Toshiba 55HT1U manual

Fo r a n o ve r view o f st ep s fo r se tt i ng u p yo ur n ew TV , see p ag e 10. No t e: T o di sp la y a Hi gh D efi nit io n p ict u re , th e TV m us t b e receiv i ng a H ig h D efi nit io n sig na l (s uch as an ov er - the - ai r Hi g h Defi ni ti on TV b ro ad ca s t, a H i gh D efi nit io n dig ital c ab le p ro gra m, o r a H ig h D[...]

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[...]

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4 24 ) T o avoid d amage to thi s product, n ever place o r store the TV in direct su nlight; hot, humid areas ; or areas subject to excessiv e dust or vi bration. 25) 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 sturd y strap from the hook(s) on the rear[...]

5 40) During normal use, the TV may make occasional snapping or popping sounds. This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a T oshiba Authorized Service Center . 41) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEA TH! Never strike the screen wit[...]

6 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. Note: E xtreme c are shoul d always be used when r emoving the pedestal stand to avo id damage to the LCD p anel. 2) Remove the four screws shown in the belo[...]

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 55HT1U T elevision complie s with Pa rt 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept an y interference received, including interference that ma[...]

8 Contents Importa nt Safety Ins tructions ............. ............. ..... 3 Install ation, Care, and Service ..... ............. ........... 3 Chapter 1: Introduct ion ........... ............. ............. . 9 Feat ures of your ne w TV ...... ....... ........ ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ........ 9 Ove rvie w of ste ps for install i[...]

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. • Thr ee HDMI ® digital, high-definition [...]

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 8無 VOLUME tu — These b uttons adjust the volume le vel. 9無 INPUT — Repeatedly press to change the source you are viewing ( ANT/CABLE, VIDEO, ColorStream HD, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, PC ). 10無 HDMI ® IN — High-Definition Multimedia Interface input recei ves digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an H[...]

12 Chapter 1: Introduction 1無 PC IN — For use when connecting a personal computer . 2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 receiv e 1080p signals. 3無 PC/HDMI-1 (AU[...]

13 Overview of cable types Cables can be p urchased f rom most s tores that sell aud io/ 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 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 TV back panel Stereo VCR Cable box Fr om Cab le TV Fr om Ca ble T V o r an ten na Y ou will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V cables − If you have a mono VCR, [...]

15 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream ® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV L R R L OUT IN CH 3 CH 4 S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO L R Satellite IN P B P R Y TV back panel Stereo V CR Fr om an ten na Fr om sa tel li te dis h Satellit e receiver w[...]

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 device. This input is designed to accept HDCP (High- Bandwidth Digital-Conten[...]

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 page 49. TV back panel Audio re ceiver Playback device (REGZA-L I[...]

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-mixed 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 (Use an [...]

19 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV The HDMI input can accept and display VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, 480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (60Hz), and 1080p (24Hz/60Hz) signal formats. For detailed signal specif ications, see page 58. Note: • The edges of th e imag es may be hi dden. • If rece iving a 480i (HDMI ), 480 p (HDMI ), 720 p, 10[...]

20 Installing the remote control batteries 1無 Remove the battery cov er from the back of the remote control. Squeeze tab and lift cover . 2無 Install two “ AAA” size batteries, maki ng sure to match the + and – signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment. 3無 Reinsert the battery cover in the remote control until the ta[...]

Chapter 3: Using the remote control 21 Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. Note: The error message “NOT A V AILABLE” may appear if you press a key for a function that is not available. 1無 POWER turns the TV on and of f. When the TV is on, the green LED indicator on the TV front will[...]

22 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 Picture Mode  Sports / Standard / Movie / PC / Preference Picture Settings  [Opens the Picture Settings menu] Noise Red[...]

Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation 23 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 Conf iguratio[...]

24 Initial Setup When you first turn on or reset the TV , the Initial Setup window will appear . 1無 In the Menu Language field, press t o r u to select your preferred language. 2無 Press t o r u to select Time Zone and set your desired time zone with t o r u and press . 3無 Next, the Location setting windo w will appear .For normal home use, pr[...]

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 25 Programming channels automatically Y our TV can automatically detect all acti ve channels in your area and store them in its memory . After the channels are programmed automatically , you can manually add or erase individual channels in the channel memory . Note: • Y ou m ust co nfigur e th e ANT/ CABLE input sour[...]

