Toshiba 37RV525RZ manual

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2 Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing this T oshiba LCD TV . This manual 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. Safety Precautions W ARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AP[...]

3 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat so [...]

4 23) Always place the TV on the floo r or a sturd y, level, stable surface that can suppo rt the weig ht of the unit. T o s ecure the TV , use a sturdy stra p from the h ook(s) on the rear of the TV to a wall stud, pilla r , or othe r immovab le structure . Make sure the strap is tight, secure, and paralle l to the flo or . p o t V T e d i s V T 4[...]

5 37) AL W A YS unplug the TV to co mpletely dis connect from ma ins power . When the TV is turned o ff using the on/ off switch, it is not co mpletely dis connected from po wer and a mi nute amount of current i s still consume d. 38) During normal use, the TV may m ake occasion al snappin g or popping sounds. Thi s is normal, especia lly when the [...]

6 6) VESA Mo unting Pa ttern TV Size Hole Pattern(HxV) Screw Size 32” 200x2 00 mm M6 37” 200x2 00 mm M6 40” 200x200 mm M6 46” 400x200 mm M8 (unit i n mm) Removing the Pedestal Stand 1) Carefu lly lay th e front of the unit face do wn on a flat, cushion ed surface such as a q uilt or blan ket. Lea ve the sta nd protrudin g over the edge of t[...]

7 FC C De cla rati on of C onf ormi ty Co mpl ian ce S tat eme nt (Pa rt 15) : The T oshiba 32RV525RZ, 32RV52RZ, 37RV525RZ, 37RV52RZ, 40RV525R, 40RV525RZ, 40RV52R, 40RV52RZ, 46RV525R, and 46RV525RZ T elevisions comply with Part 15 of the F CC rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfe[...]

8 Contents Importa nt Safety Ins tructions ......... ............. ......... 3 Install ation, Care, and Service ........ ............. ........ 3 Chapter 1: Introduct ion ........ ............. ............. .... 9 Feat ures o f your new T V .. ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... 9 Over view o f steps for i nstalli ng, se tt[...]

9 Features of your new TV The following are just a fe w of the many exciting features of your new T oshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV : • Integrated digital tuning (8VSB A TSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital con verter set-top box (in most cases). • 1080p output resolution. • Three HDMI™ digital, high-def[...]

10 Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV Follo w these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features. 1 Carefully read the important safety , installation, care, and service information. Keep this manual for future reference. 2 Observe the follo wing when choosing a location[...]

11 Chapter 1: Introduction 6無 ARROWS pqtu — When a menu is on- screen, these buttons function as up/do wn/left/ right menu navigation b uttons. 7無 MENU (ENTER) — Press to access the menu system (  pages 27–28). When a menu is on- screen, the MENU button on the TV’ s control panel functions as the ENTER button. 8無 EXIT — Press to [...]

12 Chapter 1: Introduction 1無 HDMI™ IN — High-Definition Multimedia Interface input recei ves digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a D VI device. HDMI connection is necessary to recei ve 1080p signals. 2無 ColorStream ® HD-1 and ColorStream ® HD-2 — T wo sets of ColorStream ?[...]

13 Overview of cable types Cables can be pu rchased fr om most st ores that sell audio / video d evices. Before purc hasing an y cables, be sure of connect or types req uired by you r devic es and the le ngth of each cable. Coaxial (F-type) cable Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable con verter b[...]

14 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR (or a VCR with S-video) and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder IN OUT CH 3 CH 4 IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV L R R L OUT IN CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO 2 inputs on TV ri ght side panel TV back panel Camcorde r Stereo VCR Cable box Fr om Cab le TV Fr om Ca ble T V o r an ten na Y ou will nee[...]

15 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream ® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Y our TV has two sets of ColorStream ® (component video) inputs. IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV L R R L OUT IN CH 3 CH 4 VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO P B P R Y AUDIO OUT L R S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COM[...]

16 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV recei ves digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a D VI (Digital V isual Interface) source de vice. This input is designed to accept HDCP (High- Bandwidth Digital-Conte[...]

17 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV REGZA-LINK ® connection Y ou can control the basic functions of connected audio/video devices using the TV’ s remote control if you connect a REGZA-LINK compatible audio receiv er or playback device. For an e xplanation of setup and operations, see pages 51. TV back panel Audio re ceiver Playback device (REGZA-L [...]

18 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a digital audio system The TV’ s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT te rminal outpu ts a Dolby ® * Digital or 2-channel down-mix ed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby ® Digital decoder or other external audio system with optical audio input. Y ou will need: • optical audio cable (Us[...]

