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Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
42XV540U
46XV540U
52XV540U
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
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 2 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 3 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 4 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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 touc
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 5 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM Choosing a location for your LCD TV 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. (for 42XV540U only) 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 t
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 6 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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 42XV540U, 46XV540U, and 52XV540U resulting from these symptoms. Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 1) An afterimage (ghost) may appear o
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 7 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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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42XV540U_EN.book Page 8 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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 Clea
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 9 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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 � Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) exciting features. eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most ca
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 10 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Model 42XV540U is used in this manual for illustration purposes. Right side panel TV front 4 8 5 9 6 10 7 3 11 12 1 2 Control panel 1 Remote sensor — Point the remote control toward this 5 ARROWS BbC c — When a menu is on-screen, these remote sensor. buttons function as up/down/left/right menu navigation buttons. Effective range: 6 MENU (ENTER) — Press to acces
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 11 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 12–19. TV back 1 2 3 4 Power cord Cable Strap 5 6 7 8 9 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT — Optical audio output in Dolby 6 VIDEO 1 IN — Standard (composite) video and standard Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) format for audio inputs plus optional S-video inputs for connecting connecting an external Dolby Digital decoder, amplifier,
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 12 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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.
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 13 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR (or a VCR with S-video) and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder From Cable TV From Cable TV Camcorder or antenna Cable box IN CH 3 AUDIO VIDEO OUT TV upper back panel CH 4 OUT L R S-video cable Stereo VCR or VIDEO AUDIO LR IN from IN Standard CH 3 ANT CH 4 A/V cable OUT OUT to VIDEO 2 inputs TV L R on TV right side panel Audio cable TV lower back panel You will need: To view the antenna or C
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 14 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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 CH 4 OUT OUT OUT OUT to TV DVD player with component video R L From satellite dish AUDIO OUT L Y PB PR VIDEO R Satelli
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 15 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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 ta
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 16 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 17 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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 upper back panel TV right side panel Playback device Audio receiver (REGZA-LINK HD DVD player,etc.) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO LR HDMI IN HDMI OUT VIDEO H
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 18 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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 D
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 19 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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 ter
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42XV540U_EN.book Page 20 Thursday, March 6, 2008 11:06 AM 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
