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Integrated High Definition LCD Television

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For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 10.

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.

HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION

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:

YC/M VX1A00045900

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Contents 42LX177 46LX177 52LX177 57LX177 Dear Customer Safety PrecautionsInstallation, Care, and Service Important Safety InstructionsAdditional Safety Precautions InstallationCare ServiceChoosing a location for your LCD TV To Display your LCD TV using a Wall BracketTo Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand Removing the Pedestal StandImportant notes about your LCD TV PartTrademark Information Contents Troubleshooting Introduction Features of your new TVWelcome to Toshiba Introduction Green and Yellow LEDs TV front and side panel controls and connectionsColorStream HD-1 and ColorStream HD-2 TV back panel connectionsThinc system Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection Overview of cable types Connecting your TVAbout the connection illustrations To view the antenna or Cable signal Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable boxYou will need To view the VCRTo view basic and premium Cable channels Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable boxCoaxial cables Video cable Standard audio cablesTo view the DVD player To view antenna or Cable channelsTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To record a TV program while watching a DVDTo control the devices To connect the IR blaster cableIf you cannot locate the device’s infrared sensor To view the camcorder video Connecting a camcorderIR cable Select the Video 2 video input source on the TVTo connect an Hdmi device, you will need Connecting an Hdmi or DVI device to the Hdmi inputTo view the Hdmi device video To connect a DVI device, you will needBefore controlling the devices CE-Link connectionThree Hdmi cables To control the audio Connecting an audio systemTo connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TV Connecting a personal computer PCTo connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TV Hub or switch Connecting a home networkFile sharing Personal E-mailCoaxial or telephone cable depending on your modem Router/switch1 Modem DSL or cable2Installing the remote control batteries Using the remote controlRemote control effective range To install the remote control batteriesLearning about the remote control TheaterWide 1/2/3, Full, 43 HD, and Native Combo Receiver Remote Control functional key chartSatellite DVD CH RTN Device code setup Using the remote control to operate your other devicesMode Select Default device mode control before programming Mode Select Device mode control after programmingOperational feature reset Using the volume lock featureTo unlock the remote control’s volume keys To reset the remote controlCable boxes TVsSatellite receivers 3D LAB DVDsVCRs DVD/VCR ComboKEC STS Cable/PVR Combo PVRsDBS/PVR Combo Audio AmpSAE Audio Amp/TunersMain menu layout Menu layout and navigationIcon Option Setup menu Setup/Installation menu layoutInstallation Thinc menuVideo Navigating the menu systemSetting the Demo Mode Setting up your TVSelecting the menu language Programming channels automatically To configure the ANT input sourceTo program channels automatically Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory To reset Auto Input Setting the Auto Input featureTo set the Auto Input To turn off the Auto InputTo assign channel labels Labeling channelsTo remove channel labels To create and assign a custom labelTo set the Hdmi audio mode Setting the Hdmi audio modeTo delete the custom label Open the Channel Labeling windowReset Factory Defaults Viewing the digital signal meterViewing the system status Selecting the Demo Mode Selecting the Power-On ModeTo cancel the reset To set the Power-On Mode featurePress CABLE/SAT, DVD, VCR/PVR, AUX1, AUX2 Using the TV’s featuresTo label the video input sources Input labeling exampleTo clear the input labels Tuning channels using Channel Browser Tuning channelsFavorites Browser Picture PreviewAdding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List Elements of the Channel BrowserSwitching between two channels using Channel Return Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammedSwitching between two channels using SurfLock Natural picture size Selecting the picture sizeTheaterWide 1 picture size for 43 format programs TheaterWide 2 picture size for letter box programsFull picture size for 169 480i, 480p source programs only To set the scroll settings Using the auto aspect ratio featureTo turn on the auto aspect ratio feature To turn off the auto aspect ratio featureUsing the POP features Using the Freeze featureUsing the POP double-window feature To use the Freeze featureSelecting the picture mode Adjusting the