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OWNER'S MANUAL
Integrated Digital LCD TV
Owner's Record
You will find the model number and serial number on
the back of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
42XV550A_560A your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product.
Model number:
Serial number:
46XV550A_560A
Trademark of the DVB - Digital Video Broadcasting Project
2008
VX1A00121000
Toshiba 42/46XV550A
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Contents Introduction Welcome to Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 3 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Introduction 4) Never block or cover the slots and openings in the Welcome to Toshiba cabinet. • Never place the TV so that it is facing upward or on �Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Colour its side. Television. This manual will help you use the exciting � Never place the TV in a closet, bookcase or other features of your new TV. similar area where the ventilation is poor. � Never drape a newspaper, tablecloth or
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 4 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Introduction Use 8) Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. Connect between two clips on the back of the TV 1) Never place hot objects or open flame sources, and a wall, pillar, etc., with a sturdy tie and clip of such as lighted candles or nightlights, on or close supplied accessories (- page 42). to the TV. � Use as short a tie as possible to ensure the TV is High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 5 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Introduction Service 5) When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, such as during vacation or travel, remove the 1) Never repair, modify or disassemble the TV by power plug from the wall outlet for safety. yourself. � The TV is not completely disconnected from the It may cause a fire or an electric shock. Consult a power supply line, as minute current is consumed service technician for inspection and repairs. e
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 6 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Introduction Cleaning Important information 1) Remove the power plug before cleaning. Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean 1) LCD screen the TV. � If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD � These solvents may distort the cabinet or damage its screen will be damaged. Be aware of locating the TV finish. close to a window or outdoors. � If rubber or vinyl products remain in contact with the � Neve
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 7 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Getting started Connecting an aerial Exploring your new TV Optimum reception of colour requires a good signal and will generally mean that an outdoor aerial must be used. Installing the remote control batteries The exact type and positioning of the aerial will depend upon Remove the battery cover. your particular area. Insert two R03 (AAA) batteries matching the –/+ polarities of Your Toshiba dealer or service personnel can be
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 8 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Getting started TV front and side panel controls �You can operate your TV using the buttons on the side panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV (- “Connecting your TV” pages 32 - 38). �For the use of each control, see the pages in brackets. TV top view TV front view Right side view 4 5 6 You can swivel the TV screen. (Only 46XV550A model
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 9 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Getting started TV back panel connections 12 13 TV back view * You can use the cable holder to 18 hold aerial cable, video and audio cables etc. When moving the TV, never 14 hold this holder. 15 19 Power cord Cable holder* 20 16 17 21 12 o HDMI2 and o HDMI3 (input terminals) — High- 17 o (1) (Video 1 input terminals) — Standard Definition Multimedia Interface input receives digital (composite) video and standard (analogue
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 10 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Getting started Learning about the remote control Location of controls To selectTV, REGZA-LINK Power on/Standby (- page 12) or DVD mode Number buttons (0-9) Input source selection (- pages 16, 23) (DTV, o1 – o4, HDMI1 – HDMI4, PC, ATV) (- page 24) To return to the previous programme To switch between Analogue and (- page 16) Digital TV Volume – + Position U u (These buttons adjust the volume level.) (- page 16) EXIT (- pag
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 11 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Getting started Location of controls for REGZA-LINK mode Set to REGZA-LINK To turn the device On/Off Number buttons for device To select input from external source To display content menu To change volume of the AV Position U / u amplifier To display Top Menu To exit menu or return to previous menu accessed To Mute AV amplifier To operate menu To display Set Up Menu To display DVD menu To display information To work interactiv
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 12 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Getting started 4 Press Q to display the Auto Tuning startup screen. Use Turning the TV on or to select DTV and ATV, DTV or ATV. Then press to select Start Scan and press Q. You must allow the TV to complete the search. Switching on the TV Auto Tuning Progress Found Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The ! power DTV Tune 3% 2 indicator light should be red (standby mode). ATV Tune Waiting... Channel: 10 1 Press on th
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 13 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Getting started Notes for menu system: Displaying the menu chart � In the video input mode (o1 - o4), Auto Tuning, ATV Manual Tuning, DTV Manual Tuning and DTV Settings Note: are not available. Instead, Manual Settings appears in the The same menu is displayed in DTV (Digital TV) and ATV SETUP menu (- page 24). (Analogue TV) modes; however some items are greyed out in � If you connect external equipment via component video
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 14 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Getting started 2 Press Q to display the ATV Manual Tuning menu. Programming channels into the Press or to select the position you want to arrange. ATV Manual Tuning TV’s channel memory Pos. Station 1 2 Auto Tuning 3 4 Auto Tuning will completely re-tune the TV and can be used 5 to up-date the channel list. 6 7 It is recommended that Auto Tuning is run periodically to 8 ensure that all new services are added. All current ch
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 15 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Getting started 2) Repeat step 1) to enter the rest of the characters. If 4 Repeat as necessary. Press P to finish. you would like a blank space in the label name, you must choose a blank space from the list of Channels characters. The DTV channel order may be changed to suit your personal Press Q to store your settings. preference. 1 From the SETUP menu, press or to select DTV Sorting positions - analogue - Settings and p
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 16 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Getting started Displaying the on-screen information Watching TV programmes - analogue only - 1 Press k to display the following on-screen information. Viewing Digital programmes - digital only - After you have tuned the TV, you have several ways to 4 ABCD Stereo navigate through all programmes: �Press the Number buttons. You may omit the leading The information will disappear in 6 seconds. zeroes, which will be appended auto
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 17 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Using the TV’s features (General) Super Live 1 Picture adjustment When receiving “4:3 format” signal, this setting will enlarge the image to fit the screen by stretching the image vertically and horizontally, holding the better proportions at the centre of Selecting the picture size the image. 1 Press O to display the picture size list, and then press or to select the appropriate picture size (or press O repeatedly to sel
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 18 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Using the TV’s features (General) PC Normal Adjusting the picture position - analogue only - Use this setting for PC connected via HDMI or RGB/PC terminal Adjustment to the position of the picture may be made to suit when receiving PC signal format. This setting will display the your viewing preferences. image correctly without distortion or picture clipping. 1 From the SETUP menu, press or to select Picture Position. SETU
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 19 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Using the TV’s features (General) Effective signal and setup conditions: Activating picture preferences � Video input mode is selected. �The picture modes of this TV are customizable. Press q �Input signal format is 480i, 576i or 1080i signals. to view the different modes available. The preset modes are: Dynamic, Standard, Movie, 1 From the Picture Settings menu, press or to Game and PC (PC Fine). These modes affect many
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Asia_4246XV550A.book Page 20 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 3:03 PM Using the TV’s features (General) Activating Auto Contrast Resetting the Base Colour Adjustment When Auto Contrast is activated, it will automatically The reset function returns the base colour adjustment to the optimize the backlighting levels to suit ambient light factory settings. conditions. 1 From the Base Colour Adjustment menu, press or 1 From the PICTURE menu, press or to select Auto to select Reset. Contrast. 2