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 26 T o remov e channel labels: 1無 Open the Channel Labeling window . 2無 Press or to select the channel for which you want to remov e the label. 3無 P ress p qtu to highli ght No Label and p ress . 4無 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other channels. 5無 T o sa ve your settings, highlight Done and press . If the desired [...]

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 27 T o delete the custom label: 1無 Open the Channel Labeling window . 2無 Highlight the label to be deleted and press . 3無 Highlight Yes from the deletion conf irmation window and press . 4無 Highlight Done and press to save changes, and go back to the Channel Labeling window . Setting the HDMI ® audio mode T o [...]

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 28 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[...]

29 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 0–8; 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 30 Input labeling example: The sc reen belo w left s hows t he defaul t Input Se lection screen (with none o f the inputs labeled as a specifi c de vice). T he screen bel ow righ t is an e xample of ho w you cou ld label the inputs if y ou connected a Cable TV to VIDEO ,VCR to Colo rStream HD, a video recor der[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 31 T o open the Channel Browser ™ : • Press t or u on the remote control. • Pres s t t o surf backw ard t hrough the p revi ously tune d 32 c hannel s in t he His tory l ist, t he cha nnels in t he ANT / CABL E chann el lis t, the input s in the Inputs list, the R EGZA-L INK de vice s in t he REGZ A-LINK [...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 32 T o tune to a channel or input in S elect 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 Browser ™ , it will be highlighted b ut you must press to [...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 33 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 progra m channels into the TV’ s channel memory (  page 24). T uning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) T uning [...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 34 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 35 Picture Size Native (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signal programs) • If re ceiv ing a 480i ( HDMI), 480p (HDMI) , 720p , 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 anning ).[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 36 T o turn on the auto aspect ratio feature: 1無 Press and open the Picture menu. 2無 Highlight Theater Settings and press . 3無 In the Auto Aspect Ratio field, select On . 4無 T o sav e the ne w settings, highligh t Done and press . T o revert to the f actory defaults, highlight Reset and press . T o turn[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 37 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 C[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 38 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 featur e is available for digital channels only . • Y ou cannot set the Caption T ext and Background as the same color . T o custo[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 39 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 ws you to output high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio program (SAP) containing a second language, mus[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 40 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 Sound[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 41 Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip) Some TV programs and mo vies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V -Chip feature in this TV detects the signal s and blocks the programs according to the ratings you select. (For rating descriptions[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 42 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 43 Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to tune the TV to a program that e xceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will appear on- screen: This pro gram exceeds the rating limit you set. Push 'MUTE' to enter PIN. Y ou can either temporarily [...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 44 5無 Press  to select On . When the control panel is locked and any b utton on the control panel (except POWER ) is pressed, the message “NO T A V AILABLE” appears. T o unlock the control panel: Select Off in step 5 above, or press and hold the VOLUME – button on the TV control panel for about 10 se[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 45 is set to “ No ,” the HDMI 1 Audio setting changes to “ Auto .” If PC A udio is set to “ Y es ,” the HDMI 1 Audio setting is set to “ Digital ” and is grayed out in the menu. (Also see item 3 on page 12 and “Setting the HDMI ® Audio mode” on page 27.) Using the Media Player Using the Med[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 46 Viewing photo files There are three types of view modes. Multi V iew: This view allo ws you to search for photos in a grid format. These pictures are displayed using thumbnail data in each image file. 1無 Press pqtu to move the highlight in one window . If all of the photos will not fit in one screen, when [...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 47 During playback • Press to pause. • T o resume normal playback, press . • T o loca te a s pecif ic f ile, press or r epeate dly . • T o adjust volume , press / Note : During playback, you can adjust the SOUND menu functions from the QUICK menu. T o set the repeat mode: 1無 Press to open the Quick Me[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 48 Contents Description Description Music Music list (Multi view) S ee p ag e 46 . Sorting (Only USB storage device) T o sort the folders and f iles 1無 Press to open the Quick Menu . 2無 Press p or q to select Sort . 3無 Press t or u to select Title , New or Old to set the sorting rule. Pl ay ba ck S ee p a[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 49 Using REGZA-LINK ® This is a new feature that uses CEC technology and allows you to control T oshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices from the TV remote via HDMI connection (  page 17). When the Enable REGZA-LINK in the REGZA- LINK setup menu (  page 50) is set to On , the following REGZA-LINK functions [...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 50 VOLUME and MUTE controls of Audio Receiver W ith your TV’ s remote control, you can adjust or mute the sound volume of the Audio Recei ver . First, set the MODE SELECT switch on the remote control to TV . • adjust the volume le vel. • turns off the sound. Note : • T o use this function: − Set Speak[...]

