Toshiba 55HT1U - Manuals

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 Toshiba Authorized Service Center. 41) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSON...

7 FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 55HT1U Television complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, in...

8 Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................... 3 Installation, Care, and Service ............................. 3 Chapter 1: Introduction ...................................... 9 Features of your new TV ................................................................ 9 Overv...

9 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. • T...

10 Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV Follow 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...

11 Chapter 1: Introduction 8無 VOLUME tu — These buttons adjust the volume level. 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 receives digital audio and un...

12 Chapter 1: Introduction 1無 PC IN — For use when connecting a personal computer. 2無 HDMI ® IN — High-Definition Multimedia Interface input receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. HDMI connection is necessary to rece...

13 Overview of cable types Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video devices. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of connector types required by your devices and the length of each cable. Coaxial (F-type) cable Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, cable ...

14 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a VCR and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder IN OUT CH 3CH 4 IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV L R R L OUT IN CH 3CH 4 VIDEO AUDIO OUT L R TV back panel Stereo VCR Cable box From Cable TV From Cable TV or antenna You will need: • coaxial cables • standard A/V ...

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 3CH 4 S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO L R Satellite IN P B P R Y TV back panel Stereo VCR From antenna Fr...

16 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting an HDMI ® or DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.This input is designed t...

17 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 49. TV back panel...

18 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Connecting a digital audio system The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs 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. You w...

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 specifications, see page 58. Note: • The edges of the images may be hidden. • If receiving...

20 Installing the remote control batteries 1無 Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control. Squeeze tab and lift cover. 2無 Install two “AAA” size batteries, making sure to match the + and – signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment. 3無 Reinsert the battery cover ...

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 AVAILABLE” may appear if you press a key for a function that is not available. 1無 POWER turns the TV on and off. When the TV is on, the...

22 Main menu layout The tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system.To 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  [Ope...

Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation 23 Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial and System Status menus. To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press on the remote control or TV control panel, open the Setup menu, select Installation , and press . I...

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 or u to select your preferred language. 2無 Press t or u to select Time Zone and set your desired time zone with t or u and press . 3無 Next, the Location setting windo...

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 25 Programming channels automatically Your TV can automatically detect all active 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: • You mu...

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 26 To remove channel labels: 1無 Open the Channel Labeling window. 2無 Press or to select the channel for which you want to remove the label. 3無 Press pqtu to highlight No Label and press . 4無 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other channels. 5無 To save your settings, highlight Do...

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 27 To 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 confirmation window and press . 4無 Highlight Done and press to save changes, and go back to the Channel Labeling windo...

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 28 Viewing the digital signal meter You can view the digital signal meter in the ANT/CABLE digital TV input source only. To 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 wil...

29 Selecting the video input source to view To 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; orb) Repeatedly press pq on the remote control and then press to change the input; or c) Repeatedly press on the remote control o...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 30 Input labeling example: The screen below left shows the default Input Selection screen (with none of the inputs labeled as a specific device). The screen below right is an example of howyou could label the inputs if you connected a Cable TV to VIDEO ,VCR to Colo...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 31 To open the Channel Browser ™ : • Press t or u on the remote control. • Press t to surf backward through the previously tuned 32 channels in the History list, the channels in the ANT/ CABLE channel list, the inputs in the Inputs list, the REGZA-LINK devices in t...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 32 To 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 previous 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...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 33 Tuning to the next programmed channel To tune to the next programmed channel: Press or on the remote control or TV control panel. Note: This feature will not work unless you program channels into the TV’s channel memory (  page 24). Tuning to a specific channel...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 34 To 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 recei...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 35 Picture Size Native (for 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, and 1080p signal programs) • If receiving a 480i (HDMI), 480p (HDMI), 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal program, Native mode scales the video to display the entire picture within the borders of the scree...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 36 To 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 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press . To revert to the factory defaults, high...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 37 Adjusting the picture quality You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight ™ , Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness) to your personal preferences. Selection Pressing t Pressing u Contrast lower higher Backlight* darker lighter DynaLight**...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 38 Digital CC Settings You 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. • You cannot set the Caption Text and Backg...

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 allows you to output high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio progr...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 40 Using the Dolby ® Digital Dynamic Range Control feature This dynamic range control feature causes the ATSC dynamic range to be further compressed, allowing you to switch from ATSC to analog broadcasts at the same dynamic range. To use the Dolby Digital Dynamic R...

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

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 42 Independent rating system for broadcastersRatings Description and Content themes TV-MA Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.) L ) Crude or indecent language S ) E...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 43 Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to tune the TV to a program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the following message will appear on-screen: This program exceeds the rating limit you set. Push 'MUTE' to enter...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 44 5無 Press  to select On . When the control panel is locked and any button on the control panel (except POWER ) is pressed, the message “NOT AVAILABLE” appears. To unlock the control panel: Select Off in step 5 above, or press and hold the VOLUME – button on the ...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 45 is set to “ No ,” the HDMI 1 Audio setting changes to “ Auto .” If PC Audio is set to “ Yes ,” 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 Me...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 46 Viewing photo files There are three types of view modes. Multi View: This view allows 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 th...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 47 During playback • Press to pause. • To resume normal playback, press . • To locate a specific file, press or repeatedly. • To adjust volume , press / Note : During playback, you can adjust the SOUND menu functions from the QUICK menu. To set the repeat mode: 1無 ...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 48 Contents Description Description Music Music list (Multi view) See page 46. Sorting (Only USB storage device) To sort the folders and files 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...

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 Toshiba 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 ...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 50 VOLUME and MUTE controls of Audio Receiver With your TV’s remote control, you can adjust or mute the sound volume of the Audio Receiver. First, set the MODE SELECT switch on the remote control to TV . • adjust the volume level. • turns off the sound. Note : • To...

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 51 Displaying TV status information To display TV status information 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” (...

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. To select Dynamic Contrast preference: 1無 From the the Picture menu, highlight Pic...

Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features 53 Selecting the cinema mode When you view a DVD (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the VIDEO , ColorStream HD (component video), or HDMI inputs on the TV, smoother motion can be obtained by setting the Cinema Mode to Film . To set the...

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 dis...

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 closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes ( T1 , T2 , T3 , or T4 ). Set the closed caption feature to O...

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 56 Sound problems • Check the antenna/cable connections (  Chapter 2). • The station may have broadcast difficulties. 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 ar...

57 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. Television System NTSC standardATSC standard ...

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 format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder. But this is not a malfunction of your TV. Form...

60 Chapter 9: Appendix TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL TACP BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR MODIFICATION OR ERASURE OF RECORDED DATA CAUSED BY USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS L...

62 Chapter 9: Appendix shall be and remain valid and enforceable. If and to the extent that any provision of this limited warranty as it relates to any of the Related Parties is found to be invalid or unenforceable in respect of that party (the “Excluded Party”), the Excluded Party shall be deemed t...