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Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
40XF550U
46XF550U
52XF550U
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are on the back of
For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9.
your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below.
Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a
Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
High Definition signal (such as an o
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 2 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual CHILD SAFETY: will help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your Safety Precautions new product, please keep these safety t
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 3 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Important Safety Instructions 15) CAUTION: � To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the 1) Read these instructions. polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or 2) Keep these instructions. other outlet unless the blades can be inserted completely to prevent blade exposure. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. � To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot; fully insert. 5) Do not us
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 4 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM 23) Always place the back of the television at least four (4) 31) WARNING: inches away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! allow proper ventilation. Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the TV 24) Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, cabinet slots. and never place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse. 32) While it is thundering, do not touch
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 5 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Removing the Pedestal Stand Choosing a location for your LCD TV 1) Carefully lay the front of the unit face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket. Leave the stand To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal protruding over the edge of the surface. Stand: Note: Extreme care should always be used when removing Observe the following safety precautions: the pedestal stand to avoid damage to the LCD panel. 1) Re
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 6 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM FCC Declaration of Conformity Important notes about your LCD Compliance Statement TV (Part 15): The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction; therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for perceived issues The Toshiba 40XF550U, 46XF550U, and 52XF550U resulting from these symptoms. Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 1) An afterimage (ghost) may appear on
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 7 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Contents Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 3 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Selecting the video input source to view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Installation, Care, and Service ........................................ 3 Labeling the video input sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 8 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Using the advanced picture settings features . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Using dynamic contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Using the static gamma feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Selecting the color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Selecting the cinema mode (480i and 1080i signals). . . 62 ™ Using the ClearF
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 9 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Chapter 1: Introduction Features of your new TV Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many � Super Narrow Bezel and Blue LED Illumination. exciting features. � Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separ
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 10 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 40XF550U is used in this manual for illustration purposes. Right side panel TV front 5 9 6 10 7 11 8 Control panel 4 1 23 1 Illumination — Power indicator 5 POWER — Press to turn the TV on and off. This slit will be illuminated by the blue LED back light. If the TV stops responding to the controls on the remote See “Selecting the Blue LED Illumination level”
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 11 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 12–19. 1 TV back Power cord Cable Clamper 2 3 4 5 9 10 6 78 1 IR OUT — For controlling infrared remote-controlled 7 ANT/CABLE — Antenna input that supports analog devices through the TV. You can connect up to two (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) off-air antenna signals and devices with an optical IR blaster cable (- page 12), and ana
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 12 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV ™ HDMI cable (with HDMI Logo “ ”) Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of connector HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable is for use types required by your devices and the length of each cable. with devices with an HDMI output. An HDMI cable delivers digital audio and video in its native format. T
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 13 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR (or a VCR with S-video) and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder TV upper back panel Camcorder AUDIO VIDEO OUT From Cable TV or antenna L R Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO LR IN IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT OUT to TV R L VIDEO 2 inputs on TV right side panel TV lower back panel You will need: To view the antenna or Cable signal: Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.* � coaxial cables � stand
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 14 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM 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. TV upper back panel From antenna Stereo VCR AUDIO OUT L VIDEO AUDIO Y PB PR LR IN IN from ANT R COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO CH 3 OUT OUT CH 4 OUT OUT to TV DVD player with component video L R From satellite dish AUDIO OUT L Y PB PR R COMPONENT VIDEO
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 15 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV To connect the IR blaster cable: Connecting a device to the IR OUT 1 Locate the infrared sensor on the front of your device. infrared terminal using the IR This sensor is marked on some devices.* blaster cable for IR pass-through 2 Align one of the IR blaster cable’s wands about 1 inch away from the infrared sensor on the front of the device device control and attach it using double-sided mounting tape
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 16 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV * To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control ™ Connecting an HDMI or DVI device (- page 21). To program the TV remote control to operate other devices, see Chapter 3. to the HDMI input To connect a DVI device, you will need: The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and � one HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector) uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source d
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 17 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM 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 57 and 58. TV lower back panel Playback device Audio receiver (REGZA-LINK HD DVD player,etc.) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO HDMI IN HDMI OUT LR VIDEO LR HDMI OUT IN IN OUT O
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 18 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Note: � Some audio systems may not be compatible with Dolby Connecting a digital audio system Digital bitstream signals. Older audio systems that are not compatible with standard optical out signals may not work ® The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby * properly, creating a high noise level that may damage Digital g or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code speakers or headphones. THIS DAM
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 19 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV � Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Connecting a personal computer Signal Signal Signal Pin No. Pin No. Pin No. name name name (PC) 1R 6 Ground11 NC 2G 7 Ground12 NC With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound from the 3 B 8 Ground 13 H-sync TV’s speakers. 4 NC * 9 NC 14 V-sync 5 NC 10Ground15NC To connect a PC to the PC IN termi
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40XF550U_EN.book Page 20 Monday, March 17, 2008 2:07 PM Chapter 3: Using the remote control Preparing the remote control Installing the remote control for use batteries Your TV remote control can operate your TV and many other 1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control. 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
