Page 2 - Safety Precautions; WARNING
2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba 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 WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF F...
Page 3 - Installation; Important Safety Instructions
3 • NEVER allow your body to come in contact with any broken glass or liquid from the damaged television. The LCD panel inside the TV contains glass and a toxic liquid. If the liquid comes in contact with your mouth or eyes, or your skin is cut by broken glass, rinse the affected area thoroughly wit...
Page 4 - DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS; Care; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
4 24) To avoid damage to this product, never place or store the TV in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas; or areas subject to excessive dust or vibration. 25) Always place the TV on the floor or a sturdy, level, stable surface that can support the weight of the unit. To secure the TV, use a sturdy st...
Page 5 - Service; Choosing a location for your LCD TV; Observe the following safety precautions:
5 cord and disconnect the antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or unused for long periods of time. 40) ALWAYS unplug the TV to completely disconnect from mains power. When the TV is turned off using the on/off switch, it is not completely disconnected from power and a minute amount of ...
Page 6 - Screw Size
6 7) VESA Mounting Pattern TV Size Hole Pattern(HxV) Screw Size 40” 200x200 mm M6 46’’ 400x400 mm M8 55’’ 400x400 mm M8 (unit in mm) 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 t...
Page 7 - FCC Declaration of Conformity; ENERGY STAR; The following symptoms are technical limitations
7 FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): Toshiba 40SL412U, 46SL412U, 55SL412U, and 55S41U Television models comply 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 a...
Page 8 - Trademark Information
8 Trademark Information • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and oth...
Page 9 - Contents
9 Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................... 3Installation, Care, and Service .................................. 3Chapter 1: Introduction ..........................................10 Features of your new TV ........................................................... ...
Page 10 - Features of your new TV; Chapter 1: Introduction
10 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. • ...
Page 11 - POWER
11 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 Observe the following w...
Page 12 - TV front and side panel controls and connections
12 Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Models 40SL412U, 46SL412U, 55SL412U, and 55S41U are used in this manual for illustration purposes. CH VOL INPUT MENU 1 3 2 TV front TV top Left side panel 1無 Remote sensor — Point the remote control toward this remote sensor...
Page 13 - TV back panel connections; Power Cord; TV back
13 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...
Page 14 - Overview of cable types; HDMI; Optical audio cable; DIGITAL AUDIO OUT; PC IN; About the connection illustrations; Chapter 2: Connecting your TV
14 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 ...
Page 15 - Connecting a VCR and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder; To view the antenna or Cable signal:; VIDEO; To view the camcorder video:; VIDEO; and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright
15 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 ...
Page 16 - Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream
16 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...
Page 17 - Connecting an HDMI; To connect an HDMI device, you will need:; To view the HDMI device video:
17 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...
Page 18 - connection
18 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 48. To connect ...
Page 19 - Connecting a digital audio system; To control the audio:; Sound; Connecting an audio system; standard audio cables
19 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 ...
Page 20 - To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal on the TV:; To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV:
20 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name 1 R 6 Ground 11 Reserved 2 G 7 Ground 12 SDA 3 B 8 Ground 13 H-sync 4 Reserved 9 5V 14 V-sync 5 Reserved 10 Ground 15 SCL To connect a PC to the HDMI terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC with a DVI termi...
Page 21 - Remote control effective range; Chapter 3: Using the remote control
21 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 ...
Page 22 - Learning about the remote control
Chapter 3: Using the remote control 22 Learning about the remote control Only the buttons used for operating the TV 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...
Page 23 - Main menu layout; Icon; Picture; Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation
23 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...
Page 24 - Setup/Installation menu layout; Terrestrial; Navigating the menu system
Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation 24 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...
Page 25 - To select the menu language:; Chapter 5: Setting up your TV; Configuring the antenna input
25 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 Setup and set your desired time zone with t or u and press . 3無 Next, the Location setting...
Page 26 - Programming channels into the; Programming channels automatically; To program channels automatically:; Setting channel skip
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 26 Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory 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.Follow the steps below to program channels into the TV’s channel memory. ...
