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Toshiba Regza 42XV545U User Manual

Toshiba Regza 42XV545U
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HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
42XV545U
46XV545U
52XV545U
Integrated High Definition
LCD Television
© 2008 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are on the back
and side 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 9.
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.
YC/M
VX1A00113900
XV545U (E/F) Web 177.8:228.6
52XV545U_EN.book Page 1 Monday, August 4, 2008 10:54 AM

Table of Contents

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Toshiba Regza 42XV545U Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size42 inches
Display TypeLCD
Backlight TypeCCFL
Contrast Ratio3000:1
Response Time8 ms
HDMI Ports3
USB Ports1
Audio Output10W x 2
Aspect Ratio16:9
Component Video Inputs2
Composite Video Inputs1
S-Video Inputs1
PC Input1
Resolution1920 x 1080
Brightness500 cd/m²
Viewing Angle178°
Input PortsHDMI, Component, Composite, S-Video, PC

Summary

Owner's Manual

Owner's Record

Section to record model and serial numbers for future reference.

Safety Precautions

CHILD SAFETY

Tips for safe use of flat panel displays and furniture placement.

Important Safety Instructions

Additional Safety Precautions

Further safety advice regarding electrical shock, fire, and handling damaged units.

Installation, Care, and Service

Installation

Recommendations and precautions for installing the TV.

Care

Service

Guidelines for servicing the TV, including warnings about user repair and mercury content.

Choosing a location for your LCD TV

To Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand

Instructions for safely setting up the TV on its pedestal stand.

To Display your LCD TV using a Wall Bracket

Guidelines for wall mounting the LCD TV, emphasizing safety and proper bracket use.

FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15)

ENERGY STAR® User Information

Important notes about your LCD TV

Chapter 1: Introduction

Features of your new TV

Highlights key features of the Toshiba LCD TV, including digital tuning and HDMI capabilities.

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

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

TV front and side panel controls and connections

Details of the TV's front and side panel controls and connection ports.

TV back panel connections

Explanation of all connection ports located on the back of the TV.

Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Overview of cable types

Description of various cable types used for connecting devices to the TV.

About the connection illustrations

Note on representative illustrations and referring to device manuals.

Connecting a VCR (or a VCR with S-video) and antenna, Cable TV or Camcorder

Instructions for connecting VCRs, antennas, and camcorders to the TV.

Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver

Guide for connecting DVD players, VCRs, and satellite receivers using component video.

Connecting an HDMI™ or DVI device to the HDMI input

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

REGZA LINK connection

How to connect audio receivers and playback devices for control via REGZA LINK.

Connecting a digital audio system

How to connect a digital audio system to the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

Connecting an audio system

How to connect external speakers to an external analog amplifier.

Connecting a personal computer (PC)

Connect a PC to the TV via PC IN or HDMI terminals for display and audio.

Chapter 3: Using the remote control

Preparing the remote control for use

Information on the remote control's capabilities and preprogrammed functions.

Installing the remote control batteries

Instructions for installing batteries into the remote control.

Learning about the remote control

Explanation of the TV-specific buttons on the remote control.

Remote Control functional key chart

A comprehensive chart detailing remote control button functions for various device modes.

Using the remote control to operate your other devices

How to use the TV remote to control other devices like cable boxes, VCRs, and DVD players.

Programming the remote control to operate your other devices

Step-by-step guide on how to program the remote control for non-Toshiba devices.

Searching and sampling the code of a device (8500)

Method to find device codes when the specific code is unknown.

Using the volume lock feature (8000)

How to lock volume control to a specific device mode.

Operational feature reset (8900)

How to reset programmed features and volume lock settings.

TVs

List of device codes for various TV brands for remote control programming.

Cable boxes

List of device codes for various cable box brands.

Satellite receivers

List of device codes for various satellite receiver brands.

DVD/VCR Combo

Device codes for DVD/VCR combo units.

VCRs

List of device codes for various VCR brands.

Audio Amp/Tuners

Device codes for audio amplifiers and tuners.

CD players

Device codes for CD players.

DVD-R

Device codes for DVD-R devices.

PVRs

Device codes for Personal Video Recorders (PVRs).

Cable/PVR Combo

Device codes for Cable/PVR combo units.

Audio Amp

Device codes for audio amplifiers.

Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation

Main menu layout

Overview of the TV's main menu structure and icons.

Setup/Installation menu layout

Guide to the layout of the Setup/Installation menu.

THINC™ menu

Explanation of the THINC menu for accessing specific features.