19 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV • Signal names for mini D-sub 15-pin connector Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name 1 R 6 Ground 11 Reserved 2 G 7 Ground 12 SD A 3 B 8 Ground 13 H-sync 4 Reserved 9 5V 14 V -sync 5 Reserved 10 Ground 15 SCL T o co nnect a PC to th e HDMI term inal o n the T V : When connecting a PC to th[...]

20 Preparing the remote control for use Y our TV remote control can operate your TV and many other de vices such as cable conv erter boxes, satellite receiv ers, VCRs, D VD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a box), ev en if they are different brands. If you ha ve a T oshiba device: Y our TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most T oshiba[...]

Chapter 3: Using the remote control 21 Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’ s functions, see the remote control functional key chart (  page 23). Note: The error message “NOT A V AILABLE” may appear if you pr ess a key for a function that[...]

Chapter 3: Using the remote control 22 Using the remote control to control your other devices If you hav e a non-T oshiba device or a T oshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you must first program the remote control to recognize the device (if you ha ve not already done so) (  pages 24–26). T o use your TV remo[...]

Chapter 3: Using the remote control 23 Remote Control functional key chart Note: • “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. • “ TV” = key will affect the TV , even though the remote contr ol is in another mode. • * Not available for your TV . REMOTE CONTROL KEY T oshiba TV CABLE SA T (satellite) AUX 1 (VCR) AUX [...]

Chapter 3: Using the remote control 24 REMOTE CONTROL KEY T oshiba TV CABLE SA T (satellite) AUX 1 (VCR) AUX 2 (DVD or HTIB) REC REC MENU* --- --- Record (2 click) --- SLO W – SLO W REW* --- --- --- --- SLO W + SLO W FWD* --- --- --- --- ANGLE Angle* --- --- --- D VD Angle SUB TITLE Sub title* --- --- --- DVD Sub title A UDIO Audio* --- --- --- D[...]

25 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote control codes In some cases you may not be able to operate your device with the TV remote control. Y our other device may use a code that is not recognized by the TV remote control. If this happens, use the device’ s remote control. Cable converter box ABC 061, 062, 063, 082, 084, 087, 092, 096, 098 A[...]

26 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Audiovox 094, 095 Panasonic 024, 096, 099 RCA 098 VCR Admiral 049 Aiko 019 Aiwa 018 Akai 003, 004, 037, 038, 039, 058, 069 Audiovox 010 Bell & Howell 007, 068 Broksonic 008, 017 Calix 010 Carver 026 CCE 019 Citizen 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 019, 057, 073 Colortyme 005 Craig 009, 010, 016, 061, 065[...]

27 Main menu layout The tables below and on the ne xt page provide a quick overvie w of your TV’ s menu system. T o open the main menus (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Item Option Video Mode  Sports / Standard / Movie / PC / Preference Picture Settings  [Opens the Picture Settings menu] Noise Reduc[...]

Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation 28 Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the T errestrial and System Status menus. T o open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel, open the Setup menu, select Installation , and press . Icon Item Option T errestrial Input Configuration[...]

29 Setting the Energy Saving Mode When you first turn on the TV , the Menu Language, and Energy Sa ving Mode windows will appear by default. T o select settings: 1無 From the Menu Language selection window , highlight your preferred language and press . Please select a language. English Fran ç ais Esp ñol Menu Language Initial Setup 2無 Next, t[...]

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 30 Programming channels into the TV’ s channel memor y When you press or on the remote control or TV control panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV’ s channel memory . Follo w the steps below to program channels into the TV’ s channel memory . Programming channels automatically Y[...]

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 31 2無 Open the T errestrial menu, highlight Channel Add/Delete , and then press . T o add a channel to the channel memory: Highlight the unchecked box next to the channel number you want to add, and then press to check the box. T o manually add digital subchannels on a physical channel: Use the Channel Numbers and th[...]

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 32 T o create and assign a custom label: 1無 Open the Channel Labeling window . 2無 Press or to select a channel you want to label. 3無 Press pqu to highlight Custom and press . The software ke yboard will appear. 4無 Repeatedly press the corresponding key on the remote control to highlight the desired character on[...]

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 33 Viewing the digital signal meter Y ou can view the digital signal meter in the ANT/ CABLE digital TV input source only . T o view the digital signal meter: 1無 Press and open the Setup menu. 2無 Highlight Installation and press . 3無 A new set of Installation menu icons will appear . Open the T errestrial menu, h[...]

