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Toshiba 32DT2U User Manual

Toshiba 32DT2U
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For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 10.
Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving
a High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition
TV broadcast, a High Definition digital cable program, or a High
Definition digital satellite program). For details, please contact
your TV antenna installer, cable provider, or satellite provider.
© 2011 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are on
the back
of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
Model number:
Serial number:
Owners Manual
Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
32DT2U
32DT2UL
40FT2U
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION

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Toshiba 32DT2U Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size32 inches
Display TypeLCD
USB Ports1
Aspect Ratio16:9
Refresh Rate50 Hz
InputsHDMI, USB, Component, Composite, RF
Resolution1366 x 768

Summary

Owner's Manual

Integrated High Definition LCD Television

Manual for Toshiba's integrated high definition LCD television.

Owner's Record

Section to record TV model and serial numbers for future reference.

Safety Precautions

Fire and Electric Shock Warnings

Precautions against fire and electric shock hazards.

User Serviceability Warning

Warning about opening the TV cover and user-serviceable parts.

Apparatus Securing Warning

Warning about securing the apparatus to the floor/wall.

CHILD SAFETY Guidelines

Safety tips for children using flat panel displays.

Wall Mounting Precautions

Guidelines and precautions for securely wall-mounting the TV.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Instructions

Detailed instructions for safe operation and maintenance of the TV.

Additional Safety Precautions

Further safety advice including handling damaged TVs and liquids.

General TV Operation and Care

Placement, Ventilation, and Electrical Safety

Guidelines for TV placement, ventilation, grounding, and electrical safety.

Care and Maintenance Procedures

Recommendations for TV care, cleaning, and handling during thunderstorms.

General TV Operation and Safety

Screen Safety and Service Advice

Warnings about screen damage and instructions for service and maintenance.

Installation and Setup Guidance

Safety precautions for pedestal stand and wall bracket installation.

VESA Mounting Standards

Removing the Pedestal Stand

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the TV's pedestal stand.

Regulatory Compliance and Important Notes

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Statement regarding compliance with FCC rules for digital devices.

LCD TV Technical Limitations

Explains technical aspects of LCDs that are not malfunctions, like afterimages and pixels.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Features of Your New Toshiba TV

Overview of the key features of the Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, LCD TV.

Step-by-Step TV Setup and Usage Guide

A step-by-step guide to setting up and using the TV.

TV Front and Side Panel Controls and Connections

Identifies and explains the controls and connectors on the front and side panels.

TV Back Panel Connections Overview

Identifies and explains the various input/output terminals on the back panel.

Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV

Overview of Cable Types

Describes common cable types used for connecting devices to the TV.

Connection Illustration Guide

Explains that illustrations are representative and to refer to device manuals.

Connecting VCR, Antenna, Cable TV, or Camcorder

Instructions and diagrams for connecting VCRs, antennas, cable boxes, and camcorders.

Connecting DVD Player, VCR, and Satellite Receiver

How to connect DVD players, VCRs, and satellite receivers using component video.

Connecting HDMI® or DVI Devices to HDMI Input

Instructions for connecting HDMI and DVI devices to the TV's HDMI input.

REGZA-LINK® Connection Setup

How to connect REGZA-LINK compatible audio receivers and playback devices.

Connecting a Digital Audio System

How to connect external digital audio systems using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.

Connecting a Personal Computer (PC)

Instructions for connecting a PC via PC IN or HDMI terminals.

PC IN Signal Format Details

Details on pin assignments for PC IN connector.

Connecting a PC to HDMI Terminal

How to connect a PC to the HDMI terminal using an adapter.

Chapter 3: Using the Remote Control

Installing Remote Control Batteries

Step-by-step guide for installing batteries in the remote control.

Remote Control Effective Range

Information on the optimal range and direction for remote control operation.

Understanding Remote Control Buttons

Explanation of the functions of various buttons on the remote control.

Chapter 4: Menu Layout and Navigation

Main Menu Layout Overview

Overview of the main menu structure, icons, items, and options.

Setup/Installation Menu Layout

Details on the layout of the Installation and System Status menus.

Navigating the TV Menu System

How to use remote control buttons to navigate TV menus.

Chapter 5: Setting Up Your TV

Initial TV Setup Process

Guide for the initial setup process upon first turning on the TV.

Selecting the Menu Language

Instructions on how to choose the on-screen display language.

Configuring Antenna Input Source

Steps to set up the ANT/CABLE input source for Cable or Antenna.

Programming Channels Automatically

How to program channels automatically into the TV's memory.

