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Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
40RF350U
46RF350U
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 10.
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 over-th
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 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 completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOS
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 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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40RF350U_EN.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 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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40RF350U_EN.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 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. 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 surfa
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 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 40RF350U and 46RF350U Televisions comply resulting from these symptoms. with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 1) An afterimage (ghost) may appear on the scree
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 AM Contents Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 3 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Selecting the video input source to view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Installation, Care, and Service ........................................ 3 Labeling the video input sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 AM Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Using the advanced picture settings features . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using dynamic contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Using the static gamma feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Selecting the color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 ® Using CableClear digital noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . 71 Using MPE
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 AM Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Features of your new TV Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD TV, one of the The following are just a few of the many exciting features of most innovative LCD TVs on the market. This digital your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV: television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic � Super Narrow Bezel and Blue LED Illumination. and digital premium cable television
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 AM Chapter 1: Introduction 10 See “Menu layout and navigation” for a quick overview of Overview of steps for installing, navigating the TV’s menu system (- page 36). 11 Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory setting up, and using your new TV (- page 40). 12 For details on using the TV’s features, see Chapters 6 Please note that the temperature of the cabinet surface partially rises while the TV is operating. and 7. 13 For h
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 AM Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Right side panel TV front 5 9 6 10 7 11 8 Control panel 4 1 23 1 Illumination — Power indicator 7 MENU (ENTER) — Press to access the menu system (- pages 36–37). When a menu is on-screen, the MENU This slit will be illuminated by the blue LED back light. button on the TV’s control panel functions as the ENTER See “Selecting the Blue LED Illumination level” on
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 AM Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 13–22. 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 — Antenna input that supports analog (NTSC) and devices through the TV. You can connect up to two digital (ATSC) off-air antenna signals and analog and devices with an optical IR blaster cable (- page 13),
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 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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40RF350U_EN.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 AM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) TV upper back panel From Cable TV or antenna Stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO LR IN IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT OUT to TV L R TV lower back panel You will need: To view the antenna or Cable signal: Select the ANT video input source on the TV.* � coaxial cables � standard A/V cables To view the VCR: – For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video, Tu
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 AM 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. TV upper back panel From Cable TV Cable box IN CH 3 CH 4 OUT stereo VCR VIDEO AUDIO LR IN IN from ANT CH 3 CH 4 OUT OUT to TV L R TV lower back panel You will need: To view basic and premium Cable channels: Turn OFF the VCR. Select the ANT video input source
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 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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40RF350U_EN.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 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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40RF350U_EN.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 AM 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 right side panel. Camcorder VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO 2 inputs on TV right side panel To view the camcorder video: Select the VIDEO 2 video input source on the TV.* * To s
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 19 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 AM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV To view the HDMI device video: ™ Connecting an HDMI or DVI device Select the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3 video input source on the TV.* to the HDMI input * To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control (- page 24). To program the TV remote control to operate other The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and devices, see Chapter 3. uncompressed digital video from an HDMI so
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40RF350U_EN.book Page 20 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 10:59 AM Chapter 2: Connecting your TV CE-Link connection You can control the basic functions of connected audio/video devices using the TV’s remote control if you connect a CE-Link compatible audio receiver or playback device. For an explanation of setup and operations, see pages 66 and 67. TV lower back panel Playback device Audio receiver (CE-Link HD DVD player,etc.) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO LR HDMI IN HDMI OUT VIDEO LR HDMI OUT IN IN OUT OUT L R
