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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV.This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCETHE RiSK OFFiRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK DO NOTEXPOSETHIS APPL ANCETO RA H OR MO STURE WARNING"TO REDUCETHE RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER {OR BACK), NO USER.
brokenglassor liquidfrom the damagedtelevision. The LCDpanelinsidetheTV containsglassandatoxic liquid.If the liquidcomesincontactwithyour mouth or eyes,or yourskin is cutby brokenglass,rinsethe affectedareathoroughlywithwaterandconsultyour doctor. importantSafety instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) 3) Keep these instructions. Heed aiiwarnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean oniywith dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilationopenings.
24) To avoid damageto this product, neverplaceor store the TV in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas;or areas 33) DANGER:RiSK OF SERIOUS PERSONALiNJURYOR DEATH! ,, Useextreme care to make sure you are never in a position where your body (or any item you are in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.
Choosinga location for your LCDTV 40) 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. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center. To Display yourLCDTV on the included Pedestal Stand: 41) 1) Readand Followthe pedestalassemblyinstructions included with the pedestal. DANGER:RISK OFSERIOUS PERSONALINJURYOR DEATH! Q.
Removingthe Pedestal Stand 1) Carefully lay the front of the unit face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket. Leave the stand protruding over the edge of the surface. Note: Extreme care should always be used when removing the pedestal stand to avoid damage to the LCD panel. 2) Remove the four screws shown in the below diagram. This will allow removal of the pedestal stand.
FCCDeclarationof Conformity Compliance StatementtFart15): Important notesabout your LCD7V The Toshiba55HT1UTelevision complies The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display teehnology and are not an indication of malfunetion; therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for pereeived issues resulting from these symptoms. with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
importantSafety instructions............................... Installation,Care, and Service............................. Chapter 1: introduction...................................... Features nl vnur new TV ................................................................ 3 3 g 9 Overview ol steps lor installing, setting up, and using yuur new TV .......................................................................................... 10 TV lront and side panel controls and connectiuns ....................
Features of your new TV The following features are just of your a few of the many exciting new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: * Integrated digital tuning (SVSB ATSC QAM) eliminates the need for a separate converter set-top output box (in most and digital cases). . 1080p resolution. . Three HDMI <'_) digital, high-definition multimedia interfaces 1080p input support (_v page 16). . One set of" ColorStream component video inputs . QSound .
Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV Follow these steps to set up your its many exciting features. "! Carefully read the important TV and begin using safety, care, and service information. for future reference. 2 Observe the following for the TV: ,, Read "Important Keep this manual choosing about (_v page 7). ,, Place the TV on the floor a location your LCD or a sturdy, TV" level, stable surface that can support the weight of the ullit.
TV front and side panel controlsand connections Model 55HTIU is used in this manual for illustration purposes. Left side panel TV front TV top 2 1 Control panel 1 Green LED 8 VOLONE"_1_ -- These buttons adjust the volume level. Power LED(Green) = Power indicator 2 Remote sens0r-- Point the remote control toward this remote sensor (_:_>"Remote control effective range" on page 20). g INPUT -- 3 POWER -- Press to turn the TV on and off.
TV back pane] connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 13-19. 1 TVback J .... PowerCord a°g''dr'" L 4 I I I 7 1 PC [R -- For use when connecting a personal computer. 2 HDM[_ [N -- High-Definition Multimedia [nterface input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDM[ device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. HDM[ connection is necessary to receive 1080p signals.
Optical audio cable Overview of cable types FD-1 Cables can be purchased fl'om most stores that sell audio/ video devices. Bei_re purchasing any cables, be sure of connector types required by your devices and the length of each cable. Coaxial {F-type) cable to the (F-type) cable is used fox" connecting your cable TV service, and/or cable converter box ANT/CABLE input with optical audio inputto the TV's DIGITAl. AUDIOOUTtermimfl (L_¢page 187.
