Page 2 - Contents; Introduction; Using the TV’s features
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 2 Contents Introduction Welcome to Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Use . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - Welcome to Toshiba; Installation
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 3 Introduction Welcome to Toshiba • Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba LCD Color Television. This manual will help you use the exciting features of your new TV. • Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control. • You also can use the controls on the TV i...
Page 4 - Use; Side view
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 4 Introduction 7) Never place the TV next to a stove where it will be exposed to oil, smoke, or steam, or in a location where there is a large quantity of dust. This may cause a fire or an electric shock. 8) Install the TV in a horizontal, stable location. Connect between two...
Page 5 - Service
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 5 Introduction 4) Never stand or climb on the TV. Be especially careful in households with children to prevent them through climbing on top of the TV. It may move, fall over, break, become damaged or cause an injury. 5) When the TV will not be used for a long period of time, ...
Page 6 - Cleaning; Important information; Exemptions; • Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by fires, natural
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 6 Introduction 4) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV. Note: The lamp unit contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of mercury may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Dispose of the...
Page 7 - Getting started; Connecting an antenna; Installing the remote control batteries; Remove the battery cover.; Effective range; Media Recorder
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 7 Getting started Connecting an antenna Optimum reception of color requires a good signal and will generally mean that an outdoor antenna must be used. The exact type and positioning of the antenna will depend upon your particular area. Your Toshiba dealer or service personne...
Page 8 - TV front and side panel controls; Right side view; MENU
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 8 Getting started TV front and side panel controls • You can operate your TV using the buttons on the side panel or the remote control. The back and side of the panel provide the terminal connections to connect other equipment to your TV ( - “Connecting your TV” pages 28 - 32...
Page 9 - TV back panel connections; TV back view; * You can use the cable; When moving the TV,; SET UP
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 9 Getting started TV back panel connections TV back view Cable holder* Power cord * You can use the cable holder to hold antenna cable, video and audio cables etc. When moving the TV, never hold this holder. 12 15 16 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 12 o (C1) (COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT te...
Page 10 - Learning about the remote control; Location of controls
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 10 Getting started Learning about the remote control Location of controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 P - CONTENTS MENU SET UP OK T OP MENU RETURN A UDIO CALL TEXT EXIT MENU D VD MENU + TV REGZA-LINK D VD To return to the previous program (T) ( - page 12) Picture mode selection (T/R/...
Page 11 - Turning the TV on; Switching on the TV; Learning about the menu system; Displaying the menu chart
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 11 Getting started Turning the TV on Switching on the TV Connect the power cord to a wall outlet, the ! power indicator lights in red (standby mode). 1 Press 1 on the remote control or ! on the TV right side panel. The ! power indicator lights in green. Note: If you watch bla...
Page 12 - Watching TV programs; Selecting the menu language
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 12 Getting started Watching TV programs Selecting the menu language Choose from 9 different languages (English, Chinese (CS), Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic, Persian or French) for the on-screen display. 1 Press M , then press or to display SET UP menu. 2 Press or t...
Page 13 - Sorting program position
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 13 Getting started Manually setting channels in the channel memory 1 From the SET UP menu, press or to select Manual tuning . 2 Press Q to display the Manual tuning menu. Press or to select the program position you want to arrange. 3 Press Q to display the breakdown menu. Pre...
Page 14 - Picture adjustment; Selecting the picture size
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 14 Using the TV’s features Picture adjustment Selecting the picture size 1 Press to display the picture size list, then press or to select the appropriate picture size (or press repeatedly to select required picture size directly). 2 Press Q . Note: Depend on the input signal...
Page 15 - Exact Scan; Using the picture still; Resetting the picture position; Picture position; Selecting the picture mode; Mode
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 15 Using the TV’s features Exact Scan When receiving 1080i or 1080p signal format, this setting will display the image corrrectly without distortion or picture clipping. PC Use this setting for PC via HDMI. When receiving 1080i, 1080p or 720p signal format of HDMI input, this...
Page 16 - Adjusting the basic picture quality; Activating the black stretch; Selection
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 16 Using the TV’s features Adjusting the basic picture quality 1 Press M , then press or to display the PICTURE menu. 2 Press or to select the Picture settings menu, then press Q . 3 Press or to select an item you want to adjust, then press or to adjust the settings as requir...
Page 17 - Effective signal and setup conditions:
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 17 Using the TV’s features Adjusting the color management You can adjust the picture color quality by selecting from 6 base color adjustments : Red , Green , Blue , Yellow , Magenta or Cyan . 1 From the PICTURE menu, press or to select 3D Color management on the 2nd page. 2 P...
Page 18 - Sound adjustment; Auto mode; Selecting the dual 1 or dual 2 mode; Selecting the stereo programs; Display
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 18 Using the TV’s features Sound adjustment Setting the MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) Auto mode The MTS Auto mode automatically recognize stereo/bilingual programs depending on the broadcast signal. 1 Press M , then press or to display the SOUND menu. 2 Press or to select MTS ...
Page 19 - Using the SRS WOW
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 19 Using the TV’s features Using the SRS WOW ® surround sound SRS WOW ® is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer and wid...
