Owner’s Manual Integrated High Definition LCD Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 32RV525RZ 37RV52R 37RV52RZ 37RV525RZ 40RV52R 40RV52RZ For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 10. Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition TV broadcast, a High Definition digital cable program, or a High Definition digital satellite program).
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 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).
• 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. If the liquid comes in contact with your mouth or eyes, or your skin is cut by broken glass, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor. • ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the TV any time it has been damaged or dropped. Important Safety Instructions 1) 2) 3) 4) Read these instructions.
23) Always place the TV on the floor or 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. 31) • Use extreme 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.
37) 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. 38) 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.
40” TV 6) VESA Mounting Pattern TV Size Hole Pattern(HxV) VESA Mounting Pattern Screw Size 32” 200x200 mm M6 37” 200x200 mm M6 40” 200x200 mm M6 46” 400x200 mm M8 (unit in mm) Removing the 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.
FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 32RV525RZ, 32RV52RZ, 37RV525RZ, 37RV52RZ, 40RV525R, 40RV525RZ, 40RV52R, 40RV52RZ, 46RV525R, and 46RV525RZ Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contents Important Safety Instructions................................ 3 Installation, Care, and Service.............................. 3 Chapter 1: Introduction....................................... 9 Features of your new TV....................................................... 9 Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV................................................................. 10 TV front and side panel controls and connections...............11 TV back panel connections.
Chapter 1: Introduction Features of your new TV The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases). • 1080p output resolution. • Three HDMI™ digital, high-definition multimedia interfaces 1080p input support ( page 16).
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features. 1 2 Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information. Keep this manual for future reference. Observe the following when choosing a location for the TV: • Read “Important notes about your LCD TV” 3 ( page 7).
Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 40RV525RZ is used in this manual for illustration purposes. Left side panel TV front TV top Control panel 1無 Green LED and TOSHIBA Logo LED Power LED(Green) = Power indicator TOSHIBA Logo LED= On or Off ( page 29). 6無 ARROWS pqtu — When a menu is onscreen, these buttons function as up/down/left/ right menu navigation buttons.
Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 14–20. TV back Power Cord 1無 2無 HDMI™ IN — High-Definition Multimedia Interface input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. HDMI connection is necessary to receive 1080p signals.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/ video devices. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of connector types required by your devices and the length of each cable. Coaxial (F-type) cable Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT/CABLE input on your TV.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR (or a VCR with S-video) and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder From Cable TV or antenna Camcorder From Cable TV Cable box TV back panel AUDIO OUT IN CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO OUT L R S-video cable VIDEO 2 inputs on TV right side panel Stereo VCR or Standard A/V cable VIDEO L AUDIO R IN OUT L R CH 3 CH 4 IN from ANT OUT to TV Audio cable You will need: • coaxial cables • S-video cable −− For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use an S-
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Your TV has two sets of ColorStream® (component video) inputs.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device. This input is designed to accept HDCP (HighBandwidth 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 or DVI output).
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV ® REGZA-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 pages 51. TV back panel Playback device Audio receiver (REGZA-LINK DVD player,etc.) Playback device (REGZA-LINK HD DVD player,etc.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 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. standard optical out signals may not work properly, creating a high noise level that may damage speakers or headphones. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY.
Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a personal computer (PC) With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound from the TV’s speakers. • Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name Pin No.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your TV remote control can operate your TV and many other devices such as cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a box), even if they are different brands. If you have a Toshiba device: Your TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices ( page 24).
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart ( page 23). 1無 POWER turns the TV on and off. When the TV is on, the green LED indicator on the TV front will be illuminated. 2無 FREEZE freezes the picture. Press again to restore the moving picture ( page 41). 3無 SLEEP accesses the sleep timer ( page 50).
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Using the remote control to control your other devices 1無 POWER Turns the selected device on and off. If you have a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you have not already done so) ( pages 24–26). 3無 +10 Press to directly access DVD chapters higher than 10.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote Control functional key chart Note: •• “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. •• “ TV” = key will affect the TV, even though the remote control is in another mode. •• * Not available for your TV.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV CABLE SAT (satellite) REC REC MENU* --- --- SLOW – SLOW + ANGLE SUB TITLE AUDIO EJECT SLOW REW* SLOW FWD* Angle* Sub title* Audio* Eject* ------------- ------------- Programming the remote control to control your other devices Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote control codes Wards In some cases you may not be able to operate your device with the TV remote control. Your other device may use a code that is not recognized by the TV remote control. If this happens, use the device’s remote control.
Chapter 3: Using the remote control Audiovox Panasonic RCA 094, 095 024, 096, 099 098 VCR Admiral Aiko Aiwa Akai 049 019 018 003, 004, 037, 038, 039, 058, 069 Audiovox 010 Bell & Howell 007, 068 Broksonic 008, 017 Calix 010 Carver 026 CCE 019 Citizen 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 019, 057, 073 Colortyme 005 Craig 009, 010, 016, 061, 065, 079 Curtis Mathes 001, 005, 009, 012, 014, 040, 048, 053, 056, 057 Daewoo 011, 013, 015, 017, 018, 019, 057, 078 Daytron 078 Denon 063 Dimensia 001, 048 Electrohome
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Main menu layout The tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system. To open the main menus (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel.