Page 27 - To add a channel to the channel memory:; Setting the HDMI; To set the HDMI audio mode:
Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 27 3無 Press p or q to select a channel position to be skipped and press . A will appear in the box. To remove the , press again. To add a channel to the channel memory: Highlight the checked box next to the channel number you want to add, and then press to remove the ti...
Page 28 - Viewing the digital signal meter; Setting the time zone; Reset Factory Defaults
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...
Page 29 - To select the video input source to view:; device with HDMI; Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features; Labeling the video input sources; To label the video input sources:
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 0–6, orb) Repeatedly press pq on the remote control and then press to change the input; or c) Repeatedly press on the remote control o...
Page 30 - Input labeling example:; Tuning channels; Tuning channels using the; Favorites Browser; To set up the Channel Browser
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 how you could label the inputs if you connected a VCR to Video, a DTV set-top b...
Page 31 - or; History; Browse; Adding and clearing channels and inputs
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 channels in the History list, the channels in the ANT/ CABLE channel list, the inputs in the Inputs list, the REGZA-LINK ® devices in th...
Page 32 - To set the Channel Tuning Mode:; To tune to the next programmed channel:
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 32 Note: See page 24 for details on configuring the antenna input. • Turning off the TV will clear the History List. Setting the Channel Tuning Mode This feature allows you to choose how tuning will be handled for analog and digital channels when the TV is in Anten...
Page 33 - Switching between two channels; To memorize a channel to the; Selecting the picture size; To select the picture size using the remote; Full
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 33 Switching between two channels using SurfLock ™ The SurfLock ™ feature temporarily “memorizes” one channel to the button, so you can return to that channel quickly from any other channel by pressing . To memorize a channel to the button: 1無 Tune the TV to the ch...
Page 34 - TheaterWide 2; TheaterWide 3; (for letter box programs with; Native; Picture Size; Normal; SXGA sources and Photo files); Dot by Dot
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 34 Picture Size TheaterWide 2 (for letter box programs) A B C D E F G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden*. TheaterWide 3 (for letter box programs with subtitles) A B C D E F G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A B C ...
Page 35 - Scrolling the TheaterWide; To set the scroll settings:; Using the auto aspect ratio feature; To turn on the auto aspect ratio feature:; Using the FREEZE feature; To use the FREEZE feature:; Adjusting the picture; Selecting the picture mode
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 35 Scrolling the TheaterWide ® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) You can set separate scroll settings for the TheaterWide 2 and TheaterWide 3 modes for each input. To set the scroll settings: 1無 Press and open the Picture menu. 2無 Highlight Theater Settings and pr...
Page 36 - To select the picture mode using the menu; Adjusting the picture quality; To adjust the picture quality:; Using the closed caption mode; Base closed captions; To view captions or text:
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 36 Note: PC mode is available for HDMI and PC inputs only (grayed out for other input sources). To select the picture mode using the menu system: 1無 Press and open the Picture menu. 2無 Highlight Mode and press . 3無 Press p or q to select the picture mode you prefer...
Page 37 - To turn off the closed caption mode:; Digital CC Settings; To customize the closed captions:; CC Selector; To select closed captions:
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 37 Note: If the program or video you selected is not closed captioned, no captions will display on-screen. • To view text: Highlight T1 , T2 , T3 , or T4 . Note: If text is not available in your area, a black rectangle may appear on screen. If this happens, set the...
Page 38 - Adjusting the audio; Muting the sound; To use the digital audio selector:; Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts; To listen to stereo sound:; Adjusting the audio quality; To adjust the audio quality:
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 38 Adjusting the audio Muting the sound Press on the remote control to partially reduce (1/2 MUTE) or turn off (MUTE) the sound. Each time you press , the mute mode will change in the following order: 1/2 Mute Mute Volume If the closed caption mode is set to Off wh...
Page 39 - To select the optical audio output format:; Using the Locks menu
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 39 5無 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press . To reset the settings to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press . Selecting the optical audio output format You can use this feature to select the optical audio output format when you connect a Dol...
Page 40 - Changing your PIN code; To block and unblock TV programs and; Downloading an additional rating system; To download the additional rating system
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 40 Changing your PIN code 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 New PIN Code and press . 5無 Press the number buttons to enter a new four-...
Page 41 - Blocking TV programs by Canada rating
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 41 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...
