User Manual L2456DG DIGITAL Series This standard user's manual is designed to show you how to connect and tune in your Toshiba TV and to operate the most commonly used functions. During the life of your TV firmware updates will be made available to ensure that your TV maintains optimum performance: If your TV is connected to the internet, firmware will be automatically made available. If your TV is not connected to the internet, you can download the latest version of firmware from www.toshiba-om.
English Contents Black/White Level ..........................................23 Safety Precautions ................................... 4 Film Mode ......................................................23 Installation and Important Information ... 5 PC Settings ....................................................24 Where to install ................................................5 Reset .............................................................24 When using a Wall Bracket..........................
HDMI CEC Control Setup ..............................45 Subtitles .........................................................33 HDMI CEC Playback Device Control ..... 47 Stereo and Bilingual Transmissions...............33 USB HDD Record Function.................... 48 Selecting Channels ........................................33 To record DTV programmes ..........................48 AD Selection ..................................................34 How to set recordings via the Programme Guide .........
English Safety Precautions 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. They are of a general nature, intended to help with all electronic consumer products and some points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.
Where to install Locate the television away from direct sunlight and strong lights, soft, indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing. Use curtains or blinds to prevent direct sunlight falling on the screen. Place the TV set on a stable, level surface that can support the weight of the TV. The LCD display panels are manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots.
English Please take note EXCLUSION CLAUSE Toshiba shall under no circumstances be liable for loss and/or damage to the product caused by: i. ! ii. ! iii. ! iv. ! v. ! vi. " ! vii. any damage or loss caused as a result of the owner’s failure and/or neglect to follow the instructions set # ! viii.
Simple at-a-glance reference of your remote control. 12. In TV mode: Display on-screen information In Text mode: Access the index page 13. Mute the sound 14. Display the QUICK menu 15. Exit the menu system 16. Display EPG 17. Go to the previous level of the menu 18. Display the on-screen menu 19. = * > ? @ J* In Text mode: Change the page 20.
English 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 40L24** USB SOCKET *a decoder could be Digital Satellite or any other compatible decoder.*Model will determine power cord position.
The basic functions of connected audio/video equipment can be controlled using the television’s remote control if an HDMI CEC compatible device is connected.
English Connecting an HDMI or DVI Device to the HDMI Input The HDMI input on your television 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 (High-Bandwidth Digital-Content Protection) programme 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).
Connect an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector) to the HDMI 1. The maximum recommended HDMI – DVI cable length is 6.6ft (2m). An HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable transfers video only. Separate analogue audio connection is not supported for audio receivers.
English 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 cable. If connecting a PC with an HDMI terminal, use an HDMI cable (type A connector). A separate analogue cable is not necessary.
English Acceptable Video signals through HDMI terminals Resolution H. Frequency (KHz) V. Frequency (Hz) 480i 15.750 60.000 480p 31.500 60.000 576i 15.625 50.000 576p 31.250 50.000 720p 37.500 50.000 720p 45.000 60.000 1080i 28.125 50.000 1080i 33.750 60.000 1080p 27.000 24.000 1080p 33.750 30.000 1080p 56.250 50.000 1080p 67.500 60.
English Using the Controls While all the necessary adjustments and controls for the television are made using the remote control, the buttons on the television may be used to control some functions.
Before switching on the television, put your decoder and media recorder to standby if they are connected. To set up the television, use the buttons on the remote control as explained on page 7. NOTE: This function is only available in certain regions. First Time Installation 1. Plug in your television for using it for the first time. The Language menu will appear. 2. > ? @ J Press to enter Country menu. 3.
English The search will begin for all available stations. The slide bar will move along the line as the search progresses. You must allow the television to complete the search. When the search is completed, the television will automatically select channel 1. This may not be a clear picture or the signal may be weak so the station order can be changed using ATV/DTV Manual Tuning in the Installation menu. Please refer to page 18 in this manual to find out more about ATV/DTV Manual Tuning.
English Installation NOTE: When Parental Control is activated, the 4-digit password is needed. Tuner Mode - Cable Auto Tuning The Auto Tuning function will completely re-tune the television and can be used to update the channel list. NOTE: It is recommended that Auto Tuning runs periodically to ensure that all new services are added. Switching between tuner modes will change the features available on your television. All the current channels and settings, for example, the locked channels, will be lost.
English DTV mode - Antenna Manual Tuning 1. There are two TV modes: ATV and DTV that can be tuned-in manually by using Manual Tuning. 2. ATV mode - Antenna/Cable 1. 2. Press MENU @ J Installation. > ? ATV Manual Tuning and press to enter the submenu. 3. 3. 4. @ J As you do so the other stations will move to make room. Position Select the programme position you want to arrange.
