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Toshiba 42XL700T User Manual

Toshiba 42XL700T
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LCD Colour TV
OWNER'S MANUAL
Owner's Record
You will find the model number and serial number on
the back of the TV. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your TOSHIBA dealer regarding this product.
Model number:
Serial number:
42XL700E
42XL700T
47XL700E
47XL700T
55XL700E
55XL700T
©2010 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved VX1A00172900
TD/J

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Toshiba 42XL700T Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandToshiba
Model42XL700T
CategoryLCD TV
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the Toshiba LCD Colour TV

Welcome to Toshiba

Welcome message for the Toshiba LCD Colour TV and guidance on using the manual.

Important Safety Instructions

Crucial guidelines for safe operation and installation of the TV.

Installation Safety Precautions

Safety guidelines for power connection, stable placement, and ventilation.

Introduction Safety Guidelines

Moving and Aerial Installation Safety

Safety guidelines for moving the TV and installing an outdoor aerial system.

General Use Safety

Safety precautions for using the TV in environments like high humidity or near heat sources.

Electrical Safety and Handling

Warnings regarding electric shock, cord handling, and damage prevention.

Service and Maintenance

Service Precautions

Guidelines on self-repair, handling malfunctions, and contacting service technicians.

Cleaning Instructions

Procedures for safely cleaning the TV and its components.

Important Information

LCD Screen Care and Issues

Advice on protecting the LCD screen and understanding potential anomalies.

Interference and Environment

Information on interference and using the TV in low temperatures.

Trademark Information

Details on Dolby, DivX, HDMI, Audyssey, DLNA, and MPEG technologies used.

Getting Started

Connecting an Aerial

Guide on connecting an outdoor aerial for optimal reception.

Initial TV Setup

Initial setup steps like installing remote control batteries and exploring TV features.

TV Physical Controls

Overview of physical buttons on the TV for operation.

Getting Started - Remote Control

Remote Control Layout

Detailed explanation of buttons on the remote control and their functions.

Getting Started - Connections

TV Back Panel Connections

Diagram and explanation of all input/output terminals on the TV's rear.

Getting Started - Remote Operation

Remote Control Operation

Explanation of remote control buttons for TV and Media Player functions.

Getting Started - Advanced Features

REGZA-LINK Remote Control Functions

Explanation of remote control functions specific to REGZA-LINK mode.

Getting Started - Basic TV Operation

Turning the TV On and Off

Instructions for powering the TV on and switching it to standby mode.

First-Time TV Tuning

Guide for initial setup including language selection and auto-tuning.

Getting Started - Menu Navigation

Using the Quick Menu

How to access and use the Quick Menu for fast setting adjustments.

Getting Started - System Menus

Menu System Navigation

How to navigate and use the TV's on-screen menu system.

Watching TV Programmes

Guide to selecting menu language and changing channel positions.

Getting Started - Channel Management

Switching Between Channel Positions

How to quickly switch between two viewing positions.

Programming TV Channels

Steps for auto-tuning and manual tuning of TV channels.

Getting Started - Manual Tuning

Manual Tuning Details

Detailed options for manual channel tuning like signal class and labeling.

Getting Started - Channel Organization

Sorting TV Channels

How to move and store TV channels to preferred positions.

Setting the Location Mode

Choosing between Home and Store modes for TV display settings.

Using the TV's Features - Picture

Picture Adjustment Overview

General notes on picture controls and availability.

Selecting Picture Size

How to choose different aspect ratios for viewing content.

Using the TV's Features - Picture Settings

Picture Position Adjustment

Adjusting the horizontal and vertical position of the picture.

Resetting Picture Position

Restoring picture position settings to factory defaults.

Activating Picture Mode

Selecting preset picture styles like Dynamic or Store.

Using the TV's Features - Picture Details

Resetting Picture Mode

Restoring Picture Mode settings to factory defaults.

Adjusting Picture Preferences

Customizing settings like Backlight, Contrast, and Sharpness.

Black/White Level Adjustment

Adjusting the black/white level to improve dark area definition.

Film Stabilization Adjustment

Improving motion smoothness for cinematic content.

Using the TV's Features - Colour and Clarity

Colour Temperature Adjustment

Adjusting the warmth or coolness of the picture tint.

Noise Reduction (NR) Activation

Reducing grainy noise in MPEG signals for clearer pictures.