Connectinga VCRand antenna, CableTV or Camcorder From Cable TV or antenna FromCable TV b_x Cable Stereo VCR L-- You will need: To view the VCR: ., coaxial cables Turn ON the VCR. Select the VIDEO video input source on the TV. '_ .
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream ® (component video), a VCR, and a sateJJJte receiver TVbackpanel Fromantenna 31. StereoVCR SateiJJte receiver with component video or DVDplayer with component video You will need: To view antenna • • Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.
To connect Connecting an HDNI ® or DVI device to the HDN] input . The HDM[ input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDM[ source device, or macompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device. This input is designed to accept HDCP (HighBandwidth Digital-Content Protection) wogram material in digital form from ElA/CEA-861-Dcompliant m consumer electronic devices (such as a set-top box or DVD player with HDM[ or DVI output).
RERZA-LINK® connection You can control the basic functions of connected audio/video devices using the TV's remote control if you connect a REGZA-LINK compatible audio receiver or playback device. For an explanation of setup and operations, see page 49. Playbackdevice (REGZA-LINR DVDplayer,etc.) aF77L ...................
Connectinga digital audio system The TV's DiGiTAL AUDIOOUT terminal outputs a *Dolby _ Digital or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby _ Digital decoder or other external audio system with optical audio input. You will need: . Optical audio cable (Use an optical audio cable that has the larger "TosLink" connector and not the smaller "mini-optical" connector.
No te: • The PC audio input terminals on the TV are shared with the HDMI- 1 analog audio input terminals (_,,_ page 44). The HDM[ input can accept and display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz), and 1080p (24Hz/60Hz) signal formats. For detailed signal specifications, see page 58. • Some PC models cannot be connected to this TX Note: e An adapter is not needed for computers with a compatible mini D-sub 15-pin terminal.
Instaflingthe remote control batteries Remote control effective range 1 Remove tile battery cover from tile back of tile remote control. For optimum performance, aim tile remote COlltrol directly at the TV and make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the TV. Point remote remote 2 Install two "AAA" size batteries, making match the + and - signs on the batteries signs on the battery compartment. sure to to the 16.
Learning about the remote controJ The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. 2 3 6 FREEZEfreezes the picture. Press again to restore the moving picture (l_' page 36). 7 Channel N0mhers (0-9, -/100) directly tune channels. The [] button is used to tune digital channels (r_' page 33) or to edit the Favorites List (c_y'page 30). 8 FAVBROWSER accesses the Favorites List in the Channel Browser'" (r,,vpage 30). 9 RECALLdisplays TV status information (r,,>'page 51).
Main menu Jayout The tables below and oll the next page provide a quick overview of your TV's menu system. To open the main menus (illustrated below), press M_7_u on the remote control or TV control panel.
Setup/InstaRaUonmenulayout The Installation To open the Setup menu, menu contains the Terrestrial installation menu (illustrated select Installation, and press Terrestrial and System below), menus. control or TV control panel, open the @.
initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV, the [nitial Setup window will appear. 1 [n the Menu Language field, wess 4 or _ to select your preferred language. 2 Configuring the antenna input source for the ART/CABLEterminal To configure the ANT/CABLE input source: MENU 1 Press Press 4 or _ to select Time Zone and set your © Highlight and open the Setup menu. Jnsta]]ati0nand press _E_. desired time zone with 4 or _ and press @. 3 Next, the Location setting window will appear.
ProgrammingchanneJsautomatically Your TV can automatically detect in your in its memory. channels manually channel area and store them all active channels After the are programmed automatically, you can add or erase individual channels in the memory. No te: o You must configure the ANT/CABLE input source before programming channels (_:_ page 24).
Toadd a channel to the Highlight the checked box next to the channel channel you want to add, and then press @ To remove memory: to remove number 1 the tick. To manually add digital subchannels physical channel: a message Channel Labelingwindow. you want to remove Press AY'_ example, 56-1 ). [f the channel is found, the number will be added the list and the box will be mlchecked.
