Precautions

Wide plug

Introduction

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer·s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked

on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Additional Safety Precautions

14a) CAUTION: If the TV is dropped and the cabinet or enclosure surface has been damaged or the TV does not operate normally, take the following precautions:

•ALWAYS turn off the TV and unplug the power cord to avoid possible electric shock or ﬁ re.

•NEVER allow your body to come in contact with any broken glass or liquid from the damaged television. The LCD panel inside the TV contains glass and a toxic liquid. If the liquid comes in contact with your mouth or eyes, or your skin is cut by broken glass, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor.

•ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the TV any time it has been damaged or dropped.

14b) WARNING: To prevent the spread of ﬁ re, keep candles or other open ﬂ ames away from this product at all times.

Installation, Care, and Service

Installation

Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all warnings when installing your TV:

15)To avoid damage to this product, never place or store the TV in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas; or areas subject to excessive dust or vibration.

16)Never modify this equipment. Changes or modiﬁcations may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user·s authority to operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal Communications Commission.

17)DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE! Never place

the TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The TV may fall, causing serious personal injury, death, or serious damage to the TV.

18)Never place items such as vases, aquariums, or candles on top of the TV.

19)WARNING: Always place the TV on the ﬂ oor or a

	sturdy, level, stable	Sturdy tie (as short as possible; min. 4 in.)
	surface that can	Clip
	support the weight	Clip
	support the weight
	of the unit. To	Hooks
	secure the TV, use a	Screw
	sturdy strap from the	Screw
	sturdy strap from the	TV top
	hooks on the rear	TV top
	of the TV pedestal	Band
	of the TV pedestal	TV side

to a wall stud, pillar

or other immovable structure. Make sure the strap is tight, secure, and parallel to the ﬂ oor.

20)Never expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing liquid or place items such as vases, aquariums, any other item ﬁlled with liquid, or candles on top of the TV.

21)Never block or cover the slots or openings in the TV

cabinet back, bottom, and sides. Never place the TV:

• on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface;

• too close to drapes, curtains,

or walls; or

• in a conﬁ ned space such as a bookcase, built-in cabinet,

or any other place with poor ventilation.

The slots and openings are provided to protect the TV from overheating and to help maintain reliable operation of the TV. Leave a space of at least 4 inches around the TV.

22)Always place the back of the television at least four

(4) inches away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to allow proper ventilation.

23)Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and never place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.

24)Never overload wall outlets and extension cords.

25)Always operate the TV with a 120VAC, 60Hz power source only.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be inserted completely with three-wire grounding type to prevent blade exposure.

Installation (cont. from previous page)

26)Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the National Electric Code.)

		Antenna
		lead-in wire
	Ground clamp
		Antenna discharge unit
	Electric service	(NEC Section 810-20)
	Electric service	Grounding conductors
	equipment	Grounding conductors
	equipment	(NEC Section 810-21)
		(NEC Section 810-21)
		Ground clamps
	Power service grounding
	electrode system
	(NEC Art 250 Part H)

27)DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!

•Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a position where your body

(or any item you are in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.

•Never attempt to install any of the following during lightning activity: a) an antenna system; or b) cables, wires, or any home theater component connected to an antenna or phone system.

Care

For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions:

28) Always unplug the TV before cleaning. Wipe the display panel

surface gently using only a soft cloth (cotton, ﬂ annel,

etc.) A hard cloth may damage the surface of the panel. Avoid contact with alcohol, thinner, benzene,

acidic or and alkaline solvent cleaners, abrasive cleaners, or chemical cloths, which may damage the surface. Never spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on the cabinet. Such products may damage or discolor the cabinet.

29)WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the TV cabinet slots.

30)While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or apparatus.

31)For added protection of your TV from lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or unused for long periods of time.

Care (cont. from previous column)

32)During normal use, the TV may make occasional snap ping or popping sounds. This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

33)Keep your ﬁngers well clear of the disc slot as it is closing. Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury.

34)When you use headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. Using headphones continuously at a high volume may cause hearing damage.

35)NEVER look directly into the disc slot or ventilation slots at the source of the laser beam. Doing so may cause sight damage.

36)NEVER use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. Such discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury or product damage. SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER YOUR WARRANTY.

37)WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!

•Never strike the screen with a sharp or heavy object.

•Never touch, press, or place anything on the LCD screen. These actions will damage the LCD screen If you need to clean the LCD screen, follow the instructions in item 28 on this page.

Service

38)WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

Never attempt to service the TV yourself.

Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury.

Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

39)If you have the TV serviced:

•Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

•Upon completion of service, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition.

40)When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualiﬁ ed service technician to properly dispose of the TV.

Introduction

Choosing a location for your LCD TV

QTo Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand:

Observe the following safety precautions:

1)Place the TV on a sturdy, level surface that can support the weight of the TV.

2)Be sure to secure the TV to a wall, pillar, surface, or other immovable structure. To secure the TV in this manner, use the included strap located at the rear of pedestal stand. (see item 19, page 4).

Important notes about your LCD TV

The following symptoms are technical limitations of LCD Display technology and are not an indication of malfunction; therefore, Toshiba is not responsible for perceived defects resulting from these symptoms.

1)An after image (ghost) may appear on the screen if a ﬁ xed, non-moving image is displayed for a long period of time. The after image is not permanent and will disappear in a short period of time.

2)The LCD panel contained in this TV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology; however, there may be an occasional pixel (dot of light) that does not operate properly (does not light, remains constantly lit, etc.). This is a structural property of LCD technology, is not a sign of malfunction, and is not covered under your warranty. Such pixels are not visible when the picture is viewed from a normal viewing distance.

Note: Interactive video games that involve shooting a “gun” type of joystick at an on-screen target may not work on this TV.

Notes on handling

QDo not subject the LCD panel to physical shock, such as dropping it. It may cause unit damage and malfunction.

QWhen shipping the unit, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For fully protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

QDo not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide, near the unit.

Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for prolonged periods of time.

Doing so will leave marks on the ﬁ nish.

QThe top and rear panels of the unit may become warm after a long period of use. This is not a malfunction.

QWhen the unit is not in use, always remove the disc and turn off the power.

Notes on locating the unit

QWhen you place this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this case, place the unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

QTo avoid damage to this product, never place or store the TV/DVD in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas; or areas subject to excessive dust or vibration.

Notes on moisture condensation

Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully.

Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day and drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on this unit·s internal optical pick-up lens, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit.

Exampleeof moisture cond nsation!

Optical pick-up lens

Q Moisture condensation may occur in the following situations:

When you move the unit from a cold area to a warm area.

When you use the unit in a room in which the heat was just turned on.

When you use the unit in an area where cold air from an air conditioner directly hits the unit.

When you use the unit in a humid area.

QNever use the unit when moisture condensation may occur

Using the unit when moisture condensation exists may damage discs and internal parts. Connect the power cord of the unit to the wall outlet, turn on the unit, remove the disc, and leave it for two or three hours. After two or three hours, the unit will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Leaving the TV connected to the wall outlet will help prevent moisture condensation in the TV or DVD Player.

Wait!

Wall outlet

Notes on discs

On handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

For example, handle the disc so that it is shown in ﬁ gure below.

Playback side

Do not attach paper or tape to discs.

On cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.

On storing discs

Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.

Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidiﬁ er. Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.

Structure of disc contents

Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. Video CDs and Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

DVD video disc

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2				Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Video CD/Audio CD

Track 1	Track 2	Track 3	Track 4	Track 5

Each title, chapter or track is assigned a number, which is called “title number”, “chapter number” or “track number” respectively.

There may be discs that do not have these numbers.

Notes on copyright

The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision
of copyrighted materials including, without limitation,	Introduction
television programs, videotapes, and DVDs, is prohibited	Introduction
under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other
countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

About this owner·s manual

This owner·s manual explains the basic instructions of this unit. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows speciﬁc or limited operation during playback. As such, the unit may not respond to all operating command. This is not a defect in the unit. Refer to instruction notes of discs.

The following symbol may appear on the TV screen during operation.

It means that the operation is not permitted by the TV/DVD or the disc.

For example, sometimes it is unable to stop the playback of copyright message of the disc when the STOP (Q) button is pressed. Alternatively, this symbol may also indicate that the feature is not available for the disc.

Notes on region numbers

The region number of this unit is 1. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc and you do not ﬁ nd 1 or ALL , disc playback will not be allowed by the player. (In this case, the unit will display a message on-screen.)

Some DVDs that have no region code label may still be subject to area restrictions and therefore not playable.

On Video CDs

This unit supports Video CDs equipped with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Control.) You can enjoy two playback variations depending on types of discs.

•Video CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1) Sound and movie can be played on this unit in the same way as a DVD.

•Video CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)

In addition to operation of a Video CD not equipped with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback of interactive software with search function by using the menu displayed on the TV screen (Menu Playback). Some of the functions described in this owner·s manual may not work with some discs.