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Toshiba Regza 42LX196 User Manual

Toshiba Regza 42LX196
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LX196 (E/F) Web 213:276
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
42LX196
47LX196
YC/M
VX1A00010800
Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
© 2006 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:
For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 6.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product, carefully
read the Important Safety, Installation, Care, and Service
information in the separate Installation Guide.
LX196_EN.book Page 1 Friday, June 23, 2006 5:06 PM

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Toshiba Regza 42LX196 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size42 inches
Display TypeLCD
Backlight TypeCCFL
Brightness500 cd/m²
Response Time8 ms
HDMI Ports3
USB Ports1
Component Video Input1
Composite Video Input1
Aspect Ratio16:9
Viewing Angle178°
Standby Power Consumption0.5 W
Resolution1920 x 1080
Audio Output20 W
PC Input1

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome to Toshiba

Welcomes the user and introduces the TV.

Features of your new TV

Lists the main features of the new Toshiba LCD TV.

Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV

Provides a step-by-step guide for initial TV setup.

TV front and side panel controls and connections

Details the TV's front and side panel controls and connections.

TV back panel connections

Details the TV's back panel connections and their functions.

Chapter 2: Using the remote control

Installing the remote control batteries

Instructions for installing batteries in the remote control.

Remote control effective range

Information on the optimal operating range for the remote control.

Learning about the remote control

Provides an overview of the remote control buttons and their functions.

Remote Control functional key chart

A chart detailing remote control key functions across different device modes.

Programming the remote control to operate your other devices

Guides on programming the remote to control other devices.

Device code setup

Steps to set up device codes for remote control programming.

Searching and sampling the code of a device (8500)

Process to find device codes when the exact code is unknown.

Using the volume lock feature (8000)

Feature to lock remote control volume to a specific device mode.

Operational feature reset (8900)

Resets programmed features and volume lock to default.

Multi-brand remote control device codes

Lists device codes for various brands to program the remote.

Chapter 3: Menu layout and navigation

Main menu layout

Explains the layout and structure of the TV's main menu system.

Setup/Installation menu layout

Details the layout of the Setup and Installation menus.

THINC™ menu layout

Describes the layout of the THINC™ network feature menu.

Navigating the menu system

Explains how to use remote/control panel buttons to navigate menus.

Chapter 4: Setting up your TV

Selecting the menu language

Instructions to select the on-screen display language.

Configuring the antenna input sources for the ANT 1 and ANT 2 terminals

How to set antenna/cable inputs for ANT 1 and ANT 2.

Programming channels into the TV's channel memory

Guides on programming channels into memory for easier tuning.

Programming channels automatically

Steps to automatically detect and store active channels.

Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory

Instructions for manually adding or deleting channels from memory.

Setting the time and date

How to set the TV's internal clock for accurate time display.

Setting the HDMI™ audio mode

Configures audio output settings for HDMI connections.

Viewing the CableCARD™ menu

How to access and view CableCARD™ menu information.

Viewing the digital signal meter

Displays signal meter for ANT 1 and ANT 2 digital inputs.

Viewing the system status

How to view system status, product, and software information.

Reset Factory Defaults

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

Chapter 5: Using the TV's features

Selecting the video input source to view

Guides on selecting the video input source for viewing.

Labeling the video input sources

Instructions to label video input sources with device names.

Tuning channels

Explains how to tune channels using various methods.

Tuning channels using the Channel Browser™™

How to navigate and tune channels using the Channel Browser.

Favorite Browser

Setting up and managing a list of favorite channels.

To set up the Channel Browser™™

Configuration of the browser.

To tune to a channel or input in Browse mode

How to tune channels/inputs using the Browse mode.

To tune to a channel or input in Select mode

How to tune channels/inputs using the Select mode.

Tuning to the next programmed channel

How to tune to the next programmed channel in memory.

Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed)

Instructions for tuning to specific channels directly.

