auto Start and press C or c to select On or Off. Auto Start: a Terminology: DMP: DLNA CERTIFIED™ Player Insert USB device into the USB socket on the left side of the TV.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES Using the Media Player with a DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server Viewing photo files (on a DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server or USB device) You need to configure a home network before using this feature (see page 11). There are three types of viewing modes. a Press MENU / C c to highlight APPLICATIONS icon. Multi View (USB Photo) b Press b to select Network Media Player and press OK. This view allows you to search for photos in a grid format.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES To zoom in/out photos In this mode, only files located in the selected directory will be displayed. This view allows you to change the photo content manually. When moving from Multi View to Single View, the currently selected photo will be displayed. During the Single View mode or Slide Show mode, the zoom function can be used. a Press c to view the next photo. Press C to view the previous photo. b Press B to rotate the image 90° clockwise.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES During playback: Viewing movie files (on a DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server or USB device) • Press W/w to pause. PAUSE may not be available depending on the contents or DMS. • To resume normal playback, press c (play). • To play in fast reverse or fast forward directions, press CC or cc during playback. Each time you press the CC or cc, the playback speed will change. • To locate a specific file, press Z or z repeatedly.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES To register your TV to a DivX® account You can resume playback from where it was last stopped. This TV allows you to play back files purchased or rented from DivX® Video-On Demand (VOD) services. When you purchase or rent DivX® VOD files on the internet, you will be asked to enter a registration code. Press v while playing the movie to memorize the stopped position.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES To playback DivX Plus HD content: • To play in fast reverse or fast forward directions, press CC or cc during playback. Each time you press the CC or cc, the playback speed will change. • This TV generates original chapter point in 10% increments for 10 chapters in total, that are accessible by using the Number buttons on the remote control. Playing music files (on a DLNA CERTIFIED™ Server or USB device) You can listen to music from a Multi View of available files.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES a Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu. b Press B or b to select Repeat. c Press C or c to select Off, All or 1. Mode Description Off Files in the same folder are played back once. All Files in the same folder are repeatedly played back. 1 The same file is repeatedly played back. d Panel Lock Panel Lock disables the buttons on the television. All buttons on the remote control can still be used. a Teletext Press BACK.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES The timers On Timer Programme Timers – digital only This feature will set the television to go to a specific channel at a certain time. It can be used to view a particular programme, or by setting the mode to daily or weekly, can be used to view a series of programmes. a b Press MENU / C c to highlight APPLICATIONS icon. c Press b if necessary to select an open timer position, then press OK. The Edit Timer menu will now appear on screen.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Energy Saving Settings The television can be set to turn itself Off after a certain length of time. a b c d In the APPLICATIONS menu, press b to select Sleep Timer. Use the number buttons to set the desired time. For example, to switch the television off in one and a half hours enter 01:30, or press c / C to increase/decrease in steps of 10 minutes. (Maximum time setting is 12 hours) Press EXIT to finish. To cancel the Sleep Timer, enter all zeros for the above setting.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES Digital on-screen information and Programme Guide To display More Information a Press QUICK to open the Quick Menu. When viewing in digital mode, the on-screen information and programme guide provide access to programme details for all available channels. b Press b to highlight More Information and press OK. On-screen Information icons Icon Information a Press , the information screen will appear giving details of the channel and programme currently being viewed.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES a Genre selection/searching Select the on-screen Guide by pressing GUIDE, and the Guide screen will appear highlighting details of the channel and programme currently being viewed. This may take a few moments to appear. 10:50 Tue, 6 Apr Thu6 TV 6 M6 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 09 LES SIM... 33 LES SIM... 06 TOP MODEL 09 LES SIMPSON 10 SUMMERLAND 53 SUMMERLAND 9 W9 11 NT1 From the Guide screen, you can use the genre selection and search features.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES Digital settings – parental control Parental Setup In order to prevent viewing of unsuitable films and programmes, channels and menus can be locked in digital mode. These can then only be accessed with a security code PIN. The Parental Control feature allows you to block programmes according to their rating levels. If a PIN has been set, you will need to enter it before adjusting the level. Parental PIN Setup a Press MENU / C c to highlight SETUP icon.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES English Digital settings – Channel Options Skip channels This feature allows you to set channels that will be skipped when Pu or PU are used to tune. Selecting favourite channels a From the Quick Menu / Channel Options menu, it is possible to create a list of the digital channels that are watched most. Press LIST / C c to select the Favourite Channel list. b From the Quick Menu, press b to select Channel Options and press OK.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES Digital settings – other settings Subtitles In digital mode, this feature will show subtitles on the screen in the selected language provided they are being broadcast. a In the DTV Settings menu, press B or b to select Subtitle and Audio and press OK. b Press b to select Subtitle Display and use C or c to select On or Off.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES System Information and Reset TV Searching for New Software System Information If preferred, software upgrades can be searched for manually using Search for New Software. This feature can be used to check the version of software currently installed. When in DTV mode, it includes additional diagnostic information such as signal strength, signal quality, centre frequency, modulation, etc. a In the SETUP menu, press B or b to select Software Upgrade and press OK.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES PC Settings Sampling Clock Adjusting the Sampling Clock alters the number of pulses per scan, this will clear vertical lines on the screen. Horizontal and Vertical Position Connect the PC (as shown in the ‘Connecting a computer’ section) and ensure that a picture is showing on the television screen. The picture position may now be adjusted to suit personal preference. a Press MENU / C c to highlight PREFERENCES icon.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES English Input selection and AV connections External input skip This feature is designed to make input selection more convenient by allowing you to skip unused inputs. See page 8 for a detailed image showing recommended connections. a Press MENU / C c to highlight PREFERENCES icon. Most media recorders and decoders send a signal through the SCART lead to switch the television to the correct Input socket. b Press B or b to select AV Connection.