Setting Channel Skip Functionality

How to prevent certain channels from being viewed by skipping them.

Setting AV Input Mode

How to configure the shared AV input for ColorStream HD or Video.

Setting HDMI® Audio Mode

How to select the audio mode for HDMI 1 input (Auto, Digital, Analog).

Viewing Digital Signal Meter

How to check the digital signal strength for ANT/CABLE input.

Setting Time Zone and DST

How to set the TV's time zone and Daylight Saving Time status.

Viewing System Status Information

How to view system information, factory defaults, and support info.

Resetting Factory Defaults

Steps to reset all TV settings and channels to factory defaults.

Chapter 6: Using the TV's Features

Selecting Video Input Source

How to choose which connected device's video signal to display.

Labeling Video Input Sources

How to assign custom labels to video input sources for easier identification.

Input Labeling Examples

Illustrates how to label input sources with specific device names.

Favorites Browser Functionality

How to create and manage a list of favorite channels or inputs for quick access.

Setting Up the Channel Browser™

How to configure the Channel Browser settings for navigation modes and lists.

Tuning in Browse Mode

How to tune to channels/inputs by browsing through the Channel Browser.

Tuning in Select Mode

How to select and tune to channels/inputs from the Channel Browser.

History List Management

How channels and inputs are added to and cleared from the History List.

Setting Channel Tuning Mode

How to choose tuning behavior for analog and digital channels in Antenna mode.

Tuning Next Programmed Channel

How to switch to the next programmed channel using specific buttons.

Tuning Specific Channels

Instructions for tuning analog and digital channels directly.

Switching Channels with Channel Return

How to quickly switch between the last two viewed channels.

Switching Channels with SurfLock™

How to memorize a channel to the CH RTN button for quick return.

Selecting Picture Size

How to choose different picture aspect ratios and sizes for viewing.

Picture Size Options Explained

Detailed explanation of various picture size formats (Full, TheaterWide, Native, Dot by Dot).

Scrolling TheaterWide® Picture

How to scroll the picture vertically for TheaterWide 2 and 3 modes.

Using Auto Aspect Ratio Feature

How to enable automatic picture size adjustment based on input source.

Using the FREEZE Feature

How to freeze a still image on the screen.

Adjusting Picture Settings

General overview of picture adjustment features.

Selecting Picture Mode

How to choose preset picture modes (Sports, Standard, Movie, PC, Preference).

Adjusting Picture Quality Settings

How to manually adjust picture settings like contrast, brightness, color.

Using Closed Caption Mode

How to enable and view closed captions and text information.

Base Closed Captions Setup

Configuration options for basic closed caption display.

Muting the Sound

How to mute or partially mute the TV's sound.

Using Digital Audio Selector

How to switch between audio tracks on digital channels.

Selecting Stereo/SAP Broadcasts

How to select stereo or second audio program (SAP) for analog broadcasts.

Adjusting Audio Quality

How to adjust bass, treble, and balance for audio quality.

Selecting Digital Audio Output Format

How to select the digital audio output format for external decoders.

Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range Control

How to compress Dolby Digital dynamic range for consistent volume.

Using the Locks Menu

Overview of features like rating blocking, input lock, panel lock, GameTimer.

Entering the PIN Code

How to enter the PIN code to access lock features.

Changing Your PIN Code

How to change the existing PIN code for security features.

Blocking TV Programs by Rating (V-Chip)

How to block programs based on their rating using the V-Chip feature.

Downloading Additional Rating System

How to download an alternative rating system for program blocking.

Broadcaster Rating System Explained

Explains the broadcaster rating system (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes.

Blocking TV Programs by Canada Rating

How to block programs using the Canadian rating system.

Temporarily Unlocking Programs

How to temporarily unlock a program that exceeds rating limits.

Using Input Lock Feature

How to lock specific video inputs and channels.

Locking Specific Channels

How to lock specific channels and require a PIN to access them.

Using the GameTimer® Feature

How to set a time limit for video games, activating input lock upon expiry.

Using Panel Lock Feature

How to lock the TV's control panel to prevent accidental changes.

Using PC Settings Feature

How to adjust image settings when a PC is connected via the PC IN terminal.

Setting PC Audio Output

How to output or mute sound from a PC connected via analog RGB.

Using the Media Player

Overview of the Media Player function for viewing photos.

Media Player with USB Storage

How to view photos stored on a USB storage device.

Opening the Media Player

Methods for starting the Media Player application.

Viewing Photo Files

Options for viewing photos in Multi View, Single View, or Slideshow.