pictureTo select the picture mode Mode Picture QualityAdjusting the picture quality Using the TheaterLock featureTo adjust the picture quality To turn on TheaterLockBase closed captions Using the closed caption modeTo view captions or text Highlight T1, T2, T3, or T4Using the Closed Caption button on the remote control Digital CC SettingsCC Selector Using the digital audio selector Adjusting the audioMuting the sound Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsUsing the StableSound feature Adjusting the audio qualityTo adjust the audio quality To turn on the StableSound featureTurning off the built-in speakers Using the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control featureEntering the PIN code Using the Locks menuIf you cannot remember your PIN code Changing your PIN codeBlocking TV programs and movies by rating V-Chip Press b to highlight Enable Rating BlockingTo block and unblock TV programs and movies To download the additional rating system if availableTo block channels Blocking channelsTo unblock individual channels Unlocking programs temporarily Using the input lock featureTo set the GameTimer To lock the control panel Using the GameTimerTo cancel the GameTimer To unlock the control panel Highlight Off in above, or press and holdSetting the PC Audio Using the PC settings featureTo adjust the PC settings To set the PC AudioUsing CE-Link Setting the sleep timerCE-Link playback device HD DVD player, etc. control Other CE-Link functions CE-Link input source selectionCE-Link Player Control menu functions To set the CE-Link Setup Using the Hdmi settings featureTo set the Hdmi Settings Understanding the last mode memory feature Understanding the auto power off featureTo display TV status information using Recall To display TV status information using InfoUsing the advanced picture settings features Using the TV’s advanced featuresUsing dynamic contrast Using the static gamma featureUsing the Vertical Edge Enhancer feature Selecting the color temperatureTo select the color temperature To turn on the Vertical Edge Enhancer featureUsing the ClearFrame feature Selecting the cinema mode 480i and 1080i signalsTo set the Cinema Mode to Film To set the Cinema Mode to VideoUsing CableClear digital noise reduction Using the Film Stabilization featureTo change the CableClear settings CableClear field, select your desired settingUsing the ColorMaster Pro feature Using Mpeg noise reductionUsing Color Palette Adjustment Repeat for other items Press O To create a User ColorsUsing the Game Mode feature Using xvYCC Selection featureUsing the SRS WOW surround sound feature Using the advanced audio settings featuresTo adjust the WOW settings To turn on the Dolby Virtual and SRS TruSurround featureHelp Main Menu Using the Help featureHelp Subgroups Operational Items Specific Help ItemsConnecting the TV to your home network Using the Thinc home network featureFile sharing Personal E-mailTo set up the network address Automatically setting up the network addressEither… Highlight OK and press T Basic Network Setup menu appearsCompatible operating systems Resetting the network addressOn your PC Permissions window for the selected folder Go to section D, Setting up file sharing on the TV, onProperties window Properties window for the selected folderOr MP3 Music Directory Setting up file sharing on the TVAbout the Software Upgrade feature Using the software keyboardTo enter text using the software keyboard Home NetworkFile/folder name specifications Media specificationsPicture Viewer/JPEG file specifications Audio Player/MP3 file specificationsNetworked PC specifications Using the Picture ViewerAccessing Jpeg files stored on a networked PC Maximum number of files per shared folderDuring the slide show Viewing Jpeg files on the TVTo set the slide show interval To close the Picture ViewerTo adjust or mute the volume Using the Audio PlayerPlaying MP3 files stored on a networked PC During playbackRequired information and services Setting up the Personal E-mail featureSetting up Personal E-mail Highlight Personal E-mail Setup and press TE-mail Account Setup window appears illustrated below Highlight the E-mail Account Setup field, and press T100 Description of fields in the E-mail Account Setup windowUnread E-mail Notification Using the Personal E-mail featureMail Inbox Elements of the InboxTo read e-mail Read View103 General troubleshooting Troubleshooting104 105 Audio Player problems Home network troubleshootingPicture Viewer problems Basic network setup problemsPersonal E-mail problems Home server setup problems107 Depending on the type of HTML, some images may not displayLED indications LED Indication Condition Solution108 Format Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency SpecificationsAppendix 109Appendix 110For LCD Televisions 26 and Larger Limited United States Warranty111 For Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Limited Canadian Warranty112 Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy 113114 115 Index109 116117 07-05