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status menus. To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press Setup menu, select Installation, and press .
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Setting the Energy Saving Mode TOSHIBA Logo LED When you first turn on the TV, the Menu Language, and Energy Saving Mode windows will appear by default. To select settings: 1無 From the Menu Language selection window, highlight your preferred language and press Initial Setup . You can select TOSHIBA Logo LED either On or Off. 1無 Press and open the Setup menu. 2無 Highlight Logo LED and press u. 3無 Press p or q to select either On or Off and press .
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory When you press or on the remote control or TV control panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the TV’s channel memory. Programming channels automatically 4無 (A new set of Installation menu icons will appear, as shown below.
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 2無 Open the Terrestrial menu, highlightChannel Add/Delete, and then press . To add a channel to the channel memory: Highlight the unchecked box next to the channel number you want to add, and then press to check the box. To manually add digital subchannels on a physical channel: Use the Channel Numbers and the Dash ( ) on the remote control to enter the channel number (for example, 56–1).
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV To create and assign a custom label: Setting the HDMI™ audio mode 1無 Open the Channel Labeling window. 2無 Press or to select a channel you want to To set the HDMI audio mode: label. 3無 Press pqu to highlight Custom and press . The software keyboard will appear. 1無 Press and open the Audio menu. 2無 Highlight Audio Setup and press . 3無 Press p or q to select HDMI 1 Audio and then press t or u to select the HDMI 1 audio mode (Auto, Digital, or Analog).
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Viewing the digital signal meter Viewing the system status You can view the digital signal meter in the ANT/ CABLE digital TV input source only. To view the system status: To view the digital signal meter: 1無 Press and open the Setup menu. 2無 Highlight Installation and press . 3無 A new set of Installation menu icons will appear. Open the Terrestrial menu, highlight Signal Meter, and press .
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: 1無 Press on the remote control or TV control panel. 2無 And then either: a) Press 0–7; or b) Repeatedly press on the remote control and then press to change the input; or c) Repeatedly press on the remote control or TV control panel to change the input. The current signal source displays in the top right corner of the Input Selection screen.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 3無 Press or to highlight the video source you want to label. Tuning channels using the Channel Browser™ Input Labeling Video 1 VCR Video 2 Cable ColorStream HD 1 Video Recorder ColorStream HD 2 Hide HDMI 1 DTV HDMI 2 Satellite/DSS HDMI 3 DV D -- PC Reset Done 4無 Press or to select the desired label for that input source.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Elements of the ChannelBrowser™ 3無 Press to highlight History List, and then press or to select the setting you prefer: either On, or Off. Note: History List will be cleared every time the TV is powered off. 4無 Press to highlight ANT/CABLE List, and then press or to select On or Off. 5無 Press to highlight Inputs List, and then press or to select On or Off. 6無 Press to highlight Favorites List, then press or to select On or Off.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To tune to a channel or input in Select mode: Setting the Channel Tuning Mode 1無 While watching TV, press This feature allows you to choose how tuning will be handled for analog and digital channels when the TV is in Antenna mode. or to open the Channel Browser™ and surf back to a previous item or forward to the next item in the list.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Tuning to the next programmed channel Switching between two channels using SurfLock™ To tune to the next programmed channel: The SurfLock™ feature temporarily “memorizes” one channel to the button, so you can return to that channel quickly from any other channel by pressing . To memorize a channel to the button: Press panel. or on the remote control or TV control Note: This feature will not work unless you program channels into the TV’s channel memory ( page 30).
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To select the picture size using the menus: 1無 Select Picture Size in the Theater Settings menu. 2無 Press or to select the desired picture size setting. 3無 Highlight Done and press Picture Size TheaterWide 2 (for letter box programs) . 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.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To set the scroll settings: Picture Size Native (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signal programs) • If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the screen (i.e. no overscanning). • This is especially useful for external HD sources such as DVHS movies, or PC graphics.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature: 1無 Press and open the Video menu. 2無 Highlight Theater Settings and press . 3無 In the Auto Aspect Ratio field, select On. 4無 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press . To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press . To turn off the auto aspect ratio feature: Select Off in step 3 above.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture quality Using the closed caption mode You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight™, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness) to your personal preferences.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Digital CC Settings You can customize the closed caption display characteristics by changing the background color, opacity, text size, type, edge, and color. Note: ••This feature is available for digital channels only. ••You cannot set the Caption Text and Background as the same color. To customize the closed captions: 1無 Press and open the Preferences menu. 2無 Highlight Digital CC Settings and press .