Colour Management Adjustment

Fine-tuning picture colour quality using base colour adjustments.

LED Backlight Control

Automatically adjusting screen brightness based on ambient light.

Using the TV's Features - Advanced Picture

Auto Brightness Sensor

Optimizing backlighting levels to suit ambient light conditions.

Static Gamma Adjustment

Adjusting the levels of black in the picture for better detail.

Resolution+ Adjustment

Adjusting picture clarity levels for desired settings.

Expert Mode Usage

Individually turning colours (Red, Green, Blue) on/off for accurate adjustment.

Using the TV's Features - Sound

Viewing Control Visualization

Displaying brightness histogram and control curve for scenes.

Sound Adjustment Overview

General notes on sound settings.

MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) Settings

Using Auto, Mono, Dual 1, and Dual 2 modes for TV sound.

Using the TV's Features - Audio Modes

Stereo and Bilingual Programme Selection

Selecting Stereo, Mono, or Dual audio for broadcasts.

Sound Balance Adjustment

Setting the balance between left and right audio channels.

Sound Navigation Settings

Customizing sound modes based on TV installation (Stand/Wall).

Using the TV's Features - Audio Output

Headphone Settings

Configuring sound output when headphones are connected.

Dynamic Range Control

Controlling audio compression for digital TV programs.

Digital Audio Output Settings

Configuring output for Dolby Digital or PCM audio.

Setting the On Timer

Scheduling the TV to turn on automatically at a preset time.

Using the TV's Features - Power Management

Sleep Timer Settings

Setting the TV to turn off automatically after a selected period.

Power Management Settings

Configuring Auto Power Down and No Signal Power Down features.

Screen Display Modes

Activating Blue Screen and 4:3 Stretch for display customization.

Panel Lock Function

Disabling TV buttons while allowing remote control use.

Using the TV's Features - System Settings

Resetting the TV

Restoring all TV settings to original factory values.

Viewing Software Licences

Displaying licensing information for the TV's software.

Confirming Software Version

Checking the current software version installed on the TV.

Selecting Video Input Source

Choosing which input source to view on the TV screen.

Using the TV's Features - Input Settings

Colour System Settings

Selecting the appropriate colour system (PAL, SECAM, NTSC).

External Input Skip Setup

Making input selection more convenient by skipping unused inputs.

Labeling Video Input Sources

Assigning custom names to connected video input devices.

Using the TV's Features - Advanced Connectivity

Channel List Management

Displaying and selecting channels from the channel list.

REGZA-LINK Connection

Connecting and controlling REGZA-LINK compatible devices.

Using the TV's Features - Smart Control

REGZA-LINK Setup and Control

Configuring and managing REGZA-LINK features like Auto Power and Standby.

Connecting Toshiba PC with REGZA-LINK

Automatic adjustment of settings when connecting a compatible Toshiba PC.

Teletext Setup

Setting up teletext language and mode preferences.

Using the TV's Features - Teletext

Selecting Teletext Mode

Choosing between Auto and List modes for teletext viewing.

Teletext General Information

How to use the TEXT button and understand teletext display.

Subtitle Settings

Selecting subtitle language or turning subtitles on/off.

Using the TV's Features - Teletext Navigation

Teletext Page Navigation

Navigating teletext pages, sub-pages, and using FASTEXT.

Teletext Time Display

Displaying the broadcaster's time on the teletext screen.

Connecting Your TV

Side Connections

Connecting auxiliary equipment to the TV's side terminals.

Back Connections

Connecting equipment to the TV's rear terminals.

Woofer Connection

Connecting an external woofer to the TV's woofer output.

Connecting Your TV - Audio Systems

Connecting an Audio System

Enhancing sound quality by connecting to an audio system.

Connecting with Dolby Digital Decoder

Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital decoder.

Connecting with Digital Audio (Optical) Input

Connecting an amplifier with a digital optical audio input.

Connecting HDMI or DVI Devices

Connecting HDMI and DVI devices for digital video and audio.

Connecting Your TV - HDMI/DVI

HDMI/DVI Device Connection Details

Details on connecting HDMI/DVI devices and supported formats.

Connecting an HDMI Audio System

Connecting an AV amplifier to the TV using an HDMI cable for audio.

Connecting an HDMI Device

Connecting an HDMI device via HDMI cable for video and audio.