Switching between two channels using Channel Return

How to switch between the last two tuned channels.

Switching between two channels using SurfLock™™

How to memorize and return to a specific channel quickly.

Selecting the picture size

How to select different picture sizes for optimal viewing.

TheaterWide 1 picture size (for 4:3 format programs)

Explains the TheaterWide 1 picture size for 4:3 programs.

TheaterWide 2 picture size (for letter box programs)

Explains the TheaterWide 2 picture size for letter box programs.

TheaterWide 3 picture size (for letter box programs with subtitles)

Explains TheaterWide 3 for letter box programs with subtitles.

Full picture size (for 16:9 [480i, 480p] source programs only)

Explains Full picture size for 16:9 source programs.

Native picture size (for 1080i signal programs)

Explains Native size for 1080i signals, showing entire picture.

Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only)

How to scroll TheaterWide 2 and 3 pictures for hidden areas.

Using the auto aspect ratio feature

Automatically selects picture size based on input signal.

Selecting the cinema mode (480i signals only)

Sets Cinema Mode to Film for smoother motion from DVDs.

Using the POP double-window feature

How to use the Picture-Out-Picture (POP) double-window feature.

Selecting the POP window audio out

How to select audio output for the POP window.

POP double-window aspect ratio

How POP displays pictures based on input signal aspect ratio.

Using the FREEZE feature

How to freeze the picture and return to moving picture.

Selecting the picture mode

How to select desired picture settings from four modes.

Adjusting the picture quality

How to adjust contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness.

Using the closed caption mode

How to view and manage closed captioning for programs.

Closed Caption Advanced

Customizing closed caption display characteristics like color and size.

Digital closed captions

How to select digital closed caption services if available.

Muting the sound

How to mute or reduce the TV's sound volume.

Using the 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) broadcasts.

Adjusting the audio quality

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

Using the StableSound® feature

Feature to limit volume changes between sources.

Selecting the optical audio output format

Selects optical audio output format for digital audio systems.

Turning off the built-in speakers

How to turn off the TV's internal speakers.

Using the Locks menu

Accesses features like rating blocking, input lock, and panel lock.

Entering the PIN code

How to enter the PIN code to access the Locks menu.

Changing your PIN code

Steps to change the existing PIN code for security.

Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip)

How to block programs based on TV ratings using V-Chip.

Downloading an additional rating system for blocking TV programs and movies

How to download an extra rating system for content blocking.

Blocking channels

How to block specific channels from being tuned.

Unlocking programs temporarily

How to temporarily unlock a program exceeding rating limits.

Using the input lock feature

How to lock or unlock video input sources.

Using the GameTimer™

Sets a time limit for video game play, activating Input Lock.

Using the control panel lock feature

Locks TV control panel buttons to prevent setting changes.

Setting the sleep timer

Sets a timer for the TV to turn off automatically.

Setting the On/Off Timer

Schedules the TV to turn on and off automatically at set times.

Using the PC settings feature

Adjusts image settings when connecting a PC to the TV.

Setting the PC Audio mode

Selects PC audio output mode or mutes PC sound.

Displaying TV status information using RECALL

Shows current input, channel, time, and other status details.

Understanding the auto power off feature

Explains the feature that automatically turns off the TV.

Understanding the last mode memory feature

How the TV returns to the last mode after power interruption.

Chapter 6: Using the TV's advanced features

Using the advanced picture settings features

Accesses advanced picture settings like dynamic contrast and noise reduction.

Using dynamic contrast

Adjusts contrast dynamically for better picture quality.

Using CableClear® digital noise reduction

Reduces visible interference in the TV picture.

Using MPEG noise reduction

Reduces interference caused by MPEG compression.

Selecting the color temperature

Changes picture color temperature (cool, medium, warm).

Using the Color Management feature

Adjusts hue, saturation, and brightness of six colors.

Using the Game Mode feature

Reduces frame delay for smoother video game play.