English CONTROLS AND FEATURES Labeling video input sources Digital Audio Output These input labels are shown in the input selector. You can label video inputs according to the devices you have connected to the TV. When connecting a surround sound amplifier to the digital audio output (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format [S/PDIF]), the following options can be selected or adjusted. a Press MENU / C c to highlight PREFERENCES icon.
TEXT SERVICES Navigating pages using Auto This television has a multi-page text memory, which takes a few moments to load. It offers two Modes of viewing text – Auto will display Fastext, if available. List will save your four favourite pages. If Fastext is available, four coloured titles will appear at the base of the screen. To access one of the four given subjects, press the relevant coloured button on the remote control.
English TEXT SERVICES Control buttons Below is a guide to the functions of the remote control text buttons. k To display the index/initial page: Press k to access the index/initial page. The one displayed is dependant on the broadcaster. TEXT To display a page of text: Press TEXT to display text. Press again to superimpose text over a normal picture. Press again to return to normal television viewing. Channels cannot be changed until this has been done.
PROBLEM SOLVING Below are the answers to some of the most common queries. Q A Q A Why is there no sound or picture? a Check the television is not in standby mode. Check the mains plug and all mains connections. There is a picture, but why is there little or no colour? b Colour System b Q A Q A Using B or b adjust to get the best picture and sound. Press OK and then EXIT. 1 Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A SETUP Country Select the ATV Manual Tuning menu. Highlight the station and press OK.
English PROBLEM SOLVING Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A Q A What is DVB-T? Digital Video Broadcast via an aerial/antenna. What is DVB-C? Digital Video Broadcast via a cable connection. How are DTV radio channels selected? Select from All Channel List (LIST button). Why is a page number visible at the top of the screen but no text? Text has been selected but Teletext information is currently unavailable on the current source.
PROBLEM SOLVING What do the LEDs on the front of the television indicate? Check the table below. Other problems If your TV’s problem is not addressed in this Questions and Answers section or the recommended solution has not worked, do one of the following: 1 Turn off your TV. After 30 seconds, turn it on. 2 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. After 1 minute, plug the power cord in and turn on the TV. 3 Perform the Reset Factory Defaults procedure (see page 49).
English INFORMATION License Information • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. • YouTube and the YouTube Logo are trademarks of Google Inc. • This product contains Adobe® Flash® Player software under license from Adobe Systems Incorporated. Copyright © 1995-2009 Adobe Systems Incorporated.
INFORMATION English Disposal… The following information is only for EU-member states: Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product. They will be separated at the recycling centres. The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005.
English INFORMATION Information Before connecting any external equipment, turn off all main power switches. If there is no switch, remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Signal information for Mini D-sub 15 pin connector Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name Pin No.
INFORMATION English Acceptable video or PC signals through the HDMI terminals The HDMI inputs on this TV only accept VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, and SXGA signal formats which are compliant with VESA as shown in the table below. Since some PCs and HDMI or DVI devices input signals which are different from the resolution and frequency described in the table below, the following phenomenon may occur; incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder.
English INFORMATION Media Player Supported Format Media Player Photo Media Format JPEG File Extention .jpg .jpeg Video codec Audio codec JPEG USB DMS yes yes yes no – BMP .bmp BMP – Note Data compatibility: JPEG Exif ver 2.2 Maximum viewable resolution: 4096 × 4096 (HW decode) 16384 × 16384 (SW decode) Maximum photo size: 9 MB Maximum number of files: 1000 / folder Data compatibility: JPEG Exif ver 2.
INFORMATION Media Format File Extention Movie Flash Video (FLV1) .flv .swf Sorenson H.263 (FLV1) H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) MPEG-1/2 Layer3 MPEG-2/4 LC AAC L-PCM ADPCM yes no 3GPP .3gp MPEG-4 part2 H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) MPEG-2/4 LC AAC AMR yes no JPEG L-PCM ADPCM yes no Motion JPEG .avi .mp4 .mkv Music Video codec Audio codec USB DMS MP3 .mp3 – MPEG-1/2 Layer-3 yes yes MP4 .m4a – MPEG-2/4 LC AAC yes yes WMA .
English INFORMATION Specifications and accessories Receiving systems DVB-T Broadcast systems/channels UK UHF 21-68 Broadcast systems/channels PAL-I UHF UK21-UK69 France VHF 05-10 (VHF 01-05) UHF 21-69 PAL-B/G UHF E21-E69 VHF E2-E12, S1-S41 Germany VHF 05-12 UHF 21-69 SECAM-L UHF F21-F69 VHF F1-F10, B-Q Austria VHF 05-12 UHF 21-69 SECAM-D/K UHF R21-R69 VHF R1-R12 Power consumption (approx.) 32RL 40RL 71W 89W Standby power consumption (approx.) 0.3W On-mode power consumption* (approx.