Connecting Your TV - PC & HDMI Settings

Connecting a DVI Device

Connecting a DVI device using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable.

PC/HDMI 3 Audio Mode Selection

Choosing PC or HDMI 3 audio mode for the PC/HDMI 3 input.

HDMI 3 Audio Mode Settings

Selecting Auto, Digital, or Analogue audio modes for HDMI 3.

HDMI Settings Configuration

Configuring Content Type, INSTAPORT™, and RGB Range for HDMI.

Connecting Your TV - Computer

RGB Range Mode Adjustment

Adjusting RGB signal range for optimal picture display.

Connecting a Computer to TV

Connecting a PC to the TV via RGB/PC or HDMI terminals.

Connecting Your TV - PC Settings

PC Settings Adjustments

Adjusting picture position, clock phase, and sampling clock for PC input.

Resetting PC Settings

Restoring PC settings to factory defaults.

Connecting Your TV - Network

REGZA-LINK Connection

Connecting and controlling REGZA-LINK compatible devices.

Connecting to a Home Network

Connecting the TV to a home network for DLNA access.

Connecting Your TV - Network Setup

Network Setup Configuration

Configuring network settings for automatic or manual IP address setup.

IP Address Setup

Setting up Auto or Manual IP address configuration.

Connecting Your TV - Software Keyboard

MAC Address Viewing

Viewing the TV's fixed MAC address.

Using the Software Keyboard

Entering text using the on-screen software keyboard.

Connecting Your TV - Media Renderer

Device Name Setup

Changing the TV's device name for Media Renderer.

Web Password Setup

Setting a password for DMC access to web pages on the DMR.

Connecting Your TV - Media Player

Media Controller Setup

Limiting which DMCs can control the TV.

Maximum Volume Setup

Setting the maximum volume for DMC operation commands.

Using the Media Player

Overview of playing media files from USB/SD card or network.

Connecting Your TV - Media Playback

Media Player Auto Start Setup

Configuring the Media Player to start automatically on device insertion.

Closing the Media Player

Exiting the Media Player application.

Media Player with DLNA Server

Playing media files from a DLNA CERTIFIED Server.

Connecting Your TV - Photo Viewer

Viewing Photo Files

Browsing photos in Multi View, Single View, and Slide Show modes.

Sorting Photo Files

Organizing photo files by name, newness, or oldness.

Connecting Your TV - Media File Management

Sorting DLNA Files

Organizing DLNA files by title, new, or old.

Viewing Movie Files

Selecting and playing movie files from a list.

Connecting Your TV - Media Playback Options

Subtitle and Audio Language Selection

Choosing preferred subtitle and audio tracks for media playback.

Media Repeat Mode Settings

Configuring playback repeat options (Off, All, 1) for media files.

DivX Account Registration

Registering the TV for DivX Video-On-Demand services.

Connecting Your TV - DivX and Music

About DivX Video and VOD

Information about DivX video format and Video-On-Demand services.

Closing the Movie Viewer

Exiting the movie playback interface.

Playing Music Files

Listening to music files from USB devices or DLNA servers.

Connecting Your TV - Photo Frame

Displaying DLNA File Information

Showing status information for DLNA files during playback.

Using the Photo Frame Feature

Using the TV as a digital picture frame.

Connecting Your TV - Photo Frame Setup

Photo Frame Setup and Editing

Configuring photo selection, editing, and auto power-off for the photo frame.

Photo Frame Auto Power Off

Setting an automatic power-off timer for the active photo frame.

Reference Section - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common TV symptoms like no picture, no sound, or poor reception.

Screen Issue Troubleshooting

Explanations for screen issues like dead pixels or varying brightness.

Remote Control and REGZA-LINK Troubleshooting

Tips for remote control and REGZA-LINK operation problems.

Reference Section - Technical Data

Signal Class Table

Table listing OSD channel numbers and corresponding RF frequencies.

Reference Section - Specifications

Broadcast System Information

Details on broadcast transmission systems by country and region.

LCD TV Technical Specifications

Technical specifications including model, power, dimensions, and mass.

Reference Section - Terminal Details

RF Signals and Video Input Details

Information on RF signals, component video inputs, and aspect ratio.

Input/Output Terminals and Specifications

Detailed list of terminals, audio power, speakers, and operating conditions.

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