34 Selecting the video input source to view T o select the video input source to view: 1無 Press on the remote control or TV control panel. 2無 And then either: a) Press 0–7; or b) Repeatedly press pq on the remote control and then press to change the input; or c) Repeatedly press on the remote control or TV control panel to change the input. T[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 35 3無 Press p or q to highlight the video source you want to label. Done Input Labeling Video 1 VCR Video 2 Cable ColorStream HD 1 Video Recorder ColorStream HD 2 Hide DV D PC - - HDMI 1 DTV Satellite/DSS HDMI HDMI 2 3 Reset 4無 Press t or u to select the desired label for that input source. If a particular [...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 36 3無 Press q to highli ght Hi story Li st , an d then press t or u to select the s etting you p refer: eithe r On , or O ff . Note: History List will be cleared every time the TV is powered of f. 4無 Press q to highlight ANT/CABLE List , and then press t or u to select On or Off . 5無 Press q to highlight [...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 37 T o tune to a channel or input in Select mode: 1無 While watching TV , press t or u to open the Channel Browser™ and surf back to a pre vious item or forward to the next item in the list. In Select mode, when you stop on an item in the Channel Bro wser™, it will be highlighted but you must press to tune[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 38 T uning to the next programmed channel T o tune to the next programmed channel: Press or on the remote control or TV control panel. Note: This feature will not work unless you progr am channels into the TV’ s channel me mor y (  page 30). T uning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) T unin[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 39 T o select the picture size using the menus: 1無 Select Picture Size in the Theater Settings menu. 2無 Press t or u to select the desired picture size setting. 3無 Highlight Done and press . Note: Some of the picture sizes may not be available depending on the receiving signal format (those will be “gra[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 40 Picture Size Native (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signal programs) • If recei ving a 480 i (HDM I), 48 0p (HDM I), 72 0p, 1080 i, or 1080p signal progr am, Na tiv e mod e scal es the video to dis play t he ent ire pi cture within the bord ers of the s creen (i.e. no ov ersc annin[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 41 T o turn on the auto aspect ratio feature: 1無 Press and open the Video menu. 2無 Highlight Theater Settings and press . 3無 In the Auto Aspect Ratio field, select On . 4無 T o save the new set tings, highlight Done and press . T o revert to the factory def aults, highlight Reset and press . T o turn off[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 42 Adjusting the picture quality Y ou can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight™, Brightness, Color , T int, and Sharpness) to your personal preferences. Selection Pressing t Pressing u Contrast lower higher Backlight* darker lighter DynaLight** On/Off On/Off Brightness darker lighter Col[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 43 Digital CC Settings Y ou can customize the closed caption display characteristics by changing the background color , opacity , text size, type, edge, and color . Note: • This feature is available for digital channels only . • Y ou cannot set the Caption T ext and Background as the same color . T o custom[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 44 2無 Highlight Digital Audio Selector and press . Digital Audio Selector Audio Settings Advanced Audio Settings Audio Audio Setup 3無 Press p or q to select Audio , and then press t or u to select the desired service. 4無 Press . Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allo[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 45 Using the Dolby ® Digital Dynamic Range Control feature This dynamic range control feature causes the A TSC dynamic range to be further compressed, allowing you to switch from A TSC to analog broadcasts at the same dynamic range. T o use the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control: 1無 Press and open the Audio[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 46 T o block and unblock TV pr ograms and movies: 1無 Press and highlight the Locks menu icon. 2無 Press q to display the PIN code entering screen. 3無 Enter your four-digit PIN code and press . 4無 Press q to highlight Enable Rating Blocking . 5無 Press u and q to select On , and then press . 6無 Press q[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 47 Independent rating system for broadcasters Ratings Description and Content themes TV-MA Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefor e may be unsuitable for children under 17.) L ) Crude or indecent language S ) Explicit sexual activity V ) Graphic violence [...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 48 6無 Repeat step 5 for other channels you want to block. 7無 Highlight Done and press . T o unblock individual channels: In s tep 5 abov e, pr ess pq to hi ghligh t the channe l you want to unb lock, press t o remo ve the “ ” from the b ox, hi ghligh t Done and p ress . T o block all channels at once: H[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 49 Note: • A mes sage wi ll appea r when 10 minut es, 3 mi nutes, a nd 1 min ute r emain on the Game Timer . • If the TV lose s pow er wi th ti me r emai ning o n the Game Timer , wh en pow er is rest ored the TV will ente r Inpu t Lock mode (as if the G ameTim er had been a ctivat ed) an d you will h ave t[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 50 Sampling Clock Helps to reduce noise and minimize periodic vertical stripes on the screen. Th e ad ju st me nt r an ge i s wi th in ± 10 f ro m ce nt er .* Auto Adjust Highlight this item then press to get an optimum adjustment automatically . * The default settings may var y depending on the input signal f[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 51 pqtu Navigate contents menu, etc. Enters contents menu, etc. Returns to the previous menu. Note: These functions depend on the devices connected. REGZA-LINK ® Player Contr ol menu functions: 1無 Press and open the Preferences menu. 2無 Highli ght RE GZA-LI NK Pla yer Co ntrol and pre ss . 3無 Press p or [...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 52 Note : When you turn on the Audio Receiver , change its input source, or adjust the sound volume, the sound will be output from the audio receiver’ s speakers even if TV Speakers has been selected. T urn the TV off and on again to output the sound from the TV speakers. T o set the REGZA-LINK ® Setup: 1無[...]

