This document describes the Toshiba 43/49/50/55/58/65 UA3A, UA20, UA2B, UA4B, and UA6B Series TVs.
Function Description
These Toshiba TVs are remote-controlled color televisions operating on the Android™ operating system. They are designed to provide a comprehensive entertainment experience with integrated digital terrestrial/cable/satellite TV (DVB-T-T2/C/S-S2) tuners. The TVs support various input sources including HDMI (with HDMI 2.1a support), USB, and composite inputs for external devices like DVD players, PVRs, and video games. They feature a stereo sound system, Teletext, headphone connection, and a VGA input. Internet connectivity is provided via Ethernet (LAN) and built-in 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WLAN support, enabling access to HbbTV services and a wide range of streaming content and applications.
Important Technical Specifications
- Power Supply: 220-240V AC, 50 Hz socket.
- Resolution: Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels), which is four times the resolution of Full HD TV.
- HDMI Support: HDMI 2.1a compatible.
- WLAN Support: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac built-in.
- USB Storage Device: FAT32 file system after formatting.
- Video Codec Support (USB Mode):
- MPEG 1/2: 1080P@60fps, 80Mbps, MP@HL. Containers: .DAT, .VOB, .MPG, .MPEG, .ts, .trp, .tp, .mp4, .mov, .3gpp, .3gp, .avi, .mkv, .asf.
- MPEG4: 1080P@60fps, 40Mbps, Simple/Advanced Simple Profile@Level 5. Containers: .MPG, .MPEG, .mp4, .mov, .3gpp, .3gp, .avi, .mkv, .asf.
- Sorenson H.263: 1080P@60fps, 40Mbps. Containers: .flv, .avi, .swf.
- H.263: 1080P@60fps, 40Mbps. Containers: .mp4, .mov, .3gpp, .3gp, .avi, .mkv.
- H.264: 4096x2176@60fps, 1080P@60fps, 135Mbps, Main Profile, High Profile @Level 5.1. Containers: .flv, .mp4, .mov, .3gpp, .3gp, .ts, .trp, .tp, .asf, .wmv, .avi, .mkv.
- HEVC/H.265: 4096x2176@60fps, 100Mbps, Main/Main10 Profile, High Tier @Level 5.1. Containers: .mp4, .mov, .3gpp, .3gp, .ts, .trp, .tp, .mkv.
- MVC: 1080P@30fps, 80Mbps. Containers: .ts, .trp, .tp.
- AVS: 1080P@60fps, 40Mbps, Jizhun profile @ Level 6.0. Containers: .ts, .trp, .tp.
- AVS+: 1080P@60fps, 50Mbps, Broadcasting profile@ Level 6.0.1.08.60. Containers: .ts, .trp, .tp.
- WMV3: 1080P@60fps, 40Mbps. Containers: .asf, .avi, .mkv, .wmv.
- VC1: 1080P@60fps, 40Mbps, Advanced Profile @ Level 3, Simple Profile, Main Profile. Containers: .MPG, .MPEG, .ts, .trp, .tp, .asf, .wmv, .avi, .mkv.
- Motion JPEG: 1080P@30fps, 10Mbps. Containers: .avi, .3gpp, .3gp, .mp4, .mov, .mkv, .asf.
- VP8: 1080P@60fps, 20Mbps. Containers: .mkv, .webm.
- VP9: 4096x2176@60fps, 100Mbps, Profile0/2. Containers: .mkv, .webm.
- RV30/RV40: 1080P@60fps, 40Mbps. Containers: .rm, .rmvb.
- Audio Codec Support (USB Mode):
- MPEG1/2 Layer1/2/3: 16KHz~48KHz, Up to 2 channels, 32Kbps~448Kbps (Layer1), 8Kbps~384Kbps (Layer2), 8Kbps~320Kbps (Layer3). Containers: .avi, .asf, .mkv, .ts, .trp, .tp, .DAT, .VOB, .MPG, .MPEG, .mp3, .wav, .mp4, .m4a.
- AC3: 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz, Up to 5.1 channels, 32Kbps~640Kbps. Containers: .avi, .asf, .mkv, .ts, .trp, .tp, .DAT, .VOB, .MPG, .MPEG, .mp4, .m4a.
- EAC3: 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz, Up to 5.1 channels, 32Kbps~6Mbps. Containers: .avi, .asf, .mkv, .ts, .trp, .tp, .DAT, .VOB, .MPG, .MPEG, .mp4, .m4a.