Navigating the menu system

Instructions on how to use the remote control to navigate the TV's on-screen menus.

Chapter 5: Setting up your TV

Setting the Demo Mode

How to enable or disable the TV's demonstration mode.

Selecting the menu language

How to choose the language for on-screen menus and messages.

Configuring the antenna input source for the ANT/CABLE terminal

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

Programming channels into the TV's channel memory

Methods for programming channels into the TV's memory.

Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory

How to manually add or remove channels from the TV's memory.

Setting the Auto Input feature

How to enable automatic input switching using the remote control's MODE SELECT buttons.

Labeling channels

How to assign channel labels or create custom labels for inputs.

To create and assign a custom label

Steps to create and assign custom labels using the on-screen keyboard.

To delete the custom label

How to delete custom channel labels.

Setting the HDMI™ audio mode

How to select the audio mode for HDMI inputs.

Viewing the digital signal meter

How to check the signal strength of digital TV channels.

Setting the time zone

How to set the correct time zone and Daylight Saving Time status.

Viewing the system status

How to view system information and software version.

Reset Factory Defaults

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

Selecting the TOSHIBA Illumination mode

How to turn the TOSHIBA logo illumination on or off.

Selecting the Power-On Mode

How to choose between Power-Saving and Fast modes for TV startup.

Selecting ENERGY STAR® Qualified Mode

How to set the TV for optimal energy efficiency to meet ENERGY STAR qualifications.

Selecting the Demo Mode

How to enable or disable the TV's demonstration mode.

Chapter 6: Using the TV's features

Selecting the video input source to view

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

Labeling the video input sources

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

Tuning channels using the Channel Browser™™

Using the Channel Browser for easy navigation of channels and inputs.

Favorites Browser

How to create and manage a list of favorite channels and inputs.

To set up the Channel Browser™:

Configuration options for the Channel Browser, including history and input lists.

To tune to a channel or input in Browse mode:

How to tune channels or inputs while browsing the Channel Browser.

To tune to a channel or input in Select mode:

How to tune channels or inputs by selecting them in the Channel Browser.

Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List

Methods for managing channels and inputs in the History List.

Setting the Channel Tuning Mode

How to set tuning preferences for analog and digital channels.

Tuning to the next programmed channel

How to tune to the next programmed channel using the remote.

Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed)

How to tune analog and digital channels using the number buttons.

Switching between two channels using Channel Return

How to switch between the last two tuned channels using the CH RTN button.

Switching between two channels using SurfLock™™

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

Selecting the picture size

Options for changing the picture size via remote control or menus.

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

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

Using the auto aspect ratio feature

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

Using the FREEZE feature

How to freeze the current TV picture.

Adjusting the picture

How to select picture modes and adjust picture quality settings.

Using the TheaterLock™™™ feature

How to lock picture mode settings to prevent accidental changes.

Using the closed caption mode

Options for displaying dialogue captions or text information on screen.

Digital CC Settings

How to customize closed caption display characteristics like color and opacity.

CC Selector

How to override analog caption mode or select digital caption services.

Adjusting the audio

How to mute sound and select digital audio tracks.

Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts

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

Adjusting the audio quality

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

Using the StableSound® feature

How to limit volume level changes to prevent sudden shifts.

Selecting the optical audio output format

How to select the output format for the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

Using the Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range Control feature

How to compress dynamic range for consistent audio levels across broadcasts.

Using the Locks menu

Features for PIN code entry, PIN change, and program blocking.

Downloading an additional rating system for blocking TV programs and movies

How to download and use an alternative rating system for program blocking.

Blocking channels

How to block specific TV channels using the Channels Block feature.

Unlocking programs temporarily

How to temporarily unlock a program blocked by rating limits.

Using the input lock feature

How to lock specific video inputs or channels to prevent unauthorized access.

Using the GameTimer®

How to set a time limit for video game sessions.

Using the control panel lock feature

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

Using the PC settings feature

How to adjust picture settings when connecting a PC to the TV.

Setting the PC Audio

How to output or mute audio from a connected PC via the PC IN terminal.

Setting the sleep timer

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

Using REGZA LINK

Features for controlling connected REGZA LINK devices and selecting sources.

VOLUME and MUTE controls of Audio Receiver

How to use the TV remote to control the volume of a connected Audio Receiver.

Other REGZA LINK functions

Overview of other REGZA LINK features like auto input switching and power on/off.

REGZA LINK PC Link

Feature that sets widescreen formats and picture preferences for REGZA LINK PC connection.

