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Owner’s Manual
Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
40RV52U
40RV525U
46RV525U
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are on the back
For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 9.
of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below.
Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving
Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
a High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition
with your Toshiba
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This manual will CHILD SAFETY: help you use the many exciting features of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, please read this manual completely, and It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat keep it nearby for future reference. Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your Safety Precautions new product, please keep these safety tips in mind: WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTR
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Important Safety Instructions 15) CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the polarized 1) Read these instructions. plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet 2) Keep these instructions. unless the blades can be inserted completely to prevent 3) Heed all warnings. blade exposure. 4) Follow all instructions. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot; fully insert. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 16) WARNING: 6) Clean onl
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23) Always place the back of the television at least four (4) inches 31) WARNING: away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to allow proper RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! 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, and cabinet slots. never place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or 32) While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or abuse. apparatus. 25) Never overload w
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40” TV Choosing a location for your LCD TV VESA Mounting Pattern To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand: Observe the following safety precautions: 1) Read and Follow the pedestal assembly instructions included with the pedestal. CAUTION: Before beginning pedestal assembly, carefully lay the front of the LCD Panel face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket. Leave the bottom of the unit protruding over the edge of the surface and assemble the pedestal as
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® FCC Declaration of Conformity ENERGY STAR User Information Compliance Statement ENERGY STAR User Information Statement: the factory default settings of this television meet ENERGY STAR requirements. (Part 15): Changing Picture Settings may increase energy consumption, possibly beyond the limits required for ENERGY STAR The Toshiba 40RV52U, 40RV525U, and 46RV525U Televisions qualification. comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. To ensure your television is operating at optimal energy effic
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Contents Switching between two channels using SurfLock™ ......39 Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 3 Selecting the picture size .......................................................39 Installation, Care, and Service ........................................ 3 ® Scrolling the TheaterWide picture Chapter 1: Introduction.................................................. 8 (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) ............................................41 Using the aut
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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 17). HDMI new capability Lip-Sync Latency activates an audio/video display timing adju
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Chapter 1: Introduction 12 For details on using the TV’s features, see Chapters 6 Overview of steps for installing, and 7. setting up, and using your new TV 13 For help, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide, Chapter 8. 14 For technical specifications and warranty information, Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many see Chapter 9. exciting features. 15 Enjoy your new TV! 1 Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information. Keep this manual f
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Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 40RV525U is used in this manual for illustration purposes. 1 Green LED and TOSHIBA Logo LED 7 EXIT — Press to instantly close an on-screen menu. Power LED(Green) = Power indicator 8 CHANNEL — When no menu is on-screen, these TOSHIBA Logo LED= On or Off ( page 30). buttons change the channel (programmed channels only; 2 Remote sensor — Point the remote control toward this page 31). remote sensor ( “Remote control e
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Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 12–20. 1 HDMI™ IN — High-Definition Multimedia Interface input 7 VIDEO-1 IN — Standard (composite) video and standard receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video audio inputs plus optional S-video inputs for connecting from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video devices with composite video or S-video output. from a DVI device. Also see item 3. HDMI connection is Note
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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 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable is for connector types required by your devices and the length of use with devices with an HDMI output. An HDMI cable each cable. delivers digital audio and video in its native format. This cable carries both video and audio information; theref
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) From Cable TV or antenna You will need: To view the antenna or Cable signal: coaxial cables Select the ANT/CABLE video input source on the TV.* standard A/V cables To view the VCR: − For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of Turn ON the VCR. Select the VIDEO 1 video input source on the standard video cable. Do not connect both types o
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box An S-video connection will provide better picture performance than a standard (composite) video cable. From Cable TV You will need: To view basic and premium Cable channels: coaxial cables Turn OFF the VCR. Select the ANT/CABLE video input S-video cable source on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever − Do not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO 1 channel the Cable box output is set to). Use the
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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. You will need: To view satellite programs using the component coaxial cables video connections: standard A/V cables Turn on the satellite receiver. Select the ColorStream HD-2 − For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, video input source on the TV.* use an S-video cable (plus the audio c
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a camcorder You will need: standard A/V cables − For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) to VIDEO 1 on the TV back instead of the VIDEO 2 on the TV side panel. Camcorder VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO 2 inputs on TV side panel To view the camcorder video: Select the VIDEO 2 video input source on the TV.* * To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control ( page 22)
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV To connect a DVI device, you will need: Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI one HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable (HDMI type A connector) per DVI device device to the HDMI input − For proper operation, the length of an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable should not exceed 9.8 ft (3m). The The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and recommended length is 6.6 ft (2m). uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, one pair of standard analog audio cables per DVI devic
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV HDMI Control connection You can control the basic functions of connected audio/video devices using the TV’s remote control if you connect a HDMI Control compatible audio receiver or playback device. For an explanation of setup and operations, see page 50. TV back panel Playback device (HDMI Control DVD player,etc.) Audio receiver AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO LR HDMI IN HDMI OUT VIDEO LR HDMI OUT IN IN OUT OUT R L L R Playback device (HDMI Control DVD player,etc.) AUDIO VIDEO L
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV not compatible with standard optical out signals may not work properly, creating a high noise level that may Connecting a digital audio system damage speakers or headphones. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. ® The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal may not output some The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby * digital audio sources because of copy restrictions. Digital or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code ® modulation) signal for use with a
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV PC on which you are playing the DVD-Video, some scenes Connecting a personal computer may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during multi-angle scenes. (PC) Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Signal Signal Signal With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch Pin No. Pin No. Pin No. name name name your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound from 1 R 6 Ground 11 Reserved the TV’s speakers. 2 G 7 Ground 12 SDA 3 B 8 Ground 13