- AAC-LC, HEAAC: 8KHz~48KHz, Up to 5.1 channels. Containers: .avi, .asf, .mkv, .ts, .trp, .tp, .DAT, .VOB, .MPG, .MPEG, .flv, .RM, .rm, .rmvb, .aac, .mp4, .m4a.
- WMA: 8KHz~48KHz, Up to 2 channels, 128Kbps~320Kbps. Containers: .asf, .wmv, .avi, .mkv, .wma. WMA 7, WMA 8, WMA 9, Standard.
- WMA 10 Pro M0/M1/M2: 48KHz, Up to 2 channels, < 192Kbps (M0), < 384Kbps (M1), < 768Kbps (M2). Containers: .asf, .wmv, .avi, .mkv, .wma. No LBR mode for M0.
- VORBIS: Up to 48KHz, Up to 2 channels. Containers: .mkv, .webm, .3gpp, .3gp, .mp4, .mov, .m4a, .ogg. Supports stereo decoding only.
- DTS: Up to 48KHz, Up to 5.1 channels, < 1.5Mbps. Containers: .ts, .trp, .tp, .DAT, .VOB, .MPG, .MPEG, .mp4, .mov, .mkv.
- LPCM: 8KHz~48KHz, Up to 5.1 channels, 64Kbps~1.5Mbps. Containers: .avi, .asf, .mkv, .ts, .trp, .tp, .DAT, .VOB, .MPG, .MPEG, .wav, .mp4, .m4a.
- IMA-ADPCM, MS-ADPCM: 8KHz~48KHz, Up to 2 channels, 384Kbps. Containers: .avi, .asf, .mkv, .3gpp, .3gp, .mp4, .mov, .wav, .m4a.
- G711 A/mu-law: 8KHz, Up to 2 channels, 64Kbps~128Kbps. Containers: .avi, .asf, .mkv, .3gpp, .3gp, .mp4, .mov, .wav, .m4a.
- LBR (cook): 8KHz, 11.025KHz, 22.05KHz, 44.1KHz, Up to 5.1 channels, 6Kbps~128Kbps. Containers: .rm, .rmvb.
- FLAC: 8KHz~96KHz, Up to 5.1 channels, < 1.6Mbps. Containers: .mkv, .mka, .flac.
- DTS LBR: 12KHz, 22KHz, 24KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz, Up to 5.1 channels, Up to 2Mbps. Containers: .mp4, .mov.
- DTS XLL: Up to 96KHz, Up to 6 channels. Containers: .mp4, .mov.
- DRA: 8KHz~96KHz, Up to 7.1 channels, < 1533Kbps. Containers: .ts, .trp.
- Image Support (USB Mode):
- JPEG: Base-line, 15360x8640 (1920x8 x 1080x8) resolution.
- PNG: Progressive, 1024x768 resolution; non-interlace, 9600x6400 resolution.
- BMP: 1280x800 resolution.
- MPO: Base-line, 15360x8640 (1920x8 x 1080x8) resolution.
- GIF: Progressive, 1024x768 resolution; 6400x4800 (800x8 x 600x8) resolution.
- Subtitle Support (Internal):
- .dat, .mpg, .mpeg, .vob: MPG, MPEG container, DVD Subtitle codec.
- .ts, .trp, .tp: TS container, DVB Subtitle codec.
- .mp4: MP4 container, DVB Subtitle, UTF-8 Plain Text codec.
- .mkv: MKV container, ASS, SSA, UTF-8 Plain Text, VobSub, DVD Subtitle codec.
- .avi: AVI(1.0, 2.0), DMF0, 1, 2 container, XSUB, XSUB+ codec.
- Subtitle Support (External):
- .srt: SubRip parser.
- .ssa/.ass: SubStation Alpha parser.
- .smi: SAMI parser.
- .sub: SubViewer, MicroDVD, DVDSUbtitleSystem, SubIdx (VobSub) parsers (SubViewer 1.0 & 2.0 Only).
- .txt: TMPlayer parser.
- Supported DVI Resolutions: Various resolutions from 640x480 to 1600x900 at 56Hz, 60Hz, 66Hz, 70Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz.
Usage Features
- Initial Setup Wizard: Guides users through language selection, network connection (wired or wireless), Google account sign-in, and channel tuning.
- Remote Control: Features dedicated buttons for Standby, Numeric input, Language, Volume +/-, Microphone, Home, Guide, OK, Back/Return, Netflix, Menu, Coloured Buttons, Rewind, Stop, Record, Pause/Play, Text, Fast Forward, Source, YouTube, Exit, Directional buttons, Info, Programme +/-, Mute, and Subtitles.
