Toshiba 46XF550U Using the Freeze feature, Adjusting the picture, Selecting the picture mode

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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features

Using the FREEZE feature

To use the FREEZE feature:

1 When viewing the TV, press Bto make the picture a still picture.

2 To return to the moving picture, press Bagain (or any other button).

Note: If the TV is left in FREEZE mode for more than 15 minutes, the FREEZE mode will automatically be released and the TV will return to moving picture.

Using the FREEZE function for any purpose other than your private viewing may be prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

Adjusting the picture

Selecting the picture mode

You can select your desired picture settings from the following modes, as described below.

Mode

Picture Quality

Sports

Bright and dynamic picture

 

 

Standard

Standard picture settings

 

 

Movie

Lower contrast for darkened room

 

 

PC

Designed for viewing of PC tables and

documents

 

 

 

Preference

Your personal preferences

 

 

Note: PC mode is available for HDMI and PC inputs only (grayed out for other inputs).

1 From the Video menu, highlight Mode and press T.

2 Press B or b to select the picture mode you prefer and press T.

Note: The picture mode you select affects the current input only. You can select a different picture mode for each input.

Adjusting the picture quality

You can adjust the picture quality (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight™, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness) to your personal preferences.

Selection

Pressing C

Pressing c

Contrast

lower

higher

 

 

 

Backlight*

darker

lighter

 

 

 

DynaLight**

On/Off

On/Off

 

 

 

Brightness

darker

lighter

 

 

 

Color

paler

deeper

 

 

 

Tint

reddish

greenish

 

 

 

Sharpness

softer

sharper

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Backlight

This feature adjusts the brightness of the entire screen. When in video mode and no signal is input, this will automatically be set to 0. (Settings are stored in memory.)

**DynaLight

This function automatically strengthens the black coloring of dark areas in the video according to the level of darkness.

To adjust the picture quality:

1 From the Video menu, highlight Picture Settings and press T.

2 Press B or b to select the picture quality you want to adjust (Contrast, Backlight, DynaLight, Brightness, Color, Tint, or Sharpness), and then press C or c to adjust the setting, as described in the table above.

3 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press T. You can use any of the picture modes (- “Selecting the picture mode,” above left) as a starting point for adjusting the picture settings.

To revert back to the base mode that you began adjusting the picture settings from, highlight Reset and press T.

The picture qualities you adjusted are automatically saved in the Preference mode (- “Selecting the picture mode,” above left) until Reset is selected.

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Contents 40XF550U 46XF550U 52XF550U Safety Precautions IssueTune Into Safety Dear CustomerImportant Safety Instructions Installation, Care, and ServiceAdditional Safety Precautions InstallationService CareTo Display your LCD TV using a Wall Bracket Choosing a location for your LCD TVTo Display your LCD TV on the included Pedestal Stand Removing the Pedestal StandPart Important notes about your LCD TVTrademark Information Contents Troubleshooting Features of your new TV IntroductionTV front and side panel controls and connections Green and Yellow LEDsEffective range TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pagesConnecting your TV Overview of cable typesAbout the connection illustrations To view the antenna or Cable signal You will needTo view basic and premium Cable channels To view the VCRTo view antenna or Cable channels To view the DVD playerTo view the VCR or view and record antenna channels To record a TV program while watching a DVDTo connect the IR blaster cable To control the devicesIf you cannot locate the device’s infrared sensor Connecting an Hdmi or DVI device to the Hdmi input To connect an Hdmi device, you will needTo view the Hdmi device video To connect a DVI device, you will needREGZA-LINK connection Before controlling the devicesHdmi cables Connecting an audio system To control the audioStandard audio cables Connecting a personal computer PC SignalTo connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TV To connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TVUsing the remote control Preparing the remote control for useInstalling the remote control batteries If you have a Toshiba deviceTV, CABLE/SAT, HD DVD, DVD, and VCR/PVR. Press TV until the keypad blinks 3 times to control the TVRemote Control functional key chart PVR= key does not send a signal in that remote control mode Using the remote control to operate your other devices Device code setupMode Select Default device mode control before programming Mode Select Device mode control after programmingUsing the volume lock feature Operational feature resetTo unlock the remote control’s volume keys To reset the remote controlTVs Cable boxesSatellite receivers DVDs 3D LABHD DVDs DVD/VCR ComboVCRs KEC STS PVRs Cable/PVR ComboDBS/PVR Combo Audio AmpAudio Amp/Tuners SAESetup/Installation menu layout Menu layout and navigationMain menu layout Thinc menuNavigating the menu system ApplicationsSetting up your TV Setting the Demo ModeSelecting the menu language Configuring the input source for the ANT/CABLE terminal To configure the ANT/CABLE input sourceProgramming channels automatically To program channels automaticallySetting the Auto Input feature Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memoryLabeling channels Setting the Hdmi audio mode Viewing the digital signal meterSetting the time zone Selecting the Power-On Mode Selecting the Demo ModeReset Factory Defaults Viewing the system statusUsing the TV’s features Labeling the video input sourcesTo label the video input sources Tuning channels Tuning channels using Channel BrowserFavorites Browser Elements of the Channel Browser Setting the Channel Tuning Mode Tuning to the next programmed channelTuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History ListSwitching between two channels using Channel Return Switching between two channels using SurfLockTo select the picture size using the remote control To select the picture size using the menusPicture Size Natural TheaterWide For 43 format programsTheaterWide For letter box programs TheaterWide For letter box programs with subtitlesUsing the auto aspect ratio feature To set the scroll settingsTo turn on the auto aspect ratio feature To turn off the auto aspect ratio featureUsing the Freeze feature Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode Adjusting the picture qualityUsing the TheaterLock feature Using the closed caption modeBase closed captions Adjusting the audio Digital CC SettingsUsing the Closed Caption button on the remote control CC SelectorUsing the digital audio selector Adjusting the audio qualitySelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Using the Locks menu Using the StableSound featureUsing the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control feature Entering the PIN codePress b to highlight Enable Rating Blocking If you cannot remember your PIN codeChanging your PIN code Blocking TV programs and movies by rating V-ChipTo download the additional rating system if available Using the input lock feature Using the GameTimerBlocking channels Unlocking programs temporarilyUsing the PC settings feature Using the control panel lock featureTo adjust the PC settings To lock the control panelSetting the PC Audio Setting the sleep timerUsing REGZA-LINK REGZA-LINK playback device HD DVD player, etc. controlVolume and Mute controls of Audio Receiver REGZA-LINK input source selectionOther REGZA-LINK functions REGZA-LINK Player Control menu functionsUsing the Hdmi settings feature To set the REGZA-LINK SetupTo set the Hdmi Settings Understanding the auto power off feature Understanding the last mode memory featureTo display TV status information using Recall To display TV status information using InfoUsing the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings featuresUsing dynamic contrast Using the static gamma featureUsing the ClearFrame feature Using the Film Stabilization featureUsing CableClear digital noise reduction Using Mpeg noise reduction Using the ColorMaster featureUsing Color Palette Adjustment Using the advanced audio settings features Using x.v.Color Selection featureUsing the Game Mode feature Using the SRS WOW surround sound featureTroubleshooting General troubleshootingLED indications Green blinks quickly Green blinks slowly Yellow blinks slowlySpecifications AppendixAcceptable signal formats for PC in and Hdmi terminals Format Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency1280 60.020Hz 63.981kHz 108.000MHz Limited United States Warranty For LCD Televisions 26 and LargerLimited Canadian Warranty For Toshiba Brand Flat Panel TelevisionsDisclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Index Freeze08-01