1. 2. 3. Channel Option Press MENU @ J Installation. > ? DTV Manual Tuning to enter the submenu. and press The channel order may be changed to suit your personal preference. ATV mode > ? Frequency, Symbol Rate or Modulation, and use number key pad Auto for tuning. 1. Press MENU @ J % 2. > ? Channel Option and to enter submenu. press 3.
English Move DTV mode > ? (yellow) button on the remote. then press the The selected channel will be highlighted in red. 1. Press MENU @ J Installation. 2. > ? Channel Option and to enter the submenu. press 3. > ? > ? (yellow) button again. It move then press the will stay on the new position you decided. The name of the two channels are swapped.
Skip Press the appears. (blue) button on the remote. A > ? (yellow) button again. It move then press the will stay on the new position you decided. icon The name of the two channels are swapped. Password NOTE: This function is only available in DTV mode Change the 4-digit parental control password.The factory default password is “0000”. Lock Press the appears. (red) button on the remote. A 1.
English Common Interface Parental Control The Common Interface Slot, situated on the side of the television, enables the insertion of a CAM (Conditional Access Module) and card. These are purchased from a service provider and allow additional subscription broadcasts to be viewed. For information, see a service provider. This function blocks channels or programmes that you do not want to or that you do not want your children to watch. A password is required to access this function.
Most of the picture controls and functions are available in both digital and analogue modes. NOTE: Features not available will be greyed out. Digital Noise Reduction Picture Mode DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) enables you to “soften” the screen representation of a weak signal to reduce the noise effect. 1. In the Picture > ? DNR. 2. Press to enter submenu. 3. > ? Off, Low, Middle, High, or Auto.
English Horizontal Pos. and Vertical Pos. PC Settings Most of the picture controls and functions are available. However features not available will be greyed out. Connect the PC and ensure that a picture is showing on the television screen. The picture position may now be adjusted to suit personal preference. 1. In the PC input mode, the Manual Setting is not displayed. 1. 2. First press RC > ? PC input mode than ok to enter the submenu.
Depending on the type of broadcast being transmitted, programmes can be viewed in a number of formats. There are two ways to display Picture Size page: Main Menu - 1. 2. Press MENU @ J Picture > ? to display the Picture Size page. select Picture Size and press > ? Quick Menu - 1. 2. Press QUICK on remote control to display the Quick menu. > ? Picture Size @ J the option.
English Use this setting when watching a 14:9 broadcast. 14:9 Native The setting will show the picture without over scan, i.e. WYSIWYG. This option is available when watching video signal source via HDMI or watching DTV (HD signal). Normal This setting will show the picture without over scan, i.e. WYSIWYG. This option is only available when watching a PC signal source via HDMI or PC terminal. “Dot by Dot” is a non-scaling display.
English Sound Controls Stable Sound Volume Controls and Mute Sound Volume or Press to adjust the volume. Sound Mute on the remote once to turn the sound off Press and again to cancel. Sound Mode You can select your desired sound type from four sound modes: Standard, Music, Movie and Sport. Or Select User to modify the values you like. 1. Press MENU @ J Sound.
English 4. > ? Mixing Level, and @ J NOTE: Mixing Level can only be adjusted when Audio Description is On. NOTE: Press the AD button on the remote control to switch the Audio Description On or Off. Audio Format 1. 2. Press MENU @ J Sound. > ? Audio Format and to enter the submenu. press 3. > ? Auto or PCM. Audio Delay 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU. @ J Sound.
NOTE: The settings are only available when On Timer is On. Off Timer This feature allows you to set the television to turn off automatically at a certain time of day or after a certain length of time. 4. 1. 2. 5. Press MENU @ J Time. > ? Off Timer and press to enter the submenu. 3. @ J Off Timer repeat mode from Off, Once, Every Day, Mon.~Fri.,Mon.~Sat., Sat.~Sun. or Sunday. 4.
English No Signal Power Down It will automatically turn off if no input signal is detected after approximately 15 minutes. 1. 2. In the Time > ? No Signal Power Down. > ? Off or On. Time Zone 1. 2. Press MENU @ J Time. > ? Time Zone then press to enter the submenu. 3. > ? Mainland or Canary Islands( for Spain) / Mainland or Azores Islands(for Portugal).
Standby Channel Update Location This feature is for configuring your viewing mode. Please select Home when using it in your home. For Store use, select Store. 1. 2. 3. Press MENU @ J Setup. > ? Location. > ? Home or Store. EXT1 Selection This function only appears while tuner mode is antenna and tuning mode is DTV mode.