Using the SRS WOW™™ surround sound feature

Provides a thrilling surround sound experience with SRS technologies.

Using the virtual surround sound feature (Dolby® Virtual/SRS TruSurround™)

Enjoy virtual surround sound from the TV's speakers.

Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature

Connecting the TV to your home network

Steps to connect the TV to a home network via Ethernet.

Setting up the network address

Guides on setting up the TV's network address automatically or manually.

Manually setting up the network address

Detailed steps for manually configuring network address settings.

Setting up file sharing on your PC

Guides on setting up file sharing on a PC for the TV.

Compatible operating systems

Lists operating systems compatible with TV file sharing.

Setting up file sharing on a PC with Microsoft® Windows® 2000

Detailed steps for setting up file sharing on Windows 2000.

Setting up file sharing on the TV

Guides for configuring the TV to access shared PC files.

Home File Server Setup

Steps to set up the TV to access the networked PC as a home server.

Viewing/playing shared files on the TV

How to view JPEG photos and play MP3 files from a networked PC.

Media specifications

Details specifications for JPEG and MP3 files supported by the TV.

Networked PC specifications

Specifies limits for files and folders on a networked PC.

Using the Picture Viewer

How to use the Picture Viewer to display JPEG files.

Accessing JPEG files stored on a networked PC

Steps to access JPEG files stored on a networked PC.

Viewing JPEG files on the TV

How to view JPEG files on the TV, including rotation and slide show.

To set the slide show interval

Sets the interval between pictures in a slide show.

Using the Audio Player

How to use the Audio Player to listen to MP3 files from a PC.

Accessing MP3 files stored on a networked PC

Steps to access MP3 files stored on a networked PC.

Playing MP3 audio files on the TV

How MP3 audio files are played back on the TV.

Setting up e-mail scheduling

Guides for setting up e-mail scheduling for recordings and reminders.

Required information and services

Lists information and services needed for e-mail scheduling setup.

Setting up e-mail scheduling

Guides for setting up e-mail scheduling for recordings and reminders.

Setting up SMTP authentication

Configures SMTP authentication for sending emails to the TV.

"TESTING E-MAIL" ERROR CODES

Lists and explains error codes encountered during email testing.

Description of fields in the “E-mail Scheduling Setup” window

Explains each field in the E-mail Scheduling Setup window.

Sending a request e-mail to the TV

Instructions for sending e-mails to schedule recordings/reminders.

Formatting a request e-mail

Explains the format and tags for request e-mails.

Sample request e-mails

Provides sample e-mails for ADD, DELETE, GET, and HELP commands.

Receiving an e-mail from the TV

Explains the reply e-mails received from the TV after requests.

Modifying an existing recording or reminder

How to modify scheduled recordings or reminders via e-mail.

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

General troubleshooting

Initial problem diagnosis.

Picture problems

Solutions for picture-related problems like fuzzy images or no picture.

Noisy picture

How to reduce visible interference or "snow" in the picture.

Sound problems

Solutions for problems related to sound output or lack thereof.

Remote control problems

Troubleshooting steps for remote control malfunctions.

Channel tuning problems

Solutions for problems with tuning channels or memory.

Closed caption problems

Troubleshooting closed caption display problems.

Rating blocking (V-Chip) problems

Troubleshooting issues related to V-Chip rating blocking.

Recording problems

Solutions for problems encountered during recording.

Audio Player problems

Troubleshooting problems with the Audio Player over the network.

Home network troubleshooting

Guides for resolving home network setup and connection problems.

E-mail scheduling problems

Troubleshooting problems related to e-mail scheduling setup.

LED indications

Explains the meaning of the TV's front LED lights.

Chapter 9: Appendix

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the TV model.

Limited United States Warranty

Details the limited warranty terms for LCD TVs in the U.S.

Limited Canada Warranty

Details the limited warranty terms for LCD TVs in Canada.

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