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 2無 Highlight Digital Audio Selector and press . Audio Digital Audio Selector Audio Settings Advanced Audio Settings Audio Setup 3無 Press or to select Audio, and then press or to select the desired service. 4無 Press . Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to output high-fidelity stereo sound.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range Control feature 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. PIN code has not been stored. Press the Channel Number buttons to enter a new four-digit code, enter the code a second time to confirm, and press . To use the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control: 1無 Press and open the Audio menu.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To block and unblock TV programs and movies: To download the additional rating system (if available): 1無 Press and highlight the Locks menu icon. 2無 Press to display the PIN code entering screen. 3無 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press . 4無 Press to highlight Enable Rating Blocking. 5無 Press and to select On, and then press . 1無 Press and highlight the Locks menu icon. 2無 Press to display the PIN code entering screen.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Independent rating system for broadcasters Ratings Description and Content themes 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.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features and channels 3 and 4. You will not be able to view the input sources or channels until you unlock the inputs. To lock/unlock the video inputs: 1無 From the Locks menu, Press to display the PIN code entering screen. 6無 Repeat step 5 for other channels you want to block. 7無 Highlight Done and press 2無 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press . 3無 Press to highlight Input Lock and press .
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Note: ••A message will appear when 10 minutes, 3 minutes, and 1 minute remain on the GameTimer. ••If the TV loses power with time remaining on the GameTimer, when power is restored the TV will enter Input Lock mode (as if the GameTimer had been activated) and you will have to deactivate the Input Lock (as described before). picture are cut off, readjust the Horizontal Position and Vertical Position.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Sampling Clock Helps to reduce noise and minimize periodic vertical stripes on the screen. The adjustment range is within ±10 from center.* Auto Adjust Highlight this item then press to get an optimum adjustment automatically. ** The default settings may vary depending on the input signal format. Setting the PC Audio This function allows you to output or mute the sound from your PC when connecting using the PC IN terminal and an analog RGB cable.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features pqtu VOLUME and MUTE controls of Audio Receiver Navigate contents menu, etc. Enters contents menu, etc. Returns to the previous menu. Note: These functions depend on the devices connected. REGZA-LINK® Player Control menu functions: 1無 Press and open the Preferences menu. 2無 Highlight REGZA-LINK Player Control and press . With your TV’s remote control, you can adjust or mute the sound volume of the Audio Receiver.
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 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 if TV Speakers has been selected. Turn the TV off and on again to output the sound from the TV speakers. To set the REGZA-LINK® Setup: 1無 From the Setup menu, highlight REGZA-LINK Setup and press . 2無 Press p or q to highlight Enable REGZA-LINK. 3無 Press t or u to select On.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features 4無 To save the new settings, highlight Done and Using the advanced picture settings features press . To revert the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press . Note: If you select one of the factory-set picture modes (Sports, Standard, Movie or PC) and then change the static gamma setting, the picture mode automatically changes to Preference.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using CableClear® digital noise reduction The CableClear® digital noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV picture. This may be useful when receiving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or playing a noisy video cassette or disc. To change the CableClear settings: 1無 Press 2無 and open the Video menu, highlight Noise Reduction and press . In the CableClear field, select your desired setting.
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced audio settings features Using the QSound® sound feature QSound® is the original name for a positional threedimensional (3D) sound processing algorithm from QSound Labs that creates 3D audio effects from multiple monophonic sources and sums the outputs to two channels for presentation over regular stereo speakers. To adjust the QSound® settings: 1無 Put the TV in STEREO mode ( “Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts” on page 42).
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Black box on-screen •• The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes (T1, T2, T3, or T4). Set the closed caption feature to Off ( page 42).
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Sound problems •• Check the antenna/cable connections ( Chapter •• •• •• •• •• 2). The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. The sound may be muted. Press VOLUME. If you hear no sound, try setting the MTS feature to Stereo mode ( page 44). If you are not receiving a second audio program from a known SAP source, make sure the MTS feature is set to SAP mode ( page 44).
Chapter 9: Appendix Specifications Note: •• 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.
Chapter 9: Appendix Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PC IN signal formats Note: Depending on the connected PC, the following status may occur; incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder. But this is not a malfunction of your TV. Format Resolution V. Frequency H. Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency VGA 640 × 400 70.090Hz 31.470kHz 25.180MHz VGA 640 × 480 59.940Hz 31.469kHz 25.175MHz SVGA 800 × 600 60.317Hz 37.879kHz 40.
Chapter 9: Appendix Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26” and Larger Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS LCD ELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE. LCD TELEVISIONS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A.
Chapter 9: Appendix No person, agent, distributor, dealer, or company is authorized to change, modify, or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within which an action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of TACP arising under the warranty or under any statute or law of the United States or any state thereof is hereby limited to ninety (90) days from the date you discover, or should have discovered, the defect.
Chapter 9: Appendix b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.
Chapter 9: Appendix Arbitration and Dispute Resolution To the extent not precluded by law, any claim, dispute, controversy or disagreement (whether for breach of warranty, breach of contract, tort (including negligence and negligent and/or fraudulent misrepresentation), under a statute or under any other law or form of action) against any of the Related Parties arising out of, or otherwise relating to: (i) this warranty; (ii) the Television; (iii) any oral or written representations, statements, brochures,
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