English Application Auto Format When this television receives a true Widescreen picture and Auto format is On, it will automatically be displayed in Widescreen format, irrespective of the television’s previous setting. 1. 2. In the Application > ? select Auto Format and press to enter the submenu. > ? On or Off. 4:3 Stretch When 4:3 Stretch is activated, this function will switch 4:3 format programmes into a full screen picture. 1. 2.
English General Controls The General Functions allow you to select channels and information, adjust sound features, personalise the picture style and select any connected external equipment. Input Selection Use the Input Selection feature if the television does not switch over automatically when using an external device. Pressing , a list will appear on-screen showing all external equipment. > ? to select.
English AD Selection Press the AD button on the remote control to switch the Audio Description On or Off. ATV/DTV Press the ATV/DTV button on the remote control to switch ATV or DTV input source. Adjust Volumes and Mute To adjust TV volume, use / button . Or press button to mute the sound. remote control Quick Menu Quick Menu helps you access some options quickly such as PVR Control, Picture Mode, Picture Size, Media Player, Sleep Timer, System Information, and HDMI CEC Control.
When viewing in digital mode, the on-screen information and programme guide provide access to programme details for all available channels. 1. Information Icon Press , and the information screen will appear giving details of the channel and programme currently being viewed. HD, SD 16:9, 4:3 Description Video format (HD, SD) Video Aspect Teletext Subtitle Event info (Single, Multi) Multi-audio track 0, 4 - 18 Parental rating Encrypted 2. > ? ; information guide.
English 3. NOTE: In order for the recording operation to work properly, the media recorder must be set to the same time as the TV. Regarding the process for recording, please refer to the owner’s manual of the recording equipment. > ? and press to enter the Set Timer menu. > ? Timer Type, Repeat or Subtitle @ J settings as required. Press to save the settings. 4.
English Enjoy Photos through USB Port The Photo Viewer allows you to playback image files from a USB storage device. Media Player Media Format File Externsion Video codec (*1) Audio codec Note Maximum viewable resolution Photo JPEG PNG BMP .jpg .jpeg .Png .bmp JPEG - JPG 15360 x 8640 (Base line) 1024 x 768 (Progressive PNG BMP Insert a USB storage device and press QUICK on the remote. > ? Media Player and press . 6.
English Background Music Using Slide Show This view allows you to watch a slide show of the photos. In this view mode, the only content that locates on the same directory shall be played. Set the background music when viewing photo. 1. Press MENU to change the settings when viewing a photo. 1. 2. @ J Press MENU to change the settings when viewing a photo. and press . 2. @ J and press to turn On or Off.
English Photo Info Info displays the file status information (Resolution,Size, Date, etc.). 1. Press MENU to change the settings when viewing a photo. 2. @ J 3. The information will be removed by time-out (about 15 sec). and press .
English Enjoy Music through USB Port The MP3 Player allows you to playback music files from a USB storage device. Media Player Music Media Format File Externsion Video codec (*1) Audio codec MP3 .mp3 - MPEG-1/2 Layer-3 MP4 .m4a - MPEG-2/4 LC-AAC LPCM WAV .wav - ADPCM MPEG-1/2 Layer-3 LPCM Note Maximum number of files: 3000/folder Maximum music size: depend on file system Some files may not be played. - *1: MP4: GMC is not supported.
English : Show play list : Music information to confirm the setting. and press Repeat Settings 1. 2. @ J Press . to select None, One or Folder. Using the Play List 1. 2. @ J and press > ? play music. . to Press EXIT on the remote to close the list. Music Info Info display file status information, (Title, Album, Artist, Year, Bit Rate,etc). 1. @ J 2.
English Enjoy Movie through USB Port The Video Viewer allows you to playback video files from a USB storage device. NOTE: USB 2.0 or above is recommended for best media performance. Some files may not be played. Media Player Media Format File Externsion Video codec (*1) Movie Audio codec Note MPEG-1/2 Layer2 AVI .avi MPEG-2 MPEG-1/2 Layer3 MPEG-4 part2 L-PCM H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) ADPCM Xvid MPEG-2/4 LC-AAC MPEG-4 HE-AAC MPEG-2 PS MPEG-2 TS .mpg .