- TV Control & Operation (Optional): A control switch on the TV allows basic functions like changing channels and quick standby/on.
- Input Selection: Easily switch between various input sources (broadcast, HDMI, USB, etc.) via the remote's Source button or the Home Screen's Inputs menu.
- Channels:
- Channel Installation Mode: Supports antenna (analogue/digital) and cable/satellite (DVB-C/S/S2) tuning.
- Favourite Channel Lists: Create and manage up to four favourite channel lists.
- Program Guide (EPG): Browse event schedules for installed channels.
- Channel Edit: Edit channel names, numbers, and other properties.
- Parental Controls: Block inputs and channels with PIN protection.
- Picture Settings:
- Picture Mode: User, Standard, Vivid, Sport, Movie, Game. User mode allows customisation of Brightness, Contrast, Colour, HUE, Sharpness, Gamma, and Colour Temperature.
- Dolby Vision Modes: Dolby Vision Bright and Dolby Vision Dark modes are available when Dolby Vision content is detected.
- HDR/HLG Support: Reproduces greater dynamic range of luminosity. Requires HDMI EDID Version to be set to 2.0 or Auto EDID for HDMI inputs.
- Display Mode: Adjust aspect ratio.
- Advanced Video Settings: Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR), MPEG Noise Reduction (MPEG NR), Contrast Enhancer, Colour Enhancer, Flesh Tone, Blue Stretch, Game Mode, PC Mode, HDMI RGB Range, Colour Tuner, 11 Point White Balance Correction.
- Audio Settings:
- Sound Mode: User, Standard, Vivid, Sport, Movie, Music, News. User mode allows customisation of Equalizer Detail, Balance, Auto Volume Limit, Surround Sound, and Speakers (TV Speakers or External Audio System).
- Digital Output: Set digital sound output preference (Auto, Bypass, PCM, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital).
- SPDIF Delay: Adjust SPDIF delay value.
- Auto Volume Control: Adjusts volume automatically.
- Downmix Mode: Stereo or Surround options.
- Dolby Audio Processing: Turn on/off Dolby Audio Processing.
- Dolby Audio Processing option is turned on Sound Mode option: User, Standard, Movie, Music, News.
- Power Management:
- Sleep Timer: Automatic power off after an idle time.
- Picture off: Turn off the screen while audio continues.
- Switch off timer: Automatic power off after a defined time.
- No Signal Auto Power Off: Automatic power off when no signal is detected.
- Power On Time Type/Auto Power On Time: Schedule TV to turn on at a specific time.
- Power Off Time Type/Auto Power Off Time: Schedule TV to turn off at a specific time.
- Connectivity:
- CEC (Consumer Electronics Control): Operate connected HDMI devices with the TV remote. Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) via HDMI2 input.
- Google Cast: Cast content from mobile devices.
- HBBTV System: Access HbbTV services.
- Multi Media Player (MMP): Play video, audio, and image files from USB devices or media servers. Supports Normal Parser (folder-based) and Recursive Parser (searches all available files).
- USB Recording: Record TV programmes (Instant Recording, Watching Recorded Programmes, Timeshift Recording). Requires a USB storage device formatted to FAT32.
- Software Update: Automatic firmware updates via broadcast signal or Internet. Manual OAD (Over Air Download) option available.
- Accessibility: Configure Visually Impaired, AC4 Dialogue Enhancement, Captions, Text to speech, Accessibility shortcut settings, and/or turn Audio Description, Hearing impaired, High contrast text on/off.
Maintenance Features
- Battery Replacement: Instructions for inserting and replacing AAA batteries in the remote control, ensuring correct polarity.
- Remote Control Pairing: Steps to pair the remote control with the TV during initial setup or if pairing fails.
- Troubleshooting & Tips: Provides solutions for common issues such as TV not switching on, remote control not responding, no channels, no picture/distorted picture, no sound/poor sound, and input sources not being selectable.
- Wall Mounting Warnings: Emphasizes reading instructions, using specified screws and accessories, and not over-tightening screws.
- Disposal Information: Guidelines for separate collection and disposal of products, batteries, and accumulators in EU member states, indicating symbols for wheeled dust bin, lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and cadmium (Cd).
- Software Update: The TV is capable of finding and updating its firmware automatically via broadcast signal or the internet, ensuring the system is always up to date.
- USB Storage Device Formatting: Recommends formatting new USB storage devices using the TV's Format option in the Record>Device Info menu for optimal performance. Note that formatting erases all data.