To delete the custom the Channel label: Open 2 Highlight the label 3 Highlight Yes from the deletion window Labeling Setting the HDN!®audio mode 1 window. to be deleted To set the HDMI and press []. audio mode: MENU 1 Press O 2 Highlight 3 Press and open the Soundmenu. confirmation and press @. Audio Setup and press @. & or V to select H[}NJ 1 Audio and then press 4 or _ to select the HDM[ 1 audio mode (Auto, Digital or AnaJ0g).
Viewing the digital signal meter Viewing the systemstatus You can view the digital signal meter in the ANT/ CABLE digital TV input source only. To view the system 1 To view the digital signal status: MENU Press 0 and open the Setup menu, meter: Highlight Installation and press @. MENU © and open the Setup menu. 1 Press 2 Highlight 3 A new set of Installation menu icons will appear.
SelecUngthe video input source to view To select the video input 1 Press _) source You can label each video input source according to the type of device you connected to each source, from the following preset list of labels: to view: on the remote control or TV control • - - (d@mlr label) • Audio Receiver • Cable panel.
Input labeling example: To delete a favorite channel/input: The screen below left shows the defauh Input Selection screen (with none of the inputs labeled as a specific device). The screen below right is an example of how yon could label the inputs if you connected a Cable TV to VIDEO ,VCR to ColorStream HD, a video recorder to ColorStream HD, a DTV set-top box to HDMI 1, and a satellite/DSS set-top box to HDMI 2, and a DVD 1 player to HDMI 3.
To open the Channel _ACK . Browser'S': Elementsof the ChannelBrowser" F,EXT 1 Press _ 4 or _ _ on the remote control. 2 3 _AGK - Press L_ "_ to surf backward through the previously tuned 32 channels in the History list, the channels in the ANT/CABLE channel list, the inputs in the inputs list, the REGZA-LINK devices in the REGZA-LINK list, or the favorite channels/inputs in the Favorites list. .
To tune to a channel or input in Select mode: . . Whde watching TV, press BACK _ '_ or NX1 _ t_ to open tile Channel Browser ''_ and surf back to a previous item or tUrwardto the next item in the list. 2 Setting the ChannelTuningNode This feature allows you to choose how tuning will be handled for analog and digital channels when the TV is in Antenna mode.
Tuningto the next programmed channel Switchingbetweentwo channels usingSurfLock To tune to the next programmed channel: Press _ or _ on the remote control or TV control panel. The SurfLock TM channel channel '_' feature OH RTN CH(_TN.To memorize Note: This feature will not work unless you program channels into the TV's channel memory (_:_,page 24). 1 temporarily a channel digital channels: Number (0-9) oll the remote control, followed by the dash ([i_) button and then the sub-channel nmnber.
To select tile picture size using the menus: 1 Select Picture Size in the Theater Settings menu. 2 Press 4 or II_to select the desired picture size setting. 3 Highlight Done and press @. Note: Some of the picture sizes may not be available depending on the receiving signal format (those will be "grayed out" in the Picture Size screen). Using these functions to change the picture size (i.e.
To set the scroll Native {for 480i {HDNI), 4SOp{HDNI), 720p, lOSOi, and lOSOpsignal programs) MENU © settings: and open the Picture menu. 1 Press 2 Highlight 3 [n the PictureSizefield, select either TheaterWide2 or TheaterWide 3 (you cal!l!Ot scroll in any other mode). Dess _!' to highlight the Picture Scroll field. Theater Settingsand press _@.
To turn Press on the auto aspect O and open the MENU ratio feature: Theater Settingsand 2 Highlight 3 [n the Auto Aspect Ratio field, select 0u. 4 To save the new settings, highlight [}oRe and press @. Adjustingthe picture Picture menu. press _. SelecUngthe picture mode You can select your desired picture settirJgs from four different modes, as described below. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Resetand press @.
Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight 'M,Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness) to your personal preferences. Using the closed caption mode Baseclosed captions The closed caption mode has two options: * Captions--An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked "CC" in program guides).
Digital CCSettings You can customize the closed caption display characteristics by changing the background color, opacity, text size, type, edge, and color. Note: o This feature is available for digital channels only. o You cannot set the Caption Text and Background as the same colon change to another setting will automatically Press MENU O 2 Highlight 3 Press the closed Digital closed caption services default A or V to highlight and press @.
will see the current program on the screen but hear the other language instead of the program's normal audio. 3 Press A or V to select AudJ0, and then press 4 or _" to select the desired service. , ./fyou have SAP on and the station you are watching is not broadcasting a second audio program, the station's normal audio will be outpuL However, occasionally there is no sound at all in SAP mode. ff this happens, set the MTS feature to Stereo mode. Adjustingthe audio quaIRy Press EXIT O.
• The LockSystemscreen (below) appears if a PIN code has not been stored. Press the Channel Using the Doiby® DigRal Dynamic Range Control feature Number buttons to enter a new four-digit enter the code a second time to confirm, This dynamic range control feature causes the ATSC dynamic range to be further compressed, allowing you to switch from ATSC to analog broadcasts at the same dynamic range. code, and press @. To use tile Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control: Press O and open the Sound menu.
BlockingTV programsand movies by rating (V-CNp) To download (if available): MENU Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to the ratings you select. (For rating descriptions, see the tables on the next page.) To block and unblock TV programs and movies: Locks menu 1 0 Press the additional . rating . and h@_hght the Locks menn icon.
independent rating systemfor broadcasters TV-MA Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.) L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity V) Graphic violence TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
Unlockingprogramstemporarily Usingthe GameTimer ® [f you try to rune the TV to a program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will appear onscreen: You can use the GameTimer playing to set a time limit t_r a video game (30-120 minutes). When the GameTimer expires, the TV enters Input Lock mode and locks out the input source for the video game device.
5 Press _ to select 0U. When the control panel is locked and any button oll the control panel (except POWER) is pressed, the message "NOT AVAILABLE" appears. Note: The screen is disrupted momentarily when adjusting the PC settings. This is not a sign of malfunction. To unlock the control panel: Select 0If in step 5 above, or press and hold the V0[.[JMF - button on the TV control panel for about 10 seconds until the volume icon appears.
is set to "No," the HDM! 1 Audio setting changes to "Auto."/f PC Audio is set to "Yes," the HDM! 1 Audio setting is set to "Digital" and is grayed out in the menu. (Also see item 3 on page 72and "Setting the HDMI ® Audio mode" on page 27.) To select the Auto Start function 1 Press M_u and "_ or _ to select the Setup menu. 2 Press V to select Nedia Player, and then press @. 3 Select USB, and then press @. 4. Press A or V" to select Auto Start.
Viewing photo_es There are three types of view modes. Multi 1 To start slideshow, press @ mode. in the Single View 2 Press 4 / _ to view the previous/next photo. View: This view allows you to search for photos in a grid format. These pictures are displayed using thumbnail data in each image file. To set Interval Time and Repeat settings: MENU I Press © to open the Onick Menu. Press IntervalTimeor at or V to select either Repeat.
Duringplayback Photo PAUSFJSTEP - Press _ Photo list (Multi PLAY - To resume normal playback, press _51. . To locate a specific file, press _SKIP . To adjust l:,ress _ volume, (r) _SK P (Only OSB storage To sort the folders repeatedly. / During p/ayback, you can adjust the SOUND menu functions from the QUICK menu. Press 2 repeat MENU O Press 4 or I1_to select Press CH 0RTN To close the 3 Press O to open the Onick Menu from Multi View mode.