53 Using the advanced picture settings features Using dynamic contrast When dynamic contrast is set to On , the TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjust the video. T o select dynamic contrast preferences: 1無 Press and open the Video menu. 2無 Highlight Pictur[...]

Chapter 7: Using the TV’ s advanced features 54 Using CableClear ® digital noise reduction The CableClear ® digital noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference in your TV picture. This may be useful when recei ving a broadcast with a weak signal (especially a Cable channel) or playing a noisy video cassette or disc. T o ch[...]

Chapter 7: Using the TV’ s advanced features 55 Using the advanced audio settings features Using the QSound ® sound feature QSound ® is the original name for a positional three- dimensional (3D) sound processing algorithm from QSound Labs that creates 3D audio effects from multiple monophonic sources and sums the outputs to two channels for pre[...]

56 General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try . Black box on-screen • The c losed caption featu re is set to one o f the T ext mode s ( T1 , T2 , T 3 , or T4 ). S et the close d capt ion feat ure to Off (  page 42). TV stops respondin[...]

Chapter 8: T roubleshooting 57 Sound problems • Check the ant enna/cable connectio ns (  Chapter 2). • The station may have broadcast dif ficulties. Try another channel. • The sound may be muted. Press VOLUME . • If you hear no sound, try setting the MTS feature to Stereo mode (  page 44). • If you are not receiving a second audio p[...]

58 Specifications Note: • This model complies with the specifications listed below . • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. T elevision System NTSC standard A TSC standard (8VSB) Digital Cable (64 QAM, 256 QAM; i[...]

59 Chapter 9: Appendix Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PC IN signal formats Note: Depending on the connected PC, the following status may occur; incorrect display , false format detection, picture position failur e, blur , or judder . But this is not a malfunction of your TV . Format Resolution V . Frequency H. Frequency Pixe[...]

60 Chapter 9: Appendix Limited United States Warranty for LCD T elevisions 26” and Larger T os hib a A mer ic a C ons ume r Pr odu cts , L .L. C. (“ T ACP ”) ma kes th e fol low ing l imi ted wa rra nt ies to or igi na l co nsu mer s in the Un it ed Sta tes . THES E LIMIT ED WA RRANTIE S EXTEN D TO THE ORIGINA L CONSU MER PUR CHASER OR ANY PE[...]

61 Chapter 9: Appendix No p erson, agent, distrib utor , de aler , or company is auth orized to chan ge, mod ify , or extend the terms of thes e warra nties i n any m anner w hatsoev er . The time with in whic h an ac tion mu st be c ommence d to en force any obligat ion of T ACP ari sing un der the warran ty or unde r any s tatute or law of the Un[...]

62 Chapter 9: Appendix dama ge, 24/ 7 appli cations , impr oper inst allatio n, impr oper operati on, imp roper clea ning, i mprop er main tenance , normal wear and te ar , scr een burn or ima ge re tention caus ed by p rolon ged dis play of static images and/ or phos phor ag ing, or any ot her ext ernal caus e or ev ent, ac t or om ission outside [...]

63 Chapter 9: Appendix Arbi tratio n and Disput e Reso lution T o the extent not pr eclude d by la w, any cl aim, di spute, cont rover sy or d isagr eement (whethe r for b reach of warr anty , br each o f contr act, to rt (incl uding n egligen ce and neglige nt and/ or frau dulent misre prese ntation ), unde r a sta tute or under any oth er law or [...]

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