Multi View Photo Display

How to view photos in a grid format with thumbnails.

Single View Photo Display

How to view individual photos and rotate them.

Slideshow Photo Playback

How to watch photos in a slideshow format.

Sorting Photo Files and Folders

How to sort photo folders and files by Title, New, or Old.

Setting the Sleep Timer

How to set the TV to turn off automatically after a specified time.

Automatic Power Down Feature

How the TV automatically turns off after a period of inactivity.

No Signal Power Down Feature

How the TV automatically turns off when no signal is detected.

Using the REGZA-LINK® Feature

Explains REGZA-LINK feature for controlling compatible devices via HDMI.

REGZA-LINK® Playback Device Control

How to control playback devices using the TV remote via REGZA-LINK.

REGZA-LINK® Player Control Menu Functions

Details on controlling connected devices via the REGZA-LINK Player Control menu.

REGZA-LINK® Input Source Selection

How to select REGZA-LINK devices connected via HDMI.

Audio Receiver Volume and Mute Control

How to control the volume and mute of a connected Audio Receiver.

Other REGZA-LINK® Functions

Explains features like TV Auto Input Switch, Auto Power, Device Auto Standby, and Speaker Preference.

Setting REGZA-LINK® Setup Options

How to configure REGZA-LINK settings like Auto Input Switch and Speaker Preference.

Displaying TV Status Information

How to display current TV status like input, channel, signal strength.

Last Mode Memory Feature

Explains how the TV remembers the last viewed mode after power loss.

Chapter 7: Using the TV's Advanced Features

Advanced Picture Settings Features

Overview of advanced picture adjustment features.

Dynamic Contrast Adjustment

How Dynamic Contrast adjusts video for better appearance.

Static Gamma Feature

How to adjust black levels in the picture using the static gamma feature.

Selecting Color Temperature

How to select color temperatures (Cool, Medium, Warm) for picture quality.

Selecting Cinema Mode

How to set Cinema Mode to Film or Video for smoother motion.

CableClear® Digital Noise Reduction

How to reduce visible interference using CableClear digital noise reduction.

MPEG Noise Reduction Feature

How to reduce interference caused by MPEG compression.

Using Game Mode Feature

How to enable Game Mode for reduced input lag during gaming.

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting Steps

General advice for resolving common TV problems before calling service.

Black Box on Screen Issue

Solution for when a black box appears on screen due to caption settings.

TV Control Responsiveness Issues

Steps to take if the TV control panel or remote is unresponsive.

Picture Problem Troubleshooting

General overview of common picture quality issues and their solutions.

General Picture Quality Issues

Common issues affecting picture quality and their solutions.

Noisy Picture Resolution

How to fix noisy pictures using CableClear feature.

Video Input Selection Problems

Troubleshooting for the Input Selection window not appearing.

External Signal or Channel Viewing Issues

How to fix issues viewing external devices or specific channels.

Poor Color or No Color Solutions

Solutions for color issues, including checking AV Input mode and Tint.

Poor Composite Picture Advice

Suggestion to use Component or HDMI for better picture quality.

Picture and Sound Sync Issues

Potential causes and solutions for audio/video sync issues.

Sound Problem Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for various sound-related issues.

Remote Control Problem Solutions

Common issues with the remote control and their solutions.

Channel Tuning Problem Resolution

Solutions for issues related to channel tuning and memory.

Closed Caption Problem Diagnosis

Troubleshooting for closed caption display issues.

Rating Blocking (V-Chip) Problem Resolution

What to do if you forget your PIN code for rating blocks.

REGZA-LINK® Operation Issues

Troubleshooting steps for REGZA-LINK feature not working.

HDMI Connection Problems

Issues related to HDMI cables and legacy sources.

Media Player Functionality Issues

Troubleshooting common issues with the Media Player function.

Chapter 9: Appendix

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the television models.

Operating Conditions and Accessories

Information on recommended operating conditions and supplied accessories.

Acceptable Signal Formats

Lists supported signal formats for PC and HDMI inputs.

Limited United States Warranty

Details of the warranty terms and conditions for US customers.

Limited Canadian Warranty

Details of the warranty terms and conditions for Canadian customers.

Warranty Disclaimers and Limitations

Legal disclaimers and limitations of liability for warranty claims.

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Information on dispute resolution processes and arbitration.

Critical Applications Disclaimer

Statement regarding the TV's unsuitability for critical applications.

General Warranty Provisions

Legal provisions regarding warranty enforceability and governing law.

Obtaining Warranty Service

Instructions on how to contact customer support for warranty service.

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