Setting the sleep timer Music Music list (Multi view) See page 46. Sorting (Only USBstorage device) To sort the _blders and files Press O MENU to open the Quick Menu. Sort. 2 Press & or V to select 3 Press 4 or _ to select Title,New or 0[d to set the sorting rule. Playback See page 46 Pause See page 47 Stop See page 46 Skip See page 47 Repeatplay See page 46 SOUND Settings See page 39 You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 180 minutes).
REGZA-LINK functions: Using RERZA-LiHK® This is a new feature that uses CEC technology and allows you to control Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices from the TV remote via HDM[ connection (_>"page 17). When the Enable REGZA-LINK _ Player Control menu MENU (2) and open the Preferences menu. I Press 2 Highlight REGZA-LINR Player Cnnlrnland pless @E_. 3 Press in the REGZA- LINK setup menu (_>"page 50) is set to On, the following REGZA-LINK functions will be enabled.
VOLUME and MUTE controls of Audio Receiver With your TV's remote control, you can adjust or mute the sound volume of the Audio Receiver. First, set the MODE SELECT switch on the remote control to IV. VOL • " I_ v-L_adjust the volume level. • [_ turns off the sound. Note: When you turn on the Audio Receiver, change its input source, or adjust the sound volume, the sound will be output from the audio receiver's speakers even ff TV Speakers has been selected.
Displaying TV status information To display RECALL: TV status information Press _ on the remote control. Understandingthe auto poweroff feature using The following information will display (if applicable): The TV will automatically turn itself off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its broadcast for the day. This feature functions in ANT/CABLEmode only. * Current input (ANT/CABLE,VIDE0, etc.
Selecting the colortemperature Usingthe advanced picture settings features You can change tile quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures (Cool, Medium, aim Warm), as described below. UsingDynamicContrast Dynamic Contrast detects changes in picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjusts the video.
Selecting the cinema mode Usingthe Film Stabilization feature When you view a DVD (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the VJl[}F0,C010rStream ND (component video), or N[}NI inputs oll the TV, smoother motion can be obtained by setting the Cinema Node to Film. This feature helps to eliminate video shaking. To turn on Film Stabilization: Press O and open the Picture menu, highlight PictureSettings and press @. MENU Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press @.
UsingNPEGnoisereduction The MPEG noise reduction to reduce visible interference Usingthe advanced audio settings features feature allows you caused by MPEG comwession. Choices for MPEG noise reduction are Off, Low,Riddle, and High.Offis automatically selected when To select Press this feature the MPEG is disabled ("grayed noise reduction © and open the MENU Usingthe QSound ® soundfeature out"). level: 0Souud ® is the original Picture menu.
Noisy picture Generaltroubleshooting * Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some if you are watching an analog channel (offair broadcast or Cable TV), you can set the CableClear e feature to reduce visible interference in the TV picture solutions you can try. (_> page 53). Video Input Selection problems * BlacR box on-screen • The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes ([1, "1"2,"[3, or T4).
Soundproblems Closedcaption problems * Check the antenna/cable connections (_ Chapter 2). . The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. . . . . The sound may be muted. Press VOLUME. [f you hear 11o sound, try setting the MTS feature to Stereo mode (_:_ page 39). [f yon are not receiving a second audio program from a known SAP source, make sure the NTS feature is set to SAP mode (_:_ page 39).
Specifications No te: ° 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.
AcceptaNe signal formats for PC iN and HDN! terminals PC IN signal formats Note: Depending on the connected PC, the fo/Iowing status may occur; incorrect detection, picture position failure, blur, or judde_ But this is not a malfunction VGA 640 x 480 59.940Hz 31.469kHz 25.175MHz SVGA 800 x 600 60.317Hz 37.879kHz 40.000MHz XGA 1024 x 768 60.004Hz 48.363kHz 65.000MHz WXGA 1280 x 768 59.870Hz 47.776kHz 79.500MHz 1360 x 768 60.015Hz 47.712kHz 85.500MHz 1280 x 1024 60.020Hz 63.
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