Toshiba 22AV500U owner manual Using the TV’s advanced features, Using dynamic contrast

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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 On, 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 and open the Video menu.

� Highlight Picture Settings and press .

� Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press . � In the Dynamic Contrast field, select either Off or On.

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

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� Press and open the Video menu.

� Highlight Picture Settings and press .

� Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press . � In the Static Gamma field, press or to adjust the

static gamma.

The adjustment range is within ±5 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.

To save the new settings, highlight Done and press .

 

To revert the factory defaults, highlight Reset and press

 

.

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� Press and open the Video menu.

� Highlight Picture Settings and press .

� Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press . � Highlight Color Temperature and press .

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

� Press or to select either B Drive or G Drive, and then press or to adjust the settings.

•B Drive: makes the picture blueish.

•G Drive: 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 5 above.

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

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 22AV500U Dear Customer Safety PrecautionsIssue Tune Into SafetyInstallation Important Safety InstructionsInstallation, Care, and Service Additional Safety PrecautionsCare Choosing a location for your LCD TV Part Important notes about your LCD TVTrademark Information Contents Introduction Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections TV back panel connections Connecting your TV Overview of cable typesAbout the connection illustrations To view the VCR Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable boxTo view the antenna or Cable signal You will needStandard audio cables Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable boxTo view basic and premium Cable channels Coaxial cables Video cableTo view antenna or Cable channels Connecting a camcorder To view the camcorder videoSelect the Video in video input source on the TV To connect an Hdmi device, you will need To view the Hdmi device videoTo connect a DVI device, you will need Optical audio output format on To control the audioTo connect a PC to the Hdmi terminal on the TV Connecting a personal computer PCSignal To connect a PC to the PC in terminal on the TVRemote control effective range Using the remote controlPreparing the remote control for use Installing the remote control batteriesLearning about the remote control AUX To use your TV remote control to operate aVCR, set the Mode Select switch to AUX DVD player or HTIB, set the Mode Select switch toAUX 1 VCR Remote Control functional key chartProgramming the remote control to control your other devices DVD/VCR Combo Cable converter boxSatellite receiver TV/VCR ComboHtib Menu layout and navigation Main menu layoutIcon Option Channel Program  Start  Scans for new channels on Setup/Installation menu layoutInput Configuration  Opens the Input Configuration menu Navigating the menu systemTo select the menu language Setting up your TVTo configure the ANT/CABLE input source Selecting the menu languageTo add or delete channels in the channel memory Programming channels automaticallyManually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory To program channels automaticallyLabeling channels To delete the custom label Setting the Hdmi audio modeTo set the Hdmi audio mode To create and assign a custom labelViewing the system status Viewing the digital signal meterSetting the time zone Reset Factory DefaultsTo label the video input sources Selecting the video input source to viewLabeling the video input sources To select the video input source to viewTuning channels Tuning channels using Channel BrowserFavorites Browser Adding and clearing channels and inputs in the History List Elements of the ChannelBrowserSwitching between two channels using Channel Return Setting the Channel Tuning ModeTuning to the next programmed channel Tuning to a specific channel programmed or unprogrammedSelecting the picture size Switching between two channels using SurfLockTo select the picture size using the remote control To select the picture size using the menusTheaterWide For letter box programs with subtitles NaturalTheaterWide For 43 format programs TheaterWide For letter box programsSelecting the cinema mode To select the picture mode using the menu system Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode Adjusting the picture qualityCC Selector Using the closed caption modeDigital CC Settings Base closed captionsSelecting stereo/SAP broadcasts Adjusting the audioUsing the digital audio selector Muting the soundTo select the optical audio output format Adjusting the audio qualityUsing the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control feature To adjust the audio qualityChanging your PIN code Using the Locks menuEntering the PIN code If you cannot remember your PIN codeTo download the additional rating system if available Using the input lock feature Blocking channelsUnlocking programs temporarily Using the control panel lock feature Using the GameTimerUsing the PC settings feature Setting the PC AudioSetting the sleep timer To display TV status information using Info Understanding the auto power off featureUnderstanding the last mode memory feature To display TV status information using RecallSelecting the color temperature Using the TV’s advanced featuresUsing dynamic contrast Using the static gamma featureUsing the Game Mode feature Using Mpeg noise reductionGeneral troubleshooting TroubleshootingHdmi problems Channel tuning problemsClosed caption problems Rating blocking V-Chip problemsAppendix Format Resolution Frequency Pixel Clock Frequency Acceptable signal formats for PC in and Hdmi terminalsFor LCD Televisions 23 and smaller Depot Repair Warranty Limited United States WarrantyFor Toshiba Brand Flat Panel Televisions Limited Canadian WarrantyDisclaimer and Limitation of Remedy Appendix Page Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, L.L.C
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