Chapter 6: Using the TV’ s features 51 Displaying TV status information T o display TV status inf ormation using RECALL: Press on the remote control. The following information will display (if applicable): • Current input ( ANT/CABLE , VIDEO , etc.) • If ANT/CABLE is the current input, either “CABLE” (for cable TV) or “ ANT” (for over[...]

52 Using the advanced picture settings features Using Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast detects changes in picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjusts the video. T o select Dynamic Contrast prefer ence: 1無 From the the Picture menu, highlight Pic tur e Se tti ngs and press . 2無 H igh lig h[...]

Chapter 7: Using the TV’ s advanced features 53 Selecting the cinema mode Whe n you vie w a D VD (3:2 pulldo wn proces sed) from a D VD player conne cted t o the VIDEO , Color Stream HD ( compon ent vi deo), or HDM I inpu ts on the TV , smoo ther m otion can be obtai ned by setti ng the Cine ma Mod e to F ilm . T o set the Cinema Mode to Film: (a[...]

Chapter 7: Using the TV’ s advanced features 54 Using MPEG noise reduction The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference caused by MPEG compression. Choices for MPEG noise reduction are Off , Low , Middle , and High . Off is automatically selected when this feature is disabled (“grayed out”). T o select the MPEG n[...]

55 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 close d capti on fea ture i s set to one of th e T ext mode s ( T1 , T2 , T 3 , or T4 ). S et the close d capt ion feat ure to Off (  page 37). TV stops respond[...]

Chapter 8: T roubleshooting 56 Sound problems • Check the antenna/cable con nections (  Chapter 2). • The station may ha ve broadcast diff iculties. Try another channel. • The sound may be muted. Press VOLUME . • If you hear no sound, try setting the MTS feature to Stereo mode (  page 39). • If you are not recei ving a second audio [...]

57 Specifications Note: • This model complies with the specifications listed below . • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model ma y 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; [...]

58 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 for mat detection, picture position failur e, blur , or judder . But this is not a malfunction of your TV . Format Resolution V . Frequency H. Frequency Pix[...]

59 Chapter 9: Appendix Limited United States Warranty for LCD T elevisions T os hi ba Ame ric a Con sum er Pr odu ct s, 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 ORIG INAL CO NSUMER PURCHAS ER OR A NY PERS ON RECE IVING TH[...]

60 Chapter 9: Appendix T O THE R EP AIR O R R EP LA CE ME NT OF AN Y P AR TS . IN NO EV EN T S HA LL T A CP BE L IAB LE FO R CO NS EQ UEN TI AL OR IN CI DEN T AL D A MA GE S (I NC LUD IN G, BU T NO T LI MIT ED T O , L OS T P R OFI TS , B USI NE SS IN TER R UP TIO N, OR M ODI FI CA TIO N OR ER AS URE O F R EC ORD ED D A T A CA U SED B Y U SE , MI SU[...]

61 Chapter 9: Appendix h. Service of a T elevisi on on w hich th e TOSHI BA labe l or lo go, rat ing lab el or s erial n umber have been d efaced or re moved; i. Damage to the T elevisi on caus ed by failur e to f ollow t he spec ificatio ns, Use r manua ls or guid es as t o usage and/or storag e. j. Firmwar e upda tes tha t are posted to the T os[...]

62 Chapter 9: Appendix shal l be an d rem ain val id and enfor ceable. If and to the extent that an y pro vision of this limite d warra nty as it r elate s to an y of t he Rela ted Parti es is f ound to be inva lid or unenfor ceabl e in r espect of tha t party ( the “Exc luded P arty”), t he Excl uded Pa rty shal l be de emed to b e sever ed or[...]

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