Media Format File Externsion Movie Flash Video (FLV1) Video codec (*1) Audio codec MPEG-1/2 Layer3 Sorenson H.263 .fiv MPEG-2/4 LC-AAC (FLV1) H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) 3GPP .3gp MPEG-4 part2 H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) .avi Motion JPEG .mp4 JPEG .mkv L-PCM ADPCM MPEG-2/4 LC-AAC Note Maximum viewable resolution. Motion - JPEG: 640 X 480 Other : 1920 x 1080 9600 x 6400 NOTE: Some files may not be played.
English selected folder Video Info : Repeat from A to B - Set A: A-Set Repeat and Start - Set B: B-Set Repeat and repeat from A to B : Show play list : Video information : Slow forward the selected video : Step forward the selected video : Adjust picture size : Adjust picture mode : Allows you to input a search time and press to confirm the setting. Info displays file status information (content number, video title, audio track, subtitle, program, size, etc.). 1.
By activating the Enable HDMI CEC Control feature in the HDMI CEC Control Setup menu, individual HDMILINK features can then be activated. One Touch Play HDMI CEC Control Setup The function of HDMI CEC will automatically power on the television that was in standby mode and switch the television’s input source to the port connected with the audio/video equipment by powering-on or playing from the audio/video equipment.
English Enable HDMI-LINK Amplifier Control When the Enable HDMI CEC Control is set to On, it allows the other functions to be enabled. When Amplifier Control is set to On, it allows the Initial Speaker Setting feature to become available. 1. 1. Press MENU @ J Setup. 2. In the HDMI CEC Control Setup menu, press > ? Amplifier Control. @ J On or Off.
This is a new feature that uses CEC technology and allows you to control HDMI CEC compatible devices from the TV remote control via HDMI connection. When there are two or more HDMI CEC devices connected to the television, the device selection menu to select. appears. Highlight the desired device, and then press Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NOTE: > ? HDMI CEC Control in the Quick menu. The Pass-Through Control Panel appears.
English USB HDD Record Function This function can be used to record and play digital broadcast programmes (function is dependant on country selection). Read the precautions below before recording or viewing programmes using the USB HDD record function. USB HDD recording feature is not available in all countries. When the USB HDD is formatted, all the data stored on the HDD will be erased. NOTE: In order to use this function, a USB HDD needs to be connected to the TV. Do not use USB Hub.
1. 2. 1. Press GUIDE on the remote control to display the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). > ? @ J you want to record and press . The Timer List screen will appear. 2. Press the (blue) button on the remote control. Select the unprogrammed column (blank column) and press . The Programme Timers screen will appear. > ? Timer Type. Programme Timers Channel 02:47:54 Tue., 01 Jul.
English To schedule a programme using the information screen: 1. To delete a schedule: Press the information screen will appear giving details of the channel and programme currently being viewed. 1. 2. > ? Programme Timers screen to select the title whose schedule you want to delete. Press the (red) button. To view a recorded programme To view the recorded Library screen and select a title from the recorded programme list. 2. 1. Press Play List on Quick Menu.
English Operations from the Library screen As well as viewing the list of recorded titles on the Library screen, you can protect or delete titles and register titles to Personal Mode. To display the Library screen: 1. Press Play List on Quick Menu and highlight Play List and press . The Library screen will appear. 3. Select USB HDD and Partition you want to recording. To set the recording time for One Touch Recording: 1. 2.
English To format a USB HDD: 1. In the Recording Setup > ? . to select Format Device and press 2. @ J Yes in the confirmation . window that will appear and press Formatting will start. Wait until formatting ends. NOTE: If the USB HDD is separated several partitions by PC and multiple Partition appear on the Device > ? you want to format.
Q A Q A Check that the television is on and that all connections are made properly. There is a picture, but why is there little or no colour? The colour is factory set to Auto to automatically display the best colour system. When using an external source, if there is little or no colour, improvements may sometimes be achieved. Q Why doesn't the video/DVD being played show on-screen? A Make sure the Media player or DVD player is connected to the television, then select the correct input by pressing .
English Specifications and Accessories This television complies with the specification listed below. Receiving systems DVB-T Broadcast systems/ channels UK France Germany Austria Switzerland Italian Spain Nederlands Greece Broadcast systems/channels UHF 21-68 PAL-I VHF 05-10 PAL-B/G (VHF 01-05) UHF 21-69 VHF 05-12 SECAM-L UHF 21-69 VHF 05-12 SECAM-D/K UHF 21-69 VHF 05-12 UHF 21-69 VHF 05-12 (D,E,F,G,H,H1,H2) UHF 21-69 UHF 21-69 VHF 05-12 UHF 21-69 VHF 05-12 UHF 21-69 40 72 W (approx.
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English Cleaning the screen and cabinet… 0 ; 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 "
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