Using the HDMI settings feature

How to adjust HDMI-specific settings like Lip-Sync Latency, Deep Color, and x.v.Color.

Displaying TV status information

How to display current TV status information using RECALL or INFO buttons.

Understanding the auto power off feature

Explanation of the TV's automatic power-off function.

Understanding the last mode memory feature

How the TV remembers the last viewed mode after a power interruption.

Chapter 7: Using the TV's advanced features

Using SRT™™™ Super Upconversion™™™

How to select modes and adjust levels for upconverting SD content to HD quality.

Using dynamic contrast

How to adjust dynamic contrast settings to enhance picture quality.

Using the static gamma feature

How to adjust the levels of black in the picture.

Selecting the color temperature

How to choose from preset color temperatures (Cool, Medium, Warm).

Selecting the cinema mode (480i and 1080i signals)

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

Using the ClearFrame™ feature

How to enable ClearFrame for reduced motion blur.

Using the Film Stabilization feature

How to eliminate video shaking when Cinema Mode is set to Film.

Using CableClear® digital noise reduction

How to reduce visible interference in the TV picture.

Using MPEG noise reduction

How to reduce visible interference caused by MPEG compression.

Using the Auto Brightness Sensor

How to automatically optimize backlighting levels based on ambient light.

Using the ColorMaster™™™ feature

How to adjust standard colors using the ColorMaster feature.

Using Color Palette Adjustment

How to adjust Hue, Saturation, and Brightness of base colors.

Using the x.v.Color Selection feature

How to enable x.v.Color for a wider color range.

Using the Game Mode feature

How to reduce frame delay for video games.

Using the advanced audio settings features

Features for enhancing audio with Stereo Extension, Voice Enhancement, and Dynamic Bass Boost.

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

General troubleshooting

General advice for troubleshooting common TV problems before calling for service.

Black box on-screen

Solution for a black box appearing on screen, likely related to closed captions.

TV stops responding to controls

Steps to take when the TV becomes unresponsive to remote or panel controls.

Other problems

General advice for problems not covered elsewhere, suggesting factory reset.

TV will not turn on

Troubleshooting steps if the TV fails to power on.

Picture problems

Troubleshooting common picture issues like connection problems and poor reception.

Noisy picture

Tips for reducing noise in the TV picture, possibly using CableClear.

Video Input Selection problems

Troubleshooting steps if the Video Input Selection window does not appear.

Cannot view external signals or channel 3 or 4

Solutions for not being able to view external signals or specific channels.

Poor color or no color

Possible causes and solutions for color issues, including tint and color adjustments.

Poor composite or S-video picture

Advice for improving composite or S-video picture quality.

Picture and sound are out of sync

Potential causes and solutions for audio/video sync issues.

LED indications while in reboot from standby

Explanation of the yellow LED blinking pattern during TV startup.

Sound problems

Troubleshooting steps for various sound issues, including muted sound and SAP broadcasts.

Remote control problems

Common issues with the remote control and their solutions.

Channel tuning problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to tuning channels.

Closed caption problems

Common issues with closed caption display and solutions.

Rating blocking (V-Chip) problems

Troubleshooting steps related to V-Chip rating blocking.

No REGZA LINK operation

Solutions for problems with REGZA LINK functionality.

HDMI problems

Troubleshooting steps for HDMI connections and features.

LED indications

Explanation of the TV's status indicators (LEDs) and what they mean.

Chapter 9: Appendix

Specifications

Technical specifications for the TV, including system, power, and terminals.

Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the TV models.

Mass (weight)

Weight specifications for the TV models.

Operating conditions

Recommended operating temperature and humidity ranges.

Supplied Accessories

List of items included with the TV package.

Acceptable signal formats for PC IN and HDMI terminals

Tables listing acceptable resolution and frequency formats for PC and HDMI inputs.

Limited United States Warranty for LCD Televisions 26" and Larger

Details of the one-year limited warranty for LCD TVs 26 inches and larger in the US.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

Information on how to get warranty service and contact Toshiba.

Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions

Details of the one-year limited warranty for Toshiba flat panel TVs in Canada.

Rental Units

Warranty period for rental units.

Limited Warranty for Commercial Units

Warranty terms for televisions used for commercial purposes.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy

Legal disclaimers and limitations of liability regarding warranties.

Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

Terms regarding dispute resolution through arbitration.

Critical Applications

Disclaimer regarding the TV's unsuitability for critical life-support applications.

General Provisions

General terms and conditions related to the warranty.

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