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Owner’s Manual
Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
40SL412U
46SL412U
55SL412U
55S41U
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 11.
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
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV. This CHILD SAFETY: manual will help you use the many exciting features It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat of your new LCD TV. Before operating your LCD TV, Panel Display please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips in mind: Safety Precautions The Issue WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIR
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NEVER allow your body to come in contact with any • Important Safety Instructions broken glass or liquid from the damaged television. The LCD panel inside the TV contains glass and a toxic 1) Read these instructions. liquid. If the liquid comes in contact with your mouth 2) Keep these instructions. or eyes, or your skin is cut by broken glass, rinse the 3) Heed all warnings. affected area thoroughly with water and consult your 4) Follow all instructions. doctor. ALWAYS contact a s
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24) To avoid damage to this product, never place or store 33) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS the TV in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas; or areas PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! subject to excessive dust or vibration. Use extreme care to make sure you are never in • 25) Always place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, a position where your body (or any item you are stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) To secure the TV, use a
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cord and disconnect the antenna from the TV if Choosing a location for your LCD TV you leave the TV unattended or unused for long To Display your LCD TV on the included periods of time. Pedestal Stand: 40) ALWAYS unplug the TV to completely disconnect from mains power. When the TV is turned off using Observe the following safety precautions: the on/off switch, it is not completely disconnected 1) Read and Follow the pedestal assembly instructions from power and a minute amount of current i
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7) VESA Mounting Pattern 46” TV VESA Mounting Pattern TV Size Hole Pattern(HxV) Screw Size 40” 200x200 mm M6 46’’ 400x400 mm M8 55’’ 400x400 mm M8 (unit in mm) Removing the Pedestal Stand 1) Carefully lay the front of the unit face down on a flat, cushioned surface such as a quilt or blanket. Leave the stand protruding over the edge of the surface. Four screws Hook Note: Extreme care should always be used when removing the pedestal stand to avoid Sturdy strap Four screws (as short as possi
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® FCC Declaration of Conformity ENERGY STAR User Compliance Statement (Part 15): Information: Toshiba 40SL412U, 46SL412U, 55SL412U, and ENERGY STAR User Information Statement: the 55S41U Television models factory default settings of this television meet ENERGY comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. STAR requirements. Changing Picture Settings may Operation is subject to the following two conditions: increase energy consumption, possibly beyond the limits (1) This device may not cause harmf
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Trademark Information Manufactured under license from Dolby • Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition • Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology • licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. This production contains Bitstream Vera Sans •
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Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................... 3 Adjusting the audio quality ........................................................38 Selecting the optical audio output format ..................................39 Installation, Care, and Service .................................. 3 ® Using the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control feature ......39 Chapter 1: Introduction ..........................................10 Using the Locks menu ................................
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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). ® One set of ColorStream HD high-resolution • component video inputs ( page
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10 Program channels into the TV’s channel memory Overview of steps for installing, ( page 26). setting up, and using your new TV 11 For details on using the TV’s features, see Chapters 6 and 7. Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using 12 For help, refer to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting. its many exciting features. 13 For technical specifications and warranty information, see Chapter 9. Carefully read the important safety, installation, 1 care, and service information. Keep this
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Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Models 40SL412U, 46SL412U, 55SL412U, and 55S41U are used in this manual for illustration purposes. Left side panel TV front TV top INPUT MENU CH VOL 3 2 1 1無 Remote sensor — Point the remote control - INPUT (EXIT) — To change the source you are toward this remote sensor ( “Remote control viewing. When a menu is on-screen, the INPUT effective range” on page 21). button on the TV’s control panel functions as the EXIT butt
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Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 13–19. 1 2 TV back 2 3 4 8 Power Cord 7 6 5 1無 PC IN — For use when connecting a personal 6無 ANALOG AUDIO OUT — Analog audio outputs computer. for connecting an audio amplifier. ® ® 7無 ColorStream HD/VIDEO — These include 2無 HDMI IN — High-Definition Multimedia standard A/V connections. Interface input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI Note: Compon
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Optical audio cable Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/ Optical audio cable is for connecting receivers with video devices. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of Dolby Digital or PCM (pulse-code modulation) optical connector types required by your devices and the length audio input to the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal of each cable. ( page 19). Coaxial (F-type) cable Analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable Coaxial
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder From Cable TV From Cable TV or antenna Camcorder Cable box AUDIO VIDEO OUT L IN CH 3 CH 4 OUT TV back panel R Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R IN from IN CH 3 ANT CH 4 OUT OUT to R TV L You will need: To view the VCR: Turn ON the VCR. Select the VIDEO video input Coaxial cables • source on the TV.* Standard A/V cables • To view the camcorder video: If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO − on the TV to your VC
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV ® Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver From antenna TV back panel Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R IN IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT OUT to TV R L From satellite dish AUDIO OUT L Y PB PR VIDEO R Satellite COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO IN OUT OUT Satellite receiver with component video or DVD player with component video You will need: To view antenna or Cable channels: Coaxial cables Select the ANT/CABLE video input source
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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 • device to the HDMI input For proper operation, the length of an HDMI- − to-DVI adapter cable should not exceed 9.8 ft The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio (3m). The recommended length is 6.6 ft (2m). and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI One 3.5mm stereo to RCA Y-cable • source device, or uncompressed digital video from a An HDMI-to-DVI adap
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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 page 48. TV back panel Playback device Audio receiver ® (REGZA-LINK DVD player, etc.) Playback device ® (REGZA-LINK DVD player, etc.) To connect an Audio Receiver and Playback Before controlling the device(s): Devices, yo
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Note: Connecting a digital audio system Some audio systems may not be compatible • with Dolby Digital bitstream signals. Older The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a audio systems that are not compatible with ® * Dolby Digital or 2-channel down-mixed standard optical out signals may not work PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) signal for use with properly, creating a high noise level that ® an external Dolby Digital decoder or other external may damage sp
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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Connecting a personal computer (PC) No. name No. name No. name 1 R 6 Ground 11 Reserved With either the PC IN or HDMI connection, you can watch your computer’s display on the TV and hear the sound 2 G 7 Ground 12 SDA from the TV’s speakers. 3 B 8 Ground 13 H-sync To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV: 4 Reserved 9 5V 14 V-sync When connecting a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV, use 5 Reserved 10 Ground 15 SCL an analog
