Toshiba 40XF550U Using the TV’s advanced features, Using the advanced picture settings features

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Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features

Using the advanced picture settings features

Using dynamic contrast

When dynamic contrast is set to Low, Middle, or High, the TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjust the video.

To select dynamic contrast preferences:

1 Press Yand open the Video menu.

2 Highlight Picture Settings and press T.

Video

Mode

Sports

 

 

Picture Settings

 

 

 

Noise Reduction

 

 

 

ColorMaster

 

 

 

x.v.Color Selection

Auto

 

 

Game Mode

Off

 

 

Theater Settings

 

 

 

TheaterLock

Off

3 Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press T.

4 In the Dynamic Contrast field, select either Off, Low, Middle or High.

5 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press T. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T.

Note: If you select one of the factory-set picture modes (Sports, Standard, Movie or PC) and then change the dynamic contrast setting, the picture mode automatically changes to Preference.

Using the static gamma feature

The static gamma feature allows you to adjust the levels of black in the picture.

To adjust the static gamma settings:

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

2 Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press T.

3 In the Static Gamma field, press C or c to adjust the static gamma.

The adjustment range is within ±4 from center.

If the setting is moved in the minus direction, the detail of black colors will be decreased.

If the setting is moved in the plus direction, the detail of black colors will be increased.

4 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press T.

To revert the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T.

Note: If you select one of the factory-set picture modes (Sports, Standard, Movie or PC) and then change the static gamma setting, the picture mode automatically changes to Preference.

Selecting the color temperature

You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color temperatures (Cool, Medium, and Warm), as described below.

Mode

Picture Quality

 

 

Cool blueish

Medium neutral

Warm reddish

To select the color temperature:

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

2 Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press T.

3 Highlight Color Temperature and press T.

4 In the Color Temperature field, select the mode you prefer (Cool, Medium, or Warm).

5 Press B or b to select either B Drive or G Drive, and then press C or c to adjust the settings.

B Drive: c makes the picture blueish.

G Drive: c makes the picture greenish.

Note: The B Drive and G Drive settings are connected to the Color Temperature settings and will change based on which setting is selected in step 4 above.

6 To save the new settings, highlight Done and press T. To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press T.

Note: If you select one of the factory-set picture modes (Sports, Standard, Movie or PC) and then change the color temperature mode, the picture mode automatically changes to Preference.

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Contents 40XF550U 46XF550U 52XF550U Issue Safety PrecautionsTune Into Safety Dear CustomerInstallation, 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 TVGreen and Yellow LEDs TV front and side panel controls and connectionsEffective range For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages TV back panel connectionsOverview of cable types Connecting your TVAbout the connection illustrations You will need To view the antenna or Cable signalTo view basic and premium Cable channels To view the VCRTo 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 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 REGZA-LINK connectionHdmi cables To control the audio Connecting an audio systemStandard audio cables Signal Connecting a personal computer PCTo connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TV To connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TVPreparing the remote control for use Using the remote controlInstalling the remote control batteries If you have a Toshiba deviceTV until the keypad blinks 3 times to control the TV TV, CABLE/SAT, HD DVD, DVD, and VCR/PVR. PressPVR Remote Control functional key chart= key does not send a signal in that remote control mode 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 DVDsDVD/VCR Combo HD DVDsVCRs KEC STS Cable/PVR Combo PVRsDBS/PVR Combo Audio AmpSAE Audio Amp/TunersMenu layout and navigation Setup/Installation menu layoutMain menu layout Thinc menuApplications Navigating the menu systemSetting the Demo Mode Setting up your TVSelecting the menu language To configure the ANT/CABLE input source Configuring the input source for the ANT/CABLE terminalProgramming channels automatically To program channels automaticallyManually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory Setting the Auto Input featureLabeling channels Viewing the digital signal meter Setting the Hdmi audio modeSetting the time zone Selecting the Demo Mode Selecting the Power-On ModeReset Factory Defaults Viewing the system statusLabeling the video input sources Using the TV’s featuresTo label the video input sources Tuning channels using Channel Browser Tuning channelsFavorites Browser Elements of the Channel Browser Tuning to the next programmed channel Setting the Channel Tuning ModeTuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammed Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History ListSwitching between two channels using SurfLock Switching between two channels using Channel ReturnTo select the picture size using the remote control To select the picture size using the menusTheaterWide For 43 format programs Picture Size NaturalTheaterWide For letter box programs TheaterWide For letter box programs with subtitlesTo set the scroll settings Using the auto aspect ratio featureTo turn on the auto aspect ratio feature To turn off the auto aspect ratio featureAdjusting the picture Using the Freeze featureSelecting the picture mode Adjusting the picture qualityUsing the closed caption mode Using the TheaterLock featureBase closed captions Digital CC Settings Adjusting the audioUsing the Closed Caption button on the remote control CC SelectorAdjusting the audio quality Using the digital audio selectorSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Using the StableSound feature Using the Locks menuUsing the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control feature Entering the PIN codeIf you cannot remember your PIN code Press b to highlight Enable Rating BlockingChanging your PIN code Blocking TV programs and movies by rating V-ChipTo download the additional rating system if available Using the GameTimer Using the input lock featureBlocking channels Unlocking programs temporarilyUsing the control panel lock feature Using the PC settings featureTo adjust the PC settings To lock the control panelSetting the sleep timer Setting the PC AudioUsing REGZA-LINK REGZA-LINK playback device HD DVD player, etc. controlREGZA-LINK input source selection Volume and Mute controls of Audio ReceiverOther REGZA-LINK functions REGZA-LINK Player Control menu functionsTo set the REGZA-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 Film Stabilization feature Using the ClearFrame featureUsing CableClear digital noise reduction Using the ColorMaster feature Using Mpeg noise reductionUsing Color Palette Adjustment Using x.v.Color Selection feature Using the advanced audio settings featuresUsing the Game Mode feature Using the SRS WOW surround sound featureGeneral troubleshooting TroubleshootingLED indications Green blinks slowly Yellow blinks slowly Green blinks quicklyAppendix SpecificationsFormat Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency Acceptable signal formats for PC in and Hdmi terminals1280 60.020Hz 63.981kHz 108.000MHz For LCD Televisions 26 and Larger Limited United States WarrantyFor Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Limited Canadian WarrantyDisclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Freeze Index08-01