Page 20 - Using an external woofer system; Other features settings; Selecting the timer menu; Using the auto format
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 20 Using the TV’s features Alternatively, you may adjust the bass boost level directly using t . 1 Press t to display Bass boost level. 2 While the Bass boost display is on the screen, press or to adjust the Bass boost level. 3 To turn off the Bass boost , press t to display ...
Page 21 - Activating blue screen; PC VGA mode
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 21 Using the TV’s features Activating blue screen With the blue screen function On , the screen will automatically turn blue and the sound will be muted when no signal is being received. 1 From the FUNCTION menu, press or to select Blue screen . 2 Press or to select On or Off...
Page 22 - REGZA-LINK one touch play
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 22 Using the TV’s features Using REGZA-LINK This feature uses CEC (Consumer Electronics Controls) technology and allows the control of Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible devices from the TV remote control via HDMI connection ( - page 10). Notes: • Not all Toshiba products currentl...
Page 23 - To set the REGZA-LINK; Enable REGZALINK; REGZA-LINK input source selection; To control the REGZA-LINK device; HDMI
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 23 Using the TV’s features To set the REGZA-LINK 1 Press M and or to select the REGZA-LINK menu. 2 Press or to select Enable REGZALINK , then press or to select On . Note: If you set Enable REGZA-LINK to Off , the all other items will be grayed out. 3 Press or to select the R...
Page 24 - Teletext; Setting up the teletext mode; To select a language for teletext:; Teletext general information; then use; Using Auto mode
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 24 Using the TV’s features Teletext This TV has a multi-page teletext memory, which takes a few moments to load and it offers two ways of viewing Teletext Auto and LIST which are explained below. Setting up the teletext mode To select a language for teletext: The language 1-4...
Page 25 - Using LIST mode
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 25 Using the TV’s features Using LIST mode 1 Press d to access teletext. The four choices at the bottom of the screen are now number – 100 , 200 , 300 and 400 , which have been programmed into the TV’s memory. 2 To view these pages, use the colored prompt buttons.e.g. press t...
Page 26 - Using the double-window; Displaying the double-window; F G H; Selecting the headphone mode; SOUND; A B; A B; A B
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 26 Using the TV’s features Using the double-window • The double-window function allows you to split the screen into a Main and Sub window and watch two programs at the same time. You can display the TV program or the video input on the Main and Sub window. • When you watch on...
Page 27 - Using a headphone
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 27 Using the TV’s features Adjusting the headphone volume (Mode 2) When you use the double-window, you can select the Headphone level. 1 From the SOUND menu, press or to select Headphone . Press or to select Mode 2 . 2 Press or to select Headphone level . Press or to adjust t...
Page 28 - Connecting your TV; Side connections; VIDEO; Connection example; VIDEO; TV right side view
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 28 Connecting your TV Side connections You can connect a wide variety of auxiliary equipment via the terminals located on the right side of the panel o (2) and o HDMI3 Please always refer to the owner’s manual of the equipment to be connected for full details. Connection exam...
Page 29 - Analog; Connecting an HDMI or DVI device; Connecting an HDMI device; Standard analog audio cables
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 29 Connecting your TV Connecting an HDMI or DVI device • When turning on your electronic components, turn on the TV first, and then the HDMI or DVI device. • When turning off your electronic components, turn off the HDMI or DVI device first, and then the TV. • This TV may not...
Page 30 - REGZA-LINK connection; AV Amplifier; LINK
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 30 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 pages 22 – ...
Page 31 - Selecting the PC/HDMI1 audio mode; Using the HDMI setting
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 31 Connecting your TV Selecting the PC/HDMI1 audio mode You can select PC audio or HDMI audio when using this function ( - page 29). 1 Press M , then press or to display the SET UP menu. 2 Press or to select AV connection , then press Q to display the AV connection menu. 3 Pr...
Page 32 - Connecting a computer; To connect a PC to the RGB/PC terminal on the TV:; Connect a PC cable from the computer to the; The following signals can be displayed:; Therefore, the TV may not display small text properly.; Signal names for mini D-sub 15 pin connector; To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal on the TV:; If connecting a PC with an HDMI terminal, use an HDMI cable; Signal name
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 32 Connecting your TV Connecting a computer To connect a PC to the RGB/PC terminal on the TV: An analog RGB (15 pin) computer cable can be connected. Connect a PC cable from the computer to the o RGB/PC terminal on the back of the TV. The following signals can be displayed: •...
Page 33 - Using the PC setting; Adjusting the picture size/position
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 33 Connecting your TV Using the PC setting • In the PC input mode, you cannot select the Color , Tint , Sharpness , Black stretch , MPEG NR and DNR in the Picture setting menu, 3D color management , Active backlight control and Cinema mode ( - page 16, 17). • In the PC input ...
Page 34 - Reference section; Troubleshooting; Symptom and solution
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 34 Reference section Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the symptom and some solutions. Symptom and solution TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press ! and 1 . • The rem...
Page 35 - Broadcast system; Oceania; Specifications; LCD color television
Toshiba 5257Z3500A( E ) 35 Reference section Broadcast system Broadcast transmission systems of each country or region Asia M.E. Oceania Africa South America Note: PAL, SECAM and NTSC 3.58 (MHz) are different color signal broadcast transmission systems applicable to different countries or region. NT...