Page 42 - Unlocking programs temporarily; To temporarily unlock the program:; Using the input lock feature; Locking channels; To set the GameTimer
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 42 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 ente...
Page 43 - Using the panel lock feature; To unlock the control panel:; Using the PC settings feature; To adjust the PC settings:
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 43 Using the panel lock feature You can lock the control panel to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the panel lock is On , none of the controls on the TV control panel will operate except POWER . To lock the pane...
Page 44 - Setting the PC Audio; Using the Media Player with USB; Photo Viewer specifications:; To select the Auto Start function
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 44 Setting the PC Audio This function allows you to output or mute the sound from your PC when connecting using the PC IN terminal and an analog RGB cable. ( page 20) To set the PC Audio: 1無 Press and open the Sound menu. 2無 Highlight Audio Setup and press . 3無 P...
Page 45 - Viewing photo files; Single View; To set Interval Time and Repeat settings:; Playing music files
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 45 Manually: 1無 Press and t or u to select the Setup menu. 2無 Press q to select Media Player , and then press . 3無 Press p or q to select Photo or Music then press . Note : • The viewer will also open even if there are no photo or music files. • While the Media Pla...
Page 46 - During playback; To set the repeat mode:; Viewing photo files and playing music
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 46 Note : • If playback finishes before is pressed, the next file will automatically start to play from the beginning. • Depending on the file size, it may take some time for playback to begin. During playback • Press to pause. • To resume normal playback, press . ...
Page 47 - Setting the sleep timer; To set the sleep timer using the remote control:; Automatic Power Down
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 47 Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn off the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 12 hours). To set the sleep timer using the remote control: Press on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off. Repeatedly pre...
Page 48 - playback device (DVD; Available remote control key functions:; Player Control menu; input source selection
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 48 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 18). When the Enable REGZA-LINK ® in the REGZA-LINK ® setup menu ( page 49) is s...
Page 49 - VOLUME and MUTE controls of Audio; To set the REGZA-LINK; Displaying TV status information; To display TV status information using
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 49 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. • adjust the volume level. • turns off the sound. Note : • To use this function: − Set Speaker Preference to Audio Receiver i...
Page 50 - To close the; Understanding the last mode
Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 50 To close the screen: Press again. To display TV status information using INFO: Press on the remote control. The following additional information will display for off air digital channels (if applicable): • Title • Duration • Detailed description Note: The locati...
Page 51 - Using Dynamic Contrast; To select Dynamic Contrast preference:; Using the static gamma feature; To adjust the static gamma settings:; Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features; Selecting the color temperature; To select the color temperature:
51 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 Picture menu, highlight Picture...
Page 52 - To set the Cinema Mode to Film:; To turn on Film Stabilization:; Advanced Picture Settings; To change the CableClear settings:
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features 52 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...
Page 53 - Using MPEG noise reduction; To select the MPEG noise reduction level:; Using the Game Mode feature; To turn on Game Mode:
Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features 53 3無 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press . To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press . Using MPEG noise reduction The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference caused by MPEG compression. Choi...
Page 54 - General troubleshooting; TV stops responding to controls; Picture problems; Chapter 8: Troubleshooting; Input Selection
54 General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible solution to the problem experienced. 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 Off ( page 37)....
Page 55 - MTS; For HDMI cables
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 55 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 38). • If you ar...
Page 56 - Specifications
56 Specifications Note: • These models 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 standar...
Page 57 - Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals; PC IN signal formats
57 Chapter 9: Appendix Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals PC IN signal formats Note: Depending on the connected PC, the following problems may occur; incorrect display, false format detection, picture position failure, blur, or judder. This is not a malfunction of your TV. Format...
Page 58 - Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Parts and Labor; How to Obtain Warranty Service
58 Chapter 9: Appendix Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (“TAIS”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING T...
Page 59 - Limited Canadian Warranty; for; Limited One (1) Year Warranty on Parts and Labour
59 Chapter 9: Appendix THE LAW OF ANY STATE OF THE U.S.A. AS HEREBY LIMITED, THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, AGREEMENTS, AND SIMILAR OBLIGATIONS OF TAIS WITH RESPECT TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PARTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL TAIS BE LIAB...
